station 30-202000 Chemical Control and Pool Control Installation Guide

: June 3, 2024
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station 30-202000 Chemical Control and Pool Control
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM
SYSTEMS WITH redoX CONTROL
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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station 30-202000 Chemical Control and Pool Control

DESCRIPTION

Station is a complete pool controller which doses pool-chemicals in order to maintain the pool water in perfect conditions. The base product controls the temperature, filtration periods, pool lighting and 4 additional relays. The base product is upgraded by adding the measurement and control of up to 4 water parameters. Station can also be upgraded post-sales via “upgrade kit’s”.

Electronic box

Electrical connections of the electronic box

SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A Filtration pump timer
B Silex / glass / diatom filter
C Recirculation pump
1 Electronic box
4 pH probe (optional – for models with pH control)
5 redoX probe (optional – for models with redoX control)
6 Conductivity probe (optional – for models with conductivity control)
8 Acid dosing pump (optional – for models with PH control)
9Acid injector (optional – for models with PH control)
10 Hydrochloric acid container (optional, for models with PH control, not supplied with unit)
15 Other pool equipment
16 Module RF or RF/WIFI or WIFI
17 Free chlorine control

Station synchronized with filtration
In case of using an external clock for filtration control, make sure that the system is synchronized with the filtration of the pool and stops if the water circulation comes to a halt. In case of using the internal timers of the device, the unit should permanently be connected to 230 V / 125 V (see guide for electrical connection).

Optional automatic controls

FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM

Measures

1.1 Measures: Adjustment of setpoints and measuring probes.
1.2 Setpoints for each measurement.
1.3 Setting of setpoints.
1.4 Calibration of pH probe: Recommended every month during the pool season.
1.5 Calibration with buffers (buffer solutions pH7 / pH10 / neutral): Follow the instructions which appear on the displays (fig. 1.6).
1.7 Manual calibration: Allows to adjust the probes at 1 point (without buffers) – only recommended to adjust small deviation in the readings.
1.8 Without removing the probe from the water, use the + / – buttons to adjust the reading so it matches with your reference value (photometer or other measurement).
1.9 Calibration of the redoX probe: Recommended every 2 month during the pool season.
1.10 Calibration with buffer (buffer liquid 465 mV): Follow the instructions which appear on the displays (fig. 1.11).
1.12 Manual calibration: Allows to adjust the probes at 1 point (without buffers) – only recommended to adjust small deviation in the readings.
1.13 Without removing the probe from the water, use the + / – buttons to adjust the reading so it matches with your reference value (photometer or other measurement).

3.2 Filtration

2.1 Filtration modes.
2.2 Manual: Filtration can be switched ON and OFF manually.
2.3 Automatic (or with timer): In this mode the filtration switches ON/OFF according to 3 timers. The timers always work on daily bases.
2.4 Smart*: This mode uses, as a basis, the automatic or timer mode, with its 3 intervals of filtration, but adjusting the filtration time in function of the water temperature. For that reason 2 parameters of temperature are provided: The maximum temperature, from which on the filtration times will be the ones from the timer setting. The minimum temperature: below this value the filtration time will be reduced to 5 minutes, which is the minimum working time. Between these 2 temperatures the filtration times will climb linearly. There is an option to activate the antifreeze mode in which the filtration will start if the water temperature is below 2° C.
2.5 Timed heating with option of climatization*: This mode acts equally to the automatic mode, but besides it includes the option to work on a relay to control the temperature. The desired temperature is set in this menu, and the system works with a hysteresis of 1 degree (example: the setting temperature is 23° C, the system will activate itself when the temperature goes below 22° C and will not stop before it passes 23° C).
Clima OFF: The heating only works within the set filtration periods.
Clima ON: Keeps the filtration working when the filtration period is finished if the water temperature is below the setting temperature. When the setting temperature is reached the filtration and the heating will stop and will not switch on till the next programmed filtration period.
2.6 Intelligent*: In this mode the user has 2 working parameters: The desired water temperature and the minimum filtration time is selected (minimum value of 2 hours and maximum of 24 hours). The filtration will work for at least 10 minutes every 2 hours to check the temperature. The selected minimum filtration time is divided in 12 fragments and is added to the 10 minutes. Example 1: In 12 hours, the time is divided by 12 times per day when the filtration pump starts up to check the water temperature. Example 2: 12 hours x 60 minutes) / 12 = 60 minutes every 2 hours. This is the filtration and heating time every 2 hours.
If the filtration time finishes, without the temperature reaching the desired level, the filtration/heating continues until the desired temperature is accomplished. In order to keep the filtration-electricity-cost to a minimum, this additional filtration time is subtracted from the following filtration periods of the day.
Note: Modes only visible if the option to use temperature and/or heating probe is activated in INSTALLER´S menu.

3.3 Lighting

3.1 Lighting.
3.2 Manual mode (ON/OFF).
3.3 Automatic mode: Shuts lights ON/OFF according to a timer. The timers can be configured with a frequency: Daily; Every 2 days; Every 3 days; Every 4 days; Every 5 days; Weekly; Every 2 weeks; Every 3 weeks; Every 4 weeks.

3.4 Auxiliary relays

4.1 Auxiliary relays.
4.2 It is possible to control up to 4 extra auxiliary relays (water features, fountains, automatic irrigation systems, built-in cleaning systems, air pumps for spas, garden lighting, etc.). This menu displays the relays which are still available on your device and allow configuration.
4.3 Manual mode (ON/OFF).
4.4 Automatic mode: ON/Off according to a timer. The timers can be configured with a frequency: Daily; Every 2 days; Every 3 days; Every 4 days; Every 5 days; Weekly; Every 2 weeks; Every 3 weeks; Every 4 weeks.
4.5 Timer mode: Working time is programmed in minutes. Each time the button on the front panel in relation to the relay is pressed, it will start up for the time programmed. This function is recommended for the timing of air pumps for spas.

3.5 Settings

5.3 Setting of preferred language.
5.5 Setting of day and current time.
5.7 Setting of the intensity of the display lighting (0-100%) and programming its ON and OFF time.
5.9 Sound: Programming of the system to emit sound for the functions: Keyboard (buttons); Notices (pop-up message); Alarms (working alarm); Filtration (start of the filtration).
5.11 Password: Allows to protect the access to the user´s menu by activating a password. To enter your password press a combination of 5 buttons and the system will memorize.
5.13 System info: Information of the available software of the TFT display and the power module. The system stores the working hour counters of the different modules and they are displayed on this screen.

SYSTEMS WITH redoX CONTROL

The redoX value advises us of the oxidation/reduction potential and is used to determine the level of water sterilization. The parameters or setpoints are the minimum/maximum accepted redoX levels before the titanium cell is connected/disconnected. Adjusting the ideal redoX level (setpoint) is the last step in the Station start up sequence. To find the optimum redoX levels for your pool follow these steps:

Connect the pool filtration system.
Add chlorine to the pool till a level of 1-1,5 ppm is achieved (approx. 1-1,5 gr/ m3 of water). pH levels should be between 7,2 – 7,5.
After 30 min. test the free chlorine levels in the pool (manual test kit DPD1) if the free chlorine level is between 0,8 – 1,0 ppm. Look at the redoX screen and memorize this level as the setpoint to CONNECT / DISCONNECT the chlorine pump.
The next day check free chlorine levels (manual test kit DPD1) and redoX. Raise / lower setpoint if necessary.
Remember to check the redoX set-point every 2-3 month and/or if the water parameters change (pH / temperature / conductivity).

MAINTENANCE

First days of maintenance
During the first 10-15 days your pool system will require more attention and the following care:

Make sure the pH remains on the ideal level (7,2 – 7,5). If the pH is unusually unstable and uses a lot of acid, check the alkalinity (recommended levels between 80 y 125 ppm).
The pool must be vacuumed and the skimmers cleaned whenever necessary to ensure perfect water conditions.

General maintenance

DOSING PUMPS: Check regularly to ensure that the container contains liquid to prevent the dosing pump of running dry. The dosing pump requires maintenance (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON BOX).
pH PROBES / redoX / CONDUCTIVITY: Probes must be cleaned whenever necessary (check every 5-6 months). To clean the probe insert in distilled water (clear liquid). After each cleaning the probes must be calibrated. Also: the probes must be kept wet (if stored).

Fortnightly checks
FREE CHLORINE: 1,0 – 2,0 ppm
pH: 7,1 – 7,5

Monthly checks
TOTAL ALKALINITY (TAC): 80 – 120 ppm
pH: CYANURIC ACID 30 – 50 ppm

TROUBLESHOOTING

Blank display

Check if ON/OFF switch is illuminated.
Check the connection wire between display and motherboard.
Check external 250 mA fuse has not blown.
Check electric supply 210-230 V 50Hz.
If the problem persists, contact TECHNICAL SERVICE.

White flakes in the water

The water is excessively hard and it is unbalanced.
Balance the water and check the cell, proceeding to clean it if necessary.
Put 1 small bag of flocculant in the skimmer and recirculate 24 hours.

Alarm AL3 and pH dosing pump stopped

The maximum dosing time (standard 200 min.) is accomplished and the acid dosing pump stops in order to avoid the acidification of the water.
To delete the message and to restart the metering press ESC ( ). Do the following verifications in order to preclude errors on the device: Verify if the pH probe reading is correct. If not, calibrate the probe or substitute it with a new one; Verify if the acid/base deposit is full and if the dosing pump is working correctly; Verify the variable speed of the dosing pump.

WARNING
Keep chemical levels in pool as instructed in this manual.

EARTHING
All metallic components in the pool such as lamps, ladders, heat exchangers, drains or similar elements within 3 m from the pool (10 feet) must be connected to an earth below 37 Ohms. If using heat exchangers, we recommend them to be made of titanium.

SECURITY
To avoid accidents, children should not handle this product unless supervised by an adult. Children should be supervised at all times when in or near a spa, pool or jacuzzi.