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POD-044-ENG R01

User Manual

Gas Detector

Alpa

EcoTerm XT

Product code: PW-100-NG

Summary of Contents for Alpa EcoTerm XT

Page 1: ...POD 044 ENG R01 User Manual Gas Detector Alpa EcoTerm XT Product code PW 100 NG...

Page 2: ...tel 48 32 238 87 94 fax 48 32 234 92 71 e mail contact atestgaz pl www atestgaz pl We design manufacture implement and support Systems for Monitoring Detection and Reduction of gas hazards We invite...

Page 3: ...ices in not allowed Engineering of a gas safety system for any specific facilities to be safeguarded may need consideration of other requirements during the entire lifetime of the product Use of unaut...

Page 4: ...6 9 1 Transport 16 9 2 Set up 17 9 3 Start up 22 9 4 Periodical operations 23 9 5 Utilization 24 10 Technical specification 25 11 List of consumables 26 12 List of accessories 26 13 Product marking 26...

Page 5: ...l unit into an open bus system 13 Figure 4 Connection with the Alpa MOD LED1 control unit into a closed bus system 13 Figure 5 Connecting into two open bus systems servicing two zones 14 Figure 6 Sett...

Page 6: ...s a bus layout or a star layout quick calibration of the detector by simple replacement of the MniPel Head reduction of the calibration time three alarm thresholds indication of detector failures or i...

Page 7: ...oes not require special attention of the user except for possibly frequent readout preferably daily systematic ordering of inspections see subsection 9 4 3 In that mode the detector can present histor...

Page 8: ...signalled by the detector may concern breakage of the bus abnormal values of currents flowing into the detector incorrect settings of the configuration switch 1 2 5 Warm up After powering the detector...

Page 9: ...hen performing repair building and maintenance works secure the device in a proper way Before painting the walls make sure the device is secured Before painting the floors make sure the device is secu...

Page 10: ...nector XT control unit Parameters see section 10 Negative power pole S2 Signal line S2 S1 Signal line S1 Positive supply pole Table 2 Electric interface description 5 User interface The detectors have...

Page 11: ...lure The detector works properly gas concentration below the determined thresholds The detector also indicates an interruption of electric interconnections or incorrect values of electric current see...

Page 12: ...Stored state Warning 1 Warning 2 Alarm Failure Table 4 Signalling archive status SW3 in position 1 The way how historical events are indicated by means of front panel LEDs for the light intensity swi...

Page 13: ...ontrol Unit In this way it is possible to improve the power supply conditions of the sensor and resistance to damage In this system it is also possible to check the loop continuity and the regularity...

Page 14: ...ector switch setting for detectors working in the system of a closed alarm loop and detectors working in the open alarm loop system except for the last detector Architecture Detector location Settings...

Page 15: ...explained in Section 5 In case of very high facilities it is recommended to move the switch for the light intensity setting to position 1 LED bright strong When facilities are pretty low for instance...

Page 16: ...1 The detector works as the last one Incorrect setting of the configuration switch see section 7 1 Table 7 Reasons for failure signalling 9 Life cycle 9 1 Transport The device should be transported i...

Page 17: ...cordance with the general principles of performing measurement and control systems3 Cables should be installed in a way protecting them from damage Installation in cable ducts is required All activiti...

Page 18: ...be ended with clamp sleeves If there is a need to connect two conductors in one terminal of the device the only allowable option is to connect them in a common clamping sleeve details are provided in...

Page 19: ...etector see Figure 8 Connect cables leading from each specific detector to a relevant channel of the control unit Upon powering up the control unit should indicate the OPERATION PRACA mode and the ind...

Page 20: ...the lack of connected detectors Turn off power to the control unit Mechanically fasten the detectors and the T connectors on the facility Connect the detectors with T connectors Connect the output of...

Page 21: ...After a period of time dependent on the number of sensors approx 5 30 seconds the control unit should signal ALARM With the pressed TEST button measure the power supply voltage on the last detector It...

Page 22: ...ter performing the electrical installation it is possible to conduct start up and verification of the system in accordance with the procedure below check the correctness of the electrical connections...

Page 23: ...alibration can be carried out in several ways detectors can be removed from the system and sent to the manufacturer for calibration only MiniPal measuring heads can be taken out from Alpa EcoTerm XT G...

Page 24: ...from a gas lighter Such an attempt may lead to damage of the gas sensor and or de calibration of the gas detector 9 4 4 Maintenance The only manner of cleaning the device is to wipe it with a damp sof...

Page 25: ...etector failure operation warning 1 warning 2 alarm 2 4 mA 4 mA 9 mA 11 mA 15 mA Integrated signalling equipment optical LED control Protection class III Dimensions See Figure 1 Cable glands cable dia...

Page 26: ...kit Standardized reference gas methane CH4 40 DGW Table 10 List of accessories 13 Product marking Product code Device PW 100 NG Gas Detector Alpa EcoTerm XT Table 11 Method of product s marking 14 App...

Page 27: ...use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment EN 50581 2012 This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Purpose and scope of...

Page 28: ...n gas 3 3 1 2 Effect of oxygen concentration value 4 3 2 Influence of temperature 4 3 3 Influence of pressure 4 3 4 Influence of moisture 4 3 5 Influence of vibrations impacts 5 3 6 Influence of physi...

Page 29: ...its resistance Whereas combustion is not possible on the passive element therefore its properties do not change under the influence of a combustible substance This allows the passive element to compe...

Page 30: ...of such a situation on the detector operation Catalytic sensor working properly at an oxygen concentration of about 21 3 1 1 Impact of the presence of a working gas or other reaction gas Catalytic sen...

Page 31: ...nitrogen or carbon dioxide then the catalytic detector can give a low or even zero response A similar effect can occur when large amounts of reaction gas are released to the atmosphere creating a con...

Page 32: ...pparent reading of the presence of a combustible substance 4 Factors shortening the lifetime of the sensor 4 1 Poison and inhibitors For every reaction with the presence of a catalyst that cause perma...

Page 33: ...13 155 425 10 187 517 12 198 438 9 229 529 11 248 458 8 2 5 39 669 22 42 552 18 72 672 21 74 554 17 104 674 20 108 557 16 137 677 19 142 562 15 172 682 18 179 569 14 Table 1 Maximum quantity of Alpa...

Page 34: ...882 28 72 732 23 104 884 27 104 734 22 139 889 26 138 738 21 171 891 25 174 744 20 207 897 24 211 751 19 Table 4 Maximum quantity Alpa EcoTerm XT detectors closed loop configuration Atest Gaz A M Pac...

Page 35: ...line L2 m 1 1400 1 5 1400 2 5 1400 Table 7 Maximum length of cables star configuration Atest Gaz A M Pachole sp j ul Spokojna 3 44 109 Gliwice Poland VAT No PL 9691433231 tel 48 32 238 87 94 fax 48 32...

Page 36: ...rocess e g weather conditions safety potential hazard generated by the mixture criterion B These both criteria have an impact on the final cost of the calibration services and level of competence requ...

Page 37: ...of flammable components 60 LEL concentration of toxic components NDSCh2 oxygen concentration 25 vol tank 3 dm3 water capacity and p 70 atm specified liquid chemical compounds e g glycerol 1 2 propaned...

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