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1. Cone gt Manual Little Dipper Fluorometer by Turner Designs PTSA Trace Chemical Control Advantage Controls P O Box 1472 Muskogee OK 74402 Phone 800 743 7431 Fax 888 686 6212 www advantagecontrols com 6 2014 email support advantagecontrols com Contents l Little Dipper Fluorometer Instruction amp Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Page o A 3 Model N mbering u 2 3 1 AA 3 Ar LOAN ee EER EE REE AERE 3 B Wine 5 C Motherboard Connections rrrrrnnvnnvnnnnvnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennener 5 Operation OVEMVICW nn di ai 7 A Initial CAIDO oido iaa T7 B On Line Calibration australia diia 8 MAIN AA nc PR 8 A Visual Inspection and Cleaning nenn 8 B Maintenance Check Using Standard Solutions 8 VE OG een 9 l Introduction Turner Designs Little Dipper is an accurate single channel fluorometer designed to measure the concentration of your fluorophore of interest The Little Dipper provides 4 20 mA output signal proportional to the concentration of the fluorophore in the sample or source water In a representative application the Little Dipper can be used with a data collection system to monitor and control the level of treatment chemicals in industrial applications The sample water s fluorescence intensity is measured by passing the sample water containing the fluorophore of interest past the Little Dipper s optical win2. PTSA 1000 100 ppb PTSA test solution 1 liter ll Installation A Location Turner Designs Little Dipper is rated for light industrial environments The body and tee fittings of the sensor are made of PVC N WARNINGS Do not install the Little Dipper e In direct sunlight or near heat sources operating temperature 0 50 C In a sample line where the pressure exceeds 100 psi e On vibrating walls or surfaces that affect the flow e Near devices that produce a strong electromagnetic field such as large generators e Remove sensor from tee while gluing into sample line to prevent getting glue on sensor It is recommended that the Little Dipper be installed in a vertical run of pipe where the flow is directed upward to expel any trapped air bubbles as air trapped on the optical window will influence signal and cause erratic readings Little Dipper s with Advantage Control s exclusive quick release tee simplify installation and maintenance If the sensor is equipped with a non quick release tee configuration these procedure 1 SHARON Wrap Teflon tape around the threaded male fitting which is bonded to the fluorometer s housing Note Turner Designs applies Teflon tape prior to shipping For re applications do not wrap Teflon tape more than 3 4 full turns Turning clockwise fully hand tighten the Little Dipper to the mounting tee provided After the Little Dipper is fully hand tightened use a wrench to make one more fu
3. our products We are not responsible for accidental or consequential damages except in those states where this limitation is not allowed This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state e Damage incurred in shipping is not covered Warranty Service To obtain service during the warranty period the owner shall take the following steps 1 Write email or call the Turner Designs Technical Support department and describe as precisely as possible the nature of the problem Phone 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com 2 Carry out any adjustments or tests as suggested by the Technical Support Department 3 If proper performance is not obtained you will be issued a Return Materials Authorization number RMA to reference Package the unit write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton and ship the instrument prepaid to Turner Designs If the failure is covered under the warranty terms the instrument will be repaired and returned free of charge for all customers in the contiguous continental United States For customers outside of the contiguous continental United States who purchased equipment from one of our authorized distributors contact the distributor If you purchased directly contact us We will repair the instrument at no charge Customer pays for shipping duties and documentation to Turner Designs Turner Designs pays for return shipment custom duties taxe
4. N gt ORANGE WHITE gt BROWN BLACK gt BLACK RED gt RED Input 1 Input 1 lll Operation NOTE MegaTron MegaTron SS and MegaTron XS controllers 4 20mA input capability provides a wide range of customization and unique 4 20mA input control flexibility with advanced relay logic Refer to MegaTron Quick Step Guide for 4 20mA Input Programming Guide to customize the controller s 4 20mA input for desired name units of measure reading s numerical range set point differential alarming and advanced relay logic Turner Designs Little Dipper uses a Light Emitting Diode LED at a specific wavelength to excite the fluorophore of interest in samples or source water Upon excitation the fluorophore emits a different wavelength of light fluorescence that will be detected by the fluorometer s photodiode After power is applied to the Little Dipper allow 5 seconds for the LED to stabilize After 5 seconds measurements can be taken continuously as current output 4 20 mA A Initial Calibration Sensors pre connected to a MegaTron SS or XS will typically not need calibration If calibration is desired follow these steps to calibrate the Little Dipper MegaTron can display a 4 20mA signal as any desired nurmerical range so we have used an example range of 0 300 for the reading below 1 Place Little Dipper in sealed calibration tee of non treated source water free of any bubbles This water should repr
5. dow An excitation light source illuminates the solution and excites the fluorophore in the solution which fluoresces at a different wavelength The intensity of the emitted light is proportional to the concentration of the fluorophore in the sample or source water Turner Designs Little Dipper has a low maintenance design that will provide trouble free performance Model Numbering Advantage Controls offers a unique model numbering system for various features to be included with the Little Dipper sensor To determine what features apply to your sensor check the label on the sensor LD2800A Probe Tee ASAS Q Quick release probe with 1 PVC tee T 1 threaded probe with 1 threaded tee Wiring 1 Standard 4 conductor cable with stripped ends 2 Quick release INPUT CABLE 4 style connection Includes factory pre wiring to seperately order Advantage controller Pre Fab X Probe and tee not installed Y Probe and tee pre installed in controller or pre fab plumbing must have Advantage Control s controller or pre fab ordered as seperate line item on same order Z Same as option Y with quick release calibration tee included Parts amp Accessories OPTI CHECK 1 Single channel PTSA Opti Check tester OPTI CHECK 2 Dual channel PTSA amp Fluorescein Opti Check tester LD CAL QT Calibration tee for Little Dipper probes with Advantage quick release LD CAL TT Calibration tee for Little Dipper probes with 1 threaded tee
6. esent the signal you intend to set as zero 2 Once bubbles have been removed allow the monitor s signal to stabilize and then use a flathead screwdriver to rotate the marked 4 mA trimpot so that the monitor reads a minimum of 4 mA or 0 if it has been told to represent a 4mA signal as 0 3 Drain sample tee of non treated water and fill with a treated sample solution with a known maximum concentration you intend to measure 4 Once bubbles have been removed allow the monitor s signal to stabilize and then use a flathead screwdriver to rotate the marked 20 mA trimpot so that the monitor reads a maximum of 20 mA or 300 if the defined numerical value your monitor has been told to represent a 20mA signal as is 300 4mA Trimpot WARNING A quarter to one turn is the IN typical maximum adjustment needed Do not exceed e Clockwise to increase signal e Counterclockwise to decrease signal 20mA Trimpot 5 Install Little Dipper into sample stream you intend to monitor B On Line Calibration You will need to periodically check the Little Dipper s reading against a hand held tester OPTI CHECK 1 or OPTI CHECK 2 Ifthe readings do not match 1 Remove the Little Dipper and insure the glass surface is clean and free of any bubbles or fouling 2 Replace sensor and turn flow back on Wait for the reading to stabilize and adjust 20mA trimpot on sensor for small 10 20 reading adjustments 3 If reading is off greater than 20 u
7. ll clockwise turn Connect the mounting tee in line with your flow and start flowing water Inspect for leaks If a leak occurs continue tightening inch at a time until the leaking stops Note the base of the male fitting should not be lush with the mounting tee the male fitting s threads should be visible after securing the connection using a wrench Typical Cooling Tower Installation Diagram CIRCULATION PUMP B Wiring The Little Dipper is provided with a four 4 conductor cable to power the sensor and send the 4 20mA output WARNING Improper wiring may damage sensor and signal receiving equipment The power ground Black amp Red Wires and the 4 20 mA return Orange Green amp Brown White Wires are not common These wires should not be connected to the same point Red Wire 10 30 Vdc Power Black Wire Power Ground Orange Green Wires 4 20mA output Brown White Wires Return 4 20mA output C Motherboard Connections Megatron Mother Board eis pi Pr E E Card Slots Be Wiring for Card Connection MegaTron Megatron SS Processor El C Key Pad Ribbon Cable Connection Note Refer to full manual for additional information Key Pad Ribbon Cable Connection TERMINAL BLOCK Q Relay Card Outputs 16 20 11 15 6 10 1 5 RED 12 VDC WHITE 4 20 i Input 1 Input 1 Note Use 22 AWG 76 mm twisted pair shielded
8. s and fees are the responsibility of the customer Out of Warranty Service Follow steps for Warranty Service as listed above If our Technical Support department can assist you by phone or correspondence we will be glad to at no charge Repair service will be billed on a fixed price basis plus any applicable duties and or taxes Shipment to Turner Designs should be prepaid Your bill will include return shipment freight charges Address for Shipment Turner Designs Inc 845 W Maude Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 10 11 Get the Advantage in Water Treatment Equipment Advantage Controls can give you the Advantage in products knowledge and support on all of your water treatment equipment needs gt Cooling Tower Controllers gt Boiler Blow Down Controllers gt Blow Down Valve Packages gt Solenoid Valves Advantage Controls gt gt Water Meters gt Chemical Metering Pumps gt Corrosion Coupon Racks gt Chemical Solution Tanks gt Solid Feed Systems gt Feed Timers gt Filter Equipment gt Glycol Feed Systems gt Pre Fabricated Systems Get the Advantage gt Advantage Controls
9. se the calibration tee place sensor in a known concentration sample to check reading Adjust 20mA trim pot as needed AN WARNING A quarter to one turn is the typical maximum adjustment needed Do not exceed IV Maintenance The Little Dipper fluorometer is designed for light industrial monitoring applications that require continuous measurements It provides maximum performance and solid state reliability with minimal maintenance A maintenance check should be made once per month to ensure the optical window is free from any chemical or biological fouling Frequency of maintenance checks are dependent on the fouling rate of the system being monitored Systems that have a higher fouling rate might require more frequent maintenance checks A Visual Inspection and Cleaning To visually check if the optical window has been fouled 1 Remove the Little Dipper from the mounting tee 2 Ifthere is any noticeable fouling use a soft bristle brush and soapy water to clean the optical window 3 Ifthe fouled window is unable to be cleaned with soapy water and the soft bristle brush make a 10 HCL solution and use that solution in place of the soapy water with the soft bristle brush to clean the window Note Hydrochloric acid is a hazardous material and should be handled only by qualified personnel 4 Once the optical window has been cleaned re install the mounting tee back onto the Little Dipper Note see section II A on how to properly ins
10. tall the mounting tee B Maintenance Check Using Standard Solutions You may also check if the unit is responding correctly simply by placing the sensor in a known standard in a calibration tee 1 Make a standard solution solution of known concentration of the fluorophore being measured that is less than the maximum concentration set for the Little Dipper 2 Place sensor in calibration tee filled with standard 3 Ifthe readings vary by more than 5 of the known value of the solution s concentration see section IV A for visual inspection and cleaning Maintenance checks are important and will ensure the Little Dipper is continuing to provide maximum performance and measurement reliability 8 V Warranty NOTE Advantage Controls is limited to the warranty provided by Turner Designs on Little Dipper sensors as described below Turner Designs warrants the Little Dipper and accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Turner Designs with the following restrictions e Turner Designs is not responsible for replacing parts damaged by accident or neglect Your instrument must be installed according to instructions in the User s Manual Damage from corrosion is not covered Damage caused by customer modification of the instrument is not covered e This warranty covers only Turner Designs products and is not extended to equipment used with
11. wire for all of these low voltage signal connections Aux Flow Aux Flow Connection Codes GREEN gt ORANGE Signal Aux Flow 3 Signal Aux Flow 2 gnal Aux Flow 1 Aux Flow 5 vdc Flow Switch ORANGE BROWN O o 3 3 3 si WHITE gt BROWN BLACK gt BLACK RED gt RED unications Program Memory Card Connection o Connection E Processor TERMINAL BLOCK Key Pad Ribbon Ses Cable Connection Display Ribbon Relay Card Cable Connection LED Ribbon O a RED 12 VDC nput3 nput 3 nput2 nput 2 nput 1 nput 1 MegaTron SS 4 20mA Input C Motherboard Connections continued Little Dipper Wiring for MegaTron XS Note Refer to full manual for additional information System Slot Open Slot 4 20mA Aux Flow Inputs 5 Input 1 Input 2 O Comm Card Slot VDC Output Connections Key Pad Ribbon Cable Connection Incoming Display Ribbon Power Cable Connection o0oooooooon ooooo0oo0o0o000 Input 3 Input 4 Gnd 0000000 Gnd O0000000 O Processor LEI WUNDER LLILLLILSISISIIIIIIIIIIITTTTT Relay Card Ribbon ooonoo oonnono XS Megatron Main Rev Connection Codes GREE
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