Sera CONTROL Pro User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL EN
CONTROL Pro

INTRODUCTION
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NOTE
Keep the operating manual for future use.
ATTENTION
Technical details subject to change!
Quality considerations
The sera quality management and quality assurance system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
The sera product complies with the applicable safety requirements and accident prevention regulations.
SI01 Reference to the instructions of SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SI01.
About this manual
Special instructions in this manual are marked with text and symbols.
NOTE
Notes or instructions that make work easier and ensure safe operation.
ATTENTION
Failure to observe these safety instructions may result in malfunctions or damage to property.
WARNING
Failure to observe these safety instructions may result in damage to property and personal injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TRANSPORT & STORAGE...........................................................................................................4
General ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Storage..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................................................................... 5
ELECTRICAL DATA...................................................................................................................................................... 5
AMBIENT CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
TEMPERATURE INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical interfaces .................................................................................................................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................6
OPERATION..............................................................................................................................9
Navigation................................................................................................................................................................ 9
LED operation indicators ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating modes .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Assignment.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
MANUAL operating mode ........................................................................................................................................ 15
PULSE operating mode ............................................................................................................................................. 16
ANALOGUE operating mode ................................................................................................................................... 17
Input 1 (digital) ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Input 2.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Outputs 1 and 2 (digital) ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Pre-alarm, dry run ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Slow mode (stepper motor pump)............................................................................................................................... 19
Diaphragm monitoring ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Calibration of the delivery rate display ...................................................................................................................... 20
System.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Password ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Replacement of the diaphragm ................................................................................................................................. 21
Factory settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Messages ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Settings (parameters) ............................................................................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING / FAULT CLEARANCE................................................................................24
MAINTENANCE / DECOMMISSIONING / DISPOSAL................................................................26
Maintenance and cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Decommissioning ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Disposal.................................................................................................................................................................. 26
SOFTWARE UPDATE................................................................................................................. 27

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TRANSPORT & STORAGE
General
sera products are checked for faultless condition and function before shipment.
The product must be checked for transport damage immediately after receipt. Any discovered damage must be reported imme-
diately to the responsible carrier and the supplier.
Storage
Undamaged packaging ensures protection during subsequent storage and must not be opened until the product is installed.
Proper storage increases the service life of the product. Proper storage means protection against negative influences such as heat,
humidity, dust, chemicals, etc.
The following storage instructions must be complied with:
■Storage location: cool, dry, dust-free and slightly ventilated.
■For storage temperatures and relative humidity, see chapter "TECHNICAL DATA".
■The maximum storage time in the standard packaging is 12 months.
If these values are exceeded, metal products should be air-sealed in foil and protected against condensation water with a suitable
desiccant.
Do not store solvents, fuels, lubricants, chemicals, acids, disinfectants and similar in the storage room.
WARNING
Safety instructions must be strictly observed and followed!
See supplementary instructions "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS".
Man, machine and environment are endangered if the safety instructions are not observed.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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3 m
2 m (iSTEP S) 3 m (iSTEP XS)
24 V DC
55 ms
CE, TR
30 V DC
24 mA
< 200 Ω
4K Ω
100K Ω
1 ms
ELECTRICAL DATA
Power cable length ►Diaphragm pump
Power cable length ►Stepper motor pump
Input voltage / control input
Minimum contact signal time
Minimum interval between pulses
Certification
SIGNAL INPUT
Max. load ►Contact input in the digital mode
Max. load ►Analogue input
Impedance at 4-20 mA ►Analogue input
Max. line resistance ►Empty / Pre-empty signal
Max. line resistance ► Contact signal circuit
Sampling rate
90%
AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Max. relative humidity
TEMPERATURE INFORMATION
Max. operating temperature
Min. operating temperature
Max. storage temperature
Min. storage temperature
40 °C
0 °C
40 °C
0 °C

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Electrical interfaces
The controller has 2 interfaces:
1 2
No. Interface Assignment Function
1 External control 8-pole Control inputs / control outputs
2 Level connection 8-pole Pre-alarm and dry running protection.
WARNING
Safety instructions must be strictly observed and followed!
See supplementary instructions "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS".
Man, machine and environment are endangered if the safety instructions are not observed.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
External control (1)
BU
WH PK
GY
RD
BN
GN
YE
All inputs and outputs can be freely parametrised.
ATTENTION
To avoid damaging the pump, perform parametrisation of the inputs and outputs before connecting the control cable.
NOTE
The following must be observed when replacing a C409.2 Pro for C409.2:
Changed factory settings of the input configuration for the input 2.
Pin Assignment Function Pin
WH (white) Input 1 Pulse Pin 1
BN (brown) Input 2 External stop Pin 2
GN (green) Input 3 Analogue Pin 3
YE (yellow) 24 V external 24 V external Pin 4
GY (grey) Output 1 Ready to run Pin 5
PK (pink) Output 2 Stroke signal Pin 6
BU (blue) Pin 7
RD (red) Ground Ground Pin 8

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Assignment
Connection of a pulse signal with External Stop (internal control voltage):
WH Pulse
External stop
mA Signal (+)
24V output
BN
GN
YE
GY
PK
RD
BU
GND
Stroke signal
Ready to run
Contact signal Contact signal
24V DC
24V DC
+
-
+
-
mA output
Connection of a pulse signal with External Stop (external control voltage / PLC):
WH Pulse
External Stop 24V DC (output)
BN
GN
YE
GY
PK
RD
BU
GND
Stroke signal
Ready to run Input
0V 0V (Ground)
24V DC (output)
Programmable Logic
Control (PLC)
mA Signal (+) mA output
Input

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Level connection (2)
RD
WH BN
GN
BU
PK
GY
YE
Wire colour Function Pin
PK (pink) Pre-alarm level Pin 6
BU (blue) Dry run Pin 7
RD (red) Ground Pin 8
The inputs can be switched using a floating contact signal.
Pre-alarm and dry running are set to normally open floating contacts at the factory.
The sockets of the connections are A-coded and the assignations of the functions are symbolically labelled.
Assignment
WH
BN
GN
YE
GY
PK
RD
BU
GND
Dry run
Pre-alarm level
Contact signal Contact signal

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Suction lances connection
In order to connect the pump to a sera suction lance, an 8-pole ca-
ble connector with M12 thread is needed (accessory part number:
90042494 (1) or 90022885) (2)).
This cable connector is connected to the level input of the control-
ler.
Suction lances with the pre-assembled cable connector ► see sera
product catalogue.
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Navigation
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
Operating mode Manual
100.0%
Operating mode Pulse
Operating mode Analogue
Status Pause
Status External stop
Status Suction stroke
Status Pressure stroke
Status Alarm
Menu Settings
Slow Mode Slow Mode active
Stroke frequency (1)
or
Delivery rate (1)
0.1% … 100.0%
0.150 l/h … 15.000 l/h (calibrated 15 l/h)
START/STOP ENTER UP DOWN
Back
Start/Stop
Select
Confirm warning
Suction mode - venting (pump active)
Change menu or value
Change menu or value
Restart pump ++
tap briefly tap and hold for 1 s tap and hold for 3 s
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WARNING
Safety instructions must be strictly observed and followed!
See supplementary instructions "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS".
Man, machine and environment are endangered if the safety instructions are not observed.
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LED operation indicators
Overview of operation indicators blue green yellow red
Ready x
Pump active x
Internal error x
Mains voltage too low / too high x
Level monitoring:
Level pre-alarm – pump in operation flashing flashing
Level pre-alarm – pump stopped x
Dry run x
Diaphragm monitoring (manual acknowledgement)
Diaphragm rupture x
Analogue operation
mA signal < 3.5 mA x
mA signal > 20.5 mA x
Service
Order service kit / pump active flashing flashing
Order service kit / pump not active x
Stroke (manual acknowledgement)
Step loss flashing flashing
No stroke detection x

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Menu
Inputs and outputs
ParametersPulse Pulse
Manual
Pulse
Analogue
Input 1
Input 2
Output 1
Output 2
Pre-alarm
Dry run
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Diaphragm monitoring
Calibration
System
Slow Mode
Manual
Pulse
Analogue
Suction stroke speed
Input signal
Password
Sensitivity
...
Flow rate indicator
Stroke frequency
Number of strokes
Start calibration
...
...
Replacement of the
diaphragm
Service
Factory setting
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Message
Info
Warning messages
Firmware ID
Manual
Pulse
Analogue
Delete messages
...
...
Error messages
Firmware Revision
Bootloader ID Serial number
sera Code Stroke counter
Diaphragm hours Diaphragm process hours
Process hours Operating mode
Temperature
External voltage detect-
ed. Internal 24 V not
output at pin 4 of the
control socket.
Analogue
Input signal
Measured value of the
diaphragm monitoring
Max. flow rate
No external voltage
detected. Internal 24 V
is output at pin 4 of the
control socket.
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Operating modes
You can select between five different operating modes:
MANUAL
Local operation and control of the pump without external control. The flow rate can be set by
specifying a stroke frequency. With a calibrated pump, the flow rate is set in l/h instead of
via the stroke frequency in %.
PULSE
The pump can be operated using incoming pulses with transmission, reduction or 1/1.
ANALOGUE
The stroke frequency of the pump is controlled via the received analogue signal.
MANUAL operating mode
Standard adjustment of the delivery rate is via the stroke frequency:
■0-100% in 0.1% steps ►Stepper motor pump
■0-100% in 1% steps ►Diaphragm pump (409.2)
After calibration, the flow rate is entered in the display as a setpoint in l/h or ml/h instead of by stroke frequency in %- (see “Cali-
bration of the delivery rate display” on page 20). In the Operating Messages view, the stroke frequency display is replaced
by the flow rate display. The total delivery volume is also still indicated in litres.
NOTE
In the ---PARAMETERS--- menu, there are no setting options for the MANUAL operating mode.
PULSE operating mode
ATTENTION
The maximum load capacity of the control inputs and outputs is:
Inputs:30 V DC
Outputs: 30V / 30 mA
ATTENTION
The connection pin Output + / Signal + (wire colour: yellow) is not protected against short circuit! In the event of a short circuit,
there is the danger of damage to the control electronics!
Therefore, it must be strictly ensured that the 24 V output connection is not directly connected to other connections.
ATTENTION
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There are 4 operating modes for the pulse operation:
■Reduction
In this mode, a reduction of the received pulses is performed. This means that the pump
will only perform a stroke after an adjustable number of pulses (reduction factor) has been
received.
■Transmission
In this mode, a transmission of the received pulses is performed. This means that the pump
will perform an adjustable number of strokes (transmission factor) after each received pulse.
■1/1
In this mode, the pump performs exactly one stroke for each received pulse.
Selecting the PULSE FACTOR
Depending on the selected pulse mode, the pulse factor corresponds either to the reduction
factor or the transmission factor.
The reduction factor can be selected between 1 and 999. For example, if a reduction factor of
50 is selected, then the pump will only perform a stroke with every 50th received pulse.
The transmission factor can be selected between 1 and 999. For example, if a transmission
factor of 50 is selected, then the pump will perform 50 strokes with every received pulse.
Switching the PULSE MEMORY ON/OFF
The pump is equipped with a pulse memory, which can optionally be switched ON and OFF.
A maximum of 999 strokes can be saved.
If the number of received pulses exceeds the number that can be handled by the pump, then the pulses will be buffered and the
strokes will be performed later.
ANALOGUE operating mode
ATTENTION
To avoid damaging the pump, perform parametrisation of the inputs and outputs before connecting the control cable.
4-20 mA
A signal with a control current of 4mA corresponds to 0 % stroke
frequency; a signal with 20 mA corresponds to 100 % stroke frequen-
cy. In this range, the stroke frequency behaves proportionally to the
control current (see following figure).
If the input signal is < 3.5 mA, the pump outputs an error code for an
analogue signal < 4 mA. Thus, a wire break (control current = 0 mA)
can be detected. If the input signal is > 20.5 mA, the pump stops and
the error code for the analogue signal > 20 mA is output.
4 8 12 16 20
20
100
80
40
60
0
0
4-2 0m A
Speed [%]
Current [mA]

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Input 1 (digital)
■Pulse
Configuration of the input as pulse input
Contact
NO / NC contact - Configuration of the contact type (NO or NC contact).
Input 2
■External Stop
Function for stopping the pump externally.
NOTE
The External Stop symbol is shown in the display if the pump is stopped using Exter-
nal Stop.
Contact
NO / NC contact - Configuration of the contact type (NO or NC contact).
ATTENTION
To avoid damaging the pump, perform parametrisation of the inputs and outputs
before connecting the control cable.
Outputs 1 and 2 (digital)
■Ready to run
Signal for operational readiness of the pump.
■Stroke signal
Message when a stroke is executed.
Contact
NO / NC contact - Configuration of the contact type (NO or NC contact).
Input 1
Pulse input
Input 2
External stop
Output 1
Output 2
Ready to run
Stroke signal

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Pre-alarm
Dry run
Pre-alarm, dry run
The connection of a sera suction lance enables the monitoring of the fill
level of the dosing tank:
Settings can be made for the following items:
■Pre-alarm
■Dry run
Configuration of the two level inputs. You can choose between switching
off (OFF) the input or configuring the input as NORMALLY CLOSED (=
floating opening NO) or NORMALLY OPEN (= floating closing NC).
The factory setting for both level inputs is NORMALLY OPEN
Configuration Pre-alarm Dry run
1 NC NC
2 NC NO
3 NO NO
■Configuration 1
This configuration is preset at the factory. A 1-stage or 2-stage level monitor with floating normally open contacts (pre-alarm
+ dry run or only dry run) can be connected.
■Configuration 2
This configuration must be selected if a 1-stage level monitor (dry run only) with floating normally closed contact is connect-
ed.
■Configuration 3
This configuration must be selected if a 2-stage level monitor with floating normally closed contacts (pre-alarm + dry run) is
connected.
Slow mode (stepper motor pump)
In Slow mode, the pump is operated at reduced speed in the suction
stroke.
This is useful, for example, when pumping highly viscous media.
The speed of the suction stroke can be set to 75, 50 or 25% of the normal
suction stroke speed.
Due to the reduced suction stroke speed, the maximum configurable de-
livery rate reduces (see "Technical Data" in the operating manual of the
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NOTE
The sensitivity is set to 50% at the factory. This corresponds to a minimum conductivity of the dosing medium of approx.
45 µS/cm. The minimum conductivity at 100% sensitivity is 5 µS/cm.
Diaphragm monitoring
Diaphragm monitoring is installed in every pump. It is used for monitoring
the delivery diaphragm.
The following items can be adjusted:
■INPUT SIGNAL
Selection between switch-off (OFF) of the diaphragm monitoring and
a configuration as NO contact (for diaphragm pumps "e" and stepper
motor pumps or NC contact (for diaphragm pumps "ML" and "KM").
■SENSITIVITY
Input of the sensitivity of the diaphragm rupture monitoring in percent.
For pumps with a diaphragm rupture electrode DRD, an adjustment
to the conductivity of the pumped medium is possible. In the case of
poorly conductive media, the sensitivity must be set to a high value
(e.g. 100% at approx. 4 µS/cm).
The sensitivity of ML and KM pumps must not be adjusted.
Input signal
Sensitivity
...
Calibration of the delivery rate display
The calibration is used to activate the flow rate indicator.
Calibration procedure
■Lead the suction line into a calibration pot filled with the dosing medi-
um – the pressure line must be installed in final position, i.e. the pump
works under operating conditions.
■When the suction pipe is empty, the dosing medium must be drawn in
(MANUAL operating mode, keep the pump running).
■Note the fill level in the calibration pot (= base quantity).
■Select the Calibration (Cal.) menu item under Settings.
■First, enter the required number of strokes (at least 200!). The higher
the number of strokes, the more accurate is the calibration!
■Enter frequency at which the pump should be operated later
(10...100%).
■Select Start Calibration to start the calibration.
■The dosing pump performs the specified number of strokes (wait for
process).
■Determination of the delivered quantity (= difference between base
quantity and remaining quantity in the calibration pot).
■Input of the determined delivered quantity (measured value).
Flow rate indicator
Stroke frequency
Number of strokes
Start calibration
...
...
Standard flow rate indicator
With the standard flow rate indicator, the entered target value is converted into the corresponding stroke frequency.
Internal calculation:
100% stroke frequency > calibrated: 10l/h
Setpoint: 8 l/h > 80% stroke frequency