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ProMinent TUC 5 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Dulco turb c measuring devices for turbidity
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Assembly and operating instructions
DULCO turb C measuring devices for turbidity
Types: TUC 5, TUC 6
EN
A3258
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.
The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage.
999865
Target group: at least instructed persons.
Version: BA DT 070 01/22 EN

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  • Page 1 Assembly and operating instructions DULCO turb C measuring devices for turbidity Types: TUC 5, TUC 6 A3258 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.
  • Page 2 Supplemental directives 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. The document is always aimed equally at women, men and gender-neutral persons. We kindly ask readers for their under‐ standing in this simplification of the text.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Introduction................5 1.1 Labelling of Warning Information........5 1.2 User qualification............7 Safety and responsibility............8 2.1 General safety information..........8 2.2 Correct and proper use..........9 Functional description / Product identification..... 10 3.1 Brief description of the function........10 3.2 Specifications..............
  • Page 4 Table of contents 6.5.15 Instrument ID, unique instrument number for iden‐ tification..............44 6.5.16 Protocol interval, setting the interval for logged files................ 44 6.5.17 Selecting logged files to download......45 6.5.18 Setting the time and date........45 6.5.19 Updating the software: installing the latest soft‐ ware or changing the scope........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Data and functions These operating instructions describe the technical data and func‐ tions of the two turbidity measuring devices TUC 5 and TUC 6 from the DULCO turb C product line. 1.1 Labelling of Warning Information Introduction These operating instructions provide information on the technical data and functions of the product.
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTICE! Nature and source of the danger Damage to the product or its surroundings. Measure to be taken to avoid this danger. – Denotes a possibly damaging situation. If the situation is disregarded, the product or an object in its vicinity could be damaged. Type of information Hints on use and additional information.

  • Page 7: User Qualification

    Introduction 1.2 User qualification WARNING! Danger of injury with inadequately qualified per‐ sonnel The operator of the system / equipment is respon‐ sible for ensuring that the qualifications are ful‐ filled. If inadequately qualified personnel work on the unit or loiter in the hazard zone of the unit, this could result in dangers that could cause serious injuries and material damage.

  • Page 8: Safety And Responsibility

    Safety and responsibility Safety and responsibility 2.1 General safety information WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐ ardous substance.

  • Page 9: Correct And Proper Use

    Safety and responsibility CAUTION! Electronic malfunctions Possible consequence: Material damage or even irreparable damage to the instrument. – Do not route the mains connection cable and data cable together with cables that are prone to interference. – Measure: Take appropriate interference sup‐ pression measures.

  • Page 10: Functional Description / Product Identification

    ≦ 7.0 bar (101.5 PSI) to 1.0 bar (15 PSI). Both types TUC 5 and TUC 6 are fully equipped with a galvanically isolated 4 ... 20 mA connector, Modbus and 2 alarms.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Functional description / Product identification 3.2 Specifications Measuring range: 0 ... 100 NTU, factory-configured type TUC 5 (infra-red) & type TUC 6 (white light) 0 ... 10 NTU & 0 ... 1000 NTU optional ranges (loaded on a USB memory stick) Precision: ±...

  • Page 12: Rs-485 Interface

    Remove the DULCO turb C from its packaging box. Check all com‐ ponents. Ensure that no visible damage has occurred during trans‐ port. Immediately contact your local distributor or the ProMinent Service department if the components supplied fail to comply with...

  • Page 13: Assembly And Installation

    Assembly and installation Assembly and installation User qualification, mechanical installation: trained and qualified Ä Chapter 1.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 personnel User qualification, hydraulic installation: trained and qualified Ä Chapter 1.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 personnel User qualification, electrical installation: electrical technician Ä...

  • Page 14: Wall-Mounted

    Assembly and installation 4.1 Wall-mounted Installation (mechanical) NOTICE! Distance to the sampling site Install the DULCO turb C no more than 3 metres away from the sampling site. This is the only way to ensure a quick response time from the system. Horizontal position Ensure that your device is horizontal.
  • Page 15 Assembly and installation A Terminal box B DULCO turb C housing The DULCO turb C is designed in such a way that the terminal box is attached under the top part of the device. Select a position with sufficient room to enable correct configura‐ tion of the device when it is being installed.

  • Page 16: Installation (Hydraulic)

    Assembly and installation Fasten the DULCO turb C housing (B) to the wall above the terminal box using four M6 screws. 4.2 Installation (hydraulic) CAUTION! Free flow at the drain Direct any sample water that has flowed through the DULCO turb C into a free drain. Do not feed back any sample water into the process.
  • Page 17 Assembly and installation III. A3408 Fig. 3: Recommended lines for the DULCO turb C Flow unit Hose connector. 4.75 mm inner diameter, 8 mm Sensor unit with operating unit outer diameter. Hose connector for the sample III. Terminal box water inlet Back pressure valve.

  • Page 18: Hose Connector At The Sample Water Inlet/Outlet

    Assembly and installation 4.2.1 Hose connector at the sample water inlet/outlet INFORMATION: Do not return the drained sample or the water that has passed through the DULCO turb C into the process flow or the drinking water supply. Select a flexible hose with a ¼-inch outer diameter (polyethy‐ lene or polypropylene).
  • Page 19 Assembly and installation INFORMATION: The RS-485 digital interface (2 lines/half-duplex) is characterised by a very high tolerance to electromagnetic inter‐ ference due to the symmetrical signal transmission. This means that cable lengths of up to 900 metres can be used. The final device in a bus must be equipped with a 120 Ohm resistor to avoid signal overlapping.
  • Page 20 Assembly and installation A3410 Fig. 5: Cable assignment at the terminal box of the DULCO turb C Mains cable threaded connector (supplied 1. Alarm terminal 1 and 2 (0.25 ... 1.5 mm ) max‐ without a mains cable). The threaded connectors imum 2 A are suitable for cable diameters of 5.8 mm (0.230 2.

  • Page 21: Terminal Strip (P1) Connectors

    Assembly and installation All terminals in the terminal box are labelled and are self-explanatory. All cable bushings are equipped with blanks when shipped. Remove these blanks as required. Supply voltage: 100 ... 240 V AC at 47 ... 63 Hz All terminals are designed for wires in the range of 12 ...
  • Page 22 Assembly and installation Alarm and I/O connectors. The relays alarm 1 and alarm 2 are mechanical relays with a nom‐ inal voltage of 120 ... 240 V AC 2 A. Note that the relays are labelled NO (Normally Open), NC (Nor‐ mally Closed) and C (Common).

  • Page 23: Closing The Terminal Box

    Assembly and installation The operation of this output is handled in the section “Adjusting the 4 ... 20 mA output. To open the connector, insert a 3 mm (1/8 inch) slotted head screwdriver into the slot directly above the electrical con‐ nector.

  • Page 24: Operating Diagram

    Operating diagram Operating diagram 5.1 Overview of equipment / Operating elements Ä Chapter 1.2 ‘User qualifi‐ User qualification: instructed user cation’ on page 7 A3411 Fig. 6: Overview of equipment / Operating elements 1. LCD display 2. UP key 3. RIGHT key 4.

  • Page 25: The Display

    Operating diagram 5.1.1 The display A3412 Fig. 7: All elements used on the display are shown in this figure 1: The upper line of the display is used to display the turbidity values and guide the user through the customer setting routine. 2: The lower line of the display is used to display error mes‐...
  • Page 26 Operating diagram A3413 Fig. 8: Operating modes...

  • Page 27: Operating Mode: Auto

    Operating diagram 5.2.1 Operating mode: AUTO ‘AUTO’ operating mode is the normal operating mode. This is the standard operating mode when the power supply is switched on or restored. The other 3 operating modes are limited to 15 minutes without a key being pressed, and then these operating modes return to AUTO mode.

  • Page 28: Operating Mode: Hold

    Operating diagram 5.4 Operating mode: HOLD HOLD operating mode is provided for the maintenance of the device and contains the outputs and alarms. In this operating mode the 4 ... 20 mA and alarms are frozen. This operating mode can be used to ensure that no accidental changes are made to the device.

  • Page 29: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Unit of measure NTU (optionally FNU) Ä Chapter 1.2 User qualification, commissioning: trained user ‘User qualification’ on page 7 The NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit) is a unit of measure used for measuring turbidity in liquids. The measured value can alterna‐ tively be displayed in FNU (Formazine Nephelometric Unit), see Fig.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Dessicant

    LCD display; Warning [DESC] (for [desiccant] ). Replacement bags of dessicant can be obtained from ProMinent or from your local contact. Saturated dessicant can trigger an alarm to alert you to the need for a pending replacement.

  • Page 31: Starting The System

    Commissioning ð The DULCO turb C must be reset to enable the new des‐ sicant to be detected. To do this, disconnect the sensor connection cable from the DULCO turb C for 2 seconds and then reconnect the sensor connection cable. Other‐ [DESC] can appear on the LCD dis‐...

  • Page 32: Routine Measurement

    Commissioning After the initial warming-up phase and as soon as there is a continuous process flow through the device, the device shows the measured degree of turbidity of the sample on the LCD display. The corresponding signal is issued via the ana‐ logue output (4 ...

  • Page 33: Device Configuration

    Commissioning Entering the access code You need to enter the access code to access the ‘CAL’ or ‘CONFIG’ menus. When the security function is activated (“ON”), press the RIGHT key. A3415 Fig. 14: Screen for inputting the access code ð The screen in which the access code is entered appears. The first number of the access code flashes.

  • Page 34: Setting The Fault Current (Erlv)

    Commissioning Function Options Information Activation of 4 ... 20 mA ON / OFF Value 4 mA 0 ... 1000 NTU Selection of the lower turbidity limit value (LOLM)✱, which corresponds to the output value of 4 mA. Value 20 mA 0 ...

  • Page 35: Setting The Baud Rate

    Commissioning Function Options Information Error Level(ERLV) 0 mA 2 mA 4 mA 6.5.3 Setting the Baud rate A3416 Fig. 17: Setting the Baud rate Function Options Information Baud Baud value Selection of the Baud rate for the I/O connector 1200 2400 4800 9600...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Alarm

    Commissioning A3446 Fig. 18: ADDR displayed Use the UP or DOWN key to select the address. [right arrow key] to acknowledge the setting and Press the move to the next menu, or the EXIT key to exit the menu and return to AUTO.
  • Page 37 Commissioning Alarm delay time The alarm delay times prevent the alarm from being triggered when the turbidity briefly exceeds or drops below the limit value. The delay function works as follows: ‘Alarm on’ : The turbidity must exceed the ‘Alarm Delay time setpoint’...

  • Page 38: Setting The Offset

    Commissioning A3417 Fig. 20: Alarm delay time on (DLY▲) A3418 Fig. 21: Alarm delay time off (DLY▼) 6.5.6 Setting the OFFSET INFORMATION! The OFFSET symbol is displayed as soon as an offset is used. The maximum offset is ± 1.00 NTU. A complete cali‐ bration is recommended if the deviation of the device is greater than 1 NTU.
  • Page 39 Commissioning In certain circumstances it may be desirable to use an offset factor to calibrate the device instead of carrying out a complete calibra‐ tion. This procedure is not recommended as an alternative to reg‐ ular calibration. However it can be used to compensate for known minor deviations where measuring operations may not be inter‐...

  • Page 40: Response Time

    Commissioning 6.5.7 Response time A0533 Fig. 23: Response time Function Options Information Response time (RESP) 1 ... 60 seconds Select a response time for the NTU values displayed and output. Factory setting: 10 sec‐ onds Select the highest response time (i.e. the highest number) to avoid anomalies caused by air or other influences.

  • Page 41: Lcd Background Brightness

    Commissioning 6.5.9 LCD background brightness A0535 Fig. 25: LCD background brightness Function Options Information Brightness of the LCD background 1 ... 10 Adjust the backlighting of the LCD (BRT) display as required Factory setting: 8 6.5.10 Display units A0536 Fig. 26: Display units Function Options Information...

  • Page 42: Ultrasonic Cleaning

    Commissioning 6.5.11 Ultrasonic cleaning Error message with an incorrect cuvette Only effective with a corresponding cuvette with ultrasound transducer. If you use a cuvette without an ultrasound transducer, then an error message appears on the LCD display. A0537 Fig. 27: Ultrasonic cleaning Function Options Information...

  • Page 43: Setting The 4 Ma Output

    Commissioning 6.5.13 Setting the 4 mA output Provides for the precise adaptation of the output 4.0000 mA signal to the 4.0000 mA input of a higher-order management system A0607 Fig. 29: Setting the 4 mA output Function Options Information Setting the 4 mA output - 200 ...

  • Page 44: Instrument Id, Unique Instrument Number For Identification

    Commissioning 6.5.15 Instrument ID, unique instrument number for identification The device is given a unique ID with up to 4 digits in this menu. This ID can be used when downloading the recorded data. This enables the data to be assigned to a specific device or location. Setting the device ID: Call up CONFIG mode by pressing the UP or DOWN keys until the arrow lights up beside CONFIG.

  • Page 45: Selecting Logged Files To Download

    Commissioning As soon as the value has been set, press the [right arrow key] to acknowledge the value and move to the next menu. Or press EXIT to exit the menu and return to AUTO. 6.5.17 Selecting logged files to download This menu allows CSV files to be downloaded to a flash drive.

  • Page 46: Updating The Software: Installing The Latest Software Or Changing The Scope

    Commissioning A3450 Fig. 34: Setting the month Change the month by pressing the UP or DOWN key. Once you have selected the required month, press the [right arrow key] to acknowledge the setting and move to the next menu, or the EXIT key to exit the menu and return to AUTO.
  • Page 47 Commissioning Software updates can only be performed when using a USB flash drive with a newer version of the software than is cur‐ rently installed in the DULCO turb C. The following screen appears if either no USB stick is installed or no newer version of the software is detected.
  • Page 48 Commissioning If the DULCO turb C finds a flash drive with an earlier soft‐ ware version, the DULCO turb C displays the word FILE. You will then need an updated file on the flash drive. A3454 Fig. 38: Software out of date. At the end of the installation, the system is automatically switched off and restarted.

  • Page 49: Operation

    Operation Operation Ä Chapter 1.2 User qualification, operation: instructed user ‘User qualification’ on page 7 7.1 Calibrating the DULCO turb C INFORMATION: The DULCO turb C has been tested and the measuring range of 0...100 NTU has been calibrated before leaving the factory.

  • Page 50: Indexing The Calibration Cuvettes

    Operation 7.1.3 Indexing the calibration cuvettes Indexing the standard solutions with their cuvettes Purpose of indexing The cuvettes of the standard solutions have a min‐ imum manufacturing tolerance. This manufacturing tolerance results from the manufacturing process and is unavoidable. Index and mark the position on the cuvette with the lowest turbidity value (lowest NTU value) to mini‐...

  • Page 51: Calibration Process

    Operation If you are using the standard solution in future, always insert the standard solution so that the pointer of the indexing ring points forward. Slowly turn the standard solution back and forth about 5 times to find the lowest point. ð...
  • Page 52 Operation Press EXIT to start calibration. ð The number counts down from 30 in the lower display. At the end of the process, the lower display alternates between 10 and the EXIT key and asks for the 10.0 NTU standard solution. A0525 Fig.

  • Page 53: Aborting Calibration

    Operation A0526 Fig. 44: [0.02 NTU calibration] display A0527 Fig. 45: [Start calibration] display Insert the 0.02 NTU standard solution. Rotate the standard solution in the measuring chamber so that the lowest value is displayed in the upper line of the display. Press EXIT to start calibration.

  • Page 54: Incorrect Calibration

    Operation 7.1.6 Incorrect calibration The device checks the validity of the calibration. Only valid calibrations are saved for use. A3423 Fig. 47: Error message / last valid calibration An error message is displayed if calibration fails. Press EXIT to confirm the message. The device reverts to the last valid calibration.

  • Page 55: Calling Up Data

    Operation The operating status of the offset function (ON or OFF) is dis‐ played in the upper line of the display. Use the UP/DOWN keys to change this status to ON. Then press the EXIT key to acknowledge the setting and move to the setting menu This adds or subtracts the value of the offset to / from the measured NTU value.
  • Page 56 If the USB connector cover is not installed correctly, this will affect the life of the dessicant. 7.1.8.3 Modbus communication Communication via the Modbus protocol is possible with all models. Additional information can be obtained from ProMinent on request.

  • Page 57: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Repair

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair User qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting: trained user Ä Chapter 1.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 User qualification, repair: trained and qualified personnel Ä Chapter 1.2 ‘User qualification’ on page 7 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐...

  • Page 58: Condensation On The Cuvette

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair 8.2 Condensation on the cuvette INFORMATION! The drying system can only remove residual moisture but cannot remove large droplets of water. The drying system prevents moisture from forming inside the device due to condensation. To ensure proper operation, the desic‐ cant and the seals must be kept in a good condition.
  • Page 59 Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair A3443 Fig. 49: Assembly O-ring, measuring cuvette Locking ring O-ring, flow unit Sealing head Upper part of the housing Knurled head screws...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Flow Cuvette

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Housing seal Flat seal Electronic assembly NOTE: The cuvette needs to be fully dry before it can be inserted into the sensor. If there is visible moisture on the cuvette or the transducer, there is a great danger of damage to the sensor elec‐ tronics and the transducer.

  • Page 61: Replacing The Light Source

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair A3445 Fig. 51: Flow unit 8.4 Replacing the light source We recommend contacting Service if the lamp needs to be replaced. 8.5 Bubbles in the sample water The measured values can appear higher than expected if there are bubbles in the sample water.

  • Page 62: System Error Messages

    Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair The DULCO turb C has three-stage fault detection: [DESC] Warning, e.g. – A warning is merely a message on the display that alerts you to the fact that there is a problem. No alarms are issued. If, for example, the dessicant alarm is deactivated and the dessicant is saturated, the LCD display shows the [DESC] warning...
  • Page 63 Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair Error Possible cause Process error correction Display values Air bubbles in the sample water Make sure that the drain vent valve is open and incorrect not blocked Generate back pressure Install an air bubble trap, accessories, order number 1037790 Particles of dirt in the cuvette Clean the cuvette of any particles of dirt.

  • Page 64: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Spare parts and accessories Spare parts and accessories Tab. 3: Spare parts Spare part Part number Drying agent 1037701 Measuring cuvette for ultrasonic cleaning 1037878 Infra-red lamp 1037702 White light lamp 1037703 Hose kit 1037879 Flow unit 1116184 Housing seal Pressure regulating valve 1037885 Tab.

  • Page 65: Disposal Of Used Parts

    Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for your feed chemical. A current Declaration of Decontamination is available to download on the ProMinent website. Sign indicating EU collection system In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, this device features the symbol showing a waste bin with a line through it.

  • Page 66: Draft Declaration Of Conformity

    DRAFT Declaration of Conformity DRAFT Declaration of Conformity ProMinent GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5 - 11 DE - 69123 Heidelberg, Germany, hereby declare that the product specified in the following, complies with the relevant basic health and safety requirements of the EU Directive, on the basis of its functional concept and design and in the version distributed by us.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Index Accessibility ......13 Operating position ......13 Accessories .
  • Page 68 ProMinent GmbH Im Schuhmachergewann 5 - 11 69123 Heidelberg, Germany Telephone: +49 6221 842-0 Fax: +49 6221 842-419 Email: info@prominent.com Internet: www.prominent.com 999865, 3, en_GB © 2022...

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