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ATI   

Q46C2 2Electode Conductivity System 

 

 

               Part 1 - Introduction

 

 

O&M Manual 
Rev-H (6/19) 

 
1.3 

Q46C2 System Specifications 

 

Main Parameter Ranges

 

Automatic or manual selection of the following: 

 

0.00 to 20.00 M

 / with 0.05K cell constant 

 

0.0 to 200.0 k

 / with 0.05K cell constant 

 

0.000 to 2.000 

μS/ with 0.05K cell constant 

 

0.00 to 20.00 

μS/ with 0.05K or 0.5K cell constant 

 

 

0.0 to 200.0 

μS/ with 0.05K or 0.5K cell constant 

 

0.0 to 2000 

μS with 0.5K cell constant 

 

Power

   

 

 

90 - 260 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 VA max. or 

 

 

 

 

 

12-24 VDC, 500 mA max. 

 

Analog Outputs

 

Two 4-20 mA outputs.  Output one programmable for 
conductivity or PID.  Output 2 programmable for conductivity or 
Temperature.  Max load 500 Ohms for each output.  Outputs 
ground isolated and isolated from each other.  An additional 3

rd

 

analog option is available. 

 

Relays, Electromechanical

 

Three SPDT, 6 amp @ 250 VAC, 5 amp @ 24 VDC contacts.  
Software selection for setpoint, phase, delay, deadband, hi-lo 
alarm, and failsafe. A-B indicators on main LCD, and C indicator 
on lower display.  Three additional low power relays optional. 

 

Enclosure

 

NEMA 4X, polycarbonate, stainless steel hardware, 
weatherproof and corrosion resistant, 

 

Conduit Openings

 

Five  ½” NPT openings, Adapter can be removed to provide a 1” 
NPT opening in the bottom of the enclosure. Gland seals 
provided but not installed. 

 

Mounting Options

 

Wall or pipe mount bracket standard.  Bracket suitable for either 
1.5” or 2” I.D. U-Bolts for pipe mounting. 

 

Panel mount bracket optional. 

 

Weight

 

2 lb. (0.9 kg) 

 

Display

 

0.75” (19.1 mm) high 4-digit main display with sign 

 

12-digit secondary display, 0.3" (7.6 mm) 5x7 dot matrix. 

 

Integral LED back-light for visibility in the dark. 

 

Ambient Temperature

   

Service, -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 ºF) 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage, -30 to 70 °C (-22 to 158 ºF) 

 

Ambient Humidity

 

0  to  95%,  indoor/outdoor  use, non-condensing  to  rated  ambient 
temperature range 

 

Altitude 

2000 m (6562 Ft.) 

 

Electrical Certification

      

Ordinary  Location,  cCSAus  (CSA  and  UL  standards-  both  CSA 
approved), pollution degree 2, installation category 2 

 

EMI/RFI Influence

 

Designed to EN 61326-1, CE Certified 

Summary of Contents for Q46C2

Page 1: ...cal Technology Inc ATI UK Limited 6 Iron Bridge Drive Unit 1 2 Gatehead Business Park Collegeville PA 19426 Delph New Road Delph Phone 800 959 0299 Saddleworth OL3 5DE 610 917 0991 Phone 44 0 1457 873...

Page 2: ...Keys 26 5 12 Display 26 5 2 Software 27 5 21 Software Navigation 28 5 22 Measure Menu MEASURE 30 5 23 Calibration Menu CAL 30 5 24 Configuration Menu CONFIG 31 PART 6 CONTROL 35 PART 7 DIAGNOSTICS ME...

Page 3: ...Y CONNECTIONS 17 FIGURE 10 OPTIONAL RELAY BOARD WIRING 18 FIGURE 11 OPTIONAL ANALOG OUTPUT WIRING 18 FIGURE 12 CABLE DESCRIPTION MODEL Q25C2 19 FIGURE 13 SENSOR CABLE PREPARATION 20 FIGURE 14 JUNCTION...

Page 4: ...ation table can be created Monitors are available in two electronic versions a universal AC powered monitor for operation from 90 260 VAC and a 12 24 VDC unit Both versions provide two 4 20 mA analog...

Page 5: ...ignal levels and to avoid system control shocks on both analog outputs Selectable PID controller on main analog output PID includes manual operation feature and diagnostic stuck controller timer featu...

Page 6: ...nd hi lo alarm and failsafe A B indicators on main LCD and C indicator on lower display Three additional low power relays optional Enclosure NEMA 4X polycarbonate stainless steel hardware weatherproof...

Page 7: ...2 0 20 uS 0 20 M 0 200 k 0 5K 0 20 0 200 0 2000 S Temperature Element Pt1000 RTD with automatic compensation Wetted Materials Titanium PEEK 316 Stainless steel Temperature Compensation Pt1000 RTD Sen...

Page 8: ...nd of operating ranges This can reduce accuracy from 0 1 to 1 2 in some cases When high accuracy is critical the following provides a list of the preferred cell constant to be used for various operati...

Page 9: ...can be used during the calibration process To take full advantage of the high contrast display mount the instrument in a location where the display can be viewed from various angles and long distance...

Page 10: ...ews The instrument is then attached to the wall using the four outer mounting holes in the bracket These holes are slotted to accommodate two sizes of u bolt that may be used to pipe mount the unit Sl...

Page 11: ...e Conductivity System Part 2 Analyzer Mounting 11 O M Manual Rev H 6 19 Figure 3 Wall Mounting Dimensions Figure 4 Pipe Mounting Diagram Note Analyzer shown with optional Profibus Connector mounted to...

Page 12: ...ches to the rear of the enclosure 4 screws for attachment of this bracket and a sealing gasket to insure that the panel mounted monitor provides a water tight seal when mounted to a panel The sealing...

Page 13: ...ns Mounting options include flow through submersion or sanitary mount depending on the type of sensor purchased The sensor to analyzer distance must not exceed 60 feet 18 2 meters Calibrate the sensor...

Page 14: ...ATI Q46C2 2Electode Conductivity System Part 3 Sensor Mechanicals 14 O M Manual Rev H 6 19 Figure 7 Sanitary Style Probe Dimensions...

Page 15: ...contained in this operating manual Observe the analyzer s technical specifications and input ratings Proper electrical disconnection means must be provided prior to the electrical power connected to t...

Page 16: ...cts the power supply assembly with the microprocessor assembly located in the front section of the enclosure This cable may be unplugged from the front section of the monitor if service is needed but...

Page 17: ...e proper power to the contacts For applications that require the same switched operating voltage as the Q46 115 or 230 V power may be jumpered from the power input terminals at TB7 Relay wiring is con...

Page 18: ...nections TB2 is used to connect to the optional 3 relay card Figure 10 OR the optional third analog output Out 3 Figure 11 The Q46 can be configured for only one of these optional features and the har...

Page 19: ...single shield This assembly is sufficient for many applications where EMI RFI problems are not severe DANGER DO NOT connect sensor cable to power lines Serious injury may result Refer to Cable Descri...

Page 20: ...e sensor can be inserted and removed easily from the flowcell Cord grips used for sealing the cable should be snugly tightened after electrical connections have been made to prevent moisture incursion...

Page 21: ...onitor max 60 feet a junction box must be used The junction box is shown in Figure 14 and is supplied with a 2 Pg 9 cord grips for sensor and interconnect wiring Note If sensor is experiencing Low Slo...

Page 22: ...ATI Q46C2 2Electode Conductivity System Part 4 Electrical Installation 22 O M Manual Rev H 6 19 4 8 In Line Sensor Connection Figure 15 In Line Sensor Connection...

Page 23: ...ATI Q46C2 2Electode Conductivity System Part 4 Electrical Installation 23 O M Manual Rev H 6 19 4 9 OEM Sensor Connection Figure 16 OEM Sensor Connections...

Page 24: ...ATI Q46C2 2Electode Conductivity System Part 4 Electrical Installation 24 O M Manual Rev H 6 19 4 10 Sanitary Sensor Connection Figure 17 Sanitary Sensor Wiring...

Page 25: ...from this user interface no internal jumpers pots etc Figure 18 User Interface MENU ICONS UNITS 12 CHARACTER SECONDARY DISPLAY MEMBRANE KEYPAD MENU ESC ENTER A B DIAG FAIL HOLD CAL CONF MENU ICONS UN...

Page 26: ...hange 5 12 Display The large custom display provides clear information for general measurement use and user configuration There are three main areas of the display the main parameter display the secon...

Page 27: ...ld In this case the output is locked to the last input value measured when the HOLD function was entered HOLD values are retained even if the unit power is cycled FAIL The FAIL icon indicates that the...

Page 28: ...been completed pressing ENTER again stores the variable and stops the flashing Pressing ESC aborts the change and also exits user entry mode The starting default screen is always the Measure Menu The...

Page 29: ...ed with Out1 Mode PID Function enabled with Optional digital Communications Card Setpnt A Hyst A Delay A Phase A ENTER or Entry Lock Set Delay Contrast Main Display Ref Temp TC Method Com Mode Out1 Mo...

Page 30: ...ing this screen by pressing and holding the ENTER key for 5 seconds until a small flashing m appears on the screen At that point the controller output can be adjusted up or down using the UP and LEFT...

Page 31: ...display range to establish configuration settings Press ENTER to initiate user entry mode and the value will flash Use the arrow key to modify the range for the desired range and then press ENTER 5 24...

Page 32: ...value Options are 0 05 0 50 or 1 00 Zero Filter This function forces the reading to zero when reading is below the entered value For example If the entered value were 2 1 uS the display would read 0 0...

Page 33: ...ENTER to initiate user entry mode and the entire value will flash Use the arrow keys to modify the desired value range is 00 00 mg L S to 99 99 mg L S Press ENTER to update and store the new value Co...

Page 34: ...eration for Relay B C Relay B C then operates identically to Relay A with settings for setpoint hysteresis delay and phasing appearing in the CONFIG menu automatically See Figure 20 for details The FA...

Page 35: ...Iout1 PID adjusting output value It is the nature of the PID controller that it never actually gets to the exact value and stops The controller is continually making smaller and smaller adjustments as...

Page 36: ...lower than the value stored for the 20 mA point The range is between 0 and 110 C if it is set for temperature within the range specified in Set Range if the output is set to track conductivity and mu...

Page 37: ...value See Figure 20 below for a visual description of a typical control relay application Figure 20 Control Relay Example If Relay A Mode is set to Alarm Mode AL then the following settings will appe...

Page 38: ...nu list automatically When value rises to 1 000 S relay closes until value falls back to 0 950 S When value falls to 1 000 S relay closes until value rises back to 1 050 S B Setpoint B Hysteresis B De...

Page 39: ...r Sim Output see following page CAUTION There is no time out on the hold feature Once placed into hold mode return to normal operation must be done manually Fault List The Fault List screen is a read...

Page 40: ...or the timer value If one of the relays is set to FAIL mode this failure condition can be signaled by a changing relay contact Press ENTER to initiate user entry mode and the entire value will flash U...

Page 41: ...ation less confusing the LCD icon logic is reversed with this setting and the icon is OFF under this normal condition Therefore when the trip condition occurs the closed N O contacts will be opened re...

Page 42: ...set the range zeros for the sensor used See Sections 5 11 through 5 12 for brief descriptions of their uses 8 11 1 Point Calibration Explained The 1 point calibration method is generally known as the...

Page 43: ...ful to calibrate with a solution that falls into the measuring range selected If the calibration solution is outside the measuring range an error will result Procedure 1 Determine whether the calibrat...

Page 44: ...he Cell Constant calibration method utilizes a factory measured cell constant for the sensor No solutions are required for a cell factor calibration The cell constant represents the physical electrode...

Page 45: ...rence In any case it is critical that the sensor be allowed to reach temperature equilibrium with the solution in order to provide the highest accuracy When moving the sensor between widely different...

Page 46: ...ally perfect 0 C temperature bath In other words the offset shifts the entire sensor response curve up or down Since the slope of an RTD is fixed and highly repeatable the slope is not adjusted in thi...

Page 47: ...keep the process at the setpoint To affect this control the controller must be used with properly selected control elements valves proper chemicals etc that enable the controller to add or subtract c...

Page 48: ...tually drive the input error to zero providing accuracy to the control loop It must be used to affect the accuracy in the servo action of the controller Like proportional gain increasing integral gain...

Page 49: ...er line This line will indicate XX X XX X mA with the X values simply indicating the current values With this display on the screen press and hold the ENTER key for about 5 seconds You will see a smal...

Page 50: ...ential at the extreme ranges of the measuring scale In addition if a chemical process is not symmetrical that means it responds differentially to the addition and subtraction of chemical It is importa...

Page 51: ...reading now stabilizes place wire in beaker solution and actual process solution to determine if a ground loop exists 6 Verify that the black rubber shipping boot has been removed from the end of the...

Page 52: ...Cal Unstable Calibration problem data too unstable to calibrate Clean sensor get fresh cal solutions allow temperature and conductivity readings to fully stabilize do not handle sensor or cable during...

Page 53: ...element if necessary TC Error TC may be open or shorted Check sensor wiring and perform RTD test as described in sensor manual Fault List display messages continued MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CORRE...

Page 54: ...ith distilled or de ionized water NOTE De ionized water will not remove soap After cleaning the sensor check measurement and re calibrate the sensor if necessary 10 5 Sensor Testing The first step in...

Page 55: ...ATI Q46C2 2Electode Conductivity System Part 10 System Maintenance 55 O M Manual Rev H 6 19 C RTD 20 1078 25 1097 30 1117 35 1136 Figure 24 Pt1000 Resistance Table...

Page 56: ...tor 100 240 VAC with Profibus 07 0329 Q46C2 Monitor 12 24 VDC with Profibus 03 0407 Q46 P S Assy 100 240VAC 03 0408 Q46 P S Assy 100 240VAC with 3rd 4 20mA output 03 0409 Q46 P S Assy 100 240VAC with...

Page 57: ...e alteration improper storage or extended exposure to excessive gas concentrations Should inspection indicate that sensors have failed due to any of the above the warranty shall not apply The Manufact...

Page 58: ...DUCTS NH3 Ammonia CO Carbon Monoxide H2 Hydrogen NO Nitric Oxide O2 Oxygen CO Cl2 Phosgene Br2 Bromine Cl2 Chlorine ClO2 Chlorine Dioxide F2 Fluorine I2 Iodine HX Acid Gases C2H4O Ethylene Oxide C2H6O...

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