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Assembly and operating instructions DULCOTEST Sensor for Total Chlorine CTE 3 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard. The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors. The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage. 990551 BA 001 DT 08/24 EN...
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Supplemental directives General non-discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but with an implied neutral sense. The document is always aimed equally at women, men and gender-neutral persons. We kindly ask readers for their under‐ standing in this simplification of the text.
Table of contents Table of contents Introduction................4 1.1 Functional description........... 5 1.2 Application..............5 1.3 Construction..............6 Safety..................7 2.1 Labelling of Warning Information........7 2.2 User qualification............9 2.3 General safety information.......... 10 2.4 Intended use............... 10 2.5 Information in the event of an emergency....11 Storage and transport of the sensor........
Introduction Introduction These operating instructions provide information on the technical data and functions of the DULCOTEST ® sensor for total chlorine, type CTE 3. Fig. 1: DULCOTEST ® sensor, type CTE 3. Order number Designation of the complete kit 1133132 CTE 3-mA-2 ppm 1136466 CTE 3-mA-5 ppm...
Introduction 1.3 Construction Fig. 2: The construction of the sensor Plug connector protective cap Working electrode 4-pin plug connector Hose seal Clamp disc Diaphragm Sensor shaft 10 Diaphragm cap O-ring seal 11 Diaphragm protective cap Counter and reference electrode Construction The sensor consists of 3 main components: the plug connector, electrode shaft, and diaphragm cap.
Safety Safety 2.1 Labelling of Warning Information Introduction These operating instructions provide information on the technical data and functions of the product. These operating instructions pro‐ vide detailed warning information and are provided as clear step- by-step instructions. The warning information and notes are categorised according to the following scheme.
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Safety Type of information Hints on use and additional information. Source of the information. Additional measures. Denotes hints on use and other useful informa‐ – tion. It does not indicate a hazardous or dam‐ aging situation.
Safety 2.2 User qualification WARNING! Danger of injury with inadequately qualified per‐ sonnel The operator of the system / equipment is respon‐ sible for ensuring that the qualifications are ful‐ filled. If inadequately qualified personnel work on the unit or loiter in the hazard zone of the unit, this could result in dangers that could cause serious injuries and material damage.
(chloramines, free chlorine) in aqueous solutions for applications named in or similar applica‐ tions with consideration of the technical specifications. Connection to external controllers requires the approval of ProMinent. The sensor is not a safety component.
Safety 2.5 Information in the event of an emergency Switch off the measuring /control device in the event of an emergency. If liquid escapes from the bypass fitting, close the stopcocks on the inlet and outlet of the bypass fitting installed by the cus‐ tomer.
Storage and transport of the sensor Storage and transport of the sensor Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualifica‐ User qualification: instructed user tion’ on page 9 Original packaging Damage to the product. Only transport, ship and store the sensor in its –...
Assembly Assembly Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualifica‐ User qualification: trained user tion’ on page 9 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Assembly 4.1 Filling electrolyte Open the electrolyte bottle and screw on the nozzle (3). Fig. 3: Fill the electrolyte. Diaphragm cap Filling height of the electrolyte Nozzle Vent hole Pour in the electrolyte, preferably free of bubbles. Screw the metering tip onto the bottle of electrolyte and drip a little electrolyte gel into the diaphragm cap held at an angle.
Only use the sensor in ProMinent bypass fit‐ – tings. Use appropriate measuring methods to check the measured results before commis‐...
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Assembly A0645 Fig. 4: Installation situation Threaded sleeve Clamp disc Sensor O-ring Washer Bypass fitting e.g. DLG Push the O-ring (4) and the washer (5) included in the mounting kit from below over the sensor as far as the clamp disc (2).
16 V DC. – Too low a supply voltage may result in an incorrect measured value. The requirements are automatically met when con‐ necting the sensor to a ProMinent controller. CAUTION! Incorrect metering Possible consequence: slight or minor injuries. Material damage.
Starting up the sensor Starting up the sensor Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualifica‐ User qualification: trained user tion’ on page 9 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Starting up the sensor 6.1 Allowing the sensor to run in The sensor requires a specific run-in period to display a steady dis‐ play value. Run-in period Initial commissioning: 24 h After replacing the diaphragm: 1...6 h Recommissioning: 4...24 h 6.2 Calibrating the sensor CAUTION! –...
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Starting up the sensor Photometry (DT1B) In the calibration menu of the controller, go to where you enter the calibration value. (This saves the measured value at the sampling time in the controller.) Shortly afterwards, take a representative sample at the sensor fitting.
Maintaining and repairing the sensor Maintaining and repairing the sensor Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualifica‐ User qualification: trained user tion’ on page 9 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐ ardous substance. The actions required are described in the safety data sheet.
Air bubbles on the outside of dia‐ Remove the air bubbles by tapping and phragm. increase the flow rate, if necessary. Troublesome substances in the Contact ProMinent. sample water. Deposits (manganese, iron oxide) on Clean or replace the diaphragm cap; the diaphragm.
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Troubleshooting Error Possible cause Remedy Controller faulty. Check the controller with a sensor sim‐ ulator (DULCOMETER ® simulator, order no. 1004042); return if faulty. The measured value of the Run-in period too short. see "Run-in period". sensor is 0 ppm and the Reference electrode faulty*.
Decommissioning Decommissioning Ä Chapter 2.2 ‘User qualifi‐ User qualification: instructed personnel cation’ on page 9 WARNING! Danger from hazardous substances! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious inju‐ ries. Please ensure when handling hazardous sub‐ stances that you have read the latest safety data sheets provided by the manufacture of the haz‐...
Decontaminate the device before returning it. To do so, remove all traces of hazardous substances. Refer to the material safety data sheet for your feed chemical as well. A current Declaration of Decontamination is available to download on the ProMinent website.
Ordering address for spare parts and accessories: The current address for ordering spare parts and accessories can be found on the manufacturer’s homepage ProMinent. The sensor can only be ordered as a complete kit comprising: 1 sensor with diaphragm cap...
Directives / standards adhered to Directives / standards adhered to EU directives: EMC Directive (2014/30/EU). RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). Harmonised standards: EN 61326-1:2013, Class B EN 50581:2012 You will find the EC Declaration of Conformity to download on our homepage.
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