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Chemtrol Pyxis ST-730 Series Operation Manual

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ST-730 Series Inline
Turbidity Probe
Operation Manual
Version 1.2
August 2018
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  • Page 1 ST-730 Series Inline Turbidity Probe Operation Manual Version 1.2 August 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Introduction 2. Unpacking the Instrument 2.1. Standard Accessories 2.2. Optional Accessories 3. Specification 4. Installation 4.1. Quick 4-20 mA Start 4.2. Connect via WiFi/Bluetooth 4.3. Connect via USB 5. Probe Calibration with uPyxis Mobile App 5.1. Download uPyxis Mobile App 5.2.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ¾ inch sample water line. The ST-730 series probe can be connected to any device that accepts an isolated or non-isolated 4-20mA input. The ST-730 series probe has a short fluidic channel that can be easily cleaned. Other features of the Pyxis ST-730 series probe include: •...

  • Page 4: Standard Accessories

    2.1. Standard Accessories • Tee Set (tee, O-ring, and nut) • Bulkhead Cable • Operation Manual 2.2. Optional Accessories • USB-RS485 Adapter (Item Number: MA-485) • Bluetooth Adapter (Item Number: MA-485B) • Pyxis Graphic Panel (Item Number: DC-200) • 1.5 inch OD O-ring (Item Number: MA-150) •...

  • Page 5: Installation

    4. Installation It is recommended to install the ST-730 series probe tee in the pipe system where sample water flow is upwards. Place the O-ring on the ST-730 series probe. Insert the ST-730 series probe into the tee. Make sure that the fluidic channel in the ST-730 series probe is aligned with the sample flow direction.

  • Page 6: Quick 4-20 Ma Start

    4.1. Quick 4-20 mA Start Note: The negative 24V power terminal (power ground) and the negative 4-20 mA terminal on the ST-730 series probe are internally connected. If the power ground terminal and the negative 4-20 mA terminal in the controller are internally connected (non-isolated 4-20mA input), it is unnecessary to connect the 4-20 mA negative wire (blue) to the 4-20 mA negative terminal in the controller.

  • Page 7: Connect Via Usb

    4.3. Connecting via USB The connection between a computer and the ST-730 series probe via USB-RS485 adapter. Use the USB-RS485 adapter provided by Pyxis Lab Inc. (Item Number: MA-485). Using other USB-485 adapters may result in permanent damage of the ST-730 series probe communication hardware. 5.

  • Page 8: Connecting To Upyxis Mobile App

    5.2. Connecting to uPyxis Mobile App Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile phone (Do not pair the phone Bluetooth to the ST-730 series). Open uPyxis Mobile App. uPxis App connects to the Probe and click on the ST-730 series probe. 5.3.

  • Page 9: Calibration Screen And Reading

    5.4. Calibration Screen and Reading When connected, Mobile App will default to the Calibration screen. From the Calibration screen you can perform calibrations by pressing on Zero Calibration, Slope Calibration, 4-20 mA Span. Follow the screen instructions for each calibration step. 5.5.

  • Page 10: Probe Calibration With Upyxis Desktop App

    6. Probe Calibration with uPyxis Desktop App 6.1. Download uPyxis Desktop App Download the uPyxis Desktop App...

  • Page 11: Unzip Upyxis Desktop App

    6.2. UnZip uPyxis Desktop App Find your downloaded uPyxis Setup 1.3.8 file, Right Click on the file, Extract All, and then Extract.

  • Page 12: Installing Upyxis Desktop App

    6.3. Installing uPyxis Desktop App Once the uPyxis Desktop App has been extracted. Find the extracted uPyxis Setup file and left click, click on Run, and then click Install. After install has been clicked the Setup Progress will continue. Follow the step during installation process.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Upyxis Desktop App

    6.4. Connecting to uPyxis Desktop App Open uPyxis Desktop App on your desktop. When the desktop app opens, to find your device, click on Device, then Connect via WiFi.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Device

    6.5. Connecting to Device When connected via WiFi, in the Discovered Devices box there will be the device product name (If no device product name in the Discovered Devices box, click Refresh). If device product name shows in the box, then click on Connect to Device.

  • Page 15: Diagnosis Screen

    6.6. Diagnosis Screen After the device has been calibrated and installation has been completed. To check diagnosis, click on Diagnosis. When in the Diagnosis screen you can view the Diagnosis Condition of the device. 6.7. Calibrating Device To calibrate the device, click on Calibration. On the Calibration screen there are three calibration tabs, Zero Calibration,...

  • Page 16: Zero Calibration

    6.8. Zero Calibration To perform Zero Calibration, click on Zero Calibration. Then follow the instruction on how to calibrate, then click Ok. 6.9. Slope Calibration To perform Slope Calibration, click on Slope Calibration. Then follow the instruction on how to calibrate, then click Slope Calibration.

  • Page 17: Ma Span

    Modbus RTU connection. Contact CHEMTROL support for more information. 8. Probe Cleaning and Maintenance When used to control product dosing, it is suggested that the automation system be configured to provide backup to limit potential product overfeeds, for example by limiting pump size or duration, or by alarming if the pumping rate exceeds a desired maximum limit.

  • Page 18: Method To Clean St-730 Series Probe

    8.1. Methods to Cleaning ST-730 Series Probe Any equipment in contact with industrial cooling systems is subject to many potential foulants and contaminants. Our inline probe cleaning solutions below have been shown to remove most common foulants and contaminants. A small soft bristle brush, Q-Tips cotton swab, or soft cloth may be used to safely clean the probe housing and the quartz optical sensor channel.

  • Page 19: Other Common Troubleshooting Issues

    9. Other Common Troubleshooting Issues If the ST-730 series probe output signal is not stable and fluctuates significantly, make an additional solution ground connection – connect the clear solution ground wire to a conductor that contacts the sample water electrically such as a brass pipe adjacent to the ST-730 series tee. Carry out routine calibration check against a turbidity standard.

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