Aquatronica ACQ140 User manual

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“ TOUCH CONTROLLER SYSTEM “
(User Manual)

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INDEX CONTENT
•General information …………………………………………………………….. 3
•Safety Information …………………………………………………………….. 4
•Touch Controller Connection Diagram ……………………………………………………. 5
•Assembly Instructions …………………………………………………………….
•Menu Chart ……………………………………………………………. 8
•Home Page .................................................................. 9
•Icons / Glossary ……………………………………………………………. 10
•Display Icon Information ……………………………………………………………. 11
•Main Menu – Home .................................................................. 12
•Main Menu – Overview .................................................................. 12
•Main Menu – Settings .................................................................. 14
•Main Menu – Home Setup .................................................................. 1
•Main Menu – Agenda .................................................................. 17
•Main Menu – Sequences .................................................................. 18
•Main Menu – Programs .................................................................. 23
•Main Menu – Power Units .................................................................. 27
•Main Menu – Sensors .................................................................. 32
•Main Menu – Light Dimmer .................................................................. 3
•Main Menu – Pump Dimmer .................................................................. 42
•Main Menu – Dosing Pumps .................................................................. 4
•Main Menu – Ethernet .................................................................. 50

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The contents of this manual can not be reproduced, transferred, distributed or saved in any form without the written
permission of AQUATRONICA SRL.
The information included in this manual can be modified at any moment and without prior notice at the
AQUATRONICA SRL’s discretion. These modifications will be added in the next editions of this manual.
AQUATRONICA SRL reserves the right to modify or improve any of its products described in this manual without prior
notice.
Please read carefully this ma ual before usi g the “TOUCH CONTROLLER” system.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC PARTS
Pursuant to Directive no.13 on the 25th of July 2005, Clause no. 151 2002/95/CE, 2002/9 / CE and 2003/108/CE issued
by the European Parliament regarding the use reduction of dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment, as well as waste disposal.
Products bearing the barred dustbin symbol must be disposed of separately from other waste.
Therefore, the user must dispose of this product at suitable recycling centers for electronic and electro-technical
waste; otherwise the user must hand over the used product to the retailer when buying a new equivalent product,
in a proportion one-to-one.
Separate waste collection allows that used equipment are recycled, treated and disposed of without negative
consequences for the environment and health, and it allows the recycling of materials provided in the equipment
as per Law Decree no. 22/1997 (Clause no.50 and following no. 22/1997).

SAFETY INFORMATION
Use the product only for the purpose for which it
this manual can cause irreparable damage
Do not attempt to disassemble the product, as it contains parts that can
by the user.
Only qualified personnel can make repairs
AQUATRONICA SRL
will not be
Only original AQUATRONICA parts, or those approved
the product. The use of accessories that
shock and injury to people. Keep the product out of
of electric shock. The warranty does not cover failures due to the use of unapproved material
The product is NOT
waterproof
Do not use flammable liquids
cause fire.
Recommendations:
•To prevent the touch
controller
•Do not leave the touch
controller
cause malfunctions.
•Do not leave the touch
controller
•For a better use,
please remove protective wrap before using the device.
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Use the product only for the purpose for which it
has been
designed; any other use not
this manual can cause irreparable damage
s to the product.
Do not attempt to disassemble the product, as it contains parts that can
not
Only qualified personnel can make repairs
at authorized centers. If the pro
duct is tampered
will not be
liable for damages to things or people.
Only original AQUATRONICA parts, or those approved
by AQUATRONICA SRL
, should be connected to
the product. The use of accessories that
have not been approved can lead to damage, fire, electric
shock and injury to people. Keep the product out of
the reach of children
in order
of electric shock. The warranty does not cover failures due to the use of unapproved material
waterproof
. Do not put it in direct contact with liquids.
Do not use flammable liquids
for cleaning. They
could come into contact with the electrical parts and
controller
screen from scratches, do not use sharp objects.
controller
screen in contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can
controller
screen in contact with water or da
mp. It could lead to malfunctions.
please remove protective wrap before using the device.
designed; any other use not
mentioned in
be repaired or replaced
duct is tampered
with,
, should be connected to
have not been approved can lead to damage, fire, electric
in order
to prevent the risk
of electric shock. The warranty does not cover failures due to the use of unapproved material
s.
could come into contact with the electrical parts and
screen in contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can
mp. It could lead to malfunctions.

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TOUCH CONTROLLER CONNECTION DIAGRAM
LAN RJ45 Co ectio
POWER SUPPLY (12VDC
–
1A)
AQUATRONICA BUS
OPTIONAL CONNECTORS
BACK SIDE
INTERNAL BATTERY (CR2032)
BOTTOM
SIDE
SD CARD READER
MINI USB CONNECTOR
WI
-
FI KEY or USB KEY
TOP
SIDE
FUNCTION KEY BUTTONS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
•OPEN a d CLOSE DEVICE CONNECTOR COVER
Open the device cover removing the back lid, press with your fingers and pull. Close the device cover
following the same process backwards.
•OPEN a d CLOSE USB EXTERNAL DEVICE COVER
Open the device slot (for USB or Wi-Fi key) lifting up the small lid and pull. Close the device slot following the
same process backwards.
•USB or Wi-Fi USB port
The USB External connector allows the connection of USB devices (USB key drive) or USB Wi-Fi key.

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•SD CARD PLUG a d UNPLUG
To insert the SD card, place your TOUCH CONTROLLER face down and insert the card as shown in the picture.
Remove the SD card using your fingers and pull.
•BATTERY INSTALLATION
Remove device cover, pull out battery and replace it with a new one (3V button CR2032 type), then replace
cover.
•BRACKET INSTALLATION
•Install bracket only after all required cables have been plugged and the rear panel has been
properly closed.
•At first, install rib into the slot on the bottom side, then use your fingers to push the slot-in pivot
into the back cover slot (see picture).

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MENU CHART
Home
Home
Overview
Setti gs
Age da
Seque ces
Programs
Power U its
Ge eral
Display
Password
SMS
Cha ge Name
Ma ual Comma d
CaComme d
Timer Program
Wave Effect
Blackout
Tide Effect
Summer Fu ctio
Redox
Plot Graph
Measure U it
Cha ge Name
Temperature
Level
pH
De sity
Co ductivity
Lights
Light Dimmer
Pump Dimmer
Simple Program
Ma ual Cmd
Adva ced Program
Moo Light
Home Setup
Demo
Cha ge Name
Water Leakage
Dosi g Pump
Ether et Co ectio
Ma ual Cmd
Programs
Cha ge Name
Ma ual Cmd
Programs
Calibratio
Cha ge Name Ge eral
Email Setti gs
Email Test
Remote Access

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HOME PAGE
Once the device is ON, the Home Screen appears. There you can see the widgets you require, such as other devices,
sensors or more. The Home Screen setting can be customized.
From the Home Screen, select Menu button to access the Main Menu.
Select one icon or press the arrow on the bottom to the right to access the other Menu pages.
Browsing through the pages you will see the available icons (colored) and those not available, because not connected
to any accessory yet (light grey colour).
MAIN SCREEN DESCRIPTION:
1. Aquatronica Logo : Press it to return back to the Main Menu
2. Notification Area
3. Touch Screen Lock/Unlock
4. Date and Time section
5. Main Menu Button
. Bottom Bar Area
7. Home Screen
8. Page number scrolling
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1
2
3
4
5
8
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ICONS GLOSSARY
Pu
Home
Overview
Setti gs
Home
Setup
Home Icon: It allows the return to
the Home Page.
Overview Icon: This Menu allows seeing
the composition of the system, the
update of all system firmware and to
import and export the configurations.
Settings Icon: This Menu allows the
adjustment of the settings of the
Touch Controller.
Home Setup Icon: This Menu allows
the adjustment of the Home Setup
of the Touch Controller.
Age da
Agenda Icon: This is the section of
the Controller where you can insert
your reminder.
Seque ces
Sequences Icon: In this menu it is
possible to insert programs to make,
like a list of activities.
Programs Icon: This is the menu
where you can insert all programs
and alarms related to sensors.
Programs
Power Unit Icon: This is the menu
where you can insert the plugs
settings.
U it
Power
Temperature
Temperature Icon: It allows entering
into the Temperature Menu.
Level
Level Icon: It allows entering into the
Level Menu.
Light Icon: It allows entering into the
Light Menu.
Light
Redox Icon: It allows entering into the
Redox Menu.
Redox
Co ductivity
Conductivity Icon: It allows entering
into the Conductivity Menu.
Density Icon: It allows entering into
the Density Menu.
pH Icon: It allows entering into the pH
Menu.
De sity
pH
Water Leak
Water Leakage Icon: It allows entering
into the Water Leakage Menu.
Light Dimmer
Light Dimmer Icon: It allows entering
into the Light Dimmer Menu to set led
lights, 0-10V modules.
Dosi g
Pumps
Dosing Pumps Icon: It allows entering
into the Dosing Pumps Menu.
Pump
Dimmer
Pump Dimmer Icon: It allows entering
into the Pump Dimmer Menu.
Ethernet Icon: It allows entering into
the Ethernet Menu to set LAN and Wi-
Fi connections and the remote access
configuration.
Ether et

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DISPLAY ICONS INFORMATION
Plug Blocked from “Black Out” function
Plug Enabled from “Summer” function
Plug Enabled/Disabled from “Tide effect” function
Plug Enabled/Disabled from “Wave effect” function
Plug Enabled/Disabled from Temperature program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from Level Sensor program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from Manual program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from “Timer Program” function
Plug Enabled/Disabled from Low Conductivity Sensor program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from High Conductivity (Density) Sensor program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from pH Sensor program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from Redox Sensor program
At least one lights channel is on “Manual” status
Light dimmer on Demo Mode
At least one dimming pump is on “Manual” status
Dosing pumps active program
Plug Enabled/Disabled from “Water Leakage” Sensor program
Power unit with outlets manually blocked (button on MAN position)
Power Unit Disconnected from main voltage
Device Disconnected
It indicates low battery or absence of GMS module
It indicates Signal Level of GMS module
No GSM Signal or Module Disabled
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DEMO

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MAIN MENU - HOME
In the AQUATRONICA TOUCH CONTROLLER the HOME page is the section where you can add all the information
about your system.
All information is displayed as WIDGET in order to show values of sensors, plugs, dosing pumps or other accessories.
You can return back to your HOME page in two different ways:
-Pressing the HOME icon on the Main Menu.
-Pressing the AQUATRONICA logo on the top left corner of the display.
MAIN MENU - OVERVIEW
In the AQUATRONICA TOUCH CONTROLLER the OVERVIEW page is an important Menu, because it allows you to get
information about your Aquatronica system.
H
ome
Overvie
w
Setti gs
Home
Setup
Age da
Seque ces
Programs
Power
U it
HOME
Overview
Name
Type
FW/HW
Address
Power U it 1
Power U it 2
Level
Temperature
pH
PU
PU
S3/0
S3/0
S4/0
4.2/1
4.2/1
7.0/1
7.0/1
7.0/1
1
2
3
3
4
Flash Update Export Import Reset
Vers.3.0
Web. 3.0

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In this list you can find all the AQUATRONICA devices connected to your system. For each device you can see the type
of device, the Firmware and the Hardware version and the Address number available in your system.
In the table below you can find the following setting buttons:
•FLASH
It allows the update of the firmware of AQUATRONICA devices connected to the system. To update the Firmware of
your Touch Controller, please follow these steps:
a. Use the files inside USB key or SD card, downloaded and extracted from the web site
b. Insert the USB key or SD card in the Touch Controller
c. Press MENU
d. Press OVERVIEW
e. In the list of the connected devices, select the device that you want to update pressing on its line; in this way
the line turns of white highlighted colour
f. Press FLASH
g. Select the file from the list (usually the name has the code of the device)
h. Press SELECT
i. Wait for the updating
•UPDATE
It allows the update of the firmware of the Touch Controller. Near the Flash button you can see the installed version.
To update the firmware of your Touch Controller follow these steps:
a. Download the update file from the Aquatronica web site. It is a " .zip" file.
b. Unzip the file and put extracted files in your USB Key or SD Card (do not make any folders, just extract the
files into the main folder)
c. Insert the USB key (or SD Card) in the Touch Controller
d. Press MENU
e. Press OVERVIEW
f. Press UPDATE
g. Wait until the Touch Controller has completed the firmware updating and restart
h. Verify on Menu -> Overview, that the version number has been updated
•EXPORT
It allows the saving of your Aquatronica configurations and programs (Backup) into an external drive (SD Card or USB
Key).
To export a configuration, follow these steps:
a. Be sure that you have an USB Key or SD Card inside the Touch Controller
b. Press EXPORT
c. Wait until the procedure has been completed
d. If you extract the USB key or SD Card and read it into a PC, you have to find an ACQSAVEDATA.DAT file.
This is your Backup.

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•IMPORT
It allows you to import a Backup from an external drive (USB key or SD Card).
To import a configuration it is necessary to disconnect your Touch Controller from the bus. Please do not connect the
USB cable to the controller:
a. Be sure that you have an USB Key or SD Card inserted into the Touch Controller with your Backup file
(ACQSAVEDATA.DAT)
b. Press MENU
c. Press OVERVIEW
d. Press IMPORT
e. Wait until the import procedure has been completed
•RESET
This command resets all the settings of your Touch Controller. If you make a reset, you ERASE ALL DATAS available
into the Touch Controller. Please BE SURE, before proceeding.
MAIN MENU - SETTINGS
In the AQUATRONICA TOUCH CONTROLLER the SETTINGS Menu allows you to adjust some parameters of the
controller. The Settings Menu is composed of:
•GENERAL
a. Name your Aquatronica System.
b. Set Date and Time.
c. Set the language of your Touch Controller.
•DISPLAY
a. Change the luminosity of the display.
b. Start the calibration procedure of the display.
c. Change the Background of the display.
d. Set the Power saving. If you enable the Power saving mode, after 5 minutes of inactivity, the display switches off.
Click on any F1, F2, F3, F4 function keys to reactivate it.
e. It is possible to set a password by clicking the Enable button and entering an alphanumeric text in the Password
field. Click Menu to return back to the Main Menu.

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To set the block with a Password, click on the lock icon on the Top Bar:
In this way the Touch Controller is blocked.
To unlock the Touch Controller, press again on the icon on Top Bar:
After the icon selection, the unlock screenshot appears:
Write the selected Password and press unlock.
•SMS
a. Insert two telephone numbers of the recipients.
b. Update your SMS module *.
c. Remove your SMS module from the system. If you disconnect the USB cable from the SMS module, you can remove
it definitively from your system by pressing DISCONNECT.
Unlock
Cancel

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* HOW TO UPDATE SMS MODULE
To update the firmware of the AQUATRONICA SMS MODULE, please follow these steps:
a. Use the files into the USB key or SD card downloaded and extracted from the web site
b. Insert the USB key or SD Card into the Touch Controller
c. Press MENU
d. Press SETTINGS
e. Press SMS
f. Press UPDATE
g. Select the file in the UpdateSMS.upd list pressing on the name. The line turns of white colour
h. Press SELECT
i. Wait for the update
MAIN MENU – HOME SETUP
In the AQUATRONICA TOUCH CONTROLLER the HOME SETUP Menu allows to decide which type of information can
be showed on the Home Page. You can customize the Home adding or removing widget or pages. It is very similar to
the Home settings of a Smart Phone.
1. Mini Home preview: it allows selecting the position where you want to add or remove widgets.
2. Mini Home preview scroll page: it allows selecting in what page you want to add/remove widgets.
3. Device grouping: it allows selecting the clustered widgets.
4. Add/Remove Icons: it allows adding/removing pages or widgets.
5. Widget selection: it allows the choice of the widget you want to add.
. Widget scroll page: it allows scrolling the widget pages of the selected cluster.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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ADD WIDGET EXAMPLE:
a. Select the cluster of the widget to add (power unit-sensors-dosing pumps-light dimmers-pump dimmer) (3)
b. Select the page where you want to add the widget (2)
c. Select the widget to add (5)
d. Select the position where you want to add the widget (1)
e. Select the Widget+ icon (4)
REMOVE WIDGET EXAMPLE:
a. Select the position to remove in Home Preview (1)
b. Select the Widget- icon (4)
ATTENTION: It is not possible to put the same widget in different places. If you place a widget that is already present
in Home, it will change its position with the new one.
MENU - AGENDA
In the AQUATRONICA TOUCH CONTROLLER the AGENDA Menu allows to set some reminder that will appear later on
the screen.
Pressing the AGENDA icon on page 1 of the MENU, you can enter the screen selection of all reminders.
In the center there is the list of written reminders.
On the left part there are the three selection icons:
: Add reminder
: Remove reminder
: Modify selected reminder
Pressing Add Reminder Icon, the system shows the reminder page.
You can select:
-Reminder text
-When the reminder will appear (DATE)
-When the reminder will appear (TIME)
-Repetition: Hour/Day/Month
To save the Reminder press OK.
The message will appear on the display at
a fixed date and time.
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CHANGE WATER
24/05/14
17.00
REPETITIVE
Note :
Date :
Every :
CHANGE WATER
24/05/14
17.00
1 WEEK
Back
OK
Back
Time :
AGENDA
AGENDA

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MAIN MENU - SEQUENCES
In the AQUATRONICA TOUCH CONTROLLER the SEQUENCES Menu allows to set a list of activities that the Touch
Controller can make automatically when you start the sequence.
It can be used for many different things, such as sequences for automatic water change in the tank, or sequences for
putting elements into the water.
Pressing the SEQUENCES Icon on page 1 of the MENU, it is possible to enter into the complete list of all sequences.
In the center there is the list of fixed Sequences. On the left part there are the three selection icons:
: Add Sequence : Remove Sequence : Modify selected Sequence
If you want to insert a new Sequence, press on the Add Sequence button and a new page will appear. In this page you
have to insert the name of the sequence, then press Next button.
AGENDA
1
CHANGE WATER
24/05/14 17.00 REPETITIVE
SEQUENCES
SEQUENCES
Seque ce Name :
Back
Stop
Start
Ca cel
Next
Seque ce 1

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Into a Sequence Setup you can have three different types of steps:
•Variables
•Action
•Delay (pauses)
On the left part of the screen there are two icons, one to cancel a step of the sequence ( ) and one to modify a
step ( ).
To start the sequence, choose selection according to what you want to add between a variable, an action or a delay.
•Add VARIABLE:
To add a variable like a step of the sequence, press the +VARIABLE button:
1. Scroll the type of sensors using the left and right arrow buttons ( ). Into the selection type you can
have Sensors, Time, Function Keys (F1-F2-F3-F4).
2. When the type is the one you desire, select on the bottom part of the screen the widget of the sensor that
you want to add in the sequence.
3. Push on the icon to add the selected widget into the Input Selection list.
Seque ce Setup
+ Variables
+ Actio
+ Delay
Save
Back
Seque ce Setup
Selectio Type
LEV
1
Sump Level
S
03
-
A
2
3
4
I put Selectio
Ca cel
Next
5
Sump Level

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4. The selected widget is added to the Input Selection list.
5. Press Next to go into the Sensor value page.
. Select the value that the sensor must have to allow the sequence skipping to the next step.
7. Press Next to return back to the Sequence Input Selection.
To insert other variables into the sequence follow the same steps.
•Add ACTION:
To add an ACTION like a step of the sequence, press the +ACTION button:
Sump Level
S
03
-
A
Seque ce Setup
Ca cel
Next
Sump Level
LOW HIGH 6
7
Seque ce Setup
+ Variables
+ Actio
+ Delay
Save
Back
1 Sump Level
Seque ce Setup
Selectio Type
PU
1
PUMP
PU
03
-
A
2
3
4
OutPut Selectio
Ca cel
Next
5
PUMP