10.3 Setting Screen ..........................14 10.4 Alarm Screen ..........................16 10.5 Alarm History and Trend Screen ......................17 Commissioning of the Electro-Katadyn System EK-4 / EK-24 ..............18 11.1 Basic components: ........................... 18 11.2 Environmental conditions ........................18 11.3 Short installing guide of the EK System ....................18 11.4...
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Short Circuit ............................ 32 15.7 Communication Error ........................32 Packaging and Transport ........................33 Appendix ............................34 17.1 Spare Parts for Electro Katadyn EK-4 ....................34 17.2 Spare Parts for Electro Katadyn EK 2-6/24 ..................34 17.3 Dimensions EK 4 ..........................35 17.4 Dimensions EK 24 ..........................
Katadyn anodes are a fraction of the volume of liquid or gas containers used by other treatment methods. The small size of the anodes reduces the freight costs and carbon footprint, handling and packaging required for operating the system.
Effect of Silver Ions on Bacteria Cells The bactericidal action of silver (Ag+) is known as the “Katadyn” effect, a fusion of “catalytic” (: and “oligodynamic.” It means the destruction of micro-organisms by catalysis, using very small amounts of dissolved silver (oligos = small; dynamis = force).
Before working on the control cabinet or activator, be certain to pull out the power plug and wait at least 5 minutes until all components have discharged. NOTE Useful application notes for the operator and service personal Katadyn Page 5...
Quick Reference Layout of the EK-4 activator Low power cable for electrolysis (connected to control box) 2. Protection cap 3. Water outlet needle valve G3/4“ with probe valve 4. Activator body (acts as cathode) 5. Mounting clamps (must be electrical isolated) 6.
1. Low power cable for the electrolysis (screwed connection below metal cap) 2. Header with anodes and cathode system 3. Water outlet needle valve G1“ with probe valve 4. Activator body 5. Water inlet ball valve G1“ 6. Flow Switch G1“ 7. Drain port G1“ Page 8 Katadyn...
Technical data Operating data Electro Katadyn Type of device EK-4 EK 2-24 EK 3-24 EK 4-24 EK 6-24 Application Drinking water 0.02ppm 40 m 60 m 80 m 120 m Cleaning Rinse water 0.5ppm 0.8 m 1.6 m 2.4 m 3.2 m...
Environmental data Electro Katadyn Type of device EK-4 EK 2-24 EK 3-24 EK 4-24 EK 6-24 Environment Ambient operating temperature 5 to 40 ° Ambient operating humidity 10 - 85% non-condensing Storage and transportation temperature -25 to 55°C Max. altitude...
Copyright The contents of this document are the intellectual property of Katadyn Group, Kemptthal, Switzerland. It may not be adapted by the user of the EK system for his own manufacture, nor on behalf of a Third Party, even under exceptional circumstances, without our written approval.
All necessary control operation can be carried out through the Operating Panel Touch Screen. 10.1 Start Screen After switching on the Control Cabinet, the Katadyn “Start” Screen will appear. By touching the Katadyn Logo, the “Overview” Screen will appear. Page 12...
If the option “Flow measurement” is activated and the control is set to ppm, then the required dose* in ppm can be set over the numerical input. Change from “Overview” screen to “Setting” screen *Dose control is calculated by the law of Faraday: 1mA= 4mg Ag+/hr Katadyn Page 13...
«Flow measurement» required Switches on the Screen “Setting” Change to the screen “Service” Access only for Katadyn authorized personal. Change to the screen “Overview.” Setpoint switch Local / Remote Control switch Local / Remote Change from current (mA) to dose control (ppm).
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Change to the screen “Alarm History” Change to the screen “Trend” Katadyn Page 15...
Short circuit inside of the Activator or the wiring Short Circuit to the Activator Communication Error Connection between PLC and HMI is faulty Switches on the Screen “Alarm” Change to the screen “Overview.” Acknowledge all Alarms. Red LED will disappear when no alarms are pending Page 16 Katadyn...
10.5 Alarm History and Trend Screen Last 10 Alarm’s Change to the «Settings» Screen Change to the «Settings» Screen Activator Voltage Katadyn Page 17...
Flow Switch The bypass piping (main pipe) is not part of the Katadyn scope of supply. The bypass (“part-stream”) principle is applied to keep the head loss low and is used in the case of larger flow volumes. The partial flow diverted through the Electro-Katadyn System receives silver ions in proportionately higher concentration.
Make sure, the anodes and the cathodes are mounted accordingly (shown the anode-/cathode- combination of a Type EK 6/24) View of the inside of the View of the inside of the outer outer cathode without central cathode with central cathode cathode and anode installed and anodes installed Katadyn Page 19...
Insert the anode into the EK-4 activator There is only one anode on the EK-4 system. The body of the EK-4 acts as the cathode of the system. The anode is screwed in to the header and then subsequently inserted as one piece into the activator body...
Flow Switch is situated. If the “part-stream” principle is applied, the pipes for water inlet and outlet lead to the main pipe. If the complete water volume is to flow through the Electro-Katadyn unit (= smaller flow rates), the unit is inserted into the main pipe.
Set valves in the operation position (see illustrations below) Inlet / drain valve: B = Valve closed (Draining position) A = Valve opened (Operating position) Outlet valve: Turn fully left to open the valve (for operation) Turn fully right to close the valve Page 22 Katadyn...
Starting the Electrical Control System Once the power has been correctly connected to the Control Cabinet, the Mains Switch turned on and the Operating Panel is started up, then the Katadyn Logo will appear. By touching the Katadyn Logo the “Overview” Screen will appear.
Dose control is based on flow measurement and the law of Faraday and will help to achieve a flow independent silver concentration in the process flow. Measurements in regular intervals have to be conducted to ensure the correct dosage. Page 24 Katadyn...
Precondition: Option “Flow measurement” is available (Katadyn Flow Sensor instead of Flow Switch) and connected to -X3:21/22/23 (see attachment 17.5 Electrical connection). Setpoint has to be changed to ppm on the Screen “Setting”. Change from current (mA) to dose control (ppm).
12 Installation options of EK systems There are different options to install the EK system to an existing water pipe system. Because the diameter of the tubes from the EK system is limited to 1”, the Electro Katadyn is installed as a bypass device: 12.1...
Sample P&I Layout bypass with automatic valves and flow measurement NOTE Valves and flow measurement are not included in the standard delivery from Katadyn. The flow measurement can be ordered as an option. EK Control Cabinet 24VDC 1 2 3 4...
(50mm) and an outer cathode with a smaller diameter (110mm). This results in a reduction of the distance between the electrodes that an electrical current needs to pass through. Page 28 Katadyn...
50 hours of operation. To clean the electrode system, proceed as follows: Disconnect the power to the Electro-Katadyn-System (Control box and activator) Close the inlet/drain valve to drain activator (switch from position A to B)
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Clean electrodes (anodes/cathodes) by brushing them lightly. Use no hard tools. If the deposits cannot be removed by brushing, place the parts in a 3 - 5% solution of hydrochloric acid, which will dissolve the deposits CAUTION Wear gloves when working with hydrochloric acid. Page 30 Katadyn...
After rinsing with water, reassemble the activator by reversing the steps listed above. 15 Troubleshooting ELECTRIC SHOCK! Switch off the Mains Switch and disconnect the Mains connection (230/120VAC) before conducting any work on the Elektro Katadyn System. 15.1 Flow Low Flow Low Flow rate through EK below 0.5 m^3/h...
Communication Error Connection between PLC and HMI is faulty • Check if the PLC is running without any fault (red LED) indication • Check the connection between PLC and HMI • Restart the PLC Mains Switch OFF/ON Page 32 Katadyn...
16 Packaging and Transport NOTE The EK devices must be professionally packed and protected against moisture, mechanical damage, vibration, direct sun, dirt and dust. Ensure that qualified personal and suitable lifting equipment are used to load and unload the equipment. Katadyn Page 33...
240VAC/24VDC Contact closed (max. EK Running Supply Voltage for 11 240VAC/24VDC Spare (24VDC supply from control cabinet) Contact closed Remote Reset (24VDC supply from control cabinet) Contact closed Remote ON (24VDC supply from control cabinet) Contact closed Katadyn Page 37...
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Flow Low Switch (24VDC supply from control cabinet)* Contact closed Setpoint Remote 0-100 % 0-10VDC Water Flow 0-4.8 m^3/h 0-10VDC *Mandatory connections Page 38 Katadyn...