Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 1. General information about the measuring equipment Autodos M is an equipment intended for measurements and dosage of chemicals in swimming pools. The apparatus is equipped with 1-3 channels (depending on model) to measure levels of chlorine (free chlorine and bound chlorine), redox and pH. This manual covers all combinations.
An alarm is triggered if dosing is continual for a longer time than the specified max. time in minutes (1-60 as specified in con- figuration mode). An alarm is also triggered if manual dosing is too long. 2. Technical data Measurement computer Autodos M1 Autodos M2 Autodos M3 Display 7 segments LED...
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Electronic Electronic unit unit Free chlorine electrode Electrode: Module 2 Redox, Flow Flow Total chlorine, adjustment adjustment pH electrode pH or Free chlorine Module 3 Module 2 Start module Start module Flow measure- Flow measure- ment ment Flow switch...
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 6. Safety To prevent direct contact between the chemicals, separate the chlorine dosing point and the acid/alkali dosing point with at least 500 mm, always ACID BEFORE CHLORINE, refering to the installation example on pages 8–9. Lock the dosing pumps to the circulation pump using the motor guard or the flow switch.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Installationsexempel Installation example 1: Autodos M1 - chlorine Overflow gutter Autologger Inlet Jet Swim Lighting Lighting Chlorine dosing Chlorine Filter Prefilter Check valve Fresh water filling Equalization tank Electric heater Pump Drain Installation example 2: Autodos M1 - acid/alkali...
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Installation example 3: Autodos M2 Autologger Overflow gutter Chlorine dosing Inlet Jet Swim Lighting Lighting Chlorine Acid/alkali dosing Alt. A Acid/alcali Alt. B CO dosing Filter Prefilter Check valve Fresh water filling Equalization tank Electric heater Pump Scale...
View from below The following example shows how connections are to be made Material = Polyester Connection example Färg = Vit Häftämne = 350 Connection example - Autodos M1 Surface treatment Designed by: Drawn by: Date Approved by: 2011-01-24 The tolerance class in accordance with this Assembly drawing no.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 8. Startup guide This is a short check list with the different steps needed to get started with Autodos. References are given to the sections in the manual relevant for each step. Still, read through the whole manual to have a complete picture of how the system works and all its setting possibilities.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 9. Operation Displays, buttons and LEDS – general The panel is divided into 4 groups. Group 1 (on the left) handles all activities and the others show values and handle limit and value settings. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3...
Buttons 0–9 Autodos M2: Buttons 0 and 4–9 Autodos M1: Buttons 0 and 7–9 If the entered code is the same as opening code 1 you access authorization level 1 and if the entered code is the same as open- ing code 2 you access authorization level 2 when the Code button [10] is released.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Showing other information on the display Show Press and hold the Set value [13] (or Set Alk/Cl [13]) and Alarm low [14] buttons simultaneously to show Uncalibrated uncalibrated values on the relevant display. values Show Press and hold the ↑...
(The start delay can be bypassed by pressing and holding the Reset button [15] for about one second.) Autodos M3: ”dEL SEC 059” Autodos M2: ”SEC 059” Autodos M1: ”059”...
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Factory-set system configuration: Inställning Free chlorine Combined chlorine Redox Set value 1.00 0.50 7.40 Low alarm 0.40 0.00 6.80 High alarm 2.00 1.00 7.80 Adjusting set value – General Set values etc. that have been set are saved in EEPROM approx. 10 seconds after they are entered. The values are saved alternatingly in two separate memory areas to avoid errors due to loss of power during the saving phase.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Adjusting set value – pH regulation Set value adjustment for pH regulation is carried out by pressing and holding the Set value button [13]. The selected pH set value is then shown in the display. To change the set value, hold the button depressed while pressing ↑...
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting high alarm ärvärde Actual value gränsvärde för höglarm High alarm limit value larmtidpunkt Alarm time point börvärde Set value High alarm setting is done by pressing and holding the Alarm high button [12]. The high alarm limits for free chlorine, combined chlorine and pH are then displayed in the measurement value windows.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Alarm diodes The alarm diodes indicate an alert with a flashing light. The alarm relay is an alternating contact free from electric potential. It alternates when the diode is flashing (this means that a shut off unit indicates an alarm). Upon reset/acknowledgement of alarm, the alarm relay alternates back but the alarm diode continues to be lit if the alarm is still active or is shut off if no alarm is active.
To exit configuration, press the Cal. button [0] or scroll past the last line. The following can be changed in the common configuration; see relevant model pages 22–26. Autodos M1 Select the line for which you want to change the setting on by pressing Alarm high [12] or Alarm low [14] button.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuration – Autodos M3 free chlorine, combined chlorine, pH Line Text Setting Explanation Selection of flow switch and alarm for low flow. No flow switch. Flow alarm OFF. Flow switch that closes with flow. Flow alarm ON. Turbine flow meter.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuration – Autodos M3 free chlorine, redox, pH Line Text Setting Explanation Selection of flow switch and alarm for low flow. No flow switch. Flow alarm OFF. Flow switch that closes with flow. Flow alarm ON. Turbine flow meter.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuration - Autodos M2 free chlorine/redox, pH Line Text Setting Explanation Selection of flow switch and alarm for low flow. No flow switch. Flow alarm OFF. Flow switch that closes with flow. Flow alarm ON. Turbine flow meter.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuration - Autodos M1 chlorine Line Text Setting Explanation Selection of flow switch and alarm for low flow. No flow switch. Flow alarm OFF. Flow switch that closes with flow. Flow alarm ON. Turbine flow meter. Flow alarm OFF.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Configuration - Autodos M1 pH Line Text Setting Explanation Selection of flow switch and alarm for low flow. No flow switch. Flow alarm OFF. Flow switch that closes with flow. Flow alarm ON. Turbine flow meter. Flow alarm OFF.
The selected configuration is indicated via one of the following texts: “SEt”, “FCL”, “CCL”, “ACi” or “bAS”. Autodos M1 Select the line for which you want to change the setting by pressing the Alarm high [12] or Alarm low [14] button.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Electrode-specific configuration – combined chlorine (CTE 1) For configuration of total chlorine electrodes, press the buttons Set value [13] + Select function. This is indicated via the text “SEt CCL” and flashing of the “Off” and “Auto” LEDs. To exit configuration, press the Cal.
Electrode-specific configuration – pH For configuration of pH electrodes. Autodos M1-3 with acid or alkali dosing: press the buttons Set value [13] + Function [11]. Autodos M3 with acid dosing: press the buttons Set acid [11] + Select function [7].
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 10. Calibration To access calibration mode, authorization level 1 is required at a minimum, i.e. the “Code” LED must be illuminated or flash. During calibration, no settings can be made and high alarm, low alarm and flow alarm are not activated. Automatic dosing is stopped during calibration.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Some buffer solutions for redox and approximate readings: Mixture Redox potential at 20°C at 25°C at 30°C Buffer pH 2 + quinhydrone 385 mV 381 mV 377 mV Buffer pH 4 + quinhydrone 268 mV 263 mV 258 mV Buffer pH 7 + quinhydrone...
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Calibration – free chlorine: Prominent 4-20mA chlorine electrode CLE 3-mA-10pp (Gain calibration) 1. Activate calibration mode by pressing and holding the Cal. button [0] until the “Active” LED illuminates. 2. Zero point calibration is carried out by placing the electrode in chlorine-free water or in the air. Wait about 1 hour and then press the ↓...
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Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH Error Probable cause Action Meter completely dead No power supply. Check the electrical connection. Measurement value Electrode not connected. Check the connection. fluctuates greatly Cable fault. Check the cable. up and down.. Electrode without measurement water. Check the flow cell Incorrect measurement Dirty electrode.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 13. Jesco free chlorine electrode (option) Jesco free chlorine electrode is not marketed by Pahlén AB, but connection is possible if desired. Note that Jesco uses a separate measuring cell and the corresponding electrode/cell on the Autodos unit must then be plugged. Maintenance Refer to the Jesco manual regarding service and maintenance.
Autodos M Autodos M ENGLISH ENGLISH 15. Autodos PLC connection (expansion) Simply installing an extra circuit board makes it possible to connect Autodos M to a PLC. The PLC connection kit includes the following parts: Datalogger with real-time clock and Modbus RTU. The circuit board is connected to the bottom card in Autodos with a connector and plastic clips.
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