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Installation and Operation Manual
Probe system
Standard or softened water systems use conductivity probes to
measure and control water levels for optimum operating efficiency.
Water conductivity must be at least 100 μS/cm for the probe
system to operate. The three-probe system is monitored by the
Vapor-logic
3
board, which performs all the necessary logic and
timing functions to provide total water level control and safety
shutdown.
Vapor-logic
3
automatically maintains the water level between
the upper two probes A and B (see Figures 8-1 and 8-2).
When the water level falls below probe B, the fill valve opens until
the water level reaches the upper probe A. Water must remain in
contact with the probe surface for three seconds for Vapor-logic
3
to
determine that the water is at the probe’s level.
Conversely, water must stay out of contact with the probe surface
for three seconds for Vapor-logic
3
to determine that the water
is below the probe’s level. This three-second delay ensures that
turbulence does not cause an incorrect level reading.
Each time the fill valve energizes, the Vapor-logic
3
system tests
the probe system. If the signal from the probe assembly begins to
deteriorate, the message “Clean Probes and Tank” appears on the
keypad/display. Once the probe system reaches its maximum usable
life, the humidifier shuts down and the “Probe Assembly fault”
message appears.
An adjustable skim time allows for an extended skim period
(0 to 120 seconds) to reduce surface mineral accumulation. When
skimming, the fill valve remains energized after the water level
reaches the upper probe A for the amount of time specified by the
Skim Duration. The Skim Duration is adjustable in one-second
intervals through the Set Up screen.
Probe C provides low water protection for the heating outputs. If
the water level falls below probe C, the heating outputs are disabled.
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Systems using tap or softened water control
water levels electronically using a three-
rod probe. The controller responds with the
above actions when the water level reaches
each rod.
Fill valve closes
Fill valve opens
Low-water cutoff
Figure 8-1:
Water level control for standard
water systems
VLC-OM-030
A
C
B
Systems using tap or softened water
control water levels electronically using a
three-rod probe. The controller responds
with the above actions when the water
level reaches each rod.
Figure 8-2:
Water level control for standard water
systems (on some older models)
VLC-OM-030
Fill valve closes
Fill valve opens
Low-water cutoff
A
C
B
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