Metal Samples MS2600E, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents
I. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1
A. General Description ................................................................................................................... 1
B. Principles of Operation .............................................................................................................. 1
C. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................. 3
II. Installation and Operation ....................................................................................................................... 4
A. Receiving the MS2600E Transmitter ......................................................................................... 4
B. Installation ................................................................................................................................. 4
1. Physical Mounting and Probe Connection ................................................................... 4
a. Direct ‐ Probe Mounting ...................................................................................... 4
b. Remote Mounting .............................................................................................. 5
2. Current Loop Connection ............................................................................................. 5
a. Making Connections ........................................................................................ 5
b. Grounding ......................................................................................................... 6
c. Wiring for a Safe Area Installation .................................................................... 7
d. Wiring for a Hazardous Area Installation .......................................................... 7
3. Setup and Operation ....................................................................................................... 9
a. Probe Selection Switches ................................................................................ 9
b. Testing the Current Loop .............................................................................. 10
i. Calibration ............................................................................................... 10
ii. Testing loop output zero (4mA) and span (20mA) ................................. 10
iii. Testing the MS2600E with the Meter Prover .......................................... 10
c. Interpreting Data ............................................................................................ 11
i. Metal Loss ................................................................................................ 11
ii. Calculating Corrosion Rate ....................................................................... 11
d. Commissioning .............................................................................................. 13
C. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 13
D. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 14
III. Service and Warranty Information ....................................................................................................... 15
A. Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 15
B. Obtaining Service and Returning the Instrument for Repair .................................................... 15
C. Instrument Repair Form ........................................................................................................... 16
Appendix A ‐ Drawings ............................................................................................................................... 17
Control Drawing (Hazardous Area Wiring Diagram) ..................................................................... 18
Safe Area Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................. 19
Appendix B – Revision History ................................................................................................................... 20