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M920CA & M920CAw pH/Dual ORP Controller
Owner’s Manual
M920CA & M920CAw pH/Dual ORP Controller Owner’s Manual
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Table of ContentsI. Introduction 2A. Water Chemistry 2B. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3C. System Components 4D. Specifications 7E. ControllerPanelDescriptions 8F. ElectricalDescriptions 10
II. Installation 11A. Setup 11B. Tools 11C. Procedure 11D. ConnectionRequirementsforRemoteMonitoring 15
III. Operation 17A. Overview 17B. StartupandShutdown 17C. ModesandAdjustments 18D. Maintenance 26
IV. IPS-M920CA Wi-Fi Setup 28A. SmartPhoneWi-FiSetup 28B. Desktop/LaptopWi-FiSetup 30C. RemoteMonitoringSetup 32
V. Troubleshooting 34VI. Warranty 37
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I. Introduction
A. Water Chemistry
Water chemistry is a complex science that contains many variables. Thesevariablesnotonlyaffectthewaterenvironmentitself,buttheycanhaveadverseeffectsonyourequipmentaswellasyourhealth.Theseareonlysomeofthefactorswhichwefollowcloselytoensurethemosthealthywaterinteractions: pHisthemeasurementoftheacidityorbasicityinanaqueoussolution.Ameasurementbelow7isconsideredacid,whileameasurementabove7isbaseoralkaline.Itisasignificantfactorindeterminingthewaterqualityasitaffectssanitizerlevels,watercolor,andhumanreactiontothe water.
ORP(OxidationReductionPotential)isthemeasurementoftheoxidizingcapacitypresentinwater.ORPcannotbefooledbytheeffectsofpH,totaldissolvedsolids(TDS),stabilizers,andnon-chlorineoxidizers.AtypicalORPsensormeasuresHypochlorousAcid(HOCI),whichisthemoreeffectivecomponentoffreechlorine.AhigherORPreadingequatestothesanitizerworkingmoreeffectively.
WaterbalanceiscomprisedofpH,calciumhardness,totalalkalinity,temperature,andTDS.Whenwaterisbalanced,theLangelierSaturationIndexis0.Valuesabove+0.3leadtoscalingandcloudywater,whilevaluesbelow-0.3cancausecorrosionofpoolequipmentandsurfaces.Ifthewaterbalanceisnotfixedinatimelymanner,secondaryeffectscanleadtorapidlydecliningwaterconditionsthatcanaffectthehealthofthe water occupants.
pHandORPworkconverselytooneanother,andareaffectedbyotherfactorssuchastemperature,CyanuricAcid,andTDSthatcanincreasethenegativeimpactsofunbalancedwater.
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B. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.2. Risk ofelectricshock:Connectthecontrollertoadedicatedground-
faultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)circuitbreaker.a.AgreencoloredterminaloraterminalmarkedG,GR,Ground,
Grounding,orthe symbol* is located inside the supply terminalboxorcompartment.Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,thisterminalmustbeconnectedtothegroundingmeansprovided in the electricalsupplyservicepanelwithacontinuouscopperwireequivalentinsizetothecircuitconductorssupplyingthisequipment. *IEC Publication 417, Symbol 5019.
3. Disconnectpowerbeforeservicingthecontroller.4. Inspectallpowercordsfrequently.Anydamagedcordsshouldbe
replaced immediatelytoreducetheriskofinjurybyshock.5. Alwaysmaintainarecordofmanualwaterchemistryreadingsusing
anaccuratetestkit.AutomatedcontrollersarenotasubstituteforthisHealthDepartmentrequirement.
6. WARNING –Toreducetheriskofinjury,donotpermitchildren to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
7. Danger– Riskofinjury.a.Replacedamagedcordimmediately.b. Do not bury cord.c. Connect to agrounded,groundingtypereceptacleonly.
8. WARNING –Riskofelectricshock.Installatleast5feet(1.5m)frominsidewallofwaterenclosureusingnon-metallicplumbing.
9. Operationofthiscontrollerwithoutafunctioningflow-switchwillvoidtheNSFCertification.
10.WARNING – Do not install this controller where it is accessible to the public.
11. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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C. System Components
1. IPSM920CA pH/Dual ORP Controller a. AllowsautomaticmonitoringofwatersanitizationandpH
balancethroughasimple,user-friendlyinterface,resultingineasiermanagementofwaterbalanceinswimmingpools,spas,orcirculatingwaterenvironments.
b.Canbeeasilyinstalledintoyourexistingpoolenvironmentandequipment,orcanbecustomizedtoyourneeds.
c.MonitorsanddisplaysthepHandORPlevelsusingLEDsanddigitalreadoutsonthefrontpanel.Ifthetemperaturesensorisinstalled,theM920CA will monitor temperature and display on thefrontpanelwheninTempmode.
d. DisplaysthecalculatedFreeAvailableChlorine(FAC)inpartspermillion(PPM)whenconnectedtotheIPSControllersmonitoringwebsite. The ORP / FAC display will alternate between the currentORPandthelastcalculatedFAC.FAC(PPM)calculationisnotcertifiedtoNSF50.
e.MonitorsuptotwochemicaltanksequippedwithlevelswitchesanddisplaysstatususingLEDsonthefrontpanel.
Inaddition,sixseparatefunctionbuttonsallowsimplepushbuttoncontroloftheseindividualparameters:
1. SetLevel–ORPorpHleveltobemaintained,2. DoseTimer–Timedorcontinuousfeedmodes,3. DelayTimer–Delaytimebetweenfeedcycles,4. OverTimer–Maximumfeedcyclesortimeallowed,5. HighAlert–MaximumlevelofORPorpHallowed,6. LowAlert–MinimumlevelofORPorpHallowed,7. pHCal–pHcalibrationforvariationinpHsensors.8. FACCal–FreeAvailableChlorineCalibration9. CYACal–CyanuricAcidCalibration/Entry
f.IftheORP(sanitizer)levelsreachtheprogrammedsetlevel,thenthecontrollerwillactivatethechemicalfeedertomaintainthepreset set level. The pH is similarly maintained.
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2. Flow Cell with Flow Switcha. Aninjection-moldedflowcellwithintegratedflow
switchhousesthepHandORPsensors,andpartnerswith theM920CA controller to monitor the pH and ORP levels in the water.
b. Theflowswitchverifiesthatwaterisflowingduringafeedcycle,andsendsthecontrollerinstructionstodeactivatethefeedifwaterisnotflowing.
c. Operationofthiscontrollerwithoutafunctioningflow-switchwillvoidtheNSFCertification.Routinelycheckthattheflow-switchisfunctioningbyclosingtheleftvalveonthebottomoftheflow-cell(flowlightshouldturnoff).
3. pH and ORP Sensorsa. pH Sensor – standard (Use only IPS Controllers part # SXPH to
maintainNSFCertification)b. ORPPlatinumSensor–standard(UseonlyIPSControllerspart#
SXORPtomaintainNSFCertification)c. ORPGoldSensor–forusewithSaltChlorinesystems(Useonly
IPSControllerspart#SXORP-GtomaintainNSFCertification)4. Fittings–tubingconnectors(2)fortappinginstallationofflowcell
input/output5. In-lineFilterwith2-wayvalvesandmountingclamps(2)6. Tubing–25feetof3/8”7. MountingBoard–ABSplasticwithmountingholesandstainless
hardware(16”x12”standard,24”x19”optionalformountingtwochemicalpumps)
8. Temperature Sensor – Senses the current water temperature and displays the temperature in the display when in Temp mode.ChemicalPumps–IPControllersrecommendsaminimumof22GallonsPerDayforallapplications.RemoteMonitoring–WhenconnectedtotheInternetthroughtheoptionalRX-365Ethernetorwi-ficonnection,thecontrollerwillsenddatatoacentralwebsite.Userscanmonitorcontrolleractivityremotelyandreportonactivityforadaterange.Note: A website access fee may apply.
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D. Specifications
Enclosure:7.95”Lx5.98”Wx3.54”D
Electrical Input/Output:120/240VAC,50-60Hz
ORP Set Level:400mVto900mV
pH Set Level:7.0to8.0
Dose Timer:Off,Continuous,orTimedcycle
Delay Time:1-99minutes
Overfeed Timer:Off,20-100timedcycles,or20-180continuousminutes,defaultof60
High Alert:pHdefaultof8.0,ORPdefaultof900
Low Alert:pHdefaultof7.0,ORPdefaultof100
Readout:FunctionLEDandnumericaldigitaldisplays
Alarm:RedalertLEDswithoptionalexternalaudible/visiblealarm
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E. ControllerPanelDescriptions
1. DigitalDisplaysandFunctionLEDs
a. pH
1. Alert(High/Low)-redLED2. Dose-greenLED3. FlashingLEDs-OverTimerAlert
b. ORP/FAC
1. Alert(High/Low)-redLED2. Dose 1 - yellow LED3. Dose 2 - yellow LED4. FlashingLEDs-OverTimerAlert
Figure 2:M920CAControllerComponentsConnections
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2. Mode-pushbuttonadjustments
a. Auto - red LED
b.pHstandby-greenLED
c. ORP1 standby - yellow LED
d. ORP2 standby - yellow LED
e.Tempdisplay&calibrate-greenLED
f.OFFmode-Instandby,pressandholdModebuttonfor3secondstoturncontrolleroff.
3. Arrows-pushbuttonadjustments
a.Up-Forincreasingfeaturevalues
b.Down-Fordecreasingfeaturesvalues
4. SetLevel–pushbuttonadjustments
5. DoseTimer–pushbuttonadjustments
6. DelayTime-pushbuttonadjustments
7. OverTimer–pushbuttonadjustments
8. HighAlert–pushbuttonadjustments
9. LowAlert–pushbuttonadjustments
10. pH,FAC,CYACal–pushbuttonadjustments
11. Flow-greenLED
12. Tank 1 - red LED
13. Tank 2 - red LED
14. Remote(Power)-greenLED
15. Activity(Remote)-yellowLED
16. ElectricalConnections(peripherals)
a.pHoutput(leftreceptacle)-max.3.15amps@120VACmax,1.6amps@240VAC
b.ORP1output(centerreceptacle)-max.3.15amps@120VACmax,1.6amps@240VAC
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c.ORP2output(rightreceptacle)-max.3.15amps@120VACmax,1.6amps@240VAC
d.ACpower-120VAC/240VAC(switchable),50-60Hze. ACpowerprotection-fusedat.200Amps(200mA)f.Flow-fromflowcellg.Tank1-fromtanklevelswitch(optional)h.Tank2-fromtanklevelswitch(optional)i.Externalaudible/visiblealarm(optional)j.pHsensor-BNCconnectionk.ORPsensor-BNCconnectionl.OptionaldrycontactORP1output(contactfactoryfor
instructions)F.ElectricalDescriptions1. Power
a.120VAC,50-60Hz,3-wiregroundedNEMA5powercord.GFCIsourcerequired.Note:Thereisanoptiontoconvertto240VACinput/output.
2. DipSwitches(1-4)-SeeFigure3.
1:pH/ORPinterlock(default:OFF)
• NoORP1orORP2feedifpHisfeeding(ON).2:pH/ORPalertinterlock(default:ON)
• NoORP1orORP2feedifpHisinalertmode(ON)• Nointerlock(OFF)
3:Acid/Basedefaultacid(default:OFF)
• FeedbasechemicalwhenpHlevelfallsbelowsetpoint.(ON)• FeedacidchemicalwhenpHabovesetpoint.(OFF)
4:Notinuse.
Figure 3: Dipswitches
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II. InstallationA. Setup(Installationvideoavailableatipscontrollers.com)1. Turnoffallperipheralequipmentsuchasheaters,chemicalfeeders,
and pumps.
2. Relievepressurefromthefiltrationsystem.
B. Tools1. Cordless drill
2. 1/4”NPTTap
3. 7/16”drillbit
4. 1/4”or3/8”drillbitforTempSensor
5. Masonrydrillbitandanchors,orotherappropriatefasteners
6. 13/16”wrenchorchannel-lockpliers
C. Procedure1. Location
a. Wall area with easy access
b. Within8feetoffeeder
c. Atleast10feetfromwateredge
d. Closeproximitytotimeclock
e. Within6feetofGFCIpowersource
2. Mounting
a. Controllerandflowcellarefactory-mountedtoABSboardforyour convenience.
b. SecurelymountABSmountingboardwithM920CA controller and flowcellonwall(verticalinstallation).
c. Ifapplicable,securelyattachtheperistalticpumpstotheoptionallargerABSmountingboardwiththeprovidedhardware.
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d. Drilla7/16”holeandtapa1/4”NPTporttoalocationdown-streamfromthefilterandupstreamfromtheheaterandanychemicalintroductionpoints.Installatubingconnectorandflextubingtobeconnectedtotheleftsideflowcellportcontainingtheflowswitch.Thein-linefilterwillalsobeinstalledinthislineandmountedtoahorizontalpipewithbandclamps(included).Note: Verifythatthefilterisinstalledwithdirectionalarrowspointinginthedirectionoftheflow.
e. Drilla7/16”holeandtapa1/4”NPTporttoalocationthatissubjecttovacuumorreducedpressure(afterheater).Installatubingconnectorandflextubingtobeconnectedtotheright-sideflowcellport.Note:Werecommendthatthistubingconnectorbeinstalledintothedrainholeonthesuctionsideof the pump for best performance.
f. Cuta3”-6”lengthofflextubingandinsertintotheflowcell’ssamplestreamport(center).
3. pH and ORP Sensors Note: Carefully unpack the pH and ORP sensors and set aside in a clear areauntilreadytoinstallintotheflowcell.
a. VerifythattheM920CA controller power is OFF.b. Removetheplasticprotectivecapsfromthesensorsandstorein
aseparatelocationforfuturere-use.c. Slidetheglassendofeachsensor(pHandORP)intooneofthe
compressionfittingslocatedatthetopoftheflowcell.Ensurethatthetipissubmergedintothewatertowithin1/2”fromthebottomoftheflowcell.Handtighteneachnutfitting.
4. Temperature Sensor
a. Drilla1/4”or3/8”inchhole(dependingonthesensorsize)afterthefilterandbeforetheheater.
b. Insert the temperature sensor into the drilled hole and secure withabandclamp(included).
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c. Runthesensorcableintothecontrollerthroughthestrainreliefmarked“temp”andconnecttotheterminalblockonthefrontcircuitboardmarked“Temp”.
5. RemoteMonitoringEthernetConnection
a. RuntheEthernetcablewithconnectorintotheM920CA throughthelargeststrainreliefconnectoronthebottomortheenclosure.
b. ConnecttotheEthernetconnectoronthefrontcircuitboard.c. Whenavalidconnectionismade,thegreen“Remote”LEDwill
lightupandtheorange“Activity”LEDwillblinkintermittently.6. ElectricalConnections(Shouldbecompletedbyalicensed
electrician)
a. VerifythattheM920CA controller power is OFF.b. ConnectthepHfeederconnectiontotheappropriateperistaltic
pump or other device.c. ConnecttheORPfeederconnectiontotheappropriate
peristalticpumporotherdevice.Note: There is another connectionportforORP2.
d.Method1(recommended):ConnecttheACpowercordtotheload-sideofthecirculationpumpcircuit.ThiswillonlyprovidepowertotheM920CAwhenthecirculationpumpisrunning.
e. Method2:ConnecttheACpowercordtoaGFCIpowersource.f. ConnectthepHsensorconnectortothecorrespondinglower
port(labeledpH)attherightedgeofthecontroller.g. ConnecttheORPsensorconnectortothecorrespondingupper
port(labeledORP)attherightedgeofthecontroller.7. Chemicalinjectionmustbeinsertedinthereturnline,after(down-
stream)anyequipment.
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8. OptionalconnectiontoaSaltChlorineGenerator(SCG) TheM920CAcontrolleriscapableofcontrolling(turningon/off)aSCGdependingonthecurrentORPreading.Thisactioncanbeaccomplishedusinga120Vor240Vrelay,orbyconnectingtheSCGtothe“normallyopen”drycontactrelay(ORP1)includedwiththeM920CAcontroller.Contactthefactoryformoreinformation.
9. ConvertingfromCordtoPermanentConnection
a. Remove cover.
b. LoosenstrainreliefglandfromACcord.
c. Usinga3/32”(2.44mm)slotscrewdriver,carefullyloosenterminalsthatattachtheACcordtothecontrollerbox.
d. Remove the AC cord.
e. ReplacetheACcordwithaminimumjacketedcordof18/3AWGSW105º900V,thencarefullyhandtightentheterminalsonthestrainreliefgland.Note:Forliquidtightinstallationconnections,replacethestrainreliefglandwithaliquidtightconnectoranduseaminimumstrandedwiregaugeof18AWG105º600V(do not use solid conductor) foreachconductor:Black(hot),White(common),andGreen(ground).
Important:
Theminimumallowableconductorsizeis18AWGwithanampacityof10AMPS,andagroundfaultinterruptcircuitbreakerof15-20AMPS.
Use stranded copper wire only.
10. Continuetothenextsectionfortheconnectionrequirementsforremotemonitoring.TheremotemonitoringmoduleandtheInternetare needed to complete this process.
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D. ConnectionRequirementsforRemoteMonitoring
1. IPS-M920CAw(Wi-Fi)
TheremotemonitoringmoduleusedwiththeIPS-M920CAw (or the RX-365wusedwiththeIPS-M820)isaWi-FidevicewhichwillaccessanexistingWi-Finetworktosendcontrollerdatatothecentralmonitoringwebsite.
IfanexistingWi-Finetworkisnotavailable,aMiFior“cellularhotspot”canbeadded(contactalocalwirelessprovider).
Note:TheEthernetconnectorontheM920CAw is disabled and cannot be used.
a. Howitworks: Theremotemonitoringmoduleisprogrammedto“wakeup”atacustomer-determinedinterval(minutes)tosendallcurrentreadings,settings,andalertstoIPSControllers’remotemonitoringwebsite.
Becausethedataisbeingsenttothewebsiteratherthanthewebsitepullingthedatafromthemodule,theportisnotleftopenandastaticIPAddressisnotneeded.Thisshouldaddressanyconcernsregardingfirewallsecurity.
Whenchangesaremadetothecontrollersettingsremotely,thenewsettingsaredeliveredbacktotheremotemonitoringmoduleonitsnextscheduledconnection.
b. Setup-GotoSectionIV-AonPage28forinstallationinstructions.
2. IPS-M920CA(Hardwire)
TheremotemonitoringmoduleincludedwiththeIPS-M920CA (or the RX-365usedwiththeIPS-M820)requires:• AnEthernetconnectionprovidedbyahardwiredirectlyfroma
router,• AWi-FitoEthernetAdapter,• OraCellularModem(requirescarrierservicesuchasVerizonor
AT&T).
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TheprovidedconnectionmustallowtheremotemonitoringmoduletoaccesstheInternetwithoutprovidinganyusernames,passwords,etc.viaPort80foroutbounddataonly.
ThebesttestforthisabilityistoconnectalaptoptotheEthernetcableandopenawebbrowser.Ifthebrowsercanopendirectlytothewebwithoutcredentials,theconnectionwillfunctionproperlyfortheremotemonitoringmodule(laptopWi-Fishouldbeturnedoffwhendoingthistest).
a. Howitworks: Theremotemoduleisprogrammedto“wakeup”atacustomerdeterminedinterval(minutes)andsendallcurrentreadings,settings,andalertstotheIPSControllersremotemonitoringwebsite.
Becausethedataisbeingsenttothewebsiteratherthanthewebsitepullingthedatafromthemodule,theportisnotleftopenandastaticIPAddressisnotneeded.Thisshouldaddressanyconcernsregardingfirewallsecurity.
Whenchangesaremadetothecontrollersettingsremotely,thenewsettingsaredeliveredbacktotheremotemonitoringmoduleonitsnextscheduledconnection.
b. Setup-GotoSectionIV-BonPage30forinstallationinstructions.
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III. OperationA. OverviewTheIPS-M820comparesthereadingsreceivedfromthePhandORPsensorstotheSetLevelsenteredforPh,ORP1,andORP2.Ifthereadingsaretoolowortoohigh,thecontrollerwillturnonthefeeddevicesfortheDoseTimeenteredduringsetup.Othersettingsareusedtofinetunethedeliveryofchemical,aswellaspreventoverandunderdosing.
B. Startup and Shutdown1. Startup
a. ProvidepowertotheM920CAusingeitherMethod1or2asdiscussedinstep6dor6eonpage13.
b. Turnonthefilterpumpandverifythewaterflowthroughtheflowcellbyopeningthesampleportvalve(center)andobservingasteadystreamofwater.Theright-sidevalvemayneedtobepartiallyclosedtoproduceasteadystream.Note: WatershouldpassoverthepHandORPsensorsforaminimumof5minutestoallowforaccurate,stablereadingsofpHandORPlevelsfromthepoolorspa.ORPreadingsmaytakelongerto stabilize.
c. Checkforleaksandrepairifnecessary.
d. Manually adjust and balance the pool or spa water to acceptable rangesusingatestkit.Note(s):1.UseaDPDbasedtestkittocheckthechlorinelevel.2.CyanuricAcid(Conditioner)levelsshould not exceed 50 ppm for best results.
e. VerifythatthegreenFlowLEDisilluminated.BoththepHandORPdoseoutputsaredisabledifthereisnowaterflow.
f. PresstheModepushbuttonmomentarilytoplacethecontrollerintothepHstandbymode.ThegreenpHstandbyLEDwillilluminate.SelectthedesiredpHsetlevelanddosetime(continuousortimed).
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g. WhilestillinthepHstandbymode,pressthepHCalpushbuttontocalibratethereadingtothevalueobservedthroughthemanualtestingofthewater.Note:Alwayscalibrateusingwaterfromthesampleportoftheflowcell.
h. PresstheModepushbuttonmomentarilytoplacethecontrollerin ORP1 standby mode. The yellow ORP1 standby LED will illuminate.SelectthedesiredORP1setlevelanddosetime(continuousortimed).
i. PresstheModepushbuttonmomentarilyuntiltheredAutoLEDis illuminated.
2. Shutdown
Note:EachtimetheModepushbuttonismomentarilypressed,themodewillcyclefromAutotopHtoORP1toORP2,Temp,andthenreturn to Auto mode.
a. PresstheModepushbuttonmomentarilytoplacethecontrollerinpHstandbymode.ThegreenpHstandbyLEDwillilluminate,andboththepHandORPdigitaldisplayswillshowdashes.
b. PressandholdtheModepushbuttonfor2secondsuntilboththepHandORPdigitaldisplaysreadOFF.
c. ReleasetheModepushbutton.TheM920CA controller will turn off,andthedigitaldisplaysandfunctionLEDswillgoblank.ThegreenFlowLEDwillbeilluminatedifwaterisflowingthroughtheflowcell.
C. Modes and Adjustments1. Auto
a. ThisisthenormaloperationalmodeoftheM920CA controller.
b. ThecontrollerallowsfulloperationandmonitoringofbothpHand ORP levels.
c. Nofunctionpushbuttonsareoperationalinthismode.
d. TheredfunctionLEDnexttoAutoisilluminated.
e. pHandORPdigitaldisplaysmonitorthesensorinputlevels.
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2. pH standby
Note:Whileinthismode,thegreenpHstandbyLEDwillilluminate,boththepHandORPdigitaldisplayswillshowdashes,andallAutofunctionswillbedisabled.Whenafunctionpushbuttonispressed,thecorrespondingdigitaldisplaywillshowthefunction.UsetheUporDownarrowbuttonstothelefttoincreaseordecreasethefunctionvalue.
a. Set Level
1. Default:7.4pH2. Selectablerange:7.0–8.0pH(in0.1increments)
b. Dose Timer
1. Default:Timeddoseof10-secondpHfeedrelayenergizedand5minutespHfeedrelayde-energized.Inthetimeddosecyclemode,thedoseLEDwillflashwhiledosingandilluminatesteadilyduringthedelayportionofthetimedcycle.Incontinuousdosemode,thedoseLEDwillflashwhiledosing,anddosingwillcontinueuntilpHis0.2below(oraboveiffeedingbase)SetLevel.
2. Selectablerange:OFF,CON(continuous),andTimed (10–900secondsON)
c. Delay Time
1. Default:Delaytimeof5minutesbetweenfeedcycles(timedfeedonly).Afterdosetime,thecontrollerwillwait(delay)forthespecifiedminutesbeforecheckingthecurrentlevelanddosingagainifnecessary.
2. Selectablerange:1-99minutes.
d. Over Timer
1. Default:ON.Theoverfeedtimerdoesnotautomaticallyreset.ItmustberesetbypressingtheModebuttontocyclethroughtheStandbymodeandbacktotheAutomode.
2. TheOverfeedtimerisinterlockedwiththeDoseTimerselection.
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i. IftheDoseTimerissettoatimedcycle,theOverTimerwillcounttimedfeedcycles.Whenthepresetcycleisreached,thepHdigitaldisplaywillflashandthepHoutputrelaywillde-energize.Defaultis60cycles.
-Selectablerange:5to100cycles
ii. IftheDoseTimerissettoacontinuousfeedmode,theOverTimerwillcountinminutes.Defaultis60minutes.
-Selectablerange:20to180minutes
3. WhentheDoseTimerischangedfromeithertimedorcon-tinuousfeed,theOverTimerisresettoDefault.
4.TurningofftheOverTimerwillvoidanyNSFCertification.
e. HighAlert
1. Default:8.0pH2. Selectablerange:OFF,7.5pHto8.4pH(acidfeed).Ahigh
alertwilloccurifthepHlevelremainsabovetheHighAlertlevelfor10continuousminutes,andwillautomaticallyturnofftheHighAlertwhenthepHlevelfallsbelowthehighalertlevelfor1continuousminute.DuringHighAlert,thepHdoseoutputwillbedisabled,andbydefaultORP1andORP2willbedisabled(seeDipSwitch#2settings).
f.LowAlert
1. Default:7.0pH2. Selectablerange:OFF,6.8pHto7.4pH(acidfeed).Alow
alertwilloccurifthepHlevelremainsbelowtheLowAlertlevelfor10continuousminutes,andwillautomaticallyturnofftheLowAlertwhenthepHlevelrisesabovethelowalertlevelfor1continuousminute.DuringLowAlert,thepHdoseoutput will be disabled.
g.pHCal
1. Use to adjust pH to manually tested value.2. Maximumincrease/decreaseis0.9pHwithinthe6.0to8.4
display window.
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3. ORP1 standby
Note:Whileinthismode,theyellowORP1standbyLEDwillilluminate,boththepHandORPdigitaldisplayswillshowdashes,andallAutofunctionswillbedisabled.UsetheUporDownarrowbuttonstothelefttoincreaseordecreasethefunctionvalue.
a. Set Level
1. Default:650mV2. Selectablerange:400mVto900mV(in5mVincrements)
b. Dose Timer
1. Default:10-secondORPfeedrelayenergizedand5minutesORPfeedrelayde-energized(timeddosetimer).Inthetimeddosecyclemode,thedoseLEDwillflashwhiledosing,andwillilluminatesteadilyduringthedelayportionofthetimedcycle.Incontinuousdosemode,thedoseLEDwillflashwhiledosing,anddosingwillcontinueuntilORPis10mVabovesetlevel.
2. Selectablerange:OFF,CON(continuous),andTimed (10to900secondsON)
c. Delay Time
1. Default:Delaytimeof5minutesbetweenfeedcycles(timedfeedonly).Afterdosetime,thecontrollerwillwait(delay)forthespecifiedminutesbeforecheckingthecurrentlevelanddosingagainifnecessary.
2. Selectablerange:1-99minutes.
d. Over Timer
1. Default:ON.Theoverfeedtimerdoesnotautomaticallyreset.Itmustberesetbyturningthecontrolleroff,thenon.
2. TheOverfeedtimerisinterlockedwiththeDoseTimerselection.i. IftheDoseTimerissettoatimedcycle,theOverTimer
willcounttimedfeedcycles.Whenthepresetcycleisreached,theORPdigitaldisplaywillflashandtheORP1outputrelaywillde-energize.Defaultis60cycles.
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-Selectablerange:5to100cycles
ii. IftheDoseTimerissettoacontinuousfeedmode,theOverTimerwillcountinminutes.Defaultis60minutes.
-Selectablerange:20to180minutes
3. WhentheDoseTimerischangedfromeithertimedorcontinuousfeed,theOverTimerisresettoDefault.
4. TurningofftheOverTimerwillvoidanyNSFCertification.e. HighAlert
1. Default:900mV2. Selectablerange:650mVto900mV,noOFF.Ahighalertwill
occuriftheORPlevelremainsabovetheHighAlertlevelfor10continuousminutes,andwillautomaticallyturnofftheHighAlertwhentheORPlevelfallsbelowthehighalertlevelfor1continuousminute.DuringHighAlert,theORP1doseoutput will be disabled.
f.LowAlert
1. Default:100mV2. Selectablerange:OFF,100mVto640mV.Alowalertwill
occuriftheORPlevelremainsbelowtheLowAlertlevelfor10continuousminutes,andwillautomaticallyturnofftheLow Alert when the ORP level rises above the low alert level for1continuousminute.DuringLowAlert,theORP1doseoutput will be disabled.
g. FACCal
1. Defaultis.0andwillnotchangeifcontrollerisnotcommuni-catingwiththemonitoringwebsite.
2. CalculatedFreeAvailableChlorine(ppm)willdisplayfromwebsiteandcanbecalibratedin.1increments(+/-).Whencalibratingdown,arrowpast“OFF”orthePPMdisplaywillbeturnedoff.
3. ValueiscalculatedusingpH,ORP,Temp,andCYA.*FAC(PPM)calculationisnotcertifiedtoNSF50.
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4. ORP2 standby Note:Whileinthismode,theyellowORP2standbyLEDwillilluminate,boththepHandORPdigitaldisplayswillshowdashes,andallAutofunctionswillbedisabled.UsetheUporDownarrowbuttonstothelefttoincreaseordecreasethefunctionvalue.
a. Set Level1. Default:640mV2. Selectablerange:400mVto890mV(in5mVincrements),
cannotbesetforlessthan10mVbelowtheORP1setlevel.b. Dose Timer
1. Default:OFF.Inthetimeddosecyclemode,thedoseLEDwillflashwhiledosingandilluminatesteadilyduringthedelayportionofthetimedcycle.Incontinuousdosemode,thedoseLEDwillflashwhiledosing,anddosingwillcontinueuntilORPis10mVaboveSetLevel.
2. Selectablerange:OFF,CON(continuous),andTimed (10to900secondsON)
c. Delay Time
1. Default:OFF.Delaytimeof5minutesbetweenfeedcycles(timedfeedonly).Afterdosetime,thecontrollerwillwait(delay)forthespecifiedminutesbeforecheckingthecurrentlevelanddosingagainifnecessary.
2. Selectablerange:1-99minutes.
d. Over Timer
1. Default:ON.Theoverfeedtimerdoesnotautomaticallyreset.Itmustberesetbyturningthecontrolleroff,thenon.
2. TheOverfeedtimerisinterlockedwiththeDoseTimerselection.i. IftheDoseTimerissettoatimedcycle,theOverTimer
willcounttimedfeedcycles.Whenthepresetcycleisreached,theORPdigitaldisplaywillflashandtheORP2outputrelaywillde-energize.Defaultis60cycles.
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-Selectablerange:5to100cyclesii. IftheDoseTimerissettoacontinuousfeedmode,the
OverTimerwillcountinminutes.Defaultis60minutes.-Selectablerange:20to180minutes
3. WhentheDoseTimerischangedfromeithertimedorcontinuousfeed,theOverTimerisresettoDefault.
4. ORP2willnotflashORPdigitaldisplayifORP2overfeedoccurs).
5. TurningofftheOverTimerwillvoidanyNSFCertification.
e. HighAlertcontrolledbyORP1.f. LowAlertcontrolledbyORP1.g. CYACal
• Defaultis0
• TestedCYAlevelmustbeenteredforaccurateFAC/ppmCal-culation.CYAshouldbetestedandenteredatleastmonthly.
5. Temp Mode
a. WaterTemperaturewillbedisplayedifthetemperaturesensoris installed. Display will show the water temp when Temp mode isenteredandwillnotchangewhiledisplayed.
b. TemperaturecanbecalibratedbyusingtheUp/Downarrowkeys(+/-10degrees).
c. DisplaycanbechangedfromFahrenheittoCelsiusbypressingthepHCalbutton.
6. Flowa. Thecontrollerandflowcellareshippedpre-mountedtoasmall
(16”x12”)orlarge(24”x19”)ABSplasticboard.Theintegratedflowswitchispre-wiredtothecontroller.
Figure 4: Flow Switch Terminal
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Figure 5: Hiddenbutton
b. Theflowswitchmustbeinstalledforsafetyreasonstopreventdosingchemicalswhenthereisnoflowinthecirculationpiping.
c. Priortoinstallation,thecontrolleroperationcanbetestedbytiltingthepopulatedmountingboarduntilthecontroller’sgreenlightturnson(flowswitchmagnetattheswitch’stop).
7. HiddenFeatures-SeeFigure5.
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a. TheUp/Downbuttonscanbelockedouttopreventunauthorizedchangestothesettings.Thereisahiddenbuttonbehindthe“0”inIPS-M920CAonthefrontoverlay.PlacetheM920CA into standby mode and then press and hold the hidden buttonfor2seconds,untilthedisplayindicates“LocOn”andtheUp/Downkeysdonotoperate.Allotherfeaturebuttonswillworktodisplaycurrentsettings.Turnthelockoffbyholdingthehiddenbuttondownfor2secondsuntilthedisplayindicates“LocOff”.
b. TheM920CAcanbeforcedtomanuallydosepH,ORP1,orORP2byplacingtheM920CA into the standby mode that is desired (pH,ORP1,ORP2),andthensimultaneouslyholdingdownthedosetimerbuttonanddelaytimebutton.theM920CA will dose forthetimesetinthedosetimesetting(timed-feedonly).
8. Factorydefaults Toreturnthecontrollertothefactorydefaults:
a. Place the controller in Standby Mode. b. TurnoffthecontrollerbyholdingdowntheMode
pushbutton.
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c. PressandholdboththeSetLevelandpHCalpushbuttons,andthenpresstheModepushbutton.BoththepHandORPdisplayswillshow“Ld”.Thecontrollerwillbereturnedtothefactorydefaultfunctions,andbeplacedinthetestmode.
d. ReturnthecontrollertofulloperationbyagainturningoffthecontrollerwiththeModepushbutton.TurnthecontrolleronagainbypressingtheModepushbutton.Note: Failure tocompletethisactionwillleavethecontrollerinthetestmode.
D. Maintenance1. Winterizing(extendedshutdownsorcolderclimates)
a. TurnofftheM920CAcontrollerandshutoffmainpowertocontroller.
b. GentlyremovethepHandORPsensorsfromtheflowcell.Filltheprovidedprotectivecaps(removedduringinstallation)withwaterandre-installontoeachsensor,andstoreinawarm,securelocation.Sensorendsmustremaininwaterforthedurationofthestoragetime.
c. Drainthewaterfromtheflowcell.2. Cleaningthesensortips
Note:Itisimportanttokeepthesensortipscleantoensureaccuratereadings.
a.Sensortipsshouldbecleanedevery3to6monthsforcommer-cialpoolsandspas,andevery6to9monthsforresidentialpoolsandspas.Determinethenecessaryfrequencybycomparingthereadingsbeforeandafterthecleaning.Identicalreadingsmeanthatthecleaningtimecanbeextended.
b. TurnofftheM920CA controller.c. Closetherightandleftvalvesatthebottomoftheflowcell.d. Loosenthenutfittingonthesensorandgentlyremoveitfrom
theflowcell.e. Swirlthesensortipinasolutionofliquiddishsoapandwater
for30secondsandrinsewithwater.
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f. Swirlthesensortipfor5secondsinMuriaticacidorwhitevinegarandrinsewithwater.Note: Do not touch or brush the sensortip.
g. Gentlyre-insertthesensorintotheflowcellandhandtightenthenutfitting.
h. TurnontheM920CA controller.i. Opentheflowcellvalvesandwaitforafewminutesforthe
systemtostabilizeandgetanaccuratereading.AdjusttheSetLevelifnecessary.
3. CheckingtheORPsensor
a. TheORPsensormustbecheckedevery6months,orafteranover-sanitizationevent.
b. Cleanthesensortipasshownintheprevioussection.c. Placethesensorinacleanglassoftapwater.Thereadingshould
showbetween200mVand400mV.d. AfteraddingapinchofDichlororTrichlorintothewater,the
readingshouldshowbetween750mVand800mV.Note: if a sanitizerwithhighpHisusedinplaceofDichlororTrichlor,thereadingshouldshowbetween650mVand750mV.
e. Ifthesensordoesnotshowtheindicatedreadings,thenitmustbe replaced.
4. CheckingthepHsensor
a. ThepHsensormustbecheckedevery6months,orafteranyincidentwhenthepHlevelgoesoutofrange.
b. Placethesensorinacleanglassoftapwater.c. Addasmallamountofacidtothewaterandtakeareading.It
should show a low number.d. Placethesensorintoasolutionthatishigherthan7.5pH,and
verifythatthereadingisincreasing.e. Ifthesensordoesnotshowtheindicatedreadings,thenitmust
be replaced.
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IV. IPS-M920CA Wi-Fi SetupA. Smart Phone Wi-Fi Setup1. TurnontheIPS-M920CA.
2. SearchforavailableWi-Finetworks.SeeFigure6.
3. Select XPicoWiFi_XXXXXX to connect. Note: XXXXXX indicates the last sixcharactersoftheMAC/Serial#locatedontheXPicoWifidevice,ona label near the antenna and on the insideofthecontrollercover(e.g.00-80-A3-AB-01-C8).
4. AfterclickingConnect,enter“xpicowifi”inlowercaseasthenetwork security password. Click onJoinbuttontocompletetheconnection.SeeFigure7.
5. Onceconnected,openabrowser window and type “192.168.0.1:8081”intheaddressbar. Press the Enter key. SeeFigure8.
6. Adialogboxwillappear.Type“admin”inlowercaseintheUserNameboxandthefullMAC/Serial#withoutdashes(e.g.0080A3AB01C8)inthePasswordbox.ClickonLogInbutton. SeeFigure9.
Figure 6: Available WiFi networks
Figure 7: Network Security Password
Figure 8: xPicoWiFi Web Address
Figure 9: xPicoWiFiLoginDialogBox
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7. TheXPicoWiFimainpagewillopen.Click on Quick Connect at the top ofthemenuandselecttheWiFinetworktobeused(e.g.H88d3).SeeFigure10.
8. Type in the Network Key associated with the selected Wi-Fi network. Note:Keysarecasesensitive.ClickontheSubmitbutton. SeeFigure11.
9. ClickontheOKbuttoninthedialogbox.Ignorethedisplayedwarningduringthefinalprocess.Note: The deviceinthewarningisXPicoWiFi.SeeFigure12.
10. TheWi-Finetworkconnectioniscomplete,andthegreenremotelightonthefrontofthecontrollershouldshowasasolidgreen.
Ifthelightisnotasolidgreen,verify that the correct Wi-Fi network is selected and re-enter the network key. Note:Keysarecasesensitive.
Figure 10: xPicoWiFiMainPage
Figure 11: Wi-Fi Network Key
Figure 12:CompleteConnection
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B. Desktop/LaptopWi-FiSetup1. TurnontheIPS-M920CA.
2. SearchforavailableWi-Finetworks.
Select XPicoWiFi_XXXXXX to connect.SeeFigure13. Note: XXXXXX indicates the last sixcharactersoftheMAC/Serial#locatedontheXPicoWifidevice,ona label near the antenna and on the insideofthecontrollercover (e.g.00-80-A3-AB-01-C8).
3. AfterclickingConnect,enter“xpicowifi”inlowercaseasthenetwork security password. Click onNextbuttontocompletetheconnection.SeeFigure14.
4. Onceconnected,openabrowser window and type “192.168.0.1:8081”intheaddressbar. Press the Enter key. SeeFigure15.
5. Adialogboxwillappear.Type“admin”inlowercaseintheUserNameboxandthefullMAC/Serial#withoutdashes(e.g.0080A3AB01C8)inthePasswordbox.ClickonLogInbutton. SeeFigure16.
6. TheXPicoWiFimainpagewillopen.Click on Quick Connect at the top ofthemenuandselecttheWiFinetworktobeused(e.g.H88d3).SeeFigure17.
Figure 13:XpicoWiFiConnection
Figure 14: Network Security Password
Figure 15: xPicoWiFi Web Address
Figure 16:xPicoWiFiLoginDialogBox
Figure 17:xPicoWiFiMainPage
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7. Type in the Network Key associated with the selected Wi-Fi network. Note:Keysarecasesensitive.ClickontheSubmitbutton. SeeFigure18.
8. ClickontheOKbuttoninthedialogbox.Ignorethedisplayedwarningduringthefinalprocess.Note: The deviceinthewarningisXPicoWiFi.SeeFigure19.
9. TheWi-Finetworkconnectioniscomplete,andthegreenremotelightonthefrontofthecontrollershouldshowasasolidgreen.
Ifthelightisnotasolidgreen,verify that the correct Wi-Fi network is selected and re-enter the network key. Note:Keysarecasesensitive.
Figure 18: Wi-Fi Network Key
Figure 19:CompleteConnection
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C. RemoteMonitoringSetup1. NewAccountRegistration
a. Gotomonitor.ipscontrollers.com->SelectRegisterandenteravalidemailaddress,andthenselectSubmit.Websitewillsendaverificationemailtotheaddressentered.
b. Clicklinkinemailtocompleteregistration.Oncecompletedtheaccount Dashboard will be displayed.
2. AddingaNewController
a. DonotaddacontrollerwithoutfirstcreatingorselectingaLocation(stepb).
b. FromtheDashboardchooseSettingsandthenLocations.Ifthelocationforthecontrolleralreadyexists,selectthatlocationandthenselectAddController.IftheLocationdoesnotexistselectAddLocationandentertheLocationName(facility)andTimeZone.OncetheLocationisadded,selecttheLocationandthenselect Add Controller.
c. EntertheControllerName(Pool,Spa,Waderetc.),theMACAddressorSerial#(foundonthebottomoftheLeftsidepanelofthecontroller).Note:alllettersmustbeinCAPSandanycharacter that looks like a Zero is a Zero. Choose the Model # (VP200,M920orM920-CA)andthenselectAddController.Donotselect“Existing”.Allowfivetotenminutesforthecontrollerdata to update completely on the Dashboard.
3. AddingAdditionalUsers
a. FromtheDashboardselectSettingsandthenControllers.Selectthelocationandthenthecontrollertoaddauserto.
b. SelectAddUsersatthebottomrightofthepage.EnterUser’sEmailAddress,FirstandLastName.Finally,choosetoallow(ornot)theusertosettheirownNotificationsandtomakechangestothecontroller’sprogram.SelectAddUser(ifuserdoesnothavearegisteredaccountaverificationemailwillbesent).
c. Theuserwillneedtobeaddedtoeachcontrollerusingthefirsttwostepsabove(verificationemailwillonlybesentonce).
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d. User’sdashboardswillonlyshowthecontrollerstheyhavebeenadded to.
4. Automated Daily Report
a. ToreceiveautomatedNightlySummaryselectSettingsandthenAccountfromtheDashboard.
b. SelectEmailNightlySummaryandentertheemailaddressesfordesiredrecipientsseparatedbyasemicolon(;).
Anyquestionsonsetuporothermonitoringwebsitefeatures,pleasecall877-693-6903.
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V. Troubleshooting
A. Chlorine/Bromineleveltoolow1. ORP Set level is too low:CheckSanitizerlevelwithtestkitandadjust
Set Level as necessary
2. Chemical dose time too low:Increasethedosetime.
3. Chemical feeder is empty:Refillthefeeder.
4. Chemical check valve/injector is clogged:Switchacidfeedtubetochlorine injector to clean.
5. Feed pump malfunction:Repairthefeedpump.
6. Sensor malfunction: Replace sensor.
B.Chlorine/Bromineleveltoohigh1. ORP Set level is too high:CheckSanitizerlevelwithtestkitand
adjust Set Level as necessary.
2. Sensor tip is dirty:Cleanaccordingtomaintenance instructions.
C.pHleveltoolow1. pH Set level is too low: Check pH level with test kit and adjust Set
Level as necessary.
2. Chemical dose time too high:Lowerdosetime.
3. Chemical feeder is empty (base):Refillthefeeder.
4. Sensor malfunction: Replace sensor.
D.pHleveltoohigh1. pHSetLevelistoolow:CheckpHlevelwithtestkitandadjustSet
Level as necessary.
2. Sensor tip is dirty:Cleanaccordingtomaintenance instructions.
3. Improper pH sensor calibration:AdjustpHcalibration.
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4. Chemical feeder is empty (Acid):Refillthefeeder.
5. Feed pump malfunction:Repairthefeedpump.
6. Chemical dose time too low:Increasedosetime.
E. pHalertLEDon1. Problem with acid or base supply:Verifythattheacidorbasetankis
not empty.
2. Controller undershooting set level:Increasedosingtimeifusingatimedfeedcycle.
3. Manual addition:Verifythatthechemicalwasnotmanuallyadded.
4. Controller overshooting set level:1)Diluteacidwithwater,or2)Lowerdosingtime,orswitchfromcontinuousfeedtotimedfeed.
F.ORPalertLEDon1. Problem with chlorine supply:Verifythatchlorinewasnotmanually
added.
2. Controller overshooting set level:Lowerdosingtime,orswitchfromcontinuousfeedtotimedfeed.
3. Problem with chlorine supply:1)Verifythatthechlorinefeederisnotempty,or2)Verifythatthesolenoidvalveonthefeederisnotstuck open.
4. Controller undershooting set level:1)Checkforpropervalveposi-tionsandleaksinchlorinelines,or2)Increasedosingtimeifusingtimedfeed.
G. CalculatedFACppmnotmatchingmanualtest1. Thisisnotuncommon,especiallyaspHandORPsensorsage.
CalibrateFACtomatchyourtestedppmofsanitizerinORP1Mode.
2. AddmeasuredCYAusingtheCYACalsettinginORP2Mode.
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H.DisplayandLEDsoff1. No power supply:Checkcircuitbreakerandpowersupplyfuse
(.200Amponly).
I.Feedernotoperating1. Inadequate Flow:Checkflowlightandverifyflowthroughtheflow
cell.
2. Bad fuse: Replaceoutputfuse(3.15Amps).
J. FlowLEDoff1. Verifythatallappropriatevalvesareopen.
2. Verifythatthereissufficientpressureintheline.Closerightsidevalveslightlyifnecessary.
3. Verifythattheflowswitchissecurelyconnectedtothe controller terminals. Note:Turnpowerofffirst.
4. BoththepHandORPdoseoutputsaredisabledifthegreenFlowLED is not illuminated.
K. DisplayFlashing1. pHand/orORPdisplayflashing.pHand/orORPareinOverTime
alert.Takecontrolleroutofautomodeandcyclebacktoautomodeto clear.
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VI. Warranty
IPS-M920CA pH/Dual ORP Controllers IPSControllerswarrantstheIPS-M920CAcontrollertobefreeofdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateofinstallation.Thiswarrantyislimitedtotherepairorreplacementofdefectivecomponents(atourdiscretion)whenreturnedtothefac-torywithinthefive(5)yearwarrantyperiod.
Other Components IPSControllerswarrantsallothercomponentsincludingflowcellsandflowswitchesforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateofinstallation.Sensorswillbeunderwarrantyforaperiodofone(1)yearfromthedateoffactorypurchase.Thiswarrantyislimitedtotherepairorreplacementofdefectivecomponents(atourdiscretion)whenreturnedtothefactorywithintheone(1)yearwarrantyperiod.
LimitationofLiabilityThisLimitedWarrantyexcludesliabilityforanydamageduringtransportation,consequentialdamagesofanykind,damagesduetoimproperinstallationorimproperoperation,improperhandlingofchemicals,andtheuseofthisproductinapplicationsforwhichitwasnotdesigned.
ClaimsAllwarrantyclaimsshouldbedirectedtoIPSControllers.AfterreceivingaReturnedMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)number,allproductmustbereturned(shippingprepaid)tothefactoryforevaluation.
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