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Ultra 1000

Wireless Gas Detector

Toxic and Combustible Hydrocarbons

Gas Detection Technology

Pem-Tech, Inc.

Houston, Texas

U.S.A.

www.pem-tech.com

Operator’s Manual

August 2016

Rev 2

Summary of Contents for Ultra 1000 Series

Page 1: ...Ultra 1000 Wireless Gas Detector Toxic and Combustible Hydrocarbons Gas Detection Technology Pem Tech Inc Houston Texas U S A www pem tech com Operator s Manual August 2016 Rev 2 ...

Page 2: ...lt from acts beyond the control of PEM TECH including but not limited to damage by accident negligence tampering or failure to operate in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Operations Manual PEM TECH s liability under no circumstances will exceed replacement of the unit claimed to be defective Tampering with the equipment and altering it for uses other than the intended use or replacem...

Page 3: ...ly the nature of the problem and obtain shipping address Properly pack the equipment before shipping Also include your complete shipping address and contact name and phone number For non warranty repairs you must provide the limit to repair costs State if a quote for repair cost is required before you can authorize the repair cost For this an additional charge may be applicable NOTE 1 For all the ...

Page 4: ...stalling Batteries 7 3 3 Power up Wireless Detectors 9 3 4 Programming Sensor Address and Zone ID 10 4 0 Sensor Calibration 12 4 1 Adjusting Sensor Zero Only 14 4 2 Calibration Errors and trouble shooting 16 4 3 Calibration Flow Chart 17 5 0 Maintenance 5 1 Battery Power Pak 18 5 2 Recharging batteries 19 5 3 Replacing Sensor head assembly 20 6 Calibration Accessories and spare parts 22 ...

Page 5: ...RF Frequency 900 MHz ISM Band Frequency Hopping OR 2 4 GHz ISM Band frequency hopping wide band modulator IEEE 802 15 4 Compliant RF Certifications FCC Part 15 247 USA 4214A 1208 Canada ETSI Europe 2 4 GHz Only Operating Range 1500 meters with dipole antenna line of sight 12 Km with High gain Yagi directional antenna Power Input 7 2 Volts rechargeable Lithium Power Pak Battery Charger purchased se...

Page 6: ...to the wireless controller or receiver The data packet includes the current gas reading sensor diagnostic data and battery voltage The data transmit interval depends on the current gas concentration This interval is typically 1 5 to 2 seconds when the sensor is reading any gas The data transmit interval is longer if the sensor is in normal operation and there is no gas being detected by the sensor...

Page 7: ...Standard Pole Mount bracket or U Bolt can also be used to mount the sensor 3 2 Installing batteries Note Batteries are shipped separate from the wireless sensors To install the battery remove the cover of the sensor enclosure and the transmitter board packed inside Remove the 2 thumb screws and the flat battery holding plate from the long posts mounted inside the enclosure Notice 2 each stand offs...

Page 8: ...d 2 each thumb screws on the mounting posts Install transmitter board assembly on top of the battery pack There are two 2 each gold threaded inserts on top of the battery pack Engage thumb screws on the transmitter board into these inserts Connect the ribbon cable to the side of the transmitter board assembly as shown in figure 1 ...

Page 9: ...n top of the sensor enclosure to activate the internal power switch If needed move the magnet slightly left and right between 11 and 1 O Clock positions to activate the switch Remove the magnet when sensor startup messages appear on the LCD See Figure 2 To shut down the detectors when not in use place and hold the magnet on top of the enclosure just like in power On mode for few seconds Detector w...

Page 10: ...this address to identify itself when transmitting data to the monitor Gateway over wireless network Network Zone ID must also be set Network ID for all detectors must be the same as the Controllers Network ID Network ID is used to avoid any crosstalk between devices if multiple Systems are used within the communication range of each other Follow the step by step instruction to assign a unique addr...

Page 11: ...sensor will go back to scroll the Config options Select the Set Zone ID from the options by holding the magnetic wand to the junction box at 4 o clock position 6 To change the Zone ID hold the magnet until desired zone id is displayed on the LCD and then move the magnet away 7 Few seconds after the magnet is removed the unit will save the zone ID and then return back to the Config Options Note Net...

Page 12: ...f multiple wireless systems are being used in a close proximity or within the communication range 4 0 Sensor Calibration Refer to Table at the end of this section for the recommended calibration gas for the target sensor Following items are needed for the sensor calibration Calibration adapter with tubing Magnet tool to activate the magnetic sensor on the transmitter board assembly Calibration gas...

Page 13: ... is performed at mid scale For example the H2S sensor with the detection range of 100 ppm the typical calibration gas should be 50 ppm The selected calibration gas value will be stored in the non volatile memory and remains unchanged until modified 7 The microprocessor waits 60 seconds for the user to apply the calibration gas while flashing the display approximately twice every second Attach the ...

Page 14: ...rt for quick calibration review and Calibration Error and remedies 4 1 Adjust Sensor Zero Only For sensors that have been in service for a long period of time may suffer an upward shift in zero set point That is the sensor might be reading a low gas concentration This can be remedied by adjusting the zero without performing the full calibration To Adjust the zero follow the steps below Assuming th...

Page 15: ...ensor Target Gas Recommended Calibration gas Hydrogen Sulfide 50 ppm H2S Balanced in Air Carbon Monoxide 50 ppm CO balanced in Air Sulfur Dioxide 25 ppm SO2 Balanced in Air Oxygen Deficiency Pure Nitrogen for zeroing Combustible LEL 50 LEL 2 5 Methane in air Figure 5 Applying Calibration gas to sensor ...

Page 16: ...its maximum of 60 seconds for the calibration gas Calibration is aborted if no calibration gas is detected by the microprocessor Check for the leaks in the calibration apparatus and check the flow rate Always use a calibration adapter and proper flow rate A completely dead sensor could also result in this error Error 4 Not enough Sensor reaction to gas At the end of the calibration cycle the micro...

Page 17: ...ion gas being used if required Display flashes calibration gas value at the slower rate when the gas is detected by the unit Apply Calib Gas for 2 minutes Display flashing once every second Calibration time ends after 2 minutes approx Adjstng is displayed for few seconds Sensor is making final adjustments and recording calibration data Do not remove the gas while this message is being displayed Re...

Page 18: ...apsulated into a polycarbonate machined housing This power module can be recharged using a good quality desktop power supplies with 2 1 x 5 5 mm The recommended charger can be purchased from Pem Tech however charger specifications for third party supplier are listed in section Specifications Power Input Figure 3 Battery Pack LED indicators when charging connecting to wall mount charger LED Status ...

Page 19: ... the transmitter board Do not remove the screws from the panel Remove the battery holding plate and carefully remove the battery from the battery holder Simply pull the battery from the housing DO NOT wiggle the battery to remove A wall mount battery charger is required to charge the battery pack Insert the charger jack into the receptacle on the lower side of the power pack assembly See figure 3 ...

Page 20: ...olding plate disconnect and remove the battery from the base circuit board assembly The circuit board is mounted inside the enclosure via 3 machine screws Remove the screws and slowly pull the circuit board out of the housing Pull and slowly flip the board upside down Disconnect the four pin wire plug connecting the sensor head wires from the circuit board Let the circuit board hang aside on the e...

Page 21: ...er board assembly as outlined in the beginning of section 1 installation Startup Unit is now ready to power ON and operation Note Detector must be calibrated anytime a new sensor head is installed Wait at least 5 minutes after warmup to calibrate the sensor R G W B Ribbon Cable to Transmitter Bd To Antenna Connector Sensor Connection Terminal Sensor Head Assembly Red Green White Black Wireless Tra...

Page 22: ...14 020 50 ppm H2S Balanced in Air 14 060 50 ppm CO Carbon Monoxide Balanced in Air 14 200 25 ppm SO2 Sulfur Dioxide Balanced in Air 14 105 50 LEL 2 5 Methane in air Call Factory for prices and part number for other Calibration gases Sensor Head Assemblies Part Number Description S 138 CO Carbon Monoxide S 384 H2S Hydrogen Sulfide S 832 LEL IR combustible S 141 Oxygen Depletion S 130 SO2 Sulfur Dio...

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