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Grunbeck GENO-softwatch Komfort Operation Manual

Automatic water analysis system, starting from serial no. 40342
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Automatic water analysis system
GENO-softwatch Komfort
starting from serial no. 40342
Edition July 2018
Order no. 145 172 955-inter

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  • Page 1 Operation manual Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort starting from serial no. 40342 Edition July 2018 Order no. 145 172 955-inter...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Shipping and storage 5 Disposal of used parts and consumables B Basic information ............. 1 Laws, regulations, standards 2 Field of application 3 Available indicators for GENO-softwatch Komfort C Product description ............1 Type designation plate 2 Components 3 Technical specifications...
  • Page 3 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort Publisher's information All rights reserved. Copyright by Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH © Printed in Germany Effective with the date of edition indicated on the cover sheet. -We reserve the right to modifications, especially with regard to technical progress- Reprints, translations into foreign languages, electronic storage or copying only with explicit written approval of Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH.
  • Page 4 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that the system designated below meets the safety and health requirements of the applicable European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and execution. This certificate will become invalid if the system is modified in a way not approved by us.

  • Page 5: A General Information

    Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort A General information 1 | Preface Thank you for opting for a Grünbeck product. Backed by decades of experience in the area of water treatment, we provide solutions for all kind of processes.

  • Page 6: General Safety Information

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 2 | Notes on using the operation manual This operation manual is intended for operators of our systems. It is divided into several chapters (a letter is assigned to each of them) that are listed in the “Table of contents” on page 2 in alphabetical order.
  • Page 7 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 3.2 Operating Only allow persons who have read and understood this operation personnel manual to work with the system. Strictly observe the safety information. 3.3 Intended use The system may only be used for the purpose outlined in the product description (chapter C).

  • Page 8: Shipping And Storage

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 4 | Shipping and storage Caution! The system may be damaged by frost or high temperatures. In order to avoid damage of this kind: Protect from frost during transportation and storage! Do not install or store the system next to objects which radiate a lot of heat.

  • Page 9: B Basic Information

    2 | Field of application The GENO-softwatch Komfort is designed for the automatic monitoring of the total resp. residual hardness in the water. The parameters to be measured as well as the corresponding limit value are determined by the choice of the indicator and the respective programming by the user.

  • Page 10: Available Indicators For Geno-Softwatch Komfort

    172 204 1x 500 ml 3.1 Application limits The proper functioning of the GENO-softwatch Komfort may only be ensured if genuine indicators are used! If the system is used to monitor the residual resp. total hardness, high amounts of heavy metal ions in the softened water may affect the colour reaction.

  • Page 11: C Product Description

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort      /  Serial no.:       Order no.: Fig. C-1: Type designation plate GENO-softwatch Komfort   Order no. 145 172 955-inter Edited by: phar-mrie G:\BA-172955-INTER_145_GENO-SOFTWATCH KOMFORT...

  • Page 12: Components

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 2 | Components Control electronics Type designation plate Hose pump Suction hose for indicator Dosing plug Mains switch Measuring chamber with steering device Connection coupling with non-return valve Outlet plug Inlet solenoid valve Light source...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Order no. 172 500 4 | Functional Description The GENO-softwatch Komfort is installed in a branch line of the soft water pipe. The main components of the automatic water analysis system are the photometric measuring chamber with receptacle and non-wearing stirring device, the dosing unit for the indicator and the control electronics.
  • Page 14 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.1 Function of GENO-softwatch Komfort Triggering conditions for an analysis start  Automatically via the set time interval  Manual analysis by pressing key T1  3 minutes after turning on the device  4 minutes after a limit value is exceeded with the first value suppression activated ...
  • Page 15 4.2 Functions The GENO-softwatch Komfort has the following characteristics: 1. Automatic detection of hardness breaking through, depending on the indicator used. The analysis process is fully automatic, more effective than manual methods and more sustainable than other measuring procedures which only work indirectly.
  • Page 16 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 8. Low maintenance The measuring chamber must be cleaned subject to the set measuring interval resp. the frequency of the measurements. The hoses for the indicator and the sealing rings should by replaced once or twice a year depending on the usage of the system (refer to chapter H-2).
  • Page 17 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort The analysis devices of the GENO-softwatch Komfort are specifically designed for BOB operation (operation without supervision). Steam boilers require a qualitative monitoring of the water quality, in particular of the concentration of the water hardness in the boiler feed water, as per the technical guidelines for steam boiler systems TRD 604 ("Technical Regulations for Steam Boilers", published by...

  • Page 18: Scope Of Supply

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 5 | Scope of supply Fully automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort with shapely, functional housing, consisting of:  Housing  Control electronics with LED display and operating keys  Integrated automatic flushing  Photometric measuring chamber with non-wearing stirring device ...

  • Page 19: D Installation

    Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort D Installation 1 | General safety information Please observe the respective country-specific regulations and directives (e.g. DIN, VDE, UVV) when installing and operating the system. 1.1 Preliminary work 1. Unpack all system components.
  • Page 20 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort Fig. D-2: Installation drawing of GENO-softwatch Komfort     Order no. 145 172 955-inter Edited by: phar-mrie G:\BA-172955-INTER_145_GENO-SOFTWATCH KOMFORT...
  • Page 21 Relay REL 2 – NO Relay REL 3 – COM Relay REL 3 – NC Relay REL 3 – NO Input contact (input) Input contact (input) Fig. D-3: Terminal diagram of GENO-softwatch Komfort   Order no. 145 172 955-inter Edited by: phar-mrie G:\BA-172955-INTER_145_GENO-SOFTWATCH KOMFORT...
  • Page 22  System malfunction Connection of voltage-free contacts for control room or programming system Contacts open on:  Limit value overshoot  System malfunction Fig. D-4: Wiring diagram of GENO-softwatch Komfort     Order no. 145 172 955-inter Edited by: phar-mrie G:\BA-172955-INTER_145_GENO-SOFTWATCH KOMFORT...
  • Page 23 2.4 Water connection The connection must be established directly downstream of the water treatment system. Keep the feed line to the GENO-softwatch Komfort as short as possible and do not exceed a maximum length of 5 metres, if possible. It is essential that the line is directed straight up to the water pipe in order to make sure that no dirt particles from the water pipe are carried along to the system.

  • Page 24: Start-Up

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort E Commissioning The work described below may only be performed by trained experts. We recommend having Grünbeck's technical service/authorised service company start up the system. 1 | Start-up  Note: Make sure that the analysis system has been installed in...

  • Page 25: F Operation

    Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort F Operation 1 | Safety information In case of system malfunctions, immediately switch off the device. Shut off the water supply and notify the service personnel. Do not try to repair the system yourself (loss of warranty) but notify the authorised service personnel.

  • Page 26: Operation Of The Device

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 2 | Operation of the device LED display and operating buttons The LED display shows the operating state: from left to right, the LEDs with the respective colour show the following information: Pos. Colour...
  • Page 27 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 2.1 Analysis start – key T1 Manually start an analysis. When an analysis sequence has been started, you may switch to the next program step by pressing the start key.  Note: If an analysis is started manually, the possibly activated relays REL 1 and REL 2 are deleted.as well.

  • Page 28: Description Of The Display Elements

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 3 | Description of the display elements 3.1 Result of analysis This display has two different colours and indicates the analysis result. grün green Flashing green: There is no analysis result as the system has been switched on.
  • Page 29 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 3.4 Alarm messages, limit value exceeded Flashing red + flashing red Analysis result (flashing red) + alarm signal (flashing red): The display is flashing and in combination with the flashing red display for the analysis result indicates that the set limit value has been exceeded.
  • Page 30 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 3.5 Device fault Flashing red Alarm signal (flashing red): The display signals a system malfunction  an improper zero sample or an improper measurement.  All other displays are switched off.  The relay REL 2 fault is active (picked up).
  • Page 31 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 4 | Adjusting GENO-softwatch Komfort Work on electrical connections is only allowed be performed by trained and qualified electrical experts according to the VDE guidelines or according to the guidelines of a similar local institution.
  • Page 32 [min] [min] Subjecting the flushing time to the length of the feed line to the GENO-softwatch Komfort ensures that water from the softer is being analysed.  Note: The 2 m hose line 6 x 4 with an interior diameter of 4 mm has a volume of approx.
  • Page 33 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.1.2 Setting the delay time The delay time before sampling (e.g. in case of hot water) can be set to between 0 seconds and 30 minutes by means of the rotary switch "delay time" on the right.
  • Page 34 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.2.1 Analysis interval There are 4 fixed interval periods that can be set by means of the programme switches S1 and S2. The interval period determines the frequency with which the analyses are carried out. It is the time between 2 subsequent starts of an analysis.
  • Page 35 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.2.2 First value suppression If the water hardness (limit value) is exceeded, it is possible to define whether a 2nd analysis is to be carried out (first value suppression). Relay REL 1 is only activated if two consecutive analyses indicate that the limit value has been exceeded.
  • Page 36 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.2.3 Function relay REL 1 Relay REL 1 (terminal 9/10/11) signals that the limit value has been exceeded. You choose between a pulse contact of 3 and 60 seconds for the activation of a controller or a permanent contact.
  • Page 37 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.2.4 Measurement parameters In case of limit value monitoring, the GENO-softwatch Komfort must be parameterised for total hardness.  Note: The respective limit value is determined by the indicator used. For available indicators, please refer to chapter B-3.
  • Page 38 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.2.6 Input function Input function Function 10 11 12 No analysis 10 11 12 External analysis start Flow controller function Program switch S10 is set to OFF (delivery state). This function is used if an analysis shall only be carried out when water is withdrawn.
  • Page 39 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 4.2.7 Connection examples for input IN GENO softwatch  Analysis start/stop GENO-softwatch HLX/HL 300 OSMO-X RO/AVRO 125  18/19 K1 13/14 14/15 3K1 4/5 K1 31/34 GSX 5/10 IONO-matic3 WE-X/WE-OSMO-X Control cabinet for controlling 2 systems (order no.

  • Page 40: Setting Geno-Softwatch Komfort G Faults

    Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort G Troubleshooting Table G-1: Other errors This is what you observe This is the cause This is what to do  The power supply is not  Switch on the system. No LEDs on the device light up...
  • Page 41 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort Continuation Table G-1: Other errors This is what you observe This is the cause This is what to do  The set flushing time is  Prolong the flushing time. Zero sample error too short.
  • Page 42 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort Continuation Table G-1: Other errors This is what you observe This is the cause This is what to do  There is foreign matter in  Remove the foreign matter. Incorrect measuring value the inlet of the solenoid valve, so that it does not close completely.

  • Page 43: H Maintenance And Care

    Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort H Inspection, maintenance The work described here may only be performed by Grünbeck's technical service/authorised service company or by persons expressly authorised by Grünbeck.  Note: By concluding a maintenance contract, you ensure that all of the required tasks are performed on time.
  • Page 44 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 1.1 Changing the indicator  Remove the empty bottle  Open the full indicator bottle, from the system housing. unscrew the screw cap.  Unscrew the screw cap and  Put the screw cap with the...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 2 | Maintenance In order to ensure the long-term operation of the GENO-softwatch Komfort, it is necessary to clean the measuring chamber and to replace the wearing parts. This should be done in regular intervals and subject to the frequency with which analyses are carried out.
  • Page 46 Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort 2.2 Cleaning the measuring chamber  Switch off the system to "0".  Disconnect the connection coupling at the device inlet "IN".  Collect running water in a  Pull the stainless steel safety...
  • Page 47 Automatic water analysis system   GENO-softwatch Komfort 2.3 Changing the cartridge and hose pump  Note: To ensure the measuring accuracy of the GENO-softwatch Komfort, the hose pump cartridge should be replaced after 6 months. 1. Press the locking straps together with your thumb and index finger and pull the cartridge to the right off the motor shaft.

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