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HYDRO’pH ® , HYDR’ORP ® HYDRO’pH Duo ® and HYDRO’pH/ORP ® pH and ORP analysers/controllers for private swimming pools Installation, commissioning, maintenance and programming instructions Reference : HYD xxxx Rev : 2.21 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ HYDRO’pH HYDR’ORP HYDRO’pH Duo and HYDRO’pH/ORP instructions ®...
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Page : 2 General information: HYDRO’pH ® HYDR’ORP ® HYDRO’pH/ORP ® Record 23-2012-A pH, ORP and pH/ORP controllers for private swimming pools with DULCOFLEX pumps. Operating and programming instructions of 2016, July the 02 Reference: DOC0342 Publisher: SYCLOPE Electronique S.A. Z.I.
Page : 3 SUMMARY 1. General information ..........................5 1.1. Using this document ............................... 6 1.2. Warranty ..................................6 2. Safety Instructions ..........................7 2.1. Controllers use ................................7 2.2. User’s obligations ................................7 2.3. Risk prevention ................................7 3. Specifications ............................9 3-1 Execution of standard HYDRO range equipments .....................
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Page : 4 A. Changing the display mode of pH and/or ORP controller ................36 B. Displaying set points of pH and/or ORP controller ..................36 C. Changing set points of pH and/or ORP controller ................... 37 D. Faults reset ................................37 E.
Page : 5 1. General information HYDRO’pH ® , HYDR’ORP ® , HYDRO’pH Duo ® , HYDRO’pH/ORP ® analysers/controllers you have purchased are a high-tech electronic devices. They were designed and created carefully for your enjoyment and your peace of action. Their remarkable adaptability to different private swimming pools structures allows their installation in any harsh environments where control of water treatment is most critical.
Page : 6 1.1. Using this document Descriptions are written in plain text Elements of lists are identified with commas (√) and the subcategories with dashes (-). The various stages of handling are identified by horizontal triangles (►) and secondary stages by points (●).
Page : 7 2. Safety Instructions WARNING Before commissioning or any change of operation, refer imperatively to corresponding chapters of this manual! 2.1. Controllers use HYDRO range equipments are used to measure and control the pH and the ORP potential by using specific sensors and suitable metering pumps under the options of use described in this manual.
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Page : 8 CAUTION: Carefully choose the installation site of equipments! HYDRO range controllers should not be installed in a risky place, for instance close to water sprays or chemical products. They must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated place away from corrosive fumes. They should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Page : 9 3. Specifications 3-1 Execution of standard HYDRO range equipments NOTE: Different versions are available as standard. For special applications, see our sales department. HYDRO’pH ® HYDRO’pH ® Execution: wall mounted electronic box 230v 50Hz power supply PH sensor resistant to pressure (6 bars) with the possibility of installing at 90° compared with the vertical position.
Page : 10 NOTE: For equipment maintenance, spare parts are available in the « accessories » section. ▲ See section « accessories » HYDR’ORP ® HYDR’ORP ® Execution: wall mounted electronic box 230v 50Hz power supply ORP sensor resistant to pressure (6 bars) with the possibility of installing at 90° compared with the vertical position..
Page : 11 HYDR’ORP ® with power socket 2P+E HYDR’ORP ® Execution: wall mounted electronic box 230v 50Hz power supply ORP sensor resistant to pressure (6 bars) with the possibility of installing at 90° compared with the vertical position.. Standard power socket 2P+E 230v 3A max. Hydraulic connections for pool pipe in Ø...
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Page : 12 Packaging : Standard solution pH sensor Fixation kit Injection kit pH 7 for pH sensor of chemical products HYDRO’pH Duo controller Foot valves Tubings for Fixation kit Kit of mural for tanks dosing pumps for box screws Codifications : Ensembles HYDRO’pH Duo standards Code HYDRO’pH Duo...
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Page : 13 Packaging: Standard solution pH and ORP pH and ORP Products pH 7 sensors sensors injection kit mounting kit Hydro’pH controller Tanks bottom Oxidizer Box fixing Wall screws valves pumps tubing Codifications: Hydro’pH/ORP standard controllers Code HYDRO’pH/ORP® Power Measuring Metering Protection...
Page : 14 3-2 General specifications of HYDRO controllers … Consumption: ------------------------------ 3,2 Watts max. (Add 1x or 2x 8Watts for pumps) Socket version : 500W max. Maximum temperatures: Operation -------------------------- 0 to 45°C Storage ----------------------------- 5 to 30°C Humidity: ---------------------------------- Max: 90% at 40°C Box materials: ----------------------------- ABS Weight: -------------------------------------- 1,2 Kg (Hydro’pH and Hydr’ORP) 1,8 Kg (Hydro’pH/ORP)
Page : 16 4 Installation and connections 4-1 Transport and storage of HYDRO’pH ® HYDR’ORP ® HYDRO’pH/ORP ® HYDRO range controllers are high-tech electronic devices that use electronic components and sensitive electrochemical sensors. Despite the care taken in the design on the strength and robustness of the components used, make all arrangements for transport and storage equipment.
Page : 17 Mounting procedure of HYDRO’… boxes Cut general power supply Make sure the filtration pump power is off. Close the valves of the hydraulic system and put the filter valve on « Off » Drill 4 holes of Ø 8mm according to previous plan using or not the fixation kit provided for this purpose.
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Page : 18 case (Example with HYDRO’pH/ORP ® Sensors are placed between the filter output and the heater. Chemicals injection pipe rings are placed after the heater. FILTER HEATER PUMP SKIMMER POOL case (Example with HYDRO’pH/ORP ® The sensors are placed with a bypass kit between input and output filter...
Page : 19 a) Mounting procedure of pipe saddles Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Screw Gasket Once the pipe saddle set, Apply the pipe saddle Tighten the two sides at drill a hole of 16mm either side of the tubing the same time to keep the properly centered on a straight section of at...
Page : 20 c) Mounting procedure for pipes connection kit Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Teflon band Put teflon on the threads of Screw the fitting on the Screw the injection valve on the fitting and injection pipe saddle the fitting valve.
Page : 21 d) Mounting procedure of flexible sunction pipe Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Clear pipe Unscrew the cap and pass Tighten the nut on the Screw the clear pipe on the clear pipe... cone... the metering pump... Step 18 Step 19 Step 20...
Page : 22 e) Mounting procedure of the pH and/or ORP sensors Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 Remove the cap from the Slide the nut on the Hand tighten the nut of sensor and unscrew the sensor and gasket down, the "sensor-holder"...
Page : 23 4-5 Commissioning /Electrical connections DANGER: Facilities must be made according to rules in force! A differential circuit breaker of 30mA must be present and a fuse or circuit breaker must be installed! DANGER: Connections must be performed by a skilled technician! DANGER: Before making connections, cut power supplies! a) General connections...
Page : 24 Case of a three-phased filtration box in 380V 50Hz … P1 P2 P3 Neutral Earth Contactor of filtration motor Fuse NOTE: In both cases, connect « Neutral and a phase » and Earth! b) Position of the pH control direction (HYDRO’pH ®...
Page : 25 d) Changing the internal protection fuse Glass fuse 5x20 160mA Time-lag ELECTRICAL HAZARD Before opening the box, cut the primary power supply! DANGER: Before changing the fuses, cut power supplies. Procedure for changing fuses: 1. Cut the primary power supply 2.
Page : 26 5 HYDRO controllers presentation 5-1 General operation HYDRO range devices are used to measure and control the pH (potential of hydrogen), the ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) of private swimming pools using specific sensors and commands of actuators suitable in the context of the possibilities of use described in this manual. WARNING: Any other use is considered improper and should be outlawed.
Page : 27 5-2 Commands of keyboards and displays 1) Devices keyboard Key « Set »: Allows validation of parameters Key « Cal »: Allows the entry of calibration modes Key « »: Increases or selects the value of the parameter Key «...
Page : 28 5-3 On/Off switch The « on/off » switch of HYDRO’pH ® , HYDR’ORP ® and HYDRO’pH/ORP ® controllers is necessary for the commissioning of the equipment. It also allows cutting the supply of controllers to make the use programming during the commissioning (Hidden mode).
Page : 29 6 HYDRO’ controllers programming 6-1 Opening remarks HYDRO’ controllers are equipped with a manual control keyboard and a high brightness red LED display to control the operation of devices. These manual commands are provided to change values or to control the dosing pumps to ensure starting of the chemical product.
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Page : 30 => => => … => => => … => => => … => => Return to start. The operating time of the pH pump can be adjusted from 5 to 600 minutes per filter cycle (or per day if the unit runs all day!) The "Factory"...
Page : 31 The operating time of the oxidizer pump can be adjusted from 5 to 600 minutes per filter cycle (or per day if the unit runs all day!) The "Factory" adjustment time is 120 minutes NOTE: After the maximum time has elapsed, the oxidizer dosing pump is stopped and the error «...
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Page : 32 Proportional bands factors of pH and / or ORP can be programmed between 5 and 300 times the minimum band (x1) For pH « x1 » represents 0,04pH that is for a factor of 5, a band of 0,2pH For ORP «...
Page : 33 => => => The hysteresis value is validated to 0,25pH ! Remark: The hysteresis value can be modified in a functional range of 0,05pH to 1,00pH ! Setting the working control for the Redox … => … Selecting the method of control : Linear (Lin) or On/Off (Tor) …...
Page : 34 => => => … => => => … => => => … => => Return to start The lower or minimum terminal of the pH control can be adjusted between 6 and 8 or the maximum value if it is less than 8. The setting is made in steps of 0,1pH.
Page : 35 NOTE: The standard « Factory » range is between 6,8pH and 7,8pH. F. Polarity of the input « CAD » The hidden mode for changing the active polarity of the input « Remote Control » (CAD) is achieved by pressing key « Cal » during 5 seconds after powering on. =>...
Page : 36 b) « Normal mode » Used by the customer The « Normal mode » is used to work out: Changing the display mode (only HYDRO’pH/ORP ® Display and modify the controls set point(s) Acquittal of displayed errors Test metering pumps in manual for priming Change the brightness of the display and LEDs Calibrate the pH or ORP in automatic mode or by using standard reagents...
Page : 37 C. Changing set points of pH and/or ORP controller Changing points of the set point is obtained by pressing « Set » continuously, and then keys « + » or « - » to adjust the value. First, for the HYDRO’pH/ORP ®...
Page : 38 E. Testing the metering pump(s) To manually trigger the operation of the metering pump in pH or ORP, just press more than 5 seconds keys « + » or « - ». To test the pH dosing pump... =>...
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Page : 39 Usually, your pool specialist has provided you with a colorimetric reagent for measurement of pH of your pool water. Use it and raise the real value of the pool, and compare it to the value displayed. If the value is close to + / - 0.1 pH, do not perform calibration.
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Page : 40 Automatic calibration of ORP sensor: CAUTION: To perform an automatic calibration of ORP: filtration must operate for several minutes, ORP value displayed should be stable, metering pumps must be off, and the effective measured value of ORP with your hand-held ...
Page : 41 Requirement to erase ORP calibration: ORP parameter need to be displayed ! Process : => 8s => ORP calibration is erased ! Calibration of pH and/or ORP with standard reagents CAUTION: The calibration of pH and ORP with standard liquids requires the exit of the sensor to be calibrated from its holder! NOTE: This operation requires the filtration stop and the setting of a cap to...
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Page : 42 Calibration of pH 7: CAUTION: To perform a calibration of the pH, it is imperative to start with the standard liquid pH = 7.00. NOTE: For pool, the calibration with pH = 7.00 may be sufficient. After operation, check the pH displayed by the controller is the actual pH of your pool.
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Page : 43 Calibration of pH 4: CAUTION: To perform a calibration of pH 4, it is imperative to start with the calibration of the standard liquid pH=7.00. Put the sensor in the standard reagent pH=4.00 Wait for stabilization of the controller display.
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Page : 44 => => => Adjust the display value to the standard value of your reactive … => … Calibration in progress => Upon completion of calibration, the controller resumes normal operation and displays the value of your standard! If calibration error, the controller displays: Step 6: Stop filtration and close the isolation gates! Step 7: Replace the sensor in its sensor holder...
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Page : 45 First, for HYDRO’pH/ORP ® version, it is imperative to check the « Display mode » of the controller. Operation: => => => … The indicated value is the value of zero ORP to correct … Press on « Cal » during 5 seconds until you see on the display « rd.0 »… =>...
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Page : 46 If calibration error, the controller displays: NOTE: It is possible to calibrate the ORP sensor with another reagent such as 325mV reference for instance. ORP calibration with another reagent: Example with 325mV Process: => => => … The value shown is the ORP value to correct …...
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Page : 47 Procedure: => = General reset Reminder of « Factory » settings: Cancellation of pH4 and pH7 calibrations Cancellation of Zero ORP and 465mV calibrations Setting to 120 minutes for the pH pump running time Setting to 120 minutes for the oxidizing pump running time ...
Page : 48 7 Maintenance 7-1 Maintenance of PH and ORP sensors Sensors for pH and ORP are maintenance free (to change). However, the good physical condition of sensors should be checked regularly. Check there is no dirt or leaves on the heads of the sensors ...
Page : 49 8 Wintering CAUTION: The sensors should never stay dried during the winter in the pool hose. Sensors should be kept in a dry place, away from moisture in their original packing. A conservation agent is available from your installer. If you forget, put tap water in the sensor cover, and store it in its original packing.
Page : 50 9 Accessories Accessories and spare parts for electronic HYDRO’ electronic controllers Designation of the spare part Code Reference HYDRO’pH single controller with pump 0,4l/h 230V/50Hz HYD 2120 HYDRO’pH single controller with pump 0,8l/h 230V/50Hz HYD 2121 HYDRO’pH single controller with pump 1,6l/h 230V/50Hz HYD2122 HYDRO’pH single controller with pump 2,4l/h 230V/50Hz HYD2123...
Page : 51 10 Failures and remedies Failures and possible causes NOTE: In case of malfunction on the external sensors, contact your after sales service. Failure Cause Remède The displays do not light up Primary power supply faulty Check the fuse of the primary after switching on.
Page : 52 11 Errors messages reminding NOTE : Clearance of error is done keeping touch « Set »pressed during 5 sec, then 3 dashare displayed to confirm operation.. => => 5s => Clearance ! CAUTION : Before clearing an error, find the root default that make the error message !! Error code Error meaning...
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Page : 53 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ HYDRO’pH HYDR’ORP HYDRO’pH Duo and HYDRO’pH/ORP instructions ® ® ® ®...
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Page : 54 NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________________________ HYDRO’pH HYDR’ORP HYDRO’pH Duo and HYDRO’pH/ORP instructions ® ® ® ®...
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Page : 55 ________________________________________________________________________________________________ HYDRO’pH HYDR’ORP HYDRO’pH Duo and HYDRO’pH/ORP instructions ® ® ® ®...
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