Install the optional Injection Tee ..................7 Fit Tubing into Chemical Drum ..................8 Fit Tubing to Dosing Pump....................8 Mount the easyFLOW-VS and Make Electrical Connections ..........9 External Control Settings ....................10 Setting the Pump Speed to 50% ..................11 Section 3.
The easyFLOW-VS is a high quality peristaltic dosing pump with variable speed control and is designed for maximum reliability to give you many years of reliable service. The easyFLOW-VS is a breeze to operate. If at any stage you require assistance, please contact either your local TPS representative or the TPS factory in Brisbane.
Dose Rate Control Adjusts the Litres per Hour at which the easyFLOW-VS pumps. This adjustment is not active when the easyFLOW-VS is set for external speed control mode using a 4-20mA or 0-1V input. External Control Indicator The External Control indicator LED lights when the easyFLOW-VS is set for either external on/off control or external speed control.
Section 1 – Introduction Unpacking Information Please check that you have received all of the items that should have been included with your new easyFLOW-VS, as illustrated below… Standard easyFLOW-VS Kit… Chemical drum lid with gland fitting Part No : 116362 Peristaltic Pump Input and Output Tube, 4m.
Power 24V DC, 500mA / 1 Amp AC/DC Adaptor to suit country of destination is supplied. • The easyFLOW-VS unit draws approximately 200 mA of current. • Standard Control Dose Rate control allows selection of OFF, Dosing Rate and Full speed.
Plan the Installation Ensure that… The easyFLOW-VS controller is close enough to the expected location of the injection point for the pump output tubing to reach without straining. The maximum suction height from the bottom of the chemical drums to the dosing pumps is 2 metres.
Section 2 – Installation Fit Tubing into Chemical Drum Insert the suction tubing through chemical drum lid supplied and fit the drum weight, as per diagram. hazardous chemicals be sure to use the correct type chemical resistant drum. installations where the lid provided compatible with...
Section 2 – Installation Mount the easyFLOW-VS and Make Electrical Connections For wall mounting, use minimum 3mm or 1/8” stainless steel bolts, screws or masonary anchors. A drilling template is provided at the back of this manual.
Section 2 – Installation External Control Settings The easyFLOW-VS has the ability to be controlled by an external device. For example, it can be connected to a miniCHEM pH controller to control the pH of an industrial process. Using the correct cable connections and jumper settings, the easyFLOW-VS can be set up to be externally controlled in the any of the following ways…...
Setting the Pump Speed to 50% Operators who wish to use the easyFLOW-VS at a low speed may find it difficult to set the desired speed accurately with the Dose Rate control. A “50%” jumper fitting is provided for these users. To select “50%”...
For this reason, a Zero adjustment has been provided when using the 4-20 mA External Control… Set the device that is producing the 4-20mA signal to 4 mA. For a TPS controller, such as a miniCHEM or proCHEM this can be done by switching the unit to its Limit setting mode and adjusting the Limit to Zero.
Section 4. – Peristaltic Dosing Pumps Lubricating the Pump Tubing The easyFLOW-VS is shipped with the correct lubrication on the peristaltic pump tubing. This lubrication should be re-applied every year. Suitable Silicon lubricant is available from TPS in a 3mL syringe (part no 130103).
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The new pump tube has now been fitted. Warning : Use only a genuine replacement Tube supplied by TPS. Use of other tubing materials, sizes or lengths may place undue stress on the rollers, causing them to wear prematurely. This type of wear is not covered by warranty.
TPS Pty. Ltd. has a fine reputation for prompt and efficient service. In just a few days, our factory service engineers and technicians will examine and repair your equipment to your full satisfaction.
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Section 5 – Warranty This page has been intentionally left blank, to ensure that the drilling template is on its own removable page.
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