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Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Ultima® OPIR-5

Infrared Open Path Detector for Hydrocarbon Gas Applications

Reading

Tel: +44 (0)118 9311188 | Email: [email protected]

Aberdeen

Tel: +44 (0)1224 725999 | Email: [email protected]

Registered Address

ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd
Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley, 
Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4UT. UK.

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Summary of Contents for Ultima OPIR-5

Page 1: ...r Hydrocarbon Gas Applications Reading Tel 44 0 118 9311188 Email info able co uk Aberdeen Tel 44 0 1224 725999 Email ab able co uk Registered Address ABLE Instruments Controls Ltd Cutbush Park Danehi...

Page 2: ...the purposes and to the extent specifically authorized in writing by MSA Instruction Manual 06 14 MSA reserves the right to change published specifications and designs without prior notice MANOPIR5 Pa...

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Page 4: ...ypical System Gas Cloud Measurements 6 2 1 5 Control Electronics 6 3 0 INSTALLATION 8 3 1 Receipt of Equipment 8 3 2 Location Considerations 8 3 3 System Mounting 9 3 4 Installation 10 3 5 Conduit Sea...

Page 5: ...8 5 1 14 F13 Non Volatile Memory 28 5 1 15 F14 AO Circuit 28 5 1 16 F15 Receiver Heater 28 5 1 17 tF7 Source Heater 29 5 2 Other Troubleshooting Tips 29 5 2 1 Source does not flash 29 5 2 2 Receiver d...

Page 6: ...Ultima OPIR 5 Detector iv 7 3 1 Spare Parts 36 7 3 2 Accessories 36 7 4 Engineering Documentation 37 8 0 APPENDIX A 38 8 1 Split Range Analog Output Option 38...

Page 7: ...inal Block Operation Diagram 14 Figure 10 Relay Contact Protection for AC DC Loads 15 Figure 11 Ultima OPIR 5 Source with Visible Light Filter 17 Figure 12 Ultima OPIR 5 Detector Menu Tree 20 Figure 1...

Page 8: ...unit Apply lithium grease on each taper joint before attaching a unit to a support arm base Add the supplied bolt and washers do not tighten until unit is fully adjusted If the bolt has been tightened...

Page 9: ...g For installation in a Division 2 location using Division 2 wiring methods a drain loop or conduit seal may not be required Consult Article 501 of the NEC for details WARNING The conduit entries shou...

Page 10: ...ing the supplied hex wrench and unscrew the rear cover All output connections are made inside the housing see figures on following page for terminal block locations Recommended stripping length is 4 1...

Page 11: ...ormally Energized Normally Energized Normally De energized 6 A2 Alarm NO Alarm NC Fault NO Fault NO FLT1 19 5 AC Alarm C Alarm C Fault C Fault C FLTC 20 4 A1 Alarm NC Alarm NO Fault NC Fault NC FLT2 2...

Page 12: ...rminal clamps on to the wire not the insulation Terminal Block Operation Diagram The push terminal block is designed to accept 24 AWG to 16 AWG 0 2 mm2 to 1 5 mm2 stranded or solid wire The optional s...

Page 13: ...SU Start Up 120 0 Gas Concentration Continuous The Ultima OPIR 5 Detector contains a heater circuit to remove condensation from the windows The unit should be allowed to stabilize for approximately tw...

Page 14: ...verify that the front and back fine adjust screws are flush with the assembly surface to allow full movement of tilt If necessary use a 2 5 mm hex wrench to adjust the screws Use the housing sights to...

Page 15: ...assembly while holding the left side of the Receiver Verify that the AJ is reduced by 2 or less increase of any amount is acceptable 7 With the Receiver secure verify that the AJ is comparable to typi...

Page 16: ...cordance with the respective product instruction manual Remember these products are for your safety Special Warnings The Ultima OPIR 5 Detector contains components which can be damaged by static elect...

Page 17: ...wide variety of outputs Type 4X IP66 IP67 weatherproof rating highly durable unit Fail to safe operation alerts user to fault in operation Automatic gain control compensates for dirty optics rain and...

Page 18: ...vels of alarming occur Fault detection should be verified Periodic Testing of Field Devices Periodic testing or alignment should be performed per the manufacturers recommendations and instructions Tes...

Page 19: ...rs MSA offers an optical alignment scope that makes the initial alignment easier 2 1 1 Infrared Detection Principles Most gases absorb infrared radiation Hydrocarbon gases absorb infrared radiation at...

Page 20: ...Detector display is auto ranging In general an open path monitor can give similar responses to large low concentration gas clouds and small high concentration gas clouds as shown below The Alarm setp...

Page 21: ...meters 2500 ppm meter Table 1 Readings of Methane Gas Clouds 0 5000 ppm meter Range Size of Gas Clouds Ultima OPIR 5 Display 20 LEL x 1 meter 0 2 LEL meter 10 LEL x 2 meters 0 2 LEL meter 100 LEL x 2...

Page 22: ...gital to analog converter to produce two 4 to 20 milliampere mA signals that are proportional to the 0 to 5 000 ppm meter and 0 to 5 LEL meter for the methane sensing unit and 0 to 2 000 ppm meter and...

Page 23: ...when selecting locations are as follows The system should be accessible for occasional response checks The Receiver should be mounted so that the display is visible to aid in alignment Do not mount ne...

Page 24: ...e on each taper joint before attaching a unit to a support arm base Add the supplied bolt and washers do not tighten until unit is fully adjusted If the bolt has been tightened and further adjustment...

Page 25: ...s across the unit rather than from front to back Install the 4 screws without tightening the front two Tighten the back two screws 3 Mount the unit and pan tilt assembly on the arm Install the washer...

Page 26: ...g methods a drain loop or conduit seal may not be required Consult Article 501 of the NEC for details WARNING The conduit entries should be sealed per the NEC 501 15 or Canadian Electrical Code Handbo...

Page 27: ...Ultima OPIR 5 Detector 12 Figure 7 Source Wiring Figure 8 Receiver Wiring...

Page 28: ...ed Normally Energized Normally Energized Normally De energized 6 A2 Alarm NO Alarm NC Fault NO Fault NO FLT1 19 5 AC Alarm C Alarm C Fault C Fault C FLTC 20 4 A1 Alarm NC Alarm NO Fault NC Fault NC FL...

Page 29: ...e Primary DC voltage power must be provided by the customer Since the Ultima OPIR 5 Detector is designed to continuously monitor for leaks of combustible gas a power switch is not included to prevent...

Page 30: ...rify that the unit is properly mounted Ensure the conduit cable gland entries are pointed downward Verify that the signal wiring is correct Verify that the power supply is connected properly The Ultim...

Page 31: ...a 2 5 mm hex wrench to adjust the screws Use the housing sights to aim the unit at the center of the Receiver Align the notch and pin of the sights with the Receiver center 3 At the Receiver check the...

Page 32: ...0 59 to 54 53 to 48 49 to 43 45 to 38 43 to 35 39 to 32 35 to 30 Typical AJ Values 10 At the Receiver put the magnet on the upper right edge of the display to exit alignment mode The unit will display...

Page 33: ...of this unit and thus lead to a potentially unsafe situation The Heavy Hydrocarbon version of the Ultima OPIR 5 Detector performs accurately and reliably for propane gas detection applications in extr...

Page 34: ...l in this section Modbus commands are described in a separate Modbus programming manual available for download from the MSA website HART commands are described in the HART Field Device Specification a...

Page 35: ...L1 M M T Ao1 SPL M on oFF Fi M T T Ao2 M Fi T T RM HM RM HM M M M br For Add T T Fi T M M M M T M M T T T T FLP Fi M on oFF M M T T M on oFF LEL or PPM M minimum fault AO HART unit only M T T T IF HAR...

Page 36: ...he Test Gas Film The unit will return to normal operation If the Test Gas Film is not removed after 5 minutes the unit will revert to a fault condition If left in this mode for 5 minutes without a Tes...

Page 37: ...0 5 0 1 LEL meter En or dE Energized or De energized LA or nL Latching or Non Latching If this relay is set to nL non Latching the Ultima OPIR 5 Detector must be connected to an auxiliary system which...

Page 38: ...gized or De energized ___________ LA or nL Select whether relay is Latching or Non latching ___________ 2000 to 4500 800 to 1800 Select where relay alarm level is set in ppm m ___________ AL2 Apply ma...

Page 39: ...nse should be tested from time to time using the Test Gas Films designed for the Ultima OPIR 5 Detector If the Model Ultima OPIR 5 Detector is operated under dusty or dirty conditions the windows shou...

Page 40: ...ipate the remaining gas Under such circumstances the ppm range current may decrease to 0 mA prompting the detector to produce a fault It is unsafe to use the Ultima OPIR 5 Detector when there is negat...

Page 41: ...cate a fault code number on the three digit display as an aid to troubleshooting The following list identifies the fault codes gives a description of the fault and indicates the corrective action that...

Page 42: ...ge This fault indicates the unit is receiving a low line supply voltage It is displayed if the Receiver or the Source is supplied with less than 18 5 VDC ACTION Ensure the supply voltage at each unit...

Page 43: ...curation interference from another Source low supply voltage to the Source and mounting movement or vibration ACTIONS Re align Source and Receiver for maximum AJ Remove partial obstructions or move th...

Page 44: ...quence when power is applied Verify that the power supply is on and that it is set to 24 volts 1 V Verify that the wiring is correct Use a voltmeter to check the voltage at the wiring terminal or remo...

Page 45: ...ltima OPIR 5 Detector Receiver User Menu to apply the magnet and resume alignment 5 2 8 Source or Receiver will not move Verify that fine adjust screw tops are flush with the assembly surface Verify t...

Page 46: ...ector 31 6 0 Customer Support Address Phone Email UNITED STATES Mine Safety Appliances Co 26776 Simpatica Circle Lake Forest CA 92630 Toll Free 1 800 MSA INST Email customer service MSAsafety com Tabl...

Page 47: ...customer will assume all liability for the misuse of this equipment by its employees or other personnel All warranties are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product was inten...

Page 48: ...hichever is greater Hazardous Locations Classification CSA FM Class I Division 1 2 Groups B C D Class II Division 1 2 Groups E F G Class III T4 Tamb 55 C to 65 C for FM T3C Tamb 60 C to 75 C for CSA A...

Page 49: ...Zero reading 4 04 mA 4 04 mA 4 04 mA 0 5 LEL m 4 20 mA 4 20 mA 4 20 mA Split Range 4 12 mA for 0 5000 ppm m methane or 0 2000 ppm m propane 12 20 mA for 0 5 LEL m methane or 0 1 LEL m propane 4 12 mA...

Page 50: ...e based on cable specifications expected maximum ambient temperature and cable temperature rise estimated connection losses allowances for error in distance measurement and other variables particular...

Page 51: ...ssories To order spare parts or accessories please contact your nearest MSA Representative or MSA directly and give the following information Configuration Number Description Quantity 7 3 1 Spare Part...

Page 52: ...Ultima OPIR 5 Detector 37 7 4 Engineering Documentation Figure 13 Outline Drawing...

Page 53: ...nge analog output mode This mode gives the advantages of very high sensitivity of the ppm m range and the full range detection of the LEL m scale The analog output range from 4 to 20 mA is split so th...

Page 54: ...y 33 heater 11 16 IP66 IP67 2 Length 34 Linearity 33 Material 34 Misalignment 33 Modes 33 NEC 500 3d or Canadian Electrical Code Handbook 7 11 Operating Range 35 Output Options 21 path length is less...

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