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Resistivity
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  • Page 1 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Version 6.00 and higher A-96.250.781 / 171017...
  • 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 Resistivity Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.781 Revision Issue July 2012 First Edition Feb. 2015 Update to Firmware rev. 5.30, new mainboard V2.4 Jan.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........
  • Page 4 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 6.3.1 Clean Sensor........

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Safety Instructions AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity - 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 Resistivity 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 Resistivity Safety Instructions Electrical shock hazard Corrosive Harmful to health Flammable Warning general Attention general A-96.250.781 / 171017...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 Resistivity 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 Resistivity Product Description Safety features No data loss after power failure, all data is saved in non-volatile memory. Over voltage protection of in- and outputs. Galvanic separation of measuring inputs and signal outputs. USB interface Built-in USB interface for logger download. Use the USB stick sup- plied by Swan only (other USB sticks can dramatically reduce bat- tery life).

  • Page 11: Instrument Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Product Description 2.2. Instrument Overview AMI Transmitter Sample outlet Swansensor RC-U Sample inlet Flow cell QV-HFlow Flow regulating valve High-temperature flow meter A-96.250.781 / 171017...
  • Page 12 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Product Description Fluidics The flow cell (QV-Hflow) consists of the flow cell block [D], the flow sensor [B] and the flow regulating valve [E]. The conductivity sensor RC-U [A] with integrated temperature sen- sor is screwed into the flow cell block [D].

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Product Description 2.3. Technical Data Power Supply Battery Use original, supplied power adapter only. Voltage: 85–265 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: max. 20 VA Charging time: Battery type: Li-Ion During charging protect from heat impact and keep splash-proof (not IP66).

  • Page 14: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Installation Installation 3.1. Installation Check List  Instrument’s specification must conform to your AC power Check ratings. See External power adapter, p.  See if the battery is fully charged.  Connect the sample and waste line.

  • Page 15: Connecting Sample Inlet And Outlet

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Installation 3.2. Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet 3.2.1 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 16: Electrical Connections

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 17: Connection Diagram

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Installation 3.3.1 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-96.250.781 / 171017...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Installation 3.3.2 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 19 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 20: Relay Contacts

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Installation 3.4. Relay Contacts Programming of the relay contacts see 5.3 Relay Contacts, p. 49 3.4.1 Input NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. Terminals 13/14 If signal output is set to hold, measurement is interrupted if input is active.

  • Page 21: Relay Contacts 1 And 2

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Installation 3.4.3 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. 51...

  • Page 22: Instrument Setup

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Instrument Setup Instrument Setup 4.1. Establish Sample Flow 1 Open the flow regulating valve. 2 Wait until the flow cell is completely filled. 3 Switch on power. NOTICE: To allow a precise measurement in the range ...
  • Page 23 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Instrument Setup USP Operating Menu 5.1.3 Mode The USP Operating Mode implemented in the firmware of the AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity transmitter allows the measurement of pharmaceutical water according to the USP <645>. If the USP Operating Mode is set to <off> conductivity or resistivity standard measurement is performed.

  • Page 24: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 25: Display

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 17.98 MΩ 43.5 l/h 24.8°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 26: Software Structure

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 27: Changing Parameters And Values

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

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Table If necessary Clean sensor According to Perform a transmitter check USP regulations 6.2. Stop of Operation for Maintenance 1 Shut off power of the instrument. 2 Stop sample flow by closing the flow regulating valve [C].

  • Page 29: Maintenance Of Sensor

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Maintenance 6.3. Maintenance of Sensor 6.3.1 Clean Sensor The Swansensor RC-U is largely maintenance free. However, de- pending on the application, it can be contaminated, which may cause problems. NOTICE: Sensor with fix installed cable • To avoid damage of the sensor cable due to torsion when screwing the sensor out of the flow cell, disconnect the cable from the terminals in the AMI transmitter.
  • Page 30 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Maintenance Sensor Flow cell Flow regulating valve Install the To install the sensor RC-U into the flow cell proceed as follows: sensor 1 Wrap 7 turns of teflon tape around the sensor thread. 2 Screw the sensor into the flow cell and tighten it well.

  • Page 31: Fine Adjust

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Maintenance Teflon tape Sensor thread Flow cell 6.4. Fine Adjust The function fine adjust is only available if the AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity is set to the measuring mode resistivity. The function “Fine Adjust” is performed automatically every night at 00:30 h.

  • Page 32: Replacing Fuses

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Maintenance 6.5. 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 33: Replacing The Battery

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Maintenance 6.6. 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 34: Error List

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 35 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Alarm high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.1, p. 49 – check process E002 Alarm low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.25, p. 49 – check process E007 Sample Temp. high –...
  • Page 36 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E015 USP Error – check control device or programming in E017 Control Timeout Installation, Relay contact, Relay 1/2 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, p. 51 – Check wiring of sensor...

  • Page 37: Program Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p.  Menu 1 Messages informs about pending errors and mainte- nance tasks and shows the error history. Password protection possible.

  • Page 38: Diagnostics (Main Menu 2)

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Desig. AMI Rescon * Menu numbers 2.1* Version V6.00-12/15 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 39: Maintenance (Main Menu 3)

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program Overview 8.3. Maintenance (Main Menu 3) Simulation Alarm Relay 3.1.1* * Menu numbers 3.1* Relay 1 3.1.2* Relay 2 3.1.3* Signal Output 3 3.1.4* Set Time (Date), (Time) 3.2* Transmitter check 3.3* Fine adjust Current Value 3.5.1*...

  • Page 40: Installation (Main Menu 5)

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program Overview 8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) Sensors Flow * Menu numbers 5.1* 5.1.1* Meas. Mode 5.1.2* USP Operating Mode 5.1.3 Sensor Parameters Cell Constant 5.1.4 Temp. Corr. Cable length Temp. Compendation Comp. 5.1.5.1 5.1.5* Signal Outputs...

  • Page 41: Output/Control

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program Overview Input Active 5.3.4.1* * Menu numbers 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* Set defaults 5.4.2* Load Firmware 5.4.3* Password Messages 5.4.4.1* 5.4.4* Maintenance 5.4.4.2* Operation 5.4.4.3* Installation 5.4.4.4*...

  • Page 42: Program List And Explanations

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 43 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 2.2.2 Miscellaneous: 2.2.2.1 Case Temp: Shows the actual temperature in °C inside the trans- mitter. 2.3 Sample 2.3.1 Sample ID: Shows the assigned sample identification. This identifi- cation is defined by the user to identify the location of the sample Temperature: Shows temperature in °C.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    3.2 Set Time Adjust date and time. 3.3 Transmitter check The AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity is delivered with a Swansensor RC U with integrated cable. Therefore the Transmitter check is not applicable with the AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity. 3.5 Fine adjust The function “Fine Adjust”...

  • Page 45: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 46: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Flow: A QV-Hflow flow cell is supplied with the AMI Inspector as standard. From the following possibilities select the flow cell Q-Hflow. Mode B-Flow Q-Flow QV-flow None Q-flow Q-Hflow Selection of the suitable flow cell.

  • Page 47: 5.2 Signal Outputs

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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: Resistivity Conductivity Meas. Value Meas. Value...
  • Page 48 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 49 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 50 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations If Control upwards or Control downwards is active Setpoint: User-defined process value (Measured value or flow) P-Band: Range below (upwards control) or above (downwards control) the set-point, within the dosing intensity is reduced from 100% to 0% to reach the set-point without overshooting.
  • Page 51 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 52 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.2 Sample Flow: Define at which sample flow a flow alarm should be issued. 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 al- ways be indicated in the display, pending error list, saved in the message list and the logger.
  • Page 53 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 Relay 1 and 2: The function of relay contacts 1 or 2 are 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 54 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 55 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 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. 5.3.2.32.32 Neutral zone: Minimal response time in % of the runtime. If the re- quested dosing output is smaller than the response time, no change will take place.
  • Page 56 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.7 Output/Control: Select operating mode of the controller output: Cont.: Controller continues normally. Hold: Controller continues based on the last valid value. Off: Controller is switched off. 5.3.2.24 daily The relay contact can be activated daily, at any time of a day.

  • Page 57: Output/Control

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.1 Function = Fieldbus The relay will be switched via the Profibus input. No further param- eters are needed. 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.

  • Page 58: Language

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Program List and Explanations 5.4 Miscellaneous 5.4.1 Language: Set the desired language. Language German English French Spanish 5.4.2 Set defaults: Reset the instrument to factory default values in three different ways: Set defaults Calibration In parts Completely ...

  • Page 59: Protocol

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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 Device address: Range: 0–126 5.5.30 ID-Nr.: Range: Analyzer; Manufacturer; Multivariable 5.5.40...

  • Page 60: Default Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Default Values Default Values NOTICE: The Inspector AMI Rescon has two different measuring modes (Resistivity or Conductivity) which can be set in menu <Installation>/<Sensors>/<Meas. Mode>. The instrument remains in the selected operating mode even after the <Default Values> are reset completely. Therefore this default value list is divided in the two parts Resistivity and Conductivity where necessary.
  • Page 61 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Default Values Alarm Relay: Alarm: Resistivity Alarm high: ................200 M Alarm low:................0.00 M Hysteresis:................1.00 M Conductivity Alarm high: ................2000 µS Alarm low:................0.000 µS Hysteresis:................10.00 µS Delay: ..................5 Sec Sample Flow; Flow Alarm ............yes Sample Flow;...
  • Page 62 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Default Values Common settings Settings: Control Parameters: Reset time: ......0 Sec Settings: Control Parameters: Derivative Time: ....0 Sec Settings: Control Parameters: Control Timeout:....0 Min. Settings: Actuator:..........Time proportional Cycle time: ................60 s Response time: ..............10 s Settings: Actuator............

  • Page 63: Index

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Index Index ....Alarm Relay Measuring Range ... . . Cable thicknesses Power ON - OFF .

  • Page 64: Notes

    AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Notes Notes A-96.250.781 / 171017...
  • Page 65 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity Notes A-96.250.781 / 171017...
  • Page 66 AMI INSPECTOR Resistivity 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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