M002-19

Rev. 06 - 11/2008

Timer PLM 2K
Volumetric Duplex Alternator

TECHNICAL MANUAL

Culligan reserves the right to change or modify the stated specifications or dimensions
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This manual is intended for the Staff specifically appointed to install and/or
run and/or repair Culligan systems. Culligan accepts no responsibility for the
possible consequences in case of work by unauthorised staff, or failure to
comply with the instructions in this manual.

WARNINGS

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 Timer PLM 2K
Volumetric Duplex Alternator

The present manual is made up of 24 pages and it can not be spread, copied or used for any purpose
different from the use with the PLM 2K electronic unit without an explicit authorisation from Culligan
Italiana S.p.A.

CONTENTS
PLM 2K
Packing List ............................................................................................................................... Page 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................“ 1
Technical Characteristics ..............................................................................................................“ 2
Description.....................................................................................................................................“ 2
Installation & Assembly .................................................................................................................“ 3
Wiring Connections .......................................................................................................................“ 4
Auxiliary inlet-outlet in the different operation modes ...................................................................“ 5
Commissioning ..............................................................................................................................“ 6
Service Mode.................................................................................................................................“ 8
Operation in regeneration mode....................................................................................................“ 12
Flow Charts ...................................................................................................................................“ 13
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................“ 16
Alarm Conditions ...........................................................................................................................“ 16
Cycle Memory................................................................................................................................“ 16

Volumetric Duplex Alternator

Principles of Operation ..................................................................................................................“ 17
Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................“ 18
Start-up Instructions ......................................................................................................................“ 18
 Timer PLM 2K
Volumetric Duplex Alternator

Packing List - TIME

When opening the pack, you should find the Washing cycles programmed by solar
following material: time.
1) the present manual
- VOLUME
2) the PLM 2K electronic unit timer The washing cycle is triggered once
3) No 5 PG11 cable-presses the count of the pulses emitted by the
4) No 1 315 mAfuse volume meter reaches the number
corresponding to the duty cycle.

Introduction - PUMP TIME

This instrument has been designed and The washing cycle of a unit is
tested in good conditions. triggered by timed operation of the
This manual contains all the necessary duty pump.
information for a safe and long-lasting
service. The instrument has been designed - START
for service in a room; anyway, it can be used The washing signal is triggered by a
remote signal.
for a short period in a range of temperatures
down to –10, without interfering with the The length of each phase can be
safety. programmed by means of the operation
P.L.M. is an electronic programmable device touch, while the sequences cannot be
designed in order to control, through the modified. One PLM can control two units,
multiport pilot valve, following units: each provided with a multiport pilot valve, by
Filters, WGR, OFSY, OFSY-WGR, means of the proper accessories (solenoid
Softeners valves kit, etc.

Washing and/or regeneration cycles can be The simplicity and reliability of PLM 2 make it
programmed according to: suitable for nearly all room conditions (with
- TIME the exception of the explosion-risk situations)
- PUMP PLM can be fixed on the unit by means of
- VOLUM the proper support, it is also possible to
- START mount it on the wall.

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Technical Characteristics

ƒ DIMENSIONS : 78 x 300 mm approx. 70 h.

ƒ POWER SUPPLY : 24/110/220 +/-20% (can be set with jumpers), 2 type AAA
(mini-pencil) batteries, for data retention
ƒ temperature : MAX: +40°C
ƒ relative humidity : MIN: 50% at the temperature of 40°C
ƒ relative humidity : MAX: 90% at the temperature of 20°C
ƒ max current : from mains 250 mA 220Vac/315 mA 110Vac logic/1 A for the
user
ƒ Electrical protection : by means of fuse of 250/315mA on the power supply, 250 mA on
the logic, 1 A on 24 Vac
ƒ inputs : with clean contact or with NPN logic at 24 Vdc
ƒ outputs : relay with contact of 5A 250 Vac
ƒ keypad : 8 keys allowing editing and control operations
ƒ display : backlit LCD with 16 characters on 2 lines
ƒ casing and mechanical
protection : IP65
The PLM features:
ƒ on the top, protected by a transparent lid, a display and a keypad
ƒ on the bottom, under a removable guard with 2 screws, 32 pull-out terminals allowing connection of
the power supply, the outputs, the input and the pilots.

Description

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The PLM allows control of the regeneration cycles of one or two systems, with various procedures with
regard to both the cycle type and the conditions in which they are triggered.
For a correct programming of the unit, two different types of Editor are provided:
• a service editor, enabling the programming of the type of unit selected, and the use mode
• a normal editor, for the programming of all cycles phases length, and for the regeneration
parameters.
The PLM’s user interface consists of an 8-keys keypad and a display of 2 lines of 16 characters,
allowing execution and control of the programmable functions.
There are six keys for the EDIT functions and two keys (MAN and START) for control of the cycle;
the EDIT keys are designed with user-friendly standard symbols.

ƒ The ENT key is used to access the edit mode and confirm the selection after a choice is made.
ƒ The + and – keys are used to vary the numerical values when these are selected, or to move
from one selection to another ( + moves to the left, – moves to the right).
ƒ The CLR key is used to reset the numerical parameter in use.
ƒ The ESC key is used to exit from a menu.
ƒ The F key is a key which assumes a special function not provided by the other keys, depending
on circumstances (e.g. in the TIME mode it is used to select the days of the week).
ƒ The MAN key allows variations to be made to the functions (pilot, system, etc.) or the cycle (to
skip a phase or end regeneration); the functions vary depending on whether the service or
regeneration mode is current
ƒ The START key is used to start regeneration in manual mode.

Installation & Assembly

Before these operation please be sure The timer can be installed on the unit by mean
that PLM is disconnected from power of the support installed in front of the hydraulic
feed pilot.
Open the holes necessary to allow the wiring
The control unit must be installed on a vertical
to pass and fit the cable bushes; after
wall, taking care to fit it at a height which
positioning and fixing the wires tighten the
allows a good view of the display (about 1.5
cable clamps and close the lid of the
m). It is fixed to the wall with 3 screws
connection compartment securely.
arranged in a triangle with the tip pointing
upward; the top screw must be left projecting
by about 5 mm and fitted into the recess CAUTION: after any operation on the
provided on the container, while the other two keypad the transparent lid must be
screws are fixed from the inside of the closed to ensure the protection
container. envisaged

Opening the bottom gives access to two fixing

slots; the fixing dimensions are marked on the
back of the container.

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Wiring Connections

TERMINAL BOARD PLM

TERMINAL BOARD PLM 24 Vac

Note: if the timer is fed by a 24 Vac power, (terminals 12-13) a separate line must be provided,
suitably protected by a proper fuse (1A)

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Auxiliary Inlet- outlet operation in the different operating modes.

TERMINAL BOARD PLM IN-OUT

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

• 24 Vac = TERMINALS 12 – 13, CAUTION this voltage is not protected by a fuse, if one
pole has to be earthed, earth terminal 12.
• 110 Vac =TERMINALS 28 – 30 – 32 and fit the two selection jumpers (110)
• 220 Vac = TERMINALS 28 – 30 – 32 and fit the selection jumper (220)

OUTPUTS USED IN THE VARIOUS RL1 RL2 RL3

TYPES
FILTER BW
FILTER W BW CHL CHL/BW/BR/CR/SR
OFSY BW1-2
OFSY W BW1-2 CHL CHL/BW/BR/CR/SR
TIME SOFTNER BW REF
SOFTNER BW REF1 REF2

RL4 = SYSTEM RELAY, RELAY=ON, SYS1 / RELAY=OFF, SYS2

RL5 = RELAY WHICH CLOSES IN ALARM CONDITION

TIME VOLUM PUMP START

IN1 START SYS 1 START SYS 1 O 2 START SYS 1 O 2 START SYS 1
IN2 START SYS 2 ---- ---- START SYS 2
IN3 ---- CONT VOLUM. ---- ----
IN4 RESET SOFTNER ---- ---- ----

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Commissioning
The device must be put into operation by qualified staff.

Connections
The procedures for connection to the various parts which complete the equipment must be
carried out in accordance with the connections described in the relative section; taking special
care over the power supply connection.

Buffer battery
When putting the device into operation, the batteries which allow the clock to operate with
no power supply for a period of about 12 months must be activated.
Underneath the display/keypad panel, the equipment contains housings for 2 type AAA
batteries; if these are not already fitted, obtain two batteries and insert them in the correct
direction, then switch the jumper JP1 (BATTERY) from OFF to ON.

“Service EDITOR” initial programming

PLM may be employed for different units, so a proper program has to be set.
Therefore a service editor has been activated, that only qualified technicians are entitled to handle,
since a mistake in the setting of the unit might generate problems. PLM can be set as soon as it is
switched on: pressing F and ENT , and + and - , you will be able to select the type of unit..
Press ENT to select the mode of operation, then decide whether one or two unit will be in
operation.
When the unit is in service, you can enter this editor pressing F and ENT for more than 10
seconds (press F first, then ENT otherwise you will enter the normal editor.
- Press F and ENT together, feed the timer.
Keep pressed more than 10 seconds, until the timer displays: CULLIGAN - «SELECT TYPE».
- Connect Timer PLM.
- Press touch F and ENT (before F then ENT ) Pressing more than 10” «SELECT TYPE»
will be displayed.
Now you are in the programming menu.
- Press touch + and - and select the unit required between the available ones:
«FILTER» «FILTROW» «OFSY» «OFSYW» «SOFTNER» «TIME SOFTNER»
- To confirm the selection press ENT : «SELECT MODE» will be displayed.
- Press touch + and - select the operation mode required between the available ones:
«TIME»; «VOLUM»; «PUMP»; «START»;
- Confirm the selection pressing ENT ,: «SELECT PLANT» will be displayed.
- Press the touches + and - sect «one» or «two» . Press ENT . to confirm selection

C L R T O C L E A R R A M
E N T T O C O N T I N U E
The word «SERVICE» will be displayed in the first line. The second line will display hour, volume,
pump time, according to the operating mode selected.

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 SELECT TYPE SELECT MODE SELECT PLANT
FILTER TIME ONE TWO
FILTROW VOLUM
OFSY PUMP
OFSYW START
SOFTNER
TIME SOFTNER

Each time the PLM enters in service EDITOR, it must be completely

CONTROL UNIT OPERATING MODES

There are two operating modes, in which a number of operations can be carried out:
• Service mode, in which the user can:
• Start a regeneration cycle with the START button
• Enter and check menu data,
• Perform manual operations using the MAN button

• Regeneration mode, in which the user can:

• Perform manual operations using the MAN button.

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Service Mode
When the control unit is in service mode, the contents of the display vary depending on the type of
operating cycle chosen.

TIME MODE:
S E R V I C E N
H H . M M . S S D D
HH : hours, MM : minutes, SS : seconds
A : day of the week
DD : day
N : system in service mode.

VOLUME MODE

S E R V I C E N
C N T X X X X
XXXX : counter
N : system in service mode.

PUMP MODE

S E R V I C E N
0 1 : 5 7 : 4 0

In the PUMP mode a countdown is displayed. When the selected time has passed, the regeneration
cycle starts. If the “PUMP STATUS” input contact is open, the countdown is cut off.

START MODE

S E R V I C E N

In START mode the system is started by pressing the key, or by means of the start inputs.
N : system in service mode.

Data Enter and verification – Normal EDITOR

After selection of the unit with the service editor, the cycle steps length can be entered.
This is the same for all plant; the parameters for the selected corresponding will be proposed by the
unit.
Press ENT for 1” at least, you will enter the EDITOR, the display will show the selected plant in the
first line, while the second line will show the first cycle step with the related length. Pressing + and -
the length will be increased or decreased, pressing CLR it will be cancelled, pressing ENT the choice
is confirmed. Each length is adjustable from 1 to 99 minutes. In the first LCD line the selected plant is
displayed.
TIME LENGTH ENTERING FOR THE “FILTER” CYCLE.
Entering the edit, following scheme will be displayed
F I L T R O
B W 1 0 I M p 1

The operator enters the setting chosen, then goes to next parameters pressing ENT.
If the unit is expected to control two plants, after the first plant times setting the times of the
second sre presented. Times which can be edited are: BW, BR, CR. In the attached flow
diagram the cycle sequence is listed.

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 TIME LENGTH ENTERING FOR THE “FILTER W” CYCLE.
This cycle differs from the previous only for the two first steps: Entering the edit, followinh
scheme will be displayed
F I L T R O
C H L 1 0 I m P 1

The operator enters the setting chosen, then goes to next parameters pressing ENT.
If the unit is expected to control two plants, after the first plant times setting the times of the
second sre presented. Times which can be edited are: CHL, IDL,BW, BR, CR. In the attached
flow diagram the cycle sequence is listed.

TIME LENGTH ENTERING FOR THE “OFSY” CYCLE.

Entering the edit, following scheme will be displayed
O F S Y
B W 1 1 0 I m P 1

The operator enters the setting chosen, then goes to next parameters pressing ENT.
If the unit is expected to control two plants, after the first plant times setting the times of the
second sre presented. Times which can be edited are: BW, BR, CR, . In the attached flow
diagram the cycle sequence is listed.

TIME LENGTH ENTERING FOR THE “OFSY W” CYCLE.

This cycle differs from the previous only for the two first steps Entering the edit, following
scheme will be displayed
O F S Y W
C H L 1 0 I m p 1

The operator enters the setting chosen, then goes to next parameters pressing ENT.
If the unit is expected to control two plants, after the first plant times setting the times of the
second sre presented. Times which can be edited are: CHL, IDL,BW, BR, CR. In the attached
flow diagram the cycle sequence is listed.

TIME LENGTH ENTERING FOR THE “SOFTENER” CYCLE.

Entering the edit, following scheme will be displayed
S O F T N E R
B W 1 0 I m p 1

The operator enters the setting chosen, then goes to next parameters pressing ENT.
If the unit is expected to control two plants, after the first plant times setting the times of the
second sre presented. Times which can be edited are: BW, BR, CR, REF. In the attached flow
diagram the cycle sequence is listed.

TIME LENGTH ENTERING FOR THE “SOFTENER T” CYCLE.

Entering the edit, following scheme will be displayed

S O F T N E R T
B W 1 0 I m p 1

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 The operator enters the setting chosen, then goes to next parameters pressing ENT.
If the unit is expected to control two plants, after the first plant times setting the times of the
second are presented. Times which can be edited are: BW, BR, CR, REF. In the attached flow
diagram the cycle sequence is listed.

ENTERING CYCLE DATA IN TIME MODE:

_ _ _ _ E D I T O R _ _ _ _
T I M E | S E T

Once the various cycle times have been entered, this menu appears. SET is used to set the clock
time and TIME to set the time at which the cycle is to start. Back wash time is set

SETTING THE CLOCK TIME:

The clock time can only be adjusted inside the editor function.

_ _ _ _ E D I T O R _ _ _ _
1 7 . 0 1 . 1 4

The + and - keys are used to increase or decrease the value of the variable concerned, CLR to
reset and ENT to move on to the next parameter.

CHOOSING THE DAY OF THE WEEK

Once the clock has been set, the page for choosing the day of the week appears.

S E L E C T D A Y
M O N

Use the + and – keys to set the day and ENT to confirm the value chosen.

C L R T O C L E A R R A M
E N T T O C O N T I N U E

SELECTING THE PARAMETERS FOR REGENERATION START-UP IN TIME MODE

If TIME is selected, once the cycle times have been entered the control unit allows memorisation of 9
possible events after which a regeneration cycle starts.
If ENT is pressed, the user is asked whether he wishes to perform a CLEAR of the entire memory or
to continue and to monitor the existing data; the first time, a CLR command should be given to
eliminate any unwanted data already present.
Once this selection has been made, the user is asked which time he intends to modify (1-9), + and
- are used to make the selection and ENT to confirm the setting.

T I M E 1 1 1 2 : 3 0
M * T * W T F S S *

The system then moves on to selection of the trigger time, which may be varied with the + and
- keys and confirmed with the ENT key.
The user must choose the days of the week on which regeneration is to start, then the + and - keys
are used to move from one day to another (the first letter of each day is shown) and the F key to
select the day, (*active). The symbol «*» shows that backwash is activated.
Use the ESC key to exit from the programming mode, saving its data.
In the example shown above, the system 1 (TIME1) will start regeneration in condition (1) at 12.30 on
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

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SELECTING THE REGENERATION START-UP PARAMETERS IN VOLUME MODE

The second line of the display shows the value of the counter, which can be increased or decreased
using the + and - keys. The setting may vary between 0 and 9999.

S E R V I C E
C N T 0 0 4 0

The F key can be used to increase the thousands.

SELECTING THE REGENERATION START-UP PARAMETERS IN PUMP MODE

When the editor is accessed after the various cycle times have been set, the countdown counter can
be set. The + and - keys are used to make the setting, the CLR key to reset and ENT to accept
the setting. The time may vary between 1 and 99 hours.

_ _ _ _ E D I T O R _ _ _ _
H O U 0 5

SELECTING THE REGENERATION START-UP PARAMETERS IN START MODE

When the editor function is accessed, the data relating to the cycle times only can be entered.

MANUAL OPERATIONS IN SERVICE MODE.

The MAN button can be pressed for access to this editor function, where the + and – keys can be
used to select Pil., Pil., Plant or Event, confirming with ENT .

_ _ _ _ M A N U A L _ _ _ _
P l a n T I e v E n t

Plant : switches system (if 2 systems are installed)

Event : resets all the parameters in order to restart service; this function is only active for the
PUMP and VOLUM modes.

STARTING THE REGENERATION CYCLE:

The regeneration cycle can be started in 3 ways :

1. Excitation of input 1 or 2, which triggers the start of the regeneration cycle of the system relating
to the input chosen;
2. Occurrence of a preset event (end of the time or end of the count)
3. Pressing of the START key, after which the user can choose which system to start up by
selecting it with the + and - keys.

EXCITATION OF A START INPUT

When a start input contact is closed, the system will start the regeneration cycle relating to the
chosen input, system 1 with IN1 and system 2 with IN2.
The cycle relating to the second system only starts if the 2 systems mode is active.

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 This cycle start procedure is available in all working modes (time, volum, start, pump).

TIME VOLUM PUMP START

IN1 START SYS 1 START SYS 1 O 2 START SYS 1 O 2 START SYS 1
IN2 START SYS 2 ---- PUMP STATUS START SYS 2
IN3 ---- VOLUM. COUNT ---- ----
IN4 ---- ---- ---- ----

OCCURRENCE OF A PRESET EVENT

The regeneration cycle is also started when a preset event occurs; the event varies depending on
the regeneration mode.
In TIME mode, the event considered is the reaching of a specific pre-programmed time.
In VOLUM mode the cycle starts when the counter reaches zero.
In PUMP mode the cycle starts when the set time reaches zero.
In START mode there are no pre-programmed events so the cycle can only be started by means
of the other 2 conditions.

STARTING A REGENERATION CYCLE WITH THE START BUTTON

S T A R T
P l a n t 1 | P l a n t 2

If START is pressed, the display shows a page in which the user can decide which system to
use.
If inputs 1 or 2 are excited, the chosen system starts with no need to make further selections.
In TIME mode, 9 moments (for each system) can be set at which a regeneration cycle will be
started, in VOLUM mode regeneration starts when the counter reaches 0, and the same applies in
PUMP mode. In START mode, regeneration can only be started by pressing the START key.

Operation in Regeneration Mode

During the working operating phase, the top line of the display shows the operating mode of the
device and the second the various phases (BW, BR, etc.), the relative time still left and the current
status (REGENERATION OR SERVICE)

R E G E N
B W 1 0 2 : 5 0

MANUAL OPERATIONS IN REGENERATION MODE

When the MAN button is pressed:

_ _ _ _ E D I T O R _ _ _ _
S T E P | C Y C L E

The + and - buttons can be used to select PILOT, STEP or CYCLE. ENT confirms the selection.

STEP : the next phase appears on the display

CYCLE : concludes the washing cycle quickly
Note if «CYCLE» command is employed the regeneration stops automatically as far
as the electronic part is concerned. The pilot should be brought manually into
service(SR)

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ENERGIZING OF THE PRESSURE SWITCH "NO WATER"

It is possible to connect a pressure switch to the terminal IN4, in order to detect the lack of water and
to stop the regeneration.
The elapsed regeneration time on the display will be stopped

Flow Charts

FILTER OFSY

PILOT
PILOT

OUT1 = ON OUT1 = ON

BW1
BW

PILOT
OUT1 = OFF

BW2
PILOT

OUT1 = OFF
BR

PILOT
PILOT

CR

CR
PILOT

PILOT
SR

SR

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 SOFTNER
SOFTNER TIMED

PILOT
PILOT

OUT1 = ON
OUT1 = ON

BW
BW

OUT1 = OFF
OUT1 = OFF

PILOT
PILOT

BR

BR Delay 30 Sec
PILOT

PILOT OUTAS = ON
CR

CR REF
PILOT

PILOT OUTAS = OFF

OUTAS = ON

SR
REF

OUTAS is defined as follows:

OUTAS = OFF ƒ 1 system OUTAS = OUT2
ƒ 2 systems with N°1 regenerating OUTAS = OUT2
ƒ 2 systems with N°2 regenerating OUTAS = OUT3

PILOT

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 FILTROW OFSYW

OUT2/3 =ON OUT2/3 =ON

CHL CHL

OUT2 = OFF OUT2 =OFF

OUT3 = OFF OUT3 =OFF

IDL IDL

OUT3=ON OUT3=ON

PILOT PILOT

OUT1 =ON OUT1 =ON

BW BW1

OUT1 = OFF PILOT

PILOT BW2

BR OUT1 =OFF

PILOT PILOT

CR CR

PILOT PILOT

SR SR

OUT3 = OFF OUT3 = OFF

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Maintenance

The only maintenance required is when the batteries run out, indicated by the device itself. The
average battery lifetime is about one year, but ambient conditions, temperature and humidity affect
their durability.
When the message «BATTERY LOW» appears, the user still has about one week (during which the
control unit operates normally) to change the batteries. The batteries must be changed with the
control device receiving power; open the lid, undo the 4 screws which secure the front panel and
change the two batteries on the back.
There is no danger involved in handling the front panel since the voltage present is very low
and not hazardous; take care not to touch the bottom circuit board which receives the mains
power, since this might be dangerous.

Alarm Conditions

BATTERY LOW:
If this alarm occurs, the first line of the display shows the message BATTERY LOW; to change
the batteries without losing the data, do not disconnect the power supply.

ALARM PILOT:
If the pilot is not tripped after a time of about 50 seconds the message ALARM PILOT appears.
The program stops in this status with the alarm relay on until the ENT key is pressed; the
current cycle is cut off and the system returns to the service mode.
The same message is displayed after a forced conclusion of the regeneration cycle (EVENT
choice in the manual regeneration operations), and means that the pilot is not any longer in the
same phase that the PLM.

DATA ERROR:
Such message is displayed when, during verification, a discrepancy in the operation is
detected. In the operation settings

Cycle Memory

If the power supply fails during performance of a regeneration phase, when the power is restored the
control unit will restart from the point where the interruption occurs, restoring the previous outputs.

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Volumetric Duplex Alternator

Principles of Operation

GENERAL

The Volumetric Duplex Alternator is a device fact, the pre-set number of pulses
designed to make it possible to operate two corresponding to the cycle capacity of
softeners alternatively so that water can be each softener is recorded on the
continuously delivered to service according to P.L.M. 2K. Each pulse emitted by the
the quantity that each unit should supply with water meter is deducted from the pre-set
minimum rest time for regenerations. number until the whole cycle is out.

The device consists of: - Two solenoid valves which duly connected
allow the closing of service valve of stand-
- Volumetric water meter which emits a
by softener.
pulse after measuring a given quantity of
softened water, i.e.: 0.1 - 1 or 10 m3
COMPONENTS
according to the models.
1) Volumetric Water Meter to be chosen
- An electronic programmer P.L.M. 2K on
according to the flow rate requested at
which is pre-set a cycle (m3 of treated
service (refer to Table No. 1).
water); by means of a display, it shows the
quantity of softened water that the duty 2) A timer contained in a box, IP 65
unit can deliver to service before entering protection, with transparent front to allows
the regeneration mode. As a matter of the sight of keyboard and display.

Table No. 1 Volumetric Water Meter

Model Maximum Nominal Transition Minimum Flow Dial Connections Dimensions Weight
* Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Rate Indication
Q max Qn Qt Q min
A B C D min. up to
3 3 3 3 3
l/min. m /h l/min. m /h l/min. m /h l/min. m /h litres m mm kg
VDA 1" 116 7 58 3,5 1,2 0,07 0,38 0,023 0.1 100 1” 318 3.2
VDA 1½” 333 20 166 10 2,5 0,15 0,92 0,055 1 1000 1½ 438 5.4
VDA 2" 500 30 250 15 3,3 0,20 0,92 0,055 1 1000 2” 300 13
VDA 2 ½” 7
1333 80 666 40 20 1,2 12,5 0,75 2 10 DN 65 200 14
VDA 3" 7
3333 200 1666 100 33 2 20 1,2 2 10 DN 80 225 15
VDA 4" 7
4166 250 2083 125 33 2 20 1,2 2 10 DN 100 250 18
VDA 6" 8
7500 450 3750 225 200 12 42 2,5 20 10 DN 150 300 32

A Maximum permissible flow rate for limited periods of time, in order to attain trouble-free
operation of the water meter in the respect of maximum permissible error percentage and
pressure drop.
B It corresponds to half of the maximum flow rate. It is used to size the meter.
C It is the flow rate from which any water meter must be operated within the maximum error
percentage (± 2%). It is established as a function of the nominal flow rate.
D Minimum flow rate required for the operation of the water meter upon a constant feed pressure
(Maximum error + 5%).

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Installation Instructions

HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Figure No. 1

1) Install the volumetric water meter on the

piping after the softeners according to the
flow direction indicated on the water
meter.
Note: it is recommended that the water
meter be installed on a linear pipe
whose length should be 5 times the
diameter of the pipe before the
water meter and 3 times the
diameter of the pipe after the water
meter (refer to figure No. 1).
2) Fix the timer on the bracket by means of
expansion bolts.
3) Mount the solenoid valves on the harness
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near the hydraulic pilot.
4) Hydraulic Interconnections. Effect pipe
For wiring connections please refer to the
interconnections as shown by the wiring diagram enclosed. Electrical supply:
hydraulic connection scheme related to 230 Vac, 50-60 Hz or 24V, 50-60 Hz optional.
the softener (refer to pages 3, 4, 5 and 6).

Start-up Instructions

After hydraulic and wiring connections, please refer to the P.L.M. 2K manual for the start-up of
Volumetric Duplex Alternator.

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HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS FOR VOLUMETRIC DUPLEX ALTERNATOR WITH P.L.M. 2K
ULTRA LINE HA 200-230-290-320-430-510-770-850 – HB 770-850 Models

ITEM DESCRIPTION Q.TY 24-230 VAC

- KIT DUPLEX SYSTEM C/P.L.M. 2K - 7824-51
1 ELECTRONIC TIMER P.L.M. 2K 1 7611-34
2 SOLENOID VALVE LUCIFER 133 K04 2 W936-61
3 ALUMINIUM NAME PLATE 1 7591-65
4 SCREW M4X10 1 7588-72
5 FITTING 2 7362-26
6 SCREW M4 X 20 2 7242-23
7 WASHER 3 7416-74
8 TEE NORYL 2 9354-80
9 SLEEVE 2 7233-63
10 ELBOW 4 9504-18
11 SCREW M4 X 12 3 7330-65
12 SCREW M5 X 10 4 7152-32
13 TUBING - 3031-77
14 MULTICORE ELECTRIC CABLE 10 X 0,5 - 7597-39
15 ELECTRICAL CABLE - 7588-73
16 WIRE CONNECTOR 4 732097
17 CLAMP 8 W92328
18 LABEL - 781235
19 TEE NORYL 2 9344-81
20 YOKE 2 2101304
- POWER FEED 1 7572-32

Note: the counter is not included in the duplex system components list

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HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS FOR VOLUMETRIC DUPLEX ALTERNATOR WITH P.L.M. 2K
ULTRA LINE HA 1200-1400 – HB 1200-1400 Models

ITEM DESCRIPTION Q.TY 24-230 VAC

- KIT DUPLEX SYSTEM C/P.L.M. 2K - 7824-51
1 ELECTRONIC TIMER P.L.M. 2K 1 7611-34
2 SOLENOID VALVE LUCIFER 133 K04 2 W936-61
3 ALUMINIUM NAME PLATE 1 7591-65
4 SCREW M4X10 1 7588-72
5 FITTING 2 7362-26
6 SCREW M4 X 20 2 7242-23
7 WASHER 3 7416-74
8 TEE NORYL 2 9354-80
9 SLEEVE 2 7233-63
10 ELBOW 4 9504-18
11 SCREW M4 X 12 3 7330-65
12 SCREW M5 X 10 4 7152-32
13 TUBING - 3031-77
14 MULTICORE ELECTRIC CABLE 10 X 0,5 - 7597-39
15 ELECTRICAL CABLE - 7588-73
16 WIRE CONNECTOR 4 732097
17 CLAMP 8 W92328
18 LABEL - 781235
19 TEE NORYL 2 9344-81
20 YOKE 2 2101304
- POWER FEED 1 7572-32

Note: the counter is not included in the duplex system components list

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HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS FOR VOLUMETRIC DUPLEX ALTERNATOR WITH P.L.M. 2K
ULTRA LINE HB 1700-2100-2500-3000-4500-6600 Models

ITEM DESCRIPTION Q.TY 24-230 VAC

- KIT DUPLEX SYSTEM C/P.L.M. 2K - 7824-51
1 ELECTRONIC TIMER P.L.M. 2K 1 7611-34
2 SOLENOID VALVE LUCIFER 133 K04 2 W936-61
3 ALUMINIUM NAME PLATE 1 7591-65
4 SCREW M4X10 1 7588-72
5 FITTING 2 7362-26
6 SCREW M4 X 20 2 7242-23
7 WASHER 3 7416-74
8 TEE NORYL 2 9354-80
9 SLEEVE 2 7233-63
10 ELBOW 4 9504-18
11 SCREW M4 X 12 3 7330-65
12 SCREW M5 X 10 4 7152-32
13 TUBING - 3031-77
14 MULTICORE ELECTRIC CABLE 10 X 0,5 - 7597-39
15 ELECTRICAL CABLE - 7588-73
16 WIRE CONNECTOR 4 732097
17 CLAMP 8 W92328
18 LABEL - 781235
19 TEE NORYL 2 9344-81
20 YOKE 2 2101304
- POWER FEED 1 7572-32

Note: the counter is not included in the duplex system components list

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Note: FOR CONNECTIONS TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE PRESENT DRAWING, BY
REPLACING THE KEY BOARD WITH THE ONE OF PLM 2K HERE BELOW.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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