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GE Panametrics MMS 3 Moisture Analyzer Manual PDF

1. Figure 1 1 Moisture Monitor Series 3 1 2 Features and Capabilities February 2005 Probes Probes are the part of the system that come into contact with the process flow The Series 3 uses various types of probes to fit the needs of different applications The term probe includes devices such as moisture sensors pressure transducers and oxygen cells Although users can supply their own probes for certain measurements GE Infrastructure Sensing provides the following standard probes to make moisture temperature pressure and oxygen measurements Moisture M Series moisture and temperature in gases and liquids Three Function TF Series moisture temperature and pressure in gases and liquids Delta F Cells oxygen measurement in gases The most commonly used probes are discussed in more detail below M Series and TF Moisture The M Series and TF Series probes are very similar Both probes use Probes GE aluminum oxide sensors to measure moisture and thermistors to measure temperature the thermistor is optional The TF Series however has an optional built in strain gage type pressure transducer The sensor assemblies are secured to a probe mount and are usually protected with a sintered stainless steel shield TF 9 probes typically do not have a shield Other types of shields are available See Figure 1 2 below and Figure 1 3 on page 1 4 When using an
2. 1 4 Prob S hess SS Rear 1 4 Probe Types of esI er 3 34 Probes Description 0f 1 3 Entering Calibration Data 3 35 Moisture Probes 2222222202 1 3 Oxygen Cell Description 1 5 Pressure Transmitter 1 4 Program Code Accessing 2 8 Programming Error Handling in PanaView 4 8 Programming User Functions in PanaView 4 9 R Recorder Outputs Testing in PanaView 4 7 Trimming in PanaView 4 7 Recorder Settings in PanaView 4 6 Recorders Setting Up ee 3 4 Response Keys Eunctions usse aaa rare 2 2 RS232 Port Description 0f 1 1 Index February 2005 Index cont S Sample Output from Communications Port Symbols and Abbreviations 3 20 Saturation Constants in PanaView 4 12 Screen Description Qt 00 ee 1 2 Serial Number Accessing 2 8 Series 3 Introduction 0 00 20 08 1 1 Setting Up Alarms iae eb leds 3 1 Data Logget nu 3 12 Entering Calibration Data 3 35 Recorders oci se o solli 3 4 the Measurement Mode 3 3 Software Loading 3 43 Specifications Cables iss 28 bem Barbara 1 6 Symbols and Abbreviations Sample Output 3 20 SysInfo Menu 0 00005 2 8 System Constants Definition u
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4. Sensors cont Table 3 10 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Auxiliary 1 AUX2 Auxiliary 2 CONSTANT PPMV PPMv Multiplication Factor System Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the CURVES CONSTANT brackets to CURVES and press YES The remaining prompts depend on the type of sensor you are using Refer to one of the following sections to properly program your unit Entering Moisture Curve Data on page 3 37 Entering Oxygen Curve Data on page 3 39 Entering Pressure Curve Data on page 3 40 Entering Auxiliary Inputs Curve Data on page 3 41 Note You do not have to enter a temperature curve 3 36 Advanced Programming February 2005 Entering Moisture Curve Data MH Curve Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the S N PTS CURVE brackets to S N and press YES Probe Serial Enter the serial number and press H 123456 YES The probe serial number is engraved on the probe mount Then press NO to return to the Curve menu MH Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the S N fPTS CURVE brackets to PTS and press YES Enter Total PTS Enter the total number of data 14 points 1 to 16 and press YES Refer to the Calibration Data Sheet for the number of data points Then press NO to return to the Curve menu MH Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the S N PTS CURVE brackets to C
5. constant Kh Kt or Kp as described in Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor on page 3 31 Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 to navigate to the System Menu Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the SYSTEM AUTOCALR brackets to SYSTEM and press YES Measurement Mode i You must now select the type of oO H T P Auxib measurement the probe is capable of taking Use the arrow keys to move to the desired measurement mode and press YES See Table 3 5 on page 3 23 for a list of available measurement modes 3 22 Advanced Programming February 2005 Entering System Constants cont Table 3 5 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Auxiliary 1 AUX2 Auxiliary 2 CNST PPMV PPMv Multiplication Factor System constants are not available for these measurement modes System Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the CURVES CONSTANT brackets to CONSTANT and press VES Const Dew Point C 1 Enterthe constant value and 20 0 press VES Note The screen display varies depending on the measurement mode selected
6. programmed value and press YES A Setpoint DeadBD 1 Usethe numeric keys to enter the 0 0 0 0 setpoint the value above or below which you want the alarm to trip and press YES to confirm the entry If you wish to enter a deadband value explained on the next page press the right arrow key to reach the value use the numeric keys to enter the value and press VES Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting Up the Alarms cont The deadband allows users to set a programmable range of normally small values beyond the setpoint so that the Series 3 will not trigger an alarm unless the measured value goes outside the deadband range On a High Above alarm the alarm will trip if the measurement is greater than or equal to the setpoint It will not RESET until the measurement is less than the setpoint minus the deadband However on a Low Below alarm the alarm will trip if the measurement is less than or equal to the setpoint It will not RESET until the measurement is greater than the setpoint plus the deadband You may now do one of the following Set up the alarms for the other channel page 3 1 Begin by checking the channel number Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to the menu maps at the end of this chapter to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 3 February 2005 Setting Up the Recorder
7. through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 27 February 2005 Setting Error Processing The Series 3 provides Error Processing that enables you to specify how the recorders and alarms will respond to low and high range errors Low and high range errors occur when an input signal that is within the capacity of the analyzer exceeds the calibration range of the probe The Series 3 displays an UnderRng message for low range errors and an OverRng message for high range error Refer to Range Error Description in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual for more details on range errors The Series 3 outputs will also respond to signal and calibration errors When a signal error occurs the outputs will respond in the same manner as the high range error has been programmed When a calibration error occurs the outputs will respond in the same manner as the low range error has been programmed For more details on signal and calibration errors refer to Signal Error Description and Calibration Error Description in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual You can program separate actions for low and high range errors for the alarm relays and recorder outputs The actions are independently programmable for each channel Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 to navigate to the System Men
8. 1 NO YES Error Log 1 NO YES Start 1 10 03 2000 12 01 14 End 1 10 03 2000 12 01 14 Interval 1 00 05 Enter Log 1 12 1 1 Use the arrow keys to indicate whether or not you want a cyclic circular log Press YES to confirm your entry Use the arrow keys to indicate whether or not you want to record errors Press YES to confirm your entry Use the arrow keys to move from one digit of the starting date and time to another and use the numeric keys to change an entry Press VES to confirm your entry Use the arrow keys to move from one digit of the end date and time to another and use the numeric keys to change an entry Press YES to confirm your entry Use the numeric keys to enter the desired log interval in minutes and seconds down to 5 sec Press YES to confirm the entry Enter the log item number and press YES 3 14 Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting up a Log cont Sel DATA LOG Mode 1 IOI H T P Aul Use the arrow keys to move to the desired measurement mode and press VES See Table 3 3 below for a list of available measurement modes Table 3 3 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen H Hygrometry T Temperature P Pressure Aux 1 Auxiliary 1 Aux 2 Auxiliary 2 User User Function VREF Volt Reference GND DP C DPF Signal Ground User
9. 1 program the Series 3 to log data at pre selected time intervals and 2 access the logged data for viewing TEST This menu allows the user to test the alarm relays and the recorder outputs CONTRAST In this menu the user can adjust the contrast of the display screen to adapt to lighting conditions BACKLIGHT To maintain the life of the LCD backlight the user can program the electronics unit to turn the backlight off automatically after a predetermined time period CLOCK This menu enables the user to set and or view the clock and calendar PORT In this menu the user can select the baud rate report format and interval for transmitting measurements and logged data over the RS232 communications port ALARMS The Series 3 can be equipped with two optional alarm relays high and low for each channel The user can set up both alarms for any of the available measurement modes and units RECORDERS The Series 3 has two recorder outputs A and B for each channel The user must set up the output ranges for each recorder and each channel SysInfo This menu supplies basic information on the serial number program run time and boot device for a user s particular Series 3 Features and Capobilities 1 7 Chapter 2 Basic Programming Startup Procedure et 2 1 Displaying Measurements 2 3 Setting the Backlight Timer 2
10. 6 Viewing or Setting the Clock and Calendar 2 7 February 2005 Startup Procedure Powering Up Sensor configuration and system calibration data for your Series 3 are entered at the factory After you unpack the unit use the sections that follow to verify that your system is working properly and set up the screen to display the desired measurements The Series 3 has a universal power supply that automatically adjusts to line voltages from 95 to 260 VAC and a portable battery pack optional After making electrical connections as described in Chapter 1 of the Startup Guide press the ON switch to power up the Series 3 IMPORTANT For compliance with the EU Low Voltage Directive IEC 1010 this unit requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker The disconnect device must be marked as such clearly visible directly accessible and located within 1 8 m 6 ft of the Series 3 The power line is the main disconnect device Caution Do not operate the Delta F Oxygen Cell for extended periods of time at oxygen concentrations that are over range Trace and low percent range sensors may be damaged if exposed to high levels of oxygen such as air for long periods 1 hour while the Series 3 is on If exposure is unavoidable either disconnect the oxygen cell from the Series 3 or equip the sample system with a valve that allows the cell to be switched to purge gas
11. Auto Cal occurs will depend on the length of the time interval set as shown in the example below Example The Series 3 establishes a fixed schedule beginning at Midnight using the interval specified to determine the times of subsequent Auto Cals For example if you enter a 90 minute time interval Auto Cal will occur 16 times per day 1 day 1440 minutes 90 minutes 16 The fixed schedule will be as follows 1 1 30 a m 2 3 00 a m 3 4 30 a m 4 6 00 a m 5 7 30 a m 6 9 00 a m 9 1 30 p m 10 3 00 p m 11 4 30 p m 12 6 00 p m 13 7 30 p m 14 9 00 p m 7 10 30 a m 15 10 30 p m 8 12 00 p m Noon 16 12 00 a m Midnight 3 8 Advanced Programming February 2005 Using Automatic If you set the 90 minute Auto Cal interval at 6 10 p m the next Calibration cont Auto Cal will occur at 7 30 p m excluding the Auto Cal performed when first leaving the Autocal Menu If you enter a time interval that is not evenly divisible into 1440 minutes 1 day the Series 3 rounds up to the next acceptable interval You may now do one of the following Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 9 February 2005 Checking the Battery Status If your Series 3 has the battery pack you should periodically monit
12. Cancel button im Battery Backlight Status m Battery Absent Voltage Charge Time Run Time Power Source AC Eni ZTE Backlight On Backlight Timeout 5 minutes Apply Figure 4 11 Battery Backlight Status Programming with PanaView February 2005 Index A E Accessing System Information 2 8 Electronics Unit Alarms Description of 1 1 Setting Up ise tete 3 1 Enhanced Response Arrow Keys in PanaView 4 12 Functions eter ED 2 2 Error Handling Auto Cal in PanaView 4 8 Setting the Interval 3 8 USIng voveo a es 3 8 G Automatic Calibration Getting Started 2 1 Auto C l ur sera ey redd 3 8 B i High and Low Alarms Backlight Alarms lm RD RIDERE 3 1 Checking in PanaView 4 13 Setting the Timer 2 6 K Battery Checking in PanaView 4 13 Keypad Bottom Drain Cell AIIOWKeys ut sans 2 2 Description as 1 5 Response Keys 22 YES and NO Keys 2 2 2 L Cables M Series Probe 1 6 LCD Oxygen Gell ioe 415 Ss ats net era 1 6 Screen ee a H TT 1 2 Pressure Transmitter 1 6 Loading New Software 3 43 Calibration Data Entering for All Types of Probes 3 35 Calibration Data Sheets 3 35 Changing Recorder Settings in Pa
13. EECS Buxton SK17 9JN UK e EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 suivant les r gles de la Directive de Compatibilit Electromagn tique 89 336 EEC de la Directive Basse Tension 73 23 EEC et d ATEX 94 9 EC Les mat riels list s ci dessus ainsi que les capteurs et les syst mes d chantillonnages pouvant tre livr s avec ne portent pas le marquage CE de la directive des quipements sous pression car ils sont fournis en accord avec la directive 97 23 EC des quipements sous pression pour les DN 25 Article 3 section 3 qui concerne les pratiques et les codes de bonne fabrication pour l ing nierie du son Shannon July 1 2003 aas E SLE Mr James Gibson DIRECTEUR G N RAL NSAI LS ENISO9002 TUV ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H2 August 2004 Sensing KONFORMIT TS ERKLARUNG Wir Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland erkl ren in alleiniger Verantwortung da die Produkte Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer folgende Normen erf llen e EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 1999 e EN 50020 1994 s 1 G EEx ia IIC BASO1ATEX7097 Baseefa 2001 Ltd EECS Buxton SK17 9JN UK e EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category II
14. F Both probes optionally measure temperature in a range of 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F The TF probe optionally measures pressure from 30 300 50 500 100 1000 300 3000 500 5000 psig Pressure Transmitter In addition to the M Series probe a separate pressure transmitter may be needed for on line pressure measurement Pressure measurement is a necessary input for conversion to certain moisture parameters such as parts per million by volume water vapor in a gas The Series 3 can use any pressure transmitter with a 0 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 2 V output Additionally constant temperature and pressure can be programmed into the Series 3 if these process conditions are constant Temperature measurement is a necessary input for conversion to certain moisture parameters such as parts per million by weight water vapor dissolved in a liquid It is also necessary so maximum temperature pressure conditions are not exceeded 1 4 Features and Capabilities February 2005 Delta F Oxygen Cell The Series 3 standard oxygen measurement probe is the Delta F Cell Overall oxygen content range measured using this cell is from 0 to 25 You may choose from seven standard oxygen ranges The lowest standard range is 0 to 1 10 100 ppm the highest standard range is 0 to 25 oxygen An ultra low range sensor that covers 0 500 ppb and is sensitive to less than 5 ppb is also available The Series 3 can also accept oxygen inputs from other GE Panametrics ox
15. Introduction sans ana 4 1 Changing Measurement Modes and Units 4 1 Changing Alarm Settings 4 4 Changing Recorder Settings 4 6 Programming User Functions 4 9 Entering User Tables 45 oorr ne tee 4 11 Entering Saturation Constants 4 12 Checking the Battery and Backlight 4 13 February 2005 Introduction Changing Measurement Modes and Units The optional PanaView software package enables you to remotely change the programming of the Series 3 In addition to displaying meter measurements on your PC you can vary the modes and display units on individual channels and add change or delete user equations and user tables You can also check the status of the meter battery and backlight For a complete explanation of PanaView s capabilities see the PanaView User s Manual 910 211 IMPORTANT Before attempting to display or change programming via the PC be sure to install PanaView as described in Chapter 1 of the PanaView User s Manual 910 211 PanaView enables you to change the measurements on the matrix display For example through the PC you can switch a line from its original programming of measuring oxygen in parts per million to new programming of measuring pressure at psig or leave the line entirely blank To
16. M Series probe a separate pressure transmitter is required if in line pressure measurement is needed The Series 3 can use any pressure transmitter with a 0 4 to 20 mA and or a 0 to 2 V output Alternatively the user can enter fixed values for temperature and pressure into the Series 3 memory if the process conditions are constant Figure 1 2 M Series Probe Features and Capobilities 1 3 February 2005 M Series and TF Moisture Probes cont Figure 1 3 TF Series Probe Although the M and TF Series probes may be installed directly into the process line they are usually inserted into a sample system The sample system protects the probes and enables the user to easily remove the probes for calibrating servicing and cleaning Sample systems also control the flow of the process stream so that it is within the specifications of the measurement probe or cell The M and TF Series probes when operated with a BASEEFA approved Series 3 are intrinsically safe see Chapter 3 of the Startup Guide Specifications for BASEEFA certification numbers and are designed to meet requirements of IEC CENELEC zone 0 areas The M and TF Series probes measure moisture content in a standard range from 110 C to 20 C 166 F to 68 F dew frost point temperature and optionally from 110 C to 60 C 166 F to 140
17. and is the channel from which the displayed measurement was read The channel is always followed by a colon The modes or units are represented by an abbreviation Refer to Table 3 4 on page 3 20 for abbreviations The Mode Unit is always followed by an equals sign 2 Data is the actual measurement The number of digits and the position of the decimal point if any will vary with the magnitude and type of data see Table 3 4 on page 3 20 for mode units number formats Signed values will contain a leading plus or minus Unsigned values percent oxygen for example have no sign The data is always followed by two ASCII spaces Advanced Programming 3 19 February 2005 CR LF Mode Unit Every record is terminated with a carriage return line feed pair ASCII 13 and 10 decimal OD and 0A hexadecimal Table 3 4 Print Out Symbols and Abbreviations Number Format Measurement Mode Oxygen O 96 O PPMv RAR X MAAK XM Oxygen concentration in percent Oxygen concentration in parts per million O uA LARN KMN Oxygen cell current in micro amperes O VDC EX KKKA Oxygen circuit voltage in volts DC Moisture Dew point in degrees Celsius Dew point in degrees Fahrenheit H KRA K Dew point in Kelvin Relative humidity in percent H HPMv KAM XMM Parts per million of water by volume H ppMw H Ilbs RRR KAX X AXKM Parts per millio
18. change meter programming 1 From the File menu click on the New Meter Browser option 2 From the network tree click on the desired communications port COM 1 etc and meter 3 From the expanded tree click on the Display option A list of two channels appears Clicking on either channel opens the list of modes temperature hygrometry oxygen etc and display units currently assigned for that channel 4 Double clicking on any channel opens the Meter Display window shown in Figure 4 1 on page 4 2 Each individual blue window shows the mode and unit measured in the corresponding window on the Series 3 with the assigned channel number in the upper left corner A line below indicates which page the meter is currently displaying 5 To scroll to a particular page click on the left or right pointer buttons at the bottom of the window Note While each window shows the sensor and units measured you must click on Text Display from the Output menu or view the Series 3 screen to see the actual measurements at any given time Programming with PanaView February 2005 Changing Measurement To change meter programming Modes and Units cont 1 Click on the window to be changed The selected window turns red 2 Click on the desired meter on the network tree on the left of the programming window The tree expands to show a list of available sensors d Click on the desired sensor
19. data point number Press YES and press the right arrow key mA VDC Units 1 Enter the mA VDC value Press 2 41 000 0 000 VES and press the right arrow key mANDC Units 1 Enter the units value and press 2 41 000 20 000 YES Repeat the last three steps to enter the remaining data Advanced Programming 3 41 February 2005 Entering Auxiliary Input You may now do one of the following Curve Data cont Enter data for a different channel or type of sensor by pressing the NO key until you reach the Programming Menu and then refer to Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors on page 3 35 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key IMPORTANT You must configure a channel AND enter the necessary calibration data in order for a sensor to work properly 3 42 Advanced Programming February 2005 Loading New Software At some point a new version of the Series 3 operating software may be released To update your system use the following guidelines 1 Record all of the setup configuration calibration and reference information from the Series 3 and transfer required logs to a PC IMPORTANT All of the settings will be lost when the code is updated Any logs will also be erased 2 Obtain the new software file with a cod extension and s
20. eso en e ay 3 1 Setting Up the Recorders 3 4 Setting Up the Communications Port 3 6 Using Automatic Calibration 3 8 Checking the Battery Status 3 10 Setting Up the Data Logger scc reme en 3 12 Description of a Sample Output 3 19 Entering System Constants 3 22 Entering a Saturation Constant 3 24 Using Computer Enhanced Response 3 26 Setting Error Processing 3 28 Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor 3 31 Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors 3 35 Loading New Software 3 43 February 2005 Introduction Setting Up the Alarms Now that the Series 3 is running and the screen is set up you may want to use the other operational features included in this chapter see the previous page for the list and locations of those features The Series 3 can be equipped with an optional high and low alarm relay for each channel Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate to the Alarms Menu Programming
21. functions are available only through PanaView software see Programming User Functions in Chapter 4 Datalog HYGRO Unit 1 Use arrow keys to move the brackets to the desired units and press YES Note The number of measurement choices and the units of measurement vary depending on the measurement mode selected Finished YES NO Start Logging Press YES or NO If you press NO the menu returns to the Enter Log prompt Repeat the preceding steps to select the remaining measurements you want to log up to 12 When you have finished entering items and parameters press YES Press YES to begin logging or NO to leave the menu without logging Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting up a Log cont You may now do one of the following ndicate how to store logged data as described in Storing Logged Data on page 3 13 View logged data or the status of the log as described in Viewing Logged Data and Status on page 3 17 Referto another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key 3 16 Advanced Programming February 2005 Viewing Logged Data and Status Data Logging Use the arrow keys to select SETUP VIEW VIEW and press VES an View Data Log Use the arrow keys to move the STATUS DATA brackets to one of the selection
22. refer to Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors on page 3 35 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key IMPORTANT You must configure a channel AND enter the necessary calibration data in order for a sensor to work properly 3 40 Advanced Programming February 2005 Entering Auxiliary Input Curve Data Aux Curve Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the S N 4PTS CURVE brackets to AUX1 or AUX2 depending on where the sensor is connected and press VES Note S N is not available in this menu Aux Curve Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the S N fPTS CURVE brackets to PTS and press VES Enter Total PTS Enter the number of data points 2 and press YES Then press NO to return to the Curve Menu Note For linear devices only two data points are required a maximum of eight data points may be entered for other devices Each data point requires a current or voltage value with a corresponding scale value in the units you want to output Aux Curve Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the S N fsPTS CURVE brackets to CURVE and press YES mA VDC Units 1 Ifyou want to begin entering 2 40 000 0 000 data at the data point displayed press the right arrow key to move the bracket to X1 mA or V Otherwise enter the desired
23. select from the available units 5 To establish the input settings enter the desired values in the Zero and Span text boxes 6 Click on Apply to apply the changes immediately and on OK to confirm the changes and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button im Recorder Properties General Errors Type 0 to 20 milli amps Input Settings Zero 110 Span 20 Recorder Unit Sensor Class H Unit DPC _ Cancel Apply 4 6 Programming with PanaView February 2005 Testing Recorder Outputs 1 To test the recorder outputs click on the Test button shown in the Recorder Properties window Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 A message appears This will suspend Recorder X on Channel X Are you sure you want to test this recorder Click on OK to continue The Test Recorder window appears as shown in Figure 4 5 below At the top slide the pointer to the desired percentage of the full scale recorder range and click on OK To trim the recorder outputs scroll the arrows to the right of the Zero and Span windows up or down until you reach the desired values and click on OK Note For a complete discussion of testing and trimming recorder outputs refer to the sections Testing the Recorder Outputs and Trimming the Recorder Outputs in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual The s
24. w temp opt Mxx H and Kt T M Series Probe amp constant temperature Mxx H amp T Moisture and pressure TF Probe w pressure option TF H T amp P M Series Probe amp Qux pressure input Mxx H and X1 P M Series Probe amp pressure constant Mxx H and Kp P Moisture temperature and saturation constant TF Probe w temp option and sat constant TF H amp T and refer to page 3 24 for sat constant M Series Probe w temp option amp sat constant Mxx H amp T and refer to page 3 24 for sat constant TF Probe constant temp amp sat constant TF H Kt T and refer to page 3 24 for sat constant M Series Probe constant temp amp sat constant M H Kt T and refer to page 3 24 for sat constant MCF IG Moisture and pressure TF Probe w pressure option TF H T amp P M Series Probe amp aux pressure input Mxx H and X1 P M Series Probe amp pressure constant Mxx H and Kp P MCF NG Moisture and pressure ITF Probe w pressure option TF H T amp P M Series Probe amp aux pressure input Mxx H and X1 P M Series Probe amp pressure constant Mxx H and Kp P PPMv NG Moisture and pressure TF Probe w pressure option TF H T amp P M Series Probe amp aux pressure input Mxx H and X1 P M Series Probe amp pressure cons
25. GE Infrastructure Sensing Moisture Monitor Series 3 Panametrics Hygrometer Programming Manual GE Infrastructure Sensing Moisture Monitor Series 3 Panametrics Hygrometer Programming Manual 910 110PB February 2005 Moisture Monitor is a GE Panametrics product GE Panametrics has joined other GE high technology sensing businesses under a new name GE Infrastructure Sensing February 2005 Warranty Return Policy Each instrument manufactured by GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship Liability under this warranty is limited to restoring the instrument to normal operation or replacing the instrument at the sole discretion of GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc Fuses and batteries are specificallu excluded from any liability This warranty is effective from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc determines that the equipment was defective the warranty period is one year for general electronic failures of the instrument one year for mechanical failures of the sensor If GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc determines that the equipment was damaged by misuse improper installation the use of unauthorized replacement parts or operating conditions outside the guidelines specified by GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc the repairs are not covered under this warranty The warranties set forth herein are exclusiv
26. Measurement Mode February 2005 Refer to Figure 3 3 Y LOGGER Y STORAGE Y Y SAT CONST Y SET UP Create Log Y 1 Y ENHANCED Sat Constant Curve 1 CONFIG Y CURVES The following options depend on the measurement mode selected The following options depend on the measurement mode selected O N A ppmv O S N Curve Bkgd H N A TF Mxx Kh H S N Pts Curve Tc N A TF Mxx Kt P S N Curve P N A TF X1 X2 Kp Aux 1 2 S N Pts Curve Aux 1 2 N A I V Y Enter low and high reference values for oxygen hygrometry and pressure Refer to Entering Reference Values for a Channel Card in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual No STATUS DATA 1 Y NO YES This option appears only when available Records X Bytes Used XX Bytes Free XXX Rem XX hrs X min Records X Log Started at Bytes Used XX MM DD YY HH MM Bytes Free XXX Time CHX X XX Rem XX hrs X min HH MM X XX CONSTANT No The following options depend on the measurement mode selected Hie Te P C ppmv Constant Temp Constant Pressure Psig LKppmv Multiplier Y Start End Int
27. Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the 4 ALARMS gt brackets to ALARMS and press YES Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Select Alarm 1 Use the arrow keys to move the A B brackets to the desired alarm A or B and press YES The Series 3 briefly flashes a message Relay Status Reset and then displays the next prompt Select Mode 1 Use the arrow keys to move to O H T P Auxib the desired measurement mode and press YES See Table 3 1 on page 3 2 for a list of available measurement modes Advanced Programming 3 1 February 2005 Setting Up the Alarms cont Table 3 1 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 User Function Volt Reference Gnd Signal Ground User functions are available only through PanaView software refer to Programming User Functions in Chapter 4 Select Unit 1 Use arrow keys to move the DP C DP F E brackets to the desired units and press YES Note The number of measurement choices and the units of measurement vary depending on the measurement mode selected Select Trip Type 1 Use the arrow keys to move the Above Below brackets to the desired trip type whether you want the alarm to trip above or below the
28. P C DP bh brackets to the desired units and press VES Note The number of measurement choices and the units of measurement vary depending on the measurement mode selected Set RCD A OUTPUT 1 Use the arrow keys to move the ZERO SPAN brackets to ZERO and press YES RCD A Zero Setup 1 Enter the zero value and press 20 0 YES Then press NO to return to the previous screen Repeat the two final steps to enter the span value You may now do one of the following Setup another recorder by pressing NO until you return to the Select Recorder step and then begin with the recorder selection step refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 for a menu map of the user program Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 5 February 2005 Setting Up the Communications Port The Series 3 can transmit measurements and logged data to a serial printer or personal computer using the RS232 communications port You can select the baud rate report format and interval as described below Other serial port settings are set and cannot be changed 8 bit word length no parity 1 stop bit flow control is not supported IMPORTANT For proper operation make sure the RS232 switch is set correctly see Connecting a Persona
29. Select measurements you want to log as described in Setting Up a Log on page 3 14 View logged data or the status of the log as described in Viewing Logged Data and Status on page 3 17 Exit by pressing the RUN key 3 12 Advanced Programming February 2005 Storing Logged Data Data Logging 1 Use the arrow keys to select Select Storage 1 Usethe arrow keys to select A A B for internal storage or B fora PCMCIA card and press YES Bytes Free 65269 Two displays briefly appear Bytes Used 839 before the program returns to the Data Logging menu Records 78 Rem 23 46 44 You may now do one of the following Set up a log as described in Setting up a Log on page 3 14 View logged data or the status of the log as described in Viewing Logged Data and Status on page 3 17 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting up a Log Data Logging 4 SETUP VIEW Create New Log 1 Press YES or NO Use the arrow keys to select SETUP and press YES Press YES to create a new log or NO to return to the previous screen Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to log If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Cyclic
30. The Series 3 normally shows a series of messages that indicate it is functioning normally and then begins displaying data Basic Programming 2 1 February 2005 Using the Keypad and Passcode Key Functions Passcode Use the following sections to become familiar with the key functions and discover the passcode number you will need to access the user program The function keys to the right of the keypad are used in the following manner MODE modifies or selects the measurement mode to display e CHAN toggles between channels only works with units that have two channels installed e PROG accesses the user program e RUN exits the Modify Display Mode or the user program except during numeric entry and returns to displaying measurements The keypad below the Series 3 screen consists of 16 keys including the and symbols two arrow keys and two response keys VES and NO The numeric keys are for numeric entry only however the arrow and response keys have more than one function The arrow keys perform three functions arrow keys scroll through the screen selections by moving the brackets forward or backward to the desired location left arrow key moves backward and erases during numeric entry right arrow key moves the cursor to the desired location during numeric entry and accepts a change at the present location The response keys perform three functions VES
31. URVE and press YES If you refer to your Calibration Data Sheet you will notice that the data points begin numbering at 0 zero therefore the Series 3 displays the selected number of data points you entered Step 4 minus 1 DP C MH 1 If you want to begin entering 12 40 0 0 0000 data at the data point displayed press the right arrow key to move the bracket to DP C Otherwise enter the desired data point number Press YES and press the right arrow key Advanced Programming 3 37 February 2005 Entering Moisture Curve Data cont DP C MH 1 Enter the corresponding dew 12 420 0 0 0000 point Press VES and press the right arrow key DP C MH 1 Enter the corresponding MH 12 20 0 1 046 value Press YES and press the right arrow key Repeat the last three steps to finish entering all the information for each data point Enter the next data point number you want to enter over the present data point number and press the right arrow key When you do this the DP C and MH values will display as the last values entered This indicates you are ready to begin entering information for the selected data point Note 7o review the moisture curve data enter the number of the data point and press YES You may now do one of the following Enter data for a different channel or type of sensor by pressing the NO key until you reach the Programming Menu and then refer to Entering Calibration Data for N
32. V Pressure in millivolts DVM Digital Voltmeter Diagnostic Mode VDC Auxiliary 1 mA D D D0 D0 0 0 0 0 2 TITI ZI T IT IT I T ITI T x ety Func VDC Auxiliary 2 mA Func Volt Reference VREF Volts default Diagnostic Mode Signal Ground GND Volts default Diagnostic Mode The MH value is the moisture sensor s response value and is the value which is recorded during calibration Basic Programming 2 5 February 2005 Setting the Backlight The Series 3 has a backlight timer which is provided with battery Timer powered units to preserve battery power and prolong the life of the LCD Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate to the Backlight Menu Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the 4 BACKLIGHT gt brackets to BACKLIGHT and press YES Backlight On Time 1 Enter the desired time interval 00 05 HH MM and press YES If you do not want to use the backlight enter 0 zero You may now do one of the following Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key 2 6 Basic Programming February 2005 Viewing or Setting the Clock and Calendar Use the steps bel
33. View Insee ele PTT TT 4 1 Changing Measurement Modes and Unten et r PEU E ttes 4 1 Changing AIA S alle c eeu tiene anne 4 4 Ghanaitg Recorder Settings aros ataca a cds er nd macie eme ER pte chains 2 IRURE 4 6 Setting Recarder Values user cti DL MEME trt lat 4 6 Testing Recotder Op u er VI CR DRE aD Poet 4 7 Programming Error HOO eet eot XS E tH NIE ue qae nn dd geb 4 8 Programming User FUNCOMS a d e erf a el ERREUR Cete ERROR FEE E bt ex s 4 9 Enternng User MAC Si ataa A teen ett Act A Mc WIR eden Qa e 4 11 Entering Saturation Constants ee AU ate ACID Es 4 12 Checking the Battery and Backlight n n i dide ae 4 13 vi Chapter 1 Features and Capabilities Introduction to the Moisture Monitor Series 3 1 1 Electronics Unites oou En SR s E a waa dE CER Ded aes EE 1 1 PIODES ri Sera ep enti A not wap Flat tare cote had AE 1 3 CINE 1 6 User Programs na ea ae 1 7 February 2005 Introduction to the Moisture Monitor Series 5 Electronics Unit The GE Panametrics Moisture Monitor Series 3 is a one or two channel analyzer designed to measure dissolved moisture concentration in gases and non aqueous liquids and dissolved oxygen concentration in gases A microprocessor based instrument the Series 3 combines hardware and software to make various measurements The user connects the needed inputs moisture probes pressure transmitters oxygen cells etc to the back panel of the electronics un
34. When the Series 3 displays measurements that are using a constant it will insert or replace the first letter of the mode on the display with K For example the Series 3 will display DP as KP dew point or H as KH You may now do one of the following To enter a constant for the other channel press NO until you return to the Programming Menu as shown on page 3 22 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the NO key followed by the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 23 February 2005 Entering a Saturation Constant The Series 3 requires a saturation constant in order to calculate parts per million by weight ppm in non aqueous liquids If the saturation constant of the process is unknown contact GE Infrastructure Sensing Saturation constants are necessary for ppm in Henry s Law type liquids only See Appendix A of the Service Manual To enter a saturation constant the user must enter 1 to 6 data points to represent a curve of Cs saturation constant versus temperature Enter curves for each channel separately Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 to navigate to the User Menu Be sure the number displayed in the upper right h
35. and corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Programming Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the USER LOGGERP brackets to USER and press YES User Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the SAT CONST E brackets to SAT CONST and press YES T O Cs 1 If you want to begin entering 1 56 0 data at the data point displayed press the right arrow key to move the bracket to T C Otherwise enter the desired data point number Press YES to confirm the entry Then press the right arrow key TIC Cs 1 Enter the desired temperature 1 56 33 Press YES to confirm the entry and press the right arrow key 4 T Cs 1 Enter the corresponding 1 56 33 saturation constant Press YES to confirm the entry 3 24 Advanced Programming February 2005 Entering a Saturation Repeat the last three steps to enter all the information for each data Constant cont point maximum of six points Enter the next data point number you want to enter over the present data point number and press the right arrow key When you do this the T C and Cs values will display values of the current saturation constant curve This indicates you are ready to begin entering information for the selected data point You may now do one of the following Toenter a saturation constant for the other channel press NO until you return to the Programming Menu on pag
36. and the tree expands further to show a list of available units b Double click on the unit and the Series 3 reassigns the selected box on the Series 3 and on the Matrix Display screen c To unassign a mode and unit without assigning a different sensor click on the desired window and then on Unassign LM Meter Display eo New Meter E Channel 1 ES Channel 2 Meter is currently displaying Unassign page 2 be Set Active Page Page 2 Figure 4 1 The Meter Display Window 4 2 Programming with PanaView February 2005 Changing Measurement Modes and Units cont w Meter Display 5 New Meter Channel 1 Channel 2 EO H ET E P Bars mbs mmHg Pa g kPa g P m P DYM E Aux1 Y BE Aux2 Ei Vref Y EE Gnd amp User Functions 5 E n HOS Figure 4 2 below shows a typical change on the PC screen from O2 ppm shown in Figure 4 1 on page 4 2 to PSIg Note For an explanation of unit abbreviations see the Measurement Modes and Units table in Chapter 2 3 Click Apply to apply the change immediately and continue programming and OK to confirm the change and close the window Note 7o return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button instead of the OK button 1 T C 2 PSIg Meter is currently displaying Unassign page 2 Set Active Page Figure 4 2 Matrix Display After Programming Pr
37. asscode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate to the SysInfo Menu Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the 4 SysInfo brackets to SysInfo and press YES System Information Use the arrow keys to move the PROGRAM UpTime gt brackets to the desired selection and press YES Code MMS3 STD 003C The program code and Mfg 9 21 00 manufacturing date appear followed by the serial number and PCI number The program then returns to the SysInfo menu t lt S x S 3 Z Q If you select UpTime Up Time 0 Days The screen briefly displays the 5 Hrs 36 Min time the Series 3 has run since it was turned on and then returns to the SysInfo menu If you select BootDevice Boot device is The screen briefly displays the Flash type of boot device installed and then returns to the SysInfo menu 2 8 Basic Programming February 2005 Accessing System You may now do one of the following Information cont Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Basic Programming 2 9 Your passcode is 2719 Please remove this page and put it in a safe place for future reference Chapter 3 Advanced Programming Introduction aus en a 3 1 Setting Up the Alarms oso o
38. ave the file to your PC hard drive 3 Set up the MMS 3 with an RS232 cable connected to a COM port most likely COMI on a PC having a communications program like Hyperterminal See Connecting a Personal Computer or Printer in Chapter 1 of the Service Manual 4 Start the communications program on the PC and select the COM port with the connection to the MMS 3 5 Set the following information Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Parity none Stop Bits 1 Flow Control none 6 Turn on the power to the MMS 3 7 Press the 0 zero key on the MMS 3 Note The display will indicate a message similar to Reload Flash via RS232 Y N 8 Press the YES key on the MMS 3 9 Using the PC communications program choose the Transfer file menu and select Send File 10 Select the XMODEM transfer protocol 11 Select the file to send the file that was saved to the PC hard drive The File transfer will commence Once the file is successfully transferred the meter will reboot and load the new software Note Once the software is loaded into the MMS 3 it will be necessary to reprogram the configuration data references recorders alarms logs etc see the previous sections in this manual After reprogramming is complete the MMS 3 is ready for operation Advanced Programming 5 45 Y Y 1 Enter passcode SYSTEM AUTOCAL Enter the autocal interval in hours and minutes Limit 24 hrs Y
39. creen returns to the Recorder Properties window Test Recorder Test Percentage o x 100 125 Zero 0 000 m Spam 0000 a L Figure 4 5 Recorder Test Window Programming with PanaView February 2005 Programming Error 1 To program the Series 3 for error handling click on the Errors Handling tab The screen appears similar to Figure 4 6 below 2 Enter the desired values for the low and high error settings in the appropriate text boxes 3 To program the meter s response to errors pull down the On Low Error list box and click on one of five choices Ignore error Go to high limit Go to low limit Hold last value Go to error value 4 Repeat this selection with the On High Error list box 5 Click on Apply to apply the changes immediately and on OK to confirm the changes and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button Recorder Properties x Error Handling Low Error Setting High Error Setting On Low Error Ignore errors On High Error Ignore errors lt Cancel o Figure 4 6 Error Handling Tab 4 8 Programming with PanaView February 2005 Programming User Functions User functions enable operators to program up to four desired equations on each channel or to use any measured parameter to calculate a different parameter PanaView a
40. e 3 24 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the NO key followed by the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 25 February 2005 Using Computer Enhanced Response Computer Enhanced Response uses a dynamic moisture calibration technique to extrapolate the moisture level to the end point when making measurements in abrupt dry down conditions The system response time depends on the relative change in dew point For a change from ambient moisture levels to trace levels the unit can respond in three to five minutes The accuracy of Computer Enhanced Response is 2 C of the reading the sensor would have read if it were allowed to reach equilibrium with the gas To ensure that Computer Enhanced Response is as accurate as possible your applications should havea reasonably constant flow rate and final dew point havea minimum flow rate of one standard cubic foot per hour SCFH operate at atmospheric pressure 0 psig havean actual moisture content dew frost point or wetter of 85 C Allow the sensor to reach equilibrium at ambient moisture levels before being exposed to the dry gas Exposing the sensor to dew points of 5 to 10 C for ten minutes will enable the sensor to reach equilibrium Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the pa
41. e and are in lieu of all other warranties whether statutory express or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade If a GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc giving full details of the problem and provide the model number and serial number of the instrument If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc will issue a RETURN AUTHORIZATION number RA and shipping instructions for the return of the instrument to a service center will be provided 2 If GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc instructs you to send your instrument to a service center it must be shipped prepaid to the authorized repair station indicated in the shipping instructions 3 Upon receipt GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc will evaluate the instrument to determine the cause of the malfunction Then one of the following courses of action will then be taken fthe damage is covered under the terms of the warranty the instrument will be repaired at no cost to the owner and returned f GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty or if the warranty has expired an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates w
42. ements of the EC Type Examination Certificate The installation must be carried out in accordance with all appropriate international national and local standard codes and practices and site regulations for flameproof apparatus and in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual Access to the circuitry must not be made during operation Only trained competent personnel may install operate and maintain the equipment The product has been designed so that the protection afforded will not be reduced due to the effects of corrosion of materials electrical conductivity impact strength aging resistance or the effects of temperature variations The product cannot be repaired by the user it must be replaced by an equivalent certified product Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an approved repairer e The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification documentation and the instruction manual e The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared electromagnetic ionizing or non electrical dangers CE 5 CERT ATEX D Rev August 2004 DECLARATION Sensing OF CONFORMITY We Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 A
43. entering the function click on Apply to apply the function immediately and on OK to confirm the function and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button Note It may be advisable to use the Apply button as a means of checking the function s validity If the function is improperly typed or if a sensor is under range or not programmed the Equation line displays Invalid with a brief message 4 10 Programming with PanaView February 2005 Entering User Tables To support user functions the Series 3 can hold up to five tables designated as A through E of non linear or empirical data Users can enter up to 16 X Y pairs in each table A user function can supply an X value with Tbl The Series 3 then interpolates the Y value for a given X and substitutes it for Tbl X in the function To enter values for a user table 1 From the New Meter Browser option click on the desired communications port and meter 2 Click on User Tables and then double click on the desired table The right side of the screen appears similar to Figure 4 8 below User Table Meter New Meter Iof H Table Name Figure 4 8 Blank User Table Enter a name up to 13 characters for the table in the Table Name text box and enter up to 16 X and Y values in the appropriate columns The table now appears similar to Figure 4 9 below User Table Mete
44. erval Enter Log 1 12 Measurement Mode Measurement Units Finished Start Logging LoRange Err Message Figure 3 2 Program Menu Map sht 1 of 2 Advanced Programming 3 44 February 2005 PROG Enter passcode Refer to Figure 3 2 Y 1 1 Y Y Y 1 TEST CONTRAST BACKLIGHT PORT ALARMS RECORDERS Sysinfo Enter the backlight interval in hours and minutes 1 1 1 FORMAT B B 1 1 Measurement Mode Rcd Range Printer PanaLink Measurement Units Interval Node ID 1 Y Below 4 20mA 0 2V 508 Setpoint Measurement Mode Deadband Measurement Units Rcd Output 1 Y Y RECORDER BATTERY Span Y 1 Y Y B Status RdChgTime Change ChgTime Setup Y Alarm Rei Red Range Program BootDevice Figure 3 3 Program Menu Map sht 2 of 2 Y T 1 Relay 4 20mA 0 2V Rod Test Option Y Y Scale Trim Percent T 1 Zero Span Advanced Programming 3 45 Chapter 4 Programming with PanaView
45. ew Probes Sensors on page 3 35 Referto another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the NO key followed by the RUN key IMPORTANT You must configure a channel AND enter the necessary calibration data in order for a sensor to work properly 3 38 Advanced Programming February 2005 Entering Oxygen Curve Data O2 Curve Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the S N CURVE BkGd brackets to S N and press YES Probe Serial 1 Enterthe serial number and press O2 123456 YES Refer to the Calibration Data sheet for the serial number Press NO to return to the Curve Menu O2 Curve Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the S N CURVE BkGd brackets to CURVE and press YES Sel O2 Curve Pts Use the arrow keys to move the ZERO SPAN brackets to ZERO and press YES 1 O uA O ppm Enter the zero microamp value 0 721 0 0000 100 that is shown on the Calibration Data Sheet Press VES and press the right arrow key 1 O uA O ppm Enter the zero ppmv or 96 value 0 721 0 5000 OX0 and press YES Press the NO key to return to the Select O2 Curve Points menu Use the arrow keys to select SPAN and enter the span microamp 101 and ppmv or 101 values You may now do one of the following Enter data for a different channel or type of sensor by pressing the NO key until
46. g on page 3 14 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key 3 18 Advanced Programming February 2005 Description of a Sample Output Message ID Date Time Channel Mode Unit Data Figure 3 1 below shows a typical data record Each record displays message ID date time channel mode unit data and carriage return Message ID Channel Mode Unit Date Time Data Y D 06 1 97 11 50 07 1 DP C 18 0 1 T C 35 9 lt CR LF gt Carriage Return Figure 3 1 Record Sample Note The length of the line depends on how many characters your screen has per line or the width of the page Every record begins with the Message ID that consists of an asterisk and the report type D denotes a Display Matrix report and L denotes a Log Report The Message ID is always followed by one ASCII space The date of the report is shown in MM DD YY format The Series 3 uses a Zero as a column place holder so the date will always be eight characters long The date is always followed by one ASCII space The time of the report is shown in HH MM SS format Time is in 24 hour format The Series 3 uses a zero as a column place holder so the time will always be eight characters long The time is always followed by one ASCII space The channel is a single digit from 1 to 6
47. he arrow keys to move the DP C DP F gt brackets to the measurement units and press YES Repeat this procedure to set up the other line When you are done press RUN 2 4 Basic Programming February 2005 Table 2 3 Measurement Modes and Units for the Series 3 Selected Meas Displayed Displayed Mode Description of Units Meas Mode Units Percent Oxygen default 96 ppm Parts Per Million by volume Oxygen pA Microamps Diagnostic Mode DVM Digital Voltmeter Diagnostic Mode C Dew Frost Point default F Dew Frost Point F K Dew Frost Point K Kelvin R H Relative Humidity H ppMv Parts per Million of Water by Volume H ppMw Parts per Million of Water by Weight for liquids only Hygrometry CF IG Pounds of Water per Million Std Cubic Feet in Ideal Gas CF NG Pounds of Water per Million Std Cubic Feet in Natural Gas ppMv NG Parts Per Million by Volume in Natural Gas Pw mmHg Vapor Pressure of Water in mmHg Pw Pa Vapor Pressure of Water in Pascals H MH Diagnostic Mode DVM Digital Voltmeter Diagnostic Mode C Degrees Celsius default F Degrees Fahrenheit Temperature K Kelvin DVM Digital Voltmeter Diagnostic Mode PSig Pounds per Square Inch Gauge default Bars Bars mbs Millibars mm Hg Millimeters of Mercury Pressure Pas Pascal kPas KiloPascal pM
48. he arrow keys to move the brackets to the desired channel you want to display and press YES Use the arrow key to move the brackets to the measurement mode and press YES See Table 2 1 on page 2 4 for a list of the available measurement modes Basic Programming 2 3 February 2005 Displaying Measurements cont Table 2 1 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 User Function Volt Reference Signal Ground User functions are only available through PanaView software For more information refer to Chapter 4 When selecting a measurement mode please remember that some measurement modes require multiple inputs For example to display ppm you need a moisture and pressure input Table 2 2 below shows a list of measurement modes that require multiple inputs and what you need to display them If the Series 3 displays No Data you may have to reconfigure the channel Refer to Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor on page 3 31 Table 2 2 Measurement Modes and Required Inputs To measure You need the following inputs RH Temperature and moisture PPM Moisture and pressure Moisture temperature and PPMw saturation constant data MCF IG Moisture and pressure MCF NG Moisture and pressure PPM NG Moisture and pressure Select HYGRO Unit L1 Use t
49. ielded cable Most pressure transmitters are connected using either a two or four wire non shielded cable and can be either loop or self powered A personal computer or serial printer can be connected to the Series 3 RS232 communications port using a standard serial cable The Series 3 has a special switch that enables you to configure the unit as a Data Terminal Equipment DTE or a Data Communications Equipment DCE device see Chapter 1 in the Service Manual for details on DTE DCE configuration 1 6 Features and Capabilities February 2005 User Program The Series 3 has a user program that is accessed and controlled by its keypad and the four function keys The user program enables the user to enter the necessary probe data set up the LCD screen and control the operational features of the Series 3 The Series 3 stores this in battery backed RAM for up to five years even when power is off The Series 3 user program consists of the following 12 main menus SYSTEM This menu enables the user to enter calibration and configurations data AUTOCAL To compensate for any drift in the electronics the user can program the Series 3 to calibrate itself automatically at pre selected intervals USER This menu is used to enter a saturation constant which the Series 3 requires to measure ppm in liquids If applicable this menu is also used to select the Enhanced Response option LOGGER In this menu the user can
50. ill be provided Upon receipt of the owner s approval to proceed the instrument will be repaired and returned lii February 2005 es Table of Contents Chapter 1 Features and Capabilities Introduction to the Moisture Monitor Series 3 occ I 1 1 Electronics UNIES due aeo etos en ai Mn 1 1 PIODeSO eie e rome c ea D AL AL A MC n A MU UD mt 1 3 M Series and TF Moisture Probes RI e 1 3 PressurerTr nsmMittera et ar a ren arsch aan sen Pare rastet as 1 4 Delta LIT nee a ee MIN a a ud Fe fen 1 5 sle Ts er nee 1 6 M Series and TF Series Probes 2 1 6 Delta FORUM Gell seseque cs tutt uicta artes cose etur cero usd m 1 6 PFESSURESENSOFS nike He te e bees Ae ve ete en 1 6 RS2 52 Commu unicatuorns Port 2 ie ete en ard T ah aed ene 1 6 User Programs LEM 1 7 Chapter 2 Basic Programming StartUp PROC CCN Sse oin a r er ee ut 2 1 Rowerindg UP ein ee ks neh CR he mern iO hb ifte pde 2 1 Using the Keypad and Pdsscode aaa tan reiner are ure teo tut 2 2 Displaying Measurements ect oti a LLL M Iun Sd M Na d cire 2 3 Setting trie DACRIGAETIMIEE ee RS dotis ESSERE TS EU 2 6 Viewing or Setting the Clock and Calendar 2 7 Accessimg s bem d TOEHDOIE EIC anos omg stie diri acte eot ur scm cete eur Deco ate ota stra 2 8 February 2005 Ss Table of Contents cont Chapter 3 Advanced Programming DE HIG SNS AR er er ne ie inca Sones nc
51. it using the appropriate cables Typically the user installs moisture probes and oxygen cells into the process using a sample system that is specifically designed for the application The sample system delivers a sample of the process gas or liquid to the probes The probes then send signals to the Series 3 electronics unit which interprets the signals and converts them into measurements The complete analyzer including electronics cables and measurement probes forms a system that is designed to monitor the process accurately and reliably The following sections discuss each part of this system The center of the system is the electronics unit The electronics unit has many components including the terminal blocks for all connections an RS232 port a Liquid Crystal Display LCD a keypad and menu keys see Figure 1 1 on page 1 2 The Series 3 is also available with an optional battery pack The back panel of the electronics unit consists of the terminal blocks for connecting moisture probes oxygen cells recorders and optional alarms standard or hermetically sealed The Series 3 also provides connections for two isolated outputs per channel Input connections for the M and TF Series moisture probes as well as the Delta F oxygen sensors are intrinsically safe As an optional feature the Series 3 provides connections for two auxiliary inputs not intrinsically safe for each channel The auxiliary inputs can accept signa
52. l Computer or Printer in Chapter 1 of the Service Manual Press the PROG key to enter the user program Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate to the Port Menu Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the PORT ALARMS gt brackets to PORT and press VES Port Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the BAUD FORMAT brackets to one of the selections and press VES IMPORTANT To ensure the communications port is set up properly you should check all the selections in the Printer Port Menu If you selected BAUD Select Baud Rate 1 Use the arrow keys to select the 419200 9600 gt desired baud rate and press YES Note f you are using PanaView software set the baud rate to 19 200 Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting Up the Communications Port cont If you selected FORMAT Refer to page 3 19 for a sample output and description of report data Format Menu PRINTER gt If you selected PRINTER Enter Interval 1 90 00 MM SS Use the arrow keys to select the desired report format either printer or PanaView and press YES Enter the interval 0 to 90 minutes at which you want the Series 3 to transmit data and press YES Note Enter 0 zero as the interval to print at the unit s update rate If you selected PANAVIEW Enter Node ID 1 16 Unless you are instructed t
53. llows users to program or change user functions and related tables through the PC To program a user function 1 From the New Meter Browser option click on the desired communications port meter and channel 2 Click on User Functions and then double click on the desired function 1 to 4 The right side of the screen will appear similar to Figure 4 7 below 3 Enter three parameters in the designated text boxes afunction label of no more than 16 characters afunction symbol no more than 4 characters the number of decimal places desired 4 To incorporate an existing parameter pull down the network tree and click on the desired channel sensor and display unit w User Function 1 Channel 1 Label User Function 1 Decimal Places a Symbol fx Equation OK abs Aux1 v New Meter Er Channel 1 E 0 BH E Nr T THIC TRID TbIE Aux1 7l Aux1 User EE Aux2 EE Vref EE Gnd FA User 2 Nd Laben 2 b Figure 4 7 The User Function Window Programming with PanaView February 2005 Programming User 5 To select the desired operation or table click on the appropriate Functions cont button See Entering User Tables on page 4 11 for information on entering data for user tables Use the cursor in the equation text window to position values correctly or to erase incorrect values or operations 6 When you have completed
54. ls from any 0 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 2 VDC device including other GE Panametrics analyzers The RS232 port enables the user to connect a remote terminal printer or computer to the Series 3 Using an optional PanaView software package the user can also set up and operate one or more analyzers from a remote location program user functions transfer data and create data logs Features and Capobilities 1 1 February 2005 Electronics Unit cont The front panel of the electronics unit contains a 2 line x 20 character Liquid Crystal Display LCD to show measurements a 4 x 4 matrix keypad for entering data and operating the Series 3 and four function keys The Series 3 is also available with an optional rechargeable battery pack that makes it ideal for survey applications The user can move the Series 3 from location to location to takes spot samples and store measurements When fully charged the battery pack provides eight hours of continuous operation The BASEEFA approved electronics unit is available in rack mount portable bench mount and panel mount versions The electronics unit is also available in NEMA 4X weatherproof and NEMA 7 explosion proof housings but these packages are not BASEEFA approved IMPORTANT Only the Series 3 s that have serial numbers 2001 and above are intrinsically safe MOISTURE MONITOR SERIES 3 E
55. n E ces te 3 1 Settna UP Tae AINS es ea atta A ten ent aa ee att o Br ltt sala tet kd 3 1 Setting Up The R COrdBls co c ees RM he bte ba Mai he ent 3 4 Setting Up the Communications Port nase ee Exe es ed date RP de p pr 3 6 Using Automati CalibratlOD ana s ennuie dee cee EI EE Le OP OS acne 3 8 Checking the Battery Status nn O eb s arr DEL ura d er Need ne 3 10 Setting UE TRS Data loggi Meier a ens reote da e pes ertet t 3 12 Storing Logged DOE sos Coated ince basse di eno E poda NN teeta 3 13 Seting Upa Log des nce eee atu bios Meet et M coe daas 3 14 Viewing Logged Data and Status xe Lou a eee esaet nec ertum Lise ate 3 17 Deseription or a Sample LP oo ie ode caca totas Pe Mee e TAA 3 19 Entering System Constants e eese ree 3 22 Entering a Saturation Constant esee 3 24 Using Computer Enhanced Response e een 3 26 Setting Error Processing Eo pue er pter dera es me geriet 3 28 Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor 3 31 Multiple Input ISERE daban ape tt Ob ep Cute o eeepc cid 3 32 Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors 3 35 Entering Moisture Curve DOL see hee 3 37 Entering Oxygen Curve DOLOR 3 39 Entering Pressure Curve Doit issus det oer CREER are UR UU Berend ES 3 40 Entering Auxiliary Input Curve Data ir os ooh an ale Mee Oy o e tpa d 3 41 L dding New SoftWare terrores Etha en 3 43 Chapter 4 Programming with Pana
56. n of water by weight Pounds of water per million standard cubic feet of an ideal gas H Nibs X AXKM Pounds of water per million standard cubic feet of natural gas H NPMv H MH XX AXA Parts per million of water by volume in natural gas GE Panametrics moisture calibration unit for M and TF Series probes H VDC Moisture circuit voltage in volts DC Temperature Temperature in degrees Celsius Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit Temperature in Kelvin Pressure Temperature circuit voltage in volts DC P PSIg Pressure in pounds per square inch gage P Bars Pressure in bars absolute P mbs XXXX M Pressure in millibars P mmHg KXXX XXX Pressure in millimeters of mercury absolute P Pg KXXX Pressure in Pascals absolute P kPg XXX XX Pressure in kiloPascals absolute P mV XXX XX Pressure in millivolts P VDC X XXXX Pressure circuit voltage in volts DC 3 20 Advanced Programming February 2005 IMEEEES E O Table 3 4 Print Out Symbols and Abbreviations cont Number Mode Unit Format Measurement Mode Auxiliary Inputs X1 VDC X XXXX Auxiliary input 1 in volts X1 mA xXX XXX Auxiliary input 1 in milliamperes x1 XX XXXK Auxiliary input 1 in user defined units X2 VDC X XXXX Auxiliary input 2 in volts x2 mA LRN NNN Auxiliary input 2 in milliamperes x2 XX XXXK Auxiliary input 2 in use
57. naView 4 6 D Data Logging Setting Upright a 3 12 Delta F Oxygen Cell 1 5 Displaying Measurements a 2 3 Index February 2 005 Index cont M M Series Probe Cables fe bisa Rises er 1 6 Description of usuuuenanuanna a 1 3 Measurement Mode Selection zei 3 31 Measurement Modes in PanaView 4 1 Measurement Units in PanaView 4 1 Measurements Displaying er 2 3 Menu Options Entering Auto Cal Interval 3 8 Entering the Alarm Settings Menu 3 1 Entering the Recorder Settings Menu 3 4 Entering the System Calibration Menu 3 35 Entering the System Constant Menu 3 22 Moisture Probes M Series Description 1 3 N NO Key Functions ete Deest 2 2 O Outputs Setting Up Alarms 3 1 Setting Up Recorders n a nuueuueaaa 3 4 Oxygen Cell Cabl sa aaa etienne Ra EAR 1 6 Description of esuuuuenannannae 1 5 P PanaView Capabilities of 4 1 Changing Measurement Modes 4 1 Changing Recorder Settings 4 6 Enhanced Response in 4 12 Error Handling in 4 8 Saturation Constants in 4 12 User Functions in 2222er ereeen 4 9 User Defined Tables in 4 11 Passcode coe NE ERE 2 2 Pressure Transmitter C bles 2 22 en aaa 1 6 Description
58. nalyzer to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standards e EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 1999 e EN 50020 1994 e 1 G EEx ia IIC BASO1ATEX7097 Baseefa 2001 Ltd EECS Buxton SK17 9JN UK EN 61326 1998 Class A Annex A Continuous Unmonitored Operation e EN 61010 1 1993 A2 1995 Overvoltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 following the provisions of the 89 336 EEC EMC Directive the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive and the 94 9 EC ATEX Directive The units listed above and any sensors and ancillary sample handling systems supplied with them do not b marking for the Pressure Equipment Directive as they are supplied in accordance with Article 3 Section 3 engineering practices and codes of good workmanship of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97 23 EC for ear CE sound DN 25 Shannon July 1 2003 p m ML Mr James Gibson GENERAL MANAGER NSAI C LS ENISO002 T V ESSEN Shannon ISO 9001 U S CERT DOC H2 August 2004 DECLARATION Sensing DE CONFORMITE Nous Panametrics Limited Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon County Clare Ireland d clarons sous notre propre responsabilit que les Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer r latif 0 cette d claration sont en conformit avec les documents suivants e EN 50014 1997 A1 A2 1999 e EN 50020 1994 e 1 G EEx ia IIC BASO1ATEX7097 Baseefa 2001 Ltd
59. o change the Node ID number by the factory please leave the number at the default ID of 16 You may now do one of the following Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming 3 7 February 2005 Using Automatic Calibration The Series 3 automatically calibrates itself Auto Cal at user selectable intervals Auto Cal compensates for any drift in the electronics GE Infrastructure Sensing recommends setting the Auto Cal interval to eight hours 480 minutes Set a smaller interval to Auto Cal more frequently if the Series 3 is exposed to extreme temperatures or weather conditions Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 to navigate to the Autocal Menu Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the SYSTEM AUTOCAL gt brackets to AUTOCAL and press YES Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Autocal Interval 1 Enter an Auto Cal interval 01 00 HH MM between 0 and 24 hours and press YES After you exit the user program the Series 3 immediately performs Auto Cal The next time
60. ogramming with PanaView 4 3 February 2005 Changing Alarm Settings Pana View enables you to set or change alarm settings for the Series 3 You can determine which sensor and unit serve as the alarm the trip and deadband values and the alarm s reaction to errors 1 From the New Meter Browser option pull down the desired meter and click on the desired channel 2 From the channel menu click on the Alarms option and then on Alarm A or Alarm B The Alarm window appears as shown in Figure 4 3 below is Alarm A on Channel 2 General m Alarm Type Values Trip Above Trip Value fo C Trip Below Deadband Value fo Current State On Error Reset High Ignore errors Test Low Ignore errors r Alarm Unit Sensor None v sa m Figure 4 3 Alarm Programming Window 3 To set the alarm sensor and unit a Pull down the Sensor list box in the lower part of the window b Then click on the desired sensor type c A list of units appears Click on the desired unit 4 To set the alarm type click on the Trip Above or Trip Below radio buttons as desired 4 4 Programming with PanaView February 2005 Changing Alarm Settings 5 To determine the alarm values enter the Trip and Deadband cont values in the designated text boxes on the window For a definition of the Deadband value see Setting Up the Alarms in Cha
61. or NO respond to questions and or exit a screen VES confirms an entry or retrieves a previous number after you erase it NO moves backward through the menu IMPORTANT After pressing a key wait for the unit to perform the desired function before executing another key function To enter the user program you must enter a passcode The passcode prevents unauthorized users from changing data When entering the user program the Series 3 prompts for the passcode Refer to the end of this chapter for your default passcode Basic Programming February 2005 Displaying Measurements The Series 3 begins displaying measurements immediately after power up It provides two lines in order to display measurements You may select the measurement mode for each line as described in the procedure below Since the display has a limited amount of space the Series 3 uses abbreviations to represent the displayed measurement mode and units as shown in Table 2 3 on page 2 5 Press the MODE key to enter the Modify DSP Mode Display Page 1 Press YES to Edit Modify DSP Mode P1 LINE1 LINE2 Line 2 DSP Mode P1 CH 1 CH2 Select DSP Mode P1 4H T P Auib The Series 3 can display six pages of measurements each showing two different parameters Use the numeric keys to enter the desired page and press YES Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to the desired line you want to edit and press VES Use t
62. or the amount of charge the battery has left as described below Disconnect the AC power Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate to the Test Menu Programming Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the TEST CONTRASTP brackets to TEST and press VES Test Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the BATTERY brackets to BATTERY and press YES Battery Test Use the arrow keys to move the STATUS RdChgTime brackets to STATUS and press YES Battery Status v The Series 3 alternates two XX XX Press YES displays showing the battery voltage and how much longer the battery will operate in minutes Run Time Left min XXX 3 10 Advanced Programming February 2005 Checking the Battery Status cont When the battery voltage reads 12 0 Volts the battery is fully charged and will supply approximately 480 minutes 8 hours of power 11 4 Volts the Series 3 displays the low battery message refer to Recharging the Battery Pack in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual 10 9 Volts the Series 3 will shut down refer to Recharging the Battery Pack in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual Note Continuous use of the backlight and alarms shortens the battery life by 1 2 hours from the estimated battery life displayed on the screen Press YES to proceed You may now do one of
63. or off When you have finished entering values click on Apply to apply the table immediately and on OK to confirm the table and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button Channel 1 on New Meter Constant Saturation T able Figure 4 10 Constant Saturation Table 4 12 Programming with PanaView February 2005 Checking the Battery If your Series 3 has the battery option you can use PanaView to and Backlight check on the battery status and backlight settings To check on the battery from PanaView 1 From the New Meter Browser option click on the desired communications port and meter From the network tree double click on Battery Backlight The Battery Backlight Status window appears as shown in Figure 4 11 below The window shows the presence or absence of a battery along with its power source voltage charge time and remaining time to run To recharge the battery click on Full Charge The window also shows if the backlight is on and how long the backlight timeout is Use the numeric keys to enter a backlight interval in minutes from 0 to 960 16 hours in the text box If you enter O zero the backlight will turn off Click on Apply to apply the settings immediately and on OK to confirm the settings and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the
64. ow to view or set the clock and calendar Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate to the Clock Menu Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the BACKLIGHT CLK gt brackets to CLOCK and press YES Clock Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the SHOW SET brackets to the desired selection and press VES If you select SHOW Clock Menu 1 The time and date appear Press 12 14 06 01 1997 VES to return to the Programming Menu If you select SET Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and then enter the correct information The cursor automatically jumps to the next position When you are done making changes press YES to confirm your entry Then press NO to leave the Clock Menu and return to the Programming Menu You may now do one of the following Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to the menu maps at the end of Chapter 3 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Basic Programming 2 7 February 2005 Accessing System If you need to confirm the system information on your particular Information Series 3 unit the user program includes a menu SysInfo that supplies the serial number run time and boot device for your meter Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter P
65. page 3 33 shows a list of measurement modes that require multiple inputs and what you need to display them Example 1 If you are using the TF Probe on channel 1 you must configure that channel for moisture temperature and pressure To do this you must select TF under the CONFIG option for the H T and P measurement modes Example 2 If you are using an M Series Probe to measure moisture and a constant pressure on channel 1 you must configure that channel for both moisture and a constant pressure To do this you must select Mxx under the CONFIG option for the H measurement mode You will also have to select Kp under the CONFIG option for the P measurement mode To select another measurement mode press the NO key until you return to Measurement Mode and repeat the following steps to complete configuration See Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 for menu maps When activating pressure sensors the unit will prompt you to select which input Aux I or Aux 2 the pressure sensor is connected to After selecting the input the display will prompt you to enter the probe signal in either current I or volts V 3 32 Advanced Programming February 2005 Table 3 8 Measurement Modes Required Inputs and Configuration Information To measure Use these inputs Provided by see page 3 31 Also configure the channel for Temperature and moisture TF Probe TF H T amp P M Series Probe
66. pter 3 6 To determine how the alarm will react when it encounters an error a Pull down the High list box under the On Error line b Then click on the desired action from the listing Ignore error Trip on error Reset on error or Hold on last error c Repeat the procedure for the Low list box 7 To test the alarm click on the Test button Click on the Trip button to trip the alarm and on the Reset button to reset it 8 Click on Apply to immediately apply the changes and on OK to confirm the changes and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button Programming with PanaView 4 5 February 2005 Changing Recorder You may also change the settings of a recorder attached to the Settings Series 3 the input type zero and span values and how it performs error handling Setting Recorder Values 1 From the New Meter Browser option click on the desired meter and channel 2 From the channel menu click on the Recorders option and then on Recorder A or Recorder B The Recorder Properties window appears as shown in Figure 4 4 below 3 To set the recorder type pull down the Type list box and click on one of the three choices 0 to 20 mA 4 to 20 mA and 0 to 2 V 4 To set the recorder unit pull down the Sensor Class list box and click on the desired sensor Then pull down the Unit list box and
67. r New Meter Bis H Table Name First Table Figure 4 9 Completed User Table When you have finished entering values click on Apply to apply the table immediately and on OK to confirm the table and close the window To return the window to its previous settings click on the Cancel button Programming with PanaView February 2005 Entering Saturation Constants To enter a saturation constant you must enter 1 to 6 data points to represent a curve of Cs saturation constant versus temperature For more information see Entering a Saturation Constant in Chapter 3 PanaView enables you to enter a saturation constant curve for each channel To enter a curve From the New Meter Browser option click on the desired communications port meter and channel From the Edit menu select the Properties option The Constant Saturation Table window appears as shown in Figure 4 10 below Enter up to six data points to establish a curve of saturation constants versus temperature The window also allows you to specify whether you wish Enhanced Response for the channel Enhanced Response uses a dynamic moisture calibration technique to extrapolate the moisture level to the end point when making measurements in abrupt dry down conditions For more information refer to Using Computer Enhanced Response in Chapter 3 Click the appropriate radio button to turn Enhanced Response on
68. r defined units Other VR VDC X XXXX Channel card reference voltage GD VDC X XXXX Channel card ground voltage Note Jn the formats presented above the plus minus symbol indicates that the data is signed and will be preceded by a plus or minus sign The number of decimal places indicated is for nominal values The instrument will maintain the number of digits by floating the decimal point to the right as the magnitude of the number increases DO NOT hard code the decimal points when using data acquisition software Advanced Programming 3 21 February 2005 Entering System Constants A system constant is a fixed value for moisture Kh temperature Kt or pressure Kp entered into the Series 3 instead of using a live input For example if the process runs at a steady pressure that pressure is entered into the Series 3 memory rather than using a pressure transmitter In addition you can multiply the ppm value by a constant for special purposes The default multiplier is 1 000 Note 7o enter a constant multiplier for the oxygen cell see Background Gas Correction Factors in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual You must use a current multiplier for oxygen if you are using a different background gas than the one for which the cell was calibrated IMPORTANT In order for the constant to work properly you must make sure you also configured the channel for a
69. ready in the System Menu proceed to the Measurement Mode step Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the SYSTEM AUTOCALR brackets to SYSTEM and press VES Measurement Mode 1 Select the desired measurement O H T P Aut mode and press VES See Table 3 7 below for a list of available measurement modes Table 3 7 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen H Hygrometry T Temperature P Pressure AUX1 Auxiliary 1 AUX2 Auxiliary 2 CNST PPMV PPMv Multiplication Factor Advanced Programming 3 31 February 2005 Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor cont Multiple Input Instructions System Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the CONFIG REF K brackets to CONFIG and press YES Sel HYGRO sensor 1 Use the arrow keys to move the TF Mxx gt brackets to the desired selection and press YES Refer to Table 3 9 on page 3 34 for a list of available choices for each sensor If you want to use a constant select Kh for moisture Kt for temperature or Kp for pressure Note 7he word HYGRO will be replaced to reflect the measurement mode you previously selected Table 3 8 on
70. ries 3 needs calibration data for each moisture oxygen and pressure sensor as well as each auxiliary input GE Infrastructure Sensing supplies each probe with a Calibration Data Sheet which is a list of 1 to 16 data points the electronics needs to interpret raw data from the probe Calibration Data Sheets are packed with each sensor Note f you want to enter a constant value for moisture temperature pressure or multiply the ppm value by a constant multiplier refer to Entering System Constants on page 3 22 It is not necessary to enter the calibration data if you are using a constant Note f you have already entered the System Menu and selected a channel and measurement mode proceed to the CURVES selection step Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the SYSTEM AUTOCALP brackets to SYSTEM and press VES Measurement Mode 1 You must now select the type of O H T P Auxib measurement the probe is capable of taking Use the arrow keys to move to the desired measurement mode and press YES See Table 3 10 on page 3 36 for a list of available measurement modes Advanced Programming 5 35 February 2005 Entering Calibration Data for New Probes
71. s 80 8 3 22 Entering oc ie te alee alee 3 22 System Information Accessing 2 8 T Tables Entering in PanaView 4 11 Terminal Block Connectors Description of ueuuuaenanuuena ean 1 1 Testing Recorder Outputs in PanaView 4 7 Top Drain Cell Description 1 5 Trimming Recorder Outputs in PanaView 4 7 U User Functions in PanaView 4 9 User Program Description ee at sg 1 7 User Defined Tables Entering in PanaView 4 11 Y YES Key Buncti Ons yc co Wasco a e ees 2 2 Index ATEX COMPLIANCE Sensing We GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc 1100 Technology Park Drive Billerica MA 01821 4111 U S A as the manufacturer declare under our sole responsibility that the product Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer to which this document relates in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 94 9 EC Annex Il meets the following specifications C ex Il 1 G EEx ia IIC 20 C to 50 C 1180 BASO1ATEX7097 Furthermore the following additional requirements and specifications apply to the product e Having been designed in accordance with EN 50014 and EN 50020 the product meets the fault tolerance requirements of electrical apparatus for category ia e The product is an electrical apparatus and must be installed in the hazardous area in accordance with the requir
72. s The Series 3 has two recorder outputs A and B for each channel IMPORTANT Switch Blocks must be set to the appropriate positions for output ranges see Setting the Switch Blocks in Chapter 1 of the Service Manual Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate to the Recorder Menu Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the 4 RECORDERS gt brackets to RECORDER and press YES Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Select Recorders 1 Use the arrow keys to move the A B brackets to the desired recorder and press YES Select RCD Range 1 Use the arrow keys to move the 0 20mA 4 20mA gt brackets to the desired recorder range and press YES Select Mode 1 Use the arrow keys to move to O H T P Auxi gt the desired measurement mode and press YES See Table 3 2 on page 3 5 for a list of available measurement modes Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting Up Recorders cont Table 3 2 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode Oxygen Hygrometry Temperature Pressure Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 User Function Volt Reference Select Units 1 Use arrow keys to move the D
73. s and press YES If you selected STATUS Storage Internal The log status will display each of the following screens for two seconds before returning to the Bytes Free 65269 Data Logging menu Bytes Used 839 Records 78 Rem 23 46 44 To view data refer back to the View Data Log option above in the Data Logging menu If you are done skip to page 3 18 If you selected DATA Searching The Series 3 displays data similar to the following Log Started at 10 3 00 14 33 TIME CH1 02 14 36 55 ERRO1 G Dn 6 et B G o Z 5 a S G lt un et 8 lt lt z e e erui ge Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired measurement parameter to view e g temperature oxygen Use the 1 key to view the next measurement taken at the specified interval e g move from the measurement logged at 17 35 to the measurement logged at 17 36 Use the 3 key to scroll to the previous measurement recorded at the specified interval e g move from measurement logged at 4 01 to the measurement logged at 4 00 Press NO to end viewing data To view the status refer back to Step 2 If you are done proceed to page 3 18 Advanced Programming February 2005 Viewing Logged Data and You may now do one of the following Status cont ndicate how to store logged data as described in Storing Logged Data on page 3 13 Setup another log as described in Setting up a Lo
74. sscode Note f you have already entered the user program refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 to navigate to the User Menu Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Programming Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the USER LOGGERP brackets to USER and press YES User Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the ENHANCED brackets to ENHANCED and press YES 3 26 Advanced Programming February 2005 Using Computer Enhanced Response cont Enhanced Response 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the NO YES brackets to the desired selection and press VES Press the RUN key and wait for the Series 3 to begin displaying measurements Abruptly expose the sensor to dry gas IMPORTANT You must enable Computer Enhanced Response before you expose the sensor to dry gas The Series 3 must see all the dry down in order to make an accurate calculation When you activate Computer Enhanced Response for a channel an EH replaces the H as the measurement mode The Series 3 will display a reverse video E next to the channel number during dry down The reverse video E will change to a regular E when the Series 3 determines the final value You may now do one of the following Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate
75. tant Mxx H and Kp P Advanced Programming 5 35 February 2005 Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor cont Table 3 9 Probe Types and Configurations Probe Type Configurations N A Oxygen 96 Percent ppmv Parts per Million by Volume N A TF Three Function Probe Mxx M Series Probe Kh Constant Dew Point N A TF Three Function Probe Mxx M Series Kt Constant Temperature N A TF Three Function Probe Pressure X1 Auxiliary 1 X2 Auxiliary 2 Kp Constant Pressure N A Auxiliary 1 Current V Voltage N A Auxiliary 2 Current V Voltage Hygrometry Temperature You can now do one of the following Configure the other channel by pressing NO until you return to the Programming Menu Then select the desired channel and repeat the procedure Enter calibration data by pressing NO until you reach the Programming Menu Then refer to Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors on page 3 35 Referto another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing RUN IMPORTANT You must configure a channel AND enter the necessary calibration data in order for a sensor to work properly 3 34 Advanced Programming February 2005 Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors The Se
76. the following Recharge the battery as described in Recharging the Battery Pack in Chapter 2 of the Service Manual Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key Advanced Programming 35 11 February 2005 Setting Up the Data Logger The Series 3 has a data logging feature that enables you to internally store and view data Data is logged at user selected time intervals and is stored in the unit s SRAM memory or in an optional PCMCIA card You may choose up to twelve 12 parameters to log at a time Since a fixed amount of memory is assigned to data logging the more parameters you select and the more frequent the time interval the sooner the available memory will be filled The Series 3 has a status screen that lists the number of records bytes free bytes used and the remaining hours and minutes the log will run before running out of memory Press the PROG key to enter the user program Enter Passcode XXXX Enter the passcode Note f you have already entered the user program see Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 to navigate to the Logger Menu Programming Menu 1 Usethe arrow keys to move the USER LOGGER gt brackets to LOGGER and press YES You can do one of the following Indicate how to store logged data as described in Storing Logged Data on page 3 13
77. to connect the probes to their corresponding channels If a probe is connected to the wrong channel the meter will display incorrect data IMPORTANT To maintain good contact at each terminal block and to avoid damaging the pins on the connector pull the connector straight off not at an angle make cable connections while the connector is away from the unit and push the connector straight on not at an angle when the wiring is complete The M and TF Series Probes are connected to the analyzer with a special GE Panametrics shielded cable Probes can be located up to 600 m 2000 ft from the Series 3 consult GE Infrastructure Sensing for distances up to 1 200 m To measure pressure with a TF Probe the maximum cable length is approximately 152 m 500 ft Small electrical offsets especially with longer cables are possible and should be corrected as described in Performing a Calibration Test Adjustment on page 1 22 of the Service Manual The standard Delta F Oxygen Cells are connected to the analyzer with a four wire shielded cable 22 AWG Oxygen cells with a range from 0 to 1 10 100 ppm or 0 to 0 5 5 50 ppm can be located up to 15 m 50 ft away from the analyzer All other oxygen cells can be located up to 91 m 300 ft away Consult GE Infrastructure Sensing for longer cable lengths The Series 3 accepts either pressure transducers or pressure transmitters Most pressure transducers can be connected with a standard four wire sh
78. to continue error processing Advanced Programming 3 29 February 2005 Setting Error Processing If you selected one of the RECORDERS cont Sel ERR RCD Resp 1 Use the arrow keys to select how IGNORE HIGH the recorder will respond to a range error ignore go high or go low and press YES To continue setting error processing refer back to the Selecting Error Response step You may now do one of the following Seterror processing for the other channel by pressing NO until you return to the Programming Menu as shown on page 3 28 Referto another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key 3 30 Advanced Programming February 2005 Reconfiguring a Channel for a New Sensor If you decide to connect a different type of sensor to one of the channels of your unit you must reconfigure that channel For example if you are using a moisture probe on channel 1 and later decide to connect an oxygen cell you must tell reconfigure the Series 3 that you have changed the sensor Note f you are using a probe capable of multiple inputs e g TF probe or using more than one input including a constant you must configure the channel to measure all the possible inputs Refer to the Multiple Input Instructions highlighted in this procedure Note f you are al
79. u Be sure the number displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen is the channel you want to program If not press the CHAN key to select the desired channel Programming Menu 1 Use the arrow keys to move the SYSTEM AUTOCALR brackets to SYSTEM and press VES 3 28 Advanced Programming February 2005 Setting Error Processing cont Measurement Mode O IH T P Aux You must now select the type of measurement the probe is capable of taking Use the arrow keys to move to the desired measurement mode and press YES See Table 3 6 below for a list of available measurement modes Table 3 6 Measurement Modes Display Abbreviation Measurement Mode O Oxygen H Hygrometry T Temperature P Pressure AUX1 Auxiliary 1 AUX2 Auxiliary 2 CNST PPMV System Menu 1 4CONSTANT ERROR Sel ERROR Type 1 LoRange HiRange Sel ERR Response 1 ALM A ALM BP If you selected one of the ALARMS Sel ERR Alarm 1 IGNORE TRIP PPMv Multiplication Factor Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to ERROR and press YES Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to the desired selection and press YES Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to the desired alarm or recorder and press YES Use the arrow keys to select whether you wish to trip or ignore the error and press YES Refer back to the Selecting Error Response step
80. ygen sensors using the auxiliary inputs If your application has a high concentration of acid forming components GE Infrastructure Sensing supplies a STAB EL option for the Delta F Cell The STAB EL option is specially designed to effectively neutralize these components from the sample gas stream The Delta F Cell is available in a general purpose model with both a top and bottom drain or only a top drain as shown in Figure 1 4 below The Delta F Cell is usually installed in its own sample system The Delta F Cell is optionally available with VCR fittings mounted in a NEMA 4X enclosure for weatherproof corrosion resistant applications or mounted in a NEMA 7 enclosure for hazardous areas The Delta F Cell is BASEEFA approved and when connected to a BASEEFA approved Series 3 provides certified intrinsic safety See Chapter 3 of the Startup Guide Specifications for certification numbers Bottom Drain Top Drain Figure 1 4 Bottom and Top Drain Delta F Oxygen Cells Features and Capobilities 1 5 February 2005 Cabling M Series and TF Series Probes Delta F Oxygen Cell Pressure Sensors RS232 Communications Port Each probe requires an interconnecting cable Cables differ depending on the probe The various cables are discussed below under the appropriate probe type All of the cable assemblies can be ordered from GE Infrastructure Sensing IMPORTANT See the Calibration Data Sheets shipped with the probes
81. you reach the Programming Menu and then refer to Entering Calibration Data for New Probes Sensors on page 3 35 Refer to another section and perform a different procedure Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 44 and Figure 3 3 on page 3 45 to navigate through the user program Exit by pressing the RUN key IMPORTANT You must configure a channel AND enter the necessary calibration data in order for a sensor to work properly Advanced Programming 3 39 February 2005 Entering Pressure Curve Data Pressure Curve Menu 1 S N CURVE Probe Serial 1 P 123456 Pressure Curve Menu 1 S N CURVE mA Psig 1 40 000 0 000 mA Psig 1 1 41 000 0 000 mA Psig 1 1 40 000 2 000 Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to S N and press YES Enter the serial number and press YES Then press NO to return to the Curve Menu Use the arrow keys to move the brackets to CURVE and press YES Making sure the cursor is positioned below the sign enter a 1 for zero or 2 for span Press YES and then press the right arrow key Enter the mA value Press YES and press the right arrow key Enter the psig value Press VES Repeat the three previous steps to enter the remaining data You must enter the necessary data for zero and span You may now do one of the following Enter data for a different channel or type of sensor by pressing the NO key until you reach the Programming Menu and then

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