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Issue 25-01 AQUACELL STATIONARY WASTEWATER SAMPLERS S50, S100 & S200 USER GUIDE Sira MC 050059...
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Congratulations on choosing an Aquamatic product. When used and maintained properly, this equipment should provide many years of reliable service As a mark of confidence each new Aquamatic product is supplied with the following 12 month Warranty: Electrical and / or mechanical defects occurring during the 12 months from date...
Before using your Sampler please check carefully that the contents of the package match your delivery note and in turn the items specified on your purchase order Transit damage, or discrepancies, should be reported to Aquamatic immediately. If transit damage is not reported within 48 hours, transit insurance will be invalidated and the cost of repair will be chargeable Samplers ....................
4. If any glass has become cracked or chipped replace immediately to avoid the risk of cuts Electrical Aquacell S50 & S100 Samplers Where chosen the S50 & S100 Samplers can be mains powered and receive power directly from the AC mains supply. Provision for and connection of an appropriate power supply must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician to the end of the mains cable provided with the equipment, see ‘Installation Section’...
Aquacell Sampler and start to benefit from the collection of truly representative samples of your wastewater This User Guide relates to the Aquacell S50, S100 & S200 models from the Aquacell Stationary Wastewater Sampler range. Much of the information supplied applies equally...
The Aquacell S50, S100 & S200 Sampler Range The Aquacell S50, S100 & S200 range automatic Wastewater Samplers are designed for flexibility of application with simplicity of operation As with all Aquamatic Samplers each of these models is compliant with the UK...
Aquacell S100 The S100 is the full specification Aquacell Wall Mounted Wastewater Sampler. Despite its high performance, being extremely compact the wall mountable S100 can be conveniently positioned adjacent to your effluent source, either indoor or outdoor The Sampler is supplied with a Bracket / Wall Mounting Plate / Mounting Bolts to facilitate attachment to a wall or similar vertical surface Lockable covers are provided to prevent access to the...
Single Containers In many applications a single composite sample is all that is required. For these situations Aquamatic offer a range of single container Sample Collection Vessels, all of which incorporate a sealed lid / cap and easy clean design...
When a more detailed look at your wastewater profile is required it is often necessary to distribute collected samples into separate containers, each representing a specific time period or number of samples. For these situations Aquamatic provide a wide range of multi-bottle Sample Collection Vessels. These types of Sample Collection Vessels can be...
Optional Connections are located on the rear of the Sampler module as follows: Sample Temperature Monitoring (Temperature Probe Connection) Aquacell S50, S100 and S200 Sampler models can be supplied with the facility to monitor collected Sample Temperatures The temperature (including the corresponding time and date) of the composite sample is...
Bottle Carrier Enclosure – Aquacell S50 A rugged, lockable, weather resistant enclosure to house an Aquacell S50 Sampler and the collected composite samples. The Intake Hose (supplied with Aquacell S50 Sampler) will enter the enclosure through the side or base dependant on application. Power and...
Choosing a Site Aquacell Wastewater Samplers are NOT suitable for use in areas classified as hazardous zones Unless specified with an optional Pressurised Pipeline Interface, Aquacell Wastewater Samplers are suitable for use on non-pressurised effluent sources only The Sampler should be installed as close to the Sampling Point as possible to minimise the potential for cross-contamination between successive samples Environmental Considerations See Technical Specification (Section 6), for details of IP Ratings and Ambient Operating...
The Sampler / SCV should be at a convenient height for operator access. A nominal dimension of 1230mm is suggested to the top edge of the Sampler above the floor (see Aquacell S50/S100 Installation Diagram on the following page). A shelf may need to be provided for the SCV If specified a Suspension Bracket can be provided which will allow any of the 2.5 / 5 &...
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Aquacell S200 A flat horizontal floor in a dry, well ventilated, heated area is required to free-stand the Sampler. Avoid locating the unit in direct sunlight or close to heat sources such as radiators. Front access is required for operation of the Sampler and to retrieval of collected samples 1.
The procedure for connecting power to the Sampler depends on which Model and Power Option has been selected, the options are as follows: Mains Connection Aquacell S50 & S100 Electrical Mains Power Supply Installation A suitable electrical supply should be provided to the equipment, see ‘Technical Section’...
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Aquacell S200 Electrical Mains Power Supply Installation A suitable electrical supply should be provided to the equipment, see ‘Technical Section’ for further details. Provision for and connection of an appropriate power supply must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician Permanently connected equipment must have either an ‘all pole’...
S200 Mains Junction Box Mains Connection with Optional Integral Float Charged Battery • Release the stainless steel clasp on the top rear of the Sampler • Hinge down Battery Cover (no Battery Cover fitted on S50 and S200) • Place Battery in position against rear and side bulkheads, with terminals adjacent to battery leads.
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Installing the Intake Hose and Setting the Sample Shot Volume Aquacell S100 & S200 models are supplied with a 10m Intake Hose, Aquacell S50 5m. This should be installed as follows: 1. Provide a suitable support for the filter end of the Intake Hose such that it is optimally positioned in the wastewater source in order to extract a representative sample.
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7. Push the softened end of the Intake Hose onto the Sample Chamber Intake Pipe so that approximately 20mm is engaged, as shown: 8. Secure in the Intake Hose onto the Sampler by tightening the Intake Hose Clip Good and bad examples of Intake Hose routing ✓...
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sample intake phase, this can in turn lead to warnings and possible damage to your Sampler • Restrain the Intake Hose such that the Sampler is always able to extract a representative sample in all flow conditions. The Intake Hose Support Bracket Kit (CL- 4010) can be used for this purpose •...
Sample Collection Vessels Single Containers / Removable Bottlers When locating the Distributor Unit on the Bottle Carrier ensure that the orientation slot in the Distributor Unit engages with the corresponding peg on the Bottle Carrier 1. Place the Self-Emptying Bottler on the shelf in the S200 Sampler or a suitable support beneath the S50/S100 outlet tube 2.
Cables to / from the Auxiliary equipment may need to be terminated in one or more signal isolators (not supplied by Aquamatic). These isolators may be necessary to protect the Samplers inputs / outputs from damage caused by electrical transients which are sometimes induced in long cables 3.15...
Ancillary Signal Connection A 1.5m multicore Ancillary Signal Cable will be supplied with this connection. Connect the waterproof connector to the port marked ‘Ancillary Signals’ on the bottom rear of the Sampler unit. Remove the insulation from the ends of the required cores and terminate as follows: Flow Meter Input * –...
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Ancillary Signal Connection wiring diagram 3.17...
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Charging the Integral Sampler Battery with the Battery Charger • Disconnect and remove the Sampler Battery from the rear of the Sampler • Connect the red / black battery connector to the corresponding connector on the Battery Charger • Connect the Battery Charger power cable to a suitable the AC power outlet and switch on.
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Enclosure – Aquacell S50 The enclosure is for use with the Aquacell S50 only, it is suitable for indoor and outdoor operation (when combined with the optional Anti-Frost Heating System (CL-4156)). Mains and optional signals cables are all routed through the left side of the enclosure, these should be connected as per the instructions earlier in this section.
OPERATION Definitions .................... 4.3 Basic Operation ................... 4.3 Controlling the Sampler Taking a Spot Sample Programming ..................4.5 System Settings Program Settings Special Option Settings Using INFORMATION button The Event Log Running the Program Data Connection...
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Definitions SAMPLE SHOT A single aliquot of liquid extracted from a specific sampling point SAMPLE One or more SAMPLE SHOT’s taken in immediate succession SPOT SAMPLE A manual SAMPLE initiated by pressing the ‘SPOT SAMPLE’ button PROGRAM The user defined sampling instructions which are entered into the Sampler SYSTEM SETTINGS Core Sampler settings e.g.
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The keypad is divided into circular operating buttons and square programming buttons: Operating Buttons SYMB DEFINITION DESCRIPTION SPOT SAMPLE Manually initiates a single sample (available either in standby or during a running program) STOP Aborts a running program or Sample Shot INFORMATION Gives access to various Sampler information SET PROGRAM Allow user to setup specific sampling program...
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SPOTSAM4 ==SAMPLING NOW== Excess effluent is purged from Sample Chamber back up POST PURGE the Volume Control Tube and down the Intake Hose until the level reaches the bottom of the Volume Control Tube. This leaves a measured volume in the Sample Chamber, this is the Sample Shot ➔...
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SYSSET4 SAMPLE TEMP LOG The Sampler is capable of logging sample temperatures when specified with Sample Temperature Monitoring (see [STOP WHEN FULL] MAINTENANCE for details of fault registration). There are [ROLLING] 2 ways in which the Sample temperature data can be stored: •...
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SYSSAM6 FLOW ORIDE TIME When working with a FLOW signal, a forced timed sample DISABLED can be scheduled when insufficient effluent has passed to [ENABLED] activate a sample on flow basis alone ➔ See SYSSAM7 SYSSAM7 FLOW SIGNAL Sampler can accept either an impulse signal repeating at 4/20mA equal flow increments or an analogue 4/20mA signal...
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SYSSAM14 POST PURGE The time required, to expel the risen column of water from 06 SEC the submerged sample Intake Hose. The POST PURGE time should be long enough to ensure that water is expelled from the Intake Hose followed by bubbles emitted from the end of the Intake Hose for approximately 2 seconds ➔...
SYSBOT8 MAX SAMPS/BOTTLE Set maximum number of allowable samples per Bottle 0005 ➔ See SYSBOT9 SYSBOT9 BOTTLE CLEANING Select this where a 2 x 4.5 litre Self-Emptying Self- Cleaning Bottler has been supplied with your S300 [YES] Sampler ➔ See SETPROG Program Settings IDENT DISPLAY...
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PROGSAM8 FLOW O/RIDE TIME Set the time after which a sample will be taken in a situation 00HR 10MIN where the flow during that period has been insufficient to trigger one ➔ See PROGSAM8 if Bottler not fitted ➔ See PROGBOT1 if Bottler is fitted PROGSAM9 PROGRAM SETTINGS Information screen only...
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SPECOP4 SAMP ACQUIRED OP ‘Sampler Warning’ relay output can be programmed to DEFAULT LATCH operate in 2 ways: [AUTO LATCH] • DEFAULT LATCH - The output will hold for 10 seconds only • AUTO LATCH – The output will hold for a preset time, or when INFORMATION button is pressed ➔...
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SPECOP11 SPECIAL OPTIONS Information screen only INSTALLED ➔ See DEFAULT * When SPECOP2 ‘SHOTS / BOTTLE’ is selected 2 new screens will appear in the ‘System Settings’ > ‘Bottler’ menus, these are shown as follows: IDENT DISPLAY ACTION / COMMENTS SYSBOT4A BOTTLES / GROUP ...
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INFO1 START SAMPLING Auto-scrolls though key Sampling Program settings IMMEDIATE ➔ See DEFAULT STOP SAMPLING NON-STOP SAMPLE INTERVAL OOHOURS 30MINS SAMPS/BOTTLE INFO2 SHOTS ATTEMPTED Auto-scrolls though key shot progress information 0048 ➔ See DEFAULT 4.13 SHOTS COMPLETED 0048 INFO3 MAX SAMPLE...
The Event Log The Samplers Event Log can contain up to approximately 1350 events. When these initially occur they will be momentarily displayed on the Samplers screen in the ‘Full Form’ format, but when being reviewed in the Event Log they will display in the ‘Event Log Form’ as shown in the table below.
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Running a Program To run your program, press the RUN PROGRAM button. On doing this the following screens will appear: IDENT DISPLAY ACTION / COMMENTS RUNPROG1 TESTING BOTTLER Only appears where Bottler is specified in SYSTEM PLEASE WAIT SETTINGS RUNPROG1 PROGRAM RUNNING Shows current status and date / time 19-02-11 10:35...
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Stop bits Flow control None 6. Set the Computer ASCII Setup as follows: Append line feeds to incoming line ends Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Emulation set to ‘Auto detect’ 7. Communication with the Sampler should now be possible The Sampler can receive 7 control codes from the Computer, these are: CODE COMMENTS...
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e Unit = SAMPLER_123 Date: 21-05-19 Time 15:30 Sampler firmware: SXX.XX.XX.XX EVENT LOG Record Count = XXXXX Approximate download time = XXX to XXX sec Press the ‘1’ button on the Sampler to continue with the download Press the ‘2’ button on the Sampler to abandon the download The Sampler is waiting for response...
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t1 NOTE: Temperatures are logged at 5 minute intervals Enter *c to cancel the Download Approximate download time = 001 to 002sec SAMPLE TEMPERATURE LOG Spread Sheet format selected... Temperature Correction = 0.0 C Record Count = XXXXX DOWNLOADING Start Date: 21-05-19 Time 15:30 Maximum Sample Temp = 3.0 C 4.18 Minimum Sample Temp = 3.0 C...
Routine user maintenance on your Aquacell Sampler is made as minimal as possible. It is however strongly recommended that regular preventative maintenance is carried out by an Aquamatic Certified Engineer. Please contact Aquamatic offices for details of annual Maintenance Contracts under which this work can be carried out...
Cleaning Sample Tract (Intake Hose and Sample Chamber) With all Aquacell Sampler models, in the interests of minimising sample contamination the Sample Tract (Intake Hose and Sample Chamber) should be kept clean. The method adopted to clean the sample tract will depend on how sensitive the application is to cross contamination Most parts of the sample tract are easily accessible and can be cleaned with a detergent and / or a cream cleaner such as ‘CIF’...
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Clean the sample Chamber Top in a similar manner but using brushes instead of a sponge. A small diameter bottle brush or similar can be used to clean the inside of the horizontal top pipe, and the silicone Volume Control Tube A small toothbrush (or similar) can be used to reach the base of the 3 electrodes and the inside surface of the Chamber Top between the electrodes.
Changing Desiccant Bag It is important to ensure that electronic / electrical hardware inside the sealed Sampler Module remains dry. As such periodically it may be necessary to change the Desiccant Bag inside your Aquacell Sampling Module. To do this proceed as follows: •...
Trouble Shooting If your Sampler is not operating correctly check the symptoms against the following list. If you are unable to remedy the problem then refer back to Aquamatic Ltd or your local dealer (see Service Support section for details)
Sampler Warning Message Troubleshooting When Warnings initially occur a warning message will be momentarily displayed on the Samplers screen in the ‘Full Form’ format (see table below), when being reviewed in the Event Log they will display in the ‘Event Log Form’. If a Warning occurs whilst a program is not running the message will only appear temporarily on the Sampler screen MESSAGE CONDITION...
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4. Display shows: Supply voltage below minimum Restore adequate supply Full Form Event Log Form threshold voltage FAULT LOW VOLTS LOW VOLTAGE and a shot is not acquired Notes: • This fault will not cause the program to abort 5. Display shows: a.
11. Display shows: Appears where main power is Restore mains power supply Full Form Event Log Form lost with a Sampler being BACK-UP BATTERY B BCK-UP ON operated on mains with a float IN OPERATION charged Back-Up battery option 12. Display shows: Appears where main power is None Full Form...
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test guard elec Press ✓ button to check guard level probe 0515 Reading should be in the range 0507 to 0517 [test finished] A reading below this range suggests that a conductive path exists between the centre electrode and the short electrode. This probably means that the inside of the sample Chamber Top needs cleaning A reading above this range suggests a bad contact between one or more of the spring contacts and its corresponding electrode...
In the event of failure of a Sampler the following procedure should be followed: 1. Report the failure to Aquamatic Ltd or its approved distributor. Often a telephone call is enough to resolve a perceived problem 5.12...
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NOTE: For all equipment being return to Aquamatic a Decontamination Certificate must be completed. This will be issued by Aquamatic on or before receipt of the equipment Please ensure that all items are packed securely such that movement within the box is prevented during transit.
Sample temperature can also be logged / downloaded when the optional Sample Temperature Monitoring connection is specified Intake Hose 10 metre (5 metre for Aquacell S50) long flexible braided PVC hose with Stainless Steel Intake Filter incorporating 5 x Ø12mm intake ports Intake Hose purging...
Aquacell S200 Locking point on Sample Container Zone such when secured the Sampler is rendered tamper resistant Ingress Protection Rating Aquacell S50 IP6X Aquacell S100 (with Front Cover closed) IP65 Aquacell S200 (Module only) IP6X Ambient operating temperature range Aquacell S50 -10°C to 50°C (no protection for samples)
Power consumption - S200 500VA @ 110VAC / 50Hz (with 24A max inrush) (includes 60VA for the Sampler module) 336VA @ 230VAC / 50Hz (with 5.7A max inrush) (includes 60VA for the Sampler module) Optional Connections / Equipment Ancillary Signal Connection Remote control input Inputs should be ‘Normally Open’...
Disposal In the event that this equipment is being disposed of particular reference should be made to the ‘Key Materials of Construction’ earlier in this section. All parts must be disposed of in line with current UK regulations. Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that can be dangerous and harmful to human health and the environment if the waste (WEEE) is not disposed of properly.
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It has been demonstrated that the requirements specified in The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 has been met EU Directives The fulfilment of the requirements set out in Annex I of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU has been demonstrated, having applied the following standards: BS EN 61000-6-3:2007...
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50 years experience in the wastewater sampling industry From the outset the Aquamatic philosophy has been to focus strictly on the design and manufacture of uncomplicated, robust and reliable wastewater sampling equipment. By...
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