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AMI INSPECTOR
Conductivity
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A-96.250.611 / 120617

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  • Page 1 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Version 6.00 and higher A-96.250.611 / 120617...
  • Page 2 SWAN representative, or the manufacturer: SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG Studbachstrasse 13 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Internet: www.swan.ch E-mail: support@swan.ch Document Status Monitor AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.611 Revision Issue April 2010 First Edition August 2014 New mainboard V 2.4, update to Firmware version V5.30...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........
  • Page 4 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity 6.4.4 Carry out comparison measurement ..... 6.4.5 Completion of the measurement ......

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Safety Instructions AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity - Operator’s Manual This document describes the main steps for instrument setup, oper- ation and maintenance. Safety Instructions General The instructions included in this section explain the potential risks associated with instrument operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks.

  • Page 6: Warning Notices

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Safety Instructions 1.1. Warning Notices The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following sig- nificance: DANGER Your life or physical wellbeing are in serious danger if such warnings are ignored.  Follow the prevention instructions carefully.
  • Page 7 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Safety Instructions Warning Signs The importance of the warning signs in this manual. Electrical shock hazard Corrosive Harmful to health Flammable Warning general Attention general A-96.250.611 / 120617...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Safety Instructions 1.2. General Safety Regulations Legal The user is responsible for proper system operation. All precautions must be followed to ensure safe operation Requirements of the instrument. Spare Parts Use only official SWAN spare parts and disposables. If other parts are used during the normal warranty period, the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description Product Description This chapter contains technical data, requirements and perfor- mance data. 2.1. Description of the System The portable AMI INSPECTOR instrument is a complete monitoring system mounted on a small panel with supporting stand and a re- chargeable battery for stand-alone operation (>24h), designed as...
  • Page 10 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description Special Many temperature compensation curves for specific conductivity measurement: Features  none  Coefficient  Neutral salts  High-purity water  Strong acids  Strong bases  Ammonia, Eth. am.  Morpholine Signal Output One signal output programmable for measured values (freely...
  • Page 11 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description Measuring The conductivity of high purity water is determined with a sensor consisting of two metal electrodes. The characteristics of each sen- Principle sor is expressed as cell constant. An alternating voltage (to mini- mize polarization effects) is applied to two electrodes. Depending on the concentration of ions in the sample, a signal results between the electrodes which is proportional to the conductivity of the water.
  • Page 12 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description Fluidics The flow cell QV-Flow UP-Con SL consists of the flow cell block [B], the flow sensor [C] and the flow regulating valve [E]. The Swansensor UP-Con1000 SL [A] with integrated temperature sensor is inserted into the flow cell block [B].

  • Page 13: Instrument Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description 2.2. Instrument Overview AMI Transmitter Swansensor UP-Con1000 SL Flow cell QV-Flow UP-Con SL Sample outlet Flow meter Sample inlet Flow regulating valve A-96.250.611 / 120617...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description 2.3. Technical Data Power Supply Battery Use original, supplied power adapter only. 85–265 VAC, 50/60 Hz Voltage: max. 20 VA Power consumption: Charging time: Li-Ion Battery type: During charging protect from heat impact and keep splash-proof (not IP66).
  • Page 15 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Product Description Sensor The Swansensor UP-Con1000 SL is a 2-electrode conductivity UP-Con1000 SL sensor for the continuous measurement of specific and acid con- ductivity with a built-in temperature sensor. ~ 0,04 cm Sensor Cell Constant k: Pt1000...

  • Page 16: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation Installation 3.1. Installation Check List  Instrument’s specification must conform to your AC power Check ratings. See External power adapter, p.  Check if the battery is fully charged.  Sample line with sufficient flow and pressure, see...

  • Page 17: Connecting Sample Inlet And Outlet

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation 3.2. Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet 3.2.1 Swagelok Fitting Stainless Steel at Sample Inlet Preparation Cut the tube to length and deburr it. The tube must be straight and free from blemishes for approximately 1,5 x tube diameter from the end.

  • Page 18: Electrical Connections

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation 3.3. Electrical Connections WARNING Always turn off DC power before manipulating electric parts. Make sure the power specification of the instrument corre- sponds to the power on site. Cable In order to comply with IP66, use the following cable thicknesses thicknesses PG 9 cable gland: cable Ø...

  • Page 19: Connection Diagram

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation 3.4. Connection Diagram CAUTION Use only the terminals shown in this diagram, and only for the mentioned purpose. Use of any other terminals will cause short circuits with possible corresponding consequences to material and personnel. A-96.250.611 / 120617...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation 3.4.1 Power Supply Contrary to all other Swan online process monitors the AMI IN- SPECTOR transmitter is supplied with power by battery only. The rechargeable battery (Li-Ion) enables a stand-alone operation for at least 24 hours.
  • Page 21 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation External  Universal input range 85 - 265 VAC power adapter  Continuous short circuit protection  Over voltage protection  LED indicator for power on  2-pin AC inlet (IEC 320-C8) for detachable country-specific power...

  • Page 22: Relay Contacts

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation 3.5. Relay Contacts Programming of the relay contacts see 5.3 Relay Contacts, p. 60 3.5.1 Input NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. The total resistance (sum of cable resistance and resistance of the relay contact) must be less than 50 Ω.

  • Page 23: Relay Contacts 1 And 2

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Installation 3.5.3 Relay Contacts 1 and 2 NOTICE: For resistive loads only; do not use with capacitive or inductive loads. Rated load 100 mA / 50 VAC. For programming see Menu Installation 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, p. 62...

  • Page 24: Instrument Setup

    Cell constant SWAN AG DT = 0.06 °C Temperature correction Cable length Set the cable length to 0.0 m if the sensor is installed in the flow cell of the AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity. Temp. Menu 5.1.3 Compensation Choose between:  none ...

  • Page 25: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Operation Operation 5.1. Keys Exit Enter to exit a menu or command (rejecting any changes) to move back to the previous menu level to move DOWN in a menu list and to decrease digits to move UP in a menu list and to increase digits...

  • Page 26: Display

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 0.178 µS 12 l/h 21.8°C normal operation HOLD input closed or cal delay: Instrument on hold (shows status of signal outputs). input closed: control/limit is interrupted (shows status of signal outputs). ERROR Error...

  • Page 27: Software Structure

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Operation 5.3. Software Structure Main Menu Messages Diagnostics Maintenance Operation Installation Menu Messages 1 Messages Reveals pending errors as well as an event history Pending Errors (time and state of events that have occurred at an Message List earlier point of time).

  • Page 28: Changing Parameters And Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Operation 5.4. Changing Parameters and values Changing The following example shows how to set the Q-Flow sensor: parameters 1 Select the parameter you want to Sensors 5.1.1 change. Flow None 2 Press [Enter] Sensor parameters Temp. Compensation...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance Maintenance WARNING Stop operation before maintenance.  Stop sample flow.  Shut off power of the instrument. 6.1. Maintenance Schedule Preventive maintenance frequency depends on water quality, on the application, and on national regulations. Control of certain set-point: Swimming pools, sanitary water: ...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Of The Sensor

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 6.3. Maintenance of the Sensor Conductivity sensor Alignment marks Locking pin unlocked Locking pin locked Locking screw open Flow cell Flow regulating valve Remove the Sensor from the Flow Cell To remove the sensor from the flow cell proceed as follows: 1 Stop the sample flow.

  • Page 31: Quality Assurance Of The Instrument

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 6.4. Quality Assurance of the Instrument Every SWAN on-line instrument is equipped with integrated, auton- omous quality assurance functions to survey the plausibility of each measurement. For AMI Powercon Specific and AMI Powercon Acid these are: ...

  • Page 32: Activate Swan Quality Assurance Procedure

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance Limits and intervals for the AMI Powercon max. deviation max. deviation min. inspection Quality Level temperature [°C] result [%] interval 0: Off 0.5 °C 10 % 1: Trend annual 0.4 °C 2: Standard quarterly 0.3 °C...

  • Page 33: Pre-Test

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 6.4.2 Pre-test  Reference instrument: AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity – Check certificate; reference instrument certificate not older than one year. – Check battery; Battery of the AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity should be completely charged. Remaining operating time on display minimum 20 hours.
  • Page 34 SPECTOR Conductivity to the sample outlet funnel of the moni- tor. 4 Switch on AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity. Open the flow regu- lating valve and regulate the sample flow to 5–10 l/h. The actu- al flow is shown on the transmitter.

  • Page 35: Carry Out Comparison Measurement

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 6.4.4 Carry out comparison measurement The comparison measurement is menu driven. Start by selecting Quality assurance in menu 3.4 of the monitor AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity 1 Navigate to menu <Maintenance> /<Quality Assurance>. 2 Press [Enter]. 3 Follow the dialog on the Display.

  • Page 36: Completion Of The Measurement

    SWAN distributor for support. 6.4.5 Completion of the measurement 1 Stop the sample flow to the AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity by closing the appropriate valve, e.g. back pressure regulator, sample preparation or flow regulating valve at flow cell again.
  • Page 37 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 8 Wait at least 5 minutes to permit Calibration 3.1.5 temperature equilibration between Clean the sensor sensor and calibration solution. and place it in 9 Start the calibration procedure. standard solution <Enter> to continue Calibration 3.1.5 Sensor must have a min.

  • Page 38: Replacing Fuses

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 6.6. Replacing Fuses WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks.  Make sure that the devices connected to the following con- tacts are disconnected from the power before continuing the installation.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Battery

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Maintenance 6.7. Replacing the Battery Battery Battery plug Ribbon cable 1 Switch the AMI Inspector off. 2 If connected, disconnect the power adapter from the power jack. 3 Open the transmitter housing. 4 Pull out the ribbon cable [C] from the mainboard.

  • Page 40: Error List

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Error List Error List Error Non-fatal Error. Indicates an alarm if a programmed value is ex- ceeded. Such Errors are marked E0xx (bold and black). Fatal Error (blinking symbol) Control of dosing devices is interrupted. The indicated measured values are possibly incorrect.
  • Page 41 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Alarm high – check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1.1, p. 55 – check process E002 Alarm low – check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1.25, p. 55 – check process E007 Sample Temp.
  • Page 42 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Error List Error Description Corrective action – check case/environment temperature E014 Case Temp. low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5, p. 56 – check control device or programming in E017 Control Timeout Installation, Relay contact, Relay 1/2 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, p. 57 –...

  • Page 43: Program Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p.  Menu 1 Messages is always accessible for everybody. No password protection. No settings can be modified.  Menu 2 Diagnostics is always accessible for everybody. No password protection.

  • Page 44: Diagnostics (Main Menu 2)

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Designation AMI Powercon * Menu numbers 2.1* Version V6.00-11/15 Factory Test Instrument 2.1.3.1* 2.1.3* Motherboard Front End Operating Time Years / Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds 2.1.4.1* 2.1.4*...

  • Page 45: Maintenance (Main Menu 3)

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program Overview 8.3. Maintenance (Main Menu 3) Calibration Follow instructions 3.1.5* *Menu numbers 3.1* Simulation Alarm Relay 3.3.1* 3.2* Relay 1 3.3.2* Relay 2 3.3.3* Signal Output 3 3.3.4* Set Time (Date), (Time) 3.4* 8.4. Operation (Main Menu 4) Sensors Filter Time Const.

  • Page 46: Installation (Main Menu 5)

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program Overview 8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) Sensors Flow None *Menu numbers 5.1* 5.1.1* Q-Flow Sensor parameters Cell Constant 5.1.2.1* 5.1.2* Temp. Corr. 5.1.2.2* Cable length 5.1.2.3* Meas. unit 5.1.2.4 Temp.Compensation Comp. none 5.1.3* 5.1.3.1* Coefficient Neutral salts...
  • Page 47 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program Overview Relay 1/2 Function 5.3.2.1/ 5.3.3.1* 5.3.2/5.3.3* Parameter 5.3.2.20/ 5.3.3.20* Setpoint 5.3.2.300 / 5.3.3.300* Hysteresis 5.3.2.400/ 5.3.3.400* Delay 5.3.2.50/ 5.3.3.50* Input Active 5.3.4.1* 5.3.4* Signal Outputs 5.3.4.2* Output/Control 5.3.4.3* Fault 5.3.4.4* Delay 5.3.4.5* Miscellaneous Language 5.4.1* 5.4*...

  • Page 48: Program List And Explanations

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations Program List and Explanations 1 Messages 1.1 Pending Errors 1.1.5 Provides the list of active errors with their status (active, acknowl- edged). If an active error is acknowledged, the alarm relay is active again.
  • Page 49 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 2.2.1.5 Cal. History: Review diagnostic values of the last calibrations. Only for diagnostic purpose. Number Date, Time Cell constant Max. 64 data records are memorized. One process calibration cor- responds to one data record.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Calibration Follow the commands on the screen. Save the value with the [En- ter] key. 3.2 Simulation To simulate a value or a relay state, select the  alarm relay, ...

  • Page 51: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 4 Operation 4.1 Sensors 4.1.1 Filter Time Constant: Used to damp noisy signals. The higher the filter time constant, the slower the system reacts to changes of the measured value. Range: 5–300 Sec 4.1.2...

  • Page 52: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Flow:  None  Q-Flow Select “Q-Flow” if the sample flow should be monitored and shown on the display and when using a QV-Flow cell. 5.1.2 Sensor parameters 5.1.2.1...
  • Page 53 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.2 Signal Outputs 5.2.1 Signal Output 3 (signal outputs 1 and 2 are deactivated) 5.2.1.1 Parameter: Assign one of the process values to the signal output. Available values:  Conductivity  Temperature  Sample flow ...
  • Page 54 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations [mA] 0 / 4 1’000 10’000 X Measured value (logarithmic) 5.2.1.40 Scaling: Enter beginning and end point (Range low & high) of the linear or logarithmic scale. In addition, the midpoint for the bilinear scale.
  • Page 55 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations As control Signal outputs can be used for driving control units. We distinguish different kinds of controls: output  P-controller: The controller action is proportional to the devia- tion from the setpoint. The controller is characterized by the P-Band.
  • Page 56 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations Control upwards or downwards Setpoint: User-defined process value for the selected parameter. P-Band: Range below (upwards control) or above (downwards con- trol) the set-point, within the dosing intensity is reduced from 100% to 0% to reach the setpoint without overshooting.
  • Page 57 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.3 Relay Contacts 5.3.1 Alarm Relay: The alarm relay is used as cumulative error indicator. Under normal operating conditions the contact is active. The contact is inactive at:  Power loss  Detection of system faults like defective sensors or electronic parts ...
  • Page 58 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.2 Sample Flow: Define at which sample flow an alarm should be is- sued. 5.3.1.2.1 Flow Alarm: Program if the alarm relay should be activated if there is a flow alarm. Choose between yes or no. The flow alarm will always be indicated in the display, pending error list, saved in the message list and the logger.
  • Page 59 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 Relay 1 and 2: The function of relay contacts 1 or 2 is defined by the user. NOTICE: The navigation in the menu <Relay 1> and <Relay 2> is identical. For reason of simplicity only the menu numbers of Relay 1 are used in the following.
  • Page 60 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.50 Delay: Duration, the activation of the alarm relay is retarded after the measuring value has risen above/fallen below the programmed alarm. Range. 0–600 Sec 5.3.2.1 Function = Control upwards/downwards: The relays may be used to drive control units such as solenoid valves, membrane dosing pumps or motor valves.
  • Page 61 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.32.31 Control Parameters Range for each Parameter same as 5.2.1.43, p. 54 5.3.2.32.1 Actuator = Motor valve Dosing is controlled by the position of a motor driven mixing valve. 5.3.2.32.22 Run time: Time needed to open a completely closed valve Range: 5–300 Sec.
  • Page 62 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.4 Input: The functions of the relays and signal outputs can be de- fined depending on the position of the input contact, i.e. no function, closed or open. 5.3.4.1 Active: Define when the input should be active: Input is never active.
  • Page 63 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.4 Miscellaneous 5.4.1 Language: Set the desired language. Available settings: German /English/French/Spanish 5.4.2 Set defaults: Reset the instrument to factory default values in three different ways:  Calibration: Sets calibration values back to default. All other values are kept in memory.
  • Page 64 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Program List and Explanations 5.5 Interface Select one of the following communication protocols. Depending on your selection, different parameters must be defined. 5.5.1 Protocol: Profibus 5.5.20 Range: 0–126 Device address: 5.5.30 Range: Analyzer; Manufacturer; Multivariable ID-Nr.: 5.5.40...

  • Page 65: Default Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.: ..............10 sec Hold after Cal.:..............300 sec Relay Contacts Alarm Relay ..........same as in Installation Relay 1and 2 ..........same as in Installation Input.............. same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:..............
  • Page 66 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Default Values Relay 1 and 2 Function: ................limit upper Parameter: ..............Conductivity Setpoint:................. 30 mS Hysteresis: ................10 µS Delay:..................30 Sec If Function = Control upw. or dnw: Parameter: ..............Conductivity Settings: Actuator: ............Frequency Settings: Pulse Frequency: ..........120/min.
  • Page 67 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Default Values Input: Active................when closed Signal Outputs ................hold Output/Control ................off Fault....................no Delay ..................10 Sec Miscellaneous Language:................English Set default: ................... no Load firmware:................no Password:............for all modes 0000 Sample ID:............... - - - - - - - - Interface Protocol: ................

  • Page 68: Index

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Index Index ....Alarm Relay On-site requirements ....Cable thicknesses Power adapter .

  • Page 69: Notes

    AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity Notes Notes A-96.250.611 / 120617...
  • Page 70 AMI INSPECTOR Conductivity SWAN is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors. cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. SWAN Products Analytical Instruments for: High Purity Water Feedwater, Steam and Condensate Potable Water Pool and Sanitary Water Cooling Water...

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