Emec VMS MF User manual

SOLENOID DRIVEN METERING PUMPS
WITH DIAPHRAGM
EN
VMS MF - VMSA MF
OPERATING MANUAL
VMSA MF
VMS MF

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This operating instructions contains safety information that if ignored can endanger life or result
in serious injury.
Read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. The original
instruction is in Italian. All non-Italian instructions are translations of the original instruction.
Information and specifications on this manual could be uncorrect or could have printing errors.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Version: R1-08-13
NORME CE
EC RULES (STANDARD EC)
NORMAS DE LA CE
Direttiva Basso Voltaggio
Low Voltage Directive
Directiva de baja tensión
Direttiva EMC Compatibilità Elettromagnetica
EMC electromagnetic compatibility directive
EMC directiva de compatibilidad electromagnética
Norme armonizzate europee nell’ambito della direttiva
European harmonized standards underdirective
Las normas europeas armonizadas conforme a la directiva
2006/95/CE
2004/108/CE
⎬
⎬
2006/42/CE
⎬
Danger!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Important - A practice not related to personal injury or additional information.
⎘Cross reference - An instance which refers to related information elsewhere in the same
document
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Operating, installing, or maintaining the unit in any way that is not covered in this manual could
cause death, serious personal injury, or damage to the equipment.
This manual use the following safety message icon:
ICON
VMS metering pump is tested and certified to NSF/ANSI 50 and 61 for materials safety.

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PURPOSE OF USE AND
SAFETY
METERING PUMP IS INTENDED FOR CHEMICAL DOSING AND DRINKING WATER
TREATMENT.
Do not use in explosive area (EX).
Do not use with flammable chemicals.
Do not use with radioactive chemicals.
Use after a proper installation.
Use the pump in accordance with the data and specifications printed on the label.
Do not modify or use in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the operating manual.
Keep the pump protected from sun and water. Avoid water splashes.
In emergencies the pump should be switched off immediately. Disconnect the power
cable from the power supply.
When using pump with aggressive chemicals observe the regulations concerning the
transport and storage of aggressive fluids.
When installing always observe national regulations.
Manufacturer is not liable for any unauthorized use or misuse of this product that may
cause injury, damage to persons or materials.
Pump must be accessible at all times for both operating and servicing. Access must
not be obstructed in any way.
Feeder should be interlocked with a no-flow protection device.
Pump and accessories must be serviced and repaired by qualified and authorized
personnel only.
Before any operation:
• always read chemical Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS);
• always wear protective clothing;
• always discharge the liquid end before servicing the pump.
• empty and rinse the liquid end before work on a pump which has been used with
hazardous or unknown chemicals.
This equipment requires regular maintenance to ensure potability requirements of the
water and maintenance of improvements as declared by the manufaturer.

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ENVIRONMENTAL
SAFETY
LABELS
Distributor
CODE: pump code
MODEL: pump model
PUMP’S DATA
S/N: serial number
Data
matrix
CE conformity
UL conformity
(if any)
For spare parts orders or any other communication, refer to product label.
Code (CODE) and serial number (S / N) uniquely identify the pump.
Spare parts
Fig. 1. Product label.
Fig. 2. WQA label.
THIS METERING PUMP IS TESTED AND CERTIFIED
TO NSF/ANSI 50 AND 61 FOR MATERIALS SAFETY.
Work area
Always keep the pump area clean to avoid and/or discover emissions.
Recycling guidelines
EWC code: 16 02 14
Always recycle according to these guidelines:
1. If the unit or parts are accepted by an authorized recycling company, then follow local recycling
laws and regulations.
2. If the unit or parts are not accepted by an authorized recycling company, then return them to
the nearest representative.
Waste and emissions regulations
Observe these safety regulations regarding waste and emissions:
• Dispose appropriately of all waste.
• Handle and dispose of the dosed chemical in compliance with applicable environmental
regulations.
• Clean up all spills in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Report all environmental emissions to the appropriate authorities.

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1. Introduction
Introduction:
Metering Pumps “VMS MF” Series are the ideal solution for low / middle dosing of chemicals. All control and setup parameters
are available through a digital keyboard and they are displayed on a LCD backlit display. Pump has “Level” input ,
Pump’s capacity
Flow rate is determined by the stroke speed (frequency) adjustment.
However dosing accuracy is guarantee within an adjustment range from 30% to 100%.
Working modes:
Pump can work in differents ways. See related chapters for extended description of each single mode.
CONSTANT mode.
Pump doses at a constant rate set in “SPH” (strokes for hour), “SPM” (strokes for
minute) or “LPH” (litres per hour) parameters set during program session.
DIVIDE mode.
External pulses from a water meter are divided by a value set during program
session. The pump doses with a rate determined by this parameter.
MULTIPLY mode.
External pulses from a water meter are multiplied by a value set during program
session. The pump doses with a rate determined by this parameter.
PPM mode.
Dosing rate is determined by pulses from a water meter on the base of set PPM,
chemical product concentration (%) and quantity for each single stroke set during
program session.
PERC mode
Dosing rate is determined by pulses from a water meter on the base of set PERC
(%), chemical product concentration (%) and quantity for each single stroke set
during program session.
MLQ mode
Dosing rate is determined by pulses from a water meter on the base of set MLQ
(milliliters per quintal), chemical product concentration (%) and quantity for each
single stroke set during program session.
BATCH mode.
Signal from an external contact starts the pump to dose the set quantity.
VOLT mode.
Voltage from an external device drives the pump that doses proportionally using a minimum and
maximum of strokes for minute set during program session (0 ÷ 10 VDC).
mA mode.
Current from an external device drives the pump that doses proportionally using
a minimum and maximum of strokes for minute set during program session

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2. Unpacking
Included into package: n.4 Dibbles ø6
n.4 Self tapping screws 4,5 x 40
n.1 Delayed fuse 5 X 20
n.1 Foot filter with valve
n.1 Injection valve
n.1 Level probe
m 2 Delivery pipe* (opaque PE)
m 2 Suction pipe * (transparent PVC)
m 2 Discharge pipe (transparent PVC)
n.1 This installation manual
* If hose is 6x8 there is only a 4meters long hose.
Cut to obtain suction and delivery hoses.
PLEASE DO NOT TRASH
PACKAGING.
IT CAN BE USED TO RETURN
THE PUMP.
Legend:
a. Alternating Current;
b. DC,
c. Protective Earth;
d. Standby;
e. Warning -

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3. Pump’s description
Delivery valve
Discharge knob
External Signal input
Level probe input
Pump head
Display LCD
Suction valve
to power supply

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4. Before to Install warnings
Pump’s installation and operativity is made in 4 main steps:
Pump’s installation
Hydraulic Installation (hoses, level probe, injection valve)
Electrical Installation (main power connection, priming)
Programming the pump.
Before to start, please read carefully the following safety information.
Protective clothes
Wear always protective clothes as masks, gloves, safety glasses and
further security devices during ALL installation procedure and while
handling chemicals.
Installation location
Pump must be installed in a safety place and fixed to the table / wall to
avoid vibration problems!
Pump must be installed in a easy accessible place!
Pump must be installed in vertical position!
Avoid water splashes and direct sun!
Hoses and Valves
Suction and delivery hoses must be installed in vertical position!
All hoses connections must be performed using only hands’ force!
No tongs required!
Delivery hose must be firmly fixed to avoid suddenly movements
that could damage near objects!
Suction hose must be shorter as possible and installed in vertical
position to avoid air bubbles suction!
Use only hoses compatibles with product to dose! See chemical
compatibility tabl.
If dosing product is not listed please consult full compatibility table or
contact chemical’s manufacturer!
Feeder should be interlocked with a no-flow protection device to automatically
shut-off the pumps when there is no flow!
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent cross connection of chemicals!
Chemical feeding must be stopped during backwash cycles and periods of no-
flow as these conditions may introduce the potential for chemical overdosing.
Not doing so may result in elevated chemical concentrations and hazerdous
gas introduction into the pool or spa.

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5. Installation Draw
Pump must be installed in a wall support at a maximum height (from tank’s bottom) of 1,5 meters.
1 - Dosing Pump
2 - Suction Hose
3 - Delivery Hose
4 - Injection Valve
5 - Air discharge
6 - Level Probe
7 - Foot Filter
8 - Power Cable
3
4
1
8
5
2
6
7

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6. Hydraulic Installation
Suction Hose
Tightening Nut
Holding Ring
Pipe Holder
O-ring
Valve
Hydraulic connections are:
Suction Hose with level probe and foot filter
Delivery Hose with injection valve
Discharge Hose
Suction Hose.
Completely unscrew tightening nut from pump’s head and remove assembling
components: tightening nut, holding ring and pipe holder.
Assembly as shown in fig. (A). Insert hose into pipe holder until it reaches the bottom.
Lock hose on pump’s head by screwing down the tightening nut.
Use only hands to do it!
Connect other side of the hose to the foot filter using the same procedure.
fig. (A)

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Assembling foot filter with level probe.
Level probe must be assembled with foot filter using the provided kit.
Foot valve is made to be installed into tank’s bottom without sediments priming problem.
Connect BNC from level probe into pump’s level input (front side of the pump).
Put level probe assembled with foot filter into tank’s bottom.
Warning: If there is a mixer installed into tank, install a suction lance
instead of level probe / foot filter.
Delivery Hose.
Completely unscrew tightening nut from pump’s head and remove assembling
components: tightening nut, holding ring and pipe holder.
Assembly as shown in fig. (A). Insert hose into pipe holder until it reaches the bottom.
Lock hose on pump’s head by screwing down the tightening nut.
Use only hands to do it!
Connect other side of the hose to the injection valve using the same procedure.
Progettato da Controllato da Modificato da, il Data
Edizione Foglio
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076.0147.1
Massimo_F 24/10/2003
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Toll. Gen.
`0.05
Materiale:
STEP 5
FILTRO DI ASPIRAZIONE CON
SONDA DI LIVELLO - CONTATTO N.O.
FP+CE+PVDF
1 1
STEP 2
INSERT FLOATER
STEP 1
INSERT RING AS SHOWN
STEP 4
INSERT RING AS SHOWN
STEP 3
INSERT PROBE
WITH N.O. CONTACT
UNTIL TO HEAR
A CLICK

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Discharge hose.
Insert one side of discharge hose into discharge connector as shown in fig (C).
Insert other side of discharge hose into product’s tank.
During priming procedure product exceeding will flow into tank.
For priming procedure see page 14.
fig (C)
Discharge hose
Discharge Knob
To Delivery hose
To Suction hose

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Self-venting pump head.
Self-venting pump head must be used when using chemicals that produce
gas (i.e. hydrogen peroxide, ammonium, sodium hypoclorite at particular conditions).
Hoses assembling procedure (including purge hose) is described in fig. (A).
Notes:
- suction, delivery and purge valves are DIFFERENT! Do not exchange them!
- delivery and purge hoses are made of same material!
- it’s allowed to lightly bend discharge hose!
- during calibration procedure (“TEST”) insert discharge hose into BECKER test-tube!
to bleed hose
to suction hose
to delivery hose

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7. Electrical Installation
All electrical connections must be performed by AUTHORIZED AND QUALIFIED personnel only.
Before to proceed, please, verify the following steps:
- verify that pump’s label values are compatible with main power supply.
- pump must be connected to a plant with a differential switch (0,03A
sensitivity) if there isn’t a good ground.
- to avoid damages to the pump do not install it in parallel with heavy
inductance load (for example: engines). A relay switch must be used. See below picture.
P- Dosing Pump
R- Relay
I - Switch or safety device
E- Electrovalve or inductance load
A- Main Power
WARNING
IF EQUIPMENT IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH A PLUG:
a) a switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in the building installation
b) it shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator
c) it shall be marked as the disconnetting device for the equipment
WARNING
IF EQUIPMENT IS SUPPLIED WITH A PLUG:
If an appliance coupler or separable plug is used as the disconnecting device, it shall be readily identifiable and
easily reached by the operator. For single-phase portable equipment, a plug on a cord of length not greater than 3m
is considered to be easily reached.

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Once verified previous steps proceed as follows:
- check that “BNC” of level probe has been connected as described in “Hydraulic
Installation” chapter.
- connect “BNC” and external signal to pump’s “INPUT” connectors.
This input may be used as follows:
- as pulse sender water meter or
- as startup contact for “BATCH” mode or
- as voltage input for “VOLT” mode or
- as current input for “mA” mode
Level probe input
External signal input
PUMPS WITH PULSE EMITTER WATER METER WITH HALL EFFECT
External signal has got a three-wires connection:
If the pulse emitter water meter is supplied with metering pump external signal will be an MPM
connector for water meter connection. For mailn board connection see on page 44.
NOTE: Pumps with pulse emitter water meter with Hall effect exclude BATCH, VOLT and mA working
modes.
white - signal
yellow - ground
brown - + 5V

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VMS MF
8. Basic Settings
Turn the pump on or off and exit from setup menu (without saving parameters)
The “VMS MF” pump is equipped with a keyboard.To avoid any misunderstanding during next chapters all keys will be described
as shown on this legend:
“UP” key “ESC” key
“RIGHT” key “E” key
Menu navigation:
To enter into programming mode press and keep pressed “E” key from main screen (fig.3):
Main screen (fig.3) may appear different if “PPM” or “BATCH” mode is enabled. After about 4 seconds the pump will show
the password screen (fig.5):
Default password is “0000”. Just press “E” key. Otherwise insert password using “UP” and “RIGHT” keys.
E
ESC
STROKES
100 SPM fig.3
password
0000 fig.5
ON/OFF
LCD backlit display
Enter / exit from setup menu (saving parameters)
Scroll and increase digit
batch
waiting
upkeep
000m 00s

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OFF
-----------------
Saving / Discarding changes / Activating working mode
Once edited data into setup menu it’s possible to save them by pressing “E” key or to discard them by pressing “ESC” key.
To activate a working mode (Constant, Divide, Multiply, PPM, PERC, MLQ, Batch, Volt, mA) select the required mode and
confirm it using “E” key.
Turning on and off the pump
“ESC” key has a double function. It can be used to discard all changes made into setup mode or to turn on/off the pump. To
turn on/off the pump press and keep pressed this key while in main screen (fig.3). The pumps will show:
To return into operating mode press “ESC” key.
Full menu / Short Menu mode
When entering into SETUP display shows access mode menu:
If this is the first time into SETUP menu then the pump will automatically set itself into “FULL” menu mode as shown in fig. A.
Just press “E” key to confirm. This mode will show all pump functions and working modes.
Next time the SETUP menu will be reached it will possible to operate with “SHORT” menu configuration to change only selected
mode parameters as shown in fig. B. Press “E” to confirm.
Note: “SHORT” menu option is not available during first time into SETUP menu or after a reset.
fig.6
FULL
MENU
SHORT
MENU
fig. A fig. B

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9. Priming
VMS MF
R: 1.xx
the pump will show the “Delay” (pump’s activation delay) as shown fig.2:
WAITING
00:59
Press any key to skip the “Delay”. Pump will show “Srokes” (actual strokes) as shown in fig.3:
STROKES
100 SPM
Press and keep pressed the “RIGHT” key to enter into priming mode. Pump will go for 30 seconds into priming mode as shown
in fig.4.
PRIMING
30 Sec.
When the chemical begins to flow out from the outgassing hose then completely close the outgassing knob (except for self-
venting pump heads). This ends the priming procedure. If countdown for priming is not yet ended press “ESC” key.
Now the pump is operative. Proceed to setup and programming.
fig.1
fig.2
fig.3
fig.4
PRIMING
To proceed follow these steps: connect all hoses to the pump; open discharge valve by completely turning the discharging knob
(counter clock-wise). Power up the pump.
After pump’s intro (fig.1):

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10. Pump’s functions summary
Pump’s functions summary
During pump’s working mode is it possible to see furthers working information.
Press more times the “UP” key to cycle through following information:
Working
Mode
Power Supply
Voltage
Liters/Hour
Gallons/ Hour
Dosage
STROKES
100 SPM
MODE
CONSTANT
SUPPLY
220 VAC
DOSING
0.000 lph
Key
constant
150 SPM
cc/st
0.20
Key
Key
Key
Key
Key

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This diagram shows all the
possible alarms.
ALARM
N° 01
ALARM
LEVEL
Key
Key
over
ow
Key
ALARM
stroke
ALARM
POWER
Key
10. Pump’s functions summary- ALARMS
If any alarm is active, in the menù “Pump’s functions summary” a general alarm display will show the symbol “#” and the
number of alarm active at the moment. Enter into this menu with “RIGHT” key.
The windows displayed show which alarms are active.
# STROKES
100 SPM
MODE
CONSTANT
SUPPLY
220 VAC
DOSING
0.000 lph
Key
Key
Key
Key
Key
Level alarm: the level probe signals the product
end.
Over flow alarm: signals the working frequency of
the pump is higher than the values on the label.
Power alarm signals the power supply is out of
range (from 180 to 270 VAC).
Stroke alarm signals that it has been set a capacity
higher than the value on the label.
Key
ALARM
BATCH
Key
Batch alarm signals that the pumps has received a
pulse while in Batch working mode.