PureBilge Bilgewater Cleaning System

Alarms and Fault Finding

Printed Nov 2012
Book No. 592107-02 V2
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Original instructions
Contents

1 Alarms ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Alarms List ........................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Alarm History List ............................................................................................. 6
1.3 Abnormalities not displayed........................................................................... 8
1.4 Main equipment ................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Special equipment .......................................................................................... 14
1.6 Discharge equipment...................................................................................... 15
1.7 Heater .................................................................................................................. 16
1.8 Sludge equipment ............................................................................................ 18
1.9 Feed module equipment ................................................................................ 18
1.10 Oil detach
(only valid for PureBilge 5015 & 5005) ..................................................... 19
1.11 Oil monitor.......................................................................................................... 20
1.12 Polishing filter ................................................................................................... 22
1.13 Flowmeter........................................................................................................... 22
1.14 Chemical dosing .............................................................................................. 22
1.15 Vibration ............................................................................................................ 23

2 Separator Faults.................................................................................................. 25
2.1 Separation Problems....................................................................................... 25
2.2 Mechanical Problems ..................................................................................... 26

3 Oil Content Meter ............................................................................................... 29

4 Feed Pump ............................................................................................................... 31

5 Constant Pressure Modulating Valve ................................................... 35

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1 Alarms

1.1 Alarms List

To access the Alarms List press the ‘Alarm
Button’. 7 8 9

4 5 6
NOTE EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3
The latest 50 alarms are stored in the Alarm History
. 0
List. See below.
i
OVERBOARD REMOTE
CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR

VFD CIP FEED PPM

FEED PUMP SLUDGE CLEANING PUMP
CONTROL PUMP IN PLACE

X0 25 06 8 B
Press the arrow buttons to go up or down in the
list. 7 8 9

4 5 6
EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3

. 0

i
OVERBOARD REMOTE
CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR
X 02 50 56 B

VFD CIP FEED PPM

FEED PUMP SLUDGE CLEANING PUMP
CONTROL PUMP IN PLACE

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When a list item is blinking, you can press the

‘Information’ button for help and information. 7 8 9
Press the ‘Information’ button again to return to 4 5 6
your previous position. EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3

You can also acknowledge and/or reset this . 0

alarm. i
OVERBOARD REMOTE
CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR

X02 50 3 74 B
VFD CIP FEED PPM
FEED PUMP SLUDGE CLEANING PUMP
CONTROL PUMP IN PLACE

If the system has a fault, the alarm LED blinks.

Press the ‘Alarm’ button once. The alarm shows
on the display.
Press the ‘Alarm’ button again to acknowledge
the alarm.
To go through the alarm list, press the ‘Arrow’
buttons.

X0 23 91 9A
NOTE

After acknowledging an alarm, go through the alarm

list to make sure that there are no other
unacknowledged alarms!

If after all alarms have been acknowledged

fault(s) remain in the system, the alarm LED
stops blinking and remains on. An ‘A’ appears at
the end of an alarm which has not been rectified.
The alarms disappear automatically when the
fault is rectified.
When all the alarms have been rectified, the
alarm LED goes out.
For safety reasons, certain alarms must not only
be acknowledged, but also rectified before the
system can continue in operation, for example
alarm A020 ‘Feed temperature high’.
Also for safety reasons, some alarms will set the
system into recirculation or stop. These alarms
must be rectified before the operator can put the
system into operation.

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Press the ‘Return’ button to leave the list.

7 8 9

4 5 6
EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3

. 0

i
OVERBOARD REMOTE
CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR

X02 50 5 5B
VFD CIP FEED PPM
FEED PUMP SLUDGE CLEANING PUMP
CONTROL PUMP IN PLACE

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1.2 Alarm History List

To access the Alarm History List at any time

during the operation process press the ‘Return 7 8 9
button’ repeatedly until the Alarm History List 4 5 6
is reached. EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3

. 0

i
OVERBOARD REMOTE
CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR

X02 50 5 5B
VFD CIP FEED PPM
FEED PUMP SLUDGE CLEANING PUMP
CONTROL PUMP IN PLACE

Press the arrow buttons to go up or down in the

list. The list consists of the following: 7 8 9

4 5 6
1 Parameter menu – List of all parameters. EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3
Password protected.
. 0
To go directly to a parameter, enter the
parameter number.
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REMOTE

2
OVERBOARD

Time settings – For setting date, time, etc. CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR

X0 25 0 56 B
VFD CIP PPM
Password protected. FEED PUMP
CONTROL
SLUDGE
PUMP
CLEANING
IN PLACE
FEED
PUMP

To go directly to a parameter, enter the

parameter number.
3 Operation time – Different counters and timers
can be read.
4 I/O Test – Here it is possible to activate all
outputs and to read the status for all inputs, for
testing purposes.
5 Alarm history – List of alarms which have been
rectified. The latest alarm shows at the top of
the list.
6 System info
7 IP settings
8 Password / Login
9 Write to USB
10 Set contrast
11 Write ship name

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When a list item is blinking, you can press the

‘Information’ button for help and information. 7 8 9
Press the ‘Information’ button again to return to 4 5 6
your previous position. EPC 60 Bilge

1 2 3

You can also change this setting. . 0

i
OVERBOARD REMOTE
CONTROL FILTER DISCHARGE
CONTROL HEATER SEPARATOR

X02 50 3 74 B
VFD CIP FEED PPM
FEED PUMP SLUDGE CLEANING PUMP
CONTROL PUMP IN PLACE

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1.3 Abnormalities not displayed

There are some abnormalities not shown on
the display. Below are listed the most common:

Why? What to do

Smell • Normal occurrence during start None.

while the friction blocks are
slipping.

• Oil level in oil sump too low. Check oil level and add oil if
necessary.

Noise • Height position of paring disc is Stop the separator, measure and
incorrect. adjust the height.

• Bearing(s) damaged or worn. Renew all bearings.

• Improper bowl assembly Check and reassemble.

Unsatisfactory separation result • Incorrect separation Adjust.

temperature.

• Throughput too high. Adjust.

• Disc stack is clogged. Clean disc stack.

• Disc inlet clogged Clean disc inlet

• Sludge space in bowl is filled. Clean and reduce the time

between sludge discharges.

• Oil in Water Monitor dirty Clean Oily Water Monitor

• Bowl speed too low. Examine the motor and power

transmission for correct frequency
parts.
Check belt and coupling pads.

• Bowl rotates in wrong direction Check the electrical connections

to the motor.

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A020 A021
A020-A025 A024 A025
A032 A030-A032
TC
A001
A040-A045 A005

A TT1 TT2 V1

PT1

A015 A050-A053
A054 A056
A110-A111 A070-A074 A200

A222-A229
V10 V5
PT5
V15 CS
OCM
V16
ST
B QC

A123 A090-A097
A202
A122
A130-A139
A145 GS A120-A121
A130-A139
A145
LS

X02 4 96 8E
A Feedpump
B Supervision

1.4 Main equipment

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A015 Separator starter Delayed 2s. • No Feedback signal Check the contactor
failure from contactor K2. function. Check input
terminal in the PLC.
A040 Inlet Pressure Delayed by P150. Limit in • Feed pipe restricted. Check feed pipe for
(PT1) highhigh P157. restriction.
The Inlet Pressure is over
Check strainer
P157
Check heater for fouling
A041 Inlet Pressure Delayed by P150. Limit in • Pump not working Check pump.
(PT1) lowlow P158.
The Inlet Pressure is • Pressure in feed line Check feed line and flow
under P158. too low regulation.
• Bilge holding tank Check level in bilge
empty holding tank
A042 Inlet Pressure (PT1) Delayed by P150. • Sensor or cable Check cable connections.
sensor error The signal is out of range damaged. Replace sensor. If no
(4-20 mA). spare sensor available, set
parameter P157 = 0.
A043 Inlet Pressure (PT1) Reminder only,
disabled if P157 = 0.

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Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do

code
A044 Inlet Pressure (PT1) The Inlet Pressure is over
High P185.
• Strainer clogged Clean strainer
• Pipe restricted Check pipe after feed
pump
A045 Inlet Pressure (PT1) The Inlet Pressure is • Pump not working Check pump.
low under P167
• Pressure in feed line Check feed line and flow
too low regulation.
• Bilge holding tank Check level in bilge
empty holding tank
A050 Outlet Pressure (PT5) Delayed by P150. Alarm • Regulating valve too Adjust constant pressure
high limit in P153. restricted valve, (only valid for
The Outlet Pressure is PureBilge 2515/5015).
over P153.
A051 Outlet Pressure (PT5) Delayed by P150. • Decreased Check feed pump and
low The Outlet Pressure is throughput adjust flow.
under P154.
• Regulating valve Adjust constant pressure
open too much valve, (only valid for
PureBilge 2515/5015).
• Change over valve Check air pressure,
V1 in recirculation solenoid valve SV1 and
position output from EPC 60.
• Membrane in Open contant pressure
constant pressure valve and check
valve cracked. membranes. Read
Ancillary Equipment
Service instruction manual
for instruction how to
make service on the
constant pressure valve.
Bowl opens
unintentionally during
operation because:
• Strainer and piping Clean the strainer and
in the operating check the whole system
water supply is fore limestone deposits.
clogged.
• Too little or no water Measure the water flow in
in the operating the three hoses from the
water system. water block and compare
with correct values.
• Hoses between the Fit hoses correctly.
supply valves and
separator are
incorrectly fitted.
• Nozzle in bowl body Clean the nozzle.
clogged

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Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do

code
• Rectangular ring in Renew the rectangular
discharge slide is ring.
defective.
• Valve plugs are Renew all plugs.
defective.
• Supply valves SV15 Rectify the leak.
and SV 16 are
leaking.
A052 Outlet Pressure (PT5) Delayed by P150. • Sensor or cable Check cable connections.
sensor error The signal is out of range damaged.
Replace sensor. If no
(4-20 mA).
spare sensor available, set
parameter P153 = 0.
A053 Outlet Pressure (PT5) The transmitter is
disabled disabled (P153=0)
Reminder only
A090 Bowl speed high Delayed 5 s. • High power (net) Check power supply
frequency. before restart.
• Incorrect
transmission parts ING
(50 Hz belt pulley WARN
!
and belt for 60 Hz
power supply).
Disintegration
hazard
Stop and change the
belt transmission to
suit the power supply
frequency.
A091 Bowl speed low Delayed 5 s. • Slipping belt Change belt.
The bowl speed is under
P180
• Worn coupling pads Check / change pads.
• Bowl not properly Check closing water
closed supply (valve SV 16).
Check bowl operating
system for leakage.
Check nozzle.
• Bowl not properly Check that the lock ring is
assembled in place.
• Low power net Check power.
frequency
• Motor failure. Repair the motor.
• Bearing(s) Renew all bearings.
damaged.

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Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do

code
• Incorrect
transmission parts ING
(60 Hz belt pulley WARN
!
and belt for 50 Hz
power supply).
Disintegration
hazard
Stop and change the
belt transmission to
suit the power supply
frequency.
A092 Bowl speed sensor Delay 4s. Timer stop. • Sensor or cable Replace sensor. If no
error Sensor error or if the bowl damaged. spare sensor available, set
speed changes more than parameter P179 = 0 to be
50% of max speed (P179) able to run the system.
within 5s
(Supervisionspeed-
Interval).
A093 Speed sensor The sensor is disabled
disabled (P148 = YES) Reminder
only
A094 Bowl speed high Delayed by P174. • Power still on to the Check reason and remedy.
during STOP The speed limit in P180 is motor
not reached within the
time set in P174
A095 Separator motor run- Delayed by P230. The • Separator friction Check the friction blocks.
up time too long speed limit in P180 is not blocks slipping
reached within the time
set in P230
• Belt slipping Check the belt.
• Height position of Stop. Check and adjust the
paring disc is height.
incorrect.
• Motor failure Repair the motor.
• Bearing(s) damaged Renew all bearings.
or worn in coupling
or spindle drive.
A096 Slow start Speed < 90 rpm 10s after
acceleration response from contactor
Q2.
A110 Frame cover open Delay 1s. • Separator not Assemble the separator
The frame cover is open properly assembled according to instructions.
• Faulty frame cover Replace cover switch. If no
switch spare switch available, set
parameter P116 = yes to
be able to run the system.
A111 Frame cover disabled If P115=no OR •
P116=Yes, the alarm is
blocked
Reminder only
A123 External alarm Not used •

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Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do

code
A130 Emergency stop Delay 1s. No restart. • Emergency stop Check for the cause.
button pushed button pushed
Reset pushbutton.
A132 Power failure Disabled with P152 = no. • Black-out has Check plant conditions
occurred during and restart.
operation.
A133 Too long time in Delayed by P178. System • The separator is too
Standby goes to STOP. long time in Standby
A137 Cabinet Reminder only
overtemperature CPU temperature >
MAXCPUTEMP (85C)
A138 Too many start 5 activations of K2 within
attempts last 60 min.
A139 EPC 60 internal Delay 2 s
failure
A145 Panel communication Delay 2 s • Wiring faulty Check wiring
error

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1.5 Special equipment

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A200 OverboardValve Delayed by P310 • The alarm is Immediate action required to
Error controlled all the find out cause of overboard
time The feedback valve being in wrong
doesn’t follow the position. Someone may have
command, V5 tampered with the
would be put in
equipment.
recirculation and
machine in - Is SV5 is manually
standby (i.e. V1 in activated?
recirculation)
- Proximity switch failed?
A201 Low level Bilge tank Delayed by P311 • The signal low Fill the bilge holding tank
level Bilge tank is
ON (Inverted
signal)
A202 Overboard Delayed by P150 • Activated (high) Check if remote operation
operation blocked signal disable blocked switch is activated.
by remote system overboard
operation. V5
locks in
recirculation
A206 LowLow Bilge signal Delayed byP150. • The lowLow level Check the wires
error signal is not
connected or PT1
is bad connected
A233 GPS-data void • Error in Manual check of position
GPS-receiver and time when overboard
valve opens or closes.

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1.6 Discharge equipment

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A054 Outlet Pressure Delayed by P171. Alarm • During discharge, Check function of change-
(PT5) high at limit in P221. the over valve V1.
discharge Outlet_Pressure
(PT5) has to
decrease more
than the limit P221
when the timer has
reached P171
A056 No Outlet Pressure During displacement, the • No increase in Check supply of
(PT5) pressure Outlet Pressure on (PT5) pressure at displacement water (SV10).
feedback has to decrease more than displacement.
displacement the limit P221 when the
timer has reached P172
A097 Discharge feedback During Discharge, if the • Strainer in the Clean the strainer.
error bowl speed is over P161 operating water
after the timer has reached supply is clogged.
P232 and the step has been
• Water flow too low Check water flow.
repeated once.
• Insufficient supply Remedy
of discharge water
• Small nozzles in Clean
bowl body clogged
• Seal ring in
Renew
operating slide
defective

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1.7 Heater
Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A005 Heater fault Delayed 2 s. • Power to heater Check the power supply to
(electric) interrupted. the heater.

A020 Feed temperature Delayed by P150.
high Actual inlet temperature is
over the limit P183. Start
blocking
A021 Feed temperature Delayed by P150.
low Actual inlet temperature is
under the limit P184 in
PROD or P186 in CIP.
A022 Temperature alarm Delayed by P150.
sensor error Signal out of range.
TT201_1 (TT1)
A023 Temperature alarm Reminder only, if P146 =
sensor disabled TT1
Possible to supervise the
system via TT2.
A024 Temperature Delayed by P169.
increase too slow The separator is in Start
step, Insufficient heating,
temperature above low
limit P184 expected within
time in P169.
• Steam supply valve Investigate cause and
faulty remedy.
• Faulty triac module(s) in
the power unit or faulty
controller in the control
unit. (electric heater).
• Broken wiring or
defective heater
resistance, or faulty
controller in the control
unit.
• Heater clogged Investigate cause and
remedy.
• Steam supply Investigate cause and
insufficient remedy.
• Steam trap faulty Investigate cause and
remedy.
• Steam supply valve Investigate cause and
faulty remedy.
• Short circuit / broken Disconnect cable at
sensor or cable. sensor. Measure
resistance between 1-3.
Resistance shall be within
100-142 ohms = 0-110 C/
32-230 F.
Replace sensor if broken.
If no spare sensor
available, set parameter
P146 = TT1 to be able to
run the system.
• Insufficient heating Check heater function.
during start.

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Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do

code
A025 Temperature not Delayed by P173. • Heating on during stop Check heater function.
decreasing The separator is in Start sequence.
step Stop sequence
continues after alarm
reset. Temp. down 5
degrees or below P184.
Disabled if P173 = 0.
• Recirculating oil not Reset alarm to continue.
cooling.
A030 Temperature Delayed by P150. • Short circuit / broken Disconnect cable at
control sensor Signal out of range. sensor or cable. sensor. Measure
error > resistance between 1-3.
TT201_2 (TT2) Resistance shall be within
100-142 ohms = 0-110 C/
32-230 F.
Replace sensor if broken.
If no spare sensor
available, set parameter
P146 = TT2 to be able to
run the system.
A031 Temperature Reminder only, if P146 =
control sensor TT2
disabled Possible to control the
system via TT1.
A032 Difference TT1/ Delayed by P176. Alarm
TT2 too large limit in P177.

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1.8 Sludge equipment

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A120 Sludge tank level Alarm delay and max • Pump has not drained Check the pump function.
highhigh pump running time 60s in the tank
all modes without feed
flow, P159 in Separation.
After transition to
Standby, the pump
continues running for
60s.Note: This alarm
function is not dependent
on the settting of P118.

1.9 Feed module

equipment
Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A001 Feed pump starter Delayed by P168. • Feedback signal from Check the contactor
failure contactor K3 missing. function.
Check input terminal in the
PLC.

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1.10 Oil detach

(only valid for PureBilge
5015 & 5005)
Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A210 Oil Drain Valve Delayed by P312 • Extreme high oil content Take sample of feed to
open too long in bilge water check oil level. Find cause
of extreme high amounts
of oil in bilge water.
Increase alarm delay P312
if needed to continue to
separate the oil from the
bilge water. Decrease P361
to 10% if needed to
continue to separate the
oil from the bilge water.
• P361 wrongly set Take sample of feed to
check oil level. Change
P361 to 40% if low level of
oil is observed.
• Sensor dirty Clean sensor
A211 Feed Oil level High Delayed by P150 • Level over limit in P361 Not an alarm - only for
level The level is over the limit information.
P361. No action required.
A212 Feed Oil Level Delayed by P150 • Signal out of range Replace sensor.
sensor error Temporarily disable the
sensor if a new one is not
available as spare
onboard.

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1.11 Oil monitor

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A222 PPM indication Delayed by P150 • The PPM indication Check OCM for alarms.
sensor error signal is out of range Restart complete module.
Change OCM if required.
A223 BlueBox Cover The BlueBox Cover •
Open switch is closed when the
cover is closed,
Open cover = no signal =
activated alarm = V5 to
recirculation.
A224 Flow switch OCM Delayed by P313 • The flow switch is not Check flow through OCM.
error The flow switch is OFF registering a flow Minimum should be 1 l/
when the equipment is through the OCM when min.
allowed to pump the equipment is in Run.
Change flow switch if
overboard, OR if the flow
minimum flow is observed
switch is ON with start up
through OCM.
and discharge
Look upstream of OCM if
there is no or little flow
through OCM to find flow
restriction. Check SV226,
check sample cooler.

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Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do

code
A225 PPM High Level 1 Delayed by P314 • The equipment is 1. Flush OCM. Make sure it
allowed to pump shows 0ppm when
overboard and the flushing with water. Clean
signal PPM Alarm1 is OCM if it is not showing
ON 0ppm when flushing.
Clean measuring cell with
brush until it is showing
0ppm when flushing.
2. Is polishing filter filter
available? If yes; connect
it if it is in bypass. Change
filter insert if it is
connected and you still
have alarm. If no polishing
filter is available; see 3.
3. Push discharge button.
Wait and see if ppm alarm
is still active after
discharge sequence.
4. Activate automatic PID
mode for system to
automatically adjust to
lower ppm level.
5. In manual mode: a)
Lower feed rate. b)
Increase separation
temperature. (Remember
to start to the sample
cooler if separation
temperature is above 70C.)
6. Start chemical dosing if
available.
7. Stop overboard
pumping. Run system in
continuous recirculation
until ppm level is below
alarm limit.
A226 PPM High Level 2 Delayed by P314 • The equipment is See A 225
allowed to pump
overboard and the
signal PPM Alarm2 is
ON
A227 OCM Flushing • The alarm is trigged as
soon as the OCM
flushing valve is
activated from the panel
or from the OCM
A228 PPM alarm signal Delayed 2 s • The PPM alarm signal
is OFF and the PPM
value is high or the PPM
alarm signal is ON and
the PPM value is low

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1.12 Polishing filter

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
A241 Only visible if Alarm activates when • Polishing filter saturated Replace polishing filter
P392=3. Polishing ppm-alarm A226 and
filter could not timer [P393] is activated.
decrease oil Automatically resets when
content below A226 is resets
alarm level

1.13 Flowmeter
Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
Flowmeter sensor (if P380> 0)
A204 Flowmeter error If the overboard valve is • Flowmeter has a fault
activated and there is no
pulses after P150 sec.
A205 Flow detected in Delayed by P150 • Overboard valve in Immediate action required
V5 recirculation If a flow is over P391 and wrong position. The to fint out cause of
Overboard valve V5 is on optional flow meter is overboard valve being in
recirculation position. The registering overboard wrong position.
alarm will e-stop the flow while the system Someone may have
machine. should be in
tampered with the
recirculation.
equipment.
- is SV5 manually
activated?

1.14 Chemical dosing

Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
Chemical dosing
A250 Pump 1 failure Delayed by P150. • Pump no. 1 has a fault Check level of chemical
dosing tanks. Fill up level
of Alpacon 300 and 302 if
required.
A251 Pump 2 failure Delayed by P150. • Pump no. 2 has a fault Check level of chemical
dosing tanks. Fill up level
of Alpacon 300 and 302 if
required.
A252 Pumps not Delayed by P150. • The pumps are not Check level of chemical
available available, level switch dosing tanks. Fill up level
of Alpacon 300 and 302 if
required.

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1.15 Vibration
Alarm Alarm text Conditions Why? What to do
code
Chemical dosing
A100 High level vibration Delayed by P150. • Pump no. 1 has a fault
Alarm limit in P182.
A101 HighHigh vibration Delayed 1 s. • Pump no. 2 has a fault
Alarm limit in P182.
A102 Vibration sensor Delayed by P150. • Signal out of range
error (4-20 mA).
A103 Vibration sensor •
disabled

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2 Separator Faults
2.1 Separation Problems
Fault
Liquid flows out through bowl
casing drain and / or sludge
outlet
Bowl opens unintentionally
during operation
Bowl fails to open for sludge
discharge
Unsatisfactory sludge discharge
Unsatisfactory separation result
2 SEPARATOR FAULTS
Probable cause Remedy
See also “Bowl opens unintentionally
during operation”, below
Sludge discharge in progress None (normal)
O-ring at paring chamber defective Renew
Bowl hood seal ring defective or sealing Replace seal ring. Smooth surface on
surface of sliding bowl bottom damaged sliding bowl bottom or renew the latter
Bowl speed too low Make sure current is on and brake is off,
check tension, examine motor and power
transmission
Valve (s) in heavy phase outlet line closed Check
Heavy phase paring disc defective Renew
See also “Liquid flows out through bowl
casing drain and / or sludge outlet”, above
Strainer in operating water system Clean
clogged
Insufficient supply of makeup water Remedy
Small nozzles in bowl body clogged Clean
Small nozzle in operating water ring Clean
clogged
Square ring in sliding bowl bottom Renew
defective
Valve plugs defective Renew
Sludge deposits on operating slide Clean
Strainer in operating water system Clean the strainer
clogged
Water flow too low Check water flow.
Insufficient supply of discharge water Remedy
Small nozzles in bowl body clogged Clean
Seal ring in operating slide defective Renew
Too long discharge interval Clean and shorten time between
discharge
Sludge deposits in operating system Clean
Incorrect throughput Adjust
Bowl disc stack clogged Clean
Sludge space in bowl filled Clean and shorten time between
discharges
Bowl speed too low Make sure brake is off, check belt tension,
examine motor and power transmission
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2.2 Mechanical Problems

Fault Probable cause Remedy

Separator vibrates during Bowl out of balance due to: Stop immediately by pressing emergency
starting sequence bad cleaning stop push-button or switching off power.
Establish cause.
Note! Some vibration is normal incorrect assembly
Incorrectly tightened lock ring can involve
during the starting sequence when poor tightening of lock ring fatal danger
the separator passes its critical
bowl assembled with parts from different
speeds.
separators
Replace discs removed
too few discs in disc stack
Uneven sludge deposits in sludge space Clean
Height position of paring disc or bowl Stop, check and adjust
spindle is incorrect
Bowl spindle bent, (max 0,04 mm) Renew
Separator vibrates during Uneven sludge deposits in sludge space Clean
running sequence
Bearings damaged or worn Renew
Vibration-dampers worn Renew dampers every three years
Spindle top bearing spring broken Renew all springs
Smell Normal occurrence during start due to None
friction block slippage
Brake applied Release
Noise Height position of paring discs or bowl Stop, check and adjust
spindle is incorrect
Bearings damaged or worn Renew
Belt is slipping Tighten belt
Speed too high Incorrect transmission parts (50 Hz belt Stop immediately and rectify faults. Check
pulley for 60 Hz current). frequency of power supply (50 Hz / 60 Hz).
In case of overspeeding, check bowl for
possible deformation. Contact your local
Alfa Laval representative.
Speed too low Brake applied Release
Friction pads worn or oily Renew or clean
Bowl not closing or leaking Dismantle and check
Motor failure Repair
Bearings damaged or worn Renew
Bearings overheated Renew
Drive belt incorrectly tightened Adjust
Starting power too low Drive belt incorrectly tightened Adjust
Incorrect (belt pulley) transmission Adjust

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Fault
Starting time too long
Starting power too high
Stopping time too long
Water in drive housing
2 SEPARATOR FAULTS
Probable cause Remedy
Brake applied Release
Friction pads worn or oily Renew or clean
Height position of paring discs or bowl Stop, check and adjust
spindle incorrect
Motor failure Repair
Bearings damaged or worn Renew
Incorrect belt pulley Stop immediately. See paragraph E
Opposite direction of rotation Switch electrical phases
Brake lining worn or oily Renew or clean
Bowl casing drain obstructed Clean and change oil
Leakage at top bearing Renew seal ring and change oil
Condensation Change oil
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3 Oil Content Meter

The Deckma OMD-24 will indicate several
malfunctions in the status line of the display.
Pressing the “OK” button will lead into an
information window, similar to the items
listed in the table below.
Status Reading System-Alarm- Alarm- Probable cause Remedy
LED circuit 1,2
OK 0..49 Green / Blinking Normal Normal operation -
operation
OK EE Green / Blinking Alarm Sample reading is out of Wait until oil content is
range: within the range, clean
Oil content too high, dirty sample tube
sample tube
FW ! 0..49 / EE Green / Blinking Alarm Freshwater is enabled -
Sample? EE Red / Steady Alarm Meter is not able to Check sample, clean
measure the sample: sample tube
no water in, oil content
much too high, no light
transmission possible
Flow! 0..49 / EE Green / Blinking Alarm Flow Switch (Terminals Check sample flow
15&16) open
Com? EE Red / Steady Alarm No communication Check connection
between computer unit between computer unit
and measuring cell and measuring cell
Datalog? 0..49 / EE Red / Steady Alarm Datalogging is not Insert the active memory
possible: no DECKMA card
memory card inserted
Datalogging is not Insert the active memory
possible: a read only card
card has been inserted
Datalogging is not Activate card or insert the
possible: a new active memory card
DECKMA memory card
has been inserted, but
has not been activated
Desicc 0..49 / EE Green / Blinking Normal Measuring Cell humidity Check/Replace
operation critically high (>30%RH) Desiccator
Humid 0..49 / EE Green / Blinking Normal Sample temperatur Check/Replace
operation below dewpoint. Desiccator
Instantaneous
condensation possible
Int.Err Red / Steady Alarm Internal error Restart the system

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4 Feed Pump
Fault
Low capacity or low pressure
Pump does not prime
Pump noisy when running
Drive motor stops by tripping the
overload relay
Probable cause
Suction valve(s) closed or suction
strainer clogged
Wrong direction of rotation
Shaft seal leaking
Pump stator worn
Pressure relief valve open
Air leakage on pump suction side
Foreign object(s) trapped in the pump
No water supply to the priming water
solenoid valve
Malfunction of the priming water
solenoid valve
Air leakage on pump suction side
Wrong direction of rotation
Suction height too high
Heavy wear in the pump
Suction valve(s) closed or suction
strainer clogged
Pump and motor not properly aligned
Shaft coupling worn
Suction height too high
Air leakage on pump suction side
Counter pressure too high
Cut-off setting of the motor relay set too
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Remedy
Open suction valve(s)/clean
strainer
Change phase order (switch two of the
three motor connections)
Tighten shaft seal
Replace
Adjust the pressure relief valve
Seal off the air leakage
Dismantle the pump and remove the
foreign object(s)
Open water supply valve(s)
Check and replace broken part(s)
Seal off the air leakage
Change phase order (switch two of the
three motor connections)
Reinstall the pump to a suction height
meeting NPSHr
Dismantle the pump and replace worn
parts
Open suction valve(s)/clean strainer
Align the pump and motor
Check the coupling and replace worn
parts
Reinstall the pump to a suction height
meeting NPSHr
Seal off the air leakage
Check shut-off valve(s) in discharge
line
Adjust the relay setting in accordance
with motor rating in Ampere
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Trouble Chart
The chart overleaf lists possible problems
– the type
– the likely reason / cause
– the remedy.
• A problem may have various causes:
Several boxes in the vertical column are
marked with a cross.
• A reason / cause may result in various
problems:
Several boxes in the horizontal column are
marked with a cross.

How do you trace the kind of problem to find

the possible cause ?
– The column describing a possible problem
shows one or several boxes marked with a
cross.
– On the corresponding lines you will find the
possible reasons / cause and some hints
how to handle the problem.
Thus the actual cause of the problem can
be narrowed down and eventually detected.
– If you find further cross-marked boxes on
one of the lines and should there appear
corresponding problems as well, then the
likely cause of the problem has been
detected.
• The table helps in finding the root of the
problem and will give you the remedy if it is
straight forward. For more complicated
problems the manufacturer has to be
consulted.

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Possible Problems

The pumped medium is unstable

The pumped medium is too little
The pump is no longer sucking
The pump is no longer starting

The stator life time is too short

The rotor life time is too short
The NEMO®-pump is a well established product which was thoroughly
The pump is running loudly tested before leaving the factory. If you use the pump in keeping with your

The shaft seal is leaking

The drive is overloaded
The pressure is too low

Order Specification and treat it in accordance with our Operating and

The pump is stuck Maintenance Instructions, it will run satisfactorily for a long period of time.

Possible Causes (remedy overleaf)

X X In new pumps or stators : the static friction is too great.
X X X X The pump electrical equipment is not compatible with the electrical supply.
X X X X The pressure is too high.
X X X There are foreign bodies in the pump.
X X X X X The temperature of the liquid medium is too high, the stator is too ductile.
X X X X The stator has swollen, the elastomer is not compatible with the medium.
X X X X The solids content of the medium is too high and leads to blockages.
X X X X X X The liquid medium sediments or hardens when left to stand.
X X X There is air in the suction pipe.
X X X X The suction pipe is leaking.
X X X X The shaft seal is leaking.
X X The rpm is too low.
X X X With reduced diameter rotors : operating temperature has not been
reached.
X X X X X X The suction is too great or pressure too low (cavitation).
X X X X X X The pump is running dry.
X X X X The stator is worn out, or temperature of liquid is too low.
X X X X X X The stator material is brittle.
X X X X X The rotor is worn out.
X The joints are worn out.
X The pump and drive are not axially aligned.
X The elastic element of the coupling is worn out.
X X The roller bearings are destroyed.
X The rpm is too high.
X The viscosity is too high.
X The specific weight of the medium is too high.
X X The stuffing box is incorrectly tightened.
X The packing is not suited to the liquid medium.
X X Mechanical seal : rotation is incorrect.
X Mechanical seal : mechanical seal and mating ring have failed.
X Mechanical seal : elastomers damaged, swollen or brittle.

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Remedy
Fill the pump up, then pump through manually using a suitable appliance;
if necessary use glycerine as lubricant in the stator.
Check order information. Examine electrical installation (possibly 2 phase operation).
Measure the pressure with a manometer and check against order details. Reduce the pressure or change the drive.
Remove foreign bodies and eliminate possible damage.
If the liquid medium temperature cannot be lowered, use a reduced diameter rotor.
Check whether the liquid medium agrees with the order requirements. Possibly change stator material..
Increase the liquid part of the medium.
Clean the pump and rinse through after each run.
Increase the suction liquid level, prevent turbulance and air bubbles at the inlet.
Check seals and tighten pipe connections.
Stuffing box : tighten or renew. Mechanical seal : renew seals, eliminate solid deposits.
In the case of adjustable drives : increase the rpm. If necessary change the drive.
Warm up the pump (stator) to operating temperature first of all.
Decrease suction resistance, lower the temperature of the liquid medium, install the pump at a lower location.
Fill up the pump, provide for dry running protection, move the pipes.
Replace with a new stator or ensure correct liquid temperature.
Fit a new stator. Check the liquid medium agrees with order details; if necessary change the stator material.
Change rotor, establish the cause. Wear and tear, corrosion, cavitation;
if necessary change to a different material or coating.
Replace relevant parts, carefully reseal and lubricate.
Re-align the unit.
Use a new connection and re-align the pump.
Replace roller bearings, lubricate, reseal. At higher temperatures observe the lubricant and the bearings.
In the case of adjustable drives : lower the rpm.
Measure the viscosity and compare with order details. If necessary adjust viscosity or change the drive.
Measure specific weight and compare with order details. If necessary adjust specific weight or change the drive.
Service stuffing box according to page 7.4, if necessary renew worn shaft.
Replace fitted packing with another packing type.
Change electrical connection.
Replace relevant rings with new ones.
Replace elastomers. Check whether the liquid medium agrees with order details, if necessary change material.

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5 Constant Pressure Modulating

Valve
NOTE

Study the maintenance instructions carefully before

replacing worn parts.

Fault Probable cause Remedy

The valve does not maintain the - Faulty diaphragm Replace the diaphragm
preset pressure
- Guide (9) seizes Lubricate the guide
- Incorrect operating Check the pressure drop over
range the valve and check the flow
rate
- The available air Increase the air pressure eg. by
pressure is lower than the using a Booster
product pressure
- The air pressure is not Readjust the air pressure
correctly adjusted
- Faulty air pressure Repair the valve or check that it
regulating valve or is pressure compensating
incorrect type
Product leakage -Worn diaphragm Replace the diaphragm
- Product affected
diaphragm
Air leakage -Worn O-ring - Replace the O-ring
-Worn diaphragm (10) -Replace the diaphragm
-Worn and hard - Replace by a diaphragm of a
diaphragm (10) different grade for higher
temperature
Valve plug moving too fast up and Pressure pulsations Use an air throttling valve
down (unstable) because of fast changes (optional extra between the air
in process conditions pressure regulating valve and
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