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The Z-ION controller has been specifically designed to batch process (produce) metallic ions 
for system disinfection. This process has been around for many years, however most systems 
produce ions on a continuous slow basis rather than a short intermittent process. It was found 
that the most stable way to produce ions in a batch process is to maintain a constant current to 
the electrodes and vary the voltage. By being able to boost the voltage  the amount of electrode 
surface area can be smaller to produce the needed ions in a brief period of time.  

Features 

10-48 VDC inlet voltage
10-38V output @1.5A Current controlled
Polarity reverses every 10-15 seconds (adjustable)
Timed auto shutoff (adjustable)
Current output is field adjustable.

Operation 

The unit can have power on at all times. Upon power up the LED will flash red/green and then 
goes green. Upon the trigger being actuated by going high the operation cycle begins. The unit 
will produce the set point current by adjusting the voltage applied on the electrodes. The LED 
will flash green/ amber as the polarity cycles. The cycle will continue until either the trigger 
voltage is removed or the adjustable timer, times out. 

If the voltage is out of range, below 10V or above 56V, the LED will flash red every two sec-
onds and the unit will shut down. 

Z-ion Specifications

Summary of Contents for Z-Ion Catalina 300 Mk II

Page 1: ...Z Ion Installation and Retrofit Instructions Catalina 300 Mk II Katadyn Desalination LLC Spectra Watermakers PH 415 526 2780 FX 415 526 2787 www spectrawatermakers com Revised 06 01 13...

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Page 3: ...r sources pickling chemicals or complex procedures The whole operation is completely automatic controlled by your MPC control and the Z iON cir cuit When properly installed and maintained it will prot...

Page 4: ...pressure in the pipes Fresh Water Flush Module Remove the existing Fresh Water Flush Module from the system Disconnect the inlet and dis charge hoses and label them as Inlet and Discharge accordingly...

Page 5: ...acock Cut inlet hose between the intake seacock and the strainer and install the accumulator check valve assembly Make sure that the check valve is oriented properly Securely tighten the hose clamps a...

Page 6: ...and ac cumulator tank Feed Pump Module Remove the black 3 8 fresh water flush tube from the back of the tee fitting at the inlet to the feed pump Note the fitting is located be hind the pressure sens...

Page 7: ...bing supplied in the install kit con nect the 3 8 tube on the discharge of the fresh water flush solenoid and route it to the tee on the accumulator check valve assembly Cut tubing and install end fit...

Page 8: ...Parker tube assembly instructions...

Page 9: ...Locate the DC Bus Bar as shown below which is the main power feed for the watermaker Incoming DC Bus Bar Connect the DC power leads from the Z Ion Control Box to the Incoming DC Bus Bar Pay attention...

Page 10: ...o the end of the flush cycle take a sample of the brine discharge If the discharge thru hull isn t accessible you will need to use the brine discharge service hose to gain access to the system Once yo...

Page 11: ...0 48 VDC inlet voltage 10 38V output 1 5A Current controlled Polarity reverses every 10 15 seconds adjustable Timed auto shutoff adjustable Current output is field adjustable Operation The unit can ha...

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