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ProMinent DULCO flex Control Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions
Peristaltic metering pump
DULCO flex Control, DFXa
EN
Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard.
The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors.
The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage.
Part no. 981953
Original operating instructions (2006/42/EC)
BA DX 027 07/19 EN

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Peristaltic metering pump DULCO flex Control, DFXa Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard. The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors. The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage.
  • Page 2 Supplemental directives Supplementary information Read the following supplementary information in its entirety! Should you already know this information, you will benefit more from referring to the operating instructions. The following are highlighted separately in the document: Enumerated lists Fig. 1: Please read! Instructions ð...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Identity code..................5 About this pump................8 Safety chapter................. 9 Storage, transport and unpacking..........14 Overview of equipment and control elements....... 15 5.1 Overview of equipment............15 5.2 Control elements..............16 5.2.1 Control elements..............16 5.2.2 Key functions..............
  • Page 4 18.11 Suction lance, continuous..........100 Dimensional drawings..............102 Declaration of Conformity for Machinery........103 Operating / set-up overview DULCO flex Control......104 DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall......106 Continuous displays and secondary displays......111 Installation instructions: Retrofitting Relays ........ 113...

  • Page 5: Identity Code

    Identity code Identity code Product identification This identity code serves to identify the product. Use the identity code from the Product Catalogue for orders. Product range DULCO flex Control DFXa Regional design Europe CN China Pump type 0730 7 bar, 30 l/h...
  • Page 6 Identity code Product range DULCO flex Control Logo with ProMinent logo without ProMinent logo Version of power unit U 100-240 V Cable and plug A 2 m, Europe B 2 m, Switzerland C 2 m, Australia D 2 m, USA / 115 V 1 2 m, open end ..
  • Page 7 Identity code Product range DULCO flex Control English Spanish French...

  • Page 8: About This Pump

    About this pump About this pump About this pump Pumps in the DULCO flex Control product range are microprocessor-con‐ trolled peristaltic metering pumps with the following characteristics: simple adjustment of the capacity directly in l/h or in gph flow reversal possible...

  • Page 9: Safety Chapter

    Observe the general limitations with regard to viscosity limits, chem‐ ical resistance and density - see also ProMinent resistance list in the Product Catalogue or at www.prominent.com! Use the "Chemical Resistance List DFXa" available at www.prominent.com for the pump hose.
  • Page 10 Safety chapter Safety information WARNING! Warning about personal and material damage The pump can start to pump, as soon as it is connected to the mains voltage. – Install an emergency cut-off switch in the pump power supply line or integrate the pump in the emer‐ gency cut-off management of the system.
  • Page 11 – Take into account the resistance of the wetted mate‐ rials and the ProMinent Resistance List when selecting the feed chemical - see the ProMinent Product Catalogue or visit ProMinent. CAUTION! Warning of feed chemical spraying around An unsuitable feed chemical may cause premature wear to the pump hose.
  • Page 12 Customers should only remove the bearing cover for the liquid end in accordance with the "Repair" chapter. Only the ProMinent service department is authorised to open the housing and hood (housing the control elements). Other protective equipment...
  • Page 13 Service The service department refers to service technicians, who have received proven training and have been authorised by ProMinent to work on the device / system. Sound pressure level Sound pressure level LpA < 70 dB according to EN ISO 20361...

  • Page 14: Storage, Transport And Unpacking

    Storage, transport and unpacking Storage, transport and unpacking Ä ‘Qualification of personnel’ User qualification: Instructed person - see on page 12 Safety information WARNING! Only return metering pumps for repair in a cleaned state and with a flushed liquid end - refer to "Decommis‐ sioning! Only return metering pumps with a completed Decon‐...

  • Page 15: Overview Of Equipment And Control Elements

    Overview of equipment and control elements Overview of equipment and control elements 5.1 Overview of equipment P_G_0103_SW Fig. 2: Overview of equipment DFXa, complete Control unit Drive unit Liquid end P DX 0177 SW Fig. 3: Liquid end DFXa Dosing head Pressure connector (delivery status) Suction connector (delivery status) Star screws...

  • Page 16: Control Elements

    Overview of equipment and control elements 5.2 Control elements Control elements, overview P_G_0105_SW 10 11 Fig. 4 LCD screen [Menu] key Clickwheel [Priming] key [STOP/START] key [Back] key Fault indicator (red) Warning indicator (yellow) Operating indicator (green) 10 "Config I/O” terminal 11 "Hose rupture indicator"...
  • Page 17 Overview of equipment and control elements Identifier and fault displays on the LCD screen ANALOG 4..20mA 10.0 10.0 mA B1150 Fig. 5: Structure of continuous display Status bar Continuous display, central area Secondary display Refer to the chapter entitled "Main displays and secondary displays" in the Appendix for the different main displays and secondary displays.

  • Page 18: Key Functions

    Overview of equipment and control elements Identifier Meaning Only with ‘Access protection’ : the pump software is locked. ‘AUX’ The pump is currently pumping at auxiliary capacity. ‘memory’ ‘CONTACT’ and ‘BATCH’ operating modes: Only in the auxiliary function "Memory" has been set. ‘ANALOG’...
  • Page 19 Overview of equipment and control elements * When priming the pump does not run at maximum number of revolutions. [Priming] is pressed in ‘Stop’ state, then [Priming] has top priority as long as the button is pressed. Refer to the "Set-up basics" chapter for how to adjust fig‐ ures...

  • Page 20: Functional Description

    Functional description Functional description 6.1 Device An electric motor drives a rotor. Rollers are fitted to the ends of the rotors, which press the pump hose against the inner curvature of the dosing head. The peristaltic pump operates by the rollers driving the feed chem‐ ical through the pump hose.

  • Page 21: Relay (Options)

    Functional description "Calibrate" function The pump can also be operated in a calibrated state in all operating modes if it is to meter extremely precisely. This can be useful with high- viscosity feed chemicals but less so with feed chemicals with a similar con‐ sistency to water.

  • Page 22: Hierarchy Of Operating Modes, Functions And Fault Statuses

    Functional description LED display Colour lights up flashes Operating display green The pump is ready for operation During every revolution: Capacity greater than 10 l / h During every 1/2 revolu‐ tion: Capacity less than 10 l / During every 1/8 revolu‐ tion: Capacity less than 1 l / h every 4 s:...

  • Page 23: Assembly

    User qualification: Technical personnel and service - see of personnel’ on page 12 Refer to the correct dimensional drawings for the pump from the online version of the operating instructions on our website. www.prominent.com Compare the dimensions on the dimensional drawing with those of the pump. CAUTION! Danger from incorrectly operated or inadequately main‐...
  • Page 24 Assembly P_DX_0180_SW Fig. 8 Ensure that the system is at atmospheric pressure. Adhere to the material safety data sheet for the feed chemical. Prevent the escape of feed chemical. If necessary take protective measures. [STOP/START] to bring the pump to a stop (manually). Press Empty the liquid end (turn the liquid end upside down and allow the feed chemical to run out;...
  • Page 25 Assembly Place 2nd rotor half (5) on drive axle in dosing head with "This side DOWN" surface being located first - the rollers must point towards the recesses for the hydraulic connectors. Insert hose (4) in dosing head (5) and snap the two hydraulic con‐ nectors into place - round side in dosing head (5).

  • Page 26: Installation, Hydraulic

    – Take into account the resistance of the wetted mate‐ rials and the ProMinent Resistance List when selecting the feed chemical - see the ProMinent Product Catalogue or visit ProMinent. CAUTION! Warning of feed chemical spraying around An unsuitable feed chemical may cause premature wear to the pump hose.
  • Page 27 Installation, hydraulic CAUTION! Warning of feed chemical spraying around The pipes can loosen or rupture if they are not installed correctly. – Route all hose lines so they are free from mechan‐ ical stresses and kinks. – Only use original hoses with the specified hose dimensions and wall thicknesses.
  • Page 28 Installation, hydraulic If you are only using a hose line and not a suction lance: Shorten the free end of the suction line so that the end of the suction line hangs just above the base of the feed chemical storage tank.

  • Page 29: Installation, Electrical

    Installation, electrical Installation, electrical Ä ‘Qualification of personnel’ User qualification: Electrical technician - see on page 12 WARNING! Danger of electric shock A mains voltage may exist inside the device. – Before any work, disconnect the device's mains cable from the mains. WARNING! Risk of electric shock This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and a...

  • Page 30: Supply Voltage Connector - Mains Voltage

    Installation, electrical CAUTION! Material damage possible due to power surges Should the pump be connected to the mains power supply in parallel to inductive consumers (such as sole‐ noid valves, motors), inductive power surges can damage the control when it is switched off. –...

  • Page 31: Description Of The Terminals

    Installation, electrical Simply disconnect the pump from the mains/power supply for repair or maintenance work, among other things. With cables with plug: Provide adequate room – around the socket provided. With cables without plug: Provide an appropriate, – easily accessible On/Off switching option in your building installation.

  • Page 32: External Control" Terminal

    Installation, electrical Tab. 3: Control via: Switching element Specification potential-free contact Load: 0.5 mA at 5 V Semiconductor switch Residual voltage < 2 V Configured as an output Parameter Value Max. pulse frequency 50 pulses/s Min. pulse duration 10 ms Tab.

  • Page 33: Level Switch" Terminal

    Installation, electrical Function 5-wire cable 2-wire cable Pause brown bridged at pin 4 External contact white brown mA input* blue Earth GND black white P_BE_0015_SW Auxiliary capacity grey Fig. 13: Assignment on cable *with identity code characteristic "Control version": 3 Refer to the functional description for the sequence of functions and operating modes.

  • Page 34: Metering Monitor" Terminal

    Installation, electrical 9.2.3.1 Suction lance with 2-stage level switch Electrical interface Data Value Unit Voltage with open contacts Input resistance 10 kΩ Control via: potential-free contact (load: 0.5 mA at 5 V) or semiconductor switch (residual voltage < 0.7 V) P_BE_0016_SW Fig.

  • Page 35: Relay

    Sensor signal blue Earth GND black P_DE_0012_SW Fig. 19: Assignment on cable 9.2.6 Relay 9.2.6.1 Relay functions Tab. 5: DULCO flex Control DFXa Identity code Designation Type Maximum voltage Maximum current no relay Fault indicating relay Changeover contact 230 V AC...
  • Page 36 Installation, electrical The behaviour is factory-programmed. If another switching function is desired, the pump can be reprogrammed in the ‘Relay’ menu. The relay can be retrofitted and is operational once it has been plugged into the relay board. Electrical interface Data Value Unit Maximum contact load at 230 V and 50/60...
  • Page 37 Installation, electrical Identity code 4 To pin VDE cable Contact Relay yellow N/O (normally open) other relay green C (common) other relay white N/O (normally open) Pacing relay brown C (common) Pacing relay P_G_0073_SW Fig. 23: Assignment on pump 9.2.6.4 "Current output plus relay"...
  • Page 38 Installation, electrical Identity code c To pin VDE cable Contact Relay yellow "+" Current output green "-" Current output white N/C (normally closed) or Relay N/O (normally open) brown C (common) Relay P_G_0073_SW Fig. 25: Assignment on pump...

  • Page 39: Basic Set-Up Principles

    Please also refer to all the overviews covering – "Operating/set-up overview" and "Operating menu for DULCO flex Control, complete" in the appendix and the "Overview of equipment and control ele‐ ments" and "Control elements” chapters. The pump exits the menu and returns to a contin‐...
  • Page 40 Basic set-up principles Confirming an entry [Clickwheel] . Briefly press the ð The software switches to the next menu point or back to the menu and saves the entry. Exiting a menu option without confirming it [Back] . Press ð The software switches to the next menu point or back to the menu without saving anything.

  • Page 41: Checking Adjustable Variables

    Basic set-up principles Confirming adjustable variables [Clickwheel] 1x. Press the ð The software saves the entry. 10.2 Checking adjustable variables Continuous displays Before adjusting the pump, you can check the current settings of the adjustable variables: [Clickwheel] if the pump is showing a continuous Simply turn the display.

  • Page 42: Initial Commissioning

    Initial commissioning Initial commissioning Ä ‘Qualification User qualification: Technical personnel and service - see of personnel’ on page 12 WARNING! The rotating rotor may catch and trap body parts. – Only use the pump hose in the dosing head as out‐ lined in the instructions provided below.
  • Page 43 Initial commissioning P_DX_006 9_SW Loosen 4 star screws on dosing head and remove with bearing cover. P_DX_006 8_SW Insert the rotor half supplied. P_DX_006 7_SW If the surfaces of the two rotor halves are perfectly flush, place bearing cover on dosing head. Initially only loosely screw all 4 star screws into dosing head.
  • Page 44 Initial commissioning Press the Clickwheel ð The rotor turns slowly and the following appears: ‘ Please wait!’ . The rotor stops and ‘Insert rotor again!’ appears. Please ignore this. Press the Clickwheel. ð The rotor turns and the following appears: ‘Please wait...’...

  • Page 45: Set Up / 'Menu

    ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Menu’ Set up / Ä ‘Qualification User qualification: Technical personnel and service - see of personnel’ on page 12 Refer to all overviews covering "Operating/set up – overview" and "Operating menu DULCO flex Con‐ trol, complete" in the appendix and in the chapters "Overview of equipment”...
  • Page 46 ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Manual’ 12.2.1.1 ‘Menu / Information è Settings è Operating mode è Manual’ ‘Manual’ operating mode allows you to operate the pump manually. The capacity can be set in the continuous displays of this operating mode. ‘Contact’ 12.2.1.2 ‘Menu / Information è...
  • Page 47 ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Memory’ function extension ("memory" identi‐ Memory - remaining volume not yet pro‐ You can also activate the cessed fier). When ‘Memory’ is activated, the pump adds up the remaining volume, which could not be processed, up to the maximum capacity of the memory of 99,999 l.
  • Page 48 ‘Menu’ Set up / I [mA] B0088 Fig. 30: Speed-current diagram for "Linear curve" Plot a diagram similar to the one above – with values for (I1, F1) and (I2, F2) – so that you can set the pump as desired! The smallest processable difference between I1 and I2 is 4 mA (ll I1-I2 ll ≥4 mA).

  • Page 49: Dosing Direction

    ‘Menu’ Set up / Using this processing type, you can control a metering pump using the current signal as shown in the diagram above. ‘Lower side band’ type of the pro‐ Everything functions according to the cessing. 12.2.2 Dosing direction ‘Menu / Information è...
  • Page 50 ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Manual’ operating mode is intended for The "Concentration input" in metering a substance into pipework containing a medium flowing at a con‐ ‘main flow’ ) in such a way that it has a specific mass concen‐ stant rate ( tration in the flow.
  • Page 51 ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Contact’ operating mode (settings for ‘Concentration’ function) 12.2.3.2 ‘Menu / Information è Settings è Concentration Concentration control è Contact distance è ...’ è ‘CONTACT’ operating mode is intended for The "Concentration input" in metering a substance into pipework containing a medium flowing at a vari‐ able rate in such a way that there is a specific mass concentration in the flow.
  • Page 52 ‘Menu’ Set up / Tab. 9: Possible values of adjustable variables Adjustable variable Lower value Upper value Increment Contact distance in l/contact 000.10 999.99 000.01 Mass concentration in % 000.01 100.00 000.01 Mass density in kg/l 0.50 2.00 0.01 ‘Batch’ operating mode (settings for the ‘Concentration’ function) 12.2.3.3 ‘Menu / Information è...
  • Page 53 ‘Menu’ Set up / Tab. 10: Possible values of adjustable variables Adjustable variable Lower value Upper value Increment Volume in l 0000.1 9999.9 0000.1 Mass concentration in % 000.01 100.00 000.01 Mass density in kg/l 0.50 2.00 0.01 ‘Analog’ operating mode (settings for the ‘Concentration’ function) 12.2.3.4 ‘Menu / Information è...

  • Page 54: Calibrate

    ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Concentration’ in the ‘Set up’ menu. Select ‘active’ in the ‘Concentration control’ menu item and press the [Clickwheel] . ‘Max.throughput main medium’ (in the pipework) and press Set the [Clickwheel] . (It is then assigned to the current value of 20 mA.) ‘Feed chemical concentration’...
  • Page 55 ‘Menu’ Set up / There are 2 options for calibrating the pump: ‘Calibr. factor’ Calibrate using ‘Calibrate’ using a calibration procedure 12.2.4.1 Calibrate using calibr. factor If you already know what calibration factor is needed for the pump to ach‐ ‘Calibrate’...

  • Page 56: System

    ‘Menu’ Set up / After a reasonable number of revolutions (a minimum of 200), use [Clickwheel] to stop the pump. ‘Calibrate ended’ menu item appears. It asks you to enter ð The the calibration volume. Determine the required metering volume (difference between initial volume - remaining volume in the measuring cylinder).

  • Page 57: Inputs/Outputs

    ‘Menu’ Set up / 12.2.5.3 Start behaviour ‘Menu / Information è Settings è System è Start behaviour è ...’ You can specify the start behaviour of the pump once the supply voltage ‘Behaviour on start’ sub-menu. has been switched on in the Start behaviour Description ‘always STOP’...
  • Page 58 ‘Menu’ Set up / DULCO flex Control, DFXa Tab. 12: Relay, physical and pre-set to ... Identity code specification Relay, physical Pre-set to ... 1 x changeover contact 230 V – 8 A Fault indicating relay, N/C 2 x N/O 24 V – 100 mA...

  • Page 59: Priming Time

    ‘Menu’ Set up / You can set which current range is to be used at the mA output here. You can then set whether, for example, the current capacity (litres / hour) is to be signalled at the mA output and set the desired value for 20 mA. You can also set the state which the mA output is to signal at 23 mA: Passive Fault...

  • Page 60: Date

    – You will then understand the timer better when working through the chapter. The timer DULCO flex Control can do the following at predefined times and intervals or event-dependent: open / close the relays switch the level of a Config I/O output...

  • Page 61: Setting The Timer

    ‘Menu’ Set up / When ‘Activation’ is set to ‘active’ , the timer software generates the state of the pump which the pump would have precisely had at this time if it had been set to ‘active’ without any interruption. Delayed, linked actions are unaffected by this.
  • Page 62 ‘Menu’ Set up / Using Config I/Os If you wish to use Config I/Os as inputs or outputs, you first need to configure them as a ‘Timer input’ or ‘Timer output’ under ‘Menu / Information è Settings Config I/Os è ...’. è...
  • Page 63 ‘Menu’ Set up / Tab. 13: Time events (triggers) Time events (triggers) Description Remark Ä Chapter Time Switching time reached For more information - see 12.4.2.1.3 ‘Selecting time events and switching point’ on page 64 ‘Init’ Thus declared is started at the begin‐ Defined starting conditions - see Ä...
  • Page 64 ‘Menu’ Set up / Description Value range seconds 0001 ... 9999 No. of delayer D: 01 ... 15 ‘Init’ Initial conditions 12.4.2.1.2 ‘Init’ initial conditions can be set at the begin‐ Using the triggering event ning of a program sequence. Example triggering event (trigger) Action...
  • Page 65 The delayer itself must first have been called up by a time event as an action. You can use 15 different delayers. With the time event ‘Delayer’ X, you can trigger an – action precisely to the second. The clock of the DULCO flex Control has an accu‐ – racy of ±1 s/24 h.
  • Page 66 ‘Menu’ Set up / 12.4.2.1.5 Inputs ‘Config I/O’ terminal can A 0/1 contact signal, for example at pin 1 of the be a triggering event. Example Time events (triggers) Action Config I/O 1 Relay 2 open The example means: ‘Config I/O’ con‐ If an 0/1 contact signal is closed between Pin 1 of the ‘Relay 2’...
  • Page 67 ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Show’ ) 12.4.2.3 Check program lines ( ‘Menu / Information è Timer è Set timer è Show’ ‘Show’ lets you check individual program lines / instructions. [Clickwheel] on a program line / instruction. Press the ð This display appears: Command 01/05 monthly 10:48...

  • Page 68: Clear All

    ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Delete’ ) 12.4.2.5 Delete individual program lines ( ‘Menu / Information è Timer è Set timer è Delete’ [Clickwheel] to select the required program line / instruction Use the according to its number. The program line will be deleted as soon as you press the [Clickwheel] .
  • Page 69 ‘Menu’ Set up / Task: Example of "Weekday metering" The pump is to meter 2 litres every half hour every weekday (Mon-Fri) between 8:00 and 11:00: Solution: As you define switching times with the timer, you need to first define the switching points at 08:30, 09:30 and 10:30.
  • Page 70 ‘Menu’ Set up / If something has been entered incorrectly: Either press in the current program line and enter – the correct values or search for the program line in ‘CHANGE’ (auto‐ – matic sorting!). Now press the [Clickwheel], allow the program to run through the program lines again and enter the values correctly or use ‘delete’...
  • Page 71 ‘Menu’ Set up / Example - to avoid errors The example is intended to provide the programmer with a couple of “programming obstacles” that he might not immediately see: Com‐ Time event Additional param‐ Action Additional param‐ Comment mand eter eter Config I/O 1 Input, reacts when...

  • Page 72: Timer Information

    ‘Menu’ Set up / Activating the timer namely deletes all causes for stop: If the pump has previously been manually stopped, for example in ‘Manual’ operating mode at 12 l / h, then it suddenly pumps at 12 l/h when the timer is activated, which cannot be seen from the timer pro‐...

  • Page 73: Brief Explanation Of Selected Functions

    ‘Menu’ Set up / Problem Possible cause of fault Remedy The timer does not set a Config I/O Config I/O was not configured as Configure Config I/O as a “Timer” - ‘Menu / Information output. “Timer I/O” - “Input” in the “Input”...
  • Page 74 ‘Menu’ Set up / B1081 Fig. 32: Bar chart - Template...
  • Page 75 ‘Menu’ Set up / B1082 Fig. 33: Switching times - Template...

  • Page 76: Service

    ‘Menu’ Set up / Tab. 18: Discard program lines / instructions about the program (Line 09 = example) Instruction no. Time event Action workdays (Mo-Fr) 15:23 Contact ‘Service’ 12.5 ‘Menu / Information è Service è ...’...

  • Page 77: Access Protection

    ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Service’ menu is split into the following sub-menus: ‘Access protection’ ‘Password’ ‘Clear counters’ ‘Hose’ ‘Error log book’ ‘Display’ ‘Factory setting’ ‘Spare parts kit number’ ‘Access protection’ 12.5.1 ‘Menu / Information è Service è Access protection è ...’ You can lock parts of the setting options here.

  • Page 78: Password

    ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Password ’ 12.5.2 ‘Menu / Information è Service è Password è ...’ ‘Change password’ menu. You can enter a password of your choice in the ‘Clear counters’ 12.5.3 ‘Menu / Information è Service è Clear counters è ...’ ‘Clear counters’...

  • Page 79: Error Log Book

    ‘Menu’ Set up / Expected service life of the pump hose Determining the service life of the pump hose When starting to pump, regularly check the pump hose for wear - do this several times a day if necessary. The service life and thus the replacement interval for the pump hose can be derived from the collected information and experience.

  • Page 80: Display

    ‘Menu’ Set up / ‘Display’ 12.5.6 ‘Menu / Information è Service è Display è ...’ ‘Contrast’ and the ‘Brightness’ of the LCD screen here. You can set the ‘Factory setting’ 12.5.7 ‘Menu / Information è Service è Factory setting è ...’ [STOP/START] to bring the pump to a For this menu to appear, press stop (manually).

  • Page 81: Operation

    Operation Operation Ä ‘Qualification of personnel’ User qualification: Instructed person - see on page 12 This chapter describes all the operating options in a continuous display (several symbols and the pressure display appear at the top in the black bar) for the trained person at the pump. Please also refer to the "Operating/Setting overview"...
  • Page 82 Operation Concentration Time Set-up overview DULCO flex Control Continuous display Stop/start pump STOP STOP START START Priming Start batch (only in "Batch" operating mode) Acknowledging errors Check adjustable values Changing directly changeable variables Setting mode B0598 Fig. 35: Control options using keys and locking options...

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Ä ‘Qualification User qualification: Technical personnel and service - see of personnel’ on page 12 WARNING! It is mandatory that you read the safety information and specifications in the "Storage, Transport and Unpacking" chapter prior to shipping the pump. CAUTION! Warning of feed chemical spraying around Feed chemical can spray out of the hydraulic compo‐...
  • Page 84 Maintenance The following have a negative impact on the service life of the pump hose: high back pressure high speed high temperature abrasive feed chemicals exposure to chemicals long switching-on period.

  • Page 85: Repair

    WARNING! Danger of electric shock Unauthorised repairs inside the pump may result in an electric shock. For this reason, only allow a ProMinent branch or repre‐ sentative to perform repairs inside the pump, in partic‐ ular the following: – Replacement of damaged mains connection lines –...

  • Page 86: Replacing Pump Hose

    Repair 15.1 Replacing pump hose Ä ‘Qualification User qualification: Technical personnel and service - see of personnel’ on page 12 WARNING! The rotating rotor may catch and trap body parts. – Only replace hose as outlined in the instructions below. The order no.
  • Page 87 Repair Loosen 4 star screws (2) on dosing head (5) and remove with bearing cover (1). Pull rotor half (3) flashing in LCD screen out of dosing head (5) (if required, use plastic tool to release it). Press the Clickwheel. ð...

  • Page 88: Cleaning Hose Rupture Indicator (Option)

    Repair 15.2 Cleaning hose rupture indicator (option) WARNING! Warning of unnoticed escape of feed chemical After the hose rupture indicator has been triggered, any residue of feed chemical may affect its function. – After the hose rupture indicator has been triggered, clean and test it.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Ä ‘Qualification of personnel’ User qualifications - see following table and on page 12 Safety information WARNING! Warning of hazardous feed chemical Should a dangerous feed chemical be used: it may escape from the hydraulic components when working on the pump, material failure or incorrect handling of the pump.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy Personnel System or EPRom error Return the pump to ProMinent. Instructed per‐ No. 0: The identifier appears fol‐ ‘System lowed by the message sonnel error’ . ‘Analog’ oper‐ No. 1: The identifier appears The pump is in Eliminate the cause of the low Technical per‐...

  • Page 91: Warning Messages On The Lcd Screen

    Troubleshooting Fault description Cause Remedy Personnel The bus contact between the Return the pump to ProMinent. Technical per‐ No. 20: The identifier and the ‘Module communication’ message optional module and control sonnel room has been disconnected. appear. No. 21: The identifier...

  • Page 92: All Other Faults

    The pump starts up sonnel automatically. appear. 16.2.3 All other faults Please contact the responsible ProMinent branch or representative! 16.3 Log book 16.3.1 Fault messages in the log book For more information on the ‘ERROR’ messages - refer to the chapter "Fault messages on the LCD screen”.

  • Page 93: Warning Messages In The Log Book

    The fan is faulty or not connected. * RS485 communication is interrupted. The motor indicates a fault. * The motor is blocking. * * Please get in touch with the ProMinent head office should this fault occur. 16.3.2 Warning messages in the log book For more information on the ‘WARNING’...

  • Page 94: Event Messages In The Log Book

    Troubleshooting 16.3.3 Event messages in the log book Tab. 22: Events Log book no. Description Head installation changed Parameter menu called up – dongle was inserted. The pump was reset to factory settings. The pump was calibrated. [START/STOP] was pressed. [Priming] was pressed.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting Line Information Switching-on duration, revolutions since switching on Room temperature, additional information on the error (for developers)

  • Page 96: Decommissioning And Disposal

    Decommissioning and disposal Decommissioning and disposal Ä ‘Qualification User qualification: Technical personnel and service - see of personnel’ on page 12 Decommissioning WARNING! Danger from chemical residue There is normally chemical residue in the liquid end and on the housing after operation. This chemical residue could be hazardous to people.
  • Page 97 Decommissioning and disposal Disposal CAUTION! Risk to the environment from the battery There is a battery in the pump, which can have a toxic effect on the environment. – Disconnect the battery from the remaining parts. – Note the pertinent regulations currently applicable in your country! CAUTION! Environmental hazard due to electronic waste...

  • Page 98: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data 18.1 Performance data DULCO flex Control at 100 rpm Liquid end Minimum capacity Speed, max. Connector Suction lift* = Permissible Weight type size priming lift priming pres‐ at maximum back sure on suc‐ pressure Outside Æ x tion side inside Æ...

  • Page 99: Material Specifications

    Technical data 18.4 Material specifications Part Material Pump hose * TPV or PUR Hose connection * PVDF O-rings * PTFE Dosing head PA6 50 % GB Rotor PPS 40 % GF Rollers on the rotor PA66 Bearing cover Housing upper part PPE + 20 % GF Housing lower part PPE + 20 % GF...

  • Page 100: Climate

    18.11 Suction lance, continuous The suction lance with continuous level measurement is configured for 30- litre standard canisters and the DULCO flex Control. It works very well with correct feed chemicals containing water. The dielec‐ tric constant must be high.
  • Page 101 Technical data Specification Value Precision (based on measuring section): Specification Value Storage and transport temperature: -10 ... +50 °C Ambient temperature during operation: -10 ... +45 °C Medium temperature: -10 ... +50 °C Specification Value Protection against contact and moisture: IP67 according to EN 60529 Rel.

  • Page 102: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Dimensional drawings Compare the dimensions on the dimensional – drawing with those of the pump. All dimensions are in mm. – Dimensional drawing DULCO flex Control P DX 0063 SW Fig. 37: Diagram is not strictly binding...

  • Page 103: Declaration Of Conformity For Machinery

    Harmonised stand‐ EN ISO 12100: 2010 ards applied, in par‐ EN 809:1998 + A1:2009 + AC:2010 ticular: EN 61010-1:2010 EN 61000-6-2:2005 + AC:2005 EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011 EN 50581:2012 Date: 01.08.2019 You can download the Declaration of Conformity at www.prominent.com.

  • Page 104: Operating / Set-Up Overview Dulco Flex Control

    Operating / set-up overview DULCO flex Control Operating / set-up overview DULCO flex Control Continuous display Stop/start pump STOP STOP START START Priming Start batch (only in "Batch" operating mode) Acknowledge errors Check adjustable variables Change directly adjustable variables Information...
  • Page 105 Operating / set-up overview DULCO flex Control Access Service protection Password Clear counter Calibrate Hose * Fault Log book Display Factory setting * Spare parts kit Number: _ _ Language B1146 [STOP/START] to bring the pump to a * For this menu to appear, press...

  • Page 106: Dulco Flex Control Operating Menu, Overall

    DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall 1st level Information Versions Control Hardware Software Bootloader Power Hardware Software Bootloader HMI data Time Date Serial number Identity code Max. metering capacity Switch-on counter Total operating time Total number of revol.
  • Page 107 DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall 1st level Max. flow of main Concentration of medium (for feed chemical Analog) Calibrate Calibration factor Calibration factor Calibrate Start calibration Calibration ended Calibra‐ tion result System Configure dosing right head left bottom Volume unit...
  • Page 108 DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall 1st level Pause input Level monitoring 2-stage continuous Config-I/Os Set Config I/Os Config I/O 1 Config I/O 2 Timer input Config I/O 3 Timer output Selective fault Selective warning Cycle quantity Metering / Batch...
  • Page 109 DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall 1st level Activation Active Inactive Set the timer Command 01 Hourly Displays Command 2 Daily (Mon-Sun) Change … Weekdays1 (Mo-Fr) Clear Weekdays2 (Mo- Weekend (Sa+Su) Weekly Monthly Init Delayer Config I/O 1 Config I/O 2...
  • Page 110 DULCO flex Control operating menu, overall 1st level Spare parts kit number: XXXXXXX Lan‐ Language ( English guage ) German French Spanish Italian Menus may be missing or added depending on the design and equipment on the pump. [STOP/START] to bring the pump to a * For this menu to appear, press “Stop (manually)”.

  • Page 111: Continuous Displays And Secondary Displays

    Continuous displays and secondary displays Continuous displays and secondary displays...
  • Page 112 Continuous displays and secondary displays...

  • Page 113: Installation Instructions: Retrofitting Relays

    Installation instructions: Retrofitting Relays Installation instructions: Retrofitting Relays These installation instructions apply to: Order No. Fault indicating relay GMXa 1050643 Fault indicating and pacing relay GMXa 1050654 WARNING! Danger of electrocution. Live parts can be accessed if the slot for the relay has been opened.
  • Page 114 Installation instructions: Retrofitting Relays P_G_0076_SW...

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Index 1, 2, 3 ... Continuous display ......17 Continuous displays ..... 41, 111 .
  • Page 116 Index Faults without a fault message ....89 Main display ......17 Functional description .
  • Page 117 Index active ....... . 60 Room temperature ..... . 79, 94 Active / inactive .
  • Page 118 Index Trigger ......63, 73 Triggering event ......73 Timer terminal .
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