Chapter 4
30 Sidekick Pro Installation & Operation Manual
Ratio Rate Application Mode
The ratio rate application mode allows the operator to apply an injected chemical at a rate proportional to the
carrier product flow rate. The ratio rate application mode must be enabled via the control console and a ratio
rate cal value must be entered for each product controlled in ratio to the carrier.
Note: The carrier product must be programmed as product 1. If a carrier product is not set as
product 1, the low pressure alarm will not function.
If the off rate alarm is triggered frequently during injection applications in ratio rate mode, access
the volume per minute display on the control console and verify that the target flow rate is within
the application range for the pump.
The ratio rate calibration value is entered as the ratio of injected chemical to carrier in ounces per gallon
[deciliters per liter].
For Example:
If the desired ratio of injected chemical concentration is 2 ounces per gallon [0.59 deciliters per liter], enter a
value of 2 [0.59] for the ratio rate cal value. Once the operation conditions in the Normal Application Mode
section on page 29 are set, the system will automatically adjust the rate of injected product in proportion
with the carrier product flow rate.
Flow Monitor Features
The injection node is capable of detecting the following flow error conditions:
• Maximum vacuum (plugged strainer, chemical too thick)
• Plugged pump valve or injection line
• Empty tank
• Severe leak on the inlet or outlet hose
• Hand valves in the wrong position
Each of these flow errors are isolated to provide minimal troubleshooting and to reduce machine down time.
For assistance troubleshooting the injection system, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. Refer to the console
manual for information on disabling audible alarms for these error conditions.
Agitator
An optional tank agitator may be used to mix chemical suspensions and help ensure uniform application. If an
agitator is installed with the injection system, enable the agitator feature to power the agitator motor. Refer to
the console specific section in Chapter 5, Setting Application Mode and Injection Diagnostics, for information
on enabling the agitator feature.
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