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172-65592MA-07 (TM5N/TM5N-EX TrapMan

Type P) 12 May 2022

Steam Trap Management System

Diagnostic Unit: TM5N/TM5N-EX

(Type P)

Important: In order for the unit to perform highly accurate diagnosis, periodic maintenance

(function check) is necessary. A warning will be displayed on screen when
periodic maintenance is due (when the preassigned date for maintenance is
reached. ex: after 2 years). Please contact TLV at this time to request
maintenance.

If maintenance is not carried out, the unit will be automatically locked.

For details see 1.1

Periodic Required Maintenance.

Summary of Contents for TrapMan TM5N

Page 1: ...tenance function check is necessary A warning will be displayed on screen when periodic maintenance is due when the preassigned date for maintenance is reached ex after 2 years Please contact TLV at t...

Page 2: ...ys 19 5 Preparing for Inspection 20 5 1 Preparing for Inspection 20 5 2 Charging the Main Battery for the TM 20 5 3 Connecting the Probe 21 5 4 Turning the TM Power ON 22 5 5 Turning the TM Power OFF...

Page 3: ...tems 40 9 3 Entering Text 55 10 For Added Convenience 56 10 1 Model Memory Function 56 10 2 Model Search Function 57 10 3 Auto Power OFF Function 57 11 Using Accessories 58 11 1 Using the Earphone TM5...

Page 4: ...livered before doing anything else please check the specifications and external appearance to make sure that all components have been received and there is no obvious shipping damage Also be sure to r...

Page 5: ...duled maintenance a message showing the number of days left until required maintenance will be displayed every time the unit is turned on Press ENT to continue with normal operation 2 If the scheduled...

Page 6: ...TrapManager installation instructions consult the Installing TrapManager section of the Quick Start Guide included in PDF format on the CD ROM When upgrading please keep the following points in mind...

Page 7: ...rroneous handling three different types of cautionary items are used to indicate the degree of urgency and the scale of potential danger and damage DANGER WARNING and CAUTION All three types of cautio...

Page 8: ...lly safe Do NOT use in explosion hazard areas 5 Be careful when handling the charger cord Do NOT damage it by bending it binding it or pulling it excessively Also do NOT place objects on top of the co...

Page 9: ...result in explosion fire or injury 5 At time of replacement exchange all batteries for new Mixture of new and old batteries may lead to improper operation of the unit 1 4 3 Precautions for site inspec...

Page 10: ...metal powder or other fine foreign matter take measures to prevent this foreign matter from getting inside the unit This may result in fire or unit failure 3 Do NOT transfer data between the TM and P...

Page 11: ...which may result in fire or explosions especially in explosion hazard areas The maximum measured capacitance from the probe receptacle to ground is 14 3pF The user shall determine suitability in the...

Page 12: ...2 F a Drip leg applications on high pressure boiler steam mains b High temperature heat exchangers and reactor vessels When these traps are to be inspected manually input the results from other measur...

Page 13: ...trap management can be entered directly into the TM unit and stored Data communication with the PC is easy Simply connect the accompanying special cable and press the DATA TRANS key No complicated se...

Page 14: ...rated and the amount of steam leakage however this correlation varies depending on the model of steam trap The correlation formula will also differ depending on the location at which measurements are...

Page 15: ...sure value is entered By comparing the calculated saturation temperature with the surface temperature measured at the trap inlet the TM hardware is able to judge the amount of condensate that has coll...

Page 16: ...below If the trap cannot be measured at point A point B C or D may be substituted However please note that the accuracy of judgements will be adversely affected if measurements are made at points othe...

Page 17: ...utlet 3 3 3 Universal type Traps should be measured at the trap inlet which may be at the bottom of the trap in some instances Hold the probe perpendicular to the flat surface at the inlet and press f...

Page 18: ...are made at points other than the standard point A Also note that judgements cannot be made at points E and F at the trap outlet 3 3 5 Trap station Traps should be measured at the trap station inlet T...

Page 19: ...rom dirt and dust WARNING The TM5N EX intrinsically safe must always be inserted in this leather case while used in hazardous locations Do not wipe rub the surfaces of this product with a dry cloth et...

Page 20: ...to toggle the display between the stored judgement and the model name and to move the cursor to the left MODIFY JUDGE Used to modify a stored judgement and to move the cursor to the right AREA NO TRAP...

Page 21: ...ery charger included with the unit into the DC IN side 3 Plug the AC adapter for the battery charger unit into the outlet To discharge battery charger will automatically switch to charging mode once d...

Page 22: ...or cover and lock it TM5N EX intrinsically safe Be sure to replace and secure the cover screw in order to maintain intrinsic safety CAUTION Be sure to use only the special battery charger included wit...

Page 23: ...continue 4 Messages concerning scheduled maintenance will be displayed when applicable After confirming the message contents press ENT to continue For message details consult 1 1 TM Periodic Required...

Page 24: ...eceived from the PC the data remaining on the TM will be automatically deleted 4 Press DATA TRANS The default DATA TRANS screen will appear READY START TRANSMISSION 5 For the rest of the procedure fol...

Page 25: ...be against the trap inlet Place the tip of the probe at the trap inlet so it is perpendicular to the plane of the trap 4 Measure for 15 seconds The measurement process will take approximately 15 secon...

Page 26: ...mber consists of a three digit area number and a five digit trap number Normally the equipment code and pipe line name code are entered for the area number and a sequential number in the area group is...

Page 27: ...MODEL 2 Press SHIFT S will appear to indicate that letters may be entered No S A00 00000 MODEL 3 Press DATA TRANS A will appear at the first digit in the area number and the cursor will move to the s...

Page 28: ...ed see 10 1 Model Memory Function d The trap to be measured and the model trap type name displayed must match 2 Place the probe perpendicular to the standard inlet measurement point on the steam trap...

Page 29: ...isplayed in this screen is the saturation steam pressure equivalent to the measured surface temperature unless measurements have been done in the past for that control number then the pressure entered...

Page 30: ...asured surface temperature and displays this value If the steam pressure is completely unknown do not enter a steam pressure value Simply press ENT after the equivalent pressure value is displayed to...

Page 31: ...ress 1 CAUTION Condensate load is not requested for temperature adjustable traps or if the surface temperature is low and the trap status is judged to be BLOCKED surface temperature below 40 C 104 F o...

Page 32: ...satisfactory press ENT to establish that value The judgement and surface temperature will be displayed as in the case of other traps NOTE It is possible to revise the value or redo the judgement after...

Page 33: ...nts manually For example to change an automatic judgement of BLOCKED to NOT IN SERVICE use the following procedure 1 Press the CALL JUDGE to display the judgement This step is not necessary if the jud...

Page 34: ...een for entering the pressure will appear If you wish to change the previously entered pressure value do so at this time and press ENT to establish the change If you do not wish to change the previous...

Page 35: ...ge LOW TEMP The surface temperature at the inlet of the measured trap is less than 60 of the saturation temperature for the entered pressure BLOCKED The surface temperature of the measured trap is les...

Page 36: ...aking from a gasket or gaskets on the measured steam trap L BODY There is a hole or crack in the body of the trap and steam is leaking L JOINT Steam is leaking from the steam trap connection INACCESSI...

Page 37: ...tings 9 9 8 6 Clear delete Inspection Data 8 2 Tabulating Inspection Results 1 displays the total number of trap data items including uninspected traps the number of failed traps and the failure rate...

Page 38: ...and to scroll through the settings 3 When the item you wish to change appears press ENT The cursor will blink at the position of that setting The setting may now be changed 4 Change the setting and th...

Page 39: ...to be abnormally low when the surface temperature is below this value with respect to the saturation temperature of the pressure entered following measurement Use 0 to 9 to enter this value 8 4 7 Aut...

Page 40: ...be reset to 60 the default value The Auto power OFF function will be enabled CAUTION Once you have started the initialization process it cannot be canceled For information on setting these items indi...

Page 41: ...isplay edit application 5 Display edit tracing condition 6 Display edit priority 7 Display edit line pressure 8 Display edit back pressure 9 Display edit condensate recovery status 10 Display edit ope...

Page 42: ...date judgement and surface temperature Press to move to the next or previous item CAUTION These items cannot be entered or revised in this screen To revise the values see 7 2 Modifying Judgements DAT...

Page 43: ...lication Sub Type list Press to return to the Application Type list 3 Press to display the Application Detail and CALL JUDGE MODIFY JUDGE to select an item from the Application Detail Press to return...

Page 44: ...lassify measured traps according to priority If you do not wish to enter or revise the code press to move to the next item 1 Press CALL JUDGE MODIFY JUDGE to select priority 2 Press to confirm the dat...

Page 45: ...sure of 0 5 Kg cm2 G enter 0 0 5 The decimal point is fixed and doesn t need to be entered To enter a back pressure of 10 psig enter 0 1 0 The decimal point is fixed and doesn t need to be entered 2 P...

Page 46: ...or enter the number of hours each day and number of days each year that the trap is operated If you do not wish to enter or revise the value press to move to the next item 1 Use the numeric keys to e...

Page 47: ...play edit operation type This item is used to display or edit the mode of operation control method of the equipment on which trap is installed If you do not wish to enter or revise the code press to m...

Page 48: ...o the new value for this item 9 2 14 Display edit placement elevation This item is used to select the placement elevation at which the steam trap is installed If you do not wish to enter or revise the...

Page 49: ...tion size If you do not wish to enter or revise the value press to move to the next item 1 For a connection size of 40 mm enter 0 4 0 For a connection size of 11 2 in enter 1 5 0 Values must be entere...

Page 50: ...This item is used to display or edit Information about the steam trap s Bypass Valve If you do not wish to enter or revise the code press to move to the next item 1 Press CALL JUDGE MODIFY JUDGE to s...

Page 51: ...9 2 20 Display edit isolation valve X valve information This item is used to display or edit information about the steam trap s isolation valve If you do not wish to enter or revise the code press to...

Page 52: ...lay or edit the steam trap s inlet pipe size If you do not wish to enter or revise the value press to move to the next item 1 For an Inlet Pipe size of 40 mm enter 0 4 0 For an Inlet Pipe size of 11 2...

Page 53: ...to face length for a steam trap with flanged connections If you do not wish to enter or revise the value press to move to the next item 1 For a face to face length of 400 mm enter 0 4 0 0 For a face t...

Page 54: ...stream of the steam trap If you do not wish to enter or revise the value press to move to the next item 1 For a temperature of 40 C enter 0 4 0 For a temperature of 104 F enter 0 4 2 Press to confirm...

Page 55: ...about ultrasonic waves caused by disturbances If you do not wish to enter or revise the code press to move to the next item 1 Press CALL JUDGE MODIFY JUDGE to select disturbance noise information 2 P...

Page 56: ...m text entry mode press SHIFT again 3 Press CALL JUDGE and MODIFY JUDGE to move the cursor Note that in text entry mode these keys are used to enter the letters D and F CAUTION Only letters and number...

Page 57: ...the control number is currently displayed and the cursor is not blinking Press the MODEL key for the model you wish to enter OTHERS TEMP ADJ FLOAT THERMO BUCKET DISC Generic names registered for numb...

Page 58: ...splayed Press or until the manufacturer of the trap for which you wish to search appears 4 Press ENT to display the model names for the selected manufacturer 5 Press or until the model name you wish t...

Page 59: ...in the machinery take measures to prevent this before starting measurement 11 2 Using the Holster You can use the holster to free both hands when moving between locations or to free one hand during m...

Page 60: ...move replace batteries in other than explosion hazard areas When replacing batteries remove the old batteries and replace with new batteries 1 Using a screwdriver remove the four screws on the rear of...

Page 61: ...ed data CAUSE Some data remains to be transmitted Measurement or transmitting data from PC to TM will cause this data to be overwritten or deleted PROCEDURE Transmit the unsent data to the PC using th...

Page 62: ...SE The main battery voltage is low PROCEDURE Charge using the special charger 12 1 5 Memory full CAUSE You have attempted to conduct more inspections than the number of inspection items that can be st...

Page 63: ...e ON key is pressed Check the following and take the appropriate action 1 Is the battery charged 2 Sometimes the power does not go ON if the key is pressed too briefly Hold the key down longer about o...

Page 64: ...does not work Check the following and take the appropriate action 1 Is the Auto power OFF setting enabled 2 Is the mode set to FUNCtion or INFOrmation mode 3 Is the cursor blinking at the area or tra...

Page 65: ...he available COM ports To do this click the Setup tab on the Communications dialog box accessed with Communications on the Utilities menu and then click the radio button for the appropriate COM port R...

Page 66: ...e TM5N EX is approved for use in hazardous locations only while inserted in the leather case case name TM5NTM5N LC EX Do not remove the case while in a hazardous location Product markings are provided...

Page 67: ...backlight is not used Approximately 8 hours when backlight is used Operating Temperature Humidity Range 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F 20 to 80 RH Dimensions Body Probe 92 mm W 213 mm H 34 mm D 35 8 in W 83 8...

Page 68: ...or Acts of God or 5 abuse abnormal use accidents or any other cause beyond the control of TLV TII or TLV group companies or 6 improper storage maintenance or repair or 7 operation of the Products not...

Page 69: ...IAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS THE COST OF DISASSEMBLY AND SHIPMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT INJURY TO OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE TO BUYER S OR THE FIRST END USER S PRODUCT DAMAGE TO...

Page 70: ...Nunawading Victoria 3131 Australia Tel Fax 61 0 3 9873 5610 61 0 3 9873 5010 In East Asia 36 Kaki Bukit Place 02 01 02 Singapore 416214 Tel Fax 65 6747 4600 65 6742 0345 5 F Building 7 No 103 Caobao...

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