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1. 3 7 Calibrating the Temperature Probe cccccccceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeseeeseeeessesssecceeenqeeqqeees 3 9 Calibrating the Probe 20 cM 3 9 Calibrating the ORP Probe KRXERRSESGS 3 10 4 Replacing a Probe vomita ota 3 12 5 Conducting a system test 3 12 6 Operating the infrared printer 3 13 Printer Menus q 3 13 A 3 13 Low Mr me 3 13 Graph Diana 3 14 Main Menu MAD imitacion 3 15 Setpoints Menu 2 2 3 16 Operation Menu Map 3 17 CONTO Men AY e EHE 3 18 Table of Contents Setup Menu electa 3 19 System Test Menu Mah cia 3 20 Set Module ID Menu Map susana 3 21 Mimer Menu ADD Me n 3 22 Menu O 3 23 Menu cocidas 3 24 Pager Menu Map pec 3 25 Troubleshooting probes 112222 32. Enter the pH of Solution 2 x xx Press Enter to Begin Calibration pH Probe is Settling Clean or Replace the pH Probe Figure 3 5 pH Calibration Menu Next place the pH probe and the temperature probe into the Buffer Solution 1 Wait at least 2 minutes before proceeding or up to 5 minutes if 3 10 probe is not new Follow the steps in the Octopus software The Octopus controller will let you know when the readings are stable so you can remove the probes rinse them thoroughly in the system water cup and proceed to the next step Place the pH probe and the temperature probe into Buffer Solution 2 Wait at least 2 minutes or up to 5 minutes if the probe is not new before pressing the Enter key to begin calibration of the probes The controller should indicate the probe is now calibrated After cleaning the probes in the system water cup and drying excess water off the probes they are ready to be put back into the system If the probes are not within the tolerance limits the message will read Clean or Replace Probe Should this occur clean the probe and try to recalibrate it If you cleaned the probe and have tried to cali brate twice and you are still having problems you will need to purchase an Aquadyne replacement probe When preparing a new probe for first use care fully remove the probe from the soaker bottle Be sure to save the bottle in case the probe
3. Current Data When you select current data you will receive a printout showing the current readings for each of the systems that you are monitoring or controlling with the Octopus High and Low Data If you want to know what the peak high and peak low values were use the High Low menu The Octopus monitors high and low points separately from the hourly data The High Low value is a peak detector that is recorded each hour You may find that your peak level will be different from the hourly data Your options are a 24 hour 48 hour or one week period Based on your selec tions the printout will appear as shown in the chart below 1 WEEK HIGH LOW DATA High pH 8 32 LowpH 7 95 High ORP 165mv LowORP 280 mv High Temp 78 0 F Low Temp 77 5 F 3 13 Operation amp Maintenance Graph Data In the graph mode the Octopus plots the data that it has collected over the week of operation The printer will automatically scale the Y axis to make sure that the plot will always display all of the data points The X axis tick marks are labeled in hours if you are plotting in 24 hour or 48 hour mode If you plot the last week s data the tick marks represent one day of data collection The most recent data sample is always shown on the far right hand side of the graph On all the plots each mark represents the hourly collection point The graphs shown in Figures 3 7 3 8 and 3 9 are rough approximations of the type o
4. 26 Troubleshooting probes COD I acca ai sik teats etae tees Ceca ke ee EEG ec cee nba Debet Ede Pe Mua epe queen 3 27 Troubleshooting probes con t accio renean o eto pneu pn nn totu uana nana nre nudas 3 28 Troubleshooting X 10 Peripheral Equipment Response 3 29 Troubleshooting modemb pager 3 30 Troubleshooting modem pager COIT ecce ue teneor ono ii init 3 31 Troubleshooting AquaWeb communications 3 32 Troubleshooting Controller errors 3 33 The Octopus 4000 is designed to run 24 hours a day 365 days a year Like all electronic equipment involved in safe guarding your investment certain maintenance procedures should be followed to insure that your specific habitat conditions are being maintained Checkthe Octopus daily and respond to any alarms e Keep the Octopus controller clean and a safe distance away from heat water and humid ity e Clean the probes every 90 days or as needed Recalibrate probes every 90 days or as needed Replace probes every 12 18 months or as needed Have Octopus 4000 factory serviced at least every 4 years for battery replacement calibra tion temp probe replacement and calibration to unit cleaning testing uploading of any H O S software changes Verify 9 volt battery back up UPS backup modem and pager are working pro
5. OUI Yes XXIXXIXX Enter Time XX XXX Stop Time XX XXX Yes No Yes XIXX CORRECT OUI 3 22 Menu Maps Alarm Menu Map Alarm Menu Enter to Select pH Alarm Enter to Select Set Holdoff Enter to Select Set Holdoff X Minutes Exit Alarm Menu ORP Alarm Temp Alarm Cond Alarm Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XX Alarm Enabled XX Alarm Range YY XX Alarm Disabled 3 23 Menu Maps DataLogger Menu Map Data Logger Menu Enter to Select Field Delimiter Flow Control Exit Data Logger Print Data Not Baud Rate Data Format Data Interval Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Flow Control Flow Control Data Interval FIC Disabled FIC Enabled Interval X Min Field Delimiter Field Delimiter Field Delimiter Delimiter Space Delimiter Comma Delimiter Tab Data Format 8N1 Data Format 7E1 Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate 2400 9600 19200 300 1200 3 24 Menu Maps Pager Menu Map Data Logger Menu Enter to Select Field Delimiter Flow Control Exit Data Logger Print Data Not Baud Rate Data Format Data Interval Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Flow Control Flow Control Data Interval F C Disabled F C Enabled Interval X Min Field Delimiter Field Delimiter Field Delimi
6. is located in the lower left front corner of the printer You must hold the HP printer within 18 inches of the infrared port for the printer to be able to pick up the data and operate properly The printer should be held with no more than 20 above horizontal or 10 below horizontal You want the printer to point basically straight anead at the Octopus Make sure that the printer is held steady and within 18 inches of the Octopus while data is being sent The printer will pause during graphing The printer must be held in place until the Print ing message is no longer on the display While the Octopus controller is sending data to the printer it will not respond to user input The System Status Light will flash green and yellow and the display will indicate that it is printing To begin using the printer you must first install the batteries and a roll of thermal paper which comes with the printer Refer to the User s Manual that comes with the printer for instructions on installing the batteries and paper If desired you may order an optional battery eliminator to use the printer without batteries Paper is also available in packages of six rolls Operation amp Maintenance Printer Menus The printer commands are accessed through the Operations Menu This menu allows you to select the information you want to print The printer menu provides you with the choice of three data formats current high low and graph
7. it is recommended that the Octopus controller and modem be protected by a power strip with surge suppressio the X 10 power line inter face and any control modules SHOULD NOT be on any power line with surge suppression The surge suppression acts as a filter on the line and can interfere with signals that the Octopus sends the X 10 control module Plug the Octopus the X 10 power line interface and all conrol modules into power outlets that are on the same phase of the electrical sub panel If you wish to place the equipment on multiple phases a signal bridge is required If possible attempt to use a different satellite and or address to see if this resolves the problem Refer to Troubleshooting X10 control Technical Support at www aquadyne com for detailed infor mation on troubleshooting line interfer ence issues 3 29 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting modem pager 1 No response from modem p Modem and Octopus Check to insure that the cables are fully ottalking plugged into the Octopus controller and the data rates and formats are set for the modem being used The standard data rate is 19 200 baud with 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity 81N Verify that power is being supplied to the modem Verify that modem is initialized during start up diagnostics 2 No modem dial tone he modem attempted to Verify that the phone line is live and that dial the phone but when it the phone cable is plugged int
8. least 2 minutes before proceeding or up to 5 minutes if Clean or Replace probe is not new Follow the steps in the Octo the ORP Probe pus software The Octopus controller will let you know when the readings are stable so you can remove the probes rinse them thoroughly in the system water cup and proceed to the next step See figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 ORP calibration menu Place the ORP probe and the temperature probe into Buffer Solution 2 Wait at least 2 minutes or up to 5 minutes if the probe is not new before pressing the Enter key to begin calibration of the probes The controller should indicate the probe is now calibrated After cleaning the probes in the system water cup and drying excess water off the probes they are ready to be put back into the 3 11 Operation amp Maintenance 4 Replacing a Probe Replace your pH and ORP probes every 18 months for Aquadyne laboratory grade probes 12 months for standard grade probes or as needed for accuracy and reliability Replacement probes can be purchased from the store where you purchased your Octopus controller For a list of dealers nearest you check Aquadyne s Web site at http www aquadyne com or call Aquadyne Customer Service 3 12 5 Conducting a system test only for systems with an X 10 Power line interface and control modules Setup Menu System Test Heater Test High Cond Test Steps 4 5 and 20 must be completed prior to performing any
9. process is supervised by qualified personnel Do not use abrasive cleans ers or sponges to clean probes since these can scratch and damage the probe Lemon Juice Qip Figure 3 1 Cleaning the pH amp ORP probes Operation amp Maintenance Cleaning the Conductivity Probe 3 Calibrating the PROBES The conductivity probe can develop deposits over the graphite sensors which will interfere with The Octopus has been calibrated at the accurate conductivity readings Since such de factory to pre set standards Since each posits are often colorless they may go unnoticed probe has its own unique measuring To keep the probe clean use lime away or other characteristics it is always recom household descaler Rinse the probe completely mended that you perform a manual before returning probe to your system The fre calibration allowing sufficient time for the quency required for this cleaning depends on the probes to stabilize in the calibration water quality For relatively clean fresh water this solution cleaning might be required only once per year For highly saline water it might be advisable to clean once per week Probes require periodic calibration to maintain accuracy Each probe is calibrated through a simple process of placing into a standard solution of known water quality The pH and ORP probe readings are corrected in software for tempera ture compensation It is for this reason that
10. system test The Test Menu is located in the Setup Menu It s purpose is to allow you to exercise the individual systems independent of parameter setpoints to insure that the equipment is operating properly Upon enter ingthe Test Menu all systems that the Octopus is configurated to control will be shut down The Octopus system status light will toggle between Green and Orange indicating commmunication with the power line interface Do not perform any test until the system status light returns to the solid green state This could take up to 30 seconds By selecting the desired parameter control device i e heater chiller or chemical dosing system etc to be tested each system can be turned on or off Upon exiting the Test Menu all systems will be returned to their prior state Steps 16 17 18 and 22 must be completed properly in order for the Octopus to properly control systems If you leave the controller in the System Test Mode unattended for 10 minutes or more the controller will automatically revert back to its state prior to entering System Test 6 Operating the infrared printer You will notice that in the bottom left hand corner of the Octopus controller face there is an Infrared Port This infrared transmitter is similar to the remote control used to send commands to a televi sion The Octopus communicates with the HP 82240B Infrared Printer via a beam of invisible infrared light The receiver on the printer
11. CO2 Doser Setpoint XX X Range XX X Setpoint XX X Dwell Min X Dose Sec X 3 15 Menu Maps Setpoints Menu Map ExiSetpoist Enter to Select Enter to Select Concetpoint Setpoint 9 Range 9 LowOnductivity Dos n Sec X LowOnductivity DwelMin X HiGonductivity Dos n Sec X HiGonductivity Dweih 3 16 Setpoist Enter to Select Tempetpoint Enter to Selec Tempetpoint Temp XX XF Tempetpoint Range K X ORFSetpoint Enter to Select ORPFSetpoint Setpoint XXXm pHSetpoint Enter to Select pHSetpoint Setpoint X XX pHSetpoint Range X XXp pHSetpoint Dos nMinx pHSetpoint Dweih CO2Doser Dos n Sec X CODoser Dweih Mn X Operation Menu Map Clean Probes Enter to Select Reset Clean Probes Timer No IR Printer Menu Enter to Select Current Data Enter to Select Reset Clean Probes Timer Yes High Low Data Enter to Select Hi Lo 24 Hours Enter to Select Menu Maps Operation Menu Enter to Select Exit Op Menu Control Menu Probe Calibrate Lock Unlock Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select See System Control Probe Calibrate Probe Calibrate Menu Map Are You Sure No Are You Sure Yes Cond Calibration Reset to Factory Exit Calibration pH Calibration Enter to Select Enter to Select m Enter to Select E Enter to Select For Ca
12. OCTOPUS 4000 Aquatic monitor control amp alarm system OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING AQUADYNE First Edition June 2006 Copyright AQUADYNE Computer Corp 1994 2006 All rights reserved worldwide No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of AQUADYNE Computer Corp Licenses and Trademarks Octopus AquaNode AquaGuard AquaWeb 5 are trademarks of Aquadyne Computer Corp Part Number 75 050805 Version 1 0 Aquadyne Computer Corporation 7343 P Ronson Road San Diego CA 92111 www aquadyne com phone 858 495 1040 fax 858 495 3119 sales aquadyne com support aquadyne com Table of Contents Contents 3 5 2 Cleaning the Probes correre eene eere innuere nana 3 6 Cleaning the Temperature Probe iiie rera RA ER RAER RA RR ARRA ERIS Eoo Se Ense 3 6 Cleaning and ORP PEODBS 3 6 Cleaning the Conductivity eiie eter ce Exe creek exe Lucus iR inu DR M RM RM ets 3 7 3 Calibrating the 5 3 7 Calibrating the Conductivity lt lt
13. Octopus screen says conf iguration is invalid error Downloader v1 4 Download flash or something similar 2 At power cycle Octopus Screen says error 759 Battery is dead Configuration file was lost due power spike or power outage Power problems on particu lar power line Octopus is plugged into Troubleshooting Battey must be replaced at the factory Call or email Aquadyne to obtain factory service price and RMA number Unit must be uploaded with configuration file Try to plug Octopus 4000 into a different outlet and see if error is goes away Verify that you are using the correct power supply The Octopus 4000 trans former should be input 120VAC and output 9VAC 1 Amp 3 33
14. be 7 and 9 or 7 and 10 For freshwater use pH 4 amp 7 The pH of an aquatic environment fluctuates naturally from day to night The pH tends to fall at night and rise due to photosynthesis by plants during the day Therefore a range of readings over the course of the day is normal and a single test may not mean very much Wide fluctuations in pH can be fatal to fish and marine organisms Therefore small changes of no more than 0 1 unit of pH a day should be made by adding a buffer solution Set up three cups Buffer Solution 1 in the first cup Buffer Solution 2 in the second cup system water in third cup figure 3 4 Temperature Probe pH Probe System Buffer Solution 2 Water cup 3 Figure 3 4 pH calibration solution 3 9 Operation amp Maintenance During calibration the Octopus will prompt you asking you which solution you wish to use for Buffer Solution 1 and Buffer Solution 2 Solu tion 1 should be the higher value of the 2 buffers you Calibrating with So if you are calibrating with 10 and 7 buffers solution 1 should be the 10 buffer Simply follow the prompts on the display screen Then menu prompts will appear as shown in figure 3 5 pH Calibration Enter to pH of Solution 1 x xx Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibration Place Probes in Buffer Sol x xx pH Probe is Settling Alternating Message
15. duced voltage interfer d Probe is dirty damaged or defective incorrect power supply Place pH ORP and temp probes in a cup of aquarium water outside of system If readings stabilize the problem may be due to induced voltage interference If probe readings do NOT stabilize refer to possible cause b2 Place one end of a copper wire in thecup of aquarium water outside your system Place the other end of the copper wire in your system if the readings become unstable or shift the copper wire is picking up voltage inter ference from the system Powerheads pumps and other aquarium equipment can leak voltage into the body of water This can affect probe accuracy and longevity The controller compensates for induced voltage of 4 volts peak to peak Please see tech tip at www aquadyne com for detailed troubleshooting info Calibrate the probe using the procedure described in this guide Clean probe if Octopus message reads Clean or Replace Probe and try to calibrate again If this does not resolve the problem the probe may need to be replaced Verify that you are using a 9VAC output power transformer An incorrect power supply may prohibit probes from being able to calibrate and or the modem to initialize 3 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting probes con t 2 No changes in parameter g bad calibration data probe readings flat line retained by unit h Probe is bad Abnormally low conducti
16. e in 58640uS Solution Cond Probe is Settling Cond Probe is Settling Clean or Replace the Cond Probe Complete Complete Message shown if probe fails calibration Figure 3 2 Conductivity Probe Calibration You are directed to dry off the probe then push Enter and begin the dry calibration When the probe is calibrating the Display Window will read Cond Probe is Settling Make sure to use a clean dry towel to dry the tip of the conductivity probe Oil of any kind on the tip of the electrode will cause errors in calibration and opera tion At this point you will be prompted to enter the calibration solution Then place the probe in the solution for calibration If the probe calibrates properly the screen will return to the Operation Menu If the Octopus cannot calibrate a probe to within 15 of its design specification a message will be displayed Clean or Replace Probe To insure accurate reading it is critical that the unit be calibrated with a conduc tivity buffer consistent with the range that the conductivity system will be operated in Aquadyne recommends calibrating the low range with a 718 uS buffer and the high range with 58 640 uS buffer Failure to do this will yield inconsistent readings Calibrating the Temperature Probe Operation Probe Calibrate Temp Calibration Aquadyne offers a temperature probe that is calibrated and accurate
17. er to Selec ExitSetupMenu Enterto Selet See Digitalnputs MenuMap ExitCondMenu Enter to Select CondRangemenu HighRange FilterMenu Enter to Seleq Mode2 1 Enter to FilterMenu FilterModeLow FilterMenu Filter Mode Of DosingModeMenu Enter to Select SetupMenu Enter to Seleq System Testy i Enter to Select See System Test MenuMap DataLoggeiMenu Enter to Select See DataLogger MenuMap ioi dm 1 ExitDosingMode Enter to Select 1 FilterMenu FilterModeMed Menu Maps NewPassword Enter to Selec TempScae Enter to Select SeeSet EnterPasswat SatellitdD MenuMap Fahrenh i Enter to Select Centigrade Enter to Select Exit Temp Soal Enter to Select TimerMenu WaveMakerMenul Enter to Select Enterto Select Enter to Seleq See WaveMaker MenuMap SeeTimer MenuMap SeeAlarm MenuMap Mode2 Enter to Select FilterMenu FilterModeHigh 3 19 Menu Maps System Test Menu Map Test Menu Enter to Select Heater Test Chiller Test Enter to Select i Enter to Select Ozonizer Test Enter to Select pH Buffer Doser Tes 2 Doxer Test Pump Test Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XXX Test System OFF WMaker1A Test Alarm Test Enter to Select E Enter to Select XXX Te
18. f charting that the Octopus controller will per form Graphs are labeled with water parameter type Temp pH or ORP and the date and time of printing The Octopus does not support datalogging of conductivity measurements for the IR Printer 3 14 AGUAGCYNE OCTOPUS 12 25PM TEMPERATURE aj wo T A A 1 A 1 05 28 94 Figure 3 7 Temperature 7 day Graph AGUAYAE AGUA PME 12 24PM 05 28 94 m S S 1 Figure 3 8 pH 48 Hour Graph 12 24PM OCTOPUS R 05 28 94 1 Figure 3 9 ORP 7 day Graph Menu Maps Main Menu Map TOP LEVEL DISPLAY 08 15 05 11 45AM v Current Readings Rotate thru Top Line of the Display ORP 350mV CD 45 4mS Low Conductivity Hi Conductivity Hi Conductivity ORP Setpoint pH Setpoint pH Setpoint Dwell Min X Dose Sec X Dwell Min X Setpoint XXX mV Setpoint X XX Range X XX Changes System status Rotate thru Bottom Line of the Display 2 gt pH Low Alarm Back to Top Level Display pe System Hold System Hold Buffer Doser eee System Hold Done xx XX Remaining Start Hold Dose Min X NO Cond Setpoint Exit Main Menu Setpoints Menu Operation Menu Setup Menu Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Buffer Doser Range XX X Dwell Min X Cond Setpoint Temp Setpoint Temp Setpoint CO2 Doser
19. libration Menu Maps see Operation Manual Temp Calibration ORP Calibration Enter to Select Enter to Select For Calibration Menu Maps Unlock Now Exit Lock Unlock Lock Now see Operation Manual Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Exit Printer Enter to Select Clear Data Enter to Select Graph Data Enter to Select Exit Graph Menu Enter to Select Graph 24 Hours Graph 48 Hours Graph 1 Week Enter to Select E Enter to Select E Enter to Select Graph pH Data Graph ORP Data Graph Temp Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Hi Lo 48 Hours Hi Lo 1 Week Exit Hi Lo Menu Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Exit Graph Menu Enter to Select 3 17 Menu Maps Control Menu Map Control Menu Enter to Select Heater Control Enter to Select CO Control Enter to Select Buffer Control Enter to Select Ozonizer Control Enter to Select Chiller Control Enter to Select Exit Control Menu Enter to Select Cond Cotnrol Enter to Select WaveMaker Control Enter to Select Timer Control Enter to Select Exit WaverMakers Enter to Select Timer 3 Control Enter to Select XXX Control System AUTO 3 18 Setup Menu Map CondMenu Enter to Selec TempCompMeru Enter to Select TempCompMeru Adj PagerMenu Enter to Seled SeePager MenuMap Digitalnputs Ent
20. mail and the page is never sent Enable the paging function onat Setup Pager Menu gt Pager Enable Data is being sent by the Octopus before the pager service is ready increase delay time Setup gt Pager Menu Pager Delay 3 31 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting AquaWeb communications 1 Octopus not responding to Incorrect serial data erify that you are using the correct serial interface cable nterface cable to connect between the Octopus and the computer The direct onnect cable is non standard and an Aquadyne cable is essential b Incorrect Comm settings sure that the datalogger options in the the datalogger submenu are set as follows Data Interval 0 Min Baud Rate 19 200 Data Format 8 1 N Data Interval is set to a value other than 0 if or exampl the Octopus is periodically sending data i e to printer or hyperterminal c Another program is using Many applications that make use of a the communications port ommmuications port in the computer may on the computer attach themselves to the port and not allow other applications such as AquaWeb to use he port Make sure to shut down all applica ions such as fax managers and communi ations applications while trying to use quaWeb d Comm port in PC not See configuring Windows Communication configured property port settings to support AquaWeb step 6 3 32 Troubleshooting Controller errors 1 After self test
21. needs to be stored at some later date Rinse the probe in the system water and shake it off Itis important that the buffer solution in cup 1 is the HIGHER of the two buffers being used For example if you are using buffers 7 amp 10 cup 1 should contain pH 10 buffer Operation amp Maintenance Calibrating the ORP Probe system If the probes are not within the tolerance limits the message will read Clean or Replace Probe Should this occur clean the probe and try Operation Probe Calibrate gt ORP Calibration to recalibrate it Set up 3 cups Cup 1 pH 7 with Quinhydrone Cup 2 pH 4 with Quinhydrone Cup 3 system water or RO water ORP Calibration Enter to Select Proceed with the calibration procedure as fol lows Alternating Message Places Probes in Press Enter to Dip the stir stick provided into the Quinhydrone Qu y Buffer Sol Begin Calibration powder and remove a heaping portion on the bottom 1 4 inch of the stick ORP Probe Mix this powder into one of the buffer solutions pH 4 or pH 7 Some of the Quinhydrone should remain undissolved If the Quinhydrone dissolves cr m completely add more DUE BUS E Dm Use a different stir stick and repeat this proce dure for the second buffer solution ORP Probe is Settling Next place the ORP probe and the temperature probe into the Buffer Solution 1 Wait at
22. o the jack hecked for dial tone none labeled LINE on the modem as present Bad response message The Octopus controller was Verify that the cables are plugged se nable to understand the curely into the Octopus and modem and essage sent back from the that the data rates and formats are set odem for the modem being used The standard data rate is 19 200 baud with 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity 81N 4 Page not going through Modem is connecting toa The modem should not be connected to properly ulti telephone system amulti line telephone system such as P BX as this may interfere with proper communication of the modem Connect the modem to a single analog telephone direct line 3 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting modem pager con t 4 Page not going through An extra feature such as properly con t voice mailbox etc on the paging service may be interfering with pager func tion Paging feature not enabled on the Octopus software Pager delay is not long enough When the alarm pager is activated it dials the number that was entered in the Octo pus sofware Then when it begins to transmit the page message it first sends the serial number of the Octopus that is alarming Depending on any extra features such as voice mail provided by your paging service the first digit in the serial number may activate that extra service such as voice mail the alarm page is forwarded to the voice
23. on of this guide for tips involving For maximum accuracy it is important to keep the probes clean Probes require cleaning because a residue will collect on the probe after a period of time This residue comes from the chemicals and algae that flow through your system It is recommended that you clean your probes at least every 90 days More frequent cleanings provide greater accuracy especially in harsh aquatic environments This simple process will help prolong the life of your probes A screen prompt on the Octopus LCD will display every 90 days to remind you to do so When cleaning probes we recommend disabling control systems as parameter readings will be inaccurate 07 To Reset the clean probes message go to Operation Clean Probe Reset Clean Probe Timer Cleaning the Temperature Probe The temperature probe only requires a good wiping with a soft dry towel Cleaning pH and ORP Probes The pH and ORP probes require a little more work Remove the probe s from their system location and wipe with a clean towel Begin by soaking the probes for 5 minutes in lemon juice Then take a Q tip and dip it into some lemon juice and clean the probe tip as shown in Figure 3 1 The citric acid from the lemon juice helps to remove any chemically hardened residue that would impede the probe from making accurate readings Aquadyne does not recommend the use of any hazardous chemicals when cleaning probes unless the
24. perly and batteries are not dead Operation amp Maintenance 1 Daily check list By checking your Octopus controller daily you can identify any potential problem s early 1 Check your temperature pH ORP and conductivity values and compare them to the optimal levels for your environment 2 Checkall of your peripheral devices to ensure proper operation i e heater chiller ozonizer doser lights 3 Checkthe System Status light for solid green If the light is not solid green refer to the Quick Reference Card 4 Lookfor signs of stress on all aquatic inhabitants 5 Respond to any Octopus 4000 alarm s Should an alarm condition occur pressing Enter key will reset the alarm terminating further audible and pager alarms for that event However as long as the parameter value stays within the alarm range an alarm message will be displayed in the status line Once the parameter value returns to acceptable Operating Range the alarm will be turned off and the status message will be removed Operation amp Maintenance 2 Cleaning the Probes 3 Probes are delicate instruments that can be damaged by improper han dling installation or poor maintenance Damaged probes will cause inaccu rate parameter measurements and operational problems for systems configured for control Refer to Step 2 Installing the Components for impor tant installation information Refer to Probes in Troubleshooting porti
25. st XXX Test XXX Test System OFF System ON Push to Ex WMaker1B Test WMaker2A Test WMaker2B Test Low Cond Test High Cond Test Enter to Select E Enter to Select E Enter to Select B Enter to Select B Enter to Select XXX Test XXX Test System OFF System ON XXX Test System ON Timer 4 Test Enter to Select XXX Test Push to E Timer 3 Test Enter to Select Enter to Select Timer 2 Test Timer 1 Test Enter to Select E Exit Test Menu Enter to Selec 3 20 Menu Maps Set Module ID Menu Map Set Module ID Enter to Select Low Cond ID High Cond ID Exit Module Control ID Low Cond ID Chiller ID Ozonizer ID pH Buffer Doser ID Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XX ID ID Y Unit ZZ 3 21 Menu Maps Timer Menu Map Date Time Enter to Select m e Show Date Time Enter to Select re XXIXXIXX XX XX XX NON Timer Menu Enter to Select Exit Timer Menu Enter to Select General Timers Enter to Select General Timer 1 Enter to Select Set Hold Timer Enter to Select Hold Timer XX Min Enter to Select Set Date Time Enter to Select General Timer 2 Enter to Select i Exit Timers General Timer 3 General Timer 4 Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XXIXXIXX XX XXX ENTER DATE Start Time XX XX XX XX XXX CORRECT Yes No
26. ter Delimiter Space Delimiter Comma Delimiter Tab Data Format 8N1 Data Format 7E1 Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate 2400 9600 19200 300 1200 3 25 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting probes 1 Probe reading fluctuates or a Probe cap has not been erify that all protective caps have been only lt lt lt lt lt or gt gt gt gt gt gn removed emoved b1 Improper placement of The pH and ORP probes must be located probe ithin 6 inches of the temperature probe robe location must have sufficient water ovement erify that probes are plugged into the proper Octopus port See Step 2 Install the Probes for specific nstallation requirements b2 RF Radio frequency igh output equipment such as ozonizers interference hillers and electronic ballasts emit RF nder normal operation RF can also be generated by household equipment such as Vs refrigerators dryers etc The RF oise can be received by the probes or probe cables and will cause inaccurate eadings to be displayed If this is the problem attempt to relocate the probes as ar away from the known source as pos sible If this does not resolve the problem he probes must be shilded using metal onduit which has been grounded If this does not resolve the problem contact 3 26 Troubleshooting probes con t Troubleshooting 1 Probe reading fluctuates or only lt lt lt lt lt Or m5 on display continued In
27. the temperature probe must always be included in the calibration solutions when either the pH or ORP probes are calibrated The conductivity probe does not require the use of the Temperature probe to complete the calibration process Calibrating the Conductivity Probe Operation Probe Calibrate Cond Calibration The Conductivity probe calibration is a two part process Step 1 Calibrate to zero This is done by calibrating a dry probe out of water Step 2 Calibrate to one of two standard solutions This is done by placing the probe in a solution of known conductivity 718 uS or 58 640 uS 3 7 Operation amp Maintenance From the Operations Menu use the arrows to scroll to the Probe Calibrate Menu After you respond to the Are You Sure prompt use the arrow keys to scroll to the Conductivity Calibration menu and press Enter During the calibration process you will see the following menu prompts shown in Figure 3 2 Cond Calibration Enter to Select Alternating Message Dry off the Cond Probe Press Enter to Begin Calibration Cond Probe is Settling 2uS choices will result in a similar sequence A YES to calibrate to either of the Cal to 718uS Cal to 718 5 Are you sure NO Are you sure YES Alternating Message Cal to 58640uS Cal to 58640uS Press Enter to Are you sure NO Are you sure YES Begin Calibration Place Prob
28. up to 0 4 degrees It is guaranteed to be accurate to within 1 degree at 77 F Should you wish to recalibrate the tempera ture probe do so as follows Measure the temperature of a water sample with an accurate thermometer Read the temperature Place the probe in the sample and adjust the temperature using left and right arrows until the screen value matches the thermometer reading Give the Octopus 4000 temperature probe ample time to acclimate to the water temperature before performing calibration Press Enter twice to return to the Top Level Display Temperature Calibration Enter to Select Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibration Place Probes in the Water Adj Temperature gt gt gt gt F C Figure 3 3 Temperature Probe Calibration Operation amp Maintenance Calibrating the pH Probe Operation Probe Calibrate gt pH Calibration The pH probe requires a few more steps to calibrate The pH calibration is done using two different buffer solutions Standard buffer solution choices are pH 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 The pH probe must be calibrated with calibration solu tions to assure the accuracy of the reading Because pH changes on a logarithmic scale not a linear one the calibration solutions used should be on both sides of the average pH for the envi ronment For saltwater environments with an ideal pH of 8 3 the calibration solutions used should
29. v In line probe has been inserted too far into the flow stream portion of the tee fitting 4 Inaccurate invalid pH air bubble in glass bulb readings 3 28 Perform a factory reset at probe calibrate menu This will remove all manual calibra tion data and replace it with factory set tings Allow probes to settle for asufficient time see probe stabilization period nstall ing Components Perform probe calibra tion if necessary Replace probe Be sure to eliminate other possible causes before replacing Reposition the probe so that the probe extends only about 10 into the flow stream Be sure the compression fitting is secure and that the probe is supported independently from the compression fitting Shake the pH probe sharply with your wrist like you would a mercury thermeter to get the bubble up to the top of probe again Troubleshooting Troubleshooting X 10 Peripheral Equipment Response 1 Equipment does not turn on a Control ID may be off at the proper time assigned incorrectly b Desired control function may not be set to Auto mode c Control Module may be plugged into a power strip with surge protection d Control Module and Octopus are on different phase of power source e Malfunction with a particular control module or module address f Interference on AC line Review steps 4 5 20 and 22 regarding installing programming X 10control equipment See step 22 Although
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