Emec VMS MF Series Operating Manual

Solenoid-driven diaphragm dosing pump

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VMS MF - VMSA MF 100 - 240
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VMS MF
VMSA MF
SOLENOID-DRIVEN DIAPHRAGM
DOSING PUMP

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  • Page 1 VMS MF - VMSA MF 100 - 240 PRODUCT LABEL VMS MF VMSA MF SOLENOID-DRIVEN DIAPHRAGM DOSING PUMP...
  • Page 2: General Notes On Safety

    This manual contains important SAFETY information regarding the installation and operation of the device. Read and keep for future reference. Carefully follow this information to prevent personal injury and property damage. The information in this manual may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notice.
  • Page 3 EQUIPMENT INTENDED FOR DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PURPOSE OF USE AND SAFETY WARNINGS The pump must only be used for dosing liquid products. It must not be used in explosive environments (EX). It must not be used to dose flammable chemicals. It must not be used with radioactive chemical material.
  • Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL Work area SAFETY Always keep the area where the pump is installed clean to avoid and/or detect emissions. Recycling instructions CER RECYCLING CODE: 16 02 14 Always recycle materials according to the following instructions: 1. Follow local laws and regulations regarding recycling if the unit or certain parts are accepted by an authorised recycling company.
  • Page 5 TRANSPORT AND The pump may become damaged by unsuitable transport or storage. STORAGE Store and transport the pump properly packed, preferably in its original packaging. Observe the storage conditions for transport as well. Even if packed, always protect the device from moisture and the action of chemicals.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION VMS MF series VMS MF is the multifunctional series because it allows different working modes to be set: Constant, Divide, Multiply, ppm, perc, mlq, batch, volt, mA, Timer. In addition, you can: - set an upkeep dosing in case of system downtime (ppm menu - upkeep setting)
  • Page 7 Fig. 1. VMS MF - VMSA MF pump LCD display Delivery hose fitting Bleed knob Bleed connection Suction hose fitting Bleed hose fitting Delivery hose fitting Suction hose fitting...
  • Page 8: Technical And Electrical Specifications

    Technical POWER SUPPLY FREQ. and electrical specifications 230 VAC (180-270 VAC) 50/60 Hz 115 VAC (90-135 VAC) 50/60 Hz 24 VAC (20-32 VAC) 50/60 Hz 12 VDC (10-16 VDC) Number of injections per minute 0 - 180 Max Suction hose height 1.5 metres Room temperature for operation 0 - 45°C (32 - 113°F) Additive temperature:...
  • Page 9 Table 1. VMS MF and VMSA MF model information VMS MF FLOW RATE Maximum pressure cc per pulse cc/h 2001 0.09 0.26 0.09 1802 0.19 0.53 0.19 1804 0.37 1.06 0.37 1502 0.19 0.53 0.19 1504 0.37 1.06 0.37 1505 0.46 1.32 0.46...
  • Page 10: Manufacturing Materials

    ✓ : standard Manufacturing ✗: option available materials PVDF PPV0 PMMA GLASS PTFE VITON EPDM ® ✓ ✗ ✓ ✗ PUMP BODY ✓ DIAPHRAGM ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ BALLS SUCTION ✗ ✓ ✗ HOSE ✗ ✗ ✓ DELIVERY HOSE ✗ ✓...
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Installing the Installation and commissioning takes place in 5 phases: dosing pump Pump positioning Hydraulic connection (hoses, level probe, injection valve) Electrical connection Priming Programming Before installation, check that all necessary precautions have been taken for the safety of the installer. ALWAYS wear protective masks, gloves, safety goggles and if necessary additional PPE during all installation phases and while handling chemicals!
  • Page 12 Fig. 2. Installing the dosing pump 1 - Dosing Pump 2 - Suction Hose 3 - Delivery Hose 4 - Injection Valve 5 - Air Discharge 6 - Level probe 7 - Foot filter 8 - Power supply...
  • Page 13: Hydraulic Connection

    HYDRAULIC CONNECTION Level probe The level probe is supplied already assembled and is equipped with a foot filter that prevents sediment from being sucked in. Place the level probe on the bottom of the container. Connect the BNC on the level probe to the level probe input on the pump. If there is a mixer in the container, a suction lance must be installed.
  • Page 14: Suction Hose / Foot Filter Connection

    The suction hose must be as short as possible and installed in a vertical Suction hose / foot filter position to prevent the suction of air bubbles! connection Completely unscrew the suction ring on the pump body and remove the components required for assembly with the hose: fixing ring, hose lock, hose holder.
  • Page 15: Injection Valve

    Tighten the hose on the pump body by screwing the ring nut using only the strength of your hands alone. Connect the other end of the hose to the injection valve using the same procedure. Injection valve The injection valve must be installed on the system at the water inlet point.
  • Page 16: Connecting Hydraulic Components On Self-Purging

    Connecting Refer to the Figure 9 for the position of the delivery and bleed hoses. hydraulic The assembly procedure for the suction, delivery and bleed hoses is the same as components described above. on self- purging mod. VMSA MF Fig. 7. Description of the self-purging pump body. Connection for bleed hose Connection for delivery hose Connection for suction hose...
  • Page 17: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Preliminary THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OF THE PUMP MUST BE CARRIED OUT checks BY SPECIALISED PERSONNEL. Before connecting the pump: Make sure that the values listed on the pump nameplate are compatible with those of the mains. The pump nameplate is located on the side.
  • Page 18: How To Connect The Pump

    Connect the “BNC” of the external signal to the “INPUT” connector. How to connect the ): - CREEN CABLE BRAID pump ENTRAL CONDUCTOR This signal can be used in one of the following modes: - Meter - Batch mode start contact - Voltage input volt mode - Current input mA - Stand-by input in Constant mode...
  • Page 19: Pump Body Priming

    PUMP BODY PRIMING How to prime To prime the pump without coming into contact with the chemical: the pump Connect all hoses (delivery, suction and discharge hose). Open the bleed valve by turning the bleed knob fully. Power the pump. If an activation delay (DELAY) has been set, the display will show a countdown.
  • Page 20: Pump Programming

    PUMP PROGRAMMING Keyboard ENTER/EXIT MENU (WITH SAVE) functions SCROLL/INCREASE DIGITS SCROLL/INCREASE DIGITS ON/OFF / EXIT MENU (WITHOUT SAVING) Table 2. Function of keys OPERATIONS KEYS switch on / switch off enter / exit menu save settings exit menu without saving set numerical data scroll through screens scroll through options...
  • Page 21: Entering The Programming Area

    Entering the The navigation language must be set when starting the pump for the first programming time. Use the arrows to scroll and then confirm with ENTER. From the main area menu, access programming with key E. The standard protection password is 0000.
  • Page 22: Constant

    CONSTANT The pump doses at a constant frequency in relation to the values of “SPH” (strokes per hour), “SPM” (strokes per minute) or “LPH” (litres per hour) set during programming. WHEN In the absence of an external signal, hourly dosing of a product in the desired quantity must be carried out •...
  • Page 23: Divide

    DIVIDE The pulses supplied by a meter connected to the pump are divided by the value set during programming and determine the dosing frequency. WHEN In the presence of an external signal sending too many pulses (small size water meter, e.g. CTFI model), it is necessary to divide them to dose the correct amount of product PARAMETERS...
  • Page 24: Multiply

    The pulses supplied by a meter connected to the pump are multiplied by the MULTIPLY value set during programming and determine the dosing frequency. WHEN In the presence of an external signal sending too little pulses (large size water meter, e.g. CWFA model), it is necessary to multiply them to dose the correct amount of product PARAMETERS...
  • Page 25: Ppm

    The pulses supplied by a meter connected to the pump determine the dosage according to the PPM value, product concentration and quantity for each single stroke set during programming. WHEN In the presence of an external signal sending pulses, it is necessary to dose the correct amount of product by specifying only the PPM (parts per million) and leaving the pump to manage the incoming pulses...
  • Page 26: Perc

    PERC The pulses supplied by a meter connected to the pump determine the dosage according to the PERC (%), product concentration and quantity for each single stroke set during programming. WHEN In the presence of an external signal sending pulses, it is necessary to dose the correct amount of product by specifying only the PERC (percentage) and leaving the pump to manage the incoming pulses...
  • Page 27: Mlq

    The pulses supplied by a meter connected to the pump determine the dosage according to the MLQ (millilitres per quintal), product concentration and quantity for each single stroke set during programming. WHEN In the presence of an external signal sending pulses, it is necessary to dose the correct amount of product by specifying only the MLQ (millilitres per quintal) and leaving the pump to manage the incoming pulses...
  • Page 28: Batch

    BATCH Pulses supplied from an external contact start the pump according to the strokes required to dose the quantity of product set during programming or for the desired quantity. For best result, calibrate the pump carefully (test - PROG 2 SETUP menu). WHEN To start the pump for dosing a certain amount of product after receiving a pulse from external...
  • Page 29: Manual: Manual Dosing

    MANUAL: Manual dosing mode used for priming. Set a quantity to dose at maximum frequency manual dosing (“CC”) or the number of strokes (“ST”). The contact is disabled. EXAMPLE 2 Set as below: MANUAL QUANTITY CONTACT: CC:00002 MODE CC:01000 DIS. MANUAL Pulses running...
  • Page 30 Fig. 22. Batch -internal mode- pump working mode with pause-work cycle regulated by an external contact. Case 1. The contact changes state during a pump pause phase. When the contact returns to its previous state, the pump resumes normal operation. DOSING 10 DOSING STROKES...
  • Page 31: Volt

    VOLT The voltage supplied to the pump (via the input signal) determines proportional dosing according to the two minimum and maximum values in which the strokes per minute were set during programming. WHEN In the presence of an external voltage signal, it is necessary to dose the correct amount of product.
  • Page 32 The current supplied to the pump (via the input signal) determines proportional dosing according to the two minimum and maximum values in which the strokes per minute were set during programming. WHEN In the presence of an external current signal, it is necessary to dose the correct amount of product.
  • Page 33: Prog 2 Setup: Working Settings

    PROG 2 This menu defines the settings for the working parameters of the dosing pump. SETUP: Working settings Table 6. PROG 2 SETUP: parameter setting menu...
  • Page 34: Cc/St

    CC/ST Enter the result of the CC/ST (cubic centimetres/pulse) obtained from the TEST function (next menu) in this sub-menu. Fig. 25. CC/ST menu SET (1) CC/ST CC/ST 00.20 TEST This test must be carried out in order to define the amount of cc/st (cubic centimetres/pulse) that the pump delivers.
  • Page 35: Level

    This function defines a pre-alarm status warning of the imminent finishing of LEVEL the product that is being dosed, and which is contained in the sampling tank. The value to be entered must be calculated taking into account the litres or gallons remaining between the level of the foot filter and the suction level of the pump.
  • Page 36: Wmeter

    This menu allows you to set the characteristics of your pulse water meter. You WMETER can enter the value of pulses supplied by the meter itself, based on which the pump will optimise operation in PPM/MLQ/PERC mode and update the data in the statistics menu.
  • Page 37: Unit

    Set the unit of measurement in litres (LITRE) or gallons (USGAL). UNIT Fig. 32. Unit menu. SET (6) UNIT UNIT LITRE UNIT USGAL DELAY This menu lets you set a waiting time when powering up the pump. You can set a time from 0 to 10 minutes. It is however possible to interrupt this delay by pressing any key to cancel the remaining time.
  • Page 38: Prog 3 Stat: Statistics

    PROG 3 This menu displays the overall dosing statistics of the pump, litres of product dosed STAT: and number of strokes carried out. All counters can be reset. Statistics Table 8. PROG 3 STAT: statistics menu. MENU STATISTICS TOT DOS Litres of product dosed.
  • Page 39: Alarms

    ALARMS # (hashtag) in the main menu indicates the presence of one or more alarms. To view them, move the arrow to the ALARM QTY screen: xx. Enter the sub-menu using the arrow Fig. 37. Active alarms menu. Main menu ALARM PASSWORD # STROKES...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Table 10. Troubleshooting. PROBLEM CAUSE WHAT TO DO • Connect the pump to the mains Replace the fuse following ⎘ Fuse • There is no power supply. • The pump does not • Protection fuse blown replacement procedure. switch on •...
  • Page 41: Reset Procedure

    This operation results in the total deletion of the programming data (⎘ PUMP RESET Default parameters). procedure Alternatively, press all keys while disconnecting and Proceed as follows: reconnecting the pump to the power supply. • Choose “FULL MENU” from the main screen. •...
  • Page 42: Circuit Diagram

    Fig. 38. VMS MF / VMSA MF circuit diagram Circuit diagram VMS MF VMS MF VERSION 115 - 230 VAC VERSION 12 - 24 VDC FUSE Power FUSE supply Magnet Magnet Power supply Input Input Level Level Level repeater Level repeater only on request only on request Power supply...
  • Page 43: Maintenance Planning

    In order to guarantee the potability requirements of the treated Maintenance planning drinking water and the maintaining of the improvements as stated by the manufacturer, this equipment must be checked AT LEAST once a month. OPERATOR PROTECTION ALWAYS wear safety equipment in accordance with company regulations.
  • Page 44: Flow Rate Curves

    Flow rate All flow rate indications refer to measurements made with H O at 20 °C at the curves indicated back pressure. The dosing accuracy is ± 2% at a constant pressure of ± 0.5 bar. Fig. 40. VMS MF flow rate curves 2001: 1804: l/h 1 bar 20...
  • Page 45 0706: 0510: l/h 6 bar 7 l/h 10 bar 5 Pump body mod. K Pump body mod. K 0501: 0512: l/h 1 bar 5 l/h 12 bar 5 Pump body mod. J Pump body mod. K 0408: 0310: l/h 8 bar 4 l/h 10 bar 3 Pump body mod.
  • Page 46 Fig. 41. VMSA MF flow rate curves 1802: l/h 2 bar 18 1503: l/h 3 bar 15 Pump body mod. KA Pump body mod. KA 1501: l/h 1 bar 15 103.4: l/h 3.4 bar 10 Pump body mod. KA Pump body mod. KA 1002: l/h 2 bar 10 0704:...
  • Page 47 0307: l/h 7 bar 3 Pump body mod. KA...
  • Page 48: Dimensions

    Dimensions DIMENSIONS inch 106.96 4.21 210.44 8.28 199.44 7.85 114.50 4.50 187.96 7.40 97.00 3.81 106.96 4.21 125.47 4.93 50.00 1.96 201.00 7.91...
  • Page 49: Chemical Compatibility Table

    Chemical Dosing pumps are widely used for dosing chemical products. compatibility Select the most suitable material for the liquid to be dosed in the CHEMICAL table COMPATIBILITY TABLE. The information in the table is checked periodically and believed to be correct at the date of publication. The data contained in the table are based on information provided by the manufacturers and their experience, but as the resistance of materials depends on many factors;...
  • Page 50: Hose Characteristics

    Hose The technical characteristics of the hoses are of essential importance for characteristics accurate and safe dosing. Each pump model is supplied by the manufacturer for optimal functioning of the hydraulic connections according to dosing capacity. The information in the table is checked periodically and believed to be correct at the date of publication.
  • Page 51 Fig. 42. Exploded view of VMS MF pump TECHNICAL FEATURES Power supply: 100 - 240VAC (50/60 Hz) Pump Strokes: 0 - 180 Suction Height: 1.5 metres (4.9 Feet) 0 - 45°C (32 - 113°F) Environment Temperature: Chemical Temperature: 0 - 50°C (32 - 122°F) Installation Class: Pollution Level: Audible Noise:...
  • Page 52 REPAIR REPORT ENCLOSE THIS COMPLETED AND SIGNED FORM WITH THE TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DATE ..........SENDER Company name....................Address ....................... Telephone ....................... Contact person ....................PRODUCT (see pump label) CODE ....................... S/N (serial number) ................... OPERATING CONDITIONS Installation location/description ......................................... Chemical dosed ....................
  • Page 55: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL NOTES ON SAFETY ....2 Fuse replacement procedure ......41 INTRODUCTION ........6 Circuit replacement procedure ......41 VMS MF series ..........6 Circuit diagram ..........42 VMSA MF series ..........6 Maintenance planning ........43 Package contents ......... 6 Maintenance inspections .........
  • Page 56 Disposal of end-of-life equipment by users This symbol warns against disposing of the product with normal waste. Respect human health and the environment by delivering the discarded equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of electronic and electrical equipment. For further information please visit the online site.

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