User's Manual

Turbidity/TSS/MLSS
Controller

Headquarters
5th floor,Building 4,Singapore Hangzhou Science Technology Park,No. 6 street,
Hangzhou Economic Development Area,Hangzhou 310018,China

Singapore
2 Venture Drive #11-30 Vision Exchange Singapore

Philippines
Majestic Subdivision, Lot 1, 1800 Rainbow St, Marikina, 1811 Metro Manila, Philippines

info@supmea.com
www.supmea.com
Supmea Automation Co.,Ltd. U-TU1-MYEN2
Preface
Thank you for purchasing Turbidity/TSS/MLSS controller. Please read this manual
carefully before operating and using it correctly to avoid unnecessary losses
caused by false operation.

Note

 Modification of this manual’s contents will not be notified as a result of some

factors, such as function upgrading.
 We try our best to guarantee that the manual content is accurate, if you find
something wrong or incorrect, please contact us.
 This product is forbidden to use in explosion-proof occasions.

Version

U-TU1-MYEN2

I
Safety Precautions
In order to use this product safely, be sure to follow the safety precautions
described.

About this manual

 Please submit this manual to the operator for reading.

 Please read the operation manual carefully before applying the instrument.
On the precondition of full understanding.
 This manual only describes the functions of the product. The company
does not guarantee that the product will be suitable for a particular use by
the user.

Precautions for protection, safety and modification of this product

 To ensure safe use of this product and the systems it controls, Please read
carefully the operation manual and understand the correct application
methods before putting into operation, to avoid unnecessary losses due to
operation mistakes. If the instrument is operated in other ways not
described in the manual, the protections that the instrument give may be
destroyed, and the failures and accidents incurred due to violation of
precautions shall not be borne by our company.
 When installing lightning protection devices for this product and its control
system, or designing and installing separate safety protection circuits for
this product and its control system, it needs to be implemented by other
devices.
 If you need to replace parts of the product, please use the model
specifications specified by the company.
 This product is not intended for use in systems that are directly related to
personal safety.Such as nuclear power equipment, equipment using
radioactivity, railway systems, aviation equipment, marine equipment,
aviation equipment and medical equipment.If applied, it is the responsibility
of the user to use additional equipment or systems to ensure personal
safety.

II
 Do not modify this product.
 The following safety signs are used in this manual:

Hazard, if not taken with appropriate precautions, will result in

serious personal injury, product damage or major property damage.

Warning:Pay special attention to the important information linked to

product or particular part in the operation manual.

 Confirm if the supply voltage is in consistent with the rated voltage

before operation.
 Don’t use the instrument in a flammable and combustible or steam area.
 To prevent from electric shock, operation mistake, a good grounding
protection must be made.
 Thunder prevention engineering facilities must be well managed: the
shared grounding network shall be grounded at is-electric level,
shielded, wires shall be located rationally, SPD surge protector shall be
applied properly.
 Some inner parts may carry high voltage. Do not open the square panel
in the front except our company personnel or maintenance personnel
acknowledged by our company, to avoid electric shock.
 Cut off electric powers before making any checks, to avoid electric
shock.
 Check the condition of the terminal screws regularly. If it is loose, please
tighten it before use.
 It is not allowed to disassemble, process, modify or repair the product
without authorization, otherwise it may cause abnormal operation,
electric shock or fire accident.
 Wipe the product with a dry cotton cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzine or
other organic solvents. Prevent all kinds of liquid from splashing on the
product. If the product falls into the water, please cut off the power

III
 immediately, otherwise there will be leakage, electric shock or even a
fire accident.
 Please check the grounding protection status regularly. Do not operate if
you think that the protection measures such as grounding protection
and fuses are not perfect.
 Ventilation holes on the product housing must be kept clear to avoid
malfunctions due to high temperatures, abnormal operation, shortened
life and fire.
 Please strictly follow the instructions in this manual, otherwise the
product's protective device may be damaged.

 Don’t use the instrument if it is found damaged or deformed at opening

of package.
 Prevent dust, wire end, iron fines or other objects from entering the
instrument during installation, otherwise, it will cause abnormal
movement or failure.
 During operation, to modify configuration, signal output, startup, stop,
operation safety shall be fully considered. Operation mistakes may lead
to failure and even destruction of the instrument and controlled
equipment.
 Each part of the instrument has a certain lifetime, which must be
maintained and repaired on a regular basis for long-time use.
 The product shall be scrapped as industrial wastes, to prevent
environment pollution.
 When not using this product, be sure to turn off the power switch.
 If you find smoke from the product, smell odor, abnormal noise, etc.,
please turn off the power switch immediately and contact the company
in time.

Disclaimer

IV
  The company does not make any guarantees for the terms outside the
scope of this product warranty.
 This company is not responsible for damage to the instrument or loss of
parts or unpredictable damage caused directly or indirectly by improper
operation of the user.
No. Name Quantity Note

1 Turbidity/TSS/MLSS Sensor 1
2 Turbidity/TSS/MLSS controller 1
3 Manual 1
4 Certificate 1

After opening the box, please confirm the package contents before starting the
operation.If you find that the model and quantity are incorrect or there is physical
damage in appearance, please contact us.

V
 Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................1
1.1. Turbidity/TSS/MLSS sensor................................................................................1
1.2. Turbidity/TSS/MLSS controller........................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Installation..........................................................................................................4
2.1. Instrument installation..........................................................................................4
2.2 Electrode installation.............................................................................................6
2.3. Instrument wiring.................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3 Navigation keys.............................................................................................. 10
3.1 Button display...................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 Configuration................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Monitoring page................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Password verification page................................................................................12
4.3 Main menu screen...............................................................................................12
4.4 System Setting.....................................................................................................13
4.5 Signal Setting.......................................................................................................13
4.6 Online Calibration................................................................................................14
4.7 Remote Setting.................................................................................................... 14
4.8 Alarm Setting........................................................................................................14
4.9 Version Query...................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 5 Communication...............................................................................................16
Chapter 6 Calibration of MLSS/TSS.............................................................................. 18
Chapter 7 Maintenance....................................................................................................19
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 20

VI
 Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1. Turbidity/TSS/MLSS sensor

The sensor is based on the combined infrared absorption and scattering light
method, and the ISO7027 method can be used to accurately determine the
turbidity, TSS and MLSS. The main parameters of the sensor showed as table 2:

Table 2 the parameters of the Turbidity/TSS/MLSS sensor

Dimension 60mm*256mm (D*L)

Weight 1.65KG

Body: SUS316L + PVC, Ti alloy (For seawater)

Material O-ring: Fluorine rubber

Cable: PVC

Ingress protection IP68/NEMA6P

Turbidity: 0.00 ~ 4000NTU

Measure range MLSS/TSS: 0.1 ~ 20000 mg/L, 0.1 ~ 45000 mg/L,

0.1 ~ 120000 mg/L

Turbidity: Less than ±2% of the measured value or ±0.1NTU,

whichever is larger
Accuracy
MLSS/TSS: less than ±5% of the measured value (depending on

the homogeneity of the MLSS/TSS)

Flow rate ≤2.5m/s, 8.2ft/s

Pressure range ≤0.4 MPa

Operating
0 ~ 45℃
temperature

Temperature（-15 ~ 65℃）

Storage conditions Humidity （5 ~ 95）%RH（no condensation）

Altitude: <2000m

Calibration Buffer solution calibration, Slope calibration

www.supmea.com -1-
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Cable length 10m standard cable, can be extended up to 100m

Sensor dimension

1.2. Turbidity/TSS/MLSS controller

This Turbidity/TSS/MLSS controller is a smart online chemical analyzer, widely

used in Thermal power, chemical fertilizer, metallurgy, environmental protection,
pharmaceutical, biochemical, food, tap water and other industries. The main
parameters of the controller showed as table 3:

Table 3 main parameters of the Turbidity/TSS/MLSS controller

Display 2.8 inch monochrome LCD with a resolution of 128*64

Overall dimension：100mm * 100mm * 150mm

Dimension
Cutout dimension：92.5mm*92.5mm

Weight 0.65Kg

Ingress protection IP54

Measuring variable Turbidity/TSS/MLSS

Turbidity：0.00 ~ 4000NTU

Measuring range TSS/MLSS：0.1 ~ 20000 mg/L、0.1 ~ 45000 mg/L 、0.1 ~

120000 mg/L

-2- www.supmea.com
 Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Turbidity：<±2% FS or ±0.1NTU (max value)

Accuracy MLSS/TSS：<±5% FS（depending on the sludge

homogeneity）

Isolated, 4~20mA output

Output
maximum loop is 750Ω,±0.2%FS

Communication protocol Isolated, MODBUS-RTU RS485

Alarm relay Pickup/Breakaway AC250V/3A

Relative humidity （10 ~ 85）%RH（no condensation）

Operating temperature 0 ~ 50℃

Power supply AC220V±10%，5W Max，50Hz/60Hz

Temperature（-15 ~ 65℃）

Storage conditions Humidity（5 ~ 95）%RH（no condensation ）

Altitude：<2000m

www.supmea.com -3-
Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation
2.1. Instrument installation

Specify the installation site and installation method of this instrument. Please be

sure to read this part when installing.

Notes for installation

 The instrument is panel mounted.
 Please install it indoors and avoid wind and rain and direct sunlight.
 Please install it in a well-ventilated place to prevent rise of the internal
temperature of this instrument.
 When installing this instrument, please install it horizontally and do not tilt
left and right (can be tilted back <30°).

The following places shall be avoided during the installation

 Places with an ambient temperature of over 50℃ during operating.
 Places with an ambient humidity of over 85% during operating.
 Near the electromagnetic source.
 Places where mechanical vibration is strong.
 The site where the temperature is changed a lot and the moisture
condensation is easily formed.
 Places with a lot of oily fume, steam, moisture, dust and corrosive gas.

-4- www.supmea.com
 Chapter 2 Installation

2.1.3 Installation methods

Install a 92.5 * 92.5 mounting hole on the instrument cabinet or mounting panel
the thickness of the mounting panel is 1.5mm～13mm

www.supmea.com -5-
Chapter 2 Installation

The instrument into the mounting hole and then buckle on the butterfly, as
shown below:

2.2 Electrode installation

Install steps
Specific install steps showed as figure 4:
1. Use 1 (M8U buckle) to fix 8 (installation panel) on the pipe near
the pool where the sensor is installed.
2. Connect 9 (converter) and 2 (DN40) PVC pipe with glue, and put
the sensor cable through PVC pipe, screw the sensor into 9 (converter), and
make sure that water resistance has been done.
3. Fix 2 (DN40 pipe) through 4 (DN42 u-shape clip) onto 8
(installation panel)

-6- www.supmea.com
 Chapter 2 Installation

Table 4 accessories of sensor installation

1、M8 U shape buckle (DN60) 2、DN40 pipe

3、Hexagon socket bolt M6*120 4、DN42 U-shape pipe clip

5、M8 Gasket (8*16*1) 6、M8 Gasket（8*24*2）

7、M8 Spring Gasket 8、Installation panel

9、Thread converter

www.supmea.com -7-
Chapter 2 Installation

2.3. Instrument wiring

Wiring Diagram

Terminal definition
 +12VDC: Turbidity / TSS/ MLSS electrode power supply +
 AGND: Turbidity / TSS/ MLSS electrode power supply -
 RS485-A: Turbidity / TSS/ MLSS electrode communication +
 RS485-B: Turbidity / TSS/ MLSS electrode communication -
 NC: Unidentified
 NC: Unidentified
 485A+: RS485 communication interface A﹢
 485B-: RS485 communication interface B﹣
 I+: 4-20mA output +
 I-: 4-20mA output -
 HO: High alarm normally open
 HC: High alarm normally closed
 COM: Common terminal
 LO: Low alarm normally open relay
 LC: Low alarm normally close relay
 COM: Common terminal

-8- www.supmea.com
 Chapter 2 Installation

 220V L: AC220V live wire

 NC: Unidentified
 220V N: AC220V neutral wire
Note
 Confirm that the controller is not powered on before connected with signal
wire, to avoid electric shock.
 Use double insulation wire to prevent fire accident.
 Do not put electric product close to signal terminal, which may cause
failure.
 +12VDC and AGND is power output terminal, please don’t short the circuit
during wiring, to avoid any damage to the controller.

www.supmea.com -9-
Chapter 3 Navigation keys

Chapter 3 Navigation keys

3.1 Button display

3.1.1 Definition of buttons

Sign Button name Key function

Under "Monitoring page" - Alarm view

ESC Under "Menu page" - Return to the previous page

Under "Calibration page" - Skip this item

Make a recurrent selection of digit of parameters modify the

RIGHT
original indication value

Under “Monitoring page” - Enter the MENU

MENU
Under “Menu page” - Exit the MENU

Under “menu page” - Select the related menu

DOWN
Modify the values in the configuration state

Under “Menu page” - Enter the sub-menu or confirm

ENTER
modification

- 10 - www.supmea.com
 Chapter 4 Configuration

Chapter 4 Configuration
4.1 Monitoring page

Turbidity Monitoring screen

MLSS/TSS Monitoring screen

 Use bottom to enter password page, enter the correct password

to enter main menu.
 Use bottom to enter alarm page, to see the current setting of
alarm.

www.supmea.com - 11 -
Chapter 4 Configuration

4.2 Password verification page

 The initial password is 0000, which can be modified by using the change
password function.

4.3 Main menu screen

 System Setting: Setting of language, buzzer and backlight.

 Signal Setting: Electrode switching, and setting of turbidity and MLSS/TSS
factors, scraping and response time.
 Online Calibration: Turbidity correction and calibration of MLSS/TSS.
 Remote Setting: RS485 parameter setting and the setting of current
 transmitting output parameters.
 Alarm Setting: settings of parameters of high and low warning.
 Version Query: current version number.

- 12 - www.supmea.com
 Chapter 4 Configuration

4.4 System Setting

 Language: Chinese or English.

 Buzzer: ON/OFF setting
 Backlight setting: ON/OFF setting
 Change Password: password modification and log-in with
 new password.
 Factory setting: return to factory settings

4.5 Signal Setting

 Electrode Switch: Switching the electrode type, turbidity or MLSS/TSS.

 TUR Factor: Setting the turbidity factor in the range of 0.1～10.
 MLSS Factor: Setting the MLSS/TSS factor in the range of 0.1 ~ 10.
 Response Time: Setting the signal response time in the range of 1～60s.
 Brush Time: Setting the time interval for electrode scraping (1, 5, 15, 30,
60(1h), 240(4h), 720(12h), 1440(1D), 4320(3D), 10080(7D) in min).

www.supmea.com - 13 -
Chapter 4 Configuration

4.6 Online Calibration

 TUR Modification: Correct the turbidity with a correction range of ±100NTU.

 MLSS Calibration: Two-point or four-point calibration of MLSS/TSS may be
chosen, and the specific process is as shown farther below.

4.7 Remote Setting

 RS485 Setting: Set the address and baud rate of the 485 communication.
 Current Transmission: Set the corresponding value of 4mA and the
corresponding value of 20mA for the 4 ~ 20mA output.

4.8 Alarm Setting

 TUR High Alarm: When the measured value is larger than the high alarm
pick-up value, the high alarm relay is picked up and when the measured
value is less than the high alarm breaking value, the high alarm relay is
disconnected.

- 14 - www.supmea.com
 Chapter 4 Configuration

 TUR Low Alarm: When the measured value is less than the low alarm
pick-up value, the low alarm relay is picked up and when the measured
value is larger than the low alarm breaking value, the low alarm relay is
disconnected.
 MLSS High Alarm: When the measured value is larger than the high alarm
pick-up value, the high alarm relay is picked up and when the measured
value is less than the high alarm breaking value, the high alarm relay is
disconnected.
 MLSS Low Alarm: When the measured value is less than the low alarm
pick-up value, the low alarm relay is picked up and when the measured
value is larger than the low alarm breaking value, the low alarm relay is
disconnected.

4.9 Version Query

Version Query: Query the current hardware and software version.

www.supmea.com - 15 -
Chapter 5 Communication

Chapter 5 Communication
The instrument provides a standard RS485 serial communication interface, and
uses the general international standard MODBUS - RTU communication protocol.

MODBUS standard format (No. 03 reading and holding register command)

Command format:
Function Register Data CRC
Definition Address
code address number check
Data ADDR 0x03 M N CRC 16

Number of
1 1 2 2 2
bytes

Return format:
Function CRC
Definition Address Data size Data
code check

Data ADDR 0x03 2*N Data CRC 16

Number of
1 1 1 2*N 2
bytes

Register address description:

Data Data Function Access
Address Description
type size code authority

Turbidity value (in

NTU, the obtained
0x0000 long 4 bytes 0x03 Read-only
value needs to be
divided by 100).

- 16 - www.supmea.com
 Chapter 5 Communication

MLSS/TSS value
(in mg/L, the
0x0002 long 4 bytes 0x03 obtained value Read-only
needs to be
divided by 10)

Example of turbidity reading:

Sent from computer: 00 03 00 00 00 02 C5 DA
Returned by dissolved oxygen meter: 00 03 04 00 00 00 00 EA F3
Return command annotation:
00 is the slave address, settable in the instrument;
03 is the function code, reading and holding register;
04 is the data length of returned turbidity value, which is 4 bytes;
00 00 00 00 is the returned turbidity value 0.00NTU, and the obtained value
EA F3 is the CRC16 check code, varying with the previous data;

Example of MLSS/TSS reading:

Sent from computer: 00 03 00 02 00 02 64 1A
Returned by dissolved oxygen meter: 00 03 04 00 00 00 00 EA F3
Return command annotation:
00 is the slave address, settable in the instrument;
03 is the function code, reading and holding register;
04 is the data length of returned MLSS/TSS value, which is 4 bytes;
00 00 00 00 is the returned MLSS/TSS value 0.0mg/L, and the obtained value
divided by 10 is the current MLSS/TSS value. The range is 0.0-120000mg/L;
EA F3 is the CRC16 check code, varying with the previous data;

www.supmea.com - 17 -
Chapter 6 Calibration of MLSS/TSS

Chapter 6 Calibration of MLSS/TSS

The MLSS/TSS sensor has been factory calibrated before delivered, and the
self-calibration can be carried out according to the following steps if required. The
use of standard liquid is required for the calibration of the MLSS/TSS , taking
two-point calibration as an example:
1. Connect the sensor to the transmitter.
2. Set up the related parameters (set the MLSS/TSS factoras1 in the signal
setting), enter the MLSS/TSS Calibration actual value measurement interface
and clean the sensor.
3. Put the probe into the first point standard liquid (usually take the pure water as
the first point). After the data is stable, read the actual value of the
measurement and record the data.
4. Remove the probe from the first standard liquid, rinse it with clean water, and
wipe the sensor.
5. Put the probe into the second standard liquid. After the data is stable, read the
actual value of the measurement and record the data.
6. Click OK after recording the data; enter the standard selection interface and
select the two-point calibration; enter the first target value setting interface.
7. Enter the target value of the first standard liquid measured at the laboratory and
click OK; enter the first point actual value setting interface and then enter the
first point actual value recorded in step 3; click OK to enter the second point
target value interface.
8. Enter the target value of the second standard liquid measured at the laboratory
and click OK; enter the second point actual value setting interface and then
enter the second point actual value recorded in step 3; click OK to return the
main menu.
9. The four-point correction step is basically the same as the two-point correction,
and the selection of the correction points can be determined according to the
actual measurement environment. They are usually the zero point, 0.25 times
the range point, 0.5 times the range point and the full range point.

- 18 - www.supmea.com
 Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Maintenance
Cleaning of sensors
Two lenses on the sensor need to be cleaned. Please regularly carry out cleaning
and maintenance in accordance with actual use to ensure the accuracy of the
measurement. Rinse it with clean water first and then wipe it with cleaners and rag
to remove stubborn stains.

Sensor damage inspection

Check the appearance of the sensor for any breakage. If there is any breakage, it
is necessary to contact the after-sales service center timely for replacement to
prevent water from getting into sensor due to breakage causing failure.

Replacement of sensor scraper

For the sensor with scrapers, it is suggested to replace the rubber scraper every
quarter. Scraper position showed as figure 17, specific steps as follow:

The position of the scarper is as shown in the figure above;

 Unscrew the screw next to the scraper with a corresponding screwdriver;

 Remove the scraper, then remove the rubber sheet inside and replace it
with a new rubber scraper;
 Finally, put the scraper back, and tighten the screw and the scraper with a
screwdriver.

www.supmea.com - 19 -
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
 No display of the controller?
A: Check whether the power line is connected correctly and whether the
power supply is connected.
 Displaying figures jumping up and down?
A: Check whether there is any interference equipment such as the
frequency converter. Be careful to keep it away from these interference
devices or take shielding measures.
 Transmitter displaying horizontal bar?
A: The sensor is connected abnormally or water gets into the sensor; if
water gets into the sensor, please send the probe to the After-sale
Maintenance Department in time for checking and repair.

- 20 - www.supmea.com