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- Page 1 ® Peristaltic Metering Pump Series A4...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 2 ® FLEXFLO A4 Introduction 10.0 Industrial Protocols What’s in the box 10.1 Control and Status Mapping for Profibus and EtherNet/IP Engineering Specifications Output vs fluid viscosity 10.2 Control and Status Mapping for Modbus Materials of Construction Wetted Components 10.3 EtherNet/IP Non-Wetted Components... - Page 3 ® Page 3 FLEXFLO A4 READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND USE. +1 (714) 893 - 8529 sales@blue-white.com customerservice@blue-white.com 5300 Business Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649...
- Page 4 Please Note: Your new pump has been pressure tested at the factory with clean water before shipping. You may notice trace amounts of clean water in the pre-installed tube assembly. This is part of our stringent quality assurance pro- gram at Blue-White Industries. For more information please visit us at: www.blue-white.com For videos and tutorials please visit as at: https://www.blue-white.com/resources/videos...
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Page 5: Introduction
® Page 5 Introduction FLEXFLO A4 What’s In The Box The following items are included with every A4 peristaltic metering pump: A4 Peristaltic Pump USB Flash Drive With Instruction Manual With 6ft (1.8m) power cord Standard Mounting Brackets Spare Tubing Tube Installation Tool Injection Fitting See page 60 for additional accessories. - Page 6 Page 6 ® 2.0 Engineering Specifications FLEXFLO A4 Up to 125 psig (8.6 bar) Maximum Working Pressure (excluding pump tubes) Note: see individual pump tube assembly maximum pressure ratings. 3/8” OD x 1/4” ID tubing connections: 130 °F (54 °C) Maximum Fluid Temperature (excluding pump tubes) M/NPT connections: 185 °F (85 °C) Note: see individual pump tube assembly max temperature ratings.
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Page 7: Engineering Specifications
® 2.0 Engineering Specifications Page 7 FLEXFLO A4 OUTPUT VERSUS FLUID VISCOSITY Fluid viscosity and motor RPM both have an effect on fluid output. For your reference the charts below display the various tubes we offer and their output at different viscosities and different motor RPM. -
Page 8: Materials Of Construction
Page 8 ® Materials of Construction FLEXFLO A4 Non-Wetted Components Wetted Components... -
Page 9: Features
® Page 9 Features FLEXFLO A4 Agency Listings This pump is ETL listed to conforms to the following: UL Standard 778 as a motor operated water pump. CSA Standard C22.2 as process control equipment This pump complies to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, BS, EN 60204-1, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU BS EN 61010-1, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, BS EN 50081-1/BS EN 50082-1. -
Page 10: Mounting Location
Page 10 ® Installation FLEXFLO A4 CAUTION The pump should be serviced by qualified persons only. If equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. CAUTION Risk of chemical overdose. Be certain pump does not overdose chemical during periods of no flow in circulation system or water flow. - Page 11 ® Page 11 Installation FLEXFLO A4 Pump Dimensions Front View Side View Mounting Hole Spacings (for standard and extended type brackets) 2.5” (6.35 cm) 11.5” (29.2 cm) Maximum bolt hole size 0.200” diameter (4 places) Bottom View Extended Brackets Stainless Steel extended brackets allow the pump to be securely mounted to most any surface;...
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Page 12: Input Power Connections
Page 12 ® Installation FLEXFLO A4 Input Power Connections WARNING Risk of electric shock – cord connected models are supplied with a grounding conductor and grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce risk of electric shock, be certain that it is connected only to a properly grounded, grounding-type receptacle. WARNING Electrical connections and grounding (earthing) must conform to local wiring codes. -
Page 13: Wiring Terminals And I/O Schematics
(+) POSITIVE FREQUENCY, AC SOURCE SINE WAVE, TTL, INPUT #2 CMOS (-) NEGATIVE INPUT: (+) POSITIVE RED (+) FVS SYSTEM BARE BLUE-WHITE (FLOW VERIFICATION (-) NEGATIVE INPUT #1 FVS SENSOR SENSOR) FV SENSOR ONLY SIGNAL BLACK (-) INPUT: (+) POSITIVE BLUE-WHITE... -
Page 14: Layout
Tube Calibration Local Only Mode Quick Setting Tab - Allow users to quickly !Activate/Deactivate Local Only Mode !Activate/Deactivate/Modify Remote Start/Stop function !Active/Deactivate/Modify FVS function APP SCREEN LAYOUT Tube Info System Time Blue-White Icon Home Screen Page Indicator (1 of 2) -
Page 15: M12 Connectors
® Page 15 Layout FLEXFLO A4 M12 Connector Pump (Rear Upper Panel) Input Connector 2 Output Connector 1 Input Connector 1 Output Connector 4 Output Connector 2 Output Connector 3 IO Connection Pump (Rear Lower Panel) USB-C ON/OFF Ethernet/ Modbus Power Supply Profibus... - Page 16 Page 16 ® Layout FLEXFLO A4 M12 Connector M12 Input/Output Connector M12 Profibus Connector M12 Input Connector 1 Function Specifications Reference Remote Start/Stop No Voltage FVS (+) 15 VDC @ 60 mA Supply Power FVS Sensor FVS (-) DC GND (0 VDC) FVS Ground Input FVS (Signal) Input Signal...
- Page 17 ® Page 17 Layout FLEXFLO A4 M12 Output Connector 3 Function Specifications Reference Not Used Not Used Contact closure output #3 .8 Amp Max @ 30VDC N.O. N.O. Contact 1 Amp @ 125 VAC Contact closure output .8 Amp Max @ 30VDC N.C.
- Page 18 Page 18 ® Startup FLEXFLO A4 Powering On The Pump The A4 is equipped with a rocker switch to power ON/OFF the pump. Ensure that the power cord is securely plugged into the corresponding power source before powering on the pump. “I”...
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Page 19: Startup
® Page 19 Startup FLEXFLO A4 Welcome Screen The first time the pump is powered on, or after a factory reset, the pump will boot up to the Welcome Screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure your A4 pump. Refer to section 11 of this manual to change any of these options after you have finished the initial configuration. -
Page 20: Input Setup
Page 20 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Manual Speed Adjust This input mode allows the user to set a specific speed and the pump will run at that speed until stopped. There are up and down arrows on the home screen to incrementally adjust the speed of the motor. - Page 21 ® Page 21 Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 4-20mA Input This input mode allows the user to set a range of mA input signals to a given motor speed, flow rate or rpm. Used to remotely control the pump with an incoming 4-20mA signal. Four points on the slope must be defined: 1) a low mA value 2) an output rate at the low mA value...
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Page 22: Frequency Input
Page 22 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Frequency Input This input mode is used to remotely control the pump with an incoming high speed frequency signal. Four points on the slope must be defined: 1) a low Hz value 2) an output rate at the low Hz value 3) a high Hz value 4) an output rate at the high Hz value Default settings:... -
Page 23: Pulse Input
® Page 23 Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Pulse Input This input mode allows the user to trigger the pump to dispense a measured amount of chemical (Amount Per Trigger) over a specific period of time (Pump On Time), after a specific number of pulses (Pulses Count Trigger). -
Page 24: Remote Start/Stop (Quick Setting Option)
Page 24 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Remote Start/Stop This input mode is used to remotely start and stop the pump using a close=stop or open=stop signal. Primary Remote Switch - Used to Start/Stop the pump Secondary Remote Switch - Used in conjunction with a pressure switch or level switch (M12 Input Connector 2) - Will stop pump if closed. -
Page 25: Flow Verification (Fvs) (Quick Setting Opt)
FVS requires a sensor that is connected to the inlet of the pump to monitor the fluid input. Blue-White offers two flow verification sensors: The S6A &... -
Page 26: Prime The Pump
Page 26 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Prime This mode allows the user to prime the pump at 100% motor speed for sixty seconds. After the prime is complete the pump will remain in this mode ready to be primed again. To exit: select another input method. -
Page 27: Auto Prime
® Page 27 Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Auto-Prime This mode will allow the user to prime the pump remotely using the dry contact. Both prime duration and percent motor speed is configurable. Default settings: 60 Seconds at 100% Motor Speed To Enable Auto-Prime: Open the App Drawer Select Settings... -
Page 28: Manual Cycle Adjust
Page 28 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 Manual Cycle Adjust This input mode allows the user to run the pump at a set motor speed (Pump Speed) for a set amount of time (Duty Time) after which the pump will pause for a set amount of time (Cycle Time). -
Page 29: Dispensing
® Page 29 Output Setup FLEXFLO A4 8.10 Dispensing This input mode allows the user to dispense a set amount of fluid (in milliliters) at a set rate (Motor % Speed). Default settings: Amount Per Dispense = 1,000 mL Motor % Speed = 50% To Enable Dispensing: Open the App Drawer Select Dispensing... -
Page 30: Time Of Day
Page 30 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 8.11 Time of Day This mode allows the user to run the pump at a specific motor speed for a specific length of time beginning at a specific time of day. Three values to be defined: 1) Percent Motor Speed 2) Run time (in minutes) 3) Time of Day that the pump will turn on... -
Page 31: Passcode
Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open Passcode Enable Passcode Select User Passcode and Confirm by pressing Save create new a six digit code. Lost password? Email customerservice@blue-white.com to have your password reset Lost password? Email customerservice@blue-white.com to have your password reset... -
Page 32: Local Only Mode (Via Quick Setting Tab)
Page 32 ® Input Setup FLEXFLO A4 8.13 Local Only Mode This mode will allow the user to put the pump into a state where all remote input signals are disabled. The pump may only be operated and run manually (Manual Speed Adjust) at the pump. - Page 33 ® Page 33 Output Setup FLEXFLO A4 This Page Left Intentionally Blank...
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Page 34: Output Setup
Page 34 ® Output Setup FLEXFLO A4 Set 4-20mA Output This output sends a configurable 4-20mA. This feature can be used to control other pumps (in sync / proportionally), data logging systems, and other external devices for plant automation. Four points on the slope must be defined: 1) a low mA value 2) an output rate at the low mA value 3) a high mA value... -
Page 35: Frequency Output
® Page 35 Output Setup FLEXFLO A4 Frequency Output This output sends a configurable high speed frequency signal. This feature can be used to control other pumps (in sync / proportionally), data logging systems, and other external devices for plant automation. Four points on the slope must be defined: 1) a low Hz value 2) an output rate at the low Hz value... -
Page 36: Relay & Contact Output
Page 36 ® Output Setup FLEXFLO A4 Relay & Contacts This feature is used to assign alarms to relay & contact closures Four values to be defined: 1) Contact #1 2) Contact #2 3) Contact #3 4) Relay Output To Enable Relay & Contacts: Open the App Drawer Select Outputs Select Relay &... -
Page 37: Industrial Protocols
® Page 37 10.0 Industrial Protocols FLEXFLO A4 10.1 Control and Status Mapping for Profibus and Ethernet/IP Version 3 : June 20, 2023 Terminology: TFD/DFD = Tube/Diaphragm Failure Detection FVS = Flow Verification System LSB = Least Significant Byte MSB = Most Significant Byte... -
Page 38: Control And Status Mapping For Modbus Tcp
Page 38 ® 10.0 Industrial Protocols FLEXFLO A4 10.2 Control and Status Mapping for Modbus TCP... -
Page 39: Ethernet/Ip
® Page 39 10.0 Industrial Protocols FLEXFLO A4 10.3 EtherNet/IP This is used to configure the EtherNet/IP Three values to be defined: 1) IP Address 2) Subnet Mask 3) Gateway 4) Always on To Enable EtherNet/IP: Open the App Drawer Select Industrial Protocols Select EtherNet/IP Pump will go to home screen... -
Page 40: Modbus Tcp
Page 40 ® 10.0 Industrial Protocols FLEXFLO A4 10.4 Modbus TCP/IP This is used to configure the Modbus TCP/IP Three values to be defined: 1) IP Address 2) Subnet Mask 3) Gateway 4) Always on To Enable Modbus TCP: Open the App Drawer Select Industrial Protocols Select Modbus TCP/IP Pump will go to home screen... -
Page 41: Profibus
® Page 41 10.0 Industrial Protocols FLEXFLO A4 10.5 Profibus This is used to configure the Profibus Three values to be defined: 1) IP Address 2) Subnet Mask 3) Gateway 4) Always on To Enable Profibus: Open the App Drawer Select Industrial Protocols Select Profibus Pump will go to home screen... -
Page 42: Tubing
Page 42 ® 11.0 Tubing FLEXFLO A4 11.1 Tube Info This feature will display information regarding the tubing within the pump including: · Tube type · Tube installation date · Tube run time · Current maximum tube flow rate To View The Tube Info: Tap on the Tube Info text in the Tube info will be displayed Click “reset”... -
Page 43: Tube Calibration
® Page 43 11.0 Tubing FLEXFLO A4 11.2 Tube Calibration This feature allows the user to calibrate the pump’s indicated flow rate to the system To Calibrate Your Tube: On the home screen select the Enter values: Select Start to begin Calibration Icon ·Pump Speed (% Speed) ·Run Time (seconds) -
Page 44: Settings
Page 44 ® 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.1 Pump Name This is to change the name of the pump that is displayed on the home screen. To Input Pump Name: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select “Pump Name” Enter desired Pump Name Confirm by pressing OK... -
Page 45: Unit Of Volume
® Page 45 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.2 Unit of Volume This is to change the units of volume that is displayed. To Input Units of Volume: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select Unit of Volume Select desired Units of Volume Confirm by pressing OK ·... -
Page 46: Unit Of Time
Page 46 ® 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.3 Unit of Time This will change the Unit of Time that is displayed for the flow rate To Input Unit of Time: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select Unit of Time Select Desired Time Confirm by pressing OK ·Minutes (mL &... -
Page 47: Chemical Name
® Page 47 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.4 Chemical Name This is used to change the Chemical Name that is displayed on the home screen. To Input a Chemical Name: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select “Chemical Name” Enter desired Chemical Name Confirm by pressing OK... -
Page 48: Language
Page 48 ® 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.5 Set Language This setting is used to change the system language. To Input a Language: Open the App Drawer Open Settings Open System Select Locale Select Desired Language Confirm by pressing OK ·English ·Deutch ·Español... -
Page 49: Pump Rotation Direction
® Page 49 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.6 Pump Rotation Direction This setting is used to change the rotational direction of pump. In most applications, the tube will fail by developing a small leak in the outlet side (pressure side) of the tube assembly. -
Page 50: System Time
Page 50 ® 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.7 System Time This setting is used to change the local time that is displayed. To Input The System Time: Select the Time in the upper Select Desired Hour Select Desired Minute right hand corner Select AM or PM Confirm by pressing OK... -
Page 51: Resume Operation Upon Start-Up
® Page 51 12.0 Settings FLEXFLO A4 12.8 Resume Operation on Start-Up This setting is used to choose whether to resume operation in the same state prior to turning off pump, or after power interruption. Note: Pump will require approx. 30 seconds for initialization before resuming operation. Default settings: Enabled Disabled = Pump will be stopped at Start-Up To Modify Setting:... -
Page 52: Factory Reset
Factory Reset This setting is used to factory reset the pump. This will erase all of the configurations and restore the pump to it’s original configuration when it left Blue-White factory. To Conduct A Factory Reset: Open the App Drawer... -
Page 53: System
® Page 53 13.0 System FLEXFLO A4 13.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION This is to view the System Information Information to be displayed: ·Pump Name ·Model ·Chemical Name ·I/O Port Firmware Version ·Firmware Version ·Motor Firmware Version ·System Build ·Industrial Protocol Firmware Version ·Manufactured Data &... -
Page 54: Firmware Update
Firmware Update ® To update the firmware for your pump you first need to download and install Blue-Central which is available at: https://www.blue-white.com/resources/ To Update The System Firmware: Plug pump into a computer via Select firmware tab and select The firmware upgrade box will ®... -
Page 55: Pump Maintenance
100% silicon lubrication may be used on the roller assembly. Refer to www.blue-white.com/resources/videos for roller assembly maintenance video instructions. Periodically clean the back flow prevention check valve assembly, especially when injecting fluids that calcify such as sodium hypochlorite. - Page 56 11.Once all rollers are installed, attach and tighten the Spider Ring. 12.Re-attach Pump Head Cover with Thumb Screws. 13.Confirm Tube replacement and press Save. Pump is now ready for use. For more information on tube replacement scan the QR Code here, or go to www.blue-white.com/bw-videos/the-blue-white-academy- how-to-replace-the-a4-m4-tubing/...
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Page 57: Pump Head And Roller Exploded Views
® Page 57 14.0 Pump Maintenance FLEXFLO A4 14.4 Pump Head and Roller Exploded Views Tubing Assembly Spacer, Rear Rotor Pump Head Pump Head Cover Thumb Screws Tube Nut Pump Head Pinch Roller Guide Roller Rotor Spider Ring Guide Roller Pinch Roller Roller Assembly... -
Page 58: Tfd (Tube Failure Detection)
Page 58 ® 14.0 Pump Maintenance FLEXFLO A4 14.5 This pump is equipped with a Tube Failure Detecting System which is designed to stop the pump and provide an output alarm (see Output menu) in the event pump the tube should rupture and chemical enters the pump head. -
Page 59: Predictive Tube Failure
® 14.0 Pump Maintenance Page 59 FLEXFLO A4 14.6 Predictive Tube Failure Detection (TFD) This pump is equipped with a Predictive Tube Failure Detection feature that uses tube replace- ment history to let the operator know when a tube failure may occur. This feature must be activated in the Settings Tab. -
Page 60: Replacement Parts
Page 60 ® 15.0 Replacement Parts List FLEXFLO A4... -
Page 61: Replacement Parts
® Page 61 15.0 Replacement Parts List FLEXFLO A4 ** NP flow rate reduced 16.5% with Quick Disconnect connections. -
Page 62: Accessories
Page 62 ® 16.0 Accessories FLEXFLO A4 16.0 ACCESSORIES ® The following accessories are available for the A4 FLEXFLO Peristaltic Metering Pump. Please visit Blue- white.com for more information. All accessories are sold separately. KIT-M12 KIT-M12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM PIN # WIRE COLOR Kit contains: Two M12 PIN 1... - Page 63 ® Page 63 16.0 Accessories FLEXFLO A4 KIT-MVM Kit contains: One Tube Install Tool, One Foot Strainer, One injection valve KIT-MTVB Kit contains: 10ft Suction Tube, 10ft Discharge tube, One Tube Install Tool, One Injector fitting, One Foot Strainer, and Two Stainless Steel Clamps #5 KIT-PSM Kit contains: One HDPE Bracket, (4) 3/8”...
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Page 65: Warranty
Blue-White does not have the same degree of familiarity with the application that the customer/end user has. While Blue-White will honor all of its product warranties according to their terms and conditions, Blue- White shall only be obligated to repair or replace its defective parts or products in accordance with the associated product warranties. -
Page 66: Appendix A: Acronyms
Page 66 ® FLEXFLO A4 APPENDIX A: ACRONYMS Return Material Authorization °C Celsius Revolutions per minute °F Fahrenheit Steam-in-place Alternating current Solid state Unit of pressure TFD+ Enhanced Tube Failure Detection Clean-in-place TFE/P Tetrafluoroethylene propylene Centimeters Underwriters Laboratories Cash on Delivery United States Depth Volt... -
Page 67: Appendix B: Model Number Matrix
® Page 67 FLEXFLO A4... - Page 68 The WEEE marking applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC. Contact your local waste recovery agency for a Designated Collection Facility in your area. www.blue-white.com sales@blue-white.com customerservice@blue-white.com P.N.
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