General notes Introduction These operating instructions describe the installation, operation and programming of the Softmaster MMP controller. We recommend that, while familiarising yourself with the operation of the instrument aided by these operating instructions, you have immediate access to the operable controller in order to perform the described functions and combinations.
Description of display and operating features A On/Off switch G "Run/Stop" key (“Regeneration start/stop”) Only the wall-mounted variant is equipped with a After pressing the key for 5 seconds, manual triggering lateral On/Off switch. Use this switch to switch the unit of regeneration takes place (the filter in operation is on or off.
LED displays Filter 2 Filter 1 Aux. Aux. Dosing Alarm message Error „Brine/Chemical low“ message prog. 1 prog. 2 message in regeneration The LEDs display operating statuses, plant functions and pending error messages: Reg. F1 and Reg. F2 (green) LED lights up: Filter 1 or filter 2 in regeneration. LED flashes: A regeneration of the respective filter is triggered today at the set time (also see regeneration delay).
Regeneration stopped via STOP input or regeneration start delayed. Reg. STOP Continue regeneration by pressing the “Run/Stop” key. 12.3m 21.4°dH Error messages In addition to the displayed error messages, the red LED “Alarm” lights up or flashes. Alternate display of all error messages and operating displays. Each occurred error is stored in the error registration.
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Error message “Minimum regeneration interval not achieved” Regeneration triggering via contact at the start input or if consumption is too Min. reg. Pause high during the programmed time after a completed filter regeneration. Confirm the fault display with the “Horn” key. Regeneration requested via the water consumption is executed after the programmed period.
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Error message “Error operating position filter 1” The central control valve or pilot distributor of filter 1 does not give a signal in Error Filter 1 the operating position or is not running synchronously. The signal does not occur at contact input SCV1. Confirm the fault display with the “Horn”...
Terminal block identification Functions (IN = input, OUT = output) Terminal Type Function Note 4x Mains-Protective earth Mains, N = Neutral Mains-input Mains, L = Live 230 - 240 V AC 8x Neutral switched Mains voltage, max. 4 A 8x Live switched Filter1, 7 - normally open Volt-free relay output Filter1...
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Continuation of terminal block identification Terminal Type Function Note Serial interface RS232, RxD Serial interface RS232, TxD Parallel to D-SUB-plug RS-232 (J3) Serial interface RS232, DTR/DSR Serial interface RS232, load Terminal blocks for mains supply and relay outputs Terminal block for inputs and interface Serial interface RS232 PIN 2 - RxD PIN 3 - TxD...
Description of relay outputs Filter1 / Filter2 pilot distributor or central control valves 1 and 2 Connect the regeneration valves (central control valves) or pilot distributors which are controlled via an electric change-over or impulse switch to these relay outputs. Change-over: In the case of change-over switches, the output changes after each regeneration stage.
AL Fault message output ("Alarm") Output "AL" is a volt-free change-over relay contact. During trouble-free operation, the contact between the terminals 22 - 23 is closed and the one between terminals 23 - 24 is open. During power failure or if an error occurs, the contact between terminals 23 - 24 is closed and the one between terminals 22 - 23 is open.
Description of signal inputs Note! Connect the signal inputs "SVC1", "SVC2", "ALC1", "ALC2", "START", "STOP", "PROG1" and "PROG2" only to volt- free contacts! SVC1 and SVC2 check inputs operating position valve When using pilot distributors or regeneration valves equipped with a volt-free signal contact for the operating position, it is possible to connect this contact to input "SVC1"...
Basic program Funct. Start "M" Note! If the plant is operated with a hardness monitoring instrument for triggering regeneration, we recommend monitoring the trouble-free functioning by connecting the alarm contact of the Testomat to input ALC2. STOP external regeneration interruption/prevention Connection for volt-free contact Function Type of contact...
® IN 0/4-20mA total water hardness measuring signal (Testomat 2000 /ECO) Function Connection Test time Action Input for interface0/4 - 20 Terminals 57 / 58 - Total water hardness (measuring load type 200 Ohm signal of the Testomat 2000 ® /ECO) The measuring input IN 0/4-20mA (only in connection with the optional plug-in card disinfection DES2002, Art.no.
Programming Start menu “M“ Call the menu with the "M" key. Menu selection The current line position is displayed as a heading in CAPITAL LETTERS. Activate the selected/displayed menu option with the "ENTER" key, i.e. you "jump" into a submenu. Call the next menu point with the "DOWN"...
Switching on and voltage loss After switching the unit on and after each voltage loss, the plant automatically returns to the last active position. Operating modes (type of plant) Control the following softening plants with the controller Softmaster MMP2: Single-filter plant OPERATING MODE Only one filter (filter 1) in operation, no soft water is available during regeneration.
Electric control of regeneration valves VALVE TYPE It is possible to use central control valves or pilot distributors with up to 8 Change-over stage/positions with impulse or change-over control as well as pilot valves with 4 positions. Impulse In the case of pilot valves, the number of stages is set to a maximum of 3 regeneration stages as these valves usually have 4 positions.
Automatic calculation of the filter capacity If the total water hardness varies strongly, it is also possible to automate the calculation of the filter capacity (available soft water quantity). The total water hardness is measured with an analysis instrument (Testomat 2000/ECO) and requested at the measuring input IN 0/4-20mA.
Regeneration delay REG. DELAY Programm regeneration delay ON and the corresponding time if a triggered regeneration (e.g. due to reaching the filter capacity, via time interval or measured hardness irruption) is to be carried out at a later time or only during a time window. Reg.
Regeneration before service REG.BEFORE SERV Select this type of triggering for double-filter plants at which bacterial contamination problems, due to longer downtimes of the filter in reserve, can occur. In order to still have soft water available during the regeneration time, trigger regeneration via the "premature regeneration triggering“...
Supplementary program 1 AUX PROG. 1 With the supplementary program 1, a valve or pump can, e.g., only be switched on once for a programmed time either before, during or after regeneration. Activate this Start Prog 1 Start reg. function with “...
Water meter The controller has two independently operating water meter inputs. Water meter 1 is WATER METER 1 used to record the used soft water quantity. The memory of this water meter is deleted L/imp. 100.000 after each regeneration and, in case of parallel operation, also during the start of regeneration.
Soft water checking If the alarm contact of the analysis instrument for checking the soft water quality is connected to the alarm message input ALC2, a possible existing START signal is ignored and regeneration is only triggered quantity-dependently when faults occur. Activate this function with: "...
Release With the built-in serial interface, it is possible to program the controller or to request aktive controller data via a PC/laptop (program “Softmaster Vision” is necessary): Release mode: none Data transfer locked passive = Only reading of data is allowed SERIAL-NO.
“SERVICE” menu Request and change current settings and statuses of the unit in the service menu. Regeneration of the filter in reserve REG. RES.FILTER Press the “ENTER” key in this menu to regenerate the filter in the reserve/ready START (Enter) position.
Reset After the chemicals have been refilled to the prescribed filling height, the regeneration counter is reset to the initial value by pressing “Reset (ENTER)“ in this menu. Premature reset If the chemical storage tank is, e.g., still half full with chemicals but should still be refilled to the prescribed filling height, the regeneration counter has to be reset to the initial value by pressing “Reset (ENTER)“...
Error history ERROR HISTORY Open the error history with “display”. The error history lists the errors which have occurred during current operation. display The occurred error is recorded with error number, time and date, delete e.g.: Chemicals low 06:56 16.06.03 A maximum of 20 errors are stored in a circular buffer, i.e.
Menu structure Call the basic factory default setting by simultaneously pressing and holding down the „Arrow down“ key while swit recent programming will be lost! 30/37...
BS EN 61010-1+A1 Ambient temperature: 0 - 45°C Housing dimensions surface/panel-mounted MMP 2: W x H x D = approx. 270 x 295 x 130 mm Housing made off ABS, Panel cut-out 262mm x 146mm, +1mm, Mounting depth approx. 90mm,...
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