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Form Number: F-2925 Issue Date: Jun 29, 2021 AQUIS ULTRAFLOW—Tellurus HMI Installation and Operation Waterous Company • 125 Hardman Avenue South • South Saint Paul, MN 55075 • (651) 450-5000 www.waterousco.com...
Printing the Document System Screen—Buttons Product Overview System Screen—Telemetry Enabling and Disabling a DLA—Screen Views AQUIS ULTRAFLOW Industrial Foam Proportioner System Adjusting the Solution Screen HMI and Components Switching the Concentrate Source—Screen View 15-Inch Tellurus HMI Refilling the On-Board Supply Tank—Screen View...
• Read and understand all the notices and safety precautions. • Be aware that these instructions are only guidelines and are not meant to be definitive. Contact Waterous when you have questions about installing, Modification operating, or maintaining the equipment.
Operation Maintenance Using this Document Use this document to install and operate your Waterous equipment. Understand the following conditions before continuing with the document: Use the guidelines below when viewing this document. • The instructions may refer to options or equipment that you may not have Viewing the Document Electronically purchased with your system.
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AQUIS ULTRAFLOW Industrial Foam Proportioner System The AQUIS ULTRAFLOW industrial foam proportioner system supplies concentrate into a solution-capable discharge line. A Tellurus™ touchscreen display, or human machine interface (HMI), shows system activity, and provides control over the system using a CANbus protocol. Foam concentrate is sourced from an on-board supply tank or an auxiliary source.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance AQUIS ULTRAFLOW Industrial Foam Proportioner System Subsystem Subsystem Description Description Concentrate pump These components support, control, and power the concentrate pump. The components in this subsystem include: • Concentrate pump—this circulates the foam concentrate through the system.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance AQUIS ULTRAFLOW Industrial Foam Proportioner System Subsystem Subsystem Description Description Low-flow bypass line This returns a portion of the pumped concentrate in the supply line back to the pump inlet when the desired concentrate output requires the pump to operate at an RPM that is lower than possible by the pump.
HMI and Components A comprehensive application of the AQUIS ULTRAFLOW system consists of multiple subsystems that include up to 19 DLAs to perform various functions, an on-board and auxiliary concentrate supply, equipment to circulate water and concentrate, and components to monitor and control the system.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance HMI and Components Subsystem Subsystem Description Description HMI display system The HMI display interfaces with the control system and provides the operator information and control over system operation. The components in this subsystem include: •...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance 15-Inch Tellurus HMI The Tellurus display, or HMI, displays current operations and provides operator control over the system.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance 15-Inch Tellurus HMI Feature Feature Description Description Reset button This indicates system status and allows the operator to reset the HMI. Tellurus display—HMI This displays operations and system controls. Mounting knob This secures the HMI to the apparatus. Mounting bracket This secures the HMI to the apparatus.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance 8-Inch Tellurus HMI The Tellurus display, or HMI, displays current operations and provides operator control over the system.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance 8-Inch Tellurus HMI Feature Feature Description Description Reset button This indicates system status and allows the operator to reset the HMI. Tellurus display—HMI This displays operations and system controls. Mounting knob This secures the HMI to the apparatus. Mounting bracket This secures the HMI to the apparatus.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance WiFi and GPS Antenna The antenna receives WiFi and GPS signals.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance WiFi and GPS Antenna Feature Feature Description Description Antenna This receives the WiFi and GPS signals. Nut cover This secures the antenna to the apparatus. GPS connector This connects the GPS connector to the Tellurus HMI. WiFi Connector This connects the WiFi connector to the Tellurus HMI.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance HMI Cable This cable connects the HMI to the control box and to system power. The power connector, associated connector components, and wiring are installer provided. Use the table to determine pin location. Feature Feature Description...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance HMI M12 Cable 11.81 in 300 mm Feature Feature Description Description M12 connector This connects to the Tellurus HMI CANbus connector on the control box, or an extension cable connected to the control box. Cable This is a violet cable jacket.
This equipment is intended to be installed by a person or persons with the basic This equipment is intended to operate as designed. Do not remove, modify, or knowledge of installing similar equipment. Contact Waterous with questions change the components in the system. Doing so will void the warranty. Contact about installing the equipment.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Determining Panel and Plate Locations Determining Cable and Wire Routing Use the following guidelines to determine a location to mount the control panel Use the Wiring Best Practices document, available at www.waterousco.com, as and instruction plate: a guide to select and route wiring for your application.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation HMI Cables and Connections...
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation HMI Cables and Connections Feature Feature Description Description Tellurus HMI display This displays system operation and provides operator control of the system. Antenna This transmits and/or receives WiFi and GPS signals. HMI cable This connect the HMI to power and to the HMI M12 cable. HMI M12 cable This connect the HMI cable to the control box.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Connecting the Tellurus Display Use the illustration and instructions to connect the Tellurus display. 1 Connect the compatible connector on the HMI cable assembly to the Tellurus display connector. 2 Connect the compatible connector on the HMI cable assembly to the display extension cable connector.
Any configuration settings can be updated, and the entire system configuration can be saved to a removable drive, to restore or troubleshoot the system. Use the following section to configure the system during installation, or to configure it to your specific application. Contact Waterous for more information.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Connecting to the Tellurus HMI—External Keyboard and USB Drive Use the illustration and instructions to connect to the Tellurus HMI with a keyboard and USB drive. Use the USB drive to download and save the current configuration file or to upload a new or restore to a previous configuration.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Desktop Icons The desktop icons provide direct access to common configuration settings. AQUIS Operations Help Power Cycles Report All Run Time System Help Total Con Used Total Water ULTRAFLOW Customer Customer Remote System Info Service Service Connection...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Desktop Icons—Operation Menu Press this icon to return to the ULTRAFLOW operation screens. Press this icon to display a QR code that navigates to the operation help documentation. Press this icon to display the number of power cycles. Press this icon to navigate to the totals menu.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Desktop Icons—Customer Service Menu Press this icon to initiate a troubleshooting ticket with Customer Services. Press this icon to display a QR code to navigate to the customer service help documentation. Press the icon to open a live troubleshooting session. Refer to: "Using the Live Troubleshooting App"...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Desktop Icons—Configuration Menu Pressing this icon initiates the touch screen calibration procedure. Refer to: "Calibrating the Touch Screen" on page Press this icon to display a QR code that navigates to the configuration help documentation. Refer to: "Using the Live Troubleshooting App"...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Desktop Icons—Maintenance Menu Press this icon to commission a DLA. Press this icon to display the diagnostic report. Use the diagnostic report to verify various aspects of the operation and to troubleshoot various system components. Press this icon to navigate to the flowmeter calibration.
Department to assist you in troubleshooting your system. Note: If your QR-Code reader is not available, go to apps.apple.com to download the app to your Apple device, and play.google.com to download the app to your Android device. Search for the Waterous Connect app. Download for Android...
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Using the Live Troubleshooting App Use the illustrations and instructions to open a live troubleshooting session, or to access additional system documentation. 1 To initiate a remote session, do the following. • Activate the hotspot feature on your mobile phone.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Using the Live Troubleshooting App Remote Connection Icon Use the illustrations and instructions to open a live troubleshooting session, or to access additional system documentation. 5 Locate your hotspot in the list of available hotspots.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Calibrating the Touch Screen Calibrate Touch Icon Pressing this icon initiates the touch screen calibration procedure. Calibrate the touchscreen any time the finger press activation is misaligned, or after any operating system firmware update. To calibrate the touchscreen, do the following: •...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Command Interface Menu Most commonly used configuration commands are available through the shortcuts on the desktop. Additional commands are available through the command interface. Use the command interface to access the additional command functions when necessary. Review the menu description to navigate to the desired function.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance HMI Display Use the illustrations and instructions understand the display differences between the 15-inch HMI and that 8-inch HMI. #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 1 The 15-inch HMI displays the configured DLAs 2~1/2”...
DLAs, their names, location, and colors, are DRIVER 6” DECK GUN 5" 2~1/2” determined by your specific application. Contact Waterous for more information. PASSENGER 6" REAR PASSENGER 2~1/2” #1 / #2 PASSENGER 2~1/2” 1 This is the apparatus graphic. It is overlaid with 111.2...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Solution Screen—Buttons Use the illustration and definitions to understand the information displayed. Short-press a DLA button to #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” open the DLA solution screen. From this screen you 2~1/2”...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Solution Screen—Telemetry Use the illustration and definitions to understand the information displayed. Short-press a DLA button to #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” open the DLA solution screen. From this screen you 2~1/2”...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance System Screen—Buttons Use the illustration and definitions to understand the buttons on the system display. The system screen #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” displays the current and total flow of water and 2.5"...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance System Screen—Telemetry Use the illustration and definitions to understand the gauges on the system display. The system screen #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” monitors and displays the total amount of 2.5"...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Enabling and Disabling a DLA—Screen Views Use the illustrations and instructions to enable and disable a discharge. A discharge consists of a DLA #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2~1/2” and dedicated waterline from the fire pump.
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Enabling and Disabling a Discharge—System View Use the illustration and instructions to understand the system activity when you enable a DLA. Keep in mind that an enabled DLA is only active when the associated line is flowing water.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Adjusting the Solution Screen Use the illustration and instructions to adjust the concentrate percentage for a specific discharge. #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2~1/2” 1 Typically the solution parameters are set during calibration or testing.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Switching the Concentrate Source—Screen View Use the illustrations and instructions to understand how the concentrate source is determined by the #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2.5" system. The system installer provides and defines a FRONT / REAR DECK GUN 8”...
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Switching the Concentrate Source Mode—System View Use the illustrations and instructions to understand the system activity when you set it to an auxiliary concentrate source. Note: For instructional purposes, this illustration only focuses on the specific activity in the system that best conveys the topic.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Refilling the On-Board Supply Tank—Screen View Use the illustrations and instructions to refill the on-board concentrate-supply tank from an external #1 / #2 REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2.5" source. This is useful when manually refilling the FRONT / REAR DECK GUN 8”...
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Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Refilling the On-Board Supply Tank—System View Use the illustrations and instructions to understand the system activity when you refill the on-board concentrate-supply tank. You can operate the discharges while refilling the tank. Note: For instructional purposes, this illustration only focuses on the specific activity in the system that best conveys the topic.
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Manually Priming the Concentrate Line Use the illustrations and instructions to manually #1 / #2 prime the concentrate line. The system REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2.5" automatically primes before operation. You can also FRONT / REAR DECK GUN 8”...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Transferring Concentrate Use the illustrations and instructions to transfer #1 / #2 concentrate to another location. If included in your REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2.5" application, you can use the transfer line to move FRONT / REAR DECK GUN 8”...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Relaying Concentrate Use the illustrations and instructions to relay #1 / #2 concentrate to another location. If included in your REAR PASSENGER PASSENGER 6" PASSENGER 2~1/2” 2.5" application, you can use the transfer DLA to move FRONT / REAR DECK GUN 8”...
Safety Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Maintenance Maintenance Schedule No scheduled maintenance is required for the control system. However, it is recommended that you periodically inspect the system to reveal excessive debris buildup, worn components, or any developing leaks. Consider environmental conditions, hours of operation, and other factors specific to your application to develop a suitable inspection schedule.
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