ITS Telecom WaterFeature8 A Series User manual

Industrial
Monitoring Kit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
IT S

Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC
WaterFeature8™
A-Series
Sensor Interface System
I NSTRUCTION M ANUAL
O CTOBER 2021

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Table of Contents
1 O VERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Configurations ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Voltage Isolation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2 WaterFeature8 B OARD C OMPONENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................3
3 D EVICE PECIFICATION .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Power Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 ensor Interface ystem Enclosure ....................................................................................................................................................................................6
4 I N TALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Mounting Dimensions, WaterFeature8 Circuit Board ..........................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Installation Procedure, ystem Builder Kit ........................................................................................................................................................................7
4.3 Mounting Dimensions, ensor Interface ystem ..............................................................................................................................................................8
4.4 Installation Procedure, ensor Interface ystem ..............................................................................................................................................................8
4.5 WF-IB Isolation Board Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................9
5 EZO C IRCUIT ETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Automatic Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Manual Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 TARTING THE WaterFeature8 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Temperature Compensation Detection .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Main Menu/Home creen ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
7 C ALIBRATION I N TRUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 General Calibration Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.2 EZO pecific Calibration Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
7.3 Calibration Tips ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
8 T EMPERATURE C OMPEN ATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 TComp Initiation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
8.2 Channel Target Assignments ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
9 R EMOTE C OMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
9.1 Connecting Remotely........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
9.2 tartup Performance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
9.3 Remote tate Initialization ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
9.4 Remote tate Local User Interface .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
9.5 Command Definitions....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
9.6 Remote tate Best Practices ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
10 B ILL OF M ATERIAL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
11 WF8 V ER ION H I TORY & EZO C OMPATIBILITY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
12 G UARANTEE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
12.1 Warranty tatement ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
12.2 Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
12.3 Design Philosophy .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
12.4 Contact Us ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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1 O VERVIEW
The WaterFeature8™ (WF8™) A-series water quality monitoring system
is designed and manufactured by Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC
(ITS®) to accomplish these objectives:
• Monitor up to eight (8) different water quality monitoring
sensors at one time;
• Communicate with off-the-shelf EZO™ circuits
manufactured by Atlas Scientific, LLC™ in the United tates of
America;
• Update and display sensor measurement values while in-
situ water parameters change in real-time;
• Communicate remotely over native R -232 serial
communications using a simple, intuitive operating system;
• Included on Serial+Analog models: Output a high resolution
4-20mA current loop to an external data processor such as
a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and/or Analog Input
(AI) card for data retention and process control (PLC and AI
card are not included with the WaterFeature8 ystem).
The WaterFeature8 ecosystem is designed specifically for water quality
monitoring solutions, and IT encourages the use of custom-built
integrated systems to address a wide range of different water quality
challenges. It can be used for observing water parameters as they
change in real time, or it can be fully integrated into a PID control loop
to provide signaling for use with a Programmable Logic Controller or
other industrial control device.
WaterFeature8 systems are proudly designed and manufactured by
hand in the United tates of America.
1.1 Configurations
The WaterFeature8 system is available in several different
configurations.
• ystem Builder Kit ( BK)
o Includes WaterFeature8 circuit board, LCD HMI,
Pushbuttons, and Panel Integration Kit;
o Part number WF8.SBK.0420 with 4-20 mA output
circuits;
o Part number WF8.SBK.0000 without 4-20 mA output
circuits.
• ensor Interface ystem ( I )
o Includes WaterFeature8 circuit board, LCD HMI,
Pushbuttons, and power supply with wall plug adapter,
fully assembled in a polycarbonate enclosure;
o Part number WF8.SIS.BNC.0420 with BNC jack
connectors and 4-20 mA output circuits;
o Part number WF8.SIS.BNC.0000 with BNC jack
connectors and without 4-20 mA output circuits;
o Part number WF8.SIS.SMA.0420 with MA jack
connectors and 4-20 mA output circuits;
o Part number WF8.SIS.SMA.0000 with MA jack
connectors and without 4-20 mA output circuits.
Model
No.
Includes
Panel
Integration
Kit
Includes
Enclosure
ensor
Connectors
Includes
4-20 mA
Outputs
WF8
-
BK
-
0420 No No Terminals Yes
WF8
-
BK
-
0000 No No Terminals No
WF8
-
I
-
BNC-0420 N/A Yes BNC Jack Yes
WF8
-
I
-
BNC-0000 N/A Yes BNC Jack No
WF8
-
I
-
MA-0420 N/A Yes MA Jack Yes
WF8
-
I
-
MA-0000 N/A Yes MA Jack No
1.2 Voltage Isolation
Voltage isolation is strongly recommended for Dissolved Oxygen
(DO), Electroconductivity (EC), Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)
and pH EZO circuits. Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC manufactures an
in-line voltage isolator, specifically designed for the WaterFeature line
of products, part number WF-IB (sold separately).
The WF-IB is installed between the EZO and the WaterFeature8 printed
circuit board. It provides complete voltage isolation and protection
from interference, ground loops, and harmful voltages.

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2 WaterFeature8 B OARD C OMPONENT
The WaterFeature8 is designed specifically to work with Atlas Scientific,
LLC EZO sensor interpreting circuits.
The WaterFeature8 Is NOT designed to work with non-Atlas Scientific, LLC
or non-ITS circuits. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO IN ERT ANY OTHER CIRCUIT
INTO THE ONBOARD MOUNT A THI WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIE
A OCIATED WITH THE WaterFeature8 PRODUCT.
Certain components are intended to be removable such as the Atlas
Scientific, LLC EZO module and the ITS WF-IB voltage isolator. Exercise
caution when inserting and removing these devices from the board
sockets. Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC does not warrant devices
manufactured by others, nor the WaterFeature8 board, against failure
due to excessive insertion or removal stress.
WARNING:
Exercise caution hen handling sensitive electronics. Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD) may damage EZO circuits and/or the WaterFeature8 board.
Take suitable ESD protective measures henever orking ith these
devices. This may include using ESD mats, grounded rist straps, and
other industry standard ESD precautions. Damage caused by ESD failure
ill void the WaterFeature8 arranty.
1. Atlas Scientific, LLC 8:1 erial Expander P/N COM-102
2. Power On/Off witch
3. +24VDC/GND Input Power and +5VDC/GND Output Power
Terminals
4. ensor Input Terminals
5. Atlas Scientific, LLC EZO Module ockets
6. HMI Button Wire Harness Header
7. LCD HMI Header
8. 4-20 mA Analog Output Terminals
1. Atlas Scientific, LLC 8:1 Serial Expander P/N COM-102
Generations 1 and 2 of the WaterFeature8 system use the
Atlas Scientific, LLC erial Expander to automatically identify
and manage sequencing and polling of all inserted EZO
circuits. The WaterFeature8 is shipped with this circuit pre-
installed. Generation 3 systems do not utilize this part.
2. Po er On/Off S itch
Use this switch to manually power the board on and off
before/after connecting/disconnecting power, sensor, or
current loop wiring. ensor Interface ystems are shipped
with this switch in the ON position.
3. +24VDC/GND Input Po er and +5VDC Output Po er
Terminals
Power the board with a +12VDC to +24VDC nominal power
source (+24VDC preferred for best analog output
performance). Maximum power consumption is up to
5.75W when each EZO socket is populated with
Electroconductivity EZO circuits (this is a maximum potential
power consumption scenario), not including extra 5VDC
loads that might be powered from the output terminal. The
analog output circuits may not have enough power to
transmit over long wire runs if the system in powered with
+12VDC, and it is strongly recommended to power the
system with a standard +24VDC power source. The power
adapter provided with the ensor Interface ystem is
properly sized for the devices.
4. Input Sensor Terminals
Connect sensor signal and ground wires at these terminals.
Alternatively, connect sensor wiring to external terminal
strip and wire to the WaterFeature8 accordingly. The ensor
Interface ystem is shipped with BNC or MA connectors for
connecting sensors outside of the enclosure. Note:
powered sensors such as flow meters may require a
separate power supply.
5. Atlas Scientific, LLC EZO Chip Sockets
Insert Atlas Scientific, LLC EZO circuits (and/or ITS WF-IB voltage
isolators) in these locations. Take care to correctly orient
the parts by lining up the pin labels on the EZO with the
silkscreen socket labels printed on the board. WaterFeature8
ystem Builder Kits DO NOT include any EZO circuits; they
must be purchased separately and installed by the user.
WaterFeature8 ensor Interface ystems may include pre-
installed EZO circuits; review with your distributor/vendor
prior to purchasing.
6. HMI Button Pins
The WaterFeature8 A- eries ystem Builder Kit is shipped with
four buttons wired to a common connector with
approximately 10” of wire. The connector is polarized to fit
one way with the onboard pushbutton header. If you need
to make your own button wiring harness use amtec P/N
IPD1-04-D-L connector and amtec CC79R-2024-01-L crimp
pins. The WaterFeature8 ensor Interface ystem uses
Amphenol 75869-332LF headers with 71600-008LF 8-pos.
ribbon cable connectors.
7. LCD HMI Socket
The WaterFeature8 A- eries ystem Builder Kit is shipped with
an LCD screen and approximately 9” ribbon cable. The
ribbon cable plug is designed to fit one way into the board
header and LCD module. Make your own LCD ribbon cable
using 18 conductor 3M HF365/18 F ribbon cable with
Amphenol 71600-018LF (18-pin) IDC connector and strain
relief on one end and Amphenol 71600-020LF (20-pin) IDC
connector and strain relief on the opposite end.

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8. Analog Output Terminals
Connect analog output wires here. The WaterFeature8 board
is considered a sourcing analog device; for PLC
compatibility use a sinking or dual sourcing/sinking analog
input card.

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3 D EVICE PECIFICATION
The WaterFeature8 is designed to exclusively work with Atlas Scientific
EZO sensor circuits. ensors that are compatible with EZO circuits
should theoretically also function with the WaterFeature8. However,
Integrated Treatment Systems, LLC is unable to validate all commercially
available sensors.
WaterFeature8 measurement units are selected based on either A)
commonly used scientific water quality monitoring conventions in the
United tates, or B) whatever is required by the EZO circuit if no other
choice is available. The following units are compatible with the
WaterFeature8 and cannot be changed in the current firmware version.
• Dissolved Oxygen (DO): milligrams per liter (mg/L)
• Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP): millivolts (mV)
• pH: unitless (sometimes called “standard units” or .U.)
• Temperature: Celsius (
o
C)
• Flow: gallons per minute (gpm)
• Conductivity: micro iemens per centimeter (μ/cm)
• Carbon Dioxide gas (CO
2(g)
): milligrams per liter (mg/L)
• Oxygen gas (O
2(g)
): %
• Relative Humidity: %
• Pressure: inch H2O (water column depth)
The LCD HMI selected for use with the WaterFeature8 A- eries board
has a 4x40 character readout. The screen is designed to display all
eight available EZO circuit channels simultaneously from the Home
creen.

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The following table describes the numerical ranges and resolutions of both the LCD HMI and the analog output current loops.
EZO Circuit Type
Display Value
(5 Digits)
Analog Output Values
(16-bit ignal Resolution is 0.0000153 mA)
Display
Resolution Unit Display Calibration Points Low (4 mA)
High
(20 mA)
Theoretical
Output
Resolution
DO 0.01 mg/L 1 or 2 0 mg/L 10 mg/L 0.00015 mg/L
ORP 1 mV 1 -1,020 mV 1,020 mV 0.03 mV
pH 0.01 to 0.1 1, 2, or 3 0 14 0.0002
RTD 0.1 to 1 degC 1 -4
o
C 122
o
C 0.002
o
C
FLO 0.1 Gpm N/A 0 gpm 525.12 gpm 0.008 gpm
EC 0.001 to 1 μ/cm Dry, then 1 or 2 0 u /cm 200,000 u /cm 3.1 μ/cm
CO2 1 ppm N/A 0 ppm 10,000 ppm 0.15 ppm
O2 00.01 to 10.00 % N/A 0 % 42 % 0.0006 %
HUM 00.01 to 10.00 % N/A 0 % 100 % 0.0015 %
PR 0.01 to 1 Inch N/A 0 inch 1,385 inch 0.021 inch
The previous table describes the functional ranges of the WaterFeature8 hardware. It is important to note that the display range or analog resolution
of a particular EZO does not infer a greater or lesser degree of sensor resolution or EZO circuit accuracy. Measurement accuracy is also a function of
the sensor accuracy and is subject to potential signal noise and, as in all things scientific, significant digits.
3.1 Power Consumption
The WaterFeature8 system may operate between +12VDC and +24VDC
input power, however, the ensor Interface ystem is provided with a
+24VDC power supply, and it is recommended to supply +24VDC to
the circuit board:
Minimum Power Consumption @24VDC nominal = 0.5W [0.02A]
Maximum Power Consumption @ 24VDC nominal = 5.75W [0.24A]
Actual power consumption will vary based on which EZO modules are
populated on the board and the analog output current ranges while
in use.
Environmental temperature ranges are:
Minimum Temperature = -20
0
C [-4
0
F]
Maximum Temperature = 60
0
C [140
0
F]
Note that the LCD module ill appear sluggish at lo temperatures and
may interfere ith normal display operations, ho ever, this does not
interfere ith sensor readings or analog output performance.
3.2 ensor Interface ystem Enclosure
The ensor Interface ystem enclosure is constructed of UV
stabilized polycarbonate and is UL94-HB flammability rated. The
enclosures are originally rated for NEMA 4X service but the
enclosure penetrations and electronic devices negate this rating.
Contact Integrated Treatment Systems if a specific enclosure
performance rating is required.
This system is NOT NEMA 4X rated, however, a custom solution may
be possible.

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4 I N TALLATION
Depending on the product you have purchased, the WaterFeature8
system will require different installation methods. ystem Builder
Kits are intended to be installed in user provided assemblies and/or
enclosures, whereas ensor Interface ystems are fully enclosed,
mounted, plugged in, and switched on.
The WaterFeature8 ensor Interface ystem is a tool to be used for
observing water quality parameters. It may also perform as part of a
PID control loop when connected to a third-party PLC system. It is
good engineering practice to consider ho critical each piece of hard are
is to the control loop system, and to plan for and design appropriate fail-
safe hard are and/or procedures accordingly. Integrated Treatment
Systems, LLC is not responsible for process disruption due to hard are or
firm are failure.
4.1 Mounting Dimensions, WaterFeature8 Circuit
Board
The following image shows each of the eight (8) 0.15 inch [3.8 mm]
diameter mounting holes for the WaterFeature8 board.
Use the provided spacers and screws when installing the
WaterFeature8. If other mounting methods are preferred, consider
that the board is 0.063” (1.6 mm) thick when selecting mounting
devices.
4.2 Installation Procedure, ystem Builder Kit
The following installation method is recommended for new
installations of the WaterFeature8 ystem Builder Kit.
1. *** Confirm the Power witch is in the OFF position. ***
Complete steps 2 through 9 in any order:
2. If desired, carefully mount the WaterFeature8 board, LCD
HMI, and Pushbuttons onto subpanel or enclosure frame.
EZO circuits can be installed before or after mounting the
circuit board.
3. Install up to eight (8) EZO circuits and/or WF-IB voltage
isolation circuits. Carefully inspect socket labels and
properly orient the EZO circuit so that the correct terminals
are aligned. et the EZO circuit firmly in the socket.
4. Wire sensor signal and ground/shield wires to the
corresponding screw terminals on the input side of the
board. Land signal wires on the PRB# terminal and
ground/shield wires on the PGND# terminal. Exercise
caution to segregate main signal and ground/shield wiring
to minimize interference that may result in jumpy or jittery
readings.
5. If 4-20 mA analog output functionality of the WaterFeature8 is
desired on erial+Analog models, wire to the corresponding
screw terminals A1 through A8 on the output side of the
board. These connections are NOT REQUIRED to enable the
local display, the WaterFeature8 will continue to display
sensor values on the LCD screen without analog
connections. Two GND terminals are provided to complete
the current loops.
6. Connect the button wiring harness into the HMI button
wiring harness header, noting the polarity direction of the
socket. The LCD screen shows button commands 1 through
4 vertically down the right side of the display, with button 1
at the top down and button 4 at the bottom. The
corresponding header pins are marked [ W1] through
[ W4] on the WaterFeature8 board.
7. Connect the LCD ribbon cable into the LCD HMI header on
the board and on the LCD panel, noting the polarity
direction of the sockets. The brightness of the LCD can be
adjusted in the Settings menu.
8. Connect incoming 12-24VDC power and ground wiring to
the input power terminals.
9. Carefully install the provided CR2502 coin cell battery by
aligning the positive side of the battery with the ‘+’ sign
noted on the PCB silkscreen. Then, gently “pry” the metal
battery holder tab and slide the battery into the socket until
it snaps in place. There are no external indicators to
indicate proper installation, however, if real time clock data
is not retained on power off the battery is either 1)
incorrectly installed, or 2) discharged.
Once steps 3 through 9 are complete, start the WaterFeature8 system:
10. lide the Power witch to the ON position to initialize the
firmware operating system. There is a short delay when
powering on the board to allow EZO circuits time to perform
their internal startup routines before the WaterFeature8
firmware starts.
11. If this is the first time starting the WaterFeature8 system,
configure the EZO circuits using one of the methods
described in Chapter 6.
During each power-on cycle the WaterFeature8 system will query each
channel and automatically confirm EZO circuit installations. It will then

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automatically enter Local tate and continually poll each EZO circuit in
ascending numerical order at a rate of approximately two circuits per
second but varies based on the specific types of circuits that are
mounted.
The order/sequencing of EZO circuits does not matter. The LCD
screen will display the channel number of each EZO based on its
insertion location on the WaterFeature8 board.
4.3 Mounting Dimensions, ensor Interface
ystem
The following image shows the overall dimensions and the hole
pattern for each of the four (4) 0.172 inch [4.4 mm] diameter
mounting holes for the WaterFeature8 ensor Interface ystem
enclosure. The enclosure dimensions are noted below:
Use the following hole pattern if using the mounting screws
provided with the ensor Interface ystem enclosure:
4.4 Installation Procedure, ensor Interface
ystem
The following installation method is recommended for new
installations of the WaterFeature8 ensor Interface ystem.
1. *** Confirm that power to the system is OFF by switching
the Rocker power switch to ‘0’ and unplugging the power
adapter.***
Complete steps 2 through 8 in any order:
2. If desired, carefully mount the ensor Interface ystem
enclosure before inserting EZO circuits. EZO circuits can be
installed before or after mounting the circuit board.
3. Install up to eight (8) EZO circuits and/or WF-IB voltage
isolation circuits. Carefully inspect socket labels and
properly orient the EZO circuit so that the correct terminals
are aligned. et the EZO circuit firmly in the socket.
4. If 4-20 mA analog output functionality of the WaterFeature8 is
desired on erial+Analog models, wire to the corresponding
screw terminals A1 through A8 on the output side of the
board. These connections are NOT REQUIRED to enable the
local display; the WaterFeature8 will continue to display
sensor values on the LCD screen without analog
connections. Two GND terminals are provided to complete
the current loops.
5. Confirm the PWR switch on the WaterFeature8 board is in the
ON position. It is shipped in the ON position but may be
switched OFF for troubleshooting purposes in the field.
W1
W2
W3
W4