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Solenoid Kit

English

Instruction Manual
Version B1.0 : 270812
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Batch Controller

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Page 2: ... the strength of your re circulating solution to a high level of accuracy When it detects that the conductivity temperature or pH levels have fallen outside of your pre programmed set points it will automatically trigger the dosing of more nutrient or pH adjustor until those levels have stabilised This means you can spend more time doing the things you enjoy and less maintaining your system The Do...

Page 3: ...2 2 Nutrient Tank Set up 5 2 3 Mount Dosetronic Control Case 6 2 4 Probe connection and placement 7 2 5 External Alarm and Lockout Box 8 2 6 Mount Alarm Box 8 2 7 Alarm Box Internal Overview 9 2 8 Wiring Alarm and External Lockout 10 2 9 Main Power 11 Display Setup 13 3 1 Overview 13 3 2 Monitor only mode 14 3 3 Units mode 15 3 4 Control direction mode 16 3 5 Required Alarms mode 17 3 6 On Times 1...

Page 4: ... to Run 25 4 1 Prepare the Dosetronic system to run 25 4 2 Manual override Control 26 Maintenance 27 5 1 Conductivity probe cleaning 27 5 2 pH probe cleaning 28 Trouble shooting 29 6 1 Overview 29 6 2 Error Messages 29 6 3 Error FAQ 30 Specifications 31 Lockout Switches 33 2 year Guarantee Registraion Form 35 ...

Page 5: ...o setting up the Dosetronic in monitor mode It serves as a quick way to check that the controller is operational 1 Prior to mounting attach Temperature pH and Conductivity probe to Dosetronic unit 2 Plug in power adaptor 3 Place probes in solution 4 Wait a few minutes for readings to stabilise Monitor mode Temperature probe pH probe Conductivity probe Power adaptor Menu change 1 1 1 3 1 4 2 Water ...

Page 6: ...lab Dosetronic Batch Controller Bluelab Corporation Limited 1 1 2 Dosetronic Kit Contents pH EC Cleaning and Calibration Kits Temperature Probe pH and EC Probes External alarm and lockout box Power adaptor Dosetronic controller ...

Page 7: ...gs Actual readings Controller settings Mode Selection keys Alarm Alarm indicator Value increase decrease Display brightness External lockout pH calibration indicators Measurement Selection Control direction Units Conductivity Temperature 6 8 16 1 3 1 2 18 6 5 pH 1 3 Dosetronic Control Panel pH ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation ...

Page 8: ...ic Connection Panel 1 Power pH control EC control Alarm external lockout box Temperature Probe pH ATC Main power Solenoids Conductivity Probe pH probe Note When inserting connecter rotate to ensure it mates correctly Do not force it or you may bend damage pins Fasten locking ring if applicable Input ...

Page 9: ...e all the components of the system will be placed This section highlights the steps in chronological order you need to take for installation of the Dosetronic kit Please read through this section and create a rough system layout before installation 2 2 Nutrient Tank Set up The nutrient tank requires a constant water level water level regulators such as a plastic ball cock or float switch are recom...

Page 10: ...onic needs to be installed close to the sample pot so that the probes can reach Steps 1 Locate area Find appropriate flat vertical surface to mount Doestronic controller The Dosetronic controller cables need to be within reach of the sample pot and power outlet 2 Secure Controller Secure Dosetronic to the wall with the self taping fasteners provided I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Keep Dosetro...

Page 11: ...ed reading that is more accurate than a standard pH probe Note A standard pH probe with a BNC plug can be used on its own with the Dosetronic but pH readings will not be temperature compensated Conductivity Probe This socket connects to the conductivity probe that sits in a sample pot or mixing tank Temperature Probe This socket connects to the temperature probe that can read air temperature or be...

Page 12: ...done through the external alarm wiring terminals provided See diagram on next page 3 It has an External Lockout function When an external lockout function is sensed in control mode e g through a water flow switch the Dosetronic will stop all control and dosing The external lockout terminal can be accessed on the circuit board found inside the alarm box See diagram on next page 2 6 Mount Alarm Box ...

Page 13: ...ed 2 DIS ENA LOCKOUT EXT ALARM COM NC NO External alarm terminals Common Normally closed Normally open Disable Enable link for internal alarm Internal alarm External lockout terminals 2 7 Alarm Box Internal Overview Factory installed link is across NC normally closed terminals Remove when installing NC switches ...

Page 14: ...arm circuit board See diagram on page 9 There are two types of switches that can be wired in those that are normally open and those that are normally closed For example If you connect a flow switch that opens when water stops flowing to the normally closed port the external lockout function will sense that the water has stopped and stop your system from dosing Common Normally Closed Normally Open ...

Page 15: ...elab Corporation Limited 2 Power 2 9 Main Power Once you have set up your system connect it to the power supply The following chapter will explain how to program your controller 1 Connect the mains plug adaptor to the power supply Ensure it is pushed fully on and locked into place Main Power ...

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Page 17: ...keys in the mode selection menu Measurement selection There are three measurements conductivity temperature and pH These can be selected using the measurement selection arrow keys Value increase decrease Value adjustments can be made by the increase decrease buttons when in the appropriate mode Mode selection menu Value increase decrease keys Measurement selection arrow keys 6 8 16 1 3 1 2 18 6 5 ...

Page 18: ... key If it is activated the indicator next to the button will be lit It can be changed during any mode 2 7 23 6 3 External lockout This indicator is lit whenever a lockout condition is sensed through the alarm box If the alarm box is plugged in and sensors connected all control activity will be stopped when a lockout condition is sensed See Page 8 9 Brightness Control 1 Press and hold down the bri...

Page 19: ...s to select mode 2 Select desired measurement to change by pressing its arrow key 3 Switch between units Use the value increase decrease keys to switch to your desired units of measurement Note The EC CF indicator has two units for one LED To change between the two press the value key twice The difference between the two is that EC has a decimal place where CF does not Note pH has no selectable un...

Page 20: ...ise only or off Temperature Raise or lower or off pH Raise or lower or off 3 4 Control direction mode Control direction lets you specify in what direction you want the Dosetronic to adjust your system 1 Select control direction Press up down keys to select mode 2 Select desired measurement to change by pressing its arrow key 3 Switch between units Use the value increase decrease keys to change you...

Page 21: ...ollowing page for how to set the temperature values 3 Edit alarm and required values Use the value increase decrease buttons to change the value you have selected 2 Alarm Hi Required Alarm Low Note If the values you are changing in required reach that of Alarm High or Alarm Low they will bump these values so they don t overlap Alarm Quick set This allows you to quickly set the alarm HIGH and alarm...

Page 22: ...ter and temperature off will turn the heater off when these temperature values are sensed Temperature Control On Temperature Control Off Temperature Control Off If using a Temperature Lower Cooling Device If using a Temperature Raise Heating Device Temperature off Alarm High Temperature on Alarm Low AL H1 AL LO 30 26 24 26 22 24 C 26 C Note It is normal practice to set your temperature on time to ...

Page 23: ...ge To programme On Times select the appropriate measurement Note Selected value will be brighter than other values displayed 3 Programme desired On Times Press or hold down the value increase decrease buttons to change the value you have selected 1 2 OO 53 OO O1 cont 3 Nutrient On times Please record your values here for future reference Temperature On times pH On times 3 Note Continuous Mode This...

Page 24: ...s it has made before deciding if it needs to dose again 1 Select Off Times Press up down keys to select mode 2 Select desired measurement and value to change To programme Off Times select the appropriate measurement Note The selected value will be brighter than other values displayed 3 Programme desired Off Times Press or hold down the value increase decrease buttons to change the value you have s...

Page 25: ...r and place probe in pH 4 0 or pH 10 0 calibration solution and wait for reading to stabilise Press and hold the pH button 1 2 7 0 7 CAL pH pH probe evaluation pH probes age over time They should be replaced at least once a year Whenever you calibrate your probe an indicator will show the health and tell you if you need to replace the probe 7 _ 7 7 Excellent OK Poor Err Replace Calibration Status ...

Page 26: ...s are still inaccurate the conductivity probe can be calibrated using a known nutrient solution of 2 77EC see chart for corresponding units 1 Place conductivity probe in known solution 2 Calibrate Conductivity Select Conductivity measurement 3 Conductivity adjustment Adjust until actual value is 2 8EC or chosen unit by using increase decrease keys 2 3 5 3 2 3 EC CF ppm 500 ppm 700 TDS EC x 700 2 7...

Page 27: ...r before setting the system in control mode 1 Select Control Press up down keys to select mode 2 Controller will adjust nutrient pH and temperature levels accordingly When the system is dosing and the values are being adjusted the control direction indicator lights will flash 6 5 18 1 6 8 16 1 3 Actual Required 0 1 Note If an actual value is flashing in control mode and your dosing system is not d...

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Page 29: ...tep 3 Manually prime tank In order for the Dosetronic to adjust your main nutrient tank to your programmed required values you need to manually prime the tank with nutrient By Raising the EC to above 0 1 the Dosetronic will be able to start dosing Dosing is prevented at 0 0 0 1EC This prevents dosing if the probe is out of solution Instructions are on the following page Step 4 Check readings setti...

Page 30: ...rol lets you dose or alter temperature by holding down the measurement you want to change and both the mode selection keys 1 Select monitor mode using the mode selection keys 2 Press and hold the measurement key you want to change 3 Press both mode keys 3 4 together and release 4 Continue to hold measurement key while dosing and release key to stop 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 31: ... Using the Bluelab conductivity probe cleaner or an unscented liquid scourer such as Jif or Soft Scrub place one or two drops onto the probe face 3 Using a finger or Bluelab chamois rub firmly and vigorously to clean probe face 4 Check that water forms an even film across the surface of the probe If beading of water is present clean again Beading indicates the presence of oil on the probe surface ...

Page 32: ...iquid 3 Gently stir the pH probe tip in the mixture Ensure that you do not knock the probe on the side of the container as this may cause damage to the probe Rinse well under fresh running water to remove all traces of detergent mixture 4 Only if the probe tip requires removal of heavy sediment gently brush around the glassware with a few drops of Bluelab pH probe cleaner or mild detergent dishwas...

Page 33: ... problem with the method of control e g an actual value is outside one of the lockout values see page 30 for more a detailed explanation Nutrient reading low Contaminated probe Clean Conductivity probe see p 27 pH reading inaccurate Contaminated probe Clean pH probe see p 28 Replace probe if in doubt Calibration has expired Calibrate pH probe see p 21 6 2 Error Messages Err Or Ur Probe is disconne...

Page 34: ...solve this change the on and or off time so that the system sees a change of one resolution step after 3 cycles Problems The alarm high low actual value for one measurement flashes but does not seem to be locking out the intended control required value A control seems to be locked out shouldn t the actual display flash for that measurement A conductivity or pH control locks itself out its required...

Page 35: ...Displayable units Range Resolution Accuracy Temperature Compensation Calibration Solution Solution Air or Solution pH Scale EC CF TDS ECx500 ppm EC x700 0 0 5 0 EC 0 50 CF 0 2500 TDS 0 3500 ppm 0 50 C 32 122 F 1 C 1 F C F 0 0 14 0 pH 0 1 pH 0 1 EC 1 CF 50 TDS 70 ppm 0 1 pH 0 1 EC 1 CF 1 C 1 F Yes Yes N A One Two or Three point Yes Not Required If ATC pH probe is connected 7 ...

Page 36: ...luelab Dosetronic Batch Controller Bluelab Corporation Limited Lockout Switches All switches by default are shipped switched on Switches numbered 1 24 Danger Disconnect the mains supply before removing this cover Mains supply ...

Page 37: ...tronic controller has a series of internal switches numbered from 1 24 These can be accessed by unscrewing the back panel of the controller See page 36 They have been preset to lockout stop control for temperature pH and conductivity when any alarm condition has been sensed These switches can be turned on off to set lockout behaviour for any alarm condition The new switch configuration will not ta...

Page 38: ...tbluelab com Thank you for choosing to buy a Bluelab Dosetronic Please register your free 2 year guarantee To help us ensure you receive a prompt and effective service please register your guarantee by completing and returning the form to us or you are welcome to register online Go to www getbluelab com Bluelab Corporation Limited 8 Whiore Avenue Tauriko Industrial Park Tauranga 3110 New Zealand 3...

Page 39: ...r Guarantee Registration Form For Future Reference Attach your receipt or proof of purchase here make a note of your serial number Bluelab Dosetronic details Date of Purchase Serial Number Personal Details Title Telephone E mail House Flat No Street Town Postcode Country Place of Purchase Initial Surname House Flat Name ...

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