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Assembly and operating instructions Ultromat ULFa ® Continuous Flow System A0777 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! · Do not discard! The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors! Technical changes reserved. Part no.
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Supplemental instructions General non-discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but with an implied neutral sense. It is aimed equally at both men and women. We kindly ask female readers for their understanding in this simplification of the text.
Table of contents Table of contents Product identification............. 7 1.1 Identity code ULFa ............7 Safety and responsibility............. 10 2.1 Explanation of the safety information......10 2.2 Correct and Proper Use..........12 2.3 Users' qualifications............ 12 2.4 Ultromat ® Safety Information........13 2.5 Description and testing of safety equipment....
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Table of contents 8.4 User administration............. 36 8.4.1 User groups............. 36 8.4.2 Login................ 37 8.5 Entering values on the touch panel......38 8.6 Selecting the dosing product........39 8.7 Remote Operation............40 8.8 Jump to the Archive [F3]..........40 8.9 Level display............... 41 8.10 Water supply.............
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Table of contents 13.2 Cleaning the filter insert in the pressure reducer..70 13.3 Checking and cleaning the solenoid valve....70 13.4 Remove the flow meter (turboDOS) and test.... 71 13.5 Removing the cover of an inspection opening..72 13.6 Cleaning the surface of the storage tank....72 Fault messages..............
Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility About this product The Ultromat manufactured by ProMinent is an automatic polye‐ ® lectrolyte preparation system. It can be used in any application where synthetic polymers are to be automatically prepared to form polymer solutions to act as flocculation aids. As such a dissolving station, the system is suitable for a large number of process engi‐...
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Safety and responsibility CAUTION! Nature and source of the danger Possible consequence: Slight or minor injuries, mate‐ rial damage. Measure to be taken to avoid this danger Caution! – Denotes a possibly hazardous situation. If this is disregarded, it could result in slight or minor inju‐ ries.
Trained user A trained user is a person who fulfils the requirements made of an instructed person and who has also received additional training specific to the system from ProMinent or another authorised distribution partner.
Customer Service depart‐ Customer Service department refers to service technicians, who have ment received proven training and have been authorised by ProMinent to work on the system. Note for the system operator The pertinent accident prevention regulations, as well...
Safety and responsibility CAUTION! Propellers are rotating in the reservoirs! Slight or minor injuries. Switch off the system and only then remove the screwed cover of an inspection opening! CAUTION! A screw conveyor and a loosening wheel are located under the safety guard of the dry material feeder. Slight or minor injuries.
Safety and responsibility Test: With all parts of the system are operational, switch the main “Off” - all of the parts must stop - all the lights must go switch to out. Covers of inspection openings The screw covers of the inspection openings prevent persons injuring their hands on the rotating propellers of the stirrers.
Transporting and storing the system Transporting and storing the system Ä Chapter 2.3 “Users' qualifi‐ User qualification: trained user, see cations” on page 12 WARNING! High system weight Possible consequence: Death or severe injuries, if the floor cannot support the system and breaks. Measure: Ensure that the floor of the installation site can support the weight of both the empty and full system.
Information on the system Information on the system The Ultromat manufactured by ProMinent is an automatic polye‐ ® lectrolyte preparation system. It can be used in any application where synthetic polymers are to be automatically prepared to form polymer solutions e.g. to act as flocculation aids.
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Information on the system Ultromat ® ULFa 1000 2000 4000 6000 8000 Ultromat ULFa ® Storage tank volume 1000 2000 4000 6000 8000 Extraction rate (l/h) 1000 2000 4000 6000 8000 Maturing time (min) Solution concentra‐ 0.05 - 1.0 tion (%) Dimensions 1999x918 2643x1002...
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Information on the system 1000 2000 4000 6000 8000 Ultromat ® ULFa Signal 1 - 6 V 1 - 6 V 1 - 6 V 1 - 6 V 1 - 6 V 1 - 6 V Turbodos Part number 1025379 1025379 1025379...
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Information on the system Ambient conditions Value Storage and transport temperature - 5 °C ... + 50 °C Operation temperature + 5 °C ... + 40 °C Storage and operation air humidity < 92 % relative air humidity (non-condensing) Powdered polymer air humidity Observe the instructions of the polymer manufacturer.
Design and function Design and function 5.1 System construction The system parts for powder storage, powder metering, wetting, dissolving and maturing of the powder polymers are combined in a compact unit. An Ultromat ® is assembled using the identity code from the fol‐ lowing functional units: Water fitting (1) Concentrate pump (2)
Design and function 5.2.1 Three-chamber storage tank A0830 Fig. 5: Extraction openings 1. Ball valve chamber 1 2. Ball valve chamber 2 3. Extraction cock for the matured polymer (chamber 3) The closed design PP storage tank with stirrer traverses, the brackets for powder feeder and control cabinet, plug overflow, drainage and extraction connections is divided into three separate chambers.
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Design and function There are two versions of flush fitting: Y-flush inlet Wetting cone With the wetting cone, the flushing process is more complicated, as described above: The powdered polymer falls into the wetting cone, where it is uni‐ formly wetted with a partial flow from the preparation water. This ensures clumping of the feed chemical does not occur.
Design and function 5.2.6 Stirrers CAUTION! The stirrers can start up suddenly as soon as they are connected to mains power. The Ultromat ® is fitted with two electrical stirrers as standard. A third stirrer for chamber 3 can be selected via the identity code. The stirrers ensure that the solution is gently agitated in the reser‐...
Design and function The Ultromat provides a potential-free contact (feed pump enable) for control of the feed pump. This contact is closed if the level undershoots the low flow contact in chamber 3 and opens once the low flow contact is exceeded again. The feed pump is normally controlled using an external circuit (combination starter motor).
Assembly and installation Assembly and installation User qualification, mechanical installation: trained qualified per‐ Ä Chapter 2.3 “Users' qualifications” on page 12 sonnel, see User qualification, electrical installation: Electrical technician, see Ä Chapter 2.3 “Users' qualifications” on page 12 The system is fully factory pre-assembled. The cabling between the control cabinet and the electrical power units is fully installed.
Assembly and installation NOTICE! – Route the overflow and drainage lines with a slope. These must be operated without back pressure – To drain the system install a T-piece with a stop‐ cock to provide a drainage option between the chamber 3 shut-off valve and the feed pump Connect the preparation water line to the water fitting Connect the concentrate pump line for the liquid polymer...
Assembly and installation 6.3.2 Adjusting the capacitive sensors The capacitive sensors for reporting a shortage of powder in the powder feeder or an overflow in the wet‐ ting cone must be checked and possibly adjusted. The sensor has a yellow LED at its cable end to indi‐ cate the switching state and also a countersunk adjust‐...
Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter Frequencyconverter = FU 7.1 Function of the operating elements The parameters of the frequency converter are set in the factory using the dry feeders and liquid concentrate pumps used in the Ultromat.
Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter 7.2 Setting the FU parameters The frequency converter parameters are set in the factory on the dry feeder and liquid concentrate pump. Here, the following parameters differ from the standard from the standard parameters of the frequency converter (FU): Settings for the dry feeder: Parameter G110 Standard parameter...
General notes on operation General notes on operation To visualise the control process, the Ultromat is equipped with the KTP 400 operating unit. You can operate the control using the touch display and the 4 function keys. The operating unit communi‐ cates via the PROFINET/Ethernet interface with the S7-1200 con‐...
General notes on operation 8.1 Operating Menu ULFa Keys Level 1 Level 2 corr. factor [F1] Mode [Change Powder/Liquid] STOP / AUTO / MANUAL [F2] Mode PARAMETER Water Pre rinse; post-rinse; min. flow Stirrer Stirrer (1+2) on / off Stirrer (3) on / off Level Max-Max;...
General notes on operation 8.3 Operating mode change [F1 ] function key. Operating mode change You can switch operating mode using the [F1] , If you press ð then a window opens with the button for the operating [STOP] , [AUTO] , [MANUAL] and the button for modes [BACK] .
General notes on operation 8.4 User administration 8.4.1 User groups Touch panel operation is subdivided into 3 groups: General operation Advanced operation (User + 5050) Service (Service + 5555) User rights for user groups Activity General Advanced Service Operation Operation Unit Stop - Unit Auto switchover Switchover dry product/liquid concentrate Change concentration...
General notes on operation 8.4.2 Login Unit Auto Menu Parameter Concentration Login User Password Calibration Info Cancel System Service Mode Menu Archive Reset A0799 Fig. 11: User administration Fig. 12: Login screen keyboard If you call a function on the touch panel, which requires higher user rights, the login window appears automatically for entry of user and password.
General notes on operation 8.5 Entering values on the touch panel A0791 Fig. 13: Entering values on the touch panel Touch an entry field on the touch panel ð The virtual keyboard appears for value entry. The MIN and MAX limits are displayed at the top left of the touch panel.
General notes on operation 8.6 Selecting the dosing product Unit Stop Mode Powder kg/h Change Powder/Liquid Mode Menu Archive Reset A0780 Fig. 14: Selecting the dosing product Display of the currently used dosing product Display of the concentration Display of the feed rate [Change Powder / Liquid] Button You can only change the dosing product with the...
General notes on operation 8.7 Remote Operation Unit Pause Mode Powder kg/h Mode Menu Archive Reset A0789 Fig. 15: System in operating mode [PAUSE] [PAUSE] using an The Ultromat can be set to the operating mode external switch. [PAUSE] , no new preparation can be During operating mode started.
General notes on operation 8.9 Level display Unit Auto Mode Powder kg/h Mode Menu Archive Reset A0781 Fig. 16: Level measurement Current level in [mm] Bar indicator of the current level NOTICE! Incorrect measurement due to contamination of the pressure sensor To avoid incorrect measurements, the pressure sensor must be cleaned during system maintenance.
General notes on operation 8.10 Water supply Unit Auto Mode Powder kg/h Change Powder/Liquid Mode Menu Archive Reset A0783 Fig. 17: Water supply Process water flow volume in [l/h] Process water solenoid valve display (white = off // black = on) The flow volume is measured using a pulse encoder in the water fitting.
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General notes on operation Manual Mode Setpoint %: Mode Powder kg/h Change Powder/Liquid Mode Menu Archive Reset A0786 Fig. 18: Operating mode [MANUAL] [MANUAL] operating mode, it is possible to switch the individual drives on and off independently. To switchover to operating mode [MANUAL] press the [MODE] key in the start screen and then the [MANUAL] key.
The operating menu [F2] The operating menu [F2] [F2] is used to jump to the [Menu] . Further set‐ The function key tings can be made in the menu. Unit Auto Menu Parameter Concentration Calibration Info System Service Mode Home Archive Reset A0792...
The operating menu [F2] 9.1.1 Parameter [WATER] Unit Stop Parameter Water Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Pre rinse Post rinse: Flowrate Min: 400.0 Mode Menu Archive Reset A0825 Fig. 20: Parameter [WATER] Parameter Factory setting Adjustment range Pre rinse 1 - 30 s Post-rinse 1 - 30 s Min.
The operating menu [F2] 9.1.2 Parameter [Stirrer] Unit Stop Parameter Stirrer Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Stirrer (1+2) on: Stirrer (1+2) off: Stirrer (3) on: Stirrer (3) off: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0826 Fig. 21: Parameter [Stirrer] After the preparation operation, the stirrers can continue running in [Pulse/Pause mode] .
The operating menu [F2] 9.1.3 Parameter [Powder] Unit Stop Parameter Powder Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Heater on: Heater off: Vibrator on: Vibrator off: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0827 Fig. 22: Parameter [Powder] A metering pipe heating system also removes any moisture that has penetrated the unit and thus prevents any caking of the powder.
The operating menu [F2] 9.1.4 Parameter [Liquid] Unit Stop Parameter Liquid Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Min Setpoint Freq.Inverter: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0828 Fig. 23: Parameter [Liquid] Parameter Factory setting Adjustment range Min. setpoint frequency converter 20 % 0 – 50 % Concentrate pump minimum frequency The liquid concentrate pump should be equipped with an external fan so that the pump can be operated...
The operating menu [F2] 9.1.5 Parameter [Level] Unit Stop Parameter Pressure Sensor Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Level Max Max: Level Max: Level Min: Level Min Min: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0829 Fig. 24: Parameter [Level] Parameter Remarks [level Max Max] is used to monitor for overfilling. If overfilling occurs, an [Overfill] Level Max Max alarm is signalled.
The operating menu [F2] 9.2 Calibration The calibration menu is for calibration of the following fields: Calibration Powder Calibration Liquid Calibration Flow monitor Calibration Water Before the first switching on of the system in automatic mode, you must calibrate the dry feeder and the liquid concentrate pump. The system must be switched off during calibration.
The operating menu [F2] Materials required: Weighing scales PE bag (capacity min. 500 g) Loosen the screw fastenings to remove the wetting cone Hold a PE bag (min. fill-volume 500 g) beneath the feeder screw pipe [START] key. Start the calibration by pressing the Wait until the calibration time has elapsed Weigh the feed chemical caught in the PE bag [ENTER WEIGHT] param‐...
The operating menu [F2] Materials required: Weighing scales Collecting vessel (fill-volume min. 1 l) Determine the net weight of the collecting vessel Open the metering line at a suitable point Hold the collecting vessel beneath the opening in the metering line [START] key.
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The operating menu [F2] Unit Stop Calibration Flow monitor Powder Liquid Flow mon. Water Switch point: Start Stop Flow monitor Mode Menu Archive Reset A0796 Fig. 27: Calibration flow sensor [kg/h] Enter the metering quantity in [START/STOP] the liquid concentrate pump with entered metering quantity [flow sensor] signal;...
The operating menu [F2] 9.2.4 Calibration Water You must adjust the Ultromat water supply during com‐ missioning. Ultromats with one wetting cone have two water supply lines. You must distributed these water supplies using needle valves so that the wetting cone is not over- or under-filled (1 cm below the lower over‐...
The operating menu [F2] 9.3 System The "System" menu allows setting of the following fields: Language Date and time Touch Panel 9.3.1 Changing the language Unit Stop System language Language Time Touch Confirm language Mode Menu Archive Reset A0801 Fig. 29: Changing the language To change the displayed language, Select the desired language you must proceed as follows:...
The operating menu [F2] 9.3.2 Setting date and time Unit Stop System date/time Language Time Touch Set date and time Mode Menu Archive Reset A0802 Fig. 30: Setting date and time The date and time are set as follows: Touch the button on which the time is displayed ð...
The operating menu [F2] 9.3.3 Touch Panel Unit Stop System touch panel Language Time Touch Contrast: Clean screen: Activate Activate Calibrate touch: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0803 Fig. 31: Display [System] [+] and [-] . Contrast: You can set the touch panel contrast using the buttons Clean screen: The function [Clean screen] is available to permit cleaning of the touch panel.
The operating menu [F2] 9.5.2 Software Version Unit Stop Software Version Ultromat Identcode Version Version Touchpanel: Creation date: Version S7 Project: Creation date: Project: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0797 Fig. 34: Software Version In this display you can read-off the version of the touch panel and the S7 project as well as its creation date.
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The operating menu [F2] 9.6.1.1 Service - Water meter Manual flow entry: Unit Stop Service Water meter Run. empty Pressure sensor Factory setting Water meter Mode measurement: Auto Manual Auto Manual value: Imp/l Flow meter: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0805 Fig.
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The operating menu [F2] Unit Stop Service running empty Run. empty Pressure sensor Factory setting Water meter Run. empty Stop Mode emptying Mode Menu Archive Reset A0806 Fig. 37: Service running empty [Unit Stop] via the start First you must switch the system to menu [Service] menu you must switch the parameter Then in the...
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The operating menu [F2] 9.6.1.3 Service - pressure sensor Unit Stop Service Pressure sensor Run. empty Pressure sensor Factory setting Water meter Level sensor Sensor Value: Measured Value: Offset: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0807 Fig. 38: Service - pressure sensor [Sensor Value] contains the measured filling height of the Sensor Value: storage tank.
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The operating menu [F2] 9.6.1.4 Service - Reset Unit Stop Service factory settings Run. empty Pressure sensor F actory setting Water meter Factory setting: Reset Identcode: Change Mode Menu Archive Reset A0808 Fig. 39: Service - Reset Factory setting: You reset the parameters of the Ultromat to the factory settings via [Reset] button.
Operation of the system Operation of the system User qualification, system operation: trained user, see Ä Chapter 2.3 “Users' qualifications” on page 12 WARNING! Danger of slipping Danger due to the escaping of water or polymer. Mixtures of polymer and water are slippery –...
Operation of the system 10.1.3 Refilling the concentrate storage tank with liquid polymer If the concentrate storage tank is not automatically refilled, the res‐ ervoir of liquid polymer must be continuously checked and refilled in good time. 10.2 Behaviour When Switching on Mains Power and in the Event of Mains Power Failure WARNING! Automatic start-up...
Regulations governing disposal of used parts – Note the current national regulations and legal standards which apply in your country ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Heidelberg will take back decon‐ taminated used devices providing that they are covered by ade‐ quate postage.
Incorrect Operation of the System Incorrect Operation of the System The incorrect position of the discharge valves can result in mal‐ function The incorrect position of the shut-off valves in the water supply line can result in malfunction Unauthorised persons must be prevented from entering or changing operating parameters.
Commissioning Commissioning During commissioning, proceed according to the following plan: Step Activity Ä Chapter 6 “Assembly and installation” on page 27 Assembly and installation, see Adjusting the capacitive sensors, see Ä Chapter 6.3.2 “Adjusting the capacitive sensors” on page 29 Ä...
Maintenance Maintenance 13.1 Inspect the powder feeder and wetting apparatus Powder feeder Inspect the powder feeder regularly during operation to ensure that it is working correctly Check that the powdered polymer is being dosed correctly Wetting equipment Check whether the conical wetting area of the wetting cone is completely rinsed over with water and that no powder deposits form 13.2...
Maintenance NOTICE! More information You can find more information and the corresponding drawing contained in the solenoid valve operating instructions in the appendix to this documentation. Fully close the upstream shut-off valve Undo the four socket cap screws on the housing and remove the valve cap together with the rinsing attachment ð...
Maintenance 13.5 Removing the cover of an inspection opening CAUTION! Propellers are rotating in the storage tanks! Slight or minor injuries. Switch off the system and only then remove the screwed cover of an inspection opening. As a matter of principle, the system must only be oper‐ ated with the covers of the inspection openings tightly screwed in place.
Unspecified faults Should a problem occur, which is not included in this list or should a listed fault not be remedied by the suggested troubleshooting measures, please contact ProMinent ® -ProMaqua ® Customer Serv‐...
Fault messages 14.2 General notes on fault messages Acknowledging fault messages You must acknowledge fault messages. If the system generates a fault message, optical and acoustic signalling of the fault is triggered. Simultane‐ ously with the generation of the fault message a mes‐ sage about the type and time of the fault is output to the display of the operating panel.
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Fault messages Fault message Cause Remedy Prepara‐ Extraction tion blocked Stop Dry feeder - max. capacity Dry feeder calibration is Repeat dry feeder reached faulty calibration Water supply too high Reduce water supply Concentration parameter Reduce concentration too high parameter Liquid concentrate pump is Liquid concentrate pump is Calibrate the liquid...
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Fault messages Fault message Cause Remedy Prepara‐ Extraction tion blocked Stop Water supply too low. Minimum water supply Check minimum Ultromat stop parameter too high water supply param‐ eter Water supply failed Check the water supply Variations in the water Check the water supply supply...
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Fault messages Fault message Cause Remedy Prepara‐ Extraction tion blocked Stop Digital input defective Check the digital input 1F2 fuse activated Short circuit Check for short circuit Connected devices defec‐ Check devices tive Digital input defective Check the digital input 1F6 fuse activated Short circuit Check for short circuit...
Systems / data sheets Systems / data sheets 15.1 Logical states Logical states of the digital inputs: Input Signal description State description Logical state ✻ DI A.0 Turbodos DI A.1 Fault voltage 230 V Voltage OK Fault DI A.2 Fault voltage 24 V Voltage OK Fault DI A.3...
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Systems / data sheets Logical states of the digital outputs: Input Signal description State description Logical state ✻ DQ A.0 Ready for operation Ultromat not ready Ultromat ready DQ A.1 Dry run Dry run (chamber 3 is empty) Chamber 3 is full DQ A.2 Collective alarm No collective alarm...
Systems / data sheets 15.2 Operating Menu ULFa Keys Level 1 Level 2 corr. factor [F1] Mode [Change Powder/Liquid] STOP / AUTO / MANUAL [F2] Mode PARAMETER Water Pre rinse; post-rinse; min. flow Stirrer Stirrer (1+2) on / off Stirrer (3) on / off Level Max-Max;...
Systems / data sheets 15.4 Lubricating plan Except the Spectra pump all Ultromat drives are maintenance free. Units Gearbox Interval Volume Stirrers Sigma Spectra SK01-71L/4 10,000 h / 2 years ISO VG 220 250 ml Dry material feeder SK1 SD Maintenance free 15.5 Control sequence...
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