Control instruments

AG-SELECT-B2/B3 series
Table of contents

1. General informations....................................................................................................................3
2. Technical data ..............................................................................................................................3
3. B2 connection diagram ................................................................................................................4
3.1. TTL connection diagram for B2 instrument ........................................................................5
4. B3 connection diagram ................................................................................................................6
4.1. TTL connection diagram for B3 instrument ........................................................................7
5. Display description ......................................................................................................................8
6. B2-B3 Control panel description .................................................................................................9
6.1. Light signs..........................................................................................................................10
6.2. Keyboard............................................................................................................................10
7. Overall dimensions ....................................................................................................................11
8. Defaults parameter .....................................................................................................................12
9. Programming the controller .......................................................................................................13
9.1. Starting controller operation ..............................................................................................13
9.2. Programming procedure.....................................................................................................14
9.2.1. Selecting the measurement channel ...........................................................................14
9.2.2. Main menu .................................................................................................................15
9.2.3. Setting up the controller.............................................................................................16
9.2.4. Calibration menu........................................................................................................23
9.2.5. Setpoint settings .........................................................................................................24
9.2.6. Alarms configuration .................................................................................................27
9.3. Setpoint manual activation.................................................................................................29
9.4. Proximity sensor ................................................................................................................29
9.5. PT100 connection ..............................................................................................................29
9.6. MMC Card configuration...................................................................................................30
9.6.1. Inserting MMC Card..................................................................................................30
9.6.2. Removing MMC Card ...............................................................................................30
9.6.3. Current outputs menu.................................................................................................31
10. Firmware version ...................................................................................................................32
11. RESET procedure ..................................................................................................................33
12. Password restricted menu...........................................................................................................34
13. Priming of the pumps...................................................................................................................35

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 1. General informations
Electronic instruments controlling electrochemical parameters such as pH, Redox or Chlorine are
widely used in swimming pools, waterworks and water treatment plants.

The B Series Controllers stand out for the following features:

• Capability of performing the most possible measurements with just one type of electronic
board: pH, Redox (mV), Cl (ppm).

• Simple and easy to learn programming procedure providing two types of menu: an EXPERT
menu allowing the user to control indispensable functions, and a SIMPLE menu giving the
user the full capability of setting all functions.

• Galvanically isolated electronics providing a high level of immunity to disturbances.

2. Technical data

Parameter Value
Tensione di Alimentazione 24 - 230 Vac 50/60Hz. 20-48 Vdc -10 / +15% Voltage range

Power consumption 8 W (1A peak current)

Operating temperature range 0 – 40 ° C

SETPOINT relay output 16 Ampere with resistive load.

N° 2 Setpoint
terminals 3 Ampere with inductive load.

5 Ampere with resistive load.

Auxiliary relay output terminals N° 1 auxiliary outputs
0,7 Ampere with inductive load.

5 Ampere with resistive load.

Alarm relay output terminals N° 1 Alarm output
0,7 Ampere con carico induttivo.

Current output 4 - 20 mA (dynamic 0..500Ω) N° 2 current outputs

TTL output 0 – 999 pulse/min N° 2 TTL outputs

PH measure 0 … 14 0,01 Resolution

RX (mV) measure - 1000 ….+1400 ± 1 mV Resolution

Chlorine measure 0….20 ppm 0,01 ppm Resolution

Temperature measure 0 – 100 °C 0,1 °C

Level control – PT100 connection – Relay output 6A (resistite load) 1A (inductive load).

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3. B2 connection diagram

Fig 1

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3.1. TTL connection diagram for B2 instrument

Fig 2

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4. B3 connection diagram

Fig 3

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4.1. TTL connection diagram for B3 instrument

Fig 4

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 5. Display description

Fig 6

Icona n° 1 – Alarm status

Icona n° 2 – Password
Icona n° 3 – GSM device connected and operating
Icona n° 4 – GSM forwarding or receiving

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6. B2-B3 Control panel description

Fig 7

Fig 8

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6.1. Light signs

SET 1 Attivo

SET 2 Attivo

6.2. Keyboard

ESC – Comes one step back in the programming procedure.

Minus symbol – Decreases numbers and defines functions within specific

programming menus. E.g.: when selecting the type of measurement allows the
user to shift between pH, Rx and Chlorine.

Plus symbol – Increases numbers and defines functions within specific

programming menus. E.g.: when selecting the type of measurement allows the
user to shift between pH, Rx and Chlorine.

Shift right – Used to select the digit to modify when setting passwords or times.

Meter – Used to select the type of measurement “METER 1, 2 o 3”

OK - Allows the user to proceed by confirming the selections.

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7. Overall dimensions

Fig 9

Fig 10

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 8. Defaults parameter

Default Default Default

N° Function
Ph RX – Mv Cl – ppm

1 Setpoint 1-2 7,2 600 1

2 Type of action Acid Oxidising Direct

3 Hysteresis 0,05 10 0,05

4 SETPOINT 1 and 2 actuation delay 00:03 m:s 00:03 m:s 00:03 m:s

5 TTL 1 and 2 outputs max frequency 120 120 120

Measurement at TTL 1 and 2 max

6 14,00 1400 14
frequency
mA output 1 and 2, measurement at
7 0,00 0 0
4 mA
mA output 1 and 2, measurement at
8 14,00 1400 10
20 mA

9 Alarm - high threshold 14,00 1400 10

10 Alarm - low threshold 0,00 0 0

11 Alarm - overdosage (OVER) 99:59 h:m 99:59 h:m 99:59 h:m

12 Menu mode BASIC BASIC BASIC

13 Password OFF OFF OFF

14 Temperature unit °C °C °C

15 Temperature compensation mode Manual 25°C Manual 25°C Manual 25°C

16 Calibration menu delay 5’ 5’ 5’

17 Actuation delay when switching on 5” 5” 5”

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 9. Programming the controller
All programming parameters and modes of operation of the instrument can be set by using its
keyboard and dedicated display.

9.1. Starting controller operation

Three types of probes can be connected to the instrument for each channel; the device is factory
programmed as follows:

• METER A - Ph
• METER B - RX
• METER C - Chlorine

To modify that selection, the initial configuration must be changed by setting the EXPERT mode
during SETUP; there is nothing to prevent the user from having the system work simultaneously
with three pH measurements or, for example, two pH and one Chlorine measurements.

To change the initial configuration, see Section 9.2.3.

LCD AG SELECT B2
operation mode

LCD AG SELECT B3
operation mode

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 9.2. Programming procedure

9.2.1. Selecting the measurement channel

When installing the controller for the

first time, the user must configure it
depending on the intended type of
measurement or control.

The first action for the user to carry

out is setting the operation modes for
every measurement outlet: METER
1 and 2 for B2 controller, and
METER 1, 2 and 3 for B3 controller.
Selection is made by pressing

METER button .

Press the key to select the

measurement channel to configure
and enter the relating programming
menu.

When setting the instrument, it is advisable to follow the programming procedure outlined below.
Conversely, if only a single parameter must be changed, it is advisable to go directly to the menu
comprising the concerned function, and perform the necessary changes or settings.

The MAIN menu is comprised of 6 submenus, by using which all controller’s functions can be set:

SETPOINT 1 – SETPOINT 2 – 4 20 Ma – CALIBRATION – ALARM – SETUP.

The 4 20 mA and ALARM menus show up only in the “EXPERT” mode

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 9.2.2. Main menu

After selecting the measurement

channel, the main menu is available to
set the various functions of the
controller.

To navigate within the main menu,

press the

keys and select the

function that needs programming.
When the function that needs
programming shows up on the display

press the key to confirm the

selection made and enter the
corresponding menu.

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 9.2.3. Setting up the controller

When the display shows “MENU -

SETUP” press the key;

Two types of programming are
available: the advanced mode
(EXPERT) allows the experienced
user to set all parameters affecting pH
control; the simplified mode
(SIMPLE) allows control of only a
few parameters essential for
controlling the measured value.

To shift between the EXPERT and

SIMPLE selections use the followings

keys

press key to confirm the

selection.

BEWARE!

The instrument can carry out three distinct types of measurement: pH, Redox or Chlorine; that
means that, depending on the requirements of the system and type of probe connected, the user can
decide what type of measurement to control. To outline the programming procedure, the example
shows the pH control setting, however the procedure is the same for controlling the Redox
potential or Chlorine.

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As soon as the type of programming
is defined, the type of measurement
that the instrument is to control can
be set: pH, Redox or Cl-ppm.
Use below keys to select the type of

measurement

press the key to confirm

the selection.

The selection of the type of

measurement needs to be changed
only when the type of probe is
changed.

As soon as the measurement is

selected, proceeding within the
SETUP menu, the user can decide to
activate the password security and
the relating 6 digits code.
The password can be any number
between 000000 and 999999:

Press the key

to select the digit to set

and press

keys to set the

selected digit; press the key

to confirm. Repeat the

procedure for every digit to be set.

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 As soon as the password is set, the
unit of measure for temperature can
be selected (°C or °F). Press

keys &
to confirm the selection.

As soon as the unit of measure is set,

the instrument allows two distinct
modes of temperature compensation
to be defined: through a PT100
probe, or setting the temperature
manually.

In case the TEMP.SENSOR=NONE

function is selected, the reference
value will be requested, while if the
TEMPERATURE=PT100 function
is selected, the instrument will read
directly the temperature value from
the probe connected to the terminal
board.

Press keys to select the function and key to confirm.

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If the manual function is selected,
the instrument’s display shows the
default temperature (25°C); by

pressing the
keys the temperature value can be set
in the range between 0 and 99.9°C.

Press the key to confirm settings.

Proceeding with the SETUP menu,

two time values can be set:
CAL MENU TIMEOUT,
representing the exit delay time from
the programming menu in case no
keys are pressed during the probe
calibration stage;
DELAY AT STARTUP, defining
the delay time of measurement actuation from switching on the instrument.

To carry out the setting on both menus, press

keys to set the

intended delay time (m:s) and

key to shift from minutes

to seconds and back, lastly press

to confirm settings.

The controller has a calendar and an internal clock for the management of the exits with timer and
the storage of the data recorded by the controller; in order to set up the clock the following settings
must be carried out.

Select the programme on which the

settings need to be carried out by
pressing the

key and change the chosen

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value by using the keys

Once the date and time are set, by pressing the key, the SETUP menu (main) can follow;
thanks to the clock with date setting, two functions have been integrated: Flocculant and Cleaning
which activate in timer and schedule mode, some auxiliary relays (one for each measure channel).

By using the Flocculant function it is possible to activate the flocculant dosing system, up to a
maximum of 4 interventions (timer and scheduled mode) during the day.

By using the Cleaning function it is possible to activate a dosing pump for the cleaning of the
electrode, up to a maximum of 4 interventions (timer and scheduled mode) during the day; the
difference from the flocculant mode, is that the Cleaning mode interrupts the tool’s operations
(disabling the set-point). At the end of such intervention the tool awaits the start up time (see Start-
up delay).

Using buttons
select the function that needs to be
activated

Activate, by pressing when

“off” appears on the display, the
Setup menu is disabled and none of
the two functions is activated;
otherwise press the button

when the function that

needs to be activated appears on the
display: Flocculant or Cleaning.

Once one of the two functions is

activated (flocculant or cleaning) it is
necessary to set the auxiliary outputs
that need to be activated.

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By pressing the buttons select the days in which the auxiliary output needs to
be activated; scroll down all the possible options until the day or the combination of days that need
to be activated appears:

• Off.
• Whole week.
• 5 day week.
• 6 day week.
• Saturday and Sunday.
• Days odd numbered.
• Days even numbered.
• Monday.
• Tuesday.
• Wednesday.
• Thursday.
• Friday.
• Saturday.
• Sunday.

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After having selected the days or the day in which the intervention needs to be carried out, the

activation time needs to be set. Press the buttons to set the hours or the minutes

and use the button to select the field (hours/minutes) on which to carry out the settings.

Carry on with the programming to define the activation times by pressing the key

After having established the day or days of the intervention, the duration of it needs to be set.
Regarding the Cleaning function, it is possible to set the seconds of the auxiliary output activation,
where the message on the display is as follow:

Use the keys

to set the seconds of activation.

In the case of the Flocculant function it is possible to set hours and minutes of activation of the
auxiliary output; the message appearing on the display is as follow:

Use buttons
to set the hours or the minutes of
activation.

Use the button to select the field (hours/minutes) on which to carry out the setting of the
activation time.

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 9.2.4. Calibration menu

The CALIBRATION menu allows

the user to calibrate the probe by
using reference solutions.

Dipping the probe in the pH 7 buffer

solution is the calibration
procedure’s first step.

Select the CAL function from the main menu by pressing the key.

Once in the calibration function, the

display shows the message CAL.1;
at this point press the

until the value

7.00 shows up, then press

key to confirm the operation; the
display shows the message CAL.2.

Dip the probe in a pH 4 or pH 9

buffer solution.

Press

until the value

4.00 or 9.00 shows up,

then press the key to

confirm the operation.

The instrument is so calibrated.

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 9.2.5. Setpoint settings

After setting up and calibrating the

instrument, the SETPOINT values
must be set: the instrument features
two independent SETPOINT for
each measurement, actuating two
corresponding relay outputs.
The reference values to be adopted
as target values for the system can be
set by programming the SETPOINT
1 or 2 menu.

Choosing the SETPOINT to set (1 or 2) by pressing the key is the first operation to carry
out.

At this point in the programming

procedure the intended value must
be set by pressing the

or keys.

Confirm the operation by pressing the key.

Defining the type of actuation is the

next step: in the case of pH
measurement the choice is between
an acid or alkaline actuation, for the
Rx measurement the choice is
between REDOX and OXIDANT,
for the Chlorine measurement the
choice is between INVERSE and
DIRECT.

Press keys to
define the type of actuation and

press the key to confirm

the choice.

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After defining the type of actuation,
setting the hysteresis value is the
next step.

Press keys to set

the value, press the key to

confirm choice.

The Controller allows the user to define a delay time relating to SETPOINT actuation. Set the
following value to activate that
function.

Press keys to set

the minutes or seconds, press the

to select the field to change

(minutes or seconds) and confirm the choice by pressing the key.

The instrument features one TTL

output for each SETPOINT, that can
operate in the proportional or ON-
OFF mode.

Press the keys to

choose the operation mode of the
TTL output selected:
PROPORTIONAL or ON-OFF.
In the proportional mode the
frequency of pulses decreases
approaching the SETPOINT until
the minimum set value is reached,
whilst in the ON-OFF mode the TTL
output is actuated when the corresponding SETPOINT relay changes its position.

Press the key to confirm the choice.

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When choosing the proportional mode, three parameters must be set to allow the TTL output to
operate correctly, as follows:

1. Measurement value at maximum frequency

2. Maximum frequency value (between 0 and 999 pulse/min)
3. Frequency value corresponding to the SETPOINT.
4. Pulse amplitude setting.

To set the measurement value at

maximum frequency press the

keys.

Then press key to confirm

the choice.

At this point the instrument asks the

maximum frequency value; press the

keys and then

press key to confirm the

choice.

As soon as the maximum frequency

value is set, the minimum frequency
value, corresponding to SETPOINT
actuation must be set.

To set that value, press the

keys and then

press the key to confirm the choice.

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 9.2.6. Alarms configuration

The Controller features various alarms that can be configured by the user; three types of alarm can
be set:

MAX – The controller raises an alarm above a given measurement value.

LOW – The controller raises an alarm below a given measurement value.
OVER – The controller raises an alarm when a given time interval has elapsed and the
measurement has not come back to the intended setpoint values.

In the main menu press key

when the message “MENU
ALARM” shows up.

At this point the MAX alarm can be

set; press keys

to set the pH value above which the
controller must raise an alarm, press

the key to confirm the

choice.

Proceeding with the ALARM menu,

the MIN alarm can be set; press the

keys to set the

pH value below which the controller
must raise an alarm and then press

the key to confirm the

choice.

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The controller can raise an OVER
alarm when the measurement value
does not come back to the Setpoint
value within the established time
interval; to activate that function
proceed as follows:

Press the keys to

set the hours or minutes, press the key to select the field to ch’ange (hours or minutes)

and confirm the choice by pressing key.

When the sign “ALARM” appears during the normal functioning of the tool, the corresponding
relay contacts commute, making it possible to signal the state of emergency from a distance; also, at
the moment that one of these emergency situations arising, the dosage of the corresponding section
METER 1, 2 or 3 (in the case of B3) will block it self and the indications represented in the
examples in the following table appear on the display:

Level Alarm On one of

the pumps connected to
the SETPOINT 1 or 2 of
the METER 2 section
AUX output goes from
normally open to normally
closed

Maximum alarm It is
activated, when the
maximum measure value
is exceeded, above which
the tool should block.
AUX output goes from
normally open to normally
closed

Minimum alarm It is
activated, when the
minimum measure value
is exceeded, above which
the tool should block.
AUX output goes from
normally open to normally
closed

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 Over alarm It is
activated, when the
maximum foreseen time is
exceeded, within which
the measure should reach
the SETPOINT value.
AUX output goes from
normally open to normally
closed

9.3. Setpoint manual activation

In order to facilitate the priming phase, the SETPOINT outputs can be manually activated,
simultaneously to the activation of the selected output (SETPOINT 1 o 2); the corresponding output
TTL is taken up to the maximum frequency and the corresponding current output (20 mA) to the
maximum value.

In order to carry out such operation the SETPOINT menu that needs to be activated needs to be

accessed, then simultaneously press the buttons and .

As long as the buttons are kept pressed all the above outputs remain activated.

9.4. Proximity sensor

The tools B2 e B3 have 2 entrances (B2) or 3 entrances (B3) denominated REMOTE to which
proximity sensors can be connected (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 3) that inserted in the outflow sensor
carrier, signal the presence of water in the installation and therefore the need to start the inspection.

It is possible to define the functioning modes of the REMOTE entrances through the configuration
of the J43 jumper on the B2 and the J43 and J44 jumpers on the B3 tool: inserting the Clevis in
correspondence to the INDEP writing, the REMOTE entrances become independent from each
other and each activates or deactivates the outputs of the METER section associated to them,
instead, by inserting the clevis in correspondence to the SLAVE writing, only the REMOTE
entrance of the METER 1 remains active, which controls all the outputs on the tool.

In order to activate the tool (METER 1, 2 o 3) the proximity sensor should be Normally Closed.

9.5. PT100 connection

As it is possible to see on the connection diagram represented in Fig. 1 and 3 the tool foresees the
mounting of the PT100 3 wire sensors.

Regarding the two poles PT100 it is necessary to short circuit the two terminals of the clamps
marked “C” with a clevis (fig.1 e 3) and connect the two wires of the PT100 between one of the
above poles “C” and the third pole which is still free; instead for the four wire one it is necessary to
connect both wires to one of the two pairs of twisted wires at the third pole and the other two wires
of the other twisted pair to the two poles marked “C”.

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 9.6. MMC Card configuration
The Controller foresees a recording of the data collected on Memory Card of MMC type, the
memorized information is as follows: measured value of time unit, state of SETPOINT, state of
alarms.

Fig 11

9.6.1. Inserting MMC Card

Insert the MMC Card as indicated in Fig. 11, the LED lights up for about 3 seconds to confirm the
correct loading of the memory of the tool.

In case of error the LED starts to flash rapidly, remove the Memory Card, format it by using a
personal computer in FAT16 or FAT32 mode and try to repeat the above inserting procedure.

If the Memory Card still does not work it needs to be changed.

9.6.2. Removing MMC Card

Whilst the tool is switched on press the SW button until the LED begins to flash, at this point it is
possible to safely remove the Memory Card.

WARNING
In order to avoid any damages or loss of data collected in the Memory Card it is indispensable to
insert two due AA batteries in the battery compartment indicated in Fig. 1

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 9.6.3. Current outputs menu
The controller is equipped with two current outputs settable by the user; the measurement value
corresponding to 4 or 20 mA can be set for every output.

In the Main menu press

key when the message “MENU 4-20
mA” shows up.

Press keys to set

the pH value for the first current
output, corresponding to 4 mA.

Press key to confirm the

choice.

Press keys to
set the pH value for the first current
output, corresponding to 20 mA.

Press key to confirm the

choice.

Press keys to set

the pH value for the second current
output, corresponding to 4 mA.

Press key to confirm the

choice.

Press keys to set

the pH value for the second current
output, corresponding to 20 mA.

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Press key to confirm the choice.

It is possible to connect the current outputs to some proportional pumps current controlled, in this
case it is necessary to coincide the “low” value of the current (4 mA) with the SETPOINT set on the
tool and according to the system’s needs, the “high” value of the current (20 mA) to the value of the
measure from which the proportional intervention should start.

10. Firmware version

Two different types of firmware are present on B2 and B3 controllers:
• Firmware Controller – user interface control
• Firmware Meter – instrument meter control (METER 1, 2 or 3).

Press simultaneously

keys,
on display appears the Firmware
controller version.

Presse button to display

METER 1 FIRMWARE VERSION,
press again Meter to display
METER 2 and METER 3 (METER
3 is available for B3 controller
only).

Press key to return to measuring mode.

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 11. RESET procedure

Within 15 seconds from switching on the tool press the button and enter the main menu
the following writing appears on the display:

Simultaneously press the buttons , the following writing appears on the display:

At this stage it is possible to carry out two different types of RESET:

Press twice consecutively the button , followed by the button . In order to carry
out a total RESET (return to factory setting).

Press twice consecutively the button , followed by the button . In order to carry
out a partial RESET (return to factory setting keeping the sensor calibration).

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 12. Password restricted menu

Password may be enabled in order to prevent access to setting menus.

When a password is introduced , the user is still going to be able to adjust one single calibration
point. This will allow him, for example, to perform small measure adjustments by means of a
photometer.
If a password is present, menu-access-settings change from what beforehand specified in paragraph
8.3.
By pressing

while the controller is in measuring mode, the user gets into a special menu where he is
asked if he intends to perform a single point calibration or instead to enter the required password in
order to get access to regular setting menus.

The requested selection can be done through and keys.

In case calibration has been selected, please refer to paragraph 8.3.2.

Notice that, in this case, only one calibration point may be adjusted. In particular:
- pH case Æ second calibration point (the one with value different from 7.00);
- all other cases Æ first calibration point (the one with value different from 0.00).

On the other hand, if the user has selected to get access to regular setting menus, the relevant
password must be entered, as described in paragraph 8.3.1.

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 13. Priming of the pumps
To facilitate the priming of the pumps, it is possible to manually activate the output of the
SETPOINT.
Such procedure is accessible even in presence of password by pressing simultaneously two keys (as
following described) while the visualization of the measure is in progress.

The procedure of priming of the pumps involves:

• Activation of the relay SETPOINT
• 4-20mA output is set to 20mA
• If in ON/OFF mode, TTL relay is activated; if in PROPORTIONAL mode, the TTL output is set
to the maximum frequency.

To effect such operation:

Press simultaneously and keys or and keys to enter in

priming setting.

The priming setting will open

Select on which measure it is desired to perform the operation using key.

Press key for pump n.1

Press key for pump n.2

Until the keys stay pressed the whole outputs remain activated.

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