8301 USER MANUAL
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1. POWER FUSE SWITCH 3A 5A MAINS SUPPLY REMOVE THIS TUBE IF CO SCRUBBER IS TO BE FITTED CONNECTS TO COALESCOR AND LC MODELS ONLY beeressurisine I I PURGE VALVE RELIEF REGULATOR DFU FILTER AIR COOLING VALVE a COIL MEMBRANE EXTERNAL SCRUBBER COALES CER CHAIN OPTIONAL AUTO DRAIN INSTALL THIS DIRECTION ZERO AIR OUTLET EXTERNAL CO SCRUBBER OPTIONAL Y ecotech environmental monitoring solutions 1492 Ferntree Gully Road Knoxfield VIC Australia 3180 Phone 61 0 39730 7800 Fax 61 0 3 9730 7899 Email info ecotech com au Service service ecotech com au www ecotech com2. Power 220 240V AC 50Hz 320VA max Fuse 3 15A T250 Slo Blow Environmental Conditions 0 40 C 10 95 RH Maximum Altitude 3000m Weight 13Kg Functional Description Used in conjunction with Ecotech gas scrubbers containing suitable gas removal media the 8301 Compressed Air Source makes an ideal source of dry zero air for gas calibrators and ambient air analysers in environmental monitoring applications The 8301LC series Compressed Air Source has been designed to complement the Ecotech Gascal series Dilution Calibrator With LC logic control switching the air source can be remotely switched on and off as required by the calibrator This prolongs the life of the scrubbers and pump The standard unit non H models can supply up to 10 litres per minute at pressures of up to 3 bar 300 kPa The high flow unit H models can supply up to 20 litres per minute at pressures of up to 3 bar 300 kPa This model is suitable for use with dilution calibrators with high range 0 10slpm mass flow controllers The air source incorporates a high quality reliable pump a Thomas Model 607 standard or 627 high flow Air is cooled and dried within the unit An adjustable pressure regulator sets the oulet pressure nominally set to 200 kPa LC models have a pressure purge valve to allow reliable start up when unattended Page 13 Page 14 A membrane dryer is installed as standard and reduces
3. Ecotech reserves the right to make changes to equipment construction design specifications and or procedures without notice Copyright O 2012 All rights reserved Reproduction of this manual in any form is prohibited without the written consent of Ecotech Pty Ltd Page 3 WARNING Hazardous voltages exist within the instruments housing Ensure the side and rear enclosure panels are always in place when the instrument is connected to the mains Ensure the power cord plugs and sockets are maintained in a safe working condition This instrument is only recommended for indoor use Ecotech recommends the use of Earth Leakage Protection Circuit Breakers ELCB on the power supply to the HTO 1000 If operating from a generator power conditioner isolation transformer or other floating supply ensure that a suitable separate earth connection is established CAUTION When operationg for prolonged periods of time the head of the pump can exceed 70 C Avoid touch the pump Safety requirements e To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by electrical shock follow all safety notices and warnings in this documentation e If the equipment is used for purposes not specified by Ecotech the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired e Replacement of any part should only be carried out by qualified personnel using only parts specified by Ecotech as these parts meet stringent Ecotech quality assurance standards Alw
4. and cooling fan The relay typically sinks 10 12 mA The port is normally connected to a calibrator such as the Ecotech Gascal via a standard 9 pin RS 232 serial cable The pin outs are provided below in case an alternative control method is used Control Input Connection Pin Function Gascal pin out 2 3 to 32 VDC to activate air source J6 2 12V 6 0 VDC J6 6 Ground Other pins Not used The air outlet is a push in connector on the output of the adjustable pressure regulator where the pressure gauge is mounted No inlet connection is required as the pump draws from ambient air via a replacable DFU filter When used with the Ecotech Gascal dilution calibrator the regulated output pressure should be adjusted at the regulator to 28 psig 200 kPa Water Trap Drain Outlet N The water trap drain outlet located at the bottom of the water trap should be connected to a 1 8 tubing and drained well away from any electrical connections of this or any oter equipment Scrubber Chain The optional gas scrubbers form a chain of gas removal media that effectively removes a broad range of gases producing what is commonly refered to as zero air It is important that the scrubbing media is correct for removing the gases that are of interest usually the gases being analysed It is also important that the scrubbing media is replaced at regular intervals determined by the level of local pollutants The scrubbers can b
5. description of each item e Serial number s of each item if applicable e A description of the problem For example if a factory repair is needed or the reason you are returning the equipment eg sales return warranty return etc e Original sales order or invoice number related to the equipment When you email us we will assign a Return Material Authorization RMA number to yor shipment and initiate the necessary paperwork to process your equipment within 48 hours Please include this RMA number when you return equipment preferably both inside and outside the shipping container This will ensure you receive prompt service Page 5 C CE Mark Declaration of Conformity This declaration applies to the 8301LC series Compressed Air Source as manufactured by Ecotech Pty Ltd of 1492 Ferntree Gully Rd Knoxfield VIC 3180 Australia This declaration relates is in conformity with the following European Union Directives Council Directive of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC Page 6 The following standard was applied EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical Equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC Requirements Part 1 General requirements e Immunity Requirements EN61326 1 IEC 61000 4 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity IEC 61000 4 3 Radiated RF immunity IEC 61000 4 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity IEC 61000 4 5 Surge
6. immunity IEC 61000 4 6 Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000 4 11Voltage dips and interruption immunity e Electromagnetic compatibility EN61326 1 CISPR 11 Radiated RF emission measurements CISPR 11 Mains Terminal RF emission measurements IEC 61000 3 3 Mains Terminal voltage fluctuation measurements IEC 61000 3 2 Power Frequency harmonic measurements Council Directive of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 2006 95 EC The following standard was applied EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Part 1 General requirements For protection against Electric shock or burn Mechanical HAZARDS Excessive temperature Spread of fire from the equipment Effects of radiation including laser sources and sonic and ultrasonic pressure Claims for Damaged Shipments and Shipping Discrepancies Damaged shipments 1 Inspect all instruments thoroughly on receipt Check materials in the container s against the enclosed packing list If the contents are damaged and or the instrument fails to operate properly notify the carrier and Ecotech immediately 2 The following documents are necessary to support claims Original freight bill and bill lading Original invoice or photocopy of original invoice Copy of packing list Photographs of damaged equipment and container Contact
7. the dew point of the air by removing moisture Typical dryer performance with ambient conditions of 50 RH and 23 C Model Flow I min Final dew point C Standard 5 0 12 10 0 3 5 High flow H 5 0 12 10 0 11 15 0 8 5 20 0 5 5 Various scrubbing systems may be added to the outlet depending on the application Some common examples of gas removal systems include Molecular sieve Moisture removal SO Charcoal Removal of pollutant gas components NO SO H2S low level hydrocarbons Purafil Removal of pollutant gas components NO x A heated catalytic CO scrubber is available separately for removal of Carbon Monoxide Installation Power The 8301 series is supplied in a chassis suitable for mounting in a 19 rack or on a bench Rubber feet are fitted to the base of bench mounted units Remove these feet if applicable before installing the unit in a rack The chassis takes up 5RU when mounted in a rack 8301P models are mounted in a case that is designed to be easily transportable 8301P models have provision for mounting the heated CO scrubber and two cannister scrubbers on the sides and are fitted with a carry handle and rubber feet The cooling fan is fitted with an air filter The air source should be mounted in a clean and dry area away from direct heat sources Avoid mounting the unit on the floor as dust will be drawn into the pump and fan Adequate ventilation should also be pr
8. 1999 Release 1 2 December 2000 Update various 8301P added Various 1 3 June 2004 Pinout error on Gascal 8 1 4 July 2007 New Company details added Various 1 5 January 2010 Spares and Accesories 11 1 6 May 2010 Storage tank and pressure 12 switch option added 1 7 November 2012 Additions for CE Certification Various Schematic Updated Page 9 This page is intentionally blank Page 10 Table of Contents o A O NO 3 MATA COMPONENTES siii A A A aa A 12 SECCION tii A ASA a eae lied Me dd 13 Functional DESCRIP A ATA A A A eT 13 o A NN 15 PO Wi A A ai 15 Control Input connection DB9F LC models only cccoooccnccoconcnonanonnconononanononnnnnnnccnnnnnnnnn 16 PUT outlete aaaea cota ge NAS A a aE Aaa andes Mn a ARONA aL eR 16 Water Trap Drain DU aio el ae eee 17 A raven etna aeaaea aaa aeaa aa aaa ad an AAE aE ESCEA aAa E Aaaa 17 Maintenance A TT 18 Consumable sono da a 19 Spare PUES iaa 19 Storage tank and pressure switch option cooooccccnonoccccnooonnnonononanononanoncnnnononononcnnnnnnncnnnnnncnnos 20 Page 11 Main Components Rear View Page 12 Item No Don bh uN Description PUMP 230 240 VAC 50 Hz MAINS INLET amp FUSE SOLONOID VALVE PRESSURE REGULATOR REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR AIR OUTLET Specifications Zero Air Flow 0 10 l min for 8301LC 0 20 l min for 8301LC H Protection Pump is thermally protected Zero Air Pressure 100 200 KPA H20 Dew Point 15 C nominal
9. YH ecotech environmen tal monitoring solutions 3301 Series Compressed Air Source User Manual Version 1 7 November 2012 www ecotech com This page is intentionally blank Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an 8301 series Compressed Air Source The series currently includes the following configurations Model Description 8301LC Standard flow compressed air source with logic control 0 10 litres minute 8301LC H High flow compressed air source 0 20 litres minute 8301P Portable compressed air source 0 10 litres minute Model 8301 and 8301 H without logic control LC are also available Please take the time to read this manual It contains important information about operating the air source If after reading this manual you have any questions or are unsure about any part of the air source please don t hesitate to contact Ecotech Ecotech also welcomes any suggestions or feedback that you may have on this product If there are any improvements that you feel would make this a more useable and helpful product then please send your suggestions to Ecotech When contacting us please provide the model number and serial number If you are reporting a problem please include steps required to reproduce that problem Please help the environment and recycle the pages of this manual when you ve finished using it Notice The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice
10. ables DFU FO10005 Pump kit standard PO31001 Pump kit High flow only PUM 1055 Spare parts Dryer ECO 1DG102 Solenoid Assembly 240V HO50027 Solenoid Assembly 115V HO50027 01 Fan assembly 240V HO50026 Fan assembly 110V HO50026 01 Pump 240V P030004 Pump 115V P030005 High Flow pump 240V PUM 1002 High Flow pump 115 PUM 1002 115V Page 19 Storage tank and pressure switch option Precautions The tank system contains compressed air Usual precautions apply Before servicing any of the components in the system including scrubber replacement switch the power supply off and de pressurise the system carefully before removing scrubbers or other items Assembly Follow the schematic diagram at the end of this document for the correct plumbing of components The filter coalescor located after the tank is removed for shipping Attach the coalescor to the tank as per the photo above Tighten the fittings as per Swagelok recommendations do not overtighten the brass fittings Check all other fittings are secure Mount the tank in vertical orientation The tank is best located in a cool area eg Near an air conditioner that blows cool air as it will drop out any moisture which can then be removed by the coalescor Attach tubing as per the plumbing diagram Tighten the fittings as per Swagelok recommendations Function The tank option prov
11. ays disconnect power source before removing or replacing any components Page 4 Warranty This product has been manufactured in an ISO 9001 AS NZS 4801 2001 and ISO 14000 and facility with care and attention to quality safety and environment The product is subject to a 24 month warranty on parts and labour from date of shipment the warranty period The warranty period commences when the product is shipped from the factory Lamps fuses batteries and consumable items are not covered by this warranty Each analyser is subjected to a vigorous testing procedure prior to despatch and will be accompanied with a parameter list and a multipoint calibration check thereby enabling the analyser to be installed ready for use Service amp repairs Our qualified and experienced technicians are available to provide fast and friendly service five days a week Monday to Friday You can speak to a real person regarding any questions you have about your unit and we will respond within 48 hours Service Guidelines In the first instance please call or email us if you are experiencing any problems or issues with your unit Contact our Service Response Centre via email on service ecotech com au or call 61 0 3 9730 7848 If we cannot resolve the problem through technical support please email the following information e Name and phone number e Company name e Shipping address e Quantity of items being returned e Model number s or a
12. e opened and the contents replenished with new scrubbing media Molecular seive may need to be replaced at more frequent intervals due to high local relative humidity conditions The scrubber sequence is important for correct gas removal The sequence is 8301LC Optional Molecular Seive scrubber with indicator gt Optional Purafil scrubber gt Optional Charcoal scrubber The arrows indicate the direction of air flow The optional Ecotech Heated CO Scrubber should be plumbed into the 8301LC between the output of the filter coalescor and the input of the membrane dryer A DFU filter should be installed on the outlet of the HCS 1000 scrubber to prevent blocking the membrane dryer See the plumbing diagram for details 8301P models may have the CO scrubber already installed All DFU filters are located inside the air source on the 8301P models Page 17 Write the date of installation on the scrubber and in a log book so that the media is replaced at the correct intervals After replacing the scrubbing media perform a leak check on the scrubber by pressurising it slightly 200 300kPa and applying Snoop leak detector Note that during normal operation the scrubber pressure must not exceed 200 kPa gauge pressure 28psi g Maintenance and service Page 18 Active ingredients of the molecular seive and scrubber must be changed at regular intervals depending on the quality of the inlet air Generally 4 6 w
13. eeks of continuous use is considered a suitable replacement period The DFU filter on the inlet to the pump should also be replaced periodically A new DFU filter should be installed so that the outside of the filter element traps the particles as this enables a visual inspection of the filter condition to be made The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months regardless of visual condition but more frequently if the filter element is no longer white An additional DFU filter is fitted to units fitted with the heated CO scrubber The pressure relief valve is factory set at 500kPa It may be adjusted if necessary by removing the green cap setting the pressure regulator at 500kPa and adjusting the valve with a hex key until air can be heard bleeding off from the relief valve Then replace the green cap and reset the regulator to 200kPa If the pump fails to start a thermal overload protects the windings from damage Failure to start may be caused by a build up of pressure in the output line which will normally bleed off after a few seconds and the pump will then start up normally On LC models a purge valve vents the pressure when the pump is switched off either via the Control Input or at the Power switch on the rear of the 8301LC If the pump fails to start the line may be blocked Investigate the source of the blockage 8301P models have a fan filter that should be periodically removed and flushed clean with water Consum
14. ides storage of compressed air so that the pump does not run continuously The tank option includes a pressure switch installed on the rear of the 8301LC and a check valve installed before the tank This option is useful for situations where a small amount of air is continually required eg For supplying 250cc min to a FID hydrocarbon analyser The pump and fan will switch on and off as required Eg At 250cc min outlet flow from the system the pump will switch on for about 20 seconds in every 90 seconds This reduces power consumption and heat buildup which in turn improves lowers the dew point The logic control cable from the Gascal will over ride the function of the pressure switch This means during calibrations requiring zero air the pump will remain on Set the 8301LC regulator to no more than 4 bar otherwise the relief valve will activate and release pressure from the system This is important as the plastic scrubbers must not be over pressurised Specifications Pump Duty cycle at 250cc min outlet flow around 20sec per 90sec Storage 1 8 litres Switch pressure 6bar g All else as per 8301LC manual Page 20 LC MODELS ONLY REMOTE CONTROL DB9F 3 32V DC ON OV OFF LC MODELS ONLY 2 6 THOMAS PUMP DEPRESSURISING FAN P N 4606N 115V P N 607CA22 VALVE OR 4658N 240V OR 607CD22 VT307 GUARD P N LZ30 240V 50Hz OR 115V 60Hz 240V 50Hz OR 115V 60Hz SS RELAY P N WGA56D25 1 2
15. ovided to ensure overheating does not occur Although a rugged device clean and air conditioned environments will provide the best operating conditions for the Air Source Allow some space around the unit for ventilation Allow adequate space at the rear of the air source as all connections and the Master on off switch are on the rear of the unit The air source must be operated from the correct voltage Two options are available 110 120 VAC 60Hz and 220 240 VAC 50Hz The inlet connector is labelled to show input voltage requirements The power inlet is on the rear of the 8301LC and accepts a standard IEC power lead Ensure the supply voltage is correct before applying power to the unit The power consumption of all models is approximately 320VA Earth should be provided via the AC power plug to ensure safe operation A Power Conditioner is not normally recommended or required unless the mains power supply is unreliable A fuse is installed in the power inlet at the rear of the 8301LC Ensure that the fuse is rated to 250VAC and 3 15A with time delay as marked on the rear of the instrument Page 15 Control Input connection DB9F LC models only Air outlet Page 16 The Control Input port is a DB 9 female connector on the rear above the power connections The port is used to switch the air source on and off via remote control A solid state relay inside the 8301LC is used to switch the mains power to the pump purge valve
16. you freight forwarder for insurance claims ES You may want to keep a copy of these documents for your records also Refer to the instrument name model number serial number sales order number and your purchase order number on all claims Upon receipt of a claim we will advice you of the disposition of your equipment for repair or replacement Shipping Discrepancies Check all containers against the packing list immediately on receipt If a shortage or other discrepancy is found notify the carrier and Ecotech immediately We will not be responsible for shortages against the packing list unless they are reported quickly within 7 days Contact Details Head Office 1492 Ferntree Gully Road Knoxfield VIC Australia 3180 Phone 61 0 3 9730 7800 Fax 61 0 3 9730 7899 Email info ecotech com au Service service ecotech com au www ecotech com au Page 7 Internationally recognised symbols used on Ecotech Equipment __ Electrical fuse IEC 60417 5016 Earth ground terminal IEC 60417 5017 Protective conductor IEC 60417 5017 terminal Equipotentiality IEC 60417 5021 FON Alternating current IEC 60417 5032 Caution hot surface IEC 60417 5041 Caution risk of danger Refer ISO 7000 0434 A to accompanying documents Caution risk of electric shock ISO 3864 5036 Page 8 MANUAL REVISIONS HISTORY Edition Date Summary Affected Pages 1 1 March
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