Thermo Fisher Scientific pH 190 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Alpha pH 190

1/8 DIN pH/ORP Controller Transmitter

pH / mV / ºC

68X276106 | Rev.1 | May 2008

Preface

This manual serves to explain the use of the Alpha pH 190 controller/transmitter. This manual functions in two ways: firstly as a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter; secondly as a handy reference guide.

This manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications of the Alpha pH 190 controller/transmitter as possible. If there are doubts in the use of the Alpha pH 190 controller/transmitter, do not hesitate to contact your nearest Alpha Authorized Distributor.

The information presented in this manual is subjected to change without notice as improvements are made, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Thermo Scientific.

Thermo Scientific cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction to the unit caused by improper use of the instrument.

Nov 2004

Rev 1 May 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1

2 SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................... 2

3 OVERVIEW............................................................................. 3

3.1 FRONT PANEL.............................................................................. 3

3.2 BACK PANEL................................................................................ 4

3.3 W

3.4 PANEL-MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER .............................................. 6

4 MEASUREMENT MODE ........................................................ 7

4.1 MEASUREMENT MODE DISPLAY ...................................................... 7

4.2 SET POINTS ADJUSTMENTS........................................................... 7

5 PASSWORD........................................................................... 9

6 PH CALIBRATION ............................................................... 11

7 ORP CALIBRATION ............................................................ 15

8 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION......................................... 16

9 SETUP MODE ...................................................................... 17

9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................. 17

9.2 SETUP MODE OVERVIEW ............................................................. 18

9.3 SET POINT 1 – P1.0................................................................... 19

9.4 S

9.5 CONFIGURATION – P3.0 ............................................................. 23

9.6 VIEWING CALIBRATION POINTS: PH OR ORP – P4.0...................... 25

9.7 VIEWING PH ELECTRODE DATA – P5.0......................................... 26

9.8 VIEWING ORP ELECTRODE DATA – P5.0 ..................................... 27

9.9 CONTROLLER RESET – P6.0....................................................... 28

10 RELAYS ............................................................................... 29

11 TRANSMITTER FUNCTION................................................. 29

12 ERROR MESSAGES............................................................ 29

13 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 30

14 ACCESSORIES.................................................................... 31

15 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................. 36

IRING....................................................................................... 5

ET POINT 2 – P2.0................................................................... 21

1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Alpha pH 190 ⅛ DIN pH/ORP Controller. This controller is part of a series of quality process controllers available from Thermo Scientific. These sturdy, economical pH/ORP controllers are designed with the features and reliability of a much more expensive instrument.

Your controller includes:

• Removable terminal blocks for easy connections;

• Two mounting brackets for easy panel mounting;

When shipped, the controller is set to the pH mode. See Setup program P3.1 for directions on selecting ORP mode.

Some features of this controller are:

• Two set points, two SPDT relay operation

• Scrolling, 14-segment LED guides user easily through setup

functions

• Reliable power supply from 85 to 260 V AC, 50/60 Hz or DC

withstands voltage fluctuations

• Push-button operation from the front panel

• Two-point pH calibration, offset temperature and ORP

calibration

• Adjustable hysteresis band prevents rapid contact switching

near set-point

• Selectable automatic or manual temperature compensation

• Two-level password protection

• Removable terminal strips for quick and easy connections

• Built-in non volatile memory retains setup even if power fails,

and lets you configure unit before installation

• Isolated 4-20 mA output for remote monitoring or hard copy

recording

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2 SAFETY INFORMATION

The Thermo Scientific Controller/Transmitter shall be installed and operated only in the manner specified in the Instruction manual. Only skilled, trained or authorized person should carry out installation, setup and operation of the instrument.

Before powering up the unit, make sure that power source it is connected to, is as specified in the top label. Failure to do so may result in a permanent damage to the unit.

The unit has live and exposed parts inside. If it has to be opened, make sure that the power to the unit is off and disconnected.

The unit is Fuse protected. In the event the fuse has to be replaced, use only those as specified in the manual.

The degree of protection against electric shock will be achieved only by observance of the corresponding

installation rules.

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3 OVERVIEW

3.1 Front Panel

The front panel consists of a 4-digit LED display, 8 LED annunciators and 4 keys.

Annunciators

1. REL 1 Displayed when Relay 1 is activated.

2. REL 2 Displayed when Relay 2 is activated.

3. MEAS Displayed in measurement mode.

4. CAL Displayed in calibration mode.

5. SETUP Displayed in setup mode.

6. pH Unit of the displayed parameter (pH).

C Unit of the displayed parameter

8. mV Unit of the displayed parameter (ORP).

(temperature).

Keys

9. MODE Use to toggle between Measurement modes

10. CAL / ENTER Use to enter Calibration mode.

11. SP1 / ▲ SP2 / ▼

12.14-segment display

(pH/ORP and temperature).

Use also to enter into levels of the Setup mode and to confirm changes made. Use to enter Set Point 1 (SP1) or Set Point 2 (SP2) adjustment mode. Use as increment or decrement keys during Calibration and Setup modes. Use both keys together in Calibration and Setup modes to escape to Measurement mode.

SP1

SP2

CAL

ENTER

MODE

pH 190 Seri es

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3.2 Back Panel

The back panel consists of four different connectors that can be used with removable terminal blocks (included):

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pH/ORP

WARN ING

4 - 20 mA

4 - 20 m

RELAY 1 - NO

NCNCNC

RELAY 1 - POL E

RELAY 2 - NO

RELAY 2 - POLE

RELAY 1 - NC

RELAY 2 - NC

LIQUID GND

Pt 100 - GN D

GROUND

Pt 100 - I N

Pt 100 - SE NSE

210

A. 3 pin connector (for power supply) B. 9 pin connector (for relays) C. 7 pin connector (for temperature sensor) D. BNC connector (for pH or ORP electrode)

A. 1. L- Live

2. N- Neutral

3. E- Earth Ground

B. 4. Liquid GND

5. RELAY 2- NC

6. RELAY 2- POLE

7. RELAY 2- NO

8. RELAY 1- NC

9. RELAY 1- POLE

10. RELAY 1- NO

11. – 4 to 20 mA

12. +4 to 20 mA

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C. 13. Pt 100- SENSE

14. Pt 100- IN

15. Pt 100-GND

16. NC

17. NC

18. NC

19. NC

D. BNC for pH/ORP

3.3 Wiring

Caution: Ensure electrical mains are disconnected before proceeding.

1. Connect the power supply to the three-pin terminal block (A)

• VAC protective ground wire = 3

• VAC neutral wire = 2

• VAC live wire = 1

The Alpha pH 190 controller accepts voltages from 85 to 260 VAC, 50/60 Hz or DC.

2. Connect the Pt 100 leads to terminals 13 and 15 (terminal block C). Either wire can be connected to either terminal. Terminals 13 and 14 must be shunted unless using a 3-wire RTD.

NOTE: pH 190 is factory set for manual temperature compensation. ATC can be selected in Setup mode of Program P3.3.

3. Slide the BNC connector of the pH (ORP) probe to the BNC connector on the back of the controller.

Turn the notches of the connector until they lock into place.

4. Power on the controller. The display automatically shows the pH (ORP) reading, and the pH (ORP) annunciator lights.

NOTE: In the event Pt 100 is not connected or the connection is broken in the ATC mode, the pH/ORP display flashes to alert you.

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3.4 Panel-mounting the controller

The supplied mounting hardware allows surface mounting to all panels and protective enclosures. Mounting cut-out size is 91 x 45 mm.

To attach the mounting to the controller:

1. Align the catch to the side of the controller, and insert threaded

rods through catch.

BACK VIEW

2. Screw the threaded-rod through the catch in a clock-wise

direction. Tighten until the catch holds the controller firmly against the back of the panel or protective housing. Repeat on the other side.

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TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

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4 MEASUREMENT MODE

The Alpha pH 190 controller is capable of taking pH (or ORP) measurement with Automatic (ATC) or Manual (MTC) Temperature Compensation. The measurements are displayed distinguishingly by the annunciators on the front panel.

4.1 Measurement mode display

Press the MODE key to toggle between pH (or ORP) and Temperature measurement mode.

pH (ORP) measurement mode

The controller starts up in the mode when last powered off (pH or ORP).The pH (or ORP) annunciator will light up. For selection of pH or ORP measurement mode, see Setup program P3.1.

Temperature Measurement mode

Press MODE key once to view the temperature measurement. The °C annunciator lights up. The display shows ATC or MTC, then the current measured temperature. For selection of temperature compensation ATC or MTC, see Setup program P3.3.

NOTE: After pressing the MODE key to display Temperature, if there is no further key-press, the controller will automatically revert to pH (ORP) measurement mode after about 30 seconds.

4.2 Set Points Adjustments

You can make quick set points adjustments with the direct access of the Set Points adjustment modes (SP1 and/or SP2). By just pressing the SP1/▲ or SP2/▼key, you can enter the Set Point adjustment mode and set a new pH (or ORP) value that will cause your controller to activate.

Set Point 1 (SP1) adjustment mode

This lets you adjust the pH (or ORP) value in Set Point 1. If this value is crossed, the set point relay 1 LED will light.

1. Press the SP1/▲ key. The screen will scroll P1.1, SP1, and

then the current set point value.

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2. Press the ▲ or ▼ keys and adjust first relay set point. You can

adjust it in 0.01 increments from 0.00 to 14.00 pH (-999 to 1000 mV).

3. Press ENTER to confirm and return to the measurement

mode.

NOTE: Press ▲ and ▼ keys together (ESCAPE) at anytime, to return to Measurement mode.

Set Point 2 (SP2) adjustment mode

This lets you adjust the pH (or ORP) value in Set Point 2. If this value is crossed, the set point relay 2 LED will light.

1. Press the SP2/▲ key. The screen will scroll P2.1, SP2, and

then the current set point value.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ keys and adjust second relay set point. You

can adjust it in 0.01 increments from 0.00 to 14.00 pH (-999 to 1000 mV).

3. Press ENTER to confirm and return to the measurement

mode.

NOTE: Press ▲ and ▼ keys together (ESCAPE) at anytime, to return to Measurement mode. NOTE: These modes are only for adjusting relay 1 and/or relay 2 set points values. To set the relays as low or high set points or to set its hysteresis values, you have to make the adjustments from the Setup mode as in Section 9.3 and Section 9.4.

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