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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual 

 

 

 

 

Apex Basic Velocity Alarm, Model T-ABVA

 

 

 

Manual #:  0133MAN00018 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Accutrol LLC

 

21 Commerce Dr

 

Danbury, CT 06810

 

Tel: 203-445-9991

 

www.accutrolllc.com

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for T-ABVA

Page 1: ...i Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Apex Basic Velocity Alarm Model T ABVA Manual 0133MAN00018 Accutrol LLC 21 Commerce Dr Danbury CT 06810 Tel 203 445 9991 www accutrolllc com ...

Page 2: ...ginal warranty period has expired Unless specifically authorized by Accutrol LLC in writing no warranty is made with respect to and no liability is assumed in connection with any goods which are incorporated into other products or equipment by the Buyer The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties and is subject to the conditions and limitations stated herein No other expressed or implied warr...

Page 3: ...f Contents WARRANTY II TABLE OF CONTENTS III INTRODUCTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 MODEL CODE DESCRIPTION 4 GETTING STARTED UNPACKING 4 INSTALLATION 5 PRE CALIBRATION 7 CALIBRATION 8 MAINTENANCE 9 ...

Page 4: ...T ABVA Manual Rev C JULY 2017 Page iv This Page Intentionally Blank ...

Page 5: ...tory fume hoods The following items are identified by ASHRAE as being important factors contributing to the safe operation of laboratory fume hoods 1 Cross drafts Air currents may by creating turbulent air pockets draw contaminants from the hood Such cross drafts could be caused by air supply diffusers or grilles open windows or doors or rapid movements of people in front of the hood 2 Work proced...

Page 6: ...FF until the Mute Button is pressed again or the alarm condition clears 5 Calibration Button The calibration button is recessed to prevent accidental triggering To press the calibration button use the end of a paper clip Pressing the Calibration Button momentarily will toggle the alarm calibration mode Pressing and holding the Calibration Button for 5 seconds will initiate the Alarm Calibration Pr...

Page 7: ... Mute is activated Re Beep Mode single fast tone every 5 minutes when horn muted and alarm not cleared ALARM DELAY 7 seconds to reduce false alarms ALARM RELAY OUTPUT I O Terminal Positions 3 4 and 5 Type SPDT relay Specifications 1A 30 VDC 0 5A 125 VAC resistive load Operation NORMAL Power ON ALARM Fault or Power Loss Relay Contact Term 3 4 OPEN CLOSED Relay Contact Term 5 4 CLOSED OPEN REMOTE MU...

Page 8: ... wide FH2P Dual Hood Probe Kit for fume hoods 8 feet wide and greater BS1P Probe Kit for BSC Duct Optional Items Sold Separately 1025CAB00066 6 Foot Extension Cable for Power Supply T ABVA SMKIT Side Mount Kit Getting Started Unpacking Before proceeding unpack box and verify all components arrived safely through shipping Item Qty Description 1 1 Velocity Alarm Main Unit 2 1 Wall Pluggable Power Mo...

Page 9: ...y a Using the hardware and instruction sheet provided with the side mount kit Accutrol LLC PN T ABVA SMKIT install the bracket to the side panel of the device being monitored b Install the plastic electrical box provided to the side mount bracket using the hardware provided c Install the ABVA to the plastic electrical box however do not secure until Steps 3 through 7 have been completed With the f...

Page 10: ...he back side of the ABVA Step 8 Secure the ABVA Secure the ABVA to the mounting surface using the appropriate two screws provided Drilled Hole Inside of Fume Hood Step 3 Locate the Hood Probe Due to the wide variety of fume hoods and configurations available there is no single hood probe location that will work for all fume hoods Contact the fume hood manufacturer to obtain the optimum side wall p...

Page 11: ...which Mode is suited best for your application Example 1 Desired Alarm Set Point 80 FPM Fume Hood Type Constant Exhaust Volume Face Velocity Range When Sash is 100 Open the Face Velocity is measured at 80 FP Calibration Mode Select Mode 1 because the desired alarm set point can be achieved by opening the sash 100 Example 2 Desired Alarm Set Point 80 FPM Fume Hood Type Variable Exhaust Volume Face ...

Page 12: ...h to provide the desired velocity for the alarm set point c Using a calibrated velocity meter measure the average airflow velocity using appropriate ANSI ASHRAE method If the measured velocity is within the desired alarm set point then proceed to Step d If not then adjust exhaust flow or fume hood sash and repeat Step c until the desired velocity is achieved d To calibrate the alarm set point pres...

Page 13: ...ll now hear a series of short fast beeps while the microprocessor is acquiring data from the sensor After about 5 seconds the buzzer will provide one longer beep to signify calibration set point has been stored e Verify the alarm set point is calibrated properly by modulating the exhaust volume or moving the fume hood sash to achieve the desired alarm set point After calibration is verified you ma...

Page 14: ...T ABVA Manual Rev C JULY 2017 Page 10 Notes ...

Page 15: ...Revision History ECN New Rev New File Name 2260 C T ABVA Rev C February 2017 TOC Updated company physical address to the front and back cover pages ...

Page 16: ...Proudly made in the USA 21 Commerce Dr Danbury CT 06810 Tel 203 445 9991 www accutrolllc com ...

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