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1. Figure 3 2 Current Status Display Programming the Software Main Menu The Main Menu is comprised of three primary sub menus as shown in Figure 3 3 Setpoints Menu Operation Menu e Setup Menu These menus are the first level down from the Top Level Display and comprise the Main Menu for the Octopus 3000 This menu is the doorway to all other sub menus To enter the Main Menu simply push the Enter key from any position on the Top Level Display Note that from the Top Level Display you will always enter the Main Menu at the same place the Setpoints Menu From there you can scroll left or right in the Main Menu as desired using the right or left arrows on the keypad TOP LEVEL DISPLAY Setpoint Operation Menu Menu Figure 3 3 The Main Menu Setpoint Menu Overview As the name implies the Setpoint Menu allows you to enter the setpoint values for the four water quality parameters Temperature Setpoint ORP Setpoint pH Setpoint e Conductivity Setpoint In addition to setpoint values you can input parameter setpoint ranges and parameter control information for use with the X 10 control system and alarm generation Operation Menu Overview The Operation Menu includes options that might be required in day to day operation of the Octopus 3000 Control Menu Probe Calibration Lock Unlock Password Clean Probes IR Printer Menu
2. 3 16 Step 20 Set Up System Hold Control 3 16 Step 21 Assign System Control 3 17 Step 22 Set Up the Communication Software 3 18 Step 23 Enable the Octopus System Control 3 21 Step 24 Test the System Configuration 3 22 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Daily CHECK NSE air 4 2 Cleaning the Probes sn dae 4 3 Calibrating the Probes sn En 4 4 Replacing a Probe cssc o ita 4 8 Conducting a System 4 8 Changing Control Address uet erre e e reve 4 9 Operating the Infrared Printer esee 4 9 Table of Contents 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB FOR WINDOWS 95 AquaWeb Introduclion 52 epe contre Rer eere a 5 2 Step 1 Configuring Windows Com port setting to support AquaWeb 5 4 Step 2 Installing AquaWeb on your 5 5 Step Starting and configuring AquaWeb eese 5 7 6 ADLOADER Upgrading the H20 S software Upgrading the H20 S software in your Aquadyne Computer 6 2 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Probe Troubleshooting ann 7 2 Peripheral Equipment Response Troubleshooting 7 5 Modem pager Troubleshooting 7 6 AquaWeb Troubleshooting revisadas 7 7 APPENDICES Appendix A Menu Maps Appendix B Understanding Water Quality Appendix C Conversion Tables Appendix D Product Warranty Thi
3. ore iiti pda rn vill esed Firei Be tam Fig 6 2 Entering the Serial number and the download key During the Download process all system functions such as monitoring control and alarming are terminated Make sure that the systems that the Octopus is managing are disabled during the download process CAUTION email support aquadyne com Be sure to include the serial number of your Aquadyne Computer along with your name and full address During the download sequence the Aquadyne computer is no longer running the 20 5 software Once the Telephone line conditions can frequently AN make it difficult and sometimes impossible to update your H20 S software via a modem connection If problems persist we recommend that you use ADLoader with a direct wire connection only CAUTION CHAPTER6 ADLOADER 6 3 ADLoader download process is started it MUST be allowed to finish successfully If the process is terminated for any reason the Aqua Node will automatically attempt to restart to installation process Until the download process is completed success fully the Aquadyne computer will NOT be able to perform any Monitoring or Control operations After the download process is completed without error the computer will perform a memory check an then it will re boot itself As the computer re boots you will see the version number
4. See System Control Menu Map Probe Calibrate Enter to Select Probe Calibrate Are You Sure No Probe Calibrate Are You Sure Yes Lock Unlock Enter to Select Cond Calibration Enter to Select Reset to Factory Enter to Select H Exit Calibration Enter to Select H pH Calibration Enter to Select For Calibration Menu Maps see Section 4 Temp Calibration Enter to Select ORP Calibration Enter to Select For Calibration Menu Maps see Section 4 in Manual Unlock Now Enter to Select Exit Lock Unlock Enter to Select Graph Data Enter to Select Current Data Enter to Select High Low Data Enter to Select HH H Clear Data Enter to Select Exit Printer Enter to Select H Reset Clean Probes Time Reset Clean Probes Timer No Graph 24 Hours Enter to Select Graph 48 Hours Enter to Select Lock Now Enter to Select Graph 1 Week Exit Graph Menu Enter to Select Enter to Select Graph pH Data Enter to Select Graph Temp Enter to Select Hi Lo 24 Hours Enter to Select H Hi Lo 48 Hours Enter to Select Hi Lo 1 Week Enter to Select Exit Hi Lo Menu Enter to Select APPENDIX A 4 Exit Graph Menu Enter to Select Menu Maps SETUP MENU Setup Menu Enter to Select
5. APPENDIX A 11 Menu Maps DATA LOGGER MENU Data Logger Menu Enter to Select Baud Rate Enter to Select Data Interval Enter to Select Data Format Enter to Select Print Data Now Enter to Select Exit Data Logger Enter to Select Field Delimiter Flow Control Enter to Select Enter to Select Data Interval Flow Control Exit DataLogger Interval X Min F C Disabled F C Enabled Data Format DataFormat 7E1 Data Format Field Delimiter Field Delimiter Field Delimiter DataFormat 8N1 Delimiter Space Delimiter Comma Delimiter Tab Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate 2400 9600 19200 300 1200 PAGER MENU Pager Menu Enter to Select Pager Tone Pulse Baud Rate Data Format Page Now Exit Pager Menu Pager Enable Pager Ph Number Pager Delay Pager Retry Pager Retransmit Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Data Format Data Format Pager Enable Pager Ph Number Pager Delay Pager Retry Pager Retransmit DataFormat 8N1 DataFormat 7E1 Yes No XXXXXXXXXK Delay XX Sec Delay XX Min Delay XX Min Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate Baud Rate 19200 300 1200 2400 9600 Pager Tone Pulse Pager Tone PUlse Select
6. Cond Menu Enter to Select emp Comp Menu Enter to Select Digital Input Exit Setup Menu Enter to Select See Digital Input Menu Map Set Range Enter to Select Enter to Select Exit Cond Menu Enter to Select Test Menu Enter to Select See System Test Menu Map Set Module ID New Password Enter to Select See Set Module ID Menu Map Temp Scale Enter to Select Enter Password Es qp Reenter Password Enter to Select Exit Temp Scale Enter to Select Fahrenheit Enter to Select Centigrade Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Wave Maker Menu Enter to Select Temp Comp Menu Set Range Set Range Adj X X X Low Range High Range Pager Menu Filter Menu Data Logger Menu Alarm Menu Timer Menu Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select See Wave Maker Menu Map See Data Logger Menu Map Filter Menu Filter Mode Off Filter Menu Filter Mode Low Filter Menu Filter Mode Med Filter Menu Filter Mode High APPENDIX A 5 Menu Maps CONTROL MENU Timer Control Wave Maker Ctrl Enter to Select Enter to Select Control Menu Enter to Select Cond Control Exit Ctrl Menu Enter to Select Ent
7. readings into the flow stream portion of the tee fitting Reposition the probe so that the probe extends only about 10 into the flow stream Be sure the compression fitting is secure and that the probe is supported independesntly from the compression fitting PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT RESPONSE TROUBLESHOOTING Equipment does a Control ID may be not turn on off at assigned incorrectly the proper time Desired control function may not be set to Auto mode Control Module may be plugged into a power strip with surge protection 7 4 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Review Chapter 2 Step 5 and Chapter 3 Step 22 to be sure the ID on the Control Module matches the ID assigned on the Octopus software Verify the desired control functsion is set to Auto control From the Top Level Display press Enter to get to the Main Menu Setpoints Menu Press the arrow to the right to go to the Operation Menu Press Enter to get to the System Control submenu and continue to verify Auto control Refer to Appendix A Menu Maps page A 6 Although it is recommended that the Octopus controller and modem be protected by a power strip with surge suppression the X 10 Power Line Inter face and any Control Modules SHOULD NOT be on any power line with surge suppression The surge suppression acts as a filter on the line and can interfere wit signals that the Octopus sends the X 10 Control module Troubleshooting PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT RE
8. 4 Click OK on the login screen to open AquaWeb usually COM 1 but it could be COM 2 COM 3 AquaWeb is ready when you see a sample or COM 4 Make sure that no other program or Network map displayed as a tree list Fig 5 7 device is attached to that port otherwise there will be a device conflict on that port CHAPTER 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB 5 7 Setting up AquaWeb Configuring AquaWeb for a Dial up Networking Modem 1 Verify that your modem 15 Microsoft listed PnP modem Non PnP modems are not supported by Aquadyne 2 With AquaWeb running click on File point to Properties and select Network 3 With the Network Properties dialog box open Select the communications port that the Modem is installed on Make sure that no other program is currently using the port such as a fax software package or AquaWeb will not be able to gain b mr Dir me Tm Fu dimidio eet Miras Armen u Leg ie ETA LI sel TENET Leurs P Page cone Figure 5 8 Network Properties Dialog 5 8 CHAPITRE 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB access to the port 4 Select Dialing Properties and fill up the My Location dialog tab Configuring the Octopus 3000 to communicate with AquaWeb For the Octopus to function with AquaWeb you must insure that the Data Interval Data format and Baud rate are set properly within the H2O S of your Octopus You can access these value in the Datalogger
9. The alarm paging feature allows your pager to receive an alarm page when a water quality parameter goes outside the acceptable range or when a digital input switch signals an alarm condition The pager message indicates which Octopus 3000 unit via the last 3 digits of the unit serial number is affected in the event of multiple units which parameter is involved and whether the alarm represents a high or low condition Refer to Chapter 3 Step 23 for a discussion of pager message information As shown in Table 2 3 in order to have the alarm paging feature you must install a modem to your system AquaWeb for Windows 95 provides remote access to the Octopus 3000 internal data log and permits network communication between a PC and the Octopus Depending on the software version of AquaWeb some of the features include remote communications trend analysis and networking with extensive graphing statistical and data export capabili ties As indicated in Table 2 3 there are two ways to access AquaWeb e Via modem e Via direct cable connection For a single PC to a single Octopus a direct cable connection can be used refer to Figure 2 11 Note that if a direct cable connection is used alarm paging will not be available Both the direct cable connection and the modem connection require a serial port connection And PCs typically have only one serial port available For remote access to the Octopus 3000 data log or f
10. Various setpoints and ranges must be estab lished for each of the four monitoring param eters conductivity temperature pH and ORP There are three values that must be entered The optimal setpoint value in Step 15 The control range in Step 15 The alarm range in Step 16 When these three values are entered the system will operate as illustrated in Figure 3 5 As long as the water quality parameters remain within the acceptable operating range no control or alarm will be activated If however the parameter rises above or falls 3 8 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE below the acceptable operating range the Octopus 3000 will activate the appropriate control device The control device remains in operation until the parameter returns to the Setpoint value For ORP the control device remains in operation until the ORP value returns to the HIGH control point Entering Data on the Setpoints Menu Generally speaking you enter or change any setpoint by first pressing Enter from any position on the Top Level Display This will bring you to the Setpoints Menu Press Enter and you will be at the Temp Setpoint menu Scroll left or right using the arrows until you arrive at the desired parameter Press Enter When the current setpoint is displayed push the right arrow to increase the value or the left arrow to decrease the value Once the setpoint value you want is displayed push Enter once to register your s
11. be at the Heater Test screen Use the arrow keys to scroll to the system you desire to test When you are at the desired screen press Enter This will default to the System Control OFF screen Use the arrow key to scroll to the System Control ON screen and press Enter This will test the desired system Operation amp Maintenance 6 CHANGING A CONTROL ADDRESS To change the address of a Control Module turn the top dial pointer to the number you desire and the bottom dial pointer to the ID letter you desire Once you have changed the address on the Control module be sure to change the corresponding address in the Octopus controller 7 OPERATING THE INFRARED PRINTER You will notice that in the bottom left hand corner of the Octopus controller face there is an Infrared Port This infrared transmitter is similar to the remote control used to send commands to a television The Octopus communicates with the HP 82240B Infrared Printer via a beam of invisible infrared light The receiver on the printer is located in the lower left front corner of the printer You must hold the HP printer within 18 inches of the infrared port for the printer to be able to pick up the data and operate properly Figure 4 7 shows how to position the HP printer to the Octopus for the best operation The top illustration shows a side view of the Octopus and printer The printer should be held with no more than 20 above horizontal or 10
12. 1 7 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Step 1 Mount the Octopus 2 4 Step 2 Installing the Temperature pH and ORP Probes 2 6 Step Install the Digital Input Hardware eee 2 9 Step 4 Install Optional X 10 Control Module 2 11 Step 5 Install and Address Optional Satellite Module s 2 11 Step 6 Install Communications Equipment 2 13 Step 7 Power Up the Octopus 3000 Controller 2 17 Step 8 Install the 9 Volt Backup Battery Pack Optional 2 18 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE Overview of the Octopus Menus esee 3 2 Using the Menu Map An Example sss 3 4 Table of Contents 4 Initial Software Setup u uses 3 4 Step 9 Set the System Clock iiri deer nalen 3 4 Step 10 Enter the Protective Password 3 6 Step 11 Set the Noise Filter Control 3 6 Step 12 Select the Conductivity Temp Compensation Settings 3 7 Step 13 Select a Conductivity 3 7 Step 14 Select a Temperature Scale revue 3 8 Step 15 Enter Setpoint and Range Values 3 8 Step 16 Entering Alarm Range 3 12 Step 17 Set up Digital Input Alarm u 3 15 Step 18 Set up the Lighting System uses 3 15 Step 19 Set up the WaveMaker System
13. 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Installing the Components The Aquadyne modems default settings on the dip switch at the back of the modem are DUDUUUDD for switch positions 1 8 respectively Verify that the dip switch settings are in the correct positions Power up the Modem Aquadyne modems are powered by a small wall mount transformer as shown in Figure 2 12 Plug the end of the cable from the power transformer into the front of the modem Then plug the modem wall transformer into a wall receptacle or preferably into a surge suppressor powerstrip If you have an Aquadyne modem the serial port configurations are already set to work properly with your Octopus 3000 unit If you do not have an Aquadyne modem you will need to configure the serial port settings on the modem Normally this will require that your settings support the port settings of your Octopus 3000 baud rate of 19 200 and data format of 81N If you are using AquaWeb you will also need to Y Modem Serial Port configure the modem to auto answer A small power switch is located on the back of the modem Set the power switch on the modem to the ON position When the modem has power several red lights should be illuminated on the front of the device Connect the Modem and Phone The modem is supplied with a 6 foot telephone cable to connect the modem to the telephone company telco phone line Plug the phone cable into the back of the
14. AquaWeb EXE dialog box click Setup Fig 5 6 7 The WinZip program will unzip a series of component files your temp directory CHAPTER 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB 5 5 Setting up AquaWeb The Aquadyne license agreement box will appear After reading it and upon agreement click OK You will be then asked to review the ReadMe file before the installation It is VERY important that you review the RedMe file BEFORE installation since there are many installation related issues that you need to be aware of File Edit View Help ud Aquadyne El JH20_S BINARIES Manuals I README FIRST SHEETS TECH TIPS 19984QUADYNECATALOGY1_0 PDF Adloader exe 29 ADOBE READER EXE AQUAWEBDB EXE 10 object s 18 2MB Z Figure 5 5 CD ROM Files 10 When you are done reading click OK in the 1st 11 winzip Zea E AGORA TOO daas jar pt s e ier Comum ine Frip renum emp AquaWeb Setup dialog box In the 2nd AquaWeb Setup dialog box do one of the following Click the large button to set up AquaWeb in a new AquaWeb folder Click Change Directory to select another folder or drive in which to set up AquaWeb When done in the Change Directory Dialog box click OK When back in the 2nd AquaWeb setup box click OK ae VICE dna Caii Figure 5 6 WinZip Self Extractor dialog 5 6 CHAPITRE 5 SETTING UP A
15. Dial up Networking system has been properly installed and verified to work If you are having problems establishing modem communications with an Aquadyne computer contact Microsoft or your dealer for assistance Modem communications is not part of the AquaWeb software To help diagnose a Microsoft communications problem Aquadyne provides without support several tech tips dealing with COM and Modem port settings These can be found at www aquadyne com under Support STEP 2 INSTALLING AQUAWEB AquaWeb installs quickly on your PC using Microsoft s latest software insallation utility for Windows 95 compliant products Installing AquaWeb on your PC from a CD ROM 1 Close all other programs that may be running 2 Insert the AquaWeb CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer Double click the My Computer icon 4 Inthe My Computer dialog box select the CD ROM drive icon with the Aquadyne CD usually E D or F and double click on it Fig 5 4 lolx My Computer File Edit View Help Amon A Aa Ms dos_6 0 Zip 100 F 3 Peachw on Aquadyne_server G 3 Marketing on Aquadyne_server Control Panel Printers Dial Up Networking je 10 object s Figure 5 4 My Computer dialog box 5 The list of files on the CD ROM will then appear on your screen Select the file AQUAWEB EXE Figure 5 5 6 Inthe WinZip Self Extractor
16. Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select W Maker 1BTest High Cond Test Exit Test Menu Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XXX Test XXX Test XXX Test System OFF System ON Push to Exit APPENDIX A 7 Menu Maps SET MODULE ID MENU Set Module ID Enter to Select Low Cond ID Enter to Select High Cond ID Enter to Select Exit Module ID Enter to Select Heater ID Enter to Select Chiller 0 Enter to Select Ozonizer ID Enter to Select Buffer Doser ID Enter to Select Wave Maker 2 ID Enter to Select Wave Maker 1B ID Enter to Select I Wave Maker 1A ID Enter to Select Alarm ID Enter to Select Timer IDs Enter to Select Pump ID Enter to Select CO2 Doser ID Enter to Select Wave Maker 2B ID Enter to Select APPENDIX A 8 er 4 ID Enter to Select Timer 1 ID Enter to Select Timer 2 ID Enter to Select Timer 3 ID Enter to Select XX ID ID Y Unit ZZ Cs D Menu Maps WAVE MAKER MENU Wave Maker Menu Enter to Select Wave Maker 1A Enter to Select Wave Maker 1A Duration XX Min Wave Maker 2B Enter to Select Wave Maker 2A Enter to Select Wave Maker 2A Duration XX Min Wave Maker 1B Enter to Select Wave
17. Page not going throough properly The Octopus controller was unable to understand the message sent back from the modem Modem is connected to a multi telephone system An extra feature such as voice mailbox etc on the paging service may be interfering with pager function Paging feature not enabled on the Octopus software 746 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Verify that the cables are plugged securely into the Octopus and that the data rates and formats are set for the modem being used The standard data rate is 19 200 baud with 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity 81N The modem should not be connected to a multi line telephone system such as PBX as this may interfere with proper communication of the modem Connect the modem to a single telephone direct line When the alarm pager is activated it dials the number that was entered in the Octopus softare Then when it begins to transmit the page message it first sends the serial number of the Octopus that is alarming Depending on any extra features such as voice mail provided by your paging service the first digit in the seriial number may activate that extra service such as voice mail the alarm page is forwarded to the voice mail and the page is never sent Verify with your pager service that there are no extra service features that could interfere with the alarm page Enable the paging function on the Setup Menu Troubleshooting AQUAWEB T
18. Radio frequency Turn off all equipment other than the fluctuates or only interference Octopus unit If the probe readings lt lt lt or gt gt gt are stabilize the problem may be a result of displayed Cont d RF interference If probes DO NOT stabilize call Aquadyne Technical Support at 619 569 2082 High output equipment such as ozonizers chillers and electronic ballasts emit RF under normal operation RF can also be generated by household equipment such as TVs refrigerators dryers etc The RF noise can be received by the probes or probe cables and will cause inaccurate readings to be displayed If this is the problem attempt to relocate the probes as far away from the known source as possible If this does not resolve the problem the probes must be shielded suing metal conduit which has been grounded If this does not resolve the problem contact Aquadyne for assistance e Probe is dirty Calibrate the probe using the procedure damaged or defective described in Chapter 4 Clean probe if Octopus message reads Clean or Replace Probe If this does not resolve the problem the probe may require replacement No changes in a Probe is bad Replace probe Be sure to eliminate other parameter probe possible causes before readings flat line reading CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 3 Troubleshooting PROBE TROUBLESHOOTING Contd 3 Abnormally low a In line probe has conductivity been inserted too far
19. Setpoint Value ON ON Higher Parameter Values High High Control Alarm Setpoint Setpoint Figure 3 5 Control Systems Setpoint and Ranges CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 9 Programming the Software Temperature Setpoints The temperature setpoint defines the opti mum water temperature In a control applica tion you will also need to enter the control range on the Setpoint Menu To enter the temperature setpoint go to the Setpoints Menu Press Enter and you will be at the Temperature Setpoint Menu gt gt Note that the chiller system has a protective feature that pre Note vents the chiller from turning on off more often than every 10 minutes When you press Enter again the current temperature setpoint will begin flashing on the LCD display window Pushing the right arrow will increase the setpoint value and pushing the left arrow will decrease the setpoint value When the desired value is displayed push the Enter key to select it If the system is configured for monitoring and control you will need to enter values for the temperature range in addition to the tem perature setpoint This determines the control range for heating and chilling devices Since most heaters and chillers have their own thermostat these thermostats can be used as a backup temperature control system The heater thermostat should be set several degrees above your desired temperature and the chiller
20. Setup Menu Overview The Setup Menu is used primarily during initial setup of the Octopus 3000 controller including Test Menu Set Module ID New Password Temp Scale Timers Alarm Data Logger Wave Maker Filter Pager optional Conductivity Digital Input CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 33 Programming the Software Using the Menu Map An Example Suppose for example you wish to enter the PH setpoint for the Octopus 3000 To do this you would follow these steps See Figure 3 4 From anywhere on Top Level Display press Enter After the System hold prompt you will be at the Setpoints Menu Press Enter at the Setpoints Menu This will take you to Temperature Setpoint Scroll to the right using the right arrow key until you reach pH Setpoint Then press Enter You will then be at pH Setpoint Move the arrows left or right to find the desired pH value Then press Enter to record the Setpoint value into memory Remember that the Main Menu selections are the doorway through which all other sub menus are accessed From the Top Level Display press the Enter key to get to the Main Menu level Then simply scroll to the left or right as desired Initial Software Setup You can now begin programming the Octopus 3000 H O S software developed by Aqua dyne specifically for advanced water quality monitoring applications The H O S software set
21. Tone Select Pulse APPENDIX 12 Appendix B Understanding The Water Quality Parameters Water Quality UNDERSTANDING THE WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS Increasing your understanding of basic water chemistry will enhance your ability to inter pret the data generated by your Octopus 3000 controller With the controller s assistance you can cultivate the ultimate aquatic environment The following chapter covers four components vital to creating the optimal aquatic habitat pH ORP temperature and conductivity TEMPERATURE It is frequently desirable that the temperature of an aquatic environment remain stable over the course of a day Varying a degree or two Fahrenheit is sometimes acceptable but larger fluctuations can cause problems A heater or chiller is very helpful maintaining correct temperatures It may be sufficient however simply to heat or air condition the room the aquatic environment is in The body temperature of your aquatic pets and all other cold blooded animals is determined by their environment As the temperature cools their metabolic processes slow down The ideal temperature is one at which your fish are active eating and growing The ideal temperature range for salt water environments is 75 to 78 F The ideal range for fresh water environments is 76 to 80 F If you have questions about the requirements of a particular species refer to the specialist at your local
22. a general rule an adjustment of 2 3 is common for the water environment To reach the temperature compensation menu Temp Comp Menu press Enter on the Setup Menu then press the arrow keys until you scroll to the Conductivity menu Cond Menu When you press Enter again you will be at the Temp Comp Adjust Menu NOTE You can test the required percent adjustment setting by using water tempera tures of known conductivity value and observing the conductivity readings The readings should stay constant as the water changes temperature STEP 13 SELECT A CONDUCTIVITY RANGE The conductivity range menu allows you to set the appropriate conductivity scale This is important since the conductivity range of water varies greatly depending on the applica tion Saltwater for example ranges from about 45 000 to 55 000 uS 45mS 55mS whereas freshwater conductivity is typically between 800 and 1 500 15 depending on the water source Hydroponic and other applica tions can vary across a broad range as well depending on the crop and the stage of growth ON THE SETUP MENU Monitoring Monitoring amp Wes tle System Control System Conductivity Temperature Compensation Conductivity Range Conductivity Alarm Temperature Temperature Scale X Temperature Alarm pH Dosing Mode pH Alarm X ORP ORP Alarm X X Table 3 2 Parameter Settings Included
23. be at the System Hold Time Menu Press Enter and enter the desired hold time STEP 21 ASSIGN CONTROL MODULE ADDRESSES Step 5 in the installation process given in Chapter 2 was to install and address the Control modules As described in that section each Control module has a unique address Control ID In addition to setting the IDs on the face of the Control Modules the same Control ID s must also be assigned in the Octopus 3000 controller software For each Control module enter its address in the software Set Cntl Address is accessed under the Setup Menu Other Control IDs In addition to Control ID s for peripheral devices such as heaters and chillers Control ID s may be required for other devices such as X 10 activated remote alarms configured in the system Don t forget to assign Control ID s to the following if applicable Remote Alarm Lighting Timers WaveMaker CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 17 Programming the Software STEP 22 SET UP ALARM PAGER SOFTWARE Alarm Pager Reference Each parameter has an acceptable operating range When the parameter enters the alarm range the parameter that is in alarm state will begin flashing on the unit There is often a hold off period set by the user that waits for the page feature to be activated This hold off period is to allow for a temporary out of bounds condition which can be caused by a power surge etc After the ho
24. environ ment from controller failure For example the controller is engineered to overcome problems associated with power fluctuations through the periodic re sending of control module commands to make sure that a X 10 control is latched in the correct state In addition to controlling peripheral equip ment to maintain water quality the H O S software supports other optional features that can be enabled on the control menus A Lighting System System Hold Management AWaveMaker System An Alarm System Each of these features is described in follow ing sections X 10 Power Octopus 3000 Line Probe Cables Interface Device E g Pump Octopus Control Module Device E g Chiller Octopus Device Octopus Power Control is Heater Transformer Module Es Plugged Into Surge Suppressor Figure 1 4 Octopus Control System Components 1 8 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Timer 1 is for the fluorescent lamps These lamps are the first lights to come on in the morning and the last to go off late at night Timer 2 is for the metal halide lamps To approximate the sun rising these lamps come on in the late morning and go off in the late afternoon Timer 3 is for an additional halide lamp This lamp will come on for about one to two hours at noon to simulate the midday sun Timer 4 is for a r
25. fish store APPENDIX B 2 Temperature should be altered gradually with changes of no more than 2 F or 1 C in a 24 hour period Your Octopus controller is ideal for maintaining water temperature since it makes constant incremental alterations pH The pH of water refers to the degree to which an aquatic environment is acidic or alkaline The pH scale ranges from to 14 0 with a pH of 7 0 being neutral Below 7 0 is acidic and above 7 0 is basic Natural sea water for example has a pH of about 8 3 which is slightly alkaline The typical pH range for tropical marine fish is between 7 6 and 8 5 The pH probe must be calibrated with cali bration solutions to assure the accuracy of the reading Because the pH changes on a logarithmic scale not a linear one the calibration solu tions used should be on both sides of the average pH for the environment For saltwater environments with an ideal pH of 8 3 the calibration solutions used should be 7 and 9 or 7 and 10 The pH of an aquatic environ ment fluctuates naturally from day to night The pH tends to fall at night and rise due to photosynthesis by plants during the day Therefore a range of readings over the course of the day is normal and a single test may not mean very much Wide fluctuations in pH can be fatal to fish and marine organisms Therefore small changes of no more than 0 1 unit of pH a day can be made by adding a buffer solution With help from your
26. in Figure 2 6 is the preferred installation method because the tee fitting is a natural conductivity cell and it provides the most accurate measure ment environment The general procedure is the same as that described above for temperature pH and ORP probes However the conductivity cell is utilized Be sure that the installation provides that about 10 of the probe protrudes into the cell Aquadyne provides a score mark on all of it s conductivity probes that guides installation and assures proper insertion depth Probe Conductivity Cel Figure 2 5 In Line Conductivity Cell Installing the Components Off Line Location The Drip Cup installation is a second option for the conductivity probe installation As illustrated in Figure 2 6 a portion of water from the pump discharge line is diverted to a small cup type arrangement The water flows in and out of the cup ata rate of about 1 cup per minute Installation Vase d Ecoulement Verse l Octopus Sonde de Conductivit Filtre Bac Figure 2 6 Drip Cup Installation In a drip cup installation there is no com pression fitting to control insertion depth you must carefully position the probe so that the end of the probe is approximately 1 inch from the bottom of the cup Stabilization Period for Probes After the probes are installed there is a period of time required for each probe to stabilize in its n
27. in the Setup Menu You will need to select the conductivity scale that is appropriate for your system The conductivity scale choices are 0 1000 uS low range or 0 100 mS high range The first scale is a much more sensitive scale since it reflects changes in conductivity of only one microSiemen 1 115 The second scale is less sensitive and reflects conductivity changes in increments of 100 From the Setup Menu press Enter to reach the submenus Use the directional keys to scroll through the Sub menu options Once at the conductivity range press Enter CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 7 Programming the Software STEP 14 SELECT A TEMPERATURE SCALE The temperature scale menu allows you to select the scale you wish to use for tempera ture measurement Celsius or Fahrenheit The Octopus 3000 controller is set to Fahren heit at the factory Changing the temperature scale automatically recomputes your setpoints For example if your setpoints were entered in Fahrenheit and you change the temperature scale to Celsius all of your setpoints will be automatically converted to their Celsius equivalents The Temperature Scale Menu is accessed by pressing Enter at the Setup Menu Use the directional keys to scroll through the menu options until the temp scale menu is reached Press Enter to access the item and use the directional keys to choose a temp scale STEP 15 ENTER SETPOINT AND RANGE VALUES
28. is to allow the measured parameter to settle into an alarm zone thereby avoiding the premature processing of a false alarm The hold off time is selectable from 0 to 999 seconds If the hold off time is set to the Octopus 3000 will generate an alarm condition as soon as the switch opens or closes The most common application this is used for is to detect high or low water levels using a float switch STEP 18 SET UP THE LIGHTING SYSTEM The setup of the light timers involves setting a start time and a stop time The start time is the time the lighting system will come on and the stop time is the time it will go off Only one start and one stop time can be set for each channel To enter start and stop times go to the Setup Menu press Enter then use the arrow keys to scroll to Timers Menu Once at the timers menu press Enter Use the directional keys to scroll to the general timers menu Push Enter to select Use the directional key to select the desired timer and push Enter CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 15 Programming the Software STEP 19 SET UP THE WAVEMAKER SYSTEM Changing flow patterns in an aquatic environ ment might be desirable to stimulate the growth of aquatic life or to improve circula tion Setting up the WaveMaker Timers Each WaveMaker timer has a duration period The duration specifies the length of time the specified timer i e pump 1A will operate befo
29. menu located in the Setup menu Make sure that the datalogger options in the Octopus are set as follows Data Interval 0 minutes Baud Rate 19 200 baud Data Format 8 1 N 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity Chapter 6 ADLoader Upgrading the H O S Software In your Aquadyne Computer ADLoader UPGRADING THE H O S SOFTWARE IN YOUR AQUADYNE COMPUTER Your Aquadyne computer is designed using a Flash Memory architecture that allows the H O S system software in the computer to be upgraded at anytime The Flash Memory can be reprogrammed using a special software utility available from Aquadyne called ADLoader This software utility is available on CD ROM that accompanies each Aquadyne product or it can be downloaded from our WEB page at the following addresses http www aquadyne com Installing the ADLoader Software from a CD ROM 1 Quit all other programs that may be open 2 Insert the Aquadyne CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer Double click the My Computer icon 4 Inthe My Computer dialog box select the CD ROM drive icon with the Aquadyne CD usually E D or F and double click on it In rare situations it may be desireable or necessary to force the H O S software CAUTION into the download mode so that it can be re programmed with new software You can force the computer into the download mode by holding the Enter key and the Right button key at the same time
30. not be able to enter the Main Menu without entering the correct password Your password may consist of up to five characters letters and or numbers You may choose not to utilize the password protection if so do not enter any password and move to the next setup proce dure Many people find password numbers easier to remember you may want to choose a number you already use somewhere else such as an address To enter your password go to the New Password selection in the Setup Menu When you press Enter you will be prompted to enter your password of up to five charac ters To do so push the arrow until the first character you desire appears then push enter Follow this process for the remaining characters of your password If your pass word has less than five characters push enter a second time to signal that your password is Entering AQDYN at the new password prompt will Note display the system serial number and the version of H O S software installed in the Octopus This informa tion will be required should you need to contact technical support for any reason 3 6 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE complete You will be prompted to enter the same password a second time to ensure that the password has been entered correctly When your password has been entered and verified the LCD Screen returns to the Exit Password Screen In order to activate your password selection go to the Oper
31. of the specified time up to 60 minutes all systems are turned back on and will restart within 5 minutes If desired the system hold option may be turned off by setting the feed time to O minutes The Octopus controller will then no longer prompt you to enter the system hold mode WaveMaker Sysiem The H20 S Dual Channel WaveMaker software feature allows the Octopus 3000 to control two independent wave or surge generation systems Each system supports two pumps which are driven by Control Modules The cycle time for each pump is selected by the user from 1 999 minutes over 16 hours CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 9 Introduction Alarm System The H 0 S alarm system software provides visual and audible notification in the event that a monitored parameter exceeds the user defined range The optional pager alarm software upgrade used in conjunction with a modem provides remote alarm notification via a digital pager 1 10 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 Installing the Components Installing the Components This Chapter will provide you with simple step by step instructions to lead you through the installation process But before continuing STOP READ THIS FIRST CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW CONTROLLER TO GET WET Your Octopus 3000 controller can be located in any dry location The controller is not waterproof and cannot be sub merged permitted to get wet or exposed to high humidity To avoid splashing
32. off time which can be entered This will prevent any system for generating an alarm until the hold off time has expired Table 3 5 lists all system param eters that are located in the Setup menu relating to alarming or system configuration When a alarm occurs the status line on the LCD screen will show which system s had the alarm and whether the alarm was a high or low alarm condition When the hold off time has expired the controller will generate an audible alarm and initiate a alarm page if the pager system is enabled on the controller The alarm condition is reset by pressing the Enter button on the front of the controller Pressing the Enter key during an alarm will stop the audible alarm and cancel any pending pages but the alarm status messages will NOT be cleared until the alarm condition is no longer sensed by the controller Alarm will be triggered when the value mea sured falls outside of the control range See Figure 3 5 The high or low alarm trigger Note points are computed by adding the control value and the alarm value to the setpoint value Programming the Software Conductivity Alarm The conductivity alarm range is entered in the Setup Menu under the Alarms sub menu From the Setup Menu press the Enter key Then press the right or left arrow until you reach the alarm menu Press the Enter key and you will go to the pH menu Scroll left using the arrows until you get to Cond Ala
33. on Software Setup NA X 22 Setup the Pager Alarm Setup X X 23 Enable Octopus System Control Operations NA X 24 Test the System Configuration Setup NA X Table 3 1 Initial Software Setup a result of power failure However because each clock is set from the factory with Pacific Standard Time you may need to adjust the clock to your time zone Control of the clock is accessed under the Setup Menu under Timer Your first option in setup is to load the current date Data is loaded in the following order First the month 01 January 02 Feb ruary 12 December then the day of the month and finally the last two digits of the year To enter the year 1997 you would only enter 97 For example if the current date were May 16 1997 then you would enter 05 16 97 The controller will then prompt you to verify the date before continuing to enter the time If you answer NO to the question Correct then you have an opportunity to re enter the date Next enter the time in a 12 hour format After the time is entered you are again given the opportunity to verify that what you entered is correct If you answer NO then you will be given another opportunity to enter the time CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 5 Programming the Software STEP 10 ENTER THE PROTECTIVE PASSWORD The use of a password will protect your controller from unauthorized use Anyone attempting to use the controller will
34. side of the graph On all the plots each mark represents the hourly collection point The graphs shown in Figures 4 9 4 10 and 4 11 are rough approxi mations of the type of charting that the Operation amp Maintenance Octopus controller will perform Graphs are labeled with its type Temp pH or ORP The date and time that the graph is printed is also on every chart The Octopus does not currently support datalogging of conduc tivity measurements for the IR Printer AGUAGYNE 12 25PM A 1 TEMPERATURE T 1 i i i OCTOPUS 05 28 94 Figure 4 9 Temperature 7 day Graph 12 24PM OCTOPUS H 05 29 94 m S S 1 Figure 4 10 pH 48 Hour Graph 38804 amp W e zu a xs Me m nr 62 3254 ul IS a A 25 0 4 ne Ben I 5 270 4 e M c Figure 4 11 ORP 7 day Graph CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE 4 11 Operation amp Maintenance 4 12 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE Chapter 5 Setting up AquaWeb for Windows 95 Setting up AquaWeb AQUAWEB FOR WINDOWS 9X INTRODUCTION A key element of Aquadyne s product strategy is AquaWeb AquaWeb is an integrated desktop applica tion that offers networking and remote access to one or a network of Aquadyne computers Once installed and properly configured AquaWeb harvests water quality data and node configuration fr
35. the step 6 to 8 under Installing the ADLoader from a CD ROM Running the ADLoader Software Once ADLoader is installed on your PC upgrading your Aquadyne computer is a simple matter of running the ADLoader application The entire process is automatic and requires no user intervention ADLoader is designed to automatically connect with our Web server and to check for a new release of the H O S system software If there is a new release the ADLoader will automati cally download it from our FTP ADLoader is capable of upgrading your Aquadyne Computer either by connecting the Aquadyne computer directly to you PC serial port or by connecting to the Aquadyne computer to a PC using a modem Refer to the Section 1 of this manual for information on both connection methods The ADLoader software is very easy to use and will prompt you through the upgrade process To begin the installation process you will need to obtain an installation download key from Aquadyne Both the serial number and the download key are required to complete the installation process The download key can be obtained by sending a email to cede epi rig es ral e connection A doniad ivi a wiki udin cia o he ho grit ma Fig 6 1 Opening the ADloader Baisa Bosal Harare 67 Under Kr DG BEL 104 dee ne update ive priam Contact Aguera at 61 SESS Nidar va artal d
36. them thoroughly in the system water cup and proceed to the next step Finally place the pH probe and the tempera ture probe into Buffer Solution 2 Wait at least 2 minutes or up to 5 minutes if the probes are not new before pressing the Enter key to begin calibration of the probes The controller should indicate the probe is now calibrated After cleaning the probes in the system water cup and drying excess water off the probes they are ready to be put back into the system If the probes are not within the tolerance limits the message will read Clean or Replace Probe Should this occur clean the probe and try to recalibrate it If you have cleaned the probe twice and you are still having problems you will need to purchase an Aquadyne replacement probe from the dealer where you purchased the Octopus Calibrating the ORP Probe Calibration of the ORP probe follows the same general steps as for the pH probe except for two differences When setting up your cups for ORP calibration you will need to add Quinhydrone to each of the Buffer Solutions You must use only pH 4 and pH 7 Buffer Solutions with Quinhydrone Proceed with the calibration procedure as follows l Dip the stir stick provided into the Quinhydrone powder and remove a heaping portion on the bottom 1 4 inch of the stick 2 Mixthis powder into one of the buffer solutions pH 4 or pH 7 Some of the Quinhydrone should remain undi
37. to determine the approximate salinity equiva lent Because all aquatic systems will experi ence a loss of water through evaporation salinity will gradually rise over time A decreasing salinity is often reflected by changes in the growth of algae Esp blue green or other slimy algae and a decline in the health of invertebrates In Appendix C on Page 5 shows the relationship between conductivity and salinity is shown For freshwater applications conductiv ity is generally used to determine the general water quality In hydroponic applications conductivity is useful in measuring the concentration of nutrient solutions Proper conductiv ity levels for various types of plants in varying stages of growth are listed in the table below Stage Fruiting Plants _Leafy Plants Seedling 1600 1800uS 1400 1600uS Average 2500uS 1800uS Fruiting 2400 2600uS N A APPENDIX B 3 Water Quality APPENDIX B 4 Conversion Tables Conductivity vs Salt Concentration Conductivity will vary with temperature Conductivity values shown at 25 and 30 degrees C Note This table is for information only It is not required for calibration Conductivity mS 65 60 55 50 45 Conductivity at 30 C 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Salt Concentration in 0 00 2 APPENDIX C Conversion Tables Conductivity Salinity and Density Comparison Conductivity Salinity at Density at at25 C a
38. 2 8 Power Fail Detect Installation Installing the Components STEP 4 INSTALL THE OPTIONAL X 10 POWER LINE INTERFACE To install the X 10 Power Line Interface simply plug it into a GFCI electrical outlet Then use the 4 wire interconnect cable provided with your unit to connect the X 10 Power Line Interface RJ 11 port at the bottom to the Octopus 3000 controller For proper initialization of these components remember to connect your X 10 Power Line Interface and Control modules before power ing up your Octopus 3000 unit STEP 5 INSTALL AND ADDRESS OPTIONAL CONTROL MODULE S The Control modules can be located wherever electrical power is available It is essential however that the Octopus 3000 controller the X 10 Power Line Interface and all Control modules be located on circuits on the same phase in the electrical sub panel and have the distance of the A C wiring between the X 10 Power Line Interface and any Control Module not exceed 50 feet Other wise these devices may not communicate properly Figure 2 9 Control Module Installation One Control module will be needed for each peripheral device you want to control as shown in Figure 2 9 To install the Control module simply plug the module into a GFCI protected electrical outlet Then plug the device to be controlled i e pump heater chiller into the bottom of the Control module Be sure you do not exceed the power specifi cations of the Contr
39. Database Customers wishing to upgrade to AquaWebDB or AquaWebSE must contact Aquadyne to register their software tender the appropriate payment and receive a permanent software unlock code Setting up AquaWeb PC REQUIREMENTS AquaWeb is a 32 bit Windows 95 application and is NOT compatible with Windows NT Windows 3 1 MS DOS or MAC O S To install AquaWeb you will need aPC with the following minimum configuration e At least 24 megabytes MB of RAM and 10 megabytes MB of available hard disk space 32MB RAM or more is recommended e Atleast 100MB disk space after all applica tions are opened e The capability to connect to the Internet NOTE In order to properly install and operate AquaWeb we recommend that you follow step by step the installa tion procedure describe in this chapter STEP 1 CONFIGURING WINDOWS 95 COMMUNICATION PORTS SETTING TO SUPPORT AQUAWEB STEP 2 INSTALLING AQUA WEB ON YOUR PC FROM A CD ROM VIA INTERNET STEP 3 STARTING AND CONFIGURING AQUAWEB FOR DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION OR FOR A MODEM CONNECTION AquaWeb works on any properly configured Windows 95 system where dial up networking such as Microsoft Network is working for other applications Before you set up AquaWeb verify that the dial up networking is operational If it is operational you would be able to dial up America Online AOL CompuServe or other internet service provider CAUTION Eve
40. I is a sensi tive device which immediately cuts off the electricity flow when an electric current leak is detected All devices that are part of the Octopus 3000 system should be connected to a GFCI protected circuit If you do not have one installed already you should pur chase one They are inexpensive and are available at any electronics or hardware store Don t wait a GFCI can save your life CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 3 Installing the Components INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS There are two basic parts to installing the Octopus 3000 controller Installing the Octopus hardware and additional components Chapter 2 Steps 1 through 8 Programming the Octopus H O S software Chapter 3 Steps 9 through 25 Not all systems require the same installation steps The steps required for each individual system will depend on Whether the system is monitoring only or monitoring and control Which optional components are in cluded in the system Table 2 1 indicates which components installation procedures your system requires For example for Monitoring Only systems only installation steps 1 2 and 7 would be required The ORDER OF INSTALLA TION is important to success ful startup and operation of CAUTION the system The X 10 Control Interface Satellite Modules and Modem must be installed before the Octopus controller is plugged in to ensure proper initialization of these
41. LLING THE COMPONENTS 2 7 Installing the Components Installing the Conductivity Probe Installation of the conductivity probe is similar to the installation of the pH ORP and temperature probes discussed previously 1 Select the proper probe location away from the other probes 2 Remove the probe protective cap 3 Plug the probe connector cable into the conductivity port at the bottom of the Octopus 3000 controller 4 Place the probe in the location selected in Step 1 Alternative Probe Locations The conductivity probe must be located away from the other three probes and the conductivity probe must be installed in a controlled volume environment called a conductivity cell See Figure 2 5 The conductivity cell provides the conductiv ity probe with a controlled volume environ ment The conductivity cell is required to achieve accurate conductivity readings It reduces the chances that the conductivity probe will be affected by alternate ground conductive paths 3 the conductivity probe is not installed a conductivity cell or if the probe is exposed to electrical interference from pumps motors or electrical ballasts unreliable readings will result 2 8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS The conductivity probe can be installed in either of two ways In line using a tee fitting Off line using a Drip Cup In Line Location The in line installation shown
42. Maker 1B Duration XX Min Exit Wave Maker Enter to Select Wave Maker 2B Duration XX Min DIGITAL INPUT MENU Digital Input Enter to Select Exit Input Menu Digital Input 1 Enter to Select Enter to Select Alarm if Closed Alarm if Open Enter to Select Enter to Select Holdoff X Sec Holdoff X Sec Enter to Select Enter to Select No Alarm Enter to Select APPENDIX A 9 Menu Maps TIMER MENU Date Time Enter to Select Enter to Select Show Date Time Enter to Select Enter to Select Exit Date Time Enter to Select Exit Timer Menu Set Date Time Exit Timers Enter to Select XXIXXIXX XX XX XX AM XXIXXIXX Enter Date XXIXXIXX Correct Yes No No Yes Enter Date Yes XXIXXIXX Correct Yes No No Yes APPENDIX 10 XXIXXIXX General Timers Enter to Select General Timer 1 Enter to Select XX XX AM Start Time XX XX AM Correct Yes No XX XX AM Stop Time XX XX AM Correct Yes No General Timer 2 Enter of Select Menu Maps ALARM MENU Alarm Menu Enter to Select pH Alarm Enter to Select Cond Alarm Enter to Select Set Holdoff Enter to Select Set Holdoff X Minutes Exit Alarm Menu ORP Alarm Temp Alarm Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XX Alarm Enabled XX Alarm Range YY XX Alarm Disabled
43. OCTOPUS 3000 USER GUIDE Aquadyne Version 2 2 First Edition JULY 1998 Copyright AQUADYNE Computer Corp 1994 1998 All rights reserved worldwide No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or trans lated into any language in any form by any means without the written permis sion of AQUADYNE Computer Corp Licenses and Trademarks Octopus AquaNode AquaGuard AquaWeb H O S are trademarks of Aquadyne Computer Corp Credits Designed and edited by Kirkpatrick Price amp Associates Technical Review by Matt Kim Patrick Johnston Rick Kriss Christophe Dugas Rod Warlick and Dean McDaniel Part Number 75 050705 AQUADYNE Computer Corporation 7343 P Ronson Road San Diego California 92111 USA Sales 619 569 2082 Tech Support 619 569 2082 x250 Fax 619 495 3119 E Mail sales aquadyne com support aquadyne com Web http www aquadyne com Printed in USA Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION How the Octopus Works ire te c ere ige 1 3 User Guide Features Ye aieiaa a anane 1 4 Quick Reference Men Map heine ete la 1 4 Monitoring Capability ui 1 4 Flash Memory Architecture eroe erre tastes tes totter tes testes ous 1 5 Status Lights veter vx e er Y Y RP EE EN M EN RM NER M EN RM ER 1 5 Infrared Printer Port 1 6 Powermsthe 1 6 Control Capability miii
44. OCTOPUS 3000 control ler maintaining proper pH levels becomes easy The controller monitors your pH levels and instructs the doser control system to Water Quality make necessary adjustments to replenish your pH depleted aqua system ORP Oxidation Reduction Potential ORP is a measurement of the potential for chemical reactions which occur in the water This potential is determined by measuring the millivolts mV present in the water ORP provides a useful indication of water purity High ORP values indicate oxidation reactions greatly exceed reducing reactions Low ORP values indicate reducing reactions greatly exceed oxidation reactions ORP values in natural sea water NSW typically range from 350 to 400 mV This corresponds to the ideal range for aquariums as well Artificial manipulation of ORP is accom plished with ozonization of the water CONDUCTIVITY As its name implies conductivity measures the ability of a sample to conduct an electrical current For liquids conductivity is depen dent on the amount of ionic compounds dissolved in the sample Conductivity is useful for measuring total dissolved solids TDS and salinity As a general rule as ion concentration increases conductivity rises Although the conductivity measurement can not differentiate between the contributions from specific ions it does give a general indication of the total ion concentration In saltwater conductivity is generally used
45. QUADYNE COMPUTER CORPORATION FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OCCURRING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DELIVERY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF AQUADYNE COMPUTER CORPORATION PRODUCTS Buyer s remedies for breach of warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement subject to adjustment as stated herein and full or partial adjustment to purchase price APPENDIX D 3
46. QUAWEB 12 When the dialog box says AquaWeb Setup was completed successfully click OK You have now completed the installation of AquaWeb Installing AquaWeb on your PC from the Internet To download the self extracting AquaWeb file from our Web page http www aquadyne com proceed as follows 1 Start Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator or another Internet browser 2 In the browser s URL text box type http www aquadyne com 3 Aquadyne home page click on Support 4 In the support page locate and click on AquaWeb Download file On the download page click the AquaWeb version you would like to download AquaWebDB exe or AquaWebNE exe When asked whether you want to open AquaWeb exe or save it to disk choose Save it to disk In the Windows 95 Save As dialog box select the location where you want to install AquaWeb We recommend your temp directory Leave the file name as AquaWeb in the Name text box and then click Save The file is about 9Mb so it will take awhile to download 8 When the dowload is complete simply click AquaWeb exe in the folder in which you save it Follow steps 6 through 12 described in the section titled Installing AquaWeb on your PC from a CD ROM located in the chapter 5 Setting up AquaWeb HE AquaWeb Explorer Of x File Edit View Insert Tools Help STEP 3 STARTING AND AquaWeb CONFIGURING AQUAWEB amp C NO
47. ROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect Serial Data interface cable 1 Octopus not a responding to AquaWeb Incorrect Comm Settings in the Data Logger submenu b Another program is using the comm unications port in the computer b Comm port in PC not configured properly Verify that you are using the correct serial interface cable to connect between the Octopus and the computer Make sure that the datalogger options in the Octopus are set as follows Data Interval Min Baud Rate 19 200 Data Format 8 1 N Many applications that make use of a communications port in the computer may attach themselves to the port and not allow other applications such as AquaWeb to use the port Make sure to shut down all applications such as fax managers and communications applications while trying to use Aqua Web See Chapter 3 Step 25 on installing Aquaweb and configuring the PC CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 7 Troubleshooting NOTES 78 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Menu Maps MAIN MENU TOP LEVEL DISPLAY 08 15 97 11 45AM a Current Readings Rotate thru Top Line of the Display Low Conductivity Hi Conductivity Dwell Dose Sec Setpoint XXX mV ORP Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint X XX Changes In System status Rotate thru Bottom Line of the Display pH Low Alarm System Hold Start Hold NO Heater System is Active Back to Top Level Display S
48. RTH AMERICA Cj EUROPE TOP CLIENTS HOT LIST In House Demo Last Polled 08 13 97 12 38 PM 1 the Windows 95 taskbar click the Start button point to Programs and then click AquaWeb 2 The first screen to be displayed is the AquaWeb Welcome dialog box You will have at this point the possibility to either purchase AquaWeb or to trial it for 30 days From the welcome box you do one of the following Figure 5 7 AquaWeb Tree list e Click OK if you wish to continue and start the trial periode 5 For help on AquaWeb s proper use click Help on the Menu Bar and then click Help Topics This help menu covers all aspect of AquaWeb s operation e Click Purchase to register if you wish to buy AquaWeb at this time When done in the Purchase dialog box click OK Again in the Welcome dialog box click OK 3 The Login dialog box will them be displayed Configu rning your AquaWeb for a type your name and password and click OK Direct Wire Connection Note The default name and password the first time AquaWeb runs is 1 With AquaWeb running click on the File menu scroll down to reach Properties and then select Name Administrator Network Password Octopi 2 With the Network Properties dialog box open figure 5 8 select the communications port wherethe Octopus 3000 is connected to This is Type both exactly as spelled and capitalized here because the login procedure is Case sensitive
49. SPONSE TROUBLESHOOTING Contd Equipment does Control Module and Plug the Octopus the X 10 Power Line not turn on off at Octopus are ona Interface and all Control modules into the proper time different phase of power outlets that are on the SAME Contd power source PHASE of the electrical sub panel If wish to place equipment on multiple phases a signal bridge is required Malfunction with a If possible attempt to use a different particular Control satellite and or address to see if this Module or Module resolves the problem Address RF radio frequency Refer to the RF interference discussion in interference the Probe Problems troubleshooting section above MODEM PAGER TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Noresponse from a Modem and Octopus Check to insure that the cables are fully the modem controller are not plugged into the Octopus controller and talking the data rates and formats are set for the modem being used The standard data rate is 19 200 baud with 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity 81N Verify that power is being supplied to the modem when the Octopus controller is sending 2 No modem dial The modem attempted Verify that the phone line is live and that tone to dial the phone but the phone cable is plugged into the jack when it checked for labeled LINE dial tone none was present CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 5 Troubleshooting MODEM PAGER TROUBLESHOOTING Contd 3 Bad Response message 4
50. The LCD screen will confirm that it is in the download mode when the top half of the LCD screen shows 16 solid squares 6 2 CHAPITRE 6 ADLOADER 5 Once you selected the drive locate the file called ADLoader exe and double click on it 6 Inthe WinZip Self Extractor dialog box click Setup 7 The WinZip program will unzip a series of component files Then a Setup message box will report further status Follow the instructions provided within the installation application to complete the installation process 8 When the dialog box says ADLoader Setup was completed successfully click OK Downloading the ADLoader Software from the Internet Optional 1 Start Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator browser 2 Inthe browser s URL text box type http www aquadyne com 3 On Aquadyne home page select Support 4 On the Support page click on Download the ADloader software 5 Inthe download page locate and click on the file ADLoader EXE 6 When asked whether you want to open ADLoader EXE or save it to disk choose Save it to disk We recommend that you save the file to your TEMP directory usually windows temp 7 Inthe Windows 95 Save As dialog box select the location you want to install ADLoader leave the file name as ADLoader in the Name text box and then click Save The file is about SMB 8 When the download is complete simply run the application ADLoader exe Follow
51. aker Pump 1B WaveMaker Pump 2A WaveMaker Pump 2B UU rd CU hone L 1 Timer 1 L 2 Timer 2 L 3 Timer 3 L 4 Timer 4 L 5 Timer 5 L 6 Timer 6 Timer 16 DS The X 10 Power Line Interface and all Control modules must installed on circuits of the SAME PHASE If the X 10 Power Line Interface and the Control modules are not on the same phase they will not be able to communicate with each other except by means of a X 10 Signal bridge Do not plug Control Modules or the X 10 Power Line Interface into power strips equipped with surge suppression Surge suppression will filter out the Octopus X 10 control command signals Table 2 2 Default Control Module Addresses 2 12 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS CAUTION A sticker on each satellite module indicates the maximum load rating of the device DO NOT OVERLOAD Equip ment such as compressors and pump motors can exceed the load rating of a Control module Verify with the manufacturer of your peripheral device that the surge current at startup does not exceed the load rating of the satellite module Damage to the satellite unit could result In addition be sure you are using the correct plug configu ration Installing the Components STEP 6 INSTALL THE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT There are two optional communication features available for the Octopus 3000 system e Alarm Paging AquaWeb for Windows 95
52. arm To reset the alarm you must push the Enter key once on the face of the Octopus 3000 This action will silence the alarm and the alarm will not re trigger unless the temperature value returns to the target operating range and then reaches the alarm point again STEP 17 SET UP DIGITAL INPUT ALARM The software in the Octopus 3000 unit H O S will support an alarm on either a switch open condition or a switch close condition A selectable wait period 3 minutes is the default setting is also provided to prevent false alarm conditions The menu is called Digital Input and is located in the Setup menu When you enter the menu you are presented with Digital Input 1 Pushing the button again gets you to the following No Alarm Alarm is disabled Alarm when Closed The alarm will sound and a message Input Alarm 1 will be displayed in the top display status line A page if installed will also occur after the hold off when the two contacts are CLOSED Alarm when Open The alarm will sound and a message Input Alarm 1 will be displayed in the top display status line A page if installed will also occur after the hold off when the two contacts are OPEN Digital Input Alarm Hold off Hold off is the number of seconds that the system will wait before generating an alarm The Digital Input port allows the Octopus 3000 to issue an alarm based on whether a switch has opened or closed The purpose of the hold off time
53. at the Octopus 3000 will wait until dosing can occur again This feature prevents overdosing a system with buffer The next option is the setting of the CO9 Dosing in seconds This controls how long the CO gas valve will remain open The possible values range from to 99 seconds For example if you enter 10 seconds when the upper end of the target operating range for pH is reached the Octopus will turn on the CO gas for 10 seconds to reduce the pH to a lower value A CO Dwell Time will force the Octopus 3000 to wait to allow the gas to be absorbed into the water This will prevent the pH value from dropping to fast If you enter a value of seconds then the Octopus 3000 will turn the gas valve on when the pH level reaches the high end of the target operating range and will keep the valve open until the pH drops below the optimal pH level The 0 seconds option is for systems with pressurized CO injection Dose Time CO2 System Sec Pressurized Systems 1 99 Sec Non Pressurized Systems Table 3 4 CO Dose Time The last pH control selection is the CO dwell time This is the time that the Octopus waits before allowing another CO gas injection to occur This time is selectable from 1 255 minutes If the Octopus 3000 senses that the pH is outside of the target operating range it will CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 11 Programming the Software turn on the pH doser or COs i
54. ations Menu press Enter then scroll using the arrows to the Lock Unlock menu Push Enter and the display will show Lock Now Push Enter and you have acti vated the password STEP 11 SET THE NOISE FILTER CONTROL The Octopus 3000 comes with a software noise filter which minimizes the effects of electrical noise on probe measurements The filter may be set to one of four states Off Low Medium or High Unless your Octopus 3000 is having problems recording data into the data log we recommend an initial setting of Off If your aquatic environment is stable but your HP hand held printer output is showing unusual high low readings then some adjustment to the filter setting is warranted It is always advisable to first identify and eliminate the source of the interference before attempting to use the filter to achieve the same goal The filter menu is accessed under the Setup Menu Note that the noise filter does not alleviate the X 10 control problems associated with electri cal noise Contact your nearest X 10 control module dealer who can help troubleshoot installation problems Programming the Software STEP 12 SELECT THE CONDUCTIVITY TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION SETTINGS Temperature will affect conductivity readings Therefore a temperature compensation adjustment is provided This adjustment allows you to artificially adjust the conduc tance reading in percent per degree Celsius from O to 5 per C As
55. below horizontal The bottom illustra tion is a top view of the Octopus and printer You want the printer to point basically straight ahead at the Octopus As shown in the illustration there is a little flexibility from straight ahead Make sure that the printer is held steady and within 18 inches of the Octopus while data is being sent The printer will pause during graphing The printer must be held in place until the Printing message is no longer on the display While the Octopus controller is sending data to the printer it will not respond to user input The System Status Light will flash Figure 4 7 Holding the Infrared Printer CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE 4 9 Operation amp Maintenance green and yellow and the display will indicate that it is printing To begin using the printer you must first install the batteries and a roll of thermal paper which comes with the printer Refer to the User s Manual that comes with the printer for instructions on installing the batteries and paper If desired you may order an optional battery eliminator to use the printer without batteries Paper is also available in packages of six rolls Printer Menus The printer commands are accessed through the Operations Menu This menu allows you to select the information you want to print The printer menu provides you with the choice of three data formats current high low and graph Current Data When
56. ckup Battery Pack You are now ready for the second half of the installation process programming the Octopus H O S software Steps 9 25 presented in Chapter 3 Don t worry you don t have to be a computer programmer to successfully program the Octopus We not only give you the roadmap the Menu Map we guide you down the road as well Chapter 3 Programming the Software Programming the Software PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE Your Octopus 3000 includes the latest version of the H O S software which was pre loaded into FLASH memory at the factory prior to shipment The FLASH memory design of the Octopus 3000 allows future software upgrades to be installed by the user as they are made available by Aquadyne For additional information pertaining to the latest software release visit our WEB page http www aquadyne com For this part of the installation process we recommend that you have your laminated Quick Reference Menu Map card at hand to follow along with the description This will familiarize you with the Quick Reference card as well as introduce you to the use of the Octopus 3000 software menus Detailed Menu Maps are given in Appendix A Before you begin entering setpoint data we thought it would be beneficial to review the general structure of the Octopus 3000 menus Overview of the OCTOPUS Menus All software menus and data entries are viewed through the LCD Screen Window on the face of the Oct
57. components STEP 1 MOUNT THE OCTOPUS CONTROLLER The Octopus controller will need to be installed within 5 to 10 feet of the probes If you wish to place the controller beyond the standard 10 foot length of the probe cables additional cable extension are available in a variety of lengths through special order The controller comes with two mounting hangers for easy installation Use the screws provided to attach the controller to the wall Monitoring Monitoring amp Steps to Install Physical Components System Control System 1 Mount the Octopus Controller v v 2 Install the Probes v v 3 Install the Digital Input hardware N A v 4 Install the Optional X 10 Power Line Interface N A v 5 Install and Address Optional Control Module s N A v 6 Install the Communications Equipment Optional Optional 7 Power Up the Octopus Controller v v 8 Install 9 Volt Backup Battery Pack Optional Optional Table 2 1 Installation of Components 24 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Installing the Components STEP 2 INSTALL THE PROBES Up to four probes can be installed as part of the Octopus 3000 system Three of the probes temperature pH ORP have the same basic installation requirements The conductivity probe requires special installation procedures to ensure proper operation and accuracy In all cases it is desirable to locate the probes away from sources of electrical interference
58. cup 1 is the HIGHER of the two buffers being used For example if you are using buffers 7 amp 10 cup 1 should contain pH 10 buffer 4 6 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE Temperature Probe pH Probe Distilled Buffer Solution 2 later Figure 4 4 pH Calibration Solution During calibration the Octopus controller will prompt you asking you which solution you wish to use for Buffer Solution 1 and Buffer Solution 2 Simply follow the prompts on the display screen The menu prompts should be as shown in Figure 4 5 pH Calibration Enter to Select Enter the pH of Solution 1 x xx Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibrate Place Probes in Buffer Sol x xx pH Probe is Settling Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibrate Enter the pH of Solution 2 x xx pH Probe is Settling Clean or Replace the pH Probe Figure 4 5 pH Calibration Menu Operation amp Maintenance When preparing a new probe for first use carefully remove the probe from the soaker bottle Be sure to save the bottle in case the probe needs to be stored at some later date Rinse the probe in the system water and shake it off Next place the pH probe and the temperature probe into the Buffer Solution 1 The Octo pus controller will let you know when the readings are stable so you can remove the probes rinse
59. dem connections click on Properties and select the connection tab Select the port settings button show in Fig 5 3 Advance Port Settings dialog box will appear on the screen Fig 5 2 For both connections make sure that the Use FIFO buffers is checked in the upper left hand corner and move both sliders to the far left position as shown in Figure 5 2 Click Ok to change the communications settings and exit out of the communications control and proceed with the starting of AquaWeb E Lien EE baen erat THAD comp GERIT leclio ponders es nn Erre Emm Less li Wh i Figure 5 2 Advanced Ports Settings Setting up AquaWeb Emend Conca Lr cbr er f aj Tu ju s sem ied ion y 7 r Figure 5 8 Modem Connection Properties Note From a software design standpoint AquaWeb modem communications has been designed using a 100 Microsoft TAPI Telephony Applications Program Interface solution The key benefit to such a design is that Windows 9x manages all COM and Modem port communications and the software supports interna tional and USA long distance dialing prefixes as well as credit card calls There is also a benefit to Aquadyne and the customer since AquaWeb will work in any Windows 9x environ ment in which the
60. e Location Using a Tee Fitting Although in line probe placement is a little more difficult and requires some extra Figure 2 3 In Filter Location Using Float plumbing it has been found to be a very accurate and safe way to place your probes In line placement will give accurate readings because water is moving across the probe tips at all times and because algae growth on the probe tips is minimized The probe is placed into a tee fitting as shown in Figure 2 4 You will need to provide the tee fitting for this installation The diameter of the in line portion of the tee should be 1 2 inch 3 4 for conductivity probe regardless of whether you are using laboratory or standard grade probes as they are supplied from Aquadyne Aquadyne offers two compression fittings for installation of the probes Flow rates across the pH and ORP probes should be limited to 10 GPM Be sure to install water shut off valves as shown in Figure 2 6 to permit probe replace ment All fittings must be secured so there is no water leakage It is important that the in line probe extend no more than about 5096 into the flow stream If the probe protrudes too far into the flow stream it will interrupt flow and interfere with the accuracy of the probe readings Compression Fitting Probe Shutoff Valve gt Fig 2 4 In Line Location Using Tee Fitting Shutoff Valve CHAPTER 2 INSTA
61. e store where you purchased your Octopus control ler For a list of dealers nearest you check Aquadyne s Web site at http www aquadyne com or call Aquadyne Cus tomer Service 5 CONDUCTING A SYSTEM TEST ONLY FOR SYSTEMS WITH AN X 10 POWER LINE INTERFACE AND CONTROL MODULES When you conduct a System Test all config ured Control Modules automatically go to an off condition Once in the System Test mode you can select any Control Module and manually turn it on or off The purpose of this test is to make sure each Control Module is working and that its address is correct 4 8 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE Remember the Control address on the Control Module for the device MUST MATCH the Control address that was set in the Octopus H O S software Refer to the Menu Map Look for the Set Control ID Menu under the Setup Menu When you exit System Test each Control Module will revert to the ON or OFF state that it was in prior to System Test Ifyou leave the controller in the Nowe System Test Mode unattended for 10 minutes or more the controller will automatically revert back its state prior to entering System Test To conduct a System Test first press Enter from any position on the Top Level Display you will be at the Setpoints Menu Use the arrow keys to scroll to the Setup Menu then press Enter You should now be at the System Test sub menu When you press Enter again you will
62. eatures are automatically activated The proper and reliable function ing of the Octopus and the X 10 CAUTION Control system is dependent on the proper installation of the Octopus the X 10 Power Line Interface and each Control Module Other electrical devices such as motors ballasts and dimmer switches produce electri cal interference that may affect X 10 signaling Refer to Chapter 5 Peripheral Device Trouble shooting for further details The Octopus 3000 control system has six basic components as shown in Figure 1 4 The Octopus 3000 Controller Wall Mount Power Supply Probes The X 10 Power Line Interface One or More Control Modules e A Modem Note The modem the X 10 power line interface and the control modules are options Control Using X 10 Management The probes gather information and relay it to the Octopus controller Figure 1 4 The controller then sends commands through the X 10 power line interface to the control modules The control modules receive signals from the Octopus via the X 10 power line CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 7 Introduction interface turning the devices on or off as needed Each device that the Octopus controls such as a heater or chiller has its own control module As many as 256 ad dresses and a variety of devices can be controlled by the Octopus using X 10 control modules The Octopus 3000 incorporates several mechanisms to protect your aquatic
63. ed If the Hold off Timer value is greater than zero the audible alarm will not sound until the alarm Hold off Timer has expired To reset the alarm you must push the Enter key once on the face of the controller This action will silence the alarm and the alarm will not re trigger until the measured value again falls outside the alarm range The alarm range for ORP operates about the ORP Setpoint and NOT the limits of the optimal operating range since the operating range is fixed at 5 mV For example setting the ORP alarm range to 10 mV with a ORP setpoint of 200 mV an alarm will occur at 190 mV and 210 mV Set the Alarm Hold off Timer The Hold off Timer provides a delay before an audible alarm is sounded and before the remote Alarm Control Module if the system includes it and an alarm page is sent if installed This is useful to avoid bounce by allowing sufficient time for the trend to fully establish itself The timer can be set from O minutes to 99 minutes If you select O minutes then no delay will occur before a audible Programming the Software alarm is triggered Alarm Module is turned on and a page is generated if installed If the Hold off Timer value is greater than zero the audible alarm will NOT SOUND until the alarm Hold off Timer has expired the Temperature Screen will flash whenever the measured value is outside of the alarm range This is useful to determine which system has triggered the al
64. ed bulb during the night to allow observation of nocturnal creatures that come out when the lights are out and or moonlight simulation If you have the 16 channel Lighting System and are not using all 16 chan nels you can use the additional chan nels to control other devices Figure 1 5 Example Lighting Scheme Lighting System 4 Channel or Optional 16 Channel The lighting control feature allows the Octopus 3000 to control your system lighting The lighting system will support up to 16 independent lighting times per 24 hours Each channel has one ON and OFF time per Introduction 24 hour period The Octopus 3000 comes standard with 4 channel lighting software A optional 16 channel system is available as an option With separate lighting timers there is a high degree of flexibility in setting up your lighting system For example in your application you may wish to use a combination of metal halide fluorescent and incandescent light ing And each lighting system may require a dedicated ON and OFF time The Octopus 3000 lighting system can manage these and other varied timing needs under software control Figure 1 5 System Hold The H20 S system hold software is a feature designed to aid in the feeding of fish and invertebrates When the Octopus controller is put into feed mode all systems except the Lighting and WaveMaker systems are shut down for a period of time selected by the user At the end
65. election Table 33 shows which parameters need to be set for monitoring and alarming functions and the additional settings needed for adding control As you choose a setpoint value check the System Status light The light should be solid green If the light turns yellow as you are selecting your value the setpoint is out of the normal value range for that parameter Adjust the setpoint accordingly Conductivity Setpoints To enter the conductivity optimal setpoint value press Enter from any place on the Top Level Display You will be at the Setpoints Menu Press Enter and you will be at the Temperature Setpoints Menu Using the left arrow key scroll to the conduc tivity menu and press Enter At the flashing Programming the Software ON SETPOINT MENU Value Required 2 System Conductivity Conductivity Setpoint x Conductivity Range x X Low Conductivity Dose Time X Low Conductivity Dwell Time x High Conductivity Dose Time x High Conductivity Dwell Time x Temperature Temperature Setpoint X Temperatrue Range X X pH pH Setpoint X X pH Range X X Dose Time X Dwell Time X CO Doser Time X CO Dwell Time X ORP ORP Setpoint X X Table 3 3 Parameter Setpoints screen scroll to the left or right until the desired conductivity value appears and press Enter This registers the optimal conductivity setpoint value In a c
66. er to Select Heater Control Chiller Control Ozonizer Control Buffer Control CO2 Control Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select W Maker 1A Ctrl W Maker 1B Ctrl Enter to Select Enter to Select Low Cond Ctrl High Cond Ctrl Enter to Select Enter to Select Exit Cond Ctrl Enter to Select W Maker 2A Ctrl Enter to Select W Maker 2B Ctrl Enter to Select Exit WaveMakers Enter to Select Timer 1 Control Timer 2 Control Timer 3 Control Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select GS Gy Timer 4 Control Exit Timers Enter to Select Enter to Select APPENDIX A 6 CO CO CO XXX Control XXX Control XXX Control System OFF System Auto Push to Exit Menu Maps TEST MENU Test Menu Enter to Select Heater Test Chiller Test Ozonizer Test Buff Doser Test CO2 Doser Test Pump Test Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XXX Test System ON W Maker 1A Test Alarm Test Timer 4 Test Timer 3 Test Timer 2 Test Timer 1 Test Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select XXX Test XXX Test XXX Test System OFF System ON Push to Exit W Maker 2A Test W Maker 2B Test Low Cond Test
67. ew environment The conduc tivity probe will be the first to stabilize in only 5 minutes followed by the temperature probe which requires about 10 to 15 minutes before accurate readings are possible The pH and ORP probes will take considerably longer to stabilize Their readings are much more sensitive The pH probe will stabilize in about 24 hours while the ORP probe may require 48 hours The Octopus has been cali Note brated at the factory to pre set standards Since each probe has its own unique measuring characteristics it is always recommended that you per form a manual calibration allowing sufficient time for the probes to stabilize in the calibration solution STEP 3 INSTALL DIGITAL INPUT HARDWARE Various system conditions such as high or low water levels high or low pressures flow failure or power failure can be detected and alarmed using digital input hardware These devices use a switch and relay that detect and alarm when an electrical circuit changes from open circuit to closed circuit position or vice versa This section provides instructions for installing a float switch water level detec tion and a power fail detector CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 9 Installing the Components Aquadyne offers digital input devices for water levels pressures flow and power fail detect Aquadyne offers an optional 8 pin connector and wire that can be used to hook up a miscellaneous d
68. igital input Installing a Float Switch A float switch consists of a stationary stem and a float that moves up and down with the water level When the float is in the raised position it is in the CLOSED position When the float is lowered it is in the OPEN posi tion Figure 2 7 Float Switch with 8 pin Connector Install the Float Switch in Tank or Filter The float switch should be installed in the tank or filter at the desired level according to the manufacturer s instructions Many float switches will require drilling into the tank at the desired float location Be sure the float is installed in the position shown in Figure 2 7 with the arrow on the side of the switch pointing up 2 10 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Once the float switch has been installed in the tank or filter connect the 8 pin connec tor to the bottom of the Octopus in the 8 pin digital input port Installing the Power Fail Detector A power fail detector is available from Aqua dyne This 9 volt wall mount device is configured with an 8 pin connector as shown in Figure 2 8 Install the unit as follows 1 Plug the 9 volt power detect switch into a 110 V outlet 2 Plug the 8 pin connector into the bottom of the Octopus At the 8 pin General Input port 9 Volt X 10 Power Fail Octopus 30 Control Detector Module Octopus Power Transformer Plugged Into Surge Suppressor Figure
69. incomplete connection or in extreme cases damage to the Octo pus or computer The cable utilized for Direct Cable connection is a non standard cable It can be ordered from your dealer or from Aquadyne To hook up directly to the PC one end of the direct cable connects to the serial port on the Octopus 3000 unit and the other end con nects to your PC com port Aquadyne provides a optional 25 and 50 foot extension cables for longer runs ORP Probe BNC Telco ModenvSerial Port 8 pin mini DIN pH Probe Figure 2 13 Bottom View of the Octopus Controller 2 16 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Installing the Components Along with the cabling issue the Octopus 3000 allows you to control a number of different serial data options such as baud rate parity and software flow control STEP 7 POWER UP THE OCTOPUS 3000 CONTROLLER If your system includes a modem X 10 Power Line Interface or Control modules be sure that these components are plugged in BE FORE powering up the Octopus 3000 Plug the end of the cable from the power transformer into the power jack located on the bottom left of the Octopus 3000 See Diagnostics de d marrage OCTOPUS 3000 Aquadyne Inc Y Ver 2 0 Ser 97 1234567 y Copyright C 1992 1997 y Auto Test y Auto Test ok y Initialisation sorties num y Initialisation Termin e y Initialisation Initialisation du Modem Modem Y I
70. ing This User Guide includes several quick reference features including Notes Cautions and a Quick Reference Menu Map QUICK REFERENCE MENU MAP The laminated Menu Map included with your Octopus 3000 summarizes the H O S soft ware menu structure Post it in a convenient spot for quick reference For more detailed menu maps refer to Appendix A MONITORING CAPABILITY The Standard Octopus 3000 software provides for monitoring control and alarm capabili ties The four water quality parameters monitored are Conductivity Temperature pH ORP In addition to the four parameters the Octopus 3000 also provides an aux input which can be configured to provide a digital input for power failure detection or water level alarming Probes connected to the bottom of the Octopus 3000 gather information and relay it to the Octopus 3000 for processing and display on the screen The Octopus 3000 is programmed using a membrane keypad on the face of the unit Directional arrows on the keypad are used to move horizontally across a given menu level The Enter key is used to move down the menu map or to make a selection Once in the submenus if there is no activity for ten minutes in most menus the Octopus LCD display window will return to the Current Status Display Settings entered up to that time will be saved When not in programming mode current status informa tion gathered by the probes is shown on the Octopu
71. instru ments that can be damaged by improper handling installation or poor maintenance Dam aged probes will cause inaccu rate parameter measurements and operational problems for systems configured for con trol Please review Chapter 5 Probe Problems for trouble shooting tips 1 DAILY CHECK LIST By checking your Octopus controller daily you can identify a potential problem early 1 Check your conductivity temperature pH and ORP values and compare them to the optimal levels for your environment 2 Check all of your peripheral devices to ensure proper operation i e heater chiller ozonizer Buffer 3 Check the System Status light for solid green If the light is not solid green refer to the Quick Reference Card 4 Look for signs of stress on all aquatic inhabitants if any 5 Respond to any Octopus 3000 alarms Should an alarm condition occur pressing Enter key will reset the alarm terminating further audible and pager alarms for that event However as long as the parameter value stays within the alarm range an alarm message will be Operation amp Maintenance displayed in the status line Once the parameter value returns to acceptable Operating Range the alarm will be turned off and the status message will be removed 2 CLEANING THE PROBES For maximum accuracy it is important to keep the probes clean Probes require cleaning because a residue will collect on the
72. inter port located at the bot tom left of the face of the Octopus 3000 is standard This port provides access for the optional infrared data log reporting feature Using the Infrared Printer optional data collected by the Octopus 3000 can be printed out in a variety of formats including the current data the high and low points of data collected within the last 24 hours 48 hours or 1 week Temperature pH and ORP can be graphed Conductivity will be added ina future release of H20 S software 1 6 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Powering the OCTOPUS 3000 Primary power for the Octopus is provided by an A C wall mount transformer A UL CSA or CE approved transformer rated for the correct input voltage 110V or 220V is used to power the Octopus The output voltage to the Octopus must be 9V AC The Octopus design incorporates FLASH Memory RAM and a battery backed up real time clock Should power be lost none of the parameter setpoints or configuration data will be lost However during a power failure data in the datalog will be erased Backup power is provided by either of two methods An optional 9 Volt backup battery pack specially designed by Aquadyne Anoptional UPS Backup Power System Uninterrupted Power Supply The A C wall mount transformer is plugged into this system The backup battery pack is an inexpensive means of providing about 45 minutes of backup power during a power failure While ope
73. l you reach the pager phone number menu and press Enter see Appendix 13 Use the directional keys to select the desired numbers you wish to dial 16 characters can be entered The number will be flashing until you press Enter to register your selection Note If you enter a wrong digit you must start the process over Depending on your specific situation you may need to use the After an alarm page has been acknowledged by pressing Enter on the face of the Octopus if the alarm condition still exists e g temperature or some other parameter is still outside the acceptable operating range the alarm page will be triggered again and the Retransmit Alarm function will be activated CAUTION pH ORP Temp Cond D1 Low Alarm 1 1 1 1 1 High Alarm 2 2 2 2 1 Both High and Low 3 3 3 3 n a Power Up 0 0 0 0 0 Test 9 9 9 9 9 For digital input devices a 1 indicates an open condition and a 2 indicates a closed condition Table 3 7 Interpreting Alarm Code Numbers dial modifiers listed below These are special parameters that are used to tell the modem what when and how to dial the telephone number Dial Modifier Description 0 9 Digits characters for dialing Delay for approx 1 sec W Wait for dial tone The W dial modifier is particularly important to make sure that there is a dial tone before initiating a page Pager Phone Number Example The following is an exa
74. ld off period has expired it will activate the audible alarm a standard feature on the Octopus 3000 unit If your Octopus 3000 has been configured and enabled for alarm pager support an alarm page will be sent indicating the parameter is in alarm state pH ORP Temperature etc and the type of alarm it is high alarm low alarm etc This digital information is then transmitted via a modem to your pager This page consists of the last three digits of the serial number of the Octopus 3000 unit followed by a five digit alarm code as indi cated in Table 3 6 The five digit alarm code sent by the pager indicates both which parameter pH ORP temp etc is in alarm condition and what that alarm condition is low alarm high We recommend setting the alarm Hold off period to at least 1 minute when using the pager option This will avoid spurious pages due to small aberrations about the edge of the alarm range 07 3 18 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE alarm both high and low power up or test After the serial number of the unit the first digit always refers to pH status the second digit indicates ORP status the third digit indicates temperature status the fourth digit is conductivity status and the last digit is the Digital Input Table 3 7 shows the possible alarm conditions and the codes that would be displayed Note that a O in any digit location indicates that no alarm condition occu
75. ll be triggered the monitored parameter will begin flashing on the LCD display window and a pager alarm will be issued if installed upon expiration of the hold off period pH Alarm The pH alarm range is entered in the Setup Menu Note that the pH alarm range can only be set if the pH alarm is enabled and it is expressed as a value around the pH setpoint The pH alarm range value can be set from 0 05 to 1 0 around the setpoint control range and is adjustable in increments of 0 05 pH units To reset the alarm you must push the Enter key on the front of the Octopus 3000 once This action will silence the alarm When the parameter returns to the acceptable operating range the alarm will not re trigger until the parameter again goes outside the acceptable operating range There is a target control range in addition to the alarm range For example suppose your 3 14 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE system has an optimum setpoint pH of 8 3 and a target operating range of 0 10 then the pH has a target operating range from 8 2 to 8 4 pH units If you set the pH alarm range to 0 20 pH units an alarm will be triggered if the pH falls below 8 0 or rises above 8 6 pH units If the hold off timer value is greater than zero the audible alarm will not sound until the alarm hold off timer has expired ORP Alarm The ORP alarm range can be set from 5 mV to 100 mV The ORP alarm range can only be set if the ORP alarm is enabl
76. modem in the jack labeled LINE DO NOT plug the cable into the jack labeled PHONE Connect the other end of the phone line to the closest telco live telephone jack If your installation does not use this type of phone connection adapters are available through your local computer hardware store With the cable connected to the phone line you are now ready to program the H O S software for modem use Refer to Chapter 3 Step 23 Wall Mount Power Supply vey Telephone Line Modem Figure 2 12 Connecting a Modem CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 15 Installing the Components There could be problems in modem operation and pager functionality if the telephone line is shared For proper operation the modem will required a dedicated tele phone line CAUTION Installing the Direct Cable Connection Your Octopus 3000 Controller with its H O S system software can be configured to connect directly to a PC by using Aquadyne s direct cable connection Once connected the Octopus 3000 can communicate with AquaWeb for Windows 95 Aquadyne s remote access application and the H O S Flash downloader application General Input 8 pinmin DIN x io Control Module Telco 9V Battery B U Stereo jack Power Conductivity 4 pin mini DIN BNO 9V AC Power Jack Temp Probe Use of any cable other than that supplied by Aquadyne CAUTION May result in an
77. move all protec tive caps 3 Plug the probe connector cables into the designated port at the bottom of the Octopus 3000 controller nnn ANAN nee 3000 Conductivity 1 Probe Conductivity 1 To J Pump ez Note Conductivity Probe shown Mounted inline Temp ORP Figure 2 2 In Filter Location Using Probe Mounts 2 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Installing the Components In Filter Location Using Probe Mounts The most common place for probe location is in the filter Installing probes in a filter or sump requires that the probes be secured using probe mounts that attach to the back of the filter so the probes are only half immersed in the water See Figure 2 2 When placing your probes be sure that there is adequate water flow over the probe tips at all times The pH and ORP probes must be placed within 6 inches of the Temperature Probe In Filter Location Using a Float The float installation shown in Figure 2 3 keeps probes from being submerged or drying out and is economical to construct To construct a probe float punch a hole slightly smaller than the probe diameter through a small piece of styrofoam Be sure the probes are no further than 6 inches apart Insert the probes into the float as shown in Figure 2 3 In Lin
78. mple of one scenario where the pager number requires a bit more than the nine digit phone number To reach the pager it is necessary to Dial 9 an outside line e Wait for the dial tone Dial the paging company Wait a couple of seconds for the paging company to answer the phone and accept a pager input CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 19 Programming the Software The pager number to be used in this example would be 9W6195551212 Then set 5 seconds on the Pager Delay menu for the pager to delay before sending Pager Delay Setup Every pager service company processes pager calls differently It is therefore important that the Octopus 3000 does not start sending information before the pager company com puter is ready to receive it For this reason the pager delay function is a critical setting for the pager software to work properly The pager delay time is the amount of time that the Octopus 3000 controller waits after it has dialed the phone number before sending the serial number and alarm values to the pager service company The time is set in seconds You will have to experiment with the time value to select the correct time For example if your pager service has a message that precedes the transmission of a page you will need to count the number of seconds or use a watch to time the message period and program this time period into the Pager Delay If the interval is set for to
79. n Chiller On Current temperature is too high Flashing Green Chiller Dwell State Dwell time to prevent compressor burn out o Solid Red Heater On Current temperature too low O Solid Green 2 is Dosing to lower pH Flashing Green Dwell State Will read pH again M after dwell time is complete e Solid Red pH buffer is dosing to raise pH Flashing Red Dwell State Will read pH again E after dwell time is complete e Solid Red Ozone is dosing to raise ORP Figure 1 2 Parameter Status Lights CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 5 Introduction light lit red indicates that the system de tected a low condition a green light indicates a high condition A summary of Parameter Status Lights is given in Figure 1 2 System Status Light The System Status Light located at the bottom of the Octopus 3000 indicates the general condition of the Octopus 3000 controller operating system Figure 1 3 summarizes the System Status Lights and their meaning System Status Lights Solid Green Operating properly and available e for data entry Flashing Green Busy processing data Flashing Green Orange Sending commands through the power line to the Satellite Modules Flashing Red Controller hardware failure Unplug the Octopus controller and call Aquadyne customer service Figure 1 3 System Status Lights Infrared Printer Port The infrared pr
80. n after the system has been operational for some while if you experience problems with AquaWeb go back to the Windows 95 environment and confirm that the dial up networking is operational before trying to resolve an apparent problem with AquaWeb Contact the vendor of your networking software to troubleshoot your unsuccessful Internet connec tion For example if you use the Windows Networking software first visit www microsoft com support for late breaking updates and technical information Or on the Windows 95 taskbar click the Start button click Help click Troubleshooting and then double click a topic such as If you have trouble using Dial Up Networking Another resource is the Readme file on your Windows CD ROM and or your printed Windows documentation Lastly US and Canadian customers can contact Microsoft Technical Support and all other customers can contact Microsoft Product Support Services at the Microsoft CHAPTER 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB 5 3 Setting up AquaWeb STEP 1 CONFIGURING WINDOWS 95 COMMUNICATION PORTS SETTING TO SUPPORT AQUAWEB Communications between an Aquadyne comptuer and the AquaWeb PC can be made using either a Modem or Direct Wire Connection but not both simultaneously If you are communicating via direct wire connection an Aquadyne Direct Connect Cable must be used If you plan to use AquaWeb with a modem connection i It is required that your PC modem be compatible
81. nitialisation Modem Envoie Version du Logiciel et num ro de serie Installatin Detection de l Interface et de Modules Figure 2 14 Startup Diagnostics Figure 2 13 Be sure to use the protective power cord drip loop to prevent water from running down the cord into the Octopus 3000 controller The cord should extend below the outlet so that any runoff will not enter the electrical outlet When the controller is first plugged in it goes through a diagnostic self check The LCD screen will show a series of messages indicat ing that a self diagnosis is in progress as shown in Figure 2 14 When powering up the Octopus for the first time make note of your system serial number and H20 S software version This informa tion is required should you find it necessary to obtain technical support When the current status screen begins to display you will notice that the top line of the display will show the current probe readings The second line will show system activity such as sys tems being activated and alarms occurring When the Current Status Screen is shown Figure 2 15 you are ready for programming the Octopus controller 08 15 97 11 45AM XTpH 78 aa Affichage des valeurs en gt rotation sur la ligne superieure 350mV CD 45 4mS M lt Affichage du changement de statu en rotati
82. njector until the pH returns to the optimal setpoint range See Figure 3 5 An red parameter status light indicates the CO dosing system is active while an green status light indicates the buffer dosing system is active A CO dwell time is indicated by a flashing red status light while a flashing green light indicates a buffer dosing system dwell time ORP Setpoints The ORP setpoint defines the acceptable level of oxidation reduction potential in the aquatic environment The ORP level is an indicator of ozone Acceptable levels are between 200 and 450 mV The ORP setpoint can be maintained through the use of an ozonizer in Monitoring and Control System However unlike the proceeding parameters the ORP setpoint has a FIXED range of 5 mv Verify All Setpoint Settings You can easily view the parameter setpoints From the Top Level Display simply push either the right or left arrow keys to scroll through the screens Each successive push of an arrow will display another setpoint until it returns to the current status screen Push Enter at any time to enter the other menus 3 12 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE STEP 16 ENTERING ALARM RANGE General Alarm System The alarm is located in the Setup Menu under Alarms All alarm ranges are entered in this menu The alarm range can only be entered if the alarm system itself is also enabled first In addition to an alarm range for each system there is a common alarm hold
83. nter During the calibration process you will see the following menu prompts shown in Figure 4 2 You are directed to dry off the probe then push Enter and begin the dry calibration When the probe is calibrating the Display Window will read Cond Probe is Settling To insure accurate reading it is critical that the unit be Note calibrated with a conductivity buffer consistent with the range that the conductivity system will be operated in Aquadyne recommends cali brating the low range with a 718 uS buffer and the high range with a 58 640 uS buffer Failure to do this will yield inconsistent readings At this point you will be prompted to enter the calibration solution Then place the probe in the solution for calibration Repeat the calibration procedures for the other standard solution If the probe calibrates properly the screen will return to the Operation Menu If the Octopus cannot calibrate a probe to within 15 of its design specification a message will be dis played Clean or Replace Probe Calibrating the Temperature Probe Aquadyne offers a temperature probe that is calibrated and accurate up to 0 4 degrees It is guaranteed to be accurate to within 1 degree at 77 F Should you wish to recalibrate the temperature probe do so as follows 1 From Top Level Display press Enter and then press the right arrow and go to the Operation Menu Press Enter 2 Next press the
84. nu An alarm will be triggered when the value measured falls outside of the control range For example suppose you have a optimal temperature setpoint value of 78 0 F and an acceptable operating range of 0 1 Figure 3 6 illustrates the relationship between the setpoint value and the acceptable operating range When the parameter value stays within the acceptable operating range 77 9 78 1 F the system monitoring function will not detect an alarm and the parameter status light will be off If however the temperature drifts past the acceptable operating range below 77 9 F or above 78 1 F an audible alarm will be triggered the monitored parameter will begin CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 13 Programming the Software flashing on the current status screen anda pager alarm will be issued if installed upon the expiration of the hold off period As asecond example suppose you have a system with the same values as above but with a temperature range of 0 2 F If the temperature value drifts away from the target operating range and comes to the control range lower than 77 8 F or higher than 78 2 F then the peripheral device heater or chiller for example will be activated If the temperature continues to drift away from the target operating range and comes to the end of the control range i e lt 77 7 F or gt 78 3 F then the heater or chiller will remain active but an audible alarm wi
85. o short a period the serial number and alarm code will not be properly processed by the paging system If the time period is set for too long a period then the pager service company may terminate the call before the alarm code information is sent A good starting value is 5 10 seconds 3 20 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE Pager Retry Redial The pager retry timer is activated if the Octopus 3000 controller is unable to send a page due to a busy phone line The controller will wait the number of minutes specified by this command and attempt to send another page The default value for this command register is 5 minutes Valid times are from O to 120 minutes Note If you have your retry option set to O and the modem gets a busy signal the alarm page would not be transmit ted There could be problems in modem operation or pager functionality if the modem cAUTION telephone line is shared Be sure to use a dedicated line for the modem Pager Retransmit Until Reset When an alarm condition is detected and after the hold off period has expired the paging system will send a pager alarm The Octopus 3000 is programmed to continue the paging process until someone physically pushes the Enter key on the front of the Octopus 3000 controller to acknowledge the page The pager retransmit value controls the length of time that the controller waits after the first page before it initiates another page ever
86. of the new software just installed in the LCD screen This confirms the proper installation of the H20 S software 6 4 CHAPITRE 6 ADLOADER Troubleshooting The most common troubleshooting questions are in the following three areas Probe readings Peripheral equipment response and Modem pager feature PROBE TROUBLESHOOTING Probe reading a Probe cap has not Verify that all protective caps have been fluctuates or only been removed removed from the probes lt lt lt or gt gt gt are displayed Improper placement of The pH and ORP probes must be located probe within 6 inches of the temperature probe Probes location must have sufficient water movement Verify that probes are plugged into the proper Octopus port Induced voltage Place pH ORP and temp probes in a cup interference of water If readings stabilize the problem may be due to induced voltage interference If probe readings do NOT stabilize refer to Possible Cause 4 Motors pumps high energy halide lamp electronic ballasts can leak voltage into the body of water This can affect probe accuracy and longevity The Octopus compensates for induced voltage up to 4 volts peak to peak Voltage exceeding this level must be removed via the ad dition of a solution ground placed directly next to the equipment causing the leak 7 2 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting PROBE TROUBLESHOOTING Cont d Probe reading d RF
87. ol module The Control modules operate on power lines up to 110 volts and can be used with devices up to 15 amps Control modules which operate with higher voltage and amperage or with different international plug configurations are avail able from your dealer The Octopus identifies each Control module by its own code which is called an address A control address must be set for each Control module The address is selected using the two dials on the face of the Control module as shown in Figure 2 10 The alpha dial allows selections A P and the numeric dial allows selection 1 16 The Control address shown in Figure 2 10 is A 3 Adresse A 3 Figure 2 10 Addressing a Control Module CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 11 Installing the Components Before assigning any addresses you should make a list of all devices to be controlled and their proposed Control addresses It is recommended that you use the addresses supplied by Aquadyne They will minimize the risk of control problems caused by interfer ence The default addresses are shown in Table 2 2 The Octopus 3000 comes pre programmed with these addresses already installed in the controller Default Control Addresses Heater Chiller Ozonizer Buffer System pH CO2 Doser Main Pump System Hold Alarm Module Low Cond Control High cond Control Is OA ONE WaveMaker Pump 1 WaveM
88. om one or many Aqua dyne computers The data is stored Microsoft Access database on a PC or a centralize server where the data can be shared and analyzed by one or many users AquaWeb is a powerful analytical tool After download ing the datalog AquaWeb will display the data in a graphical format using simple line or statistical graphs that identify underlying trends giving you the informa tion you need to fine tune parameter set points or alram ranges AquaWeb s security system allows only authorized users access to your systems and your data All Aquadyne computers are shipped with software that enables communications with AquaWeb There are three versions of AquaWeb available Standard Edition AquaWebSE Database Edition AquaWebDB Network Edition AquaWebNE The Standard Edition AquaWebSE is available free of charge to all our customers or to anyone who wishes to evaluate the product The features installed in AquaWebSE allow you to view and graph data that resides in the datalog of any Aquadyne computer with H O S software AquaWebSE does not include support for a Microsoft Access database but it is a fully functional product in every other respect Data is downloaded and graphed in real time using the datalog 5 2 CHAPITRE 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB stored in the remotely installed Aquadyne computer This typically 7 days for the Octopus and 30 days of hourly data for the AquaNode and AquaGuard AquaWeb is designed ar
89. on Syst me Chauffage ACTIVE sur la ligne inferieur ZA Syst me Redox ACTIVE User Figure 2 15 Current Status Window ALARM pH mini CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 17 Installing the Components STEP 8 INSTALL THE 9 VOLT BACKUP BATTERY PACK OPTIONAL COMPONENT To install the 9 Volt Backup Battery Pack simply plug in the battery backup to the bottom of the Octopus controller Note You need to install two 9V Alkaline batteries into the battery backup pack Do not use rechargeable batteries Octopus Cables de Sondes Transformateur X Branche dans Suppresseur de Tension 9V Batterie Pack Figure 2 16 Battery Backup Installation Please note that the 9 Volt Backup Battery incorporates CAUTION Special hardware designed by Aquadyne specifically for the Octopus The use of any other voltage source could cause damage to your Octopus 2 18 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS CONGRATULATIONS You have now com pleted the first half of the Octopus installa tion components installation In Steps 1 8 you mounted the Octopus 3000 and installed the following components Probes Temperature ORP pH and Conductivity Digital Input Switch or Device op tional X 10 Power Line Interface Optional Control Module s Optional Communications Equipment Optional You then powered up the Octopus and installed the Ba
90. onductivity probe calibration is a two part process Alternating Message Step 1 Calibrate to zero This is done by calibrating a dry probe out of water Step 2 Calibrate to one of two standard solutions Dry off the Press Enter to Cond Probe Begin Calibrate Cond Probe is Settling AYES to calibrate to either of the 2 uS choices will result in a similar sequence Are you sure NO Cal to 718 uS Cal to 718 uS Are you sure YES Alternating Message Cal to 5864005 Place probe in Press Enter to Are you sure Yes 718 uS Solution Begin Calibrate Place probe in Cond Probe is 58649 uS Solution Settling Message shown if probe fails calibration Cond Probe is Clean or Replace a Settling the Cond Probe i Complete Complete Figure 4 2 Conductivity Probe Calibration 4 4 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE Operation amp Maintenance This is done by placing the probe in a solution of known conductivity 718 uS or 58 640 uS Make sure to use a clean dry towel to dry the tip of the conductivity probe Oil of any kind on the tip of the elec trode will cause errors in calibration and operation From the Operations Menu use the arrows to scroll to the Probe Calibrate Menu After you respond to the Are You Sure prompt use the arrow keys to scroll to the Conductivity Calibration menu and press E
91. ontrol application in addition to optimal setpoint value you will need to enter a range value as well in addition you will need to enter other values in the Setpoints Menu including dosing times for low and high conductivity and dwell times A dwell time is the length of time that the Octopus 3000 will wait until dosing can occur again This feature prevents overdosing a system with a dosing solution and protects against short cycling of equipment Conductivity Example Suppose that you desire an optimal setpoint value of 45 mS an operating range of 5 mS and an alarm range of 3mS Figure 3 5 illustrates the relationship between the optimal setpoint value and the control range For these systems if the conductivity value remains within the target operating range the parameter status light will not be illuminated If the conductivity value enters the control range the parameter status light will turn either red if the low conductivity dosing system is enabled or green if the high con ductivity dosing system is active If the parameter status light is flashing red the low conductivity dosing system is in a dwell state A high conductivity dosing system dwell state is indicated by a flashing green parameter status light See Figure 1 2 Low Low Alarm Control Lower High Alarm High ON ON Parameter Values Low Low Alarm Control Setpoint Setpoint Acceptabl Operating T Control Optimal
92. ontroller to maintain in the aquatic environment To enter a pH optimal setpoint value go to the Setpoint Menu Press Enter and use the right arrow to reach the pH Setpoints Menu When you press Enter the current pH setpoint will flash on the LCD display Push the right arrow to increase the setpoint value or the left arrow to decrease the setpoint value When the desired value is displayed push Enter to register your selection Other setpoint values are entered similarly For controlling pH additional values must be entered on the Set points Menu including the dose and dwell values The Octopus can control the pH system by dosing a buffer solution or injecting CO gas or do both The pH control range is selectable from 0 05 pH units to 1 00 pH units and determines the ON points for the pH and CO dosing systems The Current Dose in minutes time per dose of buffer solution will flash on the screen This is the number of minutes that the Octopus controller will dose buffer to bring the pH level back up into the Setpoint The accept able values for buffer solution dosing are from 1 to 99 minutes ep Note that if the dose time is set to O the dwell time entered will be ignored by the Octopus and the unit will continue to dose buffer until the pH returns to the Optimal Setpoint Value Dose times will range from 0 99 minutes You are also required to enter a dwell time The Dwell Time is the length of time th
93. opus 3000 Figure 3 1 The screen typically shown in the window is the Current Status Screen This screen gives current probe readings for each of the four parameters conductivity temperature pH and ORP Top Level Display The Current Status Screen is only one of several screens that comprise the Top Level Display Side One of the Quick Reference 3 2 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE Figure 3 1 Octopus 3000 Menu Map shows all available Top Level Displays To scroll through the Top Level Display simply push the right or left arrow on the keypad The screens will be shown in the order indicated on the Menu Map You can cycle through the screens as many times as you desire in either direction The Current Status Screen provides both current parameter information i e pH ORP Conductivity and Temperature on the top line and system status on the lower one As systems are activated or alarms are triggered the status line provides up to date status on the system being managed As events occur they are entered into the lower display Up to 16 events are saved and displayed in se quence Figure 3 2 shows the current status window 15 97 11 45AM 08 15 9 5 p73 a Current Readings Rotate thru Top Line of the Display ORP 350mV N CD 45 4mS Changes In System status Rotate thru Bottom Line HEATER SYSTEM IS ACTIVE of the Display ORP SYSTEM IS ACTIVE e pH LOW ALARM
94. or networking two or more Octopus units modem connection is required e Connection Options Available Communication Feature Dscncable Modem Connection Alarm Paging Only N A AquaNet Only v Both Alarm Paging amp AquaNet v N A Table 2 3 Communication Options CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 13 Installing the Components Direct Cable Connection for Local Use Only Modem Connection for Remote or Networking Access Figure 2 11 AquaNet using Direct Cable or Modem Connection Installing the Modem 1 Connect the Modem and the Octopus Unit First plug your modem cable into Using the AquaWeb software requires a the modem serial port of the Octopus Aquadyne modem Non Aquadyne modems are 3000 unit Then connect the other end not supported by Aquadyne The Aquadyne of the modem cable into the 25 pin modem and 10 foot modem cable RS 232 connector on the back of the modem as are preconfigured to work with the Octopus illustrated in Figure 2 12 3000 unit and there are no adapters needed If you did not purchase this hardware from Aquadyne you will need to follow additional instructions to connect your modem with the Octopus 3000 unit A Tech Tip is available from Aquadyne The connectors are keyed and can only be installed one way Make sure that the plugs on the cable are fully inserted into the jacks on the Octopus controller and the modem 2 14 CHAPTER
95. ound a powerful graphing system that supports simple line and bar graphs or more sophisticated best curve line and points and spline graphs The Database Edition AquaWebDB includes all of the features of AquaWebSE plus support for a Microsoft Access database run time version included that can be located on a your PC or on a centralized network server The database receives data from AquaWeb and perma nently store all data and configuation information that has be been download from a node The Network Edition AquaWebNE adds the additional capabiity to store data for multiple Aquadyne nodes This version is designed for customers who require remote access to a wide area network WAN of a few or a few thousand Aquadyne nodes Nodes are graphically displayed using an intuitively simple hierarchical tree structured view that is very similar to the Explorer view that is familar to PC and MAC users AquaWeb uses the Windows 95 Dial Up Networking system and and an integrated scheduler to poll each unit and download the node internal datalog automatically at user define intervals The CD ROM demo version of AquaWebDB is shipped with every Aquadyne computer You will have the full use of the software for a period of 30 days after which time the trial period will expire For Aquadyne customers AquaWeb will revert to AquaWebSE allowing you to continue to use the software with your Aqua dyne computer but without the Microsoft Access
96. ow on the LCD display that it is in the process of communicating with the modem The page now command generates a code which con sists of a 99999 following the unit s serial number Allow at least five minutes after the controller has initiated a page to be received by your pager Pager Enable Disable The pager enable disable command allows you to enable or disable the paging system If the system is disabled no pages will be sent by the controller should an alarm condition occur STEP 23 ENABLE THE OCTOPUS 3000 SYSTEM CONTROL With the installation of the hardware compo nents complete Steps 1 8 and the configura tion of the software complete Steps 9 23 each system that the Octopus controller will manage now needs to be Enabled to activate Octopus 3000 control systems Don t forget to wait for the probes to stabilize The Control menu under the Operations Menu allows you to set each system to either the OFF or AUTO position In the Off position the system will remain off all the time If the system is set to the AUTO mode then that system will be controlled by the Octopus 3000 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE 3 21 Programming the Software STEP 24 TEST THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Test Menu is located in the Setup Menu It s purpose is to allow you to exercise the individual systems independent of parameter setpoints to insure that the equipment is operating
97. probe after a period of time This residue comes from the chemicals and algae that flow through your system It is recommended that you clean your probes at least every 90 days However more frequent calibrations provide greater accuracy especially in harsh aquatic environments This simple process will help prolong the life of your probes A screen prompt on the Octopus LCD will display every 90 days to remind you to do so Cleaning the Conductivity Probe The conductivity probe can develop deposits over the graphite sensors which will interfere with accurate conductivity readings Since such deposits are often colorless they may go unnoticed To keep the probes clean use 600 grit sandpaper and lightly polish the end of the probe The frequency required for this The use of any sandpaper with a coarser grit rating than 600 e g 300 100 etc will damage the probe When polishing the Tip of the electrode make sure to use a smooth flat surface to prevent scoring the graphic elements in the probe CAUTION cleaning depends on the water quality For relatively clean fresh water this polishing might be required only once per year For highly saline water it might be advisable to clean once per week Cleaning the Temperature Probe Begin by removing the probe from the mount The temperature probe only requires a good wiping from a soft dry towel to clean it Cleaning pH and ORP Probes The pH and ORP probe
98. probe should be located at least 18 away from the temperature probe CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS 2 5 Installing the Components Installing the Temperature 4 Place the probes in the location selected ORP Probes in Step 1 None of the probes can be submersed Mount the probes so that The four steps in probe installation are the top of the probe is above the water line The probes should be positioned so 1 Select a location for the probes that will that ONLY ABOUT HALF of the probe allow the pH and ORP probes to be shaft is immersed in water placed within 6 inches of the tempera ture probe Alternatives are described Alternative Probe Locations in this section By placing the probes Select a probe installation that will allow the close to each another the Octopus is pH and ORP probes to be located within 6 assured that the probes are not subject inches of the temperature probe to different electrical environments that could affect their accuracy The Three possible probe installations are conductivity probe is a special case and should NOT be placed with the other In Filter Location Using Probe Mounts probes if at all possible The diagram Figure 2 2 below shows the conductivity probe placed in line back to the pump In Filter Location Using a Float Figure 2 3 In Line Location Using Tee Fittings 2 Remove the vent seal on the ORP probe Figure 2 4 protective cap then re
99. properly Upon entering the Test Menu all systems that the Octopus is con figurated to control will be shut down By selecting the desired parameter control device i e heater chiller or chemical dosing system etc to be tested each system can be turned on or off Upon exiting the Test Menu all systems will be returned to there prior state 3 22 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE Chapter A Operation amp Maintenance Operation amp Maintenance The Octopus 3000 is designed to run 24 hours a day 365 days a year Under normal operation the system requires virtually no interaction with the user How ever here are some hints for keeping your Octopus 3000 in perfect operating condition Check the Octopus daily and respond to any alarms Keep it clean and a safe distance away from heat water and humidity Clean the probes every 90 days as needed Recalibrate probes every 90 days or as needed Replace probes every 12 18 months or as needed In the rest of this chapter we will discusses topics that relate to the operation and maintenance of the Octopus 3000 The topics covered include Daily Check List Cleaning the Probes Calibrating the Probes Replacing a Probe Conducting a System Test Changing a Control Module Addr AquaNet Reporting and Graphing Operating the Infrared Printer 4 2 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE Probes are delicate
100. rating from the battery pack the Octopus UPS power supplies have built in noise and surge suppression and WILL block X 10 control signals cAUTION Do not plug the X 10 power line interface module into a power outlet that is powered by the UPS unless all the X 10 control modules are also powered by the UPS as well Introduction Your Octopus is a precision laboratory instrument that could be damaged by unex pected power surges or fluctua tions CAUTION The use of a quality surge protection device is highly recommended and is required to preserve your warranty However DO NOT USE a surge suppressor between an Octo pus power line interface and a control module will continue to operate normally until the battery is exhausted If a UPS system is used as a backup power source it may be purchased from Aquadyne A UPS backup is a good idea if you require more than 45 minutes of backup power or if you wish to backup other critical peripheral or communications equipment such as a pump a bio filter or a modem for example Note however that the duration of backup of the UPS is reduced by the addition of such equipment Control Capability H20 S software is used to program the Octopus 3000 and give it the capability for parameter control as well as monitoring With the purchase of the optional X 10 power line interface and one or more control modules a wide variety of monitoring and control f
101. re turning off and going to its counterpart timer i e pump 1B The programming of the wave timers is accessed under the Setup Menu The WaveMaker system is comprised of two completely independent systems System 1 has two pumps Pump Pump 18 and System 2 has two pumps Pump 2A Pump 2B as shown in Figure 3 6 Pumps 1A and 1B work as a pair when one is on the other is off and vice versa And Pumps 2A and 2B also work as a pair Figure 3 6 shows just one WaveMaker example The reliability of the digital Noe input circuit is dependent on the use of low impedance switches and wiring For customers wiring multiple switches in series the total resistance of the switches should not exceed 200 ohms 3 16 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE Cycle 1 Top Diagram Pumps 1A and 2A are set to operate for 3 minutes variable with Pumps 1B and 2B off This produces a flow pattern from left to right Cycle 2 Bottom Diagram Pumps 1B and 2B are set to operate for 5 minutes variable with Pumps 1A and 2A off This produces the flow pattern from right to left Since the pumps can have multiple ON OFF times and can operate independently there is a great deal of flexibility in wave and surge generation Step 20 Set up the System Hold When a System Hold is desired press Enter from any position on the Top Level Display When the System Hold prompt appears use the arrow key to scroll to YES then pres
102. right arrow once to get to the Probe Calibrate menu Press Enter Temperature Calibration Enter to Select Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibrate Place Probes in the Water Adj Temperature Sse 95 Figure 4 3 Temperature Probe Calibration CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE 4 5 Operation amp Maintenance 3 Then press the right arrow three times to see the display Temp Calibration Press Enter to Select 4 Measure the temperature of a water sample with an accurate thermometer 5 Read the temperature 6 Place the probe in the sample and adjust the temperature using left and right arrows until the screen value matches the thermometer reading 7 gt Press Enter twice to return to the Top Level Display The menus that appear on the Octopus display during calibration are shown in Figure 4 3 Calibrating the pH Probe The pH probe requires a few more steps to calibrate The pH calibration is done using two different buffer solutions Standard buffer solution choices are pH 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 It is best to choose buffers which sur round the application range i e saltwater use pH 7 amp 10 fresh water use pH 4 and 7 Set up three cups Buffer Solution 1 in the first cup Buffer Solution 2 in the second cup and system water or RO water in the third cup as shown in Figure 4 4 Itis important that the buffer Nok solution in
103. rm Press enter and then select Enabled and press Enter again You will automatically be directed to the conductivity alarm range menu As long as the conductivity value of the water stays outside the alarm range i e within the acceptable operating range or control range the alarm will not be triggered If the conductivity value goes outside the control range an alarm will be triggered The alarm condition will be confirmed by an alarm status message appearing in the LCD screen the sounding of an audible alarm and the issuance of a pager alarm if installed once the hold off period has expired See Figure 3 5 In addition to the general conductivity alarm there is also two separate conductivity alarm outputs which can be configured in the Set Ctrl Address menu One for a low conductivity alarm and the other for a high conductivity alarm Theses outputs will go active in a low or high conductivity alarm condition Temperature Alarm The temperature alarm range can be set from 0 10 degrees to 2 00 degrees The tempera ture alarm range can only be set if the tem perature alarm is enabled ON THE SETUP MENU System control System Conductivity Temperature Compensation X X Conductivity Alarm Range X X Temperature Temperature Scale X X Temperature Alarm Range X X pH ph Alarm Range X X ORP ORP Alarm Range X X Table 3 5 Parameter Settings Included in the Setup Me
104. rned to Aquadyne transportation and insurance prepaid by buyer If Aquadyne determines the product is defective in operation work manship or material the product will be repaired or replaced and returned to the APPENDIX D 2 buyer with transportation and insurance prepaid If Aquadyne determines that the product is operating normally and the buyer was misusing the product Aquadyne may charge the buyer for labor and shipping charges Aquadyne will give the buyer every possible consideration and will notify the buyer of products not subject to warranty allowance and promptly upon receiving such notice the buyer will notify Aquadyne as to whether the product should be repaired returned to the buyer without repair or otherwise disposed of Products left in Aquadyne s possession longer than thirty 30 days without the buyer s notice of disposition will be subject to a stocking and handling charge For replaced items the buyer will pay the established Aquadyne price For repair labor the buyer will pay Aquadyne s established maintenance service rate Under all circumstances a product not subject to warranty coverage will free Aquadyne of all transportation charges Product Warranty EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN AQUADYNE COMPUTER CORPORATION GRANTS NO WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF A
105. rred for that channel As an example an alarm for an Octopus 3000 unit with serial number 003598 was acti vated indicating a high pH and low ORP condition the page would appear as follows 598 21000 If your system has the UPS backup this will allow you to still receive pages through the power fail detect feature of the digital input The UPS battery provides 7 9 hours of backup If it used to backup a modem as well the backup time will be shorter If power fails on the unit that has no backup battery once power comes back on the unit will dial the phone pager and send a power out message All zeros means the unit is powered back up after a power outage After any power outage or intentional power disconnect the page will display a good page bad page message Good page X This is how many times the page was completed Bad page X This is how many times the number was busy or the page didn t get through Programming the Software 123 Serial Number Alarm Code Table 3 6 Alarm Code on Pager Pager Phone Number The first step in programming the Octopus 3000 for pager support is the entry of the phone number you want the controller to dial in the event of an alarm condition The pager phone number menu is accessed by pressing Enter at the pager menu prompt under the Setup Menu Use the directional keys to scroll through the options unti
106. s Enter The Octopus controller will then shut down all equipment except lighting and the WaveMaker systems and begin a System Hold Mode count down on the screen When the time reaches then all systems will return to their previous condition The time required for control systems to return to an on condi tion if they are supposed to be on may take up to 3 minutes If you desire to cancel out of System Hold after it is enabled simply push the Enter key and System Hold will be terminated The operation of the System Hold can be enabled even when the Octopus controller is locked with a password To set the amount of Programming the Software Pumps 1B amp 2B Operating Figure 3 6 WaveMaker System time that the systems will be disabled for feeding you select the System Hold Timer in the Timer Sub Menu The timer may be set from to 60 minutes If you select minutes for the time then System Hold is disabled until a value other than zero is entered A value between 1 and 60 minutes will enable the System Hold feature To configure System Hold go to the Top Level Display and press Enter When the System Hold prompt appears press Enter to get to the Setpoints Menu Use the arrows to scroll to the Setup Menu and press Enter Use the arrow keys to scroll to the timer menu When you press Enter again you will
107. s LCD Display Window FLASH MEMORY ARCHITECTURE A key feature of the Octopus 3000 is that it is designed using FLASH memory and a special application embedded in the Octopus 3000 called a bootstrap loader When the loader is used in conjunction with other PC software offered by Aquadyne routine updates to the Octopus 3000 H O S software can be easily accomplished Refer to Appendix D for instructions on upgrading the H O S soft ware in the Octopus 3000 Additional Information about the current revision level of the H O S software the availability of AquaWeb for Windows 95 and other techni cal details about the Octopus 3000 can be found on the Aquadyne WEB page http www aquadyne com Introduction STATUS LIGHTS Parameter Status Lights The Parameter Status Lights located on the face of the Octopus indicate whether a system is operating within it s preset limits or a control system has been activated A status Parameter Status Lights O No Light Parameter is within setpoints and no dosing required OR control system is not activated Conductivity Solid Green System is dosing to lower conductivity value Flashing Green Dwell State Will read conductivity again after dwell time is complete Solid Red System is Dosing to raise conductivity value e Flashing Red Dwell State Will read conductivity lt again after dwell time is complete Temperature Solid Gree
108. s manual is available in an Adobe pdf format from our web page at http www aquadyne com For the latest information electronic up dates to this documentation and other technical information we recom mend that you check with us regularly Aquadyne Computer Corp 7343 Ronson Road San Diego California 92111 USA iii Introduction Figure 1 1 The Octopus 3000 Controller 1 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION HOW THE OCTOPUS 3000 WORKS Congratulations on your purchase of the most sophisticated yet easy to use aquatic environment controller on the market today Designed with a powerful INTEL micropro cessor your Octopus 3000 controller includes the following features Continuous monitoring of conductivity water temperature pH and oxidation reduction potential ORP H20 S software with menu driven programming environment Aux Input supports power failure water level or pressure alarming FLASH memory that makes upgrading your Octopus 3000 with new H20 S software a simple task Local audible alarm or optional remote dial up pager alarm capability Parameter control capability for man agement of peripheral equipment such as pumps and lighting Powerful datalogging capability that holds up to 7 days of probe data e Operates on 9V AC or on an optional 9V DC battery backup optional X 10 support for up to 255 control outputs e An infrared Data Port that supports an op
109. s require a little more work Remove the probe from its mount and wipe with a clean towel Begin by soaking the probes for 5 minutes in lemon juice Then take a Q tip and dip it into some lemon juice and clean the probe tip as shown in Figure 4 1 The citric acid from the lemon juice helps to remove any chemically hardened residue that would impede the probe from making an accurate reading Aquadyne does A NL o Figure 4 1 Cleaning the pH amp Probes CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE 4 3 Operation amp Maintenance not recommend the use of any hazardous chemicals when cleaning probes unless the process is supervised by qualified personnel Do not use abrasive cleansers or sponges to clean probes since this can scratch and damage the probe 3 CALIBRATING THE PROBES Probes require periodic calibration to main tain accuracy Each probe is calibrated through a simple process of placing it into a standard solution of known water quality The pH and ORP probe reading are corrected in software for temperature compensation It is for this reason that the temperature probe must always be included in the Cond Calibration Enter to Select calibration solutions when either the pH or ORP probes are calibrated However the conductivity probe does not require the use of the Temperature probe to complete the calibration process Calibrating the Conductivity Probe The C
110. several degrees below If your 3 10 CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE desired temperature is 78 F then set your heater thermostat at 81 F and your chiller thermostat at 75 F Temperature Example Suppose you have a setpoint value is 78 2 F your target operating range is 0 1 F and alarm range is 0 1 F Figure 3 5 illustrates the relationship between the setpoint value and the control and alarm ranges If the temperature stays within the target operating range 78 1 78 3 F the parameter status light will remain off If however the temperature enters the control range between 78 1 F on the low side and 78 3 F on the high side the parameter status light will either turn green if the chilling system is active or red if the heating system is active At the beginning of the control range the Octopus will turn on the chiller or heater as needed These peripheral devices will remain activated to drive the temperature value back to the optimal setpoint and once achieved the peripheral device will be turned off Configuration data such as setpoint values are stored in Note permanent nonvolatile memory Should primary or backup power to the Octopus be lost the setpoint values will be restored to their previous values when power is restored to the Octopus Programming the Software pH Setpoints The pH setpoint defines the optimum pH level that you wish the Octopus 3000 c
111. ssolved If the Quinhydrone dissolves completely add more 3 Use a different stir stick and repeat this procedure for the second buffer solution At the Octopus controller press the Enter key from any place on the Top ORP Calibration Enter to Select Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibrate Place Probes in Qu 7 Buffer Sol OPR Probe is Settling Alternating Message Press Enter to Begin Calibrate Place Probes in Qu 4 Buffer Sol ORP Probe is Settling Clean or Replace the ORP Probe Figure 4 6 ORP Calibration Menu CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE 4 7 Operation amp Maintenance Level Display you will be at the Setpoint Menu Use the arrow keys to scroll to the Operation Menu and press the Enter key Use the arrow keys to scroll to the Probe Calibrate sub menu When you press the Enter key you will be prompted whether you wish to continue with probe calibration After selecting yes the menus will prompt you through the calibration process as shown in Figure 4 6 Be sure to let the probes settle in the calibration solution at least one minute before pressing Enter to begin calibration 4 REPLACING A PROBE Replace your pH and ORP probes every 18 months for Aquadyne laboratory grade probes 12 months for standard grade probes or as needed for accuracy and reliability Replace ment probes can be purchased from th
112. such as UV sterilizers florescent lighting ballasts pumps etc IF The Octopus is a precision instrument that has been Note designed to interface with high quality laboratory grade probes manufactured in the USA to Aquadyne specifications The use of other probes especially inexpensive imported probes not approved by Aquadyne is not recommended and will not be supported A genuine Aquadyne probe can be identified easily by the presence of date code stamped on the top of the probe shaft PROBE UNPACKING pH and probe tips must be kept wet at all times The probes should be installed immediately after their tips are exposed to air If probes are allowed to dry they may be damaged and may produce inaccurate readings CAUTION To prevent damage to the ORP probe sensor FIRST REMOVE THE TAPE OVER THE VENT SEAL on the protective cap Then remove the protective cap Remove the protective caps from remaining probes and install per Step 2 instructions OTHER CONSIDERATIONS and ORP probes can require a minimum of 48 hours to stabilize after installation DO NOT ENABLE OCTOPUS CONTROL OF THESE PARAMETERS FOR 48 HOURS Be sure probes are plugged into correct Octopus probe ports If they are plugged into the wrong ports the system will not monitor properly e Place temperature pH amp ORP probes within 6 inches of each other The conductivity
113. t25 C 25 C Co mS cm Vo g cmP APPENDIX C 3 Conversion Tables 4 APPENDIX C Appendix D Product Warranty Product Warranty Aquadyne Computer Corporation warrants articles of equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service Aquadyne s obligation under this warranty is limited to making good at its factory any defective controller or satellite which is returned intact to Aquadyne or to one of Aquadyne s authorized service centers within one year of delivery of the product to the original purchaser The shipping must be prepaid until the product has been determined to be defective Probes supplied by Aquadyne carry a 90 day warranty from date of purchase with the same conditions as the controller and satellite warranty Aquadyne warrants any repair or replacement of its products for thirty 30 days or for the remainder of the original warranty whichever period is longer This warranty shall not apply to any article of equipment which has been repaired or altered outside the Aquadyne Computer Corporation factory or authorized service centers nor which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident incorrect wiring by others or installation or use not in accord with instructions furnished by the manufacturer Aquadyne s warranty obligation has limited transportation expenses Products believed by buyer to be defective shall be retu
114. the unit install it properly as described in this chapter AVOID DANGEROUS OPERATING CONDITIONS Do not operate the Octopus controller under any of the following conditions With wet hands Ifyou are standing in water Ifthe AquaNode Controller is wet If there is salt creep on the box KEEP pH AND ORP PROBE TIPS WET AT ALL TIMES To prevent loss of accuracy in the pH and ORP probes be sure to keep the tips wet at all times NOTE Do not completely submerge probes Refer to probe installa tion procedures Step 2 in this chapter for more information INSTALL ALL ELECTRICAL CORDS CORRECTLY Always take care when using electricity around water To prevent water from running down the cord of an aquarium device always use a drip loop as shown in Figure 2 1 To create a drip loop make sure that the cord extends below the outlet so that any runoff will not enter the outlet or the device Also the Octopus controller and ALL other aquatic environ ment devices should be plugged into a GFCI outlet If you are not familiar with installation of electrical equipment it is strongly recommended that you hire a licensed electrician 2 2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE COMPONENTS Installing the Components Figure 2 1 Protective Drip Loop and Outlet CAUTION In addition to a surge suppressor a Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI should be part of you installation A GFC
115. tional hand held HP printer for data reporting and graphical analysis Single communication port supporting both direct connection to a PC or remote modem communication Introduction AquaWeb Remote Access Our latest software product that allows you to communicate with your Octopus 3000 perform advanced graphical analysis of current and historical data from any Windows 95 PC The standard version of AquaWeb is available for no cost through our WEB site at www aquadyne com Single User and Multi User versions of AquaWeb are available for additional cost through your dealer Until now performing even the simplest functions with a controller required technical or electronic expertise The Octopus 3000 controller makes maintaining the optimum aquatic environment easy The Octopus 3000 is constructed with only the highest quality components The heart of the Octopus 3000 is an INTEL microprocessor which manages all of the activities of the controller All information gathered by the controller is processed digitally The Octopus 3000 Architecture includes Digital Signal The helpful Notes logo high lights items which will save you time and effort and increase your understanding of the Octopus operation The CAUTION logo highlights items which are critical to safety or which may cause the Octopus to malfunction or become damaged CAUTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Introd
116. uction Processing DSP hardware and software that provides accurate and repeatable readings over the life of the Octopus 3000 In addition the microprocessor design provides unsur passed flexibility as reflected by the variety of software options that are available for the Octopus 3000 AQUADYNE is committed to building products that meet world class standards of quality and workmanship If you have any questions regarding the use of this product AQUADYNE provides hotline service through the Technical Support Group They can be reached between 9 00 AM and 5 00 PM Pacific Standard Time at 619 569 2082 x 250 or via the Internet at support aquadyne com The primary source for technical and other useful information about the Octopus 3000 including the latest release of this User Guide in Adobe PDF format can be found on our Web Page http www aquadyne com Our Web Page contains current software releases and always reflects the latest infor mation about our products so we suggest that you visit it frequently USER GUIDE FEATURES The Octopus 3000 User Guide is presented in five chapters Introduction Installation Programming Operation and Maintenance and Troubleshooting In Chapter 1 we provide a basic overview of the Octopus 3000 and its capabilities We recommend that all users review this infor 14 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION mation before proceeding with Chapter 2 Installation and Software Programm
117. up consists of Steps 9 23 in the installation process A summary of these steps is given in Table 3 1 Step 15 Entering Setpoint Values is perhaps one of the most important of these steps STEP 9 SET THE SYSTEM CLOCK SETUP MENU The Octopus 3000 is equipped with an internal clock that includes its own battery source So you won t need to set the clock as 34 TOP LEVEL DISPLAY Figure 3 4 Entering pH Setpoint CHAPTER 3 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE run Setpoint Operation Setup Menu Menu Menu Menu t i Cond Exit Temp ORP pH Setpoint Setpoints Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint pH Setpoint Setpoint x xx Programming the Software Initial Software Setup On Menu Monitoring System Monitoring amp Control System 9 Set System Clock Setup X X 10 Enter Password Setup Optional Optional 11 Set Noise Filter Control Setup X X 12 Select the Conductivity Temp Compensation Settings Setup X X 13 Select Conductivity Range Setup X X X 14 Select Temperature Scale Setup X X 15 Enter Setpoint amp Range Values Cond Temp pH ORP Setpoint Xx eed m Range Values amp Setup x x 17 Setup Digital Input Alarm Setup X X 18 Setup Lighting System Setup NA X 19 Setup Wave Maker System Setup NA X 20 Setup System Hold Setup NA X 21 Assign Control ID s
118. with and properly installed under Windows 9x as a recognized Plug and Play device We strongly recommend the use of a US Robotics Modem Sportster since this is the only modem that we are able to offer technical support Your modem also MUST be installed on a separate COM port such as COM3 with its own independent IRQ assigned To make sure your machine meets these requirements consult with a your computer technician Attn International customers Please contact your distributor to determine which modem is being sup ported in your country Before getting started the first step is to properly configure the port settings To do so 1 Go to the Start Menu and select Settings and then select the Control Panel 2 Select the Modem Icon if you are using a modem in a remote data application or if you are connecting up directly to a comm port on your PC go to the Systems Icon and under the Device Manager tab select the comm port you are using for your Octopus fig 5 1 3 Fora direct cable connection click on Properties and select the Port Settings tab Click on Advanced The Advances port Settings dialog box will appear on the screen Fig 5 2 5 4 CHAPITRE 5 SETTING UP AQUAWEB 4 Dema Deco Ficus Metin Peters T yer ien is DET parmi HI ee See Pa ramis ie B Hrer Fon LPT F snr Peel F hanar N F rm Fa Figure 5 1 System Properties For mo
119. y 30 minutes is the default setting assuming that the alarm has not been acknowledged Programming the Software Pager Tone Pulse The pager tone pulse command register controls whether the modem uses DTMF tones or pulses to dial the telephone If you have a rotary phone you will want to set the register to pulse otherwise leave the register at the default setting which is tone Baud Rate The pager baud rate is the actual speed in which the Octopus 3000 can transmit data to the modem The Octopus 3000 baud rate can vary at rates from 300 baud to 19 200 baud The default value is 19 200 baud which is ideal and recommended This value will work with 90 of the modems in use today includ ing the Aquadyne modem that comes with the pager option If you also have the AquaWeb option you must set the baud rate of the pager to 19 200 to match the fixed baud rate of AquaWeb Data Format The pager data format register controls how information is sent to the modem The control ler defaults 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity 81N Additional information on serial data formats is outside the scope of this manual If using both a pager and AquaWeb you must use the same data format for both Page Now Test Pager The Octopus 3000 allows you to test the paging system at any time to insure proper operation At the Page Now prompt in the Pager menu press Enter When you initialize the test page the controller will sh
120. you select current data you will receive a printout showing the current readings for each of the systems that you are monitoring or controlling with the Octopus Your printout will look like this AQURDYNE OCTOPUS 1713797 16 47AM CURRENT DATA PH 7 84 Temp 77 8 F ORP 296nV Figure 4 8 Current Data printout 4 10 CHAPTER 4 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE High and Low Data If you want to know what the peak high and peak low values were use the High Low menu The Octopus monitors high and low points separately from the hourly data The High Low value is a peak detector that is recorded during each hour You may find that your peak level will be different from the hourly data Your options are a 24 hour 48 hour or one week period Based on your selections the printout will appear as shown in the chart below 1 WEEK HIGH LOW DATA High pH 8 32 LowpH 7 95 High ORP 165 mv Low ORP 280 mv High Temp 78 0 F Low Temp 77 5 F Graph Data In the graph mode the Octopus plots the data that it has been collected over the week of operation The printer will automatically scale the Y axis to make sure that the plot will always display all of the data points The X axis tick marks are labeled in hours if you are plotting in 24 hour or 48 hour mode If you plot the last week s data the tick marks represent one day of data collection The most recent data sample is always shown on the far right hand
121. ystem Hold Done Low Conductivit Dose Sec x System Hold XX XX Remaining Exit Main Menu Enter to Select Setpoints Menu Cond Setpoint Enter to Select Range XX H Operation Menu Enter to Select Setup Menu Enter to Select Cond Setpoint Temp Setpoint Temp Setpoint PH Setpoint Range X XX Setpoint XX X Rang XX X Setpoint XX X APPENDIX A 2 CO2 Doser Dwell Min X CO2 Doser Dose Sec X Menu Maps Exit Main Menu Setpoints Menu Operation Menu Setup Menu Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Cond Setpoint Exit Setpoints Temp Setpoint ORP Setpoint Setpoint Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Enter to Select Cond Setpoint Temp Setpoint ORP Setpoint pH Setpoint Setpoint XX X Setpoint XX X Setpoint XXXmV Setpoint X XXpH Cond Setpoint Temp Setpoint Setpoint Range XX X Range Range X XXpH Low Conductivity Buffer Doser Dose Sec X Dose Min X Low Conductivity Buffer Doser Dwell Min X Dwell Min X Hi Conductivity CO Doser Dose Sec X Dose Sec X Hi Conductivity CO2 Doser Dwell Min X Dwell Min X APPENDIX A 3 Menu Maps OPERATION MENU Operation Menu Enter to Select Control Menu Enter to Select IR Printer Menu Enter to Select Clean Probes Enter to Select Exit Op Menu Enter to Select

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