Operating Manual MODEL RC554XP ORP/pH Digital Controller IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rola-Chem Digital Controller PN 554135 02/17/2014 Page: 1 of 20
1.0 SAFETY: When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: 1.1 WARNING !: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times 1.2 WARNING !: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a grounding type receptacle protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
Table of Contents Section title Page 1.0 Safety Instructions 2 2.0 Quick Start Reference 4 3.0 Description and Specifications 3.1 General Description 3.2 Specifications 3.3 Description of controls 5 6 7 4.0 Installation 4.1 Locating the controller 4.2 Mechanical installation 4.3 Power access panel 4.3.1 Dip switches 4.3.2 Fuses 4.3.3 Flow switch 10 10 11 11 11 11 5.0 Operation 5.1 Startup 5.2 PH settings 5.3 ORP settings 5.4 Operating mode 12 12 13 13 6.0 Troubleshooting 13 7.
2.0 QUICK START REFERENCE Use this section for reference - please read all safety instructions and appropriate manual sections for installation and operation instructions. • Do NOT add chemicals to feeders until all start-up operations are completed. • Manually adjust and balance pool/spa to acceptable levels and verify using DPD test kit prior to start-up. Automation should be used to maintain chemical levels, not to balance a pool/spa that is out of acceptable chemical ranges.
3.0 Description and Specifications 3.1 General Description The controller is a microprocessor-based chemical automation system, which continuously monitors and maintains the pH balance and sanitizer level in a swimming pool or spa. The pH and sanitizer level (ORP) are displayed using sun-bright seven-segment light emitting diodes. The pH and ORP levels are continuously monitored and displayed on the controller’s front panel. The ORP/pH controller has been designed to be user friendly.
NOTE: When automating any body of water, it is essential to size the feeders to reach desired levels in a relatively short period of time. Generally, automating an existing body of water with existing feeders will require the output of the feeders be increased accordingly. If feeders are unable to keep up with demand in a short period of time, automation becomes ineffective. 3.2 Specifications ORP & pH Ranges ORP Display: 0 to 995 mv.
3.3 Description of Controls 1. WATER FLOW LAMP Illuminates bright when water flow is indicated. Also indicates that power is on. 2. pH/ORP ALERT LAMPS Illuminates red when the Hi or Low Alert levels are reached. 3. CHEMICAL FEED LAMPS pH FEED lamp flashes while feeding chemical and illuminates steady during feed delay. ORP FEED lamp flashes while feeding chemical and illuminates steady during feed delay. 4. pH/ORP DIGITAL DISPLAYS Monitors pH and ORP and displays programmed set points. 5.
Modes: The controller has four modes of operation: • ON/OFF mode. • AUTO mode- operating • pH - setting mode • ORP- setting mode To move from one mode to another simply press the MODE button. The illuminated lamp indicates the current mode. On/off mode: • To turn the controller “on”, press the MODE button. • To turn the controller “OFF” press & change mode to pH or ORP and hold the MODE button for two seconds until displays read “OFF”.
Hi Alert: Pressing the High Alert button allows the operator to set or turn off the HI alert level feature. As the button is pressed the pH readout will scroll through the available HI alert pH levels (7.8 to 8.4 and off). Release the button when the desired level is reached. The Hi Alert cannot be turned off in the BASE feed selection. Low Alert: Pressing the Low Alert button allows the operator to set or turn off the Low alert level feature.
4.0 Installation 4.1 Locating the controller Install the chemical pump and erosion feed systems as shown in manuals included with the feeders. The controller may need to be set for the particular feeder system used. Before installing the controller, it is important to do a site assessment to consider where and how you will mount the unit.
4.3 Power access panel 9 10 11 12 13 14 pH FUSE O RP FUSE RS 1 2 3 4 ON FLOW 15 16 17 18 9. O RP FUSE 10. TER M IN AL STRIP 11. pH FUSE 12. 13. 14. 15. D ATA PO RT FLO W SW ITC H TERM IN AL D IP SW ITCH ARRAY FLO W SW ITCH IN PUT 16. pH O UTPUT 17. O RP O UTPUT 18 EXTERNAL PO W ER IN PU T 4.3.1 Dip switches The controller has a series of dip switches to control functions that are not normally accessible on the front panel. These dip switches are located inside the Power panel.
NSF certification of this automated controller requires the use of a flow switch. To install a flow switch, remove the jumper and install the flow switch leads. Note: with the flow switch installed and the jumper removed, the flow light will no longer operate as a power light. It is recommended the jumper be retained to assist in trouble shooting if necessary.
5.3 ORP settings The controller displays direct ORP readings and the sanitizer level controlled by this reading. The ORP display indicates the effectiveness of the sanitizer; it does not directly correlate to a chlorine ppm reading. Use a DPD test kit to measure the free chlorine. Adjust the ORP Set Level to the desired level. If desired, set the OPR level to correspond to the OPR reading when the water is balanced to the desired chlorine ppm.
C. Set-points not being reached/maintained * Factory setting for feed time is 0.6 sec on with 5 minute delay. Feeders may require longer feed time. If time is too short, set-points will not be maintained. If time is too long, overfeeding chemicals will occur. Correct time is dependent of multiple factors such as pool/spa water volume, feeder output, chemical concentration and chemical needs. * Controllers are designed to maintain set-points.
7.0 Warranty and ServiceLimited Warranty: Rola-Chem Corporation warrants the original purchaser that this unit is free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship from the date of the original purchase for one (1) year. If this unit fails within the one (1) year period, it will be repaired or replaced (RolaChem’s option) at no charge, when returned to Rola-Chem Corporation with proof of purchase receipt.
8.0 Appendix 8.1 Dip switch settings The controller has dip switches to control functions/options that are not accessible on the front panel. These dip switches are located inside the power access panel. See section 3.3. The default for switches #1 and #2 is the ON position. The default for switches #3 and #4 is the OFF position. NSF certification of this automated controller requires the feed mode limit (switch #2) to remain in the ON position.
8.2 Factory Default Setting Reset: The controller can be reset at any time to the default factory settings. The factory presets are: ORP set level: 650mv pH set level: 7.4 ORP alerts: high- 900 mv, low- 100 mv pH alerts: high- 8.0, low- 7.0 Feed time: 0.6 seconds To reset default settings, follow these steps: A. Turn the controller Off: Press ‘MODE’ to ORP or pH and then hold ‘MODE’. The display will read “oFF”. Release the ‘MODE’ button. Only the flow light should be on. B.
8.4 Typical System Installations ELECTRICAL OUTLET CONTROLLED BY CIRCULATION SYSTEM ACID PUMP CHLORINE PUMP CONTROLLER CHLORINE NaOCl ACID HCl **FLOWSWITCH MANIFOLD ***FILTER HEATER FILTER BASKET POOL PUMP *FLOWSWITCH WATER FROM POOL EARTH GROUND WATER TO POOL TYPICAL SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FEED SYSTEM **SAFETY FLOWSWITCH TO ENSURE CIRCULATION TO CONTROL PROBES AND INDICATOR THAT POOL CIRCULATION IS OCCURRING.
8.4 Typical System Installations, cont., ACID PUMP ELECTRICAL OUTLET CONTROLLED BY CIRCULATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER SOL. VALVE (120 V.) **FLOWSWITCH ACID STRAINER MANIFOLD EROSION FEEDER ***FILTER HEATER FILTER CHECK VALVE POOL PUMP WATER FROM POOL WATER TO POOL *FLOWSWITCH EARTH GROUND EARTH GROUND SYSTEM USING EROSION FEEDER WITH ACID PUMP (CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE & MURIATIC ACID) **SAFETY FLOWSWITCH TO ENSURE CIRCULATION TO CONTROL PROBES AND INDICATOR THAT POOL CIRCULATION IS OCCURRING.
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