PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Contents Table of Contents 1. General 6. Commissioning PHP A-1 Commissioning PHP 2. Mounting Commissioning the make-up water BREAKTANK Installing the device Commissioning the make up water PUMPS Makeup PHP 7. Warnings and fault messages Changing the positions of the hydraulic connections Usage of devices without degassing 8.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / General General 1.1 Tender text Modular PHP: Modular PHP for lossless storage of the expansion volume The PHP device is a nicely shaped, and for pressure maintenance in closed heating, climate self-contained unit with a pleasing design. It is designed for and cooling systems.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Mounting Mounting 2.1 Installing the device 2.2 Makeup PHP The PHP device must be installed and fixed through the Ex works modular PHP series devices are delivered without applicable holes in the feet of the frame to a horizontal makeup module EMCF-1 V fitted.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Mounting Figure 1: Changing the positions of the hydraulic connections...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Mounting The electric connections (pre-cut cable bushings in gland plate) are also situated at the right side of the device. If necessary they can also be built to the left side (Figure 2a). The opening on the other side must be closed by using the blank flange, which is at the left side of the electronic unit (Figure 2b).
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Mounting 2.4 Usage of devices without degassing 2.5 Usage of cooling vessels PHP modular series devices can be operated without PHP modular series devices can be used in plants with a degassing. For this purpose the unused connections have max.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Mounting 2.6 Temperature sensor T2 (Optional) 2.7 Electric connection PHP modular series devices with an attached temperature The supply line has to have a protective earth wire. The electric sensor T2 (optional accessory) provide a monitoring of the connection should be done through an isolator that can either temperature of the system return respective the expansion be unplugged or, in case of a 3 phase supply, can be switched...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Wiring diagrams Legend PHP A-1 Marketing Description Control-electronics: basic circuit board, type 200331 Control-electronics: central processing board, type ABCO10 Motor of pump 1: thermal motor protection (motor-integrated) Motor of pump 2: thermal motor protection (motor-integrated) (OPTION) Motor of pump 1 Motor of pump 2 (OPTION) Makeup module: magnetic valve (OPTION)
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display Operation and display 5.1 Switching on P1: 2.8 L : 47 % T1: 58.0 DEG: off M1: off M2: off disPl-= oPer-=te After connecting power supply the expansion and pressure maintenance device starts and the display shows the current software version.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display 5.3 Display The PHP microcomputer features an illuminated 4-line LCD display to show all data in a clear and well-arranged way. Illuminated 4 line LCD display Generally the executable functions are shown above the Executable functions associated keys “F1”...
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display 5.5 Display level statistics pump M1 operating hours from the displayed time By pressing the key “F1” (display) the display level can resettable be entered. pump M2 This level is used to show measured values and the current operating hours from the displayed time operation status.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display resettable temp. measurement T1 > ... operating hours from ..., the temperature limit was overrun resettable temp. measurement T2 < ... operating hours from ...,the blocking temperature was underrun resettable temp. measurement T2 > ... operating hours from ..., the temperature limit was overrun resettable...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display Rem. amount Available amount since the last DISPLAY LEVEL... (2) PRESSURE MAINTENANCE: reset of the amount not displayed in Current plant pressure and vessel Press. P1/Level L operating mode “time-controlled” level, lower and upper working pressure setpoint Display shows the remaining amount Rem.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display Operating hours Entire degassing time up to now Current operating mode of the Operating mode degassing acc. to menu “settings” (“as per timer prog.”, “always enabled”, “Off”) Timer program Display shows the enable times for degassing (3 different timer blocks possible for every day of the week) only displayed in operating mode “as...
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display 5.6 User level 2 USER LEVEL 2 ACTIONS: One-time filling/ Vessel will be filled to a defined level By pressing the key “F2” (operate) the user level 2 can be stop filling one time only resp.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display 5.7 User level 3 SMS module device settings call numbers User level 3 can be unlocked in menu “settings” - PIN code “code input” 1424000 messaging settings This level is intended for the commissioner of the plant send warnings (e.g.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display USER LEVEL 3 ACTIONS: Cart. change MWE • “level L1 only” After changing the softening Cart. change MVE Only L1 is used for level cartridge resp. the desalination measurement cartridge the change must be confirmed.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display USER LEVEL 3 SETTINGS DEGASSING: USER LEVEL 3 MANUAL MODE: Operating mode For maintenance works each displayed output resp. Selection of the operating mode of signalling contact can be switched in manual mode. the enabled degassing •...
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Operation and display 5.9 Timer programs scroll to setting Monday to Friday select Monday to Friday If degassing is activated (operating mode: “as per timer prog.”) you are able to define a timer program with 3 timer blocks in select block 1 which every day of the week can be defined individually.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Commissioning PHP A-1 Commissioning PHP A-1 6.1 Commissioning PHP STEP 4 Check the correctness of all hydraulic and electric connections, especially expansion pressure pipe, expansion overflow pipe and flow direction at the connection point in INFORMATION system return.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Commissioning PHP A-1 STEP 7 STEP 8 Fill and ventilate the pressure maintenance pumps and Configuration of the PHP device the piping. • Press key “F2” (operate) in main display • The shut off devices at the intake side of the pump(s) (1) •...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Commissioning PHP A-1 *acc. to the sticker at the upper STEP 11 pressure transmitter only displayed Set the working pressure. if level measurement L2 is available • Open the shut off devices from/to system return (expansion correction value PL2u acc.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Commissioning PHP A-1 STEP 12 If a EMCF-1 V makeup module is installed, the operating mode must be selected. The operating mode is depending on several criteria such as size of the system, age of the system, possible known leakage and so on.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Commissioning PHP A-1 6.2 Commissioning the make-up 6.3 Commissioning the make up water BREAKTANK water PUMPS 1. Connect the ½” BSP Male MAINS WATER IN connection 1. Both PUMPS must be primed before operating. Open the to the mains water supply.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Warnings and fault messages Example: fault message “E8: temperature.sensor T1 short circuit .” back to main display kind of fault E8: temPer-=t.sensor T1 short circuit date and time of 25.06.10 11:56:22 -=cknowl.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message Built-in monitoring has been Message is only an advice. W9: monitoring: activated: the set maximum It doesn’t affect the function no (contained in every Tlmax over-run temperature at sensor T1 of the device.
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PHP A-1Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message The remaining amount of the demineralisation Provide spare cartridge Wl7: deminera1. cartridge from MVE is less in time and change it at makeup module EMCF-1 V MIJE remain.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Fault messages (the device can‘t be operated correctly, check and repair the cause of the fault immediately.) associated control lamp Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message Message resets itself after enabling the device by Device has been pressing key 1.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message - check if a permanent decrease of plant pressure If the lower working pressure occurs falls below a set value a pump request occurs and a - check valve pump is pump starts.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message - connection from pressure Measurement signal of transmitter PL1o incorrect pressure transmitter PL1o or damaged El2:transmitter PLlo no (contained in every (vessel pressure top) is meas.signa1 too high - pressure transmitter defect configuration...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message - expansion module “analogue signalling” is activated while it is actually not installed: correct The internal communication configuration between the basic circuit E17: read error I2C expansion module - cable connection is...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message - incorrect connection of the sensor at the control electronics - sensor connection is The resistance of the sensor E22: temPerat.sensor broken or damaged sensor T2 is too high and exceeds the T2 break...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message - no or too little makeup water supply pressure - shutoff device of EMCF-1 V By starting makeup a is closed monitoring time checks if E27: makeuP: - makeup valve doesn’t the makeup is able to raise...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Warnings and fault messages Necessary device options Message Description Check/Repair for this message - pressure transmitter PL2u is disconnected - connection from pressure Measurement signal of transmitter is incorrect pressure transmitter PL2u E32:transmitter PL2u or damaged (vessel pressure bottom) is level measurement 2 meas.si’:Ina1 too 1ow...
If this maintenance can‘t be done resp. isn’t intended to be done by the operator himself, an adequate expert or the Grundfos customer service must be assigned to do it. INFORMATION We recommend that the maintenance is executed by the Grundfos customer service.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Technical data Technical data 9.1 PHP PHP range type Spirotech Internal art no. max. upper working pressure °C V/Hz voltage max. electrical 1x 230 V 3x 400 V power fuse protection 50 Hz 50 Hz Rp1/2 bzw.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Technical data Modular PHP A-1 9.2 Additional expansion vessels for combination with PHP Design of expansion vessels: 200-500 800-1.500 2.000-5.000 10.000...
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Technical data type usage Main & Auxiliary Vessels Main & Auxiliary Vessels litre nominal content nominal pressure vessel (PN) max. temperature at plant connection °C 1600 1700 2300 2300 insertion: tip dimension dimensions diameter D mm H mm 1510 1570...
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Spare parts list Spare parts list Grundfos Spirotech Grundfos Description PHP Spare Parts SAP Code internal code 99478305 Spare, PHP Pressure Transmitter Pressure Transmitter: 90140 99478306 Spare, PHP Inlet water solenoid Inlet water solenoid: 90038...
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Hazard notes Hazard notes Due to the design of the PHP pressure maintenance device there are only marginal hazards. Generally you have to keep in mind, that hot plant media (e.g. heating water) could leak due to handling at these devices.
PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Appendix Appendix APPENDIX A - DIMENSIONING OF EXPANSION PIPES Expansion pipes connect the plant with the expansion and The heating time t which is necessary for reaching the pressure maintenance device. safety temperature of the total content of the system V is calculated acc.
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PHP A-1 Instruction Manual / Appendix APPENDIX B - HYDRAULIC CONNECTION BETWEEN PHP AND EXPANSION VESSEL PHP series devices do not have a built-on vessel. 2. Installation of the suction pipe The expansion volume must be stored in external expansion Sometimes it is necessary to cross the overflow pipe and the vessels.
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