
pg 2 of 12 ‡ SIGNET 5900 Salinity Monitor
PPT
PPT
Low setpoint =
Adjustable hysteresis =
Relay active =
Relay inactive =
High setpoint =
Adjustable hysteresis =
Relay active =
Relay inactive =
5. Relay Operation
5. LOW alarm mode
The relay is active when the solution salinity in Parts Per Thou-
sand (PPT) drops elow the setpoint, and is inactive when the
solution salinity rises a ove the setpoint plus hysteresis.
4. Relay Connections
Two internal relay contact sets (COM, NO, and NC) may e used
for external device control. Front panel LED annunciators indicate
the activation status of each relay. Each relay can control up to
two devices simultaneously. Relay operation modes include Low
alarm, High alarm, and Proportional Pulse.
Common device connections include:
• Pulse mode - metering pump control
• Pulse mode - solenoid valve control
• Low or High mode - warning lamps
• Low or High mode - ells or sirens
• Low or High mode - external heavy-duty relay
Wiring Example (right)
Device A is powered when relay 2 is inactive (front panel LED
"off"). Power is discontinued when the relay 2 setpoint is reached
(front panel LED "on"). Device B is not powered when relay 2 is
inactive. Power is applied after the relay 2 setpoint is reached.
+
-
-
Device
A
External AC/DC
power
+
-
+Device
B
Relay 1Relay 2
NC
C
NO NC
C
NO 5900 Terminals
NO C NC
Relay
Inactive
Relay
Active
NO C NC
Technical Notes:
• Maximum relay contact ratings: 5 A @ 30 VDC, 5 A @ 125
VAC, or 3 A @ 250 VAC
• An external heavy-duty relay must e used for devices with
surge currents or operating currents that exceed the a ove
specifications.
5.2 HIGH alarm mode
The relay is active when the solution salinity (PPT) rises a ove
the setpoint, and is inactive when the solution salinity drops elow
the setpoint plus hysteresis.
5.3 Proportional PULSE mode
The proportional pulse relay configuration is primarily designed for metering pump control. The operator is prompted to enter a minimum
and maximum salinity setpoint and maximum pulse rate for the assigned relay. Relay pulse width is fixed at 130 ms.
• Metering pump chemical addition (dry contact activation type required)
Relay 1
or Relay 2
10
PPT 30
PPT
0 pulses
PPT Relay 1
or Relay 2
30
PPT
10
PPT
PPT
300 pulses
300 pulses
0 pulses
Relay 1 Rate:
300 Pulses/min >
Relay 1: Pulse
10.0000
30.0000>
Relay 1: Pulse
30.0000
10.0000>
Relay 1 Rate:
300 Pulses/min >
Example : As the process salinity (PPT) rises a ove the
minimum pulse setpoint (10 PPT) the relay egins pulsing,
triggering the metering pump for deionized water addition. As the
process salinity continues to rise, pulsing accelerates proportion-
ally until the maximum programmed pulse rate of 300 pulses/
minute and setpoint (30 PPT) is reached, forcing the process
salinity ack down to intended levels (e.g. < 10 PPT).
Example 2: As the process salinity (PPT) falls elow the minimum
pulse setpoint (30 PPT) the relay egins pulsing, triggering the
metering pump for chemical addition. As the process salinity
continues to decrease, pulsing accelerates proportionally until the
maximum programmed pulse rate of 300 pulses/minute and
setpoint (10 ppt) is reached, forcing the process salinity ack up to
intended levels (e.g. < 30 PPT).