Greentrol Automation GF-A2100 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Technical Manual Download Page 5

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GreenTrol Automation, Inc.

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156 Holly View Lane  Loris, SC 29569    

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Toll Free: 877-4GN-TROL  (877.446.8765)   

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Internet: 

GreenTrol.com

OVERVIEW

Models GF-A2100 and GF-A2200 are high quality economi-
cal programmable dual-output airflow/temperature meas-
urement and control instruments with options for analog air
flow, temperature, alarm, and corresponding PID control out-
puts for control of airflow set points.  They are designed for
installation in specified critical applications that require pre-
cise measurement of air flow (down to zero flow) and temper-
ature, with available PID control for air flow set point.  The
instrument includes factory calibrated probes (one with GF-
A2100, two with GF-A2200) and an advanced microproces-
sor controlled transmitter/controller with typical sensor accu-
racy of 3% of reading (4% maximum)* from 0 - 2,000 FPM.  

Figure 1. GF-A2100/GF-A2200 

Airflow Measurement Station

* Sensor accuracy is the calibrated accuracy of the individual sensor. The installed accuracy of the overall airflow station is application-dependent on the resulting sen-
sor density; typically better than 15% of reading.

Each sensor probe is equipped with a high reliability bead-in-glass heated thermistor element, factory calibrated to NIST
traceable standards from zero flow to 2,000 FPM.  The transmitter is fully independent of the probe and does not require
field matching to the probe. An advanced microprocessor processes the raw probe signals and provides versatile pro-
grammable airflow measurement and alarm options with direct LED drive or N.O./N.C. relay dry contacts, and selectable
analog output signal options.  A powerful variable input signal integration option can be engaged to reduce the effects
of transient input signal variations, and an innovative Field Calibration Wizard allows for simple, automated field adjust-
ment of the instrument if required.  A 16 character LCD display indicates airflow, temperature, system status and is also
used for configuration and diagnostics.  Field configuration is accomplished using a simple four-button user interface.
Individual airflow and temperature measurements can be displayed for use in HVAC system diagnostics.  

An input signal filter with variable buffer integration can be engaged for transient flows, and a process low limit can be
set to force the output to zero when the airflow rate falls below a low limit.  Both features are beneficial on outside air
intakes affected by transient wind gusts at low airflow rates.  A simple to use Field Calibration Wizard permits one or two
point field adjustment to factory calibration for installations that require field calibration or adjustment.  The transmitter
provides two independent programmable analog outputs with full scale ranges of 0-10VDC, 0-5VDC or 2-10VDC.

SPECIFICATIONS

System:

Sensor Accuracy*: ± 3% of reading typical (4% maximum)

Calibrated Range: 0 to 2,000 fpm [10.16 m/s]

Operating Temperature: Transmitter: -20 to 120°F [-28.9 to 48.9°C]

Sensor:       -20 to 160°F [-28.9 to 71.1°C]

Operating Humidity Range: 0 to 99% non-condensing and protected
from exposure to precipitation.

Power Requirements: 24 VAC (22.8-26.4 VAC) at 8VA maximum

Transmitter Enclosure

Enclosure Material: Durable UL94V-0 rated electronic housing and
removable cover

Transmitter Dimensions: 
3.570 x 5.002 x 1.502 in (HxWxD) [90.68 x 127.05 x 38.15 mm], 
with two integral 0.502 [12.75 mm] mounting flanges. Overall width
with flanges 6.006 [152.55 mm]

Transmitter Mounting: Two 0.190 in [4.76 mm] diameter holes on
left/right mounting flanges

Sensor Probe

Probe Construction: Type 6063 aluminum standard

Mounting Brackets: Universal mounting brackets or adjustable inser-
tion mounting brackets

Probe Dimensions: 0.75 in [19.05 mm] diameter

Standard Sizes: 8 and 16 inches [203.2 and 406.4 mm]

Probes / Sensing Nodes: GF2100: 1 probe / 1 sensing node max.

GF2200: 2 probes / 1 sensing node max.

Probe/Transmitter Cable: Standard 10 ft [3.05m] durable FEP
plenum-rated jacket with circular DIN plug; Optional length up to 50 ft
[15.24m]

Output Interface

Analog Output: Non-isolated 0-10, 0-5 or 2-10 VDC (20 mA max.)

Output Resolution: 0.021% FS: 0-10/2-10VDC; 0.42% FS: 0-5VDC

Output Load: 500 ohm minimum (20 mA max)

Programmable Output Alarm Options:

Airflow Low limit, High limit, Dead Band alarm/control output 
(% above or below a specified flow) or System Trouble Alarm

Alarm type: Selectable dry relay contacts, 30VDC/24VAC 
3 Amps maximum or direct LED drive (15 mA typ) and local LCD

Programmable PID Control and Input Filter Options:

Output can be configured as a PID control for air flow set point

Powerful input signal filter with variable integration buffering

Field Cal Wizard: 

Automated menu-driven field adjustment of factory calibration if
required

System Diagnostics

Sensor/transmitter diagnostic mode with notification 

Warranty 

12 months from shipment

Model GF-A2100 (1 Probe)

Model GF-A2200 (2 Probes)

Universal

Mount

Adjustable

Insertion Mount

Summary of Contents for GF-A2100

Page 1: ...Analog Output Part Number 960 0220 Automation Inc Greentrol Automation Inc Installation Operation and Maintenance Technical Manual GF A2100 GF A2200 Dual Analog Output Air Flow Measurement with PID C...

Page 2: ...Free 877 4GN TROL 877 446 8765 Internet GreenTrol com LIST OF EFFECTIVE AND CHANGED PAGES Insert latest changed pages i in bold text remove and dispose of superseded pages Total number of pages in thi...

Page 3: ...ALR SRC 16 Alarm Type ALR TYP 16 Converting Analog Output Signal Values for Airflow and Temperature 17 Sending a Test Output Signal to the Host Control System 17 GF A2100 GF A2200 TRANSMITTER SET UP 1...

Page 4: ...Economizer Hood and Duct Applications 10 Figure 7 GF A2200 Two Probe Insertion Mount Detail for Economizer Hood and Duct Applications 11 Figure 8 GF A2100 GF A2200 Transmitter Mechanical Detail Drawi...

Page 5: ...a process low limit can be set to force the output to zero when the airflow rate falls below a low limit Both features are beneficial on outside air intakes affected by transient wind gusts at low air...

Page 6: ...is of sufficient length to reach the planned transmitter installation site It is recommended that the probe be installed first to ensure that the included cable will reach the transmitter after allow...

Page 7: ...Drill holes suitable for the hardware that will be used to secure the bracket at two locations 4 Carefully align the bracket mounting holes with the holes prepared in the previous step 5 Secure each...

Page 8: ...two probe Unit Ventilator Application Universal Mount Probe Applications 2 UPSTREAM OF OA DAMPER BLADE EDGE AT 100 OPEN X LEFT SENSOR CENTER LOCATION PLANE OF THE EDGE OF OA DAMPER BLADES AT 100 OPEN...

Page 9: ...00 at the location s marked in step 1 using a 0 875 inches 22 2 mm hole saw 4 Temporarily slide the probe and bracket through the hole prepared in step 3 so that the airflow label on the brack et is p...

Page 10: ...UIDE SCORE LINE AT NOTCH ON BLOCK SECURE PROBE SET SCREW PREPARE AN INSERTION MARK ACROSS FACTORY GUIDE MARK AT 3 X D WALL INSULATION inches 76 2 X D WALL INSULATION mm MEASURED FROM THE NON CABLED EN...

Page 11: ...X D WALL INSULATION inches 76 2 X D WALL INSULATION mm MEASURED FROM THE NON CABLED END OF PROBE PROBE INSERTION FACTORY GUIDE SCORE LINE SENSOR CENTER LINE PROBE ALIGNMENT SET SCREW NYLON BLOCK Note...

Page 12: ...e engineer s plans locate where the transmitter will be installed 2 Refer to Figure 8 and mark the two mounting holes located on each of the side flanges of the transmitter 3 Drill two holes suitable...

Page 13: ...GF A2100 GF A2200 The GF A2100 GF A2200 is a non isolated device with a half wave rectifier on the 24VAC power input terminal at pin 7 Therefore to prevent equipment damage multiple devices that are...

Page 14: ...ll dam age the connectors and void warranty Sensor probe must be connected to the transmitter before application of 24VAC power in order to properly flash sensor calibra tion data to the transmitter I...

Page 15: ...ACTS 30VDC 24VAC 3 AMPS MAX ALARM RELAY DRY CONTACT VALID ONLY WHEN LED PWR JUMPER IS REMOVED COM EXTERNAL LED ALARM INDICATOR EXTERNAL ALARM LED 15 mA ILLUMINATES ON ALARM LED PWR JUMPER INSTALLED AL...

Page 16: ...Setup menu refer to Setup Menu detail later in this document ALR TYP DEADB Sets alarm as Deadband type where measurement outside of a range defined by the setpoint value A ASP plus or minus the hyster...

Page 17: ...Analog Output 2 x FS MS x 0 125 MS NOTES 1 Setup menu for flow measurement OUT TYPE FLOW 2 Setup menu for temperature measurement OUT TYPE DIFF 4 FS is the full scale analog output value in the Setup...

Page 18: ...flow measurement configuration either averaged reading for single or dual probe models or independent readings for dual probe models and the free area measurement where probes are located Additional f...

Page 19: ...per Esc move Esc move Esc move ACTION Custom LCD Flow Text Blinking prompt shows position of the selected character Up and down arrows select between available characters ENTER accepts current charact...

Page 20: ...en using the ENTER button navigate into the SYSTEM SETUP menu to the System of Units sub menu as shown in Figure 13 Press ENTER to proceed to the right three times and then use the UP and DOWN arrow b...

Page 21: ...rm activation 15 15 ADEL Alarm Delay sets the time period that the Alarm condition must be present before the Alarm is activated 5S 5S ALRM POL Alarm relay contact configuration NO for normally open o...

Page 22: ...essing and releasing the UP and DOWN buttons while the transmitter is in its normal operating mode see Figure 15 for detailed flow chart of the Setup menu Changes made in the Setup menu take effect im...

Page 23: ...500 O G MODE1 1 Mode 1 displays offset gain values when ad usting output Set area 1 between 0 00 and sq ft Area affects the LCD display reading and output Set the system to process readings from the...

Page 24: ...ivated SET ALRM POL SET ALRM YS ALR SRC OFF ALR TYP DEADB ALR TYP I ALR TYP LO ALRM POL NO ALRM YS 15 ALRM POL NO Alarm source is related to FLOW2 Alarm source is related to TEMP2 Alarm source is rela...

Page 25: ...ed to control the value of FLOW1 Control loop is used to control the value of FLOW2 Control loop is used to control the difference between FLOW1 and FLOW2 ACTION RE ERSE DI ISR 1000 SET DI ISR DEADB 1...

Page 26: ...plifies con trol and interpretation of the airflow rate signal on many applications To set the low limit cutoff enter Setup menu and set LL desired value as shown in Figure 15 Adjusting the Digital Ou...

Page 27: ...TO DESIRED SPEED FLOW1 0 Set to 0 999999cfm using Wait Field Cal Done AUTO FS 100 Change FS NO During the 2 minute Wait period the Field Calibration Wizard acquires 1200 samples of the airflow rate a...

Page 28: ...nd intervals The sensor detection system has detected a malfunc tioning or missing sensor Check sensor probe cable connection If connection is OK contact customer service for further assistance Wrong...

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