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AMI Solicon4 Version 6.00 and higher A-96.250.321 / 191015...
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For any technical question, contact your nearest 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 Solicon4 Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.321 Revision Issue April 2005 First Edition April 2013 Update to FW-Release 5.30 October 2015 Update to FW-Release 6.00...
AMI Solicon4 Safety Instructions AMI Solicon4 - 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.
AMI Solicon4 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. WARNING Severe injuries or damage to the equipment can occur if such warnings are ignored.
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AMI Solicon4 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-96.250.321 / 191015...
AMI Solicon4 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...
This instrument is applicable for the measurement of the specific conductivity in surface water, potable water and cooling water. The complete system consists of the Transmitter AMI Solicon4, the con- ductivity sensor Swansensor Shurecon P and the flow cell M-Flow PG.
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AMI Solicon4 Product Description Input For potential-free contact to freeze the signal outputs or to interrupt control in automated installations (hold function or remote-off). Communica- USB interface to store logger data. tion interface RS485 interface with fieldbus protocol Modbus, Profibus DP or (optional) Webserver connection via Modbus.
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AMI Solicon4 Product Description Fluidics The flow cell M-Flow PG consists of the flow cell block [B] and the calibration vessel [D]. The conductivity sensor [A] is fixed in the flow cell block [B] with a threaded sleeve. The sample enters at the sample inlet [F]. It flows through the del- taT flow sensor [C] (if installed) and then through the flow cell block into the calibration vessel [D], were the conductivity is measured.
AMI Solicon4 Product Description 2.2. Instrument Specification Power Supply 100–240 VAC (± 10%) Voltage: 50/60 Hz (± 5%) or 24 VDC (± 10%) max. 30 VA Power consumption: Electronics Aluminium with a protection degree of IP 66 / NEMA 4X housing -10 to +50 °C...
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AMI Solicon4 Product Description Dimensions white PVC Panel: 280x850x150 mm Dimensions: 5 mm or 6 mm diameter Screws: 9.0 kg Weight: 280 mm/ 11” 254 mm/ 10” AMI Solicon4 A-96.250.321 / 191015...
AMI Solicon4 Product Description 2.4. Single Components 2.4.1 AMI Solicon4 Transmitter Electronic transmitter and controller for conductivity measurement. 18.5 Dimensions 140 mm Width: 180 mm Height: 70 mm Depth: 1.5 kg Weight: Specifications Cast aluminum Electronics case: IP 66 / NEMA 4X...
AMI Solicon4 Product Description 2.4.2 Flow Cell M-Flow PG and M-Flow G1 Flow cell M-Flow PG, made of PVC and acrylic glass with one 13.5 mm sensor opening for Swansensor Shurecon P. Flow cell M-Flow G1, made of PVC and acrylic glass with one G 1”...
AMI Solicon4 Product Description 2.4.3 Swansensor Shurecon P Sensor with integrated cable for the measurement of the specific conductivity. Four electrode design with platinum electrodes and built-in Pt1000 temperature sensor. 16.5 PG 13.5 Sensor adapter 16 mm / PG 13.5 Specifications 0.1S/cm to 100mS/cm...
AMI Solicon4 Product Description 2.4.4 Swansensor Shurecon S Sensor for the measurement of the specific conductivity. Four elec- trode design with integrated Pt 1000 temperature sensor. Screw connector with cable must be ordered separately. G 1” thread Specifications 0.1S/cm to 100mS/cm Measuring range ±...
AMI Solicon4 Product Description 2.4.5 Swansensor DeltaT Calorimetric flow meter based on heat dissipation. For applications in potable water, surface water treatment and effluent. Specifications 0–40 l/h Measuring range/Flow rate ± 20% Accuracy: ca. 1 min Response time t 5–35 °C Sample temperature: for tubing diam.
AMI Solicon4 Installation Installation 3.1. Installation Checklist Monitors Check Instrument’s specification must conform to your AC power rat- ings. Do not turn on power until instructed to do so. On site require- 100–240 VAC (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 5%) or 24 VDC, isolated ments (±10%) power outlet with ground connection and 30 VA.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.2. Mounting of Instrument Panel To mount the instrument panel proceed according the following list: The instrument must only be installed by trained personnel. Mount the instrument in vertical position. For ease of operation mount it so that the display is at eye level.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.4. Install Swansensor deltaT (Option) The following description assumes that the installation of the deltaT sensor takes place after commissioning of the monitor. Install the deltaT sensor in vertical position with the sample inlet [F] and cable gland looking downwards.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.4.1 Mount the deltaT Sensor and Connect the Sample Inlet 1 Stop operation according to chapter Stop of Operation for Main- tenance, p. 2 Mount the deltaT sensor [E] in vertical position to the panel [A]. 3 Remove the plastic tube from the elbow hose nozzle at the flow cell.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.4.2 Connect the Sensor Cable to the Transmitter WARNING Risk of electrical shock. Do not perform any work on electrical components if the trans- mitter is switched on. Failure to follow safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.4.4 Adjust the deltaT sensor The deltaT flow sensor is factory calibrated at 20 °C (± 20 % accu- racy). The accuracy of the flow measurement depends on the ambient temperature of the location where the deltaT sensor is installed. If the ambient temperature is higher or lower than 20 °C, the deltaT...
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.5. Electrical Connections WARNING Risk of electrical shock. Do not perform any work on electrical components if the trans- mitter is switched on. Failure to follow safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Always turn off AC power before manipulating electric parts.
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AMI Solicon4 Installation 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 resuming in- stallation.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.5.1 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-96.250.321 / 191015...
Mains cable to comply with standards IEC 60227 or IEC 60245; flammable rating FV1 Mains equipped with an external switch or circuit-breaker – near the instrument – easily accessible to the operator – marked as interrupter for AMI Solicon4 A-96.250.321 / 191015...
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.6. Relay Contacts 3.6.1 Input Note: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. Terminals 16/42 For programming see Program Overview, p. 3.6.2 Alarm Relay Note: Max. load 1 A/250 VAC Alarm output for system errors. Error codes see Error List, p.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.6.3 Relay Contacts 1 and 2 Note: Rated load 1 AT / 250 VAC Relay 1 and 2 can be configured as normally open or as normally closed. Standard for both relays is normally open. To configure a Relay as normally closed, set the jumper in the upper position.
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AMI Solicon4 Installation CAUTION Risk of damage of the relays in the AMI Transmitter due to heavy inductive load. Heavy inductive or directly controlled loads (solenoid valves, dosing pumps) may destroy the relay contacts. To switch inductive loads > 0.1 A use an AMI relay box avail- able as an option or suitable external power relays.
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.7. Signal Outputs 3.7.1 Signal Output 1 and 2 (current outputs) Note: Max. burden 510 If signals are sent to two different receivers, use signal isolator (loop isolator). Signal output 1: Terminals 14 (+) and 13 (-)
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.8.1 Signal Output 3 Requires the additional board for the third signal output 0/4–20 mA Note: Max. burden 510 The third signal output is installed in the upper holder on the main board. You can operate either 3. signal output or communication in- terface, not both! Terminal 38 (+) and 37 (-).
AMI Solicon4 Installation 3.8.2 Profibus, Modbus Interface Terminal 37 PB, Terminal 38 PA To connect several instruments by means of a network or to config- ure a PROFIBUS DP or a MODBUS connection, consult the PRO- FIBUS/MODBUS manual. Use appropriate network cable.
AMI Solicon4 Instrument Setup Instrument Setup 4.1. Establish Sample Flow 1 Open sample flow tap. 2 Wait until the flow cell is completely filled. 3 Switch on power. 4.2. Programming Programming The sensor characteristics are printed on the label of the sensor.
AMI Solicon4 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...
AMI Solicon4 Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 µS 9.5 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 Fatal Error...
AMI Solicon4 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).
AMI Solicon4 Operation 5.4. Changing Parameters and values Changing The following example shows how to change the logger interval: parameters 1 Select the parameter you want to Sensors Logger 5.1.2 4.4.1 change. Sensor type FOME Log interval 30 min 2 Press [Enter] Disinf.
AMI Solicon4 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: ...
AMI Solicon4 Maintenance 6.3. Maintenance of the Sensor Fixing sleeve Conductivity sensor Teflon washer O-Ring Flow cell block 6.3.1 Remove the Sensor form the Flow Cell To remove the sensor form the flow cell proceed as follows: 1 Unscrew and remove the fixing sleeve [A].
AMI Solicon4 Maintenance 6.4. Calibration Since the sensor is very reliable a calibration is normally not neces- sary. A calibration is recommended if: the cell constant is not known the sensor is contaminated the maintenance measurement shows a discrepancy.
AMI Solicon4 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 resuming in- stallation.
AMI Solicon4 Maintenance 6.6. Longer Stop of Operation 1 Stop sample flow. 2 Shut off power of the instrument. 3 Remove the sensor form the flow cell and dry it with a soft tis- sue. 4 Empty and dry the flow cell.
AMI Solicon4 Error List Error List Error Non-fatal Error. Indicates an alarm if a programmed value is ex- ceeded. Such Errors are marked E0xx. Fatal Error (blinking symbol) Control of dosing devices is interrupted. The indicated measured values are possibly incorrect.
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AMI Solicon4 Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Cond. Alarm high – check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1, p. 62 – check process E002 Cond. Alarm low – check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1, p. 62 – check process E003 Conc.
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AMI Solicon4 Error List Error Description Corrective action – Check control device or programming E017 Control time-out in Installation, Relay contact, Relay 1/2 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, p. 64 – Check sample temperature E018 Temp. out of Table – E019 Conc. out of Table –...
AMI Solicon4 Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p. 53 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.
AMI Solicon4 Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Designation AMI Solicon4 * Menu numbers 2.1* Version V6.00-10/15 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* Sensors Cond.
AMI Solicon4 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. Cleared errors are moved to the Message list.
AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 2.2.2 Miscellaneous: 2.2.2.1 Case Temp: Shows the current temperature in °C inside the trans- mitter. 2.3 Sample 2.3.1 Sample ID: Shows the identification assigned to a sample. This identification is defined by the user to identify the location of the sample.
AMI Solicon4 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, relay 1or 2 ...
AMI Solicon4 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 Hold after Cal.: Delay permitting the instrument to stabilize again af-...
AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Sensor parameters 5.1.1.1 Cell Constant: Enter the cell constant printed on the sensor label. 5.1.1.2 Temp. Corr: Enter the temperature correction printed on the sensor label. 5.1.1.3 Cable length: Enter the cable length. Set the cable length to 0.0 m if the sensors are installed in the flow cell on the AMI monitor.
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AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 5.2 Signal Outputs 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 Signal Output 1 and 2: Assign process value, the current loop range and a function to each signal output. Note: The navigation in the menu <Signal Output 1> and <Signal Output 2>...
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AMI Solicon4 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.
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AMI Solicon4 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.
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AMI Solicon4 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.
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AMI Solicon4 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 ...
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AMI Solicon4 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.
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AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.5 Alarm Concentration: Visible if a Conc. parameter has been se- lected. TDS is displayed in mg/l, all other parameters are displayed in %. 5.3.1.5.1 Alarm High: If the measured value rises above the alarm high val- ue, the alarm relay is activated and E003, is displayed in the mes- sage list.
AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.1 Function = Limit upper/lower: When the relays are used as upper or lower limit switches, program the following: 5.3.2.20 Parameter: select a process value 5.3.2.300 Setpoint: If the measured value rises above respectively falls below the set-point, the relay is activated.
AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 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. When driving a motor valve both relays are needed, relay 1 to open and relay 2 to close the valve.
AMI Solicon4 Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.32.31 Control Parameters Range for each Parameter same as 5.2.1.43, p. 61 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.
AMI Solicon4 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.
AMI Solicon4 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.
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AMI Solicon4 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 Calibration: Sets calibration values back to default. All other values are kept in memory.
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AMI Solicon4 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 Local operation: Range: Enabled, Disabled 5.5.1...
AMI Solicon4 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 1/2 ............same as in Installation Input.............. same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:..............
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AMI Solicon4 Default Values Case Temp. high:..............65 °C Case Temp. low: ................ 0 °C Relay 1 and 2 Function:................limit upper Parameter:..............Conductivity Setpoint: ................100 mS Hysteresis:................1 mS Delay: ..................30 Sec If Function = Control upw. or dnw: Parameter:..............
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AMI Solicon4 Notes A-96.250.321 / 191015...
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AMI Solicon4 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 Waster Water and Effluents Made in Switzerland A-96.250.321 / 191015...