PORTAMIX SQUID Operating Manual

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Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL...
Page 2 15100 Business Pkwy Rosemount, MN 55068 Follow these instructions to Telephone: +1 612 389 9343 ensure proper and safe use E-Mail: support@portamix.com of the SQUID™ water dosing device. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. 03/2025, English...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2 Technical data....................4 3 Description ....................... 5 4 Waning notice ....................6 5 Getting started ....................7 5.1 Connecting SQUID™ to the water ............7 5.2 Venting before use ..................7 6 Dosing water ..................... 7 6.1 Manual mode ..................... 7 6.2 Bag mode....................
Page 4 13.1 Cleaning the sieve in the water inlet ............13 13.2 Check accuracy ..................14 13.3 Calibration ....................14 13.4 Cleaning ....................14 14 Troubleshooting ................... 15 15 Calibration protocol ..................17 16 Contact....................... 18 03/2025, English...
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
1 Scope of delivery • SQUID™ water dosing device • Charging cable USB-A to USB-C • Carrying case with insert • Operating manual 2 Technical data • Water pressure: 2 - 6 bar • Flow rate: 10 - 25 l/min •...
Page 6: Description
3 Description 03/2025, English...
Page 7: Waning Notice
• Regularly record the calibration check in the log on page 17 of the instructions. • Never connect a hose to the water outlet (no. 10) of SQUID™ and never allow water to flow into the water outlet. This will damage the valve and flow sensor.
Page 8: Getting Started
+/- button for rapid progress in 1 liter increments. Once the desired quantity has been set, SQUID™ can be attached to the edge of the bucket using the metal hook (no. 9). Press Play/Pause to start the dosing process. SQUID™ counts down the remaining liters on the display and ends the dosing process when the desired number of liters has been reached.
Page 9: Pausing A Dosing Process
The valve can be opened at any time by pressing and holding the play/pause button. The valve is closed when the button is released. While the water is flowing, SQUID™ shows the amount of water dispensed on the display. This means that water can be dispensed quickly without having to change the settings or disconnect SQUID™...
Page 10: Memory Area
The software version and BT ID of the device are displayed under Information. 8.4 Reset The reset function can be used to reset SQUID™ to the factory settings. This deletes all stored data, such as transmitted products and stored dosing processes. The current calibration is also deleted.
Page 11: Using The Mixometer® App
10.1 Establishing a connection Make sure that Bluetooth is activated in the settings of your smartphone. Briefly press the BT button on the SQUID™. “BT” flashes in the top left of the display and the blue status LED flashes on the left.
Page 12: Selecting A Building Material
If the product is listed in the SQUID™ database, the Mixometer® app will now show you the product and you can transfer the product data directly to SQUID™ via “Send to device”.
Page 13: Squid™ In App Mode
10.3 SQUID™ in app mode As soon as a product is transferred from the app to SQUID™, SQUID™ switches to app mode. The manufacturer's name now appears in the top line of the display and the product name of the selected product in the bottom line.
Page 14: Charging Squid
SQUID™ in the case. The shaking out should be particularly thorough if SQUID™ is to be stored for a longer period of time. When shaking out, it can also be helpful to temporarily open the valve by pressing and holding Play/Pause.
Page 15: Check Accuracy
SQUID™ has the option of automatic calibration. To do this, the device must first be connected to the water. Make sure that there is a container under SQUID™ to collect the water. Press the mode and mem buttons simultaneously to access the menu, in which you can select Calibration using the -/+ navigation buttons and select with Play/Pause.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Disconnect SQUID™ from SQUID™ switches off automatically after 1 minute. the app by pressing the BT If SQUID™ is paired with the button. Do not press any Mixometer® app (blue button for several minutes, status LED lights up, BT is SQUID™...
Page 17 Red and blue LEDs are Water flow error, probably See “Water flow error” flashing due to insufficient flow rate. If you are unable to rectify a fault using this overview, please get in touch with us (see page 18). 03/2025, English...
Page 18: Calibration Protocol
15 Calibration protocol Calibration perfomed by Water volume Water volume Date (surname, before after calibration calibration ﬁrst name) 03/2025, English...
Page 19 15 Calibration protocol Calibration perfomed by Water volume Water volume Date (surname, before after calibration calibration ﬁrst name) 03/2025, English...
Page 20: Contact
16 Contact Please contact us if you have any questions, suggestions or feedback: • General questions and technical support: support@portamix.com Portamix 15100 Business Pkwy Rosemount, MN 55068 Telephone: +1 612 389 9343 E-Mail: support@portamix.com 03/2025, English...