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21648 (07/09) 

 

REV 2.4 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

    

 

     OWNER’S MANUAL

 

             

MicroTSCM      

         Streaming Current  
                Monitor

 

 

 

 

  

HF 

scientific 

 3170 

Metro 

Parkway 

 

Ft. Myers, FL  33916 

 Phone: 

239-337-2116 

 

Fax:     239-332-7643  

 

 

 EMail:

[email protected]

 

 

 Website: 

www.hfscientific.com

   

Summary of Contents for MicroTSCM

Page 1: ...07 09 REV 2 4 OWNER S MANUAL MicroTSCM Streaming Current Monitor HF scientific 3170 Metro Parkway Ft Myers FL 33916 Phone 239 337 2116 Fax 239 332 7643 EMail HFinfo Watts com Website www hfscientific...

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Page 3: ...3 Sensor Mounting Plumbing 7 4 4 Analyzer Mounting 8 4 5 Electrical Connections 9 4 5 1 Power 9 4 5 2 Outputs Voltage Current 9 4 5 3 Alarm Contacts 10 5 0 Operation 11 5 1 The Sensor Sampler 11 5 2...

Page 4: ...Remote Panel Meter 18 8 3 Optional Flow Switch 18 9 0 Routine Maintenance 19 9 1 Preferred Method Chemical Cleaning 19 9 2 Manual Cleaning 19 9 3 Analyzer Fuse 20 10 0 Troubleshooting 21 10 1 Diagnost...

Page 5: ...ure 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F Storage Temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Wetted Materials HDPE PTFE Stainless Steel Neoprene ABS Standard Cable Length 7 62m 25 feet Max Sensor to Analyzer 76 25 m 250 feet Cons...

Page 6: ...y This manual contains basic instructions that must be followed during the commissioning operation care and maintenance of the instrument The safety protection provided by this equipment may be impair...

Page 7: ...Motion The particles in the suspension repel each other due to their surface charge preventing them from coming together and agglomerating or flocking to form a larger particle which would settle out...

Page 8: ...s Different amounts of clarifying chemicals are added to each jar stirred and comparing the clarity of the water in the different jars Jar tests are time consuming and it is difficult to reproduce the...

Page 9: ...uspended matter When an electrical potential is applied to the electrodes the particles can be observed to drift toward one of the electrodes The Zeta Potential is calculated from the measured speed o...

Page 10: ...loop will not be possible A lag time not greater than 10 minutes is recommended Figure 3 Typical Installation 4 2 Flow Rate The absolute minimum flow required is 6 liters per minute 1 5 gpm The sampl...

Page 11: ...OF 10 LITERS PER MINUTE CONSTANT FLOW THE DRAIN MUST FLOW FREELY TO AN OPEN DRAIN ANY BACKPRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE SAMPLE CHAMBER TO OVERFLOW THE HOSE BARBS MAY BE REMOVED FOR DIRECT PVC PIPE CONNECTION...

Page 12: ...The analyzer provides the control outputs via 4 20 mA and alarms It is recommended that the analyzers be mounted in a location for easy viewing and keypad access The analyzer can be flipped on its mou...

Page 13: ...ements for the analyzer are 40VA at 120 or 240 VAC The voltage is set at the factory based on the shipping destination however the setting should be checked prior to power connection To change the vol...

Page 14: ...assembly 4 5 3 Alarm Contacts Connections can be made to the two user settable alarms and the sensor alarm at the terminal block labeled ALARMS Note these alarms are fail safe and will revert to an a...

Page 15: ...e If heavy particulates can be present in the water it is important to install a 40 mesh strainer before the inlet The flow should also be kept low to allow large sand and larger debris to fall to the...

Page 16: ...e 8 or 24 hours and can be set in the Display Parameters Menu 3 4 The upper and lower display limits These are settable in the Display Parameters Menu Please note that these settings also affect the 4...

Page 17: ...MICROTSCM 07 09 Page 13 REV 2 4 5 4 Menus The following flow chart can be referred to for the menu structure Figure 8 Menu Flow Chart...

Page 18: ...s 5 10 to 5 50 SCU If the reading appears unstable initiate another calibration If the 5 30 SCU calibration value is not achievable refer to section 6 2 Rinse the sensor with clean water prior to retu...

Page 19: ...or demand on the system e g winter versus summer 7 2 PI Control Overview The MicroTSCM can be incorporated into an existing control scheme using the 4 20mA or serial outputs Plant control can also be...

Page 20: ...ons to determine the appropriate analyzer settings Steps 1 Ensure the plant is operating at a steady SCU reading with a fairly constant flow rate Record this SCU value 2 Adjust the dosing pump to give...

Page 21: ...e control parameters into the MicroTSCM analyzer To do this follow the steps 1 Press Menu to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Press F1 Sensor Setup to enter the Sensor Setup screen 3 Press F4 Extended Set...

Page 22: ...er range the reading this feature should not be used unless the reading is near zero 8 2 Remote Panel Meter Catalog 19609 The optional remote panel meter allows for remote indication of the SCU readin...

Page 23: ...expose the cell and probe area remove the bottom cap by turning it CCW as viewed from the bottom Be careful to retain o rings and seals 2 Carefully pull the Cell out of the probe end about 25 50 mm 1...

Page 24: ...tridge on the cord receptacle in the back of the instrument To gain access remove the four access cover screws and remove the power cord Insert a screwdriver into the slot and pry to remove the cartri...

Page 25: ...2 Sensor requires calibration 3 Check Probe and Cell for wear Replace parts as required Unable to Achieve 5 3 SCU after Calibration 1 Manually reprogram calibration as described in section 6 2 EEPROM...

Page 26: ...886 Calibration Kit 19922 Interconnect Cable 7 6 meter 25 Ft 22480 Operating Maintenance Manual 21648 To order any accessory or replacement part please contact the HF scientific Customer Service Depar...

Page 27: ...nit 1 ICu is approximately equal to 1 mA of charge 1 ICu 1 SCU Ion Charge Analyzer Another name for a Streaming Current Monitor PI Control Proportional Integral Control A process control algorithm tha...

Page 28: ...t or defects resulting from repairs alterations or installation made by any person or company not authorized by HF scientific HF scientific assumes no liability for consequential damage of any kind an...

Page 29: ...aseline for optimal dosing Readings every 6 hours are recommended Date and Time pH Before Dosing pH After Clarification Turbidity Before Clarification Turbidity After Clarification Color Before Dosing...

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