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1. 6 9 Powering Up 00 cece eee 3 2 Preventing Common Problems 3 1 Programming Factory Level o ooo oooooooo o o 6 5 Operator Level ooo ooooooo 3 4 Setup Level oooooooooomomoo o 6 2 R Return Policy en 2 111 S Sample Gas Initiating Flow 3 4 Serial Port Cali ee 2 6 Setting Up o oooooooomoomomooo 4 14 WATLING zu Se ee ELE 2 6 Site Preparation 0 0020 ee 2 3 Span Gasu ceno re RO P Dir 5 16 Specifications Functional 000 0000 00 7 2 Perfomance 000 eee e eee 7 1 Physical ars seen ee Gia pep ER 7 3 System Functions Wiring B 1 T Temperature Ambient 2 1 7 2 Testing APX Alarms oo ESN 5 7 APX Analog Output 5 13 System Analog Output 4 11 Theory of Operation 22220 1 3 Index April 2006 u Index cont U User Program ACCESSING e n ER ul ew rua Red 3 4 Exitn9 o enu e Uses 3 5 6 20 Levels ern 6 1 Locking Unlocking 4 17 Moving Back One Level 4 1 D 1 Passwords 000 ess 6 1 Updating 2 neat ab en p EpL n 6 5 W Warm Up Time 222222 3 2 Wataru 2 11 Wiring See Part Name Wiring Insertion Tool 2 4 Z Zero GAS ic sav bet stes ed ste eis 5 16 Index 3
2. Note The Back option returns you to the previous step while the Cancel option aborts the calibration procedure entirely Field Pe Mass Flow After all ofthe values have MF xx xx Stb x xx stabilized use 4 and gt to DP xxx highlight Next and press the ENTER key Back Next gt Cancel Field Pe Mass Flow Use 4 and gt to highlight key then select Next lt Back Next gt Cancel Field Pe Mass Flow After all of the values have MF xx xx Stb x xx stabilized use 4 and gt to DPS xxx Ba len Then press e ey Field Perform If desired use the A and V keys to select another calibra Offset Cal tion type and press ENTER Zero Span Cal If you have finished calibrating the instrument press ESC six times to return to normal run mode Setup and Calibration 5 21 April 2006 Performing a Field Calibration cont B Performing an Offset Calibration Offset Cal gt To perform an Offset calibration complete the following steps Field Offset Cal Turn on the gas then select Next Back Next gt Cancel Make sure the calibration gas is flowing and use 4 and P to highlight Next Then press the ENTER key Note The Back option returns you to the previous step while the Cancel option aborts the calibration procedure entirely
3. Field Offset Cal O2 Xx xx Stb x xx O2 pcnt XX XXX After all of the values have stabilized use and gt to highlight Finish Then press the ENTER key In theabove display the following parameters are shown O2 raw oxygen mV signal O2 pcnt oxygen percentage Stb Oxygen Sensor Stability in mV min of charge Cis proportional to the heat capacity density of the gas mixture Note The readings are considered stabilized when the Stb value remains at lt 0 5 for approximately one minute Field Perform Mass Flow Offset Cal If desired use the A and V keys to select another calibra tion type and press ENTER If you have finished calibrating the instrument press ESC six times to return to normal run mode 5 22 Setup and Calibration Performing a Field Calibration cont April 2006 C Performing a Zero Span Calibration lt Zero Span Cal gt To perform an Zero Span calibration complete the following steps Fie Zero Span Cal Turn on zero gas then select Next Back Next gt Cancel Start the zero gas flow and use the 4 and gt keys to high light Next Then press the ENTER key Note The Back option returns you to the previous step while the Cancel option aborts the calibration procedure entirely Fie Zero Span Cal O27 Xx xx Stb x x
4. For EN 61000 4 3 the above units meet performance Criteria A and in a limited number of frequencies performance Criteria B per EN 61326 e EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 gem den Europ ischen Richtlinien Niederspannungsrichtlinie Nr 73 23 EG und EMV Richtlinie Nr 89 336 EG Die oben aufgef hrten Ger te und zugeh rige mitgelieferte Handhabungssysteme tragen keine CE Kennzeichnung gem der Druckger te Richtlinie da sie in bereinstimmung mit Artikel 3 Absatz 3 gute Ingenieurpraxis der Druckger te Richtlinie 97 23 EG f r DN 25 geliefert werden Shannon June 1 2002 p m ths Mr James Gibson GENERALDIREKTOR ce Se LS ENISO9002 T V ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H1 August 2004 GE Sensing ATEX COMPLIANCE We GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 4111 U S A as the manufacturer declare under our sole responsibility that the product APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer to which this document relates in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 94 9 EC Annex Il meets the following specifications C a 1180 ISSePO2ATEX T95 C IP66 24 VDC 35 W Furthermore the following additional requirements and specifications apply to the product e Having been designed in accordance with EN 50014 EN 50018 and EN 50281 the product meets the fault tolerance requirements of electrical app
5. F Factory Defaults Resetting 6 13 Factory Menu Entering New Parameters 6 7 Entering New PID Values 6 9 Loading Software 22222 6 5 Resetting Factory Defaults 6 13 Factory Level Programming 6 5 Fail Safe Alarm Mode APX Ti patency fab Sie esate TR Ub US 5 8 SYSTEM Stun ers eSI Y 4 6 Fault Alarm System Setting 4 5 Flow Rate Calibration Gases 5 16 Fuse Replacing ersehen 3 6 Specifications 2222222 eese 7 2 Infrared Keypad 0 0000 e eee 3 2 Installation Site Choosing 2 2 K Keypad Diagrami i eae ha near 3 2 Specifications 0 0 0 0 ee eee 7 2 L Line Power Requirements 0 000000 cee nn 7 2 Mi rIng civ kn eee den ERN ern PE Tyee 2 6 Loading New Software 6 5 Locking the User Program 4 17 LVD Compliance 2 1 2 3 2 4 3 2 A 1 M Model Number 00005 7 4 Mounting The APX3 A eu eet Fb 2 3 N Namur Analog Output 4 8 5 10 O Oxygen Percent Entering Average Value 5 2 P Padlock Symbol o ooooooo 3 3 Parameters Entering New 6 7 Password Factory Level oooooooooooo o 6 5 Operator Level ooo ooooooo 3 4 Setup Level eimie itae aeeie eee 6 1 User Program 02 2000 cee ee 6 1 Photograph APX 2222 1 3 PID Values Entering New
6. Type cont 1 Enable AutoCal as described on page D 4 2 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the AutoCal Types menu option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and W keys to highlight the desired calibration method and press ENTER Proceed to the appropriate step below for the type of calibration you chose in step 3 above 4 For the Offset Cal method proceed as follows d Using the four arrow keys program the pent value that you wish to use for the offset correction b Press ENTER to complete the programming 5 For the Zero Span Cal method proceed as follows d Using the four arrow keys program the pent value that you wish to use for the span full scale correction b Press ENTER c Using the four arrow keys program the pent value that you wish to use for the zero correction d Press ENTER to complete the programming 6 For the Slope Cal method proceed as follows d Using the four arrow keys program the pent value that you wish to use for the span full scale correction b Press ENTER to complete the programming Setting Calibration Gas To optimize the AutoCal process you may program the length of time Flow Times the gas flows during a calibration To do so proceed as follows 1 Enable AutoCal as described on page D 4 2 Use the A and W keys to highlight the 4utoCal Control menu option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and W keys to highlight the Zero Gas On Time option an
7. 2 1 7 2 Common Problems Preventing 3 1 Analog Output APX Configuring Digital Display 6 2 Setting Up 0 6 eee ee 5 9 Connecting Testi E uses eR RET un ee 5 13 See Part Name MATIBB uS npe eb E PE 2 5 Contrast Adjustid8 4 3 Analog Output System Setting Lp vase eere sx E 4 7 D Testing lu D E 4 11 Default Parameters Resetting 6 13 WITINB flea Soe tie hehe ku B 1 Digital Display BD Backlight Setup o on aooo 4 4 Calibrating ee E EE 5 16 Boot Up Screens aan 3 3 Cleaning RI POE ANOTHER ee ns 3 1 Components en 322 Or Den Spese itis Un iius 1 O 6 2 Model Number A EO QR Contrast Adjustment 4 3 Mounting 0 020 2 3 Dia 32 DEI 4 ani bo toe UR Photogr ee gt Output Devices an seen er 6 3 Powering Unc wet peut ke Run Mode Screen 0005 3 3 Removing CR a nn i Switching Windows 2 222222 4 2 syn Functions prs ST Gere a E Bal CIDIS oara EO EORR EET 6 3 Theory of Operation cies 1 3 Disconnect Device 2 1 2 3 2 4 3 2 WIDE rer UE nee eee 2 4 Display See Digital Display B Display Windows Switching 4 2 Backlight Setting Up 4 4 Basic Features 0 2 0 0 002 eee eee 1 1 E Boot Up Screens oue e tenses a eem es 33 EMC Compliance add A 1 Error Handler Selecting Parameters 6 11 Exiting the User Program 3 5 6 20 Index April 2006 Index cont
8. 4 4 Basic Programming April 2006 Setting the Display Backlight cont User Backlight Timed Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired char xx acter Use A and Y to enter a number between 0 and 99 A When done press ENTER User Backlight Press ESC Off On User You are now back at the User Contrast Menu Backlight Comm Press ESC twice to return to the main menu Then press ESC again to exit the User Program or proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to continue programming the meter Setting the System Fault After entering the User Program as described on page 3 4 the main Alarm menu appears To set the system fault alarm type proceed as follows Note This is the system fault alarm which is not normally used in APX applications See Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections for instructions on wiring this alarm Cal Disp Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Use the A and Y keys to select User and press ENTER Lock Menus Note lt Lock All gt and lt Versions gt menu options also appear on the above list Basic Programming 4 5 April 2006 Setting the System Fault Alarm cont User Analog Output Contrast If necessary use the A and V keys to select Fault Alarm and press
9. GE DECLARATION Sensing OF CONFORMITY We Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Transmitter XDP Explosion Proof Display Package to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standards e EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation For EN 61000 4 3 the above units meet performance Criteria A and in a limited number of frequencies performance Criteria B per EN 61326 e EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 following the provisions of the 89 336 EEC EMC Directive and the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive The units listed above and any ancillary sample handling systems supplied with them do not bear CE marking for the Pressure Equipment Directive as they are supplied in accordance with Article 3 Section 3 sound engineering practices and codes of good workmanship of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97 23 EC for DN 25 Shannon June 1 2002 p m y 4T A Mr James Gibson GENERAL MANAGER ce Se LS ENISO9002 T V ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H1 August 2004 GE DECLARATION Sensing DE CONFORMITE Nous Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland d clarons sous notre propre responsabilit que les APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Transmitter XDP Explosion Pro
10. Versions To view the current software versions installed in your meter access the Main Menu as described on page 3 4 and proceed as follows Cal Disp Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Use the A and Y keys to select Versions and press ENTER Lock Menus Lock All Versions Note The lt User gt menu option is also available in the above list box Versions After noting the software ver 0 BSERIES STD 002 X sion data press ENTER 1 LCAPX STD 001 G 2 The following software information is listed in the above display Slot 0 controller main circuit board software Slot 1 APX circuit board slot software Slots 2 4 not normally used for the APX Note 7he versions of the software installed in Slots 1 and 2 at the above prompt are used only as an example The actual versions of your software will appear instead Press ESC to return to the main menu Lock Menus Lock All Versions Press ESC to exit the User Program or proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to continue programming the meter Basic Programming 4 19 Chapter 5 Setup and Calibration Introduction Eo or suk DC RT res ea ler 5 1 The Setups Menu nca ERE rue 5 1 The Cal Men o ee ET a 5 16 April 2006 Introduction The Setup Menu In addition to programming the
11. Basic Programming Introduction sau en a 4 1 Switching Display Parameters eee ee eee eee eee eens 4 2 Adjusting the Display Contrast eee eee eee eee eee 4 3 Setting the Display Backlight 2 eee eee eee eee ees 4 4 Setting the System Fault Alarm 2 ee eee eee eee eee eee eee 4 5 Setting Up the System Analog Output 2 2 eee eee eee 4 7 Setting Up the Serial Port oo ease A 22 0 4 14 Locking Menus and Viewing Software Versions 4 17 April 2006 Introduction Although the APX is set up at the factory with default values that are suitable for the intended application the User Program provides a means for customizing many of the meter parameters Proper setup of the system is very important to ensure accurate data readings IWARNING To ensure safe operation the APX must be installed and operated as described in this manual In addition be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment All procedures should be performed by trained service personnel only The following procedures are described in this chapter switching display windows adjusting the display contrast setting the display backlight setting the fault alarm setting up the analog output setting up the serial port locking the menus and viewing the software versions Note While in the User Program press
12. ESC at any time to abort the current operation and return to the previous menu level Access the User Program as described on page 3 4 and refer to the menu map in Figure C 1 on page C 1 At the following screen enter the operator level password 2719 Password Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press Enter Password XXXX A ENTER when done You will now be at the main menu screen Proceed directly to the appropriate section to perform the desired programming task Basic Programming 4 1 April 2006 Switching Display The APX can easily display different diagnostic parameters via the Parameters User Program After entering the User Program as described on page 3 4 the main menu appears Note Changing the displayed parameter will not affect the recorder output Cal Opt Disp 1 O2 mV 1 BKGD mV Use the 4 and gt keys to select Disp and press ENTER All available display windows are listed Use the A and V keys to select the desired win dow and press ENTER Note The parameters available in the above list box are determined during the factory setup procedure or they can be changed as described in Chapter 6 Advanced Programming Cal Opt Disp 102 3 82 Press ESC to exit
13. Use the A and V keys to highlight the Aout Indication menu option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and W keys to highlight the desired analog output indication method Press ENTER 4 If you selected Force High Force Low Track Cal Gas or Hold Last Value the programming is complete If you selected Force to Value use the four arrow keys to program the analog output value that should be forced during an AutoCal Press ENTER Initiating an AutoCal In addition to the regularly scheduled AutoCals you may manually initiate an AutoCal at any time To do so proceed as follows 1 Enable AutoCal as described on page D 4 2 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the nitiate AutoCal menu option and press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and gt keys to highlight the Yes or No response to the question about initiating an AutoCal now Press ENTER If you responded No in step 3 no AutoCal is performed If you responded Yes in step 3 an AutoCal is initiated immediately Note fyou attempt to initiate an AutoCal while a regularly scheduled AutoCal is in progress the request is ignored Special AutoCal Software D 7 April 2006 Setting the AutoCal Drift Limits Setting AutoCal Verification If the calibration drift exceeds the preset drift limits during an AutoCal an error condition is indicated To set the drift limits complete the following steps 1 Enable AutoCal as described on page D 4 2 Use the A and
14. X XX IN Y lt Next gt En IT A IN Yy lt Next gt E AY n ay Recorder Span Trim Span Trim Value ENT Piel 4 E lt a Fail safe Setup and Cal Menu Maps Operator Level Figure C 2 stell ex these options not available on units equipped with special AutoCal software Menu Maps C 2 April 2006 ENT MAIN MENU OUTPUT DEVICE Press Amb 0 Display 0 Fault Alarm Comp Temp i 0 Analog Output Mass Flow Press Up Figure C 3 Cfg Menu Map Setup Level Press Down stets 1 Recorder Ay V Menu Maps C 3 April 2006 XX XX pent MAIN MENU gt 3 Y see Figure C 1 on page C 1 see Figure C 1 on page C 1 d N ji Enabled ENT O2 Pcnt Over Range Eee AY AY y T Disabled j AY P Amb Over Range fs Ay AY P Up Over Range O2 Pent Average Mass Flow y Zero Cal En AD Span Cal L 3 E MFmV Offset ENT enter value ENT wona y ES H ES A vis AY P Down Over Range AY P Down Under Range Error Handler Offset Cal Offset Cal Value Cal gt Edit and Error Handler Menu Maps Factory Level Zero Span Cal Zero Gas Pcnt Span Gas Pcnt s Figure C 4 X ENT Zero Total Drift ENT enter value Enr Total Drift SE
15. Y keys to highlight the AutoCal Limits menu option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and V keys to highlight the Max Drift Cal menu option and press ENTER 4 Using the four arrow keys enter the pent value for the maximum drift since the previous AutoCal that will not generate an O2 ACal Err message Press ENTER 5 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Max Drift Total menu option and press ENTER 6 Using the four arrow keys enter the pent value for the maximum drift from this AutoCal that will not generate an O2 ACal Err message Press ENTER The Auto Verification function in conjunction with the AutoCal Limits settings permits you to specify the manner in which the drift data is handled immediately following an AutoCal If this function is disabled the drift data is always updated as long as it does not exceed any of the programmed calibration drift limits any drift data exceeding the limits is not used This is true whether Auto Verification is enabled or disabled However if Auto Verification is enabled the following events may also occur immediately after an AutoCal Ifthe drift was lower than the preset Auto Verification limit the drift data is not updated This situation means that the AutoCal did not detect any significant calibration drift and the calibration results are ignored An O2 ACal OK message appears at the top of the display Ifthe drift exceeded the preset Auto Verification limit but
16. calibration and the last AutoCal see the respective View Drift Data windows for the values If the last calibration performed was either an Offset Field Cal or a Zero Span Field Cal the drift calibration values from that field calibration will be used However if the last calibration performed was an AutoCal the drift calibration values from that AutoCal will be used Note The meter default condition uses the drift compensation values from the field calibration The calibration drift data accumulated during previous AutoCals is stored internally by the APX To view this data at any time complete the following steps 1 At the Auto menu press ENTER 2 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the View Drift Data option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and W keys to view the following data screens Zero Cal xx xx zero drift since last AutoCal Zero Tot xx xx total zero drift from this AutoCal Span Cal xx xx span drift since last AutoCal Span Tot xx xx total span drift from this AutoCal Zero Total Err xx xx total zero drift error from last AutoCal Span Total Err xx xx total span drift error from last AutoCal 4 When you have completed viewing the drift data press ENTER Special AutoCal Software D 9 April 2006 V Clearing the Drift Data The calibration drift data that has been accumulated during the previous AutoCals is stored internally by the APX You may c
17. for the correct ambient temperature ranges for instruments supplied for use at the optional higher operating temperatures IWARNING To ensure safe operation the APX must be installed and operated as described in this manual Also be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment All procedures should be performed by trained service personnel only Installation 2 1 April 2006 Choosing an Installation Site All environmental and installation factors should have been discussed with a GE Sensing applications engineer or field sales person at the time the APX was ordered Thus the equipment should be suited to the application and the planned installation site However before installing the unit read these guidelines to verify that the best installation site has been chosen for optimum instrument accuracy and reliability Make sure that the APX electronics and sensor transmitter enclosures are suitable for the environmental conditions at the installation site Install the APX system in a location with little or no vibration Make sure the ambient temperature at the installation site is 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F for units operating at the standard temperature of 45 C 113 F Use a suitable sample system between the gas source and the sample inlet of the sensor enclosure Observe all normal safety precautions Specifically do not exceed the pressure and temper
18. o o je 42 c n N o ic 5 a u APX ALARMS J3 PinNo Description Alarm J9 CONNECTIONS J8 CONNECTIONS Pin No Description Pin No Description ANALOG OUTPUTS J4 N 4 668 seri sable Be 5 N ont ior 5 No conr ions J7 CONNECTIONS J6 CONNECTIONS Pin No Description Aout SYSTEM FAULT ALARM J2 8 RS232 485 COMM J1 4 quired here 4 r ired here Pin No Description Pin No Description Pin No Description NO Pin No Description Color Installation 2 10 Chapter 3 Operation Introduction aussen a 3 1 Preventing Common Problems eeeeeeeee eee 3 1 CleaningitheEnclosure ser une 3 1 Powering Up the System cece cece cece teen eee eeeeeee 3 2 Accessing the User Program eee e cece e cece enna 3 4 Exiting the User Program eer eee esse eh sees 3 5 Replacing the Else u sin aan an 3 6 April 2006 Introduction Preventing Common Problems Cleaning the Enclosure The APX is an easily operated analyzer and monitoring device Make sure that the unit has been installed in accordance with the instructions given in Chapter 2 Installation before applying power After reading this chapter you should know how to power up the system program the instrument take measurements IWARNING To ensure safe operation the APX must be installed and operated as described in this manual In addition be sure to follow all applicable local sa
19. ENTER Use the A and V keys to highlight either the Enable option or the Disable option and press ENTER If you chose to Disable AutoCal no additional AutoCal programming is required If you chose to Enable AutoCal continue the programming in the next section After enabling AutoCal the next step is to select the type of calibration to perform The following three options are available Offset Calibration this is a one point calibration that uses an offset correction at one specified pent value The offset calibration gas should be connected to the span input of the sample system Zero Span Calibration this is a two point calibration that uses an offset correction at both the zero and span full scale pent values The zero calibration gas should be connected to the zero input of the sample system and the span calibration gas should be connected to the span input of the sample system Note 7he span gas measurement is performed first Slope Calibration this 1s a one point calibration that uses an offset correction at just the span full scale pent value The slope calibration gas should be connected to the span input of the sample system Note The Slope calibration is really just a special case of the Zero Span calibration where there is no offset correction at the zero point D 4 Special AutoCal Software April 2006 a mm Selecting the AutoCal To select the AutoCal type proceed as follows
20. ENTER Note The lt Backlight gt and Comm options are also available in the above list box The system fault alarm has two possible operating modes Non Fail Safe The alarm is wired to the normally open NO contacts and the alarm is Off until a fault condition energizes the alarm relay to close these contacts and trigger the alarm Fail Safe The alarm is wired to the normally closed NC contacts and the alarm relay is energized to keep the alarm Off during normal operation A fault condition de energizes the alarm relay and triggers the alarm by allowing these contacts to close User Fault Alarm Non Fail Safe Fail Safe User Analog Output Contrast Use the A and Y keys to select the desired alarm mode and press ENTER You are now back at the User Menu Press ESC twice to return to the main menu Then press ESC again to exit the User Program or proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to continue programming the meter Note The system fault alarm can be configured to trip on any of the available system diagnostic parameters See Chapter 6 Advanced Programming for details 4 6 Basic Programming April 2006 Setting Up the System Analog Output After entering the User Program as described on page 3 4 the main menu appears Set up the system analog output as follows Note This is the system analog output which is not n
21. Note The O2 Pcnt Average Error Handler Output and Reset to Defaults gt options are also available in the above list box Parameters DiamagComp Alpha Beta Use A and V to select the desired parameter and press ENTER lt DiamagComp gt is used here as an example Advanced Programming 6 7 April 2006 Entering New Parameters cont Paramet DiamagComp Num of Points Table Use A and V to select Num of Points and press ENTER At the next prompt enter the number of data points n available for the chosen parameter Par Num of Points Num of Points Paramet DiamagComp Num of Points Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Use A and V to select Table and press ENTER Caution Incorrect entry of the calibration data points will cause the instrument to give unreliable results At the following prompt enter the values for each of the known data points for the selected gas curve To enter the data complete the following steps 1 Use 4 and gt to position the cursor at the desired position in the C Ratio value and use A and Y to increment the number 2 Use 4 and gt to position the cursor at the desired position in the DiamagComp val
22. Note The lt Test gt lt Zero Trim gt and lt Span Trim gt options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the desired zero setpoint the percentage of oxygen that corresponds to the lower end of the specified APX recorder output range Outp Zero Setpoint Zero Setpoint XXX XX O Recorder Feature Rec Type Zero Setpoint Span Setpoint Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Proceed to the next section to continue programming the recorder Setup and Calibration 5 11 April 2006 Span Setpoint O Recorder Feature Use the A and W keys to Zero Setpoint select Span Setpoint gt and Span Setpoint press ENTER Test Note The lt Rec Type gt lt Zero Trim gt and lt Span Trim gt options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the desired span setpoint the percentage of oxygen that corresponds to the upper end of the specified APX recorder output range Outp Span Setpoint Use 4 and gt to position the Span Setpoint arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to XXX XX increment the value Press A ENTER when done O Recorder Feature Proceed to the next section to continue programming the recorder Ze
23. Note The analog output can be configured to output any of the system diagnostic parameters but the percentage of oxygen is usually chosen See Chapter 6 Advanced Programming for instructions on choosing the active parameter for the system analog output Proceed to the appropriate sub section to program the desired system analog output feature Enter the system analog output menu as described on page 4 7 and Analog Output Type proceed as follows User Aout Use the A and W keys to select Aout Type and press Zero Setpoint ENTER Span Setpoint Note The lt Test gt lt Zero Trim gt and lt Span Trim gt options are also available in the above list box User Aout Aout Type Use the A and W keys to 0 20mA select the desired system ana log output type and press 4 20mA ENTER lt 4 20mA gt is used as 0 2V an example here Note The Namur option is also available in the above list box The Namur NE43 specification requires a 4 20 mA output to be clamped in specific bands to indicate out of range errors User Aout You are now back at the sys tem analog output setup menu Zero Setpoint Span Setpoint Either press ESC to return the User Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to continue setting up the system analog output 4 8 Basic Programming April 2006 Setting the Zero Setpoint Enter the system analog output menu
24. Stability 0 05 oxygen per month Measurement Ranges 0 to 2 0 to 5 0 to 10 0 to 2196 0 to 25 Analyzer Temperature Standard controlled to 113 F 45 C Optional controlled to 140 F 60 C Required Sample Pressure Regulate inlet pressure to 5 psig 0 3 bar Specifications April 2006 Functional Specifications Analog Output 4 20 mA isolated 8000 maximum field progammable Alarms four SPDT rated to 2 A at 28 VDC one dedicated fault alarm rated to 2 A at 28 V Power 85 264 VAC 47 63 Hz Note The power supply meets CISPR 55022 and CISPR 55014 Level B EMI requirements and IEC1010 1 safety standards Operating Temperature Standard 113 F 45 C Ambient Temperature Range 4 to 95 F 20 to 35 C for standard cell operating temperature of 113 F 45 C Pressure Range 5 to 5 psig 0 3 to 0 3 bar Fuse 1 25 A 250 V 5x20 mm IEC Type T Digital Output Standard RS232 RS485 Serial Communications Port Display 4 line backlit liquid crystal display LCD Keypad 6 key infrared or mechanical 7 2 Specifications April 2006 Physical Specifications Wetted Sensor Materials Standard stainless steel glass Viton Environmental Explosion proof CSA C US Class I Division 1 Group B C amp D Type 4X aaproval pending Flameproof 112 GD EEx d IIC T6 IP66 ISSePO2ATEX096 European Compliance Complies with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 73 23
25. as a high alarm that will trip if the measured value is above the set point while the Below option is used to set the alarm as a low alarm that will trip if the measured value is below the set point Outp Alarm Feature Proceed to the next section to continue programming the Trip Value alari Deadband 5 4 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Trip Value At the following prompt enter the desired trip value setpoint for the alarm Outp Alarm Feature Trip Type Trip Value Deadband Use the A and W keys to select Trip Value and press ENTER Note The lt Test gt and lt Fail Safe gt options are also available in the above list box Output Trip Value XXXX XXX A Outp Alarm Feature Trip Type Trip Value Deadband Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Proceed to the next section to continue programming the alarm Setup and Calibration April 2006 Deadband The deadband is a narrow range of values centered on the setpoint in which the alarm will not trigger This is to prevent the alarm from repeatedly triggering and resetting if the measured value oscillates above and below the setpoint by a small amount The measured valu
26. as described on page 4 7 and proceed as follows Aout Type Span Setpoint User Aout Use the A and Y keys to select Zero Setpoint gt and Zero Setpoint press ENTER Note The lt Test gt lt Zero Trim gt and lt Span Trim gt options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the desired zero setpoint the percentage of target gas that corresponds to the lower end of the specified system analog output range User Aout Zero Set XXXX XXXXX A User Aout Aout Type Zero Setpoint Span Setpoint Use 4 and P to position the cursor under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done You are now back at the sys tem analog output setup menu Either press ESC to return the User Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to continue setting up the system analog output Basic Programming April 2006 Setting the Span Setpoint Enter the system analog output menu as described on page 4 7 and proceed as follows User Aout Zero Setpoint Span Setpoint Test Use the A and Y keys to select Span Setpoint gt and press ENTER Note The Aout Type Zero Trim and Span Trim options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the desired span setpoint the
27. difference makes it easy for a paramagnetic analyzer to distinguish oxygen from other gases with which it may be mixed General Information April 2006 Theory of Operation cont For applications where the composition of the background gas is well known and constant paramagnetic oxygen analysis is relatively straightforward However in situations where the background gas composition is unknown or variable the task is more difficult As it turns out the effect of the background gas on a thermoparamagnetic oxygen sensor is related to the following properties of the gas thermal conductivity heat capacity viscosity An analysis ofthe physics involved shows that automatic background gas compensation based on the thermal conductivity of the gases alone is adequate for many applications where the background gas variations are well defined However the accuracy of this technique is limited in less well defined situations To solve this problem the APX uses advanced background gas compensation techniques that consider all three of the above parameters This requires that mass flow and differential pressure measuring devices be added to the basic thermal conductivity sensor With this technology the oxygen concentration of any gas may be accurately measured General Information April 2006 The Major Components The APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer consists of the following major components electr
28. enn 1 5 April 2006 Introduction Basic Features The APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer is an integrated system on a common baseplate that includes an electronics enclosure and a sensor transmitter enclosure Weatherproof and explosion proof enclosures are available to permit installation of the APX right at the measurement point in any environment By using advanced background gas compensation the APX is ideal for measuring the percentage of oxygen in gas mixtures containing hydrocarbon background gases These include barge loading tanker off loading vapor recovery flare gas and refinery gas systems The oxygen level is calculated using a thermoparamagnetic oxygen sensor along with measurements of thermal conductivity heat capacity and viscosity to perform complete background gas compensation The APX offers the following basic features measures oxygen levels from 0 1 to 100 automatic background gas compensation automatic process pressure compensation apowerful onboard microprocessor amenu driven user friendly programming interface mechanical or infrared through the glass programming keypad sophisticated built in error checking diagnostic software wall mountable weatherproof or explosion proof enclosures high resolution backlit LCD digital display 4 20 mA analog recorder output system fault alarm four general purpose alarm relays RS232 RS485 digital communications por
29. keys to select Span Cal and press ENTER At the next prompt enter the new C value for the span point C flow zero offset DP zero offset Field Edit Mass C XXX XX gt Field Ed Mass Flow Zero Cal Span Cal Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Press ESC You are now back at the Field Edit main menu Either continue with the calibration edit on the appropriate page or press ESC six times to return to normal run mode 6 16 Advanced Programming April 2006 Editing a Previous Calibration cont B Editing the Offset Calibration Offset Cal gt At the next prompt enter the new offset calibration value in terms of oxygen percentage Field Offset Cal Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to XXX XX increment the value Press a ENTER when done You are now back at the Field Edit main menu Either continue with the calibration edit on the appropriate page or press ESC six times to return to normal run mode C Editing the Zero Span Calibration lt Zero Span Cal gt At the next prompt enter the new zero gas drift value in terms of oxygen percentage Field Ed Zero Cal Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under
30. minutes for the sensor to reach temperature equilibrium to ensure accurate readings Notice that the display shows the slot number and the input parameter on the top line and the current live value of that parameter is displayed in the center of the screen Note The Slot Number refers to the location of the applicable circuitry in the digital controller module Slot 0 is the main circuit board slot 1 holds the APX circuit board and slots 2 4 may be used for optional circuit boards The APX software permits the operator to configure the meter for his specific requirements To accomplish this it is necessary to leave the measurement mode and enter the User Program as follows 102 8 While in measurement mode press the ESC ENTER and 5 x 82 n ESC keys in sequence Enter the operator level password 2719 at the next screen This password grants access only to those menus needed by the operator of the meter A different password is required to access the more advanced menus see Chapter 6 4dvanced Programming for details Note fa menu option is grayed out that option is not available in the operator level 2719 menus A higher level of programming access is required to use those options 3 4 Operation April 2006 Accessing the User Program cont Exiting the User Program Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to incre
31. percentage of target gas that corresponds to the upper end of the specified system analog output range minus the zero setpoint User Aout Span Set XXXX XXXXX A User Aout Zero Setpoint Span Setpoint Test Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done You are now back at the sys tem analog output setup menu Either press ESC to return the User Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to continue setting up the system analog output 4 10 Basic Programming April 2006 Testing the System Analog Output Enter the system analog output menu as described on page 4 7 and proceed as follows User Aout Use the A and Y keys to Span Setpoint select Test and press Zero Trim Note The Aout Type Zero Setpoint gt and Span Trim options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the desired test percent value which is the system analog output value expressed as a percentage of the system analog output span used by the meter as a test signal For example if the analog output is configured for a 4 20 mA range a test value of 50 should result in an output signal of 4 0 5 x 20 4 12 mA User Aout Aout Test Use A and V to increment Test Percent the test percent to the desired v
32. prompt shown on page 4 14 Selecting the Comm Type User Comm Comm Type Use the A and W keys to select the type of serial port z the default is RS 232 i desired Then press ENTER The meter returns to the User Comm prompt shown on page 4 14 4 16 Basic Programming April 2006 Locking Menus and Viewing Software Versions Lock Menus In addition to the User Menu described in the previous section the Opt Menu includes the following submenus Lock Menus prevents access to the User Program but still allows parameter selection from normal run mode Lock All prevents access to all meter functions Versions displays the currently installed software versions Proceed to the appropriate section for a discussion of these options To protect the User Program from unauthorized modifications password protection may be reinstated at any time To do this access the Main Menu as described on page 3 4 and proceed as follows Note fthe meter is powered down the password protection is in effect by default when power is reapplied Cal Disp Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Use the A and W keys to select Lock Menus and press ENTER Lock Menus Lock All Note lt User gt and lt Versions gt menu options are also available in the above list box 102 8 The meter returns directly to run mode with the pa
33. remained below both the Max Drift Cal and Max Drift Total limits the drift data is updated This situation means that the AutoCal detected a significant but acceptable amount of calibration drift and an O2 ACal New message appears at the top of the display Ifthe drift exceeds either the Max Drift Cal or the Max Drift Total limits an O2 ACal Err message appears at the top of the O2 unit type display and the APX continues to use the drift values from the last successful AutoCal This situation means that the AutoCal detected an unacceptable amount of calibration drift D 8 Special AutoCal Software April 2006 Setting AutoCal Verification cont Calibration Drift Data Viewing the Drift Data To program the Auto Verification function proceed as follows 1 Enable AutoCal as described on page D 4 2 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Auto Verification menu option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and Y keys to highlight either the Enable option or the Disable option and press ENTER 4 If you chose the Disable option in step 3 no additional programming is required If you chose the Enable option in step 3 continue the programming with step 5 5 Using the four arrow keys enter the pent value for the Verif Limit Cal This is the amount of drift since the previous AutoCal that will trigger the Auto Verification process Press ENTER The APX stores the drift compensation data from both the last field
34. to return the User Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to continue setting up the system analog output 4 12 Basic Programming April 2006 Setting the Span Trim Enter the system analog output menu as described on page 4 7 and proceed as follows IMPORTANT Before proceeding with this section use the Test menu on page 4 11 to program the output percentage being trimmed To perform the span trim the test percent should be set to 100 User Aout Test Zero Trim Use the A and W keys to select Span Trim and press ENTER Note The lt Aout Type gt lt Zero Setpoint gt and lt Span Setpoint gt options are also available in the above list box At the following prompt the system analog output of the meter is driven at exactly the high end of the output range User Aout Span Trim Span Trim A xx Y User Aout Test Zero Trim Span Trim Press the A and V key until your output device reads the correct value When done press ENTER You are now back at the sys tem analog output setup menu Either press ESC to return the User Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to continue setting up the system analog output Basic Programming 4 13 April 2006 Setting Up the Serial Port After entering the User Program as described on page 3 4 the main menu appears To set up the serial port proceed as follo
35. wiring connections and close both APX enclosures before applying power Energize the external disconnect device to power up the APX Allow the analyzer to warm up for at least thirty minutes before taking measurements The digital display window in the APX electronics enclosure includes the components shown in Figure 3 1 below Display Window ENTER Key LEFT Arrow A i RIGHT Arrow UP Arrow DOWN Arrow Figure 3 1 The Digital Display Window The APX is factory configured to display the most commonly needed output parameters i e O2 pcnt However a large selection of other parameters 1s available See Chapter 6 Advanced Programming to reconfigure the display for these parameters 1f necessary Note The APX infrared keypad permits programming of the instrument through the glass faceplate without removing the cover Thus all programming procedures may be performed while the unit is installed in a hazardous environment Operation April 2006 Initialization Screens Immediately upon power up the digital display shows the following sequence of informational screens as the meter performs its internal systems checks BSeries Loader v1 05 Boot is Flash Program CRC valid Booting from Flash Scanning Hardware Found Image Slot 1 Downloading Slot 1 Scanning Hardware Initializing Machine Initializing UI This is a typical example of th
36. 85 gt at the Comm Type prompt on the next page leave the node ID at the default setting of 16 User Comm Node ID Use the A and W keys to Node ID scroll the list of available node m ID numbers When the desired number is highlighted press 16 ENTER The meter returns to the User Comm prompt shown on page 4 14 Selecting the Baud Rate At the following prompt choose one of the following baud rates 300 1200 2400 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 User Comm Baud Rate Use the A and W keys to 9600 select the desired baud rate the default is 19200 and press ENTER 38400 The meter returns to the User Comm prompt shown on page 4 14 Selecting the Data Length User Co Data Length Use the A and W keys to 7 select the desired data length the default is 8 and press ENTER The meter returns to the User Comm prompt shown on page 4 14 Selecting the Parity User Comm Parity Use the A and Y keys to select the desired parity the Odd default is None setting and press ENTER Even The meter returns to the User Comm prompt shown on page 4 14 Basic Programming 4 15 April 2006 Selecting the Stop Bits User Comm Stop Bits Use the A and W keys to select desired number of stop bits the default is 1 and press ENTER The meter returns to the User Comm
37. EEC LVD Installation Category II Polution Degree 2 Specifications 7 3 April 2006 The APX Model Number To ensure that the appropriate APX is supplied a full and accurate model number must be specified at the time of purchase This model number should be constructed as follows B Package 2 explosion proof weatherproof C Power 1 2100 VAC 2 115 VAC 3 230 VAC 4 240 VAC D Keypad 1 Infrared E Configuration 1 7 close coupled explosion proof 2 close coupled flameproof For example an APX system with an explosion proof enclosure in a close coupled explosion proof design with an infrared keypad and a 115 VAC input voltage would be specified as Model APX 221 1 7 4 Specifications Appendix A CE Mark Compliance Introduction oso e EMC Compli nce essen LVD Compliance nr raid April 2006 Introduction For CE Mark compliance the APX must meet both the EMC and LVD directives IMPORTANT CE Mark compliance is required only for units used in EEC countries EMC Compliance For EMC compliance the electrical connections must be shielded and grounded as shown in Table A 1 below After all the necessary electrical connections have been made seal any unused cable entry holes with standard conduit plugs or equivalent Note fthe instructions in this appendix are follow
38. GE Sensing APX Panametrics Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer User s Manual 910 227B April 2006 APX is a GE Panametrics product GE Panametrics has joined other GE high technology sensing businesses under a new name GE Industrial Sensing April 2006 Warranty Return Policy Each instrument manufactured by GE Sensing is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument at the sole discretion of GE Sensing Fuses and batteries are specifically excluded from any liability This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was defective the warranty period is one year for general electronic failures of the instrument one year for mechanical failures of the sensor If GE Sensing determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse improper installation the use of unauthorized replacement parts or operating conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE Sensing the repairs are not covered under this warranty The warranties set forth herein are exclusive and are in lieu of all other warranties whether statutory express or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade If a GE Sensing instrument m
39. PX not covered in Chapter 4 or Chapter 5 proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter Advanced Programming 6 1 April 2006 Setup Level Programming Configuring the Display At the setup level of the User Program access to the lt Cfg gt menu is added to the access available at the operator level This menu permits configuration of the digital display the analog output the high low alarms and the system fault alarm Entry into the setup level menus requires a special passcode that must be obtained from the factory After powering up the APX performs a series of internal tests If the display has not yet been configured the following screen appears x Unassigned 8 The padlock at the upper right means that the menus and the display are currently pass word protected Before any data can be displayed the APX must be configured for the desired display parameter s To set the parameter s for output to the digital display refer to Figure C 3 on page C 3 and access the User Program as described on page 3 4 Then proceed as follows Password Use 4 and P to position the Enter Password arrowr under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done XXXX Cal Opt Disp If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select lt Cfg gt and press ENTER Disp Press ENTER Advanced
40. Programming April 2006 Choosing the Display Parameter and Units From 1 Cfg Use A and V to select the desired parameter for display and press ENTER O2 is used here as an example BKGD Press Amb For a complete list of the display output alarm parameters available at the above prompt see Table 6 1 below Table 6 1 Available Parameters Parameter Units Parameter Units O2 mV pent mV M Press Up BKGD mV ND Press Down Press Amb mV Psia P Diff O2 Temp mV DegC Comp Temp mV DegC Press Sys Mass Flow mV mV M N A From 1 Cfg O2 Use the A and W keys to mV select the desired units for the chosen parameter and press ENTER mV M Note See Table 6 1 above for a complete list of the available units for each of the display parameters As an example lt pent gt is selected at the above prompt Selecting the Output Device From 1 Cfg O2 pcnt A list of the available output devices is shown Follow the instructions on page 6 4 to o Faut SE select the desired outputs Add Remove MOV Cancel Note The additional output device options of 0 Analog Output lt 1 Alarm1 gt lt 1 Alarm2 gt lt 1 Alarm3 gt lt 1 Alarm4 gt and lt 1 Recorder gt are also available in the above list box Advanced Programming 6 3 April 2006 Selecting the Output Device cont To sele
41. TUP MENU Zero Total Cal AY j Additional options are available for units gt S equipped with special AutoCal software Span Drift Cal See Figure D 1 in Appendix D P Zero Drift Cal ENT Menu Maps C 4 April 2006 XX XX pont MAIN MENU gt cx Y see Figure C 3 on page C 3 Cal Load Slot gt ca Y see Figure C 2 on page C 2 IN Y Diamag Comp H Parameters Lock Menus Load Main Load via Comm Load Slot i AY 4 enter value n H D l Num of Points Em Erase Slot i E 4 enter data 1 n H D l Table Fast Resp Versions Erase Main O2 Pcnt Average Error Handler Cal Setup and Opt gt Setup Menu Maps Factory Level ak O w pus 2 D u Reset to Defaults O2 Pcnt Average Prop Band ENT Error Handler Ti ENT C 5 Menu Maps Appendix D Special AutoCal Software Introduction su ar A E D 1 Programming Steps 5 5 5 sneer mn nar mnm hh te etes a D 1 Setting the Clock ui A Cuore A E D 2 Setting the AutoCal Error Handler 0 cece cece eee eees D 3 Negative O2 Clamp susce Dee pean ans a u a D 3 Configuring AutoCal a ciu uae a Ser RR Ra D 4 Calibration Drift Data 2 u te E da D 9 AborpAUFOCAL ani eod et efte coisa ben al ades D 10 Testing the AutoCal Relays cece eee eee eee eee D 11 Clearing the AutoCal Message eee eee ee e
42. al AutoCal Software 7 Max AutoCal Drift Enter Value V AY Disabled Press Sens Rng SETUP MENU A View Drift Data AY Clear Cal Message ENT Disable jt Zero Cal AV Zero Tot AY Span Cal AY Span Tot AY Zero Total Err AY Span Total Err Process Cal Relay Cae lt a ero Span Cal Relay AutoCal Types AY AutoCal Control AY Schedule AutoCal Aout Indication AY Initiate AutoCal AutoCal Limits Auto Verification SSS poe as MAIN MENU y BES lions Special AutoCal Software Menu Opti Figure D 1 D 13 April 2006 Index A C Accessing the User Program 3 4 Cable Serial Port 222222200 2 6 Adjusting Display Contrast 4 3 Calibration Alarm System CONTIGUA a ad 5 17 Fail Safe Mode ooo oooooomom oo 4 6 Editing mussen gen 6 14 Setting hire ine ie bee ets we aed 4 5 Flow Rate Gas o oooooooo o 5 16 Winge iere ados B 1 Gases aeaa ea oe Pets 5 16 Alarms APX Interval o ooo oo 3 1 5 16 Fail Safe Mode 222222220 0 5 8 Performing ee 5 19 Stung srs engen ep PE 5 3 Preparation 2 0 00 cece ee eee 5 16 Specifications 0 0 0 00 000 e eee 7 2 Toolsse e reta te ties 5 16 Testing er DL DLR 5 7 CE Mark Compliance A 1 WIDE aia 2 5 Cleaning the APX o o ooooooooo 3 1 Ambient Temperature
43. alfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Sensing giving full details of the problem and provide the model number and serial number of the instrument If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service GE Sensing will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION number RA and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided 2 If GE Sensing instructs you to send your instrument to a service center it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping instructions 3 Upon receipt GE Sensing will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction Then one of the following courses of action will then be taken fthe damage is covered under the terms of the warranty the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned f GE Sensing determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty or if the warranty has expired an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates will be provided Upon receipt of the owner s approval to proceed the instrument will be repaired and returned lii April 2006 Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Information irse bacis o case 2 oni E e Mp DU TL Seel 1 1 Basic Fedtbes si o ddiseg bo Old acne 1 1 Theory or OD Oto sot rs td O A O EE AR 1 3 The Malor COMPARSA Eee eee AS 1 5 Chapter 2 Insta
44. alue Enter as many values as desired at the above prompt to verify that the analog output device is accurately recording the specified test values When done press ENTER User Aout You are now back at the sys Span Setpoint tem analog output setup menu Zero Trim Either press ESC to return the User Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to continue setting up the system analog output Basic Programming April 2006 Setting the Zero Trim Enter the system analog output menu as described on page 4 7 and proceed as follows IMPORTANT Before proceeding with this section use the Test menu on page 4 11 to program the output percentage being trimmed To perform the zero trim the test percent should be set to 0 User Aout Test Zero Trim Span Trim Use the A and W keys to select Zero Trim and press ENTER Note The lt Aout Type gt lt Zero Setpoint gt and lt Span Setpoint gt options are also available in the above list box At the following prompt the system analog output of the meter is driven at exactly the low end of the output range User Aout Zero Trim Zero Trim User Aout Zero Trim Press the A and V key until your output device reads the correct value When done press ENTER You are now back at the sys tem analog output setup menu Either press ESC
45. aratus for category d The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in accordance with the requirements of the EC Type Examination Certificate The installation must be carried out in accordance with all appropriate international national and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof apparatus and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual Access to the circuitry must not be made during operation Only trained competent personnel may install operate and maintain the equipment The product has been designed so that the protection afforded will not be reduced due to the effects of corrosion of materials electrical conductivity impact strength aging resistance or the effects of temperature variations The product cannot be repaired by the user it must be replaced by an equivalent certified product Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved repairer The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification documentation and the instruction manual The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared electromagnetic ionizing or non electrical dangers CE amp CERT ATEX D Rev August 2004
46. arm3 Otherwise select another out Alarmd put to configure and repeat the steps in the appropriate sec Recorder dou Press ESC four times to exit the User Program and return to Run mode or proceed to the appropriate section to continue programming your APX Setup and Calibration 5 15 April 2006 The Cal Menu Initial Preparation Note For APX units equipped with special software including the AutoCal feature see Appendix D for AutoCal instructions Prior to shipment the APX Analyzer system is factory calibrated for the range and gas mixture specified at the time of purchase However to ensure the accuracy of the readings the system should be field recalibrated every 2 6 months The optimum calibration interval depends on the specific details of the application and is best determined by periodic calibration checks after the initial installation Caution The calibration procedures described below should only be performed by trained service personnel To complete the calibration the following items are required zero gas usually 10096 nitrogen span gas asuitable sample system IMPORTANT Each gas cylinder must be certified as to the exact composition of the gas The calibration accuracy calibration is only as good as the accuracy of the calibration gases used If a permanent connection was not provided during the initial installation see Chapter2 Installation a temporary co
47. ature ratings of the APX or the sample system Install the APX system in a location that provides ready access for programming testing and servicing the unit Protect all cables from excessive physical strain bending pulling twisting etc Do not subject the cables to temperatures above 65 C 149 F or below 50 C 58 F Be sure that the line voltage used at the planned installation site corresponds to the factory preset line voltage rating for the APX 2 2 Installation April 2006 Mounting the APX This section explains how to mount a typical basic APX system at System the installation site and how to connect an external self contained sample system to the APX Attention European Users To meet CE requirements the APX must have an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the unit IMPORTANT This symbol indicates Caution risk of electric shock Refer to Figure 2 2 on page 2 9 and complete the following steps to mount the APX 1 Select a flat surface on a vertical wall or instrument panel with sufficient space to hold the APX baseplate and the sample system 2 Using the mounting dimensions shown in Figure 2 2 on page 2 9 locate and prepare four 4 mounting holes or two 2 horizontal mounting rails on the vertical surface 3 Secure the APX base
48. ay 2 an nennen B 1 Factory WIRING As ee ek anna Ee Praed Rr CLER Nd B 2 April 2006 Table of Contents cont Appendix C Menu Maps Appendix D Special AutoCal Software atro Ma oda ro Set ar sar RA rt uasa uae uut ees a aE D 1 Prog aMSN me v ceu D 1 Seting IDE E nOn ee eeu A es D 2 Seting hie Dates auos om air nated resa Aa D 2 Setting theTin A IPM INE PH WE D 2 Setting the Areal Er Handler s caos it ode p det pct a Oc ee E GER bd acier s D 3 Negative a y a o odeur x esten hi oa co etr Mode te T a e dans D 3 CORTE AOL a cetero toos cbe Ese e iei cU red CES na ex Post D 4 Enabling AUTO A A bo Nee D 4 SOIC Ge 0 0 e Typene a p e innen D 4 Setting Calibration Gas Flow Times kx RE ERR IER NR EX 4 pa IER EIER EU D 5 Sehedulilig ABteCalu e ous 2m o er RICE er re D 6 Indicating an AGIOCO MERE EH EE D 7 Initiating om UTOC OL ze A e A teat ets D 7 Setting the Amro CAMPING Limits eek sea D LA D 8 Setting Aute ASR IBC CT OTs m dcos Sca asia a D 8 Calibratiom FEE BOT ass srl D 9 Viewing the DET AA E E E E E D 9 SIS the DI B one e D 10 ADORO AL gan ana sa Dette tte a RR I Ute PEE iai Pa HE teria ds D 10 Testing the AutoCal Relays se ek D 11 Cl aringtheAutocal Message ta erac Cir ad eR ha ER PEDE OPE HE RHET D 11 Chapter 1 General Information Introduction ses EE hen LA eU eh E 1 1 Basic Features sve er C ee une Sys 1 1 Theory Of Operation iei oa rr AH oe E 1 3 The Major Components ccc eee eee cece
49. basic APX system options as described in the previous chapter the APX User Program permits easy configuration of the manner in which the APX handles the data that it collects This is accomplished via the following submenus Setup menu sets up the APX data processing functions Cal menu calibrates the instrument To access the above menus enter the User Program see page 3 4 and complete the following steps EJ Opt Disp If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER rcl Opt Disp Press ENTER Cal Use the 4 and gt keys to select the desired submenu Then go to the appropriate section for further instructions Slct Cal Menu Item Although the APX is properly configured at the factory for the intended application it is a simple matter to change the setup parameters for more convenient operation The following specific procedures are covered in this section entering the O2 percent average value configuring the alarm outputs configuring the recorder output At the above prompt use the A and Y keys to select Setup and press ENTER Then see the menu map in Figure C 2 on page C 2 and proceed to the desired section to set any of the above functions Setup and Calibration April 2006 Entering the O2 Percent The O2 Pent Average option applies an averaging function to the Average Value percent oxygen
50. ct the desired output s complete the following steps 1 Use the A and V keys to highlight a specific system output Make sure that lt 0 Display gt is selected as one of the outputs 2 Use the 4 and gt keys select Add or Remove and press the ENTER key to change the status of the selected output An output is selected if an asterisk appears to its left CJ When all of the desired outputs have been selected use the 4 and gt keys to select OK and press the ENTER key From 1 Cfg O2 Press ESC to return to the pre vious menu pent mV M From 1 Cfg Select another display parame ter as described on page 6 3 or press ESC three times to leave BKGD the User Program Press Amb 102 You are now back in normal pent run mode Notice that the pad 5 82 lock no longer appears as the menus are now unlocked The newly configured display shows the s ot number and the chosen display parameter on the top line The current ive value along with the unit type are displayed in the center of the screen Note With the menus unlocked you may reenter the User Program by simply pressing the ESC key only To re lock the menus see the instructions in Chapter 4 Basic Programming Upon reentering the User Program the Disp main menu option will now be accessible and the available display windows may be switched as describe
51. d press ENTER Note The four other options in the above list box are not available at this menu access level Error Handler O2 Pcnt Over Range O2 Pcnt Under Range P Amb Over Range Use the A and Y keys to select the desired parameter and press ENTER Note The O2 Pcnt Over Range parameter is used in these instructions as an example O2 Pcnt Over Range Disabled Use the A and Y keys to select the desired status and press ENTER If Disabled is selected you will be returned to the Error Handler prompt at the bottom of the next page and the first two prompts on the next page do not appear If Enabled was selected above proceed directly to the next prompt Advanced Programming 6 11 April 2006 Selecting the Error Note The next two prompts only appear if Enabled was selected Handler Parameters as the status for this parameter cont Error Han Setpoint XXX XX O2 Pcnt Over Range Disabled Use 4 and gt to position the cursor under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Press ESC to return to the Error Handler prompt Note f Disabled was selected as the status for this parameter the programming sequence skips the previous two prompts and comes directly to this point Error Handler O2 P
52. d in Chapter 4 Basic Programming Also the display may be reconfigured at any time by repeating the procedures described in this section Advanced Programming April 2006 Factory Level At the factory level of the User Program access to the Setup Programming submenu in both the Opt and lt 1 Cal gt menus is added to the access available at the setup level Entry into the factory level menus requires a special passcode that must be obtained from the factory These additional menus permit the following tasks to be performed Caution Performing any of the following tasks without specific instructions from GE Sensing will seriously degrade the performance of your APX Update or restore the slot and or main software code Edit the background gas compensation calculation parameters Edit the parameters used in the PID temperature control circuitry and the flow control valve Reset all parameters to the factory default values To program any of the features described in this section access the User Program as described on page 3 4 and enter the correct value consult factory at the password prompt Then refer to Figure C 4 on page C 4 or Figure C 5 on page C 5 and go to the appropriate section for instructions Updating or Restoring To download updated software to your APX or to restore corrupted Software software the following items are required ahardware connection between the APX s serial port and th
53. d press ENTER 4 Using the four arrow keys program the time in minutes that you wish to allow for the zero gas to settle Press ENTER 5 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Span Gas On Time option and press ENTER Special AutoCal Software D 5 April 2006 Setting Calibration Gas Flow Times cont Scheduling AutoCal Using the four arrow keys program the time in minutes that you wish to allow for the span gas to settle Press ENTER Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Gas Settling Time option and press ENTER Using the four arrow keys program the time in minutes that you wish the allow for the process gas to settle Press ENTER Use the A and W keys to highlight the Gas Measuring Time option and press ENTER 10 Using the four arrow keys program the time in minutes that you wish to allow for the data collection Press ENTER To customize the AutoCal process you must program the calibration schedule To do so proceed as follows IMPORTANT 7he following steps are required for the AutoCAL process to function properly The date and time entered below are used by the APX to trigger the initial AutoCAL Subsequently the date and time are updated by the interval specified below to let the APX know when to initiate another Auto CAL Failure to program the date and time accurately may result in AutoCALs occurring at unexpected times Enable AutoCal as desc
54. dlock pent Sih ae 5 s 82 icon indicating that the User Program is now locked Note When the lt Lock Menus gt option is selected the padlock symbol in the upper right corner will be hollow Accessing the User Program after the menus have been locked requires reentry of the password see page 3 4 To program another meter function proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter Basic Programming 4 17 April 2006 Lock All To lock all meter functions such as display parameter selection in addition to the User Program access the main menu as described on page 3 4 and proceed as follows Cal Disp Use the 4 and gt keys to select lt Opt gt and press ENTER Cal Lock Menus Disp Use the A and Y keys to select Lock All and press ENTER Versions Note The lt User gt menu option is also available in the above list box 102 8 The meter returns directly to pent run mode with the padlock 5 x 82 icon indicating that the User Program is now locked Note When the lt Lock All gt option is selected the padlock symbol in the upper right corner will be completely filled Accessing the User Program after the menus have been locked requires reentry of the password see page 3 4 To program another meter function proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter 4 18 Basic Programming April 2006
55. e must be outside the deadband setting for the alarm to respond Outp Alarm Feature Use the A and Y keys to Trip Value select lt Deadband gt and press Deadband ENTER Test Note The lt Trip Type gt and lt Fail Safe gt options are also available in the above list box Output Al Deadband Use 4 and P to position the Deadband arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to XXXX XXX increment the value Press s ENTER when done Outp Alarm Feature Proceed to the next section to Trip Value continue programming the Deadband dam Test 5 6 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Test Outp Alarm Feature Deadband Fail Safe Use the A and W keys to select Test and press ENTER Note The lt Trip Type gt and lt Trip Value gt options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt the following choices are offered Normal sets the alarm to respond automatically to the input signal exactly as programmed Trip manually turns the alarm ON so that proper operation of the alarm device may be verified Reset manually turns the alarm OFF so that proper operation of the alarm device may be verified Output Alarm Test Normal Trip Reset Use the A and Y keys to select the desired option and press ENTER If Trip or Reset is selected above the alarm relay is set as chosen and you are r
56. e 6 17 lt Zero Span Cal gt page 6 17 Drift page 6 18 A Editing the Mass Flow Calibration Mass Flow To edit the Mass Flow calibration complete the following steps Field Ed Mass Flow Use the A and Y keys to select Zero Cal and press Span Cal ENTER Field Ed Zero Cal Use the A and Y keys to select MFmV Offset and DPmV Offset press ENTER k At the next prompt enter the new mV value for the mass flow offset Field MFmV Offset Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to SN increment the value Press 2 ENTER when done Field Ed Zero Cal Use the A and Y keys to MFmV Offset select DPmV Offset and DPmV Offset press ENTER Advanced Programming 6 15 April 2006 Editing a Previous A Editing the Mass Flow Calibration Mass Flow gt cont Calibration cont pressure offset Field DPmV Offset DPmV Offset XXX XX Field Ed Zero Cal MFmV Offset DPmV Offset Field Ed Mass Flow Zero Cal Span Cal At the next prompt enter the new psi value for the differential Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Press ESC Use the A and W
57. e Here d eid epic tee 5 19 vii April 2006 Table of Contents cont Chapter 6 Advanced Programming AAA e San het rr ED 6 1 Programming LEVEE AAA O DS Neal 6 1 setup Level Pro atando a a las da a dde ide 6 2 COMU Mal ete ott o eet de ee 6 2 Choosing the Display Parameter and US ocioso t 6 3 Selecting the Output Device ea ee Er u o 6 3 ECT a Sia 6 5 Updatiag or Restoring SO Ware da taa par t a 6 5 Entenng New PAM a a eO edo Eos 6 7 A New PID AAA a Ss A 6 9 Selecting the Error Handler Parameters use usce un PR tu 6 11 Resetting the Factory Default Parameters ooooooooccccocccconccnconn eee 6 13 Editing a Previous CallBFGtlobi seo cx gan Bu aen eas 6 14 Exiting the User Programs see taie ee er ee 6 20 Chapter 7 Specifications Peto mance Spectator ok ied re ne Or ee 7 1 a o elo reo Loreto to tolto te ttti A eh oec ehe 7 2 Physical opecif IC BTIOtiSh sodes o A nes eN 7 3 The APA Model NUETIDOE outils ate do tin 7 4 Appendix A CE Mark Compliance Hat FO e MOT ee tra ce a at cara LM ee eM sse sete E e ge tfe t A 1 EMS ORDNER Br mer eS ee ea E Mo ee A 1 Ea noirs ot ara etc dte tt cw O Aca ag SATA A 1 viii April 2006 Table of Contents cont Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections WMGOCICHON ee e es o E md Selle B 1 Connectingthe System OUTPUTS us so icone tono sis ed cece lob eed ces ise B 1 Wiring the System Recorder J4 ne adeo etr ime e d ee te turi tenes B 1 Wiring The System Alarm Rel
58. e first initialization screen This is a typical example of the second initialization screen This is a typical example of the final initialization screen which is visible very briefly If the meter passes all of its internal system checks the digital display begins to show the current value of the selected display parameter The exact content of the initial run mode screen and the response of the APX depend on the current settings of the Error Handler function and the current alarm settings These topics are discussed in detail in Chapter 4 Basic Programming 102 8 02 Pent Under Range As there is not yet any sample gas flow this message may appear and or an alarm may trigger Note The padlock icon at the upper right hand corner of the above displays indicates that the User Program is locked with password protection April 2006 Starting the Sample Gas Accessing the User Program Initiate the flow of sample gas to the APX and adjust the inlet pressure to approximately 3 psig The APX has a built in electronic flow control valve that will automatically set the correct flow rate through the instrument Then allow a few minutes for the system to reach equilibrium The alarm if triggered resets and the following data screen appears 102 8 This is a typical display The pent actual concentration of your 5 A 82 sample gas is shown here Note Allow approximately 30
59. e serial port on a personal computer the necessary main code and slot code software files as provided by GE Sensing an ASCII data transfer program such as Windows Hyperterminal When you have all of the above items go to the computer terminal and complete the steps on the next page Advanced Programming 6 5 April 2006 Loading the New Main 1 Code 2 3 4 5 6 Open Hyperterminal and configure the serial port for the following settings baud rate 19200 data bits 8 stop bits 1 parity none and hardware flow control none Select Load Main from the Options Setup menu When asked press the Y key to proceed Select Transfer and then Send File Browse to the main code cod file provided by GE Sensing and select lt Xmodem gt for the transfer protocol Press Send After the new main code has been downloaded the APX system will reboot At that time re enter the factory level password and proceed to the next section Erasing the Old Main Code 1 and Slot Code Select Erase Main from the Options Setup menu The old main code will be erased and the APX system will reboot During the reboot process Scanning Hardware will appear on the APX display When it does use the 4 and gt keys to select Skip Slot Download and select Yes Re enter the factory level password when prompted and the APX will reboot again When the reboot is com
60. ect device is outputting the proper voltage to the APX IWARNING Never remove any of the covers while the APX is powered up You must turn off the main power at the external disconnect device before proceeding Turn off the main power at the external disconnect device Loosen the set screw on the cover located on the right side of the electronics enclosure Then remove the cover by unthreading it Make sure that all of the voltage input leads at TB1 and at the ground terminal are securely tightened at the correct terminals Remove the protective plastic safety cover from the fuse holder Remove the fuse from the fuse holder and test it for continuity If the fuse is defective obtain an exact replacement See page 7 2 for the correct specifications for this fuse Install the fuse in the fuse holder and replace the plastic safety cover over the fuse holder Reinstall the cover on the open port of the electronics enclosure and tighten the set screw Turn on the main power at the external disconnect device If the problem was caused by a defective fuse or loose wiring the APX should now be operating normally However if all of the outputs are still inoperative contact the factory for assistance Operation April 2006 Replacing the Fuse cont FUSE Rating 1 25 Amp AC POWER INPUT TB1 Pin No Description Figure 3 2 Fuse Location Operation 3 7 Chapter 4
61. ed 1 Connect the System Fault alarm as follows d Connect pin 1 NC to the alarm device input b Connect pin 2 C to the alarm device return Note Pin 3 NO is not used for fail safe operation Additional Wiring Connections B 1 April 2006 p Factory Wiring IWARNING Never make any wiring connections or modifications to terminal blocks J6 J9 in the right hand port of the electronics enclosure without specific instructions from the factory Most of the normal end user wiring is done in the left hand port of the electronic enclosure The only wiring required in the right hand port is the connection of the line power However there are four additional terminal blocks in the right hand port These are used to connect the APX sensors to the electronics controller Unless instructed to do so by GE Sensing this wiring should never be altered B 2 Additional Wiring Connections Appendix C Menu Maps Opt and Disp Menu Maps Operator Level C 1 Setup and Cal Menu Maps Operator Level C 2 Cfg Menu Map Setup Level uululleeeee eee C 3 Cal Edit and Error Handler Menu Maps Factory Level C 4 Cal gt Setup and Opt Setup Menu Maps Factory Level C 5 April 2006 MAIN MENU h Ns Y see Figure C 2 on page C 2 Y see Figure C 2 o
62. ed the unit will comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Table A 1 Wiring Modifications for EMC Compliance Wiring Modification 1 When connecting the line power select the cable entry closest to the APX chassis ground 2 Use shielded cable to connect the line power to the APX Terminate the shield at the nearest APX chassis ground terminal Connect the power line ground wire to the nearest chassis ground terminal Input Output 1l Use shielded cable to interconnect the Model APX enclosure with any external I O devices Connect the shields to the nearest APX chassis ground terminal Wires enclosed in a properly grounded metal conduit do not require additional shielding LVD Compliance For compliance with the European Union s Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the analyzer requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft ofthe APX Note fthe instructions in this appendix are followed the unit will comply with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC CE Mark Compliance A 1 Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections Introduction ar A i Connecting the System Outputs 0 cee eee eee ee en nn Factory WITING 22 cp epi Oey an edi s oM ataca ha April 2006 eee Introduction In addition to the features included specifically for typical APX a
63. ed at the time of purchase 2 Connect the line power leads to terminal block TB1 as follows d Connect the ine power lead black to pin L on the power connector b Connect the neutral power lead white to pin N on the power connector c Connect the ground power lead green to the chassis ground screw shown in Figure 2 3 on page 2 10 3 Make sure that the factory installed jumper wire at pin G on the power connector is secure This completes the wiring of the APX Proceed to Chapter 3 Operation for instructions on using the analyzer Installation 2 7 April 2006 Conduit Ports Installation 3 4 NPT 6 Plcs 1 34 34 6 00 152 8 00 203 ag 27 00 686 25 24 641 j 9 14 232 Sample Inlet Outlet 1 4 NPT I2 9 64 245 0 88 22 5 78 147 Ground Terminal 21 00 533 0 13 3 L 5 03 128 NOTE Dimensions are inches mm Figure 2 2 Outline and Installation Drawing 2 9 April 2006 FUSE Rating 1 25 Amp For CE compliance this unit requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 fi of the unit AC POWER INPUT TB1 Pin No Description E o je S O c o S O o c c
64. ee eens D 11 April 2006 OO M Introduction Note 7his appendix applies only to those APX units equipped with special software that includes the AutoCal feature Your APX has been designed to perform periodic automatic self calibrations based on the current live pcnt measurement To ensure accurate readings the automatic calibration AutoCal should be scheduled and configured in a manner that best suits your specific application The optimum calibration interval and configuration depends on the specific application and is best determined by periodic calibration checks after the initial installation IWARNING To ensure safe operation of the APX it must be installed and operated as described in this manual In addition be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment All procedures should be performed by trained service personnel To complete the calibration the following items are required the chosen calibration gas es asample system capable of supplying the calibration gas es to the APX at the correct flow rate and pressure IMPORTANT Each gas cylinder must be certified as to the exact composition of the gas The accuracy of the calibration is only as good as the accuracy of the calibration gas es used Programming Steps To program your APX use the fo
65. ent Over Range O2 Pcnt Under Range P Amb Over Range If desired use the A and V keys to select another parame ter and repeat the previous steps in this section Either press ESC to return to the Ca Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to set up another parameter 6 12 Advanced Programming April 2006 Resetting the Factory Default Parameters To reset the factory default parameter values proceed as follows Cfg Opt Disp If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Press ENTER id Cal Use the 4 and gt keys to select Setup and press ENTER Slct Cal Menu Item Cal Use the 4 and gt keys to select Reset to Defaults gt and press ENTER Error Handler Output Reset to Defaults Note The Parameters lt PID gt and O2 Pcnt Average options are also available in the above list box Reset to Defaults Use the 4 and gt keys to select the values to reset and press ENTER Parameters Note 77e O2 Pcnt Average and Error Handler options are also available in the above list box Reset additional parameters as described above or press ESC to return to the Setup menu Reset to Defaults Advanced Programming 6 13 April 2006 Editing a Previous To edi
66. enu Offset Cal or lt Zero Span Cal gt will appear at the above prompt Setup and Calibration 5 19 April 2006 Performing a Field Based on the previous selection proceed to the appropriate page Calibration cont si Mass Hows nage 8 21 Offset Cal gt page 5 22 Zero Span Cal gt page 5 23 The following parameters appear in the calibration displays shown in this section MF Mass Flow in mV DP Differential Pressure in psi O2 raw oxygen mV signal 02 pent oxygen percentage Stb Mass Flow Sensor Stability in mV min of charge Cis proportional to the heat capacity density of the gas mixture Note The calibration readings are considered stabilized when the Stb value remains at lt 0 5 for approximately one minute 5 20 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Performing a Field Calibration cont A Performing a Mass Flow Calibration Mass Flow Caution Do not perform a mass flow calibration unless instructed to do so by a GE Sensing representative For a mass flow calibration nitrogen must be used as the calibration gas and the APX must be vented directly to atmospheric pressure To perform a Mass Flow calibration complete the following steps Field Pe Mass Flow Start the nitrogen gas flow Mass Flow Zero Cal and use the 4 and gt keys please select Next to highlight Next Then press the ENTER key Back Next gt Cancel
67. enu Then press ESC again to exit the User Program or proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to continue programming the meter Basic Programming 4 3 April 2006 Setting the Display After entering the User Program as described on page 3 4 the main Backlight menu appears To set the display backlight proceed as follows Cal Disp Cal Disp Lock Menus Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Use the A and W keys to select User and press ENTER Note lt Lock All gt and lt Versions gt menu options also appear on the above list User Contrast Backlight Comm Use the A and Y keys to select lt Backlight gt and press ENTER Note The lt Fault Alarm gt and lt Analog Output gt options are also available in the above list box The display backlight has three possible settings Off the backlight is turned off until manually reactivated On the backlight is continuously on Timed the backlight comes on whenever a key is pressed and remains on until a specified time interval has elapsed without any keypad activity User Backlight Off On Use the A and Y keys to select the desired option and press ENTER Note f Off or On was chosen above the following two prompts do not appear and you are returned to the User Menu
68. eturned to the above prompt After verifying proper operation of the alarm device select Normal at the above prompt Outp Alarm Feature Deadband Fail Safe Proceed to the next section to continue programming the alarm Setup and Calibration 5 7 April 2006 Fail Safe Outp Alarm Feature Use the A and W keys to Deadband select Fail Safe and press Test ENTER Note The lt Trip Type gt and lt Trip Value gt options are also available in the above list box The APX alarms have two possible operating modes Non Fail Safe The alarm is wired to the normally open NO contacts and the alarm is OFF until a fault condition energizes the alarm relay to close these contacts and trigger the alarm Fail Safe The alarm is wired to the normally closed NC contacts and the alarm relay is energized to keep the alarm OFF during normal operation A fault condition de energizes the alarm relay and triggers the alarm by allowing these contacts to close Output A Fail Safe Use the A and W keys to Non Fail Safe select the desired alarm mode Fail Safe and press ENTER Outp Alarm Feature This completes the program Deadband ming of the selected alarm Test relay Press ESC Output If you are done press ESC Otherwise select another alarm Alarm2 to configure and repeat the steps in
69. fety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment The installation should be performed by trained service personnel only The complexity of accurately measuring the target gas mixtures dictates that some basic precautions be observed in using the APX Failure to observe these simple procedures is often the cause of some common problems Compliance with the following points will help to eliminate such problems Calibration of the analyzer should be checked approximately every 2 6 months depending upon the specific application see The Cal Menv on page 16 The infrared keypad may not function properly if direct sunlight strikes the face of the APX or if the APX is installed in an environment that has a high infrared content To minimize such factors provide suitable shading during installation If the glass window or the case of the APX becomes soiled use a soft cloth dampened with water for cleaning Never use solvents or detergents to clean the APX Operation 3 1 April 2006 Powering Up the System The Digital Display Window Attention European Users To meet CE requirements the APX must have an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the unit In addition all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance Check the
70. ight the AutoCal Relays Test option and press ENTER 3 Use the A and Y keys to highlight either the Process Cal Relay option or the Zero Span Cal Relay option Press ENTER At the next prompt the following choices are offered Trip manually activates the relay so that proper operation of the alarm device may be verified Reset manually deactivates the relay so that normal operation of relay 1s restored 4 Use the A and W keys to highlight either the Trip option or the Reset option Press ENTER IMPORTANT You must Reset the relay before leaving this menu If desired return to Step 3 above to test the other relay Otherwise press ESC until you exit the AutoCal Relays Test menu As noted previously the APX displays a status message following each AutoCal To clear this message complete the following steps 1 At the Auto menu press ENTER 2 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Clear Cal Message option and press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and gt keys to highlight the Yes or No response to the question about clearing the AutoCal message Press ENTER If you responded No in step 3 the message remains on the display If you responded Yes in step 3 the message is cleared Special AutoCal Software April 2006 XX XX pent NOTE This menu map is for special AutoCal software functions only see shaded options See the menu maps in Appendix C for all standard functions Speci
71. ime and press ENTER 8 After using 4 and gt to position the cursor d Use A and V to set the 2 digit hours HH value b Use A and V to set the 2 digit minutes MM value C Press ENTER When done press ESC four times to return to the Main Menu Then press ESC to exit the User Program or proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to continue programming the APX D 2 Special AutoCal Software April 2006 Ipu M r Setting the AutoCal Error If you wish to trip the system fault alarm on an AutoCal error Handler complete the following steps Note The Error Handler displays Auto Cal Err instead of the O2 pent value when an error condition occurs For the fault alarm to trip in such a situation it must be configured for the programmed O2 unit type Use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER At the 1 Cal prompt press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to select Setup and press ENTER AN a Use the A and W keys to select lt Error Handler gt and press ENTER 5 Use the A and W keys to select lt Max AutoCal Drift gt and press ENTER 6 Use the A and Y keys to select Enable and press ENTER 7 Use the four arrow keys to enter the desired setpoint value Press ENTER when done The setpoint entered above determines the maximum allowable drift for the zero ca
72. l zero total span cal and span total drifts IMPORTANT This setpoint works independently of the Max Drift Cal and Max Drift Total limits settings described on page D 8 Negative O2 Clamp You may program your APX to display a programmed value ifthe O2 pent measurement fall below 0 To do so proceed as follows 1 Use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER 2 Atthe 1 Cal prompt press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and gt keys to select Setup and press ENTER 4 Use the A and W keys to select Neg O2 Clamp and press ENTER m Use the A and Y keys to select Enable and press ENTER 6 Use the four arrow keys to enter the desired setpoint value Press ENTER when done The setpoint entered above may be any value from 2 to 0 If the measured O2 pent drops to the setpoint value the display will be clamped to that value Special AutoCal Software D 3 April 2006 Configuring AutoCal Enabling AutoCal Selecting the AutoCal Type Use the instructions in this appendix to configure the AutoCal process as desired Begin by navigating to the Cal gt 1 Cal gt Auto menu Then proceed to the next section to begin The first step in configuring AutoCal is to program whether this process is activated or deactivated To perform this task proceed as follows At the Auto menu press ENTER Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Enable Disable option and press
73. lear this data at any time by completing the following steps IMPORTANT Jf you clear the drift data the APX will no longer apply any drift compensation to the measurements 1 Atthe Auto menu press ENTER 2 Use the A and V keys to highlight the Clear Drift Data option and press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and gt keys to highlight the Yes or No response to the question about clearing the drift data Press ENTER If you responded No in step 3 the existing drift data is retained If you responded Yes in step 3 all of the drift data values shown in step 3 of the previous section are reset to zero Abort AutoCAL You may terminate an AutoCAL that is already in progress at any time To do this complete the following steps 1 Atthe Auto menu press ENTER 2 Use the A and W keys to highlight the Abort AutoCAL option and press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and gt keys to highlight the OK or Cancel response at the confirmation screen Press ENTER If you chose OK in step 3 above the AutoCAL currently in progress is terminated and you are returned to normal measurement mode If you chose Cancel in step 3 above the AutoCAL currently in progress will continue uninterrupted D 10 Special AutoCal Software April 2006 Testing the AutoCal Relays Clearing the AutoCal Message To test the AutoCal relays complete the following steps 1 At the Auto menu press ENTER 2 Use the A and Y keys to highl
74. lect lt PID gt and press ENTER Advanced Programming 6 9 April 2006 Entering New PID Values cont Note The O2 Pcnt Average Error Handler Output and Reset to Defaults gt options are also available in the previous list box PID Comp Temp Mass Flow PID O2 Temp Prop Band Int Time PID O2 Tem Setpoint XXX XX PID O2 Temp Prop Band Int Time PID Comp Temp Mass Flow Use A and Y to select the desired control loop and press ENTER 02 Temp is used here as an example Use A and V to select the desired parameter and press ENTER lt Setpoint gt is used as an example here Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Enter another parameter as described above or press ESC to return to the PID menu Select another temperature loop as described on page 6 9 or press ESC to return to the Setup menu 6 10 Advanced Programming April 2006 Selecting the Error Handler Parameters To specify the manner in which the error handler function responds to the various parameters proceed as follows O2 Pcnt Average Error Handler Use the 4 and gt keys to select lt Error Handler gt an
75. llation ia NEE MERE PAM Sales da 2 1 Choosing ahndTostallatlopSIte voc eee a a d URS 2 2 IGLOS APX SySt EM ceti crudos etur DO dcr I LU N N 2 3 MF TD AD A ea nee n Pu rag Cr PM ited erc nue E a le A reU fuer 2 4 Wiring Phe AP Alarm Rl VS S 13 2 e nta XR P EUR xo oe rd 2 5 Wiring the APX Recorder Analog Output Ja 2 5 Wiring the Optional Serial PORE ss T aaa 2 6 Wiring Mel BOWSER Bs e cci ct eoa o ed 2 6 Chapter 3 Operation Indios a Tm 3 1 Preventing Common Problems 222csseseeeseeeeeeeeneneneeeeeeneneeeen een 3 1 Cleaning O da hoo QUEE Pb Qo a a abe edd 3 1 POWERING Othe SUSte ese flaked thy bti S re oti tes roots paene do pod o Rue s 3 2 The Digital DIS Olay VA IO er osa ton se soto ciel tu coetus se Mets 3 2 lia pee md eek 3 3 Staring LING Sample Eds M NP TE 3 4 Accessingithe SO see tM M P LC MM Ap MM D MM ee LE 3 4 EXITING Ae User PROOF ts 32 tonta cea age a Snare EUR Pa IS e Sa f Mend aren SEES EU ERAS CR S 3 5 REDINCING the rigen sem ERI PIN PvE TE 3 6 April 2006 Table of Contents cont Chapter 4 Basic Programming A sr a oie PL D ED 4 1 SWITCHING DISpldy Pardiftetereu cos sepu Lnd else dta bos vod cede ce tos ik 4 2 Adiusting the Display Contest doscientos tos ads uere Besen 4 3 Setting the Displ y Backlight a o e ed ete 4 4 Setting the System FOE OENTI 2 04 2 2a A ET E aS da 4 5 Setting Up the System Analog Output a nee ce a 4 7 Choosing the System Analog Output Type ou
76. llowing steps 1 Access the User Program as described on page 3 4 2 Use the menu map in Figure D 1 on page D 13 as guide in navigating to the desired menu option 3 Follow the instructions in the appropriate section of this chapter to program the selected menu option 4 Exit the User Program as described on page 3 5 Note While in the User Program press ESC at any time to abort the current operation and move back up one menu level Proceed to the appropriate section to perform the desired task Special AutoCal Software D 1 April 2006 Setting the Clock Setting the Date Setting the Time For the AutoCal feature to function properly you must first set the APX real time clock To do so proceed as follows 1 Use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER 2 Atthe 1 Cal prompt press ENTER 3 Use the 4 and gt keys to select Setup and press ENTER 4 Use the A and Y keys to select Clock and press ENTER Continue as follows to set the date 5 Use the 4 and gt keys to select Set Date and press ENTER 6 After using 4 and gt to position the cursor Use A and V to set the 2 digit month MM value o o Use A and Y to set the 2 digit day DD value o Use A and V to set the 2 digit year YY value d Press ENTER Continue as follows to set the time in 24 hour mode 7 Use the 4 and gt keys to select Set T
77. ment the value Press ENTER when done Password Enter Password XXXX This screen shows the highest level of the User Program which is referred to as the Main Menu EJ Opt Disp To leave the User Program proceed as follows from the main menu Opt Disp Press the ESC key 1 O2 You are now back in normal 5 8 2 pent run mode Notice that the padlock is no longer visible at the upper right corner of the display window Once the User Program has been accessed with a valid password the menus at that programming level remain unlocked when you return to run mode With the menus unlocked you may reenter the User Program by simply pressing the ESC key only To re lock the menus see the instructions in Chapter 4 Basic Programming Note Ifthe unit is powered down the User Program will be locked by default the next time the unit is powered up To program a specific feature of the APX proceed to the appropriate section of Chapter 4 Basic Programming Operation 3 5 April 2006 Replacing the Fuse The only user serviceable component in the APX is the internal power supply fuse If the digital display the alarms and the recorder outputs should all cease to function it is likely that there has been an interruption in the power to the system Should this occur refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 7 and do the following 1 9 Venify that the external disconn
78. n page C 2 XX XX pent m z Fault Alarm Non Fail Safe system functions IN y Fail Safe Analog Output Contrast D Adjust Contrast ENT En em BKGD mV A Backlight E or J i i AY AY Press Amb Psia e e Se gt lt cx cx x O2 Temp DegC ENT Aout Type i En 1 p gt E A P Test Percent Y Zero Trim em Zero Trim Value Jen i Ay V Menu Maps omp Temp DegC E E Ir ENT Node ID Value ent Node ID 1 see text for available options IN Y es E a lt Mass Flow mV Baud Rate Value ENT Baud Rate Data Length AY 1or2 En Stop Bits i ENT RS232 or RS485 ENT Comm Type Press Up Psig None Odd Even Press Down Psig i Press Sys Psia Figure C 1 Opt and Disp Menu Maps Operator Level C 1 April 2006 XX XX pent MAIN MENU Y see Figure C 1 on page C 1 see Figure C 1 on page C 1 O v gt cx I DER CEN fpc ow Trip Type Span Gas Pent ENT Mass Flow Zero Cal we E see Figure D 1 in Appendix D IR En Non Fail Safe O2 Pcnt Average ENT Offset Cal MF Stb DP XX XX AY E Zero Span Cal Turn on the Flow N2 Finish lt Next gt gt Zero Setpoint Zero Set Value ENT MF Stb DP XX XX IN y lt Next gt lt Finish gt P Span Setpoint Span Set Value O2 Stb O2 pent
79. nd of the APX analog output range Test manually generate an APX analog output with a known value Zero Trim adjust the APX analog output to equal the low end of the recorder range Span Trim adjust the APX analog output to equal the high end of the recorder range minus the zero setpoint Proceed to the appropriate sub section to program the desired APX analog output features Setup and Calibration April 2006 Recorder Type O Recorder Feature Use the A and W keys to select Rec Type and press Zero Setpoint ENTER Span Setpoint Note The Test Zero Trim and Span Trim options are also available in the above list box Output Re Rec type Use the A and Y keys to 0 20mA select the desired recorder out z put type and press ENTER 20m lt 4 20mA gt is used here as an 0 2V example Note The Namur option is also available in the above list box The NAMUR NE43 specification requires a 4 20 mA output to be clamped in specific bands to indicate out of range errors O Recorder Feature Proceed to the next section to continue programming the Zero Setpoint TELONAS Span Setpoint 5 10 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Zero Setpoint O Recorder Feature Aout Type Zero Setpoint Span Setpoint Use the A and W keys to select Zero Setpoint gt and press ENTER
80. nnect the alarm device input to pin 7 NC for fail safe operation or to pin 493 NO for non fail safe operation b Connect the alarm device return to pin 8 C 4 Connect Alarm 4 as follows d Connect the alarm device input to pin 10 NC for fail safe operation or to pin 12 NO for non fail safe operation b Connect the alarm device return to pin 11 C Note 7he system fault alarm at J2 is not usually used for APX applications If you do wish to use this alarm see Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections for instructions Proceed to the next section to continue wiring the APX Terminal block J4 contains connections for both the system recorder analog output and the APX recorder analog output To wire the APX recorder analog output complete the following steps Note The system recorder analog output connections at terminal block J4 are not usually used for APX applications If you do wish to use this output see Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections for instructions 1 Connect pin 3 to the positive input on the analog output device 2 Connect pin 4 to the negative input on the analog output device Proceed to the next section to continue wiring the APX Installation 2 5 April 2006 Wiring the Optional Serial Port J1 Wiring The Line Power TB1 Terminal block J1 contains connections for the APX serial port The connections on terminal block J1 are optional in that they are not req
81. nnection may be made for calibration purposes However it should be as short as possible with an isolation valve right at the gas inlet port on the APX IWARNING When working in a hazardous area carefully follow all appropriate safety guidelines during the calibration process Calibration should be performed by qualified service personnel only To set up for calibration complete the following steps 1 Turn the system power ON and allow at least 30 minutes for the sensor to reach temperature equilibrium 2 Begin the flow of the zero gas to the inlet port of the analyzer Then set a pressure of about 5 psig on the zero gas regulator 5 16 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Configuring the Calibration Before performing a field calibration of the meter the desired calibration parameters and values must be programmed into the meter to accomplish this access the Main Menu ofthe User Program see page 3 4 and proceed as follows ca Opt Disp rl Setup Cal Slct Cal Menu Item Setup bl Field Perform Edit Field Config Zero Span Cal If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER With Field selected press ENTER If necessary use the A and V keys to
82. of Display Package r latif cette d claration sont en conformit avec les documents suivants e EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation For EN 61000 4 3 the above units meet performance Criteria A and in a limited number of fre performance Criteria B per EN 61326 e EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category Il Pollution Degree 2 quencies suivant les r gles de la Directive de Compatibilit Electromagn tique 89 336 EEC et de la Directive Basse Tension 73 23 EEC Les mat riels list s ci dessus ainsi que les syst mes d chantillonnages pouvant tre livr s avec ne portent marquage CE de la directive des quipements sous pression car ils sont fournis en accord avec la directive des quipements sous pression pour les DN 25 Article 3 section 3 qui concerne les pratiques et les codes fabrication pour l ing nierie du son Shannon June 1 2002 dn FAM pas le 97 23 EC de bonne Mr James Gibson DIRECTEUR GENERAL ce Se LS EN IS0 9002 Shannon T V ESSEN ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H1 August 2004 GE z Sensing KONFORMIT TS ERKL RUNG Wir Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland erkl ren in alleiniger Verantwortung da die Produkte APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Transmitter XDP Explosion Proof Display Package folgende Normen erf llen e EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation
83. onics enclosure digital display keypad sensor enclosure oxygen sensor background gas compensator factory wiring conduit armored cable factory gas connection base plate For reference throughout the rest of this manual the locations of the items listed above are shown in Figure 1 3 below Electronics Enclosure Sensor Enclosure Digital Display Factory Wiring Conduit _ Baseplate P d Background Gas Compensator Keypad lt Factory Gas Connection Oxygen Sensor Figure 1 3 Major Components General Information 1 5 Chapter 2 Installation Introduction eu na RH coe a e 2 1 Choosing an Installation Site eee ee ee eee 2 2 Mounting the APX System cece eee eect eee eee 2 3 Wirnmgthe APX ire tir eer A Ed 2 4 April 2006 Introduction This chapter provides instructions on how to install and wire the APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer for proper operation Attention European Users To meet CE requirements the APX must have an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the unit Be sure to observe all installation limits and precautions described in this chapter Pay particular attention to the ambient temperature range of 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F specified for the instrument Note See Chapter 7 Specifications
84. ormally used in APX applications See Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections for instructions on wiring this output Cal Disp Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Use the A and Y keys to select User and press ENTER Lock Menus Note lt Lock All gt and lt Versions gt menu options also appear on the above list Fault Alarm Analog Output Use the A and W keys to select Analog Output and press ENTER Note The lt Backlight gt and lt Comm gt options are also available in the above list box The following system analog output features may be set in this menu Analog Output Type configure the system analog output for a 0 20 mA 4 20 mA or 0 2 V output device Zero Setpoint enter the live measurement value that corresponds to the low end of the system analog output range Span Setpoint enter the live measurement value that corresponds to the high end of the system analog output range minus the zero setpoint Test manually generate a system analog output with a known value Zero Trim adjust the system analog output to equal the low end of the recorder range Basic Programming 4 7 April 2006 Setting Up the System Analog Output cont Choosing the System Span Trim adjust the system analog output to equal the high end of the recorder range minus the zero setpoint
85. other diagnostic parameters discussed in Chapter 6 Advanced Programming Refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on choosing the desired parameter To configure the APX alarms percent oxygen is used as the trip parameter in this example complete the following steps Use the 4 and gt keys to O2 Pent Average select Output and press ENTER Note The other options in the above list box are not available at this menu access level Output Use the A and W keys to select one of the four APX alarms to configure Then Alarm2 press ENTER Alarm3 Note The lt Alarm4 gt and Recorder options are also available in the above list box lt Alarm1 gt is used as an example in these instructions Note fyour APX is equipped with special software containing the AutoCal feature the Alarm3 and Alarm4 options are not available in the Setup menu Setup and Calibration April 2006 Trip Type Outp Alarm Feature Use the A and W keys to select Trip Type and press Trip Value ENTER Deadband Note The lt Test gt and lt Fail Safe gt options are also available in the above list box Output A Trip Type Use the A and Y keys to Above specify whether the alarm trips Below when the data is Above or Below the Trip Value Then press ENTER Note 7he Above option is used to set the alarm
86. plate to the mounting surface with four 4 sets of mounting hardware Be sure that the electronics enclosure is in a vertical position with the conduit cable at the top To make the sample gas connections refer to Figure 2 1 below and proceed to the instructions on the next page Sample Gas Inlet Sample Gas Outlet Factory Connection 9 Baseplate Figure 2 1 Sensor Enclosure Bottom View Installation 2 3 April 2006 Wiring the APX To completely wire the APX connect the following items APX alarm relays J3 e APX recorder analog output J4 serial port J1 optional line power TB1 Note See Appendix B Additional Wiring Connections for a discussion of all other optional and factory wiring Refer to the wiring diagram shown in Figure 2 3 on page 2 10 while completing the instructions presented in this section Attention European Users To meet CE requirements the APX must have an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the unit In addition all cables must be installed as described in Appendix A CE Mark Compliance IWARNING To ensure safe operation the APX must be installed and operated as described in this manual Also be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment All procedures
87. plete re enter the factoty level password and select Erase Slot from the Options Setup menu The old slot code will be erased and the APX system will reboot Re enter the factory level password and proceed to the next section Loading the New Slot Code 5 Fun pP Select Load Slot from the Options Setup menu When asked press the Y key to proceed Select Transfer and then Send File Browse to the slot code cod file provided by GE Sensing and select lt Xmodem gt for the transfer protocol Press Send After the new slot code has been downloaded the APX system will reboot The APX software upgrade has now been completed Advanced Programming April 2006 Entering New Parameters To change the parameters used in the automatic background gas compensation calculations proceed as follows Caution Do not proceed with this section unless authorized to do so by a GE Sensing representative The data for any required changes in this section will be provided by the cto ESI Opt Disp Cfg Opt Disp Cal Slct Cal Menu Item Parameters factory If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to select lt Setup gt and press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to select lt Parameters gt and press ENTER
88. pplications the general purpose controller used in the APX has its own built in features These include the following system analog output system fault alarm Also there are four terminal blocks in the right hand port on the electronics enclosure for wiring the APX sensors to the electronics enclosure Connecting the System Although the APX software is not intended to interface with the Outputs general controller system functions those functions are active and may be accessed To connect the system alarm and or analog outputs refer to Figure 2 3 on page 2 10 and proceed as follows Wiring the System Terminal block J4 contains connections for the system analog output Recorder J4 The connections on terminal block J4 are optional in that they are not required for proper operation of the analyzer To wire the system analog output complete the following steps IMPORTANT The analog output range does not automatically switch to the currently active parameter 1 Connect pin 1 to the positive input on the analog output device 2 Connect pin 2 to the negative input on the analog output device Wiring The System Alarm Terminal block J2 contains connections for the system fault alarm Relay J2 relay To wire this alarm complete the following steps Note 7he system fault alarm on terminal block J2 is usually factory configured as a fail safe alarm That is it is energized during normal operation and de energized when tripp
89. red char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Notice that Zero Span Cal is now the only available option Press ESC to return to the Field Cal menu Proceed to page 5 19 to perform the selected calibration 5 18 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Performing a Field Calibration To perform a field calibration of the meter access the Main Menu of the User Program see page 3 4 and proceed as follows Note Before performing a calibration you must configure the calibration parameters and values as described on page 5 17 EJ Opt Disp MA Setup Cal Slct Cal Menu Item Setup Field Config Edit Field Perform Offset Cal Zero Span Cal If necessary use the and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER With Field selected press ENTER Use the A and W keys to select Perform and press ENTER Use the A and W keys to select the desired calibration type and press ENTER Note Jn addition to the Mass Flow option only the option previously selected in the Config M
90. ribed on page D 4 Use the A and Y keys to highlight the Schedule AutoCal menu option and press ENTER Using the four arrow keys program the date MM DD YY on which the first AutoCal will occur Press ENTER Using the four arrow keys program the time HH MM 1n 24 hour mode at which the first AutoCal will occur Press ENTER Use the A and W keys to highlight either the Days option or the Hours option to specify the unit of measure for the interval between AutoCals Press ENTER Using the four arrow keys program the interval in the units selected in step 5 between AutoCals Press ENTER D 6 Special AutoCal Software April 2006 i Indicating an AutoCal The APX analog output may be programmed to indicate that an AutoCal is in progress by forcing it to one of the following values Force High outputs a value equal to the high point of the selected analog output range e g 20 mA for a 4 20 mA range Force Low outputs a value equal to the low point of the selected analog output range e g 4 mA for a 4 20 mA range Force to Value outputs a preprogrammed value Track Cal Gas outputs the current live calibration gas value Hold Last Value outputs the last valid measurement prior to the start of the AutoCal To program the manner in which the APX analog output indicates an AutoCal in progress proceed as follows 1 Enable AutoCal as described on page D 4 2
91. ro Setpoint Span Setpoint 5 12 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Test O Recorder Feature Span Setpoint Zero Trim Use the A and W keys to select Test and press ENTER Note The Rec Type Zero Setpoint gt and Span Trim options are also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the desired test percent value which is the APX recorder output value expressed as a percentage of the APX analog output span used by the meter as a test signal For example to test the recorder output at 12 mA if the Rec Type is set to 4 20 mA set the Test Percent to 50 Outpu Test Percent Test Percent Use A and W to increment the Test Percent to the desired value Enter as many values as desired at the above prompt to verify that the analog output device is accurately recording the specified test values When done press ENTER O Recorder Feature Span Setpoint Zero Trim Proceed to the next section to continue programming the recorder Setup and Calibration 5 13 April 2006 Zero Trim IMPORTANT Before proceeding with this section make sure that the output percentage being trimmed has been entered in the Test Menu on page 5 13 O Recorder Feature Use
92. select Config and press ENTER Use the A and W keys to select the type of calibration you wish to perform and press ENTER Note lt Offset Cal gt is a one gas calibration that typically uses nitrogen as the calibration gas while ZerolSpan Cal is a two gas calibration that typically uses nitrogen and air as the calibration gases ZerolSpan Cal is the preferred method of calibration for the APX Setup and Calibration 5 17 April 2006 Configuring the A Configuring an Offset Calibration Offset Cal gt Calibration cont At the following prompt enter the percentage of oxygen in the calibration gas Field Offset Cal XXX XX Field Config Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Notice that the Offset Cal option is now the only one available Press ESC to return to the Field Cal menu Proceed to page 5 19 to perform the selected calibration B Configuring a Zero Span Calibration lt Zero Span Cal gt At the following prompts enter the desired percentages of oxygen in both the zero and span calibration gases Field Co Zero Cal Field Co Span Cal XXX XX Field Config Zero Span Cal Use 4 and P to position the arrow under the desi
93. should be performed by trained service personnel only Always make sure the line power is disconnected before making any wiring connections to the unit Remove the two side covers on the APX electronics enclosure This is accomplished by loosening the set screw in the cover and using a long screwdriver or rod in the slots provided to unscrew the cover Proceed to the appropriate sub section to wire each of the terminal blocks Note 4 long pin like plastic wiring tool is stored inside the APX electronics enclosure Insert the tool into the connector pin being wired to open the hole and then insert the wire When the tool is removed the wire is clamped into the connector Installation April 2006 Wiring The APX Alarm Relays J3 Wiring the APX Recorder Analog Output J4 Terminal block J3 contains connections for the four APX alarm relays To wire these alarms complete the following steps Note Only those alarms that will be used in your application need to be wired at this time 1 Connect Alarm 1 as follows d Connect the alarm device input to pin 1 NC for fail safe operation or to pin 3 NO for non fail safe operation b Connect the alarm device return to pin 2 C 2 Connect Alarm 2 as follows d Connect the alarm device input to pin 4 NC for fail safe operation or to pin 6 NO for non fail safe operation b Connect the alarm device return to pin 5 C 3 Connect Alarm 3 as follows d Co
94. t 60 W universal AC power supply maintenance free design with no moving parts See Figure 1 1 on page 1 2 for a picture of the APX with an integral sample system and Figure 1 2 on page 1 3 for a picture of an APX intended for connection to a self contained sample system General Information 1 1 April 2006 Figure 1 1 A Typical APX with an Integral Sample System 1 2 General Information April 2006 Figure 1 2 A Typical APX for Use with a Self Contained Sample System Theory of Operation A basic understanding of the principles behind the operation of the APX will prove helpful in the installation programming operation and calibration of the instrument Thus a brief overview of the theory of operation is presented here before we move on to those other topics in the chapters that follow Paramagnetic oxygen analyzers have long been the choice over other types of devices in the petrochemical industry Furthermore of the two basic types of paramagnetic oxygen analyzers GE Sensing has chosen to use the thermoparamagnetic principle for our instruments because the absence of any moving parts makes the instrument more rugged and reliable for process applications Paramagnetic oxygen analysis is based on differences in magnetic susceptibility between oxygen and other common gases On a scale with oxygen defined to have a value of 100 most other common gases have a magnetic susceptibility at or near 0 This large
95. t eite tenia IH t bx x 4 8 seta the ZeroetpOolhl ce Coconut iuuat ie u Heal Lice d ape tap c dE 4 9 Setting The Span Setpoint cocos M ad bee ee dt 4 10 Testing the System Analog Output oru aedes etel Lex ud eet aa 4 11 Setting the Zero MM le art aoa eee Pee D oem epu a re scm te 4 12 Sette thes DOE DERE este ee ya LE IA UE M NEM ee Ud ce 4 13 Setting Upthe Senal POE aussen paa cite BER Rt e DA AO RIORUM dci qiie ed 4 14 Selecting the Node Di aiii PEDE INO hi Edad 4 15 Selecting the BIO Rate sa me deck Da Coo b reed id ont 4 15 Selecting tne Data belit canes orbes die nr Morc a cad beable e Lu 4 15 ls a Dio ur eens ee AE E 4 15 Selecting the Stop Bleus Loses es ee Noise er Led dle tret 4 16 Seleclingitne Comm DAD ee eremi up ue eq D rep halal sek DUE 4 16 Locking Menus and Viewing Software Versions iissssssssssssssssssss eee 4 17 Lock MENUS TEXT 4 17 LOCK A 4 18 O E Goes 4 19 vi April 2006 Table of Contents cont Chapter 5 Setup and Calibration MA a M M ler 5 1 The eser ip Merl u a O IS 5 1 Entering the O2 Percent Average Value 5 279 etas ae 5 2 APX OUTPUTS me scere A Le eu sU ee as 5 5 Configitingdtie APR AIS quodsi oa attesa e lora et S ER PESOS M n ella era 5 3 Configuring the APX Recorder QUIE 0 oro hen Mena dd Par seeds 5 9 THE Col Menlo scm x RAI ELLE AL a DEL UL dM OL A LO IE UE 5 16 Ialtial Preparation Lore ts as et dte rte bat ee ah 5 16 CONTIG tbe COMO an anerkennen 5 17 Performing g Field lo cs et
96. t the results of a previousa internal field calibration access the Calibration Main Menu of the User Program see page 3 4 and proceed as follows IMPORTANT Manually entering inaccurate calibration data will result in inaccurate readings Do not proceed with these optional steps unless you are sure of the accuracy of your calibration data Opt Disp If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Bl Opt Disp Press ENTER Setup Cal Use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Slct Cal Menu Item Setup With lt Field gt selected press ENTER Field Use the A and Y keys to Config select Edit and press ENTER Perform Use the A and W keys to select the desired calibration type and press ENTER 6 14 Advanced Programming April 2006 Editing a Previous Calibration cont Note Jn addition to the Mass Flow and Drift not shown options only the option previously selected in the Config Menu Offset Cal or Zero Span Cal gt will appear at the last prompt on page 6 14 Based on the previous selection continue on the appropriate page IMPORTANT fyou don t understand the meaning of or the impact of any of the parameters in these menus please consult the factory before proceeding Mass Flow below Offset Cal gt pag
97. the A and W keys to Test select Zero Trim and press Span Trim Note The Rec Type Zero Setpoint gt and Span Setpoint gt options are also available in the above list box At the following prompt the APX recorder output of the meter is driven to the value that is entered in the Test menu preferably 0 Output R Zero Trim Press the A and V key until your output device reads the correct value When done press ENTER xx v O Recorder Feature Proceed to the next section to Test continue programming the recorder Span Trim 5 14 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Span Trim IMPORTANT Before proceeding with this section make sure that the output percentage being trimmed has been entered in the Test Menu on page 5 13 O Recorder Feature Use the A and W keys to Test select Span Trim and press Zero Trim ENTER Note The Rec Type Zero Setpoint gt and Span Setpoint gt options are also available in the above list box At the following prompt the APX analog output of the meter is driven to the value that is entered in the Test menu preferably 100 Output R Zero Trim Press the A and V key until your output device reads the n correct value When done press ENTER xx v O Recorder Feature This completes the program Test ming of the recorder Press Zero Trim ESC Output If you are done press ESC Al
98. the User Program and return to mea surement mode After pressing ESC at the pre vious prompt the chosen dis play appears Note fthe APX was previously configured to display different diagnostic parameters and the display is not locked the currently displayed parameter can be changed while in normal run mode by using the A and Y keys 4 2 Basic Programming April 2006 Adjusting the Display Contrast follows Cal Disp Lock Menus After entering the User Program as described on page 3 4 the main menu appears To adjust the contrast of the LCD display proceed as Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Use the A and W keys to select User and press ENTER Note lt Lock All gt and lt Versions gt menu options also appear on the above list User Analog Output Contrast Backlight Use the A and W keys to select Contrast and press ENTER Note The Fault Alarm and lt Comm gt options are also available in the above list box User Adjust Contrast Adjust Contrast User Analog Output Contrast Backlight Use the A and W keys to increment the value to a num ber between 35 min contrast and 55 max contrast When done press ENTER You are now back at the User Menu Press ESC twice to return to the main m
99. the desired charac ter Then use A and V to XXX XX increment the value Press A ENTER when done At the next prompt enter the new span gas drift value in terms of oxygen percentage Field Ed Span Cal Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to XXX XX increment the value Press A ENTER when done You are now back at the Field Edit main menu Either continue with the calibration edit on the appropriate page or press ESC six times to return to normal run mode Advanced Programming 6 17 April 2006 Editing a Previous Calibration cont D Editing the Calibration Drift IMPORTANT The Zero Total Drift and the Span Total Drift should be the same as the Zero Cal and the Span Cal shown on the previous page To edit the Drift calibration complete the following steps Field Edit Drift Use the A and W keys to Zero Total Drift select lt Zero Total Drift gt and Zero Drift Cal press TENTER Span Total Drift Note The lt Span Drift Cal gt option is also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the new zero total drift value in terms of oxygen percentage F Zero Total Drift Use 4 and gt to position the Zero Total Drift arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to ER increment
100. the value Press A ENTER when done Field Edit Drift Use the A and Y keys to Zero Total Drift select Zero Drift Cal and Zero Drift Cal press ENTER Span Total Drift Note The lt Span Drift Cal gt option is also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the new zero drift cal value in terms of oxygen percentage Fi Zero Drift Cal Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done 6 18 Advanced Programming April 2006 Editing a Previous Calibration cont D Editing the Calibration Drift cont Field Edit Drift Zero Drift Cal Span Total Drift Span Drift Cal Use the A and Y keys to select Span Total Drift and press ENTER Note The Zero Total Drift option is also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the new span total drift value in terms of oxygen percentage F Span Total Drift Span Total Drift XXX XX Field Edit Drift Zero Drift Cal Span Total Drift Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Use the A and W keys to select Span Drift Cal and press ENTER Note The lt Zero Total Drift gt op
101. this procedure are essential for reliable and accurate operation the operator does not see these menu items during routine programming of the APX However in order to address operational problems or to fine tune the performance of the system for a specific application these additional programming features are made available to authorized service personnel Caution Always consult GE Sensing before performing any of these advanced programming functions Improper setup may impair the performance of the APX system and or prevent it from meeting its design specifications Advanced programming of the APX is divided into two categories which require passwords that are different from each other and from the operator level password discussed on page 3 4 All three programming levels are listed below Operator Basic Level password 2719 Setup General Level password Consult Factory Factory Advanced Level password Consult Factory Access the User Program as described on page 3 4 the menu structure that becomes available depends on which of the three passwords is entered at the following prompt Password Use 4 and P to position the Enter Password arrow under the desired char XXXX acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Cfg Opt Disp This screen shows the initial level of the User Program the main menu To program any features of the A
102. this section Alarm3 Press ESC four times to exit the User Program and return to lt Run gt mode or proceed to the appropriate section to continue programming your APX 5 8 Setup and Calibration April 2006 Configuring the APX Recorder Output The APX recorder output can be set to output the percent oxygen in the gas mixture or on any of the other diagnostic parameters discussed in Chapter 6 Advanced Programming Refer to Chapter 6 for instructions on choosing the desired parameter To configure the APX recorder percent oxygen is used as the output parameter in this example complete the following steps To configure the APX recorder output complete the following steps Cal Use the 4 and gt keys to O2 Pent Average select Output and press ENTER Note The four other options in the above list box are not available at this menu access level Use the A and Y keys to select Recorder and press ENTER Recorder Note The lt Alarm1 gt and lt Alarm2 gt options are also available in the above list box The following APX analog output features may be set in this menu Recorder Type configure the APX analog output for a 0 20 mA 4 20 mA or 0 2 V output device Zero Setpoint enter the live measurement value that corresponds to the low end of the APX analog output range Span Setpoint enter the live measurement value that corresponds to the high e
103. tion is also available in the above list box At the next prompt enter the new span drift cal value in terms of oxygen percentage Fie Span Drift Cal XXX XX Field Edit Drift Zero Drift Cal Span Total Drift Use 4 and gt to position the arrow under the desired charac ter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Press ESC You are now back at the Field Edit main menu Either continue with the calibration edit on the appropriate page or press ESC six times to return to normal run mode Advanced Programming 6 19 April 2006 Exiting the User Program When you have finished programming your meter press ESC as many times as necessary to return to normal run mode The number of key presses required depends on which feature was programmed last The APX may then be placed back into service 6 20 Advanced Programming Chapter 7 Specifications Performance Specifications cc eee e eee cee ect eens 7 1 Functional Specifications eee eee ee cee eee eens 7 2 Physical Specifications 7 3 The APX Model Number 2 cece cece cece eee ceceeeeeecs 7 4 April 2006 Performance Specifications Accuracy 0 15 oxygen if calibrated in the critical gas 0 25 oxygen in any gas mixture Repeatability 0 1 oxygen Measurement Resolution 0 01 mA 0 1 oxygen
104. ue and use A and W to increment the number 3 Use 4 and gt to position the cursor at the double arrows at the far right and use A and V to increment the number 4 Repeat steps 1 3 until all of the data points have been entered Parameters D Table C Ratio Bxxx xxx DiamagComp XXX XXX A v l n Press ENTER when all of the data points have been entered Advanced Programming April 2006 Entering New Parameters cont Entering New PID Values Paramet DiamagComp Num of Points Parameters DiamagComp Alpha Beta Press ESC to return to the lt Parameters gt submenu shown on page 6 7 Enter another parameter as described on page 6 7 or press ESC to return to the lt Setup gt menu To change the values used in the PID temperature control and flow control valve circuitry proceed as follows Caution Do not proceed with this section unless authorized to do so by a GE Sensing representative The data for any required changes in this section will be provided by the factory Cfg Opt Disp Opt Disp Cal Slct Cal Menu Item If necessary use the 4 and gt keys to select Cal and press ENTER Press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to select lt Setup gt and press ENTER Use the 4 and gt keys to se
105. uired for proper operation of the analyzer To wire the serial port complete the following steps Note This connection may be made with a GE Sensing 704 668 cable If this cable is used pin 1 is the white wire pin 2 is the red wire and pin 3 is the green wire 1 Connect pin 1 to the transmit pin on the computer 2 Connect pin 2 to the receive pin on the computer 3 Connect pin 3 to the return pin on the computer Proceed to the next section to continue wiring the APX Terminal block TBI in the right side port on the electronics enclosure contains connections for the line power to the APX Make these connections only with wire that meets the following specifications individual conductor gauge of 18 AWG minimum maximum current capacity of 12 Amps voltage rating of 600 Volts minimum insulation temperature rating of 105 C minimum IWARNING The rating of the wire insulation must be at least 15 C above the expected ambient temperature IWARNING Before proceeding with the section verify that the line power source has been turned off at the external disconnect device Installation April 2006 Wiring The Line Power Refer to Figure 2 3 on page 2 10 and complete the following steps TB1 cont 1 Attach a cable or conduit with the three line power conductors to a cable entry port on the electronics enclosure Caution Be sure that the input voltage to the APX complies with the value specifi
106. value It is used to reduce any instability in the display readings If you do not wish to apply this feature set the value to 0 The amount of averaging that is applied increases as the value of this parameter is increased However it is important to understand that the response time of the display slows down more and more as the amount of averaging is increased To enter a value for this parameter typical values range from 2 to 6 proceed as follows Cal Use the 4 and gt keys to O2 Pent Average select lt O2 Pent Average gt and press ENTER Output Note The other options in the above list box are not available at this menu access level O2 Pcnt Average Use 4 and P to position the O2 Pent Average arrow under the desired char acter Then use A and V to increment the value Press ENTER when done Setup Cal Either press ESC to return the O2 Pent Average Cal Menu or proceed to the appropriate section to set up another parameter Output 5 2 Setup and Calibration April 2006 APX Outputs Configuring the APX Alarms The APX includes the following outputs four SPDT alarm relays rated for 4 A 2228 VDC one 4 20 mA linear analog output Prior to use these outputs must be properly configured To accomplish this proceed to the appropriate section The APX alarms can be set to trip on the percent oxygen in the gas mixture or on any of the
107. ws Note The APX serial port is used for downloading software upgrades to the meter Cal Disp Use the 4 and gt keys to select Opt and press ENTER Cal Disp Use the A and W keys to select User and press ENTER Lock Menus Note lt Lock All gt and lt Versions gt menu options also appear on the above list User Use the A and Y keys to select Comm and press ENTER Contrast Backlight Note The lt Fault Alarm gt and lt Analog Output gt options are also available in the above list box User Comm Use the A and Y keys to select Node ID and press ENTER Baud Rate Data Length Note The lt Parity gt lt Stop Bits gt and lt Comm Type gt options are also available in the above list box Proceed to the appropriate sections on pages 4 15 or 4 16 to set the desired Comm port parameters When done press ESC three times from the above prompt to return to the main menu Then press ESC again to exit the User Program or proceed to the appropriate section of this chapter to continue programming the meter 4 14 Basic Programming April 2006 Selecting the Node ID At the following prompt the user can choose one of the following numbers as the Node ID for the meter 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 or 240 Note Unless you intend to select lt RS 4
108. x O2 pcnt X XX Back Next gt Cancel Fie Zero Span Cal Turn on span gas then select Next lt Back Next gt Cancel Fie Zero Span Cal O2 Xx xx Stb x xx O2 pent X XX Back Finish gt Field Perform Mass Flow Zero Span Cal After all of the values have stabilized use 4 and gt to highlight Next and press the ENTER key Start the span gas flow and use the 4 and gt keys to highlight Next Then press the ENTER key After all of the values have stabilized use and gt to highlight Finish and press the ENTER key If desired use the A and V keys to select another calibra tion type and press ENTER If you have finished calibrating the instrument press ESC six times to return to normal run mode Setup and Calibration 5 23 Chapter 6 Advanced Programming Introduction ea 6 1 Programming Levels eee eee cece cece cece eee eee eens 6 1 Setup Level Programming 2 cece cece seen nennen 6 2 Factory Level Programming cece cece eee eee eens 6 5 Exiting the User Program 2i ee oorr ann 6 20 April 2006 Introduction Programming Levels The APX is factory configured to provide optimum performance in the specified application Because many of the advanced settings programmed into the meter during

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