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ION Director® 

Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valid from Firmware-Version 1.00 

As of 2021-01-23 

Summary of Contents for ION Director

Page 1: ...ION Director Instruction Manual Valid from Firmware Version 1 00 As of 2021 01 23 ...

Page 2: ...NECTION 13 4 3 STATUS INDICATORS OF THE ION DIRECTOR 14 4 3 1 System Status LED on the housing cover 14 4 3 2 PAB Status LEDs on the Back Panel 15 4 4 INSTALLING THE ION DIRECTOR 15 4 5 HOW IT WORKS 17 4 6 SELECTION AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE PUMPS 18 4 7 ACTIVATION OF THE PUMPS 19 4 8 INSTALLING THE TUBES 20 4 8 1 Installing the water filter 22 4 8 2 Installing the return tube 23 4 9 INSTALLING THE MU...

Page 3: ...ruction Manual ION Director EN 2021 01 23 3 7 3 CONCLUSION 32 8 MAINTENANCE 32 9 WARRANTY LIABILITY 32 10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 33 10 1 HELP AND INFORMATION 33 10 2 FIRMWARE UPDATE 33 11 TECHNICAL DATA 34 ...

Page 4: ... does not have an internal controller and therefore requires for operation a ProfiLux 3 Aquarium controller with latest firmware 6 44 or newer a ProfiLux 4 7 25 or newer a GHL Doser 2 2 1 Stand Alone or GHL Doser Maxi Stand Alone both with firmware 1 37 or higher For transporting liquids to the ION Director a GHL Doser 2 2 1 Stand Alone or Slave with at least 3 free pumps is required We are confid...

Page 5: ...ecome a GHL Product expert and fully utilize the full range of functions offered from your device 1 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before operating the ION Director GHL products are built with maximum security and safety in mind However product safety for this device can only be guaranteed if you follow these guidelines Anyone who uses this device must become familiar...

Page 6: ...ctor may only be used to determine the respective ion concentrations of aquarium water Make sure to place the device away from splashing water moisture or other liquids WARNING To ensure safe operation the following guidelines must be followed Disregarding these safety guidelines will result in voiding your warranty In which case the manufacturer rejects any responsibility or liability for damage ...

Page 7: ...ourself Do not insert sharp objects into the electrical contacts and ports DANGER If the unit falls into the aquarium or has been exposed to moisture or humidity first turn off the power to the device via the fuse or circuit breaker then pull the power cord Never touch the power plug with wet hands If the device has become wet or dirty thoroughly clean and dry it with a dry cloth DANGER The device...

Page 8: ...ION Director as far as permitted by law For your own safety please look at the hazard prevention and safety instructions in the chapters that follow 2 General 2 1 About this Manual These instructions apply to the operation of the ION Director Settings are explained in this manual using the GHL Control Center PC software as an example Of course all settings can just as well be made via the GHL Conn...

Page 9: ...ontact the dealer from whom you purchased the ION Director WARNING A damaged ION Director or components may not be put into operation under any circumstances 3 Connections of the ION Director 3 1 General Applies to all connections WARNING Connect only original accessories from GHL Do not use force when plugging in connectors If a plug contact does not fit check that you have chosen the correct soc...

Page 10: ...ht pole Mini DIN plug at MUI sensor can easily be damaged permanently if not handled properly e g when contacts are bent Therefore when plugging in the connector make sure that the polarity respectively the orientation is correct arrow on connector must be directed upwards The plug must be easy to insert NEVER use force insert with care Mechanical damage to the plug and or socket can lead to the d...

Page 11: ...lugs 3 2 4 Return Vent Return to the aquarium and ventilation 3 2 5 Power Supply 24 VDC hollow socket The ION Director does not have its own power supply The device needs to be connected to the power supply of the GHL Doser 2 1 via the power supply splitter cable To install first connect each Y ends of the splitter cable to the DC connector of the ION Director 24 VDC polarity Inside outside and GH...

Page 12: ... 24 V power supply units or vice versa this will inevitably lead to malfunction or destruction A repair caused by this is not covered by warranty and is therefore subject to a charge 4 Activation 4 1 Configuration Options DANGER For conveying the liquids sample water and referenced to the ION Director only pumps of a GHL Doser 2 2 1 Slave or Stand Alone must be used Never use other pumps for this ...

Page 13: ...iLux Aquarium Controller and GHL Doser Maxi Stand Alone The ION Director is connected to the ProfiLux 3 4 or a GHL Doser Maxi Stand Alone and a GHL Doser 2 2 1 Slave via the ProfiLux Aquatic Bus PAB With this option the ProfiLux or the GHL Doser Maxi Stand Alone has full control over the measuring process and behavior of both the GHL Doser and ION Director The ProfiLux or the GHL Doser Maxi Stand ...

Page 14: ...from 0 5 m up to 50 m To enable the operation of the ION Director the device needs to be assigned to the respective controller For thorough information on how to assign PAB devices please refer to the corresponding Instruction manuals and our Knowledge Base on our website www aquariumcomputer com 4 3 Status Indicators of the ION Director The ION Director includes two status indicator lights which ...

Page 15: ...lashes quickly ION Director is started firmware update Green LED flashes every second yellow LED is OFF ION Director has not received PAB commands from ProfiLux GHL Doser SA or GHL Doser Maxi SA for more than 30 seconds Both LEDs are OFF ION Director has no supply voltage 4 4 Installing the ION Director The device must be protected from water at all times Mount the ION Director in a water protecte...

Page 16: ...cinity of the device via a residual current circuit breaker In order to avoid any danger all mains operated devices must be disconnected from the mains all plugs must be disconnected When working in the aquarium it can never be ruled out that a heating element a pump or a luminaire is defective Please also note TIP Please ensure good access to the connections of the device Please consider the maxi...

Page 17: ... tube is completely refilled the water previously present in the sample tube is returned to the aquarium or the sump through the connection on the back Vent This ensures that a fresh sample is always used for the measurement and not older water that has been in the sample hose for a longer period of time and that the measurement result actually reflects the current situation in the tank in additio...

Page 18: ...rotected from splashing water and excess humidity Splashing water saltwater and or condensing humidity e g occurring nearby the sump will destroy the devices this voids all warranty claims The waste water should generally be collected and disposed of However it may be returned into the tank if the resulting quantities of reference liquids do not lead to significant or disturbing changes of salinit...

Page 19: ...cted for the functions Water sample Reference A and Reference B You can change that pump assignment If you already have several Dosers in your system then take care when numbering the pumps that one number is not assigned more than once 4 7 Activation of the Pumps 1 Set the pump speeds required for the measurement for all 3 pumps water sample and references to speed 3 Dosing Dose overview Dosing p...

Page 20: ...For the pumps that deliver the reference fluids here 2 and 3 the example shown here is 500 ml You can also enter a minimum below which an alarm should be triggered Save the changes The Doser calculates the fill level indicator according to the specified capacity of 500 ml and the filling level If you choose a larger fluid container for example 1000 ml at a later time then you need to save that aga...

Page 21: ...ere pump 1 and the tube length to the Water Sample input of the ION Director and add the two lengths You will need this total tube length later when determining the Sample tube volume In order to achieve maximum measuring accuracy it is necessary to keep the tube to the reference liquids as short as possible in total max 100 cm 40 Please make sure that bubbles cannot collect anywhere in the tube f...

Page 22: ... completely primed Carefully perform the priming otherwise accurate measurement results cannot be achieved Guide the reference tubes in a way that no air bubbles can form during operation The priming of the internal tubes will be done later see 5 Carrying out the Measurement 4 8 1 Installing the water filter Impurities in the sample water can damage the pump and the ION Director Therefore the use ...

Page 23: ... the MUI Sensor To install the sensor the sensor shaft must be pushed into the measuring cell of the IOND To do this loosen the locking nut on the side of the device without unscrewing it completely Hold the sensor so that its front slot is aligned vertically and carefully slide it into the measuring cell Note the guide grooves on the right and left of the sensor shaft which ensure precise positio...

Page 24: ... leads to damage TIP To keep the rubber seal in the screw connection flexible and watertight we recommend rubbing the inside of the seal thinly with Vaseline before installing the sensor e g using a Q tip Do NOT remove the seal and do NOT loosen the nut completely Vaseline must not touch active sensor surfaces within the front slot DANGER Incorrect installation of the MUI sensor can destroy the IO...

Page 25: ...ure that the polarity is correct arrow on connector must point upwards The plug must be easy to insert NEVER use force insert with care Mechanical damage to the plug and or socket can lead to the destruction of the ION Director A repair caused by this is not covered by warranty and is therefore subject to a repair charge 4 11 Removing the Multi Ion Sensor The measuring cell is normally always fill...

Page 26: ...nderneath A repair caused by this is not covered by warranty and is therefore subject to a repair charge 5 Carrying out the Measurement A measurement can be started manually or automatically every day at certain times each measurement process to determine all parameters takes a total of approx 10 minutes Carry out manual and automatic measurements only when the MUI sensor is installed and the scre...

Page 27: ... exact Sample tube volume When calculating the volume you are supported by a built in tool Just click on the calculator next to the input field for the Sample tube volume Enter the total tube length including the sample tube between the ION Director and the dosing pump and including the tube length of the dosing pump which is 12 cm 4 2 that you have connected and confirm with OK HINT The inline fi...

Page 28: ...the sensor needs this time for stabilization to be able to deliver precise results After that measurements can be performed at any time WARNING The FIRST measurement can only be performed after at least 6 hours after preparation of the measuring cell DANGER The sample water tube must always take water from an area free of sediment and dirt Dirt and or sediment will damage BOTH the dosing pumps and...

Page 29: ... draw air during operation If you detect air in the hoses prime them and then perform 5 2 Prepare measurement again 5 3 Manual measurement The measurement can be started via the button Start measurement now 5 4 Daily automated measurement If you want to carry out automatic measurements daily you can define a Time schedule Measurements day As often 1 to 24 is measured daily at equal intervals Alway...

Page 30: ...e thresholds an alarm is triggered If for safety reasons you wish to switch off the corresponding control in the event of an alarm then check Deactivate control during alarm 6 Control Depending on the differences between the desired Nominal values and the measured actual values control differences measures can be taken that raise or lower these values The control is either via the influence of one...

Page 31: ...es the measuring tolerance mean in practice On closer consideration one comes to the conclusion that the previously mentioned tolerance potential deviation from the real value does not have a significant impact on the application Why is this so 3 or 5 deviation of the measurement result from the real value has no harmful effects provided that the target values are in the ideal range Daily visible ...

Page 32: ...e life depends on the frequency of use the flow rates and the ambient conditions In the event of malfunction for example inadequate fluid delivery loss of suction leakage increased operating noise or mechanical failure these must be replaced Due to the maintenance friendly design all wear parts can be easily replaced by yourself all wearing parts are available as accessories 9 Warranty Liability Y...

Page 33: ...rät erworben haben 10 2 Firmware Update DANGER Be sure to back up your data before updating You can use the menu item Backup and Restore Transmit all settings from GHL Device to file and load them again after the successful update via Transmit from file to GHL Device The firmware of your GHL Devices is constantly being further developed If you want to use new features that are not supported by you...

Page 34: ...erature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity Max 80 rel Humidity non condensing Current consumption 200 mA max Dimensions 220 mm 8 7 x 150 mm 5 9 x 75 mm 3 0 without pH Electrode 290 mm 11 5 x 150 mm 5 9 x 75 mm 3 0 with pH Electrode GHL Advanced Technology GmbH Co KG Marie Curie Straße 20 67661 Kaiserslautern www aquariumcomputer com ...

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