Pacific Sun Kore 7th Manuale utente
Kore 7th
Ultimate dosing station
User Manual
ver. 2.0
Cloud Interface
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................... 3
1.1. Product Information and Features................................................................................3
1.2. The Kore 7th / kHLab Edition Package ........................................................................3
1.3. The Kore 7th / kHLab Device Features....................................................................... 4
1.4. kHLab Device Technical Specifications...................................................................... 4
2. Kore 7th / kHLab Device installation .................................................. 5
2.1. Proper device setup and installation............................................................................5
2.2. Kore 7th Connection Ports............................................................................................5
2.3. kHLab Magnetic Stirrer Preparation.............................................................................8
2.4. Tubing and cables connection.....................................................................................9
2.5. Calibration With Precise Digital Scale and Stand/Holder......................................... 11
3. pH Probe Setup, Maintenance and Preparation ...............................12
3.1. Initial pH Probe Preparation - First Use After Purchase............................................13
4. Reagent Solution Preparation...........................................................14
5. Kore 7th Wi-Fi Cloud Pacific Sun network setup..............................15
5.1. Connecting Kore 7th to your home Wi-Fi network ...................................................15
5.2. Adding Kore 7th to Pacific Sun Cloud........................................................................17
6. kHLab Pumps Calibration and Accuracy Check...............................21
6.1. Calibration With Precise Digital Scale and Stand/Holder........................................ 22
6.2. Channel #1 Calibration Process - Water Sample..................................................... 23
6.3. Channel #3 Calibration Process - Waste Water....................................................... 24
6.4. Channel #2 Calibration Process - Reagent.............................................................. 25
6.5. pH Probe Calibration process with PS Cloud Wizard.............................................. 26
9. Device Working Modes .....................................................................28
9.1. Monitoring Mode ........................................................................................................ 28
9.2. Control Mode.............................................................................................................. 28
7. Alkalinity Test Intervals ....................................................................28
8. Parallel Calibration............................................................................28
11. Device Working Stages.....................................................................29
10. Carbonate Solution Preparation ......................................................29
12. Kore 7th Software and Firmware Upgrade ......................................30
13. Troubleshooting................................................................................36
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your Purchase!
The Pacific Sun Kore 7th dosing station and kHLab module are made with the highest
quality materials, and are built to last, helping you to take your reef to the next level!
The Pacific Sun Research and Development team is continuously testing, developing,
and releasing new products with new features.
This document serves to cover the basics of the Kore 7th dosing station and the kHLab
module. Details will be made available about additional new products and features as they
are released.
For questions, please contact us at service@pacific-sun.eu.
1.1. Product Information and Features
Why the Kore 7th/kHLab was developed?
The kHLab module automatically measures seawater alkalinity in the reef aquarium and
maintains the KH set value by automatically controlled Kore 7th doser pumps performance.
What distinguishes Kore 7th dosing station and kHLab from the competition’s products
is that it regulates the dosing of Alkalinity Additive solution (Sodium Bicarbonate or
Carbonate) as well as Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) fluids and Mineral Salt.
Another important feature of kHLab/Kore 7th is the ability to control external Calcium
Reactors by controlling CO₂ dosing into the reactor chamber.
The Kore 7th/kHLab device and device performance should be monitored and serviced
on a regular basis. This includes service activities such as regular pH probe calibration
(in 4.0pH and 7.0pH solutions) and checking the dosing efficiency of channels #1 (Water
Sample) and #2 (Reagent Solution) as these can have a big impact on accuracy and proper
device operation.
An incorrect and/or unstable alkalinity level or sudden and/or accidental alkalinity level
changes in the aquarium water can significantly affect the condition/life of demanding
corals such as SPS which are becoming increasing popular in home aquariums. A correctly
configured and programmed device will quickly became a necessary tool for the aquarist in
maintaining alkalinity at a proper and stable level.
1.2. The Kore 7th / kHLab Edition Package
The Kore 7th / kHLab includes:
• Kore 7th dosing station with Wi-Fi antenna,
• kHLab module with control connection cable,
• 12V/2A Power supply (USA/EU/AUS/JAP),
• High-Quality Lab Grade pH Probe,
• 4.0pH and 7.0pH Calibration Fluids,
• 1000 ml super concentrated reagent (1 liter allows to prepare 50 liters ready for
use reagent and allows for about 1000 tests),
• Digital Scale with calibration holder/stand for very precise fluids calibration (0.01g),
• Connection tubings for kHLab,
• Magnetic stirring bar/pellet (inside kHLab module cylindrical chamber).
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1.3. The Kore 7th / kHLab Device Features
The kHLab has an ability to measure alkalinity with lab grade accuracy. It can provide
KH measurement values with 0.1 dKH accuracy. It’s a minimal confirmed resolution during
continuous device function. In the case of performing tests manually (in a small time
intervals) resolution can be greater.
1.4. kHLab Device Technical Specifications
‒ Systematic error ISO: ±0.03ml
‒ Numeric division: 0.05ml
‒ Random error: ≤ 0.05ml
‒ Alkalinity range: 5 to 15dKH
‒ Resolution: 0.1 dKH
‒ Device can work in two modes:
1. Monitoring mode
2. Control mode
‒ kHLab module dimensions:
L105 x D95 x H172 mm (L4-1/8 x D3-3/4 x H6-3/4 in) – w/out pH probe
‒ Kore 7th dimensions:
L510 x D120 x H50 mm (L20-1/8 x D4-3/4 x H2 in)
Monitoring (passive) and Control (active) modes:
1. Monitoring mode
During this Monitoring mode, the device measures the Alkalinity level and
registers all the values in memory, and displays them on doser LCD screen. It
makes no adjustments to the Alkalinity level.
2. Control mode
During Control mode device automatically adjusts and maintain the
amount of dosing fluids in channels 4/5/6/7 (Alk/Ca/Mg/Mineral Salt) to control
Alkalinity level. Channels are simultaneously controlled (at the same time).
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2. Kore 7th / kHLab Device installation
2.1. Proper device setup and installation
For optimum performance, the height difference between the kHLab device and the
water level surface from where the device will take the water sample for testing should
NOT exceed about 50-60cm (20-24”) and connection tubing length between the kHLab
module and Kore 7th doser should NOT exceed 100cm (59”).
The kHLab device can be mounted directly on a wall with the supplied wall mount, or it
can operate sitting on a flat surface.
Kore 7th Ultimate Wi-Fi dosing station
2.2. Kore 7th Connection Ports
Kore 7th Dosing Station back panel
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USB Port for Firmware upgrade.
DC pump Port for DC pump (ATO refill pump).
Optical sensor Connection port for optical sensor (used for ATO/AWC).
Temp sensor Digital temperature sensor port.
Floating sensors port Not used in newest version of software/firmware and designed
for future applications.
Antenna port External Wi-Fi antenna port. Required for proper work!
Reset button Hardware reset switch (short push generate reset signal to
main CPU).
Power supply port Required 12V 1A/2A power supply with 2.1mm plug.
kHLab Digital I/O port Used for connection kHLab Module or Magnetic Stirrer, DC
AWC pump etc.
pH #1 Connection port for pH probe nr 1 (kHLab module).
pH #2 Connection port for pH probe nr 2 (Calcium Reactor).
Important!
1. Make sure that a water mixing magnetic stirrer bar/pellet is put inside
kHLab module test cylindrical chamber.
2. Make sure to connect silicone tubing properly to individual Kore 7th
dosing pumps:
– Pump nr 1 - supplies watersample (aquarium water) to kHLab
test chamber. Do NOT exceed 100cm (39”) length between the
place of taking test water and the kHLab device.
– Pump 2 - supplies reagent solution for testing. Try to place
the reagent solution bottle as close as possible to the doser and
at a similar level.
– Pump 3 - removes waste water (tested water) from the
kHLab test chamber. This water can be drained into the aquarium
(we suggest near the pump sucking in water to the protein
skimmer). The length of the silicone tubing from the pump outlet
should not exceed 150cm (59”).
3. Make sure to connect the control cable between the kHLab device
and the Kore 7th dosing station.
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Pumps with connectors facing DOWN
Note:
Pumps heads can function with all connectors facing UP or DOWN.
Pumps with connectors facing UP
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kHLab module – top view
kHLab module – side view
2.3. kHLab Magnetic Stirrer Preparation
Make sure that inside the kHLab module test/mixing cylindrical chamber is a dedicated
water mixing magnetic stirrer bar/pellet (small white bar). That bar/pellet is necessary for
proper water sample mixing during perform tests. Also, connect the kHLab module to the
Kore 7th dosing station by using the dedicated 8-pin plug cable.
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2.4. Tubing and cables connection
Kore 7th and kHLab connection setup examples
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Connector 1 OUT Test Water Sample outlet to the kHLab module
- using silicone tubing, connect to the Water port at the top of the
kHLab module.
Connector 2 IN Test Water Sample inlet from the sump
- connect the silicone tubing to the acrylic tubing holder and
make sure the tubing end is always under water, including during
aquarium maintenance or any aquarium service work when the
main return pump is OFF.
Connector 3 OUT Reagent Solution outlet to kHLab module
- connect to kHLab top connector with label “Reagent”.
Connector 4 IN Reagent Solution inlet
- connect to the container/bottle with reagent solution - make sure
that the silicone tubing END is right at the container/bottle bottom
and NEVER exposed to air. Make sure that the container/bottle is
NEVER empty.
Connector 5 OUT Waste Water (tested) outlet from kHLab mode
- connect silicone tubing and best, place to the sump close to the
skimmer pump inlet.
Do NOT slide in the tubing to the skimmer pump inlet.
Connector 6 IN Waste Water (tested) outlet from the kHLab module
- connects the kHLab module to the connector with the label
“Waste”.
Waste Water
Reagent Solution
Water Sample
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