Bacharach 3015-4286 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Ammonia Gas Monitor - Single Zone

Summary of 3015-4286

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    Ul 61010-1 csa 22.2 no. 61010-1 agm-sz ammonia gas monitor - single zone instruction 3015-4286 installation / operation / maintenance rev. 3 august 2009 product leadership • training • service • reliability.

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    A instruction 3015-4286 warranty bacharach, inc. Warrants to buyer that at the time of delivery this product will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform substantially to bacharach inc.'s applicable specifications. Bacharach's liability and buyer's remedy under this warrant...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Instruction 3015-4286 i table of contents introduction........................................................................................................................................... 1 how to use this manual ....................................................................................

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    Ii instruction 3015-4286 fault codes......................................................................................................................................... 19 clearing the stored ppm log, alarm & fault data ..............................................................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Instruction 3015-4286 1 introduction how to use this manual thank you for investing in a bacharach agm-sz (ammonia gas monitor - single zone). This manual provides important information on how to install, operate, and service the agm-sz monitoring unit. To assure operator safety and the proper use o...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    2 instruction 3015-4286 safety precautions ac power supply the agm-sz uses a universal power supply that is capable of accepting inputs of 100 to 240 vac, 50/60 hz. The monitor’s power consumption is 15 watts. It is highly suggested that the monitor be connected directly to the ac power source, pref...

  • Page 7: Functional Overview

    Instruction 3015-4286 3 functional overview general description ammonia monitors are specified to support compliance to federal, state and local safety codes governing gas emissions. Avoiding significant ammonia loss reduces equipment replacement costs, maintains equipment efficiency, promotes safet...

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    4 instruction 3015-4286 suggested location of sampling point at the point of an ammonia gas leak the gas is nearly pure. As ammonia gas is dispersed into the air, the gas molecules diffuse causing a dilution of the original concentration. The agm-sz measures the gas concentration at the point the sa...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Instruction 3015-4286 5 installation installation considerations warnings & cautions warning: explosion hazard! Do not mount the agm-sz in an area that may contain flammable liquids, vapors or aerosols. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a safety hazard. Warning...

  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    6 instruction 3015-4286 mounting instructions the agm-sz should be installed plumb and level and securely fastened to a rigid mounting surface. The enclosure utilizes keyhole mounting designed for ¼ inch fasteners. Install the four screws as displayed in the diagram below or by using the provided mo...

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    Instruction 3015-4286 7 tubing considerations use ¼ in. Outside diameter (0.040 in. Wall) flex tubing for all air lines (p/n 304-2742 or equivalent). The tubing should be clean and free of moisture or other contaminants. The tubing should be cut cleanly with a sharp knife and care should be taken no...

  • Page 12: Interior Schematic

    8 instruction 3015-4286 interior schematic external alarm relay connector ac input ground stud 4–20 ma connector (signal out. Do not apply power!) hydrophobic filter line fuses 1.0a, 250v, f sample pump purge air in cpu reset switch factory default reset switch ir bench gas out* ir bench gas in* ac ...

  • Page 13: Electrical Wiring

    Instruction 3015-4286 9 electrical wiring the agm-sz uses a universal power supply that is capable of accepting inputs of 100 to 240 vac, 50/60 hz. The monitor’s power consumption is 15 watts. It is highly recommended that the monitor be connected directly to the ac power source, preferably on its o...

  • Page 14: Connecting External Alarms

    10 instruction 3015-4286 connecting external alarms overview the agm-sz includes four spdt relays whose contacts are rated 2 a at 250 vac (inductive) 5 a at 250 vac (resistive). These relays are used for the connection of external alarm devices that are activated when the relay is energized. The rel...

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    Instruction 3015-4286 11 typical external alarm relay 1 wiring jumper the ‘neutral’ line of an external power source or the monitor’s ac input to the ‘common’ terminals on the relay connector. Connect one end of the strobe or horn to the ‘no’ terminal of whichever level of alarm is appropriate for t...

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    12 instruction 3015-4286 notes:.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Instruction 3015-4286 13 operation front panel display & controls general operation once the agm-sz has been installed, set up, and powered on, the monitor will make measurements in the area being sampled for ammonia gas without further operator intervention. The results of those measurements are sh...

  • Page 18: Display Screens

    14 instruction 3015-4286 if a system fault occurs (see fault code list on page 19), the monitor responds by turning on the front panel system fault (yellow) light and energizing the fault relay. If the internal audible alarm is turned on, it too will activate (audalrm page 16). An optional external ...

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    Instruction 3015-4286 15 function screens the functionscreens are used to display stored data and to set up the monitor. From the data display screen, press any keypad button to display the first function menu screen. Next, use the keypad buttons to move the arrow (>) on the display until it is next...

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    16 instruction 3015-4286 diagnos – enters the diagnostic function. Press the up arrow keypad button to toggle between the monitor’s two diagnostic screens. Refer to the diagnos function (page 21). Gastype – ammonia monitors do not have a library of other gases to choose from, therefore r717 is the o...

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    Instruction 3015-4286 17 clock – sets the monitor’s date and time. Use the keypad to enter the correct date and time, and then press enter to save those values and return to the previous screen. Note that time is displayed in a 24 hour format, while the date is displayed as mm/dd/yy. Silence – used ...

  • Page 22: Gas Alarms

    18 instruction 3015-4286 gas alarms overview if the ammonia gas ppm level in the area being monitored exceeds its preset leak, spill, or evacuate alarm level (page 16), the agm-sz will detect this alarm condition and turn on the front panel alarm light. Additionally, an external alarm device may act...

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    Instruction 3015-4286 19 viewing the fault log from the data display screen, use the keypad buttons to place the arrow (>) on the display next to the faults function. Then press enter to display the fault log. The fault log shows the monitor’s current fault status. If the fault is still present when...

  • Page 24: The P-Chk Function

    20 instruction 3015-4286 clearing the stored ppm log, alarm & fault data up to 200 gas measurements, and 30 alarm and fault events are stored by the monitor. To clear stored data, first display the data to be cleared by using the ppm log, alarms or faults function (page 15). Next, press the right ar...

  • Page 25: The Diagnos Function

    Instruction 3015-4286 21 the diagnos function overview the diagnos function displays sensor data and status information useful to a service technician for troubleshooting various fault conditions. Explanations of the data shown in these screens are given below. Keypad functions from the data display...

  • Page 26: The Calibration Function

    22 instruction 3015-4286 the calibration function overview if greater than standard accuracy is desired, the factory’s default calibration factor of 1.000 may be adjusted by performing the calibration procedure as described below, and then selecting the monitor’s cal function to enter the new calibr...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Instruction 3015-4286 23 maintenance warnings & cautions warning: always disconnect ac power before working inside the monitor. Caution: when working inside the monitor, be very careful not to dislodge any electrical wiring or pneumatic tubing. The agm-sz contains sensitive electronic components tha...

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    24 instruction 3015-4286 replacement parts & optional accessories replacement parts item description part number agm-sz complete assembly 3015-4280 battery: 204-0020* filters: charcoal, zero air hydrophobic termination (gas sample line) 3015-4306 07-1650 3015-3420 fuse: 1.0 a, 250 v, type “f” 04-262...

  • Page 29: Service Centers

    Instruction 3015-4286 25 service centers replacement parts and service can be obtained by contacting one of the following bacharach service centers. United states bacharach, inc. 621 hunt valley circle new kensington, pa 15068 phone: 724-334-5051 fax: 724-334-5723 email: help@mybacharach.Com canada ...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    26 instruction 3015-4286 specifications product type......................... Single zone infrared monitoring system for low level continuous monitoring of ammonia refrigerant gas used in most commercial refrigeration systems gas........................................ Ammonia / nh 3 / r-717 measuri...

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    Instruction 3015-4286 27 notes:.

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    Headquarters: 621 hunt valley circle, new kensington, pa 15068 ph: 724-334-5000 • toll free: 800-736-4666 • fax: 724-334-5001 website: www.Mybacharach.Com • e-mail: help@mybacharach.Com printed in u.S.A. ® registered trademark of bacharach inc..