Control Components Cerlic MultiTracker User manual

2018-02-14 C84F5EN19
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MultiTracker
MultiTracker s/n: xxx-xx-xxx
Blanko s/n: xxx-xx-xxx
Solido s/n: xxx-xx-xxx
OxyDuo s/n: xxx-xx-xxx
DO cell s/n: xxx-xx-xxx

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Table of Content
TABLE OF CONTENT ........................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 4
SECURITY INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................. 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION................................................................................................................................. 4
MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2. UNPACKING....................................................................................................................................................4
CABLE HOOK..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
REMOVING THE CABLE HOOK.......................................................................................................................................... 5
3. TURNING ON THE HAND CONTROLLER ...............................................................................................6
4. HANDLING AND INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................6
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISPLAY IN TEXT MODE........................................................................................................... 7
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISPLAY IN PROFILE MODE ..................................................................................................... 8
5. MAIN MENU....................................................................................................................................................9
SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
PREFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
SETUP .............................................................................................................................................................................10
Language............................................................................................................................................................................10
Time and date ..................................................................................................................................................................10
Temperature units.........................................................................................................................................................11
CONCENTRATION UNITS................................................................................................................................................11
Depth units ........................................................................................................................................................................11
LOG....................................................................................................................................................................................11
6. GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................... 12
SAVE A MEASUREMENT..................................................................................................................................................12
DOWNLOADING DATA FROM THE MULTITRACKER CONTROLLER ........................................................................13
SOFTWARE UPDATE........................................................................................................................................................13
7. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................... 14
INSPECTION OF THE SENSOR.........................................................................................................................................14
CHANGING OF BATTERIES .............................................................................................................................................14
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................................................... 15
9. SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................................................. 15
10. CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 15
11. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 16
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, MULTITRACKER HAND CONTROLLER................................. 16
APPENDIX 1, BLANKO (SLUDGE BLANKET SENSOR) ........................................................................ 17
Description of the function ........................................................................................................................................17
Measurement Functions..............................................................................................................................................17
Sensor body .......................................................................................................................................................................18
Description of the Display in Text Mode..............................................................................................................18
Description of the Display in Profile Mode .........................................................................................................19
MAIN MENU .....................................................................................................................................................................20
Settings................................................................................................................................................................................20
Calibration.........................................................................................................................................................................23
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................24
Specification, Blanko ....................................................................................................................................................27

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APPENDIX 2, OXYDUO (DO SENSOR)...................................................................................................... 28
Description of the function ........................................................................................................................................28
Measurement Functions..............................................................................................................................................28
Sensor body .......................................................................................................................................................................28
Description of the Display ..........................................................................................................................................29
MAIN MENU .....................................................................................................................................................................30
Settings................................................................................................................................................................................30
Calibration.........................................................................................................................................................................32
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................33
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................33
SPECIFICATION,OXYDUO...............................................................................................................................................34
OXYGEN SOLUBILITY -CHART ......................................................................................................................................35
APPENDIX 3, SOLIDO (SUSPENDED SOLIDS SENSOR) ...................................................................... 36
Description of the function ........................................................................................................................................36
Measurement Functions..............................................................................................................................................36
Sensor body .......................................................................................................................................................................36
Description of the Display ..........................................................................................................................................37
MAIN MENU .....................................................................................................................................................................38
Settings................................................................................................................................................................................38
Calibration.........................................................................................................................................................................40
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................41
Specification, Solido ......................................................................................................................................................43

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General information
It is of great importance to read all parts of this manual prior to start up of the
instrument. If the Multitracker is not used and handled according to this manual, then
the life and functionality may be jeopardized, and all warranties will be void.
Security information
This instrument should be handled by trained and authorized personnel only. It is
mandatory to follow all safety and other routines that apply at the plant when using
the Multitracker in tanks and basins.
Within EU it is prohibited to dispose of electric and electronic waste in regular waste as
these may contain harmful substances. All electric and electronic waste must be sorted
and left for recycling. Such products are labeled with an X-marked waste bin. It is
important that everyone cooperate when it comes to recycling and help to save our
environment. If such waste not is handled and recycled according to regulation (EC
Directive 2002/96/EC) the environment as well as people’s health may be jeopardized.
Description of the Operation
Multitracker is a portable hand controller designed to be connected to various sensors.
The hand controller connects to different sensors with an M12 connector. All data
stored while measuring is stored in the hand controller and can be downloaded to a PC
with the optional USB cable.
Measurement Functions
The Multiracker is able to store up to 250 measurements, each with information about
time, date, location. Location may be named by the user with maximum of 10
characters e.g. Clarifier 2; Thickener 5, etc. Blanko sensor has unique information like
blanket profile.
2. Unpacking
Open the instrument case and check that no damages have occurred during shipping.
The instrument case should contain the following items plus the service manual, see
figure 1.
fig 1

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Cable Hook
In order to facilitate the handling of the MultiTracker it is supplied with a SS cable hook
that is attached to the battery case, see fig 2. It is possible to wind up all of the cable on
the cable hook. The cable is held in place on the hook with an O-ring, see fig 3.
fig 2 fig 3
Removing the cable hook
To detach the cable hook , unsnap the SS sensor from the cable hook . Turn the key,
see fig 4, 90 degrees to release the cable hook from the hand unit. Release the cable
hook by pulling it up and then pushing forward.
fig 4 fig 5

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3. Turning On the Hand Controller
It is important that any sensor that is attached to the hand controller is in the air when
the hand controller is powered up. Sensors should not be in the liquid since this will
effect the pressure sensor!
To start measuring with the instrument press the key (on/off).
The measurement starts automatically with any sensor attached to the hand controller.
The measured value is displayed on-line in text mode on the display. Some attached
sensors support a graphical image of the measured value. If the instrument has been
inactive for 8 minutes (possible to modify under “Preferences” – “Auto Off”) it will
automatically switch off. To manually switch off the hand controller, then press key
(on/off).
4. Handling and Interface
The following icons show the keypad push buttons and describe their functions.
Opens the main menu or confirms (enters) a choice in the menus.
Closes a menu choice without changing, or exit’s one-step backwards in
the menu tree (escape function).
Navigates up one step in the menu tree or increases the value of a
chosen number in a menu.
Navigates down one step in the menu tree or decreases the value of a
chosen number in a menu.
The profile button alternates between measuring values in text or
sludge profile presentation. This function is sensor dependant.
Restart or Store of a measurement. At restart, a new measuring will be
initiated and replaces the existing value. The measured values will be
stored in the displayed log file or field at the bottom of the screen.
Turns on the backlight for display for two minutes but can be adjusted
under “Preferences” – “Light Time”.
On/Off switch. Press the button in order to turn on or off the Hand
Controller.

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Description of the Display in Text Mode
At start up, the display is shown in fig 6 and description in fig 7. Measured concentration
is displayed on the left and alarm values for Threshold 1 (6) and Threshold 2 (7).
General information like time, date and temperature will always be displayed in the top
left side of the screen. Different sensors attached to the hand unit will display different
information on the display. The screen shoot below is showing an attached Blanko
sensor.
fig 6
fig 7
Depth
Solids conc or DO level
Date, Time
Water temperature
Battery Power
Threshold 1 –like Fluff or min. DO
Threshold 2 like Sludge or max. DO
Measuring location or Field
Level 1
Level 2

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Description of the Display in Profile Mode
When pressing the Profile button marked the display will show the sludge profile.
See fig 3 below. At any time during a measurement it is possible to switch between text
mode and profile mode by pressing the button without affecting the measuring
value. General information such as sludge concentration and depth is always shown in
either the text or profile modes windows.
fig 3
fig 4
Profile displayed in x=mg/l and
y=depth
Solids Concentration
Depth –current
Fluff level
Blanket depth
Maximum depth
Sensor position during depth
measuring versus max. depth

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5. Main menu
Press to open the main menu. See fig 8.
Use or to pick the desired sub menu and open with .
fig 8
Settings
In the SETTINGS menu (fig 9) it is possible to set thresholds concentrations. In this
menu the span (max depth) measurement is set to fit the profile scale maximum depth.
The settings are senor dependent and the screen shoot below is done with a Blanko
sensor attached the hand controller .
fig 9
Preferences
In the Preferences menu (fig 10) it is possible to change settings for the hand controller.
Auto off is the time in minutes before the hand controller is automatically switched off
when not used. Light time is time in minutes before the backlight is switched off.
Vibrator is on/off and Beeper is on/off for the hand controller.
fig 10

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SETUP
The SETUP menu (fig 11) enables selection of language, time and date formats,
temperature units, concentration format, and depth format.
fig 11
Language
The following languages are available; Swedish, English, German and French. To select
the desired language, perform the following steps;
Press to open the menu and step down with and select ”SETUP” with
. Select ”LANGUAGE” and confirm with . Step up with or down
with until desired language is found and confirm with . Exit the menu
with until one of the two main windows appear (text mode or profile
mode).
Time and date
To set time and date;
Press to open the menu and step down with . Select ”SETUP” with
. Step down with and select ”Time and Date”. Confirm with . Step
up with or down with until desired time and date format. Step up
with or down with and set actual time and date. Confirm and step
further with . When all settings are done, exit with until one of the
two main windows appear (text mode or profile mode).
fig 12

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Temperature units
Following temperature units are available; °C, °F, or °K.
Press to open the menu and step down with . Select ”SETUP” with
. Step down with . Select ”Temp. unit” and confirm with . Step
upwith or downwith until desired unit (C, F, K). Confirm with .
When all settings are done, exit with until one of the two main windows
appear (text mode or profile mode).
Concentration Units
Following units for sludge concentration are available; g/l, mg/l, %, and ppm.
Press to open the menu and step down with . Select ”SETUP” with
. Step down with and selsct ”Conc unit”. Confirm with . Step
upwith or down with until desired unit (g/l, mg/l, %, ppm). Confirm
with . When all settings are done, exit with until one of the two main
windows appear (text mode or profile mode).
Depth units
Following depth units are available; cm, dm, m, in, ft with inches.
Press to open the menu and step down with . Select ”SETUP” with
. Step down with . Select ”Depth unit” and confirm with . Step
upwith or downwith until desired unit (cm, dm, m, in, ft with
inches). Confirm with . When all settings are done, exit with until
one of the two main windows appear (text mode or profile mode).
Log
Up to 250 measurements may be stored in the MultiTracker internal memory. Every
stored measurement is saved and it contains all data available at the actual
measurement. Each individual line in the log may be tagged with 10 alphanumerical
characters; e.g. Clarifier 2; Thickener 5, etc. “Location” shows the field you are working
at the moment. “Show” shows a list of all the stored data at the above named Location
or Field. Empty and delete are local commands and will only effect the current Location
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fig 13
Press to open the menu and step down with . Select ”Log” and confirm with
Step down with and select Position - Show, Empty, Delete, or Create”. Confirm with
. ”Delete” and ”Empty” are local and are only valid in its choosen Location or Field.
”Show” or ”Create” are universal and valid for all Locations or Fields.
Step up with or down with to navigate the menu tree.Confirm with or
reverse the selection with .
When all settings are done, exit with until one of the two main windows appear
(text mode or profile mode). This data is stored in the MultiTracker controller and not
in the sensor.
6. Getting Started
Save a measurement
To save a measurement, or to perform a new measurement, press , When doing this,
an option to save or restart the measurement will be presented, There is a short
command from the text mode display where it is possible to select position for storing
the measurement profile. Step up with or down with to reach desired log
Location or Field. The Location tag will be shown in the lower left margin in the display
window. Fig 14 below, shows that the actual profile will be stored in that Location or
Field, ”General ”
fig 14
It is possible to tag each of the 250 log locations with up to 10 alphanumerical
characters. By entering the log location by tag name, all actual information for the stored
measurement may be retrieved.

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Downloading data from the MultiTracker Controller
To be able to download data from the hand controller to a computer you need a USB
communication cable. The USB communication is a part of a package that contains the
following parts, see fig 15. We recommend that you download the latest driver for the
USB adapter from the www.cerlic.com/software/drivers website. You also need a PC
software named Traker Talk to interface with the hand unit and move the stored data to
the PC. The software can be downloaded free of charge from the Cerlic home page.
fig 15
To transfer the stored data, disconnect the sensor from the hand controller and attach
the communication cable to the same M12 connector, fig 16. Start the software Tracker
Talk and follow the instructions on the screen.
fig 16
Software update
You can update the software in the hand controller with the communication cable and
Tracker Talk software. Download the latest Multitracker software from
www.cerlic.com/software/drivers and follow the instruction in the software.

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7. Maintenance
The instrument is designed to reduce the manual maintenance to a minimum. All metal
parts are stainless steel (SS 2343/SS316). The enclosure is IP65/NEMA 4. The sensor
cable is a specially manufactured PUR™ with a strong shield and extra heavy wires to
withstand mechanical wear for a long life. The sensor and enclosure cable fittings are
high quality MatchClamp™ to ensure a water proof connection even should the outer
shield be damaged.
Inspection of the sensor
The sensor should be cleaned, if any solids or fouling of the measuring windows occurs.
When cleaning the sensor, it is preferred to use the Cerlic Sensor Cleaning (CSC) liquid.
It is also possible to use a soft cloth and water. Pay attention not to scratch the quartz
measuring windows or damage the built in pressure sensor.
Changing of Batteries
Cerlic Blanket Tracker is supplied with four AA batteries, placed inside the Controller handle.
To change the batteries, follow the steps below;
1. Open the back part of the handle on the Controller . This part is a
combined battery lid and cable hook . This is done by removing the two
countersunk screws into the back of the enclosure, see fig 17. You do not
have to remove the screw holding the cable hook .
2. Remove the battery lid and replace the batteries. Make sure to follow the
label showing the battery polarity (+/-).
3. Remount the battery lid.
4. Mount the back of the handle containing the battery lid by tightening the
two countersunk screws. It is important to make sure the lid is well closed
with no visible gaps or cables between the housing and lid.
fig 17

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8. Trouble shooting
Check that the batteries are in good condition. The MultiTracker has built in logic to
increase the battery life. If the battery voltage goes below a certain level, then the
software will block the following functions; display back light, acoustic and vibration
signals. Battery life is displayed on the top of the screen.
If the sensor should deviate from expected values, then a new calibration should be
performed. Please see section Calibration for instructions under each sensor.
In case of any malfunction that is not possible to correct with a new calibration, please
contact Cerlic or a local Cerlic representative. In the event of returning the MultiTracker
to Cerlic for checkup or repair, please make sure to use the form for Return of Material
(RMA) prior to shipping . The RMA document can be downloaded from the Cerlic web
page www.cerlic.com. The WEB page also has the correct shipping address.
9. Spare Parts
The MultiTracker is supplied with four AA batteries. The batteries are the only parts
that are subject to be replaced by the user. It is suggested to keep an extra set of
batteries available.
Spare part list:
Part no
Description
21450731
Battery 3V 200mAh
21450989
Battery AA (4 required)
20250978
Case for MultiTracker
20250979
Big case for more than 2 sensors
20201021
Battery Holder Case for 4 AA batteries
20201020
Handle Tracker
21650997
O-ring for cable hook 25,0x4,0 EPDM 70 or BunaN
11201058
Cable Hook for MultiTracker
21101037
Lock key cable hook
10206149
Horisontal attachement for Oxyduo cable
10. Contact information
Actual shipping address is always available at the Cerlic web page www.cerlic.com.
Europe
Cerlic Controls AB
Mälarvägen 3, SE 141 71 SEGELTORP, Sweden
Phone:+46 850 169 400/Fax: +46 850 169 429
Mail address: P.O. Box 5084, SE-141 05 KUNGENS KURVA, Sweden
web: www.cerlic.com
US
Cerlic Enviromental Controls, Inc Phone: 404-256-3097
Atlanta, GA 30327

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11. Warranty
Instruments delivered from Cerlic Controls AB, are carefully checked and tested prior to
the shipment.
Cerlic will repair or replace the product if a problem related to manufacturing or design
occur during the warranty period.
12. Technical Specifications, MultiTracker Hand Controller
Number of Detectable Levels
Two
Measuring units
g/l, mg/l, %, ppm
Display
Graphical, 128 x 64 pixels, LCD
Back light
Yes & time adjustable
Languages
Swedish, English, German, French
Log Function
250 Measurements
Signal at Preset Alarm Values
Acoustic, Vibration, Display
Temperature Range - Liquid
0 –+50°C (+32 - 122°F)
Temperature Range of hand
controller
-10 - +50°C (+14-122°F)
Key Pad
8 Membrane Push Buttons
Cable
PUR, Shielded
Cable Fitting
MatchClamp™
Weight Hand Held Unit w/ sensor
1.4 kg (3.0 lb)
Batteries
Four AA 1.5V
Battery Life, Continuous Use
Up to 100 hours
Battery Life, Normal Use
Approx. 1-2 years
Dimensions - SS Sensor Body
145mm x 32 mm Ø (5.7”x1.26”Ø)
Dimensions - MultiTracker
Controller
200x105x130mm (L x W x H)
7.87” x4.13” x 5.12” (L x W x H )
Cable Lengths
4 m (13 ft), 8 m (26 ft), 12 m(36 ft)
(20 m (61 ft) as option).
Enclosure MultiTracker Controller
IP65 (NEMA 4)

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Appendix 1, Blanko (Sludge Blanket Sensor)
Blanko
Sludge Blanket Sensor
Description of the function
Blanko is a portable optical suspended solids meter designed to measure sludge blanket
depth and suspended solids in clarifiers, thickeners, aeration basins, etc. in water and
wastewater plants, as well in other facilities. It is possible to display measured values as
text or as a graphic image of the sludge profile. Two different alarm levels for the sludge
blanket may be set to indicate fluff and sludge blanket levels. These may be displayed
next to the graphic sludge profile.
Measurement Functions
It is able to store up to 250 measurements as a graphic profile, each with information
about time, date, location, that may be named by the user (maximum 10 characters e.g.
Clarifier 2; Thickener 5, etc.) Each profile also contains data about blanket and fluff
depths that applied for the specific measurement.

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Sensor body
The sensor body contains optics and electronics that should not be exposed to
mechanical abuse or high temperatures. If the sensor body has mechanical damages,
water may penetrate into the sensor and destroy the electronics and optics. Please see
section Maintenance for more information.
Description of the Display in Text Mode
At start up, the display is shown in fig 1 and description in fig 2. Value for solids
concentration and depth are displayed on the left and alarm values for fluff (6) and
sludge blanket (7) with actual depth for each as (9) & (10) below. Depths are shown as
Blind until alarm for each concentration goes off. Plus date, time and temperature
across the top.
fig 1
fig 2
Depth
Solids concentration
Date, Time
Water temperature
Battery level
Threshold 1 - Fluff
Threshold 2 - Sludge
Measuring location
Fluff level
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Description of the Display in Profile Mode
When pressing the Profile button marked the display will show the sludge profile.
See fig 3 below. At any time during a measurement it is possible to switch between text
mode and profile mode by pressing the button without affecting the measuring
value. General information such as sludge concentration and depth is always shown in
either the text or profile modes windows.
fig 3
fig 4
Profile displayed in x=mg/l and
y=depth
Solids Concentration
Depth –current
Fluff level
Blanket depth
Maximum depth
Sensor position during depth
measuring versus max. depth

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Main menu
Press to open the main menu. See fig 5.
Use or to pick the desired sub menu and open with .
fig 5
Settings
In the SETTINGS menu (fig 6) it is possible to set the following functions:
Threshold 1 –preset Fluff concentration
Threshold 2 –preset Blanket concentration
Max Depth –depth from top of liquid to bottom of clarifier or tank
Blind Zone –depth at which sensor will start to measure solids. Normally set at 6” or so.
This alleviated false readings due to sludge or solids on top of liquid.
Meas. Mode –
Depth –shows depth from top of liquid to bottom of tank as sensor is lowered.
Height –Starts out at Max Depth and depth values go down as sensor is lowered to
0’ or bottom of the tank. Basically shows depth like a sludge judge from
the bottom of tank.
fig 6
Threshold 1 (Fluff)
This value defines the solids concentration that indicates the fluff level. The
concentration may be given in g/l, mg/l, % or ppm For more information see ”Settings”.
When the preset alarm value is reached, then this will be shown on the display as fluff
level. The sensitivity for fluff concentration is normally set at 10% to 25% of the sludge
blanket alarm value.
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