Advanced CGA Solutions: Additional Information
Advanced CGA Solutions: Additional Information
ACX
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Table of Contents
Page
Foreword 6
Safety Information 7
Important Safety Information 7
Safety Tips for Handling Electronic Measurement Devices 8
Safety Tips for Handling the Analyzer System 9
Additional Safety Tips for Handling the Analyzer System with
Integrated VOC Analyzer 9
Safety Tips for Handling Corrosive and Acidic Substances 10
Safety Tips for Handling Harmful Gases 10
Notes on data safety 11
Installation Preparation 12
"Hydrogen Monitoring of the Analyzer Cabinet" option 12
Installing the Analyzer System 14
Choosing the Extraction Point, Wall Tube Installation 15
Analyzer System Installation Site Requirements 16
Sample Gas Inlet Conditions (at the Extraction Point) 17
Test Gas Connection at the Gas Sampling Probe or upstream of the Sample Gas
Cooler: Test Gas Inlet Conditions 17
AO2000-Magnos27: Test Gas Inlet Conditions 18
AO2000-Fidas24: Supply Gas and Test Gas Inlet Conditions 18
Back-Purging Unit: Installation Site and Air Supply Requirements 19
Power Supply Requirements 20
Weight, Sound Level 22
Items Delivered 23
Materials Needed for Installation (not supplied) 24
The Content of this This operator’s manual contains all the information you will need to safely and
Operator’s Manual efficiently install, operate and maintain the ACX Analyzer System.
This operator’s manual contains information on all the functional units in the analyzer
system. Your analyzer system as delivered may differ from the version described in this
operator’s manual.
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Intended Conditions of The analyzer system is designed for continuous measurement of concentrations of
Use specific components in gases or vapor. Any other application is not compliant with the
specified use. Observation of this manual is also part of the specified use.
The analyzer system must not be used to measure flammable gases or combustible
gas/air or gas/oxygen mixtures. The analyzer system must not be installed in
hazardous locations.
The analyzer system interior remains free of explosive atmosphere during normal
operation. Therefore, the integration of explosion protection measures inside the
analyzer system is not required.
Requirements for Safe In order to operate in a safe and efficient manner, the analyzer system should be
Operation properly handled and stored, correctly installed and set-up, properly operated and
carefully maintained.
Personnel Only persons familiar with the installation, set-up, operation and maintenance of
Qualifications comparable analyzer systems and certified as being capable of such work should work
on the system.
Safety Labels Affixed to Observe the safety labels affixed to the analyzer system or to the individual
the Analyzer System components:
National Regulations The regulations, standards and guidelines cited in this operator’s manual are
applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany. The applicable national regulations
should be followed when the analyzer system is used in other countries.
Analyzer System Safety The analyzer system is designed and tested in accordance with EN 61010 Part 1/
and Safe Operation IEC 1010-1, “Safety Provisions for Electrical Measuring, Control, Regulation and
Laboratory Instruments” and has been shipped ready for safe operation.
To maintain this condition and to assure safe operation, read and follow the safety
information identified with the safety symbols in this manual. Failure to do so can put
persons at risk and can damage the analyzer system as well as other systems and
instruments.
Protective Lead The protective lead should be attached to the protective lead connector before any
Connection other connection is made.
Risks of a Disconnected The analyzer system can be hazardous if the protective lead is interrupted inside or
Protective Lead outside the analyzer cabinet or if the protective lead is disconnected.
Correct Operating Be sure the analyzer system voltage setting matches the line voltage before
Voltage connecting the power supply.
Risks Involved in Current-bearing components can be exposed when covers or parts are removed, even
Opening the Covers if this can be done without tools. Current can be present at some connection points.
Risks Involved in The analyzer system must be disconnected from all power sources before being
Working with an Open opened for any work. All work on an analyzer system that is open and connected to
Analyzer System power should only be performed by trained personnel who are familiar with the risks
involved.
Charged Capacitors The capacitors in the analyzer system can retain their charge even when it is
disconnected from all power sources.
Use of Proper Fuses Only fuses of the specified type and rated current should be used as replacements.
Never use patched fuses. Do not short-circuit the fuse holder contacts.
When safe operation If it is apparent that safe operation is no longer possible, the analyzer system should
can no longer be be taken out of operation and secured against unauthorized use.
assured …
The possibility of safe operation is excluded:
• if the analyzer system is visibly damaged,
• if the analyzer system no longer operates,
• after prolonged storage under adverse conditions,
• after severe transport stresses.
CAUTION!
Do not open any gas paths in the analyzer system or in the integrated analyzers.
Doing so will damage gas path seal integrity.
If system-internal gas paths are opened, a seal integrity check must be performed
with a leak detector (thermal conductivity) when the device is reassembled.
CAUTION!
The combustion gas path in the analyzer system and especially in the integrated
VOC analyzer must not be opened! The combustion gas feed path can become leaky
as a result!
If the system-internal combustion gas path is opened, a seal integrity check must be
performed with a leak detector (thermal conductivity) when the device is
reassembled.
The bulkhead connector with integrated flow limiter for connection of the
combustion gas line is a safety relevant part. It must not be removed, modified or
replaced!
It is recommended to check regularly the seal integrity of the combustion gas line
outside the analyzer system.
WARNING!
Combustion gas flowing out of leaks in the gas paths can cause fire and explosions
(even outside the analyzer system itself).
A shut-off valve must be installed in the combustion gas supply line to increase safety
in the following operating conditions:
• During shutdown of the gas analyzer,
• In the event of failure of the instrument air supply,
• Leakage in the combustion gas feed path inside the gas analyzer.
This shut-off valve should be installed outside the analyzer house in the vicinity of the
combustion gas supply (cylinder, line).
CAUTION!
When working with corrosive reagents note the hazard information and safety
precautions contained in the applicable material safety data sheets.
Condensates are often acidic. Neutralize condensates and follow the prescribed
measures for disposal.
CAUTION!
Some of the gases measured with the analyzer system are harmful to health.
Therefore, the sample gas must not escape from the gas path during normal
operation and maintenance works.
A seal integrity check of the analyzer system has to be performed at regular
intervals.
The diluted exhaust gas must be drained out of the installation room of the analyzer
cabinet.
Digital communication The ABB guidelines prevent communication through unsecured communication
protocols, provided that the operator does not explicitly allow this.
These communication protocols are blocked by default.
The device software has been supplemented with menu items through which the
operator can explicitly release communication.
The communication protocols are blocked again after software updates and must be
released once again.
Also supplied:
Installation The electric wiring of the gas sensor and the gas warning center to shut down the
power supply in the event of a fault is not installed in the analyzer system in the
factory-delivered condition.
The gas warning center must be installed outside the analyzer cabinet in a non-
hazardous area in a distribution cabinet or similar. It must be electrically connected to
the gas sensor (see the order-specific set of drawings in this regard).
The solenoid valve for disconnecting the hydrogen supply (H2) as well as the coils of
the contactors and relays for disconnecting the power supply and UPS (if present)
must be connected to a fault-signalling contact in the gas warning center. The fault-
signalling contact must be set so that the voltage is shut off at 40% LEL and the
contact itself latches.
The measuring signals (analog outputs and inputs), the status signals (digital outputs
and inputs) as well as the bus systems of the analyzer system are so designed that
after the power supply (and possibly the UPS) are disconnected no component in the
analyzer cabinet (contactor, relay, motor etc.) that could generate an ignition spark
can be actuated from the outside.
The measurement and status signals supplied potential-free as well as bus
connections must not be activated separately in the event of a gas alarm. If however a
non potential-free external signal is fed in, the operator should make sure that if a gas
alarm is triggered, it is activated via a cut-off relay, for example.
WARNING!
Wall Tube Installation • Install the wall tube with mounting flange (DN 65, PN 6, type A according to
DIN EN 1092-1; not supplied) at the extraction point in such a way that the sampling
probe tube can be easily installed and removed (see Figure 1).
• The sampling probe tube must be easily accessible to allow maintenance work to be
performed.
• Align the boreholes of the mounting flange in relation to the flow direction of the
process gas (see Figure 1).
Observe the separate instructions for installation of probe tube type 40W on page 27!
Figure 1
Brickwork Brickwork with metal sheeting
Wall Tube Installation
1 4 2 5 3 1 2 5 3
(Dimensions in mm)
1 2 5 3
Wall tube
Wall tube mounting flange DN 65, PN 6, Form A to DIN EN 1092-1
Gasket
Welded-on rectangular block
Sampling probe tube flange
Minimum distance xmin of the mounting flange (wall tube flange) from the wall
depending on mounting angle α:
CAUTION!
Short Gas Paths The analyzer cabinet should be installed as close as possible to the sampling site. A
short sample gas line results in brief lead times.
The sample gas line length is limited to 60 meters with 230 VAC power supply and to
40 meters with 115 VAC power supply on account of pressure drop build-up in the line
and the required electrical fusing.
For fast measurement at preheater / CO monitoring of ESP, the sample gas line length
is limited to 10 meters.
The test gas cylinders should be installed as close as possible to the analyzer system.
Installation Indoors The sheet steel cabinet and the mounting plate are only suitable for installation
or Outdoors indoors. An air-conditioned room is recommended.
The GRP cabinet is suitable for installation indoors and outdoors. A weather
protection roof must be provided.
Installation Site The maximum installation altitude is 2000 m above sea level.
Altitude
Dimensions and Space Refer to the “Layout Plan” in the drawings set.
Requirement
Installation Site The installation site floor must be plane and capable of supporting the cabinets
Stability weight (see page 22).
The installation site wall must be capable of supporting the weight of the mounting
plate and the separate electrical distribution cabinet (see page 22).
The analyzer system must not be used for measurement of flammable gases and
ignitable gas/air or gas/oxygen mixtures!
In the case of toxic gases, the threshold limit value (TLV) must be complied with.
When handling test gases, the lower explosion limit (LEL)as well as the threshold
limit value (TLV) must be complied with.
Design of the The back-purging unit consists of a protective cabinet with shut-off valve, 6 bar
Back-Purging Unit pressure reduction valve, solenoid valves for back-purging, pressure regulator and 5 l
compressed air receiver for effective pressure pulses also with lower airflow rate.
Distance to The distance between the back-purging unit and the sampling probe must not exceed
Sampling Probe 5 m (length of the steel-braided compressed-air hoses = 6 m).
Pressurized air supply • dry (dew point < 3 °C), oil- and dust-free
requirements • max. 6 bar for back-purging
• approx. 4 bar as control air (needed for 2-stage back-purging with Type PFE2 filter
unit and AO2000-Fidas24 VOC analyzer)
• Required air capacity approx. 100 m3/h
• Instrument air following ISO 8573-1 Class 2 (particle size max. 1 µm, particle density
max. 1 mg/m3, oil content max. 0.1 mg/m3, pressure dew point max. –20 °C)
CAUTION!
If the compressed air is not dry and clean, this will result in damage to the sample
conditioning components (valves, filters, sample gas cooler, sample gas feed unit) as
well as to the gas analyzer.
Operating Voltage 230 / 400 V AC or 120 / 208 V AC, ± 10 %, 48 to 62 Hz; 3∼, L1, L2, L3, N, PE.
The gas sensor and the H2safety valve are securely installed in or on the analyzer
cabinet.
Gas Sampling • Wall tube with mounting flange (DN 65, PN 6, Type A to DIN EN 1092-1, see Figure 1,
page 15)
When selecting conductor materials, follow all applicable national safety regulations
for the installation and operation of electrical devices.
Mounting • Screws and nuts to secure the analyzer cabinet to the floor
or
• Screws and nuts (stud bolts if applicable) to secure the mounting plate and the
electrical distribution cabinet to the wall
For details regarding the size of the screws and nuts see the “Layout Plan” in the
drawings set.
CAUTION!
The weight of the probe tube with filter unit amounts to approx. 18–20 kg! Two
persons are needed for transportation and mounting!
Before the Installation • Observe the “Piping Plan” in the drawings set.
• Make sure that the wall tube is installed at the extraction point (see page 15).
Figure 1
Special Steel Material No. 1.4571 (max. 500 °C)
Type 40 Probe Tube
L1=500/1000/1500 mm
12,6 ø
L1
16
4 If applicable, install the compressed-air hoses between the filter unit and
the back-purging unit (see page 39).
CAUTION!
The weight of the probe tube with filter unit amounts to approx. 28–32 kg! Two
persons are needed for transportation and mounting!
Before the Installation • Observe the “Piping Plan” in the drawings set.
• Make sure that the wall tube is installed at the extraction point (see page 15).
Figure 2
40
(Dimensions in mm)
CAUTION!
The weight of the probe tube with filter unit amounts to approx. 50 kg!
Two persons are needed for transportation and mounting!
Before the Installation Observe the “Piping Plan” in the drawings set.
Vertical Installation The type 40W probe tube must be installed in the smoke chamber almost in vertical
orientation (see Figure 3, page 28).
Protection Pipe for The probe tube must be installed in a protection pipe with the following character-
Type 40W Probe Tube istics:
Due to the probe tube’s length (normally 3.5 m, 4.0 m or 4.5 m), it can be necessary to
make a hole in the roof above the smoke chamber in order to install the probe tube as
well as the protection pipe.
Installation of the protection pipe is preferably carried out during a shut down of the
kiln. The opening should be closed with a blind flange until the installation of the probe
tube takes place.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Minimum distance xmin of the mounting flange (wall tube flange) from the wall
depending on mounting angle α:
15 4
14
13
5
12 6
11 8
10 9
Figure 6
(Dimensions in mm)
min. 680
min. 150
270
330
25°
Minimum distance xmin of the mounting flange (wall tube flange) from the wall
depending on mounting angle α:
Figure 7
(Dimensions in mm)
CAUTION!
Assembly of the First of all, assemble the ceramic inlet filter as shown in Figure 8. Please note that the
Ceramic Inlet Filter compression spring 4 has to be compressed by approx. 15 mm.
Figure 8
Probe 2: 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2
Ceramic Inlet Filter
1 Filter Element
2 Sealing Gasket
3 Bush
4 Compression Spring
5 Pressure Disk
6 Bush
7 Screw
Probe 2 Installation
L1
(Dimensions in mm)
2
1
α 180
650
Minimum distance xmin of the mounting flange (wall tube flange) from the wall
depending on mounting angle α:
Installing the Sample • Observe the “Piping Plan” in the drawings set.
Gas Line • Connect the sample gas line to the filter unit / gas sampling probe.
• Route the sample gas line through the opening provided in the right wall of the
cabinet.
When a VOC analyzer is installed in the analyzer system no fat or grease should be used
when installing the sample gas line (see page 51). Otherwise the measurement values
would drift for a prolonged period of time.
Do not lay the heated sample gas lines Ensure that the hoses do not touch.
directly side-by-side in an enclosed duct Maintain a distance of 25 mm.
or shaft. This results in heat Provide adequate ventilation. Heat can
accumulation. be conducted away as a result.
Prevent powdery substances, adhesives If soiling occurs, clean the materials and
or other thermally insulating materials remedy the cause. Heat can be
from soiling the heated sample gas line. conducted away again as a result.
Otherwise, overheating will occur at
these points.
Avoid heat accumulation through Do not wrap the sample gas line. Ensure
wrapping the heated sample gas line that the area near the temperature
with other materials, otherwise the sensor is exposed.
sample gas line will overheat at these This results in error-free temperature
points. Do not cover the area near the measurement.
temperature sensor, otherwise the rest
of the sample gas line will cool down.
Do not lay the heated sample gas line in When laying the heated sample gas line
wall break-throughs which are through a wall break-through, use
subsequently sealed with a sealing bulkhead plates with conduit thread
compound under any circumstances. cable glands, in order to provide
The sample gas line will be destroyed by adequate cooling of the sample gas line.
overheating in this case!
Avoid bundling or laying several heated Lay several heated sample gas lines
sample gas lines, so that they touch separately with a distance of at least
each other. This results in overheating 2.5 cm and provide adequate ventilation.
at the contact points. Heat can be conducted away as a result.
Do not squeeze the heat insulation in Tighten the BBS cable clips sufficiently
mounting brackets tightly together, so but not excessively, in order to prevent
that the outer braiding is pressed on to damage to the protective braiding and
the heat conductor. If you disregard the heated sample gas line.
this, damage to the protective braiding
and the heated sample gas line may
occur.
Before the Installation Observe the “Piping Plan” in the drawings set.
Installation Site The distance between the back-purging unit and the sampling probe must not exceed
5 m (length of the steel-braided compressed-air hoses = 6 m).
Connecting the Com- Connect the compressed-air hoses for purge air and control air to the respective ports
pressed-air Hoses to at the PFE2 filter unit (see Figure 5, page 30).
PFE2 Filter Unit
Connecting the Com- Connect the compressed-air hoses for purge air (filter and filter / probe tube) to the
pressed-air Hoses to respective ports at the PFE3 filter unit (see Figure 7, page 32).
PFE3 Filter Unit
Connecting the Com- Connect the compressed-air hose for purge air to one of the two gas ports at Probe 2
pressed-air Hose to (see Figure 9, page 34).
Probe 2
In General
Filter Plugging During operation of the ACX analyzer system the dust which is contained in the sample
gas will accumulate in the probe filter of the gas sampling system. This is uncritical if
dust concentration is low and only requires a cleaning of the filter periodically in longer
time intervals.
But if the dust concentration is high, the dust accumulation in the filter will cause an
increasing pressure loss, and the gas feed of the sample gas pump decreases and also
the sample gas flow, and finally the filter is blocked in an extreme case.
Pump Suction Increase At first this effect can be compensated by occasional adjustment of the sample gas
flow, which increases the suction of the sample gas pump.
The pump is strong enough, but if the fouling continues, the needed suction for
keeping up the required gas flow will increase to such a high value, that several
unfavorable effects will emerge and can finally be accepted no longer.
Filter Cleaning If the suction exceeds a limit of about 300 mbar (accordingly the absolute pressure
falls below 700 mbar), the sampling system filter has to be cleaned. The PFE2 and PFE3
filter units can be cleaned automatically by a back-purging procedure with
compressed air. To control this procedure a function block program is used.
Components for To carry out the automatic back-purging of the filter unit, components are integrated
Automatic Back- in the ACX analyzer system as follows:
Purging Procedure • the PFE2 filter unit with valves combination for back-purging or
• the PFE3 filter unit and separate back-purging unit with integrated compressed-air
conditioning components and
• the control program.
Control of the The back-purging procedure is integrated into the main control program of the ACX
Automatic Back- analyzer system. The manual handling is carried out with softkeys on the system’s
Purging Procedure display and control unit.
Start of the Back- The start of the back-purging procedure can be carried out
Purging Procedure • Controlled by time
• Controlled by event
• Manually controlled.
Start After a cycle time has run down, the back-purging procedure will start automatically.
Controlled by Time The cycle time can be adjusted individually (see section “Adjustment of Cycle Time and
Post-Purge Time”, page 46). A cycle time of 4 hours is factory-set.
Start A flow fault during normal measuring operation will start the automatic back-purging
Controlled by Event procedure. After back-purging was started by event, the procedure will run only once.
If the procedure is finished (waiting time 30 sec) and the starting event (flow fault) is
still active, the back-purging procedure will not start again, even not controlled by
time, and a status message “Probe or line is plugged” will be generated. However, the
back-purging procedure can be started manually.
Manually Controlled The manual start of back-purging procedure can be executed locally by softkey “Start
Start Purge” on the system’s display and control unit (see section “Control Panel Screen”,
page 70) or remote-controlled via Modbus-DI or Profibus-DI.
Switch Over At first the calibration valve -Y01 1) is switched over to position “Calibrate”. This
separates the sample gas conditioning system and the analyzer system from the
sampling system and protects it against the back-purging pressure. At the same time
the status “Maintenance mode” is activated and all analog outputs and limits are set
on hold. The display reports “Purge Back is active”.
Back-Purging The back-purging procedure continues with the back-purging of the probe filter. To
Probe Filter increase the cleaning effect, the compressed air is applied not continuously but by two
2 sec pressure impulses alternating with a 2 sec interval each.
Back-Purging After this the probe tube is purged back in the same way with two pressure impulses.
Probe Tube A single pressure impulse of 4 sec is followed, to blow out the remaining dust from the
tube.
Venting and Next the pneumatic system is vented for 6 sec and finally the calibration valve -Y01 1) is
Switch Over switched back from position “Calibrate” to position “Measure”. This venting time
removes an internal remaining pressure which might be still present in the pneumatic
system and so avoids a damage of the analyzer’s measuring cell.
Post-Purging Period The calibration valve switch back to position “Measure” will not finish the back-
purging procedure, because first the actual sample gas must flow through the
pneumatic system to purge it, and the analyzer must adjust to the new actual
measuring value. This post-purge time must be adjusted individually according to the
given conditions (see section “Adjustment of Cycle Time and Post-Purge Time”,
page 46). A purge time of 150 sec is factory-set.
End of the Back-Purging The back-purging procedure is not finished until the purge time has expired. Now the
Procedure analog outputs and limits are set free again and they will take over the actual values.
The message “Purge back active” in the display as well as the status signal
“Maintenance Mode” will vanish.
1) In system version with VOC analyzer AO2000-Fidas24, the sample gas path is
blocked and unblocked with the valve -Y5 which is built-in in the PFE2 filter unit.
Cycle Time Duration The cycle time is given as the time interval between two automatic starts of the back-
purging procedure. The higher the dust concentration in the sample gas and the
higher the sample gas flow, the shorter this time interval must be set, to avoid a
blocking of the gas sampling probe filter.
Optimum Cycle Time The cycle time should not be adjusted shorter than needed, because during the back-
Setting purging procedure (approx. ca. 28 sec) and especially during the post-purge time
(factory-set to 150 sec) no measurement can be made. The optimum time will have to
be found out by operational experience.
Cycle Time Minimum The cycle time should not be below a lower limit. The back-purging procedure with
Value cold compressed air causes a cooling of the heated probe filter, and the filter
temperature regulation needs some time to correct this temperature decrease. As the
filter heating regulation is a rather slow control loop, this time will be relatively long.
Therefore the cycle time should not fall below approx. 60 min.
Event-controlled Start Should despite the time controlled back-purging a probe filter blocking occur caused
of the Back-purging by temporary larger amounts of dust, with the result of a sample gas flow decrease
Procedure by Filter beneath the admissible limit, an additional back-purging procedure is started as a
Plugging result, and the probe filter is purged free in between.
Post-Purge Time The post-purge time at the end of the back-purging procedure must be such, that the
Duration complete pneumatic system is flushed with the actual sample gas and the analyzer
gets time to take over the actual measuring value again. The needed post-purge time
depends on the respective layout of the system (i.e. the length of the sample gas line)
and will have to be adjusted individually. A post-purge time of 150 sec is factory-set.
Guide for the A guide for the needed post-purge time is given in the table below. Please add the
Post-Purge Time times for the pneumatic system, the analyzer and the sample gas line.
Example For an ACX analyzer system with filter unit PFE2 / PFE3 and 15 m sample gas line at
60 l/h sample gas flow the post-purge time is calculated as follows:
Adjustment of Cycle To adjust the cycle time or post-purge time you must change the parameters of
Time and Post-Purge function blocks.
Time
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Unpacking the Analyzer • Lift out the analyzer cabinet from the shipping box.
Cabinet Do not remove the plastic sheet in which the analyzer cabinet is wrapped.
Unpacking a cold analyzer cabinet can lead to condensation.
• Do not remove the plastic film until just before the analyzer cabinet will be
connected and it has reached room temperature. This takes at least 24 hours.
ATTENTION!
The mounting plate weighs approx. 170 kg! The electrical distribution cabinet weighs
approx. 65 kg! A suitable lifting device (crane, block and tackle, lifting truck, etc.) is
required for transport, setting upright and installation!
It is strongly recommended that the mounting plate and the electrical distribution
cabinet are
• transported by a specialist firm
• transported in a horizontal position as far as possible and
• not set upright until immediately before the installation!
Unpacking the System • The system components are shipped in two separate transport crates.
Components (Mounting • Open the transport crates and lift out the system components.
Plate and Electrical Do not remove the plastic foil in which the system components are shrink-
Distribution Cabinet) wrapped! Unpacking cold system components could cause condensation.
• Do not remove the plastic foil until the system components have reached room
temperature. This takes at least 24 hours.
CAUTION!
The pertinent safety regulations for handling combustible gases must be followed.
Installing the • Connect the instrument air line to the bulkhead connector provided for this purpose
Instrument Air on the right wall of the cabinet.
Supply • Install a shutoff valve with a pe = 4.5 to 7 bar pressure gauge in the instrument air
supply system.
Installing the • Clean the combustion gas line: Pump cleaning agent (alkaline cleaner, solvent,
Combustion Gas Supply stainless steel pickling fluid) through the tube. Purge tube thoroughly with distilled
water. Purge tube for several hours at a temperature above 100 °C with synthetic air
or nitrogen (10 to 20 l/h). Close off tube ends.
• Connect the combustion gas line: Connect two-stage pressure-reducing valve (for
ultra-pure gases) with flow limiter to the combustion gas cylinder. Connect the
combustion gas line to the bulkhead connector provided for this purpose on the
right wall of the cabinet.
Note: For safety reasons, a flow limiter is integrated in this bulkhead connector to
limit the combustion gas flow to 10 l/h.
• Check combustion gas line seal integrity: Adjust the high-pressure stage of the
pressure-reducing valve of the combustion gas cylinder to pe = 1200 ± 100 hPa (1.2 ±
0.1 bar) and purge the combustion gas line. Check seal integrity of the combustion
gas line with a leak detector (measuring principle: thermal conductivity). Close
combustion gas cylinder.
Setting Up the Test Gas • Comply with permissible ambient temperatures and the warning labels on the
Cylinders pressure reducers.
• Fit the test gas cylinders with pressure reducers and place them near the analyzer
cabinet. Short test gas lines result in short lag times.
• Connect the test gas lines to the bulkhead connectors provided for this purpose on
the right wall of the cabinet.
Installing the • Connect the exhaust gas line to the bulkhead connector provided for this purpose
Exhaust Gas Line on the right wall of the cabinet (using the shortest possible line with an I.D. ≥ 8 mm).
Allow the exhaust air to pass freely and do not install reduction sections or shutoff
valves. The diameter of the exhaust gas line should be widened at the shortest
possible distance outside the cabinet to prevent any backpressure due to long line
length.
CAUTION!
Before start-up of the gas analyzer it is imperative to remove any plastic sealing
stopper inserted in the sample gas inlet at the factory.
Sample Gas Line Connect the heated sample gas line directly to the sample gas inlet of the AO2000-
Connection Fidas24 VOC analyzer (see Figure 10). Make sure that the O-rings are properly seated
and the sample gas line is fully inserted in the sample gas port.
Fittings and O-Rings The required fittings and O-rings are supplied in the accessory kit.
Figure 10
4 3 2 1
Sample Gas Line
Connection on AO2000-
Fidas24 Heated Sample
Gas Port
Connecting the • Route the signal leads separately from the power supply lines.
Signal Leads • Locate the analog and digital signal lines separately from each other.
• Carefully plan the arrangement of signal leads in the cables as well as the use of
openings for cable connectors.
• Connect the signal leads to the terminal strips.
• Cable shielding should be connected according to local regulations. Differences in
potential and signal interference must be taken into consideration.
Initial startup of the analyzer system should be performed by trained personnel of the
manufacturer or the supplier.
WARNING!
The analyzer system must stand in its operating position for about 24 hours prior to
start-up.
Purge the Combustion Purge the combustion gas line before analyzer system start-up. This should ensure that
Gas Line the combustion gas line is free of impurities – especially containing hydrocarbons –
that could lead to erroneous measurement values. Purge the combustion gas line for
approx. 20 seconds with a nitrogen flow of approx. 100 l/h.
Check Analyzer System see “Analyzer System: Seal Integrity Check” section, page 85
Seal Integrity
Figure 11
Transportation
Restraints
left: SCC-F
Sample Gas Feed Unit
right: SCC-C
Sample Gas Cooler
CAUTION!
When working with corrosive reagents note the hazard information and safety
precautions contained in the applicable material safety data sheets.
Reagents should be purchased from a local chemical distributor in order to keep the
route of transport as short as possible!
Reagents Depending on the measurement task involved, reagents can be used to eliminate
interfering gas components or to stabilize the desired sample components.
Reagent Fill Fill the reagent supply bottle (optional) with the reagent needed for the measurement
task.
Mixture Ratio Reagents (concentrate) are used in the following mixture ratios:
CAUTION!
Before activating the power supply check once again that the analyzer system
operating voltage is set to match the line voltage.
Function Check The following events will occur after the power supply is turned on:
Phase Description
1 The three “Power”, “Maint” and “Error” LEDs light up.
2 The different booting phases are displayed on the screen.
Also the software version is displayed.
3 After a brief time the screen switches to measurement mode.
STATUS
MESSAGE
4 The softkey appears on the screen. This indicates the possibility of
a temperature or flow problem during the warm-up phase (see page 61).
By pressing the softkey the user can recall the status message summary
and view status message details.
Date and Time Check A correct date and time setting is required for proper operation of functions such as
automatic calibration and time / date logging of error messages.
Step Action
1 Select the Date/time menu item:
MENU → Configure → System → Date/Time
2 Check and, if necessary, correct the date and time (for more information
see “Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time”, page 74).
Step Action
Adjust the variables for the internal pressure regulators
Steps 6 to 8 should only be performed if the analyzer module does not
automatically start operation at the pressure values indicated on the
analyzer data sheet. If the internal pressure controller values do not
match these values, the pilot pressures must be changed.
6 Instrument air: Use the external pressure regulator to set the Output
variable to approx. 60 % (max. 70 %).
Variable too large ⇒ reduce pressure.
Variable too small ⇒ raise pressure.
(The Input variable depends on the sample gas flow rate.)
7 Combustion air: Use the external pressure regulator to set the Air
variable to approx. 50 % (max. 60 %).
Variable too large ⇒ raise pressure.
Variable too small ⇒ reduce pressure.
8 Combustion gas: Use the external pressure regulator to set the H2
variable to approx. 35 % (max. 40 %).
Variable too large ⇒ raise pressure.
Variable too small ⇒ reduce pressure.
Step Action
Flame ignition (automatic)
9
Adjust supply-gas pressures
to set points
Yes
Flame on?
No
Yes
Number of ignition attempts
= 10?
No
Menu → Maintenance/Test
→ Analyzer spec. adjustm.
→ Restart FID
Warm-up phase
continues
Initial Heating Phase The initial heating phase covers the period after the power supply has been turned on
until the detector temperature reaches the threshold value (150 °C).
Status Messages The following status messages are present during the initial heating phase:
Reading The reading and ––E–– flash alternately, signaling that the displayed measurement
value is not valid.
CAUTION!
Never pull the 115 / 230 VAC power supply plug connectors for the detector heater
and the heated sample gas port while the power is on.
CAUTION!
The heated sample gas port cover is hot during operation. Its temperature is higher
than 70 °C.
The warm-up phase can take longer if the analyzer system was not brought to room
temperature before the power supply was activated.
During the warm-up phase measurement values can be outside the ranges specified in
the data sheet.
End of the The warm-up phase is over when the temperature and flow status messages are gone
Warm-Up Phase and the measured value drift is acceptable. The latter depends on the size of the
measurement range.
Readiness, At the end of the warm-up phase the analyzer system is ready for operation and
Sample Gas Supply automatically activates the sample gas supply.
Calibration Calibration should only be started after the warm-up phase (see “Analyzer System
Calibration” chapter, page 80).
When is the seal The seal integrity check must be performed regularly. It must be performed in any
integrity check needed? event when the respective status message is displayed.
The seal integrity check methods differ depending on whether a VOC analyzer
(AO2000-Fidas24) is installed in the analyzer system.
Seal Integrity Check of The seal integrity check should be performed according to the pressure-drop method
Analyzer System using a U-tube manometer when no VOC analyzer is installed in the analyzer system.
without VOC Analyzer
Step Action
1 Interrupt the sample gas supply.
Seal Integrity Check of When a VOC analyzer is installed in the analyzer system,
Analyzer System • disconnect the sample gas line which runs to the other gas analyzers from the
with VOC Analyzer AO2000-Multi-FID14 sample gas connection and
• perform the seal integrity check for the analyzer system without the AO2000-Fidas24
according to the pressure-drop method described above.
The sample gas path in the AO2000-Fidas24 cannot be checked for seal integrity.
Seal Integrity Check of Check seal integrity of the combustion gas line in the analyzer system with a leak
Combustion Gas Path in detector (measuring principle: thermal conductivity). Leak rate < 2 × 10–4 hPa l/s. Do
an not use leak detection spray!
Analyzer System
It is recommended to check regularly the seal integrity of the combustion gas line
with VOC Analyzer
outside the analyzer system.
The combustion gas path inside the VOC analyzer is checked for leaks at the factory.
No seal integrity testing is required during normal operation.
When should the air The air pressure value must be checked and readjusted as required in the following
pressure value be set? cases:
• If the analyzer system’s operating site altitude has changed since the last calibration
• If the air pressure effect on the measured value is too high.
Limas21 and Uras26 A pressure sensor is installed as standard equipment in the Limas21 and Uras26
with Integral Pressure analyzer modules. The pressure sensor is calibrated to 1013 hPa. This is the reference
Sensor and Calibration pressure for the test gas concentration when measuring the calibration cells.
Cells
If the air pressure value needs to be changed, the following items are also required
• Calibrate the sample components with test gases and then
• Measure the calibration cells
Air Pressure Value The current atmospheric pressure can be entered as a correction value for each
Correction analyzer module or for all analyzer modules as a group.
If the pressure sensor is connected to the sample gas output line, the sample gas flow
must be interrupted while calibrating the pressure sensor so that the sample gas
pressure does not distort the measured pressure.
Dynamic QR Code is compatible with the ABB application "my Installed Base" as well as
with standard QR code scanner applications.
Handling The QR code is selected in the gas analyzer's diagnosis menu and displayed on the gas
analyzer's screen.
There is a direct link from the status messages overview to the diagnosis menu. In
addition, the QR code can be selected in Remote HMI and scanned from the computer
screen.
The displayed QR code is scanned using the QR code scanner application installed in
the mobile device. The resulting text information displayed on the mobile device's
screen is then sent by e-mail or a suitable messenger service to the local service
representative defined in the "Measurement Care" agreement.
The QR code can also be selected in Remote HMI and scanned from the computer
screen.
Recommended QR code ABB recommends the use of the following QR code scanner applications (available free
scanner applications of charge for iOS and Android):
Display/Control Unit
Figure 12
Display/Control Unit
Status LED’s
Numeric
Keypad
Meas
Allows the operator to cancel a function or menu item and to return to the measured
value display in measurement mode.
Only entries confirmed with ENTER are stored; unconfirmed items are not accepted.
Softkeys Allows the operator to scroll to the next display “page”. This key only allows forward
scrolling.
Figure 13
“Measured Values”
Screen
Indication Values measured by the analyzer system are displayed on the “Measured Values”
screen. Up to six measured values are displayed on one page. The actual number of
pages depends on the number of measurement components configured in the
analyzer system.
Figure 14
Indication The “Control Panel” screen offers controls for various functions of the analyzer system.
Functions activated manually are indicated by means of a filled rectangle below the
function’s name (see the following example).
Press the number key that corresponds to the position of the control and is indicated
above the control. In the following screen, press the corresponding function key.
Thereby, the system switches back to the control panel screen, and the function just
activated is indicated by means of a filled rectangle.
Password Protection All control panel functions except the “Maintenance control” are password protected.
Menu Tree The following table summarizes the analyzer system menu tree.
For reasons of brevity only the top level parameters and functions are shown; the
menu branches more extensively at most menu items, e.g. into the various
measurement components or into the selection and adjustment of values.
Some menu items are analyzer-specific, i.e. they only appear when particular analyzer
modules are integrated into the analyzer system.
Password Levels For each menu item its password level (0, 1, 2, 3) is shown in the table.
For some menu items, individual sub-menu items are on a higher password level.
These applies especially to those sub-menu items which allow access to function block
applications.
Note: The “Change password” menu item is not assigned to a specific password level.
To change a password the old password of the respective level must be entered (see
“Changing the Password” section, page 76).
Menu
↓
_ Calibrate _ Maintenance/Test
__ Manual calibration 0 __ System
_ Atm. pressure 2
__ Automatic calibration 0 _ Display test 0
_ Keyboard test 0
_ Configure
__ Analyzer spec. adjustm.
__ Component specific _ Pump 1
_ Measurement range 0 _ Atm. press. anlz 2
_ Filter 1 _ Calibration reset 1
_ Pressure controller 2 _ Basic calibration 2
_ Autorange 1 _ Measure cal. cell 1
_ Alarm values 1 _ Optical adjustm. 2
_ Active component 0 _ Phase adjustm. 2
_ Module text 2 _ Relinearization 2
_ Amplification optimization 2
__ Calibration data _ Cross sensitivity adjustm. 2
_ Manual calibration 1 _ Carrier gas adjustm. 2
_ Automatic calibration 1 _ Electr. zero cal. FID 2
_ Ext. controlled cal. 1 _ Restart FID 1
_ Output current response 1
_ Diagnostics/Information
__ Function blocks
_ Miscellaneous 3 __ System overview 0
_ Inputs 3
_ Outputs 3 __ Module specific
_ Mathematics 3 _ Raw values 0
_ Multiplexer/Demultiplexer 3 _ Auxiliary raw values 0
_ Measurement 3 _ Status 0
_ Sample system 3 _ Controller values 0
_ Calibration/Correction 3 _ Lamp intensity 0
_ Uras26 Status 0
__ System
_ Date/Time 2 __ Logbook 0
_ Language 2
_ Change password
_ Setup system modules 2
_ Save configuration 1
_ Status signals 2
_ Network 2
_ Display 2
↓
Daylight Savings Time The analyzer system is automatically set to daylight savings time.
Note: This applies only when the time zone has been selected from the
continent / country / city list and not from the GMT values list.
Factory Setting The analyzer system is factory-set to the GMT+1 time zone.
Accept the Press the softkey SET TIME to accept the modified time settings.
Time Settings
Language Selection The user interface languages English and German are factory-configured (per order) in
the analyzer system. In the menu item Language the user can switch between these
two languages.
Procedure Select the Change password menu item, select the user group, enter the old
password, enter the new password (6 digits), re-enter the new password, leave the
menu item with Back.
CAUTION!
After entering the password for password level 3, you can access all of the function
block applications. When configuring function blocks, existing applications with
their configurations and links can be damaged or destroyed.
Password Level Each menu item is assigned an password level. Password levels are numbered
0, 1, 2 and 3.
Menu items are assigned to different password levels in order to assure that specific menu
items can only be changed by authorized users.
User Group The members of a user group are authorized to access a specific password level, i.e. to
change the menu items at that level.
The password consists of six digits which can be entered via the numeric keypad.
CAUTION!
After entering the password for password level 3, you can access all of the function
block applications. When configuring function blocks, existing applications with
their configurations and links can be damaged or destroyed.
Viewing Menu Items All users can view all menu items, regardless of password level, without entering a
password.
Changing Menu Items All users can execute all password level 0 menu items without entering a password.
Password level 1, 2 and 3 menu items can only be changed if the user belongs to the
group authorized for that level and after the user’s password has been entered.
Note Entering the main menu and thus switching to the menu mode can be password
protected (see the “Inhibit Operation” section, page 79).
Change Privilege After entering the password the user is authorized to change any menu items
accessible at the user’s level.
The change privilege remains in effect if the user presses the “Meas” key only once to
return to measurement mode. This is indicated by the “Password active” status
message.
In this manner the user does not have to re-enter a password to change a menu item if
he or she returns to the menu mode within approximately 5 minutes.
Note The change privilege thus refers to a temporary authorization to change menu items.
In contrast, the access privilege refers to a fundamental and configurable authorization
to change menu items at certain password levels.
Inhibit Operation Operation of the analyzer system, i.e. entering the main menu and thus switching to
the menu mode, can be password protected.
After inhibition the analyzer system can only be operated when the level 1 password
has been entered.
Procedure Press the MENU ACCESS softkey in the “Change password” menu item and set the
password protection.
Release communication Implement the following steps to release communication via the proprietary protocol:
via the proprietary 1. Select the ‘…\Configure\Network\TCP/IP Network’ menu.
protocol
2. Select the ‘Unsecured protocol’ menu item
The proprietary protocol via port 8001/tcp is an unsecured protocol (in the meaning of
IT security or cybersecurity).
or
2. Select the ‘Modbus TCP Access’ menu item and confirm by selecting <ENTER>.
3. Select the ‘Modbus TCP Access’ menu item and set the parameter to ‘Permit’.
• Communication via the Modbus® TCP/IP protocol has now been released.
Safety Information
CAUTION!
Only persons familiar with the maintenance of comparable analyzer systems and
certified as being capable of such work should work on the system.
Consult Documentation!
Corrosive Material!
Condensates are often acidic. Neutralize condensates and follow the prescribed
measures for disposal.
Some of the gases measured with the analyzer system are harmful to health.
Therefore, the sample gas must not escape from the gas path during normal
operation and maintenance works.
The diluted exhaust gas must be drained out of the installation room of the analyzer
cabinet.
For detailed information on the maintenance of the device, consult the associated
operating instructions (OI)!
CAUTION!
Before being shut down the analyzer system should be purged in order to prevent
condensation and condensate deposits in the individual units.
CAUTION!
When working with corrosive reagents note the hazard information and safety
precautions contained in the applicable material safety data sheets.
Condensates are often acidic. Neutralize condensates and follow the prescribed
measures for disposal.
Disposing of Reagents Empty the (optional) reagent supply bottle and dispose of reagents according to
applicable regulations.
Emptying the Conden- Empty the condensate collecting bottle and dispose of condensates according to
sate Collecting Bottle applicable regulations.
Make sure the analyzer system is free of residual moisture that can freeze if low
temperatures are encountered during shipping and storage.
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