Swan Analytical Instruments AMI Deltacon Power User manual

AMI Deltacon Power
Version 6.21 and higher
A-96.250.451 / 220620
Operator’s Manual

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Document Status
Title: AMI Deltacon Power Operator’s Manual
ID: A-96.250.451
Revision Issue
00 Sept. 2009 Preliminary Edition
01 Nov. 2009 Update to FW Release 4.12
02 Jan. 2013 Improved troubleshooting
03 June 2020 Mainboard V2.6

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Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1. Warning Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2. General Safety Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3. Restriction for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1. Description of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2. Instrument Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3. Instrument Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1. Installation Checklist Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2. Mounting of Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3. Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3.1 Swagelok Fitting Stainless Steel at Sample Inlet. . . . . 17
3.3.2 FEP Tube at Sample Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4. Installation of Cation Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5. Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.1 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5.2 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.6. Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.7. Relay Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.7.1 Alarm Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.7.2 Relay 1 and 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.8. Signal Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.8.1 Signal Output 1 and 2 (current outputs). . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.9. Interface Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.9.1 Signal Output 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.9.2 Profibus, Modbus Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.9.3 HART Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.9.4 USB Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4. Instrument Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1. Establish sample flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2. Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.1. Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3. Software Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4. Changing Parameters and values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.1. Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.2. Stop of Operation for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3. Maintenance of the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.3.1 Remove the Sensor from the Flow Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.3.2 Install the Sensor into the Flow Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.4. Changing the Cation Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.5. Changing the inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.6. Tube Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.7. Replace the Deaeration Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.7.1 Exchange deaeration tube of cation exchanger bottle . 44
6.7.2 Exchange deaeration tube of pre-rinse bottle . . . . . . . 44
6.8. Longer Stop of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1. Error List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2. Replacing Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8. Program Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.1. Messages (Main Menu 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.3. Maintenance (Main Menu 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.4. Operation (Main Menu 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9. Program List and Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
1 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10. Material Safety Data Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10.1. SWAN Cation Exchanger Resin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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11. Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
12. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
13. Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Safety Instructions
AMI Deltacon Power–Operator’s
Manual
This document describes the main steps for instrument setup,
operation and maintenance.
1. Safety Instructions
General The instructions included in this section explain the potential risks
associated with instrument operation and provide important safety
practices designed to minimize these risks.
If you carefully follow the information contained in this section, you
can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer work environ-
ment.
More safety instructions are given throughout this manual, at the
respective locations where observation is most important. Strictly
follow all safety instructions in this publication.
Target
audience
Operator: Qualified person who uses the equipment for its intended
purpose.
Instrument operation requires thorough knowledge of applications,
instrument functions and software program as well as all applicable
safety rules and regulations.
OM Location Keep the AMI Operator’s Manual in proximity of the instrument.
Qualification,
Training
To be qualified for instrument installation and operation, you must:
read and understand the instructions in this manual as well as
the Material Safety Data Sheets.
know the relevant safety rules and regulations.

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1.1. Warning Notices
The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following
meaning:
DANGER
Your life or physical well-being are in serious danger if such
warnings are ignored.
Follow the prevention instructions carefully.
WARNING
Severe injuries or damage to the equipment can occur if such
warnings are ignored.
Follow the prevention instructions carefully.
CAUTION
Damage to the equipment, minor injury, malfunctions or incor-
rect process can be the consequence if such warnings are ig-
nored.
Follow the prevention instructions carefully.
Mandatory
Signs
The meaning of the mandatory signs in this manual:
Safety goggles
Safety gloves

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Warning Signs The meaning of the warning signs in this manual:
Electrical shock hazard
Corrosive
Harmful to health
Flammable
Warning general
Attention general

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1.2. General Safety Regulations
Legal
Requirements
The user is responsible for proper system operation.
All precautions must be followed to ensure safe operation
of the instrument.
Spare Parts
and
Disposables
Use only official SWAN spare parts and disposables. If other parts
are used during the normal warranty period, the manufacturer’s
warranty is voided.
Modifications Modifications and instrument upgrades shall only be carried out by
an authorized Service Technician. SWAN will not accept responsi-
bility for any claim resulting from unauthorized modification or alter-
ation.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
If proper operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be
disconnected from all power lines, and measures must be taken
to prevent inadvertent operation.
To prevent from electrical shock, always make sure that
the ground wire is connected.
Service shall be performed by authorized personnel only.
Whenever electronic service is required, disconnect in-
strument power and power of devices connected to.
– relay 1,
– relay 2,
– alarm relay
WARNING
For safe instrument installation and operation you must read
and understand the instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Only SWAN trained and authorized personnel shall perform the
tasks described in this document.

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1.3. Restriction for use
The AMI Deltacon Power is designed for determination of:
specific (total) conductivity
cation (acid) conductivity after the cation exchanger
in power plant water.
It calculates the pH value and the concentration of the alkaline sub-
stance (NH3, morpholine, etc.) if an alkaline substance is present in
the water.
It is not suitable for pH determination in high purity water before
alkalization agent addition.
Conditions for pH calculation:
only 1 alkalization agent in the sample
the contamination is mostly NaCl
phosphate concentration is < 0.5 ppm
pH value is > 7.5, and < 11.5
if pH value is < 8, the concentration of contaminant must be
small compared to the concentration of the alkalization agent
No sand. No oil.
The sample must not contain any particles, which may block the
flow cell. Sufficient sample flow is coercive for the correct function
of the instrument.
WARNING
For safe instrument installation and operation you must read
and understand the instructions in this manual, as well as the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Cation Exchange Resin
Download
MSDS
The current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the below list-
ed Reagents are available for downloading at www.swan.ch.
Product name: Cation Exchange Resin
Catalogue number: A-82.841.030, A-82.841.031 and
A-82.841.035

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2. Product Description
2.1. Description of the System
Application
Range
The AMI Deltacon Power is a complete monitoring system for the
automatic, continuous measurement of the total (specific) conduc-
tivity before a cation exchanger and the cation (acid) conductivity
after a cation exchanger. Based on difference conductivity mea-
surement, the pH of the sample can be calculated.
Special
Features
Temperature compensation curves for conductivity measure-
ment:
– Strong acids (HCI)
– Strong bases (NaOH)
– Ammonia
– Morpholine
– Ethanolamines (ETA)
Flow monitoring
Surveillance of resin exhaustion.
Calculation of pH according to the (VGB 450L, edition 2006).
Calculates the concentration of an alkaline substance present
in the water.
Signal
Outputs
Two signal outputs programmable for measured values (freely scal-
able, linear, bilinear, log) or as continuous control output (control
parameters programmable).
Current loop: 0/4–20 mA
Maximal burden: 510 Ω
Third signal output available as an option. The third signal output
can be operated as a current source or as a current sink (selectable
via switch).
Relays Two potential-free contacts programmable as limit switches for
measuring values, controllers or timer for system cleaning with au-
tomatic hold function. Both contacts can be set as normally open or
normally closed with a jumper.
Maximum load: 1 A/250 VAC

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Alarm Relay One potential free contact alternatively:
Open during normal operation, closed on error and loss of
power.
Closed during normal operation, open on error and loss of
power.
Summary alarm indication for programmable alarm values and in-
strument faults.
Input For potential-free contact to freeze the measuring value or to inter-
rupt control in automated installations (hold function or remote-off).
Communica-
tion interface
(optional)
USB Interface for logger download
Third signal output (can be used in parallel to the USB interface)
RS485 with Fieldbus protocol Modbus or Profibus DP
HART interface
Safety
Features
No data loss after power failure. All data is saved in non-volatile
memory.
Over voltage protection of in- and outputs.
Galvanic separation of measuring inputs and signal outputs.
Measuring
principle
When a voltage is set between two electrodes in an electrolyte
solution, the result is an electric field which exerts force on the
charged ions: the positively charged cations move towards the neg-
ative electrode (cathode) and the negatively charged anions to-
wards the positive electrode (anode). The ions, by way of capture
or release of electrons at the electrodes, are discharged and so a
current I flows through this cycle and the Ohms law V = I×R ap-
plies. From the total resistance R of the current loop, only the resis-
tance of the electrolyte solution, respectively its conductivity1/R, is
of interest.
The cell constant of the sensor is determined by the manufacturer
and is printed on the sensor label. If the cell constant has been pro-
grammed in the transmitter, the instrument measures correctly. No
calibration needs to be done, the sensor is factory calibrated. Mea-
suring unit is S/cm or S/m.
Specific
Conductivity
Conductivity from all ions in the sample, mainly the alkalization
agent. The contribution of impurities is masked by the alkalization
agent.
Cation Con-
ductivity (Acid
Conductivity)
The alkalization agent is removed in the cation column. All cationic
ions are exchanged with H+, all anionic impurities (ions with nega-
tive charge) pass through the column unchanged.

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Temperature
compensation
The mobility of ions in water increase with higher temperature
which enlarges the conductivity. Therefore, the temperature is mea-
sured simultaneous by an integrated Pt1000 temperature sensor
and the conductivity is compensated to 25 °C. Several temperature
compensation curves, designed for different water compositions,
can be chosen.
After cation exchanger (cation conductivity), the temperature com-
pensation curve strong acids has to be set.
For more information see: Influence of Temperature on Electrical
Conductivity, PPChem (2012).
Standard
Temperature
The displayed conductivity value is compensated to 25 °C standard
temperature.
Operation The sample flows via the sample inlet [G] through the flow regulat-
ing valve [C], where the flow rate can be adjusted, into the flow cell
block [B].
With the first conductivity sensor [A] the specific conductivity of the
sample is measured. Then the sample is led through the cation ex-
changer bottle [M] where all alkalization agent is eliminated. After-
wards the cation conductivity of the sample is measured with the
second conductivity sensor [H].
The sample leaves the measuring cell via flow meter and the sam-
ple collector [J] and flows into the pressure-free sample outlet.
The temperature is measured with the temperature sensors inte-
grated in the conductivity sensors.
Pre-rinse
Option
The AMI Deltacon Power with pre-rinse option allows fast replace-
ment of the cation exchanger because the resin is pre-rinsed. Pre-
rinsing has the effect to remove disturbing contaminations con-
tained in the resin, which may cause incorrect measuring values.
The deaeration of the resin vessel is done automatically.
If the pre-rinse option is installed, the sample flows via flow meter
through the per-rinse inlet [D] into the second cation exchanger bot-
tle [F] and from there via pre-rinse outlet [E] through the sample
collector [J] into the waste funnel.
The cation exchanger bottles are vented via two small tubes which
are connected to the flanges [K] and [L].
Correction or
calibration
Not necessary.
Auto zero is done automatically each day at 0:30 at night.

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Fluidics
overview
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
First conductivity sensor
Flow cell block
Flow regulating valve
Pre-rinse inlet
Pre-rinse outlet
Pre-rinsed cation exchanger
bottle
Sample inlet
Second conductivity sensor
I
J
K
L
M
N
Flow meter
Sample collector
Deaeration tube cation
exchanger bottle
Deaeration tube pre-rinse
bottle
Active cation exchanger
bottle
Sample outlet
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N

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2.2. Instrument Specification
Power Supply AC variant: 100–240 VAC (±10%)
50/60 Hz (±5%)
DC variant: 10–36 VDC
Power consumption: max. 35 VA
Sample
requirements
Flow rate: 5–20 l/h
Temperature: up to 50 °C
Inlet pressure: up to 2 bar
Outlet pressure: pressure free
On-site
requirements
The analyzer site must permit connections to:
Sample inlet: Swagelok 1/4” adapter for stainless
steel tube
Sample outlet: G ½” adapter for flexible tube
15 x 20 mm
Measuring
range
Measuring range Resolution
0.055 to 0.999 S/cm 0.001 S/cm
1.00 to 9.99 S/cm 0.01 S/cm
10.0 to 99.9 S/cm 0.1 S/cm
100 to 1000 S/cm 1 S/cm
1.00 to 2.99 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm
3.0 to 9.9 mS/cm 0.1 mS/cm
10 to 30 mS/cm 1 mS/cm
Automatic range switching.
Accuracy ±1% of measuring value (up to 5 mS/cm)
±3% of measuring value (up to 30 mS/cm)
Transmitter
specifications
Housing: Aluminium with a protection degree of
IP 66 / NEMA 4X
Ambient temperature: -10 to +50 °C
Storage and transport: -30 to +85 °C
Humidity: 10–90% rel., non-condensing
Display: backlit LCD, 75 x 45 mm

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Dimensions Panel: stainless steel
Dimensions: 280 x 850x 200 mm
Screws: 5 mm or 6 mm diameter
Weight: 10 kg

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2.3. Instrument Overview
A
B
C
D
E
F
Panel
Transmitter
Specific conductivity sensor
Cation conductivity sensor
Flow cell
Flow meter
G
H
I
J
K
L
Flow regulating valve
Sample collector
Active cation exchanger
Pre-rinsed cation exchanger
Sample inlet
Sample outlet
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

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3. Installation
3.1. Installation Checklist Monitors
On-site
requirements
AC variant: 100–240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±5%)
DC variant: 10–36 VDC
Power consumption: 35 VA maximum
Protective earth connection required
Sample line with sufficient sample flow and pressure (see
Instrument Specification, p. 13).
Installation Mount the instrument in vertical position.
Display should be at eye level.
Connect sample inlet and outlet.
Monitor: Sensors are already mounted.
Single flow cell: Mount sensors (see Maintenance of the Sensor,
p. 37), and connect cables (see Connection Diagram, p. 22).
Electrical Wiring Connect all external devices like limit switches, current loops and
pumps (see Connection Diagram, p. 22).
Connect power cord; do not switch on power yet!
Cation
exchanger
Fill up cation exchanger bottle with high purity water. Remove
the empty bottle and install the cation exchanger bottle.
With pre-rinse set-up, install a cation exchanger bottle to the
second flange.
Power-up Open sample flow and wait until flow cell is completely filled.
The cation exchanger bottle is deaerated automatically.
Switch on power. Adjust sample flow.
Instrument
set-up
Program all sensor parameters (see Sensor parameters, p. 30).
If required activate calculations (see Calculations, p. 31).
Program all parameters for external devices (interface,
recorders, etc.).
Program all parameters for instrument operation (limits, alarms).
Program display screens.
Run-in period Let the instrument run continuously for 1 h. This is valid for rinsed
cation exchanger resin (nuclear grade) delivered by Swan.
If you do not use rinsed cation exchanger resin, the run-in period
may be much longer.

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3.2. Mounting of Instrument Panel
The first part of this chapter describes the preparing and placing of
the system for use.
The instrument must only be installed by trained personnel.
Mount the instrument in vertical position.
For ease of operation mount it so that the display is at eye
level.
For the installation a kit containing the following installation
material is available:
– 4 Screws 6x60 mm
– 4 Dowels
– 4 Washers 6.4/12 mm
Mounting re-
quirements
The instrument is only intended for indoor installation.
For dimensions see Dimensions, p. 14.
3.3. Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet
3.3.1 Swagelok Fitting Stainless Steel at Sample Inlet
Preparation Cut the tube to length and deburr it. The tube must be straight and
free from blemishes for approximately 1,5 x tube diameter from the
end.
Lubrication with lubricating oil, MoS2, Teflon etc. is recommended
for the assembly and reassembly of bigger sized unions (thread,
compression cone).
Installation 1 Insert the compression ferrule [C] and the compression
cone [D] into the union nut [B].
2Screw on the union nut onto the body, do not tighten it.
3Push the stainless steel pipe through the union nut as far as it
reaches the stop of the body.
4Mark the union nut at 6 o’clock position.
5While holding the fitting body steady, tighten the nut union 1¼
rotation using an open ended spanner.

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3.3.2 FEP Tube at Sample Outlet
1/2” Tube at waste funnel.
Connect the 1/2” tube [C] to the hose nozzle [B] and place it into a
drain with atmospheric pressure.
A
B
C
Stainless steel tube
Union nut
Compression ferrule
D
E
F
Compression cone
Body
Tightened connection
12
3
9
6
ABCDE
F
A
B
C
Waste funnel
Hose nozzle
1/2” tube
A
B
C