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  • Page 1 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents I. Introducti on page 2 A. Water Chemistry page 2 B. Safety page 3 C. System Components page 4 D. Specifi cati ons page 7 E. Controller Panel Descripti ons page 8 F. Electrical Descripti ons page 10 II.

  • Page 3: Introducti

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual I. Introduction A. Water Chemistry Water chemistry is a complex science that contains many variables. These variables not only affect the water environment itself, but they can have adverse effects on your equipment as well as your health.

  • Page 4: Safety

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2. Risk of electric shock: Connect the controller to a dedicated ground- fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuit breaker. a. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, GR, Ground,...

  • Page 5: System Components

    Monitors and displays the pH and ORP levels using LEDs and digital readouts on the front panel. If the temperature sensor is installed, the M820 will monitor temperature and display on the front panel when in Temp mode. Additionally, it will monitor up to two chemical tanks equipped with level switches and displays status using LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 6 An injection-molded flow cell with integrated flow switch houses the pH and ORP sensors, and partners with the M820 controller to monitor the pH and ORP levels in the water. b. The flow switch verifies that water is flowing during a feed cycle, and sends the controller instructions to deactivate the feed if water is not flowing.
  • Page 7 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual D. Specifications Enclosure: 7.95”L x 5.98”W x 3.54”D Electrical Input/Output: 120/240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz ORP Set Level: 400 mV to 900 mV pH Set Level: 7.0 to 8.0 Dose Time: Off, Continuous, or Timed cycle...

  • Page 9: Controller Panel Descripti Ons

    Controller Communication digital display Electrical Connec�ons pushbutton LEDs Figure 2: M820 Controller Components Connecti ons E. Controller Panel Descripti ons 1. Digital Displays and Functi on LEDs a. pH 1. Alert (High/Low) - red LED 2. Dose - green LED 3.
  • Page 10 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual 2. Mode - pushbutton adjustments a. Auto - red LED b. pH standby - green LED c. ORP1 standby - yellow LED d. ORP2 standby - yellow LED e. Temp display & calibrate - green LED OFF mode - In standby, press and hold Mode button for 3 seconds to turn controller off.

  • Page 11: Electrical Descriptions

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual External audible/visible alarm (optional) pH sensor - BNC connection k. ORP sensor - BNC connection Optional dry contact ORP1 output (contact factory for instructions) F. Electrical Descriptions 1. Power a. 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3-wire grounded NEMA 5 power cord.

  • Page 12: Installati

    2. Mounting a. Controller and flow cell are factory-mounted to ABS board for your convenience. b. Securely mount ABS mounting board with M820 controller and flow cell on wall (vertical installation). c. If applicable, securely attach the peristaltic pumps to the optional larger ABS mounting board with the provided hardware.
  • Page 13 Note: Carefully unpack the pH and ORP sensors and set aside in a clear area until ready to install into the flow cell. a. Verify that the M820 controller power is OFF. b. Remove the plastic protective caps from the sensors and store in a separate location for future re-use.
  • Page 14 120V or 240V relay, or by connecting the SCG to the “normally open” dry contact relay (ORP1) included with the M820 controller. When using the ORP1 Dry Contact Relay, the black plastic jumper identified as HD2 needs to be repositioned from the...
  • Page 15 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual Figure 4: HD2 Jumper 8. Converti ng from Cord to Permanent Connecti on a. Remove cover. b. Loosen strain relief gland from AC cord. c. Using a 3/32” (2.44mm) slot screw driver, carefully loosen terminals that att ach the AC cord to the controller box.

  • Page 16: Operati

    B. Startup and Shutdown 1. Startup a. Provide power to the M820 using either Method 1 or 2 as discussed in step 6d or 6e on page 13. b. Turn on the filter pump and verify the water flow through the flow cell by opening the sample port valve (center) and observing a steady stream of water.
  • Page 17 Press and hold the Mode pushbutton for 2 seconds until both the pH and ORP digital displays read OFF. c. Release the Mode pushbutton. The M820 controller will turn off, and the digital displays and function LEDs will go blank.

  • Page 18: Modes And Adjustments

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual C. Modes and Adjustments 1. Auto a. This is the normal operational mode of the M820 controller. b. The controller allows full operation and monitoring of both pH and ORP levels. c. No function pushbuttons are operational in this mode.
  • Page 19 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual c. Delay Time 1. Default: Delay time of 5 minutes between feed cycles (timed feed only). After dose time, the controller will wait (delay) for the specified minutes before checking the current level and dosing again if necessary.
  • Page 20 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual e. High Alert 1. Default: 8.0 pH 2. Selectable range: OFF, 7.5 pH to 8.4 pH (acid feed). A high alert will occur if the pH level remains above the High Alert level for 10 continuous minutes, and will automatically turn off the High Alert when the pH level falls below the high alert level for 1 continuous minute.
  • Page 21 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual b. Dose Time 1. Default: 10-second ORP feed relay energized and 5 minutes ORP feed relay de-energized (timed dose time). In the timed dose cycle mode, the dose LED will flash while dosing, and will illuminate steadily during the delay portion of the timed cycle.
  • Page 22 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual 3. Selectable range in timed feed: OFF, 20 – 100 feed cycles. Selectable range in continuous feed: OFF, 20 – 180 minutes. When the Dose Time is changed from either timed or continuous feed, the Over Timer is reset to Default.
  • Page 23 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual a. Set Level 1. Default: 640 mV 2. Selectable range: 400 mV to 890 mV (in 5 mV increments), cannot be set for less than 10 mV below the ORP1 set level. b. Dose Time 1.
  • Page 24 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual 4. Selectable range in timed feed: OFF, 20 – 100 feed cycles. Selectable range in continuous feed: OFF, 20 – 180 minutes. When the Dose Time is changed from either timed or continuous feed, the Over Timer is reset to Default.
  • Page 25 Turn the lock off by holding the hidden button down for 2 seconds until the display indicates “Loc Off”. b. The M820 can be forced to manually dose pH, ORP1, or ORP2 by placing the M820 into the standby mode that is desired (pH, ORP1, ORP2), and then holding down the Dose Time button and pressing the Delay Time button.
  • Page 26 8. Factory defaults To return the controller to the factory defaults: a. Place the controller in Standby Mode. b. Turn off the controller by holding down the Mode button. c. Press and hold both the Set Level and pH Cal pushbuttons, and then press the Mode button.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual D. Maintenance 1. Winterizing (extended shutdowns or colder climates) a. Turn off the M820 controller and shut off main power to controller. b. Gently remove the pH and ORP sensors from the flow cell. Fill the provided protective caps (removed during installation) with water and re-install onto each sensor, and store in a warm, secure location.
  • Page 28 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual h. Turn on the M820 controller. Open the flow cell valves and wait for a few minutes for the system to stabilize and get an accurate reading. Adjust the Set Level if necessary. 3. Checking the ORP sensor a.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting A. pH level too low or Alert Led On 1. pH Set level is too low: Check pH level with test kit and adjust as necessary. 2. Chemical dose time too high: Lower dose time.
  • Page 30 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual 3. Controller undershooting set level: 1) Check for proper valve positions and leaks in chlorine lines, or 2) Increase dosing time if using timed feed, or switch to continuous feed if using a salt chlorine generator.
  • Page 31 M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual F. Feeder not operating 1. No Flow: Flow light LED must be on. 2. Inadequate Flow: Check flow through the flow cell and controller. 3. Blown output fuse in the controller: Replace fuse. G. Flow LED off 1.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    M820 pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual Warranty IPS-M820 pH/Dual ORP Controllers IPS Controllers warrants the IPS-M820 controller to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of installation. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective components (at our discretion) when returned to the factory within the five (5) year warranty period.
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  • Page 36 Factory Contact: 30826 Wealth Street, Murrieta, CA 92563 phone. 877-693-6903, fax. 951-693-3224 www.ipscontrollers.com M820OM 08/22...

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