AquaLabo Secomam STAC2 User manual

USER MANUAL
version: 1.03
ON-LINE ANALYZER

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2 INSTALLATION & USER’S MANUAL

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SUMMARY
1 REMARK ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................. 10
4 PRECAUTIONS OF USE ............................................................................................................................... 12
5 INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1 ANALYZER INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 15
5.2 ANALYZER DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................... 15
5.2.1 COMPLETE SIZE OF THE ANALYZER ............................................................................................. 15
5.2.2 CASE DETAILS.................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2.1 Sizes................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.2.2.2 Connections view............................................................................................................................................ 16
5.2.3 FLUID COMPONENTS....................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.3.1 Description...................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.4 MEASUREMENT SYSTEM.................................................................................................................. 18
5.2.4.1 Description...................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 FLUIDS CONNECTION (SAMPLE &AIR PRESSURE) ......................................................................... 19
5.4 SAMPLE INLET......................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.1 PERISTALTIC PUMP RATE OF FLOW ............................................................................................. 20
5.4.2 SAMPLE CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................ 20
5.4.3 TAKING SAMPLE CONSTRAINTS ..................................................................................................... 20
5.4.4 OVERFLOW POT................................................................................................................................ 21
5.4.5 RINSING SOLUTION .......................................................................................................................... 22
5.4.6 BLANK SOLUTION ............................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.6.1 Some definitions.............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.4.6.2 The blank solution........................................................................................................................................... 23
5.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................ 24
5.5.1 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5.2 MODBUS RTU (RS485)....................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.2.1 Pins connection details.................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.3 DATA SIZE........................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.4 DATA TRANSMISSION RATE............................................................................................................. 25
5.5.5 POWER SUPPLY................................................................................................................................. 26
6 CONNECTIVITY SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 28
6.1 CONNECTION SETUP.............................................................................................................................. 28
6.1.1 WIRE ETHERNET SETTINGS............................................................................................................. 28
6.1.1.1 Direct connection with computer .................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.1.2 Connection on a wired network....................................................................................................................... 29
6.1.2 WIFI SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 29
6.1.2.1 Recue wifi ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
7 MODBUS CONNECTIVITY.......................................................................................................................... 32
7.1 GENERALITY............................................................................................................................................ 32
7.2 MODBUS BASE ADDRESS &SLAVE ADDRESS.................................................................................. 33
7.3 MODBUS REGISTER’S MAPPING.......................................................................................................... 33
8 LED INDICATOR........................................................................................................................................... 34
8.1 LED DEFINITION...................................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 EIGHT DIGITS DISPLAY ......................................................................................................................... 35
8.3 ERROR CODE DEFINITION..................................................................................................................... 35
9 SOFTWARE FUNTIONS............................................................................................................................... 36

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9.1 STARTING................................................................................................................................................. 36
9.2 MAIN TOP INFORMATIONS................................................................................................................... 37
9.2.1 START / STOP MEASUREMENT PROCESS CYCLE ......................................................................... 37
9.3 MAIN MENU.............................................................................................................................................. 40
9.4 DASHBOARD PAGE................................................................................................................................. 40
9.4.1 MEASUREMENT FILTER SELECTOR............................................................................................... 40
9.4.1.1 Export or delete measurement periods ............................................................................................................ 41
9.4.2 PARAMETERS TIME EVOLUTION CHART ...................................................................................... 42
9.4.3 MEASUREMENT SPECTRA................................................................................................................ 44
9.4.4 EVENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 45
9.5 MONITORING PAGE................................................................................................................................ 46
9.6 GENERAL CONFIGURATION PAGE...................................................................................................... 47
9.6.1 GENERAL PARAMETERS................................................................................................................... 47
9.6.2 DATE AND TIME ................................................................................................................................ 48
9.6.3 WIRE NETWORK SETTING................................................................................................................ 48
9.6.4 WIFI NETWORK SETTING................................................................................................................. 49
9.7 CHANNELS CONFIGURATION PAGE................................................................................................... 50
9.7.1 BLANK SETTINGS............................................................................................................................... 51
9.7.2 RINSE SETTINGS................................................................................................................................ 52
9.7.3 CHEMICAL ANALYTIC PARAMETERS SETTINGS .......................................................................... 53
9.8 CONTROL PAGE....................................................................................................................................... 55
9.8.1 FLUIDIC HARDWARE CONTROL..................................................................................................... 55
9.8.2 OPTICAL MEASUREMENT HARDWARE CONTROL....................................................................... 55
9.8.3 FILES MANAGER................................................................................................................................ 57
9.9 STAC2’S RESULTS ACCESS ................................................................................................................... 58
10 START UP PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................ 60
Measurement cycle process organigram : ................................................................................................................... 63
11 STAND-BY & STORAGE PROCEDURE .................................................................................................. 64
12 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................... 66
12.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING........................................................................................................................... 66
12.2 FLOW-THROUGH CUVETTE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................. 66
12.3 PERISTALTIC PUMP.............................................................................................................................. 68
12.3.1 PERISTALTIC PUMP TUBE CHANGING........................................................................................ 68
12.4 REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF SPARE PARTS............................................................................. 70
12.5 SOFTWARE UPDATE............................................................................................................................. 70
13 SPARE PARTS .............................................................................................................................................. 72
APPENDIX Indicative chart of tube in Tygon compatibility…………………………………………67

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1REMARK
The Automatic aspiration system kit is manufactured by AQUALABO.
The information contained in this document may be the object of patents or patent applications by
SECOMAM. The possession of this document does not confer any license to such patents.
The following names are AQUALABO’s registered trademarks throughout the world.
SECOMAM
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This manual is updated periodically. The updates are included in the new editions.
All information supplied in this edition of the manual may be amended before the products described
herein are available.
All reproduction rights reserved.

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2WARRANTY
The new equipment and material sold by AQUALABO is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects
for one year (unless otherwise stated by AQUALABO) with effect:
−From the technical acceptance of the equipment in the factory by the buyer or his designee,
−or failing this :
* For Metropolitan France: from the date on the delivery note.
* For other destinations: from the date of factory shipment certified by air waybill,
consignment note or bill of lading.
The AQUALABO company guarantee applies exclusively to defectiveness arising from a design fault or
from a concealed defect. It is strictly limited to the free dispatching of replacement parts (except for
consumable items) or to the repairing of the equipment in our workshops within a deadline of 10 working
days (shipping delay not included).
By express agreement, the following are strictly excluded from our guarantee:
−All damages, notably for staff costs, loss of earnings, business trouble, etc
−Any breakdown due to an incorrect use of the equipment (non adapted mains, fall, attempt at
transformation, etc) or to a lack of maintenance by the user or to poor storage conditions.
−Any breakdown due to the use of parts not supplied by AQUALABO, on AQUALABO equipment
−Any breakdown due to the transporting of the equipment in packaging which is not its original
packaging
−The lamps, the cells and generally any item which appears in the "accessories" section on the price
list.
Our customers are kindly asked to apply for our consent before returning any instrument for repair. No
return of materials may be accepted without the prior written consent of our Servicing after Sales
Management which will precise the terms of such return.
If the above consent is given, articles shall be returned in their original packaging on a prepaid basis to
the following address:
AQUALABO Services - 91 Avenue Des Pins d’Alep –30319 ALES Cedex FRANCE
We reserve the right to reship all instruments received collect failing such consent.
Whatever method and conditions of transport are chosen for the shipment of the equipment to be
repaired under guarantee, in the original packaging, the corresponding costs and the insurance costs
will be payable by the customer.
Any damage connected to the return transport of the equipment falls within the framework of the
guarantee on the express condition that the customer has sent his complaint within forty-eight hours by
registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to the carrier. A copy of the letter should be sent to
AQUALABO.
For equipment with a guaranty card, this is only applicable if the card delivered with the equipment is
returned to AQUALABO duly completed.

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SOFTWARE GUARANTEE
The software is guaranteed by the designer or the distributor of the software under the conditions
specified in the literature accompanying the aforementioned software packages.
Under no circumstances whatsoever will AQUALABO supply any type of guarantee for software
packages.
By express agreement, all damages, notably for staff costs, lost of earnings; business trouble, etc are
strictly excluded from our guarantee.
The customer is informed that the software cannot be guaranteed exempt from defects or bugs.
TRADE SECRET AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
This document is protected by an AQUALABO copyright (c) 2019 and the copying rights are explicitly
reserved. The software supplied with the equipment or referenced contains trade secrets and
confidential information which are AQUALABO's property. It is legally protected by the international
copyright (c) laws.
AQUALABO grants a license to use its software to the user. This may not be disclosed, used or
duplicated with the intention to save it, without AQUALABO's written permission. The beneficiary must
attach a copy of this document to all authorized partial or total reproductions.

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3INFORMATION
The AQUALABO equipment has been designed, manufactured, tested and inspected according to the
ISO 9001 standards (Version 2000).
If the unit is not immediately installed, it should be stored in a dry and clean area. The storage
temperature should be between 10 and 40°C.
AQUALABO equipment is carefully inspected before it is packed. As soon as you receive your
equipment, check the condition of the packaging and if you notice any problems, notify your carrier
within 48 hours. Then consult the packing list and check that everything is in order. Finally, if you
discover that something is missing, or if the goods are damaged immediately notify AQUALABO.
IMPORTANT:
In order to benefit from AQUALABO’s service (application notes, AQUALABO information, technical
assistance, etc.) immediately complete the attached guarantee card and return it to the following
address:
AQUALABO Services
91 Avenue des Pins d’Alep
30319 ALES Cedex
FRANCE
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.aqualabo.fr