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  • Page 1 SOL-96.110.071 / 180122 TOPAZ Aluminum Operator’s Manual TOPAZ Aluminum...
  • Page 2 Customer Support Seres OL and its representatives maintain a fully trained staff of technical specialists around the world. For any technical question, contact your nearest Seres OL representa- tive, or the manufacturer: Seres OL SAS ZA de la Sipière 219, Avenue de Provence...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TOPAZ Aluminum Table of Contents Safety Instructions ..........
  • Page 4 TOPAZ Aluminum 6.6.3 Standard Calibration ..........41 6.7.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    TOPAZ Aluminum Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual This document describes the main steps for instrument setup, operation and maintenance. Safety Instructions General The instructions included in this chapter explain the potential risks associated with instrument operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks.

  • Page 6: Warning Notices

    TOPAZ Aluminum Safety Instructions 1.1. Warning Notices The signal words and symbols used for safety-related notices have the following meaning: DANGER Your life or physical wellbeing are in serious danger if such warnings are ignored.  Follow the prevention instructions carefully.
  • Page 7 TOPAZ Aluminum Safety Instructions Warning signs The warning signs in this manual have the following meaning: Electrical shock hazard Corrosive Harmful to health Flammable Hot surface General warning SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    TOPAZ Aluminum Safety Instructions 1.2. General Safety Regulations Spare parts Use only official Seres OL spare parts and consumables. If other parts are used during the normal warranty period, the manufacturer’s warranty is voided. disposables Modifications Modifications and instrument upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized service technician.

  • Page 9: Handling Precautions

    TOPAZ Aluminum Safety Instructions 1.3. Handling Precautions Position the box correctly (up/down). Carefully unpack the analyzer and check it for visible damage. If the analyzer shows any visible damage, do not connect it to power and contact customer service immediately.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    TOPAZ Aluminum Product Description Product Description Application The TOPAZ Aluminum is a complete monitoring system for the auto- matic, continuous measurement of aluminum in potable water, range wastewater and effluents. Measuring Colorimetric determination of aluminum ions after chemical reaction in an alkaline environment.

  • Page 11: Instrument Specifications

    TOPAZ Aluminum Product Description 2.1. Instrument Specifications Power supply Voltage: 110–240 VAC 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 150 VA typical, 300 VA maximum Environmental Temperature: 5–40 °C conditions Relative humidity: 10% to 80% Pollution level: Installation category: Maximum altitude: 2000 m Do not use this instrument in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
  • Page 12 TOPAZ Aluminum Product Description Wall cabinet Material: Stainless steel SS316L Screws: 4x M6 (6x M6 with reagent shelf) Weight: 35 kg Protection degree IP55 Reagent shelf made of SS316L available as an option. SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 13: Instrument Overview

    TOPAZ Aluminum Product Description 2.2. Instrument Overview Power switch Touchscreen Cable glands Peristaltic pumps Photometer Air cleaning inlet Pressure reducing device Calibration vessel Sample inlet tap Reagent tubes Drain SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 14: Installation

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation Installation 3.1. Before Installation Unpacking Carefully unpack the analyzer and check it for visible damage. On-site Verify the electrical and hydraulic connections available at the installation site against the requirements in Instrument Specifica- requirements tions, p. 3.2.

  • Page 15: Electrical Connections

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation 3.4. Electrical Connections WARNING Risk of electrical shock Always turn off power before manipulating electric parts. Only operate the instrument from a power outlet which has a protec- tive earth connection. Overview of electrical connections I/O board...

  • Page 16: Connections On I/O Board

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation 3.4.1 Connections on I/O Board Connection scheme +24 V IN_DIG1 +24 V IN_DIG2 OUT_ANA1 OUT_ANA2 OUT_DIG5 OUT_DIG1 OUT_DIG6 OUT_DIG2 OUT_DIG7 OUT_DIG3 OUT_DIG8 OUT_DIG4 Note: • Relays OUT_DIG1 and OUT_DIG8 are used to control internal components of the analyzer. Do not connect anything else to these contacts.
  • Page 17 TOPAZ Aluminum Installation Digital inputs Name Available on Description IN_DIG1 all measuring Activates or deactivates the measuring channels channel.  Open contact: Measuring channel will be measured according to the programmed channel sequence.  Closed contact: Measuring channel will be skipped and the user will be informed via a message on the screen.
  • Page 18 TOPAZ Aluminum Installation Relays Name Available on Description OUT_DIG2 all measuring Sample flow alarm channels OUT_DIG3 all measuring Threshold 1 channels OUT_DIG4 all measuring Threshold 2 channels OUT_DIG5 all measuring Indication of the active sample stream channels OUT_DIG6 channel 1 only Analyzer failure OUT_DIG7 channel 1 only Maintenance Rating: 1 A / 24 V.
  • Page 19 TOPAZ Aluminum Installation Setting Relays OUT_DIG2 to OUT_DIG7 can be configured as normally open or normally closed by setting the corresponding jumpers on the jumpers I/O board. The default setting is normally open (jumper in the right position). A Location of jumpers on I/O board...

  • Page 20: Cable Thicknesses

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation 3.4.2 Cable thicknesses In order to comply with IP55, use the following cable thicknesses: Outer diameter of cable: 7.5–13 mm Outer diameter of cable: 4–8 mm Note: Seal cable glands that are not in use. SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 21: Ac Power

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation 3.4.3 AC power Protective earth (PE), terminal 3 Neutral conductor, terminal 2 Phase conductor, terminal 1 Ferrite Wrap the mains cable two times around the supplied ferrite. SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 22: Jbus Via Rs485

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation 3.4.4 Jbus via RS485 A RS485 interface Terminals Terminal 1: data B (+), terminal 2: data A (-). SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 23: Jbus Via Tcp/Ip (Option)

    TOPAZ Aluminum Installation 3.4.5 Jbus via TCP/IP (Option) A Converter Connecting the If the “Ethernet interface (TCP/IP)” option has been ordered, a converter has been installed in the upper part of the analyzer. Ethernet cable The connection is made via the Ethernet port located on the right side of the analyzer exterior.

  • Page 24: Startup

    TOPAZ Aluminum Startup Startup 4.1. Installing the Reagent Bottles WARNING Multiple hazards For safe handling of reagents, you must read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Wear appropriate protective equipment. Note: For pyrocatechol violet use a lightproof bottle and lightproof reagent tubes.

  • Page 25: Starting Sample Flow

    TOPAZ Aluminum Startup 4.2. Starting Sample Flow Pressure reduction device Inner tube Sample inlet tap Open the sample tap [C] so that a part of the sample overflows into the pressure reduction device [A]. SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...

  • Page 26: Priming The Reagent Tubes

    TOPAZ Aluminum Startup 4.3. Priming the Reagent Tubes Note: • Before priming the reagent tubes, make sure that the sample inlet tap is open. • To avoid chemical reactions in the photometer, fill the reagent tubes one after the other, not simultaneously.
  • Page 27 TOPAZ Aluminum Startup 5 Wait until the photometer has been filled with fresh water. Then set “SV Filling” to <OFF>. 6 Open the <PUMPS> tab. 7 Press the <ON> button next to “P1 - Buffer pH6-6.2”. PUMPS RELAYS ACTUATOR 4-20mA OUTPUT...
  • Page 28 TOPAZ Aluminum Startup Check black To check the flow through the black reagent tube and the proper function of the stirrer, perform the following steps: reagent tube and stirrer 10 Open the <ACTUATOR> tab. 11 Set “SV Emptying” to <ON> and “SV Filling” to <OFF> and wait until the instrument is empty.
  • Page 29 TOPAZ Aluminum Startup 13 Remove the lid from the photometer. 14 Open the <PUMPS> tab. 15 Press the <ON> button next to “P3 - Pyrocatechol Violet”. PUMPS RELAYS ACTUATOR 4-20mA OUTPUT INPUTS P1 - Buffer P1 - Buffer pH6-6.2 P2 - Phenantroline P3 - Pyrocathecol Violet P9 - HCl 2N + 400μg Al...

  • Page 30: Run-In Period

    TOPAZ Aluminum Startup 4.4. Run-in Period 1 Go back to the main screen. 2 Start measurement by pressing the button. 3 Let the analyzer perform one or two measuring cycles before proceeding with the next steps. 4.5. Manual Measurement 1 Perform a manual measurement with a standard solution.

  • Page 31: Operation

    TOPAZ Aluminum Operation Operation 5.1. Access Levels There are two predefined access levels:  User access: Allows viewing data in the main window.  Access with extended permissions: Allows stopping the measurement, changing settings and performing maintenance tasks. The password for access with extended permissions is “0712”. After 10 minutes of inactivity, the password is requested again.

  • Page 32: User Interface

    TOPAZ Aluminum Operation 5.2. User Interface MEASURE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS Aluminium 0ppb 1000 CYCLE IN PROGRESS Stream1 Step:0 On:830 Waiting Friday, 26 February 2021, 07:02:31 A Menu tabs: MEASURE tab: Displays measured values and the progress of the current measuring cycle.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Schedule  Calibrate the instrument (zero and standard calibration). Every 2 weeks  Check fill levels in all reagent bottles. Monthly  Prepare new reagents according to the separate method sheet. As required  After connecting the new reagent bottles, perform a manual measurement with a standard solution.

  • Page 34: Stop Of Operation For Maintenance

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.2. Stop of Operation for Maintenance Before performing any maintenance work on reagent or pump tubes, it is recommended to flush the reagent system with deionized water. Note: • Before flushing the reagent tubes, make sure that the sample inlet tap is open.
  • Page 35 TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6 Open the <ACTUATOR> tab and set “SV Filling” to <ON>. ACTUATOR PUMPS RELAYS 4-20mA OUTPUT INPUTS Stirrer SV Emptying Heating SV Filling Vessel temperature : 27.48 °C 7 Wait until the photometer has been filled with fresh water. Then set “SV Filling”...

  • Page 36: Replacing Reagents

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.3. Replacing Reagents WARNING Multiple hazards For safe handling of the reagents, you must read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Wear appropriate protective equipment. Note: • It is recommended to replace the reagents when there is approximately 2–3 cm of reagent left in each bottle.
  • Page 37 TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance Reagent tube numbering Reagent type Hexamethylenetetramine PTFE 1.6×3.2 Hexamethylenetetramine PTFE 1.6×3.2 Phenantrolin PTFE 1.6×3.2 Phenantrolin PTFE 1.6×3.2 Pyrocatechol violet PTFE 1.6×3.2 (black) Pyrocatechol violet PTFE 1.6×3.2 (black) HCl 2N + Al 400 µg/l PTFE 1.6×3.2 HCl 2N + Al 400 µg/l PTFE 1.6×3.2...

  • Page 38: Replacing Sample Tubes

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.4. Replacing Sample Tubes LR and HR variant from type Pressure reducing SVB (NC) Silicone 5×8 device [A] Calibration vessel [B] SVB (NO) Silicone 5×8 SVB (C) Sample inlet (right) of Silicone 5×8 photometer [D] Water fault sensor [U1] Silicone 2×5...

  • Page 39: Replacing Peristaltic Pump Tubes

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.5. Replacing Peristaltic Pump Tubes WARNING After rinsing with deionized water, reagent tubes may still contain traces of chemicals Wear appropriate protective equipment (gloves, glasses, protective clothing). 1 Flush the reagent tubes with deionized water as described in Stop of Operation for Maintenance, p.
  • Page 40 TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 5 Connect the new tube to the right side fitting and roll the tube around the rotor while turning it. 6 Connect the other tube end to the left side fitting. 7 Install the front cover on the pump.

  • Page 41: Manual Measurement And Calibration

    Maintenance 6.6. Manual Measurement and Calibration Methods of The TOPAZ Aluminum supports two methods of calibration: A standard calibration or an online calibration. Seres OL recommends calibration to use the standard calibration. If you want to use the online calibration, contact customer service for details.

  • Page 42: Manual Measurement

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.6.1 Manual Measurement The <Manual measure> function can be used to verify the instrument performance using a standard solution. It is recommended to per- form one or two manual measurements before each calibration to obtain a meaningful result.

  • Page 43: Zero Calibration

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.6.2 Zero Calibration Note: • On multi-channel instruments, only calibrate sample stream 1. Procedure The procedure is similar to the manual measurement procedure described in Manual Measurement, p. 40. Use deionized water in- stead of standard. Results At the end of the zero calibration, a window displays the previous (actual) and the new (calculated) offset.

  • Page 44: Longer Stop Of Operation

    TOPAZ Aluminum Maintenance 6.7. Longer Stop of Operation If the instrument is going to be switched off for a few days or longer, proceed as follows: 1 Prime the reagent system with deionized water as described in Stop of Operation for Maintenance, p.

  • Page 45: Configuration Of The Analyzer

    If 0 seconds are set, the display will never turn off. (min) temp. setpoint Setpoint of the regulated temperature in photometer. Adjust this value only if instructed to do so by Seres OL customer service. pressure Setpoint of the water fault sensor.
  • Page 46 The AUTO CYCLE tab contains settings for performing automatic calibration cycles. This requires the installation of additional compo- nents. Contact Seres OL customer service for details. SCHEDULER tab The SCHEDULER tab allows to configure the number measuring cycles per channel (multichannel configurations) or to extend the standard measurement interval by adding a pause between mea- surement cycles.
  • Page 47 TOPAZ Aluminum Configuration of the Analyzer THRESHOLD tab The THRESHOLD tab allows to define whether the thresholds for relays OUT_DIG3 and OUT_DIG4 are high or low thresholds. The combinations high/high, low/high and low/low are possible. OPTIONS AUTO. CYCLES SCHEDULER THRESHOLD...
  • Page 48 TOPAZ Aluminum Configuration of the Analyzer Parameter Menu To access the parameter menu, press the button on the main screen. The parameter menu allows user to make the following settings: Threshold 1 Threshold value for relay OUT_DIG3. The definition as high or low threshold value is made in the <THRESHOLD>...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides some hints to make troubleshooting easier. For detailed information on how to replace or clean parts refer to Maintenance, p. If you need help please contact your local distributor. Please have the serial number and the diagnostic values (see  59) ready.
  • Page 50 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Vessel is not emptied and/or the vessel is overflowing through vent tube Possible cause Corrective action Tubes are blocked – Check condition of emptying tubes (inside and outside). Emptying tube is pinched – Make sure that the emptying tube is not pinched when closing the door.
  • Page 51 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Instrument shows unexpected measurement results Possible cause Corrective action Bubbles in reagent tubes – Check reagent tubes for leaks. – Prime the reagent system as described in Priming the Reagent Tubes, p. Reagents not pumped – Check that the reagent tubes...
  • Page 52 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Stirrer does not rotate or – Remove the photometer lid and check that a magnetic stirrer bar is missing is installed. – Activate the stirrer in the <ACTUATOR> tab of the <Electrical Test> menu. The magnetic stirrer bar should be rotating continuously.

  • Page 53: List Of Errors And Alarms

    TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting 8.2. List of Errors and Alarms Text shown on display Corrective action Unknown parameter or variable – Contact customer support. Error reading cycle configuration – Reset analyzer configuration to factory defaults by pressing the <Recover> button in the <+> tab.
  • Page 54 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Error calibration cycle execution – Observe the “Live optical measure” value in the <DIAGNOSTIC> tab. With a functioning measuring card, the value changes continuously. – If the value does not change, restart the analyzer and check again.
  • Page 55 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Error application execution – Observe the “Live optical measure” value in the <DIAGNOSTIC> tab. With a functioning measuring card, the value changes continuously. – If the value does not change, restart the analyzer and check again.
  • Page 56 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Error execution on IO card – Check if all I/O boards work properly: – Navigate to <TOOLS>/ <Electrical test>/ – Open the <RELAYS> tab and test the relays. – Open the <INPUT> tab and test the digital inputs.
  • Page 57 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Water default – Check that the analyzer is supplied with water. – Check if the filling valve (SVB) switches. If this is not the case, perform the following steps: – Check that the cable is correctly plugged in at the back of the solenoid valve.
  • Page 58 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Division by zero - Measure = 0 – Check that the optical fibers are well connected to their holder on the door. Offset out of range – Ensure that deionized water with the required degree of purity has been used.
  • Page 59 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Division by zero - – Check if the calibration coefficient is equal to zero. In this case, perform a Absorbance = 0 or Current new calibration. Calibration Coeff. = 0 – Check if the final absorbance is equal to zero.
  • Page 60 TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Optical setting incorrect - G=0 – Check that the optical fibers are well connected to their holder on the door. (analyzer cannot adjust the optical gain) – Check that the photometer is not dirty.

  • Page 61: Saving Diagnostic Data To Usb Stick

    TOPAZ Aluminum Troubleshooting 8.3. Saving Diagnostic Data to USB Stick The TOPAZ Aluminum permanently records measurement and diagnostic data and stores it in a non-volatile memory. If required, this data can be transferred to a USB stick. Transfer to USB stick...

  • Page 62: Notes

    TOPAZ Aluminum Notes Notes SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...
  • Page 63 TOPAZ Aluminum Notes SOL-96.110.071 / 180122...
  • Page 64 SOL-96.110.071 / 180122 Seres OL Products - Analytical Instruments for: Seres OL is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors and cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. For contact information, please scan the QR code. Seres OL SAS ∙ FR-13730 Saint-Victoret www.seres-ol.com ∙...

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