Walchem WCT400 Series, WCT410 Series Instruction Manual

W

W A L C H E M

IWAKI America Inc.

CT400/410 Controllers

WCT400/410 Series

Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller

Instruction Manual

Five Boynton Road Hopping Brook Park Holliston, MA 01746 USA

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] WEB: www.walchem.com

Notice

© 2014 WALCHEM, Iwaki America Inc. (hereinafter “Walchem”)
5 Boynton Road, Holliston, MA 01746 USA
[phone]
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA

Proprietary Material

The information and descriptions contained herein are the property of WALCHEM. Such information
and descriptions may not be copied or reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed without
the express prior written permission of WALCHEM, 5 Boynton Road, Holliston, MA 01746.

This document is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

Statement of Limited Warranty

WALCHEM warrants equipment of its manufacture, and bearing its identification to be free from
defects in workmanship and material for a period of 24 months for electronics and 12 months for
mechanical parts and electrodes from date of delivery from the factory or authorized distributor under
normal use and service and otherwise when such equipment is used in accordance with instructions
furnished by WALCHEM and for the purposes disclosed in writing at the time of purchase, if any.
WALCHEM's liability under this warranty shall be limited to replacement or repair, F.O.B. Holliston,
MA U.S.A. of any defective equipment or part which, having been returned to WALCHEM,
transportation charges prepaid, has been inspected and determined by WALCHEM to be defective.
Replaceable elastomeric parts and glass components are expendable and are not covered by any
warranty.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS
TO DESCRIPTION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR USE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER.

180324. K
April 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Measurement Performance .................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Electrical: Input/Output ........................................................................................................... 2

2.3 Mechanical ............................................................................................................................. 2

2.4 WCT Variables and their Limits .............................................................................................. 3

3.0 UNPACKING & INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 4

3.1 Unpacking the unit ................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 Mounting the electronic enclosure ......................................................................................... 4

3.3 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4

3.4 Icon Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 4

3.5 Electrical installation ............................................................................................................... 8

4.0 FUNCTION OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 12

4.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................... 12

4.2 Display ................................................................................................................................. 12

4.3 Keypad ................................................................................................................................. 13

4.4 Access Code ........................................................................................................................ 13

4.5 Startup .................................................................................................................................. 13

4.6 Shut Down ............................................................................................................................ 13

5.0 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 14

5.1 Main Menu ........................................................................................................................... 14

5.2 Conductivity Menu ................................................................................................................ 16

5.3 Temperature Menu ............................................................................................................... 18

5.4 Bleed Menu .......................................................................................................................... 19

5.5 Feed Menu ........................................................................................................................... 21

5.6 WM1 and WM2 Menus ......................................................................................................... 24

5.7 Bio1 and Bio2 Menus ........................................................................................................... 25

5.8 Time Menu ........................................................................................................................... 29

5.9 Conductivity Alarm Menu ..................................................................................................... 30

5.10 4-20mA Menu ....................................................................................................................... 31

5.11 Access Code Menu .............................................................................................................. 32

5.12 Datalog Menu ....................................................................................................................... 33

5.13 Config Menu ......................................................................................................................... 34

5.14 Upgrade Menu ..................................................................................................................... 35

6.0 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 36

6.1 Electrode Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 36

6.2 Replacing the Fuses ............................................................................................................ 37

7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................. 37

7.1 Error Messages .................................................................................................................... 37

7.2 Conductivity Readout Does Not Change ............................................................................. 38

7.3 Procedure for Evaluation of Conductivity Electrode ............................................................. 39

8.0 SERVICE POLICY ................................................................................................................... 39

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Walchem WCT400 Series controllers offer conductivity and watermeter-based control of cooling
tower water, control of corrosion/scale inhibitor feed, and with the WCT410 models, control of two
biocide pumps. The inhibitor pump may be selected to operate in one of the following modes:
Feed and Bleed
Feed and Bleed with Lockout
Feed as a percent of Bleed
Feed as a percent of Time
Feed based on a Water Contactor input
Feed based on a Paddlewheel water meter input

The WCT series cooling tower controllers are supplied with a temperature compensated carbon
electrode with a cell constant of 1.0. The controllers are microprocessor driven industrial type with
on/off control outputs. A timed sample mode may be selected, and on small towers can reduce
installation costs by eliminating the need for a sampling bypass line. An optional isolated 4-20 mA
output that is proportional to the conductivity reading is available for all models.

Any set point may be viewed without interrupting control. Each set point change will take effect as soon
as it is entered. An access code is available to protect set point parameters, while still allowing settings
to be viewed.

The model WCT410 biocide outputs are scheduled on a user selectable 1, 2, or 4 week cycle. Each
biocide output is independent and may be programmed for one add per day. (in 1, 2 or 4 week cycle) or
up to 10 times per day (in daily cycle). It is possible to add both chemicals in the same day, however, as
a safeguard they will not occur at the same time. Biocide outputs may use independent pre-bleeds and
lockout times. All outputs are interlocked with a flow switch input.

An alarm relay is provided with WCT410 models. It is triggered by:
Low Conductivity reading
High Conductivity reading
No Flow situation
Bleed Timeout
Sensor Error
Temp Error

Our unique USB feature provides the ability to upgrade the software in the controller to the latest
version.

An advanced USB capability option is available. The Config file feature allows you to save all the set
points from a controller onto a USB flash disk, and then import them into another controller, making the
programming of multiple controllers fast and easy. The data logging feature allows you to save the last
2 month’s readings and events to a USB flash disk.

1

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Measurement Performance

Conductivity Range 0 - 10,000 µS/cm (microSiemens/centimeter)

Conductivity Resolution 1 µS/cm

Conductivity Accuracy 10 - 10,000 µS/cm ±1% of reading

Temperature Range 32 - 158°F (0 - 70°C)

Temperature Resolution 0.1°C

Temperature Accuracy ± 1% of reading

2.2 Electrical: Input/Output

Input Power

Input Signals

Conductivity electrode 1.0 cell factor, 10K thermistor

Flow Meter (optional) Isolated, dry contact closure required (i.e. relay, ,reed switch)

Flow Switch (optional) Isolated, dry contact closure required (i.e. reed switch)

Outputs

Mechanical Relays Pre-powered on circuit board switching line voltage

4 - 20 mA (optional) Internally powered

Agency Approvals

Safety UL 61010-1:2012 3rd Ed.

CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012 3rd Ed.
IEC 61010-1:2010 3rd Ed.
EN 61010-1:2010 3rd Ed.

EMC IEC 61326-1:2005
EN 61326-1:2006
Note: For EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-3 the controller met performance criteria B.
*Class A equipment: Equipment suitable for use in establishments other than domestic, and those directly
connected to a low voltage (100-240 VAC) power supply network which supplies buildings used for
domestic purposes.

0 - 10 µS/cm ±20% of reading

100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8A
Fuse: 1.0 ampere, 5 x 20 mm

6 A (resistive), 1/8 HP
All relays are fused together as one group, total current for this
group must not exceed 6A

Fully isolated
600 Ohm max resistive load
Resolution .001% of span
Accuracy ± 1% of reading

2.3 Mechanical

Enclosure Material Polycarbonate

Operating Ambient Temp 32 – 122°F (0 – 50°C)

Storage Temperature -20 – 180°F (-29 – 80°C)

Graphite electrode pressure rating 150 psi

Stainless steel electrode pressure rating 150 psi

High pressure electrode & flow switch

manifold pressure rating

Flow switch manifold pressure rating 150 psi

Flow switch manifold connections ¾" NPTF

NEMA Rating NEMA 4X

Dimensions 8.5" x 6.5" x 5.5"

Display 2 x 16 character backlit liquid crystal

300 psi

2

2.4 WCT Variables and their Limits

Low Limit High Limit

Conductivity menu

Temperature Menu

Bleed Menu

Set Point 0 µS/cm 10,000 µS/cm
Dead Band 5 µS/cm 500 µS/cm
Bleed Limit Time (set in hours/minutes) 1 minute 8 hrs: 20 min (enabled)

Bleed Volume 1 (gallons or liters) 9,999 (gallons or liters)

Feed Menu

Feed Lockout Timer (Mode A) 1 second 99 min: 59 sec
Percent of Bleed (Mode B) 5 % 99 %
Feed Time Limit (Mode B) 1 minute 99 min: 59 sec
Percent of Time (Mode C) 0.1 % 99 %
Feed Cycle Time (Mode C) 10 minutes 59 min: 59 sec
Time per Contact (Mode D) 1 second 59 min: 59 sec
÷ Contacts by (Mode D) 1 contact 100 contacts
Time Limit (Mode D & E) 1 minute 99 min: 59 sec
Time/Vol (Mode E) 1 second 59 min: 59 sec
Vol to Initiate Feed (Mode E) 1 9,999

WM1 and WM2 Menus

Gallons per Contact 1 gal/contact 500 gal/contact
Liters per Contact 1 L/contact 500 L/contact
K Factor (Paddlewheel) 0.01 pulse/vol 9,999.99 pulses/vol

Biocide Menus (WCT410 only)

Pre-Bleed (0 disables pre-bleed) 1µS/cm 9.999 µS/cm
Lockout 0 minutes 9 hrs:59 min
Add Time
Daily Adds 0 minutes 144 minutes
All other modes 0 minutes 1440 minutes

4-20 mA Menu 4 & 20 mA Settings 0 µS/cm 10,000 µS/cm

Access Code Menu New Value 0 9999

Alarm Menu* High & Low (set to zero to disable) 1% 50%

Datalog Menu (Optional)

Config Menu (Optional)

Upgrade Menu

*Note: The Alarm relay is non-programmable. Refer to the Main Menu diagram on page 16 for the list of error
conditions that trigger the alarm relay.

PPM Conversion Factor 0.200 ppm/µS/cm 1.000 ppm/µS/cm

Interval Time (sampling) 5 minutes 24:00 hours

Duration Time (sampling) 1 minute 59 min: 59 sec

% Calibration Range -50 +50

Makeup Volume 1 (gallons or liters) 9,999 (gallons or liters)

No variables

0=unlimited (disabled)

No variables

No variables

No variables

3

3.0 UNPACKING & INSTALLATION

3.1 Unpacking the unit

Inspect the contents of the carton. Please notify the carrier immediately if there are any signs of damage
to the controller or its parts. Contact your distributor if any of the parts are missing. The carton should
contain: a WCT400 series controller and instruction manual. Any options or accessories will be
incorporated as ordered.

3.2 Mounting the electronic enclosure

The WCT series controller is supplied with mounting holes on the enclosure. It should be wall mounted
with the display at eye level, on a vibration-free surface, utilizing all four mounting holes for maximum
stability. Use M6 (1/4" diameter) fasteners that are appropriate for the substrate material of the wall.
The enclosure is NEMA 4X rated. The maximum operating ambient temperature is 122°F (50°C); this
should be considered if installation is in a high temperature location. The enclosure requires the
following clearances:
Top: 2" (50 mm)
Left: 8" (203 mm)
Right: 4" (102 mm)
Bottom: 7" (178 mm)

3.3 Installation

Once the WCT series controller is mounted, the metering pumps may be located at any distance from
the controller. The conductivity electrode should be placed as close to the controller as possible, to a
maximum distance of 250 ft. Less than 25 ft is recommended. The cable must be shielded from
background electrical noise.
Always route low voltage (sensor) signals with at least a 6” separation from AC voltage wiring.

Locate the electrode tee where an active sample of cooling tower water is available and where the
electrode can easily be removed for cleaning. It must be situated so that the tee is always full and the
electrode is never subjected to a drop in water level resulting in dryness. Refer to Figure 1 for typical
installation.

IMPORTANT: To avoid cracking the female pipe threads on the supplied plumbing parts, use no more
than 3 wraps of Teflon tape and thread in the pipe FINGER tight plus 1/2 turn! Do not use pipe dope to

seal the threads of the flow switch because the clear plastic will crack!

3.4 Icon Definitions

Symbol Publication Description

IEC 417, No.5019 Protective Conductor Terminal

IEC 417, No. 5007 On (Supply)
IEC 417, No. 5008 Off (Supply)

ISO 3864, No. B.3.6 Caution, risk of electric shock

ISO 3864, No. B.3.1 Caution

4

SOLENOID
VALVE

COOLING TOWER

WATER
METER

HEAT
EXCHANGER

METERING
PUMPS

FLOW SWITCH

10.0" (254 mm)

Cooling Tower Contr oller

Cooling Tower Controller

PREV NEXT

EXIT

ENTER

www.walchem.com

CIRCULATING
PUMP

FLOW

FLOW

PREV NEXT

EXIT

ENTER

www.walchem.com

ELECTRODE

SAMPLE VALVE

1/4” POLYPRO PANEL

Figure 1 Typical Installation

5

17" (432 mm)

(F)

Cooling Tower Controller

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

INTERMITTENT SAMPLING

TO

CONSTANT

110 VOLTS

PREV NEXT

ENTER

www.walchem.com

PE DISCHARGE

CHEMICAL

PUMP

EXIT

TUBING

CHEMICAL

TANK

TO ELECTRODE
TO SOLENOID

(A)

TO

SANITARY

SERVER

(A)

(D)

(B)

(F)

(C)

(E)

SPRA Y T OWE R

(A) Unions; installed for replacement of
solenoid, strainer or probe

(B) ½" solenoid
(C) ½" Y-strainer

SHUTOFF
VALVE

CITY WATER

MAKEUP

SPRAY
PUMP

(D) ¾" PVC threaded tee probe
(supplied with controller)

(E) ½" PVC bulkhead fitting

winter drain

Figure 1a Typical Installation

Intermittent Sampling

6

Cooling Tower Controller

PREV NEXT

ENTER

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

SUBMERSION ELECTRODE

EXIT

TO

110 VOLT AC

OUTLET

CHEMICAL

PUMP

CHEMICAL

TANK

www.walchem.com

XYZX

VALVE

TO

SANITARY

SERVER

(OPTION "A")

CIRCULATION

PUMP

(X) Unions; installed for replacement of
solenoid or strainer
(Y) ½" Y-strainer

(Z) ½"solenoid

PROBE

COOLING

TOWER

(OPTION "B")

OPEN
SUMP

XYZX

VALVE

TO

SANITARY

SERVER

NOTE: LOCA TION OF SOLENOID VALVE
USING OPTION "A" OR OPTION "B"
DEPENDS ON SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.

DETAIL OF

PROBE ASSEMBL Y

CLIP PROBE
ASSEMBLY TO
SUMP WALL FOR
EASY REMOVAL
FOR CLEANING

¾" PROBE
IN PVC TEE

TO

CONTROLLER

1" PVC
PIPE

1" NPTF PVC
COUPLING

INSTALL APPROXIMA TELY
HALF-WAY IN SUMP VO LU ME

AVOID INSTALLATION NEAR
PUMP SUCTION INLET

Figure 1b Typical Installation

Submersion Electrode

7

UG

O

3.5 Electrical installation

The various standard wiring options are shown in figure 2. Your WCT series controller will arrive from
the factory prewired or ready for hardwiring. Depending on your configuration of controller options,
you may be required to hardwire some or all of the input/output devices. Refer to figures 3 and 4 for
circuit board layout and wiring.

Note: when wiring the optional flow meter contactor input, the 4-20 mA output or a remote flow switch,
it is advisable to use stranded, twisted, shield pair wire between 22-26 AWG. Shield should be
terminated at the controller ground stud (see figures 3 and 4).

1. There are live circuits inside the controller even when the power switch on the front panel is in
the OFF position! The front panel must never be opened before power to the controller is
REMOVED!
If your controller is prewired, it is supplied with a 8 foot, 18 AWG power cord with USA
style plug. A tool (#1 Phillips driver) is required to open the front panel.

2. When mounting the controller, make sure there is clear access to the disconnecting device!

3. The electrical installation of the controller must be done by trained personnel only and
conform to all applicable National, State and Local codes!

CAUTION

4. Proper grounding of this product is required. Any attempt to bypass the grounding will
compromise the safety of persons and property.

5. Operating this product in a manner not specified by Walchem may impair the protection
provided by the equipment.

CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRODE

FLOW SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)

Figure 2a WCT400 Conduit Wiring

POWER

BLEED

FEED

PL

SPARES

4-20mA
(OPTIONAL)

FLOW METER
(OPTIONAL)

CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRODE

FLOW SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)

Figure 2b WCT410 Conduit Wiring

POWER

BLEED

FEED

BIO 1

PLUG

BI

ALARM

2

SPARES

4-20mA
(OPTIONAL)

8

FLOW METER
(OPTIONAL)

F1

FEED

L2L2

BLEED

N.C.

N.O. N.C. N.O.

FLOW SW 1

IN-IN+

Contact Closure:

Polarity not critical

FLOW MTR 1

IN-

IN+

FLOW MTR 2

IN+ IN-

Hall Effect

Flow Meter

L1 L2/N

GROUND
STUD

G

R

G

N

R

N

1

/

2

Y

0

E

V

L

2

4

0

V

COND

T-T+

W

G

R

H

E

I

T

E

E

N

BLKRED

+5V

SHIELD

B

B

L

R

N

2

4

0

V

F2

L1 L2/N

K

1

2

0

V

WHT 120V
BLU 240V

Reed Switch

Flow Meter

Polarity not Critical

Conductivity

Electrode

Figure 3 Inputs

9

Power Supply

(115 VAC or 230 VAC)

Chart
Recorder

GROUND

STUD

V
0
2

1

N

R

G

R

G

FEED

L2L2

L2/N

L1

V

0

4

2

L

E

Y

/

N

GRN 120V
GRN/YEL 240V

BLEED

N.C.

N.O. N.C. N.O.

BLEED

N.C.

N.O. N.C. N.O.

FEED

WHT 120V
BLU 240V

NOTE: When connecting a
motorized ball valve, the pre-wired
pigtail must be removed and the
valve requires two wires, one to
N.O. to open the valve and one to
N.C. to close the valve.

Bleed Solenoid/

Motorized Ball Valve

Figure 4a WCT400 Outputs

W

H

B

T

L

U

2

4

BLK 120V
BRN 240V

IF MOTORIZED

BALL VALVE

1

2

0

V

0

V

BLK 120
BRN 240V

PUMP

10

)

A

Chart
Recorder

GROUND

STUD

L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2

L1 L2/N

BLEED

FEED

N.C.

N.O. N.C.

BOI 1

N.O. N.C. N.O.

N.O.N. C.

N.C.

BIO 2

ALARM

N.C.

N.O.

N.O.

GRN 120V
GRN/YEL 240V

L2/N L2/N L2/N L2/N L2/N

WHT 120V

WHT 120V

WHT 120V

BLU 240V

WHT 120V

BLU 240V

BLU 240V

NOTE: When connecting a
motorized ball valve, the pre-wired
pigtail must be removed and the

Bleed Solenoid/

Motorized Ball Valve

valve requires two wires, one to
N.O. to open the valve and one to
N.C. to close the valve.

L2/N

BLU 240V

IF MOTORIZED

BALL VALVE

BLEED

N.C.

N.O. N.C.

FEED

N.O.N.C.

BLK 120V
BRN 240V

GRN 120V
GRN/YEL 240V
TO GROUND
STUD

BIO 1

N.O. N.C. N.O.

N.C.

BLK 120V
BRN 240V

GRN 120V
GRN/YEL 240V
TO GROUND
STUD

BIO 2

BLK 120V
BRN 240V

GRN 120V
GRN/YEL 240V
TO GROUND STUD

GRN 120V
GRN/YEL 240V

N.O.

larm

N.C.

ALARM

N.O.

Pump(s

Figure 4b WCT410 Outputs

11

4.0 FUNCTION OVERVIEW

4.1 Front Panel

Setting Adjustment Keys

On/Off Power Switch

Cooling Tower Controller

Figure 5 Front Panel

Backlit LCD Display

Output LEDs
(WCT400 only has
Bleed and Feed LEDs)

Menu/Function Keys

USB LED

USB Connector

4.2 Display

A summary screen is displayed while the WCT controller is on. This display shows a bar graph of the
conductivity relative to the set point, the actual conductivity value, and current operating conditions.
The center of the bar graph is at the (S), which represents the set point. For each 1% rise above the set
point a vertical bar appears to the right of the (S). For each 1% drop below the set point a vertical bar
appears to the left of the (S). There are small breaks in the bars at each 5%. The bar graph is limited to
displaying 20% above or below the set point. When these limits are reached an (L) or (H) may appear at
the end of the bar graph to indicate a low or high alarm. The operating conditions that are displayed on
the bottom line of this display are Bleed, Chem Feed, Cond Hi/Lo Alarm, Sampling, Waiting, No Flow,
Biocide Pre Bleed, Bleed Timeout, Biocide Add, Biocide Lockout, Sensor Error, Temperature Error,
and Normal. Normal just means there is nothing unusual to report.

L

S

Normal

1546

S

1728

Normal

Figure 6 Summary Screen

S

Normal

2010

12

4.3 Keypad

The keypad consists of 4 directional arrow keys and 4 function keys. The arrows are used to move the
adjustment cursor and change settings, while the function keys are used to enter values, and navigate the
various menu screens. The function keys are ENTER, EXIT, NEXT, and PREV (previous). NEXT and
PREV scroll through the various menu choices. ENTER is used to enter a submenu and to enter a
value. EXIT is used to back up one menu level. If you are at the main menu level, EXIT will return you
to the Summary Display.

To change a value in a submenu, the left/right arrow keys move the cursor left and right to each digit or
option that can be changed. The up/down arrows will change numeric values up or down, or scroll
through option choices. Press ENTER only when you have finished making all of the changes for that
menu screen.

4.4 Access Code

The WCT series controller is shipped with the access code disabled. If you wish to enable it, see
Section 5.11 for operation. With the access code enabled, any user can view parameter settings, but not
change them. Note that this provides protection only against casual tampering. Use a lock on the cover
latch if you need more protection.

4.5 Startup

Initial Startup

After having mounted the enclosure and wired the unit, the controller is ready to be started.

Plug in the controller and turn on the power switch to supply power to the unit. The display will briefly
show the WCT model number and then revert to the normal summary display. Scroll through the menus
and calibrate the conductivity reading, temperature, and set the control parameters detailed in Section 5,
Operation.

To return to the summary display, press the EXIT key until you return to this screen. The controller will
automatically return to this screen after 10 minutes.

Normal Startup

Startup is a simple process once your set points are in memory. Simply check your supply of chemicals,
turn on the controller, calibrate it if necessary and it will start controlling.

4.6 Shut Down

To shut the WCT controller down, simply turn off the power. Programming remains in memory.

13

5.0 OPERATION

These units control continuously while power is applied. Programming is accomplished via the local
keypad and display.

To view the top level menu, press any key. The menu structure is grouped by inputs and outputs. Each
input has its own menu for calibration and unit selection as needed. Each output has its own setup menu
including set points, timer values and operating modes as needed. After ten minutes of inactivity in the
menu, the display will return to the summary display. Keep in mind that even while browsing through
menus, the unit is still controlling.

5.1 Main Menu

The exact configuration of your WCT controller determines which menus are available as you scroll
through the settings. Certain menus are only available on the WCT410 controller, and others will
change if you select certain options. All settings are grouped under the following main menu items.

Conductivity
Temperature
Bleed
Feed
WM1
WM2
Bio 1 WCT410 Only
Bio 2 WCT410 Only
Time
Alarm
4-20mA Only if 4-20mA option installed
Access Code
Datalog Only if advanced USB feature is in model code
Config Only if advanced USB feature is in model code
Upgrade

The NEXT key travels forward through this list while the PREV key travels backwards through the list.
Pressing ENTER will Enter the lower level menu that is currently displayed.

14

Main Menu



2000 S 67°F

WM2 0 GAL



2000 S 67°F

Access Code DIS



2000 S 67°F

WM1 0 GAL



2000 S 67°F

Trips diagnostic alarm relay

in WCT410 model

* Stops conductivity control

Temp Error

Sensor Error*

No Flow

Bleed Timeout*

Biocide Add*

Bleed

Waiting

Sampling

Biocide Lockout*

Biocide Pre Bleed

Chem Feed

Cond Hi/Lo Alarm

Normal

Feed OFF



2000 S 67°F

Bleed OFF

Possible status screens



2



2000 S 67°F

4-20mA 4.0 mA



2000 S 67°F

Cnd Alrm Lo Alrm



2000 S 67°F

Time: Sun 3:00





2000 S 67°F

Upgrade



2000 S 67°F

Config

Press Enter key to enter menu.

Press Exit key to exit menu.

Blinking fields may be edited with the adjust arrows.

Press Enter when modification is complete to return

to Main Menu Level.

Operation

2000

S

Normal

L

2000 S 67°F

Temperature

ENTEREXIT

2000 S 67°FConductivity

2000 S 67°F

Bio 2 OFF

1

2000 S 67°FBio 1 OFF

1

2000 S 67°FDatalog

Legend

Menu only appears in WCT410 model.

1

Menu only appears when 4-20 mA hardware is installed.

2

Figure 7 Main Menu

15

5.2 Conductivity Menu

The conductivity menu provides the following settings: Calibration, Self Test, Unit selection, and
sampling mode setup. Additional settings are also discussed below. Refer to figure 8, Conductivity
Menu Chart.

Calibrate

Self Test

Units

ppm C.F.

Sample
Mode C / I

To Calibrate the conductivity, use either a hand held meter, or a buffer solution, and adjust the WCT controller to
match. Once Calibrate is entered, the unit continuously displays conductivity readings. Press an arrow key to change
the value displayed to match the hand held meter or the buffer solution. You must press ENTER to activate the new
calibration. You must press the EXIT key to exit calibration. The Bleed output is unaffected until the calibration
menu is exited, so if it was ON when you entered calibration it will stay on until you exit.

Press ENTER to begin self test. Press any key to stop. Self Test internally simulates a conductivity sensor and
should always give the reading 1000 µS/cm ± 100 µS. If it does not, there is a problem with the electronics and unit
should be serviced. If the self-test is in the expected range, and there is a problem calibrating, then the sensor or its
wiring is at fault.

You may choose to display conductivity in µS/cm or in ppm. Press ENTER and then use the Up and Down arrows
to change the units. If you change the units, you will be warned to check your settings. This is important. Set points
are not automatically translated from µS/cm to ppm. If you change the units you will need to change your Bleed
settings.

This is the ppm Conversion Factor (or multiplier). This is typically 0.666 but can be changed to accommodate
various requirements.

Press enter to choose Continuous sampling or Intermittent sampling. A 'C' at the end of the display means that
sampling is continuous, while an 'I' indicates intermittent sampling. Use Continuous sampling with a traditional
bypass line installation of the conductivity sensor.

Choose Intermittent sampling to use the bleed solenoid valve for timed sampling of the conductivity.
Intermittent sampling installations read the conductivity at set intervals for a given sample duration. If the

conductivity is above the set point, the valve that controls the sampling will stay open until the conductivity falls
below the set point. If the time the valve stays open goes beyond the sample duration, the controller will display
Xtnd on the top status line, as well as the amount of time extended. A limit on this amount of time may be
imposed; see Figure 10 Bleed Menu.

Continuous

Interval
Duration
RawCond

Intermittent

If Intermittent sampling is chosen, the Flow Switch input will be ignored, and the following two settings will
become available:

This sets the amount of time between samples. This is set in Hours:Minutes.

This is the length of each sample. This is set in Minutes:Seconds.

This menu is for information only and displays the temperature-compensated conductivity reading before the user’s
calibration has been applied.

16



P

ibl

y

2000 S 68° F
Conductivity

ENTEREXIT

Cond 1000µS
Calibrate

ENTER

EXIT

oss

Cond Wait 23:50
Cond Samp 10:00

Cond Xtnd 10:00

Cond 1000µS
Self T est

ENTER

EXIT

e status screens

Cond 1000µS
Units S/cm

EXIT



ENTER

Conductivity Menu

NEXTPREV.

1

Cond 1000µS
ppm C.F. 0.666

Cond 1000µS
Sample Mode C

EXIT

ENTER

Calibrate



S 2000

Calibrate
ppm 1333

1

Self Test
Cond 1000 S

Self T est
Cond 666 ppm

1



Units S/cm



S

Units ppm
ppm



1

. . . . WARNING . . . .

Adjust Set Point

2 2

Cond 1000µS
Interval (H) 3:59

Legend

Menu choices that appear when ppm units are

1

selected.

Operation

Press Enter key to enter menu.
Press Exit key to exit menu.
Blinking fields may be edited with the adjust arrows.

Menu choices that appear when intermittent

2

sampling is selected.

Press Enter when modification is complete to return
to Conductivit

Figure 8 Conductivity Menu

Cond 1000µS
Duration 2:00

Menu Level.

Sample Mode C
Continuous

Sample Mode I
Intermittent

2

Cond 1000µS
RawCond 2000µS

17

5.3 Temperature Menu

The Temperature menu contains the following settings: Calibration and Units (if the Temp element
is detected when the unit is powered on) or Manual Temp and Units (if no Temp sensor is detected
at power up). Refer to the Temperature Menu chart, figure 9.

If a "Temp Error" message appears or if the "Man Temp" menu appears after the unit is powered on,
it indicates the temp element is not working properly. Refer to the Troubleshooting Section.

Calibrate

Man Temp
Units

Mode

2000 s 68° F
Temperature

ENTEREXIT

Temp 68°F
Calibrate

To Calibrate the Temperature, use a thermometer to measure the fluid temperature and adjust the WCT controller to
match. Once Calibrate is entered, the unit continuously displays temperature readings. Press the Up or Down arrow key
to change the value displayed to match the thermometer. You must press ENTER to activate the new calibration. You
must press the EXIT key to exit calibration.

This menu appears only if no temperature element is connected at power-up. Use the arrow keys to adjust the
temperature displayed to match that of the water.

You may choose to display temperature in °C or °F. Press ENTER and the Up or Down Arrow keys to change the
temperature units for display.

Press ENTER and use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select between Manual Temperature Compensation (used with
sensors that do not have a temperature measuring element in them) or Automatic Temperature Compensation. If
Automatic is selected, and the temperature element is not detected, the controller will display a Temp Error and revert
to Manual Temp Comp until the signal is restored.

Possible Status Screen

Temperature Err

NEXTPREV.

1

Temp 68°F
Man Temp 68

2

Temp 68°F
Units °F

Temperature Menu

Temp 68°F
Mode Manual

ENTER

EXIT

Calibrate
Temp °F 68

Calibrate
Temp °C 20.1

Legend

1

Menu wording that appears when Automatic Temperature Compensation is selected.

2

Menu wording that appears when Manual Temperature Compensation is selected.

ENTER

EXIT

Units °F
°F

Units °C
°C

Figure 9 Temperature Menu

ENTER

EXIT

Mode Man
Manual Temp Comp

Mode Man
Auto Temp Comp

18

5.4 Bleed Menu

The Bleed Menu provides the following settings: Set Point, Dead Band, Bleed Mode, Bleed Vol,
Makeup Vol, HOA. The Bleed menu will be indicated on the display by one of the following: (The
'A' indicates that the output is being controlled automatically.)
Hint: For easiest programming, program Bleed Mode first, then step through the rest of the bleed
parameters. The modes are defined as follows:

H High Set Point

L Low Set Point

B Bleed Volume on Makeup Volume

Bleed A

High set point is the default setting, where the bleed relay activates when the conductivity
rises above the set point value.

Low set point, or reverse set point, is where the bleed relay activates when the conductivity
drops below the set point value.

In bleed volume on makeup volume, a flow of a programmable volume of makeup water
triggers the relay to activate, and it stays activated until the bleed water meter detects the
programmed volume of water.

Indicates that the bleed output is currently OFF.

OFF

Bleed A
Bleed A

Bleed A
Bleed A

Set Point

Dead Band

Time Limit

Reset Timer
Bleed Vol

Makeup Vol
Bleed Mode

H / L / B
H O A

Indicates the length of time that the Bleed output has been ON.

10:00

NO FLOW

LOCKOUT

TIMEOUT

This is the conductivity value at which the bleed solenoid valve is turned ON. The factory default setting for the
WCT controller is for the Bleed output to turn on when the conductivity is higher than the set point. This may be
changed at the Control Direction screen.

This is the conductivity value that when combined with the set point determines when the bleed output turns OFF.
Assuming that the control direction is set for normal operation (High Set Point) the bleed output will turn off when
the conductivity drops below the set point minus the Dead Band. For example: The set point is 1500 µS/cm and the
Dead Band is 200 µS/cm. The bleed output turns ON when the conductivity reading is greater than 1500 but does
not turn OFF until the conductivity drops below 1300.

This menu allows you to set a maximum amount of time for the bleed. The limit time is program med in hours and
minutes and can be set between 1 minute and 8 hrs: 20 minutes. If the time limit is set to zero, then the valve may
be open indefinitely. If the maximum time is exceeded, the bleed valve will close and will not re-open until the
"Reset Timer" menu is reset by an operator.

Only appears if the time limit above has been exceeded. Use the up or down arrow to change "N" to "Y", then press
ENTER.

This menu is only displayed if the Bleed Mode is set to BD Vol on MU Vol.
Use the arrow keys to select the volume of water to bleed once the relay is triggered.

This menu is only displayed if the Bleed Mode is set to BD Vol on MU Vol.
Use the arrow keys to select the volume of makeup water required to trigger the bleed relay.

This menu allows you to set the bleed mode as described above. Press ENTER and then use the Up or Down arrow
keys to select between High Set Point, Low Set Point or BD Vol on MU Vol.

The "Hand Off Auto" screen allows you to select the operating mode of the bleed output. In Hand (manual) mode,
the output is turned on immediately for a maximum of 10 minutes. If you walk away the output will return to Auto
mode at the end of that time. In Off mode the output will stay Off indefinitely. In Auto mode the bleed output will
respond to changes in conductivity based on the set point. The HOA mode of the bleed output is indicated on the
bleed status lines.

Indicates that bleed control has been suspended because there is presently no flow past the flow
switch.

Indicates that the output is currently locked out due to a biocide add or biocide lockout.
Indicates that the bleed output has been on longer than the Time Limit.

19

Bleed Menu

p

A

AAA

A

NEXTPREV.

Bleed 1:01:15

Reset Timer N

2

Bleed 1:01:15

Time Limit 1:15

Press Enter key to enter menu.

Press Exit key to exit menu.

Blinking fields may be edited with the adjust arrows.

Press Enter when modification is complete to return

Operation

A

HAND OFF > AUTO

Bleed 1:01:15

MU VOL 1000g

A

Bleed 1:01:15

Bleed VOL 1000g

3 3

Bleed 1:01:15

ENTER

A A

EXIT

Bleed Mode B

Bleed 1:01:15

Bleed Mode H

Bleed Mode H

Bleed Mode L

High Set Point

BD Vol on MU Vol

Low Set Point

to Bleed Menu Level.

Bleed 1:01:15

Bleed No Flow

Bleed Lockout

Bleed OFF

Bleed Timeout

Possible status screens

A A A

Bleed 1:01:15

Dead Band 200

1

Volume Mode.

ENTEREXIT

A



2000 S 68° F

Bleed 1:01:15

A

Bleed 1:01:15

Appears only in Continuous

Sample Mode.

Appears only if Limit Ti mer

has expired.

Appears only in Bleed V olume

Set Point 2000

1

Legend

2

or Makeu

3

Figure 10 Bleed Menu

20

5.5 Feed Menu

The Feed Menu adapts to the selected Feed output mode.
Hint: For easiest programming, program Feed Mode first, then step through the rest of the feed
parameters. The modes are defined as follows:

A Bleed and Feed with Optional

B Feed % of Bleed

C Feed % of Time

D Feed based on Water Contactor

E Feed based on Paddlewheel Input

The Feed menu will be indicated on the display by one of the following: (The 'A' indicates that the
feed is being controlled automatically.)

Feed A
Feed A

Feed A

Feed A
Feed A

Bleed and Feed
Mode

Bleed and Feed Mode turns the Feed output On and Off at the same time as the Bleed output.

Lockout

NO FLOW

TIMEOUT

LOCKOUT

The lockout setting determines the maximum allowable time for the Feed output. If this time is
exceeded the Feed output is turned off and Locked out until the Bleed output turns off.

Feed % of Bleed Mode tracks the length of time that the Bleed output is on. When the bleed
turns off the feed output is energized for a user defined proportion of the bleed time.

Feed % of Time Mode turns on the Feed output for a user definable % of a timed cycle. The
time cycle length is adjustable from 10 to 60 minutes.

Feed based on Water Contactor Input Mode turns on the Feed output for a user definable time
each time a water contactor pulse is detected. This contactor input can be divided to

Input

accommodate a large variety of water meters. Contacts will accumulate feed time so that all
contacts are accounted for.

Turns on the Feed output for a user definable time each time a defined volume of flow is
detected. This paddlewheel input has a programmable K Factor to work with a large variety of

Mode

Hall Effect (square wave, not sine wave) flow meters.

Indicates that the Feed output is currently OFF.

OFF

Indicates the length of time that the Feed output has been ON or the length of time that the

10:00

Feed output will be ON.
Indicates that Feed control has been suspended because there is presently no flow past the flow

switch.
Indicates that the feed lockout timer in the Bleed and Feed mode has expired.
Indicates that the output is currently locked out due to a biocide add or biocide lockout.

Lockout

Set this for the Feed Lockout Time. The lockout time is the maximum length of time that the feed output
can be on. If the lockout time is set to 0:00, the lockout timer is no longer used and the feed output will be
on for as long as the bleed is on.

Feed % of Bleed
Mode

% of Bleed

This is the % value that is multiplied times the accumulated bleed time to determine how long the feed will
be. For example, if the bleed was on for 10 minutes and this setting was 50%, the feed output would be on
for 5 minutes.

Max Time

This is similar to the lockout time above in that the feed output will not exceed this maximum length.

Feed % of Time
Mode

% of Time

This is the % value that is multiplied times the cycle length to determine the length of time that the feed
output is ON. If the cycle length were 10 minutes and this setting was 40%, the feed output would be on for
4 minutes, then off for 6 minutes and then repeat the cycle.

Cycle Time

This determines the length of the cycle to be used.

21

Feed Based on
Water Contactor
Mode

Time/Cont.

(Time per contact.) This determines the length of time that the feed pump should be on for each contact
that is received.

÷ Contacts By

This setting allows a divider to be entered. The divider will count actual contacts from the meter until the
setting is reached before a contact is considered to be received. For example, if the divider is set to 10 and
the Time/Cont is set to 5:00, then the feed output would turn on for 5:00 minutes after 10 contacts were
received.

Assign Meter

Press ENTER and then use the Up or Down arrow keys to assign the water meter to be used for controlling
this relay. Select between Watermeter 1, Watermeter 2, and Both.

Time Limit

This setting puts a limit on the amount of time that can be accumulated by the water meter input. Once this
setting has been reached, all contacts will be ignored until the accumulated feed time expires. By setting
Time Limit = Time/Cont., the accumulation of contacts can be disabled.

Feed Based on
Paddlewheel Mode

Time/Vol

This setting determines the pump on-time once a given volume of water has passed through the
paddlewheel sensor. The volume required to initiate feed is set below.

Vol to Init.

This setting determines the volume of makeup water that will initiate chemical feed.

Assign Meter

Press ENTER and then use the Up or Down arrow keys to assign the water meter to be used for controlling
this relay. Select between Watermeter 1, Watermeter 2, and Both.

Time Limit

This setting puts a limit on the amount of time that can be accumulated by the water meter input. Once this
setting has been reached, all contacts will be ignored until the accumulated feed time expires. By setting
Time Limit = Time/Vol., the accumulation of contacts can be disabled. This is set in minutes and seconds.

The following settings are for all feed modes.

Chem Feed Mode

This allows the user to select the chemical feed mode as described above.

A / B / C / D / E
H O A

This sets the Hand Off Auto for the feed output. This was explained in the Bleed Menu section and
functions similarly. In Off position, the output will not turn ON regardless of the feed mode selected.

22

P

oss

ibl

A

A

p

A

A

A

2000 S/cm 68° F



A

Feed 21:05

ENTEREXIT

Menu choices depend on feed mode

Feed
Lockout 99:00

1

Feed
% of Bleed 10

22

Feed
% of Time 10

3

Feed
Time/cont. 1:00

4

Feed

Time/Vol 5:00

TIMEOUT

A

A

TIMEOUT

A

TIMEOUT

A A

TIMEOUT

A

TIMEOUT

1

Feed
Max Time 99:00

Feed
Cycle Time 10:00

3

Feed

Contacts by 1



4

Feed

Vol to Init 5:00

A

A

A

TIMEOUT

TIMEOUT

TIMEOUT

TIMEOUT

e status screens

A

Feed Off
Feed 21:05

A
A

Feed Lockout

A

Feed No Flow

A

Feed Timeout

3

A

Feed

TIMEOUT

ssign Meter 1

ENTER

EXIT

Assign Meter 1
Wateremeter1

Assign Meter 2
Wateremeter2

Assign Meter B
Both

4

A

Feed

TIMEOUT

Feed

ENTER

EXIT

Time Limit 99:00

Assign Meter

3

Feed
Time Limit 99:00

4

Feed Timeout

TIMEOUT

Time Limit 99:00

NEXTPREV.

TIMEOUT

Feed Menu

(Hint: program Mode first)

Feed
Chem Feed Mode

Chem Feed Mode
Bleed & Feed

1

Chem Feed Mode
Feed % of Bleed

2

Chem Feed Mode
Feed % of Time

3

Chem Feed Mode
Water Contactor

4

Chem Feed Mode
Paddlewheel

EXIT

TIMEOUT

ENTER

Feed

HAND OFF >AUTO

TIMEOUT

Assign Meter 1
Wateremeter1

Assign Meter 2
Wateremeter2

Assign Meter B
Both

Legend

1

Menu choices that appear when Feed as % of
Bleed mode is selected.

Operation

Press Enter key to enter menu.
Press Exit key to exit menu.
Blinking fields may be edited with the adjust arrows.

2

Menu choices that appear when Feed as % of
Time mode is selected.

3

Menu choices that appear when Feed based
on Water contactor input is selected.

4

Menu choices that appear when Feed based
on Paddlewheel in

ut is selected.

Press Enter when modification is complete to return
to Feed Menu Level.
Press Enter or Adjust arrow to turn on/off output
at Hand menu.

Figure 11 Feed Menu

23

5.6 WM1 and WM2 Menus

The Water Meter 1 and 2 menus are used to set up the type of meter and how to convert the water meter
signal into volume. The Water Meter menus will be indicated on the display as follows:

WM1 100 Gal or Liters

Reset Total

Vol/cont

Only appears if the WM
Type mode is Water
contactor.

K Factor

Only appears if the WM
Type mode is Paddlewheel

Tot Units
WM Type

This allows you to restart the totalizer display. Press the Up or Down arrow key to change the N to Y and
press ENTER to reset the totalizer to 0 gal. The totalizer will count up to a maximum of 99,999,999.
After that it will reset itself to zero.

This allows you to set the volume of makeup per contact from the water meter.

Enter the number of pulses per unit volume that the paddlewheel sensor sends out. This value is usually
printed on the sensor’s flow cell or in its instructions.

This is used to set the units of measure for the totalizer. Press ENTER, then use the up and down arrow
keys to toggle between "Gallons" and "Liters." Press ENTER when the desired choice is displayed.

Press ENTER and then use the Up or Down arrow keys to select between Water Contactor, Paddlewheel,
or Not Used.

1000 S 68° F



WM1 1000Gal

ENTEREXIT

WM1 1000Gal
Reset Total N

Legend

1

Menu choice appears if WM Type is Water Contactor

2

Menu choice appears if WM Type is Paddlewheel

3

This is the only menu shown if WM Type is Not Used.

NEXTPREV.

1

WM1 1000Gal
Gal/Cont. 10

or

WM1 1000Gal
Lit/Cont. 10

Figure 12 WM1 and WM2 Menus

2

WM1 1000Gal
KFactor 999.9

WM1 and WM2 Menus

3

WM1 1000Gal
Tot Units Gal

ENTEREXIT

Tot Units Gal
Gallons

Tot Units Gal
Liters

WM1 1000Gal
WM Type P

WM Type P
Paddlewheel

WM Type C
Water Contactor

WM Type N
Not Used

ENTEREXIT

24

5.7 Bio1 and Bio2 Menus

These menus are only available on the WCT410 controller. The Bio 1 and Bio 2 menus are separate
from each other but operate in exactly the same way. Each menu provides the following independent
settings: Prog Bio Adds, Bio Pre-Bleed, Bio Lockout Time, Set Bio Mode, HOA. Bio menus may
display the following screens:

Bio 1 A
Bio 1 A

Bio 1 A
Bio 1 A

Bio 1 A

Note: When programming the unit for the first time, it is recommended that the Biocide Add Mode be
chosen first, then step through the rest of the Biocide Add menu indicated below and in figures 13 and

14. This will make programming simple and logical.

A number of built-in interlocks are part of the biocide feed program. When one biocide relay activates,
the other biocide will be locked out until the first biocide finishes its control cycle. Similarly, the bleed
relay is locked out once the biocide cycle begins (except for the pre-bleed portion of the cycle). Bear
this in mind, especially if the biocide feed time is very long or very frequent...very little time is left in
the day to control the conductivity.

The inhibitor feed relay interaction is more complex.

For Bleed and Feed mode
For Feed as % Bleed

For Feed as % Time

For Water Contactor or Paddlewheel
mode

OFF

PENDING

PRE BLD

4:50

NO FLOW

Indicates that the Bio 1 output is off.
Indicates that Bio 1 is ready to begin a biocide cycle but is unable to begin due to NO FLOW,

or Bio 2 already ON.
Indicates that Bio 1 is in the Pre-Bleed portion of its cycle.
Indicates that Bio 1 is adding and has 4 minutes and 50 seconds remaining to add, or that there

are 4 hours and 50 minutes of Bio 1 Lockout remaining. If the Bio 1 LED is ON, the timer is
for the Add. If the LED is OFF, the timer is for remaining lockout time.

Indicates that there is no biocide activity and none is pending and that there is no flow past the
flow switch.

Since the bleed relay is locked out, the feed relay will be locked out as well.
If the bleed is adjacent to the start of the biocide cycle, or is during the pre-bleed part of the

cycle, the feed time does not occur.
The feed relay is locked out during the biocide add, the feed events are not stored in

memory, but the feed cycle time is reset once the biocide add cycle is over, so that as soon as
the biocide cycle is complete, one feed cycle will occur.

The water flow is stored in memory, up to 256 contacts, and the correct feed time is activated
once the biocide cycle has completed.

25

Prog Bio 1 Add

Pre Bleed

Lockout

Bio 1 Add Mode 1

Press ENTER here to see a list of all of the biocide adds presently scheduled. The first screen
displayed is for Today's Biocide add. Use the NEXT key to see Tomorrow's add or the PREV key to
see Yesterday's add. Use the arrow keys to edit the starting time or length of the add. The screen
should look similar to the one below:
Prog Bio 1 Add
2Mon 10:00 45

The bottom line indicates that on the second Monday in a multi-week cycle, Bio 1 will begin its
Biocide Addition cycle at 10 AM and will add for 45 minutes. If the biocide output does not come on
at exactly 10 AM, there may be NO FLOW, or there may be a conflict with Biocide output 2. If either
of these conditions is true, the output will be delayed until the flow has been restored, or the Biocide 2
lockout time is completed. The times are set in a 24 hour format, so 1 PM is entered as 13:00. The
WDT supports daily cycles, 1 week cycles, 2 week cycles and 4 week cycles. It is not necessary for
both biocide outputs to be on the same cycle.

Press the EXIT key to exit the Prog Bio 1 menu. There are separate Bio 1 and Bio 2 Program menus
and separate program memories, allowing addition of each biocide independently.

This setting provides a Pre Biocide Add Bleed Conductivity Set Point. Pre Bleed is the first step in a
biocide addition. The operating conductivity must be lower than this setting before the biocide output
will turn ON. If the conductivity is higher than this set point, the bleed output is turned on to lower the
conductivity. This setting is independent of the bleed set point in the Bleed Menu. There are separate
Bio 1 and Bio 2 Pre Bleed settings. To disable the Pre Bleed, set this value higher than your operating
set point or set the value to zero.

This setting determines how long bleed and additional biocide adds will be locked out after
completing a biocide add. This value is set in hours and minutes. There are separate Bio 1 and Bio 2
settings. This can be set to 0 if it is not desired.

The last digit indicates that Bio 1adds are scheduled on a 1 week repeating cycle. To change this,
press the ENTER key and then use the Up or Down arrow keys to select the appropriate choice.
Biocide cycles may be daily (up to ten times per day) or 1, 2, or 4 weeks long. This is provided to save
you some programming effort. If you add the same thing every week, use the 1 week cycle. If you
wish to add Biocide 1 only once every two or four weeks use the 2 or 4 week cycle. If you wish to add
Biocide 1 more than once a day, choose the daily cycle.

The Bio 1cycle length is not affected by the Bio 2 cycle length. In weekly cycle modes, the WDT can
schedule one add per day for each Biocide output for up to 4 weeks. If a daily cycle is chosen, that
biocide can be added up to ten times per day, every day.

1 Week 2 Week 4 Week Daily

H O A

This is the Hand Off Auto selector screen for the Biocide output. There are separate settings for Bio 1
and Bio 2. In the Off position Biocide adds can be missed. See the description in the Bleed menu for
more details about HOA settings.

26

P

oss

ibl

y

e status screens

Bio 1 10:00

2000 S 68° F



Bio 1

PRE BLD

ENTEREXIT

Bio 1 2:00

Bio 1 OFF
Bio 1
Bio 1

1

Bio 1
Prog Bio 1 Adds

Prog Bio 1 Adds
1 Sun 12:00 99

1

Prog Bio 1 Adds
1 Sun 12:00 10

2

Prog Bio 1 Adds
1 Sun 12:00 0

3

Prog Bio 1 Adds
Daily A 12:00 99

EXIT

PRE BLD

ENTER

Bio 1
Pre Bleed (µS) 1800

NEXTPREV.

7 days, total

14 days, total

28 days, total

up to ten times/day

PRE BLD

Prog Bio 1 Adds
1 Sat 12:00 0

Prog Bio 1 Adds
2 Sat 12:00 0

Prog Bio 1 Adds
4 Sat 12:00 0

Prog Bio 1 Adds
Daily J 12:00 30

Legend

Menu choices that appear when 1 Week Biocide

1

Cycle mode is selected.

ADD

LCK

NO FLOW

PENDING

Bio 1
Lockout (H) 2:00

PRE BLD

1

2

3

Biocide 1 Menu

NEXTPREV.

(Hint: program Mode first)

Bio 1
Bio 1 Add Mode

Bio 1 Add Mode

1

1 Week Cycle

Bio 1 Add Mode

2

2 Week Cycle
Bio 1 Add Mode

3

4 Week Cycle
Bio 1 Add Mode

Daily Adds

EXIT

PRE BLD

ENTER

Bio 1

HAND OFF >AUTO

PRE BLD

Operation

Press Enter key to enter menu.
Press Exit key to exit menu.
Blinking fields may be edited with the adjust arrows.
Press Enter when modification is complete.
Use Next and Prev keys to change days in Prog.

Menu choices that appear when 2 Week Biocide

2

Cycle mode is selected.
Menu choices that appear when 4 Week Biocide

3

cle mode is selected.

C

Figure 13 Biocide 1 Menu

27

Possible status screens

y

Bio 2 10:00

2000 S 68° F



Bio 2

PRE BLD

ENTEREXIT

Bio 2 2:00

Bio 2 OFF
Bio 2
Bio 2

1

Bio 2
Prog Bio 2 Adds

EXIT

Prog Bio 2 Adds
1 Sun 12:00 99

1

Prog Bio 2 Adds
2 Sun 12:00 10

2

Prog Bio 2 Adds
4 Sun 12:00 0

3

Prog Bio 2 Adds
Daily A 12:00 99

PRE BLD

ENTER

Bio 2
Pre Bleed (µS) 1800

7 days, total

14 days, total

28 days, total

up to ten times/day

PRE BLD

NEXTPREV.

Prog Bio 2 Adds
1 Sat 12:00 0

Prog Bio 2 Adds
2 Sat 12:00 0

Prog Bio 2 Adds
4 Sat 12:00 0

Prog Bio 2 Adds
Daily J 12:00 30

Legend

Menu choices that appear when 1 Week Biocide

1

Cycle mode is selected.

ADD

LCK

NO FLOW
PENDING

Bio 2
Lockout (H) 2:00

PRE BLD

1

2

3

Biocide 2 Menu

NEXTPREV.

(Hint: program Mode first)

Bio 2
Bio 2 Add Mode

Bio 2 Add Mode

1

1 Week Cycle
Bio 2 Add Mode

2

2 Week Cycle

Bio 2 Add Mode
4 Week Cycle

Bio 2 Add Mode
Daily Adds

EXIT

PRE BLD

ENTER

Bio 2

HAND OFF >AUTO

PRE BLD

Operation

Press Enter key to enter menu.
Press Exit key to exit menu.
Blinking fields may be edited with the adjust arrows.
Press Enter when modification is complete.
Use Next and Prev keys to change days in Prog.

2

Menu choices that appear when 2 Week Biocide
Cycle mode is selected.

Menu choices that appear when 4 Week Biocide

3

C

cle mode is selected.

Figure 14 Biocide 2 Menu

28

5.8 Time Menu

This menu has only one choice, to set the Time used for Biocide adds (WCT410) or Datalogs. This
menu will appear as follows:

Time: 2Mon 10:20

Set Time

2000 S 68° F



Time Sat 12:15

ENTER

EXIT

Press ENTER to set the Time. Use the arrow keys to adjust the day and time and then press ENTER
to store or EXIT to discard. If either biocide is set for a 2 or 4 week cycle, you can change the
current week in the cycle by changing the week number. If the longest biocide cycle is 2 weeks, the
3Sun through 4Sat choices are not shown.

Time Menu

Time Menu is only present if Biocide
Option is installed.

Time Sat 12:15
Set Clock

ENTER

EXIT

Set Clock
Set Jan/ 3/98

ENTEREXIT

Set Clock
Set Thu 12:15

Figure 15 Time Menu

29

5.9 Conductivity Alarm Menu

A

A

This menu is available for both WCT400 and WCT410 series controllers, however, only the WCT410
has a relay output for the alarm. On both units the settings here determine when the (L) and (H)
indicators appear on the summary screen. The Alarm menu screen will appear as follows:

Cnd Alrm OFF
Cnd Alrm LOW ALRM
Cnd Alrm HI ALRM

Set % Low

Set % High



2000 S 68° F
Cnd Alrm

Cnd Alrm

larm % Low 20

This is the % below the bleed set point that the LOW ALARM will activate. If the conductivity set
point is 1000 and the % Low setting is 20 then the Low alarm will activate at 800. The alarm can be
disabled by setting it to zero.

This is the % above the bleed set point that the HIGH ALARM will activate. If the conductivity set
point is 1000 and the % High setting is 20 then the High alarm will activate at 1200. The alarm can be
disabled by setting it to zero.

HI ALRM

ENTER EXIT

HI ALRM

Figure 16 Conductivity Alarm Menu

Possible status screens

Cnd Alrm OFF
Cnd Alrm
Cnd Alrm HI

NEXTPREV.

Cnd Alrm

larm % High 20

HI ALRM

Cnd Alrm Menu

LO ALRM

ALRM

30

5.10 4-20mA Menu

This menu is only available if the 4-20mA output is installed in the controller. The 4-20mA output is
available for either the WCT400 or WCT410 series controllers. This menu provides for scaling and
calibrating the output. The 4-20mA menu screen appears as follows:

4-20mA 9.20mA

This indicates that the current output of the 4-20mA card is 9.20 mA.

Set 4mA Pt
Set 20mA Pt
Calibrate

2000 S 68° F



4-20mA 12.4mA

This conductivity setting will correspond to a 4 mA output from the controller.

This conductivity setting will correspond to a 20mA output from the controller.

This will provide fixed 4mA and fixed 20mA outputs to allow you to calibrate connected equipment.

4-20mA Menu

ENTEREXIT

NEXTPREV.

4-20mA 12.4mA
Set 4mA Pt 0

4-20mA 12.4mA
Set 20mA Pt 0

4-20mA 12.4mA
Calibrate 4-20mA

ENTER

EXIT

Calibrate 4-20mA
Fixed 4mA Output

ENTER

EXIT

Calibrate 4-20mA
Fixed 20mA Output

Figure 17 4-20 mA Menu

4-20mA menu is only present if
4-20mA hardware is installed.

31

5.11 Access Code Menu

This menu determines whether the access code feature of the controller is enabled or disabled and
allows you to customize the access code to your own value. The access code controls whether or not
you are allowed to change the parameters in the controller. With the access code disabled, any user may
change any parameter. With the access code enabled, any user can view any parameter, but cannot
change them. Once an attempt is made to change a parameter, the display will prompt the user to enter
the access code. If the correct access code is entered, the parameters can be changed. If the wrong
access code is entered the parameters cannot be changed. Once the access code has been correctly
entered, it will remain valid until there is a period of 10 minutes without a key being pressed. The
access code menu will appear as shown below:

The access code menu will appear as shown below:

Access Code
Access Code
Access Code

REQ

Enable N / Y
New Value

Indicates that the access code is disabled. No access code is required to change any setting.

DIS

Indicates that the access code is required to alter settings.
Indicates that the access code is required and has been entered correctly.

OK

Press the Up or Down arrow key to change the N to Y and press ENTER to enable the access code
feature. If the access code is enabled you must first enter the access code to disable it.

Press ENTER to display the current access code value and use the arrow keys to change it to any value
between 0 and 9999. If the access code has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter the current
access code before being allowed to change it. You must remember the access code if you enable it.

The Factory default Access code is 1995.
If you change the access code and can't remember it follow this procedure:

1. Turn off power to the controller.

2. Wait 10 seconds.

3. Press and Hold the UP and DOWN arrow keys while turning on the power.

4. Read the access code on the display.

5. Release the keys, and the access code will disappear.

Figure 18 Access Code Menu

32

5.12 Datalog Menu

This menu is available on both the WCT400 and WCT410, if the data logging option has been
purchased. This is indicated in the model code by the letter U at the end of the model code. This menu
allows you to save data from the controller to a USB flash drive.

The controller has four logs, the Current Datalog, the Backup Datalog, the Event Log, and the Reset
Log. All files are in a CSV format that may be opened in a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel.

Current Datalog

Backup Datalog

Event Log

Reset Log

Current or Backup
Datalog

Copy Event Log

Contains the following data taken at 10 minute intervals:
Conductivity
Temperature
Water Meter 1 Total

Water Meter 2 Total
When the current datalog is downloaded to a USB stick, it is erased and a new log file is started.
If the current datalog is not downloaded before it reaches its maximum size (at least 60 days of

data) the oldest data is overwritten by the newest data.
Contains the same data as the current log but it is never erased. When the backup log reaches its

maximum size (at least 60 days of data), the oldest data is overwritten by the newest data.
Contains columns for each relay and flow switch input, as well as the date and time. Each time

any of these change state, the date and time is updated and it will show a 1 if the relay is on and 0
if it is off, and a 1 if the flow switch indicates no flow, 0 if there is flow. Tens of thousands of
events will be recorded before the oldest data is overwritten by the newest, the number varying
with the controller’s configuration.

Consists of time stamps of when power was lost, when it was returned, and the cause of the reset.

Place a USB flash drive with at least 10 MB capacity into the USB port on the front panel of the
controller. Press the Enter key to download the file from the controller to the disk. The file name for
the Current Datalog will be Datalog<serial number><date><time>.csv using the date and time it was
downloaded. The file name for the Backup Datalog will be Datalog<serial number><date><time>
.csv using the date and time it was created.

The controller will display the progress of the file download process. If the file was successfully
copied to the USB disk the controller will display Transfer Success.

Place a USB flash drive with at least 10 MB capacity into the USB port on the front panel of the
controller. Press the Enter key to download the file from the controller to the stick. The file name
will be Eventlog<serial number><date><time>.csv.

The controller will display the progress of the file download process. If the file was successfully
copied to the USB disk the controller will display Transfer Success, otherwise Transfer Fail 1.

Copy Reset Log

2000 µS 67°F
Datalog

ENTER EXIT

Datalog
Current Datalog

Possible Status Screens

Transfer Success
Transfer Fail 1

ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT ENTER EXIT

Datalog
Transfer Success

Transfer Success Transfer Fail 1

Place a USB flash drive with at least 10 MB capacity into the USB port on the front panel of the
controller. Press the Enter key to download the file from the controller to the stick. The file name
will be Resetlog<serial number><date><time>.csv.

The controller will display the progress of the file download process. If the file was successfully
copied to the USB disk the controller will display Transfer Success.

Transfer Success Transfer Fail 1

Datalog Menu

Figure 19 Datalog Menu

Next

Datalog
Backup DataLog

Prev

ENTER EXIT

Datalog
Transfer Success

Next

Datalog
Copy Event Log

Prev

Datalog
Transfer Success

33

Next

Prev

Datalog
Copy Reset Log

Datalog
Transfer Success

5.13 Config Menu

This menu is available on both the WCT400 and WCT410 models. It allows you to export a file that
contains all of the set points in the controller to a USB flash disk drive, and then later import the set
points into another controller.

Export Config

Import Config

Place a USB flash drive with at least 10 MB capacity into the USB port on the front panel of the
controller. Press the Enter key to export the configuration file from the controller to the stick. The file
name will be UCF.ini. If you are exporting files with different set points you may rename the file to
something that describes it, as long as it has an ini extension.

The controller will display the progress of the file download process. If the file was successfully
exported to the USB disk the controller will display Transfer Success, otherwise Transfer Fail 1.

Transfer Success Transfer Fail 1

Place a USB flash drive that contains only one configuration file stored on the root directory of the
stick into the USB port on the front panel of the controller. Press the Enter key to import the
configuration file from the stick to the controller. The file name must have an ini extension in its
name.

The controller will display the progress of the file import process. If the file was successfully imported
from the USB disk the controller will display one of the messages below:

Import Failure

Import Success:
Any key to reboot

File Open Failed

File Read Failed
Invalid CFG File
Invalid Model
Wrong SW Version

Corrupt CFG File
Wrong file Size

Indicates that there were problems connecting to or accessing the USB
stick.

The configuration file import succeeded and will be ready for use after
reboot.

A config file could not be found on the USB stick or the USB stick file
system could not be accessed.

The config file is too short (incomplete) or empty.

The imported file is not a valid config file.

The imported config file is not for this controller model.

The version of the imported config file is not compatible with this
controller software version.

The imported config file is corrupt. (The checksum failed.)

The size of the imported config file is wrong.

Figure 20 Config Menu

34

5.14 Upgrade Menu

This menu is available in both WCT400 and WCT410 models. It is used to upgrade the software to a
newer version. If a new version of the software is available, an upgrade file will be posted on our web
site. Save this file to a USB flash disk drive. It needs to be the only executable (.exe file extension) file
stored on the root directory of the stick. Press the Enter key to import the software upgrade file from the
stick to the controller.

The controller will display the progress of the file import process. If the file was successfully imported
from the USB disk the controller will display Transfer Success. The controller will automatically reboot
and come up with the new software installed.

Upgrade

To check that it was successful, turn off power to the controller, then press the Enter key while turning
power on. The controller will show the software version, which should match the name of the upgrade
file that you used.

The controller will display the progress of the file import process. If the file was successfully imported
from the USB disk the controller will display Transfer Success. The controller will automatically
reboot and come up with the new software installed.

If the software upgrade fails, you will see one of the following messages:

UpgradFileInvald

No Upgrade File

CorrptUpgradFile
Flash Failure

The file found on the USB stick is for the wrong product, or is corrupt.
Try getting the correct upgrade file and make sure it’s the only upgrade
file on the stick.

There is no upgrade file stored on the stick, or the file is named
incorrectly.

Try getting a new copy of the file.

The flash memory on the processor board has a problem. Repair or
replace the front panel assembly.

Figure 21 Upgrade Menu

35

6.0 MAINTENANCE

The WCT controller itself requires very little maintenance. Wipe with a damp cloth. Do not spray down
the controller unless the enclosure door is closed and latched.

6.1 Electrode Cleaning

NOTE: The controller must be recalibrated after cleaning the electrode.

Frequency

The electrode should be cleaned periodically. The frequency required will vary by installation. In a new
installation, it is recommended that the electrode be cleaned after two weeks of service. To determine
how often the electrode must be cleaned, follow the procedure below.

1. Read and record the conductivity.

2. Remove, clean and replace the conductivity electrode.

3. Read conductivity and compare with the reading in step 1 above.

If the variance in readings is greater than 5%, increase the frequency of electrode cleaning. If there is
less than 5% change in the reading, the electrode was not dirty and can be cleaned less often.

Cleaning Procedure

The electrode can normally be cleaned using a cloth or paper towel and a mild detergent. If coated with
scale, clean with a dilute (5%) hydrochloric acid solution. Occasionally a electrode may become coated
with various substances that require a more vigorous cleaning procedure. Usually the coating will be
visible, but not always. To clean a coated electrode, use fine grit abrasive, such as emery paper. Lay the
paper on a flat surface and move the electrode in a back and forth motion. The electrode should be
cleaned parallel to the carbon electrodes, not perpendicular.

CLEAN IN

THIS DIRECTION

Figure 22 Cleaning the Electrode

36

6.2 Replacing the Fuses

CAUTION: Disconnect power to the controller before opening front panel!

Locate the fuses on the circuit board at the back of the controller enclosure. (See figure 3.) Gently
remove the old fuse from its retaining clip and discard. Press the new fuse into the clip, secure the front
panel of the controller and return power to the unit.

Warning: Use of non-approved fuses can affect product safety approvals. Fuse ratings depend on
controller power rating. Specifications are shown below. To insure product safety certifications are
maintained, it is recommended that a Walchem fuse be used.

F1 Fuse Walchem P/N F2 Fuse Walchem P/N
5 x 20 mm, 1.0A, 250V 103163 5 x 20 mm, 6A, 250V 102834

7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION: Disconnect power to the controller before opening front panel!

Troubleshooting and repair of a malfunctioning controller should only be attempted by qualified
personnel using caution to ensure safety and limit unnecessary further damage. Contact the factory.

7.1 Error Messages

TEMP ERROR

This error condition will stop both conductivity and pH control. It indicates that the temperature signal from the conductivity electrode is no longer
valid. This prevent controlling based upon a false pH or conductivity reading.

Possible Cause Correction Action

Green or white electrode wire disconnected. Reconnect.
Faulty electrode. Replace electrode. Revert to manual temperature compensation by

SENSOR ERROR

This error condition will stop conductivity control. It indicates that the conductivity signal from the electrode is no longer valid. This prevents
controlling based upon a false conductivity reading.

Possible Cause Correction Action

Back or red electrode wire shorted. Disconnect short.
Faulty electrode. Replace electrode.
Faulty controller. Verify via failed self test.

HIGH ALARM

The summary screen will display an H at the right end of the bar graph if the conductivity rises above the high conductivity alarm set point. If your
unit is wired for alarm output, the alarm relay will trip. The controller will continue to check the conductivity, and the bleed and/or feed outputs will
be allowed to be activated.

Possible Cause Correction Action

Dirty electrode Clean electrode (see Sect. 6.1)
Faulty solenoid valve Repair or replace solenoid valve.
Faulty electrode Evaluate (see Sect. 7.3). Check Temp display.
Improper wiring of valve or controller Correct wiring. See Section 3.4.
Conductivity rose over alarm limit while biocide lockout occurred. Allow normal bleed to occur.
Clogged Y-strainer in bleed line Clean Y-strainer.
Faulty bleed relay Replace relay. (Consult factory.)

cycling power off and on.

37

BLEED TIMEOUT

This error condition will stop conductivity control. It is caused by the bleed output being activated for longer than the programmed Bleed Time
Limit.

Possible Cause Corrective Action

Programmed value too low for normal conditions. Increase Bleed Time Limit.
Bleed flow rate too low.

Bleed valve not opening. Check for faulty bleed valve.

Check for clogged strainer.
Check for insufficient pressure differential.

Check bleed valve wiring.
Check controller relay.

LOW ALARM

The summary screen will display an L at the left end of the bar graph and the alarm relay will trip. The controller will continue to check the
conductivity and feed inhibitor as programmed.

Possible Cause Corrective Action

Sensor disconnected Reconnect. Check cable for continuity.
Sensor dry Check tee for obstruction. Verify flow. Change location of electrode.
Pre-bleed set too low Check pre-bleed setting compared to % low.
Solenoid valve stuck open Repair or replace solenoid valve. (Consult your distributor).
Faulty electrode Evaluate (see Section 7.3). Replace if necessary.
Improper wiring of electrode Correct wiring. See Section 3.4.
Faulty bleed relay Replace relay. (Consult factory.)

NO FLOW

This error message will appear if the flow/no flow switch closure is opened. The error message will be displayed and the alarm relay will trip. The
conductivity is updated but all outputs are deactivated.

Possible Cause Corrective Action

No flow Check recirculating pump, valves, etc.
Faulty flow switch/cable Check for open circuit. Disconnect flow switch and short the input

Insufficient pressure drop through sample stream Check piping.

with a piece of wire. If "no flow" message disappears, then switch or
cable may be faulty.

CAL FAIL

The controller allows a maximum of ±50% correction to the conductivity reading. This is a cumulative correction factor which means that if at one
time the electrode is calibrated by 30%, the next time it is calibrated it will only accept an adjustment of +20% before reporting a Cal Fail.

The most likely problem is that the electrode needs to be cleaned. Refer to section 6.1.

TimeErr:SetTime!

This error message is triggered by corruption of the clock chip. Biocide additions will be locked out until the clock time is reset.

Possible Cause Corrective Action

Power spikes, high frequency noise If this occurs frequently, install a power line filter.

7.2 Conductivity Readout Does Not Change

If the readout is stuck at or near zero:

Possible Cause Corrective Action

Dry electrode Check for flow through system.
Electrode is disconnected. Check wiring to electrode. Go to self-test menu, as described in

If the readout is stuck at another number:

Possible Cause Corrective Action

Dirty or faulty electrode Evaluate electrode (section 7.3).
Stagnant sample Check system for proper flow.

section 5.2. If readout changes to 900-1100, the problem is with
electrode or connections. See section 7.3 If still at zero, problem is
with controller. Consult the factory.

38

7.3 Procedure for Evaluation of Conductivity Electrode

Can be used for troubleshooting low conductivity, high conductivity, conductivity stuck at 0, and/or
conductivity stuck at a number other than 0.

Try cleaning the electrode first (refer to Sect. 6.1).

To find out if the electrode or the controller is faulty, step through the Self-Test menu, as described in
section 5.2. The display should read 1000 ±100 µS/cm. This indicates that the controller is OK and the
problem is in the electrode or its connections. If it does not read 1000 ±100 µS/cm, return the control
module for repair.

To check the electrode, check the electrode connections to the terminal strip (refer to Figure 3). Make
sure that the correct colors go to the correct terminals, and that the connections are tight. Restore power
and see if the conductivity is back to normal. If not, replace the electrode.

8.0 SERVICE POLICY

The WCT series Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller has a 2-year warranty on electronic
components and a 1-year warranty on mechanical parts (keypad, terminal strip and relays).

We stock circuit boards for immediate exchange after we have isolated the cause of the problem.

Factory authorized repairs that are received by next-day-air will be returned within 24 hours. Normal
priority for returns is two weeks.

Out of warranty repairs or circuit board exchanges are done on a flat fee basis after the warranty is
expired.

39

Model Code

WCT400
WCT410

VOLTAGE

1 = 120 VAC, prewired
5 =

100-240 VAC, conduit

OUTPUT

N = No data output
4 = Single 4-20 mA output
2 = Dual 4-20 mA output (WDT)

SENSOR

N = No electrode

WCT400/410

1 = PP/Graphite electrode & tee, 20ft. (6.1m) cable (for in-line or submersion mounting)
2 = PP/Graphite electrode & flow switch manifold mounted on PP panel, 5 ft. (1.5m) cable
4 = High pressure electrode (up to 300 psi), 20 ft. (6.1m) cable
5 = High pressure electrode & flow switch manifold on PP panel, 5 ft. (1.5m) cable
6= PP/SS electrode & tee, 20 ft. (6.1m) cable
7= PP/SS electrode & flow switch manifold on PP panel, 5 ft. (1.5m) cable

USB FEATURES

U = Integrated datalogging, event/reset logging, and configuration file import/export

FIVE BOYNTON ROAD HOPPING BROOK PARK HOLLISTON, MA 01746 USA

Voltage Output Sensor U (USB) -

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] Web: www.walchem.com

40