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EXPERTS IN WATER CHEMISTRY SINCE 1903
Waltron Aqualert 6051
Hardness Analyzer
Instruction Manual
101-048-E.1

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  • Page 1 EXPERTS IN WATER CHEMISTRY SINCE 1903 Waltron Aqualert 6051 Hardness Analyzer Instruction Manual 101-048-E.1...
  • Page 2: Waltron Customer Commitment

    Calibration slope values and detailed description of problem Waltron’s technical expertise and extensive experience provides personalized solutions to the water quality industry. It is Waltron’s commitment to provide the customer with timely and accurate technical service and support. Waltron fully expects the customer to be satisfied with the quality, performance, and cost of this product.
  • Page 3: Safety

     Follow all regulations and warning labels when disposing of chemicals. Do not mix chemicals. To obtain analyzer safety information or Safety Data Sheets (SDS), please contact Waltron or logon to www.waltron.net. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 4: Warranty Agreement

    If, within one year from the date of shipment, the customer experiences any equipment defects or is not satisfied with the analyzer manufacturing, Waltron will repair, or at its option, replace any defective part(s) free of charge. This warranty requires that the defective part(s) be returned to Waltron with shipping charges prepaid.
  • Page 5: Checklist Of Materials

    Introduction CHECKLIST OF MATERIALS  In order to ensure customer satisfaction, Waltron does its best to provide adequate and timely packaging and shipping services. Please perform the following after receiving a shipment:  Inspect all shipping containers upon receipt and record any visible damage. If there are any outward signs of damage, please retain all containers and packages for inspection by carrier.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents WALTRON CUSTOMER COMMITMENT ..................... 2 SAFETY ............................. 3 WARRANTY AGREEMENT ......................... 4 CHECKLIST OF MATERIALS ........................ 5 INTRODUCTION........................8 UNIT DESCRIPTION......................... 10 ........................10 RINCIPLE OF UNCTION ..........................10 NIT OVERVIEW ......................... 11 COPE OF DELIVERY ..................
  • Page 7 ..........................69 AULT FINDING SPARE PARTS ......................... 71 MAINTENANCE SETS ......................73 MEASUREMENT RANGE OF OUR REAGENTS ................74 CALCULATION TABLE FOR COMMON UNITS OF WATER HARDNESS ........75 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL ....................76 Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    When used with a water grading system, the professional monitors can control the minimum and the maximum hardness (for drinking water for example). This is not a system to prevent increase in water hardness. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 9  CAN- interface  Software updates by means of SD-card possible  Open wall mounting or wall mounting in protective casing (optional)  Supply voltage 85 - 305 VAC, 47 – 440 Hz Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 10: Unit Description

    4 screws. If the analysis unit and the protective case are ordered together, they will be delivered assembled. The analysis unit is operated by means of a menu, a graphic display and 6 keys on the control panel. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 11: Scope Of Delivery

    If you receive the analyzer on a mounting plate, you will receive the following components: Description analyzer Basic unit on mounting plate or analyzer with housing Accessory kit with bottle connector Operating Instructions (Italian, English or German) Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 12: Specifications And Areas Of Application

    KS4.3 < 5mmol/l Technical Data Installation Wall mounting in closed rooms Dimensions Without case: 280x360x114 mm (WxHxD) With case: 300x380x120 mm (WxHxD) Weight Without case: ca. 2.1 kg With case: ca. 4.0 kg Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 13 Expiration date of the At least 2 years reagent Water consumption ca. 1l/analysis at 2 bar The water consumption varies according to pressure and flush-time. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 14 Every 30,000 Analyses or after 2 years of Cleaning of measurement chamber (as above), Installation of maintenance kit: operation changing the peristaltic pump cartridge and the gaskets. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 15: Bob-Operation

    In all, the analyzer covers the measurement range of 3.6 - 5349 µmol/l. There are 11 reagents available: Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 16 Reagents that are not in use should be stored in a cool dark place. Avoid direct sunlight. The shelf life of the reagents is at least 24 months if stored below 25°C and in a dark place. High temperature sand direct sunlight can significantly reduce the shelf life! Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 17: Maintenance Sets

    This set contains everything necessary in the way of equipment including the cleaning fluid. Article Order number Maintenance set for the 6051 W6050-906 Cleaning set for the 6051 Road transport: W6050-213 Cleaning set for the chamber Air transport: W6050-213S Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 18: General Safety

    If any problems occur or questions arise during the operation of the analysis unit, you can get assistance from your supplier. Try to locate the problem as accurately as possible or to record the action and conditions that lead to the problem. This makes speedy assistance possible. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 19 This symbol warns of a general risk and the need to take note of certain conditions. This symbol is to make the user aware of useful tips to improve the understanding of this unit. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 20 Do not store for more than a year on account of the guarantee. Only store the analysis unit in a cool, dry place with temperature between 5 and 45°C and avoid direct sunlight. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 21 Set the unit up according to the instructions in the following sections.  Only switch on the unit when all preparation is done, the case is closed and the unit is set up. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 22: Installation

    4 mounting brackets for fixing the case as shown in the drilling plan below: To allow for opening the case, the designated mounting space must be at least 450x350mm (D xH). Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 23: Water Connections

    The pipes should not be laid horizontally. Pipes should not exceed 2m in length. The output water must run into an open funnel or waste water pipe/drain. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 24: Operating With Pressure-Less Sample Water

    Operating with pressure-less sample water If the sample water is not under pressure, a simple membrane or immersion pump is necessary to deliver the sample to the analysis unit. Relay 4 can be used for this purpose. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 25: Electrical Installation

    RGB sensor Solenoid valve port Agitator port Reagent pump port Fuse (5 x 20 mm) 1 A time-lag Display port SD card base Actuator plug LED port Sound emitting device Main switch port Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 26: Connecting The Supply Voltage

    The mains output appearing on the top row can be used via the output relays to drive pumps, valves or others. The total consumption of all the connected appliances must not exceed 500 Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 27: Connection Of The Relay Outputs

    If the measured value of the sample exceeds the limit set in the analyzer, relay 1 is energised and a connection from COM to NO is established. In addition, the symbol R1 is highlighted in black on the display. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 28: Connecting The Analog Outputs

    In addition, the symbol R2 is highlighted in black on the display. Connecting the analog outputs Figure: Terminals for connecting the current interface and RS-485 (blue border) Terminal Designation Description Connection 15 + + Output 0-20mA or 4-20mA 16 - -Output 0-20mA or 4-20mA Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 29: Connecting The Digital Inputs

    Input contact function: A flow switch or other potential-free switches can be connected to the input contact. If the input contact is closed, the symbol IN is highlighted in black on the display. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 30: Connecting The External Components

    The connection to external controllers is usually established via the potential-free contacts of the relays. Figure: Schematic plan view of connection terminals Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 31: Switch For Starting The Analysis Externally

    (When using this function, the analyzer must be in automatic mode.) Programming: Menu > Settings > Input > Start analysis Figure: Three possible connection variants to start the analyzer with an external controller Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 32: Flow Switch

    Depending on the installed contact, the input can be configured as NC or NO type. (When using this function, the analyzer must be in automatic mode.) Programming: Menu > Settings > Input > Flow switch Figure: Three possible variants for connecting a flow switch Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 33: Interval Reset

    (e.g. 5 min). (When using this function, the analyzer must be in automatic mode.) Programming: Menu > Settings > Input > Interval reset Figure: Three possible variants for connecting a reset switch Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 34: Reagent Light/Horn

    2 / output 2 is energised and the connection from COM to NO is made. If an error is detected, the relay 2 / output 2 is de-energized and the connection from COM to NC is established. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 35: Regeneration System For Demand-Controlled Regeneration Triggering

    Programming: Menu > Settings > Outputs > Current loop calibration (Enter the total hardness / carbonate hardness value that should correspond with 20 mA.) The supplied current of the current loop for the displayed measured value is calculated as: Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 36 Upper hardness is set to 0.9° dH, which corresponds to 20 mA. Calculation for current interface type "0 - 20 mA" 9.3 mA corresponds to 0.42° dH. Calculation for current interface type "4 - 20 mA" 11.46 mA corresponds to 0.42° dH. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 37: Operating Status Via Analogue Current Interface

    Standby (until first analysis is complete) 3.5 mA 6.8 mA Fallen short of limit 7.5 mA 10.0 mA Limit exceeded 12.5 mA 13.6 mA Reagent fill level < 10% 16.5 mA 16.8 mA Fault 0 mA 4 mA Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 38: Components And Operation

    In the middle of the chamber is the white high powered LED transmitter. The sensor is located inside the control box. A magnetic stirrer is located underneath the measuring chamber. The magnetic stirring unit is securely fixed to the chamber. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 39: Display And Keyboard

    Back-ground colour Function White Unit is working normally Limit exceeded or unit fault Located centrally in the middle are 4 keys for navigation and entry of values ( <> + - Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 40 OK / Confirm Menu Additionally there are 4 function keys: Function Back / Reject last entry Cancel current analysis Enter menu Switch between menu and display of test results Reserved for Help function Confirm Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 41 Assistant (Wizard) Starts the configuration assistants Info Informs about status of the software, date of manufacture and serial number of the unit History Shows the last 100 measurements as a graph Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 42 The limit settings are shown as points on the graph. You can call up the record by selecting Menu>History. By pressing the key [OK] or [Back] you can return to the measurement value. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 43 [back] key. If there are more than 3 choices in the list, you can use the scroll facility on the right of the display. In the figure below, the active choice is indicator 503/500. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 44 When the cursor is not moved and the [OK] key pressed the highlighted number will be entered. As an example: the flush time = 30 seconds. The possible times are from 15 to 1800 seconds. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 45: Configuration

    At the same time the full functionality of the unit is checked. All settings of the menu parameters can later be changed again. To start the assistant, select the selection assistant in the menu and confirm with [OK]. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 46 NO: The unit keeps your settings. Select test parameters Please select the test parameters [OK] You have the choice* between: Total hardness or carbonate hardness Your setting: Select and confirm with [OK] * Further parameter are being prepared Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 47 The flushing time must be set according to the length of the inlet pipe and the water pressure. It must be Your setting: sufficiently long to allow a complete change of sample water in the chamber. Select with navigation keys and confirm. [OK] Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 48 Set limit 2 At what value should the monitoring of limit 2 take place?[OK] The limit must be greater than limit 1. Via the navigations-keys, you can select the value and confirm Your setting: [OK]. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 49 Select the value using the navigations-keys and confirm[OK] Select the amount after which the analysis should start [OK] e.g. 1000 l Your setting: Select the value using the navigations-keys and confirm[OK] Selection[time and amount] As above. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 50 This setting should be selected if an external flow-monitor is connected to the input and the analysis unit should only carry out tests at pre-set time intervals if water is removed from the system. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 51 Via the navigations-keys, make a selection and confirm [OK]. With analysis, you can control an external pump, the cool water valve of a sample cooler or an external controller. Alternatively, the reagent level can be configured to relay 2. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 52 Select the value via the navigation keys and confirm [OK]. Choose the channel-ID, on which the unit is to be controlled [OK]. Test result channel 0000-CFFF Choose the channel-ID, on which the unit is to transmit Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 53 0000- CFFF Choose the channel-ID, on which the unit is to transmit the status message [OK]. 0000- CFFF Select the value via the navigation keys and confirm [OK]. The unit is now completely configured. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 54: Operation

    Overview of hardware- and software version and display of counter readings Service Functions for maintenance, diagnostics, and changing reagent Assistant Setup wizard for a guided parameterisation of the device History Display of the last 100 measurement results with date and time Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 55: Maintenance Functions

    Bigger SD-cards can be formatted under e.g. Windows 7 > START > execute command und then by entry of format x: /FS:FAT /A32K. X stands for the letter of the disc-drive assigned to the SD- card. The following files are stored on the card: Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 56 SD card and perform a software update. More information about installing a software update can be found on page Error! Bookmark not defined.. We recommend that you delete the file from the SD card after installing an update. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 57: Menu Structure

    Operation Menu structure Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 58: Maintenance And Service

    Pull up the locking pins Insert the reagent plug and lock it.  Place the cleaned measuring chamber on the retaining bolts and lock.  Insert the stirring blade into the measuring chamber. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 59: Inserting The "Maintenance Set 02

    Switch off the device.  Pull the hose pump cassette from the bracket by unlocking the clips at the top and bottom.  Release the connection to the reagent plug and reagent bottle. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 60 [Yes] The cylinder filling level is set to 100 %. [No] The previous cylinder filling level in % is retained.  Flush the measuring chamber again (Programming: Menu > Service > Manual flush). Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 61: Reset The Maintenance Counter

    Select [Yes] or [No] with [] and [] and confirm with [OK] key. [Yes] Maintenance counter is set to 30,000 analyses and the maintenance date is set to 24 months. (Can be read in the Menu > Info) [No] The device retains the previous data. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 62: Changing The Reagent Bottle

    The device is again ready for operation. 10.5 Good and Bad Counter The good and bad counters are used to count the analysis results. They are displayed in the info screen. Programming: Menu > Info Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 63: Calibrating The Unit

    Feed the correction factor into the unit via (Menu >Parameter>Analysis > Correction factor). To do this, it is necessary to give in the code word of the unit or assign a new code word via (Menu > General >Codeword). Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 64: Changing The Battery

    Turn off the device, remove the SD card, and delete the TA27xxx.bin file from the SD card.  Insert the SD card back into the device.  Check the device configuration of the device. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 65: Diagnostics

    This should be at 24 VDC. If this is the case, a fault in the electronics is to be excluded and the solenoid valve is defective. To exit, move the cursor to Exit and press the [OK] key. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 66: Reagent Pump

    To exit, move the cursor to Exit and press the [OK] key. 11.7 Current Interface An ammeter is required to test the current interface. Measurements are made between terminals 15 (+) and terminal 16 (-). Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 67: Input

    17 and the Volt port of the multimeter must be connected to terminal 18. Otherwise, no bridge will be made by the multimeter Press the [OK] key to exit. The diagnostic mode has ended. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 68: Error Analysis

    Check the measuring chamber for dirt.  Check the electrical connection of the actuator plug.  Check the correct position of the actuator plug.  Check the color sensor in the diagnostic menu. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 69: Fault Finding

    Check that the waste pipe is free and that there are no foreign bodies in the magnet valve.  If a pump is used to supply the sample water, ensure that it is correctly connected. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 70 Check that the blue O-ring is still on the nozzle of the dosing-plug and that it is positioned correctly.  Check that the magnet valve closes properly.  Exchange the reagent pump-cassette  Re-calibrate the unit with a new correction factor. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 71: Spare Parts

    Spare parts 13 Spare parts Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 72 Actuator for magnetic stirrer 1x W6050-727 1x 111014 Magnet valve 24V 1x W6050-014 1x 111700 Measuring chamber complete 1x W6050-700 1x 111028 Dosing pump complete 1x W6050-028 4x 111906 Maintenance set 02 4x W6050-906 Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 73: Maintenance Sets

    The cleaning set is offered for this purpose. It contains all the aids required for cleaning as well as the cleaning fluid. Article Order number Maintenance set for the 6051 W6050-906 Cleaning set for the 6051 Road transport: W6050-213 Cleaning set for the chamber Air transport: W6050-213S Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 74: Measurement Range Of Our Reagents

    26.70-267.0 ppm W1234-465 600/500 5,36-53,57°f 3,0-30°dH 53.4-534.0 ppm Carbonate hardness W6050-C710 C-710/500 0,54-5,36°f 0,3-3,0°dH 5.34-53.4 ppm W6050-C715 C-715/500 0,80-8,04°f 0,45-4,5°dH 8.01-80.1 ppm W6050-C720 C-720/500 1,07-10,71°f 0,6-6,0°dH 10.68-106.8 ppm W6050-C730 C-730/500 1,61-16,07°f 0,9-9,0°dH 16.02-160.2 ppm Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 75: Calculation Table For Common Units Of Water Hardness

    0.142 Hardness French 1 °fH = 0.56 0.702 Hardness ppm CaCO3 1 ppm = 0.056 0.07 0.02 0.01 (USA) mval/l 1 mval/l = 3.51 Earth alkali mmol/l 1 mmol/l = 7.02 Earth alkali Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...
  • Page 76: Instructions For Disposal

    The unit should be taken to a certified collection point for electrical devices.  The battery must be disposed of separately. The unit can also be returned to the dealer or manufacturer for proper disposal. Waltron User Manual 101-048-E.1 6051 Hardness Analyzer...

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