SYCON 2602

SYCON 2602 – Limit value monitoring for water hardness and carbonate hardness

Why does water hardness need to be monitored?

In water treatment, reliable monitoring of water hardness is a decisive factor for the protection of downstream systems and processes. Softening systems that work on an ion exchanger basis must be regenerated in good time before hardness-forming ions (calcium and magnesium) break through the exchanger. A breakthrough can lead to scaling in pipes, heat exchangers and steam boilers – with considerable consequential costs due to energy losses, production downtime and costly cleaning.

Limit value monitoring is also essential for the protection of reverse osmosis systems: if the permissible hardness in the feed water is exceeded, there is a risk of irreversible membrane damage due to scaling. The early detection of a hardness breakthrough enables immediate intervention – whether through a demand-controlled regeneration trigger or a safety shutdown of the downstream system.

What is the SYCON 2602?

The SYCON 2602 from RLS Wacon is a fully automatic online analyzer for limit value monitoring of total hardness or carbonate hardness (acid capacity KS 4.3) in process and industrial water. As an entry-level model in the SYCON series, it offers a reliable pass/fail assessment of water quality: the device checks whether the limit value set by the Reagent used is met or exceeded for each analysis and reports the result via up to three potential-free relay outputs.

In addition to the limit value status, the graphic color display also shows information such as analysis interval, indicator supply, device status and error history. The menu navigation is available in nine languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Dutch and Danish.

How does the SYCON 2602 work?

The SYCON 2602 works according to the principle of the colorimetric limit value method. For each analysis, a water sample is automatically fed into the measuring cell and the respective Reagent (H25 series for total hardness or C25 series for carbonate hardness) is added. A maintenance-free RGB full color sensor in combination with a white high-power LED evaluates the color change of the sample.

If the hardness of the sample water is below the Reagent limit value, the sample discolors – the result is “GOOD”. If there is no discoloration or it is too weak, the limit value is reported as exceeded (“BAD”) and relay 1 switches. After the measurement, the measuring cell is automatically flushed with line pressure so that no indicator residues affect the next analysis.

Before each measurement, the color sensor uses a zero sample to automatically compensate for ambient light, contamination and turbidity of the water sample. An integrated self-diagnosis with plausibility monitoring of the sensor data ensures additional operational reliability. All measurement results are automatically logged on an SD card.

BOB functionality – operation without supervision

The SYCON 2602 automatically monitors the indicator supply and signals via the configurable relay output 3 when the fill level is low. The BOB function (unattended operation) enables continuous, unattended operation for at least 72 hours – with an indicator consumption of less than 0.1 ml per analysis and at least 5,000 analyses per 500 ml bottle, operation is possible for weeks without refilling.

Advantages of the SYCON 2602

• Reliable limit value monitoring for total hardness and carbonate hardness

  Automatic good/bad evaluation with immediate alarm via relay output

• 11 limit values for total hardness, 4 for carbonate hardness

  From 0.02 to 10 °dH (total hardness) and 1 to 3 °dH (carbonate hardness) – suitable for every application

• Full color sensor with automatic zero adjustment

  Zero sample before every measurement – automatic compensation for ambient light, contamination and turbidity, no manual calibration needed

• Very low indicator consumption

  Less than 0.1 ml per analysis – at least 5,000 analyses per 500 ml bottle

• Simple commissioning using the installation wizard

  Step-by-step guidance on the graphic display – even without prior knowledge

• 3 potential-free relay outputs

  Limit value alarm, device fault and analysis active / BOB message / indicator fill level – freely configurable

• Low maintenance effort

  Peristaltic pump technology and automatic flushing of the measuring cell with line pressure – Maintenance set every 2 years or 30,000 analyses

• 9-language graphic display

  DE, EN, FR, IT, ES, RU, PL, NL, DK – ideal for international use

• SD card for measured value logging

  Complete documentation of all analysis results with time stamp

• Compact design – wall bracket or housing

  274 × 275 × 129 mm (wall bracket IP43) or 332 × 345 × 190 mm (housing IP54)