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  • Page 1 Softcontrol Data/F Manual version 2.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.1. Mechanical installation ....................12 9.2. Hydraulic installation ....................13 9.3. Electrical installation ....................14 9.3.1. Terminal assignment Softcontrol Data/F ..............15 9.3.2. Overview of electrical connections ................16 Commissioning ......................19 10.1. Requirements for commissioning ................19 10.2. Switch on the device ....................19 10.3.

  • Page 5: Manufacturer

    2. Intended use Softcontrol Data/F is an online water hardness measuring system for monitoring the residual hardness at the outlet of a water softening system based on cation exchangers. If the softener system is operated in such a way that two softener columns are temporarily connected in series, then only the first softener column must be monitored.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    3. Warranty The manufacturer guarantees the device for 2 years from delivery. The ion-selective sensor is an exception. The guarantee expires if:  Improper commissioning or improper operation or maintenance  Improper or unauthorized intervention in the devices or components ...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    6.3. Safety instructions Softcontrol Data/F is to be installed as a wall device in accordance with the in- stallation regulations. Operation is only permitted in rooms with a relative humi- dity of 20% to 60% and ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 50 °C. It must be en- sured that no condensation can form in the housing.
  • Page 8 The raw and soft water of the softening process to be monitored must basically meet the requirements of the applicable drinking water ordinance. A constant sample pressure of a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 10 bar of raw and soft water must be ensured during operation.

  • Page 9: General Overview Of Functions

    7. General overview of functions Softcontrol Data/F takes soft water in the bypass at the outlet of a water softener, depending on the process, determines it and evaluates the residual hardness at the specified limit value. The measurements are carried out with a selective sensor for calcium and magnesium ions, which is inserted pressure-proof into a flow measuring chamber.
  • Page 10 LEDs. In addition, the measured values are available via a 4… 20 mA interface. Softcontrol Data/F monitors the soft water quality. When the hardness limit is reached, a limit value alarm is triggered. Sensor faults are signaled externally via a potential-free contact. All measured values and operating data can be saved on an USB stick.

  • Page 11: Operating Mode

    8. Operating mode 8.1. Time-controlled measurement and offline function Assuming that the measurement pause has not been set to 0 minutes in the "interval" parameter menu, a (steady) measurement is carried out at the interval of the parameterized measurement pause. The measuring process begins after switching on the device by measuring the raw water hard- ness.

  • Page 12: Installation

    9. Installation 9.1. Mechanical installation Softcontrol Data/F is to be installed in the immediate vicinity of the water softening system to be monitored as a wall unit with a mounting surface of 500 x 500 mm (width x height). For mounting, 2 pieces M8 screws must be installed horizontally at a distance of 360 mm, prefe- rably at eye level, in accordance with the subsurface on the intended mounting surface.

  • Page 13: Hydraulic Installation

    9.2. Hydraulic installation The hydraulic installation includes the assembly of the sample connection lines and the drainage hose and finally the sensor: 1. Tighten the installation of the drainage hose (screw connection 1) and guide the drainage hose into the existing drain on site 2.

  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    9.3. Electrical installation The electrical connections relevant for the user are located on the underside of the controller card. The measuring device is supplied with voltage via a 24 V power supply unit. The electrical connections relevant for the user are located on the underside of the controller card. power supply unit sensor type signals...

  • Page 15: Terminal Assignment Softcontrol Data/F

    9.3.1. Terminal assignment Softcontrol Data/F The electrical connection is made according to the following table (only connected terminals listed): term. assignment comment colour Supply voltage ground brown Supply voltage 24V white GND – sensor white Sensor black GND - sensor...

  • Page 16: Overview Of Electrical Connections

    9.3.2. Overview of electrical connections 4..20mA limit value service offline release current loop alarm alarm contact measurement water meter SALIS external alarm...
  • Page 17 External service alarm signaling via potential-free contact Output - external request to change the sensor: Terminals 21 and 22 The following requirements must be strictly observed for the external circuit: Maximum connection voltage 24 volts Maximum current flow 0,5 ampere The following table shows the logical behavior with signal status.
  • Page 18 4 ... 20 mA current loop for measured value output Output - measured soft water hardness: Terminals 13 (GND) and 14 (positive potential) The soft water hardness is output linearly according to the following basic values: 4mA = 1 ppm 20mA = 10 ppm External requirements: do not connect any external voltage, but passive loop resistance maximum 500 OHM...

  • Page 19: Commissioning

    The active operation of the device is indicated by the green "Online" LED. A short cyclical flashing of the green LED shows that the internal control functions are active and Softcontrol Data/F is working properly. The specified process parameters must be set again or confirmed.

  • Page 20: Control Unit And Display In Measuring Mode

    10.3. Control unit and display in measuring mode Control unit Softcontrol Data/F is parameterized via the control unit and the measurement results and ope- rating modes are read. Parameterization and menu control are carried out using four buttons. The measurement result and device status are shown in the illuminated display. In addition,...
  • Page 21 "USB stick"  USB data stick must be checked on an external PC using Explorer, refor- "USB error" matted if necessary or exchanged for an identical USB data stick from OFS GmbH 4. line: sensor status (after last internal function tests) „Sensor ok“...
  • Page 22 For example, the following outputs can appear in the display: SW ? 2 ppm no measured value determined yet - measurement is currently taking place in raw water (RW) SW < 2 ppm < measured value below the set limit value of 2 ppm SW >...
  • Page 23 S↓ internal function test carried out - result: reduced sensor quality determined Note: For causes see chapter "Service alarm active" S↓↓ internal function test carried out - result: determined sensor quality too low Note: For causes see chapter "Service alarm active" calib.
  • Page 24 USB stick must be plugged into an external PC. If possible, reformat this stick or exchange it for an identical USB stick from OFS GmbH. offline Softcontrol Data/F is switched in offline mode via an external contact and will not carry out any measurements until then...

  • Page 25: Parameterization

    10.4. Parameterization The parameterization of the device is discussed below. This may only be carried out by autho- rized specialist personnel. Certain menu items are password-protected. A timeout of 30 seconds applies during parameterization, i.e. if no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the parameterization is canceled.

  • Page 26: Parameters And Settings

    10.4.2. Parameters and settings Main menu View with deactivated network View with activated network When the network is activated, the parameters not shown are configured via the network. menu description basic setting Enter the raw water hardness in "raw water" Range from 70…...
  • Page 27 Network setup menu description Read the configuration file for the "read NETWORK.TXT" Ethernet interface from the USB stick Write the configuration file for the "write NETWORK.TXT" Ethernet interface to the USB stick ON activation or "network access" OFF deactivation of the network Factory setting OFF Writing the network parameters on an USB stick To write the current network parameters to the USB stick, the USB stick must first be inserted.
  • Page 28 Reading the network parameters from a USB stick To read in the network parameters from a USB stick, the USB stick with the "NETWORK.TXT" file must first be inserted. Reading is started with the "Menu / OK" button. The parameters read in (IP address, gateway, subnet mask and port for communication with a PLC) are shown in the display for approx.

  • Page 29: Lan Interface

    10.5. LAN interface 10.5.1. Setting the network address For the configuration, the network address, subnet mask and the address of the default gateway must be specified correctly. In order to simplify the entry of these parameters, this is done ac- cording to the following scheme: 1.

  • Page 30: Control Functions

    = 2000). Softcontrol Data/F responds within the same TCP / IP transport channel. Note: The cycle time for sending data to Softcontrol Data/F must not be shorter than 1 second! The data packet to be sent to Softcontrol Data/F must be structured according to the following...

  • Page 31: Examples Of Data Communication

    STATUS_OFFLINE Device is offline Reserve currently not used 8 - 15 Reserve currently not used 10.5.3. Examples of data communication Example SPS  Softcontrol Data/F (set hardness limit value) value byte meaning comment (decimal) Start identifier Start identifier Command for setting the...
  • Page 32 Example Softcontrol Data/F  SPS: value byte (decimal) meaning comment Start identifier Start identifier Status word Bits 8..15 Bit 5 set  device (sensor) alarm Status word Bits 0..7 Unit of measurement 3 = ppm Language 1 = English 28  28 soft water measurements...

  • Page 33: Service

    11. Service 11.1. Calibration The "Calibration" function is included in the main menu. This is started via the main menu by pressing the "Calibration" button. This function can be started manually by service at any time and then carries out a complete calibration test with raw and soft water.

  • Page 34: Test Sensor Contact

    Data/F checks the sensor plug connection when it is restarted and reports "no sensor" if the sensor is not recognized. In this case, Softcontrol Data/F must be switched off again and the plug connection to the sensor checked for contact security.
  • Page 35 When the new sensor is recognized, measuring mode is automa- tically resumed. The sensor change is complete. Video about sensor exchange: https://bit.ly/2YiUBbQ Sensor delivery / storage and conditions of use Each hardness sensor has a sensor number that uniquely identifies it. Before delivery, the sensor quality was checked and verified by a final inspection.

  • Page 36: Reset To Factory Settingückstellung Auf Werkseinstellung

    11.6. Reset to factory settingückstellung auf Werkseinstellung In order to reset all parameters to the factory default settings, the following steps must be carried out: Pull out the mains plug Press the button simultaneously Plug in the power plug and keep both buttons pressed, until the string "*** RESET ***"...

  • Page 37: Overview External Alarms

    Overview external alarms 12.1. Limit value alarm active Alarm hardness exceeding  Soft water concentration greater than the hardness limit "<" This excess hardness was verified after a reference measurement against raw water and recog- nized with the repeated soft water evaluation. With an alarm delay of 10 minutes, set in the factory as the standard value, this is also alarmed externally if it persists.
  • Page 38 fault analysis solution 1. service alarm signaling (S or S) Insufficient or no water flow due to When the display shows "SW" or "RW" insufficient system pressure water must flow from the drain. (at least 1 bar or contamination Check upstream sample shut-off valves in the valves) and prefilter Remove the hoses from the measuring...

  • Page 39: Usb Stick

    The error message disappears as soon as the USB data stick is pulled out. If the same faulty USB data stick is reinserted, the error message is displayed again. In this case, the USB data stick must be exchanged for an identical USB data stick from OFS GmbH.

  • Page 40: Software Update

    2. Copy the new software version sent by the manufacturer into a directory on the Windows 3. Switch off Softcontrol Data/F or disconnect from the power supply 4. Remove the jumper marked in the following illustration from the circuit board.
  • Page 41 8. The Windows PC recognizes a new device. The drivers required for this are located in the same directory as the "DfuSe" update software that was installed in step 1. Note: If the Windows PC does not automatically find the device driver, the driver path must be specified.
  • Page 42 11. By pressing the “Choose…” field in the “Upgrade or Verify Action” area, the new software version is selected. 12. When the software is shown in the field of view, the update can be started by clicking on the "Upgrade" field. The following message is confirmed by clicking on "Yes" and the up- date process starts.

  • Page 43: Device Accessories

    16. The jumper removed in point 4 must be put back in the same position. 17. Remove the USB cable from Softcontrol Data/F and reinsert the USB stick. 18. After switching on the supply voltage again, the system is ready for operation with the new software.

  • Page 44: Technical Data

    16. Technical data Wall case 400 x 250 x 160 mm (W x H x D) Weight approx. 8 kg Protection class housing IP 54 5 °C … 50 °C Ambient temperature 20 % … 80 % Relative humidity mains connection 100 … 240 volts / 50 … 60 Hz Power supply Protection class I (protective earth)

  • Page 45: Eu - Declaration Of Conformity

    EG-Richtlinien. Ein in den Richtlinien vant EC directives. A conformity assessment method as pro- vorgesehenes Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren wurde vided for in the directives has been performed. durchgeführt. Firma OFS Online Fluid Sensoric GmbH Company: Heidelbergweg 9 07580 Ronneburg, Germany Gerätebezeichnung Online-Control...
  • Page 46 OFS Online Fluid Sensoric GmbH Heidelbergweg 9 07580 Ronneburg Germany manual Softcontrol Data/F version 2.0 issue 01/2021 technical changes reserved...

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