Modes Of Operation - Culligan 9" Owner's Manual

Water Meter Mode
In water meter mode, the controller keeps track of the quantity of water that has flowed through
the resin bed. Based on the influent water hardness and the hardness capacity of the resin bed,
a service life expectancy in the quantity of softened water is calculated and programmed into the
control. When the set point is reached, regeneration is triggered. If the predict mode is not selected
the regeneration will start at time of regeneration. In immediate mode the regeneration starts as soon
as the regeneration signal is provided. If time clock backup is set and the capacity has not been
exhausted but the days since last regen is greater than time clock backup, setting the softener will
immediately regenerate.
Aqua-Sensor Mode
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The Aqua-Sensor is a conductivity probe that senses when the hardness front passes through the resin
bed. It functions independently of the influent water hardness so therefore, is useful in conditions
when the influent water hardness varies throughout the year. It provides for the most efficient
mode of operation. In addition to sensing when a resin bed is exhausted, it can also be used to
determine when the brine solution is rinsed from the resin bed during the Brine Draw/Slow Rinse
cycle triggering the control to move to fast rinse. This patented feature provides water savings by
optimizing the amount of rinse water required to completely rinse out the resin bed.
Smart Brine Tank Probe
The smart brine tank probe monitors conditions inside the brine tank. It predicts when salt needs to
be added to the brine tank, detects the presence of salt-bridging, eductor line plugging and brine
tank overfilling.
Wireless Remote Control
The wireless remote control displays the current status of the water softener or filters and allows for
remote control. It can be located up to 200 feet away from the softener (depending upon building
construction materials). The wireless remote displays information about softener performance,
problems, days of salt remaining and allows remote control for regeneration.
The wireless remote control is designed to communicate at 915 MHz and to work without
interference with other 915 MHz devices such as cordless telephones and baby monitors.
Modem
The modem allows for the system to be remotely monitored detecting problems before they occur, to
schedule salt delivery when it is needed and to keep the system software up to date with the latest
advances.
Manual Regeneration
Manual regeneration can be initiated via the softener control valve or wireless remote display.
Manual regeneration can be initiated to begin regeneration immediately or that night. To
immediately initiate regeneration, press and hold the CHECK MARK button for at least ten (10)
seconds. To cancel a delayed regeneration, press and hold the CHECK MARK button for at least five
(5) seconds.
Predict Mode
The Predict Mode is used with the flow meter to determine the optimum regeneration point. Before
the regeneration starts, the control will compare the remaining capacity value with the average daily
water use. If the average daily water usage is less than the reserve capacity, the controller will
wait 24 more hours before regeneration. If the reserve capacity is less than the average daily water
usage, the control will initiate regeneration. This works in delay mode only. At any time, if the total
capacity value is reached, the control will initiate an immediate regeneration.
Modes of
Operation
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