14 Culligan® Smart Controller (GBE) for Softeners and Filters
14 Cat. No. 01021161
Smart Controller Programming
Programming
The programming process requires various types of data input. The following information pertains to calculating the soft-
ening capacity of the water softening system.
Capacity Settings
The capacity of a water softener is determined by two factors; resin amount and water chemistry.
Single Tank Systems
Normally a single tank system has enough resin capacity to soften water for a minimum period of 24 hours. Time of regen-
eration is usually set to occur very early in the morning or at a time when no softened water is required. This is because
when the softener is regenerating, hard water is typically bypassed through the system and into the facility if a demand for
water if present.
If regeneration is desired at a time of day when there is no water usage then the system must have a “reserve” capacity
which must last an entire day if the regeneration signal (time clock, Aqua-Sensor
®
and/or meter) occurs at the beginning
of the day. Subtract this reserve capacity from the total capacity to determine capacity to signal.
NOTE If the reserve capacity is more than one-third (1/3) of the total capacity, a meter system may not reduce
salt consumption relative to a timeclock system.
Multiple Tank Systems
Multiple tank systems offer the benefit of continuous soft water supply. When using the Aqua-Sensor
®
to initiate a regen-
eration sequence, the system capacity may be set for the maximum amount the system is capable of producing. However
multiple tank systems using only water meters and or time clock as the basis for regeneration initiation are recommended
to be set up with a 10% reserve capacity. The purpose of the reserve capacity in multiple tank systems is to allow for
subtle changes in water chemistry. You will be able to get the reserve capacity during programming.
Determining Batch Set Point
To determine the batch set point for programming the Culligan Smart Controller, use the following formula:
Total Capacity – Reserve Capacity
Hardness
= Gallons
The Smart Controller will calculate this for you automatically. You can use the formula above to verify the setting.
For more information on programming multi-tank systems, see page 39.
Program Data Input
There are a few items to note that can make the programming of the Smart Controller a little easier. They are:
Slew Rates This term refers to the speed at which the display moves through the input of mate-
rial. For example, holding down the up arrow key for five (5) seconds when inputting
minutes for Time of Day will cause the minutes to pass in ten (10) minute blocks of
time. Press the up arrow or down arrow keys for shorter periods (less than 5 seconds)
will slow the rate. To move through the programming slowly, do not hold down the up
arrow or the down arrow keys.
Beeper A beeper is available to assist the user by providing an audible tone (about 70 deci-
bels) to signify valid (one beep) and invalid (three beeps) key presses. The beeper
can be deactivated in the programming mode. (If error occurs, beep will still be ON
even if set to “No” programming.)
Programming Mode Timeout If there is no keypad activity for a three (3) minute period while in the programming
mode, the controller will exit the programming mode and return to the main display.
Any setting that was changed prior to the control timing out will revert back the origi-
nal value. Pressing the check mark key saves the setting.
Program Input Acceptance For programming information to be accepted, the check mark key must be depressed
prior to programming mode timeout.
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