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ProMinent DULCO turb C Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Assembly and operating instructions
DULCO
turb C
®
Turbidity sensor
Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! · Do not discard!
The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors!
Technical changes reserved.
Part no. 986062
BA DT 034 01/11 EN

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  • Page 1 Assembly and operating instructions DULCO turb C ® Turbidity sensor Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! · Do not discard! The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors! Technical changes reserved. Part no. 986062 BA DT 034 01/11 EN...
  • Page 2 ProMinent Dosiertechnik Heidelberg GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5 - 11 69123 Heidelberg Telephone: +49 6221 842-0 Fax: +49 6221 842-419 email: info@prominent.de Internet: www.prominent.com 986062, 1, en_GB © 2011...
  • Page 3 Supplemental instructions General non-discriminatory approach Safety information are provided with detailed descriptions of the endan‐ In order to make it easier to read, this Ä Chapter 1.1 gering situation, see document uses the male form in „Explanation of the safety informa‐ grammatical structures but with an tion“...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Introduction....................6 1.1 Explanation of the safety information..........6 1.2 Users' qualifications................8 Safety and responsibility................10 2.1 General safety information .............. 10 2.2 Correct and proper use..............11 Functional description / product identification.......... 12 3.1 Scope of delivery................
  • Page 5 Table of contents 7.1.2 Perform calibration................ 59 Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair..........66 8.1 Information about fault maintenance..........66 8.1.1 System error messages..............67 8.1.2 Faults in the process..............67 Spare parts and accessories..............69 Standards complied with................70 Disposal of used parts................71 Declaration of Conformity................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Data and functions DANGER! This operating manual provides infor‐ mation on the technical data and Nature and source of the danger functions of the DULCO ® turb C tur‐ Consequence: Fatal or very bidity sensor. serious injuries. Measure to be taken to avoid this Explanation of the safety danger information...
  • Page 7 Introduction Type of information CAUTION! Hints on use and additional infor‐ Nature and source of the danger mation Possible consequence: Slight or minor injuries, material damage. Source of the information, addi‐ tional measures Measure to be taken to avoid this danger Information! Caution!

  • Page 8: Users' Qualifications

    Trained user A trained user is a person who fulfils the requirements made of an instructed person and who has also received additional training specific to the system from ProMinent or another authorised distribution partner. Trained qualified A qualified employee is deemed to be a person who is...
  • Page 9 Customer Service department refers to service techni‐ department cians, who have received proven training and have been authorised by ProMinent to work on the system. Note for the system operator The pertinent accident prevention regulations, as well as all other generally...

  • Page 10: Safety And Responsibility

    Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility General safety information WARNING! Operating errors! WARNING! Possible consequence: Fatal or Live parts! very serious injuries. Possible consequence: Fatal or – The unit should only be oper‐ very serious injuries ated by adequately qualified –...

  • Page 11: Correct And Proper Use

    Safety and responsibility Correct and proper use NOTICE! Correct and proper use NOTICE! Damage to the product or its sur‐ Correct and proper use roundings The device is designed to – The unit is not intended to measure the turbidity of water. measure or regulate gaseous The unit may only be used in or solid media...

  • Page 12: Functional Description / Product Identification

    Functional description / product identification Functional description / product identification Brief functional description The DULCO turb C is designed for the online measuring of turbidity in ® untreated water, process water and treated process water in drinking water pro‐ cessing plants. The DULCO ®...
  • Page 13 Functional description / product identification An inlet side pressure regulating valve is standard. The DULCO turb C pressure regulating valve reduces the pressure from up to 13.8 bar (200 PSI) to 1.0 bar (15 PSI). Specifications Measuring 0 – 1000.0 NTU range Accuracy limit ±...
  • Page 14 Functional description / product identification Materials that Polyimide (PA), silicone, polypropylene (PP), stainless steel, come into con‐ borosilicate glass tact with the media Voltage supply 100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz, 80VA Galvanic Isola‐ dual insulation, degree of interference overvoltage category tion Ambient condi‐...
  • Page 15 Functional description / product identification The system can detect the following fault states: Incorrect cuvette installed Error occurred in transducer Transducer has no contact to the spring [CLN] If an error occurs, the message appears in the lower part of the LCD display.

  • Page 16: Scope Of Delivery

    C from the packaging. Carefully check the compo‐ ® nents. Ensure that no visible damage has been caused during shipping. If the components supplied fail to comply with the order, please contact your local dis‐ tributor or the ProMinent customer services department immediately.

  • Page 17: Mounting And Installation

    Mounting and Installation Mounting and Installation Reading and operating posi‐ NOTICE! tion Drying agent Install the device in a favour‐ – Possible device malfunctions due able position for reading and to moisture in the device. operating (preferably at eye Install the drying agent bag before level) initial commissioning, see Ä...

  • Page 18: Wall Mounting

    Mounting and Installation Wall mounting Installation (mechanical) NOTICE! Distance to the sampling site Install the sensor no further than maximum 3 meters from the sampling site. This is the only way to ensure a quick response time from the system. Free space above the sensor Allow for at least 200mm free space above the sensor for all required work on the sensor.
  • Page 19 Mounting and Installation Fig. 1: The diagram is not to scale. It is for information only. All values given in millimetres. A Terminal box B DULCO ® turb C housing...
  • Page 20 Mounting and Installation Fig. 2: The diagram is not to scale. It is for information only. All values given in millimetres. A Terminal box B DULCO ® turb C housing Fasten the terminal box (A) to the wall with two M4 screws Fasten the DULCO ®...

  • Page 21: Installation (Hydraulic)

    Mounting and Installation Installation (hydraulic) Leakage on the bleed screw Slight leakage may occur at the CAUTION! bore hole for the bleed screw Free outlet at sensor outlet during the installation process. Feed the sample water which has This will cease as soon as normal flowed through the sensor to a flow is established.
  • Page 22 Mounting and Installation Fig. 3: Recommended pipes for the sensor Flow unit Hose connector. 4.75 mm interior Sensor unit with operating unit diameter, 8 mm external diam‐ III. Terminal box eter. Hose connection to the sam‐ Backpressure valve. To regulate pling site the flow and in order to remove Detail: Hose...

  • Page 23: Installation (Electrical)

    Mounting and Installation Vent screw. For use on pressur‐ Detail: Replacement hose con‐ ised systems. Not used for pres‐ nection sureless systems Shut-off clamp. To shut-off the Hose connector. 4.75 mm interior inlet in an emergency or for nec‐ diameter, 8 mm external diam‐ essary work eter.
  • Page 24 Mounting and Installation RS-485 The RS-485 digital interface (2 leads / half duplex) is characterised by a very high tolerance to electromagnetic interference due to the symmetrical signal transmission. This means that cable lengths of up to 900m can be used. The final device on a bus must be equipped with a 120 ohm resistor, in order to avoid signal overlapping.
  • Page 25 Mounting and Installation Terminal 4-20 mA / RS 485 (0.25 - 1.5 mm All terminals in the terminal box are labelled and are self-explanatory. All cable bushings are equipped with blanks on shipping. These must be removed as required. Strip the Insulation on all cables to a length of 6 mm. Equip all cables with strain relief.

  • Page 26: Operating Diagram

    Operating diagram Operating diagram Overview of device /Control elements Ä Chapter 1.2 „Users' qualifica‐ Users' qualification: Instructed person, see tions“ on page 8 Fig. 5: Overview of device /Control elements LCD display ENTER button UP key MODE/EXIT button DOWN key Function Description LCD display...

  • Page 27: Overview Of Operating Structure

    Operating diagram Function Description DOWN key To decrease a displayed number ENTER button To apply, confirm or save a displayed value or status or MODE/EXIT In order to call-up and select the three optional modes [CAL] , [CONFIG] and [AUTO] (measurement) button Overview of operating struc‐...
  • Page 28 Operating diagram Fig. 6: Overview of operating structure...
  • Page 29 Operating diagram Configuration menu The configuration menu is subdivided into several submenus, in order to facilitate configuration. The following submenus are avail‐ able: [O/P] Select the output Configuration of 4 ... 20 mA inter‐ [ERLV] face Configuration of the alarm [ALM1 / ALM2] [OFST] Configuration of the offset...

  • Page 30: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Unit NTU (optionally FNU) NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit) is a unit of measurement for measuring the turbidity of liquids. Alternatively, the measurement can be expressed as FNU Ä „Units“ on page 48 . The calculation is (Formazine Nephelometric Unit), see undertaken 1:1.
  • Page 31 [DESC] (for desiccant). Replacement drying agent bags can be play; Warning obtained from Prominent or from your local representative. Saturated drying agent can cause an alarm to be triggered, in order to indicate Ä „Drying agent alarm“ on page 51...
  • Page 32 Commissioning NOTICE! Seal sensor housing Possibility of premature drying agent saturation. A damaged seal can lead to premature saturation of the drying agent. Check the seal every time the drying agent is exchanged. Correct the seal seating or exchange it if necessary. Release the four screws from the corners of the housing and remove the upper part of the sensor Fig.

  • Page 33: Routine Measurement

    Commissioning Place the upper part back on the lower part and tighten the four screws hand-tight. ð The sensor must be reset in order to enable detection of the new drying agent. In order to do so, remove the sensor connection cable [DESC] warning for 2 seconds and then re-connect it.

  • Page 34: Access Code

    Commissioning Access code The access code cannot be changed. You can activate the access code for the sensor in the configuration menu. If the access code is activated, then this is indicated in the lower right-hand sec‐ „Security“ -Symbol (1) displays, if you press the tion of the LCD display.

  • Page 35: Device Configuration

    Commissioning Select the correct number with the UP or DOWN button and then press ENTER ð The third number of the access code flashes. Select the correct number with the UP or DOWN button and then press ENTER ð If you have selected the valid access code, then you will now have access to the sensor's calibration mode.
  • Page 36 Commissioning Function Options Info Output (O/P) 4 - 20 mA 4 - 20 mA Value 4 mA 0 ... 1000 NTU Selection of the lower turbidity limit value (LOLM)✱, which corre‐ sponds to the output value 4 mA. Value 20 mA 0 ...

  • Page 37: Configuration Of Fault Current (Erlv)

    Commissioning Function Options Info Addr 1 ... 255 Selection of the device address MBUS ASCII Selection ASCII or RTU 6.4.2 Configuration of fault current (ERLV) A0625 Fig. 11: Configuration of fault current (ERLV) The 4-20 mA signal output can be utilized in the event of a system error on the [ERLV ON] DULCO ®...

  • Page 38: Configure Alarm

    Commissioning Select the desired fault current by pressing the buttons ▲ and ▼ and then press the ↲, in order to store the selected setting. Function Options Info Error Level (ERLV) 0 mA 2 mA 4 mA 6.4.3 Configure alarm Alarm function The sensor is equipped with two inde‐...
  • Page 39 Commissioning You can either deactivate the alarm Delay period alarm (OFF) or program it so that it works in The alarm delay times prevent the accordance with one of the following alarm from being triggered in the modes: event that the turbidity briefly exceeds Alarm HI: The relay triggers the or drops below the threshold value.
  • Page 40 Commissioning Menu Alarm A0531 Fig. 12: Menu Alarm Function Options Info Alarm 1 (ALM1) Select the alarm function Alarm 2 (ALM2) ERROR „Limit value Limit value (S/P) 0 ... 1000 NTU Set the alarm“ on „Delay delay time alarm on 1 ...

  • Page 41: Offset Configuration

    Commissioning 6.4.4 OFFSET configuration The OFFSET symbol is shows as soon as an offset is being used. The max‐ imum offset amounts to 1.00 NTU. If the device deviation is greater than 1 NTU, then it is recommended to carry out a complete calibration. A0624 Fig.
  • Page 42 Commissioning In certain circumstances it may be desirable to use an offset function in order to balance the device, instead of performing a complete calibration (as described Ä Chapter 7.1 „Calibrate sensor“ on page 55 ). This procedure is not rec‐ under ommended as a replacement for regular calibration, however, it can be used in order to compensate for known minor deviations where measuring operations...

  • Page 43: Extended Settings

    Commissioning The difference between the value measured by the DULCO turb ® C NTU-value and the value measured by the reference device is the offset value. For example, if the DULCO turb C measures a value of 0.016 ® NTU for the process water, and the reference device measures a value of 0.012 NTU for the sample, then entering an offset value of -0.04 will cause the DULCO turb C to display the value 0.012...
  • Page 44 Commissioning Function Options Info [ON] (On) Extended settings Select the function "Extended settings" in [OFF] (Off) order to access configu‐ ration for the following options: Speed of response Screen resolution LCD illumination brightness Units Ultrasonic cleaning RS-485 parameters Alarm drying agent Response time A0533 Fig.
  • Page 45 Commissioning Function Options Info Reaction time 1 ... 100 % Select a reaction time for the dis‐ (RESP) played and output NTU values. Factory setting: 10 Select the highest reaction time (i.e. the highest number) in order to avoid anomalies caused by air or other influ‐ ences.
  • Page 46 Commissioning Screen resolution A0534 Fig. 16: Screen resolution Function Options Info Screen resolution (RES) 1 ... 0.001 For displayed values under 10 NTU the Factory setting: 0,01 DULCO turb C is able ® to display a value with up to four digits after the decimal point...
  • Page 47 Commissioning LCD illumination brightness A0535 Fig. 17: LCD illumination brightness Function Options Info LCD illumination bright‐ 1 ... 10 Adjust the backlighting ness (BRT) for the LCD display as Factory setting: 8 required...
  • Page 48 Commissioning Units A0536 Fig. 18: Units Function Options Info Units (UNIT) Select a unit for dis‐ playing the turbidity measurement: Factory setting: NTU [Nephelometric Turbidity Units] [Formazin Nephelo‐ metric Units]...
  • Page 49 Commissioning Ultrasonic cleaning (models TUC 3 and TUC 4) Error message in the event of incorrect cuvette Only active if a corresponding cuvette with ultrasound transducer is used. If you use a cuvette without an ultrasound transducer, then an error message will be shown on the LCD display.
  • Page 50 Commissioning RS-485 parameters A0538 Fig. 20: RS-485 parameters Function Options Info Bits (BITS) The required number of data bits for the commu‐ nications software Factory setting: 8 deployed Parity (PRTY) nOnE The parity bit required for the communications software. Factory setting: nOnE Stop The stop bit required for the communications...
  • Page 51 Commissioning Drying agent alarm A0539 Fig. 21: Drying agent alarm Function Options Info [ON] (On) [ON,] in order to Drying agent alarm Select (DESC) trigger an alarm when [OFF] (Off) the drying agent is satu‐ [OFF] Factory setting: rated „ERROR“ , see In order to activate one or both alarms, then you must configure Ä...
  • Page 52 Commissioning A0607 Fig. 22: Configuration of 4 mA output Function Options Info Configuration of 4 mA - 40 ... + 40 Configure the mA value output in order to adapt to the superordinated control system (e.g. SPC or SCADA) One count number cor‐ responds to 0.01 mA Configuration of 20 mA output Allow a constant output of 20 mA and will allow you to calibrate or adjust the 20...
  • Page 53 Commissioning A0608 Fig. 23: Configuration of 20 mA output Function Options Info Configuration of 20 mA - 1000 ... + 1000 Configure the mA value output in order to adapt to the superordinated control system (e.g. SPC or SCADA) One count number cor‐ responds to 0.01 mA Save configuration settings If you have set the extended settings...
  • Page 54 Commissioning If you have set the extended settings „ON“ then you can use the (EXTD) to [↲] -button after the final menu in the extended settings to save your set‐ tings and return to the permanent dis‐ „AUTO“ mode, see figure play in Fig.

  • Page 55: Operation

    Operation Operation Calibrate sensor 7.1.1 Standard solutions for cali‐ bration The sensor was tested and cali‐ If you operate the sensor across brated before leaving the factory. its entire measurement range For this reason, you can use the from 0.02 NTU to 1000 NTU, then sensor right away.
  • Page 56 If possible, use a standard solu‐ process does not lead to uninten‐ tion from Prominent for calibra‐ tional control functions in the tion. These standard solutions are measurement and control system. more stable than formazine and...
  • Page 57 Operation Handling the standard solu‐ Purpose of indexing tion The standard solution cuvettes The standard solution 1000 NTU have minimal manufacturing toler‐ must be lightly shaken before use ances. This results from the man‐ for calibration. ufacturing process and is unavoid‐ able.
  • Page 58 Operation [10 NTU] calibra‐ Prerequisites: The sensor is opera‐ Remove the [AUTO] tional and is switched to tion cuvette and place the [0.02 NTU] calibration cuvette in mode. the DULCO turb C ® Open the flow unit by screwing it clockwise and remove the in- [0.02 NTU] calibra‐...

  • Page 59: Perform Calibration

    Operation 7.1.2 Perform calibration CAUTION! Malfunction of the control circuit Possible consequence: Poor end-product quality Ensure that your controller or other measuring equipment is configured so that the calibration process does not lead to unintentional control functions in the measurement and control system. The controller connected to the sensor may not process the signals and use them for control purposes during calibration of the signals.
  • Page 60 Operation NOTICE! Cleaning the cuvette Possibility measurement value distortion Before inserting the respective cuvette, it must be thoroughly cleaned with the cleaning cloth provided with the calibration set. Even minimal traces of foreign bodies on the surface of the cuvette can cause the measured result to be falsified.
  • Page 61 Operation [1000 NTU] calibration cuvette in the DULCO Place the ® turb C so that the marking ring marker points towards yourself, see Ä „Indexing the standard solution with your cuvette“ on page 56 Slowly rotate the calibration cuvette 20° from the centre point to the left and then 20°...
  • Page 62 Operation A0525 Fig. 26: Display [Calibration 10 NTU] [1000 NTU] Calibration cuvette Remove the [10 NTU] calibration cuvette in the DULCO Place the turb C so that the ® marking ring marker points towards yourself, see Ä „Indexing the standard solution with your cuvette“ on page 56 Slowly rotate the calibration cuvette 20°...
  • Page 63 Operation A0524 Fig. 27: Display [Start calibration ] [10 NTU] Press the ↲-key in order to start calibration to ð A 60 second countdown begins, after which the DULCO turb C is ® [10 NTU] . calibrated to A0526 Fig. 28: Display [Calibration 0.02 NTU] [10 NTU] Calibration cuvette Remove the...
  • Page 64 Operation [0.02 NTU] calibration cuvette in the DULCO Place the ® turb C so that the marking ring marker points towards yourself, see Ä „Indexing the standard solution with your cuvette“ on page 56 Slowly rotate the calibration cuvette 20° from the centre point to the left and then 20 °...
  • Page 65 Operation Incorrect calibration A0528 Fig. 30: Display [Incorrect calibration] [Err CAL] message is shown, then the DULCO If the ® turb C internal diagnostics system has determined that an error has occurred during calibration. [MODE/EXIT button] in order to repeat the calibration process. Press the Restoring the factory calibration settings In order to restore the factory calibration, press and hold the ▲-key...

  • Page 66: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repair

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Information about fault main‐ values, however, the accuracy of these measured values is tenance uncertain, meaning that you The sensor continuously carries out cannot rely on the values self-diagnostic checks. Any errors are given.

  • Page 67: System Error Messages

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair 8.1.1 System error messages Fault mes‐ Possible cause Measure sage [MA] 4 ... 20 mA circuit open Check cabling [DESC] Drying agent saturated Exchange drying agent. Refer Ä Chapter 6.1 „Load drying agent“ on page 30 [LAMP] Lamp failure Exchange lamp.
  • Page 68 Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Fault Possible cause Process error Sensor not correctly Ä Chapter Calibrate sensor, see calibrated 7.1.2 „Perform calibra‐ tion“ on page 59 Displayed Air bubbles in the Ensure that the outlet bleed valve is values incor‐ sample water open and not blocked rect Create backpressure...

  • Page 69: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Spare parts and accessories Spare parts and accessories Spare parts Spare part Part number Drying agent 1037701 Cuvette TUC1 / TUC2 1037877 Cuvette TUC3 / TUC4 1037878 Infrared lamp TUC1 / TUC3 1037702 White light lamp TUC2 / TUC4 1037703 Hose kit 1037879 Pressure regulating valve...

  • Page 70: Standards Complied With

    Standards complied with Standards complied with EN 60529 Specification for degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP- Code) EN 60746-1 Expression of perform‐ ance of electrochemical analyzers - Part 1: General EN 61000 Electromagnetic compati‐ bility (EMC) EN 61010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measure‐...

  • Page 71: Disposal Of Used Parts

    Regulations governing disposal of used parts – Note the current national reg‐ ulations and legal standards which apply in your country ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Hei‐ delberg will take back decontami‐ nated used devices providing that they are covered by adequate postage.

  • Page 72: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Fig. 31: Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 73: Index

    Index Index Accessibility........17 Menu Alarm........40 Accessories........69 Mounting position......17 Alarm delay period......39 Alarm ERROR....... 39 non-discriminatory approach... 3 Alarm function....... 38 NTU..........30 Alarm HI........39 Alarm limit value......39 Operating position......17 Alarm LO........39 Alarm menu........

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