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1.1 Main features

To ensure the optimum performance and safe operation, the Air XS must be operated as per the 

limits detailed in the technical data section of this user manual. Operation outside these limits may 

result in damage to the equipment or failure to achieve the performance specification. 

Continual operation of the Air XS at extremes of the specified temperature limits may reduce the 

operating lifetime of the product. 

Trolex will not be liable for any injury or damage caused by incorrect installation, setup, 

operation, or maintenance resulting in a failure to follow the procedures and safety instructions 

provided in this user manual.  

Real-time continuous measurement of atmospheric RCS concentration

Real-time continuous measurement of dust particle count

On-device display readout 

High-reliability and low-maintenance 

High visibility alarm warning indicators 

‘Plug and play’ installation

1.2 Limits of use

Summary of Contents for Air XS

Page 1: ...1 USER MANUAL LET S GET REAL REAL TIME RCS DETECTION...

Page 2: ...5 8 2 Mounting details 16 8 3 Electrical connections 17 8 4 I O terminals 18 8 5 Power connections 18 9 Commissioning 19 9 1 First power on 19 9 2 System shutdown 19 9 3 First generationfunctionality...

Page 3: ...15 Troubleshooting 30 15 1 High temperature operating 30 15 2 Fault codes 30 16 Glossary and definitions 31 17 Disposal 32 18 Get in touch 33 18 1 Feedback 33 Disclaimer 33 Trademark 34...

Page 4: ...logy ORT the Air XS combines a consistent particle flow rate with advanced sensing technology to provide information on airborne dust mixtures As the Air XS processes and analyses particulate data an...

Page 5: ...ied temperature limits may reduce the operating lifetime of the product Trolex will not be liable for any injury or damage caused by incorrect installation setup operation or maintenance resulting in...

Page 6: ...to a potentially hazardous procedure or practice which if not followed correctly can result in serious personal injury or injury of others WARNING Alerts the user to a procedure or practice which if...

Page 7: ...process conditions are known to be entirely safe suitable precautions such as the use of breathing apparatus or environmental purging detoxifying should be employed before entry is made into the inst...

Page 8: ...nce Peripheral components such as the power supply and communications module peripheral or interface must be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions and the installation location s prev...

Page 9: ...6 Sensor housing WARNING There are no user servicable parts inside the Air XS Servicing should only be carried out by Trolex or an approved service technician...

Page 10: ...tware are specifically designed to work in conjunction with each other using proprietary protocols and design features The system has however been designed to support third party power supplies and co...

Page 11: ...ure Information and settings can be accessed using the keypad and display located on the front of the instrument The figure below shows the location of the navigation buttons display screen and status...

Page 12: ...e the particle flow path to provide ingress protection during cleaning It is recommended that the top cap is set to the closed position during instrument maintenance and cleaning to ensure the dust se...

Page 13: ...9 18V dc power supply Before connecting a power supply to the instrument ensure that the supply source is compatible with the instrument and information outlined on the appropriate rating plate See b...

Page 14: ...ropean Union Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2014 30 EU EN 61326 1 2013 Low Voltage Directive LVD 2014 35 EU EN 61010 1 2010 A1 2019 6 1 Compliance The Air XS complies with the...

Page 15: ...identification range 1 m 10 m Max typical dust loading 150mg m Continuous range 25mg m Displayed data RCS mg m Total particles litre Resolution 1 000th of a mg Averaging period 15 minutes 1 hour 4 ho...

Page 16: ...data output with MODBUS RTU protocol Ethernet MODBUS TCP IP External power output 15V 1A for powering external devices e g 4G modem 3V3 1A Connectivity Trolex Breathe PC application Data download Exte...

Page 17: ...14 7 2 Product dimensions Note Rotate the top cap to move between Open and Closed positions 305mm Panel key 387mm 305mm 156mm...

Page 18: ...losure door to access the internals of the enclosure 4 Ensure power is isolated before making electrical connections to the instrument 5 Power supply voltage and frequency must match the instrument re...

Page 19: ...r XS is mounted vertically during installation The figure and tables below detail the connections available internally in the Air XS The connections can be accessed by opening the front housing of the...

Page 20: ...er in Outputs 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 9 10 Supply voltage Supply voltage 0V return 0V return Earth Earth RS485 USB switch RS485 B RS485 A RS485 0V 11 12 13 14 15 16 V out 0V V out V out USB Ethernet Table 1 P...

Page 21: ...aller to ensure that the instrument is installed with the following protection An external fuse or circuit breaker at a maximum of 5A Externally earthed See label below for details For instruments con...

Page 22: ...h screen will be displayed for several seconds whilst the instrument auto configures 5 Once configuration is complete the Air XS will automatically display on screen particle data 6 Data is automatica...

Page 23: ...ms based on custom trigger thresholds Data download functionality The first generation Air XS is limited to the following functions 9 4 Application software The Trolex Breathe application software is...

Page 24: ...ed using the on device keypad and display The keypad consists of four directional keys and a central enter key to allow the scrolling selection and input of data into the instrument 10 1 Navigation Di...

Page 25: ...ill automatically start and the graphical display will show the following screens Once the instrument has been auto configured the Air XS will begin sampling the environmental dust mixtures 11 GENERAL...

Page 26: ...articulate display information The following information is presented on the Air XS display during particle sampling and operation Total particles litre RCS content mg m3 RCS content rolling averaging...

Page 27: ...he instrument internal memory and can be locally downloaded onto a removable USB device when connected via the external USB connector positioned on the bottom face of the instrument Note We recommend...

Page 28: ...s 8 hours and 12 hours rolling avg user selectable Display units mg m for the selected rolling avg period Total particles litre RS485 baud rate N A RS485 Modbus N A Ethernet N A Alarms Disabled Alarm...

Page 29: ...he Alarms function from the list 3 The Detail function will provide an overview of any pre set alarms and threshold values 4 Select Configure to assign an alarm to the following parameters a Channel A...

Page 30: ...ent requires the update to take place via the connection of an external USB device loaded with the latest firmware 13 UPDATING UNIT FIRMWARE Note A detailed set of instructions for updating the unit i...

Page 31: ...ll in place and are not peeling or discolouring 14 MAINTENANCE 14 1 Visual checks 14 2 Cleaning labels It is recommended to periodically clean the instrument with a damp cloth to ensure the display ke...

Page 32: ...e device It is recommended that these filters are replaced every month to maintain the performance of the device 14 4 Filter replacement 14 5 Warranty All Air XS products and accessories will come wit...

Page 33: ...installed in environments with high ambient temperatures 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 1 High temperature operating 15 2 Fault codes The following codes relate to on screen warnings that the Air XS will displ...

Page 34: ...ams one millionth of a gram per cubic metre of air mg m Milligram per metre cubed The concentration of an air pollutant given in milligrams one thousandth of a gram per cubic metre of air OPC Optical...

Page 35: ...temperatures 17 DISPOSAL 17 1 Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU This symbol if marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be dispo...

Page 36: ...chnical support packages tailored to your specific requirements Please contact our technical services team Telephone 44 0 161 483 1435 Email service trolex com 18 1 Technical support 18 2 Feedback If...

Page 37: ...regional and local safety regulations must be observed when installing and using this instrument For reasons of safety and to help ensure compliance with documented system data only Trolex or its aff...

Page 38: ...hat provide real world benefits to our customers whenever workers operate in hazardous environments Enquiries sales trolex com Telephone 44 0 161 483 1435 Fax 44 0 161 483 5556 Trolex Ltd Newby Road H...

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