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  • Page 1 AMI Turbitrace Version 6.24 and higher A-96.250.131 / 050220...
  • Page 2 For any technical question, contact your nearest SWAN representative, or the manufacturer: SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG Studbachstrasse 13 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Internet: www.swan.ch E-mail: support@swan.ch Document Status AMI Turbitrace Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.131 Revision Issue June 2005 First Edition Apr. 2005 Nov. 2014 Update to FW release 5.43, main board v 2.4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMI Turbitrace Table of Content Safety Instructions ........
  • Page 4 AMI Turbitrace Maintenance ........

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    AMI Turbitrace Safety Instructions AMI Turbitrace–Operator’s Manual This document describes the main steps for instrument setup, oper- ation and maintenance. Safety Instructions General The instructions included in this section explain the potential risks associated with instrument operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks.

  • Page 6: Warning Notices

    AMI Turbitrace Safety Instructions 1.1. Warning Notices The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following sig- nificance: DANGER Your life or physical wellbeing are in serious danger if such warnings are ignored.  Follow the prevention instructions carefully. WARNING Severe injuries or damage to the equipment can occur if such warnings are ignored.
  • Page 7 AMI Turbitrace Safety Instructions Warning Signs The importance of the warning signs in this manual. Electrical shock hazard Corrosive Harmful to health Flammable Warning general Attention general A-96.250.131 / 050220...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    AMI Turbitrace Safety Instructions 1.2. General Safety Regulations Legal The user is responsible for proper system operation. All precautions must be followed to ensure safe operation Requirements of the instrument. Spare Parts Use only official SWAN spare parts and disposables. If other parts are used during the normal warranty period, the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    AMI Turbitrace Product Description Product Description Application The AMI Turbitrace is used for the measurement of low level turbid- ity in pure and ultra pure water. Measuring Turbidity is a measure of how much of the light traveling through water is scattered by suspended particles. The scattering of light in- Principle creases with increasing suspended solid.
  • Page 10 AMI Turbitrace Product Description Measuring The light beam emitted by the emitter LED [L] passes through the sample and is received by the transmitted light beam sensor [J]. Principle Some light will be scattered by particles contained in the sample and received by the scattered light sensor [K], which is placed in a 90°...
  • Page 11 AMI Turbitrace Product Description On-line The sample flows through the sample inlet [F] via solenoid valve [G] and the manual 5 way valve [E] into the measuring chamber [B], Operation where the turbidity is measured. From there it flows through the sample outlet [C] and the pressure regulator [K].

  • Page 12: Instrument Specification

    AMI Turbitrace Product Description 2.1. Instrument Specification Power Supply Voltage: 100–240 VAC (±10%) 50 /60 Hz (±5%) or 24 VDC (±10%) Power consumption: max. 30 VA Electronics Aluminium with a protection degree of IP 66 / NEMA 4X housing Ambient temperature: -10 to +50 °C...
  • Page 13 AMI Turbitrace Product Description Turbidimeter Instrument type: High precision nephelometer complying Specifications with ISO 7027(EN 27027, DIN 38404) Measuring range: 0.000 –100.0 FNU/NTU Precision: ±0.001 FNU/NTU or 1% of reading (whichever is greater) Response Time: typically <15 sec (after sample entry...
  • Page 14 AMI Turbitrace Product Description Dimensions Turbidimeter mounted on PVC panel Panel material: Panel dimensions: 280x850 x200 mm Screws: 6 piece, 5 or 6 mm diameter Weight: 8.7 kg 280 mm / 11.02" 254 mm / 10.00" Exit Enter AMI Turbitrace Ozone Monitor 30 mm / 1.18"...

  • Page 15: Instrument Overview

    AMI Turbitrace Product Description 2.2. Instrument Overview Panel Pressure regulator valve Transmitter Manual measuring cell drain Cover measuring chamber Calibration solution inlet Sample outlet Sample inlet 5/4-way manual valve Zero point filter Drain funnel Humidity Absorber Flow meter A-96.250.131 / 050220...

  • Page 16: Installation

    AMI Turbitrace Installation Installation 3.1. Installation and Setup Check List Check Instrument’s specification must conform to the National Electrical Code, all state and local codes, and all plant codes and standards for electrical equipment. On-site require- 100–240 VAC ( 10%), 50/60 Hz ( 5%) or 24 VDC (±10%), ments isolated power outlet with ground connection and 30 VA.

  • Page 17: Install The Ami Monitor

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.2. Install the AMI Monitor The first part of this chapter describes the preparing and placing of the system for use.  The instrument must only be installed by trained personnel.  Mount the instrument in vertical position.

  • Page 18: Connect Sample And Waste

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.3. Connect Sample and Waste 3.3.1 Connect Sample Inlet Use plastic tube (FEP, PA, or PE 4x6 mm) to connect the sample line. Mounting of Serto fitting SERTO fitting Compression ferrule Knurled nut Flexible tube Push the flexible tube [A] into the Serto fitting [D] and tighten the knurled nut [B].

  • Page 19: Adjust The Sample Flow With A Capillary Tube

    3.3.3 Adjust the Sample Flow with a Capillary Tube The AMI Turbitrace is as standard delivered with the capillary FEP tube with an inner diameter of 1 mm and a length of 500 mm. If you have a low sample pressure or you need a high sample flow, a shorter capillary with 186 mm length can be used.
  • Page 20 AMI Turbitrace Installation The capillary tube determines the flow resistance and the maximal flow rate. With the pressure regulator at the inlet side of the capil- lary the flow rate can be adjusted within the given range, see dia- gram below.

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.4. Electrical Connections WARNING Electrical hazard.  Always turn off AC power before manipulating electric parts.  Grounding requirements: Only operate the instrument from an power outlet which has a ground connection.  Make sure the power specification of the instrument corre- sponds to the power on site.
  • Page 22 AMI Turbitrace Installation WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks  Make sure that the devices connected to the following con- tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in- stallation.

  • Page 23: Connection Diagram

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.5. Connection Diagram CAUTION Use only the terminals shown in this diagram, and only for the mentioned purpose. Use of any other terminals will cause short circuits with possible corresponding consequences to material and personnel. A-96.250.131 / 050220...

  • Page 24: Power Supply

     Mains cable to comply with standards IEC 60227 or IEC 60245; flammable rating FV1  Mains equipped with an external switch or circuit-breaker – near the instrument – easily accessible to the operator – marked as interrupter for AMI Turbitrace A-96.250.131 / 050220...

  • Page 25: Relay Contacts

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.7. Relay Contacts 3.7.1 Input NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. The total resistance (sum of cable resistance and resistance of the relay contact) must be less than 50 Ω. Terminals 16/42 If signal output is set to hold, measurement is interrupted if input is active.

  • Page 26: Relay Contacts 1 And 2

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.7.3 Relay Contacts 1 and 2 NOTICE: Rated load 1 AT / 250 VAC Relay 1 and 2 can be configured as normally open or as normally closed. Standard for both relays is normally open. To configure a Relay as normally closed, set the jumper in the upper position.
  • Page 27 AMI Turbitrace Installation CAUTION Risk of damage of the relays in the AMI Transmitter due to heavy inductive load. Heavy inductive or directly controlled loads (solenoid valves, dosing pumps) may destroy the relay contacts.  To switch inductive loads > 0.1 A use an AMI relay box available as an option or suitable external power relays.

  • Page 28: Signal Outputs

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.8. Signal Outputs 3.8.1 Signal Output 1 and 2 (current outputs) NOTICE: Max. burden 510 Ω If signals are sent to two different receivers, use signal isolator (loop isolator). Signal output 1: Terminals 14 (+) and 13 (-)

  • Page 29: Signal Output 3

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.9.1 Signal Output 3 Terminals 38 (+) and 37 (-). Requires the additional board for the third signal output 0/4–20 mA. The third signal output can be operated as a current source or as a current sink (switchable via switch [A]). For detailed information see the corresponding installation instruction.

  • Page 30: Hart Interface

    AMI Turbitrace Installation 3.9.3 HART Interface Terminals 38 (+) and 37 (-). The HART interface PCB allows for communication via the HART protocol. For detailed information, consult the HART manual. HART Interface PCB 3.9.4 USB Interface The USB Interface is used to store Logger data and for Firmware upload.

  • Page 31: Instrument Setup

    AMI Turbitrace Instrument Setup Instrument Setup After the analyzer is installed according to the previous instructions, connect the power cord. Do not switch on power, yet! 4.1. Establish Sample Flow NOTICE: The pressure regulator valve only works if the inlet pressure at the main flow control valve is 0.5 bar higher than the...

  • Page 32: Programming

    AMI Turbitrace Instrument Setup 4.2. Programming Program all parameters for external devices (interface, etc.). Set all parameters for instrument operation (limits, alarms). 4.3. Run-in Period To assure correct measurement, run the instrument at least for 2 hours, better overnight to rinse out any pollution from transport and manufacturing and to adjust the temperature of the sample and the instrument.

  • Page 33: Operation

    AMI Turbitrace Operation Operation 5.1. Function of the Keys Exit Enter to exit a menu or command (rejecting any changes) to move back to the previous menu level to move DOWN in a menu list and to decrease digits to move UP in a menu list and to increase digits...

  • Page 34: Measured Values And Symbols On The Display

    AMI Turbitrace Operation 5.2. Measured Values and Symbols on the Display 15:20:18 1.538 12.8 l/h normal operation HOLD input closed or cal delay: Instrument on hold (shows status of signal outputs). input closed: Control/limit is interrupted (shows status of signal outputs).

  • Page 35: Software Structure

    AMI Turbitrace Operation 5.3. Software Structure Main Menu Messages Diagnostics Maintenance Operation Installation Menu Messages 1 Messages Reveals pending errors as well as an event history Pending Errors (time and state of events that have occurred at an Message List earlier point of time).

  • Page 36: Changing Parameters And Values

    AMI Turbitrace Operation 5.4. Changing Parameters and Values Changing The following example shows how to change the logger interval: parameters 1 Select the parameter you want to Sensors Logger 5.1.2 4.4.1 change. Sensor type FOME Log interval 30 min 2 Press [Enter] Disinf.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    AMI Turbitrace Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Schedule Preventive maintenance frequency depends on water quality, on the application, and on national regulations. Every week Check sample flow. If necessary Clean the measuring chamber. Replace the 0-point filter When maintenance Replace the humidity absorber.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Measuring Chamber

    AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 6.2. Cleaning the Measuring Chamber Line Bayonet lock cover Scattered light sensor Measuring chamber Transmitted light beam sensor Emitter LED Drain valve Cleaning To clean the measuring chamber proceed as follows: 1 Close the pressure regulator valve to stop the sample flow.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Humidity Absorber

    AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 6.3. Replacing the Humidity Absorber Dew point The instrument continuously measures the humidity and tempera- ture inside the turbidimeter housing and calculates the dew point calculation based on these values. The dew point gives an indication of wheth- er the humidity absorber still has sufficient capacity to prevent con- densation inside the housing.
  • Page 40 AMI Turbitrace Maintenance Replacement procedure Screw cover Bayonet lock cover with New humidity absorber flask o-ring Saturated humidity absorber Turbidimeter housing To replace the humidity absorber proceed as follows: 1 Select <Maintenance>/<Replace Absorber> and confirm with [Enter].  This makes the two messages E068 and E006 disappear for three days.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Zero Point Filter

    AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 6 Screw the screw cover with the new humidity absorber flask into the measuring cell. 7 Tighten it well. NOTICE: After replacing the humidity absorber, the dew point decreases only slowly. It may take several days until the dew point is below 3 °C again.
  • Page 42 AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 1 Stop sample flow. 2 Turn the filter cover [A] out of the bayonet connection and re- move it from the measuring chamber. 3 Pull out the zero-point filter. 4 Apply a thin film of PTFE grease to sealing surface of filter shell and to zero-point filter O-ring.

  • Page 43: Verification

    AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 6.5. Verification The following two test units are available:  Verification kit Turbi Zero (~ 0 FNU)  Verification kit Turbi Low (~ 5 FNU) The test unit consists of a cover with a bayonet lock and a cylinder with 3 plain areas on it.
  • Page 44 AMI Turbitrace Maintenance To start a verification proceed as follows: 1 Navigate to menu <Maintenance>/ Maintenance <Verification> and press [Enter]. Verification 2 Stop sample flow. Calibration Simulation 3 Empty measuring chamber by turn- ing the manual 5/4 valve to EMPTY.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Test Unit

    After each verification dry the test unit with a soft, clean tissue. 6.7. Calibration The AMI Turbitrace is factory calibrated with formazine and does not require a recalibration. With this calibration the zero-point is set, to compensate the signal drift due to a film building on the measur- ing cell window.
  • Page 46 AMI Turbitrace Maintenance Calibration flow Empty LINE Zero Line EMPTY Manual A calibration can be started manually or automatically.To start a manual calibration proceed as follows: calibration 1 Navigate to menu <Maintenance>/ Maintenance <Calibration>. Verification 2 Press [Enter]. Calibration Simulation 3 Select <Parameters>.
  • Page 47 AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 3 Select <Parameters>. Calibration 3.2.2 4 Press [Enter]. Manual operation Parameters 5 Select <Mode> and press [Enter]. Calibration 3.2.2.2 6 Select the <Mode> according your Mode Mode daily interval requirements. Method fine daily  Additionally, the Modes <Input>...

  • Page 48: Longer Stop Of Operation

    AMI Turbitrace Maintenance 6.8. Longer Stop of Operation Do not switch off the instrument if your operation is suspended for less than a week. Power consumption is very low and the turbidi- meter remains ready for use. If water hardness is very high, lime deposition may precipitate.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    AMI Turbitrace Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7.1. Error List Error Non-fatal Error. Indicates an alarm if a programmed value is ex- ceeded. Such Errors are marked E0xx (bold and black). Fatal Error (blinking symbol) Control of dosing devices is interrupted. The indicated measured values are possibly incorrect.
  • Page 50 AMI Turbitrace Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Alarm high – check programmed value 5.3.1.1.1, p. – check process E002 Alarm low – check programmed value 5.3.1.1.25, p. – turbidity out of range E005 Range – disappears if measuring chamber is filled –...
  • Page 51 AMI Turbitrace Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – check control device or programming in E017 Control Timeout Installation, Relay contact, Relay 1 & 2 5.3.2 & 5.3.3, p. 65 – shut off power E018 Turbi disconnected – check wiring – See If Fault Yes is programmed in...

  • Page 52: Replacing Fuses

    AMI Turbitrace Troubleshooting 7.2. Replacing Fuses WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks  Make sure that the devices connected to the following con- tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in- stallation.

  • Page 53: Program Overview

    AMI Turbitrace Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, S. 55  Menu 1 Messages informs about pending errors and mainte- nance tasks and shows the error history. Password protection possible.

  • Page 54: Maintenance (Main Menu 3)

    AMI Turbitrace Program Overview Operating Time * Menu numbers 2.1.5* Sensors Turbidity Turbidity FNU/NTU 2.2* 2.2.1* (Raw value) (Quotient) Scale Factor 1 Scale Factor 2 Miscellaneous 2.2.2.1* Case Temp. 2.2.2* 2.2.2.1* Dew point History Cal. History 2.2.3.1.1* Number 2.2.3* 2.2.3.1*...

  • Page 55: Operation (Main Menu 4)

    AMI Turbitrace Program Overview Parameters 3.2* Mode 3.2.2.1* * Menu numbers 3.2.2* 3.2.2.2* Method 3.2.2.3* Run time 3.2.2.4* Start time Simulation 3.3.1* Alarm Relay 3.3* Relay 1 3.3.2* 3.3.3* Relay 2 3.3.4* Signal Output 1 3.3.5* Signal Output 2 Replace Absorber Follow screen instructions 3.4*...

  • Page 56: Installation (Main Menu 5)

    AMI Turbitrace Program Overview 8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) Sensors * Menu numbers Sensor type 5.1.1* 5.1* Dimension 5.1.2* Signal Outputs Signal Output 1 & 2 5.2.1.1 & 5.2.2.1* Parameter 5.2* 5.2.1* & 5.2.2* 5.2.1.2 & 5.2.2.2* Current Loop Function 5.2.1.3 &...

  • Page 57: Program List And Explanations

    Message list. 2 Diagnostics In diagnostics mode, the values can only be viewed, not modified. 2.1 Identification 2.1.1 Designation: of instrument: AMI Turbitrace 2.1.2 Version: firmware version, e.g. V6.20-09/16 2.1.3 Version TURBI:, e.g. 1.B4 2.1.4 Factory test: date of instrument, mother board and front-end QC test.
  • Page 58 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 2.2.2 Miscellaneous 2.2.2.1 Case Temp.: Temperature in °C inside the housing of the AMI transmitter. 2.2.2.1 Dew point: Calculated dew point in °C inside the housing of the tur- bidimeter. 2.2.3 History 2.2.3.1 Cal. history: Only for diagnostic purpose. Review the values of the last verifications.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Verification 3.1.1 Press [Enter] to start the verification and follow the instructions on the screen. Further details see Verification, p. 3.2 Calibration 3.2.1 Manual operation Start calibration manually at any time.
  • Page 60 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 3.2.2.41 Start time: The start time can be set daily at any time of a day with the [ ] or [ ] key. Range: 00:00:00–23:59:59 3.2.2.1 Mode weekly, details see 5.3.2.24, p. 67 3.2.2.2...

  • Page 61: Operation

    AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations Press the [Enter] key.  The value is simulated by the relay/signal output. Active or inactive Alarm Relay: Active or inactive Relay 1 and 2: Open or closed. Input: Signal Output 1 and 2: Actual current in mA.

  • Page 62: Installation

    AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 4.3.1 Log Interval: Select a convenient log interval. Consult the table be- low to estimate the max logging time. When the login buffer is full, the oldest data record is erased to make room for the newest one.
  • Page 63 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations As process The process value can be represented in 3 ways: linear, bilinear or logarithmic. See graphs below. values [mA] 0 / 4 linear X Measured value bilinear [mA] 0 / 4 1’000 10’000 X Measured value (logarithmic) 5.2.1.40...
  • Page 64 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations As control Signal outputs can be used for driving control units. We distinguish different kinds of controls: output  P-controller: The controller action is proportional to the devia- tion from the setpoint. The controller is characterized by the P-Band.
  • Page 65 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations Control upwards or downwards Setpoint: User-defined process value (Measured value or flow) P-Band: Range below (upwards control) or above (downwards con- trol) the set-point, within the dosing intensity is reduced from 100% to 0% to reach the set-point without overshooting.
  • Page 66 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.1 Alarm 5.3.1.1.1 Alarm High: If the measured value rises above the alarm high val- ue, the alarm relay is activated and E001, is displayed in the mes- sage list. Range: 0–250 FNU/NTU 5.3.1.1.25...
  • Page 67 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.3.2 & 5.3.3 Relay 1 and 2: The contacts can be set as normally open or nor- mally closed with a jumper. See Relay Contacts 1 and 2, p. The function of relay contacts 1 and 2 is defined by the user.
  • Page 68 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.32 Settings: Choose the respective actuator:  Time proportional  Frequency  Motor valve Actuator = Time proportional Examples of metering devices that are driven time proportional are solenoid valves, peristaltic pumps. Dosing is controlled by the operating time.
  • Page 69 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.24 Interval 5.3.2.340 Interval: The interval can be programmed within a range of 1–1440 min. 5.3.2.44 Run Time: Enter the time the relay stays active. Range: 5–32400 Sec. 5.3.2.54 Delay: during run time plus the delay time the signal and control outputs are held in the operating mode programmed below.
  • Page 70 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.24 weekly The relay contact can be activated at one or several days, of a week. The daily starting time is valid for all days. 5.3.2.342 Calendar: 5.3.2.342.1 Start time: The programmed start time is valid for each of the pro- grammed days.
  • Page 71 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.3.4.3 Output/Control: (relay or signal output): Continuous: Controller continues normally. Controller continues based on the last valid value. Hold: Controller is switched off. Off: 5.3.4.4 Fault: No message is issued in pending error list and the alarm relay does not close when input is active.
  • Page 72 AMI Turbitrace Program List and Explanations 5.4.3 Load Firmware: Firmware updates should be done by instructed service personnel only. Load Firmware 5.4.4 Password: Select a password different from 0000 to prevent unau- thorized access to the following menus: 5.4.4.1 Messages 5.4.4.2...

  • Page 73: Default Values

    AMI Turbitrace Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.: ..............30 s Hold after Cal.:................. 300 s Alarm Relay ..............same as in Installation Relay 1 & 2 ..............same as in Installation Input ..............same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:..............
  • Page 74 AMI Turbitrace Default Values If Function = Control upw. or dnw: Parameter: ..............Meas. value Settings: Actuator: ............Frequency Settings: Pulse Frequency: ..........120/min Settings: Control Parameters: Setpoint: ......100 FNU Settings: Control Parameters: P-band:......5.00 FNU Parameter: ..............Sample flow Settings: Actuator: ............Frequency Settings: Pulse Frequency: ..........
  • Page 75 AMI Turbitrace Default Values Miscellaneous Language:................English Set default: ................... no Load firmware:................no Password:............for all modes 0000 Sample ID:............... - - - - - - - - Line break detection ..............no Interface Protocol: ............depending on interface...

  • Page 76: Index

    AMI Turbitrace Index Index . . . Mounting requirements ... Alarm Relay ... Application On-site requirements ..

  • Page 77: Notes

    AMI Turbitrace Notes Notes A-96.250.131 / 050220...
  • Page 78 AMI Turbitrace SWAN is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors. cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. SWAN Products Analytical Instruments for: High Purity Water Feedwater, Steam and Condensate Potable Water Pool and Sanitary Water Cooling Water Waste Water and Effluents Made in Switzerland A-96.250.131 / 050220...

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