Avidity Science ALTO User manual

Alto™ Range
Ultrapure Water System
with Total Organic Carbon Monitoring and
Ultra Filtration
ALTO / ALTO-T / ALTO-R / ALTO-T-R / ALTO-UF /
ALTO-UF-T / ALTO-UF-R / ALTO-UF-T-R
Series 5
Operation Manual
OP-000111
Revision A
March 2020
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part of Avidity Science, LLC.
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Contents i
Contents
Important Safety and Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
RoHS/WEEE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Hazard and Special Safety Notice Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Product Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Product Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Alto Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Purification Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Feed Water Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Product Water Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Dispense Controller Primary Operation Menus and Sub-menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Dispenser Controller Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Consumable Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Alarms (Warnings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Change Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Configure User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dispensing Type 1 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Active Alarms and Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sanitize the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Replace Endure Purification Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Autoclave Dispense Controller Ultra Filter (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Replace Dispense Controller Standard Filter or Ultra Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Consumables and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Important Safety and Service Information
The customer should comply with their organization’s Electrical Safe Practices as recommended by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or local and national safety codes.
This equipment must be operated by qualified persons who are knowledgeable and trained in its operation,
and its associated hazards.
Use caution when operating, or servicing this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to read and under-
stand the content of this manual before operating this equipment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RoHS/WEEE Statement
Edstrom water treatment, automated watering, environmental monitoring, and access control systems
specified within this manual are manufactured in compliance with the RoHS Directive
(EU Directive 2011/65/EU and subsequent amendments).
Hazard and Special Safety Notice Definitions
Below is a list of definitions of hazard symbols used on this product.
This manual may contain the following types of special notices.
IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is necessary to understanding a topic or performing a procedure.
NOTE: Indicates information that may be helpful in understanding a topic or performing a procedure.
Product Warnings
WARNING! Risk of electrocution or electrical shock resulting in death or severe
personal injury.
WARNING! Could result in death or serious personal injury or equipment dam-
age.
CAUTION! Minor or moderate injury or equipment damage
WARNING! Electrical shock. Install this equipment on a ground fault interrupt-
ing circuit. Not installing this equipment on a ground fault interrupter circuit can
cause electrical shock resulting in severe personal injury or property damage.
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Product Caution
Contacting Technical Support
For up to one year after your system installation date, you may contact Avidity Science for free technical
support. All contact information appears in the tables below.
UK Support
US Support
China Support
WARNING! Electrocution. Never stand in water when handling electrical equip-
ment. Water is a conductor of electricity. Standing in water while operating this
equipment can cause electrical shock or electrocution resulting in severe per-
sonal injury.
WARNING! Electric Shock. Disconnect the main power before servicing any
electrical components. Failure to do so can cause electrical shock resulting in
personal injury.
CAUTION! Equipment damage. Follow all nationally and locally approved elec-
trical codes when installing this equipment. Failure to do so can result in equip-
ment damage.
Phone E-mail Web Site
01844 201142 Option 2 UK.T[email protected] AvidityScience.com
Phone E-mail Web Site
833 898 3420 [e-mail] AvidityScience.com
Phone E-mail Web Site
(86) 189 1852 9537 CN.T[email protected] AvidityScience.com
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Introduction
The Alto Ultra-Pure Water System dispenses Type 1 (18.2 MΩ-cm) water at a rate of 2 liters [0.53 gallons]
per minute, utilizing ultraviolet (UV) technology and fitted with Total Organic Carbon (TOC) monitoring.
Type 1 water is fed from a pretreatment source and dispensed from the unit using a hand-held dispense
controller on the system, or an optional remote dispenser fitted with an standard filter or an ultra filter.
The dispense system features volumetric dispense. All recorded data, warning messages, and dispensing
information are displayed on the dispense controller and the optional remote dispenser.
All components of the system are assembled in a metal chassis and protected by a plastic housing that is
designed for bench or wall-mounting. The front panels are secured with magnets and can be removed for
easy access to consumables. The back panel is secured on the top and bottom with screws.
Alto Models
The content of this manual applies to these models. Some models include a submersible ultraviolet (UV)
light for sterilization.
Table 1. Alto Models
Model
Product
Water
Quality
Product
Water Flow
Rate Model
Product
Water
Quality
Product
Water Flow
Rate
ALTO-UF
UItra-filter, UV Type 1 2 liters/minute [0.53 gal/min]
ALTO-UF-R
Ultra-Filter,
Remote Dispenser only
Type 1 2 liters/minute
[0.53 gal/min]
ALTO-UF-T
Ultra-Filter, Tank-Fed, UV Type 1 2 liters/minute [0.53 gal/min]
ALTO
Standard Filter, UV Type 1 2 liters/minute [0.53 gal/min]
ALTO-UF-T-R
Ultra-Filter, Tank-fed,
Remote Dispenser
Type 1 2 liters/minute
[0.53 gal/min]
ALTO T
Tank-Fed, Standard Filter, UV Type 1 2 liters/minute [0.53 gal/min]
ALTO-T-R
Tank-fed, Standard Filter Type 1 2 liters/minute [0.53 gal/min]
ALTO-R
Standard Filter,
Remote Dispenser, UV
Type 1 2 liters/minute
[0.53 gal/min]
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Purification Process
In normal operation, RO or DI feed water enters the Alto system from the inlet solenoid valve (V2). On
Alto -T models, the feed water from an external storage tank first passes through the booster pump. The
Conductivity of the feed water is measured by the feed water conductivity sensor (Q1) before passing
through the flow sensor.
The water is then pushed through the first Endure Purification Pack (TC009) which contains mixed bed
ions-exchange resins. The de-ionization process occurs and the water quality is measured by the post-treat-
ment conductivity sensor (Q2).
When the dispense request is initiated, the circulation pump (PUMP00002) activity is increased and pro-
cesses the RO or DI water over the integral UV light (TC003), at which point the conductivity and total
organic carbons are measured by the sensor (Q3).
The water then passes through the second Endure Purification Pack (TC009) to reach the optimum resis-
tivity of 18.2 MΩ. The resistivity is verified (Q4) as it leaves the pack and the temperature is then verified
by the temperature sensor.
The dispense solenoid valve is opened and the Type 1 water is dispensed according to the programmed
setting. Attached to the dispenser is an optional Ultra Filter (TC004) that provides water with reduced lev-
els of endotoxins and viruses, or a Standard Filter (TC011).
Should the water temperature measure outside the set limits, the flushing solenoid valve engages and
diverts the water to drain. The relevant warning is shown on the controller display. The water will continue
to flush to drain until the temperature is within the required limits.
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Table 2. Purification Process component descriptions
Component Description Component Description
V2 Inlet Solenoid Valve TC003 UV Light
Q1 Pre-treated Feed Water Conductivity Sensor Q3 Conductivity and Total Organic Carbon Sensor
TC009 Endure Purification Pack Q4 Post-treatment Conductivity Sensor
Q2 Permeate Water Conductivity Sensor DISP00001 Dispense (Point-of-Use) Controller
PUMP00002 Circulation Pump REMOTE Remote Dispenser
Pretreated water direct feed
or
storage tank feed
(Alto “-T” models only)
V2
Requires Booster Pump
Q1 Q2 PUMP00002
TC009
TC003
Q3
TC009
Q4
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Feed Water Requirements
The feed water used must meet these requirements.
Pressure: 0.1 to 6 bar [1.5 to 87 psi]
Maximum Flow: 2.0 lpm at 0.1 bar [0.22 gpm at 1.5 psi]
Maximum Feed Water Conductivity: 30 μS per cm
Free Chlorine: less than 0.1 mg per liter
Maximum Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 15 mg per liter
Maximum Silica: 15 mg per liter
Silt Density Index (SDI): less than 3
Langelier Index (LI): less than zero
Iron: less that 0.1 mg per liter
Manganese: less than 0.05 mg per liter
pH: 3 to 9
Temperature: 5 to 35 degrees C [45 to 90 degrees F]
Product Water Specifications
Product (Type 1) Water Flow: 2 Litre/min
Conductivity at 25° C: 0.055 µS/cm
Resistivity at 25° C: 18.2 MΩ/cm
Total Organic Carbon (TOC): 1 to 5 ppb
DNase, RNase, DNA: Free
Rejection Rate for Bacteria: greater than 90 percent
Rejection Rate for Particles: greater than 90 percent
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Dispense Controller Primary Operation Menus and Sub-menus
The Dispense Controller function also applies to the Remote Dispenser.
(red)
Access Main menu. View Active Alarms
Main Menu
Remote
Dispenser
Menu
Available only on the primary
dispense controller
(green)
Turn off the unit.
Access information
related to the
displayed screen.
Access Main Menu
Access factory
settings.
password required
Change the current
language Sleep mode.
UP Quality Limit
Temperature Limit
Flow calibration
DI Quality Limit
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Dispenser Controller Operation
Information Screen
When power is applied to the unit, an information screen appears displaying this information:
Alto Model
Disp software version (Display)
Base software version (Controller)
Manufacturer contact information
User Settings
NOTE: A password is required to access the user settings
These are the User Settings for the Alto unit.
DI Quality Limit. Post-treatment water conductivity setting
UP Quality Limit. Ultra-pure water conductivity setting
Temperature Limit. Ultra-pure water temperature setting
Flow calibration. Calibrate the volume of water dispensed
Consumable Timers
Displays the number of hours since these components were installed:
•UV lamp TC003
•Dispenser Ultra-filter TC004 (-UF units only)
UP Quality Limit
Temperature Limit
Flow calibration
DI Quality Limit
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•Dispenser Standard Filter TC011
•Two Endure Purification Pack TC009
Alarms (Warnings)
Displays active alarms. Alarms will automatically display as they occur. Touch the alarm name to display
details.
Touch to acknowledge the alarm. The alarm will stay in the list until the associated issue has been
fixed.
Change Language
Follow this procedure.
1. On or touch , then on , touch
2. Touch the desired language and touch .
Configure User Settings
Follow this procedure.
1. Take one of these actions:
•On or touch , then on , touch
•On , touch , then touch , and then on , touch
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2. Enter the required password and touch
3. Touch the applicable setting and touch .
4. Touch or until the desired value is displayed.
5. Touch
6. Touch to return to the User Settings.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until all applicable user settings are configured.
8. Touch to return to the Dispense home screen.
Dispensing Type 1 Water
Type 1 water is drawn from the external storage tank using the dispense controller or the remote dispense
controller. The Dispense menu screen is displayed during normal operation.
The factory settings can be modified by the user as necessary. Below are the tasks required to set up the
Alto for dispensing Type 1 water.
NOTE: For Type 1 water, the storage tank may be equipped with an Ultraviolet (UV) Light (TC008) to maintain
bacteria sterilization in the stored water. See section Purification Process on page 2 for an explanation of how
Type 2 water is converted to Type 1 water.
UP Quality Limit
Temperature Limit
Flow calibration
DI Quality Limit
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Setting the Dispense Speed
Follow this procedure.
1. On ,select :
2. Touch or until the desired speed is displayed.
3. Touch to return to .
Setting the Dispense Volume and Dispensing Water
Set the required volume of water to release before activating the dispense controller.
Follow this procedure.
1. On ,touch :
2. Touch or until the desired number of litres is displayed.
NOTE: Unit can dispense up to 25 litres.
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3. Touch to start dispensing water.
NOTE: The water flow will automatically stop when the programmed volume are dispensed.
Touch to stop the water flow sooner.
Calibrating the Dispense Volume
If the volume of water dispensed does not match the programmed volume, calibration is required.
IMPORTANT: You will need a container that measures in litres and is large enough to hold the required volume
of water.
Follow this procedure.
1. Place a graduated cylinder below the dispense controller.
2. On ,touch :
3. Touch . The programmed volume of water is dispensed.
4. Touch
5. Touch
6. On , touch .
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7. On , touch
8. Enter password and touch
9. Touch Flow Calibration and touch .
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10.Observe the volume of water in the graduated cylinder and take one of these actions.
If the volume in the
cylinder is... Then,... And then,...
The required volume Touch ---
Less than required,
Touch and empty the container.
Touch to increase the volume of water
dispensed.
Touch .
Repeat steps 1 through 8 until the required vol-
ume is dispensed into the graduated cylinder.
More than required,
Touch to decrease the volume of water
dispensed.
Touch .
Repeat steps 1 through 8 until the required vol-
ume is dispensed into the graduated cylinder.
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Active Alarms and Warning Messages
Below is a sample screen of alarms that may be active in the Alto system.
Table 3 describes the warning messages that may appear for the Alto system and solutions to correct the
issues.
Table 3. Active Alarms and Warning Messages
Error
Number Description Parameter Solution
60 Water leak System shuts down
If greater than the
programmed set
point
Correct the leak. Dry the leak sensor located on the
floor of inside the cabinet.
Contact Technical Support if necessary.
42 Loop Resistivity
If less than the
programmed set
point
Follow on-screen instructions
43 Loop Temperature
If greater than the
programmed set
point
Follow on-screen instructions
64 Temperature Sensor fault:
HIGH
If greater than the
programmed set
point
Contact Technical Support.
65 Temperature Sensor fault:LOW
If less than the
programmed set
point
Contact Technical Support
66 Total Organic Carbon Conduc-
tivity sensor fault: LOW
If less than the
programmed set
point
Contact Technical Support.
4Internal UV filter run time hours
have expired
If greater than
maximum pro-
grammed time
Contact Technical Support.
3Endure Purification Pack
(TC009) run time has expired
If greater than
maximum pro-
grammed time
Replace the Purification Pack.
Contact Technical Support if necessary.
24 Inlet conductivity is HIGH
If greater than the
programmed set
point
Check feed water
69 Pressure sensor fault: HIGH
If greater than the
programmed set
point
Contact Technical Support
70 Pressure sensor fault: LOW
If less than the
programmed set
point
Contact Technical Support
71 Pressure: HIGH
If greater than the
programmed set
point
Follow on-screen instruction.
Contact Technical Support if necessary.
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