ccei Phileo VP User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Phileo VP &
Phileo POD VP
Automatic and connected pH regulation
PF10J050 - PF10J051
Table of Contents
1. Technical specifications ................................................................................................................... 2
2. Pack contents ............................................................................................................................... 3
3. Description .................................................................................................................................. 3
3.1. Bluetooth® and Wifi control ................................................................................................... 4
3.2. iOs / Android applications ...................................................................................................... 4
3.3. pH regulation ..................................................................................................................... 4
4. Installing the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP ........................................................................................... 5
4.1. Wall mounting .................................................................................................................... 5
4.2. Hydraulic connection ............................................................................................................ 5
4.3. Connecting the sensor and flow detector ..................................................................................... 9
4.4. Connection to electricity ........................................................................................................ 9
5. Operation .................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Control interface ................................................................................................................. 9
5.2. Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 9
6. Appliance operation ...................................................................................................................... 13
6.1. Data timer and injection not active: ......................................................................................... 13
6.2. Selecting of set-point value ................................................................................................... 13
6.3. Measured value display ........................................................................................................ 14
7. Reset to zero ............................................................................................................................... 14
8. Sensor maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 14
A. Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................. 16
Read these instructions carefully before installing, commissioning and using this product.
MPNT0456 v1.0EN (11/07/2022)

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1. Technical specifications
Dimensions 260 x 180 x 80
Power supply voltage 230 V AC 50Hz
Power consumption 10W
Weight 700 g (Pump only)
Protection rating IP-54
pH regulation
Measurement range
Calibration
Measurement using a combined electrode - +/- 0.1
pH = 5 to pH = 9
pH 6.86 (2-point calibration using the app)
Dosing pump
Flow rate
Peristaltic
from 0 to 1.5 l/h
Zeliapod dimensions
Only Phileo POD VP
185 mm (length)
Connection Ø 50mm
Bluetooth® Low Energy (v4.x)
Conforms to the R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Wifi 802.11 b/g/and "dual band" (2.4 Ghz only)
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2. Pack contents
1 Box Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP
1 Flow detector
1 pH sensor + sensor holder
1 Technical manual (this document)
1 "Vigipool Universe" leaflet
1 wall support + 2 screws and 2 wall plugs
1 teflon roll
1 Injection kit (injector, strainer, tube)
1 calibration container
1 pH 6.86 calibration solution bag
2 ∅50 1/2" pipe saddle (if Phileo VP)
1 ∅50 3/4" pipe saddle + 3/4" M nipple (if Phileo VP)
1 ZeliaPod measuring chamber + union fittings + 3/4" M
nipple (if Phileo POD VP)
3. Description
• Automatic pH regulation using a set point value
• RGB Back-lit dosing pump
• User friendly interface: 1 selection button + 5 indicator lights
• User friendly smartphone app
• Wifi and Bluetooth connection
• Easier installation using the ZeliaPod measuring and injection chamber (if Phileo POD VP)
• Compatible with the Vigipool connected environment
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3.1. Bluetooth® and Wifi control
The Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP control box has an embedded Bluetooth® and Wifi transmitter used to control your ap-
pliance from a smartphone or tablet. To be able to control the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP, you need an iOs (Apple®) or
Android smartphone or tablet running Bluetooth® Low Energy (v4.x) or Wifi 802.11 b/n/g. Other operating systems (Windows
Phone®,...) or devices not running the above-mentioned pre-requisites are not supported.
For a Wifi connection, the local Wifi details (SSID and password) need to be entered and a Vigipool account created to connect
your Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP to the Wifi router and control the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP using local Wifi and
remotely (see "Vigipool Universe" leaflet).
3.2. iOs / Android applications
Android download App Store download
You can also search for Phileo VP using the App Store and Play Store search engines
With Bluetooth, only one phone/tablet can be connected to the box at a time. To connect with
another device, you must first disconnect.
To enable the Bluetooth pairing, bring the phone/tablet up to the unit's contact when requested
by the app, or press the button on the device.
It is possible to automatically update the software embedded in the device. To do this, it must
be connected to WiFi or to another Vigipool device that is itself connected to WiFi. If you only
use the device via Bluetooth, it is possible to create an access point from your phone in order to
temporarily connect the device and update its software if necessary.
3.3. pH regulation
The pH, or potential Hydrogen, is a highly important parameter for water treatment. It has a strong influence on the efficiency
of disinfectants. The pH, or potential Hydrogen, measures the acidity of the water. Its value is between 0 and 14. A solution
with a pH of 7 is neutral. If the pH is below 7 the solution is acid and if it is above the solution is called basic or alkaline.
For the comfort of bathers, effective treatment and reliability of the installation, the swimming pool water pH must be kept at
about 7. A pH of between 6.8 and 7.8 is generally considered to be correct. Water which is too acid (pH < 6.8) is aggressive
to the mucous membranes, causes metal parts to corrode and may damage plastics (liners). Water which is too alkaline (pH >
7.8) may also be aggressive (caustic) and considerably reduce the effectiveness of the chlorine.
Users can configure the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP for pH- mode or pH+ mode. In pH- mode, the Phileo VP & Phileo
POD VP injects PHminus to lower the pool pH and in pH+ mode, it injects PH plus to raise the pool pH.
In order to avoid possible measurement errors, it is recommended to check the sensor calibration once per month. To do this,
just follow the instructions in the CALIBRATION section.
The disinfectants and pH correctors used for pools can have an adverse effect on health and
the environment.
These chemicals must be handled with care and stored in an adapted location.
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4. Installing the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP
4.1. Wall mounting
For safety reasons, and in accordance with the French NF C15-100 standard, the Phileo VP &
Phileo POD VP control box must be installed
• either at over 3.50 m from the pool edge. This distance takes into account the distance around
obstacles. If the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP control box is installed behind a wall, the dis-
tance will include the length of the path taken to move around the wall to reach the box.
• or in an in-ground space in the immediate vicinity of the swimming pool. In this case the
space must be accessible via a hatch which requires a tool to open it.
The automatic controller Phileo VP
• should not be installed outdoors, it should be protected from rain, cleaning or watering jets, and UV radiation (sun).
• resistant to water splashes but should not be placed in a flood risk area.
• must be placed on a safe and stable surface and fixed to the wall using the wall support and the supplied plugs and screws:
4.2. Hydraulic connection
The Phileo VP model is shipped with 3 pipe saddles to install the accessories required to properly run pH regulation.
To make installation easier, the Phileo POD VP model is shipped with the ZeliaPod measuring and injection chamber. This
measuring chamber makes it possible to limit the number of drill holes in the piping and to centralise data.
4.2.1. Injector installation - Phileo VP model
The injector is used to inject the swimming pool with the required amount of product. It is imperative that the injector be
placed after the sensors (pH and RedOx) and as close as possible to the backflow into the pool.
TEFLON must be used to screw the injector to the ½" pipe saddle.
The tube is positioned on the injector by screwing the upper injector nut.
4.2.2. Flow detector installation - Phileo VP model
The detector is mounted on a ¾" pipe saddle. After having installed the pipe saddle, and making sure no protrusions (on the
pipe drilling) can block the movement of the detector, screw the ¾" nipple to the saddle using Teflon, then gently screw the
detector to the other end of the nipple. Whether the flow detector is installed vertically or horizontally, the arrow engraved
on the detector must point in the water flow direction.
4.2.2.1. Sensor installation - Phileo VP model
The sensor is installed on the 50mm backflow piping with 1/2" threading using a pipe saddle into which the sensor holder
is screwed.
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4.2.3. ZeliaPod hydraulic installation - POD VP model only
ZeliaPod installs on a diameter 50mm pipe using the supplied union fittings. It is installed downstream of filtration (after the
filter) and must be placed horizontally on a section of pipe that is always pressurised relative to the pool water level, this is to
make sure that there is always water in the Zelia Pod and that the sensors are always in water.
Prefer using a by-pass (mandatory in excess of 15m3/hour) so that the flow can be controlled, and to be able to remove it
without stopping filtering.
During installation and use, make sure the Zelia Pod is pressurised relative to the pool water
level, to make sure it is always full of water and free of air. If this were not the case and air is
present inside the measurement chamber, the sensor readings may not be correct.
When installing, fit the sensors by pushing them gently all the way into their housing, lift 3-4
mm and tighten the sensor holder nut.
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4.2.4. Installation diagram without Zelia Pod - VP Model
The flow detector (D) is placed on the same section of pipe as the other supplied elements. The pH sensor (B) must be placed
after the filter at a minimum distance of 60 cm from any other measuring appliances, and as far away as possible from the pH
injector (E), installed downstream and placed as close as possible to the pool backflow.
4.2.5. Accessory position
Use the photo below to see where to position the different elements. To screw in the injector (E or F), use the provided flat seal
to make the assembly watertight. The use of Teflon tape on the sensor holder (B or C) threading is recommended.
A. Ground rod
B. Sensor housing
C. Sensor housing (not used)
D. Flow detector
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E. Injector housing
F. Injector housing (not used)
Use the supplied roll of Teflon tape when assembling the sensor holder and the supplied flat seal for the injector.
4.2.6. Installation diagram with Zelia Pod - POD VP Model only
The Zelia Pod measuring chamber includes the pH sensor (B), the pH corrector injector - (E), as well as the flow detector (D).
Connect the PoolTerre included in the Zelia Pod to a separate earth rod.
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4.3. Connecting the sensor and flow detector
1. Power supply cable
2. pH sensor
3. Flow detector
4. Dosing pump
4.4. Connection to electricity
Installation of this project involves a hazard of electric shocks. We strongly recommend you
contract a professional installer. Incorrect installation puts you in danger and may irreversibly
damage the product and the equipment connected to it.
The box is shipped with a power supply cable that can be connected to the mains in the technical room using a standard plug
and socket (230V / 50 Hz). This socket must be protected by a 30mA ground fault circuit breaker in compliance with
the NF C15-100 standard.
The appliance is fitted with a flow detector and must not be installed on a power supply line
that is coupled to the filtering. This could cause the appliance to malfunction.
5. Operation
Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP can be configured using the pump interface or from the smartphone app available for iOS and
Android. We encourage you to use the app which provides access to additional parameters, in particular for calibration.
5.1. Control interface
The interface is composed of a selection button (A), of 5 green light indicators (B) and a multi-colour LED (C) installed behind
the dosing pump.
5.2. Configuration
5.2.1. Powering up
The system is switched on using the luminous switch on the side of the automatic regulator.
When it is powered on, the light indicators on the front flash for several seconds until the appliance has started up.
(Start-up phase: flickering in the dark green indicators (B) and then different colours of the multi-colour LED (C))
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5.2.2. Selecting a set point value
• pH-: to inject a pH minus product and therefore lower the pool pH. The pump will start
when the water pH is above the pH set point.
• pH+:toinjectapHplusproductandthereforeincreasethepoolpH.Thepumpwilltherefore
start when the water pH is below the pH set point.
1. The 5 green LEDs (B) flash 3 times before stopping to indicate the switch to selection mode
2. LED (C) lights to indicate the running mode
3. Each press of the selection key switches from one mode to the other. The multi-colour LED (C) and the green indicator
lights (B) illuminate depending on the selected running mode:
•WHITE: pH- (default mode) with green indicator lights (B) 6.8 and 7.0 lit
•CYAN / BLUE: pH+ with green indicator lights (B) 7.4 and 7.6 lit
4. Wait 5 seconds. The appliance switches back to normal mode and the running mode is configured. LED (C) flashes 5
seconds in the selected mode. The operating mode is configured and the device switches to "Vigipool" mode (see below).
• If you need to change the control mode again, you have to reset the system (see "Reset")
5.2.3. Selecting the "central" Vigipool device
• Please refer to the attached "Vigipool Universe" leaflet for more information.
Once the control mode has been selected, the multi-colour LED (C) flashes white. This corresponds to the chosen device that
will operate the Vigipool "central" function (see "Vigipool Universe" leaflet attached):
• If only this device is installed in the system, press the selection button (A). The unit is now configured as a Vigipool "central"
unit and you can add other units to the installation later.
• If the installation has several Vigipool Universe compatible devices
- If a device is already configured as a Vigipool "central" device, press the button on the Vigipool "central" device if it has
been powered for more than one minute. (If it has been powered for less than one minute, it is not necessary to press the
button). Your Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP then connects to the Vigipool "central" unit: it stops flashing in white and goes
into normal operation mode.
- If no other device is configured as a Vigipool "central unit", turn on all the devices and press the button of the device you
intend to use as Vigipool "central unit". The other products will connect to the device you have validated as Vigipool "central
unit", stop flashing in white and go to normal operation mode.
• If you need to change the choice of the Vigipool "central unit", it is necessary to reset the
system (see "Reset").
5.2.4. Pump priming
To be able to prime the regulation circuit by running the peristaltic pump, the selection button (A) must be kept pressed for a
long time (gt; 10 seconds). After 10 seconds, the RGB LED (C) flashes turquoise and the pump starts running regardless of the
flow detector status for a maximum of 30 seconds, as long as the selection button is kept pressed. Once the button is released,
the pump returns to its normal state. It is necessary to repeat the operation if a longer priming time is required.
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5.2.5. Sensor calibration
Use the supplied pH 6.86 bag and the container to create a calibration solution before proceed-
ing to calibrate. Mix the contents of the bag in 250 ml of water.
The filtering must be turned off to calibrate the sensor.
1. Immerse the pH sensor in the 6.86 calibration solution
2. Keep the selection button (A) pressed for 3 seconds
3. LED (C) lights blue. Release the selection button (A)
4. The first green LED - 6.8 (B) and LED (C) light
The 5 indicators (B) will progressively light to indicate the calibration progress
The colour of LED (C) will show how far it is from the expected measurement
• Green: measured value very close (+/-0.1)
• Yellow / amber: value off by between 0.1 and 0.5
• Red: value off by more than 0.5
1. Once the 5 indicators are on and steady and the LED is either green or yellow, the measurement is stabilised
2. Press the selection button to validate the calibration
3. The LED flashes green quickly to indicate calibration validation
4. The first green LED - 6.8 (B) and LED (C) light
If the RGB LED flashes red, the calibration is not taken into account: value off by over 0.5
or unstabilised measurement. In that case, the appliance returns to its normal state and trou-
bleshooting can be done on the sensor.
5.2.5.1. Sensor calibration using the smartphone app
The smartphone app has more advanced sensor calibration features that guarantee a more reliable and accurate measurement.
•Calibration using 1 or 2 measurement points: in addition to the pH 6.86 calibration, you can calibrate using another
measurement. A 1-point calibration is also possible using a different value between 6 and 8
•Manual adjustment: manual adjustment is used to correct your measurement. For example, if there is a minor drift (+/- 0.5),
you can increase or lower your appliancersquo;s measurement to be as close as possible to the actual value, in intervals of 0.1.
5.2.6. Additional parameters that can be set from the smartphone app:
5.2.6.1. Winterisation mode
The app can be used to activate winterisation mode. As long as winterisation mode is active:
• Correction product injection is stopped
• Notifications / alarm messages are disabled
• The RGB LED is permanently lit in cyan
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5.2.6.2. Maximum daily injection volume configuration
The maximum daily volume of pH corrector to inject can be limited by entering a value different from 0 here. The volume is
set to 0.3L by default, even if you are not using the app.
• Volume configurable from 0.1 to 2.0 L
• Incremented in 0.1 L steps
This function and configuration are very important because they protect your pool from excess correction pH product injections
if the sensor gives an incorrect pH value.
For example, a safety set to 0.3 L / 24h is in line with pool volumes of about 60 m³. For pool volumes of about 40 m³, the
value can even be lowered to 0.2 L / 24h.
If this setting is configured to quot;Disabledquot; no volume injection limits will be applied.
If there is a power failure, the volume injected over the previous 24 hours is reset to 0.
5.2.6.3. Setting the product volume in the container
Used to indicate the total corrector product container volume. This value is counted down in order to indicate when the container
is empty and thus avoid pumping needlessly. This parameter is disabled by default.
The value must be updated every time the container is replaced.
• Volume configurable from 0 to 50 L
• Incremented in 1 L steps
6. Appliance operation
Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP does not take any measurements:
• during the first 2 minutes after power up (time for the value to be set),
• if the flow rate is not detected by the device (to ensure that measurements are only taken
when the filtration is running and to guarantee the correct values of the pool water and not
of the stagnant water in the pipe).
6.1. Data timer and injection not active:
A hysteresis of ±0.1 is provided for to prevent oscillation around the set point value.
Injection may be blocked due to several causes despite a measured value that is different from the set point:
• When the appliance is powered on, there are no injections during the first 2 minutes
• When the flow switch detects a flow, there is a 2 minute delay before injection starts. Injection stops automatically when
the flow switches to OFF
• There are no injections if the measurement is pH < 5 or pH > 9 (= pH measurement fault)
• There are no injections if the container volume = 0 (injection liquid container empty)
• There are no injections if the 24H Max injected volume is reached
• There are no injections in winterisation mode
6.2. Selecting of set-point value
1. Make a quick touch on the selection button (A)
2. One of the 5 green light indicators (B) flashes for 5 seconds displaying the current setpoint.
3. While the LED is flashing, each touch of the selection button (A) moves the setpoint to the right until it is reached 7.6 and
then back to 6.8. Press until the desired setpoint is selected.
4. Wait 5 seconds to validate the setpoint change. The unit will return to the normal mode with the new setpoint.
5. Depending on the selected operating mode, the default value is set to:
•pH-: 7.2
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•pH+: 7.0
6.3. Measured value display
The 5 light indicators on the front display the measured pH (here 7.2). If the pH is between two graduations, the LED for the
previous graduation remains steady (here 7.2), the LED below or above it depending on how the pH is read, flashes slowly.
Example on the following images: the measured pH passes from 7.2 to 7.3.
The 7.4 LED will flash, and when the value increases to 7.4 only the 7.4 green LED will be on and steady.
The pump multi-coloured LED (C) indicates whether the pH is lower or higher than the set point:
Pump colour - Mul-
ti-colours LED (C) Description
Green The measured value varies from the setpoint by ≤0.1
Yellow The measured value varies from the setpoint by 0.1 to 1.0
Red The measured value varies from the setpoint by ≥0.1
The multi-colour LED will flash while injection is ongoing while remaining in the colour for the measurement (flashing yellow
for example)
* The pump lighting colour changes from green to red depending on the difference between the measurement and the setpoint,
gradually changing to yellow, orange, etc.
7. Reset to zero
It is possible that a factory reset may be required to set the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP back to the original factory settings.
To do this, please:
1. Turn off the device ( on/off switch on the box side) and wait for about 10 seconds,
2. Press the selection button (A) and maintain the pressure,
3. Turn on the device while holding down the button,
4. Wait until green indicator lights (B) are flashing
5. Release the button. All parameters are reset to the factory settings.
A reset will erase all the parameters in memory (calibration, setpoint, WiFi configuration, bin
volume, pairing of phones and other Vigipool Universe devices, etc.). It is therefore necessary
to restart the start-up procedure after resetting.
8. Sensor maintenance
When a pH or sensor is immersed in water, a film forms around the glass bulb at its tip and gets thicker over time. This invisible
film causes response times to lengthen, deteriorates the slope and deviates from point 0. It is easy to compensate for changes
to point zero by regularly recalibrating. Increased temperatures are also a major ageing factor.
Sensor protection:
Remove the sensor from the pipe and keep it in its original bottle
Fill the original bottle with a KCl solution of 3 mol/litre or, failing that, with a PH7 solution or with tap water.
Place the sensor head in the bottle
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Keep it at room temperature.
An incorrectly winterised sensor will have a slower response time and make it harder to cali-
brate.
Sensor regeneration:
At the end of winterisation, we recommend immersing the sensor in a 50% PH4, 50% KCl 3 mol/l solution for 12h
Calibration:
Each sensor is characterised by its drift and slope. As these characteristics tend to drift with use, calibration must be carried
out regularly. Calibration is mandatory in the following cases:
• when installing
• after replacing the sensor
• after every cleaning using a cleaning solution
• after long term storage
• when the measurement results are too far from the expected results.
Note that the average sensor service life varies from 6 to 18 months depending on use. A TAC
< 100 mg/l reduces the sensor's service life.
Sensors are fragile consumables that should be checked by a professional.
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A. Declaration of conformity
CCEI S.A.S (FR 47 40 35 21 693) declares that the Phileo VP & Phileo POD VP product meets the
safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements of European directives 2014/35/EU and 2014/30/EU.
Emmanuel Baret
Marseille, on 11/07/2022
Distributor's stamp
Date of sale: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batch N°: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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