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- Page 1 SOL-96.110.051 / 260422 TOPAZ Total Hardness Operator’s Manual TOPAZ Total Hardness...
- 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TOPAZ Total Hardness Table of Contents Safety Instructions .......... - Page 4 TOPAZ Total Hardness 6.6.2 Standard Calibration ..........41 6.7.
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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-96.110.051 / 260422...
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Page 8: General Safety Regulations
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness Product Description Product Description Application The TOPAZ Total Hardness is a complete monitoring system for the measurement of total hardness TH in potable water, demineralized range water production and process water. Measuring Titration of the coloration formed between hydroxynaphthol blue, calcium and magnesium at pH 10 with EDTA. -
Page 11: Instrument Specifications
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness Product Description Measuring Instrument variant: range Range: 5–50 ppm CaCO Limit of detection: ≤5 ppm Repeatability: <±5% FS Accuracy: <±5% FS Instrument variant: Range selection: 10–100 ppm CaCO 15–300 ppm CaCO 30–600 ppm CaCO Limit of detection: <10 ppm (10–100 ppm)
- Page 13 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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-96.110.051 / 260422...
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Page 14: Instrument Overview
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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-96.110.051 / 260422... -
Page 15: Installation
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 instal- lation site against the requirements in Instrument Specifications, p. requirements 3.2. -
Page 16: Electrical Connections
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 17: Connections On I/O Board
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 18 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 19 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 20 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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...
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Page 21: Cable Thicknesses
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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-96.110.051 / 260422... -
Page 22: Ac Power
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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-96.110.051 / 260422... -
Page 23: Jbus Via Rs485
TOPAZ Total Hardness Installation 3.4.4 Jbus via RS485 A RS485 interface Terminals Terminal 1: data B (+), terminal 2: data A (-). SOL-96.110.051 / 260422... -
Page 24: Jbus Via Tcp/Ip (Option)
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 25: Startup
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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. Preparation of 1 Check that the ends of all reagent tubes are cut at an angle. This... -
Page 26: Starting Sample Flow
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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-96.110.051 / 260422... -
Page 27: Priming The Reagent Tubes
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 28 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 - HNB indicator”. PUMPS RELAYS ACTUATOR...
- Page 29 TOPAZ Total Hardness Startup Check To check the proper function of the stirrer, perform the following steps: stirrer 10 Open the <ACTUATOR> tab. 11 Set “SV Emptying” to <ON> and “SV Filling” to <OFF> and wait until the instrument is empty.
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Page 30: Run-In Period
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness Operation 5.2. User Interface MEASURE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS TH as CaCO3 15.02 ppm 1000 CYCLE IN PROGRESS Stream1 Step:0 On:190 m_CurrentStep 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 Total Hardness Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Schedule Check fill levels in all reagent bottles. Monthly Prepare new reagents according to the separate method sheet. As needed After connecting the new reagent bottles, perform a manual measurement with a standard solution. -
Page 34: Stop Of Operation For Maintenance
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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”...
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Page 36: Replacing Reagents
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness Maintenance Reagent tube numbering Reagent type PTFE 1.6×3.2 PTFE 1.6×3.2 D2 buffer PTFE 1.6×3.2 D2 buffer PTFE 1.6×3.2 H2SO4 2N PTFE 1.6×3.2 H2SO4 2N PTFE 1.6×3.2 EDTA N/x PTFE 1.6×3.2 EDTA N/x PTFE 1.6×3.2 SOL-96.110.051 / 260422...
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Page 38: Replacing Sample Tubes
TOPAZ Total Hardness Maintenance 6.4. Replacing Sample Tubes Overview of sample tubes 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 Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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.
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Page 41: Manual Measurement And Calibration
Maintenance 6.6. Manual Measurement and Calibration Methods of The TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 Total Hardness 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: Standard Calibration
TOPAZ Total Hardness Maintenance 6.6.2 Standard 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. Begin calibration by entering the reference value of the standard used. -
Page 44: 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 45 TOPAZ Total Hardness Configuration of the Analyzer AUTO CYCLES tab The AUTO CYCLES tab contains settings for performing automatic cycles (necessary for the method to work). 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 46 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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...
- Page 47 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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>...
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 58) ready. - Page 49 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 50 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 51 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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.
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Page 52: List Of Errors And Alarms
TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 53 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 54 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 55 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 56 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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 57 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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. Concentration = 0 - calibration – Check that the calibration coefficient is not equal to zero.
- Page 58 TOPAZ Total Hardness Troubleshooting Text shown on display Corrective action Division by zero - Absorbance = – Check that the optical fibers are well connected to their holder on the door. -999998.0 Value out of range – Check that the analyzer is well...
- Page 59 TOPAZ Total Hardness 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.
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Page 60: Saving Diagnostic Data To Usb Stick
TOPAZ Total Hardness Troubleshooting 8.3. Saving Diagnostic Data to USB Stick The TOPAZ Total Hardness 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... -
Page 61: Notes
TOPAZ Total Hardness Notes Notes SOL-96.110.051 / 260422... - Page 62 SOL-96.110.051 / 260422 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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