MODEL: SO 2-100ppm. Optional 20ppm and 10ppm Available in: 24Vdc Version / 12Vdc Version / 10 - 32Vdc ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF: XP-SO2 housing (supersedes PE-EX-SO2) ST1300-XXX sensor (supersedes PE1300-24-20) JB2 junction box CB2 connector board ELECTROCHEMICAL SO2 DETECTOR (Used with ST1300 SO2 Sensor) Part Number: MAN-0027-00 Rev 1 This manual is provided for informational purposes only. Although the information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate, it could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are, therefore, periodically made to the information within this document and incorporated without notice into subsequent revisions of the manual. Net Safety Monitoring Inc assumes no responsibility for any errors that may be contained within this manual. This manual is a guide for the use of a Toxic Gas Transmitter and the data and procedures contained within this document have been verified and are believed to be adequate for the intended use of the transmitter. If the transmitter or procedures are used for purposes other than as described in the manual without receiving prior confirmation of validity or suitability, Net Safety Monitoring Inc does not guarantee the results and assumes no obligation or liability. No part of this manual may be copied, disseminated or distributed without the express written consent of Net Safety Monitoring Inc Net Safety Monitoring Inc products, are carefully designed and manufactured from high quality components and can be expected to provide many years of trouble free service. Each product is thoroughly tested, inspected and calibrated prior to shipment. Failures can occur which are beyond the control of the manufacturer. Failures can be minimized by adhering to the operating and maintenance instructions herein. Where the absolute greatest of reliability is required, redundancy should be designed into the system. Net Safety Monitoring Inc, warrants its sensors and detectors against defective parts and workmanship for a period of 24 months from date of purchase and other electronic assemblies for 36 months from date of purchase. No other warranties or liability, expressed or implied, will be honored by Net Safety Monitoring INC Contact Net Safety Monitoring Inc or an authorized distributor for details. 2 Table of Contents DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SENSOR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SENSING ELEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1 - % Cross Sensitivity of Electrochemical Sensor to Other Gases (SO 2 = 100%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SENSOR OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DETECTOR POSITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W IRING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 2 - Maximum W iring Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sensor to Controller/Transm itter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SENSOR W IRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . START-UP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SENSING ELEMENT REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 3 - Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A Electrostatic Sensitive Device Handling Procedure . APPENDIX B W ire Resistance In Ohm s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 7 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 DESCRIPTION The Net Safety Monitoring Inc. SO 2-100 Electrochem ical SO 2 Detector consists of an explosion-proof enclosure, which contains sensor electronic circuitry and an electrochem ical SO 2 sensing elem ent. This SO 2 sensor provides continuous m onitoring of sulphur dioxide (SO 2) concentrations in the range of 0 to 100 parts per m illion (PPM) (optional 10 and 20 PPM). The sensor can be used with one of the Net Safety Monitoring Inc. Uni-Trolâ„¢ Controllers or Display Modules, or it can be used with other devices that are capable of m onitoring a 4 to 20 m A dc input and allow for calibration. The explosion-proof sensor is CSA certified for hazardous locations for Class 1, Division 1, Groups C and D. FEATURES < < < < < < Electrochem ical sensor for increased accuracy and reliability. High specificity to SO 2 reduces the chance of false alarm s resulting from the presence of other gasses. Tem perature com pensation to ensure consistent perform ance over the entire operating tem perature range. Self-contained transm itter circuitry perm its use without a separate transm itter. Explosion-proof housing. EMI/RFI hardening. Figure 1 - SO2 Detetctor Assembly 1 SPECIFICATIONS < Operating Range: 0 to 10, 20 and 100 ppm . < Response Time: T90 response tim e <20 sec. < Drift: Less than 2 ppm per m onth. < Accuracy: ±10 percent of applied gas concentration or ±3 ppm , whichever is greater. < Sensor Life: Com m only 2 to 3 years. < Operating Voltage: 10 to 32Vdc. 24Vdc nom inal. Optional 12Vdc m odel available. < Temperature Range: Continuous Operation: -20ºC to +50ºC (-4ºF to +122ºF). Recom mended Storage: 0ºC to +20ºC (+32ºF to +68ºF). < Hum idity Range: Continuous: 15 to 90% RH, non-condensing. Intermittent: 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing. Storage: 15 to 90% RH, non-condensing. < Enclosure M aterial: Anodized alum inum . < Dimensions: 2.60 inches (6.6 cm ) in width. 5.55 inches (14.1 cm ) in length. Refer to Figure 1. < Shipping W eight (approximate) : Aluminum Housing : Sensing elem ent : 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilogram s). 0.2 pounds (0.1 kilogram s). 2 SENSOR OPERATION SENSING ELEM ENT The electrochem ical sensing elem ent uses capillary diffusion barrier technology for detecting the presence of sulphur dioxide (SO2) gas. The electrochem ical sensing elem ent provides im proved accuracy and reliability, as well as extended calibration intervals when com pared to ordinary solid state type sensors. The response of the sensing elem ent is highly specific to SO 2. Since m any com m only encountered gases have little, if any, effect on the electrical response of the sensor, false indications caused by the presence of these gasses is greatly reduced. Below is a list of cross sensitivity of the electrochem ical sensor to various other gases. Table 1 - % Cross Sensitivity of Electrochemical Sensor to Other Gases (SO2 = 100%) 0% 10% 60% -60% 125% -125% CO HCL HCN CL 2 H 2S NO 2 NO H2 C 2H 4 SENSOR OUTPUT The sensor housing contains the circuitry for generating a 4 to 20 m A dc output signal, corresponding to levels of SO 2 from 0 to 100 PPM (optional 10 and 20 PPM). The 4 to 20 m A output is an un-calibrated signal. Therefore, calibration capabilities m ust be provided by a transm itter, controller, or display m odule, to be used with the sensor. INSTALLATION CAUTION: The electrochemical sensor contains semiconductor devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Handle the device by the housing, taking care not to touch electronic components or term inals. Refer to 'Electrostatic Sensitive Device Handling Procedure' in the Appendix for further details. DETECTOR POSITIONING Proper detector positioning is essential for providing m axim um protection. The m ost effective num ber and placem ent of sensors varies depending on the conditions at the job site. The individual perform ing the installation m ust rely on experience and com m on sense to determ ine the num ber of detectors needed and the best detector location. The following factors are im portant and should be considered for every installation : 1. Since sulphur dioxide is heavier than air, it will norm ally tend to settle near the floor or ground, unless it is heated, m ixed with other gases that are lighter than air, or prevented from settling by air m ovem ent. 2. Consider how rapidly the SO 2 will diffuse into the air. Select a location for the sensor as close as practical to an anticipated source. 3. Consider ventilation characteristics of the im m ediate area. Air m ovem ent will cause the gas to becom e m ore concentrated in som e areas than others. Always place the sensors where the m ost concentrated accum ulation of sulphur dioxide gas is anticipated. Also consider the fact that som e ventilation system s 3 do not operate continuously. 4. Locate the sensor away from potential sources of contam ination (dirt, etc.) if possible. 5. The sensor should be installed with the flame arrestor pointing down (refer to Figure 1) to prevent buildup of contam inants and to ensure the device is weather resistant. 6. The sensor m ust be accessible for testing and calibration. 7. Exposure to excessive heat or vibration can cause prem ature failure of electronic devices and should be avoided if possible. Shielding the device from intense sunlight will reduce solar heating and can increase the life of the unit. Remember, the finest detection system is of little value if the SO 2 gas cannot readily come in contact with the sensor. First priority should be placing the sensor where the highest concentration of gas is anticipated. W IRING REQUIREM ENTS Two wire cable is used for connecting the sensor to a transm itter, controller, or display m odule. The use of shielded cable is highly recom m ended to protect against interference caused by extraneous electrical "noise." The m axim um distance between the sensor and controller is lim ited by the resistance of the connecting wiring, which is a function of the gauge of the wire being used. See below for the m axim um wiring distance allowed for a given wire size. If a transm itter is used, refer to the transm itter m anual for specific wiring instructions. Table 2 - Maximum Wiring Distances Sensor to Controller/Transmitter W IRE SIZE MAXIMUM SENSOR TO CONTROLLER DISTANCE (AW G) Feet Meters 18 5700 1750 16 9000 2800 4 SENSOR W IRING 1. Determ ine the best m ounting locations for the sensors. 2. Mount the sensor junction box, allowing room between the junction box and the m ounting surface for the sensor and calibration cup. The junction box should be electrically connected to earth ground. 3. Rem ove the cover from the junction box. NOTE: Do not apply power to the system with the junction box cover removed unless the area has been declassified. 4. Rem ove the cap from the sensor housing. 5. Rem ove the sensing elem ent assem bly from the packaging. Determ ine proper orientation for the assem bly, then carefully plug it into the sensor housing. NOTE: Handle the sensing element assembly carefully. To avoid possible damage, observe the normally accepted procedures for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. Refer to 'Electrostatic Sensitive Device Handling Procedure" in the Appendix for further information. 6. Place the cap back on the sensor housing. Do not over tighten. 7. Attach the sensor to the junction box. The sensor should be tight to ensure an explosion proof housing, but do not over tighten. NOTE Coat sensor threads with an appropriate grease to ease installation, and also lubricate the junction box cover threads to ensure a water-tight enclosure. 8. Connect the sensor wires to the sensor term inal inside the junction box. Connect the controller wiring to the controller wiring term inal block. Refer to Figure 2 on the next page. Connect the shield to earth ground at the controller end only. Under norm al conditions, the other end of the shield should not be connected at the sensor junction box unless such a connection is required by local wiring codes. W iring Code : Red lead : Black lead : Green lead : '+', positive ve signal Chassis (earth) ground 9. Check the sensor wiring to ensure proper connections. Place the cover back on the junction box. 5 Figure 2 - Sensor Wiring 6 START-UP PROCEDURE 1. Secure output loads that are actuated by the system to prevent activation of these devices. 2. Check all wiring for proper connection. Be sure that the sensor has been wired properly. 3. Apply power to the system and allow the sensor to operate for about an hour, then perform the "Startup Procedure" and "Calibration Procedure" as outlined in the transm itter, controller, or display m odule m anual. 4. Place the system in norm al operation. CALIBRATION Since each application is different, the length of tim e between regularly scheduled calibrations can vary from one installation to the next. However, calibration must be perform ed : C when a new system is initially put into service, C when the sensing elem ent is replaced, and C if a transm itter or controller used with the sensor is replaced. IMPORTANT: To ensure adequate protection, the SO 2 detection system must be calibrated on a regularly scheduled basis. It is recom m ended that the sensor be calibrated one hour after power-up and every 30 days thereafter. Calibration procedures are dependant on the transm itter, controller, or display m odule being used. For best results, the sensor m ust be calibrated using sulphur dioxide m ixed with either air or nitrogen and should be perform ed using 50% of full scale range calibration gas. i.e. ful scale range is 10 PPM calibrate with 5 PPM. Follow the "Calibration Procedure" outlined in the m anual supplied with the transm itter, controller, or display m odule used with the sensor. If background SO 2 is present, it m ay be necessary to purge the sensor with clean air (for the zero reading) to ensure accurate calibration. MAINTENANCE To ensure reliable protection, it is im portant to check and calibrate the SO 2 detection system on a regularly scheduled basis. The frequency of these checks will vary depending on conditions such as relative hum idity, dirty or dusty environm ents, and concentration of SO 2. Relative hum idity is an im portant factor in the life expectancy of a sensor. Constant exposure to extrem ely dry conditions will shorten the sensor life. If possible sensors, that are operated in extrem ely dry areas should periodically be rotated to m oister environm ents. A sensor that has been exposed to extrem ely dry environm ents and can no longer be spanned during calibration or has low sensitivity can be treated. The sensor should be placed in a m oistened sealed bag and put in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours. If this does not help, the sensor m ust be replaced. For protection from the environm ent, a rain shield should be used in out-door applications and a dust cover should be used in dirty or dusty environm ents. 7 SENSING ELEM ENT REPLACEM ENT The sensing elem ent assem bly is not intended to be repaired. W hen calibration can no longer be perform ed properly, the assem bly m ust be replaced. Spare sensing elem ent assem blies should be kept on hand for field replacem ent. Care should be taken in storing the spare sensing elem ent assem blies. For m axim um protection against contam ination and deterioration, they should not be rem oved from the original protective packaging until the tim e of installation. To ensure m axim um storage life, sensing elem ents should be stored at a tem perature between 0/C and 20/C (32/F and 68/F) and a relative hum idity between 15 and 90 percent. The area m ust be de-classified or power to the sensor m ust be rem oved prior to replacing the sensing elem ent in a hazardous area. To replace the sensing elem ent in the SO2-20-24 detector : 1. Rem ove power from the sensor. 2. Rem ove the cap from the sensor housing. The detector housing does not have to be rem oved from the junction box. 3. Rem ove and discard the old sensing elem ent assem bly. Check for corrosion or contam ination on the term inals inside the sensor enclosure; clean if necessary. 4. Determ ine the proper orientation for the new assem bly, then carefully plug it in. NOTE: Handle the sensing element assembly carefully. To avoid possible damage, observe the normally accepted procedures for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. Refer to 'Electrostatic Sensitive Device Handling Procedure" for further information. 5. Place the cap back on the sensor housing. Tighten only until snug; do not over tighten. 6. Re-apply power. 7. Allow tim e for the sensor to warm -up (approximately one hour for best results), then calibrate. Alw ays calibrate after replacing the sensing elem ent. NOTE The sensing element assembly contains an acid that occasionally can leak. If a leakage should occur, handle the assembly carefully to prevent any acid from contacting the skin. If acid should come in contact with the skin, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Never attempt to open the sensing element assembly. 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 3 - Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM RECOM M ENDATION No 4 - 20 mA output. 1. Check the 24Vdc pow er input. Recall +ve goes to red and signal goes to black. 2. Check that the green LED on the sensor is on. If off, check wiring, especially the polarity. Also check for proper connection at the sensor's plug-in connector in the junction box. Fluctuating current output. 1. Check that all connections are good. 2. Check for AC noise interference on the cable. If noise does appear, contact your local distributer for assistance. Cannot zero on calibration. 1. If used with a transmitter, controller, or display module, check for AC noise on the cable. If noise does appear, contact your local distributer. Cannot span on calibration. 1. Check the current output from the sensor. If it is low, the sensor may have been exposed to an extremely dry environment. Treat as outlined in the 'M aintenance' section. Low sensitivity. 1. Sensor may have been exposed to an extrem ely dry environment. Treat as outlined in the 'M aintenance' section. 2. Check for a dirt deposit on the flam e arrestor. Clean if necessary. Use a dust cover in dirty or dusty environments, or a rain shield out-doors. 9 APPENDIX A Electrostatic Sensitive Device Handling Procedure W ith the trend toward increasingly widespread use of m icroprocessors and a wide variety of other electrostatic sensitive sem iconductor devices, the need for careful handling of equipm ent containing these devices deserves m ore attention than it has received in the past. Electrostatic dam age can occur in several ways. The m ost fam iliar is by physical contact. Touching an object causes a discharge of electrostatic energy that has built up on the skin. If the charge is of sufficient m agnitude, a spark will also be visible. This voltage is often m ore than enough to dam age som e electronic com ponents. Som e devices can be dam aged without any physical contact. Exposure to an electric field can cause dam age if the electric field exceeds the dielectric breakdown voltage of the capacitive elem ents within the device. In som e cases, perm anent dam age is instantaneous and an im m ediate m alfunction is realized. Often, however, the sym ptom s are not im m ediately observed. Perform ance m ay be m arginal or even seem ingly norm al for an indefinite period of tim e, followed by a sudden and m ysterious failure. Dam age caused by electrostatic discharge can be virtually elim inated if the equipm ent is handled only in a static safeguarded work area and if it is transported in a package or container that will render the necessary protection against static electricity. Net Safety Monitoring Inc. m odules that m ight be dam aged by static electricity are carefully wrapped in a static protective m aterial before being packaged. Foam packaging blocks are also treated with an anti-static agent. If it should ever becom e necessary to return the m odule, it is highly recom m ended that it be carefully packaged in the original carton and static protective wrapping. Since a static safeguarded work area is usually im practical in m ost field installations, caution should be exercised to handle the m odule by its m etal shields, taking care not to touch electronic com ponents or term inals. In general, always exercise all of the accepted and proven precautions that are norm ally observed when handling electrostatic sensitive devices. A warning label is placed on the packaging, identifying those units that use electrostatic sensitive sem iconductor devices. * Published in accordance with EIA standard 471 10 APPENDIX B Wire Resistance In Ohms DISTANCE (FEET) AWG #20 AWG #18 AWG #16 AWG #14 AWG #12 AWG #10 AWG #8 100 1.02 0.64 0.4 0.25 0.16 0.1 0.06 200 2.03 1.28 0.08 0.51 0.32 0.2 0.13 300 3.05 1.92 1.2 0.76 0.48 0.3 0.19 400 4.06 2.55 1.61 1.01 0.64 0.4 0.25 500 5.08 3.2 2.01 1.26 0.79 0.5 0.31 600 6.09 3.83 2.41 1.52 0.95 0.6 0.38 700 7.11 4.47 2.81 1.77 1.11 0.7 0.44 800 8.12 5.11 3.21 2.02 1.27 0.8 0.5 900 9.14 5.75 3.61 2.27 1.43 0.9 0.57 1000 10.20 6.39 4.02 2.53 1.59 1.09 0.63 1250 12.70 7.99 5.03 3.16 1.99 1.25 0.79 1500 15.20 9.58 6.02 3.79 2.38 1.50 0.94 1750 17.80 11.20 7.03 4.42 2.78 1.75 1.10 2000 20.30 12.80 8.03 5.05 3.18 2.00 1.26 2250 22.80 14.40 9.03 5.68 3.57 2.25 1.41 2500 25.40 16.00 10.00 6.31 3.97 2.50 1.57 3000 30.50 19.20 12.00 7.58 4.76 3.00 1.88 3500 35.50 22.40 14.10 8.84 5.56 3.50 2.21 4000 40.60 25.50 16.10 10.00 6.35 4.00 2.51 4500 45.70 28.70 18.10 11.40 7.15 4.50 2.82 5000 50.10 32.00 20.10 12.60 7.94 5.00 3.14 5500 55.80 35.10 22.10 13.91 8.73 5.50 3.46 6000 61.00 38.30 24.10 15.20 9.53 6.00 3.77 6500 66.00 41.50 26.10 16.40 10.30 6.50 4.08 7000 71.10 44.70 28.10 17.70 11.10 7.00 4.40 7500 76.10 47.90 30.10 19.00 12.00 7.49 4.71 8000 81.20 51.10 23.10 20.20 12.70 7.99 5.03 9000 91.40 57.50 36.10 22.70 14.30 8.99 5.65 10 000 102.00 63.90 40.20 25.30 15.90 9.99 6.28 NOTE: RESISTANCE SHOWN IS ONE WAY. 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