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Instruction Manual
Version B1.0 : 270812
©copyright 2012, all rights reserved, Bluelab Corporation Limited
Batch Controller
Version B1.0 : 270812
Bluelab Dosetronic Batch Controller
Bluelab Corporation Limited
Bluelab Dosetronic Kit
Congratulations on purchasing the Bluelab
Dosetronic kit.
The Bluelab Dosetronic® offers growers a simple solution
for automatic dosing. Simply program the controller with
conductivity, temperature and pH values that you want
your system to run at, and then tailor the dosing intervals
to suit the size of your mixing tank. Simple!
By using high performance conductivity, temperature and
pH probes, the Bluelab Dosetronic will control the strength
of your re-circulating solution to a high level of accuracy.
When it detects that the conductivity, temperature or pH
levels have fallen outside of your pre-programmed set
points, it will automatically trigger the dosing of more
nutrient or pH adjustor until those levels have stabilised.
This means you can spend more time doing the things you
enjoy and less maintaining your system.
The Dosetronic has proven itself in the hydroponic
market worldwide for over 20 years and has earned
itself an international reputation for excellence. This is
why so many commercial growers are using the Bluelab
Dosetronic to save time, money and improve their yield.
It is one of the most simple, robust and reliable controllers
in its class!
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Contents
Quick Guide 1
1.1 Quick Guide 1
1.2 Dosetronic Kit Contents 2
1.3 Dosetronic Control Panel 3
1.4 Dosetronic Connection Panel 4
Dosetronic System Installation and Wiring 5
2.1 Overview 5
2.2 Nutrient Tank Set-up 5
2.3 Mount Dosetronic Control Case 6
2.4 Probe connection and placement 7
2.5 External Alarm and Lockout Box 8
2.6 Mount Alarm Box 8
2.7 Alarm Box Internal Overview 9
2.8 Wiring Alarm and External Lockout 10
2.9 Main Power 11
Display Setup 13
3.1 Overview 13
3.2 Monitor only mode 14
3.3 Units mode 15
3.4 Control direction mode 16
3.5 Required / Alarms mode 17
3.6 On Times 19
3.7 Off Times 20
3.8 Calibration 21
3.9 pH Calibration 21
3.10 Conductivity Calibration 22
3.11 Control 23
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Preparing System to Run 25
4.1 Prepare the Dosetronic system to run 25
4.2 Manual override Control 26
Maintenance 27
5.1 Conductivity probe cleaning 27
5.2 pH probe cleaning 28
Trouble shooting 29
6.1 Overview 29
6.2 Error Messages 29
6.3 Error FAQ 30
Specications 31
Lockout Switches 33
2 year Guarantee Registraion Form 35
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Power
2.7
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5.9
2.4
2.1
5.6 5.6
2.1
2.4
1.1 Quick Guide
This page shows a quick guide
to setting up the Dosetronic in
monitor mode. It serves as a quick
way to check that the controller is
operational.
1. Prior to mounting, attach
Temperature, pH and
Conductivity probe to
Dosetronic unit.
2. Plug in power adaptor.
3. Place probes in solution.
4. Wait a few minutes for readings
to stabilise.
Monitor mode
Temperature probe
pH probe
Conductivity probe
Power adaptor
Menu change
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WaterAir
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11.2 Dosetronic Kit Contents
pH & EC
Cleaning and
Calibration Kits
Temperature Probe,
pH and EC Probes
External alarm and lockout
box
Power adaptor
Dosetronic
controller
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Required readings
Actual readings Controller settings
Mode Selection
keys
Alarm &
Alarm indicator
Value
increase/decrease
Display brightness
External lockout
pH calibration
indicators
Measurement
Selection
Control direction Units
Conductivity
Temperature
6.8
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1.3
1.2
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6.5
pH
1.3 Dosetronic Control Panel
pH ATC
Automatic
Temperature
Compensation
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1.4 Dosetronic Connection Panel
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Power
pH control
EC control
Alarm & external
lockout box
Temperature Probe
pH ATC
Main power
Solenoids
Conductivity Probe
pH probe
Note: When inserting connecter,
rotate to ensure it mates correctly.
Do not force it or you may bend/
damage pins. Fasten locking ring if
applicable.
Input
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1Dosetronic System Installation and Wiring
The following instructions are based on installing a Dosetronic system into a re-circulating system.
Please seek guidence from your System Designer or supplier.
2.1 Overview
To effectively set up the Dosetronic system you
must plan for where all the components of the
system will be placed.
This section highlights the steps in chronological
order you need to take for installation of the
Dosetronic kit.
Please read through this section and create a
rough system layout before installation.
2.2 Nutrient Tank Set-up
The nutrient tank requires a constant water level,
water level regulators such as a plastic ball cock or
float switch are recommended.
For large tanks mixing and/or aeration systems are
required. If there is no mixing system in smaller
tanks, stock solutions should be fed in where the
crop return and fresh water enter the tank.
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22.3 Mount Dosetronic Control Case
The Dosetronic has an indoor, splash-proof case and
should be installed in a pump room or shed. It is
designed for use with a sample pot that is filled with
water from the nutrient mixing tank.
Conductivity, temperature and pH measurement probes
that connect to the Dosetronic are placed inside it,
therefore the Dosetronic needs to be installed close to
the sample pot so that the probes can reach.
Steps
1. Locate area
Find appropriate flat vertical
surface to mount Doestronic
controller.
The Dosetronic controller
cables need to be within
reach of the sample pot and
power outlet.
2. Secure Controller
Secure Dosetronic to the wall
with the self taping fasteners
provided.
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Mount electronic equipment such as
the Dosetronic above the sample
pot. This is because some water may
escape when the conductivity probe is
cleaned.
Avoid mounting near electrical
mains and other
powered devices
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