pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Table of Contents Declaration of conformity ......................6 Introduction ..........................7 Measurements and standards used ..................7 Safety instructions........................7 Repair ..........................7 Explosion hazardous areas....................7 Construction ..........................8 Product identification......................8 Mounting ...........................10 Electrode types ........................
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Toggle ..........................44 Device settings......................... 45 Device function ......................46 Device setup.........................47 Sensor Interface ......................54 Check for updates ......................56 Help ........................... 59 Main configuration ......................59 Information ........................59 Output scaling........................
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Contact You can always contact your local representative or the MJK support for advice and guidance: Europe: Tel.: +45 45 56 06 56, e-mail: mjk@mjk.com Visit our web site www.mjk.com to learn more about MJK Automation, our other products and the people behind them.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Introduction Thank you for choosing our pHix® Compact pH/Redox transmitter. We have done everything possible to make a pH / Redox transmitter that can fulfill all your demands. pHix® Compact is very simple to install and connect, as electrode, fitting and transmitter is built together in the same NEMA 6X / IP 68 class enclosure.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Construction pHix® Compact is a loop powered 4-20 mA 4-wire transmitter with power supply and measuring signal transmitted over the same pair of wires. pHix® Compact also has Modbus® communication capabilities via the seperate RS485 wires where both the primary measuring signal (pH or redox) and the secondary measurement signal can be read.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 4. Electrode specification. An identical marking is found on the pH transmitter cable: Introduction /Product identification ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Mounting Electrode types The electrode housing is marked with information about electrode type and measuring range for the actual electrode: pH electrode, item no. 160310, 1 - 14 pH, 50-176° F / 10-80° C, 0 = 4.6 pH. pH electrode, item no.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Contact MJK if other electrode types should be used. Replacement of an electrode to another of the same type does not require reconfiguration. The electrode must not become dry. Therefore, do not remove the protective cap before before commissioning of pHix®...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Check that the connectors are absolutely clean and dry. Lubricate the O-ring in acid-free grease or Vaseline. Check that the O-ring is placed correctly in the recess of the new electrode. Check that the hole for the electrode in the pHix®...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 THE US ALL OTHERS pHix® Compact has class IP 68 / NEMA 6X enclosure, and therefore withstands submersion into open system to a max. pressure of 14 psi or 30 ft WG / 1 bar or 10 mWG.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 THE US ALL OTHERS pHix® Compact conforms to pressure class PN 5, and can therefore be mounted in closed systems with a working pressure of max. 72 psi / 5 bar. Mounting in open channels and reservoirs Due to the lifetime of the electrode and measurement accuracy, the following should be complied with when mounting pHix®...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Mounting /Mechanical mounting ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Mounted on a pipe end When measuring, pHix® Compact should be firmly fixed. Fixed mounting can be made by means of a pipe with 5/4" inner thread (ISO 228-1), and screwing pHix® Compact directly into the pipe.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Because of the liquid inside the electrode, pHix® Compact should always be mounted in angles less than 75° from vertical. pHix® Compact can be screwed into a pipe stub with 2" outer thread. This can happen by means of an union (item no.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 See also the following illustrations for correct adaptation to the pipe system. ALL OTHERS US ONLY Max working pressure = 72 psi / 5 bar g. Max working temperature = 176° F / 80° C. ALL OTHERS US ONLY pHix®...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Eletrical mounting pHix® Compact must not be installed in explosion hazardous locations! pHix® Compact should be connected to an active 4-20 mA input or supplied from a separate 10-28 VDC voltage source. Max power consumption is 50 mW. pHix®...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Cutting the signal cable The cable comes with stripped wire ends ready for mounting. pHix® Compact uncut cable-end with two signal outputs. Extending the signal cable There are no specific demands to the cable that may be used for extending the existing cable, except that it should be shielded and that the voltage drop should not be too big.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Buffer adjustment If the transmitter is installed without the power supply turned on, please allow the transmitter to boot-up for 1 minute before an adjustment is performed. In order to ensure a precise and stable pH measurement, pHix® Compact must be buffer adjusted with regular intervals. Buffer adjustment is carried out in practice by dipping pHix®...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 and zero point. Existing buffer adjustments are deleted once new buffer adjustments is completed. It is needed that pHix, the electrode and the buffer solutions are at the same temperature during adjustment to get a correct slope and zero point. The electrode acceptance limits Slope [mV/pH] @ 25°C...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 MJK delivers buffer solutions for both pH and redox calibration. The pH value of the buffer solution is dependent of the temperature, and the stated pH value is valid at 77° F / 25° C. Buffer solution has a limited lifetime.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Buffer adjustment using the switch ring Remember to clean the electrode as described in the previous section! When the switch ring has been on for at least 10 minutes, it will only be possible to buffer adjust pHix®...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 every 5 sec.). When the buffer adjustment has finished successfully, the LED will start to give two short flashes every 5 sec. The zero point is now set. Carefully, wipe of the electrode tip with a cloth. Never use materials that can scratch the measuring lens.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 When the electrode tip has been turned upwards for more than 30 seconds, pHix® Compact will go into buffer adjustment mode. Proceed as described: Remove pHix® Compact from the process, rinse the electrode, and turn the electrode upside-down.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 If pHix® Compact cannot find the correct pH value for the selected buffer solution, the transmitter will enter alarm mode indicated by a flash every second. To start a new buffer adjustment, the buffer solution or electrode should be replaced and pHix®...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Maintenance A pH or redox measuring system requires maintenance with regular intervals. Cleaning and buffer adjustment is a normal and necessary maintenance that should be carried out regularly. Intervals The interval between buffer adjustments and cleaning depends widely on the working conditions.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Electrode lifetime The expected lifetime of the electrodes is dependent of the application. The lifetime is given with reservation as the physical conditions as well as the temperature, pressure and the characteristics of the measured liquid have great influence on the stated lifetime.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Note! For further accessories, see pHix Compact Datasheet which can be downloaded from our Download Center under Datasheet. Electrode storage When a pH-electrode is not in use and is kept in storage, always put the electrode in a 3mol KCL-solution.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 pHix® Compact EN61326-1 CE approvals EN61326-2-3 Note! See also pHix Compact Datasheet which can be downloaded from our Download page under Datasheet. https://mjk.com/download-center?mainCatId=3104&catId=all&lang=english Maintenance /Specifications ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 pHix Configurator software Programming connection K-114 RS-485 PC Interface used to connect pHix to a PC. Designations Yellow Data In - RS485B Black Negative (-) wire (GND) Green Data Out - RS485A Positive (+) wire (+VCC) Others RS-485 4- 20 mA loop must be supplied with 10- 28 VDC before programming via RS485...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 General information Item Description File handling: Open configuration File Handling: Save configuration pHix Compact Manual Get configuration from the unit to the PC or read configuration from the ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Click Save folder on top menu bar. pHix Configurator software /General information ...
In all file handling windows, the current working folder selector looks like this . As default, the current working folder, where files are saved, is set to the folder: "C:\Users_USER_\Documents\Xylem\pHix Configurator\Config\ Changing current working folder By selecting one of the last visited folders in the folder drop down list, the current working folder can be changed individually for every file handling window available.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Select the desired configuration in the list and click OK or simply double-click on the selected item to open the configuration. Choose default configuration pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Default configurations are empty/blank configurations corresponding to the connected unit where nothing is configured yet, but every settings in unit are present. Managing configuration pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Item Description Open Same as double-clicking on a configuration or clicking OK. configuration Opens the file in a text editor to view the contend of the xml View file configuration file.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Save configuration Click Save folder on top menu bar Save the configuration in the working folder that has been imported from the unit, or edited by the operator. Clicking Save Configuration will open a new window, with the Save Configuration dialog, for entering details for the configuration before saving.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Save Save the configuration. Cancel No action performed. Connection Click PC with a light ning connecting to a unit on top menu bar or the start up window Connecting When connecting to a unit, and the carrier is available, a pop-up will appear on screen with information stating that requesting information from the unit is ongoing.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Place the arrow over PC with 2 green arrows connected to a unit on top menu bar. This will change to PC with 2 red arrows connected to a unit. Click it . ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Write to the sensor Click PC with arrow pointing towards sensor on top menu bar. When pHix Configurator is connected to a sensor the active configuration in pHix Configurator can be send to the unit.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 pHix Configurator and the unit and the values are read directly from the unit or written directly to the unit. Home From the main configuration, the user can : •...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Check for new firmware version Firmware Load and flash firmware file Factory firmware Change the status for Status Liquid ground Switch ring Tilt Device function Set all the all the 4.6 pH default parameters (Modbus Default...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Device setup Firmware Check for new firmware Get the newest firmware version if there is a new one version available pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 If a firmware has previously been downloaded, this option will offer the possibility to load the firmware file Load and flash firmware for flashing. Note! Echo need to be disabled. Factory Firmware Come back to the factory firmware ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Load and flash firmware Your configuration will be reset if a new firmware is flashed into the unit. Click Yes to continue. Load file Choose the firmware file pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Flash firmware Click Yes to download new version. Click No to bypass update and keep working with the out of date version currently being used. pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Wait until flashing reaches 100%. Echo warning If the serial interface is provided by MJK Automation, K-114 RS485, pHix Configurator will enable Echo off. Otherwise you need to make sure that there is not echo on the serial interface.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Disconnect the USB cable, wait at least 10 seconds and connect the cable again. pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Status Choose the function’s status and click Send. Liquid ground Internal is only for the PPS sensor version Internal (Potential External is only for the stainless steel External version equalization)
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Sensor Interface This tool only can be used for the K-114 RS485 Interface Power supply pHix Configurator software /General information ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 • Close to zero, if it is not connected to pHix Compact V3 Current Supply 0 - 40 mA • 10-12 mA, if it is connected to pHix Compact V3 Voltage Supply 11,2 - 12,5 VDC...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Check for updates Click PC downloading from the server Get the newest pHix Configurator Version if there is a new one available pHix Configurator and the help file can be updated by downloading the latest version directly from the software.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 If there is no newer version available, the above pop up will be shown. Clicking OK will end the check for updates sequence. New version available If a new version is available from the update server, a pop up with Update info is shown. The information includes: The new version available and your current installed version.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 If a new version of the help file is available from the update server, a pop up with Update info is shown. The information includes: The new help file version available and your active help file. Click Yes to download the new version of the help file.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Help Click Document on top menu bar to open the pHix Compact manual . F1 key opens the pHix Compact manual Click Question mark to open the pHix Compact manual on the corresponding chapter.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Menu item Option Description Device pHix pH The sensor type type Electrode type Zero point 4.6 Electrode The pH electrode type Zero zero type point 7.0 Serial The sensor serial number number Part The sensor item number...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Menu item Option Description Device type pHix Redox The sensor type Serial number The sensor serial number Part number The sensor item number Sensor on-chip serial Chip serial number number Number &...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Menu item Option Default Description 4mA [pH] 0-12 pH value represented by 4mA pH value represented by 20mA [pH] 2-14 20mA Set the time period for Damping [s] averaging the signal. 0 - 3600 The averaging is a running average.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 pH = 7 pH scaling from 3-9: If there is 12 mA , the pH will be: pH =9 -((9-3)/(20mA-4mA))*(20mA-12mA) pH = 6 Redox scaling Output scaling pHix Configurator software /Main configuration ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Menu item Option Default Description mV value represented by 4mA [mV] -1000 - 800 -1000 mV value represented by 20mA [mV] -800 - 1000 1000 20mA Set the time period for Damping [s] averaging the signal.
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 mV = 0 mV scaling from 300 - 900. If there is 12 mA , the mV will be: mV = 900-((900-300)/(20mA-4mA))*(20mA-12mA) mV = 600 pHix Configurator software /Main configuration ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Temperature scaling Output scaling - Celsius Menu item Option Default Description mV value represented by 4mA [°C] 0-40 mV value represented by 20mA [°C] 10-50 20mA The minimum span is 10. Output scaling ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Menu item Option Default Description mV value represented by 4mA [°F] 32-104 mV value represented by 20mA [°F] 50-122 20mA The minimum span is 18. Example Celsius Temperature scaling from 0-50. If there is 12 mA , the °C ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 °C = 25 Temperature scaling from 15-46. If there is 12 mA , the °C will be: °C= 46 -((46-15)/(20mA-4mA))*(20mA-12mA) °C = 30,5 Example Fahrenheit pHix Configurator software /Main configuration ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Temperature scaling from 32-122. If there is 12 mA , the °F will be: °F= 122 -((122-32)/(20-4))*(20mA-12mA) °F = 77 Temperature scaling from 77-95. If there is 12 mA , the °F will be: °F= 95 -((95-77)/(20-4))*(20mA-12mA) °F = 86 pHix Configurator software /Main configuration...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Buffer adjustment, pHix Configurator Automatic temperature compensation Manual temperature compensation Other manual temperature compensation pHix Configurator software /Main configuration ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Item Options Default Description The sensor uses the Buffer solution ATC : Automatic values and its own (see page 72) temperature temperature's measurement to make compensation the buffer adjustment. Mode MTC: Manual The sensor uses the Buffer solution temperature...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Buffer solution temperature in Celsius Temperatur 5-50 degrees entered by the user to make the e °C buffer adjustment in MTC mode Buffer solution temperature in Temperatur Fahrenheit degrees entered by the user 41-122 e °F to make the buffer adjustment in MTC...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 MTC , the values for MJK Buffer values depends of the temperature. MJK technical °C °F buffer 4.01 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.01 4.01 4.03 4.06 pHix Configurator software /Main configuration ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 MJK technical °C °F buffer 7.09 7.06 7.04 7.02 7.00 6.99 6.97 6.97 MJK technical °C °F buffer 10.24 10.18 10.12 10.06 10.01 9.97 9.98 9.82 pHix Configurator software /Main configuration ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Buffer supplier Buffer Options Default Supplier Buffer supplier information. Brand When MJK, the buffer value information is provided by MJK buffer values (see page 73) Other For other brand, the buffer values must be provided by the user.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Communication Menu Optio Defau Description item Modbus 1-246 The ID is used as identification of the unit in SCADA-system Online data Live view is an easy way of viewing most of the online values and data as they are at current, live from the connected pHix sensor.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Output values pH actual value pH actual value The scaled pH measurement. See pH scaling (see page 61) pHix Configurator software /Online data ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 mV actual value mV actual value The scaled mV measurement. See Redox scaling (see page 63) pHix Configurator software /Online data ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Temperature actual value The scaled temperature measurement. See Temperature Actual value scaling (see page 66) mA actual value pHix Redox pHix Configurator software /Online data ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Redox mA value measured by Redox sensor. Temperature mA value measured by Redox sensor. pHix pH pHix Configurator software /Online data ...
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pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 mA value measured by pH sensor. Temperature mA value measured by pH sensor. Connection Status Analog Output is connected. Analog output is not connected. ...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Output mode The output mode can be used to test the output for the actual mA value. Actual value: The mA value measured by pH/Redox output pHix sensor. mode Actual value Fixed: The mA value is entered by the user.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Internal is only for the PPS sensor Liquid ground Internal version (Potential equalization) External External is only for the stainless steel version No switch ring Switch ring Switch ring is only for pHix 4.6 pH Reed 4 and 7.0 pH Reed 7...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Register list, detailed Parameters Data Register Description type Scaled pH actual value or scaled mV actual Primary Value value (Analog output 1) Primary value - Unit code Unit code mV = 36 pH = 59 Scaled temperature value Secondary Value F32...
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 Appendencies Error codes Symptom/mA signal Fault Remedy Constant current signal Electrical connection is not Check connection and make or 1 = 0 mA made correctly the necessary corrections Check the voltage at Unsteady current signal Undervoltage transmitter.
pHix® Compact V3. NG (next generation) EN 4.10 Version 2202 pHix® Compact Redox (ORP) /temperatur. transmitter, 203160-Redox - 203161- ORP - 203170-Redox - 203171-ORP • Measuring range: -1000 to +1000 mV = 4-20 mA • Temperature: 0-50° C/ 32-122° F = 4-20 mA Modbus communication Primary registers can be read by RS 485 using Modbus protocol. For Modbus commands and registers, see pHix Configurator software...
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