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Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV)
RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24

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SANDRA MERCIER
February 14, 2025

How to fix ER 09 in red

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The context indicates that error ER:09 means "RO Feed water conductivity < min." To fix ER:09 on the Millipore Essential 3 system, you should:

- Verify the feed water quality.
- Check if the feed water conductivity is too low.
- Ensure the system is receiving proper feed water within the required specifications.

If the issue persists, contact your service representative.

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Summary of Contents for Millipore Elix Essential 3

  • Page 1 User Manual Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV) RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24...
  • Page 3 The Internet site can be used to find addresses, telephone/fax numbers and other information. Internet Site Address: www.millipore.com www.millipore.com/techservice www.millipore.com/lab_water Manufacturing Site Millipore SAS 67120 Molsheim France Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV) / RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24...
  • Page 4 Preface Safety information Your water system should be operated according to the instructions in this manual. In particular, the hydraulic and electrical specifications should be followed and met. It is important to use this equipment as specified in this manual; using this equipment in a different manner may impair the safety precautions of the water system.
  • Page 5 Preface Documentation usage The instruction manual found with your water purification system is important for a good usage and the maintenance in compliance with the manufacturer specifications. Your water system is delivered with two documents, and these are: A user manual which describes all specifications, operations and functions of the water •...
  • Page 6 Preface System overview The water system and its different modules are described here. Item Description Item Description 1 System name and type 6 Electrical connections 2 Display and keypad 7 System’s hydraulic connections 3 Progard® Pretreatment Pack location 8 System ID and serial number 4 Locking handle 9 External power supply* 5 Sanitization/cleaning port...
  • Page 7 Preface Keypad usage The keypad and its usage are explained below. Item Function MODE key This button is used to switch between different system modes: Standby mode, • Ready mode or in Configuration mode. From Standby, press twice to go to Ready. •...
  • Page 9 Table of contents...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Items needed .......................... 11 Items checklist ............................12 Millitrack® Software - option ......................13 System ............................ 15 Display icons ............................16 Software modes ............................. 17 Operating principle and status ......................18 Maintenance information ......................19 Configure system parameters ....................
  • Page 11 Table of contents Item catalog numbers ......................49 Consumables catalog numbers ......................50 Optional consumables catalog numbers ..................50 Optional equipment catalog numbers..................... 51 System’s catalog numbers ........................51 Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV) / RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24...
  • Page 13: Items Needed

    Items needed...
  • Page 14: Items Checklist

    Items needed Items checklist Verify that all items are available before beginning the installation. See the “Content list” for more details. Water system unit (A) • User manual and Quick Reference Guide (B) • External power supply (C) • Progard® Pack (D) •...
  • Page 15: Millitrack® Software - Option

    Items needed Millitrack® Software - option Millitrack® Software is an embedded GUI (graphical user interface) developed with AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) techniques that generate interactive web pages through a point-to-point computer or direct network connection using TCP/IP Ethernet protocol. Millitrack®...
  • Page 17: System

    System...
  • Page 18: Display Icons

    10% of the total volume of Water is detected (if water • water in the tank. sensor installed). The outline is blinking when • Contact Millipore. • the tank is empty. Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV) / RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24...
  • Page 19: Software Modes

    System Software modes The different software modes are described below with some examples. System is in Standby or maintenance. • Tank is 70%. • Tool icon indicates maintenance. • System is in Standby or maintenance. • Tool icon indicates maintenance. •...
  • Page 20: Operating Principle And Status

    System Operating principle and status The RiOs™ Essential is a water system designed to produce type III water. The Elix® Essential is a water system designed to produce type II water. This water can be stored in a reservoir, if installed. As a summary, the Elix®...
  • Page 21: Maintenance Information

    System Maintenance information Some information can be shown on the display. In this view, the chlorine sanitization can be performed. In this view, the acid or base cleaning can be performed. In this view, the system’s sanitization can be performed by a qualified service representative.
  • Page 22: Configure System Parameters

    System Configure system parameters Access and configure all system parameters. SP 01 Set point for the tank level where the water system goes in Tank Filling. SP 02 Set point for the RO % Rejection. Below this set point, an alarm is indicated.
  • Page 23 System An example of a configuration change: the DATE (YYYY, MM, DD) and TIME (00:00). 1- System is in STANDBY 2- In maintenance menu, 3- Press on right arrow mode. Press on right press until the date arrow menu is displayed. 5- Change year with arrows 6- Change month with 4- Press...
  • Page 24: View Operation Parameters

    System View operation parameters In Ready or Tank filling, press and hold 2 sec on left or right arrow to access operation parameters. Tap water feed conductivity value can be displayed by pressing RO feed water conductivity value can be displayed by pressing RO water temperature value can be displayed by pressing RO pump pressure value can be...
  • Page 25: Software Navigation Map

    System Software navigation map The software map below shows the main menus available in the system. Standby or maintenance Press to navigate… Press to navigate… Ready or Tank Filling Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV) / RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24...
  • Page 27: Consumables Replacement

    Consumables replacement...
  • Page 28: Replacing Progard® Pack

    Consumables replacement Replacing Progard® Pack When the system shows the icon , order a new Progard® Pack. When the system displays the yellow alert , replace the pack. Note: it is recommended to replace the Vent Filter at this time. Additionally, it is recommended to clean the feed water strainer.
  • Page 29 Consumables replacement Placing new pack Remove the new pack from its shipping box. Remove the 2 protective caps from the ports at the top of the pack. Locate the o-ring inside each port. Make sure the o-rings are push inside against the inner edge of the ports.
  • Page 31: Sanitization And Cleaning

    Sanitization and cleaning...
  • Page 32: Sanitizing Ro Membranes With Chlorine

    Sanitization and cleaning Sanitizing RO membranes with chlorine A chlorine tablet is periodically used to reduce or remove a layer of bio film on the feed • water side of the RO membrane. When the system shows the yellow alert , put the system in •...
  • Page 33: Cleaning Ro Membranes With Acid/Base (Ph)

    Sanitization and cleaning Cleaning RO membranes with acid/base (pH) It may become necessary to remove any built up layer of mineral scale or organic • material. This is done with a pH Cleaner. Contact your service representative for more information about their use. To start the cleaning, make sure the system is in Standby or put the system in Standby by •...
  • Page 35: Other Functions

    Other functions...
  • Page 36: Saving Display Energy - Eco Mode

    Other functions Saving display energy - ECO mode When this function is activated, the ECO mode is used to save energy when the display is not used. It shuts down the system’s display backlight after a 15 min period of non-use. The ECO mode is disabled by pressing a keypad button or when a warning message is displayed by the system (error code or warning symbol).
  • Page 37: System Is Not Used For A Long Time - Lab Closed

    Other functions System is not used for a long time - Lab Closed You can use the Lab Closed function whenever the system is not be used for a long time. In this mode, water quality is maintained by periodic automatic flushing and rinsing Do not power off the system! The system time and date can be lost as a result.
  • Page 39: Error Messages

    Error messages...
  • Page 40: Error Codes

    Error messages Error codes An error code is always displayed with and can be displayed in two different ways: Yellow alert error: Red alarm error: The list of error codes is presented below. Code Meaning What to do? Er:01 Tap feed water conductivity > set point Contact your service representative.
  • Page 41: Basic Troubleshooting

    Error messages Basic troubleshooting Icon or error What to do? Product water resistivity < set point or RO permeate water • conductivity > set point. Verify the consumables have been replaced. • Low feed water pressure is detected (0.5 bar). •...
  • Page 43: Chemical And Technical Specifications

    Chemical and technical specifications...
  • Page 44: Specifications And Requirements

    Chemical and technical specifications Specifications and requirements Product water specifications Ion rejection (RiOs™ Essential) > 95% Particle rejection (RiOs™ Essential) > 99% Resistivity (Elix® - Elix® UV) > 5 MΩ.cm @ 25 °C Conductivity (Elix® - Elix® UV) < 0.2 µS/cm @ 25 °C Total Organic Carbon (TOC) (Elix®...
  • Page 45 Chemical and technical specifications Water system dimensions Electrical specifications Voltage 100-240 VAC ±10% Frequency 50-60 Hz ±10% Power consumption 150 W Elix® / RiOs™ input 24 VDC, 6.25 A Environmental requirements Altitude < 2000 m Ambient operating temperature 5 – 40 °C Ambient storage temperature 5 –...
  • Page 47: Legal Information

    Legal information...
  • Page 48: Notice

    This manual is believed to be complete and accurate at the time of publication. In no event shall Millipore SAS be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this manual.
  • Page 49: Product Warranty And Limitation Of Liability

    Legal information Product warranty and limitation of liability The applicable warranty and limitation of liability for the products listed in this publication may be found at http://www.millipore.com/ec/cp3/terms within the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" applicable to your purchase transaction. Recycling Directive 2002/96 EC: For European users only The symbol “crossed bin”...
  • Page 51: Item Catalog Numbers

    Item catalog numbers...
  • Page 52: Consumables Catalog Numbers

    Item catalog numbers Consumables catalog numbers Name Description Reference PROGARD® T2 Pre-treatment pack PR0G0T0S2 PROGARD® T2 WITHOUT SILVER Pre-treatment pack PR0G0T0S2US PROGARD® T2 WITHOUT POLYPHOSPHATE Pre-treatment pack PR0G0TNP2 PROGARD® T2 WITHOUT POLYPHOSPHATE Pre-treatment pack PR0G0TNP2US WITHOUT SILVER SANITIZATION TABLETS Chlorine tablets (50 per pack) ZWCL01F50 SANITIZATION TABLETS –...
  • Page 53: Optional Equipment Catalog Numbers

    Item catalog numbers Optional equipment catalog numbers Name Description Reference PE RESERVOIR 30 Round polyethylene reservoir TANKPE030 30 L PE UNDERBENCH TANK Round under bench reservoir TANKBI030 PE RESERVOIR 60 Round polyethylene reservoir TANKPE060 PE RESERVOIR 100 Round polyethylene reservoir TANKPE100 100 L PE UNDERBENCH TANK Square under bench reservoir...
  • Page 54 Elix® Essential 3, 5, 10, 15 (UV) / RiOs™ Essential 5, 8, 16, 24 – FTPF12381 – V2.0 – 04/2012...

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