Brilix Hidrolife User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
PORTABLE
COLOR
DISPLAY
(TFT)
WORLDWIDE
REMOTE
CONTROL
WIFI and
MODBUS
SEA
WATER
SELF
CLEAN
UPGRADE
POSSIBLE
from
SALT/L
3g
Optional automatic controls
Conductivity
Metering and control of
the conductivity of the
water in Msiemens.
Flow detectorTemperature
Mechanic security
flow switch. Stops the
electrolysis if there is no
water flow.
Temperature probe
0 - 100° C necessary
to activate the filtration
modes: heating /
intelligent / smart.
1
The salt water electrolysis produces
chlorine on the bases of salt water of low
salinity (approximately 5 g salt per liter).
As the swimming pool water containing
the salt flows through the electrolysis
cell, the salt is converted to sodium
hypochlorite (liquid chlorine). Organic
matter present in the water is oxidized
and eliminated by the chlorine. The
sodium hypochlorite reconverts into salt
on its way back to the swimming pool.
DESCRIPTION Electronic box
Ventilation
grid
8
3.15 A fuse
250 mA fuse
Fuse relays 3.15 A
5
6
7
Electrolysis
RCA flow detector
Main connection 220 V
ON/OFF switch
1
2
3
4
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8
8
Cell
1
23
45
Electrolysis cell
RCA flow detector
Cell connector
Flow/gas detector
Cell housing
1
2
3
4
5
redoX control Free chlorine controlpH control
Metering and control
of the pH of the water.
Metering and control of
the redoX as check value
of the free chlorine.
Metering and control in
ppm of the free chlorine
of the water.
Electrical connections of the electronic box
Conductivity probe
Temperature probe
RELAY 1 - pH (pH Control)
Connection WIFI / RS module
Device control SLAVE
Digital inputs / outputs
Connection display
RELAY 2 - Filtr (Filtration control)
RELAY 3 - Lighting (Lighting control)
RELAY 4 - AUX 1 (Base)
RELAY 5 - AUX 2 (Chlorine / RedoX / Ozone)
RELAY 6 - AUX 3 (CD / UV)
RELAY 7 - AUX 4 (Heat pump)
pH
redoX
Free
Chlorine
Chlorine probe
detector (rotameter)
Cover
ATTENTION: 230 V Output

2
A
B
1
3
9
10
15
16
17
8
C
Acid dosing pump
(optional - for models with PH control)
Acid injector
(optional - for models with PH control)
Hydrochloric acid container
(optional, for models with PH control,
not supplied with unit)
A
B
C
Filtration pump timer
Silex / glass / diatom filter
Recirculation pump
1
3
4
5
Electronic box
Electrolysis cell
(always in vertical position)
pH probe
(optional - for models with pH control)
redoX probe
(optional - for models with redoX control)
8
9
10
15
16
17
Other pool equipment
Module RF or RF/WIFI or WIFI
Free chlorine control
Product
Maximum
consumption
Recommended
protection gr Cl2/h
SAL 8 80 W 10 A
8
SAL 16 120 W 10 A
16
SAL 22 160 W 10 A
22
SAL 33 180 W 16 A
33
SAL 50 400 W 16 A
50
SAL 85 680 W 25 A
85
SAL 125 1000 W 25 A
125
SAL 175 1020 W 25 A
175
SAL 250 2880 W 25 A
250
Electrical consumption
Hidrolife synchronized with filtration
In case of using an external clock for filtration
control, make sure that the system is synchronized with the
filtration of the pool and stops if the water circulation comes
to a halt. In case of using the internal timers of the device, the
unit should permanently be connected to 230 V / 125 V (see
guide for electrical connection).
Titanium cell connection overheating
Ensure all electrical connections are firmly fixed to
avoid false contacts and subsequent overheating of system
components (especially concerning the electrolysis cell with
usage above 400 W).
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
3INITIAL WATER ADJUSTMENTS
1 1
2
2
3
Adjust the alkalinity between 90 and 110 ppm’s.
Adjust the pH between 7,2 y 7,5.
Adjust the chlorine between 1 y 1,5 ppm’s.
Add 5 to 6 grams of salt (without iodine) for each liter of water in your swimming
pool (5 to 6 kg NaCl per m3water).
Open the bottom valve of your swimming pool and add the salt directly to your
swimming pool water. Let the circulation pump run during the first 24 hours.
•In case the water is supplied from a well:
Shock chlorination with trichloroisocyanuric acid
(2 kg / 50 m3of water).
•Hidrolife system may operate while the salt is dissolving.
•Hidrolife system will operate without problems with salt concentrations from 2,5 g/l to 50 g/l.
•In pools which receive large amounts of strong sunlight, it’s necessary to add 40 gr/m3of
stabiliser (isocyanuric acid).
Water adjustments Adding salt to the water / conductivity
4FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM
45
Main screen
Cover
Pol 1
LOW
22gr/h
electrolysis
measures
pH 7.5 OFF
OFF7.0
7.2
Rx
mV
700 OFF
FL1
700
man
off
man
off
12:30 25º
Current time
Electrolysis
Intensity of the production in gr/h
Automatic measurements
pH / redoX / free chlorine / conductivity (according to model)
Communications
red Communication error
Heating ON/OFF
Manual
Automatic
Heating
Smart
Intelligent
man
aut
hea
smt
int
State filtration relay
(see section 4.3 - Filtration)
Water temperature
Production automatically reduced to
the % selected (see display 1.3)
Pol 1 Polarity 1 / Polarity 2
Filtration stopped due to lack of water flow
Waiting time
Flow
LOW
---
Pol 2
Lack of conductivity or salt / scale on cell /
exhausted cell (check working hours)
Cover
7.5
7.0
ON/OFF
AL3
Setpoint pH maximum (acid control)
Setpoint pH minimum (base control)
Function of acid pump and base pump
Maximum dosing time exceeded ( to reset the alarm)
Flow alarm / Error rotameter Cl2
700
FL 1
ON/OFF
FL 2
Function of chlorine pump
Setpoint redoX minimum
State relay lighting
Manual / Automatic
man aut

4.3 Filtration
3.1 3.1 Filtration modes.
3.2 Manual: Filtration can be switched ON
and OFF manually.
3.3 Automatic (or with timer): In this
mode the filtration switches ON/OFF
according to 3 timers. The timers always
work on daily bases.
3.4 Smart*: This mode uses, as a basis,
the automatic or timer mode, with its
3 intervals of filtration, but adjusting
the filtration time in function of the
water temperature. For that reason 2
parameters of temperature are provided:
The maximum temperature, from which
on the filtration times will be the ones
from the timer setting. The minimum
temperature: below this value the filtration
time will be reduced to 5 minutes, which
is the minimum working time. Between
these 2 temperatures the filtration times
will climb linearly. There is an option to
activate the antifreeze mode in which the
filtration will start if the water temperature
is below 2° C.
3.5 Timed heating with option of
climatization*: This mode acts equally
to the automatic mode, but besides it
includes the option to work on a relay
to control the temperature. The desired
temperature is set in this menu, and
the system works with a hysteresis of 1
degree (example: the setting temperature
is 23° C, the system will activate itself
when the temperature goes below 22° C
and will not stop before it passes 23° C).
Clima OFF: The heating only works within
the set filtration periods.
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3.2 3.3
3.6
4.1 Electrolysis
1.21.1 1.3 1.4 1.5
1.1 Electrolysis:
Programming of
electrolysis functions.
1.2 Level: Desired
production of
chlorine (gr/h).
1.3 Cover: connection of
automatic cover.
Reduction: % of reduction
of the production of chlorine
when cover is closed.
1.4 Shock: Continuous
filtration during 24 hours
at maximum intensity.
Automatic return to
programmed filtration mode.
1.5 During the
shock period the
redoX control can
be deactivated.
4.2 Measures
2.1 2.2 2.3
2.4 2.5 2.7 2.8
2.12 2.13
2.6
2.9 2.10 2.11
2.1 Measures: Adjustment of setpoints
and measuring probes.
2.2 Setpoints for each measurement.
2.3 Setting of setpoints.
2.4 Calibration of pH probe:
Recommended every month during
the pool season.
2.5 Calibration with buffers (buffer
solutions pH7 / pH10 / neutral): Follow
the instructions which appear on the
displays (fig. 2.6).
2.7 Manual calibration: Allows to adjust
the probes at 1 point (without buffers)
– only recommended to adjust small
deviation in the readings.
2.12 Manual calibration: Allows to
adjust the probes at 1 point (without
buffers) – only recommended to adjust
small deviation in the readings.
2.13 Without removing the probe from the
water, use the + / – buttons to adjust the
reading so it matches with your reference
value (photometer or other measurement).
2.8 Without removing
the probe from the
water, use the + / –
buttons to adjust the
reading so it matches
with your reference
value (photometer or
other measurement).
2.9 Calibration of the redoX
probe: Recommended every 2
month during the pool season.
2.10 Calibration with buffer
(buffer liquid 465 mV): Follow
the instructions which appear
on the displays (fig. 2.11).
3.4 3.5

5.5
6.3 Setting of preferred language.
6.5 Setting of day and current time.
6.7 Setting of the intensity of the display lighting
(0-100%) and programming its ON and OFF time.
6.9 Sound: Programming of the system to emit sound
for the functions: Keyboard (buttons); Notices (pop-up
message); Alarms (working alarm); Filtration (start of
the filtration).
6.11 Password: Allows to protect the access to the
user´s menu by activating a password. To enter your
password press a combination of 5 buttons and the
system will memorize.
6.13 System info: Information of the available
software of the TFT display and the power module.
The system stores the working hour counters of
the different modules and they are displayed on
this screen.
4.4 Lighting
4.1 4.2 4.3
4.6 Settings
4.1 Lighting.
4.2 Manual mode (ON/OFF).
4.3 Automatic mode: Shuts lights ON/OFF according to a
timer. The timers can be configured with a frequency: Daily;
Every 2 days; Every 3 days; Every 4 days; Every 5 days;
Weekly; Every 2 weeks; Every 3 weeks; Every 4 weeks.
4.5 Auxiliary relays
5.25.1 5.3
5.1 Auxiliary relays.
5.2 It is possible to control up to 4 extra auxiliary
relays (water features, fountains, automatic irrigation
systems, built-in cleaning systems, air pumps for
spas, garden lighting, etc.). This menu displays the
relays which are still available on your device and
allow configuration.
5.3 Manual mode (ON/OFF).
5.4 Automatic mode: ON/Off according to a timer.
The timers can be configured with a frequency: Daily;
Every 2 days; Every 3 days; Every 4 days; Every 5
days; Weekly; Every 2 weeks; Every 3 weeks; Every
4 weeks.
5.5 Timer mode: Working time is programmed in
minutes. Each time the button on the front panel in
relation to the relay is pressed, it will start up for the
time programmed. This function is recommended for
the timing of air pumps for spas.
5.4
4.3 Filtration (continuation)
›› Clima ON: Keeps the filtration working when the filtration period is finished
if the water temperature is below the setting temperature. When the setting
temperature is reached the filtration and the heating will stop and will not switch
on till the next programmed filtration period.
3.6 Intelligent*: In this mode the user has 2 working parameters: The desired
water temperature and the minimum filtration time is selected (minimum value of
2 hours and maximum of 24 hours). The filtration will work for at least 10 minutes
every 2 hours to check the temperature. The selected minimum filtration time is
divided in 12 fragments and is added to the 10 minutes. Example 1: In 12 hours,
the time is divided by 12 times per day when the filtration pump starts up to
check the water temperature.
Example 2: 12 hours x 60 minutes) / 12 = 60 minutes every 2 hours. This is the
filtration and heating time every 2 hours.
If the filtration time finishes, without the temperature reaching the desired level,
the filtration/heating continues until the desired temperature is accomplished. In
order to keep the filtration-electricity-cost to a minimum, this additional filtration
time is subtracted from the following filtration periods of the day.
* Note: Modes only visible if the option to use temperature and/or heating probe
is activated in INSTALLER´S menu.
6.1 6.3 6.3
6.12 6.13
6.4 6.5
6.8 6.96.6 6.116.7
6.2
6.10

5SYSTEMS WITH redoX CONTROL
6MAINTENANCE
During the first 10-15 days your pool system will require more attention and the following care:
Make sure the pH remains on the ideal level (7,2 - 7,5). If the pH is unusually unstable and uses a lot of acid check the alkalinity
(recommended levels between 80 y 125 ppm).
The pool must be vacuumed and the skimmers cleaned whenever necessary to ensure perfect water conditions.
REMEMBER that the system requires a certain amount of time to adapt to your swimming pool and will require additional chemicals during the first 3-5 days.
Maintenance of the disinfection system (electrolysis) consists of cleaning the cell or every 2-3 months. If necessary, carry out a
monthly visual inspection. To clean the cell:
Remove the cell from its support (after turning off the filtration system and closing off the necessary valves).
Place the cell for no more than 10 minutes in 15% hydrochloric acid (1,5 l of acid for each 8,5 l of water).
Once the incrustations have softened remove with a hose to complete cleaning the cell.
DO NOT USE METALIC OR SHARP OBJECTS TO REMOVE INCRUSTATIONS. Scratching the edges or surface of the cell will make it
vulnerable to chemicals, deteriorate the cell and cancel the guarantee.
The pool must be vacuumed as usual and the skimmers emptied whenever necessary.
FILTER BACKWASHING: The system requires only occasional filter backwashing; once every 20 days should be sufficient (providing
the filter pressure does not exceed 1 bar, in which case a backwash may be necessary).
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the cell is off while backwashing the filter. If the system controls the filtration pump, disconnect the cell by unplugging the RCA flow
detector while backwashing (see section Cell in the Description).
ADDING NEW WATER: Always through the skimmers so that the new water passes through the Hidrolife before entering the pool.
Remember to add the necessary salt (6 gr) per added liter of water.
In winter changing the pool water is not recommendable. We recommend that the system runs 2-3 times per week (2-3 hours per day).
DOSING PUMPS: Check regularly to ensure that the container contains liquid to prevent the dosing pump of running dry. The dosing
pump requires maintenance (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON BOX).
pH PROBES / redoX / CONDUCTIVITY: Probes must be cleaned whenever necessary (check every 5-6 months). To clean the probe
insert in distilled water (clear liquid). After each cleaning the probes must be calibrated. Also: the probes must be kept wet (if stored).
80 - 120 ppm
4.000 - 6.000 ppm
30 - 50 ppm
Visual inspection to
detect incrustations.
1,0 - 2,0 ppm
7,1 - 7,5
FREE CHLORINE:
pH:
TOTAL ALKALINITY (TAC) pH:
SALT CONCENTRATION:
CYANURIC ACID:
TITANIUM CELL:
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
The redoX value advises us of the oxidation/reduction potential and is used to determine the level of water sterilization. The parameters
or setpoints are the minimum/maximum accepted redoX levels before the titanium cell is connected/disconnected. Adjusting the ideal
redoX level (setpoint) is the last step in the Hidrolife start up sequence. To find the optimum redoX levels for your
pool follow these steps:
Connect the pool filtration system (the salt in the pool must be adequately dissolved).
Add chlorine to the pool till a level of 1-1,5 ppm is achieved (approx. 1-1,5 gr/ m3of water). pH levels should be between 7,2 - 7,5.
After 30 min. test the free chlorine levels in the pool (manual test kit DPD1) if the free chlorine level is between 0,8 - 1,0 ppm.
Look at the redoX screen and memorize this level as the setpoint to CONNECT / DISCONNECT the electrolysis cell.
The next day check free chlorine levels (manual test kit DPD1) and redoX. Raise / lower setpoint if necessary.
Remember to check the redoX set-point every 2-3 month and/or if the water parameters change (pH / temperature / conductivity).
1
2
3
4
5
First days of maintenance
Cleaning the titanium cell
General maintenance
Fortnightly checks Monthly checks

7TROUBLESHOOTING
•Increase filtration interval.
•Increase electrolysis level.
•Check levels of sodium bromide or common salt in the pool (6 gr NaCl/l).
•Check level of isocyanuric acid in pool (30-50 ppm), only if using common salt.
•Check if reactive agents in test kit are expired.
•Check if the temperature or amount of users has risen.
•If the water pH is above 7,8 it must be adjusted.
Free chlorine levels don’t reach 0,8 ppm
•The maximum dosing time (standard 200 min.) is accomplished and the acid
dosing pump stops in order to avoid the acidification of the water.
•To delete the message and to restart the metering press ESC ( ). Do the
following verifications in order to preclude errors on the device: Verify if the pH
probe reading is correct. If not, calibrate the probe or substitute it with a new
one; Verify if the acid/base deposit is full and if the dosing pump is working
correctly; Verify the variable speed of the dosing pump.
Alarm AL3 and pH dosing pump stopped
•If salt level is correct (4-6 kg/m3): Cell is reaching its end of life. As of this moment check intensity every 15-30 days.
•When polarity 2 does not reach medium intensity, we recommend substituting the cell for a new one if it happens during the summer period. If it happens during
winter, change the cell before the next summer period.
Polarity 1 reaches maximum intensity, but polarity 2 (auto clean) does not reach maximum intensity
•Check if ON/OFF switch is illuminated.
•Check the connection wire between display and motherboard.
•Check external 250 mA fuse has not blown.
•Check electric supply 210-230 V 50Hz.
•If problem persists contact TECHNICAL SERVICE
•Lower electrolysis cell intensity.
•If your system includes automatic redoX control, check redoX setpoint.
•Check redoX probe and calibrate it if necessary.
Blank display Excess of chlorine in the water
•Check sodium bromide or common salt concentration in water.
•Check cell status (may be incrusted or calcified).
•Clean electrode following instructions in section 6.6
•Clean the flow detector situated in the cell housing.
•Check titanium cell is not worn out (remember that the cell is guaranteed for
5.000 hours, approx. 2-3 years of summer usage).
•Very hard waters with a high pH and total alkalinity: balance water adjusting
pH and total alkalinity.
•Check to ensure the system automatically changes polarity (LED’s alternate
every 300 min. approx.).
•Consult with our technical service to consider accelerating the polarity
change (auto-cleaning). WARNING: Accelerating the polarity change
decreases the cell life (5.000 hours) proportionally.
Electrolysis does not reach maximum intensity Titanium cell incrusted in less than 1 month
•Water lacks conductivity (see section 3 - Initial water adjustments).
•Check for incrustations on cell.
•See section 7 - Electrolysis does not reach maximum intensity.
Electrolysis display shows LOW
•The water is excessively hard and it is unbalanced.
•Balance the water and check the cell, proceeding to clean it if necessary.
•Put 1 small bag of flocculant in the skimmer and recirculate 24 hours.
White flakes in the water
•Check flow detector cable.
•Clean incrustations of flow detector at the top of cell housing.
•Check if system is free of air (probe must be always submerged).
•Metallic elements lack standardized earth connection. Contact an
electrician to solve the problem.
•Rusted components are not stainless steel (minimum 304 – recommended 316).
Electrolysis display shows FLOW Rust on metallic components in the pool
WARNING
Keep chemical levels in pool as instructed in this manual.
CLEANING FILTER
Make sure the cell unit is off while backwashing the filter. If the system controls the filtration pump, disconnect the cell unplugging the RCA flow
detector (see section Cell in the Description).
VERY IMPORTANT
Remember that the system needs some time to adapt to your pool and that you will have to increase chemical levels for the first 5 days.
EARTHING
All metallic components in the pool such as lamps, ladders, heat exchangers, drains or similar elements within 3 m from the pool (10 feet) must be
connected to an earth below 37 Ohms. If using heat exchangers, we recommend them to be made of titanium.
SECURITY
To avoid accidents, children should not handle this product unless supervised by an adult. Children should be supervised at all times when in or
near a spa, pool or jacuzzi.
HANDLING AND DOSING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS
Chemicals should be handled with extreme precaution. When preparing acid, always add acid to water, never add water to acid, because very
dangerous gasses may be produced.