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Ultima

®

X Series

Gas Monitor

Safety Manual
SIL 2 Certified

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The Ultima X Series Gas Monitor is qualified as an SIL
2 device under IEC 61508 and must be installed, used,
and maintained in accordance with this manual if
compliance with this IEC functional safety standard 
is desired. Failure to do so can result in a reduced
safety level.

In the U.S., to contact your nearest stocking location, dial toll-free 1-800-MSA-INST  
To contact MSA International, dial (724) 776-8626.

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Inquiries can also be e-mailed to [email protected].

Manufactured by

MSA NORTH AMERICA

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

(L)- Rev 1  

Y-HLR

10100751

Summary of Contents for Ultima X Series

Page 1: ...d is desired Failure to do so can result in a reduced safety level In the U S to contact your nearest stocking location dial toll free 1 800 MSA INST To contact MSA International dial 724 776 8626 MSA...

Page 2: ...nce 2 5 Periodic Calibration 2 5 Periodic Sensor Replacement for Oxygen Toxic and Catalytic Combustible sensors 2 6 Cleaning Monitor Windows on the XIR Sensor 2 6 Repair and Replacement 2 7 Fault Cond...

Page 3: ...Chapter 3 Terms and Definitions 3 1 List of Tables Table 2 1 Proof Test for Ultima X Series Gas Detectors 2 4 Table 2 2 Expected Alarm Relay States Gas Type 2 5 ii...

Page 4: ...des the specific requirements of user responsibilities in the following areas proof testing transmitter repair and replacement reliability data product life environmental and application limits parame...

Page 5: ...ree independent configurable alarms which energize or de energize the coil when gas concentration exceeds the configurable threshold values Safety Integrity Level The Ultima X Gas Monitor is certified...

Page 6: ...tallation For installation refer to instructions given in chapter 1 of the Ultima X Series Gas Monitor Instruction Manual P N 10036101 Configuration and Calibration After installing the Ultima X Gas M...

Page 7: ...outputs will be used for safety related functions they must be tested prior to system operation Once alarm outputs are configured apply and remove gas to and from the system to ensure that alarms are...

Page 8: ...See TABLE 2 2 for detailed relay reaction based on configuration Any activated relays should remain activated when gas is removed if they are configured to latch otherwise relays deactivate when gas i...

Page 9: ...be trained in SIS operations including bypass procedures Ultima X Monitor maintenance and company management of change procedures Routine Maintenance Besides proof testing the following three mainten...

Page 10: ...ess frequently If supported by calibration records toxic sensors can be replaced as infrequently as every two years combustible sensors can be replaced as infrequently as every three years Do not exce...

Page 11: ...X Monitor maintenance and company management of change procedures Repair and Replacement Fault Conditions The Ultima X has numerous self diagnostics that are run periodically to detect problems in th...

Page 12: ...d mode applications up to SIL2 for use in a simplex 1oo1 configuration depending on the PFDavg or PFH calculation of the entire Safety Instrumented Function Lifetime Limits Expected Ultima X lifetime...

Page 13: ...Calibrator to communicate with the monitor This interface should only be used for configuration maintenance and proof test activities Use of LCD Interface The LCD interface should only be used for co...

Page 14: ...as is not expected to be normally present Continuous presence of such gas may shorten sensor life and impedes the negative drift diagnostic If monitored gas is found to be in the environment for an ex...

Page 15: ...under control of the system Basic Safety Equipment must be designed and manufactured so it protects against risk of damage to persons by electrical shock and against resulting fire and explosion The...

Page 16: ...Safety Assessment Investigation determining the safety achieved by safety related systems Further definitions of terms used for safety techniques and measures 3 2...

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