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1. E des g e Geen IDSetoott Exchange Folder 5 My Batti Pipoet Samy feteork dl Sa Printers ard Furs Bluetooth Service Selection Select the services you are interested in The following services are available through the selected Bluetooth Device Select the service that you want to access on the selected device T KN Establish a virtual serial port connection with remote Bluetooth device The connection can then be used by any Configur application that supports the COM port number assigned Bluetooth Properties MDM AK2 AT Seria IMI Secure connection COM Pott Figure 4 8 Typical Bluetooth pairing sequence Issue 4 September 2012 40 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 4 8 Interchange Primary and Secondary Displays HMI When an Easidew I S Transmitter has been configured the primary and secondary displays can be interchanged to show the external transmitter reading as the main display and the internal sensor reading as the secondary display With an Easidew I S Transmitter connected the ability to display the output of the external device as the main large character display can be particularly advantageous for a number of applications such as e Remote monitoring e Calibration checks on an existing installation e High pressure measurements Interchanging the primary and secondary displays is effected from the HMI Menu To interchange the primary and secondary displays
2. 93mA Pi 650mW sv e 0 0 MO xtemal Sensor Socket is designed to connect to an externally powered 4 20mA loop 16 Report Number GB BAS ExTR09 0089 00 17 Special Conditions for Safe Use None 18 Essential Health and Safety Requirements All relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements are covered by the standards listed at item 9 19 Drawings and Documents Number Sheet Issue Date Description Ex80701 PL l to4 02 240310 MDM300IS Main PCB Assembly Ex80703 PL oi 200110 MDM300 LS Heater Interface PCB Ex80746 PL I 01 200110 MDMIOOIS Battery Pack PCB Assembly Ex80796 PL l oi 03 02 10 MDM300IS Sensor PCB Assembly Ex90412 1 to 25 02 24 03 10 MDM300 LS ATEX amp IECEx Certification Drawing Issue 4 September 2012 57 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual A 2 ICEx Certificate of Conformity IEC pa IECEx Certificate e of Conformity INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION IEC Certification Scheme for Explosive Atmospheres for rules and details of the IECEx Scheme visit www jecex com Certificate No IECEx BAS 09 0063 issue No 0 Certificate history Date of Issue 2010 04 16 Page 1 of 3 Applicant Michell Instruments Limited Unit 48 Lancaster Way Business Park Ely Cambridge CB6 3NW United Kingdom Electrical Apparatus MDM300 LS Portable Dewpointmeter Optional accessory Type of Protection intrinsic Safety Marking Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 20 C to 50 C Approved for issu
3. User s Manual FM Approvals Mregez of tte FM Ghersi Leen This certifies that the equipment described has been found to comply with the following Approval Standards and other documents Class 3600 1998 Class 3610 2010 Class 3810 2005 ANSI IEC 60529 2004 Original Project ID 3036712 Approval Granted July is Zolo Subsequent Revision Reports Date Approval Amended Report Number Date Report Number Date FM Approvals LLC A IS Ju E Marqu t Date roup Manager Electrical 3036712 Page 2 of 2 Issue 4 September 2012 63 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual A 4 CSA Certifcate of Compliance t Liy H CSA INTERNATIONAL Certificate of Compliance Certificate 2318983 Master Contract 190597 Project 2318983 Date Issued September 21 2010 Issued to Michell Instruments Limited Lancaster Way Business Pk Unit 48 Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3NW UNITED KINGDOM Attention lan Arnold The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown e Eric Gutt Issued by Eric Giusti PRODUCTS Class 2258 04 PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT Intrinsically Safe Entiry For Hazardous Locations IS Class I Division 1 Groups A B C and D T4 Portable Intrinsically Safe Dewpoint Transmitter Model MDM300 LS Temperature code T4 Maximum Ambient 50 C The transmitter is battery powered Control drawing Ex 90468 It accepts also signals from an external 4 20mA dewpoint sensor t
4. tubing Sample tubing should ideally be specially designed for each application rather than adapted from that previously installed for another application Dead space in sample lines increases response time by holding vvater molecules vvhich are more slovvly released to the passing gas sample e Remove any particulate matter or oil from the gas sample Particulate matter can damage the sensors If particulate matter such as degraded desiccant pipe scale and rust are likely to be present in the sample gas use a particulate in line filter Kahn Instruments Technical Sales Department can to provide advice on appropriate methods of filtration e Use high quality sample tube fittings The sample tubing must be capable of vvithstanding the operating pressure of the sample line VVherever possible always use stainless steel tubing and fittings This is particularly important at low dewpoints since other materials e g nylon have hygroscopic characteristics and adsorb moisture on the tube walls giving rise to slower measurement response and under certain circumstances false dewpoints For temporary applications or where stainless steel tubing is not practical use high quality thick walled PTFE tubing which exhibits similar qualities to stainless steel In order to minimize response time always use the shortest run of tubing and the smallest diameter possible Take care not to induce pressure differentials by aiming for too high a flow
5. v v Figure 3 5 HygroPort I S Remote Sensor Interface Refer to Appendix B Hazardous Area Certification for the HygroPort I S terminal parameters Figure 3 6 shows the connection of the HygroPort I S Remote Sensor Interface to the HygroPort I S and the Easidew I S Transmitter HAZARDOUS SAFE AREA EASIDEW LS SENSOR BARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOTE e SENSOR SYSTEM CERT Baseefa 07Y0027 EASIDEW Figure 3 6 External transmitter connection Issue 4 September 2012 28 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 6 1 Set up External Sensor Interface After selecting the Easidew I S Transmitter the following parameters must be defined Switch on the instrument and set the required DP TEMP units to either C For K from the SETTINGS option refer to Section 2 6 1 Also set up the required pressure units Using the EXTERNAL option from the Main menu set up the instrument for an external Easidew input as follows refer to Section 2 6 4 EXTERNAL TYPE Select EASIDEW EXTERNAL ZERO 100 C DP Temp represented by 4mA input can be re set EXTERNAL SPAN 20 C DP Temp represented by 20mA input can be re set USER PRESSURE Set as required for application ATMOS or pressure level After completion of the above settings return to the Main menu the instrument will now display dewpoint from the external sensor in the secondary display area and the selected units An example is shown in Figure 3 7 Calc dp
6. 1 Safety Only qualified personnel should be permitted to connect the HygroPort I S electrically and mechanically to the sample gas 3 2 Unpacking the Instrument The HygroPort I S instrument is packed into a standard box and the method of unpacking is shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Packing method Open the box 1 and unpack carefully Remove the HygroPort I S instrument 2 the User s Manual 3 and the accessories box 4 Save all the packing materials for the purpose of returning the instrument for re calibration or any vvarranty claims Issue 4 September 2012 23 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 3 HygroPort I S Accessories The accessories for the HygroPort I S are shown in Figure 3 3 Items 1 to 6 are supplied as standard and item 7 is optional Please check that all the standard components are present after unpacking Report any shortages immediately 1 Calibration Certificate 2 User s Manual 3 Charger Unit North American charger plug adapter shown installed 4 Gas Input Output Port Adaptor three provided two installed on the instrument v1 Application Software CD 6 Quick Start Guide I Carrying Case made from anti static materials suitable for use in hazardous areas optional Three gas input port adaptors item 4 are provided two with a large orifice and one with a small orifice Depending upon confguration this permits the instrument to be run at either
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8. 4V indicating that the battery needs charging A warning beep also sounds when the battery charge level is low The icon also flashes when the charger is connected Keyboard beep indicator This icon indicates that the keyboard beep is switched on The position of the icon in the status line may vary Keyboard lock indicator This icon indicates that the keyboard is locked The position of the icon in the status line may vary Datalog status indicator This icon indicates that logging is enabled and running The position of the icon in the status line may vary Sensor initializing indicator This icon indicates that the initialization Process is in progress and that sensor heating is on The presence of this symbol is accompanied by Initializing internal sensor status message The position of the icon in the status line may vary Primary Display Main display large characters e Status message display area Displays status and error messages Table 2 2 Instrument display descriptions Issue 4 September 2012 7 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual The instrument display is divided into three distinct areas a primary display area a secondary display area and a status display area refer to Item 2 in Table 2 1 During normal operation the internal sensor is configured as the primary large character display and can be configured for either internal temperature or external transmitter reading depending upon ho
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10. a connector on the rear panel Terminal parameters are shown in the certificate annex CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION NO Annexe ECEx BAS 09 0063 Annex p Issue 4 September 2012 60 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Baseefa Ek Baseefa SK17 GRAZ United Klngdarm ANNEX to IECEx BAS 09 0063 Date 2010 04 16 The terminal parameters for the equipment are Charging Socket Um 18V The MDM300 ts designed to be charged from a charger with an output of no greater than 18V d c External Sensor Socket U 28V 93mA P 650mW P G L The external Sensor Socket is designed to connect to an externally powered 4 20mA loop Issue 4 September 2012 61 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual A 3 FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance FM Approvals FM Approvals 1151 Boston Providence Turnpike P O Box 9102 Norwood MA 02062 USA at T 781 762 4300 F 781 762 9375 www fmapprovals com CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE HAZARDOUS CLASSIFIED LOCATION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT This certificate is issued for the following equipment MDM300 LS Portable Dewpoint Meter IS 1 1 ABCD T4 Ta 50 C IP66 Ex90467 Equipment Ratings Intrinsically safe for Class I Division 1 Groups A B C and D FM Approved for Michell Instruments Limited Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3NW United Kingdom 3036712 Page 1 of 2 Issue 4 September 2012 62 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S
11. at pressure External 26 9 og Fr Measurement OK Figure 3 7 Typical external dewpoint display Issue 4 September 2012 29 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 6 2 Entering User Pressure The HygroPort I S can be programmed with a pressure to be used in the calculation of atmospheric equivalent or pressure devvpoint moisture content or absolute humidity NOTE Care should be taken to insure that the entered pressure is correct as it may have a considerable effect on the measurement Using the External option in the Main menu set a user pressure as follovvs 1 Scroll to USER PRESSURE 2 Use the scroll up and scroll down keys to select either ATM for atmospheric pressure or the required pressure NOTE The pressure units are selected in the SETTINGS menu 3 7 Connect Battery Charger WARNING The battery charger must NOT be connected within the hazardous area The battery charger socket cover MUST be installed when the product is in use in a hazardous area The HygroPort I S is powered from a 4 8 V internally mounted rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery Typically depending upon the instrument settings the battery will provide approximately 24 hours of continuous operation when fully charged A graphical display of battery charge state is provided and an audible warning is given as the battery approaches full discharge NOTE Do not allow the battery to fully discharge doing
12. cover A battery that has been discharged to the point of audible warning will be 50 charged after 30 minutes or fully charged after approximately 2 hours Issue 4 September 2012 31 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 4 OPERATION High pressure gases are potentially dangerous Please see the warning in Section 3 5 1 4 1 Preparation for Operation Before operation it is recommended that the user become familiar with Section 2 of this Manual in which all the equipment controls and indicators the elements of the display and the overall menu structure are described Prior to making a measurement the instrument must be connected to a sample gas stream as described in Section 3 5 It is also recommended that the battery be charged before conducting any tests refer to Section 3 7 Do not allow the battery to fully discharge Doing so may result in difficulty recharging again The instrument will also have been set up with a number of factory default parameters These default parameters are shown in Table 4 1 together with a reference to the relevant part of Section 2 which details the method of changing these default values 4 2 General Operational Information The instrument is designed to operate in a flowing gas stream of between 0 4 and 1 0 sch 0 2 and 0 5 NI min and at system pressures ranging from atmospheric up to 5000 psi 350 bar Section 3 5 describes typical methods of connecting the instr
13. key followed by the scroll right key Section 2 6 9 describes the chart options 4 4 1 Display Datalog File List Provided the instrument is not logging the Datalog File List displays a complete list of all the currently stored datalog files together with the amount of memory space available by pressing the scroll right key when the chart is displayed An example is shown in Figure 4 4 1 txt 1K 0130 1318 11 files 2 txt 1K 0130 169K 1319 used 4 txt AK 0315 1738 Not logging press ENTER to setup logging Figure 4 4 Datalog file list The current page of files is shown If they are visible the and vw arrows located to the right of the files display indicate that a previous page and a following el page are available for selection via the scroll up and scroll down keys To return to the chart press the scroll left key To set up a new datalog file press the Enter key Datalog files can be uploaded to a PC via a dedicated HygroPort I S application software package by first enabling the instrument s Bluetooth facility and pairing it with a PC which has the software application package installed refer to Section 4 7 Issue 4 September 2012 eri Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 4 4 2 Display Current Datalog File To display the current log file while the instrument is logging press the right key when the chart is displayed A typical log file is shown in Figure 4 5 i CR270309 RH 1
14. of the sensor prolonging the dry down process or permeating into the sample line through unsuitable tubing such as PTFE Due to the significantly lower levels of moisture present at dewpoints of this level the response times of the sensor will be significantly increased The table below offers an approximate guide to the times taken for the instrument to stabilize at a given dew point from a starting point of 10 Cdp ambient Target Dewpoint T100 response time from ambient hours 112 F 80 C 12 130 F 90 C 48 148 F 100 C Issue 4 September 2012 43 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 6 1 General Operational Guidelines General guidelines to be followed when setting up a sampling system are as follows e Insure that the sample is representative of the gas under test To insure that the sample is representative of the process being monitored the sample point should be as close to the critical measurement point as possible Also never sample from the bottom of a pipe vvhere entrained liquids may be dravvn into the instruments sample input line e Minimize the dead space in sample lines Dead space in sample lines causes moisture entrapment points increased system response times or measurement errors as the trapped moisture is released into the passing sample gas producing an increase in partial vapor pressure Avoid the use of too many fittings in line couplings or other unnecessary
15. on the passcode entry screen is displayed The passcode PIN 7316 must then be entered NOTE After 10 seconds of inactivity the keyboard is locked To unlock press any key Figure 2 6 shows the entry sequence This flowchart and all other flovvchartscharts in this handbook should be read from top to bottom and left to right With the first digit of the passcode entry screen highlighted in reverse video enter the first digit 7 by pressing the w down key three times Pressing the up key seven times vvould have the same effect Press the Enter key to accept this entry and move to the next digit position Enter the second digit by pressing the up key three times to display 3 in reverse video and again press the Enter key to accept the second digit and move the cursor to the third digit position Repeat this procedure folloving Figure 2 6 until all the passcode digits have been entered On successful entry of the last digit 6 the top level Main Menu is displayed If the passcode is incorrectly entered the passcode screen is displayed showing the entries that have been made and the input cursor is placed over the first digit To accept any digit as correct and to step to the next digit position press the Enter key Change the incorrect entry using either the up or e down keys and when a correct PIN has been entered the top level Main Menu vvill be displayed Issue 4 September 2012 10 Kahn Instruments Hygr
16. proceed as follovvs 1 From the Settings Menu select HMI An HMI Menu is shown in Figure 4 9 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS KEY TONE ENG PRIMARY DISP EXTERN Figure 4 9 HMI set up menu 2 Select PRIMARY DISPLAY and press the Enter key 3 Change INTERN to EXTERN using the scroll down key and press the Enter key Section 2 6 6 describes in greater detail the set up procedure and the various field options To quit the External Set up Menu and return to the Main menu press the scroll left key three times Figure 4 10 shows an external pressure transmitter configured as the primary display Devvpoint Measurement OK Figure 4 10 Typical external as primary display screen To change the primary display back from EXTERN to INTERN repeat the above procedure using the scroll up key at step 3 Issue 4 September 2012 41 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 5 APPLICATION SOFTVVARE Application software for the HygroPort I S is supplied on a CD To install on a PC place the CD in the CD drive and follow the instructions in the application set up vvizard If the CD does not auto run double click the application set up file on the CD The follovving authorization code vvill be required during the installation process MDM 300 7392 Once the software has been installed and run the HygroPort I S can be linked to the PC by activating the Bluetooth see Section 4 6 for details The application software all
17. rate through too small a diameter Kahn Instruments supplies a range of precision pressure fittings suitable for use with the HygroPort I S instrument Contact Kahn Instruments for details of the items available Issue 4 September 2012 44 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual e Gas samples Gases containing entrained solids should be filtered before application to the instrument Please consult Kahn Instruments prior to the measurement of any sample suspected to be corrosive Care should be taken vvith gas mixtures containing potentially condensable components in addition to water vapor e g oil to insure that only water vapor is present in the sample Once present on the surface of the sensors oil vvill remain and reduce the sensitivity of the sensor POSSIBLE INJURY The tubing valves and other apparatus attached to this instrument must be adequate for the maximum pressure which will be applied othervvise physical injury to the operator or bystander is possible Before disconnecting the HygroPort I S from the gas line it is essential to vent the system to atmospheric pressure otherwise severe injury could result Issue 4 September 2012 45 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 7 CALIBRATION 7 1 Traceability The calibration of this instrument is traceable to national standards For this reason the instrument should only be calibrated in an accredited e g NIST U S or UKAS U K
18. system pressure or atmospheric pressure and facilitates the connection of external flow monitoring and control The accessory pack contains a large orifice adaptor The remaining adaptors are inserted into the instrument s gas ports 1 and 2 as shown in Figure 3 2 NOTE On delivery two large orifice adaptors are installed on the instrument One small orifice adaptor is provided as a loose spare see Section 3 5 Figure 3 2 Gas port adaptors Issue 4 September 2012 24 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Figure 3 3 Hccessories Issue 4 September 2012 25 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 4 Operational Requirements Operational requirements are as follows Sample gas flow rate 0 4 to 1 0 ech Operating pressure 0 to 5000 psig 3 4 1 Environmental Requirements HygroPort I S Instrument Operating temperature range 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Humidity 0 to 10096 RH non condensing Altitude Up to 6562 ft 2000m 3 4 2 Charger Electrical Requirements Charger supply voltage 100 V to 240 V AC 10 15 50 to 60Hz 5 8 VA 3 5 Instrument Gas Connections Figures 3 2 and 3 4 POSSIBLE INJURY The tubing valves and other apparatus attached to this instrument must be adequate for the maximum pressure which will be applied otherwise physical injury to the operator or bystander is possible Sample gas connections are made via the Gas In 2 and Gas Out
19. 06 126 8 100 0 0028 107 26 2 90 0 0028 EXT EXT DP 108 125 9 80 0 0028 05 Sec 109 25 8 70 0 0028 090327 110 25 5 60 0 0028 123606 Figure 4 5 Typical log file display The current page of the log file is shown Log files start at 1 To view log plots earlier or later than the currently displayed page use the scroll up and scroll down keys To return to the chart press the scroll left key Section 2 6 9 gives further details 4 5 Logging Logging can be set up either from the Logging Menu or from the Chart option see Section 4 4 1 Both methods of entry lead to the same set up menu as shown in Figure 4 6 FILE NAME p KolciciNc DEVVP 5 s STOPPED Figure 4 6 Logging set up menu To set up a log file the general procedure is as follows Section 2 6 2 details the full procedure 1 Enter a file name 2 Enter the name of the parameter that requires logging NOTE This need not necessarily be the same as that in the primary display or chart 3 Enter the log interval 5 to 600 seconds in 5 second increments 4 Start the log file by entering the START field selecting STARTED with the scroll down key and pressing the Enter key After the log file has been started quit the LOGGING option by pressing the scroll left key and return to a required previous screen e g pressing three times returns to the Main menu with the Logging display icon in the status line Issue 4 September 20
20. 1 ports located on the rear of the instrument as shown in Figure 3 2 The HygroPort I S is supplied with a sintered disc filter installed in the Gas In port and with a large bore orifice fitting installed in each of the gas ports These fittings have an 1 8 NPT female thread to allow the user to connect other components of their choice A range of available fittings and sample flow accessories are shown in Figure 3 4 Atmospheric pressure or system pressure dewpoint can be measured depending on the configuration of the orifice fittings shown in Table 3 1 For gas pressures outside the range 15 150 psig 1 to 10 bar the instrument requires external flow control components as shown in Figure 3 4 Gas Inlet port Gas Outlet port Sample gas Dew point at ane SE fitting fitting pressure Atmospheric Small bore orifice Large bore orifice 15 150 psig 1 to 10 bar System Large bore orifice Small bore orifice 15 150 psig 1 to 10 bar Either using other flow Large bore orifice Large bore orifice 0 5000 psig 0 350 bar control components Table 3 1 Adaptor fittings Issue 4 September 2012 26 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 5 1 Gas Inlet Outlet Fittings HIGH PRESSURE High pressure gases are potentially hazardous Energy stored in these gases can be released suddenly and with extreme force High pressure systems should be assembled and operated only by individuals who have been traine
21. 1 0 scfh 0 2 and 0 5 Nimm Flow regulation is provided with the HygroPort I S instrument up to a 10 barg limit Beyond this the sample flow must be regulated outside the unit There are a number of options for sample conditioning including a specifically designed sampling system and a variety of application kits The flovv rate can be regulated on the inlet or outlet depending on whether the intention is to measure at atmospheric or sample pressure Up to 150 psig 10 barg this can be achieved by use of the orifice fittings supplied with the instrument Section 3 5 1 and Figure 3 4 show a typical arrangement for measuring non hazardous gas at atmospheric or elevated pressure In applications where the sample gas has a very high flow rate it is advisable to use an instrument by pass arrangement to provide the minimal flow rates which the sensor requires Excessive flow restriction can cause back pressure across the sensor leading to a discrepancy between the readings recorded and those expected Measurement of Dewpoints Drier than 70 Cdp The HygroPort I S Sampling System is optimized for fast response Therefore when measuring very dry dewpoints certain steps need to be taken to insure that the best accuracy is achieved 1 Remove the sintered filter from the inlet port 2 Make sure that all tubing and fittings used are made from stainless steel The purpose of this is to reduce the possibility of any moisture being trapped upstream
22. 12 38 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 4 6 Bluetooth Mode VVARNING Bluetooth operation is not permitted in hazardous areas Bluetooth mode is used in conjunction with a dedicated HygroPort I S application software package for the purpose of uploading datalog files to a PC using a vvireless connection Within the PC the dedicated Kahn application software package is used to upload the files to the PC s desktop from where they can be loaded into other programs e g Microsoft Excel for further examination and processing The Bluetooth Set up menu is entered from the BLUETOOTH Menu and is shown in Figure 4 7 ENABLE BLUETOOTH NAME MDM AK2 Figure 4 7 Bluetooth set up menu The general set up procedure is as follows refer to Section 2 6 3 1 Enter an instrument name Initially when the instrument is delivered a name will have been allocated i e HygroPort AK2 NOTE If the name requires changing do so before enabling the Bluetooth mode 2 Enable Bluetooth mode by changing the ENABLE field from NO to YES with the scroll down key and pressing the Enter key The instrument is now in Bluetooth mode NOTE When the instrument is in Bluetooth mode the Bluetooth screen remains displayed and no other menu options can be selected To quit the Bluetooth mode change the ENABLE field from YES to NO with the scroll up key and press the Enter key Return to the Main menu by pressing the scroll left key twic
23. 3 Insure that the temperature units are set up as C and the primary display is reading Dewpoint 4 Insure that all sample tubing and connectors are made from stainless steel and are of suitable quality Remove the sintered filter from the inlet of the HygroPort I S 5 Connect the HygroPort I S to a dewpoint generator and establish a gas flow through the instrument 6 Apply a dewpoint of 100 C and allow the instrument s reading to stabilize for a minimum of 96 hours including dry down Measurement OK must be displayed in the status line when readings are taken Record the applied REF dewpoint and the corresponding HygroPort I S display reading Repeat steps 5 and 6 at all the required dewpoint values over the operating range of the instrument as shown in Table 6 1 allowing the stabilization times shown before recording consecutive readings A set of results similar for example to that shown in Table 6 1 could be generated over the calibration range of the instrument Stabilize HygroPort I S Time Hours Table 7 1 Example of calibration run readings Issue 4 September 2012 47 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 7 3 Calibration Correction Method To enter the Calibration Menu screen highlight CALIBRATION from the Main Menu by using a combination of the scroll up and scroll down keys and press the Enter key NOTE Any logging procedure currently in operation must be cancelled before the cal
24. HygroPort I S Hygrometer User s Manual KAHN INSTRUMENTS INC 885 Wells Road Wethersfield CT 06109 Phone 860 529 8643 Fax 860 529 1895 E mail into kahn com www kahn com Inside front cover blank HygroPort I S User s Manual HygroPort I S Advanced Dewpoint Hygrometer for use in hazardous areas Issue 4 September 2012 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Contents NO keni nin NN MA T V Ste es 0 EE EE V EE eege ao egene V lex a CT ANG sm dr V ReDall MIN ENG aire e aj odd dsdnda V Be e o ER EE EE E E A V FCC GJ Ne E vi PONS r EVE EE EEE vil el I EE EE E PEE E E i e viii EE EH IX 1 MF S EE KI ln nar estaveceawenetienerce ys E or A 1 2 EISE RE 3 21 TN ente 4 PN Sede oe catmsepscirnsnceenceemsacateadesegantrabaltaeacesseabamaicitanicitenmutonte 5 E AEA 7 ET Start EE 8 AA Dina U E EN VE G 10 PS Malia ee T PRE EE 10 26 Overall E TE TEE 12 ES ee ERE 14 E ele pe EE 15 20 Bluetooth LUG e ase dl e na 16 264 External Sensor Interface gunga dvd di 17 265 Real Time Clock E ee 18 de JANI 0 qenin 19 Se CrON nai a i deaa 20 E o EG 20 Bite Ch OPONE d e e e he 21 3 SE E ng EN 23 SEO EN NE E OAR ey atc E Cr 23 JA Unpacking ESN dh 23 3 3 HygroPort L5 FPS NPE a icincssisnidurbanmntideciabusdundanndintaiuebeiaubeseeteuantvesed 24 3 4 Operational Requirements rannanrnnnnvnnnnnennnnrnnnnnsnnnnrannranernnnnnernnesnerennn 26 3 4 1 Environmental Requirements HygroPort I S Instrument 26
25. TONE ON OFF Toggle with the scroll up or scroll down keys accept The selection with the Enter key BL TIME OUT OFF 15 to 60 sec in 15 sec increments Scroll value using the Backlight control scroll up or down keys accept the selection with the Enter key ENG DEU ESP FRA ITA POR Select with the scroll up LANGUAGE or scroll down keys accept the selection with the Enter key PRIMARY DISP INTERN EXTERN Set with the scroll up or scroll down keys accept the selection with the Enter key Table 2 8 HMI settings Issue 4 September 2012 19 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 7 Calibration To enter the Calibration Menu highlight CALIBRATION from the Main Menu by using a combination of the scroll up and scroll Mo 0 0 down keys and press the Enter key Input passcode for setup menu Entry to the Calibration Menu is protected by a PIN The PIN 4876 is entered in a similar manner to that described in Section 2 5 Section 7 details the use of the calibration routines CALIBRATION WARNING These procedures require the use of specialized test equipment and calibration adjustments should only be carried out by qualified personnel Figure 2 14 shows the calibration screen for HygroPort I S calibration correction This screen gives access to the selected sensor s calibration look up table and provides the facility to select and change any single point or number of points by means of the scro
26. a secondary display indicating the external transmitter parameter and a status display area The status display area shows icons representing battery charge state initialization in progress data logging in progress keyboard lock status and keyboard beep status Instrument ON OFF switch NOTE The instrument does not need be switched ON in order to charge the internal NiMH battery Top Gas output port Refer to Section 3 5 Top Gas input port Refer to Section 3 5 Analog input connector for external transmitter By default this signal is displayed in the secondary display area but may be configured to be displayed as the primary display refer to Section 2 6 6 If no external input is selected the internal sensor temperature is displayed by default refer to Section 2 6 6 The hinged rubber protection cover should be kept closed when the connector is not in use Socket for connection of battery charger located behind secured cover similar to external transmitter socket cover above Connection to the battery charger should always be made in a safe area never ina hazardous area environment The secured cover should be kept screwed on when the connector is not in use A ONLY USE THE CHARGER PROVIDED A Never allow the battery to fully discharge Table 2 1 Controls and indicators Issue 4 September 2012 4 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 2 Function Keys The function keys locate
27. ain menu is first entered the ees SETTINGS general SETTINGS option is highlighted in Ps reverse video This is the general Settings option and the associated menu Figure 2 8 is displayed by pressing the Enter key Initially the PRIMARY DP AT field is SETTINGS highlighted This field selects vvhether the Pe instrument has been set up to take readings at atmospheric pressure or system pressure To enter the parameter value field press the Enter key The current setting i e ATMOS is then highlighted SENGS C To change this field value press the Enter key and use either the scroll up or scroll down keys to select the required value and then press the Enter key to accept it An example of the key sequence for changing the field value from ATMOS to PRESS is shown in Figure 2 8 SETTINGS To access the other settings use the scroll up Nua or scroll down keys to select the required parameter press the Enter key and proceed in a similar manner as described above Figure 2 8 General Settings menu Table 2 3 details the field values To quit press scroll left key Parameter variable options ATMOS or PRESS Atmospheric or Pressure Indicates if the EA DE primary display sensor is at atmospheric or pressure DP TEMP UNIT C For K sets system temperature units PRESSURE UNIT psig bar KPa bara psia MPa sets system pressure units Air N USER CO SFs defines the sample gas type The MOL VVEIGHT field is
28. ators Class B digital devices Operation is subject to the follovving conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This product has been tested and found to comply vvith the limits or Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules This product generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not in a particular installation If this product does cause harmful interference to radio reception which may be determined by turning the product on amp off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 7 Increase the separation between the product and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product must be operated as per the operating instructions provided Do not make any alterations or modifications to the product Any unauthorised alterations or modifications made to this product may require you to stop operating the product Canadian Radio Interference Regulations T
29. automatically set internally for GAS TYPE all gases except USER i e reads N A for all gases other than USER For any other type of sample gas the molecular weight of the gas must be defined in the MOL WEIGHT field Used to set molecular weight of a user defined sample gas MOL WEIGHT Range 1 to 99 Defaults to 1 when field first selected CHATT Sets chart time interval Range 1 to 60 sec default value 5 INTERVAL Table 2 3 General Settings Issue 4 September 2012 14 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 2 Logging Highlight LOGGING from the Main Menu by using a combination of the A up and v LOGINTERVAL 5 5 S START STOPPED LOGGING down keys and press the Enter key The Logging Set up menu is then displayed see Figure 2 9 Initially the FILE NAME field is highlighted This ME gt LOGGING field is used to defne a name for a new log file Se and can be any combination of Alphanumeric ee characters max 8 digits NOTE If a file name is not entered a logging cycle cannot be started To enter the parameter value field press the deier ees Enter key A prompt for the first character EE is then highlighted Use a combination of the scroll up and scroll down keys to insert the first character and then the scroll right key to shift to the second character position N2A KolciciNci DEVVP Repeat the above procedure until all characters SEN have been entered and press the En
30. ces Appendix A Technical Specie ne 51 Appendix B Hazardous Area CertificatiON gas advenini ure oo ons 54 A 1 Baseefa Certificate EEN 56 A 2 CR Certificate OF T NNE Jaaa 58 A 3 FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance wwwwwwuurunununnnnnnnnnnnnsserenr 62 A 4 CSA Certificate of Compliance nes iii 64 Appendix C Re ee Status E EE 66 Appendix D EC Declaration TO NIN va nar animi sh hi 69 Issue 4 September 2012 iv Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Safety The manufacturer has designed this equipment to be safe vvhen operated using the procedures detailed in this manual The user must not use this equipment for any other purpose than that stated Do not apply values greater than the maximum values stated This manual contains operating and safety instructions which must be followed to insure the safe operation and to maintain the equipment in a safe condition The safety instructions are either warnings or cautions issued to protect the user and the equipment from injury or damage Competent personnel using good engineering practice must follow all procedures in this manual Electrical Safety A The instrument is designed to be completely safe when used with options and accessories supplied by the manufacturer for use with the instrument The instrument is powered by an internally mounted rechargeable battery This battery should never be allowed to fully discharge The input power supply voltage limits for the batter
31. d transmission systems Technical characteristics and test conditions for data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Part 2 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE directive And conformance with Standards EN61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements 1 Class B amp Industrial locations immunity EN60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures Ingress Rating equivalent to IP66 We declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with all the essential requirements of the EC Directives listed and has been designed and tested to be in conformance with the relevant sections of the standards or other normative documents listed WS ECD MDM3OOIS Issue 04 f Andrew M V Stokes Technical Director July 2011 Issue 4 September 2012 69 Kahn Instruments
32. d below the display are used to select operations from the Main Menu level selected by the center key to enter sub menu levels and to select and enter parameter variables within those menu levels The function key panel is shown right and the operation of the keys is as follows Enter key Operation of this key from the front page display causes the Passcode Display Screen for entry to the Set up menus to be displayed down entered digit values Scroll down key From the Passcode entry page this key is used to reduce the value of the highlighted passcode entry digit Within the Set Up Menu this key is used to highlight one of the Settings sub menu options for entry to that level which is then entered by pressing the Enter key Within sub menus this key is used to scroll down and highlight options available for selection within that sub menu Within sub menu levels requiring the entry of alpha numeric values e g for the entry of datalog parameters this key is used to decrease the currently displayed value i e Z A 9 0 Pressing the key once decreases the selected field by one step Pressing and holding the key will cause the selected field to be continuously decreased until the key is released Issue 4 September 2012 5 The Passcode PIN must then be entered using a combination of the 4 up and v keys located above and belovv After each digit is selected this Enter key sho
33. d in proper safety practices Before making a measurement the gas fittings should be attached to the instrument as per Table 3 1 and Figure 3 4 1 Install the required orifice fittings 2 Install any adaptors that might be required 3 If the small bore orifice fitting is not used then one of the optional application kits could be installed as shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Gas coupling examples for atmospheric pressure measurement NOTE The application kit shown in Figure 3 4 excluding the orifice fittings is not supplied as standard but is part of a range of kits which can be ordered from Kahn Instruments on request Issue 4 September 2012 27 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 6 Connect External Transmitters The HygroPort I S can be configured for connection to a Kahn Instruments Easidew I S Transmitter CE ATEX O6ATEX0330C IECEx BAS 06 0090X FM 3033475 CSA 201328 via the HygroPort I S Remote Sensor Interface where the Easidew I S Transmitter is installed within a hazardous area The HygroPort I S Remote Sensor Interface is a passive device The combined terminal parameters of the HygroPort I S and of the barrier used with the Easidew I S system must not exceed the input terminal parameters of the Easidew I S as specified in the System Drawing System Certificate No 07Y0027 ebe ce er l S S CE TE SENSOR ct to Easidew S S 7 HOqouBAH 0 J08UUO
34. displayed in 2 digit format i e 11 for 2011 To select any other parameter field use either the scroll up or scroll down keys to highlight the required parameter and then press the Enter key to enter the value field for that parameter e g HOUR The current setting e g 09 is then highlighted and can be changed by using either the scroll up or scroll down keys Holding either key will cause the value to continually increase or decrease Press the Enter key to accept the value Figure 2 12 illustrates a typical real time clock set up screen and shows the selection Figure 2 12 Real time clock settings and changing of the HOUR parameter from 93210103 Table 2 7 details the field values To quit press the scroll left key Parameter Parameter variable options Range 00 to 99 Scroll value with the scroll up or scroll YEAR down keys accept value with the Enter key MONTH Range 01 to 12 Scroll value with the scroll up or scroll down keys accept value with the Enter key Range 01 to 31 Scroll value with the scroll up or scroll down keys accept value with the Enter key Range 00 to 23 Scroll value with the scroll up or scroll down keys accept value with the Enter key Range 00 to 59 Scroll value with the scroll up or scroll down keys accept value with the Enter key Table 2 7 Real time clock settings Issue 4 September 2012 18 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 6 HMI Settin
35. e 4 6 1 Bluetooth Pairing Procedure When the instrument is in Bluetooth mode a pairing procedure needs to be carried out in order for the PC system to recognize the instrument This procedure only needs to be carried out once for each instrument A typical pairing procedure is outlined in Figure 4 8 The procedure is as follows 1 From the PC s Bluetooth menu search for devices in range This yields the instrument named i e HygroPort AK2 2 Double click the instrument icon and enter the instrument s pairing passkey 7316 for all HygroPort I S instruments NOTE Each digit will be shown only briefly as it is entered and then hidden 3 When all digits have been entered click Next 4 With the serial link established click Configure NOTE The name of the COM port allocated i e COM7 will need to be entered when starting the Kahn application software Issue 4 September 2012 39 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual My Bluetooth Placestt ntiro Bluetooth Neighborhood Nbyetooth Tacks aot Dee Vitw My Butici s r vies gt Search far device in range G View oF modify onigbo e j Pal g AE Urime Haye 211 Mes Bluetooth Security Setup Bluetooth Pairing Paired devices exchange a secret key each time they connect This key is unique for each pair of devices it is used to verify identity and to encrypt the data that the devices exchenge Other Places
36. e on behalf of the IECEx R S Sinclair Certification Body Position Managing Director G Sp 7 Signature for printed version Date tT A CC 1 This certificate and schedule may only be reproduced in full 2 This certificate is not transferable and remains the property of the issuing body 3 The Status and authenticity of this certificate may be verified by visiting the Official IECEx Website Certificate issued by Baseefa Rockhead Business Park Staden Lane Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9RZ United Kingdom Baseefa Issue 4 September 2012 58 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual IECEx Certificate of Conformity Certificate No IECEx BAS 09 0063 Date of Issue 2010 04 16 Issue No 0 Page 2 of 3 Manufacturer Michell Instruments Limited Geste VVay Business Park Cambridge CB6 3NVV United Kingdom Manufacturing location s This certificate is issued as verification that a sample s representative of production was assessed and tested and found to comply with the IEC Standard list below and that the manufacturer s quality system relating to the Ex products covered by this certificate was assessed and found to comply with the IECEx Quality system requirements This certificate ch granted subject to the conditions as set out in IECEx Scheme Rules IECEx 02 and Operational Documents as amende STANDARDS The electrical apparatus and any acceptabie variations to it specified in the schedule of thi
37. e status flags associated vvith each Bit of the status register Ifa status flag is set high then the associated condition exists If it is set low then that condition does not exist Status Register SC Message Bit in Hex 0x0002 BIT 2 Internal sensor error EE Ce range beyond Internal thermistor Reading out of range beyond 0x0004 BIT 3 Ut 1001 4006 8 External Sensor Input out of range 0x0008 BIT 4 External sensor error lt 4 mA gt 20 mA 0x0010 BIT 5 Battery low Battery voltage lt 4 7 V Measurement in Internal dewpoint not stable progress 0x0040 BIT 7 Measurement OK Internal dewpoint stable 0x0020 BIT 6 Log file has reached the maximum 0x0080 BIT 8 Log finished of 10 000 logs and logging has been stopped Internal sensor not Could not detect internal sensor on found power up Default CONFIG file Config file missing new file sed created and default settings used 0x0100 BIT 9 0x0200 BIT 10 8 Flow rate is higher than specified 0x0400 BIT 11 Flow rate too high DES 0x0800 BIT 12 Initializing internal Indicates system in purging phase sensor Table C 1 Status register flags For the example given in Figure C 1 from Table C 1 Hex 28 translates reading from right to left as Bit 4 set External sensor error and Bit 6 set Measurement in progress Therefore at the time that these log points were taken the external sensor was out of range and the internal dewpoint was not s
38. ection 2 5 see also Figure 2 6 except that a Cal PIN replaces the Settings PIN refer to Section 7 3 Within the Calibration routines automatic recognition of an external Kahn Easidew I S transmitter is provided which causes the relevant calibration table to be displayed refer to Section 1 The Info page accessible from the main menu page provides system information Firmware Issue No Serial No Calibration Due Date and Sensor Hours Run Issue 4 September 2012 12 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual A Scroll Unit ES Files Page y to view NO Main display Primary Chart page p Secondary and Status only if internal sensor Windows available ves ES 5 Logs Page PASSCODE FOR A Scroll to SETUP dm Digit 7316 Chart Reset Page To Toggle sooi gel Menu Items E item To edit Yy item FILE NAME PARAMETER e P LOGGING uroon ee ke nm sa L_ CALIBRATION INFO Scroll To Select enu Noms Wy Item Scroll to A Adjust Digit y PASSCODE FOR CAL LOG INTERVAL START ENABLE NAME POINT MDM300 nome LEGEND E Enter Key 5 Up Down Keys lt q gt Left Right Keys Figure 2 7 HygroPorti s menu structure Issue 4 September 2012 13 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 1 General Settings When the m
39. entered the file is created by pressing the Enter key Scroll left Escape Within any menu or sub menu level pressing this key escapes to the next highest menu above the current level For example to return to the Main Display from the Input Passcode screen press this key once Similarly to return to the Settings menu from any of its sub level menus press this key once Within the Logging datalog sub menu levels where the entry of alpha numeric characters is required this key is used to shift the insertion point to the left in the file name entry field As the insertion point is shifted to the left the entry at the former position is deleted Issue 4 September 2012 6 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 3 Instrument Display The graphics display and the associated function keypad Figure 2 1 form the operator interface of the equipment Figure 2 3 shows all ofthe elements of a typical display screen after the instrument s Initialization period has completed Table 2 2 details the elements of the display Dewpoint Internal 12 1 Figure 2 3 Instrument display Secondary display Shows reading from external transmitter if configured or internal temperature if external transmitter not configured Internal reading shown in this example shows internal dewpoint if external sensor reading is set as primary display Battery charge indicator icon Flashes when the battery voltage drops below
40. equence 1 Initially upon entering the look up table the REF column is highlighted From the m calibration run see Table 6 1 enter the i 70 70 2 exact value of the REF dewpoint supplied to the instrument 100 1 by using the scroll up and scroll down keys CALIBRATION 2 To change a single point only use the scroll right key press 5 times to i d nee highlight the corresponding HygroPort 80 0 80 DA I S row entry and use the scroll up and scroll down keys to edit this value to the value recorded during the calibration run 99 8 Alternatively if all values are to be edited enter all CALIBRATION five REF points and then enter all 00 Su the corresponding HygroPort I S da points CALIBRATION 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above for all the table entries that need to be made 4 After the last entry has been made CALIBRATION press the Enter key 5 To accept the changes press the scroll right key or to return to the Calibration Menu screen without making any changes press the scroll left key Press gt To Save Changes Figure 7 3 Edit HygroPort I S look up table E SEN Issue 4 September 2012 49 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 8 PREPARATION FOR SHIPPING For shipping purposes the instrument should be packed into its original carton the latter providing the recommended degree of protection during transit To prepare the instrument for shipping proceed as follo
41. ess the Enter key The Bluetooth Set Up Menu is then displayed see Figure 2 10 Initially the ENABLE field is highlighted This BLUETOOTH field is used to turn the Bluetooth function on EE and off To enter the parameter value field press the Enter key The current field setting NO will now be highlighted BLUETOOTH NAME MDM300 To enable the Bluetooth function use the tur scroll down key to change the field setting to YES and press the Enter key Figure 2 10 Bluetooth settings Bluetooth is now running NOTE A status message in Bluetooth mode is now displayed and this screen novy remains until the Bluetooth mode is cancelled by pressing the scroll up key To change the Instrument s default Bluetooth address for pairing operations refer to Section 4 7 Before enabling Bluetooth as described above enter the NAME field using the scroll down key and press the Enter key With the NAME field now highlighted using a combination of the scroll up scroll down scroll right and scroll left keys select each digit position of the name and change to the required value Press the Enter key when the correct name has been fully entered Table 2 5 details the field values To quit press the scroll left key Parameter variable options Field used to turn the Bluetooth facility on Press Enter key ENABLE to select Select NO or YES with the up or e down key followed by the Enter key Used to set up a B
42. fe use within a hazardous area and has been assessed so by Baseefa 2001 Ltd Notified Body 1180 This product conforms to the Standards EN60079 0 2009 EN60079 11 2007 EN60079 26 2007 IEC60079 0 2007 10 IEC60079 11 2006 IEC60079 26 2006 FM CLASS 3600 1998 FM CLASS 3610 2010 FM CLASS 3810 2005 ANSI IEC 60529 2004 CAN CSA C22 2 No 0 M91 R2006 CANICSA C22 2 No 157 92 R2006 C22 2 No 142 M1987 R2004 and is attributed with the product certification code nie Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 209C to 50 C Intrinsically Safe Class 1 Division 1 Groups A B Cor D T4 ATEX Certificate Number BASEEFAO9ATEX0149 IEC Certificate Number BAS09 0063 FM Certificate Number 3036712 CSA Certificate Number 2318983 Input Terminal Parameters Charging Socket External Sensor Socket Special Conditions of Use None Issue 4 September 2012 55 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual A 1 AS E L amp 12 Baseefa Certificate issued 16 April 2010 Page 1 of 2 Certificate Number Baseefa09ATEX0149 EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE Equipment or Protective System Intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Directive 94 9 EC EC Type Examination BaseefaNOATEXO149 Certificate Number Equipment or Protective System MDM300 LS Portable Dewpointmeter Manufacturer Michell Instruments Lid Address Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 INW This equipment or protective system and any acceptable variation thereto is
43. gs To enter the HMI menu highlight HMI from the Main Menu by using a combination of the BS SC scroll up and scroll down keys and press the LANGUAGE Enter key The HMI Set Up Menu is then Ee displayed see Figure 2 13 Initially the CONTRAST parameter is highlighted and the current setting e g 50 NGE KEY TONE os BL TIMEOUT is displayed LANGUAGE ENG PRIMARY DISP INTERN To select any of the other parameter fields use either the scroll up or scroll down keys to highlight the required parameter and then press the Enter key to enter the value NT field for that parameter i e PRIMARY DISP ENET NOTE This option is only accessible if an external transmitter has been configured The current setting i e INTERN is then highlighted and can be changed by using either the scroll up or scroll down keys Press the Enter key to accept the value ENE EXTERN Figure 2 13 shows an HMI set up screen and the method of changing the primary display to figure 2 13 HMI settings show the output of either the internal sensor INTERN or the external transmitter EXTERN Table 2 8 details the field values To quit press the scroll left key Parameter variable options 0 to 100 in 5 increments Scroll value with the scroll up or CONTRAST v down keys accept the selection with the Enter key 0 to 100 in 5 increments Scroll value with the scroll up or BRIGHINESS scroll down keys accept the selection with the Enter key KEY
44. hat connects via connector on the rear panel Charging socket 18V charger output 18VDC max External sensor socket 4 20mA loop connection Vmax 28 V Imax 93 mA Pmax 651 mW Ci 37 nF Li 0 pH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS CANICSA C22 2 No 0 M91 R2006 General Requirements Canadian Electrical Code Part IT CAN CSA C22 2 No 157 92 R2006 Intrinsically Safe and Non incendive Equipment for use in Hazardous Locations C22 2 No 142 M1987 R2004 Process Control Equipment DOD 507 Rev 2009 09 01 Bua I Issue 4 September 2012 64 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Certificate 2318983 T Master Contract 190597 Project 2318983 Wa Date Issued September 21 2010 MARKINGS 1 Submittor s name trademark 2 Catalogue Model designation 3 Entity Parameters 4 Date code Serial number traceable to month and year of manufacture 5 The CSA Monogram 6 Maximum ambient temperature Ta 50 C 7 Reference to control drawings Ex90468 8 The words IS Class I Division 1 Groups A B C and D T4 METHOD OF MARKING The permanent markings appear on an self adhesive metalised polyester manufactured by 3M CUL MH18072 and is mounted on the surface of the apparatus DOD 507 Rev 2009 09 01 Paer gt Issue 4 September 2012 65 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Appendix C Datalog Status Display Issue 4 September 2012 66 Kahn Instruments HygroPo
45. hat it is possible to terminate the initialization process before the initialization period has timed out by pressing the scroll up and scroll down keys simultaneously This action aborts the instrument s response enhancement system but allows the operator to make an immediate measurement if the measured dewpoint is wetter than 4 F 209C dewpoint While the initialization process is in progress the backlight time out is precluded and if any external transmitter has been configured and connected to the instrument display of the external transmitter reading is also precluded After the end of the initialization period the display reverts to the measurement mode displaying the dewpoint in the currently selected unit in the primary display area and any external transmitter reading in the secondary display area By default the internal temperature is displayed in the secondary display area if no external transmitter is configured If an external transmitter has been selected but has either not been connected or is giving an over range indication a flashing External Sensor Error message alternating either with a Measurement in progress or a Measurement OK message will be displayed While the instrument is responding to dewpoint changes a Measurement in progress message is displayed When the reading has been acquired and the instrument has been dynamically tracking it for a given period a message Measurement OK indicates that the instrume
46. he Enter key is used to select the field Once a field has been selected the scroll up and scroll down keys are then used to edit the parameter value associated with that field The new value is then entered by pressing the Enter key After accepting a new value quit the sub menu by pressing the scroll left key which returns the operator to the Main Menu From the Main Menu either select another second level menu or press the scroll left key again which returns the operator to the passcode entry screen Pressing the scroll left key again returns to the main display The following sections describe the various second level sub menus From the main display pressing the scroll right key causes the chart to be displayed The chart interval is set up under the Settings option of the main menu Pressing the scroll right key when the chart is displayed will cause either the log files to be displayed if data logging is not selected or the Logs page current data if logging is selected If logging is not selected pressing the Enter key will enable a shortcut to the datalog Set Up Menu Where more than one page of data is available either for log files or log data the scroll up and scroll down keys are used to scroll through the available list To prevent unauthorized correction of the instrument s calibration tables entry to the calibration menu is protected by an additional passcode PIN The method of entry is the same as that described in S
47. his Class B digital product complies with Canadian ICES 003 CISPR 22 1997 Reglement canadien sur les interf rences radio Ce produit num rique de classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 CISPR 22 1997 Signed for and on behalf of Kahn Instruments Ltd Andrew M V Stokes Technical Director Issue date 05 2011 Issue 4 September 2012 vi Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Abbreviations The follovving abbreviations are used in this manual AC alternating current atm pressure unit atmosphere bar pressure unit 100 kP or 0 987 atm Bara bar absolute Bar g bar gauge C degrees Celsius SE degrees Fahrenheit K Kelvin absolute temperature COM common contd continued DC direct current ENT enter select ft foot feet Hz Hertz in inch es in square inch es N C not connected no connection kg kilogram s kQ kilohm s Ib pound LSD least significant digit m meter s mA milli Ampere max maximum min minute s mm millimeter s MPa megapascal Pascals x106 mV milli Volt s No number PIN personal identification number ppmv parts per million by volume rdg reading rdg percentage of reading RS232 serial data transmission standard Rx receive SWP safe working pressure Sec second s temp temperature TX transmit V volts Q Ohms Issue 4 September 2012 vii Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual VVarnings The follovving general vvarning l
48. ibration procedures can be entered Entry to the Calibration Menu is protected by a PIN which must first be entered The PIN 4876 is entered in a similar manner to that described in Section 2 5 This gives access to the HygroPort I S calibration look up table as shown in Figure 7 2 and provides the facility to select and change any single or number of points by means of the scroll up scroll down scroll right and scroll left keys POINT MDM300 CALIBRATION d Figure 7 2 HygroPort I S calibration correction screen Issue 4 September 2012 48 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual The look up table is divided into three columns The values in the first column POINT represent the thirteen nominal calibration points spread at 109C intervals over the instruments operating range of 100 to 20 C 148 to 68 F These points cannot be edited The second column of the table represents the value of the reference REF devvpoint standard applied at that particular point and the value in the column immediately to the right represents the reading that the HygroPort I S vvas shovving at the corresponding REF level input The values in both the REF and HygroPort I S values can be edited by means of the scroll up and scroll down keys The scroll right and scroll left keys provide the means of switching between corresponding table columns To edit a set of look up table values proceed as follows Figure 7 3 shows the key s
49. icate may only be reproduced in its entirety without any change schedule included Bascefa Customer Reference No 4014 Project File No 08 0244 This certificate is granted subject to the general terms and conditions of m Basecin It does not necessarily indicate that the equipment may be gt used in particular industries or circumstances Baseefa R SINCLAIR Rockhead Business Park Staden Lane Buxton SK17 9RZ DIRECTOR Telephone 44 0 1208 780800 Fax 44 0 1298 765601 On behalf of e mail info baseefa com web sile www baseefa com Baseefa Lid Registered in England No 4305578 Registered address as above Issue 4 September 2012 56 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Certificate Number Issued 16 April 2010 Baseefa09ATEX0149 B a S e e fa Page 2 of 2 13 Schedule 14 Certificate Number Baseefa09 ATEX0149 15 Description of Equipment or Protective System The MDM300 is a portable dewpointmeter It comprises electronic circuitry powered by a rechargeable battery pack a front panel LCD custom rubber keypad and humidity sensor that is connected to using rear panel pipe connections The MDM300 also accepts signals from an external 4 20mA dewpoint sensor that connects via a connector on the rear panel The terminal parameters for the equipment are Charging Socket Un 18V The MDM300 is designed to be charged from a charger with an output of no greater than 18V de Extemal Sensor Socket U 28V L
50. ing mode if the scroll right key is pressed the current log file is displayed see Figure 2 19 The scroll up and scroll down keys are both active while the log file is being displayed To vievv log points taken earlier in the logging cycle press the scroll up key To continuously scroll back hold the key down Similarly to move forward in the list press the scroll down key once for a single step or press and hold to continuously scroll forward EE E CR270309 090327 123606 Figure 2 19 Current log file The display reports the file name i e CR270309 the primary INT display parameter that is being logged i e RH the secondary display EXT being logged i e EXT DP and the logging interval i e 05 Sec Additionally the current date D in YYMMDD format 090327 and time T in HHMMSS format 123606 are also displayed NOTE The chart and datalogging are independent functions therefore the parameter displayed on the chart may not necessarily reflect what is being logged The number sign f column indicates a log number for each set of log points log points 106 to 110 being shown in this example The ST column is a status column which reports the status of the instrument at each log point in hexadecimal code The status codes are explained in Appendix C To return to the chart press the scroll left key Issue 4 September 2012 22 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 3 SET UP 3
51. isted below is applicable to this instrument It is repeated in the text in the appropriate locations VVhere this hazard vvarning symbol appears in the following sections it is used to indicate areas where potentially hazardous operations need to be carried out Issue 4 September 2012 viii Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Calibration Devvpoint calibrations are traceable to the National Institute of Standards amp Technology NIST in the United States over the range 103 to 68 F 75 to 20 C and to the National Physical Laboratories NPL in the United Kingdom over the range of 130 to 194 F 90 to 90 C Issue 4 September 2012 IX Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 1 INTRODUCTION The HygroPort I S Advanced Dewpoint Hygrometer is a portable instrument designed for the on line measurement of moisture content in non corrosive gases in hazardous areas over an operational range of 148 to 68 F 100 to 2090 The instrument is independently assessed and certificated as being intrinsically safe and fully compatible with safe operation for Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D The instrument is contained within a rugged case sealed to NEMA4 IP66 standard and is powered by an internally mounted Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery designed to typically provide 24 hours continuous use between charges Continuous battery charge status indication is provided Additional batte
52. lization screen see Figure 4 2 A 1 minute initialization period commences automatically after which the screen will show a countdown of the remaining initialization time During this period the sensor is heated to increase the mobility of water molecules and accelerate equilibrium with the passing sample gas The status display will read Initializing internal sensor The instrument will then begin Measurement mode During the first few minutes of Measurement mode it is normal to see the displayed moisture value drop rapidly below undershoot the actual moisture value before returning to a stable reading The instrument display will show an initial measured value and provide a visual indication that the sensor is at first responding to the sample status display shows Measurement in Progress and a short time later is measuring the true moisture value Measurement in Progress message disappears Once Measurement in Progress has disappeared the instrument is close to the final dewpoint Depending on conditions it may continue to respond for a number of minutes before tracking the measured dewpoint At the end of the initialization period the instrument s menu structure can be entered allowing the display parameters to be changed datalogging to be set up and the Bluetooth mode to be enabled refer to Sections 2 6 2 and 2 6 3 Refer also to the Quick Start Guide for information on correct operation practice Operating the HygroP
53. ll up scroll down scroll right and scroll left keys After all the changes within the look up table have been made they are accepted by pressing the Enter key Press To Save Changes Press To Exit Figure 2 14 Calibration No changes are then implemented until the scroll right key is pressed at the Exit screen To exit without implementing any changes use the scroll left key 2 6 8 Info To enter the Information menu highlight KEREN INFO from the Main Menu by using a Kp eee LER combination of the scroll up and scroll down rd en pe keys and press the Enter key www michell com This screen contains system information and Figure 2 15 Info screen no changes can be made To exit the screen press the scroll left key Issue 4 September 2012 20 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 9 Chart Options A chart displaying a graph of the value of the selected internal sensor parameter vvith respect to time may be obtained by pressing the scroll right key from the Main menu No chart can be displayed if the internal transmitter is not available Figure 2 16 shovvs a typical chart plot Val 55 6 Min 55 3 Max 68 7 RH Minutes t Figure 2 16 Typical chart plot The X axis time has a default range of 5 min and the graph is incremented dravvn at the interval set up under SETTINGS see Section 2 6 1 The Y axis shows the measured value vvith respect to time The current maximum and minimum
54. luetooth name address for the instrument Maximum eight alphanumeric characters Default name set is HygroPort I S 70 apply new name this must be set up before the Bluetooth mode is enabled and the instrument must be re set Table 2 5 Bluetooth settings Issue 4 September 2012 16 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 4 External Sensor Interface ONLY an Easidew I S Transmitter should be connected if the HygroPort I S is to be used in a hazardous area The Easidew I S must be connected using the I S barriers required by CE ATEX FM or CSA certification A Kahn Remote Sensor Interface module is also required Highlight EXTERNAL from the Main Menu N EXTERNAL by using a combination of the scroll up and EXTERNAL SPAN scroll down keys and press the Enter key The l External Set Up Menu is then displayed see Figure 2 11 Initially the EXTERNAL TYPE field is highlighted This field is used to select a Kahn Easidew I S Transmitter USER PRESSURE To enter the parameter value field press the Enter key The current setting i e NONE is then highlighted and can be changed Use either the scroll up or scroll down keys to EXTERNAL EXTERNAL ZERO 0 C select EASIDEW and then press the Enter key EXTERNAL SPAN USER PRESSURE Figure 2 11 illustrates the selection of an Easidew I S transmitter NOTE The ZERO and SPAN limits are automatically added for this transmitter EXTERNAL Use the
55. n routine is built into the instrument s software The calibration routines are described in Section 7 Two versions of the instrument are available a HygroPort standard version and HygroPort I S intrinsically safe version This manual covers the HygroPort I S version only Figure 1 1 shows the instrument Issue 4 September 2012 1 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Figure 1 1 HygroPort L S Advanced Dewpoint Hygrometer for use in hazardous areas Issue 4 September 2012 2 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 DESCRIPTION The controls and indicators associated with the HygroPort I S instrument are located on the front panel of the instrument Connections to the HygroPort I S devvpoint hygrometer comprising the gas ports battery charger input connector and input connector for the external transmitter are all made to the top panel Figure 2 1 shows the layout of these controls and Table 2 1 describes their respective operational functions C Temp Measurement in progress SSC e 2 TE Internal 6 9 12 7 Figure 2 1 User connections controls and indicators Issue 4 September 2012 J Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 1 Controls and Indicators Panel Description Front Function keys Refer to Table 2 2 for the details of these keys Instrument display Partitioned to show 3 main panels a primary display showing internal sensor parameters
56. nt is stable and reading within 0 9 F 0 5 C for two minutes Issue 4 September 2012 8 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual HygroPort I S System Initializing Initializing Initializing internal sensor Biden Initializing 04 32 Initializing internal sensor Biden Moisture Gontent Internal 25 842 ppmvi E E Measurement in progress Br gt Moisture Content Internal 19 216 ppmv 125 Measurement OK Figure 2 4 Instrument start up sequence Issue 4 September 2012 9 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 4 1 Display Units The instrument can display the measured reading in a number of different units Dewpoint as follows C F K dewpoint and gas 7 8 C temperature ppm and g kg for air Nz 2 Ha CO2 SFs ppmv Ib MMscf and g m for US natural gas ppmv g m RH Moisture Content ppmw and ppmv and Calculated Dewpoint at pressure C F or K To toggle between displayed units Absolute Humidity press either the scroll up or scroll down Im key Figure 2 5 illustrates an example 8 1 33 i showing the method of changing display Mec EOK units from Dewpoint to Absolute Humidity Figure 2 5 Change display units 2 5 Main Menu All instrument settings are made from a top level Settings menu which is accessible from the Main Display This menu is accessed from the Main Display by pressing the Enter key On the first occasion after instrument is turned
57. oPort I S User s Manual Main display Typical Devvpoint Input passcode for setup menu Ro Ko Input passcode for setup menu 0 Ko Input passcode for setup menu TAKE Ko Input passcode for setup menu GER o Input passcode for setup menu 7 ef Input passcode for setup menu ERR e Input passcode for setup menu Input passcode for setup menu r 3 Ko CLOCK LOGGING HMI BLUETOOTH CALIBRATION EXTERNAL INFO Main Menu settings selected gt emm gt Figure 2 6 Passcode entry Issue 4 September 2012 11 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 Overall Menu Structure The HygroPort I S instrument has a three level menu structure the top level of which Main Menu is accessed from the Main Display by pressing the Enter key and entering the passcode as detailed in Section 2 5 Within this Main Menu eight options are available SETTINGS LOGGING BLUETOOTH EXTERNAL CLOCK HMI CALIBRATION and INFO These options are selected by using the scroll up and scroll down keys As each option is highlighted it is presented in a reverse video box Pressing the Enter key provides access to a sub level menu which permits the variables associated with that option to be edited The sub menu associated with each Main Menu option is shown Within each group of sub level menus the scroll up and scroll down keys are used to highlight each field within the group and t
58. ort I S at sample pressure I Connect the HygroPort I S to the sample gas stream typically as shown in Section 3 5 Use the outlet flow control valve to adjust the flow rate through the instrument to between 0 4 and 1 0 scfh 0 2 and 0 5 NI min Turn the instrument on using the rear mounted ON OFF switch item 3 in Figure 2 1 The instrument display will now illuminate initially showing the start up screen followed by the initialization screen see Figure 4 2 Issue 4 September 2012 35 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual HygroPort l S System Initializing Initializing 01 32 Note Initializing internal sensor AB Figure 4 2 Initialization mode A 1 minute initialization period begins automatically after which the screen will show a countdown of the remaining initialization time During this period the sensor is heated to to increase the mobility of water molecules and reduce the time taken to reach equilibrium with the passing sample gas The status display will read Initializing internal sensor After the initialization period of between 4 to 7 minutes is complete close the outlet flow control valve and open the inlet flow control valve Then set the outlet flow control valve to provide a flow rate through the instrument of between 0 4 and 1 0 scfh 0 2 and 0 5 NI min After this the instrument will commence Measurement mode During the first few minutes of Measurement mode it is normal to
59. ows modification of all the instrument parameters from the connected PC The settings currently stored on the HygroPort I S can be downloaded to the PC by clicking the Download from HygroPort I S button and can then be changed and stored by clicking the Upload to HygroPort I S button It also gives access to all logging files stored on the instrument s internal memory These can be downloaded to a specific location by right clicking and selecting download A context sensitive help file provides further details on the use of the application software Settings External HMI File System Primary Unit Type Keytone Files right click for options EK None Con fle J size EA bt 0 29 kB Gas Type Zero nja Backlight Timeout secs SST 32 17 kB Air S 9 nja 7 O OFF 11 tt 7 61 kB EA 11T txt 5 01 kB ve inva i EA1 2 txt 10 9 kB gt EA 4 bxt 4 76 kB Temperature Fixed Pressure Barg eet 6 61 E Celsius OE Qo 2 Bluetooth identification E oA ee a 61 bx atmospheric Pressure Unit i 8 chars 0 9 A Z and dash 2j9 txt 1 26 kB Barg a Instrument type MERRE Sensor at Capacity 8566 27 kB Atmospheric RW Standard Used space 1 6 Figure 5 1 Typical application software screen Issue 4 September 2012 42 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 6 GOOD MEASUREMENT PRACTICE The HygroPort I S is designed to operate in a flovving gas stream with flovv rates between 0 4 and
60. peed T95 in lt 30 minutes to 76 F 60 C Electrical Output Input Auxiliary Inputs Connection to Kahn Easidew I S or Kahn Easidew PRO I S via Remote Sensor Interface Battery Operating Life More than 24 hours of typical usage between charges Battery Charger Intelligent charger Charger not certified for hazardous area use Operating Conditions Outdoors 0 to 100 RH condensing Issue 4 September 2012 52 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Mechanical Specifications Gas VVetted Materials AISI 316L stainless steel PTFE Seal Borosilicate glass ceramic Outline Dimensions 8 6 x 6 7 x 3 5 218 x 170 x 90mm d xw x h Weight 3 3 Ibs 1 5 kg Data Logging 8 megabytes Log interval 5 to 60 sec Logs per log file Up to 10 000 Communications Wireless Bluetooth range up to 5m 16ft Version 2 0 Languages English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Hazardous Area Certificates ATEX amp IECEx EX Group II Cat 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 20 C to 50 C FM NEC 500 Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D T4 CSA IS Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D T4 Issue 4 September 2012 53 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Appendix B Hazardous Area Certification Issue 4 September 2012 54 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Appendix B Hazardous Area Certification HygroPort I S is certified compliant to the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC and IECEx for sa
61. rt I S User s Manual Appendix C Datalog Status Display Introduction When the status of the current log file is displayed see Figure C 1 the ST column in the current log file display represents the instrument s status at the time that each log point is recorded EE St CR270309 RH EXT DP 05 Sec 090327 123606 Figure C 1 Current datalog file display This column shows a hexadecimal representation of the instrument s 16 bit status register shown below in Figure C 2 Bit 1 is the least significant bit The four most significant bits Bits 13 to 16 are for Kahn Instruments service use and so the first character in any HygroPort I S ST display will always read 0 session es p e eye ols PIS FER of for or for Je fener for wm Figure C 2 HygroPort I S status register For the example given for each of the log plots shown on in Figure C 1 Hex 0028 the output pattern of the status register will be as shown in Figure C 3 Status register Bit position Status register Bit position O O O OO jis 15 14 13 a2 at to 9 Je 7 le sjal sj2j1 wa wa Lan To ee 1 1 1 BEE Figure C 3 HygroPort I S status register Hex 28 Each of the error bits set high 1 represents a specific status or error condition In this example Bits 4 and 6 are set high indicating that two status conditions exist Issue 4 September 2012 67 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Table C 1 shovys th
62. ry status information is provided by a battery low warning beep and indicator The HygroPort I S is equipped with an internally mounted ceramic sensor which is enhanced for a quicker response to dewpoints as dry as 103 F 75 C dewpoint The HygroPort I S can also be used to read the dewpoint signal from a Kahn Instruments Easidew I S Transmitter To do this the HygroPort I S Remote Sensor Interface is used to connect to the Easidew I S Transmitter No other sensor can be connected to the HygroPort I S A graphical display presents the dewpoint data in large format characters and simultaneously provides a primary display of real time dewpoint readings and a secondary display in smaller characters for the external transmitter input If no external input is programmed gas temperature measured by the internal sensor is displayed by default A fully programmable real time datalogging facility is provided which has an internal memory capacity of 8Mb capable of storing up to 10 000 logs per file typically giving a maximum of 32 log files A Bluetooth wireless communication system is provided giving access to a dedicated PC based HygroPort I S Software Application Package which provides the facility for handling the logged data files and uploading and downloading instrument parameters A user friendly operator interface provides easy access to all levels of the instrument s functionality An easy to follow calibratio
63. s certificate and the identified documents was found to comply with the following standards IEC 60079 0 2007 10 Explosive atmospheres Part 0 Equipment General requirements Edition 5 IEC 60079 11 2006 Explosive atmospheres Part 11 Equipment protection by intrinsic safety T Edition 5 IEC 60079 26 2006 Explosive atmospheres Part 26 Equipment with equipment protection level EPL Ga Edition 2 This Certificate does not indicate compliance with electrical safety and performance requirements other than those expressly included in the Standards listed above TEST amp ASSESSMENT REPORTS sample s of the equipment listed has successfully met the examination and test requirements as recorded in Test Report GB BAS ExTR09 0089 00 GB BAS ExTR09 0128 00 Quality Assessment Report GB BAS QAR07 0018 02 Issue 4 September 2012 59 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual IECEx Certificate of Conformity cl Certificate No IECEx BAS 09 0063 Date of Issue 2010 04 16 issue No 0 Page 3 of 3 Schedule EQUIPMENT Equipment and systems covered by this certificate are as follows The MDM300 is portable dewpointmeter It comprises electronic circuitry powered by a rechargeable battery pack a front panel LCD custom rubber keypad and a humidity sensor that is connected to using rear panel pipe connections The MDM300 also accepts signals from an external 4 20mA dewpoint sensor that connects via
64. scroll up and scroll down keys to SET gt select each parameter that needs to be SCENE entered in turn and press the Enter key A user pressure can also be selected This gure 2 11 External transmitter pressure is used in the calculation of devv point at pressure moisture content and absolute humidity If a user pressure is not selected then HygroPort I S assumes atmospheric pressure Table 2 6 details the field values To quit press the scroll left key Parameter variable options EXTERNAL Defines use of Easidew I S transmitter ZERO and SPAN fullscale TYPE default limits are pre programmed but can be redefined EXTERNAL Defines external zero lovver limit The ZERO default limit is pre ZERO programmed but can be redefined EXTERNAL Defines external span upper limit The SPAN full scale default SPAN limit is pre programmed but can be redefined USER Range 0 5000 psig or equivalent in other units Used to define PRESSURE system pressure for use in calculating moisture parameters Table 2 6 External transmitter selection Issue 4 September 2012 17 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 5 Real Time Clock Settings Highlight CLOCK from the Main Menu by using a combination of the scroll up and scroll down keys and press the Enter key The Clock Set Up Menu is then displayed see Figure 2 12 Initially the YEAR parameter of the instruments real time clock is highlighted and the current yearis
65. see the displayed moisture value drop rapidly below undershoot the actual moisture value before returning to a stable reading The instrument display will show an initial measured value and provide a visual indication that the sensor is at first responding to the sample status display shows Measurement in Progress and a short time later is measuring the true moisture value Measurement in Progress message disappears Once Measurement in Progress has disappeared the instrument is close to the final dewpoint Depending on conditions it may continue to respond for a number of minutes before tracking the measured dewpoint At the end of the initialization period the instrument s menu structure can be entered allowing the display parameters to be changed datalogging to be set up and the Bluetooth mode to be enabled refer to Sections 2 6 2 and 2 6 3 Refer also to the Quick Start Guide for information on correct operation practice Issue 4 September 2012 36 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 4 4 Graphics Display While the primary display is indicating internal sensor parameters a graphical display of the output can be obtained by pressing the scroll right key An example of a chart is shown in Figure 4 3 NOTE If an external transmitter has been configured the chart will display the internal dewpoint Minutes Figure 4 3 Typical chart display The chart can be re set at any time by pressing the Enter
66. so may result in difficulty with recharging Loosen the securing screw and swing aside the sealing cover 2 Insert the battery charger connector 1 into the charger connector as shown in Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Connect battery charger Issue 4 September 2012 30 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Connect an AC povver supply 110 240 V 47 63 Hz to the battery charger unit NOTE The HygroPort I S instrument does not need to be switched on in order to charge the battery The battery charger supplied is a Smart charger VVARNING Only use the charger supplied vvith the HygroPort I S The use of any charger other than that supplied with the HygroPort I S will invalidate the product warranty When initially connected a charge indicator LED located on the top of the charger slowly flashes yellow indicating that the charger has entered a pre charge cycle After a short period this indicator starts to rapidly flash green indicating that a fast charge cycle approximately 2 hours is now in progress As the battery approaches full charge the LED starts to flash green more slowly indicating that a topping off charge is now being applied At the end of the topping off charge the charge indicator LED assumes a steady green state indicating that the battery charge cycle is now complete Turn off the AC power supply remove the charger unit and close the instrument s charge connector protection
67. specified in the schedule to this certificate and the documents therein referred to Baseefa Notified Body number 1180 in accordance with Article 9 of the Council Directive 94 9 EC of 23 March 1994 certifies that this equipment or protective system has been found to comply with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres given in Annex I to the Directive The examination and test results are recorded in confidential Report Nos GB BAS ExTR09 008900 and GB BAS ExTRO9 0128 Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with EN 60079 0 2009 EN 60079 11 2007 EN 60079 26 2007 except in respect of those requirements listed at item 18 of the Schedule If the sign X is placed after the certificate number it indicates that the equipment or protective system is subject to special conditions for safe use specified in the schedule to this certificate This EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE relates only to the design and construction of the specified equipment or protective system Further requirements of the Directive apply to the manufacturing process and supply of this equipment or protective system These are not covered by this certificate The marking of the equipment or protective system shall include the following E MG Ex in HC T4 Ga 20 C to 50 C This certif
68. standards laboratory If these facilities do not exist it is recommended that the instrument be returned to Kahn Instruments Inc or one of its approved agents A calibration certificate bearing a seven point calibration is issued vvith each instrument Figure 7 1 shows a typical seven point calibration certificate CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION The deren dura Mor 82 Den G tt af he over pati i De Frei Irenes rue Cs boton Lahornterv sparat Test Leger tracpabe to fe NATIONAL PHYSICAL LADORATORY Metibemen Lretei Hagdos ergi ti the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS amp TEHMOLOGY Ggter zech Marta USA mi Grnt potas tue S bg v rot Peete tv ti wg eg Ladi Minn 81 Garment duse barten 2 Gee m ret Prodi tv ihe NRS VAN Zeit rei fretos r n Mart Un 17 Mer 2011 Figure 7 1 Typical 7 point calibration certificate Issue 4 September 2012 46 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 7 2 Calibration Method WARNING These procedures require the use of specialized test equipment and calibration adjustments should only be carried out by qualified personnel If not correctly carried out the instrument s calibration can be lost The calibration procedure for the instrument is as follows 1 Turn on the instrument allow the initialization period to complete and allow sufficient time for it to stabilize 2 Insure the instrument is set up with sample gas as AIR and operating pressure as ATMOS
69. t parameters Issue 4 September 2012 33 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual A Scroll Unit V to view Main display Primary Secondary and Status Windows PASSCODE FOR SETUP 7316 NO YES SETTINGS HMI Scroll A enu Items Ki E E Files Page Logs Page Chart page gt only if internal sensor available A Scroll to Wide Digit Chart Reset Page Scroll To Toggle oro Selection of Menu items 7 item To edit item PRIMARY DP AT DP TEMP UNIT Scroll to A Adjust Digit y PASSCODE FOR CAL FILE NAME ENABLE NAME YEAR MONTH MIN mn POINT MDM300 LEGEND 5 Enter Key 5 Up Down Keys 4 gt Left Right Keys Figure 4 1 HygroPort I S menu structure Issue 4 September 2012 34 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 4 3 Operation Guide Operating the HygroPort I S at atmospheric pressure Note Connect the HygroPort I S to the sample gas stream typically as shown in Section 3 5 Use the inlet flovv control valve to adjust the flovv rate through the instrument to between 0 4 and 1 0 scfh 0 2 and 0 5 NI min Turn the instrument on using the rear mounted ON OFF switch item 3 in Figure 2 1 The instrument display will now illuminate initially showing the start up screen followed by the initia
70. table Issue 4 September 2012 68 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Appendix D EC Declaration Of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Michell Instruments Limited Address 48 Lancaster Way Business Park Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3NW UK Equipment Type MDM300 I S Advanced Dewpoint Hygrometer C I Directive 94 9 EC ATEX Provisions of the Directive fulfilled by the Group II Category 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 20 C Equipment to 50 C Notified Body for EC Type Examination and Baseefa Buxton UK Notified Body No 1180 Production QAN EC Type Examination Certificate Baseefa09ATEX0149 Standards used EN 60079 0 2009 EN60079 11 2007 EN60079 26 2007 IECEx Certification Certificate of Conformity No IECEx BAS 09 0063 Marking Ex ia IIC T4 Ga 20 C to 50 C Standards used IEC60079 0 2007 10 IEC60079 11 2006 IEC60079 26 2006 Type of Protection Intrinsic Safety Other Directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive Article 3 1a As part of EN61010 1 2001 Article 3 1b EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 08 Electromagnetic Compatibility and radio spectrum Matters ERM Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for wideband data HiperLAN equipment Article 3 2 EN 300 328 V1 5 1 2004 08 Radio Equipment and Systems RES Wideban
71. ter key Set up the PARAMETER to be logged and the l LOG INTERVAL in a similar manner Figure 2 9 Set up Logging menu After setting up the logging parameters start the log cycle by selecting START2 Press the Enter key to highlight STOPPED and use the scroll down key to change the field value to STARTED Press the Enter key to start the logging cycle Table 2 4 details the field values To quit press the scroll left key Parameter variable options Defines datalog file name Field width up to eight alpha numeric FILE NAME characters Set with the scroll up scroll down scroll right and scroll left keys NOTE Scroll left 4 deletes characters Sets parameter to be logged This need not necessarily be the PARAMETER same as that displayed on the Main Display Options available DEWP GM GKG RH PPMW PPMV CALC DP Sets Log Interval in 5 sec increments Range 5 to 600 seconds INTERVAL Controls datalog Start and Stop functions Logging cannot be START started if a file name has not been defined Once started log file i parameter felds are locked out and cannot be changed Table 2 4 Logging parameter set up Issue 4 September 2012 15 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual 2 6 3 Bluetooth Settings VVARNING Bluetooth operation is not permitted in hazardous areas Highlight BLUETOOTH from the Main Menu NO BLUETOOTH NAME MDM300 by using a combination of scroll up and scroll down keys and pr
72. tooth pana EIERE gea 40 Figure 4 9 e REE RE ERE ER 41 Figure 4 10 Typical external as primary display Screen nanccnnonceocce cover even ine anen res nseconse 41 Figure 5 1 Typical application Software STEP niseni sitin sionin 42 Figure 7 1 JE EG RENEE EE REE 46 Figure 7 2 HygroPort I S calibration correction SCGEN nane nanen n eni cen enen en mercenar enes 48 Figure 7 3 EE NDO GE RR E 49 Issue 4 September 2012 jii Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Figure 8 1 SETE Pe ONI e iiaiai EE Sesion sai stpwiiailnibuiar N 50 Figure C 1 SUE EE GEO AV ssittnsiisaca sixes viento Ee 67 Figure C 2 Me EE 67 Figure C 3 FIVGIOPOIE LS status register HEX 20 vaveveiavocvvssati vivo sive sisht ad 67 Tables Table 2 1 Sie EEE rrira iinei e Table 2 2 Instrument display descriptions sa uanaaa ca anaca sesa ne nes eee eee ee eee ion 7 Table 2 3 Ge ER PN 14 Table 2 4 Logging parameter set up 15 Table 2 5 Bluetooth Settings da xu aaa aaa aaa anes ana ves nene ee eseve sere eee teve ner e tet eee eee tree 16 Table 2 6 External transmitter selection aa aau ana aaa ca aa aa veseve anen e eee eee eee eee 17 Table 2 7 Real time clock settings uuuauanaa aaa a sene an nene eee eee bere eee ee eee ene 18 Table 2 8 I AREE A A A EE ET su se A E 19 Table 3 1 OO e lee dk n 26 Table 4 1 HygroPort I S default parameters NNN 33 Table 7 1 Example of calibration run readingS sa uua aaa anus anua anus nana enes enes vere veren 47 Table C 1 SE N 68 Appendi
73. uld be pressed in order to accept the Within the Settings menu and sub menus this key is used to highlight and select options and to accept entered Figure 2 2 Function keys Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Scroll up key From the Passcode entry page this key is used to increase the value of the highlighted passcode entry digit VVithin the Settings menu this key is used to scroll up through the menu options to select highlight a required option The required sub menu for that option can then be entered by pressing the Enter key Within sub menus this key is used to scroll up and highlight options available for selection vvithin that sub menu Within sub menu levels requiring the entry of alpha numeric values e g for the entry of datalog parameters this key is used to increase the currently displayed field value i e 0 9 A Z Pressing the key once increases the selected field by one step Pressing and holding the key will cause the selected field to be continuously increased until the key is released Scroll right key VVithin the Logging datalog sub menu levels where the entry of alpha numeric characters is required this key is used to shift the insertion point right in the file name entry field At each position a combination of the scroll up and scroll down keys is used to select the required alpha numeric value When the full field name has been
74. ument to a sample gas stream For all applications the sample gas is taken into the instrument via the Gas In port located on the top of the instrument from where it passes through the internal sensor and out via the Gas Out port Gas flow rate if monitored is normally measured externally on the output side of the instrument The sample gas flow rate is not controlled or measured within the instrument It must be controlled outside the instrument typically by means of either fixed orifice fittings or a needle valve Kahn Instruments provides an optional range of accessories specifically designed for use with the HygroPort I S Issue 4 September 2012 32 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Parameter SETTINGS PRIMARY DP AT DP TEMP UNIT PRESS UNIT GAS TYPE MOL VVEIGHT CHART INTERVAL LOGGING FILE NAME PARAMETER LOG INTERVAL START BLUETOOTH ENABLE NAME EXTERNAL EXTERNAL TYPE EXTERNAL ZERO EXTERNAL SPAN CLOCK CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS KEYTONE BL TIME OUT LANGUAGE PRIMARY DISP CALIBRATION amp INFO Table 4 1 Default Value Associated Section Reference ATMOS Section 2 6 1 Figure 2 8 DEWP Section 2 6 2 Figure 2 9 STOPPED N C si IR JA Section 2 6 3 Figure 2 10 HygroPort NONE Section 2 6 4 Figure 2 11 Current time amp date Section 2 6 5 Figure 2 12 Section 2 6 6 Figure 2 13 G 15 sec INTERN Default values not Sections 2 6 7 8 2 6 8 applicable HygroPort I S defaul
75. values of the displayed parameter are shown to the right of the plot and the units of the selected parameter are displayed belovv these readings The chart can be re set at any time by pressing the Enter key This provides options to either re set the chart by pressing the scroll right key or to return to the chart vvithout re setting by pressing the scroll left key A typical key sequence is shown in Figure Val 555 Min 55 3 2 17 Max 68 7 If the instrument is not logging Dressing the scroll right key while the chart is displayed provides a list of all the previously saved log files together vvith an indication of the available memory capacity see Figure 2 18 To scroll Press P to reset chart through the list use the scroll up and scroll Press lt to exit down keys as required The content of the datalog files cannot be Figure 2 17 Re set chart examined but by enabling the instrument s Bluetooth mode see Section 2 6 3 the HygroPort I S application files may be used to Il TK 0130 E upload the datalog files to a PC 1K 0130 1319 used 15K 0305 1352 E____ k While in the datalog file list screen a shortcut da U to the LOGGING Set Up Menu is provided by pressing the Enter key Refer to Section 2 6 2 for Logging set up details Figure 2 18 Datalog file list Issue 4 September 2012 21 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual VVhen the chart is displayed and the instrument is in the logg
76. vv the instrument has been set up 2 4 Instrument Start Up When turned on the instrument goes through an initialization process of between 4 and 7 minutes depending on the sensor and sample gas characteristics during which time the internal sensor is heated to a maximum of 140 F 60 C The heating process excites the moisture molecules already present in the sensor and accelerates equilibration vvith the moisture content of the sample gas During this period the sample gas flovv purges the system After this period the sensor vvill be dried to below the dewpoint of the gas to be measured The heating is then switched off and the display flashes Figure 2 4 shows a typical start up sequence When turned on the System Initializing screen is displayed for a period of approximately five seconds following which the Initialization screen is displayed for a period of 1 minute Thereafter the screen will show a countdown time of the remaining initialization time During this period gas will be flowing through the sensor and can be externally regulated to meet the instrument s flow requirements The real time sensor temperature is indicated in the secondary display area The Initializing icon item 6 in Figure 2 3 is displayed in the status area The keyboard with the exception of the scroll up and scroll down keys is locked out as indicated by the keyboard lock icon item 4 in Figure 2 3 until the initialization period has expired Note t
77. vvs 1 Turn the instrument off and remove any connections to the Gas In and Gas Out ports and any external transmitters connected to it If installed remove the instrument from its carrying case Pack the instrument in its original case 1 as shown in Figure 8 1 NOTE Any accessories should be packed in the box 4 Unless returning them for repair it is not necessary to return any external transmitters or the battery charger Create a packing list detailing all equipment contained in the box place it inside the box and seal the box Figure 8 1 Instrument packing details Issue 4 September 2012 50 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications Issue 4 September 2012 51 Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications Performance Measurement Technology Kahn ceramic sensor Accuracy 1 C from 60 to 20 Cdp 76 to 68 Fdp 20C from 100 to 60 Cdp 148 to 76 Fdp 0 20C 0 39F temperature Measurement Range Calibrated 100 to 20 Cdp 148 to 68 Fdp Readings to 30 Cdp 86 Fdp Measurement Units C F K dewpoint amp gas temperature ppmw amp g kg for air N2 H2 CO2 SFs ppmy Ib MMscf amp g m for natural gas ppmy gjm amp RH Resolution display 0 1 for all dewpoint derived units and auto ranging where appropriate Resolution measurement Better than 0 1 Cdp 0 2 Fdp Typical Response S
78. y charger supplied with the instrument are 100 V AC to 240 V AC 47 to 63Hz Refer to Appendix A NOTE No other battery charger unit other than that supplied with the instrument should be used NOTE Do not allow the battery to fully discharge Pressure Safety A DO NOT permit pressures greater than the safe working pressure to be applied to the instrument The specifed safe working pressure SWP for this instrument is 5000 psi 350 bar Refer to Appendix A Technical Specifications Toxic Materials A The use of hazardous materials in the construction of this instrument has been minimized During normal operation it is not possible for the user to come into contact with any hazardous substance which might be employed in the construction of the instrument Care should however be exercised during maintenance and the disposal of certain parts Repair and Maintenance The instrument must be maintained by Kahn Instruments Inc Kahn Instruments Inc 885 Wells Rd Wethersfield CT 06109 Phone 860 529 8643 Fax 860 529 1895 E mail info kahn com Calibration The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months The instrument should be returned to Kahn Instruments Inc for re calibration Issue 4 September 2012 V Kahn Instruments HygroPort I S User s Manual FCC Declaration FE HygroPort LS Advanced Dewpoint Hygrometer This Device complies vvith FCC Rules Part 15 Subpart B Unintentional Radi

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