Walchem WDS600 User manual

Non-Membrane Disinfection Sensors
Instruction Manual
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Disinfection Sensors
W A L C H E M
IWAKI America Inc.

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June 2019

Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction.......................................................1
Sensor 1
Flow Cell 1
2.0 Installation.........................................................2
Assembling the Sensor 2
Flow Cell Placement 4
Installing Sensor into Flow Cell 4
Sensor Parts 5
Typical Installation 5
Optional Flow Switch Installation 7
Wiring Instructions 7
3.0 Operation.........................................................14
Conditioning 14
Calibration 14
4.0 Troubleshooting .............................................16
The disinfectant reading is much lower than the manual
analysis 16
The disinfectant reading is much higher than the manual
analysis 16
Sensor Error 17
Disinfectant Reading is Unstable 17
Calibration Failure 18
5.0 Maintenance ....................................................19
Cleaning the Electrodes 19
Sensor Storage 19
6.0 Specifications .................................................21
7.0 Sensor Part Numbers.....................................22

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1.0 Introduction
The Walchem non-membrane chlorine and chlorine dioxide sensors
consist of an amperometric sensor assembly, cable and a flow cell.
Assembly of these parts is required, so please read these instructions
carefully. The sensor is capable of measuring the disinfectant in drinking
water or drinking water quality water.
Sensor
The sensor assembly includes the sensor body, a 50-ml bottle of electrolyte
fill solution, and special abrasive emery paper. Make sure that all parts are
included.
The sensors are open (not-membrane covered) amperometric 3-electrode
types. The measuring and counter electrode are in direct contact with the
measuring water. The reference electrode is separated from the measuring
water by a housing which contains an electrolyte. Together with the
electrolyte, an electrical signal is generated at the measuring electrode
which is proportional to the concentration of the disinfectant, and
amplified by the electronics of the sensor. The measuring signal is
temperature compensated.
Flow Cell
The flow cell consists of a translucent flow cell body, mounting nut and o-
ring, washer set and o-ring. Make sure that all parts are included.
The flow cell is required. The sensor will not read accurately if it is not
installed in the flow cell, with a steady flow rate between 20 and 100 liters
per hour, at an operating pressure of 8 atmospheres or less.

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2.0 Installation
Assembling the Sensor
CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses during assembly of
the sensor since the electrolyte is a diluted acid. It is recommended
to perform this operation over a sink with running water available.
Please heed the warnings on the electrolyte bottle. Do not swallow
the electrolyte. Avoid contact of the electrolyte with skin and eyes.
Otherwise wash with a lot of water. In case of eye inflammation,
contact a doctor.
After using, re-cap any remaining electrolyte and store the bottle
upside-down until the next use.
Never shake the electrolyte bottle, as this will introduce air bubbles
that will negatively impact performance!
Do not touch or otherwise contaminate the electrodes!
For PEEK sensors, never remove the reservoir cartridge
attached to the reference electrode!
Sensors without optional cleaning attachment
1. Holding the sensor at the housing as shown, unscrew the dark grey
protective cap. The cap contains liquid. Save the protective cap in
case the electrode will need to be stored for more than a month of
downtime.
2. Unscrew the housing until there is a gap, then fill it to the top with
the electrolyte until it overflows.Never shake the electrolyte
bottle, it must stay free of bubbles!

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3. SLOWLY screw on the housing until it is hand tight. Be prepared
for some electrolyte solution to squeeze out.
4. Rinse your hands, the sensor, and all surfaces contaminated with
electrolyte solution with running water. Check the sensor for leaks.
5. Push the cable onto the end of the sensor, aligning the pins with the
holes. Turn the connector until hand tight to seal the cable
connection.
Sensors with optional cleaning attachment
The cleaning attachment consists of a cleaning chamber and two
bags of glass balls. When using the cleaning attachment, the
minimum sample flow rate is 45 l/hour! The cleaning attachment
is only effective in removing thin deposits.
1. Complete the steps above for sensors without cleaning attachment.
2. Remove the o-ring holder from the acrylic flow cell and slide it up
onto the sensor to sit below the o-ring.
3. Place three of the glass balls into the cleaning chamber and screw
it onto the electrolyte housing.

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Flow Cell Placement
Instructions for mounting the sensor into the process can vary greatly with
the circumstances that are encountered in your application. Here are some
general guidelines to assist you. Refer also to the typical installation
drawings.
The flow cell should be placed on the discharge side of a circulation pump
or downhill from a gravity feed. Flow into the cell must come from the
bottom side that has the 8 mm OD tubing x ¼” straight thread fitting
installed.
The outlet of the flow cell must be plumbed to open atmosphere unless the
system pressure is at or below 8 atmospheres. If the flow through the line
cannot be stopped to allow for cleaning and calibration of the sensor, then it
should be placed in a by-pass line with isolation valves to allow for sensor
removal. Install the sensor vertically, with the measuring surface pointing
down, at least 5 degrees above horizontal. (Refer to Installation drawing)
Flow rate regulation must be done upstream from the sensor, because any
flow restriction downstream can increase the pressure above the rated value.
The acrylic flow cell has a flow regulator knob on the lower left hand side.
The sensor should be installed in an area where there is good solution
movement and where it will respond rapidly to chemical additions. The
placement of the sensor relative to the placement of chemical
replenishment, along with the quality of the mixing, and the replenishment
chemical flow rate are critical to accurate process control.
To avoid biological growth on the electrodes, which can block
measurement, never leave the sensor in water without oxidant for longer
than 24 hours, unless using the optional cleaning attachment.
Installing Sensor into Flow Cell
1. For sensors without the cleaning attachment, unscrew the 1 ¼” fitting
from the acrylic flow cell. Insert the sensor as shown below.
Push the 1 ¼” fitting over the sensor and fasten it tightly. Make sure that
the sensor is tightly fastened in place, otherwise it may be pushed out of
the flow cell when it is under pressure, or leaks can occur.
2. For sensors with the cleaning attachment, unscrew the 1 ¼” fitting from
the acrylic flow cell. Insert the sensor with mounted cleaning attachment
and o-ring holder into the flow cell by turning it CLOCKWISE until the
o-ring holder is snug (turning CCW can loosen the electrolyte housing

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and/or cleaning attachment). Make sure that the large black o-ring is
located between the o-ring holder and the flow cell, as shown below.
Push the 1 ¼” fitting over the sensor and fasten it tightly. Make sure that
the sensor is tightly fastened in place, otherwise it may be pushed out of
the flow cell when it is under pressure, or leaks can occur.
3. To supply a sample, first open the water outlet valve. Then open slowly
the measuring water supply valve. The minimum flow rate is 45
liters/hour when using the cleaning attachment, 20 liters/hour without.
The acrylic flow cell has a flow regulator knob on the lower left hand
side. Avoid installations that allow air bubbles to enter the measuring
water.
Sensor Parts
O ring
connector
electrode
shaft with
amplifier
retaining ring
slide ring
Sensor
Screw fitting 1¼”
Retaining ring
Slide ring
O-ring holder
O-ring 20 x 2.6 (Viton)
Acrylic flow cell
O-ring 25 x 2.5 (silicon)

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Typical Installation

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Optional Flow Switch Installation
Unscrew the plug at the bottom of the acrylic flow cell and insert the red
float, notched end up. Then screw the flow switch into the cavity on the left
side of the flow cell.
Wiring Instructions
WebMaster
The sensor is provided with a 2-twisted pair, shielded, 24 AWG, 35
pF/foot capacitance cable. The wiring to the controller is as follows:
Shield Drain: Earth Ground
GRN: IN+
WHT: IN-
RED: +5 V
BLK: - 5 V
If the required cable length exceeds the 6 meters (20 feet) that is supplied,
wire the housing to a 190851 terminal box, then use a p/n 100084 cable to
reach the instrument. The maximum cable length is 30.5 meters (100 feet).

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The optional flow switch is a powered device and is wired to one of the
digital inputs as follows:
BLK: IN+
BLU: IN-
BRN: 12 V

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WDIS410 or WDS100 or WDS600 or W900
The sensor is provided with a 2-twisted pair, shielded, 24 AWG, 35 pF/foot
capacitance cable. The wiring to the controller is as follows:
Shield Drain: Earth Ground
GRN: IN+
WHT: IN-
RED: +5 V
BLK: - 5 V
If the required cable length exceeds the 6 meters (20 feet) that is supplied,
wire the housing to a 190851 terminal box, then use a p/n 100084 cable to
reach the instrument. The maximum cable length is 30.5 meters (100 feet).
The optional flow switch is wired to one of the digital inputs as follows:
BLK: DIG IN+
BLU: DIG IN-
BRN: +9 VDC

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WDIS410
Power Supply
(115 VAC or 230 VAC)
Contact Closure:
Polarity not critical
Interlock Function
+5V
T-T+
GROUND
STUD
L1 L2/N
GRN 120V
GRN/YEL240V
WHT 120V
BLU 240V
BLK120V
BRN240V
IN+ IN- +5V -5V
-5VIN+ IN-
IN-
DIG IN 2 DIG IN 3
IN+ IN-
DIG IN 1
IN+
IN-
IN+
DIG IN 4
IN+ IN-
DIG IN 5
IN+ IN-
IN-
DIG IN 2 DIG IN 3
IN+ IN-
DIG IN 1
IN+
IN-
IN+
DIG IN 4
IN+ IN-
DIG IN 5
IN+ IN-
L1 L2/N
L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 BLEED
N.C. N.O. N.C.
BOI 1
N.O.N.C.
FEED
N.C.
BIO 2
N.O. N.C. N.O. N.O.
ALARM
N.C. N.O.
GREEN
WHITE
RED
BLACK
Disinfection
Sensor

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WDS600
TB1 or 2
1
2
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TB3 TB2
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TB1
TB4 TB6
TB5
TB7
N
N
N
N
N
N
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
POWER
S WIT C H FUSE
IN– WHT
IN+ GRN
+5V RED
-5V BLK
SENSOR LABEL
SHIELD
pH/ORP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X-SHLD SHIELD SHIELD
R-SHLD

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WDSW100
1
2
3
4
5
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7
8
9
10
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12
TB2
TB1
FUSE POWER
SWITCH
POWER
SWITCH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
R1
R2
R3
N
N
N
N
L
TB3
TB4
TB5
TB6
TB7
+
pH
–
TB1 ECOND CCOND pH/ORP
w/BNC
pH/ORP
DIS
1XMT+ XMT
USE
FOR
INPUT
SIGNAL
2XMT–
3 X-SHLD
4+5V
5RCV–
6RCV+
7RCV IN+
8–5V
9TEMP– TEMP– TEMP– TEMP–
10 TEMP+ TEMP+ TEMP+ TEMP+
11 IN–
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SHIELD SHIELD SHIELD
TB2 FUNCTION
14-20 OUT–
24-20 OUT+
3SHIELD
4DIG IN 2–
5DIG IN 2+
6+9 VDC
7SHIELD
8DIG IN 1–
9DIG IN 1+
10 +9 VDC
11 SHIELD
12
BNC
TB1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
-5V BLK
IN– WHT
IN+ GRN
SHIELD
+5V RED
SAFETY COVER LABEL
R-SHLD

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W900

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REMOVE?
The W600 series wiring is shown below for reference.
3.0 Operation
This section describes how to prepare the sensor for use.
Conditioning
The sensor requires conditioning to acclimate the electrodes prior to
generating stable readings. Conditioning consists of installing the sensor
in the flow cell, ensuring that the sensor remains wet at all times with
water containing the disinfectant to be measured, and supplying power
to the sensor.
The following conditioning times are recommended:
New Sensor 1 – 48 hours, depending upon water quality
New electrolyte 1 – 3 hours
Calibration
The frequency of calibration is a function of many factors. These factors
include:
1. The accuracy required by the application.
2. The value of the off-specification product versus the cost of
calibration.

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3. The coating or abrasive nature of the application.
4. The stability of the sensor and controller as a system.
The frequency of calibration is really determined by experience. At a
new installation, calibration might initially be checked every day by
comparing the controller reading to a DPD test or other manual analysis
and logging the results. If the reading drifts off significantly in one
direction you should consider calibrating. Resist the temptation to
calibrate to correct for small errors that may be a result of normal
variations in the test methods.
A calibration MUST be performed on initial installation, or after
cleaning the electrodes, or after replacing the electrolyte. A sensor
installed in clean water can hold its calibration for several months.
DO NOT attempt to perform a calibration until the following conditions
have been met:
1. The sensor has been conditioned as described above.
2. The sensor has equilibrated to the temperature of the water (for the
zero calibration) or the sample (for the 1 point process calibration).
Zero Calibration
1. Remove the sensor from the flow cell and place it in a beaker of clean,
oxidizer-free water.
2. Allow the sensor 1 hour to equilibrate.
3. Go to the Zero Calibration menu of the controller. Refer to the controller
instructions.
4. Stir the water with the sensor until the mV reading is stable for at least 5
minutes.
5. When the reading is stable, continue to the final steps of the calibration.
6. Return the sensor to the flow cell and check for leaks.
One Point Process Calibration
1. Ensure that the sensor is conditioned and equilibrated to the temperature
of the sample.
2. Ensure that the sample flow rate is between 20 and 100 liters/hour. The
acrylic flow cell has a flow regulator knob on the lower left hand side.
3. Perform a DPD test or other manual analysis on the sample water.
4. Go to the One Point Process Calibration menu of the controller. Refer to
the controller instructions.
5. When the reading is stable, continue to the final steps of the calibration.

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NOTE: Disinfectant concentration can change rapidly in the sample!
Minimize the time between performing the DPD test or manual analysis and
finishing the calibration!
4.0 Troubleshooting
The disinfectant reading is much lower than the manual
analysis
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
Insufficient conditioning
Wait for the appropriate amount of time
before attempting a calibration
Insufficient sample flow
Increase flow rate to between 20 and
100
liter per hour
Air bubbles in sample
Dislodge bubbles
Adjust flow rate higher if necessary
Allow sample to outgas
Loose electrolyte housing
Tighten electrolyte housing
Protection cap not removed
Remove protection cap
Dirty electrodes
Clean electrodes with emery paper
Replace balls in cleaning attachment
No electrolyte fill solution in
electrolyte housing
Fill electrolyte housing with electrolyte
Air bubbles in electrolyte
Empty electrolyte housing and refill it
Faulty cable
Replace cable
Faulty sensor
Replace sensor
Faulty analysis equipment or
reagents
Consult test equipment instructions
The disinfectant reading is much higher than the manual
analysis
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
Insufficient conditioning
Wait for the appropriate amount of time
before attempting a calibration
Faulty sensor
Replace sensor
Faulty analysis equipment or
reagents
Consult test equipment instructions
Sample contaminated with
interfering molecule (refer to
Sensitivity specification in
Section 6)
Remove source of contamination

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Sensor Error
This error message appears if the signal from the sensor is outside the range
of –1400 to 1400 mVDC (WebMaster) or –2000 to 2000 (WDIS) or -2560
to 60 mV (W100/W600/900)
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
Faulty wiring
Check wiring
Faulty sensor
Replace sensor
Faulty controller sensor input
WebMaster, WDIS4
Go to the Sensor Input menu and perform a
self-
test. If this passes, then the problem is with
the sensor or its wiring. If it fails, then
disconnect the sensor from the circuit board
and try the self-test again. If it still fails,
replace the circuit board.
Disinfectant Reading is Unstable
Possible Causes
Corrective Actions
Air bubbles on electrodes
Dislodge bubbles
Adjust flow rate higher if necessary
Allow sample to outgas
Air bubbles in electrolyte
Refill electrolyte housing
Pressure fluctuations in
sample
Check installation
Faulty wiring
Check wiring
Faulty sensor
Replace sensor