FCI WATERMAKERS, INC. 95Operational Instructions
e V4 Control System Alarms are divided into four categories:
Notication – is is used to alert the user of a situation
happening that does not aect the safety of the machine.
Warning – is is used to alert the user that an item needs to be addressed in the
near future. An example would be the High Pressure Pump Oil change is due soon.
Alarm – is is used to alert the user that an item needs to be addressed immediately
otherwise the system will shutdown. An example would be if the Product TDS is higher
than the setpoint. If le alone, the system will safety shut itself down to avoid damage.
Shutdown – is is used to protect both the user and machine. If a condition
arises that is considered unsafe, the unit will immediately shutdown. An
example would be the High Pressure Shutdown. If the system reaches
its high pressure limit the unit will immediately shutdown.
NOTIFICATIONS
e following is a list of notications and their causes.
1.
H
igh Pressure APC Notication (If equipped with APC):
Cause: Notication is triggered when the unit is running and the high
pressure reaches 950 PSI. e APC system stops running and holds the
High Pressure Control Valve at its current setpoint to prevent High Pressure
Shutdown. System can be run but production output may be reduced. System
will resume APC when pressure is reduced due to water conditions.
Clear: Watermaker is being run in a very high salinity environment or cold water.
WARNINGS
e following is a list of warnings and their causes,
and how to clear the warning condition.
1.
FWF F
ilter Change Warning:
Cause: Warning is triggered when the Life Monitor indicates
the Fresh Water Filter needs to be changed.
Clear: Once you have changed the Fresh Water Flush Filter, navigate to the
Setup / Stats. A reset button under the life monitor for the fresh water ush
will appear. Hold the button for 5 seconds or until the button disappears.
2.
O
il Change Warning:
Cause: Warning is triggered when the Life Monitor
indicates the HPP Oil needs to be changed.
Clear: Once you have changed the HPP Oil, navigate to the Setup /
Stats. A reset button will appear under the life monitor for the HPP Oil.
Hold the button for 5 seconds or until the button disappears.
SYSTEM ALARMS