First, the machine is designed to run by itself. It requires only periodic operating data collection and routine maintenance. Most machines are equipped with protective alarms to shut the machine down or post an alarm condition in case of an undesirable situation. Also, machines have a few simple instruments to measure performance. These may include permeate flow rate and conductivity, machine feed pressure and discharge pressure, feed pH, and the calculable percentage recovery.
All measurements represent machine operating characteristics and are based on the machine's design.
Consistency in each of the values indicates the machine is operating properly. Furthermore, the machine purifies water using consumable products, which are safely disposed of after their useful life. Cartridge prefilters are typically replaced every two weeks. Sepralator life, however, is approximately three years. One last item is perhaps the most important.