Grunbeck GENO-softwatch Komfort Operation Manual
Operation manual
Automatic water analysis system
GENO-softwatch Komfort
starting from serial no. 40342
Edition July 2018
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Table of contents
A General information .......................................................... 5
1 Preface
2 How to use this operation manual
3 General safety information
4 Shipping and storage
5 Disposal of used parts and consumables
B Basic information ............................................................. 9
1 Laws, regulations, standards
2 Field of application
3 Available indicators for GENO-softwatch Komfort
C Product description .......................................................... 11
1 Type designation plate
2 Components
3 Technical specifications
4 Functional description
5 Scope of supply
6 Consumables
7 Spare parts
8 Wearing parts
D Installation ......................................................................... 19
1 General safety information
2 Installation/mounting
E Start-Up ............................................................................. 24
1 Start-up
F Operation ........................................................................... 25
1 Safety instructions
2 Operation of the device
3 Description of the display elements
4 Setting GENO-softwatch Komfort
G Faults ................................................................................. 40
H Maintenance and care ...................................................... 43
1 Inspection
2 Maintenance
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EC Declaration of Conformity
This is to certify that the system designated below meets the safety and health requirements of
the applicable European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and execution.
This certificate will become invalid if the system is modified in a way not approved by us.
Manufacturer: Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Josef-Grünbeck-Straße 1
89420 Höchstädt/Germany
Responsible for documentation: Markus Pöpperl
System designation: Automatic water analysis system
System type: GENO-softwatch Komfort
Serial no.: Refer to type designation plate
Applicable directives: Low Voltage (2014/35/EU)
EMC (2014/30/EU)
Applied harmonised standards,
in particular:
DIN EN 60335-1:2012-10
Applied national standards
and technical specifications,
in particular:
DIN-EN 60335-2-89:2010-12
Place, date and signature: Höchstädt, 04.08.2016
i. V.
Markus Pöpperl
Dipl. Ing. (FH)
Function of signatory: Head of Product Implementation and Product Launch
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A General information
1 | Preface
Thank you for opting for a Grünbeck product. Backed by decades of
experience in the area of water treatment, we provide solutions for all
kind of processes.
Drinking water is classified as food and requires particular care.
Therefore, always ensure the required hygiene in operating and
maintaining systems involved in the drinking water supply. This also
applies to the treatment of water for industrial use if repercussions for
the drinking water cannot completely be excluded.
All Grünbeck systems and devices are made of high-quality materials.
This ensures trouble-free operation over many years, provided you
treat your water treatment system with the required care. These
operating instructions assist you with important information.
Therefore, please read the entire operation manual before installing,
operating or maintaining the system.
Customer satisfaction is our prime objective. and providing customers
with qualified advice is crucial. If you have any questions concerning
this system, possible extensions or general water and waste water
treatment, our field service staff, as well as the experts at our
headquarters in Hoechstaedt, are available to help you.
Advice and assistance
For advice and assistance please contact your local representative
(refer to www.gruenbeck.de). You can also get in touch with our
service centre, which can be reached during business hours:
Phone: +49 9074 41-333
Fax: +49 9074 41-120
Email: service@gruenbeck.de
We can connect you with the appropriate expert more quickly if you
provide the required system data. In order to have the required data
handy at all times, please copy it from the type designation plate to
the overview in Chapter C-1.
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2 | Notes on using the operation manual
This operation manual is intended for operators of our systems. It is
divided into several chapters (a letter is assigned to each of them)
that are listed in the “Table of contents” on page 2 in alphabetical
order. Check for the corresponding chapter on page 1 in order to find
the specific information you need.
The headers and page numbers with chapter information make it
easier to find your way around in the operating instructions.
3 | General safety information
3.1 Symbols and notes
Important information in this operation manual is characterised by
symbols. Please pay particular attention to this information to ensure
the hazard-free, safe and efficient handling of the system.
Danger! Failure to adhere to this information will cause serious or lifethreatening injuries, extreme damage to property or inadmissible
contamination of the drinking water.
Warning! Failure to adhere to this information may cause injuries,
damage to property or contamination of the drinking water.
Caution! Failure to adhere to this information may result in damage
to the system or other objects.
Note: This symbol emphasises information and tips that make your
work easier.
Tasks with this symbol may only be performed by Grünbeck's
technical service/authorised service company or by persons expressly
authorised by Grünbeck.
Tasks with this symbol may only be performed by trained and
qualified electrical experts according to the VDE guidelines or
according to the guidelines of a similar local institution.
Tasks with this symbol may only be performed by water suppliers or
approved installation companies. In Germany, the installation
company must be registered in an installation directory of a water
supplier as per §12(2) AVBWasserV (German Ordinance on General
Conditions for the Supply of Water).
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3.2 Operating
personnel
Only allow persons who have read and understood this operation
manual to work with the system. Strictly observe the safety
information.
3.3 Intended use
The system may only be used for the purpose outlined in the product
description (chapter C). The guidelines in this operation manual as
well as the applicable local guidelines concerning drinking water
protection, accident prevention and occupational safety must be
observed.
In addition, intended use also implies that the system may only be
operated when it is in proper working order.
Any errors must be eliminated at once.
3.4 Protection from
water damage
Warning! In order to properly protect the installation site against
water damage:
a) A sufficiently dimensioned floor drain system must be available or
b) A water stop device must be installed.
Warning! Floor drains that discharge to a lifting system will not work
in case of a power failure.
3.5 Indication of
specific dangers
Danger due to electrical energy! Do not touch electrical
components with wet hands! Disconnect the system from the mains
before starting work on electrical system components. Have qualified
experts replace damaged cables immediately.
Danger due to mechanical energy! System components may be
subject to overpressure. Danger of injury and damage to property due
to escaping water and the unexpected movement of system parts.
Check pressure pipes regularly. Depressurise the system before
starting repair or maintenance work on the system.
Hazardous to health due to contaminated drinking water! The system
shall be installed only by a specialist company. Strictly observe the
operation manual! Ensure that there is sufficient flow; the relevant
guidelines must be followed for commissioning after extended periods
of standstill. Inspections and maintenance must be performed at the
intervals specified!
Note: By concluding a maintenance contract, you ensure that all
of the required tasks are performed on time. You may perform the
interim inspections yourself.
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4 | Shipping and storage
Caution! The system may be damaged by frost or high temperatures.
In order to avoid damage of this kind:
Protect from frost during transportation and storage!
Do not install or store the system next to objects which radiate a lot
of heat.
The system may only be transported and stored in its original
packing. Ensure that it is handled with care and placed the right
side up (as indicated on the packaging).
5 | Disposal of used parts and materials
Strictly observe the applicable national laws and regulations.
5. Packaging
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
5.1 Product
If this symbol (crossed out waste bin) is on the product, this product is
subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU. This means that this
product or the electrical and electronic components must not be
disposed with household waste.
Dispose of electrical and electronic products or components in an
environmentally friendly manner.
For information on collection points for your product, contact your
municipality, the public waste management authority, an authorised
body for the disposal of electrical and electronic products or your waste
disposal service.
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B Basic information
1 | Laws, regulations, standards
In the interest of good health, rules cannot be ignored when it comes
to the processing of drinking water. This operation manual takes into
consideration the current guidelines and stipulates information that
you will need for the safe operation of your water treatment system.
Among other things, the set of rules stipulate that
only approved specialist companies are permitted to make major
modifications to water supply systems
and that tests, inspections and maintenance on installed devices
are to be performed at regular intervals.
2 | Field of application
The GENO-softwatch Komfort is designed for the automatic
monitoring of the total resp. residual hardness in the water.
The parameters to be measured as well as the corresponding limit
value are determined by the choice of the indicator and the respective
programming by the user.
The automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort is
intended for industrial and commercial use only.
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3 | Available indicators for GENO-softwatch Komfort
The different measuring parameters and limit values are determined
by the choice of indicators. The following table (Table B-1) will give
you an overview on the various possibilities.
Pressure reducer at operating pressure > 5 bar – to protect the
measuring equipment from damage. Pressure reducer with suitable
connections for installation in the sampling water supply line
(order no. 172 850).
Table B-1: Limit value indicator (shelf life 2 years!)
Limit value/unit
Indicator
SWK – 0.1
Indicator
SWK – 0.3
Indicator
SWK – 0.5
Indicator
SWK – 10
°dH 0.1 0.3 0.5 10
°f 0.178 0.534 0.89 17.8
ppm CaCO3 1.78 5.35 8.9 178
mol/l 0.0178 0.053 0.089 1.783
Order no. 172 201 172 202 172 203 172 204
1x 500 ml
3.1 Application limits
The proper functioning of the GENO-softwatch Komfort may only be
ensured if genuine indicators are used!
If the system is used to monitor the residual resp. total hardness,
high amounts of heavy metal ions in the softened water may affect
the colour reaction.
pH 4 – 10.5
Iron < 3 mg/l
Copper < 0.2 mg/l
Aluminium < 0.1 mg/l
Manganese < 0.2 mg/l
Acid capacity K
S4,3
< 5 mmol/l
In case of a concentration of more than approx. 100 mg/l CO
2
(carbon
dioxide) in the water, the free carbon dioxide should be removed.
Caution! Chlorine in the measuring water leads to reactions with the
indicator – which results in incorrect measurements.
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C Product description
1 | Type designation plate
The type designation plate is located to the right on the outside of the
automatic water analysis system. In order to speed up the processing
of your inquiries or orders, please specify the data shown on the type
designation plate of your system when contacting Grünbeck. Please
copy the indicated information to the table below in order to have it
handy whenever necessary.
Automatic water analysis system GENO-softwatch Komfort
Serial no.:
/
Order no.:
Fig. C-1: Type designation plate GENO-softwatch Komfort
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2 | Components
Control electronics
Type designation plate
Hose pump
Suction hose for indicator
Dosing plug
Mains switch
Measuring chamber with steering device
Connection coupling with non-return valve
Outlet plug
Inlet solenoid valve
Light source
EPP system housing
Screw cap for indicator bottle
Fig. C-2: Components
1 8
2 9
3
10
4
11
5
12
6
13
7
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3 | Technical specifications
Table C-1: Technical
specifications
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Connection data
Nominal connection diameter
inlet/outlet
[mm] 6/8
Operating pressure [bar] 0.5-5 (1-2 recommended)
Required drain connection [DN] 50
Power supply [V]/[Hz] 85 – 264 V AC / 47 – 63 Hz
all-phase power switched off
Max. power input [VA] 25
Protection/protection class IP 54/
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions approx. (w x h x d) [mm] 350 x 250 x 140
Approx. weight [kg] 2
Consumption data
Indicator consumption [ml] < 0.10/analysis
Range indicator bottle 500 ml > 4000 analyses
Water consumption, approx. [ml] 1000
Ambient data
Humidity 20 – 90 % (RH non-condensing)
Ambient temperature [°C] 5 – 45
Water temperature, min./max. [°C] 5/40
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4 | Functional Description
The GENO-softwatch Komfort is installed in a branch line of the soft
water pipe.
The main components of the automatic water analysis system are
the photometric measuring chamber with receptacle and non-wearing
stirring device, the dosing unit for the indicator and the control
electronics.
Following the flushing of the feed line and the measuring chamber,
the fully automatic titration takes place. The indicator is added by
means of a dosing pump. After a settling period, the photometric
evaluation of the water sample is carried out. Depending on the
colour change, the water sample is either above or below the limit
value (green = good measurement; red = bad measurement) and
depending on the colour, a visual alarm signal will be released.
A voltage-free output to connect an acoustic alarm on site is provided.
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4.1 Function of GENO-softwatch Komfort
Triggering conditions for an analysis start
Automatically via the set time interval
Manual analysis by pressing key T1
3 minutes after turning on the device
4 minutes after a limit value is exceeded with the first value
suppression activated
Switching on a connected flow controller after system standstill
By means of a connected external control unit
Note: An analysis takes 3 minutes plus the set flushing time.
One measuring cycle comprises 5 steps
[1]
Delay time for the analysis to
start, if delay time is > 0,
adjustable delay time:
1 – 30 minutes.
Start of the interval period of
5/10/20 or 30 minutes
When monitoring hot water, the sample must be
cooled to below 40 °C (< 104 °F). A cooling water
valve can be opened via relay REL 3. Only after the
sample has reliably been cooled down after an
analysis delay time to be set, the inlet solenoid valve
will open and the analysis will start.
[2]
Flushing and cleaning of the
measuring chamber with
sample water
Adjustable flushing time:
5 seconds – 30 minutes
The inlet solenoid valve opens. The measuring
chamber and the feed line will be flushed until it can
safely be assumed that there is water from the
process to be monitored in the measuring chamber.
The flushing time can be adapted to the length of the
supply line.
[3]
Filling the measuring
chamber with sample water
for zero calibration:
Measuring without adding
any indicator
Prior to the proper measurement, a zero sample has
to be taken at all times. The zero sample is used to
determine influencing disturbance variables such as
sample turbidity, contamination of the lens or
extraneous light influences and to take them into
account for the evaluation of the water sample.
The actuator LED lights up. The solenoid valve is
open during the zero sample.
T1
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[4]
Stirring the water sample and
dosing of indicator
Homogenisation and reaction
phase
The solenoid valve on the device is closed and the
indicator is dosed into the water sample. The indicator
is homogeneously dissolved in the water sample by
rotation of the agitator blade.
[4.1
]
Measurement of the light
transmission
Colour analysis and decision
whether a limit value alarm
will be emitted
In this step, the value is determined from the colour of
the water sample. The agitator blade is stopped for
this purpose. The actuator lights up and the sample is
immediately evaluated. The result of the measurement
is displayed on the front panel LEDs.
In case of faulty values, e.g. missing indicator input, a
fault is reported.
[5]
Flushing and cleaning of the
measuring chamber
The solenoid valve opens and the coloured water
sample is rinsed out. The measuring chamber remains
filled with pure process water until the next analysis
starts.
4.2 Functions
The GENO-softwatch Komfort has the following characteristics:
1. Automatic detection of hardness breaking through, depending on
the indicator used.
The analysis process is fully automatic, more effective than
manual methods and more sustainable than other measuring
procedures which only work indirectly.
2. There is no need for system calibration.
3. The interval period between two measurements can be adjusted
in 4 steps: 5/10/20/30 minutes. The analysis may also be started
by means of an external switch.
4. Reliable detection of hardness breaking through by means of limit
value indicators.
5. High precision monitoring of the limit value:
After a BAD measurement, a reference measurement can be
carried out after 4 minutes to evaluate the result.
6. The LED indicating the status is independent of the countryspecific languages.
7. Alarm functions:
If the limit value is exceeded, an alarm is released as the voltagefree relay REL 1 switches. This alarm output can be wired to a
switch room for signalling purposes or used to operate a horn,
to close a valve or to trigger a program for the regeneration of a
water softener.
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