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Beer Filter

Alfa Laval
Sterile Beer Filter plant

Basic Operator
Guideluine

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962111 Saku Brewery

Saku, Estonia

Table of Contents

System and Process................................................................................................................3

Introduction..........................................................................................................................3
1.1.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................3
1.1.2 System and Application............................................................................................7
1.1.3 Intended Use............................................................................................................7
1.1.4 Equipment Supplied with the BSF System................................................................8
1.1.5 Equipment Supplied with the CIP Station...............................................................10
Product Description............................................................................................................13
1.1.6 Process Description................................................................................................13
1.1.7 System Description................................................................................................14
1.1.8 Specification of Cartridges.....................................................................................15
1.1.9 General Processing Parameters.............................................................................16
Operation..............................................................................................................................17
Operating the System........................................................................................................17
1.1.10 Initial Operational Set-up.....................................................................................17
1.1.11 Primary General Operations.................................................................................18
1.1.12 General cleaning guidelines.................................................................................18
Starting the System...........................................................................................................20
Stopping the System..........................................................................................................22
Manual activations on the filter module.............................................................................22
Step forward / Step backwards – SEMI AUTOMATIC MODE.................................................23
Communication with other plants......................................................................................24
Process Messages..............................................................................................................25
1.1.13 Error Messages.....................................................................................................25

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System and Process

Introduction

1.1.1 Safety Precautions

To avoid injuring yourself and damaging the filtration system and the filter
cartridges, it is important for you to read the safety precautions given below
and to follow them closely.
The instructions use two different symbols to indicate possible hazards
according to their type and gravity:

WARNING!
This symbol is used to indicate situations in which the danger
of personal injury or severe equipment damage could arise.

ATTENTION!
This symbol is used to indicate situations in which equipment
damage may occur.

IMPORTANT!
This additional symbol is used to mark information that is important
in order to achieve economic operation of the system.
The machine has been built in accordance with state-of-the-art-standards
and the recognised safety rules.The machine must only be used in
technically perfect condition in accordance with its designated use and the
instructions set out in the operating manual. Any functional disorders,
especially those affecting the safety of the machine, should therefore be
rectified immediately.

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Observe all warnings!

At the first sign of functional disorders during operation, stop the machine
immediately, lock it and report the malfunction. Have any defects rectified
immediately.

WARNING!
Never make any modifications, additions or conversions which
might affect safety without the supplier’s approval.

WARNING!
Danger of injury from splashing liquids under high pressure
could arise!
Never loosen the clamping pins or cover bolts of the
filter housings during filtration!

WARNING!
Danger from electrical power!
Switch off the machine immediately if trouble occurs in
the electrical system.
Work on the electrical systems an equipment of the machine must be carried
out only by a skilled electrician.
The electrical equipment of machines is to be inspected and checked in
regular intervals. Defects such as loose connections or scorched cables must
be rectified immediately.
Before carrying out repairs cut off the power supply. Necessary work on life
parts and elements must be carried out only in presence of a second person
who can cut off the power supply in case of danger by actuating the
emergency shut-off or main power switch.

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WARNING!
Danger of injury from the hydraulic and pneumatic equipment! Risk
of injury due to hot water, steam or CIP liquid, that may escape
from the system.
Work on hydraulic equipment may be carried out only by
persons with the necessary knowledge and experience in
hydraulic systems.
Always depressurise all system sections and pressure pipes to be removed
before carrying out any repair work.
Splashed oil may cause injury and fire.
Check all lines, hoses and screw connections regularly for leaks and obvious
damage. Repair damage immediately.
Hydraulic and compressed air lines must be laid and fitted properly.
When handling oil and grease, observe the product related safety
regulations.

WARNING!
Improper use of the filter cartridges can lead to severe injuries
or destruction of the filter cartridges.
Before cleaning the filtration system, always read the operating
instructions for the filter cartridges!

WARNING!
Danger of injury from splashing liquids under high pressure
could arise!
Never loosen the clamping pins or cover bolts of the filter holder during
filtration!
Always depressurise the system before changing a filter!

WARNING!
Danger of personal injury to the user or severe damage to the
filtration system could arise!
Before starting up or setting the machine in motion, make sure that nobody
is on risk.

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Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by

properly instructed technicians.

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1.1.2 System and Application

Alfa Laval products solve filtration problems in all the different areas
involved, from pre filtration to final filtration.
The static filtration process with filter cartridges is a widely-used process for
the filtration of beverages such as wine, beer, juices and mineral water.
It is an effective and economical procedure. Cartridges are available as
depth filters membrane pre filters and membrane final filters. According to
the customer's requirements, an optimal cartridge is available within the
product range.
All the cartridges guarantee high product quality and have a compact
construction with a large and efficient filter area. The particle-removing
depth filter shows high retention rates and reduces parts of micro-organisms
and separate yeast totally. The final membrane filter retains the remaining
micro-organisms that spoil beer.
The filtration process runs in a closed system thus avoiding recontamination.
The process is able to run continuously for longer periods of time and it is
possible to make the entire process automatic.

1.1.3 Intended Use

The Beer Sterile Filtration system is designed only for the filtration of beer.
Using the machine for purposes other than those mentioned above is
considered contrary to this designated use. The supplier cannot be held 2
liable for any damages resulting from such use. The liability for any such
miss use lies entirely with the user.
Do not attempt to operate the filtration system with accessories or spare
parts other than those supplied by the original manufacturer.
In the event that the filtration system is tampered with in any way, we
cannot assume any responsibility for the performance or safety of the
system.
Use only materials recommended by the manufacturer (e.g. gaskets or
hoses).

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1.1.4 Equipment Supplied with the BSF System

Depending on the intended use, the automatic Beer Sterile Filtration system
will be supplied with the following equipment:

Tag no. Name Remarks

Filter housings
80F02 pre filter housing line1 (28)
80F03 final filter housing 01 line1 (28)
80F04 final filter housing 02 line1 (28)
80COS01F01 gas filter housing (25)
80SS01F02 Steam filter housing

Streamer
80COS01V02 Pressure reducer & streamer, CO2
80AS01V02 Pressure reducer & streamer,
compressed air
80SS01V03 Pressure reducer & streamer, steam
Sterile Filter Service Line

Measuring devices
80F02PT01 pressure gauge inlet pre filter line 01
80F02PT02 pressure gauge inlet final filter line 01
80P01PT01 pressure gauge outlet final filter line
01
8COS01PT01 pressure gauge service line
80F02LS01 level pre filter line 01
80F03LS01 level final filter line 01
flow meter beer inlet If available, value will be
displayed through
communication line.
80COS01-TT01 temperature steam/gas line
80VM01QT01 Conductivity transmitter (phase
separation)
Pump
-80-P01 Beer booster pump

Pos. no. Name Remarks

Beer piping valves

80VM01AV06 beer inlet filter line 1

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Pos. no. Name Remarks

80F02AV05 Bypass valve 1 final filter
80F02AV04 beer outlet pre filter line 01
80F03AV03 beer inlet final filter 01 line 01
80F04AV04 beer outlet final filter 02 line 01
80F03AV04 beer outlet final filter 01 line 01
80F04AV03 beer outlet final filter 02 line 01
80F02AV07 Bypass valve 2 final filter
80-F02-AV03 Drain valve Pre filter line 01
80F02AV08 Drain valve final filters line 01

Filter housing valves

80F02AV02 venting valve pre filter line 01
80F02AV01 gas inlet valve pre filter line 01
80F03AV02 venting valve final filter 01 line 01
80F03AV01 gas inlet valve final filter 01 line 01
80F04AV02 venting valve final filter 01 line 01
80F04AV01 gas inlet valve final filter 01 line 01

Gas piping valves

80COS01AV01 Steam condense valve steam filter
80COS01AV02 Steam condense valve before sterile
filter
80COS01AV03 Steam condense valve after sterile
filter
80COS01AV01 Automatic Shut off CO2 supply
80AS01AV01 Automatic Shut off compressed air
supply
80SS01AV02 Automatic Shut off steam supply

CIP piping valves

80VM01AV01 CIP circulation valve line 01 VM Located at valve manifold
80VM01AV02 Butterfly Valve CIP inlet line 01
80VM01AV03 CIP supply switch valve towards
inlet/outlet pre filter line 01
80VM01AV04 CIP return valve line 01
80VM01AV05 CIP supply valve line 01

Hand operated valves

80COS01V01 Manual valve inlet CO2 supply
80AS01V01 Manual valve inlet compressed air
supply
80SS01V01 Manual valve inlet steam supply

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Pos. no. Name Remarks

80SS01V04 Steam overpressure valve

Sampling valves
80P01V01 Manual sample valve inlet beerline
80VM01V01 Micro sample valve line 01
Beer routing valves (Manifold)
80VM01AV101 Beer outlet KEG line
80VM01AV102 Beer drain KEG line
80VM01AV103 Beer by-pass valve KEG line
80VM01AV104 Beer inlet KEG line
80VM01AV201 Beer outlet KEG line
80VM01AV202 Beer drain KEG line
80VM01AV203 Beer by-pass valve KEG line
80VM01AV204 Beer inlet KEG line
80VM01AV301 Beer outlet KEG line
80VM01AV302 Beer drain KEG line
80VM01AV303 Beer by-pass valve KEG line
80VM01AV304 Beer inlet KEG line

1.1.5 Equipment Supplied with the CIP Station

Depending on the intended use, the CIP station for Beer Sterile Filtration
system will be supplied with the following equipment:

Valves CIP line

80B01AV06 CIP drain valve line 01
80B01AV03 CIP circulation valve line 01 CIP
80B01AV05 CIP circulation valve line 01 CIP
80B01AV08 CIP circulation valve line 01 CIP
80B01AV02 CIP cold water supply line 01
80B01AV01 CIP line01 hot water inlet valve
80B01V01 CIP cold water flow regulation valve Manual regulation -> cold
water inlet pressure to be
reduced to 1 barg
80B01AV07 CIP hot water tank HW inlet valve
80B01AV11 Drain valve hot water tank
80F01AV01 CIP filter dearation valve To be opened when starting
up CIP station and once every

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water flush phase during

cleaning
Instruments CIP line
80-B01-QT01 CIP return L01 conductivity
80-B01-QT01 CIP return L01 temperature
80-B01-FS01 CIP return flow switch
80-W01-TT01 CIP Line 01 temperature heater
regulation
80-B01-FT01 CIP Line 01 flow supply
80-W01-PI04 CIP Line 01 PI inlet heater
80-W01-TI04 CIP Line 01 TI inlet heater
80-W01-PI03 CIP Line 01 PI outlet heater
80-W01-TI03 CIP Line 01 PI outlet CIP filter

Heater sub components

80-W01-AV01 CIP Line 01 steam supply valve
80-W01-AV02 CIP Line 01 steam regulation valve
80-W01-V01 CIP Line 01 manual valve at inlet
80-W01-V07 CIP Line 01 manual valve at outlet
80-W01-F01 CIP Line 01 Y filter at inlet
80-W01-PI01 CIP Line 01 PI inlet steam
80-W01-PI02 CIP Line 01 PI inlet heater

Caustic dosing sub components

80-B11-LSL01 CIP low level caustic concentrate tank
80-B11-P01 CIP L01 caustic dosing pump
80-B11-R01 CIP L01 caustic dosing valve

Hot water tank sub components

80-B01-LSH01 CIP high level hot water tank
80-B01-LSL01 CIP low level hot water tank
80-B01-TT02 CIP temperature hot water tank
80-B01-CM01 CIP spray ball hot water tank
80-B01-AV21 CIP supply spray ball

Main CIP components

80-B01 Hot Water tank
80-B11 Caustic concentrate tank
80-B01-P02 CIP line 01 supply pump
-80-W01 CIP Heater
-80-F01 CIP Filter

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Product Description

1.1.6 Process Description

The complete filter unit is made up of one filter line, consisting of a pre filter housing
Sartofine followed by two final filter housing s with Sartocool filter cartridges. In the
automatic mode the two final filters are active; if the integrity test prior to production, fails
on one of the filters, we can still use the other final filter.

The differential pressure is constantly monitored and should not exceed 0.8 bar. If the
maximum (variable) switch over pressure is reached for the active filter a warning is given
to the operator and the operator can decide to continue the production mode for a certain
time (to finish a batch for instance) or to start the regeneration. Besides this, it is as well
possible to run the filter lines in the manual mode.

Before filling, the system is pressurised with CO2. The filter housings are fully drained and
filled with CO2.

The beer is fed to the filter unit from the BBT cellar by the beer pumps in the BBT cellar from
line 1, 2 or 3. These pumps are controlled via an external (existing) control system.
At the BBT’s, the outlet of a BBT is connected to one of the 3 transfer lines from the BBT to
the BSF system. First beer is pushing de-aerated water to drain at the by-pass of the beer
line in the valve cluster. Based on conductivity, (plus a safety timer or a volume counter)
the water to drain is stopped and the inlet valve of the BSF system is opened. The in-coming
beer is distributed within the valve cluster to the filter line.

The pre-filtration housing is first completely filled with beer, while CO2 is vented at the top
of the pre-filtration housing. When high-level of the pre-filtration housing is reached, beer is
routed to the final filtration housings. Here also the housings are completely filled up with
beer while CO2 is vented at the top of the each housing. When high-level on the final
filtration housings reached beer, the filter line is connected to the outlet of the filter unit and
routed to one of the 3 dedicated BBT lines towards the filling machines.

The outcoming sterile filtered beer flows back to the valve cluster and is lined to the filling
machine towards KEG/CAN/Bottle fillers.

During processing the filling level on top of the housings is automatically monitored and re-
filled if necessary.

The filtration and regeneration process and the differential processing parameters are
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actual process step (position of valves) is indicated on the operator screen, otherwise only
alarm is given in case of wrong positioning.

The filter unit is designed for the possibility to process beer through the pre-filter only, while
the sterile filter is by-passed.

1.1.7 System Description

The complete automatic filter unit is built up on two mounting frames, one for the filter line
and the beer/CIP distribution valve cluster and one for the CIP unit for the filters.

The main components of the BSF system are:

• Pre filter and final filter housings,
• A distribution valve cluster with pneumatically activated valves,
• Water/CIP/gas supply piping with measuring devices and the control system.
• The filter housings in the beer line are equipped on the top with level sensors and
pneumatically activated valves for venting and draining.
• The inlet and outlet, and the distribution of the different process streams within the
system is done by pneumatically activated valves.
• Standard, all product valves are equipped with Top units with open\close position
indicators controlled by the PLC system of the module.

For controlling of the module; following process parameters must be measured.

• inlet and outlet pressure for the filter housings,
• the flow rate and conductivity/temperature of the CIP solution
• the level within the housings
• the temperature in the CIP line
• beer flow

All these features are necessary for an automatic process. In case the necessary equipment
is not installed on the module , it is the responsibility of the customer to foresee the data
with a data link (f.e. beer flow).

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1.1.8 Specification of Cartridges

The depth pre filter removes yeast totally and reduces beer spoiling micro-organisms and
particles. The final filter retains the other particles, colloids and beer-spoiling
micro-organisms.

Type Sartofine SM 5502805P3G

design asymmetrical filter layer
nominal retention 0.65 µm
length 1000 mm/30“
pH range 1 ... 14
number of cartridges 36 × 30”
Cartridge material polypropylene

Type Sartocool SM 530 28 06 A3

design membrane filter
area 0.7 m2 per 10“
pore size 0.45 µm
length 750 mm/30“
pH range 1 ... 14
number of cartridges 24 × 40 pieces
Cartridge material Polypropylene and polyethersulfone

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1.1.9 General Processing Parameters

1.1.9.1 Filtration
Processing Parameters
Max. product flow rate 230 hl/h (two final filters)
180 hl/h (one final filter)
product inlet pressure 3 ... 4 bar
initial differential pressure 0.1 ... 0.2 bar
switch over differential pressure 0.6 ... 0.8 bar
compressed CO2 (product removal) 0.5 bar (above system pressure)
compressed CO2 (pressurisation) 3 ... 4 bar

1.1.9.2 Regeneration
Processing Parameters
flow rate 330 hl/h
inlet pressure 3 bar
cold flushing time 4 ... 6 min
warm flushing 65 ... 75 °C, 4 ... 6 min (max 85°C)
sodium hydroxide cleaning 2 %, 65 ... 75 °C, 15 ... 30 min (max
85°C)
warm water sterilisation 85 ... 95 °C, 30 min
cooling time 1 ... 2 min
compressed air (drain) 0.3 ... 0.5 bar
(above system pressure)
compressed air (integrity test.) 1.2 bar (Sartocool), 10 min

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Operation

Operating the System

1.1.10 Initial Operational Set-up

WARNING!
Danger of personal injury to the user or severe damage to the
filtration system could arise!
Before starting up or setting the machine in motion, make sure that nobody
is on risk.
At the first sign of functional disorders during operation, stop the machine
immediately, lock it and report the malfunction. Have any defects rectified
immediately.

Before starting the system for the first time, the following visual checks
should be performed.
Check the supply piping connections.
Check the filter housings.
Check the internal piping, fittings, cabling.
Check the manual setting of the valves.
Check the position indication of the valve positioner
(local and on the operator screen if existing).
Check the signal output of the measuring device.
Check the process signal input/output.
Check the pressure-hold test of the system (2 bar).
Check the rinsing of the system without cartridges to detect leakage.
Check the installed cartridges.

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1.1.11 Primary General Operations

WARNING!
Danger of personal injury to the user or severe damage to the
filtration system could arise!
Before starting up or setting the machine in motion, make sure that nobody
is on risk.
At the first sign of functional disorders during operation, stop the machine
immediately, lock it and report the malfunction. Have any defects rectified
immediately.

Every time you start the system up, the following checks and procedures
must be performed:
Check the compressed air supply for the valves (6 ... 7 bar).
Check the compressed air supply for integrity test (2 bar).
Check the product supply/CIP supply.
Check the electrical supply: 400 Volt.

1.1.12 General cleaning guidelines

Always flush directly after filtration; after every 16 hours of production run –
if the maximum allowed pressure drop over the cartridges is not exceeded –
a hot water cleaning should be performed.
After each 2.-3. production runs, a CIP procedure with caustic must
be selected.
In order to avoid contamination always run a sterilisation procedure before
and after a longer stand still period.
Flush before reaching the maximum differential pressure.
Use only cleaning solutions recommended by the manufacturer.
Pre-set sufficient time spans for flushing and cleaning cycles.
Use only drinking water or de-ionised water for flushing and cleaning.
Check the temperatures and flow rates.
Follow all operation and safety instructions.

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WARNING!
Danger of injury from the Beer Sterile Filtration system.
Use care in handling of warm water, steam, caustic solutions and acid.
Wear protective clothes and safety glasses.
Detergents, disinfectants, and preservatives contain aggressive chemicals
and may develop hazardous vapours and gases. Do not inhale these vapours
and avoid skin contact.
Do not mix these different solutions.
Housing bells should be carefully attached to lifting tackle and secured when
removed to change the cartridge.
Use safety-orientated ladders and working platforms.

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Starting the System

Before starting up or setting the machine in motion, make sure that nobody
is at risk and that all checks and procedures mentioned above have been
performed.
Turn on the main switch on the control box.
Check the parameter setting.

The program selection is done in the Program Selection bar.

The operator has the possibility to choose between 9 programs.
Possible automatic programs are :
 Production
 Prefiltration (filtration only using the prefilter)
 Regeneration with caustic
 Regeneration without caustic
 Steaming Service line
 Integrity Test on Filter 1
 Integrity Test on Filter 2

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Once an automatic Program is selected, the related START push button will
color green to visualize the selected program on the FILTER or CIP screen.
By pushing the START button, the system will start and communicate with
other parts of the brewery automatically.
The “Program selection” button lights green to indicate that a program is
selected; as long as a program is running, no other program can be
activated. When no program is active, the status line indicates “NO PHASE
ACTIVE”.

Hold or continue the selected program

Once the program is started, the Status bar indicates what subroutines are
active.

In case there is an alarm on the valve, The valve indication box on top of the
windows colours red. The valves colors red as well.

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Stopping the System

You have to stop the system at the end of operation and at the first sign of
functional disorder during operation.
Start a CIP procedure within the next 2-3 hours
Run a rinsing procedure in case Cleaning will take place during the next
morning.

Manual activations on the filter module

Manual valve activations are done from the selected #module# screen. This
by clicking on the valve on which manual manupilation needs to be done.

When clicking on a valve, a window pups up that indicates in green that the
valve is in automatic position. By pushing the “hand” button, the valve goes
over to the hand mode. At this moment, it takes over the status of the
automatic mode.

The green color of the”1” button at the wright site of the “hand” button
indicates that the valve is manually manipulated. When the valve is switched
of manually with the “0” button, only the yellow color that indicates the
manual mode is drawn around the manual mode push buttons.
At the same time, the line selection button is colouring yellow to indicate
that a manual activation is active on the line.

To go back to automatic mode, the “Automatic” button must be pushed.

To close the manual manipulation box, the “exit” button must be used.

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Step forward / Step backwards – SEMI AUTOMATIC

MODE
With the “step forward” button, it is possible to Step forward through the
program.
This Program may only be used by maintenance personnel or in case of
failure of an instrument what results in blocking of the program. Therefore
the button is password protected.

By pushing this button, the Program will step one fase further in the
subroutine.

For the same reason, the “step backward” button is created. With this button
it is possible to step one fase backwards

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Communication with other plants

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Process Messages

1.1.13 Error Messages

If any troubles within the system or for the supply of the system occur, one
of the following error messages will appear in the display. The message
flashes, and at the same time a signal for external evaluation is available.
The error message must be confirmed by pressing the key ACK in order to
clear the operation unit.

An alarm message can be split in 3 groupes :

Warning alarms: the system continues to run, only the alarm
message appears ;

Hold Alarms: appearance of alarm messages with pauzing of the

program ; program can be restarted in case of hod
situation

Stop Alarm: appearance of alarm message with stop of the active

program.

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Error display Cause Remedy

differential pressure The blocking of the Press the key ACK to
drop on filter higher cartridge confirm the error
than the set value increases.
message.
“System Warning” or
“System Hold” Check the set value for
depending on the scale the differential pressure
of the differential (range 0.5-0.8 bar)
pressure drop between the inlet and
outlet of the filter
housings.
Finish the production
and start regeneration.
Check the pressure
sensors.
Replace the cartridge.
compressed air Too low air Press the key ACK to
pressure too low pressure confirm the error
“System Warning”
message.
Check the air supply
Check the air filter
 If not - Check the main
supply to the filter system
malfunction valve The valve does not Press the key ACK to
no.## work correctly. confirm the error
“System Warning” The positioner
message.
does not work
correctly. Check the pneumatic
valves within the system.
Check the positioner.
Check the pneumatic
hoses and connections.
Check the compressed air
supply.
Restart the program.
CIP flow too low The pump speed is Press the key ACK to
“System Hold” too low confirm the error

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Error display Cause Remedy

The feed supply message.
line is closed.
The cartridges for
Check the regulating
water supply is valve.
blocked. Check the external
piping.
Check the CIP pump.
Check the inlet pressure
of the caustic water
housing (clean or replace
the cartridge).
Pressure in Line bigger Too high feed Press the key ACK to
than 10 bar pressure confirm the error
“System Hold”
message.
Check feed pressure
coming from BBT
Check blocking on outlet
site of the line
integrity test of filter The compressed Press the key ACK to
line has failed air pressure loss of confirm the error
“System Warning” the corresponding
message.
line was above the
set maximum The integrity test can be
value. repeated by the operator
The cartridges are
Cartridges must be
not wetted
correctly.
checked in case of
One or more repetive failure
cartridges are
defect.
Ground fault alarm ASI Ground fault on Press the key ACK to
BUS the ASi bus or confirm the error
“System Warning” ground fault
message.
detection relay
broken Replace relay in case of
broken relay
Find fault on ASI bus
Emergency alarm Emergency relay Press the key ACK to
“System Hold” defective or confirm the error
Emergency button

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Error display Cause Remedy

pushed message.
Replace the relay if
defective
Release the the
emergency button if
emergency situation is
resolved
Fuse alarm Fuse fault Press the key ACK to
“System Hold” confirm the error
message.
Replace fuse
Maximum production Filter line too long Press the key ACK to
time elapsed time in production confirm the error
“System Warning”
message.
Switch over to other filter
line in case production
must continue for a
period loner than 2 hours
Reset the count down
time in case production
must continue on the
same filter line

Maximum production Filter line too long Press the key ACK to
time elapsed + x hours time in production confirm the error
“System Hold” and count down
message.
time not reset in
time Switch over to other filter
line in case production
must continue for a
period longer than 2
hours
Reset the count down
time in case production
must continue on the
same filter line

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Error display Cause Remedy

Maximum production To many Press the key ACK to
runs exceeded ; production runs confirm the error
regeneration with without CIP with
message.
caustic necessary caustic
“System Warning” regeneration Perform a CIP with caustic
regeneration on the filter
line after stop of
production on the line
Status bytes instrument Profibus PA fault Press the key ACK to
NOK on the instrument confirm the error
“System Warning”
message.
Solve the cause of the PA
error message
Work switch pump Work switch pump Press the key ACK to
“System Hold” in save position or confirm the error
defective
message.
In case of broken work
switch, replace the switch
In case of work switch in
save position ; finalise the
work on the pump before
continuing of the
production
Fault pump ( drive ) Fault on pump Press the key ACK to
“System Hold” confirm the error
message.
Identify reason of fault
and correct it
The repeated The compressed Press the key ACK to confirm
integrity test of air pressure loss the error message.
filter2 has failed of the

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 962 111 Saku Sterile
Beer Filter

Error display Cause Remedy

The repeated corresponding – the process goes on
integrity test of line was above – (or break the process)
filter1 has failed the set Change cartridges.
maximum value.
Test cartridges.
The cartridges
are not wetted
correctly.
One or more
cartridges are
defect.

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