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  • Page 1 AMI Silitrace Ultra Version 6.20 and higher A-96.250.831 / 070319...
  • 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 AMI Silitrace Ultra Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.831 Revision Issue June 2016 First Edition © 2016, SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG, Switzerland, all rights reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........
  • Page 4 AMI Silitrace Ultra Operation ......... . .
  • Page 5 AMI Silitrace Ultra 5 Installation .........

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Safety Instructions AMI Silitrace Ultra - 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 7: Warning Notices

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 8: General Safety Regulations

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 1.2. General Safety Regulations Legal The user is responsible for proper system operation. All precau- tions must be followed to ensure safe operation of the instrument.
  • Page 9 AMI Silitrace Ultra Safety Instructions WARNING Risk of Electrical Shock If proper operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be disconnected from all power lines, and measures must be taken to prevent inadvertent operation.  To prevent from electrical shock, always make sure that the ground wire is connected.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    Product Description Product Description 2.1. Description of the System Application The AMI Silitrace Ultra is a complete monitoring system for the au- tomatic, continuous measurement of trace amounts of silica in ultra Range pure water. Measuring Dissolved silica in water is concentrated with the use of a RO (re-...
  • Page 11 AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description Concentrator function principle Feed water RO membrane Spiral-wound RO module Product spacer RO membrane Permeate Feed spacer Concentrate The Carrcentrator acts as a mesh that holds back large molecules such as silica and allows smaller molecules (water, Na, etc.) to pass through.
  • Page 12 AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description The silica reading on the display is calculated as follows: reading Concentrate – reading Permeate (Blanc) Feed water concentration = Efficiency • Concentration factor Where Total flow Concentration factor = Efficiency • Concertrate flow Conc Perm Reading Permeate = –...
  • Page 13 AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description Standard bottle Reagent 2 Photometer module Reagent 3 Reaction chamber Reagent 4 Cuvette Peristaltic pump Cuvette de-aeration Zero calibration valve Sample outlet (siphon tube) Concentrator Inlet from reaction chamber Aeration and drain tube 6-way valve...
  • Page 14 AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description Signal Two signal outputs programmable for measured values (freely scal- able, linear, bilinear, log) or as continuous control output (control Outputs parameters programmable). Current loop: 0/4–20 mA Maximal burden: 510 Ohm Third signal output available as an option. The third signal output can be operated as a current source or as a current sink (selectable via switch).

  • Page 15: Instrument Specification

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description 2.2. Instrument Specification Power Supply Voltage: 100–240 VAC (± 10%) 50/60 Hz (± 5%) DC version not available Power consumption: max. 50 VA Transmitter Electronics housing Aluminium with a protection degree of specifications IP 66 / NEMA 4X Ambient temperature: -10 to +50 °C...
  • Page 16 AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description Dimensions Panel: stainless steel Panel dimensions: 400x850x150 mm Screws: 8 mm Weight: 30.0 kg 640 mm / 25.20” 606 mm / 23.86” 400 mm / 15¾” Exit Enter AMI SILITRACE Ozone Monitor Trace SiO Process Analyzer...

  • Page 17: Instrument Overview

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Product Description 2.3. Instrument Overview Panel Sample inlet low flow Standard bottle Sample inlet high flow Solenoid valve Sample outlet Photometer module Reagent 4 6-way valve Reagent 3 Flow regulating valve Reagent 2 Flow cell low flow...

  • Page 18: Installation

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation Installation 3.1. Installation Checklist Check Instrument’s specification must conform to the National Electri- cal Code, all state and local codes, and all plant codes and stan- dards for electrical equipment.  100–240 VAC (± 10%), 50/60 Hz (± 5%) power outlet with On site require- ground connection and 50 VA.

  • Page 19: Assemble The Concentrator

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.2. Assemble the Concentrator The concentrator is delivered in the following parts: Concentrator housing 4 cover fixing plates with Concentrator membrane 4 fixing screws Tube set for high and Blind plug low flow Serto fitting for sample inlet...
  • Page 20 AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation Concentrator housing O-Ring Cover 3 Put the O-ring [D] into the groove of the cover [E]. 4 Put the cover onto the concentrator housing [A]. 5 Put the cover fixing plates [F] into the grove of the concentrator housing.
  • Page 21 AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation Tube set for high and low flow Serto fitting high flow Serto fitting low flow NOTICE: When installing the sample outlet tubes consider the flow direction. Install the tube set on the side you marked as sample outlet.

  • Page 22: Mounting Of Instrument Panel

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.3. Mounting of Instrument Panel The first part of this chapter describes the preparing and placing of the instrument for use.  The instrument must only be installed by trained personnel.  Mount the instrument in vertical position.

  • Page 23: Connect Sample And Waste

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.4. Connect Sample and Waste Sample inlet low flow 1/2” tube Flow cell low flow Plastic tubes Sample inlet high flow Knurled nuts Flow cell high flow Compression ferrules Hose nozzle Serto elbow unions Sample inlet Use plastic tubes (FEP, PA, or PE) to connect the sample.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connections

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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.
  • Page 25 AMI Silitrace Ultra 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.

  • Page 26: Connection Diagram

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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-96.250.831 / 070319...

  • Page 27: Power Supply

     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 Silitrace Ultra A-96.250.831 / 070319...

  • Page 28: Relay Contacts

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.6. Relay Contacts 3.6.1 Input NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. The total resistance (sum of cable resistance and resistance of the relay contact) must be less than 50 Ω. Terminals 30/31 For programming see Program Overview, p.

  • Page 29: Relay 1 And 2

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.6.3 Relay 1 and 2 NOTICE: Max. load 1 A/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.
  • Page 30 AMI Silitrace Ultra 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.

  • Page 31: Signal Outputs

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.7. Signal Outputs 3.7.1 Signal Output 1 and 2 (current outputs)  NOTICE: Max. burden 510 If signals are sent to two different receivers, use signal isolator (loop isolator). Signal output 1: Terminals 14 (+) and 13 (-)

  • Page 32: Signal Output 3

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.8.1 Signal Output 3 Terminals 38 (+) and 37 (-). Requires the additional board for the third signal output 0/4–20 mA. The third signal output can be operated as a current source or as a current sink (switchable via switch [A]). For detailed information see the corresponding installation instruction.

  • Page 33: Hart Interface

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Installation 3.8.3 HART Interface Terminals 38 (+) and 37 (-). The HART interface PCB allows for communication via the HART protocol. For detailed information, consult the HART manual. HART Interface PCB 3.8.4 USB Interface The USB Interface is used to store Logger data and for Firmware upload.

  • Page 34: Instrument Setup

    Start-up Procedure The following table lists all necessary steps for a successful com- missioning of the AMI Silitrace Ultra. Additionally, the expected re- sult and corrective actions are specified for each step. NOTICE: It is important to verify the result of each step before proceeding with the next step.
  • Page 35 AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup Step Expected result Corrective action  Flow rates for  Ensure stable flow Let the system run for at concentrate and conditions least one hour permeate are stable.  Allow more time for the membrane to run in ...

  • Page 36: Prepare Reagents

    100 ppb Stock solution From the stock solution you can produce your own standard. Stan- dards from 10 to 1000 ppb can be used for the AMI Silitrace Ultra 100 ppm SWAN does not recommend to mix your own standard! By default the instrument is programmed for a standard of 100 ppb.
  • Page 37 AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup Make the following dilution to obtain a standard of 100 ppb: 1 Put a 250 ml bottle on to a balance, set balance to 0 g. 2 Fill in 250 μg stock solution 100 ppm.

  • Page 38: Switch On Power

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup 4.4. Switch on Power Open the sample tap and switch on the instrument. INIT 0.000 0.0 l/h 0.0 l/h After switching on, the instrument starts to warm up the reaction chamber. During the warm-up phase, the display shows <INIT>...

  • Page 39: Activate The Peristaltic Pump

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup 4.6. Activate the Peristaltic pump The occlusion frames of the peristaltic pump are opened during transport and storage. This prevents the pump tubes from sticking together at the pressure points. 1 Turn the occlusion frame [B] clockwise to activate the peristaltic pump.

  • Page 40: Run-In Period

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup 4.8. Run-in period Once the sample flow is adjusted, let the instrument run in for at least one hour. NOTICE: This time is needed to have stable flow and concentration allocation in the membrane. Any variation of the input sample flow as well as pressure shifts will disturb that process.
  • Page 41 AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup D Reaction chamber Close the cover again and snap in the cuvette. Photometer Select <Diagnostics>/<Sensors>/<SilTrace>/<Photometer>. Check if the photometer raw value follows a fill/empty pattern, see raw value example below: Peak Peak While the cuvette is being filled, an unstable raw value is normal.
  • Page 42 AMI Silitrace Ultra Instrument Setup P2P Cycle Select <Diagnostics>/<Sensors>/<Cycle diagnostics>. Check if the analyzer has already performed a valid measuring cy- cle. This is recognizable by a P2P period different from “0 Sec”. If this check fails:  wait until all air bubbles have left the system ...

  • Page 43: Operation

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 44: Display

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 0.000 0.0 l/h 0.0 l/h 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 45: Software Structure

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 Maintenance List earlier point of time).

  • Page 46: Changing Parameters And Values

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 Event Driven 2 Press [Enter] Disinf.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Table Monthly Replace reagents. Every 2–3 months Check standard solution and exchange if necessary. Semiannual Exchange reagent pump tubes. Per- form a calibration after exchanging the pump tubes. By occurrence E020,FOME dirty. Clean the Photome-...

  • Page 48: Refill Or Replace Reagents

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Refill or replace Reagents The liquid level in container 4 is monitored. The following messag- es are displayed: Container almost Maintenance E065 - Reagents low and the empty remaining reagent volume in % (starting at 17 % = 340 ml).
  • Page 49 AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Contents of the Reagent 1: Bags 1a and 1b for Canister 1 ammonium molybdate and sodium hydroxyde reagent set Reagent 2: Bottle 2 for Canister 2 sulfuric acid 25 % Reagent 3: Bag 3 for Canister 3...
  • Page 50 AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Preparation NOTICE: Please consider the following two points when preparing new reagents: • Reagent 3, Oxalic Acid dissolves very slowly, we therefore recommend to prepare Reagent 3 first. • Reagent 1, add Sodium hydroxide (Reagent 1b) first.

  • Page 51: Calibration

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Calibration Select Menu 3.1 <Maintenance>/<Calibration> and follow the in- structions on the display. Relay status during calibration:  Signal outputs are on hold  All limits are switched off Calibration 3.1.1 State Progress <Enter> to stop Calibration 3.1.1...

  • Page 52: Verification

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Verification Select Menu 3.2 <Maintenance>/<Verification> and follow the in- structions on the display. Relay status during calibration:  Signal outputs are on hold  All limits are switched off Verification 3.2.1 State Progress <Enter> to stop Verification 3.2.1...

  • Page 53: Background

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance 6.6. Background Select Menu 3.3 <Maintenance>/<Reag.Background> and follow the instructions on the display. Relay status during calibration:  Signal outputs are on hold  All limits are switched off Reag Background 3.2.1 State Progress <Enter> to stop Reag.

  • Page 54: Zero

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance 6.7. Zero Select Menu 3.4 <Maintenance>/<Zero> and follow the instructions on the display. Relay status during calibration:  Signal outputs are on hold  All limits are switched off Zero 3.2.1 State Progress <Enter> to stop Zero 3.2.1...

  • Page 55: Replace The Pump Tubes

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance 6.8. Replace the Pump Tubes The pump tube [D] of the peristaltic pump is exposed to a minimal wear. It is therefore recommended to exchange the pump tube semiannually. NOTICE: it is highly recommended to replace all pump tubes at once.
  • Page 56 AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance Dismount The pump tubes can easily be dismounted and mounted. Proceed as follows: pump tubes Pump housing Occlusion frame open Rotor Pump tube Pump inlet Pump outlet 1 Switch off the instrument according to instructions in Stop of Operation for Maintenance, p.

  • Page 57: Fill System

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance 3 Lock the occlusion frames. Check that the occlusion frames and the tubes are aligned perpendicular to the axis of the rotor. 4 Insert the suction lances into the corresponding containers. 5 Start the <Fill system> function.

  • Page 58: 6.10. Clean The Photometer

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Maintenance 6.10. Clean the Photometer To clean the photometer, flush it with 5% ammonia solution. 1 Fill a beaker with 5% ammonia solution. 2 Place all suction lances in the beaker. 3 Navigate to menu <Maintenance>/<Service>/<Fill system>.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7.1. 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 60 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – Check process E001 Silica high – Check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1.1, p. 91 – Check process E002 Silica low – Check programmed value, see 5.3.1.1.22, p. 91 – Check inlet pressure...
  • Page 61 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – Check ambient temperature (min 5°C) E012 Temp. Timeout – Close the photometer lid – Heater defective, call service. – Check case/environment temperature E013 Case Temp. high – Check programmed value, see 5.3.1.3,...
  • Page 62 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – Unsuccessful peak detection can be E021 Signal Timeout caused by: 1) interrupted light path 2) no water/too much air in the reaction chamber – Check if reaction chamber is clogged, replace it if necessary, see Replace the Reaction Chamber, p.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting List

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.2. Troubleshooting List Background Problem Possible Reasons calibration fails  Air in the reaction coil Stability criteria not reached after  Loose tube connections 16 cycles  Reagent consumption unequal between canisters (positioning of PeriClip pump’s occlusion frames) ...

  • Page 64: Replace The Reaction Chamber

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.3. Replace the Reaction Chamber Replacing the reaction chamber may be necessary if: Error 12, <Temp. time out> is shown. Error 21 <Signal time out> is shown. Cover fixing screws Photometer module cover Cuvette Connection panel...
  • Page 65 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7 Remove the reaction chamber from the photometer housing. Install the new 1 Insert the new reaction chamber into the photometer housing and tighten the fixing screw [G]. mixing unit 2 Put the cover [B] onto the photometer unit and tighten the 4 cover fixing screws [A].

  • Page 66: Replace The 6-Way Valve

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.4. Replace the 6-Way Valve CAUTION Never loosen the 4 allen screws [D] visible on the 6-way valve body. Remove the Replacing the 6-way valve may be necessary if error 25, <Rovalve> is shown. 6-way valve...
  • Page 67 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting Install the 6-way valve Blind plug Positioning screw 6-way valve Driving slot Fixing screw Guiding hole Valve shaft with driving pin Seal all unused Inputs with the enclosed blind plugs [A]. Proceed as follows: 1 Make sure that the valve shaft with driving pin [D] is aligned with the driving slot [F].

  • Page 68: Replace The Cuvette

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.5. Replace the Cuvette Replacing the cuvette may be necessary if: Error 20 <FOME Dirty> is shown. Photometer module Cuvette Photometer module Cuvette To exchange the cuvette proceed as follows: 1 Shut down the Instrument according to Stop of Operation for Maintenance, p.

  • Page 69: Replace The Reagent Tubes

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.6. Replace the Reagent Tubes Tube numbering A-96.250.831 / 070319...
  • Page 70 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting from Length Canister 1 [K] Peristaltic pump [O] inlet 2 1200 mm Canister 2 [L] Peristaltic pump [O] inlet 3 1200 mm Canister 3 [M] Peristaltic pump [O] inlet 4 1200 mm Canister 4 [N] Peristaltic pump [O] inlet 5...

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Solenoid Valve

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.7. Cleaning the solenoid valve Disassemble The solenoid valve should be disassembled if it does not switch anymore or if it is clogged. the solenoid valve 1 Switch off the instrument according to instructions in Stop of Operation for Maintenance, p.
  • Page 72 AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting NOTICE: The O-rings inside the valve body may stick on the flow cell and fall down if the valve body is removed. 5 Remove the valve body from the flow cell. 6 Remove the base plate (G) with a screw driver size 0 (F).

  • Page 73: Opening The Peristaltic Pump Housing

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.8. Opening the peristaltic pump housing For some electrical connections (e.g. when replacing suction lanc- es), it is necessary to open the housing of the peristaltic pump. To do this, proceed as follows: 1 Switch off the analyzer according to Stop of Operation for Main- tenance, p.

  • Page 74: Replacing Fuses

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Troubleshooting 7.9. 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.

  • Page 75: Program Overview

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 76: Diagnostics (Main Menu 2)

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Desig. AMI Silitrace Ultra * Menu numbers 2.1* Version V6.20-05/16 Peripherals PeriClip 2.1.3* RoValve SiliTrace Factory Test Instrument 2.1.3.1* 2.1.4* Motherboard Operating Time Years / Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds 2.1.4.1*...

  • Page 77: Maintenance (Main Menu 3)

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program Overview Sample Sample ID 2.3.1* * Menu numbers 2.3* Sample flow Flow Permeate 2.3.2.1* 2.3.2* (Raw value) 2.3.2.2* Flow Concentrate 2.3.2.3* (Raw value) 2.3.2.4* Concentration Factor 2.3.2.5* I/O State Alarm Relay 2.4.1* 2.4* Relay 1 and 2 2.4.2*...

  • Page 78: Operation (Main Menu 4)

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program Overview 8.4. Operation (Main Menu 4) Sensors Filter Time Const. 4.1.1* * Menu numbers 4.2* Hold after Cal. 4.1.2* Relay Contacts Alarm Relay Alarm Alarm High 4.2.1.1.1* 4.3* 4.2.1* 4.2.1.1* Alarm Low 4.2.1.1.26* Hysteresis 4.2.1.1.36* Delay 4.2.1.1.46*...

  • Page 79: Installation (Main Menu 5)

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program Overview 8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) Sensors Meas parameters Cal./Verif. Standard * Menu numbers 5.1* 5.1.1* 5.1.1.1* 5.1.1.1.1* Parameters Start time 5.1.1.1.2* Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Auto-Background Auto-Background 5.1.1.2.1* 5.1.1.2* Start time 5.1.1.2.2 5.1.1.3*...

  • Page 80: Delay

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program Overview Relay 1 and 2 Function 5.3.2.1–5.3.3.1* * Menu numbers 5.3.2* and 5.3.3* Parameter 5.3.2.20–5.3.3.20* Setpoint 5.3.2.300–5.3.3.301* Hysteresis 5.3.2.400–5.3.3.401* Delay 5.3.2.50–5.3.3.50* Input Active 5.3.4.1* 5.3.4* Signal Outputs 5.3.4.2* Output/Control 5.3.4.3* Fault 5.3.4.4* Delay 5.3.4.5* Miscellaneous Language 5.4.1*...

  • Page 81: Program List And Explanations

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 82 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations FOME mean Absorbance: A = -log zero FOME Mean: Raw signal in V, measured during T3 (pump stopped) to calculate the concentration. 2.2.2 Miscellaneous: Case Temp: Shows the current temperature in °C inside the transmitter.
  • Page 83 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations Calibration, verification, zero or background procedure CAL INIT A calibration, verification, zero or background has been initiated. CAL END A calibration, verification, zero or background has finished or been aborted. Service functions FILL INIT Service function ‘Fill system’...
  • Page 84 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 2.2.4 Cycle diagnostics P2P Diagram Peak Peak P2P period: interval between the last two peaks P2P counter: constant time measurement (stop during T2&T3) Pump speed: shows the current speed code of the pump (0 – 30) Adjust cycle: when the P2P period 3 times exceeds a given time...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Calibration 3.1.5 During calibration, a solution of known silica concentration (stan- dard) is measured and the measuring value is compared with the reference value of the standard (set in 5.1.1.1, p.
  • Page 86 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 3.5.2 Prepare maintenance All tubes are rinsed and emptied when starting this function. NOTICE: Follow the instructions on the screen carefully, otherwise the reagents in the canisters will be polluted with already mixed reagents.

  • Page 87: Operation

    AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 88: Installation

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Meas. Parameters 5.1.1.1 Cal./Verif. 5.1.1.1.1 Standard: The default standard is 100 ppb. During a calibration or verification 15 ml standard is consumed. Therefore a standard bottle lasts for 3 months at default interval settings.
  • Page 89 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.1.1.2 Auto-Background 5.1.1.2.1 Auto-Background: Activate or deactivate the automatic daily back- ground calibration. NOTICE: The background calibration is essential for a correct measurement. Swan therefore strongly recommends to have the option Auto-Background activated.
  • Page 90 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations As process The process value can be represented in 3 ways: linear, bilinear or logarithmic. See graphs below. values [mA] 0 / 4 linear X Measured value bilinear [mA] 0 / 4 1’000 10’000...
  • Page 91 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 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. Parameter Silica: 5.2.1.40.10 Range low: 0.000 ppb to 50.0 ppb 5.2.1.40.20...
  • Page 92 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations Ziegler-Nichols method for the optimization of a PID controller: Parameters: Setpoint, P-Band, Reset time, Derivative time Response to maximum control output = 1.2/a Tangent on the inflection point = 2L Time = L/2 The point of intersection of the tangent with the respective axis will result in the parameters a and L.
  • Page 93 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.2.1.43.3 Reset time: The reset time is the time till the step response of a sin- gle I-controller will reach the same value as it will be suddenly reached by a P-controller. Range: 0–9’000 sec 5.2.1.43.4...
  • Page 94 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.1.42 Delay: Duration, the activation of the alarm relay is retarded after the measuring value has risen above/fallen below the programmed alarm. Range: 0–28‘800 Sec 5.3.1.2 Sample Flow: Define at which sample flow a flow alarm should be issued.
  • Page 95 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 Relay 1 and 2: The contacts can be set as normally open or nor- mally closed with a jumper. See Relay 1 and 2, p. The function of relay contacts 1 or 2 are defined by the user NOTICE: The navigation in the menu <Relay 1>...
  • Page 96 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.22 Parameter: Choose on of the following process values.  Silica  Flow Permeate  Flow Concentrate 5.3.2.32 Settings: Choose the respective actuator:  Time proportional  Frequency  Motor valve 5.3.2.32.1 Actuator = Time proportional Examples of metering devices that are driven time proportional are solenoid valves, peristaltic pumps.
  • Page 97 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.32.4 Control Parameters Range for each Parameter same as 5.2.1.43, p. 90 5.3.2.1 Function = Timer: The relay will be activated repetitively depending on the pro- grammed time scheme. 5.3.2.24 Mode: Operating mode (interval, daily, weekly) 5.3.2.24...
  • Page 98 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 4 Set the minutes with the [ ] or [ ] keys. 5 Press [Enter], to set the seconds. 6 Set the seconds with the [ ] or [ ] keys. Range: 00:00:00–23:59:59 5.3.2.44...
  • Page 99 AMI Silitrace Ultra Program List and Explanations 5.3.4 Input: The functions of the relays and signal outputs can be de- fined depending on the position of the input contact, i.e. no function, closed or open. 5.3.4.1 Active: Define when the input should be active: The measurement is interrupted during the time the input is active.
  • Page 100 AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 101 AMI Silitrace Ultra 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 102: Safety Data Sheets

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Safety Data sheets Safety Data sheets A-85.420.860 Catalogue No.: AMI Silitrace Reagent 1a Product name: Ammonium molybdate tetrahydrate. A-85.420.860 Catalogue No.: AMI Silitrace Reagent 1b Product name: Sodium hydroxide A-85.420.860 Catalogue No.: AMI Silitrace Reagent 2 Product name: Sulphuric acid A-85.420.860...

  • Page 103: Default Values

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.: ..............10 s Hold after Cal.:................. 720 s Relay Contacts Alarm Relay ..........same as in Installation Relay 1 and 2 ..........same as in Installation Input.............. same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:............
  • Page 104 AMI Silitrace Ultra Default Values Sample Flow: Flow Alarm: ................. Yes Flow Permeate; Alarm High: ..........200 l/h Flow Permeate; Alarm Low:..........50.0 l/h Flow Concentrate; Alarm High: ..........20 l/h Flow Concentrate; Alarm Low:..........2.5 l/h Case temp. high:..............65 °C Case temp.
  • Page 105 AMI Silitrace Ultra Default Values Mode: ..................daily Start time:................ 00.00.00 Mode:..................weekly Calendar; Start time: ............00.00.00 Calendar; Monday to Sunday:..........Off Run time: ................... 10 s Delay: ..................5 s Signal output:................cont Output/Control: ................cont Input: Active................when closed Signal Outputs ................

  • Page 106: Index

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Index Index ..Modbus ....Profibus Actuators ... .
  • Page 107 AMI Silitrace Ultra Index ..State Machine ....System, Description of Verification ..

  • Page 108: Notes

    AMI Silitrace Ultra Notes Notes A-96.250.831 / 070319...
  • Page 109 AMI Silitrace Ultra Notes A-96.250.831 / 070319...
  • Page 110 AMI Silitrace Ultra 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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