Contents Specifications ............................2 General Information ........................3 1.1. Safety Information .......................... 3 1.2. Use of Hazard Information ......................4 1.3. Precautionary Labels ........................4 1.4. Wiring and Handling Precaution ....................5 Introduction ........................... 6 Installing the Hydrocell ......................... 6 3.1.
However, Smart Storm assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Smart Storm be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
2.2. Use of Hazard Information DANGER Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE Delicate internal electronic components can be damaged by static electricity, resulting in indeterminate instrument performance or eventual failure. Smart Storm recommends taking the following steps to prevent ESD damage to your instrument: • Before touching any instrument electronic components (such as printed circuit cards and the components on them) discharge static electricity from your body.
3. Introduction The Hydrocell Wastewater Sampler Range is designed to collect composite (flow, event or time proportional) samples of trade effluent discharges in industrial applications. The bottles available for sampling in the Hydrocell gives flexibility in sampling and collecting, allowing both Continuous and Single Programmed Sequences to be performed. The large display and touch screen is simple, user friendly programming and clear reporting of the Sampler Status.
4.3. Intake Hose Connection The Hydrocell can be supplied with a 10-meter length of braided intake hose. One end of the intake hose should be attached to the Peristaltic Pump and secured with a suitable Jubilee Clip. The other end should be placed in the effluent at the point from which the sample is to be taken.
5. Operating the Hydrocell Home Screen Figure 5.1A HC1 Home Screen The Home Screen provides information about the status of the Hydrocell. This also shows how full the sample bottle is. The System Status is displayed at the top left of the screen immediately above the Stop/Start and Spot Sample Buttons.
Display Setup Display Setup button allows access to Screens giving information regarding the Set-Up and History of the Hydrocell. Figure 5.1B HC1 Display Setup A button is provided to access the Menu for configuring the Hydrocell. The Home Screen is also used to empty Bottles and take Spot Samples. Hydrocell 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.01 .docx page 9 of 31...
Start/Stop Button Figure 5.2 HC1 Pressing the Stop Button When the Stop Button is pressed, the Button will change to a green Start Button and the System Status will change depending on the Programming Mode of the Hydrocell. If the Hydrocell is in Continuous Mode, the System Status will show STOP and sampling will re commence once the start button is pressed If the Hydrocell is in Programmed Mode, the System Status will show PAUSE and sampling will re commence once the start button is pushed.
Spot Sample Button The Spot Sample Button is used to take a Manual Sample. This is typically used to check the operation of the sampler (calibration and functionality) or to take an immediate, non- composite sample for testing. Figure 5.2 HC1 Spot Sample When the SPOT SAMPLE Button is pressed, the Button changes to a red STOP Button.
Finally, the Hydrocell will carry out a Post Purge designed to evacuate the INTAKE HOSE of any liquid. At the end of the Spot Sample Sequence the Hydrocell will return to its previous Status and the percentage volume in the Bottle will increase by the volume set on the Sampling Page. N.B.
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Figure 5.4B HC1 Emptying button Once you have pressed the EMPTY Button, the volume will be reset to 0% and the Hydrocell can now take a Sample. N.B. Emptying the Bottle only resets the volume of the Bottle it does not physically empty the Bottle! After resetting the volume, it is essential that all the effluent is removed from the Bottle to prevent overfilling.
LEDs LEDs on the Hydrocell Fascia. Relay 1 LED Relay 4 LED Sample - Relay 2 LED Relay 5 LED Relay 3 LED Relay 6 LED Figure 5.6 HC1 LEDs Display Settings The Display setup Button gives access to information regarding the Set-up and operation of the Hydrocell.
5.2.1 Password The Hydrocell is configured from the Menu Screens. These are accessed by pressing the Menu Button on the Home Screen and entering the Password. Fig 6.1 HC1 Password Screen The Password is factory set to 2010 and if correctly entered the MENU Screen will appear. The Hydrocell will be placed in PAUSED mode whilst accessing the Menu and will need to return to RUNNING when the Menu is exited.
The large Run Mode Button returns the Hydrocell to the Home Screen. The Engineering Button is only accessible when the Engineering Password is entered. For further information please contact Smart Storm. The Menu will time-out 15 minutes after no button is pressed to prevent the Hydrocell being left in a PAUSED state.
5.3. Sampling Screen The Sampling Screen is used to configure the size of the sample and the method of triggering the sample. Fig 6 HC1 Sampling Screen Hydrocell 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.01 .docx page 17 of 31...
4.3.1 Choosing the Sample Size The Hydrocell is designed to fill the bottle to approximately 95% of its volume and stop. Ideally the sample should be Flow Proportional i.e. more samples should be taken when the flow is high, and the bottle should fill over the entire time the Bottle is Active. Consider a Bottle which is Active for a period of 24 hours (e.g.
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The Sample Time should be set to take the required Sample size. The required sample time is a function of the length and lift of the Intake Hose and can be set by a process of trial and error. Three Buttons are provided to calibrate the Sample Size: •...
Reset Pump Tube A Button is provided to reset the time the Peristaltic Pump Tube has been installed. Pressing this Button and confirming will reset the values displayed on the Settings Screen to indicate when the Pump Tube should be changed. Typically, a pump Tube will last around 100 hours, although this is dependent on the nature of the effluent.
Sampling Mode Several different trigger methods are available to initiate a sample request on the Hydrocell • Timed (all versions) – A sample is taken after the specified number of minutes. This method does not give a Flow Proportional Composite Sample. Samples are taken even when there is no flow.
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Fig 6.2 HC1 Sampling Menu Sampling Menu Description: • Run Continuously: o If not checked: When the sample Bottle is 95% full or at the end of the current day, it will automatically stop. This is the safest mode of operation and prevents overflow.
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• Purge: Purge the tube. • Sample Sequence: A sample sequence consists of a minimum of 3 cycles: o Purge: The pump runs in reverse and pumps air down the tube into the sample vessel. This clears the tube of any debris or stale sample. o Sample: The pump then sucks a sample through to the 10L container.
Bottle Menu The sample bottle can also be emptied on this screen. Fig 6.3 HC1 Bottle screen Bottle 1 active Hydrocell 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.01 .docx page 24 of 31...
About Screen The About Screen is used for entering the information to be seen on the Settings Screen and provides information about the site and contacts for anyone working on the equipment. Fig 6.5 HC1 About Screen Information is entered by clicking on the relative field and using the pop-up keyboard. Hydrocell 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.01 .docx page 25 of 31...
Change User Password To change the Password, press the Change User Password Button. A pop-up password screen will appear. Enter the new Password. Press OK a small window will appear showing Password changed. Press OK. The Password has changed. Fig 6.6A HC1 Change User Password Fig 6.6B HC1 Change User Password Hydrocell 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.01 .docx page 26 of 31...
If the password is lost the Engineering Password can be used to restore it. Contact Smart Storm for further information. Set Time and Date The time and date can be changed from the About Screen. Click on the Set Date/Time Button.
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Fig 6.7B HC1 Set Time and Date Click on the individual fields to change the value using the pop-up Keypad. When all required fields have been changed click on the UPDATE Button. It may take up to a minute for the Time/Date to change.
Tubing Description: • Life: Expected lifetime of the tube. • Installation Date: Date of the installation of the current tube. • Alarm: If enabled, an alarm is enabled when the tube lifetime is almost finished. • Preliminary Alert: If an alarm is enabled, an alert will be sent n days before the end of the tube lifetime.
6. Wastewater Non-Refrigerated Sampler Service Tasks Daily – Performed by customer ✓ Take Spot sample. ✓ Empty bottle from 2 days ago. ✓ Clean empty bottle with water. ✓ Reset bottle status on Touch Screen to Empty. Monthly – Performed by Service Engineer ✓...
BS EN61010-1 Low Voltage 1993 We also declare that the products: Named above are of UK origin and are manufactured and tested to Smart Storm internal quality standards defined in the company’s formal ISO9001:2015 quality manual. Dr John Duffy Managing Director Hydrocell 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.01 .docx...
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