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dTRANS pH 01 - 202530 - Transmitter/Controller for pH and ORP

dTRANS Rd 01 - 202535 - Transmitter/Controller for ORP (redox)

dTRANS Lf 01 - 202540 - Transmitter/Controller for Conductivity

dTRANS Rw 01 - 202545 - Transmitter/Controller for High Purity Water

 

 

 

 

How can I check the correct functioning (process value display) of the instrument and the coaxial cable?
The process value can be predefined via a pH simulator.
If this is not available, then the voltage can be predefined via a voltage at the instrument input (BNC socket) and, for checking the coaxial cable, also at the end of the cable.
According to the voltage, the pH value can then be read on the instrument.
The instrument should be set to the factory default setting and not display any error messages.

pH value
voltage
2 pH
+295,8 mV
4 pH
+177,48 mV
7 pH
0 mV
10 pH
-177,48 mV
12 pH
-295,8 mV

 
 
 

I can't make any settings at the parameter level and the configuration level.
In order to be able to make settings at these two levels, the corresponding enabling CODE must be entered.
Initial condition > Measurement mode > Press the PGM key as often as necessary until CODE appears.
Using the UP/DOWN keys, set the appropriate CODE. Enter with PGM.
The display jumps back to 0000.
The corresponding level (parameter) can now be selected.
If the decimal point flashes during input, this means that the code was entered correctly.

Function Code
Enable operating level, CAL, and manual activation of “hold”. 0110
Enable operating and parameter levels. 0220
Enable all levels. 0300
 
 
 

The instrument displays the error message “ERR”.
Electrode calibration (2-point) was terminated with an error. The old calibration data are retained.
The factory setting (nuLL = pH 7.00, SLoP = 100%) is displayed for the parameters nuLL and SLoP at the configuration level.
In order to eliminate the error message “ERR”, these two parameters must either be altered manually from the keys (e.g. alter last digit only by 1 digit and confirm with PGM), or recalibrate.

 
 
 

What is meant by Min/Max contact?
The Min/Max response for the two contacts K1 and K2 can be altered at the configuration level C212 (controller outputs).
MIN contact: The switching condition is fulfilled if the process value is smaller than the setpoint.
MAX contact: The switching condition is fulfilled if the process value is larger than the setpoint.

 
 
 
Can the make/break switching action be altered?
The make/break setting can be altered for both the contacts K1 und K2 at the configuration level, under C212 (controller outputs).
The factory setting for both contacts is “make” contact.
Make contact: (n.o.) As long as the switching condition is fulfilled, the corresponding output is active (closed).
Break contact: (n.c.) As long as the switching condition is not fulfilled, the corresponding output is active (closed).

 
 
 
How can I start calibration?
The controller has to be enabled in order to start calibration.
Initial condition > Measurement mode > Press the PGM key as often as is necessary until CODE appears > Enter 0300 and confirm with PGM > Press the exit key once > Press PGM + Down keys simultaneously.
The temperature 25.0 will appear in the upper (red) display, the lower (green) display will show °C, the decimal point in the lower display flashes.
Please refer to the operating instructions for the subsequent procedure.

 
 
 

I need a process value output. What do I have to watch out for?
The instrument must have the corresponding analog output. Make sure that this is the case by checking the instrument type designation.
See chapter 4.1 “Type designation” in the operating instructions.



The process value output 1 is set at the configuration level C213 - Other outputs I.
The process value output 2 is set at the configuration level C214 - Other outputs II.
The scaling is set under the parameters SOL and SOH.

 
 
 

What do I have to watch out for if I want to set limit control?
At the configuration level C211 – Controller options, “Limit controller” has to be set for K1 and K2.
C211- 11xx
At the configuration level C212 – Controller outputs, please note the MIN/MAX setting and the make/break contact.
C212 – xx10
At the configuration level C213 – Other outputs I, the alarm monitoring for the relays K1 and K2 is activated for the setpoints that have been selected accordingly.
C213 xxx0
At the configuration level C214 – Other outputs II, the function set at the configuration level C211-11xx (limit controller) must be activated.
C214 – xx11
Note: also see Chapter 14 “Configuration level” in the operating instructions for Type 202530.

 
 
 

How can I check the correct functioning (process value display) of the instrument and the coaxial cable?
The redox value can be predefined through a pH simulator, as for the pH measurement.
The redox value can be read using a table in the operating instructions of the simulator. If the simulator is not available, then the voltage can be predefined via a voltage at the instrument input (BNC socket) and, for checking the coaxial cable, also at the end of the cable.
According to the voltage, the redox value can then be read on the instrument.
The instrument should be set to the factory default setting and not display any error messages.

Rd value
voltage
-500
-500 mV
0
+0 mV
+500
+500 mV

 
 
 

The instrument displays the error message “ERR”.
Electrode calibration was terminated with an error. The old calibration data are retained. The parameter nuLL shows the factory setting. (null = 0 mV, permissible is –199,9 mV to
+199.9 mV).
In order to eliminate the error message “ERR”, the parameter nuLL must be modified manually from the keys (e.g. alter last digit only by 1 digit and confirm with PGM), or recalibrate.

 
 
 

I need a process value output. What do I have to watch out for?
The instrument must have the corresponding analog output. Make sure that this is the case by checking the instrument type designation.
See chapter 4.1 “Type designation” in the operating instructions Type 202535.



The process value output 1 is set at the configuration level C213 - Other outputs I.
The process value output 2 is set at the configuration level C214 - Other outputs II.
The scaling is set under the parameters SOL and SOH.

 
 
 
What needs to be observed when optimizing the controller?
In most cases, it is sufficient to use the factory settings for commissioning.
However, if these settings do not correspond to the required control action, then only one parameter at a time should be altered.
If this does not improve the control action, then the previously selected parameters should be canceled.
The corresponding parameters can be looked up in chapter 22.1 in the operating instructions: Programming the controller (parameter level).

 
 
 

How can I check the correct functioning (process value display) of the instrument and the coaxial cable?
The process value can be predefined via a conductivity simulator. If a simulator is not available, then a resistor can be connected via a fixed resistor at the two input terminals of the instrument and, for checking the cable, at the end of the cable.
The process value can be read according to the resistance.
The required resistance can be calculated using a formula.
The instrument should be set to the factory default setting and not display any error messages.

for example:
range 0 -100uS
required display value 50uS
cell constant K=0.1

R (resistance of measuring cell) = 0.01 (cell constant K)         
5 uS (required display value)

This results in a cell resistance R of 2000 ohms, which is connected to the terminals 6 and 7.

 
 
 
The instrument displays the error message “ERR”.
The calibration of the relative cell constant or the determination of the temperature coefficient for the medium being measured was terminated with an error. The old data are retained.
The factory default data are displayed (Cell=100%, ALPH=2.3).
In order to eliminate the “ERR” message, both parameters have to be modified manually from the keys (e.g. increment/decrement by one digit and confirm with the PGM key), or recalibrate.

 
 
 

I need a process value output. What do I have to watch out for?
The instrument must have the corresponding analog output. Make sure that this is the case by checking the instrument type designation.
See chapter 4.1 “Type designation” in the operating instructions Type 202540.



The process value output 1 is set at the configuration level C213 - Other outputs I.
The process value output 2 is set at the configuration level C214 - Other outputs II.
The scaling is set under the parameters SOL and SOH.

 
     
     
What do I have to watch out for with error messages F022 and F023?
Error messages F022 and F023 signal overrange or underrange.
In addition, “Hold” is displayed.
In this case, it should be checked whether the correct process value was measured.
Cell, cable, plug and the selected range “ranG” should be checked using the cell constant that is specified on the cell.

 
     
     

How can I check the correct functioning (process value display) of the instrument and the coaxial cable?
The process value can be predefined via a conductivity simulator. If a simulator is not available, then a resistor can be connected via a fixed resistor at the two input terminals of the instrument and, for checking the cable, at the end of the cable.
The process value can be read according to the resistance.
The required resistance can be calculated using a formula.
The instrument should be set to the factory default setting and not display any error messages.

for example:
range 0 - 10uS
required display value 5.0 uS
cell constant K= 0.01

R (resistance of measuring cell) = 0.01 (cell constant K)          
5 uS (required display value )

This results in a cell resistance R of 2000 ohms, which is connected to the terminals 6 and 7.

 
     
     
The instrument displays the error message “ERR”.
The calibration of the relative cell constant or the determination of the temperature coefficient for the medium being measured was terminated with an error. The old data are retained.
The factory default data are displayed (Cell=100%, ALPH=2.3).
In order to eliminate the “ERR” message, both parameters have to be modified manually from the keys (e.g. increment/decrement by one digit and confirm with the PGM key), or recalibrate.

 
     
     
I need a process value output. What do I have to watch out for?
The instrument must have the corresponding analog output. Make sure that this is the case by checking the instrument type designation.
See chapter 4.1 “Type designation” in the operating instructions Type 202545.




The process value output 1 is set at the configuration level C213 - Other outputs I.
The process value output 2 is set at the configuration level C214 - Other outputs II.
The scaling is set under the parameters SOL and SOH.
 
     
What do I have take into consideration during the measurement of high-purity water?
Measurement and calibration have to be carried out in a closed measurement circuit or within a closed container.
Any contact of the medium with the atmosphere will lead to an appreciable change in conductivity.
A cell with ASTM test certificate should be used for this purpose.
 
 


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