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DULCOMETER
Aegis-II Cooling Tower and Boiler Controller
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Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! - Do not discard this manual!
The operator shall be responsible for any damage caused by installation or operating errors! Technical changes reserved.
ProMinent Fluid Controls
136 Industry DrivePittsburgh, PA, USA 15275-1014 Aegis II Installation Ver C Part No 1079218

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  • Page 1 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! - Do not discard this manual! The operator shall be responsible for any damage caused by installation or operating errors! Technical changes reserved. ProMinent Fluid Controls 136 Industry DrivePittsburgh, PA, USA 15275-1014 Aegis II Installation Ver C Part No 1079218...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents OPERATING CONCEPT ........................... 6 1.1 T ............................6 RONT ANEL 1.2 F ........................... 7 UNCTIONS OF THE KEYS 1.3 C ......................7 HANGING THE PERATING ANGUAGE 1.4 K ..............................7 EYPAD NAVIGATING THE [MENU] DISPLAY ......................8 2.1 I ] ....................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents COMMISSIONING ............................54 8.1 S ....................54 WITCH ON BEHAVIOR DURING COMMISSIONING 8.2 D ..................... 54 EFINING ETERING AND ONTROL ROCESSES PROGRAMMING THE INPUTS........................54 9.1 A .......................... 55 NALOG AND IGITAL NPUTS 9.1.1 Enable an Analog or Digital Input: ......................55 9.1.2 Enable a CTFS [Conductivity, Temp, Flow, Serial] Sensor ..............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 10.7.2.1 Adding Events ..........................83 10.8 ............................... 85 NTERLOCKS 10.8.1 Setting/Removing Interlocks ........................85 10.9 ..............................86 LOCKS 10.10 (ON D /ON I ): ..............86 ONTROL CTION ECREASES NCREASES ENSOR 10.11 : ......................87 PECIAL ONTROL UNCTIONS 10.11.1 Timed Cycling: ..........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 13.4 HMI (B ..................115 EMOTE ROWSER IRMWARE PDATE 13.5 ........................116 MAIL EPORTS AND LARMS 13.5.1 E-mail Types: ............................116 13.5.1.1 ALARM: Sent once when an alarm first occurs................116 13.5.1.2 STATUS: Sent @ noon every day (12:00). Verifies that the controller is running & on the LAN. . 116 13.5.1.3 DAILY: Sent @ midnight (23:59) every day.

  • Page 6: Operating Concept

    Table of Contents General non-discriminatory approach The following are highlighted separately in the document: In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but Safety Information with an implied neutral sense. It is aimed equally at Safety information is provided with detailed both men and women.

  • Page 7: Functions Of The Keys

    Menu Navigation The communication indication panel is located at the bottom center of the controller face. A green light indicates the function is available. If the port is in use, the green light blinks. Future Wi-Fi Fieldbus Ethernet (WLAN) (LAN) (LAN) Figure 3 Communication Status LEDs (Fieldbus is not currently available.)

  • Page 8: Navigating The [Menu] Display

    Menu Navigation Navigating the [Menu] display Name of menu item Jump to chapter  Return to the default display (See below) [Home]  Chapter 10.6.2 Feed Based on a Sensor [Adjust Set-points]  Chapter 10.14 Prime, Force On a Relay [Prime, Force ON] ...

  • Page 9: Input/Output Status [Momentary Display]

    Menu Navigation 2.1 Input/Output Status [momentary display] The Home screen, shown here with 6 I/O signal values, has a momentary display in addition to the three F key choices. The momentary display shows the status of the input in the same manner as the status key except that it is only viewed for as long as you hold down the right arrow.

  • Page 10: Identcode

    Identcode All ProMinent products use an identification code (Identcode) product configuration system. The Identcode is an alpha-numeric string of characters, starting with a 4 digit code describing the basic product type, followed by as many digits as needed to describe all options. The 4 character designation for the Aegis II is AGIb. All Aegis II configurations begin with AGIb.
  • Page 11 Identification Code Serial sensors input B none CC Carbon steel corr.sens.CRS-CS CM Admiralty.corr.sens.CRS-AM CN Cupro-nickel corr.sens.CRS-CN CS Stainl.steel corr.sens.CRS-SS CU Copper corr.sens.CRS-CU SM CTFS Sensor, cooling Tower Monitor ST CTFS Sensor cooling Tower Control Expansion Slot #1 (input C/D) XX none C1 Cooling Tower Cond/Temp –...
  • Page 12 Identification Code E3 Dual cooling tower pH – 2 Control Dual cooling tower ORP – Monitor Dual cooling tower ORP – 1 Control Dual cooling tower ORP – 2 Control G1 ORP and pH – Monitor only G2 ORP and pH – Dual Control G3 ORP and pH –...
  • Page 13 Identification Code G4 ORP and pH – ORP Control H1 Dual 4-20mA Output dual 4-20mA input (isolated) – Monitor dual 4-20mA input (isolated) – 1 Control dual 4-20mA input (isolated) – 2 Control Dual boiler conductivity - Monitor Dual boiler conductivity – 1 Control Dual boiler conductivity –...
  • Page 14 Identification Code Biocide Outputs None Three Four Five Hardware Extension 0 Without Approval MET USA Documentation Language EN English Certificates 0 None Table 3 Product Identification Code for the Aegis II Footnote: The Com card selection refers to a new addition to this controller and has manual of its own. ADDENDUM: Aegis II Communication Driver Card Part Number: 734593 Page 14 of 121...

  • Page 15: Safety And Responsibility

    Safety and Responsibility Safety and Responsibility 4.1 Explanation of the safety information Introduction These operating instructions provide information on the technical data and functions of the product, as well as detailed safety information and are provided as guidance for the installer and operator. The safety information and notes are categorized according to the following scheme.

  • Page 16: General Safety Notes

    Safety and Responsibility 4.2 General Safety Notes  Measure: Before opening the enclosure or before carrying out installation work, ensure the devices are voltage- free.  Disconnect damaged, defective or modified devices from the power supply. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Live parts! Danger from hazardous Operating faults! substances!

  • Page 17: Intended Use

    As of this date, the physical controller is warranted for 2 years from the date of purchase as explained in the complete ProMinent warranty. The complete warranty is found in the ProMinent catalog Introduction and is available online at www.proMinent.us. Changes to this warranty may not be shown in this manual.

  • Page 18: Training

    A trained user is a person who fulfills the requirements of an instructed person and who Trained user has also received additional training specific to the system from ProMinent or another authorized distribution partner. Trained qualified A qualified employee is deemed to be a person who is able to assess the tasks...

  • Page 19: Functional Description

    Dual Serial Input driver.  serial bus. A full line of ProMinent sensors as well as signals from most 4-20mA devices are The controller relays may be used with solenoids, compatible with the 4-20mA input. Sensors...

  • Page 20: Mounting And Installation

    Mounting and Installation Mounting and Installation User qualification, mechanical installation: trained qualified personnel, see  Chapter Users' qualifications. CAUTION! Mounting position and conditions Controller must be installed in a manner that the power plug can be The controller is rated for IP 65 liquid protection, pulled out easily or the power and is equivalent to NEMA 4X (indoor) for air disconnect switch can be reached...

  • Page 21: Scope Of Supply

    Mounting and Installation 6.1 Scope of supply The following components are included as standard: Description Quantity Controller AGIb Assembly material, complete Operating Manuals on Flash Drive General safety notes 6.2 Mechanical installation 6.2.1 Wall mounting Figure 5 Attaching the wall Bracket Mounting materials (contained in the scope of supply) –...

  • Page 22: Electrical Installation

    Mounting and Installation 6.3 Electrical Installation User qualification, electrical installation Electrical technician, see  Chapter 4.5 Users' qualifications Moisture at the contact points It is important that you use suitable measures to protect plugs, cables and terminals from moisture and potential corrosion. Moisture at the contact points can interfere with the operation of the controller. WARNING! Safe operating status Both hardware and software safety precautions must be...

  • Page 23: Specification Of The Cable Grips And Conduit Entries

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.1 Specification of the cable grips and conduit entries Figure 8 All Dimensions in millimeters (mm) Page 23 of 121...

  • Page 24: Sensor Seals And Termination Procedure

    Mounting and Installation Figure 9 Use a screwdriver to break open a sealed enclosure entrance Figure 10 Examples of cable gland assembly. 1. Plug, 2 Cap, 3. Gland, 4. Connector Body, 5. Nut 6.3.2 Sensor Seals and Termination Procedure Select the correct fitting seals for the controller's cable openings. Seal the open holes with blanking plugs in the cord glands as shown.

  • Page 25: Parking The Hood

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.3 Parking the Hood The hood or cover of the Aegis II enclosure can be ‘parked’ so that access to the internal wiring and all of the display indications are accessible simultaneously as shown below. To park the hood, loosen the four captive screws until the hood can be carefully pulled straight out from the enclosure base.
  • Page 26 Mounting and Installation Building Power In Line Power out x3 AC powered Control Relay R1 AC powered Control Relay R2 Unpowered AC/DC Relay R3 Unpowered AC/DC Relay R4 Unpowered AC/DC Relay R5 Unpowered DC Contact P9 Unpowered DC Contact P8 Unpowered DC Contact P7 Unpowered DC Contact P6 Digital Input V (NAMUR) –...
  • Page 27 Mounting and Installation Page 27 of 121...
  • Page 28 Mounting and Installation Figure 15 Aegis II motherboard general arrangement Page 28 of 121...
  • Page 29 Mounting and Installation Figure 16 Main PC board Input Wiring diagram Page 29 of 121...
  • Page 30 Mounting and Installation Figure 17A Main PC board Output Wiring diagram; Part 1: Relays R3 through P9 Page 30 of 121...
  • Page 31 Mounting and Installation Figure 17B Main PC board Output Wiring diagram; Part 2: Relays R1, R2 and the Power block The ground and neutral connections are all tied together through the printed circuit board as shown in the schematic 17B. The hot (Line) wire does not link with the other L terminals until after it passes through the main fuse F3.

  • Page 32: Power In And Relay Output Termination

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.5 Power In and Relay Output Termination 6.3.5.1 Overview All electrical wiring shall be performed by a licensed electrician, in accordance with local and national electric codes. The following wiring diagrams and information show typical configurations, but not all possible combinations of this versatile controller.

  • Page 33: Wiring Relays R1 And R2

    Mounting and Installation To enter wires into the terminal blocks, (see figure 22) insert a small screwdriver or similar, into the spring box opening as shown, then push up on the driver handle. This will force the spring loaded metal slider downwards and open the wire grip below. These blocks accept a maximum of 14 gauge wire.

  • Page 34: Wiring Relays R3 - R5 Using An External Power Source

    Mounting and Installation Relays R3, R4 and R5 have Dry Contact terminals. Unlike R1 and R2, they have no power. This allows the user to supply power from a remote source or use power from the Output side of the power block.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Power Cord

    6.3.6.1 Using a Universal Control Cable on a Pulse Output Relay ProMinent pumps using the Universal Control cable will terminate using the brown, black and white wires as shown in Figure 30. This connection is not polarity sensitive. The black is common.

  • Page 36: Inputs On The Main Board

    Figure 31 Main board inputs Inputs A and B are ProMinent serial sensor inputs. Serial sensor choices currently include CTFS (Conductivity, Temperature, Flowswitch – Serial) and LogR serial corrosion sensors. These sensor have 3 wires; transmit, receive and common. Do not connect other probes to these inputs.

  • Page 37: Temperature Input H

    For additional watermeter information and termination examples, refer to ProMinent publication “Industrial Watermeters - Contact Head and Paddlewheel Specification A7”. This document can be downloaded from the ProMinent.us web site. Enter ‘watermeter’ in the search box and press enter. Click on the document to download it.

  • Page 38: Sensor Driver Cards

    Mounting and Installation Sensor Driver Cards 6.3.8 The following sections identify wiring diagrams of the sensor driver cards. There are three available expansion slots as shown in section 6.3.4 General Layout and Terminal Diagram. NOTE: The drawings show the location of connections and are meant to be used with the adjoining tables which provide additional information for wiring connections.

  • Page 39: Dual Serial Input Card (Ctfs-Lpr-Dp)

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.9 Dual Serial Input card (CTFs-LPR-DP) Only certified ProMinent serial sensors; CTFS (Conductivity Temperature Flowswitch Serial), Log R corrosion rate sensors and differential pressure sensors may be used with these inputs. Differential pressure sensors are not currently available.

  • Page 40: Dual Ct (Conductivity/Temperature)

    Temperature inputs can be used for monitoring, control and/or compensation. Do not exceed 30 meters, 100 feet, of cable length. NOTE: The ProMinent Toroidal conductivity sensor emits a 4-20mA signal and therefore requires a 4-20mA input driver. NOTE: To lengthen a temperature sensor signal, use the temperature transducer and input Figure 40 Dual this signal on a 4-20mA input card.
  • Page 41 Mounting and Installation Table 6 Dual Conductivity Temperature Connections Typical conductivity card connections: The 2-Wire boiler conductivity probe connects to XE1 or XE4, pins 1 and 2. This sensor is not polarity sensitive. Figure 41 Two Wire Boiler Probe on XE1 Figure 42 Two Wire Boiler Probe The 4-Wire condensate conductivity probe connects to XE1 and XE2 or XE3 and XE4 as shown.

  • Page 42: Dual Ph-Orp-Temp Driver

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.11 Dual pH-ORP-Temp Driver The Dual pH/ORP temperature driver card can accommodate two sensor inputs which can both be pH or both be ORP, or one of each. In addition, there are two temperature sensor inputs. Any 2-wire pH sensor will work if the mV/pH is ~59.1 Any 2-wire ORP will work if mV is in the range of +/- 1,000mV The temperature sensor input is compatible with Pt100 and Pt1000 RTD sensors only.
  • Page 43 Mounting and Installation Table 7 Dual pH-ORP-Temp Connections equalization (Solution Ground) used? (also called “liquid potential” or “solution ground”) is if the is interfered For example, be caused by inter insuffi of electrical equalization this disturbance on the Therefore it is of the dis potential.

  • Page 44: Attaching The Ph/Orp Coax Cable

    Mounting and Installation 1.1.1.1 Attaching the pH/ORP coax cable Once the cable has been prepared, (Figure 26) attach it to the pH/ORP driver card. Remove the shield grounding nut, XE5, and loosen the center conductor screw, XE6, as shown in Figure 47. Figure 48 Coax placement Figure 47 pH/ORP driver card coax connection Figure 46 Ready-made...

  • Page 45: Orp/Ph, Temperature And Ma Input Card

    If a potential equalization electrode is used, the default wire jumper on XE3 must be removed before connecting the potential equalization electrode to input XE3:2. If not using a potential equalization electrode, leave the default jumper in place. Figure 52 ProMinent Industrial Figure 51 ORP and pH/temperature...

  • Page 46: Dual 4-20Ma Input Driver

    Enter any engineering units for the range. 4mA does not have to be 0. Maximum load per loop is 50mA. Short circuit proof at 70mA. Reactivation after 10 seconds. ProMinent recommends a maximum length of 1,000 feet using 22 AWG wire or larger. Twisted, shielded, stranded cable is best for long distances.
  • Page 47 Mounting and Installation Table 10 Dual mA Input Connections Figure 53 Dual mA Input Driver Connections Page 47 of 121...

  • Page 48: Connection Of Amperometric Sensors

    6.3.7.2 The G input (4-20mA) Figure 55 Amperometric probe to 4-20mA Input Driver Pin 1 on the ProMinent amperometric sensor is connected to the V+ terminal. Pin 2 is connected to the ‘IN’ terminal as shown Figure 55 Amperometric probe to 4-20mA input driver.

  • Page 49: Little Dipper Ii Connection - 4-20Ma

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.15 Little Dipper II Connection – 4-20mA The Turner Designs Little Dipper 2 In-Line Fluorometer can be attached to a dual 4-20mA input driver. The sensor requires 8 to 30 VDC. Figure 58 depicts the Dipper power from the same input channel and from the second channel. The red wire is terminated at +V and the black on the GND.

  • Page 50: Pyxis Connection - 4-20Ma

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.16 Pyxis Connection – 4-20mA The Pyxis In-Line Fluorometer can be attached to a dual 4-20mA input driver or the Communication driver card. The 4-20mA connection requires 22 to 26 VDC @ 70mA minimum. This voltage can be supplied by either side of the input driver, XE2. Figure 59 depicts the DC power from the same channel (top picture) or from an alternate channel .

  • Page 51: Echopod Level Sensor Connection - 4-20Ma

    Mounting and Installation 6.3.17 Echopod Level Sensor Connection – 4-20mA The Aegis dual 4-20mA input driver can receive two Echopod tank level sensors as shown in the figure below. Tank A is terminated on the first input, XE1. Connect the brown wire to GND, the black wire to IN and the red wire to V+. A second level sensor can be received on input two as well.

  • Page 52: Dual 4-20Ma Output Driver

    Therefore, the input device must not power the loop. mA loops cannot be powered from two sources! Figure 63 Dual mA Output with ProMinent Universal Control Cable on output 1. Page 52 of 121...

  • Page 53: Communication

    Communication Communication 7.1 Diagram of the Communication Modules Figure 64 Illustration of the various communication ports and modules Page 53 of 121...

  • Page 54: Commissioning

    After mechanical and electrical installation, turn on the sample stream, check for leaks and purge any trapped air. For a faster and easier initial 8.1 Switch-on behavior during configuration, ProMinent recommends commissioning that general configuration of the Switching On - First Steps controller, especially during...

  • Page 55: Analog And Digital Inputs

    Programming the Inputs wish to enable 5. Press ENABLE [F3] key. WARNING! 6. The input has been enabled and the display returns to the System menu to enable additional sensors if desired. Amperometric Sensor run-in period This can result in incorrect metering 7.

  • Page 56: Enable A Ctfs [Conductivity, Temp, Flow, Serial] Sensor

    Programming the Inputs 9.1.2 Enable a CTFS [Conductivity, Temp, Flow, Serial] Sensor 1- Press the MENU key. 2- Use the Up and Down ARROW keys to find and point to the System choice and press OK. 3- Scroll down to Enable I/O and press OK 4- Scroll down to the CTFS sensor you wish to enable and press F3...

  • Page 57: Changing A Descriptor

    9.2 Changing a Descriptor 9.3 Selecting an Analog Sensor Type Once you have enabled an input or output, naming ProMinent amperometric sensors are compatible is helpful in avoiding programming mistakes. with the Aegis II via the isolated 4-20mA Input driver.
  • Page 58 Programming the Inputs Table 12 Available mA Input Choices Page 58 of 121...

  • Page 59: Analog Sensor Cleaning And Calibration

    8 weeks. is to a calibrated mV source, not Having connected the probe to the transmitter an oxidant residual. ProMinent by means of the probe cable (taking care that recommends testing the probe connectors and cable remain absolutely dry),...

  • Page 60: Cleaning And Servicing Probes

    Programming the Inputs 9.4.4 Cleaning and servicing probes 9.4.4.1 Storage All pH and ORP probes should regularly (once a From the factory, pH and The pH and redox-ORP month) undergo a visual check and be cleaned if combination probes are shipped with a cap filled necessary.

  • Page 61: Calibration Notes

    Programming the Inputs 9.4.5 Calibration Notes 9.5 General Sensor Calibration Temperature Compensation: Conductivity sensors should always be temperature compensated, with with pH Compensation the exception of the boiler conductivity probes. In It is cali the pH the Aegis II the conductivity temperature any pH compensated compensation can use either an internally integrated meas...
  • Page 62 Programming the Inputs The controller may accept the value and show the Sensor Calibrated screen. If the value entered is too far from what the controller has calculated as valid, based on the input signal, a fault message will be displayed. Then you will be given 3 choices on how to proceed.

  • Page 63: Calibrating An Amperometric Sensor

    Programming the Inputs 9.6 Calibrating an Amperometric Sensor 1- Press the CAL key 2- Scroll down to the sensor you wish to calibrate. Press OK 3- Get a sample and run a DPD test. Use the timer on the screen. Press F1 DPD to start the clock. 4- When the timer reaches the limit for your test, read the test value and enter it here using the arrows.

  • Page 64: Analog Sensor Alarms

    Programming the Inputs 9.7.1 Analog Alarm Configuration 9.7 Analog Sensor Alarms 1- Press MENU Analog inputs have high and low alarms, to alert the operator if a measured value is out of the normal 2- Scroll down to Adjust Alarms and press OK operating range.

  • Page 65: Analog Sensor Diagnostics

    Programming the Inputs 9.8 Analog Sensor Diagnostics 1- Press MENU HINT 2- Scroll up to I/O Status and press OK. To see Diagnostic information of any I/O 3- Use the arrows to find the I/O point you wish to from main display, Press [F1] (STATUS) evaluate and press OK.

  • Page 66: Ph-Orp Driver Card Diagnostics

    Programming the Inputs 9.8.1 pH-ORP Driver card Diagnostics 9.8.3 The 4-20mA Input Driver Card Diagnostics  To see diagnostic press F1  To see diagnostic press F1  Use Up/Down Arrow keys to navigate to  desired pH-ORP input then press F3 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to navigate to desired 4-20mA Input I/O then press F3 ...

  • Page 67: The 4-20Ma Output Driver Card Diagnostics

    Programming the Inputs 9.8.4 The 4-20mA output Driver Card 9.8.5 Serial Sensors (CTFs, LPR, DP) Diagnostics Driver Card Diagnostics   To see diagnostic press F1 To see diagnostic press F1   Use Up/Down Arrow keys to navigate to Use Up/Down Arrow keys to navigate to desired 4-20mA output I/O then press F3 desired I/O then press F3...

  • Page 68: Configuring Digital Inputs

    Programming the Inputs 9.9 Configuring Digital Inputs Digital inputs can be from any dry contact devices including watermeters with reed switch or Hall effect Continue the configuration: outputs. 1- Press MENU 9.9.1 Configure a Digital Input as a Water 2- Scroll to Water Meter Setup then press OK Meter: 3- Scroll down to your meter, then press OK NOTE: All digital inputs O-V can be configured for a...

  • Page 69: Link A Water Meter To A Relay (Applies To All Relays )

    Programming the Inputs 9.9.2 Link a Water Meter to a Relay (Applies to all relays ) Relays must be configured for Feed mode. See 10.6 Frequency relays set for ON/OFF mode are configured the same as relays 1-5.See example A. For pulse output relays, use example 1- Press MENU 2- Scroll to Set Feed Mode then press OK...

  • Page 70: Fail To Feed (Feed Verification)

    For low flow rates indicative of a diaphragm chemical pump, a Tacmina feed verification sensor is typically used in conjunction with the ProMinent brand pumps and controllers. The Tacmina flow sensor outputs digital pulses for each mL passing through the meter.

  • Page 71: Disable An Analog Or Digital Input

    Programming the Inputs 9.11 Disable an Analog or Digital Input 1- Press MENU 2- Scroll down to I/O Setup and press OK 3- Scroll down until you locate your sensor analog or digital, and press OK. (This example shows an analog input) 4- Scroll down to Configure and press OK 5- If the sensor is not currently being used to control a relay, you can disable it.

  • Page 72: Changing Or Unlinking An Analog Input Tied To An Output Relay

    Programming the Outputs 9.11.1 Changing or Unlinking an Analog Input Tied to an Output Relay Inputs linked to outputs must be un-linked prior to being disabled. Analog inputs tied to Feed type relays, use Blowdown type use B, and Event – pictogram other use C.

  • Page 73: Changing Or Unlinking Analog Inputs Tied To A 4-20Ma Output

    Programming the Outputs 9.11.2 Changing or Unlinking Analog Inputs Tied to a 4-20mA Output: Relay outputs are designated by their number, 1 through 9. 4-20mA outputs can be letters C, D, E, F, I or J. This procedure can be used to change the input that the mA output represents, or you can choose ‘None’.

  • Page 74: Changing Or Unlinking A Digital Input Tied To A 4-20Ma Output

    The part number and identification code on the order change. If more than one interlock, use the placed with ProMinent will determine the sensors arrows to see them and remove as needed. and outputs that were configured as default at the ESC, Escape will void all changes.

  • Page 75: Frequency/Pulse Outputs

    Programming the Outputs Note2: When an output is disabled and then re- P6,P7,P8, & P9 can each be set to either: enabled, the control is reset and all user control 1. Pulse output/Frequency settings removed. This action puts the relay control 2.

  • Page 76: Naming The Output

    Programming the Outputs 10.4 Naming the Output 1- In section 10.3, we showed how to enable a relay. Regardless of the type of relay you choose, the next step is to name it. 2- Pick a name that identifies the relay for you or your customer;...

  • Page 77: Configuring A Blowdown Relay

    Programming the Outputs B’down will set up the output for a blowdown. You will need to identify the conductivity sensor in this process. If the conductivity sensor is not currently enabled, enable and configure it first. See 9.1.1 Enable an Analog or Digital Input, 10.5 Configuring a Blowdown Relay.

  • Page 78: Feed Based On A Water Meter

    Programming the Outputs 10.6.1 Feed Based on a Water Meter 10.6.2 Feed Based on a Sensor A water meter feed lets you choose how long to run (See also 10.6.5 Feed Based on a Sensor with Event Control) a pump or feeder based on a particular number of gallons or liters accumulated on a meter.

  • Page 79: Feed Based On Bleed And/Or Feed

    Programming the Outputs 10.6.3 Feed Based on Bleed and/or Feed 10.6.3.2 Bleed and Feed The Aegis II has two feed modes based on how long The Aegis II has two feed modes based on how long the bleed valve is open. The Feed relay in the Bleed the bleed valve is open.

  • Page 80: Feed Based On Percent Time & Base Feed

    Programming the Outputs 10.6.4 Feed Based on Percent Time & Base 10.6.5 Feed Based on a Sensor with Event Feed Control This method applies to the first 5 relays and the Relays in Feed mode can have an Event Control pulse relays when programmed for ON/OFF mode.

  • Page 81: Configuring An Event-Other Relay

    Programming the Outputs The lockout time is used to ensure the blowdown 10.7 Configuring an Event-Other Relay valve is closed during and after the feed event. This 10.7.1 Schedules, Prebleeding, Lockout and ensures proper contact time for the product to With a Sensor perform efficiently.

  • Page 82: Prebleed/Lockout

    Programming the Outputs 10.7.1.1 Prebleed/Lockout The following steps are a continuation of 10.7.1 Schedules, Prebleeding, Lockout and With a Sensor If your event does not require a Prebleed or Lockout, skip to section 10.7.2.1 Adding Events NOTE: In addition to a feed relay, this procedure requires the use of a blowdown relay.

  • Page 83: Add, Remove, Edit Events

    Programming the Outputs 10.7.2 Add, Remove, Edit Events 10.7.2.1 Adding Events Once a relay is enabled as an Event – Other output, you can add, remove or edit events. From the Prebleed/Lockout menu on the previous page, press F1 Add. If you were not in that menu, press the Menu key and scroll down to Biotiming, Events and press OK.
  • Page 84 System Menu Here are Daily, Weekly and 28 Day examples using a pulse output relay Page 84 of 121...

  • Page 85: Interlocks

    System Menu 10.8 Interlocks Interlocks are digital inputs that temporarily pause an output from operating (Relays 1 to 9 and 4-20mA outputs). Typically, a cooling tower control program will include a digital input signal from a flow switch. When the flow switch indicates that no sample water is flowing, any relay that has this digital input listed as an interlock will stop operating until the flow is restored.

  • Page 86: Blocks

    System Menu 10.9 Blocks Blocks are used to ensure that two or more relays (Relays 1 to 9) are not on together should they be incompatible or cause problems. Often, chemical pumps will be blocked by the blowdown valve to prevent chemical feeding going down the drain.

  • Page 87: Special Control Functions

    System Menu mode. Control Action tells the controller what direction to expect the sensor value to take if the relay is turned on. Since Acid will drive a pH downward, this would be set for ‘ON Decreases’. Most chemicals drive the sensor upwards.

  • Page 88: Timed Cycling

    System Menu the time in the ON Time and OFF Period. SPECIAL CONTROL TIP: Selecting a Special Control automatically sets typical default times or sensor values. When using Timed Cycling, Time Modulate or PID control, best results for Adjust the default values for your site’s application. tuning the loop are achieved if you only change one variable at a time and wait for 1- To Set and adjust the Timed Cycling press...
  • Page 89 System Menu Note2: Relays P6-P9 must be set to ON/OFF 1- To Set and adjust the Time Modulate press Mode MENU 2- Scroll to the I/O Setup selection and press OK 3- Scroll to select the desired relay (2:Chlorine Pump) and press OK SPECIAL CONTROL TIP: 4- Scroll to Special Control and press OK When using Timed Cycling, Time...

  • Page 90: Pid Control

    System Menu 4- Scroll to Special Control and press OK 5- Scroll to PID Control and press F1 10.11.3 PID Control 6- Use Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow keys to Edit xP Proportional value then press F2 Note: Relays P6-P9 must be set to ON/OFF Mode 7- Use Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow keys to Edit 10.3 Enable and Configure a Relay Integral Rate value then press F2...

  • Page 91: Math Functions

    System Menu 10.11.4 Math Functions for selecting the controlling sensor, scroll down to “Edit control eq’n”. Mathematical expressions can be used for control when programming relays and 4-20mA outputs. Press Ok. Use the up and down arrows to find the Phantom inputs can be used in the expression as letter of the first sensor (Operand) then move to the adjustable variables.

  • Page 92: Boiler Blowdown

    System Menu 10.12 Boiler Blowdown: The 2-wire conductivity sensor used in the Captured Blowdown valves and solenoids typically require Sample method is not thermally compensated since 120VAC or line voltage. Relays 6-9 are not used by design, boilers maintain a reasonable constant for the purpose of boiler blowdown.
  • Page 93 System Menu The Sample time should be set for a long enough air bubbles to surround the sensor during the read period that ensures a fresh sample has passed the phase. Calibration will become problematic. sensor. Remember, opening the restriction moves you closer The Measure time is 60 seconds.
  • Page 94 System Menu Choosing the captured sample routine and setting the timers; Press MENU Scroll down to I/O Setup and press OK Scroll down to your blowdown valve and press OK Scroll down to Special Control and press OK Scroll down to Captured Sample and press F1 SELECT.

  • Page 95: Varying Cycles

    System Menu 10.12.3 Varying Cycles: Varying Cycles is not recommended for Pulse relays 6 – 9. Note: WHEN “CONTROL Type” is set To Blowdown Controls tower bleed on the ratio of the Tower to Make-up conductivity. The user selects the cycles of concentration for three ranges of make-up conductivity and maximum tower sump conductivity.
  • Page 96 System Menu Varying Cycles Setup: 1- To Set and adjust the Varying Cycle press MENU 2- Scroll to the I/O Setup selection and press OK 3- Scroll to select the desired relay (1:Blowdown) and press OK 4- Scroll to Special Control and press OK 5- Scroll to Varying Cycle and press F1 6- Use Up/Down and Left/Right Arrow keys to Edit the max conductivity value then...

  • Page 97: How To Setup A Relay As An Alarm Output

    System Menu 10.13 How to Setup a Relay as an Alarm Output: An Alarm relay will change states whenever the controller post an alarm condition on the alarm page. This method applies to all 9 outputs, however, when enabling a pulse output, relays 6 – 9, choose the ON/OFF setting.

  • Page 98: Prime (Force On) A Relay

    System Menu 10.15 Sensor Wash: 10.14 Prime (Force On) a Relay Future Item All relays can be forced on temporarily if not A special control function that allow pH and ORP disabled, blocked or interlocked. If disabled, see sensors in the probe header to be washed inline with 10.3 Enable and Configure a Relay.

  • Page 99: How To Assign 4-20Ma Output To Control Decrease (E.g Acid Feed)

    System Menu 10.16.1 How to assign 4-20mA output to control decrease (e.g Acid Feed): 1- To Set 4-20mA output to control decrease press MENU 2- Use Up/Down Arrows to navigate to I/O Setup 3- Scroll to select the desired output (for example E:4-20mA output) and press OK and then press 4- Use Up/Down Arrow keys to select desired input (here we selected pH input) then press F1...

  • Page 100: How To Assign 4-20Ma Output To Control Increase (E.g Caustic Feed)

    System Menu 10.16.2 How to assign 4-20mA output to control increase (e.g Caustic Feed): 1- To Set 4-20mA output to control increase press MENU 2- Use Up/Down Arrows to navigate to I/O Setup 3- Scroll to select the desired output (for example E:4-20mA output) and press OK and then press 4- Use Up/Down Arrow keys to select desired input (here we selected pH input) then press F1...

  • Page 101: How To Assign 4-20Ma Output To Measured Value (Application: Feedback To Plc/Dcs)

    System Menu 10.16.3 How to assign 4-20mA output to measured value (application: feedback to PLC/DCS): 1- To Set 4-20mA output to measured value press MENU 2- Use Up/Down Arrows to navigate to I/O Setup 3- Scroll to select the desired output (for example E:4-20mA output) and press OK and then press 4- Use Up/Down Arrow keys to select desired input (here we selected pH input) then press F1...

  • Page 102: How To Set 4-20Ma Output To Manual Mode

    System Menu 10.16.4 How to set 4-20mA output to Manual Mode: 1- To Set 4-20mA output to Manual press MENU 2- Use Up/Down Arrows to navigate to I/O Setup 3- Scroll to select the desire 4-20mA output (for example E:4-20mA output) and press OK and then press F3 to set it to Manual 4- Use Up/Down and Right/Left Arrow keys to set the desire percentage (0-100% is 4-20mA),...

  • Page 103: Calibration Of A 4-20Ma Output

    System Menu 10.16.6 Calibration of a 4-20mA Output To calibrate 4-20mA output you will need a Multimeter set in mA mode placed in series with the output card and a load. See Figure 66 Testing the mA Output Output card Metering Pump (Load) 4.00 Figure 66 Testing the mA output...

  • Page 104: System Menu

    System Menu 11.1.1 How to Change the IP Address: System Menu The System Menu is accessed by pressing the The factory default IP MENU key followed by the up arrow and the OK key. Address of the controller The following sections discuss the options available is10.10.6.106.

  • Page 105: Web Interface Wi-Fi

    System Menu 11.1.2 Web Interface Wi-Fi 11.2 System Setup PC’s, tablets and phones can connect to the Aegis II System Setup has 9 options; via Wi-Fi.  Site Name The IP Address and Netmask for Wi-Fi is fixed (hard  Controller Name coded) so the only way to differentiate the ...

  • Page 106: Keypad Passwords On/Off

    Only English is offered in the USA. Please call the Pittsburgh or your country’s office for other language choices. Visit www.ProMinent.com to locate other ProMinent distributors. 11.3 Time and Date: To Set Time and Date: 1- Press MENU 2- Use Up/Down Arrows to navigate to System then press OK 3- Scroll to Time &...

  • Page 107: Set Sensor Type

    The Admin user can edit all user parameters. There is not manufacture password. If you forget your password, ProMinent can reset the password list. All users would have to re-set their passwords. User Default PSW...

  • Page 108: Activity Log

    System Menu 11.7 Activity Log Note: Most recent activities are shown first 1- To see the Activity Log, Press MENU 2- Use Up/Down Arrow keys to navigate to SYSTEM then press OK 3- Use Up/Down Arrow keys to navigate to Activity Log then press OK 4- Use F3 to set the Date (this will be a date that you want to see the activity for all I/O)

  • Page 109: Diagnostics

    System Menu 11.8 Diagnostics Serial #: serial # of the controller Relay Fuse: Displays the state of the Relay 1 and Relay 2 AC power fuse, Displays “Load Fuse open” Fan Speed: displays fan speed, Monitoring fan if it if AC fuse is failed. The Board Fuse does not have fails will go to alarm an alarm.

  • Page 110: Controller Technical Data

    System Menu Controller Technical Data 12.1 Fuse Specification The power relay fuse is 6.3 amps at 250 volts AC. This fuse is similar to the relay fuse used on the MultiFLEX and Aegis, except this is a slow blow fuse. Do not use this fuse in those controllers. However, you can use the fast blow fuses provided with those controllers in the Aegis II.

  • Page 111: Sensor Specifications

    Fusing Relays R3, R4, and R5 for external power usage Relays R3, 4 and 5 can be wired using on-board power as shown in section 6.3.5.4 Wiring Relays R3 – R5 Using On-board Power or powered from an external source as shown in 6.3.5.5 Wiring Relays R3 –...

  • Page 112: Using The Usb Port

    System Menu Using the USB Port 13.1 Capturing Data The Aegis II logs all sensors, flow switches, meter values, relay ON times, fed volumes and status every 5 minutes. This data is easily captured from the USB port located behind the communication light cover. 1- Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port shown.

  • Page 113: Save Or Load The Program Configuration

    13.2 Save or Load the Program Configuration THIS IS NOT THE FIRMWARE INSTRUCTIONS. See 13.3 Firmware Upgrade A program configuration is a list of instructions that the user can edit. Set-points, calibrations, names of I/O are all saved in the program configuration. You can save the configuration via a USB drive for backup purposes or to clone another controller.

  • Page 114: Firmware Upgrade Using Usb

    USB drive prior to adding the .hex file. The controller will only allow you to view one file. Be sure you copy the correct file to the USB. If you have more than one, you may load the wrong file. Obtain the hex file from ProMinent via the web site (see instructions in section 13.4 Remote HMI (Browser)

  • Page 115: Remote Hmi (Browser) Firmware Update

    13.4 Remote HMI (Browser) Firmware Update This firmware should be updated if a browser connection does not display correctly or if recommended by a ProMinent factory technician. This program is related to how your PC, tablet or Smartphone displays the controller information on your screen.

  • Page 116: E-Mail Reports And Alarms

    System Menu 13.5 E-mail Reports and Alarms The E-mail function is explained in the Aegis II Browser manual. You cannot access this feature through the keypad. The following explanation is for informational purposes only. The E-mail tool can send three types on information; Alarms, Status and Daily data. Setup is via a PC or smart phone browser.

  • Page 117: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Spare Parts and Accessories Aegis II Controller - Base Lower body section RAL5003 – Blue no electronics 1020595 Pc-board Aegis II, programmed complete. No WiFi 1081873 A2 WLAN (WiFi module) 734211 Battery BR2032 732829 Power supply 100-230V 5V 55W RPS-60-5 734526 Power supply cable 230V EPS-65-5AegisII 1050744...

  • Page 118: Figure

    System Menu Sensors and Accessories Serial CTFS sensor (Conductivity-Temperature-Flow) CTFS Sensor Assembly (includes * items) 7500979 * Cond-Temp-Flow Serial Sensor 7761529 * O-Ring seal for CTFS/CTF/TF Ass’y 7760577 * Sensor entry fitting CTFS/CTF/TF 7760445 * ¾” PVC Tee TxTxT Sch80 7741484 Serial Corrosion Sensor (LPR) LPR Sensor...
  • Page 119 Amperometric Sensors and Accessories CLE 3-mA-2 ppm sensor 0.02 to 2.0 mg/l 792920 CLE 3-mA-10 ppm sensor 0.10 to 10.0 mg/l 792919 CLO 1-mA-2 ppm sensor 0.02 to 2.0 mg/l 1033871 CLO 1-mA-10 ppm sensor 0.10 to 10.0 mg/l 1033870 CGE 3-mA-2 ppm sensor 0.02 to 2.0 mg/l 1047959 CGE 3-mA-10 ppm sensor 0.10 to 10.0 mg/l...

  • Page 120: Maintenance

    4. Place the housing upper section on the housing lower section 5. Manually tighten the four retaining screws Certifications The Aegis II Controller is built to conform to UL/CSA/IEC 61010-1 for safety. Additional information can be found on our website www.proMinent.us. Page 120 of 121...

  • Page 121: Necessary Formalities

    – Note the current national regulations and legal standards which apply in your country 17.2 Agency Approvals Safety: UL 61010-1, 3 Edition CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12, 3 Edition IEC 61010-1, 3 Edition EN 61010-1, 3 Edition ProMinent Fluid Controls, Inc. 136 Industry Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1014 412.787.2484 www.proMinent.us Page 121 of 121...

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