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Sensidyne SensAlarm Plus User Manual

Manual is about: Universal Gas Monitoring System

Summary of SensAlarm Plus

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    Universal gas monitoring system user manual document no. 360-0126-01 (revision d) sensidyne, lp 1000 112 th circle n, suite 100 st. Petersburg, florida 33716 usa 800-451-9444 • +1 727-530-3602 • +1 727-539-0550 [fax] web: www.Sensidyne.Com • e-mail: info@sensidyne.Com.

  • Page 2: How to Use This Manual

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 2 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) how to use this manual this manual is a basic guide for using the sensalarm plus universal gas monitoring system. It contains information on sensalarm plus components, sensor types, and the normal o...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 3 table of contents how to use this manual.................................................................................................................................2 basic menu controls guide ....

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 4 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 2.2 fire or other code compliance issues and annunciation requirements............................................. 22 2.3 monitor installation .........................................................

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 5 4.6 red strobe - relay7, amber strobe-relay8 .......................................................................................58 4.6.1 latching or non-latching....................................

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 6 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 8 appendix b: specifications............................................................................. 108 9 appendix c: troubleshooting guide .......................................................

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 7 packing list and notices you should have the following items: sensalarm plus , universal gas monitoring system user manual a sensalert plus sensor datasheet (1 – 4 pages) a reversible black screwdri...

  • Page 8

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 8 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) warnings read and understand all warnings before use read and understand all warnings before using this product. Failure to read, understand, and comply with all warnings could result in property da...

  • Page 9

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 9 warnings read and understand all warnings before use use only genuine sensidyne® replacement parts when performing any maintenance procedures described in this manual. Failure to do so may seriously...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 10 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 1 introduction this manual provides specific information concerning the installation, operation, calibration, and maintenance of the sensalarm plus universal gas monitoring system. Sensalarm plus i...

  • Page 11: 1.2

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 11 1.2 standard features 1.2.1 universal sensor capability the sensalarm plus monitor unit accepts a variety of sensor technologies, including electrochemical, catalytic bead combustible, and infrared...

  • Page 12: 1.3

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 12 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 1.3 factory installed options 1.3.1 test-on-demand™ gas generator the sensalert plus test on-demand™ (tod) feature allows the gas sensor response to be confirmed quickly and easily. When activated,...

  • Page 13: 1.4

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 13 1.4 sensalarm plus components 1.4.1 sensor interface assembly the sensor interface assembly contains the electronics that operate the sensor and houses the sensalert plus sensor and the optional te...

  • Page 14

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 14 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) single or dual strobes (red or amber and red) large format led display power source available leds ac external dc battery magnetic controls ( ok ) lcd display magnetic controls ( s t ) reset switch...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 15 1.4.7 liquid crystal display and magnetic controls the liquid crystal display is backlit and has a contrast adjustment. N gas concentration or value the gas concentration is displayed in large char...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 16 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 1.4.8 sensor types note do not attempt to install any other sensor type into a sensalarm plus except those manufactured by sensidyne and intended for this product. A complete list of available sens...

  • Page 17

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 17 note the eto, no and 100 ppm hcl sensors are shipped with battery boards attached to maintain a sensor bias. Batteries are designed to maintain biasing for up to 90 days. Battery boards should rema...

  • Page 18

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 18 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) e. Caution: the service life of the new strobe tube will be shortened if the glass portion is touched. If glass has been handled, clean carefully with a grease solvent. F. Install a new flash tube....

  • Page 19: 1.5

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 19 c d tb1 tb2 e f g h i ac fuses dc fuses test points tb 1 1.5 electronics modules the electronic modules operate the sensor, determine sensor response, actuate the alarm relays, turn on the annuncia...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 20 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) tb1 tb2 ac fuses dc fuses 1.5.1 display pca the front and rear views of the display lcd pca are shown below about half of actual size on the printed page. The display pca back is barely visible ins...

  • Page 21

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 21 sensor terminal block e e test points test points k2 k3 k4 k1 k2 k3 k4 k1 beeper beeper reset reset 4 4 - - 20 20 ma ma tb5 tb6 tb7 tb4 tb5 tb6 tb7 tb4 optional optional communications communicatio...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 22 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 2 installation 2.1 location monitoring efficiency will depend upon the appropriate mounting and placement of the gas sensor. The sensalarm plus gas monitor is a point (local area) gas detector whic...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 23 refer to section 13 appendix h.

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 24 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) c d tb 1 tb 2 e f g h i ac fuses dc fuses test points tb 1 wiring power on-off switch (ac & external dc) c alarm relays (4) d main pca door ribbon cable ac power in tb1 dc power in tb2 dc fuses e o...

  • Page 25

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 25 6) wire the relay and 4-20 ma terminals as desired using appropriate wire sizes and shielding. 2.3.2 dc power 1) unlatch and open the monitor cover. 2) confirm that the dc power is not energized, a...

  • Page 26: Start Up

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 26 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) start up this section contains information necessary to perform the initial start up of the sensalarm plus gas monitor. To start, you need the magnetic screwdriver which was provided to complete th...

  • Page 27: Operating Functions

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 27 3 operating functions in this section, the procedures for performing common operating functions are presented in detail. For complete information on the structure of the sensalarm plus operational ...

  • Page 28

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 28 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) the calibration mode screen displays the calibration gas level, date, and time of the last successful span calibration. 3.1.1 zeroing the monitor zeroing sets the monitor to a baseline output for w...

  • Page 29

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 29 6) this screen appears when zeroing is successful. 7) remove the zero gas. 8) select ok to return to the main menu display. 9) select to return to the normal operations display. Note: if nothing is...

  • Page 30

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 30 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) x tubing, tygon ® for non-reactive gasses, teflon ® tubing, for chlorine, ammonia, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen dioxide, phosgene, sulfur dioxide, and ethylene o...

  • Page 31: 25 Ppm

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 31 this screen displays the current calibration gas concentration. 3) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to adjust the calibration gas level to match the concentration of the calibration gas. 4) select ok to set ...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 32 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 6) during calibration this screen will appear. Exposure times will vary depending on the gas. The gas “level” shown is a “live” reading. During exposure the “live” reading will increase until the g...

  • Page 33: 3.2

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 33 3.2 sensor adjustment this section covers sensor adjustment for either a catalytic bead or infrared combustible sensor. There are no adjustments possible for an oxygen or toxic sensor. There are th...

  • Page 34

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 34 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) this screen will appear if an oxygen or toxic gas sensor is installed. No further adjustments are available through this control. Select ok to return to the system configuration menu. 3.2.1 select ...

  • Page 35

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 35 this screen appears if an infrared combustible sensor is installed. Note: the ir combustible sensor must be recalibrated if the calibration gas that is selected is different from the current calibr...

  • Page 36

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 36 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) this screen appears and shows that methane is the selected calibration gas. Also, it has a list of preset k-factors along with “none” and “custom k factor” using the anytime will exit the current r...

  • Page 37

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 37 this screen appears displaying a k-factor of 1.19 for butane when the calibration gas is propane. 8) select ok to save the new k-factor. 3.2.3 selecting a custom k-factor custom k-factors are appli...

  • Page 38: 3.3

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 38 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) this screen appears displaying a custom k-factor when the calibration gas is propane. 8) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to adjust the value to 1.18. 9) select ok to save the new custom k-factor. The monito...

  • Page 39

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 39 4) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to move the cursor to “tod mode adjustment.” 5) select ok 3.3.1 auto mode, enable/disable auto mode enable is a convenient way to automatically perform a test-on- demand a...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 40 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 3.3.2 tod auto mode, test date/time note: auto mode (see 3.3.1) must be enabled before this start time for tests to occur at the date and time set in this routine. If auto enable is set after the s...

  • Page 41

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 41 this screen appears showing the current setting for number of days between tests. 4) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to change number of days between tests. 5) select ok note: days between tests will be in ...

  • Page 42

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 42 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 3.3.5 tod mode adjustment, output indicators there are “output indicators” that allow the automatic mode test-on-demand activity to be monitored. Auto mode must be enabled for this to function. To ...

  • Page 43: Alarms, Faults and Relays

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 43 4 alarms, faults and relays there are 4 alarm levels that can be configured. See section 4.1 for detailed instructions. They are. X alarm 1- the lowest level alarm also referred to as “lo” alarm x ...

  • Page 44: 4.1

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 44 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 4.1 alarms alarms are indications of important detected levels of the target gas. This control is used to configure setting for each alarm. To configure an alarm: 1) select ok to bring up the main ...

  • Page 45

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 45 alarm configuration screen this screen represents the current configuration settings for each of the alarms. The first line indicates which alarm is being set. The second line indicates which relay...

  • Page 46

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 46 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 4.1.2 delete a relay 1) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to move the cursor to “delete relay”. 2) select ok . 3) to delete a relay. Use the Ÿ and ź arrows to change the screens until the desired relay is dis...

  • Page 47

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 47 3) to change and save the state to the displayed setting, select ok . Using the anytime will exit the current routine and restore the initial setting. 4.1.4 ascending or descending alarm threshold ...

  • Page 48

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 48 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) this screen displays the current set point in units detected. 3) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to change the value of the alarm set point in units detected. Using the anytime will exit the current routine...

  • Page 49: 4.2

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 49 4) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to move the cursor to”average time adjust”. 5) select ok . This screen shows the available time periods and the curser adjacent to the current setting. 6) use the Ÿ and ź ...

  • Page 50

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 50 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 6. Calibration mode- settings for output indications during calibration. Assigned relays will transition during calibration when enabled. Not assigned to any relays at the factory. 7. Maintenance m...

  • Page 51

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 51 horn – relay 6 red strobe – relay 7 amber strobe – relay 8 4.2.3 enable or disable a fault refer to section 4.1.3 for enabling or disabling a fault. The current state is shown on the fault configur...

  • Page 52: 4.3

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 52 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 3) this screen appears showing the present current delay value for the displayed fault. Use the Ÿ and ź arrows to adjust the fault current in 1 second steps to be 15. When finished adjusting the va...

  • Page 53

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 53 4.3.2 warn current – relay 5, enable or disable to enable or disable the warning current: 1) access the warn current – relay 5 menu. The following screen will be displayed. Notice that the cursor i...

  • Page 54: 4.4

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 54 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 4.4 relay 1-fail, relay 2, relay 3, relay 4 the following settings apply to all four of the mechanical relays: x latching/non-latching x energized/de-energized x time delay relay 1 - fail is set at...

  • Page 55

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 55 monitor. All other relays are factory set to be normally de-energized and they do not change state when power is removed from the monitor. This screen shows that relay 1 is currently normally energ...

  • Page 56: 4.5

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 56 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 4.5 horn – relay 6 the internal horn (or sounder) is located on the bottom of the enclosure. The sounder can be silenced with a red pushbutton switch. The alarm reset conforms to isa alarm sequence...

  • Page 57

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 57 note: using the anytime will exit the current routine and restore the initial setting. 3) this screen appears showing that the horn timeout is enabled. 4) select ok to save the change. 4.5.3 time d...

  • Page 58: 4.6

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 58 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) this screen shows the current setting. 4) use the Ÿ and ź arrows to change the value of the time delay. Note: using the anytime will exit the current routine and restore the initial setting.” 5) se...

  • Page 59

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 59 3) this screen appears showing that relay 1 is now latching. 4) select ok to save the change. 4.6.2 norm energized/ norm de-energized this feature sets the strobe to be either normally energized (o...

  • Page 60: Menu Structure & Map

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 60 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5 menu structure & map the setup and operation of the sensalarm plus is controlled by parameters and procedures that are accessed through the menu structure. The menu structure is entered from the ...

  • Page 61

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 61 5.1.3. Data review 5.1.3.1 calibration info “last cal @ ## ppm(%vol, %lel)” dd/mm/yy (yy/mm/dd) hh:mm:ss precal val ##ppm (%vol, %lel) 5.1.3.2 sensor status gas name $$$$$ ### twa conc ## ppm (%lel...

  • Page 62

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 62 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.3.7 rly alm fault config 5.1.3.7.1 -relay 1 – fail latching (non-latching) norm energized (norm de-energized) time delay ### sec. 5.1.3.7.2 -relay 2 latching (non-latching) norm energized (norm...

  • Page 63

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 63 5.1.3.7.10 -alarm 2 relays assigned ######## enabled (disabled) ascending (descending) set point ### ppm (%lel) (%vol) release offs (offset)### ppm (%lel) (%vol) 5.1.3.7.11 alarm 3 relays assigned ...

  • Page 64

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 64 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.3.7.18 -calibration mode relays assigned ######## enabled (disabled) fault current #.## 5.1.3.7.19 -maintenance mode relays assigned ######## enabled (disabled) fault current #.## 5.1.3.7.20 -t...

  • Page 65

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 65 5.1.4. Test on demand 5.1.4.1 4-20 ma not active “in progress” screen, then result 5.1.4.2 4-20 ma active “in progress” screen, then result 5.1.5. System configuration 5.1.5.1 self test turns on an...

  • Page 66

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 66 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.1.1.5 setpoint use Ÿ and ź to change value, then select “ok” to save 5.1.5.2.1.1.6 release offset select ok to save, up= increase down = decrease 5.1.5.2.1.2 alarm 2 use up down for next se...

  • Page 67

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 67 5.1.5.2.1.2.6 release offset select ok to save, up= increase down = decrease 5.1.5.2.1.3 alarm 3 use up down for next selection select “ok” 5.1.5.2.1.3.1 add relay use up down for next selection se...

  • Page 68

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 68 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.1.4 twa alarm use up down for next selection select “ok” 5.1.5.2.1.4.1 add relay use up down for next selection select “ok” to add 5.1.5.2.1.4.1.1 relay 1 – fail 5.1.5.2.1.4.1.2 relay 2 5.1...

  • Page 69

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 69 5.1.5.2.2 fault functions use up down for next selection select “ok” to access 5.1.5.2.2.1 head fail use up down for next selection select “ok” 5.1.5.2.2.1.1 add relay use up down for next selectio...

  • Page 70

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 70 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.2.2 missing sensor use up down for next selection select “ok” 5.1.5.2.2.2.1 add relay use up down for next selection select “ok” to add 5.1.5.2.2.2.1.1 relay 1 – fail 5.1.5.2.2.2.1.2 relay ...

  • Page 71

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 71 5.1.5.2.2.3.2 delete relay use up down for next selection select “ok” to add 5.1.5.2.2.3.2.1 relay 1 – fail 5.1.5.2.2.3.2.2 relay 2 5.1.5.2.2.3.2.3 relay 3 5.1.5.2.2.3.2.4 relay 4 5.1.5.2.2.3.2.5 h...

  • Page 72

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 72 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.2.4.4 adj fault current select ok to save, up= increase down = decrease 5.1.5.2.2.4.5 adj current delay select ok to save, up= increase down = decrease 5.1.5.2.2.5 output current track use ...

  • Page 73

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 73 5.1.5.2.2.6 calibration mode use up down for next selection select “ok” 5.1.5.2.2.6.1 add relay use up down for next selection select “ok” to add 5.1.5.2.2.6.1.1 relay 1 – fail 5.1.5.2.2.6.1.2 rela...

  • Page 74

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 74 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.2.7.2 delete relay use up down for next selection select “ok” to add 5.1.5.2.2.7.2.1 relay 1 – fail 5.1.5.2.2.7.2.2 relay 2 5.1.5.2.2.7.2.3 relay 3 5.1.5.2.2.7.2.4 relay 4 5.1.5.2.2.7.2.5 h...

  • Page 75

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 75 5.1.5.2.2.8.4 adj fault current select ok to save, up= increase down = decrease 5.1.5.2.2.8.5 adj current delay select ok to save, up= increase down = decrease 5.1.5.2.2.9 tod end of life use up do...

  • Page 76

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 76 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.3 relay 1 – fail use up down for next selection 5.1.5.2.3.1 latching ŻŹ non- latching select “ok” to change status 5.1.5.2.3.2 norm energized ŻŹ norm de-energized select “ok” to change stat...

  • Page 77

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 77 5.1.5.2.7 warn current – relay 5 use up down for next selection 5.1.5.2.7.1 latching ŻŹ non- latching select “ok” to change status 5.1.5.2.7.2 enabled ŻŹ disabled select “ok” to change status 5.1.5...

  • Page 78

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 78 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.2.10.3 time delay up= increase down = decrease select ok to save, 5.1.5.3 4/20ma adjustment use Ÿ and ź to change selection 5.1.5.3.1 4 ma up = increase down decrease select ok to complete se...

  • Page 79

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 79 5.1.5.4.2.3 year use Ÿ and ź to change value, then ok 5.1.5.4.2.4 hour use Ÿ and ź to change value, then ok 5.1.5.4.2.5 minute use Ÿ and ź to change value, then ok 5.1.5.5 communications setup use ...

  • Page 80

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 80 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.5.3.4 stop bits use Ÿ and ź to change value 5.1.5.5.3.4.1 1 select ok to save 5.1.5.5.3.4.2 2 select ok to save 5.1.5.5.4 hart comm (if installed) no user adjustments 5.1.5.6 tod mode adjustm...

  • Page 81

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 81 5.1.5.6.3 days between tests ”adj num of days” ## use Ÿ and ź to change value, then ok 5.1.5.6.4 cell intensity ”50% is nominal” “cell intensity” ###% up = increase down decrease use Ÿ and ź to cha...

  • Page 82

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 82 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.7.2 select k factor if cb cmb sensor is installed and cal gas is methane” use Ÿ and ź to change selection 5.1.5.7.2.1 none none k factor is: 1.00” select ok to save select 5.1.5.7.2.2 hydroge...

  • Page 83

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 83 5.1.5.7.3.1 none none k factor is: 1.00” select ok to save select 5.1.5.7.3.2 hydrogen hydrogen k factor is: .65” select ok to save select 5.1.5.7.3.3 methane methane k factor is: .53” select ok to...

  • Page 84

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 84 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.7.4.2 custom k factor “custom k factor k factor is: 1.00” select ok to save select 5.1.5.7.5 select k factor if ir cmb sensor is installed and cal gas is methane” use Ÿ and ź to change select...

  • Page 85

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 85 5.1.5.7.6.5 hexane hexane k factor is: 1.61” select ok to save select 5.1.5.7.6.6 custom k factor custom k factor k factor is: 1.07” use Ÿ and ź to change value select ok to save select 5.1.5.7.7 s...

  • Page 86

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 86 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.1.5.9 reset defaults “this will reset all relays, alarms, and faults to factory default values” select ok to continue (selecting ok will restart the monitor) select 5.1.5.10 set transmitter tag 5...

  • Page 87: 5.2

    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 87 5.2 main menu (screens) as shown on the example display to the right, the top level (main) menu allows the selection of several submenus, documented below. Selecting ok brings up the submenus. 5.2....

  • Page 88: 25 Ppm

    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 88 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) calibration mode maintenance mode data review test-on-demand system config > maintenance mode transmitter will be isolated for 10 minutes select ok to continue select 5.2.1.3 set cal gas concentrat...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 89 5.2.3.1 calibration info the calibration info review screen displays the last calibration gas concentration, the date of last successful calibration, and pre calibration gas concentration (as found...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 90 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) calibration mode maintenance mode data review test-on-demand system config > fault currents head fail 1.00 missing sensor 2.00 sensor fail 1.55 sensor eol 3.00 out cur track 3.00 calibration mode 2...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 91 5.2.3.7.17 out cur track 5.2.3.7.18 calibration mode 5.2.3.7.19 maintenance mode 5.2.3.7.20 tod fail 5.2.3.7.21 tod end of life 5.2.3.8 tod review the tod review screen displays the data stored on ...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 92 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.2.4 test-on-demand (main menu) the test-on-demand™ menu item allows the unit to manually activate the gas generating cell to present gas to the sensor to qualitatively check the operation of the ...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 93 5.2.5.2 alarm settings the alarm settings menu contains the following items: alarm functions, fault functions, relay 1 – fail, relay 2, relay 3, relay 4, warn current -relay 5, horn - relay 6, red ...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 94 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) the time period over which the twa alarm calculates its weighted average. The time period can range from 15 minutes to 8 hours. 5.2.5.2.2 fault functions the fault functions menu contains the follo...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 95 calibration mode maintenance mode data review test-on-demand system config > calibration mode relays assigned 1 > add relay delete relay disabled adj fault current 5.2.5.2.2.3 sensor fail the senso...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 96 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) calibration mode maintenance mode data review test-on-demand system config > maintenance mode relays assigned 2 > add relay delete relay disabled adj fault current calibration mode maintenance mode...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 97 5.2.5.2.4 relay 2 relay 2 can be set as latching or non-latching and normally energized or normally de-energized. The activation time delay for the relay can also be adjusted. See section 4.4 5.2.5...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 98 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.2.5.2.8 relay 6 (horn) the 95db piezo horn is located on the bottom right side of the enclosure. The sounder can be activated by any alarm and warning condition. The alarm reset conforms to isa a...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 99 5.2.5.4 adjust date/time allows the system clock and date format to be set. The two available date formats are “dd/mm/yy” and “mm/dd/yy.” when setting or adjusting the date & time, screens are pres...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 100 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 5.2.5.5.3 hart comm no user adjustments available through this interface 5.2.5.5.4 modbus comm the optional modbus communication board allows the monitor to communicate on a modbus rs485 2 or 4 wi...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 101 5.2.5.7.1 no adjustments are possible if toxic or oxygen sensor installed, no adjustments are possible 5.2.5.7.2 sensor adjustment selections available if a catalytic bead or infrared combustible ...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 102 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) continue doing this until you reach the last digit. The screen will look like the one on the right. When you have entered the last digit of the new password select ok to set the new password. A sc...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 103 5.2.5.10 set monitor tag the monitor tag is the text that appears at the top of the display on the main display, missing sensor display, and sensor warm up display. The tag can hold up to 21 symbo...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 104 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 6 product numbers & parts list 6.1 monitors product number description 820-0301-01 single strobe 820-0301-02 single strobe & battery backup 820-0301-03 dual strobe 820-0301-04 dual strobe & batter...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 105 6.5 calibration equipment product number description 009827-1 regulator (1 lpm), for use with all gases 7016929 regulator (1 lpm), for use with nh 3 , cl 2 , hcl, so 2 , no 2 7010032-1 pvc carryin...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 106 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 6.7 calibration gases 1 (continued) diborane [b 2 h 6 ], (zero & span gases) 4 009824-60 ethylene oxide [c2h4o], 5 ppm in nitrogen (58l) fluorine [f 2 ], (permeation tube) 4 germane [geh 4 ], (zer...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 107 7 appendix a: declaration of conformity declaration of conformity certificate: sensalarm plus universal gas monitor issue 1 august 19, 2010 the undersigned declares that the products named in this...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 108 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 8 appendix b: specifications general specifications sampling system .................................................Diffusion non-intrusive magnetic controls.......................... Ok, (go bac...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 109 9 appendix c: troubleshooting guide symptom remedy unusual operation at installation of power display irregularities upon initial power application. Reset system by removing power, waiting 15 seco...

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 110 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) monitor remains with “apply gas now” on display. Calibration gas is present. Verify gas is correct type for sensor calibration. Sensor or monitor is defective. Apply gas in normal operation. If no...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 111 10 appendix d: tuv certification.

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    Sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system user manual page 112 document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) 11 appendix f: returned material authorization sensidyne maintains an instrument service facility at the factory to provide its customers with both warranty and non-warranty repair. Sensidyne assu...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 113 12 appendix g: configuration reference password is: ___000000_________ • monitor p/n ____________ • monitor s/n _________________ sensor (gas) ____**___ (conc.) ____**_____ (p/n) ________________ ...

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 119 13 appendix h: mounting drawings.

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    User manual sensalarm plus – universal gas monitoring system document no. 360-0126-01 (rev. D) page 121 mounting dimensions: monitor with fiberglass enclosure.

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