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Chemical allocation controller

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USER
MANUAL
MODEL:
ALX-PRO
Chemical Allocation Controller
English (Original Instructions)
Updated: 04/30/2021

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: ALX-PRO Chemical Allocation Controller English (Original Instructions) Updated: 04/30/2021...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Table of Contents General Configuration (continued) Overview Manifolds Specifications Pumps Terminology Calibrating Pumps Installation Operation Installation Requirements Dispensing an Application Mounting Controller Reporting and Logs Troubleshooting Connecting Devices Appendices Configuration Parts Callout...
  • Page 3: Overview

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Overview Terminology The ALX-PRO offers the highest level system available • Users - The people who will be using the system to control and record chemical consumption. PRO to dispense Applications. Up to 999 users can be units allow authorized Users to log in with a 4-digit stored.
  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Installation Requirements Compressed Air (typical installation) Electrical • 110 VAC, 5A, Single Phase, 50-60 Hz • Clean, dry air • NEMA 5-15 GFCI Protected Outlet • 10 CFM (283 L/min) @ 80 psi (5.5 bar) minimum •...
  • Page 5: Mounting Controller

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Mounting Controller Connecting Devices 1. Determine mounting location, with consideration The following types of Devices are compatible with of the following: the ALX-PRO: • User accessibility • CAN-SO-4 : A four output, 3-way solenoid valve •...
  • Page 6 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Connecting Devices (continued) 1. Mount and connect Devices in a daisy-chain fashion using the orange M12 cables. They can be installed in any order. (NOTE: If purchased as a -KIT, the Devices will be supplied pre-mounted and connected) 2.
  • Page 7: Set Up Instructions

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Set-Up Instructions General Settings 1. Press the Admin button on the bottom 2. Type in the 4-digit administrator code NOTE: The admin screen will automatically time out and return to the home screen after 30 minutes of inactivity for security purposes.
  • Page 8 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Set-Up Instructions (cont.) General Settings (cont.) The Max Dispense Time sets a time limit for weight-based Applications to dispense within to protect against accidental overflows. To adjust the time limit, select an option from the drop- down menu.
  • Page 9: Sleep Function

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Sleep Function To prevent the computer from building up too much heat inside the control box, the unit will begin a Sleep Function after 90 minutes of inactivity. 1. After 80 minutes of inactivity, the unit will load a screen that reads PREPARING TO SLEEP.
  • Page 10: Adding Rfid Credentials

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Adding RFID Credentials 1. Log in as an administrator. 2. Select Easy Add on the left side of the screen. 3. Select a user from the drop-down menu. 4. Once the user is selected from the list, scan their RFID card to enter it into the system.
  • Page 11: Pump Devices

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Pump Devices In order to dispense chemical with the ALX-PRO, the following items must be setup under Settings page for Pumps. The following requirements are necessary for a pump to be used: •...
  • Page 12 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Pump Devices (cont.) Assigning Chemicals to Pumps (cont.) 4. From the drop-down menu select which manifold this chemical will be dispensing through (acids or caustics). 5. Click Apply to finalize changes.
  • Page 13: Manifolds

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Pump Devices (cont.) Deleting Pumps 1. To remove a pump device from the system, select the pump and click Delete. 2. A dialog box will appear for confirmation, click Yes to delete the pump or No to cancel the procedure.
  • Page 14 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Manifolds (cont.) Assigning Scales to Manifolds If equipped for Weight-Based dispensing, the ALX- PRO’s manifold must have a scale assigned to it before it can dispense Weight-Based Applications. 1. Select the Manifold to pair with scale from the drop down menu 2.
  • Page 15: Pumps

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Pumps Before the unit can dispense chemical, each pump must be primed so the chemical fills up the hose to the manifold for accurate dispense volumes. Priming Pumps 1. From the Pumps List select the Pump to be primed, then click Prime Pump.
  • Page 16: Calibrating Pumps

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Calibrating Pumps Weight-Based Calibrations Weight-based ALX-PRO models will require their scales to be calibrated prior to use to ensure the best accuracy when dispensing. 1. Log in as an Administrator. 2. Select Calibrate on the left side of the screen, then click Scale on the top of the screen.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Calibrating Pumps (cont.) Time-Based Calibrations Before pumps can perform Time-Based dispenses they will each need to be calibrated for the chemical they will be controlling. 1. Log in as an Administrator.
  • Page 18 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Calibrating Pumps (cont.) Time-Based Calibrations (cont.) 9. Press START to begin dispensing. 10. When the liquid in the container gets close to your target, press the STOP key. 11. Take an accurate measurement of the amount dispensed and enter the Volume and Units on the screen.
  • Page 19 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Calibrating Pumps (cont.) Water-Flush Calibrations 1. To change the length of time that water flushes after a dispense, log in as an Administrator. 2. Click Settings on the left side of the screen and open the Flush Time tab near the top of the screen.
  • Page 20 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Dispense Instructions Application Dispensing 1. To begin dispensing, log in as a User by either swiping a RFID card or typing in their 4-digit passcode to login. 2. Select an application to dispense by typing in its 4-digit code.
  • Page 21 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Dispense Instructions (cont.) Application Dispensing (cont.) 8. Once the dispense has been completed, press START to perform a Water Flush. 9. If another dispense is required, press START. 10. The pre-dispense screen will appear.
  • Page 22: Reporting And Logs

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Reporting & Logs Syncing 1. To sync information to and from CleanIntel.com, press the Sync button in the bottom right corner of the home screen. 2. A data transfer will automatically initiate from the unit to the website and back again through the cellular router.
  • Page 23 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Reporting & Logs (continued) Standard & Event Logs The data logs on the ALX-PRO can be used to see what has been happening on the unit. 1. To access the data logs, log in as an Administrator.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting Message Invalid App Code The code typed in does not reference any Cause existing application setup on cleanintel. com. Check the Site Info tab to see the existing applications setup on the unit,...
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting (continued) Message No App Permissions Set Up No permissions to dispense this Cause application have been setup for this user on cleanintel.com. On website, edit the user’s permissions to be able to dispense that application, then Solution sync the unit.
  • Page 26 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting (continued) Message No Scale Assigned to this Manifold The scale has not been assigned to a Cause manifold in the Admin screen. On unit, go into the Admin screen and...
  • Page 27 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting (continued) Message Dispense canceled! Remove Jug. User pressed STOP before the dispense Cause finished. During a dispense, do not press any buttons until the screen shows a green Solution check mark signaling the end of the dispense.
  • Page 28 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Troubleshooting (continued) Keypad Not Working Cause Solution The USB may not be plugged in a. Plug in the USB to the correct CPU port and Reboot Cause Solution The keypad may be broken a.
  • Page 29: Parts Callout

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Appendix A - Parts Callout NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. UOM M1326 DECAL START BUTTON 22mm M1327 DECAL STOP BUTTON 22mm M2174 GASKET, RUBBER, 22mm ID X 28mm OD, FOR P2408 P2408 SWITCH, PIEZO BUTTON, N.O., MOMENTARY, SINGLE POLE, 22mm, 316SS, 24V AC/DC, 0.2A...
  • Page 30 TWO PLACE DECIMAL .015" CLEAN-LOGIX IS PROHIBITED. THREE PLACE DECIMAL .005" A. ZIEGER DRAWN BY: MATERIAL Material <not specified> TITLE: ALX-PRO V4 REV102 7/13/2018 DATE CREATED: FINISH OPEN ITEM NUMBER: 3/31/2021 LAST SAVED: WEIGHT (LB.) NOTE: DEBURR AND BREAK ALL...
  • Page 31 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Appendix A - Parts Callout (continued) Page 31 of 37 ALX-PRO Manual V4 Updated: 04/30/2021...
  • Page 32 DECAL, E-STOP LEGEND, 22mm BUTTON TERMINAL BLOCK SPRING CLAMP 2.5mm P1874 M1975 WIRE HARNESS - ALX-PRO V4 - POWER (rev A) GROUND A-B 1492-LG3 M1976 WIRE HARNESS - ALX-PRO V4 - CONTROL (rev C) TERMINAL BLOCK END BARRIER L3 SERIES A-B...
  • Page 33: Electrical Schematic

    USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Appendix B - Electrical Schematic Page 33 of 37 ALX-PRO Manual V4 Updated: 04/30/2021...
  • Page 34 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Appendix C - ALX AIR-WATER KIT Installation Set Up 1. Mount and connect Devices in a daisy-chain fashion using the orange M12 cables. They can be installed in any order. 2. Hand tighten M12 cable connections, then tighten two more clicks using wrenches.
  • Page 35: Network Configuration

    Fig 35.1: Opening fuse holder and removing fuse 3. Using the included sealed ethernet connector, connect a Cat5e cable (or similar) to the ALX-PRO. 4. Login to the unit as an admin level user. 5. Navigate to Config screen to view Network Settings.
  • Page 36 USER MANUAL: ALX-PRO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Appendix E - Screen Calibration The touchscreen HMI used in the ALX-PRO allows for the precise selection of on-screen commands. In some cases, these calibration settings may become invalid, causing incorrect or missed selections.
  • Page 37 3. Install the sensor to the container to be monitored. 4. Login to the ALX-PRO. 5. Navigate to Settings > IVX to view the raw milliamp output of the sensor. • ID numbers are based on IVX Signal Converter.

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