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Anderson DA2 Instruction Manual

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Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS
Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS
Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS
Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS
Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS
CONDUCTIVITY TRANSMITTER
CONDUCTIVITY TRANSMITTER
CONDUCTIVITY TRANSMITTER
CONDUCTIVITY TRANSMITTER
CONDUCTIVITY TRANSMITTER
(for conductivity, % concentration and TDS measurement)
Instrument Model Number _____________________________
Instrument Serial Number _________________________________
Anderson Instrument Co. Inc.
156 Auriesville Road
Fultonville, NY 12072
1-800-833-0081
Fax 518-922-8997
www.andinst.com
Form Number AIC2034
© June 2003 revised: 2/13

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  • Page 1 Anderson Instrument Co. Inc. Instruction 156 Auriesville Road Fultonville, NY 12072 1-800-833-0081 Fax 518-922-8997 Manual www.andinst.com Instrument Model Number _____________________________ Instrument Serial Number _________________________________ Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS Model DA2 ELECTRODLESS CONDUCTIVITY TRANSMITTER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents Section 1 - General Information ........4 1.1 Capability Highlights .................. 4 1.2 Transmitter Safety ..................4 1.3 Retained Configuration Values ..............5 1.4 Transmitter Serial Number ................
  • Page 3 Section 7 - Transmitter Configuration ......24 7.1 Selecting Language to Operate Transmitter .......... 24 7.2 Configuring Sensor Characteristics ............24 7.3 Set °C OR °F (temperature display format) ..........34 7.4 Configuring Analog Output ..............34 7.5 SET Passcode (feature enabled or disabled) ........36 7.6 Configuration Setting Summary .............

  • Page 4: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 - General Information Section 1 - General Information Section 1 - General Information Section 1 - General Information Section 1 - General Information 1.1 Capability Highlights 1.1 Capability Highlights 1.1 Capability Highlights 1.1 Capability Highlights 1.1 Capability Highlights Sensor Input The transmitter can be used with the Model HC1-Series electrodeless conductivity sensor.

  • Page 5: Retained Configuration Values

    1.3 R 1.3 R 1.3 Retained Configuration V etained Configuration V etained Configuration V etained Configuration Values alues alues alues 1.3 R 1.3 R etained Configuration V alues All user-entered configuration values are retained indefinitely, even if power is lost or turned off. The non-volatile transmitter memory does not require battery backup.

  • Page 6: Section 2 - Specifications

    Section 2 - Specifications Section 2 - Specifications Section 2 - Specifications Section 2 - Specifications Section 2 - Specifications 2.1 Operational 2.1 Operational 2.1 Operational 2.1 Operational 2.1 Operational Display Two-line by 16 character LCD NOTE: The measured value (conductivity, % concentration or TDS) and temperature can be displayed separately or shown together on a single screen.
  • Page 7 Power Requirements (Class 2 Power Supply): Two-wire Hookup 16-30 VDC Three-wire Hookup 14-30 VDC Four-wire Hookup 12-30 VDC Calibration Methods: Sensor Zero With the dry sensor in air, press keys to initiate (all measurements) automatic system zeroing Conductivity Measurement: COND CAL Enter compensation reference temperature, and reference solution’s known linear % per °C slope and value SAMPLE CAL...

  • Page 8: Transmitter Performance (Electrical, Analog Outputs)

    2.2 T 2.2 Transmitter P 2.2 T ransmitter P ransmitter P ransmitter Performance (Electrical, Analog Outputs) erformance (Electrical, Analog Outputs) erformance (Electrical, Analog Outputs) erformance (Electrical, Analog Outputs) 2.2 T 2.2 T ransmitter P erformance (Electrical, Analog Outputs) Accuracy* ± 0.1% of span Sensitivity* ±...

  • Page 9: Section 3 - Physical Installation

    Section 3 - Physical Installation Section 3 - Physical Installation Section 3 - Physical Installation Section 3 - Physical Installation Section 3 - Physical Installation Unpack and examine the equipment even if you do not use it immediately. If there is evidence of damage, notify the transit carrier immediately.

  • Page 10: Panel Mounting (Da201A)

    3.2 P 3.2 Panel Mounting (DA201A) 3.2 P anel Mounting (DA201A) anel Mounting (DA201A) anel Mounting (DA201A) 3.2 P 3.2 P anel Mounting (DA201A) Figure 3-1 illustrates how to panel mount the transmitter using the supplied panel mount hardware kit. Cut a 3.30-inch (84 mm) square cutout hole in panel.

  • Page 11: Wall And Pipe Mounting (Da202A)

    3.3 W 3.3 W 3.3 Wall and Pipe Mounting (DA202A) all and Pipe Mounting (DA202A) all and Pipe Mounting (DA202A) all and Pipe Mounting (DA202A) 3.3 W 3.3 W all and Pipe Mounting (DA202A) Figure 3-2 illustrates how to wall or pipe mount the transmitter using the supplied hardware kit. Determine the mounting method, and attach the hardware as shown.

  • Page 12: Integral Sensor Mounting (Da202A With Hc1012000 Only)

    3.4 Integral Sensor Mounting (DA202A with HC1012000 only) 3.4 Integral Sensor Mounting (DA202A with HC1012000 only) 3.4 Integral Sensor Mounting (DA202A with HC1012000 only) 3.4 Integral Sensor Mounting (DA202A with HC1012000 only) 3.4 Integral Sensor Mounting (DA202A with HC1012000 only) Figure 3-3 illustrates how to integrally mount the transmitter onto a sensor using the supplied mounting hardware kit.

  • Page 13: Section 4 - Electrical Connections

    Section 4 - Electrical Connections Section 4 - Electrical Connections Section 4 - Electrical Connections Section 4 - Electrical Connections Section 4 - Electrical Connections Figure 4-1 shows the terminal block arrangement and terminal designations for the transmitter. NOTE: All terminals are suitable for single wires up to 14 AWG (2.5 mm2). Wiring Tip! To comply with European Community (CE) electromagnetic compatibility requirements, follow these general wiring guidelines: Locate transmitter as far as possible from motors and other non-CE certified devices...

  • Page 14: Hc1 Series Electrodless Conductivity Sensor Wiring

    4.1 HC1 Series Electrodeless Conductivity Sensor Wiring Depending on how transmitter is mounted, route the sensor (or interconnect) cable into the transmitter as follows: • Wall/Pipe-mounted Transmitter: Route cable through left side cable entry knockout hole in the back cover. •...

  • Page 15: Two-Wire Hookup

    4.2 T 4.2 T 4.2 Two wo- - - - - Wire Hookup Wire Hookup Wire Hookup Wire Hookup 4.2 T 4.2 T Wire Hookup In a two-wire hookup, at least 16 VDC is required for operation. A load device can be connected in the current loop (see Figure 4-3 for details).

  • Page 16: Three-Wire Hookup

    4.3 Three 4.3 Three- - - - - Wire Hookup 4.3 Three Wire Hookup Wire Hookup Wire Hookup 4.3 Three 4.3 Three Wire Hookup In a three-wire hookup, the transmitter can be wired two ways depending on load “sinking” or “sourcing”.

  • Page 17: Four-Wire Hookup

    4.4 Four 4.4 Four 4.4 Four- - - - - Wire Hookup Wire Hookup Wire Hookup Wire Hookup 4.4 Four 4.4 Four Wire Hookup In a four-wire hookup, at least 12 VDC is required for operation. Depending on how the transmitter is mounted, route the DC power, analog output wiring into the transmitter as follows: •...

  • Page 18: Section 5 - Operation

    Section 5 - Operation Section 5 - Operation Section 5 - Operation Section 5 - Operation Section 5 - Operation The user interface consists of a two-line LCD display and a keypad with MENU, ENTER, ESC, , and keys. 5.1 Display 5.1 Display 5.1 Display 5.1 Display...
  • Page 19 • MEASURE Screen: These keys are non-functional. • Menu Screens: Moves up or down respectively between other same-level menu screens. • Edit/Selection Screens: Adjusts selected digit value up or down, or moves up or down between choices. FIGURE 5-1 Transmitter Keypad...

  • Page 20: Measure Screen (Normal Display Mode)

    5.3 MEASURE Screen (normal display mode) 5.3 MEASURE Screen (normal display mode) 5.3 MEASURE Screen (normal display mode) 5.3 MEASURE Screen (normal display mode) 5.3 MEASURE Screen (normal display mode) The MEASURE screen is normally displayed. Pressing the MENU key temporarily replaces the MEASURE screen with the top-level “MAIN MENU CALIBRATE”...

  • Page 21: Section 6 - Menu Structure

    Section 6 - Menu Structure Section 6 - Menu Structure Section 6 - Menu Structure Section 6 - Menu Structure Section 6 - Menu Structure The transmitter menu tree is divided into three main branches: CALIBRATE, CONFIGURE, and TEST/MAINT. Each main branch is structured similarly in layers with top-level screens, related lower-level submenu screens and, in many cases, sub-submenu screens.

  • Page 22: Displaying Top-Level Menu Screens

    6.2 Displaying T 6.2 Displaying Top 6.2 Displaying T op op op op-Level Menu Screens -Level Menu Screens -Level Menu Screens -Level Menu Screens 6.2 Displaying T 6.2 Displaying T -Level Menu Screens With the first top-level menu screen of the desired main branch displayed, use the keys to scroll through other top-level screens to access a desired screen.

  • Page 23: Displaying Submenu Screens

    6.3 Displaying Submenu Screens 6.3 Displaying Submenu Screens 6.3 Displaying Submenu Screens 6.3 Displaying Submenu Screens 6.3 Displaying Submenu Screens After selecting a top-level menu screen, press the ENTER key to display a related submenu or edit/selection screen: • Submenu Screens are usually linked to other related same-level screens. Pressing key displays these other related submenu screens.

  • Page 24: Section 7 - Transmitter Configuration

    Section 7 - T Section 7 - T ransmitter Configuration ransmitter Configuration Section 7 - T Section 7 - Transmitter Configuration Section 7 - T ransmitter Configuration ransmitter Configuration NOTE: When the passcode feature is enabled (Section 7.5), you must successfully enter the passcode before attempting to enter a configuration setting.
  • Page 25 WARNING: CHANGING THE MEASUREMENT AUTOMATICALLY REPLACES ALL USER-ENTERED CONFIGURATION VALUES WITH FACTORY-DEFAULTS. Select DISPLAY FORMAT After choosing the measurement, select the desired display format for the MEASURE screen. The selected units and resolution will also appear on all applicable edit/selection menu screens. With the screen displayed, press key once to display...
  • Page 26 LINEAR: Recommended for most aqueous solutions • NATURAL WATER (not available for TDS measurement): Built-in temperature • properties table only for special applications — consult factory) • TEMP TABLE: User-defined temperature table NONE: Measurement values are not compensated • NOTE: LINEAR is the factory default for temperature compensation with a 2.00% per °C slope and 25.0°C reference temperature.
  • Page 27 TABLE A -- BUILT-IN Chemical Concentration Tables Solution Concentration °C Range Solution Concentration °C Range NaOH 0-16% 40-80% 0-100°C 0-115°C CaCl 0-22% 15-55°C 93-99% 0-115°C 0-28% 0-40% 0-50°C 0-75°C 36-96% 0-18% 0-50°C 0-65°C 0-30% 22-36% 0-115°C 0-65°C Creating USER-DEFINED Concentration TABLE If the solution being measured does not match any BUILT-IN chemical table, create a USER- DEFINED table to convert measured conductivity into displayed % concentration.
  • Page 28 NOTE: If the transmitter is calibrated, you can use the uncompensated conductivity MEASURE screen to determine corresponding conductivity values. With the screen displayed, press key once to display Press ENTER key to display Press ENTER key again to display . Use key to select “USER-DEFINED,”...
  • Page 29 NOTE: If the table contains unacceptable coordinate values, the display shows a “CONFIRM FAILURE” message. Pressing ENTER key displays the unacceptable coordinate(s) TDS Measurement Setup Define the conductivity-to-TDS conversion factor: With the screen displayed, press key once to display Press ENTER key to display Press ENTER key again to display .
  • Page 30 Press ENTER key again to display a screen like . Use arrow keys to adjust to a desired slope, and press ENTER key to enter it. After the screen re-appears, press key once to display Press ENTER key to display a screen like .
  • Page 31 Recommendation: Before entering values, plan ahead and determine the temperature and ratio values for each data point in your table. Use TABLE C to conveniently organize and note your specific table entry values: TABLE C -- Values for TEMP TABLE °C Temp.
  • Page 32 G. Press ENTER key to display H. Press ENTER key again to save the table. NOTE: If the table contains unacceptable coordinate values, the display shows a “CONFIRM FAILURE” message. Pressing ENTER key displays the unacceptable coordinate(s). Set FILTER time A time constant (in seconds) can be set to filter or “smooth out”...
  • Page 33 NOTE: When “PT1000” is selected but the element is not connected to the transmitter, a “WARNING: CHECK STATUS” message will appear. To prevent or clear this message, connect the element or select “MANUAL.” To configure the transmitter for fixed MANUAL temperature compensation you must select “MANUAL”...

  • Page 34: Set °C Or °F (Temperature Display Format)

    SPECIAL CASE — ALTERED SENSOR CABLE LENGTH Changing the standard 20 ft. (6 m) sensor cable length, by shortening it or adding an interconnect cable, affects temperature measuring accuracy. The factory-certified T factor is based on standard cable length. To compensate for altered cable length measuring error, change the certified T factor entry: Shortened Sensor Cable: To increase the transmitter temperature reading to match the known solution temperature, decrease the T factor by 3.85 ohms for...
  • Page 35 Press ENTER key to display Press ENTER key again to display . Use keys to select the parameter the output will represent, and press ENTER key to enter it. SET 4mA and 20 mA VALUES (range expand) Parameter values can be set to define the endpoints at which the 4 mA and 20 mA analog output values are desired.

  • Page 36: Set Passcode (Feature Enabled Or Disabled)

    SET FAIL LEVEL Mode (off, 4 mA or 20 mA) When a “WARNING CHECK STATUS” message appears, indicating that a system problem may exist, the analog output can be set to respond in one of three ways: • OFF: Output remains active. •...
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  • Page 38: Configuration Setting Summary

    7.6 Configuration Setting Summary 7.6 Configuration Setting Summary 7.6 Configuration Setting Summary 7.6 Configuration Setting Summary 7.6 Configuration Setting Summary TABLE D lists all configuration settings and their entry ranges/choices and factory defaults, categorized by basic functions. TABLE D -- Transmitter Configuration Settings (Ranges/Choices and Defaults) Displayed Screen Title Entry Range or Choices (where applicable) Factory Default...
  • Page 39 TABLE D -- Transmitter Configuration Settings (Ranges/Choices and Defaults) -- continued Displayed Screen Title Entry Range or Choices (where applicable) Factory Default Your Setting SENSOR Settings (continued) TEMP ELEMENT: 950-1050 ohms 1000 ohms SET T FACTOR? TEMP ELEMENT: 0.0-200.0°C 25.0°C SET MANUAL? TEMPERATURE Display Setting SET °C OR °F?

  • Page 40: Section 8 - Transmitter Calibration

    Section 8 - T Section 8 - T ransmitter Calibration ransmitter Calibration Section 8 - T Section 8 - Transmitter Calibration Section 8 - T ransmitter Calibration ransmitter Calibration 8.1 Important Information 8.1 Important Information 8.1 Important Information 8.1 Important Information 8.1 Important Information Each electrodeless conductivity sensor has a unique zero point and span.

  • Page 41: Zero Procedure (First-Time Sensor Calibration Only)

    8.2 ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO Procedure (first-time sensor calibration only) Procedure (first-time sensor calibration only) Procedure (first-time sensor calibration only) Procedure (first-time sensor calibration only) ZERO Procedure (first-time sensor calibration only) Zero the sensor if it is being calibrated for the first time. If not, disregard this subsection and proceed with calibrating the sensor span (Section 4.3, 4.4 or 4.5).
  • Page 42 COND CAL Method Prepare the conductivity reference solution using your normal method. Its value should be near the typical measured process value for best accuracy. When the value is relatively low (between 200 and 100,000 microSiemens/cm), the data in TABLE E on the next page can be used to prepare the reference solution.
  • Page 43 NOTE: During calibration, the analog output is automatically “held” at the last measured value. After a screen like appears, use arrow keys to adjust the slope value to match the known slope of the reference solution, and press ENTER key to enter the value.
  • Page 44 Press key once to display Press ENTER key to display . With the sensor in the process, press ENTER key again to confirm. This active screen appears showing the measurement reading. NOTE: During calibration, the analog output is automatically “held” at the last measured value.

  • Page 45: Concentration Calibration

    Press ENTER key to display . With the decade box connected, press ENTER key again to confirm. This active screen appears showing the measurement reading. NOTE: During calibration, the analog output is automatically “held” at the last measured value. Wait for the reading to stabilize which may take up to 30 minutes. Then press ENTER key.
  • Page 46 Thoroughly rinse the clean sensor in de-ionized water. Then immerse the sensor in the prepared reference solution. Important: Allow the sensor and solution temperatures to equalize. Depending on their temperature differences, this may take up to 30 minutes. NOTE: Suspend the sensor to prevent it from touching the container. Simply laying it into the container will produce calibration error.

  • Page 47: Tds Calibration

    8.4 TDS Calibration 8.4 TDS Calibration 8.4 TDS Calibration 8.4 TDS Calibration 8.4 TDS Calibration When the transmitter is set to measure % concentration but you want to calibrate using a conductivity reference solution, please refer to Section 8.3, subsection “COND CAL Method” and follow steps 1 through 13.
  • Page 48 the reading has stabilized, this static screen appears showing the “last measured” value. Use arrow keys to adjust the displayed value to exactly match the known value of the process sample (or TDS reference solution). Press ENTER key to enter the value and complete calibration (“CONFIRM CAL OK?” screen appears).

  • Page 49: Analog Output Calibration

    8.6 Analog Output Calibration 8.6 Analog Output Calibration 8.6 Analog Output Calibration 8.6 Analog Output Calibration 8.6 Analog Output Calibration The transmitter analog output is factory-calibrated. However, it can be re-calibrated if desired. NOTE: When the passcode feature is enabled (Section 7.5), you must successfully enter the passcode before attempting to calibrate the analog output.

  • Page 50: Section 9 - Testing & Maintenance

    Section 9 - T Section 9 - T esting & Maintenance esting & Maintenance Section 9 - T Section 9 - Testing & Maintenance Section 9 - T esting & Maintenance esting & Maintenance The transmitter has TEST/MAINT menu screens to: •...

  • Page 51: Hold Output

    9.2 HOLD OUTPUT 9.2 HOLD OUTPUT 9.2 HOLD OUTPUT 9.2 HOLD OUTPUT 9.2 HOLD OUTPUT The HOLD OUTPUT function conveniently holds the analog output at its last measured value for up to 30 minutes to suspend operation of any connected device. With the screen displayed, press key once to display...

  • Page 52: Select Sim Measurment

    9.5 SELECT SIM Measurment 9.5 SELECT SIM Measurment 9.5 SELECT SIM Measurment 9.5 SELECT SIM Measurment 9.5 SELECT SIM Measurment The SELECT SIM function selects a type of simulated measurement. It is used in conjunction with the SIM SENSOR function (Section 9.6) to simulate a measured value, making the analog output respond accordingly.

  • Page 53: Reset Configure Values To Factory Defaults

    9.7 RESET CONFIGURE V 9.7 RESET CONFIGURE V 9.7 RESET CONFIGURE Values to F alues to F alues to F alues to Factory Defaults actory Defaults actory Defaults actory Defaults 9.7 RESET CONFIGURE V 9.7 RESET CONFIGURE V alues to F actory Defaults The RESET CONFIGURE function resets stored configuration settings (all at the same time) —...

  • Page 54: Section 10 - Troubleshooting

    Section 10 - T Section 10 - T roubleshooting roubleshooting Section 10 - T Section 10 - Troubleshooting Section 10 - T roubleshooting roubleshooting 10.1 K 10.1 K 10.1 Keeping the T 10.1 K 10.1 K eeping the T eeping the T eeping the Transmitter Calibrated eeping the T ransmitter Calibrated...

  • Page 55: Verifying Interconnect Cable Integrity

    10.6 V 10.6 V 10.6 Verifying Interconnect Cable Integrity erifying Interconnect Cable Integrity erifying Interconnect Cable Integrity erifying Interconnect Cable Integrity 10.6 V 10.6 V erifying Interconnect Cable Integrity Disconnect DC power from the transmitter. Reconnect the sensor directly to the transmitter (purposely bypassing the interconnect cable and junction box, if used).

  • Page 56: Section 12 - Warranty And Return Statement

    These products are warranted to be free from functional defects in materials and workmanship at the time the products leave the Anderson factory and to conform at that time to the specifications set forth in the relevant Anderson instruction manual or manuals, sheet or sheets, for such products for a period of one year.

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