Model 580A
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Table of Contents
ILLUSTRATIONS .........................................................................................................................V
LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................VI
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1
Protection for Life.................................................................................................................................... 1
Special Warning...................................................................................................................................... 1
Customer Support ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.0
BEFORE INSTALLATION...................................................................................................... 3
1.1
Differences Between Models 580A and 580 ............................................................................. 3
1.2
General Product Description ..................................................................................................... 3
1.3
Controller ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4
Sensor Assembly....................................................................................................................... 5
2.0
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
Location of the Controller .......................................................................................................... 6
2.2
Power Connections ................................................................................................................... 6
2.3
Battery Backup .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.4
Remote Reset Connection ........................................................................................................ 9
2.5
Choosing Sensor Locations....................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1
Vapor Density ............................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2
Air Currents .................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.3
Likely Sources of Gas Emission ................................................................................... 9
2.5.4
Environmental Factors.................................................................................................. 9
2.5.5
Catalytic “Poisons”........................................................................................................ 9
2.6
Sensor Installation ................................................................................................................... 10
2.7
Alarm Wiring Connections ....................................................................................................... 13
3.0
START-UP AND OPERATION............................................................................................. 15
3.1
Types of User Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 15
3.2
Initial Application of Power ...................................................................................................... 16
3.3
Resetting Latched Alarms ....................................................................................................... 16
3.4
Calibration Check Mode .......................................................................................................... 17
3.5
Calibration Mode ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.6
Aborting Calibration ................................................................................................................. 19
3.7
Setup and Setup Check modes............................................................................................... 19
3.7.1
Entering the Password ............................................................................................... 20
3.7.2
High Alarm Options .................................................................................................... 20
3.7.3
Low Alarm Options ..................................................................................................... 21
3.7.4
Calibration Level Option ............................................................................................. 21
3.7.5
Password Enabled/Disabled Option........................................................................... 21
3.8
Setup Mode Selection Table ................................................................................................... 23
3.9
Check Points for Calibration and Operation ............................................................................ 24
3.9.1
Frequency of Calibration ............................................................................................ 24
3.9.2
Background of Combustible Gases............................................................................ 24
