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AMI Hydrogen QED Safety Instructions AMI Hydrogen QED - Operator’s Manual This document describes the main steps for instrument setup, oper- ation and maintenance. Safety Instructions General The instructions included in this section explain the potential risks associated with instrument operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks.
AMI Hydrogen QED Safety Instructions 1.1. Warning Notices The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following sig- nificance: DANGER Your life or physical wellbeing are in serious danger if such warnings are ignored. Follow the prevention instructions carefully.
AMI Hydrogen QED Safety Instructions Warning Signs The importance of the warning signs in this manual. Electrical shock hazard Corrosive Harmful to health Flammable Warning general Attention general 1.2. General Safety Regulations Legal The user is responsible for proper system operation.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Safety Instructions Modifications Modifications and instrument upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized Service Technician. SWAN will not accept responsi- bility for any claim resulting from unauthorized modification or alter- ation. WARNING Risk of Electrical Shock...
This chapter contains technical data, requirements and perfor- mance data. 2.1. Description of the System Application The AMI Hydrogen QED is a monitor for continuous measurement of dissolved hydrogen in water. Range Signal Two signal outputs programmable for measured values (freely scal-...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Product Description Communica- USB Interface for logger download tion Interface Third signal output (can be used in parallel to the USB interface) (optional) RS485 with Fieldbus protocol Modbus or Profibus DP HART interface Faraday The Faraday verification is used to check the sensor periodically.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Product Description Hydrogen sensor 25.6 °C schematic view 1.24 ppb Polarization voltage source Anode Display Temperature sensor Sensor body Thin layer of electrolyte Sample Hydrogen permeable Cathode membrane Electrolyte A-96.250.791 / 040219...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Product Description Fluidics Swansensor Hydrogen combined with QV-flow PMMA OTG flow cell [A]. The sample flows via sample inlet [H] through the flow regulating valve [E], where the flow rate can be adjusted. Then the sample flows through the Faraday electrode [D] into the measuring cell were the hydrogen concentration of the sample is measured.
AMI Hydrogen QED Product Description 2.2. Technical Data Power Supply Voltage: 100–240 VAC (± 10%) 50/60 Hz (± 5%) or 24 VDC (± 10%) Power consumption: max. 30 VA Electronics Aluminium with a protection degree of IP 66 / NEMA 4X...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Product Description Dimensions Panel: 280x850x150 mm Mounting hole distance 254x824 Screws: 8 mm Weight: 12.0 kg 280 mm/ 11” 254 mm/ 10” Exit Enter AMI Hydrogen A-96.250.791 / 040219...
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation Installation 3.1. Installation Check List Instrument’s specification must conform to the National Check Electrical Code, all state and local codes, and all plant codes and standards for electrical equipment. Connect the sample and waste line.
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.3. Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet 3.3.1 Swagelok Fitting Stainless Steel at Sample Inlet Preparation Cut the tube to length and deburr it. The tube must be straight and free from blemishes for approximately 1,5 x tube diameter from the end.
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.3.2 Sample Outlet 1/2” tube at waste funnel. Waste funnel Hose nozzle 1/2” tube Connect the 1/2” tube [C] to the hose nozzle [B] and place it into a pressure free drain. A-96.250.791 / 040219...
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.4. Electrical Connections WARNING Risk of electrical shock. Do not perform any work on electrical components if the trans- mitter is switched on. Failure to follow safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Always turn off power before manipulating electric parts.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Installation WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks Make sure that the devices connected to the following con- tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in- stallation.
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.5. Connection Diagram CAUTION Use only the terminals shown in this diagram, and only for the mentioned purpose. Use of any other terminals will cause short circuits with possible corresponding consequences to material and personnel. A-96.250.791 / 040219...
Mains cable to comply with standards IEC 60227 or IEC 60245; flammable rating FV1 Mains equipped with an external switch or circuit-breaker – near the instrument – easily accessible to the operator – marked as interrupter for AMI Hydrogen QED A-96.250.791 / 040219...
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.7. Relay Contacts Programming of the relay contacts see 5.3 Relay Contacts, p. 3.7.1 Input NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. The total resistance (sum of cable resistance and resistance of the relay contact) must be less than 50 Ω.
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.7.3 Relay Contacts 1 and 2 NOTICE: Rated load 1 AT / 250 VAC Relay 1 and 2 can be configured as normally open or as normally closed. Standard for both relays is normally open. To configure a Relay as normally closed, set the jumper in the upper position.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Installation CAUTION Risk of damage of the relays in the AMI transmitter due to heavy inductive load. Heavy inductive or directly controlled loads (solenoid valves, dosing pumps) may destroy the relay contacts. To switch inductive loads > 0.1 A use an AMI relay box avail- able as an option or suitable external power relays.
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.8. Signal Outputs 3.8.1 Signal output 1 and 2 (current outputs) NOTICE: Max. burden 510 Ω. If signals are sent to two different receivers, use signal isolator (loop isolator). Signal output 1: Terminals 14 (+) and 13 (-)
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.9.1 Signal Output 3 Terminals 38 (+) and 37 (-). Requires the additional board for the third signal output 0/4–20 mA. The third signal output can be operated as a current source or as a current sink (switchable via switch [A]). For detailed information see the corresponding installation instruction.
AMI Hydrogen QED Installation 3.9.3 HART Interface Terminals 38 (+) and 37 (-). The HART interface PCB allows for communication via the HART protocol. For detailed information, consult the HART manual. HART Interface PCB 3.9.4 USB Interface The USB Interface is used to store logger data and for firmware up- load.
AMI Hydrogen QED Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Establish 1 Open the flow regulating valve [A]. sample flow 2 Switch on the instrument. 3 The following start-up sequence lasts 8 min, during this time the instrument is on hold. HOLD 15:20:18...
AMI Hydrogen QED Instrument Setup 4.1. Programming Sensor Check the sensor parameters in menu <Installation>\ <Sensors>\<Sensor parameters>. parameters The sensor characteristics are printed on the label of each sensor. SwanSensor Hydrogen A-87.260.001 : 3.025 µA xxxxxxx p: 953 hPa The following parameters are required: ...
AMI Hydrogen QED Operation Operation 5.1. Keys Exit Enter to exit a menu or command (rejecting any changes) to move back to the previous menu level to move DOWN in a menu list and to decrease digits to move UP in a menu list and to increase digits...
AMI Hydrogen QED Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 1.05 23 l/h 23 °C normal operation HOLD input closed or cal delay: Instrument on hold (shows status of signal outputs). input closed: control/limit is interrupted (shows status of signal outputs). ERROR Error...
AMI Hydrogen QED Operation 5.3. Software Structure Main Menu Messages Diagnostics Maintenance Operation Installation Menu Messages 1 Messages Reveals pending errors as well as an event history Pending Errors (time and state of events that have occurred at an Maintenance List earlier point of time).
AMI Hydrogen QED Operation 5.4. Changing Parameters and Values Changing The following example shows how to change the logger interval: parameters 1 Select the parameter you want to Sensors Logger 5.1.2 4.4.1 change. Sensor type FOME Log interval 30 min 2 Press [Enter].
AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Table Perform a calibration. If required Send the sensor to Swan for revision. Two years or if required After installation of the revised sensor, program saturation current and air pressure (5.1.3.1, p.
<Installation > Sensors > Miscellaneous > Offset. Use with care! 6.3.2 Calibration The hydrogen sensor of the AMI Hydrogen QED is calibrated with pure hydrogen. To perform a calibration proceed as follows: NOTICE: Do not expose the sensor to 100% hydrogen for more than 6 minutes.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance 3 Press [Enter] to start the calibration and follow the dialog on the display. 4 Unscrew and remove the thread- Calibration 3.1.5 ed sleeve [A]. Close regulating valve 5 Remove the hydrogen sensor [B] to turn off sample flow.
AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance 6.3.3 Faraday Verification The Faraday verification works only for hydrogen concentrations below 40–50 ppb. If automatic Faraday verification is enabled, a periodic check of the system is performed. A manual verification can be started for test purposes.
Flow regulating valve To replace the hydrogen sensor proceed as follows: Remove the 1 Switch off the AMI Hydrogen QED. old sensor 2 Close the flow regulating valve [D]. 3 Unscrew and remove the threaded sleeve [A] from the flow cell.
AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance Maintenance of the Faraday Electrode Fixing sleeve Electrode body Washer O-ring Inner electrode O-ring Hollow electrode 1 Switch off the instrument and close the flow regulating valve. 2 Open the Faraday control unit. 3 Disconnect and remove the cable from the Faraday control unit.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance 8 Clean the inner electrode (E) with a tissue and the hollow elec- trode with a pipe cleaner. The electrode surfaces should be shining metallic after cleaning. If necessary, use a polishing detergent or a small amount of toothpaste.
Every SWAN on-line instrument is equipped with integrated, auton- omous quality assurance functions to survey the plausibility of each measurement. For the AMI Hydrogen QED these are: continuous monitoring of sample flow continuous monitoring of the temperature inside the transmit- ter case ...
AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance max. deviation max. deviation min. inspection Quality Level temperature [°C] result [%] interval 0: Off 0.5 °C 1: Trend annual 0.4 °C 2: Standard quarterly 0.3 °C 3: Crucial monthly 0–2 °C 0–20% 4: User annual, quarterly, monthly a) sample temperature must have 25°C +/- 5°C.
AMI Hydrogen QED Maintenance 6.5.2 Pre-test Reference instrument: AMI Inspector Hydrogen: – Check certificate; reference instrument certificate not older than one year. – Check battery; Battery of the AMI Inspector Hydrogen should be completely charged. Remaining operating time on display minimum 20 hours.
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Reference flow cell T-fitting On-line flow cell 1 Stop sample flow to the monitor AMI Hydrogen QED by closing the appropriate valve, e.g. back pressure regulator, sample preparation or flow regulating valve at flow cell. 2 Connect sample line of the monitor AMI Hydrogen QED [A] with the sample inlet of the reference instrument AMI Inspector Hy- drogen [B].
6.5.4 Carry out comparison measurement The comparison measurement is menu driven. Start by selecting Quality Assurance in menu 3.5 of the monitor AMI Hydrogen QED. 1 Navigate to menu Maintenance /Quality Assurance. 2 Press [Enter]. 3 Follow the dialog on the Display.
Maintenance 6.5.5 Completion of the measurement 1 Stop the sample flow to the AMI Hydrogen QED by closing the appropriate valve, e.g. back pressure regulator, sample prepa- ration or flow regulating valve at flow cell again. 2 Close flow regulating valve of the AMI Inspector.
AMI Hydrogen QED Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7.1. Error List Error Non-fatal Error. Indicates an alarm if a programmed value is ex- ceeded. Such errors are marked E0xx (bold and black). Fatal error (blinking symbol) Control of dosing devices is interrupted. The indicated measured values are possibly incorrect.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Hydrogen Alarm high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.1, p. 65 – check process E002 Hydrogen Alarm low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.25, p. 65 – check process E003 Saturation Alarm high –...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Troubleshooting Error Description Corrective action – check case/environment temperature E013 Case Temp. high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5.1, p. 67 – check case/environment temperature E014 Case Temp. low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5.2, p. 67 – check control device or programming in...
AMI Hydrogen QED Troubleshooting 7.2. Replacing Fuses WARNING External Voltage. External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the alarm relay can cause electrical shocks. Make sure that the devices connected to the following con- tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in- stallation.
AMI Hydrogen QED Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p. Menu 1 Messages informs about pending errors and mainte- nance tasks and shows the error history. Password protection possible.
AMI Hydrogen QED Program Overview Sensors Sensor Current Value 2.2* 2.2.1* (Raw value tc) (Raw value) Saturation Cal. History Number 2.2.1.5.1* 2.2.1.5* Date, Time Sat. Current Air pressure Miscellaneous Case Temp. 2.2.2.1* 2.2.2* Air pressure QA History QA History 2.2.3.1* 2.2.3*...
AMI Hydrogen QED Program Overview Set Time (Date), (Time) 3.4* Quality Assurance Quality Assurance 3.5.5* 3.5* 8.4. Operation (Main Menu 4) Sensors Filter Time Const. 4.1.1* 4.1* Hold after Cal. 4.1.2* Faraday Parameter Mode 4.1.3 Interval Delay Signal outputs Output/Control...
AMI Hydrogen QED Program Overview 8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) Sensors Miscellaneous Flow 5.1.1.1* * Menu numbers 5.1* 5.1.1* Offset 5.1.1.2* Maintenance Int. 5.1.1.3* Quality Assurance Level 5.1.2.1* 5.1.2* Sensor parameters Sat. current 5.1.3.1* 5.1.3* Air pressure 5.1.3.2* Signal Outputs...
AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations Program List and Explanations 1 Messages 1.1 Pending Errors 1.1.5 Provides the list of active errors with their status (active, acknowl- edged). If an active error is acknowledged, the alarm relay is active again.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 2.2.1.5 Cal. History Review the diagnostic values of the last calibration of the hydrogen sensor. Max. 64 data records are memorized. Number Date, Time Sat. Current Air pressure 2.2.2 Miscellaneous: 2.2.2.1 Case Temp: Shows the actual temperature in °C inside the transmitter.
AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Calibration 3.1.1 Start a calibration and follow the instructions on the screen. Dis- played values are saturation in % and the saturation current in mA. The indication bar shows the progress. Detailed explanation see Calibration, p.
AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 3.4 Set Time Adjust date and time. 3.5 Quality Assurance Performs a Quality Assurance according to your settings. Follow the commands on the screen. Detailed explanation see Quality Assurance of the Instrument, p.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 4.1.3.4 Signal Outputs: Select operating mode of the signal output: Cont.: Signal outputs continue to issue the measured value. Hold: Signal outputs hold the last valid measured value. Measurement is interrupted. Errors, except fatal errors, are not issued.
AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Miscellaneous 5.1.1.1 Flow: If a flow cell without flow measurement (e.g. B-Flow) is used, choose none. With flow measurement select Q-Flow 5.1.1.2 Offset: Manual, small correction of the offset. Range 0–3 ppb.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.2 Signal Outputs NOTICE: The navigation in the menu <Signal Output 1> and <Signal Output 2> is equal. For reason of simplicity only the menu numbers of Signal Output 1 are used in the following.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations [mA] 0 / 4 1’000 10’000 X Measured value (logarithmic) 5.2.1.40 Scaling: Enter beginning and end point (Range low & high) of the linear or logarithmic scale. In addition, the midpoint for the bilinear scale.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations As control Signal outputs can be used for driving control units. We distinguish different kinds of controls: output P-controller: The controller action is proportional to the devia- tion from the setpoint. The controller is characterized by the P-Band.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations Setpoint: User defined precess value for the selected parameter. P-Band: Range below (upwards control) or above (downwards control) the set-point, within which the dosing intensity is reduced from 100% to 0% to reach the set-point without overshooting.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3 Relay Contacts 5.3.1 Alarm Relay: The alarm relay is used as cumulative error indicator. Under normal operating conditions the contact is active. The contact is inactive at: Power loss Detection of system faults like defective sensors or electronic parts ...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.2 Sample Flow: Define at which sample flow a flow alarm should be issued. 5.3.1.2.1 Flow Alarm: Program if the alarm relay should be activated if there is a flow alarm. Choose between yes or no. The flow alarm will always be indicated in the display, pending error list, saved in the message list and the logger.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3.1.5 Case Temp. 5.3.1.5.1 Case Temp. high: Set the alarm high value for temperature of electronics housing. If the value rises above the programmed value E013 is issued. Range: 30–75 °C 5.3.1.5.2 Case Temp. low: Set the alarm low value for temperature of electronics housing.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.400 Hysteresis: within the hysteresis range, the relay does not switch. This prevents damage of relay contacts when the measured value fluctuates around the alarm value. Parameter Hydrogen; Range: 0.00 ppb –20.00 ppm ...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations Actuator = Frequency Examples of metering devices that are pulse frequency driven are the classic membrane pumps with a potential free triggering input. Dosing is controlled by the repetition speed of dosing shots.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.24 daily The relay contact can be activated daily, at any time of a day. 5.3.2.341 Start time: to set the start time proceed as follows: 1 Press [Enter], to set the hours.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.6 Signal Outputs: Select operating mode of the signal output: Cont.: Signal outputs continue to issue the measured value. Hold: Signal outputs hold the last valid measured value. Measurement is interrupted. Errors, except fatal errors, are not issued.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.3.4.4 Fault: No message is issued in pending error list and the alarm relay does not close when input is active. Message E024 is stored in the message list. Yes: Message E024 is issued and stored in the mes- sage list.
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AMI Hydrogen QED Program List and Explanations 5.5 Interface Select one of the following communication protocols. Depending on your selection, different parameters must be defined. 5.5.1 Protocol: Profibus 5.5.20 Range: 0–126 Device address: 5.5.30 Range: Analyzer; Manufacturer; Multivariable ID-Nr.: 5.5.40...
AMI Hydrogen QED Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.:..............10 s Hold after Cal.:................. 300 s Faraday Parameter: Mode: ................Interval Interval:..................4 h Delay ..................60 s Signal Outputs................ hold Output/Control ............... hold Alarm Relay ..............same as in Installation Relay 1/2 ..............
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AMI Hydrogen QED Default Values Signal output:................cont Output/Control: ................cont Input: Active ................when closed Signal Outputs ................hold Output/Control ................off Fault....................no Delay..................10 s Miscellaneous Language:................English Set default:..................no Load firmware: ................no Password: ............for all modes 0000 Sample ID: ...............
AMI Hydrogen QED Notes Notes A-96.250.791 / 040219...
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AMI Hydrogen QED Notes A-96.250.791 / 040219...
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