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1. gt Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually 12 Click Browse and locate the ACG driver folder This will be the folder named Drivers on the ACG software disc Click Next KC Update Driver Software YELLOW Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location D Drivers v Browse Include subfolders gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device 13 Click Install this driver software anyway when prompted NA LO Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ACGt User Manual i Windows Security Ki Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information iv See details 14 The ACG driver will then install 15 When complete the Windows Mobile Device Centre main window may pop up This window can be closed Accept the Windows Mobile Device Centre user agreement if prompted 16 From the ACG software disk run the i
2. ACG User Manual The ACG must be returned to Analox in its original storage and transit case Failure to do so may result in damage which will be chargeable Analox Ltd Analox 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park Tech Support North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK Kp oS 44 791 7 T 44 0 1642 711400 F 44 0 1642 713900 E A 3 164348 W www analox net E info analox net ar We This support line is closed on UK public holidays ACGt User Manual List of contents 1 COMENS CNECKIS srs spts cece crete te a aaa patel setesesactcemsters 3 1 1 standard ln eee eee cee an ee ee ee ee ee 3 1 2 Opona CCCs SONS eege 3 Z NOU IMO AUC in SE 4 2 1 Electrochemical sensors oxygen and carbon monoxide 4 2 2 PID lamp cleaning Kil soc sie te ncwetecce ticiontd ee veshedcacenesansadetenccwengettaeunshevcuntes duexgerescueseneceuiantadeevaneacserasieteaxsedtacs 5 2 3 Miet pressure amp EE 5 S ue E 6 3 1 AC OF OV SI OV rete castes wearers N vagus wore neac aavatinecmennte E AER 6 NS TAINAN Re E UE 7 4 1 Volete Ce AE T 4 2 Gas sample connection Both fixed and portable Versions ccccccccccsseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeesenaeeeeens 7 4 3 Mstalaton PP OM ADIG EE 9 44 JEE el Bet WEE 10 4 5 Safety interlock relay ACGtrFived 12 4 6 Safety interlock override key switch ACGtrFivedt 13 4 7 Switched 24V DC outputs ACGtrEivedh 14 2 e Elte leede 15 5 1 El I WEE 15 5 2 EE 16 5 3 IEN DUN GS EE 17 5 4 DISI eege 17 9 5 UC E
3. Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 1 ACGt User Manual 3 System information bar 4 Left context menu button used to access menu in the case shown 5 Right context menu button used to access the system information page in the case shown 5 4 2 System status indicator The system status indicator shows the current status of the ACG system If any alarm condition has been identified then the system status indicator will turn red and display the word Alarm If any system fault is identified then the status indicator will turn yellow and display the word Fault If no current alarm or fault conditions have been identified then the system status indicator will turn green Figure 11 shows examples of system status indicator states Sensor alarm Sensor fault Figure 11 System status indicator The system indicator also shows system diagnostic information regarding system parameters of flow and input pressure If an operational parameter is out of specification it shall be indicated in the system parameters information box See troubleshooting section 7 for explanation of system fault codes 5 5 Menu The device main menu can be accessed fromthe main screen by pressing the left context button Figure 12 Sensor options System options Timed sample Figure 12 The main menu The highlighted menu option can be changed by using the up and down buttons An arrow atthe top or bottom of a menu in
4. Setup vig e bmmmm IO Wa e j E TT Options Disconnected Connect device to continue Disconnected Figure 41 ACG software without device connected 6 2 Making a connection Note The ACG software uses Microsoft ActiveSync to communicate with an ACG Before connecting to an ACG ensure that any other windows mobile devices or devices which make use of Active Sync are disconnected from the computer Always connect only one ACG to the computer at a time To connect an ACG to the computer first open the hinged front door of the ACG device by loosening the four corner screws Locate the ACG display module which is mounted to the inside of the ACG hinged front door Connect one end of the USB cable provided to the right hand USB port labelled PC on the rear panel and connect the other end of the cable to a free USB port on the computer Power the ACG device and allow it to start up Eis aT DES Lt ka Gd dEr ke Lara l L L g H ji A Figure 42 Connecting a USB cable to an ACG Once connected and powered Windows should detect the device and display an information bubble confirming the connection On the first time connecting an ACG to the computer message bubbles may be shown explaining that device drivers are being installed This should take a few moments When the device connects on Windows XP systems the ActiveSync window will pop up This window should be closed On Windows 7 sy
5. 10 second period for each sensor An ACG operates a 90 day rolling log Once 90 days worth of data is collected the oldest day s data will be deleted so only the most recent 90 days are recorded Data can be downloaded into daily log files in CSV comma separated values format for easy import into popular spreadsheet applications An example of a typical data log file is shown below Note that only the first sensor data is shown here Average minimum and maximum readings and units for each sensor will be logged Table 8 Data log formatting example Inlet Atm pressure pressure Temp O2 02 02 Date Time Flow LPM mbara mbara C O2 Units Average Max Min 08 12 2011 10 08 00 5463 1 1013 1 20 92 20 93 20 91 za 08 12 2011 10 08 10 5463 4 1012 9 20 91 20 93 20 91 ER 08 12 2011 10 08 30 053 5463 0 1013 4 20 91 20 93 20 91 08 12 2011 ee 5463 2 1013 2 20 92 20 93 20 91 Note If a sensor is in a state where a valid reading cannot currently be show such as warm up or certain faults then a blank entry will be recorded in the data log 08 12 2011 C 5463 2 1013 0 20 35 20 92 19 69 Yo 5 13 1 Retrieving data logs There are two methods of downloading data logs To view all of the log files which are available on the system download and delete specific logs the ACG PC Software can be used as described in section 6 4 Alternatively for convenience the full set of data log files can be downloaded from the device directly onto a USB
6. Reverse the above process to fit a new filter 9 3 Service requirements Certain elements of the ACG system are recommended to be replaced every six years to ensure optimum operation Error Reference source not found Below shows the maintenance that is required and the scheduled interval for performing the maintenance Table 14 Service schedule of ACG components 5 years Before attempting to replace any sensors ensure that the ACG is switched off and the gas supply has been isolated Using a Pozi drive screwdriver loosen the 4 enclosure lid screws and open the lid 9 3 1 Replacing the flow adaptor o rings Remove the flow adaptor for the sensor and remove the old oring S I Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 67 ACGt User Manual Take a new 11 14mmOD x 8 1mmID oring 2323 0017X and refit to the flow adaptor replace the flow adaptor to the sensor gt SES 9 3 2 Replacing the PID cell The following process describes how to replace the entire PID component if it is damaged or badly contaminated The replacement part number for your sensor s PID is 9100 2060 To replace the PID component remove the flow adaptor from the sensor inlet Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 68 ACGt User Manual Rotate the PID PCB connector clockwise to release from the PID holder Disconnect the PID from the PCB connector Connect the new PID to the PCB connector Note that it wil
7. cable with the cable screen clamped by the EMC cable gland this should then be terminated to J17 pins 1 amp 2 as shown 4 5 Safety interlock relay ACG Fixed The ACG has a double pole change over relay that can be used to control external equipment in the event of an alarm or fault condition Two sets of volt free relay contacts are provided a normally open pair which are held closed under ideal conditions failing safe to their open state when a non ideal state is identified and a normally closed pair which are held open under ideal conditions Figure 6 shows the operational state of the relay under various system conditions A typical use of the interlock relay might be to use the normally open pair to cut power to a compressor or to close a filling valve on an alarm fault condition or in the case of power loss Alternatively the normally closed pair can be used to activate external self powered alarm equipment such as a beacon Table 4 shows a typical example of the relay used in a system Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 12 ACGt User Manual Normal operation system OK Fault condition 24VDC 24VDC Not energised N C contacts contacts closed Keyswitch energised open Ge N O contacts Not energised _ energised closed N Compressor contacts open Compressor on Lee off UND OVDC 9 36V 9 36V Keyswitch key ee Normal See se
8. fault ICF The system has lost Check that all connections between the display communication with its chassis module and the chassis board are secure Restart board the ACG device to see if the fault clears If the fault persists contact your supplier for repair advice Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 54 ACGt User Manual 7 1 2 Sensor fault conditions The following table explains the possible sensor specific fault conditions that may be displayed for each sensor Table 10 List of sensor faults and possible solutions Sensor status Meaning _ Possible solution CAL Means emer sensor has detected Perform a full calibration of the sensor ensuring that its two calibration that the high and low calibration gases are points are too close sufficiently different in value with respect to the together to give a sensible specified sensor range section 10 1 A correct reading calibration should clear this fault If this fault persists it may be necessary to replace the electrochemical cell if the sensor is of this type section Error Reference source not found Alternatively exchange the sensor for a spare of the same type if available and contact your supplier for repair advice The sensor has developed The most likely source of this fault is the an internal connection between the H2O sensor and the communications fault chassis board Check that this connection is correctly made RNG or
9. going direction alarms an alarm condition will be triggered if the sensor reading is greater than the alarm set point Conversely for low going direction alarms an alarm condition will be triggered if the sensor reading is less than the alarm set point Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 21 ACGt User Manual Sensor alarm eer Figure 19 A low going alarm that has been triggered When an alarm condition is identified the horn will immediately sound and the system status indicator will turn red showing the word alarm In addition the sensor reading will be displayed with a flashing red status indicator and the reading bar graph will turn red showing the reading outside of the alarm threshold Figure 19 shows an example of a low going alarm that has been triggered by a low oxygen reading 5 9 1 Muting alarms When an alarm condition is triggered and the horn sounds the horn can be muted by pressing the mute button This will mute the horn on all occasions where the horn is activated In addition when an alarm is muted the sensor status indicator on the display will stop flashing and will instead be shown in solid red to indicate that the alarm has been acknowledged Figure 20 Mute Button 5 9 2 Clearing alarms and hysteresis To avoid nuisance re triggering of alarms when a sensor reading is fluctuating around an alarm set point each alarm has a hysteresis band applied to it This hysteresis applies
10. known flow which will automatically end after the defined timeout Note that the sample draw bypasses all system filtering The ACG comes fitted with a fixed restriction prior to the sample outlet port suitable for oil mist detection using a Drager Impactor Another restrictor kit is supplied which can be quickly fitted to provide suitable flows for example for an Oilmist colourmetric tube 0 11l m sample for 3 minutes e Remove the Impactor restrictor tube from the outlet of the solenoid valve and the rear of the sample support bulkhead e Remove the 8mm to 6mm push reducer from the Impactor restrictor tube and fit it to the 0 1l m restrictor tube Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 35 ACGt User Manual e Refit the 0 1l m restrictor tube to the outlet of the solenoid valve and the rear of the sample support bulkhead as shown A flow meter kit 1 to 10I m is also available as an accessory P0149 611 which can be fitted to the sample gas outlet port to provide a suitable flow for other sampling techniques The procedure for performing a timed sample draw is as follows e Attach the target gas to the sample inlet and the measurement device or sample pipe to the gas outlet port on the ACG front panel see Figure 37 e Inthe example shown below Figure 37 the protection label on the Drager Impactor should be removed Figure 3 A Drager Impactor attached to the outlet por
11. low calibration is a true Zero calibration adjustment For these sensors a gas with a known Zero concentration of the target gas should be used For other sensors where the low calibration adjustment is not restricted a high and low calibration adjustment value should be selected The selected gas concentrations should best reflect the range over which the sensor is intended to be used for greater reading accuracy For calibration of standard ACG sensor parts the following gas mixes are recommended Factory configurations for each ACG contain the calibration information for these gas mixes which can be used for ease of repeat calibration These values can be modified if alternative mixes are used Table Recommended calibration gas concentrations Recommended low Recommended high calibration TT calibration concentration concentration 0 n Oppm VOC 15 to 20ppm isobutylene C4Hs CO Oppm CO 15 to 20ppm CO Not for user calibration Not for user calibration Wien performing a zero calibration of carbon monoxide CO due to the nature of the CO cell chemistry a Small amount of oxygen gt 100ppm O2 should be present in the calibration gas mixin order to ensure maximum Sensor accuracy Note When calibrating the CO sensor care should be taken when selecting the calibration gas used The balance or background gas can have an effect on the sensor reading as explained in section 5 10 1 Note When calibrating the CO2 sensor care shoul
12. replacement cell is received check that the cell has not leaked The cells are themselves sealed and do not under normal circumstances present a health hazard however if leakage of the electrolyte has occurred use rubber gloves and wear chemical splash goggles to handle and clean up Rinse contaminated surfaces with water If contact is made with the electrolyte please refer to Section 1 Remove the flow adaptor from the sensor inlet Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 6 ACGt User Manual Disconnect the cell from the PCB connector Connect the new cell to the PCB connector Note that it will only connect in one orientation Fit the cell in to the housing and rotate anti clockwise to lock in place Refit the cell holder in to the sensor bulkhead Refit the flow adaptor in to the sensor inlet Note Following a carbon monoxide cell replacement a full calibration must be performed See section 5 10 for details Also a replacement notification reset should be performed See section 5 14 1 for details 9 1 3 VOC maintenance Maintenance of the VOC sensor can be done by the following methods clean or replace the lamp or replace the electrode stack Cleaning the lamp should be performed as required if the sensitivity of the sensor reduces over time Replacement of the PID lamp should be performed after 5000 hours of use Replacement of the electrode stack should be performed only if the sensor has been damaged b
13. required and the scheduled interval for performing the maintenance Table 13 Maintenance schedule of ACG components System component Maintenance required Maintenance interval Replace electrochemical Approx 2 years or as required cell Replace electrochemical Approx 2 years or as required cell VOC sensor Clean PID lamp and As required recommended every 3 electrode stack months Replace PID lamp or Lamp 5 000 hours 6 months whole PID cell Cell 5 years or as required Carbon dioxide sensor Water vapour sensor Factory calibration 2 years exchange Activated charcoal filter Replace filter Pdyear PID particulate filter Replace filter 6 months or as required Depending on how dirty sample is 9 1 Sensor amp filter replacement Before attempting to replace any filters or sensors ensure that the ACG is switched off and the gas supply has been isolated and disconnected Using a Pozi drive screwdriver loosen the 4 enclosure lid screws and open the lid ANALOX 9 1 1 Oxygen cell replacement The part number for your sensor s replacement cell is 9100 9212 9HM When a replacement cell is received check that the cell has not leaked The cells are themselves sealed and do not under normal circumstances present a health hazard however if leakage of the electrolyte has occurred use rubber gloves and wear chemical splash goggles to handle and clean up Rinse contaminated surfaces with water If contact is made wi
14. status icons E OK The sensor is returning a value which is within alarm limits GREEN Alarm The sensor is returning a value which is outside of an alarm set point This icon will flash when a new alarm condition is identified and until the alarm is acknowledged by pressing the mute button See section 5 9 for more on alarms Uncertain This icon is shown when the sensor is returning a reading which is within alarm limits but the reading cannot be guaranteed correct for example when there is low gas flow through the system This icon will be accompanied by a status code See troubleshooting section for further information on the specific condition Fault This icon indicates that a fault has been identified with the sensor This icon will be accompanied by a status code See troubleshooting section for further information on the specific condition This icon will flash when a new fault condition is identified and until the fault is acknowledged by pressing the mute button Processing This animated icon indicates that the digital sensor module is performing some internal function This icon will be shown when the sensor is in warm up or has been re connected section 5 8 3 Calibration due This flashing icon is intended as a reminder that the sensor should have a calibration adjustment performed section 5 10 5 5 8 3 Sensor warm up Under certain circumstances when a digital sensor attached to the ACG cannot display a valid reading
15. the display will show that the sensor is in a warm up state Warm up occurs when the ACG is initially powered up and may last 10 to 60 seconds depending on the sensor type attached Under certain circumstances the sensor may enter a warm up state whilst it processes information such as after a calibration adjustment has been attempted or when a sensor is re connected after being disconnected Whilst in a warm up state the display reading for the sensor is shown as three dashes and a warm up processing animation is displayed Figure 14 OF Figure 14 Example of a sensor that is in a warm up state Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 20 ACGt User Manual 5 8 4 Sensor bar graph indicator The sensor bar graph indicator is used to display information regarding the current sensor reading and its associated alarms The sensor bars are automatically scaled to best show the current sensor with respect to its alarm set points The left hand edge of the bar is not necessarily representative of Zero For sensors such as oxygen where there is both a low going and a high going alarm this allows the region around the alarm set points to be shown more clearly The bar graph is not intended to show absolute readings For sensors where only a single high going alarm set point is defined such as carbon dioxide the bar will be scaled from zero to an amount above the high going set point This allows any rising carbon dioxide le
16. the log connect to the device as described in section 6 4 Access the Advanced tab and click Download diagnostics log This will give the option to specify a save location for the log file 7 1 4 Connection troubleshooting If the ACG fails to connect please try the following 1 Disconnect the ACG from the computer 2 Go to the folder C Program Files Microsoft ActiveSync Drivers and look for the file called wceusbsh sys 3 Select this file copy it and paste it into the following folder C Windows System32 drivers d Restart the computer 5 When restarted connect the powered up ACG to the computer 6 Follow the user manual instructions for installation of the device drivers This time the installer should locate the correct file and install correctly Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 56 ACGt User Manual 8 Recommended spares and accessories Table 11 List of spares VOC in line filter 6mm inlet outlet 6000 0096 2533 1008 MECO2ABAP 9100 9212 9HM MECCOEBAP MEC CO cell electrochemical 9100 2030 MECVOCBAP MEC VOC cell PID 9100 2060 Replacement VOC sensor parts 9100 2060 ES 10 9100 2060 LP 11 9100 2060 SP Service parts 12 ASS3ASNBA 13 ACG Display Module Configured for CO2 ACGSDA 14 ACG Display Module Configured for CO2 ACGSDA 2 O2 CO and water vapour LZ CO Replacement oring for sensor flow adaptor 2323 0017X Table 12 List of accessories 1 Externa
17. this operation is permanent and logs that are deleted cannot be retrieved at a later date 9 14 Sensor replacement reminder Certain ACG sensors have a requirement to be periodically replaced or have elements of the sensor replaced for example to replace a depleted electrochemical cell or to return for factory calibration To aid with the timely replacement and or maintenance of sensors the ACG provides a sensor replacement reminder feature This feature is only effective for sensors which require periodic replacement and or maintenance If the sensor is replaceable the ACG will show an onscreen warning when the sensor cell is due to be replaced as shown in Figure 35 The sensor cell replacement reminder is shown once the number of days that have elapsed since the cell was last replaced exceeds the sensor cell replacement reminder period The sensor replacement due date can be viewed on the sensor information screen 5 12 C 2125 Figure 35 Sensor change reminder Note The cell replacement feature is intended to be used only as a guide and cannot accurately determine the lifespan of a cell If a sensor becomes difficult to calibrate after a period of time in service then it should be replaced regardless of the reminder status 5 14 1 Replacing a cell and resetting the reminder The sensor replacement reminder does not automatically reset once a sensor has been replaced Once a sensor or cell has been physically replaced the senso
18. 0 4 e The calibration details also show the type of calibration low or high which will be performed for the selected bottle e Calibration details will not be shown for all sensors Certain sensors that cannot be user adjusted are excluded such as the H2O sensor e fnot all sensors shown are to be adjusted sensors can be excluded from the adjustment see section 5 10 3 e To begin a calibration adjustment press the Begin calibration context button e For each sensor marked for adjustment a rotating progress symbol will be shown whilst each sensor works out whether the adjustment is valid e After a short delay the result of the adjustment will be shown Figure 27 If the adjustment was successful a green icon will be shown If the adjustment was not successful a red icon will be shown For troubleshooting of failed adjustments see section 7 1 3 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 28 ACGt User Manual Cal Conc Hi Lo Warmup g 20 90 warmup Ka 900 Warmup g 18 0 warmup Gi 18 0 Figure 27 Calibration adjustment results CO sensor failed to adjust After any calibration adjustment request is processed the sensors may enter a warm up state for a few seconds during which time the sensor reading will not be available Allow the sensors 1 minute to stabilise after calibration and check that the readings shown are reasonable for the calibration gas applied To finish close the valve on the
19. 14 ANA LOX Page 23 ACGt User Manual Calibration Timed sample System information hl LI Sensor Info Figure 22 Selecting a CO alarm to adjust Using the up and down adjustment keys adjust the alarm set point to the required value Figure 23 Once the desired new set point is shown press Accept to store the new value Press Cancel to leave the alarm set point unchanged Alarm name Sensor details Alarm direction Alarm set point S Adjust set point Figure 23 Example of alarm set point adjustment 5 10 Calibration adjustment Whilst in use an ACG s sensors should be periodically calibrated at intervals deemed necessary for the monitoring application by exposing the sensor to gas of a known concentration Due to effects such as depletion of electro chemical cells over time sensor readings shown when they are exposed to a gas of known concentration may differ from the expected value To compensate for these effects calibration adjustments of the sensors can be made where necessary as follows Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 24 ACGt User Manual Each sensor s output is defined by two calibration points one low and one high To perform a successful calibration adjustment both low and high calibration points should be adjusted Note The high and low calibrations performed on a sensor should be selected appropriately Some sensors e g carbon dioxide require that the
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21. 4 ACGt User Manual Should leakage of any electrolyte occur as a result of misuse incorrect operation manufacturing error physical damage etc then wear protective gloves when cleaning any spills Should electrolyte contact skin then the affected area should be washed thoroughly with copious water and medical advice sought if there has been any contact with the eyes or mouth If connected to any electrical equipment the sensor should be immediately removed 2 2 PID lamp cleaning kit The PID lamp cleaning kit 9300 1022 contains a vial of cleaning compound which contains alumina CAS Number 1344 28 1 as a very fine powder Hazard identification May cause irritation of respiratory tract and eyes Storage Keep container closed to prevent water absorption and contamination Handling e Do not breathe in the powder avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing e Wear suitable protective clothing e Follow industrial hygiene practices wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water after use and before eating drinking smoking or applying cosmetics e The powder carries a TVL TWA limit of 10mg m 2 3 Inlet pressure amp flow The system maximum inlet pressure is 10 bar gauge 145 psig Ensure that appropriate pressure reduction measures have been taken when connecting the sample inlet Pressure relief is fitted to the unit such that damage from over pressurisation is minimised but units may still be damaged Document ref P014
22. 5 Connector locations Table 2 Connector J17 pin assignments Connector J17 pin assignments Terminal No Function ACG power ve 9 to 36V DC 24W max ACG power ve Interlock relay contacts normally open 1 4 Interlock relay contacts normally open 2 5 Interlock relay contacts normally closed 1 Interlock relay contacts normally closed 2 ANALOX Volt free relay contacts 8A 24V max Relay contacts are normally open in power off conditions This pair of contacts will be closed circuit under nominal conditions and open circuit in fault or alarm conditions see section 4 5 Volt free relay contacts 8A 24V max Relay contacts are normally closed in power off conditions This pair of contacts will be open circuit under nominal conditions and closed circuit in fault or alarm conditions see section 4 5 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 11 ACGt User Manual Table 3 Connector J3 pin assignments Terminal No Function Deise SSCS Not for user connection Solenoid drive ve 4 5 Max total load of 500mA is available 6 TOumut 1 switched to OV between the 3 switched outputs RB Output 3 switched to OV Note Max cross sectional area for the terminals is 1 5mm 4 4 5 ACG power Fixed The ACG requires a power supply of 15 to 36V DC and will consume 20 Watts maximum It is recommended that power should be supplied using a screened twisted pair
23. 8 9 2 Ferren LEE 66 9 3 SENICE TEGU MEDIS eege ee 67 10 SPECI ON S eaaa E E E E E E E E siaeeceoenmee maaan 75 10 1 Instrument specification 20 eee cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeaaeeeseeaaeeeeeeaaeeeeeseaeeessaaseeeseaseeeesageeeenseneenens 75 10 2 SENS Or SOG CIC ANON E 79 11 Declaration OF COPTOMMMY ics isenicsotectonnncmcaainnitnncviwcdweduersaiinane aN ETE EE e ERT REA EE A 77 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 1 ACGt User Manual List of tables Table 1 Electrochemical sensor first aid porocedures eee ec eee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaes 4 Table 2 Connector J17 pin assignments 0 ccc cece ec ec eee ec eee ee eee eceeeeceeeeeeeeeaeteeaeaeteegeeeeeeenegeness 11 Table 3 Connector J3 pin assignmente 0c ccc cc ccc ec ccc eea ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeteeaeaeteeaeeneeeeeeeeness 12 Table 4 Relay and 24V output operation under fault and alarm conditions c ccccceeeeeeee eee es 13 Table 5 Sensor status EE 20 Table 6 Scaled hysteresis values uereg Geet 23 Table 7 Recommended calibration gas concentrations ccccccccccceeeec eee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeaenees 295 Table 8 Data log formatting example cece ccc ccccc eee ec eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeteeaeeseatenegenens 32 Table 9 List of system faults and possible solutons 0 cc ccc ccc ec eee ee eee eeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenens 54 Table 10 List of sensor faults and possible solutions 0 ccc ec cec eee ec e
24. 9 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 5 ACGt User Manual 3 introduction The ACG is a multi sensor gas analyser specifically designed for the analysis of contaminants in compressed breathing air The ACG can be used as a portable instrument for use between compressors on site or can be permanently connected to a compressor outlet enabling you to continually verify the quality of your breathing air This delivers a much greater degree of system safety than a 3 or 6 month spot check The unit will provide continuous on line monitoring of O2 CO2 CO volatile organic compounds VOC and water vapour in compressed breathing air lines 3 1 ACG overview Figure 1 ACG overview 1 Display 2 USB port for data download with waterproof cap 3 Power connection Via either optional rechargeable battery pack or external mains adaptor 4 Gas inlet purge valve 5 Gas inlet calibration port 6 Sample support port 7 Exhaust 8 Exhaust 9 Breather 10 Humidifier Optional 11 M16 cable gland Optional 12 Override keyswitch Optional 13 Exhaust 14 Blow out blanking plug Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 6 ACGt User Manual 4 Installation details 4 1 4 2 Mechanical overview 553 CO2 sensor MEC VOC sensor MEC O2 sensor 230 MEC CO sensor Dewpoint sensor 134 Figure 2 ACG mechanical overview Gas sample connection Both fixed and portable versions The sam
25. Driver tab and click Update Driver i a Device Manager YELLOW Properties File Action View Help gem ell OlIHmlelzee General Driver Dest a PC109 zB Computer i J YELLOW ew Disk drives 2 KK Display adapters i 3 DVD CD ROM drives Driver Provider Unknown De Human Interface Devices Driver Date Not available ca IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt a Imaging devices Driver Version Not available Keyboards A Si SS i A Mice and other pointing devices deg Not dijay sinod K Monitors o 2 Network adapters To view details about the driver files Lieber iy YELLOW Gg DI Processors Update Driver Software Update Driver To update the driver software for this device Sound vide Disable E System dev Uninstall Roll Back Driver if the device fails after updating the driver roll Universal S Ge back to the previously installed driver Scan for hardware changes Disable Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Opens property sheet for the current selection 11 Click Browse my computer for driver software a J LL Update Driver Software YELLOW How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings
26. E tubing a compression nut should be fitted to connect to the regulated pressure source Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 8 ACGt User Manual 4 3 installation Portable The ACG Portable can be powered by either the optional rechargeable battery pack Li lon or NiMH variants or an external PSU Both options connect to the front panel power connector located next to the USB port Gas connection should be made as per section 4 2 Regulator set at 5 to 10barg High pressure O P Power via rechargeable battery pack or by external PSU Compressor Cylinders Pneumatics Electrical Figure 3 Typical ACG Portable installation 4 3 1 ACG power Portable or fixed Power should be applied using either the optional rechargeable battery pack or the optional external PSU Connection should be made through the 3 way panel mount socket on the front panel located next to the USB connector 4 3 2 Charging the optional rechargeable battery pack To charge the optional rechargeable battery pack the charger supplied with the battery pack kit MUST be used as these are set to supply the correct power to the battery during charge Note Using any other charger will invalidate your warranty e Connect the charger connector to the battery connection lead coming from the battery case This will only fit one way and secure using the bayonet nut on the battery cable e Plug the charger into a mains supply
27. Its output may have dropped too far to perform an adequate adjustment This can be an indicator that the cell should be replaced even if the cell replacement warning is not yet shown The PID detector VOC sensor may have become overly dirty due to exposure to oil or other contaminants To remedy a calibration failure the following corrective measures can be attempted Check that the gas value being entered for the adjustment corresponds to the concentration given on the calibration bottle Check that an appropriate gas concentration is being applied for the type of calibration low calibration close to minimum sensor range and high calibration close to maximum sensor range Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 55 ACGt User Manual Check that there is no flow warning currently being shown See Table 9 for information about flow faults Check that there are no other sensor faults currently shown For O2 or CO sensor replace the sensor s electrochemical cell section 9 1 For VOC sensor clean or replace the PID lamp component section 9 1 Ifthe problem persists please contact your supplier for assistance Diagnostic logging In instance of system faults it may be necessary to provide more diagnostics information to a service engineer All instances of fault conditions that are identified will be logged to the instrument s diagnostics log The diagnostics log can be downloaded using the ACG software To download
28. Lette LES G Sp KEEN i i DC e SR L aL se Ly Refresh your PC without affecting your files Haar PCAN I uae wei ye bA h 6 hoyi ne vr Deer gn Remove everything and reinstall Windows H yoo ward orgorch pour PE e ta over comperieh you cam reset fo Ihi lctory peng Advanced startup Start up from a device of Got such as LSE drive or OWEN change Windows Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 43 ACGt User Manual 4 Click Advanced Options at next screen Refresh your PC If your PC isn t running well you can refresh it without losing your files Reset your PC lf you want to remove all of your files you can reset your PC completely Advanced options 5 Choose Startup Settings next system Restore Command Prompt Use a restore point recorded on your f aen Use the Command Prompt for PC to restore Windows KAN advanced troubleshooting system Image startup Settings Recove ry wa Change Windows startup behavior Recover Windows using a specific system image file Automatic Repair Fix problems that keep Windows from loading Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 44 ACGt User Manual 6 Click Restart button Startup Settings Restart to change Windows options such as e Enable low resolution video mode Enable debugging mode e Enable boot logging e Enable Safe Mode e Disable driver signature enforcement e Disable early launch an
29. Manual 7 1 1 System fault conditions The following table explains the possible system fault conditions that may be displayed in the status bar Table 9 List of system faults and possible solutions System status Meaning ______ Possible solution High flow The flow rate through the system Check that the pressure of the sample gas being is too high applied to the ACG is within specified limits section 10 1 High flow is usually a result of low inlet pressure Low flow The flow rate through the system Check that the pressure of the sample gas being is too low applied to the ACG is within specified limits section 10 1 Low flow is usually a result of high inlet pressure Low flow may also indicate a leak or loose connection in the internal plumbing Check for any obvious breaks in the internal olumbing Sensor alarm One or more sensor s has Check that the alarms specified for the sensor s identified that its measurement is are as intended Check the source of gas for outside of the specified alarm problems which may have caused the alarm limits section 5 9 condition Sensor fault One or more sensor s has See the sensor faults table 7 1 2 for further fault identified a fault in its operation diagnostics System fault ESF The system cannot properly The environment sensor may have developed a communicate with its environment fault This is not a user serviceable fault Please sensor contact your supplier System
30. SRF The sensors reading is This problem can often be solved by a full outside of acceptable calibration of the sensor If this problem persists range then it may be a symptom of a sensor failure Exchange the sensor for a spare of the same type if available and contact your supplier for repair advice SCF The ACG has lost serial Check that the wired connection between the communications with the sensor showing the fault and the chassis board is sensor made correctly CRC FTL LMP A sensor failure condition Restart the ACG device to see if the fault clears PID PWR TMP has been observed H the fault persists exchange the sensor for a spare of the same type if available and contact your supplier for repair advice 7 1 3 Calibration adjustment failures When making a calibration adjustment for a sensor section 5 10 2 the calibration request can sometimes be rejected by the sensor There are several reasons why an adjustment can be rejected These are as follows An inappropriate concentration of gas has been applied for the calibration point For example a full scale gas has been applied when attempting to perform a low calibration adjustment The concentration of gas specified by the user does not match the concentration of the calibration gas The amount by which the calibration value differs from the current sensor reading is too great The electrochemical cell oxygen or carbon monoxide has depleted over time
31. ables and USB lead and then fit the earth lead to the stud on the rear and secure in place with a spring washer and nut supplied fitted to the earth stud 9 3 5 Removing the 5S3 CO2 sensor Remove the two flow adaptors from the top of the 5S3 sensor Using a 4mm hex key remove the two M4 hex bolts from the top right and bottom left corners of the 5S3 sensor Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 2 ACGt User Manual Unplug the 5S3 sensor from the chassis PCB at location J12 then remove the earth wire from the earth tab on the chassis PCB The sensor can now be removed from the enclosure 9 3 6 Installing a new 5S3 CO gt sensor Take the new 5S3 CO2 sensor module and place the removed M4 hex bolts through the bottom mounting hole secure to the chassis plate using a 4mm hex key Ei i Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 73 ACGt User Manual Reconnect the flow adaptors as shown m way Se i Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 74 ACGt User Manual 10 Specifications 10 1 Instrument specification Input voltage 24V DC Power consumption 24 W 100 to 250v AC 50 60HZ Optional power supply Operating 1 Amp maximum at 24V DC current Display panel 320 x 240 TFT colour graphic display with 10 brightness levels Alarm Onscreen visual indication of faults and internal audible so
32. ace the lamp into the rear recess of the electrode stack this will be held by the O ring seal in the electrode pellet Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 64 ACGt User Manual Take the electrode stack and the mated lamp and insert back into the sensor housing push home until the electrode stack snaps into place the top of the electrode stack should be flush with the top of the sensor housing Note Following a VOC PID lamp replacement or cleaning or replacing the electrode stack a full calibration must be performed See section 5 10 for details 9 1 4 Water vapour sensor replacement Disconnect the cable from the end of the water vapour sensor Using a 30mm spanner part number 9300 1020 loosen the sensor from its housing and unscrew the sensor fully from its mount Take care when performing this step as the sensor head is delicate Unscrew the protective cap from the new sensor and place it over the sensing head of the removed sensor T Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 65 ACGt User Manual Dowty washer Ensure that the dowty washer is fitted to the new sensor as shown and insert the new sensor into the sensor housing taking care not to damage the sensor head Screw the sensor in to its mount and fully tighten using a 30mm spanner Re connect the cable to the new sensor into the port labelled II checking for correct orientation Push the connector in full to ensure it
33. ad 4 6ppm when exposed to 2ppm CO gas The following graph approximately shows how the over read factor varies with Helium concentration Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 25 ACGt User Manual CO sensor sensitivity factor vs balance helium content pa P 99 D N N 719 Sensitivity factor e e Pe Pe N e D w 0 20 40 60 80 100 Balance gas helium This over reading can be removed by calibration For the best accuracy of CO measurement calibrate the instrument with gases that closely match the balance gas that will be measured in your application l e ifthe measured gas contains 99 Helium and 1 O2 a calibration gas containing 18ppm CO 1 O2 and helium balance will give the greatest accuracy of measurement It should be noted that this correction only works while the measured balance gas remains the same as the calibration gas Warning Inthe same way as a sensor over reads when calibrated in air and exposed to helium An instrument calibrated in helium will under read when exposed to air In some applications it is normal for the balance gas to change during operation Care must be taken to ensure that the alarms will trigger at the correct level of CO for all levels of balance gas expected This is to ensure the safety of those breathing the gases For example if the instrument is calibrated on a helium balance gas a significantly higher concentration of CO will be required to trigge
34. ad Centre Ensure that the appropriate 32bit or 64bit download is selected for your version of Windows If installing from the ACG software CD insert the disc into the CD drive Connect the ACG to the computer using the USB cable see section 6 2 and switch on the ACG Windows will pop up a message box stating that it is attempting to install drivers Windows will fail to find drivers for the device Installing device driver software Click here for status Access the system properties window by clicking on the Windows start menu right clicking on Computer and selecting properties On the system properties window click Advanced system settings Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager System Properties Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Protection Remote Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Hemes Manager Device Installation Settings 7 Choose whether Windows downloads driver software for your d bout them devices and detailed information about the Device Installation Settings ok Cancel In the device manager window locate YELLOW under Other devices Right click this and select Properties Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 40 ACGt User Manual 10 Select the
35. atest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation 10 Click Browse and locate the ACG driver folder This will be the folder named Drivers on the ACG software disc Click Next Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 NA LO Page 47 ACGt User Manual pre G 0 Update Driver Software YELLOW Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location D Drivers v Browse v Include subfolders gt Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device iene 11 Click Install this driver software anyway when prompted id Windows Security Ki Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information k See details 12 The ACG driver will then install 13 After installation reverse the process of disabling driver signature enforcement by completing section 6 1 4 2 and choosing enable driver signature enforcement on the last step press nu
36. bottle flow regulator and close the inlet valve on the front panel then disconnect the calibration connector from the ACG by pressing the release catch and gently removing Repeat for a high calibration as necessary Note that both low and high calibration adjustment should be performed in order to reset calibration due notifications Excluding sensors from calibration adjustment When performing an adjustment individual sensors may be excluded so that only certain sensors are adjusted To exclude sensors press OK whilst the calibration screen is shown to allow sensor selection Use the up and down buttons to select a sensor to exclude To exclude the highlighted sensor press the Enable Disable context button The excluded sensor will be unchecked and greyed out Figure 28 To re enable the sensor for adjustment press the Enable Disable context button again This can be repeated for multiple sensors To exit editing mode so that the adjustment can be performed press the Exit Edit context button Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 29 ACGt User Manual Edit T Sensor Cal Conc HifLo Exit Edit Enable Disable Figure 28 Excluding the VOC sensor from the calibration adjustment 5 10 4 Editing calibration bottle values By default the ACG has two calibration bottles defined If you are using a calibration bottle which has values which are slightly different from the bottle
37. ce click OK The ACG will play a sound to acknowledge that the date and time have been set successfully A Select date amp time Device date and time 14 55 24 Api 2014 Gei Figure 46 Setting the date and time on an ACG Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 52 ACGt User Manual Troubleshooting 1 System faults An instrument constantly monitors itself for fault conditions Any fault conditions that are identified will trigger a fault alarm When a fault alarm is raised the horn will sound immediately Faults will be indicated on the display with the status bar coloured yellow as shown in Figure 47 Fault alarms can be muted in the same way as standard alarms by pressing the mute button All fault alarms are latching so if an intermittent fault is identified and subsequently cleared the alarm will continue to be displayed and sounded until the mute button is pressed to acknowledge the fault Information about the fault condition identified is displayed alternating with the sensor reading if valid as shown in Figure 47 in which a sensor communication fault is shown In cases where a fault prevents a valid reading from being obtained from a sensor then the reading will not be shown on the display and will instead be replaced by interleaved with the fault code Sensor fault Ce Figure 4 A system showing a fault condition Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 53 ACGt User
38. contents e 4x Socket head cap screw M6x60mm e 4x M6 full nut A4 SS e 4x M6 washer A4 SS e 4x Multi wall fixing M5 x 50mm rubber insert and M5x50mm slotted screw 4 4 2 Solid wall mounting ACG Fixed e Mark on the wall the mounting hole drill positions and drill 10mm holes e Remove the M5x50mm screw from the rubber insert and fit the rubber inserts into the drilled holes e Open the ACG lid and offer up the unit to the mounting surface e Place an M5x50mm slotted screw in each of the 4 enclosure mounting positions and screw in to the previously fitted rubber inserts 4 4 3 Panel mounting ACG Fixed e Mark on the panel the mounting hole drill positions and drill 6 5mm holes e Open the ACG lid and offer up the unit to the mounting surface e Place a socket head cap screw in each of the 4 enclosure mounting positions and through the drilled holes in the mounting panel e Fit an M6 washer over each of the screw thread at the back of the mounting panel Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 10 ACGt User Manual e Fit an M6 full nut to the screw thread at the back of the mounting panel and fully tighten alternatively the screws could be fitted into M6 tapped holes with the M6 nuts not required 44 4 Electrical connection The user terminals are located at J3 and J1 on the chassis PCB of the ACG as shown in Figure 5 J17 Pin G J17 Pin 1 s J3 Pin 1 J3 Pin 8 Figure
39. ction 3 8 1 for instruction e Override Figure 6 Typical interlock relay wiring 4 6 Safety interlock override key switch ACG Fixed H an ACG s safety interlock relay If fitted is attached to external equipment there may be circumstances where it is not desirable for the ACG to disable the equipment attached under alarm or fault conditions The ACG provides an optional override key switch mounted on the left side of the unit With the key switch set to Normal the external equipment will be switched in the event of an alarm or fault conditions If the key switch is set to the Override position then the external equipment will not be affected by alarm and fault conditions Section 5 4 2 Table 4 shows how the key switch affects the various system outputs Note The safety interlock override key switch only applies to equipment connected to the normally open pair of contacts J17 pins 3 amp 4 Table 4 Relay and 24V output operation under fault and alarm conditions System condition Key switch Interlock relay Interlock relay Switched Switched Switched state normally open normally 24V output 24V output 24V output pair closed pair 2 3 ACG power off Closed circuit Closed circuit Ideal conditions no Normal or Closed circuit Open circuit alarm or fault override Inlet alarm only flow or Normal or Closed circuit Open circuit inlet pressure alarm override Override Closed circuit aa Sensor alarm active Closed ci
40. current date and time are stored on the device This allows the ACG to log data with a date and time stamp and also allows calibration and sensor replacement reminders to be given The date and time can be set or changed through the main menu under System options gt Set date and time Figure 40 shows the date and time adjustment screen To adjust the highlighted field press the up and down buttons To highlight the next field press the set button Once the correct date and time is shown press the Accept context button to save the date and time Alternatively the date and time can be set using the PC tool see section 6 5 2013 01 23 Year Month Day 09 38 59 Hour Minute Second Adjust f Next Field Figure 40 Date and time adjustment screen Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 38 ACGt User Manual 6 Configuration In order to set options on an ACG the ACG software is provided to allow a device to be configured using a USB connection The ACG software is designed to run on Microsoft Windows 6 1 Software installation Note Before connecting an ACG to a computer the appropriate software should be installed 6 1 1 Software requirements The ACG software is designed to run on Microsoft Windows and has the following prerequisites Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 or Windows 8 Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 or later Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 or late
41. d be taken when selecting the calibration gas used The balance or background gas can have an effect on the sensor reading if calibrating with a nitrogen balance gas and the sensor is then shown a helium balance gas after calibration the sensor will read considerably lower If calibrated with a helium balance gas and the sensor is then shown a nitrogen balance gas after calibration the sensor will read considerably higher Select the calibration balance gas to match the intended background gas to be measured 5 10 1 CO sensor characteristics in the presence of helium The carbon monoxide sensor is a capillary type sensor This type of sensor is affected by the presence of helium When exposed to a gas containing significant amounts of helium the sensor will over read The reason for this phenomenon is down to the small size of the helium molecule compared to other molecules present mostly nitrogen and oxygen molecules The helium molecules diffuse more rapidly through the capillary into the sensor allowing more capacity for the larger carbon monoxide CO molecules to enter the sensor More CO molecules in the sensor results in a stronger electrochemical reaction and an artificially high reading The size of the over reading is dependent upon the amount of helium present As a worst case an instrument calibrated on an air balanced gas will over read by a factor of 2 3 if exposed to a helium balanced gas This means that the instrument will re
42. dicates that there are more menu options above or below those currently shown To select a menu item highlight it and press the OK button Depending on the menu item selected the selected action will be performed or a sub menu will be displayed Figure 13 shows the backlight sub menu Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 18 ACGt User Manual Set backlight 20 30 Figure 13 The backlight sub menu Selecting the back option from a sub menu will return to the previous menu level The exit context button can be pressed at any time whilst using the menu to return to the main screen 5 6 Adjusting the backlight The brightness of the ACG display can be changed to suit the lighting conditions of its location by adjusting the backlight intensity To adjust the backlight level enter the main menu and select System options gt Backlight Next select the desired backlight intensity level 10 to 100 from the menu Note Due to the nature of the display technology the maximum intensity of the display will slightly degrade over the lifespan of the product For new systems it is recommended that the backlight is set to an initial intensity level of 60 or less to maximise the lifespan of the display 5 7 System flow For accurate analysis of a gas sample a reasonable flow must be maintained to the ACG s sensors The internal flow is automatically regulated by the ACG provided that an appropriate sampl
43. do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Click Next to continue 9 On the next screen select Search for the best drivers in these locations uncheck Search removable media and check Include this location in the search 10 Click Browse and locate the ACG driver folder This will be the folder named Drivers on the ACG software disc Click Next to begin installation 11 The ACG drivers will be installed This may take a few moments When the installation is complete click Finish 12 Make sure the ACG is disconnected from the computer 13 Go to the folder C Program Files Microsoft ActiveSync Drivers and look for the file called wceusbsh sys 14 Select this file copy it and paste it into the following folder C Windows System32 drivers 15 Restart the computer 16 Repeat steps 4 to 11 to reinstall the ACG driver then go to step 17 17 The device should automatically connect to ActiveSync and may pop up the ActiveSync window This window can be closed Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 39 AC Gi User Manual Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Pua ta Please wait while the wizard installs the software Y Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includ
44. e inlet pressure is provided see section 10 1 for inlet pressure ratings The ACG constantly monitors its internal flow If the parameters are outside of its nominal range a warning alarm will be triggered and the horn will be sounded In addition when an unsuitable flow rate is measured all sensor values will be marked as uncertain grey icon along with a flashing indication that the flow rate is currently invalid The measured flow rate can be viewed on the system information screen as described in section 5 11 Note Alarms triggered by flow do not affect the current state ofthe safety interlock relay Fixed variants see section 4 5 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 19 ACGt User Manual 5 8 Sensor readings 5 8 1 Sensor reading update A live reading from each sensor will be displayed in a sensor window on the main display This reading will be updated on the display once per second If no valid sensor reading is currently available then three dashes will be shown instead This may occur if the sensor has identified a fault in its operation or on occasions where the sensor reading is unavailable due to routine processing such as after a calibration adjustment has been performed 5 8 2 Sensor status The sensor status icon is shown to the left of each sensor reading This icon indicates the current status of the sensor The meaning of each sensor icon is explained in Table 5 below Table 5 Sensor
45. ee ee eee eeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeeeenens 55 Taole F SE OP DA E 57 Table 12 List of accessories EE 57 Table 13 Maintenance schedule of ACG component cccccccc ccc ee eee eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaeeeeaeeess 58 Table 14 Service schedule of ACG components ccc eceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeenens 67 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 2 ACGt User Manual 1 Contents checklist 1 1 Standard contents 1 1 1 Below is a list of standard contents which will be supplied to the customer a ACG unit Including transport case b USB lead c 0 1l m restrictor kit For sampling using Oilmist colourmetric tubes d A printed copy of the user manual A4 booklet e Software CD f Test certificate 1 2 Optional accessories 1 2 1 Below is a partial list of optional accessories which could be supplied to the customer depending on the order The full spares amp accessories list can be found on page 5 a Li lon rechargeable battery pack kit Includes battery mounting case amp charger b NiMH rechargeable battery pack kit Includes battery mounting case amp charger c External PSU If not using rechargeable battery pack option connection via front panel d External PSU For fixed installation using cable gland direct to interface PCB e External beacon For fixed units only f Pressure regulator 2 stage g Humidifier For when the ACG is in constant use h Mounting kit to install on either a solid wa
46. em properties window click Advanced system settings Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 46 ACGt User Manual OV ha Control Panel p System and Security System Computer Name is co l ge e Control Panel Home View basic information about your g Kinos Device Manager Simon Lunt e Device Manager Windows edition 1 z a n g EP Remote settings Widows 7 Breni The Device eg coh the tz GE est Documents Ee System protection Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation ben e SSES CR i properties of any device SW Advanced system settings Service Back Pictures Get more features with a new edition of Music Device Installation Settings System Z Choose whether Windows downloads driver software for your Open devices and detailed information about them zz Manufacturer Dell Control H oy Manage es Ven i S ith AVG Rating iid e e e Devices a ii Device installation Settings Map network drive Processor Disconnect network drive EES System type lacie V Show on Desktop Pen and Touch Computer Default P Rename Dell support Website Properties See also Kation Center Computer name domain and workgroup sett Windows Update Computer name PC109 Peformance ifonmakon and Full computer name PC109 scottis Tools scottichanaln Apply Computer description 7 Inthe device mana
47. es local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed fe E C Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search Drivers v Don t search will choose the driver to install D D Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future 18 From the ACG software disk run the installer file called Setup 19 The installer will check that the NET Framework 3 5 SP 1 is installed If not you will be prompted to allow the framework to be installed Alternatively the NET Framework is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Centre 20 Once the installer is satisfied that the NEI Framework is installed the ACG installer wizard 6 1 3 will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to install the ACG software Windows Vista amp Windows 7 Installation To install the ACG software on Windows Vista or Windows perform the following steps 1 2 3 d 6 H 9 Unplug all unnecessary USB devices from the computer If not already installed install Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Centre 6 1 or later for the appropriate version of Windows This software is available as a free download from the Microsoft Downlo
48. ger window locate YELLOW under Other devices Right click this and select Properties 8 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver Device Ma nager File Action View Help e 9 mE HSL e NE a PC109 gt JE Computer gt Disk drives gt Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives De Human Interface Devices gt 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 2 Imaging devices lt 2 Keyboards gt A Mice and other pointing devices K Monitors E Network adapters Us Other devices a YELLOW gt D Processors Update Driver Software amp Sound vide Disable BS System dev gt Universal Se General Driver Detais le YELLOW Driver Provider Unknown Driver Date Not available Driver Version Not available Digital Signer Not digitally signed To view details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device Uninstall ST H If the device fails after updating the driver roll back to the previously installed driver Scan for hardware changes Properties Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Opens property sheet for the current selection 9 Click Browse my computer for driver software J L Update Driver Software YELLOW How do you want to search for driver software gt Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the l
49. hown The data log files are stored by date Each date s file contains all of the data logged whilst the device was running during a particular day This list can be refreshed by pressing the Refresh button A ACG Setup vi kale ele Data log files on device E 2014 03 25 csv F 2014 03 26 csv E 2014 03 27 csv E 2014 04 03 csv F 2014 04 07 csv F 2014 04 08 csv ICT 2014 04 09 csv F 2014 04 10 csv F 2014 04 11 csv CT 2014 04 14 csv E 2014 04 15 csv F 2014 04 16 csv F 2014 04 17 csv F 2014 04 23 csv M 2014 04 24 csv a 1 None C Refresh 7 Delete Download Connected Figure 44 The data logs available on a connected ACG Data log files can be downloaded individually or in batches To select the files that are to be downloaded click on the checkbox next to each of the files of interest The All and None buttons can be used to select or deselect all of the files respectively Once a selection has been made the log file download can be started by clicking the Download button Figure 45 shows a selection of files being downloaded Note The time taken to download data logs will vary depending on the number of log files selected and the amount of log data inside each file This process may take several minutes It s should also be noted that downloading a full data log may download up to 150MB of log data Please ensu
50. ing first aid procedures Table 1 Electrochemical sensor first aid procedures Body First Aid Procedures Part Contact could result in a chemical burn Persons with pre existing skin disorders may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance Corrosive May cause sore throat abdominal pain nausea and severe burns of the mouth throat and stomach and may be fatal Persons with pre existing eye problems may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance Corrosive May cause redness pain blurred vision and eye burns Contact can result in the permanent loss of sight Persons with pre existing impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance Inhalation is not an expected hazard unless heated to high temperatures Mist or vapour inhalation can cause irritation to the nose throat and upper respiratory tract Immediately flush the skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re use Obtain medical advice if continued irritation If swallowed DO NOT VOMITING INDUCE Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink Obtain medical advice immediately Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes Obtain medical advice immediately Remove to fresh air Rest and keep warm Obtain medical advice if applicable Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page
51. inutes depending on the number of files currently stored Data log download Status 2 3 MB of 4 4 MB downloaded LL AD Do not disconnect mass storage device Figure 34 Data log download in progress not disconnected from the ACG Unexpected removal of the USB device may corrupt the WARNING It is important that once a log download has begun the USB memory stick is device s memory and important data may be lost The data log download screen will indicate that the download is complete once all data logs have been downloaded Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 33 ACGt User Manual The download can be cancelled at any time by pressing the Cancel context button It may take a few seconds to cancel the download once requested The USB device should remain connected until the display shows that the download has been successfully cancelled When a download is cancelled all full data log files that have been downloaded up until the point of cancellation will remain on the USB memory stick Each time a log download is performed in this way all files will be downloaded To avoid having to download all data logs each time an option to delete all current data logs exists so that after a download the logs may be cleared To delete all log files select Data logging from the main menu and then select Delete all data logs Confirmation is required before the logs will be deleted Note that
52. ions can be discarded as long as they have not yet been applied to the device To re download the current device settings from an ACG click the Read Options button shown in Figure 43 General Advanced Device information Seral number 123456 Software version v33 Alarm options Date and time dl Latching alarms DS Set Time Dees Emcee Figure 43 ACG software with device connected showing general options 6 3 1 General options The general device options are displayed by clicking on the General tab Figure 43 shows the general options 6 3 2 Device information This shows the serial number and the software version of the connected device 6 3 3 Latching alarms The latching alarms checkbox enables or disables latching alarms as described in section 5 9 3 6 3 4 Date and time The Set Time button can be used to set the date and time on the device as described in section 6 5 Note Any changes made to the general options will not come into effect on an ACG device until the Apply Changes button has been clicked with the exception of setting the date and time see section 6 5 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 50 ACGt User Manual 6 4 Downloading data logs The data stored on an ACG can be downloaded using the ACG software To view the data log management controls click the Logs button Figure 44 A list of the data log files available on the device will be s
53. is secure Return the old sensor to your supplier for maintenance ensuring that the sensor head is securely covered by the protective cap 9 2 Filter replacement The ACG has two types of user changeable filters These are the internal activated charcoal filter and an internal hydrophilic particulate filter 9 2 1 Activated charcoal filter replacement The activated charcoal filter is fitted to absorb any VOCs present in the gas sample before the carbon monoxide content in the gas is measured by the carbon monoxide sensor The carbon monoxide sensor is cross sensitive to VOCs so this must be filtered out before gas sample is passed over the carbon monoxide sensor to ensure accurate measurement is made The procedure for changing the activated charcoal filter is as follows Disconnect both 6mm elbow push fittings from filter Remove filter from clip and remove the elbows from the filter Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 66 ACGt User Manual Reverse the above process to fit a new filter 9 2 2 Particulate filter replacement The particulate filter is used to remove larger particles of VOC s as they can after time block the inlet to the PID sensor thus making the sensor read erratically or not read at all The procedure for changing the particulate filter is as follows Unscrew the filter from both of the male and female luers attached to the 6mm pipework from the inlet manifold
54. l PSU 24VDC 2 7A 65W for connection to front panel ACGPEXTPSU i via panel mount connector For use with Portable amp Fixed ee variants direct onto interface PCB For use with fixed variants 3 Li lon rechargeable battery pack kit Includes charger and battery P0149 605L S Jee vanans fe 4 Spare Li lon rechargeable battery pack Includes battery casing P0149 605LS casing for portable variants e Spare NiMH rechargeable battery pack Includes battery casing lid for portable variants Inlet Calibration adaptor 6000 0201 D O5LPM110L bottle regulator SA7L705XFLIND Zero calibration gas 8 oxygen balance nitrogen SA L110174 Nitrogen background span calibration gas 16ppm carbon SA L110173 monoxide 18ppm isobutylene 20 9 oxygen 900ppm carbon dioxide balance nitrogen Helium background span calibration gas 18ppm carbon SA L110180 monoxide 18ppm isobutylene 20 9 oxygen 900ppm carbon dioxide balance helium Pressure regulator 2 stage 300bar gauge to 0 to 10 bar gauge Ya NPT female inlet amp outlet Override Keyswitch amp Gland Kit P0149 610 External flow meter sample support kit VOC electrode stack removal tool 23 ACG Fixing Kit NO a 10 18 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 5 ACGt User Manual H Maintenance requirements Certain elements of the ACG system require regular preventative maintenance to ensure optimum operation Table 13 shows the maintenance that is
55. l only connect in one orientation Fit the PID in to the housing and rotate anti clockwise to lock in place Refit the PID holder in to the sensor bulkhead Refit the flow adaptor in to the sensor inlet Note Following a VOC PID lamp replacement or cleaning or replacing the cell a full calibration must be performed See section 5 10 for details Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 69 ACGt User Manual 9 3 3 Removing the display module Disconnect the membrane label connection ribbon cable from the rear of the display module Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 70 ACGt User Manual Using a 4mm hex key remove the four M5 button head hex bolts from each corner on the rear of the display module you should now be able to remove the display module 9 3 4 Installing a new display module Take the new display module and align the front panel with the rear of the enclosure lid mating up the holes in the panel with the four M5 threaded holes in the enclosure lid secure in place with the previously removed M5 button head hex bolts using a 4mm hex key Feed the cable harness under the pipework for the flow meter then reconnect the header to the ribbon header previously removed making sure the brown wire is connected to the ribbon wire at the top of the ribbon Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 1 ACGt User Manual Reconnect the display module c
56. l sensor select Sensor options from the main menu and then select the sensor of interest Next select the Sensor info option The sensor information screen will be shown Figure 32 The sensor information screen shows the serial number part number and a diagnostic code for the chosen sensor If calibration reminders apply to the particular sensor section 5 10 5 the date when calibration is next due will be shown Likewise if the sensor or an element of the sensor requires routine replacement section 5 14 the date when the replacement is next due will be shown The sensor information screen also shows the alarms that are currently applied to the sensor including direction and set point Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 31 ACGt User Manual 20 30 o Fil Serial number MEC 758510 Part number MECOZ ABB Diagnostic code oo000000 Calibration due 2011 12 18 Replacement due 013 11 13 High alarm a 22 00 Low alarm F 20 00 Figure 32 Sensor information screen for O From the sensor information screen information about the next sensor in the list can be easily displayed by pressing the Next sensor context button 5 13 Data logging If the data logging feature is enabled on an ACG then it will maintain a log of system and sensor data whenever the device is powered up Data is logged every 10 seconds and includes the system status average minimum and maximum readings for the
57. le regulator to the calibration gas bottle Figure 24 Figure 24 Flow regulator fitted to calibration boftle e Connect the outlet of the regulator to the inlet calibration gas connector accessory see section 8 and then connect the inlet calibration gas connector to the calibration inlet on the ACG Figure 25 Push the fitting on fully until it latches in place Figure 25 Connecting calibration fitting to ACG calibration port Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 27 ACGt User Manual e Open the valve on the flow regulator attached to the bottle and then open the inlet valve on the front panel The ACG should register that there is flow to the sensors e Allow 5 minutes for the sensors to settle to stable readings on the calibration gas e To perform an adjustment from the main menu select Calibration then select the bottle that is currently attached The calibration adjustment screen will be shown Figure 26 Cal Conc HijLo Figure 26 Calibration adjustment screen showing high calibration bottle e The values on the left show the current sensor readings Note that it is possible for sensors to show negative readings when exposed to zero gas in this situation This is likely when attempting to measure values close to Zero e The calibration bottle details are shown on the right If the values shown are not correct for the bottle attached the values can be changed See section 5 1
58. ll or instrument panel For fixed units only i Gland and Override Keyswitch kit For fixed units only The humidifier g should be installed if the ACG is going to be continuously connected for over 12 hours to the compressed gas source with no exposure to ambient air The humidifier is required to pull moisture from the ambient air to re hydrate the electrochemical cells within the ACG If dry gas is constantly being passed over the sensors they will dry out and stop performing correctly Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 3 ACGt User Manual 2 Safety information f WARNING Read the safety information fully before using the Analox ACG 2 1 Electrochemical sensors contain toxic compounds Under normal conditions the sensor will be safely sealed To prevent leakage the unit must not be exposed to temperatures outside the specified range or be exposed to organic vapours which may cause physical damage to the body of the sensor The Electrochemical sensors oxygen and carbon monoxide unit must not be stored in areas containing organic solvents or in flammable liquid stores When the life of the sensor has expired or it is leaking or otherwise damaged it must be disposed of safely in accordance with local regulations The carbon monoxide cell contains an acidic electrolyte sulphuric acid whilst the oxygen cell contains caustic electrolyte potassium hydroxide In the event of an accident use the follow
59. mber 7 or F7 to continue booting to Windows 8 with digital sign enforcement enabled 14 When complete the Windows Mobile Device Centre main window may pop up This window can be closed Accept the Windows Mobile Device Centre user agreement if prompted 15 From the ACG software disk run the installer file called Setup 16 The ACG installer wizard will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to install the ACG software 6 1 5 Installation troubleshooting If the ACG drivers fail to install please try the following e Disconnect any USB devices from the computer that are not required e Ensure that ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Centre are installed before attempting to install drivers e Sometimes users can experience problems connecting a device on Windows XP When this happens ActiveSync does not recognise a connection to the device To correct this select Add or Remove Programs from the Windows control panel Choose to remove Microsoft ActiveSync After this is removed browse to C Program Files and delete the ActiveSync folder Restart the computer and reinstall Active Sync using the installer Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 48 ACGt User Manual 6 1 6 Running the software To run the ACG software select the program from the Windows start menu Analox folder When the software runs without a device connected the window shown in Figure 41 will be displayed A ACG
60. memory stick via the USB port on the front panel To download the data logs prepare a USB memory stick ensuring that there is enough space free to download logs Each daily log file is typically 1 5MB in size with a full 90 days of logs taking up approximately 135MB Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 32 ACGt User Manual the root of the USB memory stick in a folder named by ACG serial number and date of download Ensure that any important files that might be stored on the USB memory stick are backed up to another device before attempting a download WARNING When downloading logs via this method the logs will be stored automatically at Once the USB memory stick is ready for downloading logs unscrew the protective cover from the USB socket on the front panel of the ACG and insert the USB memory stick into the USB socket From the main menu enter the Data logging sub menu and select Download data to USB The data log download screen will be shown Figure 33 This will indicate how many logs are available to be downloaded If there is insufficient space on the USB memory stick to download all log files then an error will be shown Data log download Press start to download all o log files Figure 33 Data log download screen To begin the download press the Start download context button The progress of the download will be shown on screen Figure 34 The download may take several m
61. ment used with the ACG is connected into the safety interlock relay section 4 5 then depending on the connection scheme it may be necessary to switch the safety interlock key switch to the override position during start up and until the sensors have stabilised on a steady gas flow This prevents any disruption to attached equipment during start up due to any alarms for example a high alarm due to atmospheric air present in internal plumbing ANALOX ACGt looking after the air YOU breathe Figure 8 Start up splash screen Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 15 ACGt User Manual 5 2 Controls Figure 9 shows the elements of the ACG front panel Figure 9 ACG front panel 1 Display 2 Sample Calibration gas inlet 3 Gas outlet for timed sample support section 5 15 4 Gas inlet purge valve 5 External power connection Either by rechargeable battery pack or external PSU 6 USB port 7 Up button 8 OK button 9 Down button 10 Mute button 11 Context sensitive buttons function depends on current context Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 16 ACGt User Manual 5 3 Inlet purge valve 5 3 1 Use of the inlet purge valve The inlet purge valve is used to control the flow of gas into the ACG It has two functions firstly to turn the flow of gas through the sensors on and off and secondly to vent the inlet to purge any stale gas in the line Analox recommend tha
62. ned Name Mark Lewis Position Managing Director 34127 Iste 3 February 201 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page
63. not trigger the alarm the visual and audio indicators will be cancelled as soon as the reading passes the hysteresis point see section 5 4 2 With latching alarms enabled if an alarm is triggered and the sensor reading subsequently returns to a level that would not trigger the alarm the visual and audio indicators will continue until the mute button is pressed to acknowledge the alarm Once acknowledged the visual and audio indicators will be cancelled Whilst latching is enabled if an alarm is acknowledged by pressing the mute button prior to the sensor reading passing back through the alarm set point then the visual and audio indicators will be cancelled as soon as the reading passes the hysteresis point see section 5 4 2 The alarm latching option can be turned on and off through the device menu This can be found in the main menu under System options gt Alarm latching The latching alarm option can also be changed using the PC tool see section 6 3 5 9 4 Adjusting alarm set points Each of the ACG s alarm set points can be individually adjusted to suit the monitoring application To adjust a set point first select the alarm using the Sensor options sub menu from the main menu Figure 22 Select the sensor of interest and select Adjust alarms A list of the available alarms will be shown in the next menu Select which alarm to adjust and the alarm adjustment screen will be shown Document ref P0149 801 04 June 20
64. nstaller file called Setup 17 The ACG installer wizard will be displayed Follow the on screen instructions to install the ACG software 6 1 4 Windows 8 Installation 6 1 4 1 Installing Windows Mobile Device Centre To install the ACG software on Windows 8 perform the following steps 1 Unplug all unnecessary USB devices from the computer keeping the ACG plugged in 2 If not already installed install Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Centre 6 1 or later for the appropriate version of Windows This software is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Centre Ensure that the appropriate 32bit or 64bit download is selected for your version of Windows 6 1 4 2 Disabling driver signature enforcement 1 First press win I to launch the charm bar and click Change PC Settings at the bottom 2 Then go to General and scroll to the bottom of the page on the right hand side click Restart Now button under Advanced Startup section Remember to save all your work first before clicking it Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 42 ACGt User Manual PC settings Personalize Users Notifications Search Share General Privacy Devices Ease of Access Sync your settings Continue Exit and continue to Windows Troubleshoot Refresh or reset your PC or use advanced tools Turn off your PC ANALOX Available storage Wou Bumar JIT GA mlae pe b Pac Gee OLE SCH
65. nt 0 25 of reading C or 0 139 of reading F Detection mode Photoionisation detection PID Expected life Lamp 5 000 hours 6 months Cell 50 000 hours 5 years 10 2 4 Carbon monoxide CO Accuracy 1ppm CO 5 of reading Temp coefficient over 10 C range 0 1ppm COC 0 5 of reading C or 0 056ppm COFF 0 278 of reading F 10 2 5 Water vapour H20 0 to 100mgim Accuracy 0 15mg m H2O 20 of reading over 10 C range Detection mode 2 Years service exchange for calibration Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 6 ACGt User Manual 11 Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Number POl49 9 0 00 Manufacturers name Analox Sensor Technology Ltd Manufacturers address 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park Stokesley Morth Yorkshire TS9 SPT li is declared that the following product Product name Analox ACG Product code ACG Conforms to all applicable requirements of The consolidated Environmental Compatibility requirements of LACS E10 2006 EN 60045 2002 and the major class Sot requirements The consolidated Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements of ACS ElO 2006 EN 60945 2002 and the major class society requirements The above product complies with the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Signed on behalt of Analox Sensor Technology Ltd Date 245 April 2014 sig
66. ple gas inlet to the ACG must be at a regulated pressure in the range of 5 to 10 bar gauge 2 5 to 145psig taken directly from a sample line from a compressor after all filtering and regulation which is supplying the bottles air banks or breathing masks The ACG is supplied with a 2m length of 6mmOD x 3mmID PTFE tubing which the inlet calibration adaptor should be connected to Longer pipes can be used but purge times and response times will be longer It is recommended that a 2 stage regulator is used to maintain the sample gas inlet pressure within operating limits The ACG provides a Linktech panel mount coupling for the connection of the sample gas line or calibration gas and also a Linktech inline socket Which accepts up to zx OD tubing for connection to the ACG panel mount coupling Before fitting the pipe work the PTFE tubing should be fitted to the rear of the supplied Linktech inline socket The ID at one end of the PTFE tubing will require stretching slightly to fit over the rear of the Linktech inline socket Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 7 ACGt User Manual e Remove the nut from the rear of the Linktech inline socket and place over the supplied length of PTFE tubing e Fit the 6mmOD x 3mmID tubing over the end of the Linktech inline socket by slightly stretching the inner of the tube so that it fits over the rear of the adaptor and secure in place with the nut e At the free end of the PTF
67. r Windows XP only Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Centre 6 1 or later Windows Vista amp Windows 7 only 6 1 2 Windows XP Installation To install the ACG software on Windows XP perform the following steps 1 Unplug all unnecessary USB devices from the computer 2 If not already installed install Microsoft ActiveSync 4 5 or later This software is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Centre 3 If installing from the ACG software CD insert the disc into the CD drive 4 Connect the ACG to the computer using the USB cable see 6 2 and switch on the ACG 5 Windows will pop up a message stating that it has found new hardware 6 The Found New Hardware Wizard window will be shown 7 Select No not this time and click Next 8 On the next screen select Install from a list or specified location Advanced and click next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by This wizard helps you install software for looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on he Windows Update Web site with your permission DSP YELLOW1210CE USB Sync Read our privacy policy If your hardware came with an installation CD Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for SS or floppy disk insert it now software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device What
68. r cell replacement reminder will continue to be shown and needs to be manually reset To do this open the main menu select Sensor options and the select the sensor that has been replaced From the sensor s sub menu select Replacement reset A confirmation screen will be shown explaining the implications of resetting the reminder Figure 36 On pressing the Confirm context button the sensor will store the current date as the date it was last replaced again until the sensor is next expected to be replaced The reset feature should only be used WARNING Once the reminder has been reset for a sensor a reminder will not be shown if the sensor has been physically replaced Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 34 ACGt User Manual Replacement reset A Warning Pressing confirm will reset the replacement warning timer For the sensor This feature should only be used when the sensor and or cell has been physically replaced Press confirm to reset replacement notification Figure 36 Sensor replacement reset confirmation screen 5 15 Timed sample draw Occasionally it may be desirable to take a sample of the ACG inlet gas and direct it into another gas detection device or analysis tube for example when analysing oil mist content The ACG provides a method of drawing off a sample of the inlet gas via a software controlled sample valve This feature can be used to set up a timed sample with a
69. r the alarms if the balance gas measured is air For this reason Analox recommend that a gas that is air balanced 18ppm CO air balance is best as this offers safe triggering of alarms regardless of the gas being measured The alarms will trigger early when exposed to helium balanced gases however this is normally considered to be a safe situation 5 10 2 Performing an adjustment WARNING Before a calibration gas is applied to the ACG ensure that the sample gas has been isolated and sample calibration adaptor has been removed from the ACG inlet Q y i Y 4 0 v Q Calibration gas flow should be set at Om This is best achieved by using the gas flow regulator accessory see section 8Error Reference source not found which is pre set at OU lm Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 26 ACGt User Manual Note For best results the ACG sensors should be calibrated with the low calibration mix first followed by the high calibration mix Note Whilst the ACG is exposed to calibration gas alarms may be triggered Set the safety interlock key switch if fitted on fixed version to override if alarms are likely to cause unwanted disruptions to attached equipment To perform a calibration adjustment first expose the sensors to the appropriate calibration gas of known concentration via the sample calibration gas inlet as follows e Fit the 0 5 LPM gas flow regulator accessory see section 8 or suitab
70. rcuit System or sensor fault Closed circuit O active Closed circuit 1 Off Off On On n Off Off On On On Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 13 ACGt User Manual 4 7 Switched 24V DC outputs ACG Fixed The ACG has 3 switched 24Vdc outputs that provide power to external equipment is the event of an alarm condition or system fault These can be used to power directly equipment such as for example a beacon an audible alarm or to energise a relay They can also be used as an input signal to an external control system Table 4 shows how the switched 24V outputs operate under various system conditions Figure shows a typical example of the switched 24V DC outputs used in a system ACG Beacon Switched 3 2 1 supply J3 5 9 36V Combined max load from switch 24V DC supply is 500mA Figure Typical use of switched 24V outputs Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 14 ACGt User Manual 5 Operating instructions 5 1 Start up An ACG will automatically start up when power is supplied to it Initially the ACG will display a splash screen as shown in Figure 8 which will be displayed for a few seconds after which the display will go blank for up to 15 seconds The ACG will then show the main display as described in section 5 4 1 Upon start up attached sensors may require a short time to warm up as described in section 5 8 3 Note If any equip
71. re that there is enough storage space on the target disk before beginning a download Data log files on device F 2014 03 25 csv 2014 03 26 csv E 2014 03 27 csv E 2014 04 03 csv E 2014 04 07 csv IC 2014 04 08 csv AT 2014 04 09 csv IV 2014 04 10 csv II 2014 04 11 csv 7 2014 04 14 csv Hig 2014 04 15 csv 2014 04 16 csv E 2014 04 17 csv E 2014 04 23 csv E 2014 04 24 csv A None C Refresh iil Delete Downloading file 2 of 4 e Figure 45 Downloading data logs from an ACG Although the internal data logging operates a rolling log with automatic clean up of older data the data logs on the device can be managed manually using the ACG software To delete unwanted files from a device select the files for deletion and click the Delete button Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 51 ACGt User Manual 6 5 Setting the time The ACG s internal date and time is used for data logging and for issuing various reminders The internal clock can be set to the appropriate date and time using the ACG software With an ACG connected to the ACG software select the General tab Click the Set Time button This will display the window shown in Figure 46 The default time shown will be the system date and time of the computer running the software This date and time can be changed if required To set the date amp time on the devi
72. stems the Windows Mobile Device Center window will be shown This window should be closed If not already open run the ACG software The ACG software will recognise the device and read the current settings form the device Once fully connected the window shown in Figure 43 will be displayed 6 2 1 Connection troubleshooting If the ACG fails to connect see section 7 1 4 Connection troubleshooting Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 49 ACGt User Manual 6 2 2 Disconnecting To disconnect an ACG from the computer first wait until all settings have been saved correctly and that any file downloads have completed then remove the USB cable from the rear of the ACG If the USB cable was removed from the Tech USB port ensure that it is re attached before closing and securing the ACG hinged front door 6 3 Changing options On connection to an ACG a copy of all of the device s options is created in the ACG software The options are presented over a set of tabs To view the option tabs click the Options button Using these tabs the options can be viewed and modified as required No changes are made to the device s options until the changes are applied to the device To apply any changes made click the Apply Changes button shown in Figure 43 This will upload the new options to the device The ACG will confirm that the options have been saved by playing a confirmation sound Any changes made to opt
73. t for oil mist testing e Fromthe main menu select Timed sample then select Start new sample The timed sample setup screen will be shown Figure 38 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 36 ACGt User Manual 00 05 00 Hours Minutes Seconds Adjust 2 Next Field Figure 38 Timed sample setup e Select the highlight hours minutes seconds field by pressing the OK button and use the up and down buttons to dial in the desired sample time e Press Start sample to begin the timed sample The sample valve will then open e Throughout the sample period the time remaining on the sample timer will be shown on the screen Figure 39 e When the sample is complete the ACG will give three beeps and the sample valve will close The main screen shall show that the sample is complete Figure 39 P Sample 00 01 55 2030 gt zl Sample complete K i 2030 o ll J Figure 39 Timed sample progress A timed sample can be cancelled at any time whilst it is in progress To cancel a sample select Timed sample from the main menu and select Cancel sample For certain sampling applications it may be necessary to purge the sample line prior to beginning a sample The simplest way to achieve this is to use the purge valve as described in section 5 3 1 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 3 ACGt User Manual 5 16 Setting the date and time The
74. t the purge system is used whenever a new pipe connection is made to the ACG if the inlet line has been open to atmosphere or it has been exposed to damp gas The following instructions apply when using the supplied 2m PTFE pipe If shorter or longer lengths of pipework are used the purge period should be adjusted accordingly depending on the total pipe length Only stainless steel or PTFE FEP pipework should be used to connect to the ACG Starting with the valve in the off position apply pressure to the inlet Between 5 and 10 bar gauge using the supplied Linktech inlet calibration connector Once pressure is applied the valve should be turned to Purge and left for 2 minutes Using the supplied 2m PTFE pipe so that the pipework prior to the ACG can be purged of any stale damp gas and any moisture on the pipe walls can be dried out Once the purge has completed the valve can then be turned to the On position to allow the sensors to start analysing the gas sample This process will ensure the ACG sensors can stabilise as quickly as possible to the gas you wish to measure 5 4 Display 5 4 1 Main display screen Under normal operation the ACG will display its main display screen Figure 10 explains the elements of the main screen Figure 10 Main display overview 1 System status indicator 2 Live sensor readings a Sensor status icon b Sensor reading c Sensor type and display units d Sensor bar indicator
75. th the electrolyte please refer to Section 1 Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 58 ACGt User Manual Remove the flow adaptor from the sensor inlet 600398 0017 l Using a terminal screwdriver push down the clamp release button to release the clamp and gently pull the cell wire from the clamp Repeat this for both the red and black wires B Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 59 ACGt User Manual Unscrew the green locking ring from the chimney of the cell housing and remove from the enclosure lid Using a terminal screwdriver push down the clamp release button to release the clamp Push the ferrule of the cell wire in to the clamp and remove the screwdriver from the clamp release button Gently pull on the wire to ensure that the wire is held by the clamp Repeat this for both the red and black wires taking note of the correct polarity as shown below Black Refit the enclosure lid in place and secure in place using the corner screws Refit the flow adaptor in to the sensor inlet Note Following an oxygen cell replacement a full calibration must be performed See section 5 10 for details Also a replacement notification reset should be performed See section 5 14 1 for details Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 60 ACGt User Manual 9 1 2 Carbon monoxide cell replacement The part number for your sensor s replacement cell is 9100 2030 When a
76. the charger will do a battery check prior to charging For a NiMH charger the LED will be yellow e f any faults are found the NiMH charger LED will flash orange green the Li lon chargers red LED will extinguish e If all is okay the charger will then start to charge the battery For NiMH chargers the LED will be orange and for Li lon chargers the LED will be red e Once the charge is complete the charger will go into trickle mode until disconnected For a NiMH charger the LED will go green for Li lon chargers the red LED will extinguish e Once complete disconnect the charger the battery is then ready for connection to the ACG Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 9 ACGt User Manual 4 4 Installation Fixed 4 4 1 Mounting details ACG Fixed The ACG can be mounted as a fixed unit onto a wall or vertical flat surface using the enclosure mounting holes The minimum area required and the mounting centres for installing the ACG are shown in Figure 2 Gas connection should be made as per section 4 2 Below shows a diagram of a typical fixed system setup Regulator set at 5 to 10barg High pressure O P Compressor 24V DC input Optional Relay output beacon sounder Cylinders i l Pneumatics Electrical Figure 4 Typical ACG Fixed installation An optional mounting kit to install on either a solid wall or instrument panel can be purchased ACG mounting kit
77. ti malware protection e Disable automatic restart on system failure 7 The computer reboots and prompts another menu to choose One of the items is to Disable driver signature enforcement Press number 7 or F7 to continue booting to Windows 8 with digital sign enforcement disabled Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 Page 45 ACG User Manual Startup Settings 6 1 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press a number to choose from the options below Use number keys or functions keys F1 F9 1 Enable debugging 2 Enable boot logging 3 Enable low resolution video 4 Enable Safe Mode 5 Enable Safe Mode with Networking 6 Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt 7 Disable driver signature enforcement 8 Disable early launch anti malware protection 9 Disable automatic restart after failure Press F10 for more options Press Enter to return to your operating system Installing the disc image If installing from the ACG software CD insert the disc into the CD drive Connect the ACG to the computer using the USB cable see section 6 2 and switch on the ACG Windows will pop up a message box stating that it is attempting to install drivers Windows will fail to find drivers for the device Installing device driver software gt Click here for status Access the system properties window by clicking on the Windows start menu right clicking on Computer and selecting properties On the syst
78. to the clearing of an already triggered alarm An alarm will always trigger immediately when the sensor reading passes the set point in the correct direction However when the sensor returns in the opposite direction through the same set point it must go an amount beyond the set point before the alarm will clear This extra amount required to clear an alarm is the alarm s hysteresis Figure 21 shows an example of a hysteresis band on a high going alarm The hysteresis applied to an alarm is adjusted automatically based on the value of the alarm set point Hysteresis for each sensor range is defined by a percentage of set point and a maximum hysteresis value The hysteresis applied to the alarm is the smaller of the two values for a particular set point Table 6 shows the hysteresis applied to each sensor type Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 22 ACGt User Manual Table 6 Scaled hysteresis values Percent of set point Maximum hysteresis hysteresis O2 0 5 O2 ppm CO2 50ppm CO2 ppm CO 0 5ppm CO ppm VOC 0 5ppm VOC mg m H20 5mg m gt H20 Ci Yo Alarm activated Alarm de activated ss Alam Setpoint Alarm active region Hysteresis point Figure 21 Hysteresis band on a high going oxygen alarm 5 9 3 Latching alarms Alarms can operate in either latching or non latching mode With latching alarms disabled if an alarm is triggered and the sensor reading subsequently returns to a level that would
79. tween as possible If not performed together the calibration adjustment reminder will be shown based on the time of the earlier of the two adjustments 21 23 ED Figure 30 A calibration adjustment reminder The sensor calibration due date can be viewed on the sensor information screen section 5 12 5 11 Viewing device information For ease of access the device information screen can be accessed from the main sensor readings screen by using the right hand context button Alternatively to view information about the system select System information from the main menu This will display the device information screen Figure 31 The system information page shows the serial number of the device information about the software version and the current date and time Readings are also shown for the current absolute inlet pressure the absolute atmospheric pressure and the flow rate of sample gas to the sensors The sensor reading screen can be accessed from the device information screen by pressing the right hand context button This allows for quickly toggling between the two screens when taking measurements System OK Serial Number 123456 Software 3 3 1 0 292970 A01 Date f Time 2014 04 24 13 46 50 System flow 0 0 LPM Atmospheric pressure 1011 0 mbara Open repeater ports True Menu Gas readings Figure 31 The device information screen 5 12 Viewing sensor information To view information about an individua
80. under indicators Operator Push button membrane controis o oonmemman TTT SE swich supply SOOmA maxtata 3x 24V DC switch supply 500mA max total Environmental Rating IP55 conditions Operating temperature 5 to 50 C 22 to 122 F Storage temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Inlet pressure 5 to 10 bar gauge 72 5 to 145 psig Humidity 15 to 90 RH continuous 0 to 99 RH non condensing for short periods days Calibration flow rate 0 5 to 1 0 LPM TTT 406 x 2a5xi7omm neanyeate o 406 x 335 x 175mm In carry case Weights 10kg maximum including carry case and battery pack Sensor 2 minutes Sensor path response T 6 minutes for H2O sensor for system after purge 10 2 Sensor specification 10 2 1 Oxygen O2 0 to 50 Accuracy 0 035 O2 1 of reading Temp coefficient over 10 C range Temp coefficient 0 15 of reading C or 0 084 of reading F Detection mode Electrochemical Expected life 2 years for the electrochemical cell in atmospheric air 10 2 2 Carbon dioxide CO2 0 to 1000ppm Accuracy 25ppm CO2 1 of reading Temp coefficient over 10 C range Temp coefficient 1ppm CO2 C or 0 56ppm CO2 F Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 75 ACGt User Manual 10 2 3 Volatile organic compounds VOC 0 to 100ppm isobutylene equivalent Accuracy 1ppm VOC 5 of reading Temp coefficient over 10 C range Temp coefficie
81. values defined it is possible to change the bottle values to match the gas bottle to be used e To change a calibration value press OK whilst the calibration screen is shown to allow sensor selection e Use the up and down buttons to select a sensor to change e To change the highlighted sensor s value press OK The sensor s calibration value will be highlighted Figure 29 e Press the up and down buttons to change the calibration value press and hold the button to adjust the value more rapidly e When the desired value is shown press OK to set the value Repeat for any other calibration values which need to be changed e When finished press the Exit Edit context button to return to the calibration screen and allow a calibration adjustment to be performed Ok Set 4 Change Cal Conc HifLo Figure 29 Adjusting the CO calibration value Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANA LOX Page 30 ACGt User Manual 5 10 5 Calibration adjustment reminders When enabled the ACG will show a flashing reminder beside the sensor reading when a calibration adjustment is due Figure 30 The reminder is displayed when the time since the last full high and low calibration adjustment was performed exceeds the required calibration regime A calibration adjustment reminder will only be cleared once both a high and low calibration adjustment have been performed Both adjustments should be performed with as little time be
82. vels to be seen with respect to the alarm set point The bar will change colour depending on the current sensor status Where a sensor is in a non alarm and non fault state the bar graph will be shown green as shown in Figure 15a below Should the sensor value be in an alarm state the bar will be shown in red Figure 15b and Figure 15c which show a low and high alarm respectively Se J ml oO Figure 15 Sensor bar graph indicator In circumstances where a reading is available but is in a degraded state e g a timely calibration has not been performed the sensor bar graph indicator will be shown grey as shown in Figure 16a below Should no reading be available the bar graph will show no reading as shown in Figure 16b below Wal II TT Figure 16 Degraded state sensor bar graph indicator In cases where the reading falls outside of the displayed range of the bar graph the bar graph indicator will show a directional arrow to indicate the reading is outside of the displayed region as shown in Figure 17 below ea a Figure 17 geg of display range bar ach indicators In cases where a sensor fault has been identified and a reading can still be obtained from the sensor the bar graph will be show coloured yellow Figure 18 II Figure 18 Sensor in fault bar graph indicator 5 9 Alarms Every second as the sensor reading is updated each alarm associated with the sensor is checked against the current reading For high
83. y contamination The lamp and electrode stack are both part of the PID component of the sensor The cleaning an replacement processes are documented below Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 A NA LOX Page 62 ACGt User Manual Remove the flow adaptor from the sensor inlet Remove the sensor housing from the MEC and then remove the sensor from the housing by twisting the PCB on the rear of the sensor remove the PCB from the sensor Using the stack removal tool 9300 1021 insert the ends of the tool into the slots on the sides of the sensor as shown keeping a finger on top of the stack so as it does not spring away from the sensor and so that the spring and lamp cannot pop out upon removal Carefully remove the lamp from the sensor making sure that the window of the lamp is not touched Document ref P0149 801 04 June 2014 ANALOX Page 63 ACGt User Manual Using the lamp cleaning kit 9300 1022 and suitable protective clothing open the container of cleaning compound with a clean cotton bud apply a small amount to one end Using a circular action clean the lamp by applying light pressure to the lamp window do not touch the lamp window with fingers continue polishing until a light squeaking can be heard Remove any residual cleaning compound from the lamp using the clean end of the cotton bud Ensure that the lamp is completely free from any signs of contamination prior to refitting Carefully pl

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