Preparing system to run – Bluelab Dosetronic Solenoid Kit User Manual

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Version S1.3 : 260511

Bluelab Dosetr

onic Solenoid Kit

Bluelab Corporation Limited

Preparing System to Run

Setting up the Dosetronic system involves setting the Control direction, Required values and On and Off times. These settings
can be edited by scrolling through the Mode menu on the Dosetronic Control panel. The steps for this are outlined in chapter 3.

4.1 Prepare the Dosetronic system to run

Step 1. Flush out PVC shavings and glue residue
If your system has been installed it is important to fl ush out PVC shavings
(swarf) and any glue residue before growing commences. To do this fi ll your
nutrient tank and then fl ush all water from your system.

Step 2. Fill tanks A, B and pH with stock solutions.

Step 3. Manually prime tank
In order for the Dosetronic to adjust your main nutrient tank to your
programmed required values you need to manually prime the tank with nutrient.
By Raising the EC to above 0.1 the Dosetronic will be able to start dosing.
Dosing stops at 0.0 - 0.1EC to prevent dosing if the probe is out of solution.
(Instructions are on the following page)

Step 4. Check readings/settings
Make sure all your settings are working and that your readings are within your
required range by scrolling through the mode menu.

Step 5. Plug Solenoids into mains power.
Outlined on page 10

Step 6. Plug heater/cooler into mains power.
Outlined on page 12

Step 7. Complete checklist opposite.

Step 8. Select Control in mode menu. System should be running.
Monitor system regularly for 24 hours to check On & Off times are correct and
control is stable.

Note: The pH probe must be
kept wet at all times. Ensure the
nutrient probe is clean and the pH
probe calibrated before starting
this task.

Nutrient tank set-up

Stock solution

Dosing system

Control case

Probe connections
Heater/Cooler

Alarm Box (optional)
Main Power

Units

Control direction
Off Times
On Times
pH calibration
Check dosing

Final Checklist