Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor User Manual
Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor User Manual

Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor User Manual

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AquaChlor
Free Chlorine
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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific AquaSensors ™ AquaChlor Free Chlorine ™ Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 2 ROSS and the COIL trade dress are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. U.S. patent 6,793,787. AQUAfast, Cahn, ionplus, KNIpHE, No Cal, ORION, perpHect, PerpHecT, PerpHecTion, pHISA, pHuture, Pure Water, Sage, Sensing the Future, SensorLink, ROSS, ROSS Ultra, Sure-Flow, Titrator PLUS and TURBO2 are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher.
  • Page 3 Preface This instruction manual serves to explain the use of the Thermo Scientific AquaSensors Free Chlorine Measurement System and is written to cover as many applications as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact Thermo Fisher Scientific or an authorized representative with questions or concerns.
  • Page 4 Safety Information The Thermo Scientific AquaSensors Free Chlorine Measurement System shall be installed and operated only in the manner specified. Only a skilled, trained or authorized person should carry out installation, setup and operation of the sensor system. Before using the system, make sure that is connected as specified.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ......................32 ELAY UNCTION VERVIEW AQUACOMM™ INTERFACE....................... 33 DIRECT PLC CONNECTIONS ..................... 34 SPECIFICATION..........................35 FREE CHLORINE SYSTEM ORDER MATRIX AND ACCESSORIES........36 LIMITED WARRANTY........................38 TERMS AND CONDITIONS......................39 ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    It is recommended that this manual be made accessible to everyone who may need it as a reference. Please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific or an authorized representative with any questions. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 7: Intended Use

     Remove the Chlorine Measurement System from the mounting hardware. Correct Disposal of Unit  When the Chlorine Measurement System is taken out of service, observe the local environmental regulations for correct disposal. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 8: Product Description

    PC, or PLC. Any communications protocol that Thermo Fisher Scientific supports can be configured in this system by plugging in one of many types of cabled communications adapters. All Thermo Scientific AquaSensors communications adapters support measurement, calibration, configuration and diagnostics functions, which can be accessed locally or remotely without an analyzer or controller electronics box.
  • Page 9 PoE Switch with Modbus Tools Ethernet Manual TCP/IP PoE Switch with Internet Explorer Ethernet Manual Profibus DP connections are made through Thermo Scientific AquaSensors Profibus DP gateway which connects up to 30 DataSticks with integral Modbus RTU comms adapters. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors...
  • Page 10  Works with AV38 for local display, current output data reporting, and relay control  Temperature measurement included  Can be connected to Modbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet, USB, RS-232 and CANopen networks. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 11: Sensor Care And Start-Up

    4: Fill the membrane cap with Free Chlorine Electrolyte (PN: RDOK9). Fill it up to the step just below the internal threads inside the membrane cap. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 12 6: Rinse the sensor head with clean water and dry it carefully. Inspect the sensor head to make sure the membrane is intact and does not leak electrolyte. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 13: Sensor Installation

    Note: Be sure the AV38 is properly configured for either fixed or automatic pH compensation. If fixed compensation is selected, make sure the correct pH value has been entered. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 14: Mounting Hardware

    In either case, care must be taken to insure constant flow and pressure at the membrane surface for accurate readings. When the sensor system is inserted into a Thermo Scientific AquaSensors bypass sample chamber, pressure is automatically regulated through an overflow weir.
  • Page 15: Union Tee

    3.1. Union Tee The Free Chlorine System is threaded into the Union Tee adapter. The adapter is then set into the tee and the retaining ring is tightened down. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 16: Aquachlor™ - Chlorine Sample Chamber

    If an AV38 is not desired, the pH and chlorine DataStick systems can be connected directly to a digital network without the AV38 display and the compensation algorithm can be supplied and operated by a computer or PLC. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 17 Note that the orifice connecting the chlorine port to the drain must be kept clear and not obstructed. If debris builds up in the orifice it can be accessed for cleaning by removing the clean-out plug in the side of the flow chamber. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 18 If the left port in the flow chamber is overflowing to the center drain, decrease the flow through the system. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 19: Wiring

    All USB Adapters are terminated with a USB connector that plugs into most PC’s. Power is supplied by the host computer. When an AV38 local display is used, the sensor must be configured with a Modbus RTU communications adapter. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 20 Insert the Adapter into the DataStick™ and rotated until it engages. Tighten the retaining ring to lock down the adapter. Potted Serial number and Part number. Use a 15/16 inch (24mm) wrench. Rotate clockwise to tighten. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 21: Av38 Local Display Interface

    When the DataStick and communications adapter are connected to the AV38 display but the sensor head is absent, the measure screen indicates the fault as shown in Figure 5.2. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 22 DataStick is absent. Use the left and right arrow keys to see the data acquired from the selected DataSticks. Refer to the AV38 Manual for detailed information on User Interface operation. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 23: Menu Structure

    ) to indicate that the user is to provide input. Figure 4.1 shows the list of standard menu choices and optional menu choices in the context of the AV38 display presentation. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 24 Pressing the down arrow from Calibration will display Configure. To select Configure functions, press ENTER To continue scrolling the list, press the down arrow. Press ESC to return to the measure screen. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 25 Pressing the down arrow from Help will display Reset AV38. To select Reset functions, press ENTER To continue scrolling the list, press the down arrow. Press ESC to return to the measure screen. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 26: 1-Point (Span) Calibration

    2. Perform a 1-point sample calibration using the reading from the lab meter. The complete calibrate menu for free chlorine is shown. ≡Calibrate ►1-Point Sample ►Temperature ◄Exit ▲ ◄ ► MENU ENTER ▼ From the measure screen, press MENU. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 27 ◄ ► MENU ENTER ▼ From the Calibrate Menu, use the up/down arrows to select 1-Point Sample. Then press ENTER. ≡Calibrate ►1-Point Sample ▲ ◄ ► MENU ENTER ▼ ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 28 ENTER will return to the beginning of the 1-point sample calibration. Reasons for calibration failure include a sample that is not in the correct measurement range or is changing too quickly. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 29: Temperature Calibration

    Please note that it is best to calibrate temperature when the sample chamber is full of flowing process water. Temperature? 25.3) °C ▲ ◄ ► MENU ENTER ▼ ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 30 25.0 °C DS1: ▲ ◄ ► MENU ENTER ▼ If an error occurs during calibration that causes the procedure to fail, the reason for the failure will be shown. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 31: Configuration

    From the Main Menu, use the up/down arrows to select Configure. Then press ENTER. ≡Main Menu ►Configure ▲ ◄ ► MENU ENTER ▼ From the Configure menu, use the up/down arrows to select Sensor Filter. Then press ENTER. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 32: Chlorine Config (Ph Compensation)

    “pH DataStick” in the pH Source screen (under Chlorine Config). If a pH DataStick is not detected by the AV38, the only option under pH Source will be Fixed pH, where the value of the pH can be entered manually. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 33 HOCL measurement. This single fixed entry can be used when a pH DataStick is not present or when the process pH is tightly controlled to a known value. The default value is 7.00 pH. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 34: Analog Output Overview

     When set for CONTROL the relays will activate based on the settings of phase and a single setpoint.  When set for WASH the relay will activate based on programmed interval, duration and off-delay. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 35: Aquacomm™ Interface

    To calibrate, configure, diagnose or create data log files, select the pull-down menus. Multiple AquaComm™ windows may be opened for as many unique communications ports that are supported on the computer. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 36: Direct Plc Connections

    Refer to the appropriate Thermo Scientific AquaSensors communications manual to set up an interface. Modbus uses a register map of floating point, integer and ASCII measure, calibrate and configure commands.
  • Page 37: Specification

    Sensor Head Material: Noryl Sensor Membrane Material: PTFE Weight: 1.2 lbs Units of Measure Measurement Units: ppm Temperature Units: °C, °F Calibration Sample (Span): 1 point Temperature: 1 point ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 38: Free Chlorine System Order Matrix And Accessories

    Chlorine Electrolyte Electrolyte in the PPM range. – 60ml bottle RDOK9 Membrane Assembly Chlorine Membrane Cap with pre-stretched membrane DMR09 Protective Cap To keep stored membrane wet when stored. SBC01 ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 39 5 DeviceNet (24 VDC and DeviceNet terminal connections in AV38) 6 CANopen (24 VDC and DeviceNet terminal connections in AV38) 7 Ethernet IP, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP (PoE RJ45 Connector in AV38) pH Compensation Manual Automatic (with active pH sensor) ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    This warranty is the sole and complete warranty for Thermo Fisher Scientific. No person is authorized to make any warranties or representations on behalf of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 41: Terms And Conditions

    Appropriate charges, such as freight and insurance will be added to invoices. All shipments will be insured. Goods damaged in shipment must be reported by the recipient to the freight carrier for claims. ™ ™ Thermo Scientific AquaSensors AquaChlor Free Chlorine Monitor User Guide...
  • Page 43 Thermo Fisher Scientific Environmental Instruments 9 0 0 1 : 2 0 0 8 Process Water Instruments North America 166 Cummings Center Beverly, MA 01915 USA Toll Free: 1-800-225-1480 Tel: 1-978-232-6000 Dom. Fax: 1-978-232-6015 Int’l Fax: 978-232-6031 Europe P.O. Box 254, 3860 AG Nijkerk Wallerstraat 125K, 3862 BN Nijkerk, Netherlands Tel: (31) 033-2463887...

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