Honeywell SEARCHLINE EXCEL PLUS Technical Manual

Honeywell SEARCHLINE EXCEL PLUS Technical Manual

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL SEARCHLINE EXCEL™ PLUS SEARCHLINE EXCEL™ EDGE Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Detector...
  • Page 2: Preface

    Honeywell is not liable for any gas leak investigation or service call carried out or arranged in response to a Searchline alarm. Honeywell Analytics is not responsible for installation and/or use of its equipment if not done in accordance with the appropriate issue and/or amendment of this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 Description of Function 3.3 Applications 3.4 Safety Case 3.5 Environmental Factors 3.6  Searchline Excel Plus - Medium Range Safety Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Detector 3.7 Searchline Excel Edge - Long Range Perimeter Monitoring Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Detector 3.8 Transmitter/Receiver Overview 3.9 Transmitter 3.10 Receiver 3.11 Mounting Accessories and Flexibility...
  • Page 4 7.2 Equipment Required for Alignment and Commissioning 7.3 Alignment Scope 7.4 Basic Alignment 7.5 Accurate Alignment 7.6 Commissioning Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge 7.6.1 Connect to Honeywell Fixed Platform App via Mobile Device 7.6.2 Power up Transmitter and Receiver 7.6.3 Set the Real-time Clock 7.6.4 Confirm Optical Alignment 7.6.5 Tighten the Bolts...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Preface Section Page 10 Communications 10.1 HART® 10.1.1 Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge HART Interface 10.2 Menu Structure 10.2.1 Selecting the Gas Reading Units 10.3 Commissioning using HART DTM Communications 10.3.1 First Time Switch On 10.3.2 User Configuration 10.3.3 Configure Warning, Inhibit and Over-range Signal Levels 10.3.4 Configure Device Identification Information...
  • Page 6 Figure 27. mA loop configuration as current sink Figure 28. Transmitter Terminal Connector Label Figure 29. Transmitter Connections Figure 30. Searchline Excel Plus & Edge transmitter and receiver general view Figure 31. Alignment Scope general view Figure 32. Setting the initial position of Front lock handle Figure 33. Aligning spacers to cowling gap...
  • Page 7: Safety And Information

    2.1 Warnings and Cautions WARNING 1. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Detectors are certified for and intended for use in potentially hazardous areas. Installation, operation and maintenance of the instruments must meet requirements on safety and operation in hazardous areas.
  • Page 8: Specific Conditions Of Use

    If in doubt, contact Honeywell Analytics for advice. The information supplied in this document is to the best of Honeywell’s knowledge and is accurate as of the date of publication. However, specifications or other data may change without notice, and Honeywell assumes no responsibility for its use.
  • Page 9: Organisational Measures For Functional Safety

    Chapter 2 Safety and Information 2.4 Organisational Measures for Functional Safety Refer to the Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge Safety Manual for more information. 2.5 Abbreviations Analog-to-Digital Converter Analog Front End ATEX European Hazardous Area Approval Canadian Standards Association Det Norske Veritas...
  • Page 10: Overview

    Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Detectors provide enhanced safety monitoring in the event of loss of containment of flammable hydrocarbon gases. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge help facilities protect people, plant and the environment against the hazards of flammable hydrocarbons. Their strength is that they reliably detect a broad range of hydrocarbon gases and can do this in extremes of weather, even through thick fog.
  • Page 11: Applications

    3.4 Safety Case Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge provide a credible Safety Case with aim to help facilities protect people, plant and the environment. The instruments detects a broad range of gases with a tight response curve. The advised Safety Case...
  • Page 12: Searchline Excel Edge - Long Range Perimeter Monitoring Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Detector

    There are two versions of the new advanced Searchline Excel available: • Searchline Excel Plus - a medium range 2 m to 120 m (6 ft to 393 ft) safety product. • Searchline Excel Edge – a long range 60 m to 330 m (196 ft to 1082 ft) perimeter monitoring product.
  • Page 13: Receiver

    The receiver provides a facility for Modbus digital communication between the receiver and an external controller. The receiver also features a Bluetooth interface that allows non-intrusive remote connection using a suitable mobile device running the Honeywell Fixed Platform App. 3.11 Mounting Accessories and Flexibility The Searchline Plus &...
  • Page 14: Available Accessories

    Chapter 3 Overview 3.12 Available Accessories The Universal Mounting Bracket, Plastic Sunshade and Honeywell Fixed Platform App are provided as standard. The following items are available for purchase as optional accessories. Refer to the Ordering Information chapter of this manual for more information: 1.
  • Page 15: Siting Considerations

    When designing an installation for a Searchline Excel detector it is important to give due consideration as to the specific application requirements, location and potential sources of problems that may be encountered. Users are strongly recommended to consult Honeywell experts experienced in site mapping and siting of gas detectors. 4.1 Safety Case Framework In compliance with IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and EEMUA recommendations, the Safety Case Framework is used as a method of reducing risks at hazardous installations to acceptable levels.
  • Page 16: Location To Maximise Reliability And Functionality

    The transmitter and receiver units’ windows should face each other, coaxially aligned, across the area to be protected and within the specified path lengths: Searchline Excel detector type Path length between units Searchline Excel Plus 2 to 120 m (6 ft to 393 ft) Searchline Excel Edge 60 to 330 m (196 ft to 1082 ft) Searchline Excel™...
  • Page 17: Supporting Structure

    Chapter 4 Siting Considerations The beam path and immediate surrounds should be kept free of obstructions that might hinder the free movement of air in the protected area or block the infrared beam. A clear beam path of 10 cm (3.9 in) in radius or greater is recommended. In particular, for optimum functionality, avoid areas affected by the following: 1.
  • Page 18: Orientation

    The pipe can be filled with concrete to provide extra robustness if necessary. 4.4 Orientation Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge are solar immune and therefore there is no need to take account of the sun’s movement when considering orientation.
  • Page 19: Mechanical Installation

    A Mount Plate Adaptor for Universal Mounting Bracket is available as option to suit installation on larger diameter poles. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge cable entries are 2 x M25 or 2 x ¾” NPT dependent on the version.
  • Page 20: Main Parts

    LEGEND: 1. Antenna cover 2. Sunshade 3. Searchline Excel Plus / Searchline Excel Edge transmitter 4. Searchline Excel Plus / Searchline Excel Edge receiver 5. Universal Mounting Bracket Searchline Excel™ Plus / Searchline Excel™ Edge – Technical Manual...
  • Page 21: Mounting The Transmitter And Receiver

    The mechanical installation is the same for both the receiver and the transmitter. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge will normally be mounted at height, for example secured to a pole using the U-Bolts or Worm Drive Clips supplied in the Pole Installation Kit (recommended option).
  • Page 22: Figure 8. Universal Mounting Bracket Exploded View

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation Torque 30 Nm Torque 10 Nm Figure 8. Universal Mounting Bracket exploded view LEGEND: Position Description Pcs. Universal Mounting Bracket flange Mount Plate Adaptor for Universal Mounting Bracket flange Vertical pivot Horizontal pivot Vertical fine adjustment ring Horizontal fine adjustment ring Socket Head Screw M6x22 Keyed insert...
  • Page 23: Changing To Mount Plate Adaptor

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.6 Changing to Mount Plate Adaptor In order to change the pivot between standard and larger Mount Plate Adaptor for Universal Mounting Bracket (enabling fitting to a larger pole or brackets), follow these instructions: 1. Unscrew both horizontal M10 bolts at the Universal Mounting Bracket (assembled and supplied as standard). 2.
  • Page 24: Pole Mount Installation

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.7 Pole Mount Installation 5.7.1 Install Universal Mounting Bracket For pole installation, use the optional Pole Mount Fixing Kit. Refer to Chapter 13 Ordering Information of this manual. 1. For poles 50 to 101 mm (2 to 4 inches) in diameter use the supplied Universal Mounting Bracket. 2.
  • Page 25: Wall Mount Installation

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation Figure 11. Universal Mounting Bracket fitment using Worm Drive Clips 5.8 Wall Mount Installation For installation onto a wall, use M8 or M10 mounting bolts with washers (not supplied). Figure 12. Wall mount installation Searchline Excel™ Plus / Searchline Excel™ Edge – Technical Manual...
  • Page 26: Assemble Cable Glands

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.9 Assemble Cable Glands Refer to the original manufacturer’s assembly instructions for the particular cable gland type. The wiring compartment is certified to be able to use Ex d or Ex e glands to suite local requirements. Leave a service loop in the cable as per site standard procedures.
  • Page 27: Attach The Instrument To The Mount

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.11 Attach the instrument to the mount CAUTION Ensure the M6 Fine Adjustment Screws do NOT get in the way of cable glands. 1. Begin with the transmitter 2. Remove the bolt cover plate (Figure 10). 3. Attach the transmitter to the top spigot of the Universal Mounting Bracket. 4.
  • Page 28: Connect Wires To Pcb Terminals

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.12 Connect Wires to PCB Terminals Pluggable connectors Grub screw Wiring Compartment Cover Figure 16. PCB Terminals CAUTION Remove power from the transmitter and receiver before performing any electrical installation or maintenance. CAUTION The equipment features pluggable connectors that are mechanically locked into position. These are not accessible by the user during normal operation.
  • Page 29: Sunshade Installation

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.13 Sunshade Installation The procedure is the same for the transmitter and receiver. 1. Unscrew the antenna cover from the top of the instrument. 2. Fit the standard (supplied) or stainless steel sunshade (optional) onto the instrument. 3.
  • Page 30: Transmitter / Receiver Removal

    Chapter 5 Mechanical Installation 5.14 Transmitter / Receiver removal Take the following steps to remove the transmitter or receiver: 1. Remove the bolt cover plate (Figure 13). 2. Hold the instrument body to prevent from tilting during disassembly and loosen the spigot vertical M10 bolt. 3.
  • Page 31: Electrical Installation

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation 6 Electrical Installation CAUTION Remove power from the transmitter and receiver before performing any electrical installation or maintenance. 6.1 Receiver Electrical Installation 6.1.1 Receiver Power Supply Requirements The receiver requires a voltage supply of 18–32 Vdc (nominal 24 Vdc). Peak current for receiver is max. 0.6 A. Inrush current for receiver is 0.3 A for less than 20 ms.
  • Page 32: Receiver 4-20 Ma Current Loop

    • proportional output to gas concentration and a discrete indication of special states (Fault, Warning, Inhibit, Over-range). Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge features HART communications to provide access to the receiver from a control system or handheld device for the purpose of configuration and to provide status and diagnostic information.
  • Page 33: Receiver Terminal Wiring Description

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation External earth connection Internal earth connection Figure 20. Receiver Terminal Wiring Compartment 6.2.1 Receiver Terminal Wiring Description Number Marking Description RS485 A RS-485 A (positive) RS485 B RS-485 B (negative) RS485 D RS-485 D (cable shielding) RS485 D RS-485 D (cable shielding) 4-20mA+ mA signal +...
  • Page 34: Power Consumption Of Excel Components (Typical)

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation Unused conductors must be suitably terminated. Wiring must be in accordance with local, national and company regulations. Exposed or bare conductors must be avoided. CAUTION The maximum permissible mA loop voltage is 32 VDC and the maximum current is 22 mA. Note Do not reverse the receiver power supply connections.
  • Page 35: Connection For Ma Loop Configuration As Current Source

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation 6.2.3 Connection for mA loop Configuration as Current Source CAUTION Ensure that jumper wires are installed applicable for the selected mA current loop configuration. Figure 22. mA loop configuration as current source 6.2.4 Connection for mA Loop Configuration as Current Sink Figure 23. mA loop configuration as current sink Searchline Excel™...
  • Page 36: Connection For Ma Loop Configuration As Isolated Output

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation 6.2.5 Connection for mA Loop Configuration as Isolated Output Figure 24. mA loop configuration as isolated output 6.2.6 Cabling Recommendations The cable used must be appropriate for the hazardous area classification and must meet local, national and company regulations. The use of industrial grade, screened field cable is recommended. An example may be a 3–core copper cable with screen (minimum 90% coverage) and suitable mechanical protection (e.g.
  • Page 37: Connection To Honeywell Oeld

    Figure 25. Connection to Honeywell OELD WARNING Connection between Searchline Excel Plus & Edge and the OELD Local Display unit must be made in accordance with the recognized standards of the appropriate authority in the country concerned. Specifically use blanking plug in conduit systems and blanking gland in armoured cable systems.
  • Page 38: Transmitter Electrical Installation

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation OELD Connection for mA Loop Configuration as Current Sink Figure 27. mA loop configuration as current sink CAUTION The earth bonding arrangement must ensure that the maximum peak voltage between OELD case earth and any field cable conductor is less than 350V. Voltages in excess of this can cause permanent damage to the OELD’s internal RFI protection filters.
  • Page 39: Transmitter Connections / Wiring Diagram

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation 6.3.2 Transmitter Connections / Wiring diagram 10 0V DC 11 N/A 9 0V DC 12 N/A 8 24V DC 13 N/A 7 24V DC 14 N/A 6 N/A 15 N/A 5 N/A 16 N/A 4 N/A 17 N/A 3 N/A 18 N/A 2 N/A...
  • Page 40: Transmitter With Led Indicator Enabled

    Chapter 6 Electrical Installation 6.3.4 Transmitter with LED Indicator enabled When connected as shown in table below, the transmitter operates with the LED Indicator in green. Number Marking Color Description Number Marking Color Description 24V DC Input power + 24V DC Input power + 0V DC Black...
  • Page 41: Alignment And Commissioning

    This Searchline Excel Alignment Scope is then fitted to the receiver and the alignment procedure repeated. The IS Handheld Unit is connected to the receiver via Bluetooth and runs the Honeywell Fixed Platform App to finally commission the equipment and is used to optimally set-up the instrument. All settings are stored along with a maintenance report.
  • Page 42: Equipment Required For Alignment And Commissioning

    7.2 Equipment Required for Alignment and Commissioning Note To be able to connect to the receiver, user must be registered to the Honeywell User Management Suite (UMS) and have Honeywell Fixed Platform App installed to a suitably-approved mobile device. Refer to Chapter 7.5.1 Connect to Honeywell Fixed Platform App via Mobile Device.
  • Page 43: Basic Alignment

    The basic procedure for aligning the transmitter and receiver is the same. The Searchline Excel Alignment Scope is used for both Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge and is simply attached to the front face of the transmitter and receiver (see Figure 34) and must be fitted to each of the instruments in turn, starting with the transmitter.
  • Page 44: Figure 33. Aligning Spacers To Cowling Gap

    Chapter 7 Alignment and Commissioning 2. Align the Alignment Scope’s two spacers with the instrument’s cowling gap (see Figure 33). 2 spacers Cowling gap Figure 33. Aligning spacers to cowling gap 3. Push the Alignment Scope fully home onto the four slots on the instrument (see Figure 34). Figure 34. Fitting the Alignment Scope onto four slots 4.
  • Page 45: Figure 35. Locking The Alignment Scope

    Chapter 7 Alignment and Commissioning 5. With the other hand use Alignment Scope’s Front lock handle and rotate it 90° degrees clockwise (see Figure 35). This will securely lock the Alignment Scope onto the instrument. Rotate the Front lock handle 90°...
  • Page 46: Accurate Alignment

    Chapter 7 Alignment and Commissioning 12. Tighten the left-facing horizontal M10 bolt on the universal mount bracket (torque of 30 Nm / 22.1 lb-ft). 13. Tighten the right-facing horizontal M10 bolt on the universal mount bracket (torque of 10 Nm / 7.4 lb-ft). 14.
  • Page 47: Commissioning Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge

    Apply power to the transmitter and receiver. 7.6.3 Set the Real-time Clock Use Honeywell Fixed Platform App to set up real-time clock if not already set. Not setting real-time clock may result in wrong translation of the detector’s timestamps. 7.6.4 Confirm Optical Alignment Use Honeywell Fixed Platform App to confirm the optical alignment.
  • Page 48: Ma Loop Integrity Test

    Ensure that they have been complied with, before and during the installation. In order to help Honeywell Analytics to provide efficient assistance/service in the event of problems, return the Checklist to Honeywell Analytics or to their agent.
  • Page 49 Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge is extremely immune to RFI/EMI, complying with the most stringent requirements specified in EN50270. Precautions should be taken to avoid interference on the field cabling and connections, in turn to avoid affected reading received at the control room.
  • Page 50 Chapter 7 Alignment and Commissioning INSTALLATION CHECK LIST xxxxPxxxx CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SITE/FACILITY PRODUCT TYPE: SEARCHLINE EXCEL PLUS SEARCHLINE EXCEL EDGE OPERATING RANGE GAS TABLE: METHANE ETHANE PROPANE BUTANE PENTANE ETHYLENE PROPYLENE INSTRUMENT LOCATION: TAG NO. (RX): TAG NO. (TX): SER NO. (RX): SER NO.
  • Page 51: Operation And Configuration

    The visual status indicator is not considered a safety output. Its behaviour is configurable and may indicate different states than other outputs. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge are equipped with a high visibility LED status indicator that visually indicates the status of the instrument. See the following table for behaviour configuration information: Time Sequence (2.4 sec)
  • Page 52: Ma Loop Status

    8.2.2 mA Loop Status Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge are equipped with a 4–20 mA loop output which can operate in source or sink mode. Source and sink modes are configured by wiring. For more information see the wiring diagram in the Electrical Installation chapter.
  • Page 53: Relay Signalling

    1. Linear within the range of gas concentration in Proportional mode 2. 4 mA in Discrete mode Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge are able to zero very slow increases in path integral concentration, e.g., of free-moving hydrocarbons. The compensation happens immediately after power-up. The value of compensated gas reading is limited to an absolute value.
  • Page 54: Alarm

    Note Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge log 10 minutes of recording for each of the last 5 verified alarms. The 10 minutes are divided into 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the alarm. 8.6 Configuration Change and Parameters CAUTION The unit must be set to Inhibit mode to allow for configuration change.
  • Page 55: Other Parameters

    Chapter 8 Operation and Configuration Parameter Name Range Ma Loop Mode 0 – discrete 1 – proportional Ma Loop Inhibit Inhibit current 1.0 mA to 3.6 mA, step 0.1 mA, default 2.0 mA Ma Loop Warning Warning current 1.0 mA to 4.0 mA, step 0.1 mA, default 3.0 mA Ma Loop Fault Fault current 0.0 mA to 3.6 mA, step 0.1 mA, default 1.0 mA...
  • Page 56 Path Length Distance between transmitter and receiver in meters. units – meters range: Searchline Excel Plus: 2~120 m (6 ft to 393 ft) Searchline Excel Edge: 60~330 m (196 ft to 1082 ft) Access: R/W Filter Level level of filtration that affects response time...
  • Page 57: Maintenance

    1. Inspect the detector and cabling for signs of physical damage. 2. Use the IS Handheld Unit and the Honeywell Fixed Platform App to inhibit the signal output. (Since the signal output may vary during cleaning, due to the optical path being disturbed, it is important to inhibit the analogue output.) 3.
  • Page 58: Functional Testing Using Functional Test Filters

    Chapter 9 Maintenance 9.3 Functional Testing using Functional Test Filters Honeywell Analytics Honeywell Analytics Searchline Excel™ Searchline Excel™ Plus & Edge Plus & Edge FUNCTIONAL TEST FUNCTIONAL TEST FILTER FILTER HIGH Filter Set Filter Set Part No 2017B0218 Part No 2017B0218 Figure 39. Low and High Functional Test Filter...
  • Page 59: Advanced Functional Test

    1. Ensure the area is gas free. 2. Ensure the receiver window is clean. 3. Switch on the IS Handheld Unit and start the Honeywell Fixed Platform App. 4. Connect the App to the receiver to be tested. 5. Go to Maintenance menu, tap on Bump Test.
  • Page 60: Calibration Check Using The Gassing Cell

    = Lower Explosive Limit of the gas in %v/v The test gas must be the same as the test gas used during the initial calibration of the Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge units and ideally the concentration should be between 2 and 5 LEL.m, never below 1 LEL.m.
  • Page 61: Figure 41. Connecting The Gassing Test Cell To The Receiver

    Chapter 9 Maintenance To fit the gassing test cell follow the steps below: 1. Connect the gassing test cell to the receiver. Ensure the locking tab clicks into the right position. Rotate the handle clockwise to lock the gassing test cell onto the receiver. Locking tab Gassing test cell Handle...
  • Page 62: Alignment Scope

    Chapter 9 Maintenance 9.5 Alignment Scope Note Consider a suitable cleaning method with regard to the climate. Avoid using moisteners in very cold temperatures. Using a soft tissue or lens cloth, lightly wipe the scope lens dry with a minimum number of strokes. 9.6 Module Replacement CAUTION Front enclosures may be opened only for advised repair maintenance by an authorized and qualified person.
  • Page 63: Operational Maintenance

    Chapter 9 Maintenance 9.7 Operational Maintenance WARNING The following procedure will indicate a gas reading. Ensure that any executive action has been inhibited prior to starting and completing the procedure. Follow the procedure described in Section 9.3 and test the unit’s response to high %V/V gas in a gassing cell. Verify that the response is within the tolerance for repeatability and temperature drift (see Chapter 14 Specifications).
  • Page 64: Communications

    To use HART communications, load the EDD file into a suitable HART host (see manufacturer’s instructions). Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge can be configured and operated by a Device Type Manager (DTM) that provides an easy-to-use user interface for accessing device variables, configuration parameters and diagnosis information.
  • Page 65: Menu Structure

    Instructions to change the password are given in sec. 10.3.2.2. NOTE Some HART handheld devices will retain the previous login until switched off, even if Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge are disconnected. Ensure that ‘Engineer’ profile access is protected from unauthorized use by logging off when appropriate.
  • Page 66 Chapter 10 Communications Device 1 Detector Status Settings 2 Inhibit Mode 1 Inhibit Mode 3 Inhibit Mode Setting 4 Alarms 2 Inhibit Mode Timeout 3 Enter Inhibit Mode 5 System Setup 4 Exit Inhibit Mode 6 Factory System Config 7 mA Loop 5 Configure Inhibit Mode Timeout 8 LED Ring 9 Relays...
  • Page 67 Chapter 10 Communications Device 1 Detector Status Settings 2 Inhibit Mode 3 Inhibit Mode Setting 4 Alarms 5 System Setup 6 Factory System Config 1 mA Loop Mode 7 mA Loop 8 LED Ring 2 Fault Level 9 Relays 3 Inhibit Level 10 Bluetooth 4 Warning Level 11 Function Test Period...
  • Page 68 Chapter 10 Communications Device 1 Detector Status Settings 2 Inhibit Mode 3 Inhibit Mode Setting 4 Alarms 5 System Setup 6 Factory System Config 7 mA Loop 8 LED Ring 9 Relays 10 Bluetooth 11 Function Test Period 1 Function Test Interval 12 HART 2 Change Interval 13 Assembly Details...
  • Page 69: Selecting The Gas Reading Units

    Error Reporting Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge implement HART protocol Command 48, meaning that if any event is detected in the detector while a HART host is connected, it will be reported immediately. Therefore warning messages may pop up during other operations.
  • Page 70: First Time Switch On

    Refer to the Electrical Installation chapter of this manual for more information. 2. Apply power. Check that the supply voltage to Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge is between 18 and 32 Vdc. Monitor the 4–20 mA output during the start-up sequence, which should be as follows:...
  • Page 71: Configure Warning, Inhibit And Over-Range Signal Levels

    10. Press Back to return to the Settings menu. Note: If a value is sent which is outside the allowed range, it will be rejected. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge will offer the option to restore the previous value or re-enter another value.
  • Page 72: Test 4-20 Ma Loop Integrity

    5. Select Apply Force Loop. 6. Select between 4 mA, 20 mA or Custom. 7. The display shows a warning message, press OK. Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge will now output the chosen value in mA. 8. Select End.
  • Page 73: Clear Alarm Latch

    10.4 Maintenance using HART Communications Note: The instructions that follow assume that a suitable HART host (handheld or PC) is connected to the Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge and that the user is logged in ‘Engineer’ profile access privileges.
  • Page 74: Proof Test (Gas Leak Challenge)

    Inspect the Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge unit and cabling for any signs of physical damage. 7. Clean any dust or dirt from the Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge unit using soapy water and a soft cloth.
  • Page 75: Modbus

    Searchline Excel Edge detector. Details of the wiring connections can be found in Chapter 6.2.1 of this manual. 10.5.5 Modbus Termination Resistor If Searchline Excel Plus / Edge is the last node in a Modbus system highway a 120 Ω termination resistor between A and B must be fitted to avoid reflections on the RS-485 circuit.
  • Page 76: Modbus Multi-Drop Mode

    Status reading and configuration of important parameters (adjustable with Honeywell Fixed Platform App and HART) can also be performed using the Modbus interface. This appendix describes only how to monitor Searchline Excel Plus & Searchline Excel Edge status using Modbus.
  • Page 77 Chapter 10 Communications Modbus Holding Register Register Parameter Description Additional Description Notes Address Type First Last 40062 40074 Reserved ------ 40075 40081 Serial number ------ Note 16 40082 40083 Reserved ------ 40084 40084 Detector version 40085 40085 Detector version 40086 40088 Voltage monitor [10] = reserved, [11] = reserved, [12] =...
  • Page 78 Relay 2 Latch bit 5 Relay 3 Latch bit 6 reserved bit 7 reserved bit 8 reserved bit 9 reserved 6 to 15 unused in Searchline Excel Plus or Edge Searchline Excel™ Plus / Searchline Excel™ Edge – Technical Manual...
  • Page 79 Chapter 10 Communications Note 8 - Definition of U8_OPRST_OPERATING_STATE Value Precedence Meaning reserved normal monitoring warm-up/start-up inhibit alarm not used not used warning fault 9 to 255 for future expansion Note 9 - Definition of wRelayState Meaning Relay1 Relay2 Relay3 for future expansion Note 10 - Definition of wCommands Command...
  • Page 80 Chapter 10 Communications Note 15 - Meaning of iSensorType invalid, no sensor found of mV default 1 to 7 for XNX Triple IR flame detector UV/IR flame detector Ultrasonic gas leak detector Open path infrared gas leak detector 12 to 255 For future expansion Note 16 - The register is used to store two ASCII codes.
  • Page 81: Problem Solving

    Front enclosures may be opened only for advised repair maintenance by an authorized and qualified person. 2. If a problem persists please contact Honeywell Analytics for advice, using the contact details given on the back page. Have the following information to hand:...
  • Page 82: Problem Solving

    Chapter 11 Problem Solving 11.2 Problem Solving Fault / Problem Description Remedial Action Detector does not power up Power supply is not available Check that power is available and to specification and does not follow the start- Power supply is not within specification Check that LED indicator is on up cycle Wiring connections are not made...
  • Page 83 Chapter 11 Problem Solving Fault / Problem Description Remedial Action 4–20 mA output is in fault 4–20 mA loop wiring has been disturbed Check 4–20 mA loop is correctly connected and terminated Reset the fault using the Fixed Platform App or HART If the fault persists, power cycle the detector If the fault still persists, contact Authorized Service 4–20 mA output is <= 1 mA...
  • Page 84 Chapter 11 Problem Solving Fault / Problem Description Remedial Action Zeroing failure Failure to meet the acceptable criteria for 1) Check that the signal levels reaching the Receiver are zeroing greater than 0.7 2) Check that the correct range has been entered for the installed path length 3) Check that the alignment of the Receiver has been fully optimised.
  • Page 85 Chapter 11 Problem Solving Fault / Problem Description Remedial Action Searchline Excel does not report negative gas readings Unit appears to be reporting Misinterpretation of FAULT, INHIBIT, or a negative gas reading on the WARNING currents on the 4–20 mA on the 4–20 mA output.
  • Page 86 Chapter 11 Problem Solving Fault / Problem Description Remedial Action Detector fails to raise alarm Alarm threshold set too high Review product settings, ensure correct alignment between Transmitter and Receiver Fixed Platform App reports do No information on time and date of Internal battery cell has to be replaced.
  • Page 87: Certification And Approvals

    Chapter 12 Certification and Approvals 12 Certification and Approvals The Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge flammable gas detectors have attained the below listed approvals as of the date of this publication: Hazardous Locations 12.1 ATEX and UKCA Certification II 2GD DEMKO 20 ATEX 2281X UL21UKEX2047X (Ex d install) Ex db ia op is IIC T4 Gb (Ta -55°C to +75°C) or...
  • Page 88: Inmetro Certification

    CERT LABEL DETAILS COMPANIES AND IS PROTECTED BY REMOVE ALL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES. - 0.0 Hereby and as of the date of this publication, Honeywell declares that the Searchline Excel equipment is in compliance with COPYRIGHT AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL DATE DATE...
  • Page 89: Rohs

    Chapter 12 Certification and Approvals 12.7 RoHS As of the date of this publication, Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge are compliant with all requirement and exemption set by the European RoHS 2.0 Directive 2011/65/EU and the European Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863.
  • Page 90: Export Compliance Classification

    US ECCN: 1A995.b 12.16 Wireless Approvals As of the date of this publication, Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge have been approved and registered for use in the following countries: Algeria*, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Brunei, China, Egypt*, India*, Indonesia, Iraq*, Israel, Japan*, Kazakhstan*, Korea, Kuwait,...
  • Page 91: Ordering Information

    Part Number Description INSTRUMENTS SLXL-PSMGXX Searchline Excel Plus M25 SLXL-ESMGXX Searchline Excel Edge M25 SLXL-PSNGXX Searchline Excel Plus 3/4” NPT SLXL-ESNGXX Searchline Excel Edge 3/4” NPT ACCESSORIES 2331B1102 Pole Mount Kit for Universal Mounting Bracket 2331B1020 Large Adjustable Mounting Bracket Plate...
  • Page 92: Specifications

    24 Vdc nominal (18 Vdc to 32 Vdc) * Searchline Excel Plus & Edge will respond to most hydrocarbon gases as most do absorb IR in the required wavelengths. ** Calibration to Universal Hydrocarbon covers a range of specific but different gases within one calibration that meets the requirements of the performance standard.
  • Page 93 Mount Plate Adaptor: 3.71 kg (8.18 lbs) Stainless Steel Dimensions Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge: 103 mm dia x 325 mm x 180 mm (4.06" dia x 12.8" x 7.09") Universal Mounting Bracket: 165 mm x 165 mm x 130 mm (6.5" x 6.5” x 5.12") Mount Plate Adaptor: 210 mm x 210 mm x 127 mm (8.23"...
  • Page 94 Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Honeywell Fixed Platform App tested with Ecom Smart-EX02 mobile phone. Other phones and tablets running Android 5.1 or higher may work, but Honeywell does not guarantee full functionality. Spares 2331B1100 Spare Universal Mounting Bracket Plate 2017B0112 Spare Standard Sunshade (Plastic)
  • Page 95: Product Warranty

    This warranty does not apply to sensors or components that are covered under separate warranties, or to any third party cables and components. In no event shall Honeywell Analytics be liable for any damages or injury of any nature or kind, no matter how caused, that arise from incorrect installation, handling, maintenance, cleaning or use of this equipment.
  • Page 96 While every effort has been made to ensure Asia Pacific accuracy in this publication, no responsibility Honeywell Analytics Asia Pacific Co Ltd can be accepted for errors or omissions. Data Tel: +82 (0) 2 6909 0300 may change, as well as legislation and you...

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