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CLA-VAL MD35
Autonomous Modulation Electronic Controller
User Manual
 CLA-VAL Europe
www.cla-val.ch
cla-val@cla-val.ch
1 - MD3501UE
C 02/25
© Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations.
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  • Page 1 CLA-VAL MD35 Autonomous Modulation Electronic Controller User Manual  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 1 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Simplified / Advanced Mode ....................13      CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 2 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 3 Non-Conformity Return (NCR) ....................47     11  Accessories ........................47   CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 3 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Do not connect or disconnect the battery of the product in hazardous locations such as a damp room. Using batteries other than those supplied by CLA-VAL may lead to a risk of explosion and void the product warranty. The battery provided with the product is not rechargeable and must be disposed properly at end of life.

  • Page 5: Md35 Characteristics

    Refer to the MD3500 wiring diagram for connection details.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 5 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 6: Sensor Mounting

    Installation is not recommended for signal quality under -95 dBm. As the cellular network quality may fluctuate strongly across the site, it is recommended to test at different locations. If network quality at the installed location is not sufficient, it may be necessary to relocate the MD35 or extend its antenna with adequate CLA-VAL extension cables.

  • Page 7: Network Quality Between -80 Dbm And -95 Dbm

    NETWORK QUALITY BETWEEN -80 dBm and -95 dBm If the signal quality at the valve level is between -80 dBm and -95 dBm, check if the MD35 can be installed closer to the well opening, while maintaining a maximum distance of 3 m to the pressure sensors. If this is not possible, an antenna extension with optional CLA-VAL antenna extension cables might be necessary.

  • Page 8: Orientable Bracket Installation

    An optional orientable wall-mounted or valve bracket for MD35 is also available. 5.3.3 STRANDARD INSTALLATION The standard installation of the MD35 on the wall should be, as close as possible to the well opening, but not further than 3 m from the pressure sensor(s) connection(s) on the valve.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch...

  • Page 9: Connection

    INSERTING THE SIM CARD Insert the SIM card with the golden contacts facing downwards into the card holder. Refer to Figure 2 - Chapter 2 «MD35 Characteristics» and the symbol printed on the MD35 for correct SIM card orientation. The SIM card must be completely inserted into the card holder.
  • Page 10 CLA-VAL MD35 Autonomous Modulation Electronic Controller  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 10 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 11: Operating Mode

    Switch to "Acquisition" mode on your MD35 as indicated in Figure 4 (from "Standby" mode, press the button for 5 seconds). INSTALLATION VALIDATION The simplest and fastest way to verify the successful start of the product is to use the MD35 LED. The LED flashes green every 10 seconds when in "Acquisition" mode.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch...

  • Page 12: Tool & Configuration

    The default password is: MD35_< last 4 digits of the series serial number > We strongly recommend changing the default password at first installation. Note: The network generated by the MD35 has no Internet access. Any error messages about this can be ignored.

  • Page 13: Navigation Menus

    Note: Some parameters require switching to "ADVANCED MODE". These settings are indicated in the manual by the following icon:  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 13 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 14: Basic System Settings

    Periodic synchronization is recommended. This operation can only be performed if the MD35 is connected to the cellular network (option). If not, go directly to step 8.

  • Page 15: Input/Output: Color Coding

    Autonomous Modulation Electronic Controller Click on "SYNCHRONIZE NOW" to update your unit's clock immediately. This operation can only be performed if the MD35 is connected to the cellular network (option). If not, go directly to step 8. Check that the time displayed on the clock under the navigation menu is correct. If not, you can manually set the time in "Manually set date and time".

  • Page 16: Analogue Input Settings

    Click on an input to reach its configuration page.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 16 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 17: Input Test

    When you exit the "Configuration" mode, all overridden inputs are automatically released.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 17 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Flowmeter

    Click "SAVE" to apply changes. 2. + 3.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 18 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 19: Setting The Parameters Of A Solenoid

    When you exit the "Configuration" mode all outputs that have been forced are automatically released.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 19 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 20: Calibration

    SETTING THE PARAMETERS OF A M-35 The output identified by M-35 is the dedicated output for the CLA-VAL motor. The M-35 motor is a type of electric motor used to modulate a CLA-VAL automatic control valve. Click on the "...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    The maximum current in mA that the engine can consume before stopping.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 21 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 22: Update M-35 Firmware

    The forced position will have priority over the motor output. To cancel the override of an output, click "CANCEL".  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 22 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 23: Event Setting

    Click "SAVE" to apply the changes. 9.11 VALVEFLOW™ SETTING (OPTION) The ValveFlow allows calculating the flow through a CLA-VAL valve, thanks to inlet pressure, outlet pressure, and valve opening. Configure the ValveFlow by clicking on " ValveFlow ".

  • Page 24: Valvapps

    To activate the operation of the Actions, select the "Enabled" box. Click on "SAVE".  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 24 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 25 The action with the value closest to 1 has priority, in case of a tie the order of the actions prevails.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 25 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 26 Minimum duration [s]: The maximum time the condition can be true. Set the value to 0 to disable this feature. Only available in advanced mode  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 26 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 27 When?: The list of days and months when the condition is valid.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 27 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 28: Control Curve

    "Period": The control curve is activated according to days of the week and a period, which are defined in the "Activation" tab.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 28 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 29 "Default value": the default value of the output in case of invalid input or disabled control curve.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 29 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 30 "Slope Mode": A straight line is created between each point, as shown below:  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 30 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 31  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 31 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 32: Pid (Proportional-Integral-Derivative)

    "Analog": filters the setpoint and feedback using flow.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 32 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 33 Example: The following PID loop has been configured to be conditionally enabled only when feedback [AI2] is greater than 50.00 l/s.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 33 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 34 "Output Type": specifies the type of output used.  "Output": designates the port used.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 34 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 35 It is not recommended to use it without contacting CLA-VAL technical support!  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 35 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 36 "Zone 3 (l/s)": designates the lower range of zone 3 (the top of the range is limited by the maximum of the feedback scale).  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 36 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 37: Custom Sim Card (Communication Option)

    Click the "SAVE" button in the "SIM card settings" section to apply the configuration.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 37 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 38: Checking The Quality Of The Network (Communication Option)

    Check the dBm value by hovering over the network quality icon.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 38 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...

  • Page 39: Register On Link2Valves (Communication Option)

    Choose the transfer interval and the time when the transfer will start. This interval will determine the frequency of communications of the MD35 and Link2Valves. Please note that a faster interval will have a negative impact on the battery life and generate potential additional data communication costs.

  • Page 40: Peering Link2Valves

    Associate the MD35 unit with your Link2Valves user account. First, enter the email address of your Link2Valves account. If you do not have one, please contact CLA-VAL to get one for free. Then click on "REGISTER NOW" and wait for the message "Success! ".
  • Page 41 Choose the inputs to be transmitted to the other device. For the publishing device, it is also possible to publish its outputs. Finally, click the "Add Subscription" button.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 41 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 42 CLA-VAL MD35 Autonomous Modulation Electronic Controller After configuring HTTPS Peering on Link2Valves, the next step is to set up the MD35 devices so they can communicate with each other. To configure Peering on the MD35, follow these steps: Access the Peering submenu from the Settings menu.
  • Page 43 After selecting the publisher, choose the data refresh interval and set the timeout duration in case no data is available. c. Click "Add" and then click the button to add the channels you wish to subscribe to. By completing these steps, the MD35 devices will be able to communicate effectively via HTTPS Peering.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch...

  • Page 44: Logging Setting

    9.18 PRIORITY ON OUTPUTS The MD35 product provides multiple outputs, including the M-35, a digital output, and two solenoid outputs. These outputs can be controlled by various regulation blocs such as control curves 1 to 4, PID 1 to 4, actions, and ValvApps™. When two blocks are simultaneously controlling the same output, a priority list determines which one takes precedence over the other.

  • Page 45: Battery Control

    Click on the " System" menu.  CLA-VAL Europe www.cla-val.ch cla-val@cla-val.ch 45 - MD3501UE C 02/25 © Copyright CLA-VAL Europe - Specifications subject to change without notice - no contractual illustrations. Reduce your waste - Sort your rubbish...
  • Page 46 The LED will blink purple. Do not disconnect the power during this time! When the update is complete, the MD35 will return in "Configuration" mode and the LED will blink blue. After some minutes of inactivity, the MD35 will exit "Configuration" mode and enter “Acquisition” mode.

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