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ML548 | v11

Expo Technologies UK

T: +44 (0) 20 8398 8011

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Expo Technologies US

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Expo Technologies China

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Section 9: Fault Finding

General Information

If you are having problems that cannot be corrected using one of the methods described, please call Expo or
your supplier for further assistance. If the system is less than 12 months old, parts under warranty should be
returned to Expo for investigation. A full report of the fault and the system serial number should accompany
the parts.

It is common for problems with the MiniPurge

®

 system to be caused by contamination of the air supply with

oil, water, or dirt. To prevent these problems, the air supply must contain a dust filter and a water filter. This
will ensure that the air is instrument quality and protect both the purge system and the equipment being
purged. This filtration system is not provided by Expo and must be sourced separately.

Contamination can enter the system from a number of sources. To prevent this, it is essential that the
procedures described in the Installation section are carried out prior to first use of the system. These
procedures should also be carried out following any disconnection and re-connection of the pipe work. Failure
to perform these procedures may cause damage to the system that will not be covered by the warranty.

The system has been designed for ease of fault finding and many of the components fitted are plug-in or
chassis mounted. Check components by substitution only after establishing that such action is necessary.

Before carrying out the fault finding procedures, ensure that:

• Both the main air pressure to the system and for Motor Purge Systems, the regulated pressure to the logic

manifold are as specified on the settings sheet.

• Air pressure does not drop below the minimum supply pressure during purging; most faults reported are

due to insufficient air supply during the purge cycle.

System purges correctly but trips and auto re-purges at the end of the purge time.

This is a result of the pressure within the pressurized enclosure being below the minimum pressure sensor 
setting. The pressure can be checked using a manometer. The most common causes of this problem are 
outlined below.

Fault Location

Cause

Solution

Pressurized Enclosure

There is debris on the face of the 
Relief Valve disk held in place by 
the magnet.

• Remove debris and ensure RLV disk 

is clean.

Enclosure leaking excessively.

• Ensure all doors and covers are 

closed and that all conduit and 
cable glands are properly sealed.

• Seal any other leaks.

Pressure sensing tube damaged.

• Replace tubing.

CLAPS Regulator 

The CLAPS Regulator setting is 
too low.

• Increase the setting of the CLAPS 

regulator to raise the pressure in 
the pressurized enclosure after 
purging.

• To do this, turn clockwise.

MiniPurge

®

 Control Unit 

the Minimum Pressure Sensor 
setting has drifted above the 
CLAPS setting

The Minimum Pressure Sensor needs 
re-calibrating.

• Refer to Re-calibration of Pressure

Sensors in the Maintenance section

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Страница 1: ...hese instructions Please refer to the standard for principles and definition These instructions apply only to the pressurizing system it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the pressurized en...

Страница 2: ...CLAPS Sensor 10 CLAPS Regulator 10 Relief Valve Unit 10 PA Terminal Box 10 Thermostat and Heater 10 Section 6 Installation of the System 11 Relief Valve Unit 11 Air Supply Quality 11 Pipe Work 12 Mult...

Страница 3: ...ML548 v10 ii Section 11 Glossary 19 Section 12 Drawings and Diagrams 19 Section 13 Certifications 20...

Страница 4: ...circuits as preferred The temperature monitoring circuits themselves are provided by others If the logic air supply temperature falls below 10 C this should be investigated and rectified If the logic...

Страница 5: ...to 2 5 barg 36 psi Process Connections Purge supply and outlet to pressurized enclosure 1 NPT female Minimum supply line 25 mm 1 ID tube inlet sized appropriately for flow rate Reference points signa...

Страница 6: ...arg Tolerance 0 10 Note there must be a 2 5 mbarg difference between the intermediate and CLAPS sensor calibration point For example Minimum pressure 5 mbarg intermediate pressure 6 5 mbarg CLAPS sens...

Страница 7: ...n air supply pressure during the purge process Operation of the System Once the system is installed correctly turn on the air supply Refer to Commissioning section The purge system commences the purge...

Страница 8: ...y be used in IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 and or Zone 2 Categories 2 and 3 respectively MiniPurge systems may be used for hazards of any gas group Apparatus associated with the MiniPurge system such as intri...

Страница 9: ...e enclosure before pressurization Purging is the process of removal contaminated air and replacement with air or inert gas known to be free from flammable gas The duration of this purge process is nor...

Страница 10: ...he Alarm Pressurized indicator turns Red The sensor is factory calibrated and set to operate in falling pressure at or above the minimum specified pressure Purge Flow Sensor The Purge Flow Sensor moni...

Страница 11: ...ical supply to the pressurized enclosure and to reduce the high purge flow rate to leakage compensation mode It also provides a hold on signal that maintains the leakage compensation mode with the pow...

Страница 12: ...from the switch is terminated in the PA terminal box Intermediate Switch This is a flameproof switch which is activated by the signal from the Intermediate Sensor The cable from the switch is termina...

Страница 13: ...tlet Valve is closed and the enclosure sealed The Relief Valve Unit has an in built relief valve This is sized to ensure that if the air supply pressure rises up from the specified maximum the interna...

Страница 14: ...might affect the calibration of the device In particular the exterior of the spark arrestor should not be painted or blocked in any way Air Supply Quality The MiniPurge system should be connected to...

Страница 15: ...minal boxes Provision and Installation of Alarm Devices When the pressure inside the pressurized enclosure is above the minimum the Minimum Pressure Sensor re turns a positive pressurized signal causi...

Страница 16: ...nuity meter Gauge manometer 0 to 200 mbarg Differential manometer 2 off 4mm plugs If after commissioning the system does not perform as expected refer to the Fault Finding Section Follow the steps as...

Страница 17: ...be changed by removing the large cover plate from over the outlet valve assembly and screws Warning When opening the Purge Flow Regulator ensure the over pressure within the enclosure does not exceed...

Страница 18: ...nual should be supplemented with any additional requirements set out in appropriate local codes of practice The following checks should be carried out every 6 36 months dependent on environment accord...

Страница 19: ...tment screw in position using the hex key loosen the retaining nut Adjust the hex key clockwise to increase or anti clockwise to reduce the lift off pressure Before testing retighten the locking nut w...

Страница 20: ...been designed for ease of fault finding and many of the components fitted are plug in or chassis mounted Check components by substitution only after establishing that such action is necessary Before c...

Страница 21: ...n the supply pipe Static pressure of 4 barg must be maintained during purge Check air supply pressure at the inlet to the control unit Ensure that the supply pipe bore is suitable for the flow rate Pr...

Страница 22: ...must be factory set to the value as stated on the Customer Test and Inspection Sheet S0015 018 Pressure gauge Air Supply Pressure 0 10 barg S0015 135 Miniature gauge Logic Pressure 0 4 barg ETM IS31 0...

Страница 23: ...ficate IECEx SIR07 0027X UKCA Certificate CSAE 21UKEX1067X CCC Certificate 2020312304000830 EAC Certificate RU GB 58 00906 20 Ex e Terminal Box ATEX Certificate BASEEFA 06ATEX0117X IECEx Certificate I...

Страница 24: ...THERWISE STATED MOD No REVISION DRAWN CHECKED APPROVED DATE DRAWN DATE SURREY TW16 5DB UNITED KINGDOM Expo Technologies Limited DRAWING No REVISION RELEASED 14 04 2014 FLATNESS TO BE LESS THAN 0 4 OVE...

Страница 25: ...X XXX 0 05 06 DQN 12429 30 06 2020 AR CE AR AR RJ CE 17 06 2020 DQN 12436 05 PB 21 11 2018 DQN 12414 04 SHEET No 2 OF 4 XBR 7TD0 106 DIMENSIONS IN mm DENOTES IMPERIAL DO NOT SCALE IF IN DOUBT ASK NOT...

Страница 26: ...ALLY SEATED UNION 6 Ex e ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX 7 ELECTRONIC PURGE TIMER WITH LED INDICATOR 8 SYSTEM PURGING INDICATOR QUAD AMBER LEDS 9 LOW PRESSURE ALARM TRIP INDICATOR RED GREEN 10 ALARM PRESSURIZ...

Страница 27: ...VISION RELEASED 14 04 2014 06 DECIMALS X 0 5 X X 0 2 X XX 0 1 X XXX 0 05 06 DQN 12429 30 06 2020 AR CE AR AR RJ CE 17 06 2020 DQN 12436 05 PB 21 11 2018 DQN 12414 04 SHEET No 4 OF 4 XBR 7TD0 106 DIMEN...

Страница 28: ...interests DIMENSIONS IN mm DENOTES IMPERIAL WEIGHT Kg TITLE DO NOT SCALE IF IN DOUBT ASK FINISH MATERIAL A3 SCALE DRAWING STATUS A TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED FLATNESS TO BE LESS THAN 0 4 OVER...

Страница 29: ...NIMUM SIZE FOR PURGE AIR DISTRIBUTION PIPEWORK ELECTRICAL SIGNAL VIA EEx e JUNCTION BOX B C D E F 8 5 7 6 4 3 1 2 3RD ANGLE PROJECTION The contents of this drawing document are Copyright Expo Technolo...

Страница 30: ...d IIC T6 OPTIONAL AC 15 4A 250V Ex d IIC T6 COMPLETE CONTACTS ALARM CONTACTS LOW PRESSURE HIGH PRESSURE INTERMEDIATE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM PURGING PURGE PURGE INLET PRESSURE ENCLOSURE MOTOR ENCLOSURE PR...

Страница 31: ...PPLY SUPPLY PT100 RTD SENSOR PT100 RTD SENSOR TYPICAL TYPICAL 4 WIRE BARRIER CONNECTION 4 WIRE BARRIER CONNECTION 1 SH SH B C D E F 8 5 7 6 4 3 1 2 3RD ANGLE PROJECTION The contents of this drawing do...

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