Advantage Controls NanoTron Nano-P Series Operating instructions

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Manual
NanoTron P/R
P(pH) / R(ORP)
Installation
Maintenance
Repair
Manual
Advantage Controls
4700 Harold Abitz Dr.
Muskogee, OK 74402
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.advantagecontrols.com
email: [email protected] 04/2019
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Table of Contents
Contents Page
I. Introduction................................................................................. 3
II. Description.................................................................................. 3
NanoTron-P/R Features ............................................................. 3
III. Installation
Electrical Wiring.......................................................................... 4
Mounting Instructions ................................................................. 4
Logic and Relay Cards ............................................................... 5
Electrode Installation .................................................................. 6
IV. Front Panel Description.............................................................. 7
V. NanoTron-P/R Menu Map .......................................................... 8
VI. System Operation Overview..................................................... 10
Description of Menus................................................................ 10
VII. Maintenance............................................................................. 10
VIII. Troubleshooting........................................................................ 11
IX. Warranty & 30 Day Billing Memo Policy ................................... 12

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I. Introduction
NanoTron microprocessor based controllers are designed to provide a wide range of control functions for
recirculating water treatment systems. The controller is programmed through a front panel keypad and can
be congured to provide a customized control system for your application. Your particular unit’s functions can
be determined by comparing the units model number to the Model Numbering table listed below.
Model Numbering
NanoTron units have several base system control functions and unit optional features. Your unit may be
supplied with one or more of the features described in this manual. To determine what features apply to your
unit check the model number label located on the controller enclosure. Example: NANO-P-E
Base Control Function
P- pH Control and 1 Feed Timer
R - ORP Control and 1 Feed Timer
Whole Unit Optional Features
A- Conduit Connections
A3 - Conduit with CE
E- Flow Switch Assembly with sample port
Y- ETL Listing / Approvals
W- Larger enclosure with clear lockable cover
II. Description
NanoTron units are designed to automate pH / ORP control and the addition of various chemicals or activate
other devices via a relay output.
Nano-P and Nano-R units include:
• One totalizing water meter input that can be congured for contacting head or hall e󰀨ect meter inputs.
• One drum level input that can be set for one of the following: alarm display only, alarm display and force
of relay 1, alarm display and force o󰀨 relay 2 or alarm display and force of relay 1 & 2.
• Two mechanical relay outputs with normally open and normally closed contacts that can be congured
for powered or dry contact relay operation (see page 4 diagram). Relay 1 is labeled “pH” or “ORP” and
Relay 2 is labeled “Relay 2” if pigtails are provided.
• A “force on” timer that allows for manual activation of the relays for a user dened amount of time.
pH Control (P) - The pH function monitors and controls pH on a scale of 0-14 pH units. The unit can be
congured for single or dual set point control. Relay 1 is controlled be the single pH set point with the following
settings: Set Point (rising for acid feed or falling for caustic feed); Di󰀨erential (the amount of reading change
that must occur before the relay is turned o󰀨); Limit Timer (the relay is forced o󰀨 if the limit time is met).
For dual set point control to feed both an acid and a caustic the Relay 2 Set menu must be congured for Dual
pH instead of a timer. This setting will add additional settings in the pH Set menu for the second set point.
Relay 1 will operate o󰀨 of the falling setpoint and Relay 2 o󰀨 of the rising.
The High, Low Alarm settings and limit timer are the same for single or dual pH set point control.
ORP Control (R) – The ORP function monitors and controls ORP on a scale of 0 to +1000 mV using relay 1.
Relay 2 Set – The second relay can be controlled by one of the following modes: Set Point 2 for pH units,
Alarms for P (not doing dual set point) or R units or one of the selectable timers below:
1. Pulse Timer – Accepts dry contact pulses from a water meter (supplied separately). It can accumulate1-9999 pulses to activate
the timer to run from 0-99 minutes, 59 seconds. Timer will store up to 5 additional activations during an individual run time.
2. Recycle Timer – Provides a user dened “o󰀨” time in HH:MM and a user dened “on” cycle in MM:SS that is repeated
constantly.
3. 28-Day Timer – 28-day feed timers, typically used for biocide feed are based on a 28-day cycle with two independent
programmable feed cycles allowing for feed on selectable days and weeks.
4. Utility – Relay on all of the time.

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III. Installation
Electrical Wiring
The controller has an internal regulated power supply that will operate in the range of approximately 100 to
240 VAC on the incoming wiring. Output relay(s) are protected with a replaceable fuse. Relay output voltage
will equal the incoming line voltage.
Prewired units are supplied with a 16 AWG cable with a 3-wire grounded USA 120 volt plug for incoming power
and 18 AWG 3-wire grounded receptacle cords for all control relay outputs. Conduit units are supplied with
liquid tights and adaptors for easy hard wiring to supplied connector.
NOTES:
1. Liquid tight ttings and some labeled signal leads are provided for signal (low voltage) connections,
such as water meter inputs.
2. Hall e󰀨ect meters that require +12 VDC must use an external power supply (TFS-PWR).
Mounting Instructions
Select a mounting location that provides the operator easy access to the unit and a clear view of the
controls through the cover of the controller. The location should be convenient to grounded electrical
connections, the sample line plumbing and is on a stable vertical surface.
CAUTION
1. There are live circuits inside the controller even when the power switch on the front panel is in
the OFF position. Never open the front panel without rst disconnecting power from the outlet.
Prewired controllers are supplied with an 8 foot, 18 AWG power cord with USA style plug. A #1
Phillips driver is required to open the front panel.
2. Low voltage signal wires (probes, ow switch, water meter, etc.) should never be run
in conduit with high voltage (like 115VAC) wires.
3. Never attempt to land connections to the controller without rst disconnecting power from the outlet.
4. Do not block access to disconnect power during mounting and installation.
5. The controller should be connected to its own isolated circuit breaker, and for best
results, the ground should be a true earth ground, not shared. Any attempt to bypass the grounding
will compromise the safety of users and property.
6. The electrical installation of the controller must be performed by trained personnel only and
conform to all applicable National, State and Local codes.
7. Operation of this product in a manner not specied by Advantage Controls may result in damage
to equipment or persons.
8. Avoid mounting in locations that expose the controller to direct sunlight, vapors, vibration,
liquid spills or extreme temperatures; less than 0°F (-17.8°C) or greater than 120°F (50°C).
EMI(electromagnetic interference) from radio transmissions and electric motors can also cause
damage or interference and should be avoided.
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Logic and Relay Cards
+5 VDC
Ground
Conductivity
Temp
NanoCond PWA Rev G
R B W G
Conductivity Probe
mA
Output
-
+
P S G
Meter
+-
Flow
+-
Level
Signal
Note 1: Contacting head water meters just use signal
and ground. The +5 VDC is used with hall effect meters.
-
Alarm Dry
Contact Output
+
Note 2: The alarm dry
contact output is normal
open. 12 VDC max be
connected to output.
FUSE FUSE
Ground
Relay 1
Power Supply
Relay 2
Neutral
Hot
Neutral Ground N/O N/C Neutral Ground N/O N/C
Relay 1 Out Relay 2 Out
Power In
Powered relay
output jumper
configuration
Dry contact relay
output jumper
configuration
Relay Card
NanoTron-C & B2 Logic Card
Contrast
Adjust
Note: Use GND and N.O.
for N.O. dry contact relay or
use GND and N.C. for N.C.
dry contact relay.
1 2 3
4 5
ON
OFF
Reset
Battery
FUSE
Relay 1
Ribbon
Cable
Relay 2
Power In
H N G
FUSE
POWER SUPPLY
RELAY 1 RELAY 2
Dry
GND GND
Hot Dry Hot
Neutral
Ground
N. O. N. C.
Neutral
Ground
N. O. N. C.
GND
Dry Hot
Relays can be a dry
contact by changing
the jumpers and
connecting to Ground
and either N.O. or N.C.
Relay
1
Relay
2
Relay Card for W Option
ON OFF
1 2 3
4 5
Battery
+-+
S GPGND
pH or
ORP
-+-+
Drum
Level
Flow
Switch
Pulse
Out
mA
Out
-+-
Nano-P/R Logic Board
Solution
Reference
Water
Meter
GroundSignal
5
VDC
Switch # Position Function
1 OFF Backlight normally o󰀨; ashes on w/ alarm
1 ON Backlight normally on; ashes o󰀨 w/ alarm
2 OFF Normal Operation
2 ON “Burn-in” Mode
3 OFF Normal Operation
3 ON Clear Memory (Resets to factory defaults)

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Electrode Installation
NanoTron controllers may come congured for various circulating water systems. Listed below are
instructions for typical cooling tower and boiler installations. Your specic installation requirements may
di󰀨er, but should conform to these instructions as much as possible for proper operation.
A. Cooling Tower
The standard probe(s) and/or ow assembly for cooling tower installations is constructed of schedule 80
PVC and supplied with 3/4” slip ttings for installing into a sample line. To insure proper operation the
sample line must have a ow rate of 3-10 gpm. Inlet pressure must be higher than outlet pressure in order
for water to ow past the electrode(s) to achieve the required rate.
NOTES:
1. Install an isolation valve on either side of the ow assembly so electrode can be
easily isolated for removal and cleaning.
2. A line strainer is recommended upstream from the probes to protect against fouling
and damage.
3. Mount pH or ORP electrodes vertically.
4. Green solution reference wire must be connected to pH or ORP sensor.
5. Systems with a ow switch require 2-3 gpm ow rate to operate outputs.
WARNINGS:
1. Electrodes are O-ring sealed, which if damaged will cause a leak.
2. Do not allow pH sensor tips to dry out, damage will occur.
3. Do not exceed a water temperature range of 32°F to 140°F.
4. Do not exceed a maximum pressure of 125 psi.
Typical Cooling Tower Installation Diagram
FORCE
ON/OFF
MENU
1 2
ENTER
COOLING TOWER
CHILLER
CIRCULATION
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Flow Through Probe Assembly
FS-0C
FS-FC
FS-SP
-or-
PE-21
OE-21
PE-NUT
pH Probe
ORP Probe
OR
FS-T
TFS-OC
TFS-C
FS-B1-SP
SampleValve
E-30-PH 2C0A-150
UNION-3/4TT
FS-PT-P
Paddle Flow Switch
used with option
E3
E-30-PH
1A9A000262
IV. Front Panel Description
FORCE
ON/OFF
MENU
1 2
Wed10:59:57am
MENU
FORCE
ON/OFF
ENTER
Press MENU to access menus or go back
one layer in menu structure.
Press FORCE to activate relays manually
again for Off and a third time back to auto.
Press ENTER to go a layer deeper in menu,
to initiate a setting change and to set change.
Use up or down arrows to navigate through
menu selections or setting options.
Use left or right arrows to move cursor
while making a numerical value change.
ENTER
Replacement Probes
NANO-R ...........................OE-21
NANO-R4 .........................OE-21
NANO-R8 .................... OE-21SS
NANO-P............................ PE-21
NANO-P4.......................... PE-21
NANO-P8..................... PE-21SS
NANO-P11........................ PE-11

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Cal Lo pH XXXX
Cal Hi pH XXXX
Calibration Alarm List
1 Point Cal
2 Point Cal
Cal pH XXXX
pH Set
Alarms If Dual pH
Yes* No
Nano-P (pH) Section
Setpt Fall XX
Diff 0.10
Setpt 0.70
Diff 0.10
Direction: Rise
Setpt Rise XX
Low Alarm 06.0
Limit hh:mm
High Alarm 09.0
Nano-R (ORP) Section
Calibration Alarm List
Cal ORP XXXX Setpoint 0300
Diff 010
Direction: Rise
High Alarm 0400
Low Alarm 0100
Limit hh:mm
ORP Set
Alarms
Relay 2 Set Water Meter Clock Set Force Setup Diagnostics
Pulse Run After 0010
Reset Meter? N Set Time Force On: Ask Force On: Relay1 Nano-P/R
Run Time mm:ss
Meter Units Set Date Force On: Relay2 FW: ?.?.?
Meter Value Set Day & Week Force On: Both Test Keypad
Meter Debounce Force On: None Test Display
Reset Cal? N
Timer Off
Timer mm:ss
28-Day (Bio) A: All Days
A: All Weeks
A: Start 12:00a
A: Run Time hh:mm
B: All Days
B: All Weeks
B: Start 12:00a
B: Run Time hh:mm
Recycle Off Time hh:mm
Run Time mm:ss
Raw A/D: ????
Cal Factor
WM:X FS:X DL:X
Utility
Increase value to
prevent false contacts
from water meter. Set
debounce to 0 for
paddle wheel meters.
Reduce value if
contacts are missed.
Board Temp XXX°C/F
The factory default
slope is 1.
Only shows in
timer mode.
Mode: Timer/Alarm
Identify logic
state of vaious
digital inputs.
Sim 4mA = XXXX
Sim 20mA = XXXX
ORP/pH Out Scale 20mA ORP/pH = X
4mA ORP/pH = X
Password 0000
Flow Sw: Close
Drum Lvl: Open
Drum: Relay 1
Factory
Feed OK NoFlow /
No Feed No Flow
Only applies to
active timers.
mA Output Configure
Lo Rate XXXX
Hi Rate XXXX
Hi/minute XXX
Pulse Output
Should not
exceed max
pulse rate
of pump.
* Dual pH enable
mode in Nano-P.
Relay 1 = falling
Relay 2 = rising
Alarm Only
Relay 1
Relay 2
Relay 1 or 2

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Cal Lo pH XXXX
Cal Hi pH XXXX
Calibration Alarm List
1 Point Cal
2 Point Cal
Cal pH XXXX
pH Set
Alarms If Dual pH
Yes* No
Nano-P (pH) Section
Setpt Fall XX
Diff 0.10
Setpt 0.70
Diff 0.10
Direction: Rise
Setpt Rise XX
Low Alarm 06.0
Limit hh:mm
High Alarm 09.0
Nano-R (ORP) Section
Calibration Alarm List
Cal ORP XXXX Setpoint 0300
Diff 010
Direction: Rise
High Alarm 0400
Low Alarm 0100
Limit hh:mm
ORP Set
Alarms
Relay 2 Set Water Meter Clock Set Force Setup Diagnostics
Pulse Run After 0010
Reset Meter? N Set Time Force On: Ask Force On: Relay1 Nano-P/R
Run Time mm:ss
Meter Units Set Date Force On: Relay2 FW: ?.?.?
Meter Value Set Day & Week Force On: Both Test Keypad
Meter Debounce Force On: None Test Display
Reset Cal? N
Timer Off
Timer mm:ss
28-Day (Bio) A: All Days
A: All Weeks
A: Start 12:00a
A: Run Time hh:mm
B: All Days
B: All Weeks
B: Start 12:00a
B: Run Time hh:mm
Recycle Off Time hh:mm
Run Time mm:ss
Raw A/D: ????
Cal Factor
WM:X FS:X DL:X
Utility
Increase value to
prevent false contacts
from water meter. Set
debounce to 0 for
paddle wheel meters.
Reduce value if
contacts are missed.
Board Temp XXX°C/F
The factory default
slope is 1.
Only shows in
timer mode.
Mode: Timer/Alarm
Identify logic
state of vaious
digital inputs.
Sim 4mA = XXXX
Sim 20mA = XXXX
ORP/pH Out Scale 20mA ORP/pH = X
4mA ORP/pH = X
Password 0000
Flow Sw: Close
Drum Lvl: Open
Drum: Relay 1
Factory
Feed OK NoFlow /
No Feed No Flow
Only applies to
active timers.
mA Output Configure
Lo Rate XXXX
Hi Rate XXXX
Hi/minute XXX
Pulse Output
Should not
exceed max
pulse rate
of pump.
* Dual pH enable
mode in Nano-P.
Relay 1 = falling
Relay 2 = rising
Alarm Only
Relay 1
Relay 2
Relay 1 or 2
V. NanoTron-P/R Menu Map
NanoTron pH/ORP units have a main menu circle that includes:
Calibration - Calibrating the conductivity reading
Alarm List - Shows active alarms
pH/ORP Set - Setting the pH/ORP set point and alarms
Relay 2 Set - Select the timer type and run values
mA Output - Set mA output scale
Pulse Output - Set pulse output scale
Congure - Password, ow and drum level settings
Water Meter - Reset totalizer and setting contact value
Clock Set - Set time, date and week
Force Set - Set the force on time for manual relay
activations
Diagnostics - Tests and calibration reset

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VI. System Operation Overview
Description of Menus
NanoTron controllers have three modes of operation, Run, Menu and Force. All menus are circular. Pressing
the DOWN key will display the next line of information on the display.
Run - This mode is for normal operation. The control relays will only be automatically active in this
mode. In the Run mode, the display will read system values. If an alarm is present, the display
ashes with the alarm status.
The Run menu will display values such as day, time, date and other values depending upon the
features present on the unit. The unit will automatically return to the Run mode if no keys are
pressed for three minutes.
Menu - This mode is used to make adjustments to settings and readings on the controller. To access
the Menu mode from the run screen, press the Menu key. Use the up or down arrow to scroll
through the various menus. When you want to access a specic menu, press the Enter key.
Once you have entered a sub-menu you will be able to step through that menu’s options with
the up or down arrow key.
Force - Relays may be forced on or o󰀨 for a user dened amount of time. Press the Force key to force
relays on for the time congured in the Menu’s force sub-menu. Press it a second time to force
them o󰀨 for the same amount of time. Press a third time to go back to automatic Run mode.
Unit returns to the Run mode automatically when the force time has elapsed.
VII. Maintenance
The only required maintenance for normal uninterrupted operation of your Nano-P/R controller is cleaning
of the electrode. ORP and pH sensors have a 6-18 month life depending on installation and will need to be
replaced regularly.
pH and ORP Electrode Cleaning Procedure
1. Remove the pH electrode from the system.
2. Spray with water and/or detergent, using a soft brush to dislodge any fouling.
3. Visually inspect the electrode for signs of damage.
4. Calibrate the electrode while it is in a known solution.
Slow response or non-reproducible measurements are signs that the electrode has become coated or
clogged. The pH glass is susceptible to mounting by many substances. The speed of response, normally
95% of the reading in less than 10 seconds, is dramatically degraded when the pH glass is coated.
To restore the speed of response for a pH electrode, clean the bulb with a high quality detergent, methyl
alcohol or other suitable solvent using a “Q-tip”. Rinse well with distilled water and retest. If the electrode
now responds, but erratically, soak the sensor in 0.1 Molar HCl for 5 minutes. Remove and rinse with water
and place in 0.1 Molar NaOH for 5 minutes. Remove, rinse again and then place the sensor in pH 4. bu󰀨er
for 10 minutes before use.

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VIII. Troubleshooting
The Nano-P/R controller is designed for many years of trouble free operation. Should a problem occur, refer
to the following chart to help identify the problem. If replacement is required, follow the procedures listed in
the Warranty and Factory Service portion of this manual.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
False reading.................................... Bad or dirty electrode Clean, as needed
Out of calibration Calibrate unit
Will not calibrate ............................... Dirty electrode Clean electrode
Faulty electrode Replace electrode if needed
Faulty wiring to electrode Replace wiring if needed
No system power.............................. Check power source Plug into di󰀨erent receptacle
Check fuse Replace as needed
Check connections Make sure ribbon cables are secure
Pulse timer not activating ................. Check wiring Repair as needed
Check external device Repair/replace as needed
Outputs not energized ...................... No ow Check sample line for
clogged pipes or strainers
Check fuse Replace as needed

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IX. Manufacturer’s Product Warranty
Advantage Controls warrants units of its manufacture to be free of defects in material or
workmanship. Liability under this policy extends for 24 months from date of installation. Liability is limited
to repair or replacement of any failed equipment or part proven defective in material or workmanship upon
manufacturer’s examination. Removal and installation costs are not included under this warranty.
Manufacturer’s liability shall never exceed the selling price of equipment or part in question.
Advantage disclaims all liability for damage caused by its products by improper installation,
maintenance, use or attempts to operate products beyond their intended functionality, intentionally or
otherwise, or any unauthorized repair. Advantage is not responsible for damages, injuries or expense
incurred through the use of its products.
The above warranty is in lieu of other warranties, either expressed or implied. No agent of ours is
authorized to provide any warranty other than the above.
30 Day Billing Memo Policy
Advantage Controls maintains a unique factory exchange program to ensure uninterrupted service
with minimum downtime. If your unit malfunctions, call 1-800-743-7431, and provide our technician with
Model and Serial Number information. If we are unable to diagnose and solve your problem over the phone,
a fully warranted replacement unit will be shipped, usually within 48 hours, on a 30 Day Billing Memo.
This service requires a purchase order and the replacement unit is billed to your regular account for
payment.
The replacement unit will be billed at current list price for that model less any applicable resale
discount. Upon return of your old unit, credit will be issued to your account if the unit is in warranty. If the unit
is out of warranty or the damage not covered, a partial credit will be applied based upon a prorated
replacement price schedule dependent on the age of the unit. Any exchange covers only the controller
or pump. Electrodes, liquid end components and other external accessories are not included.
FCC Warning
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing
device pursuant to subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial or industrial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user,
at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.