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NS 5.14
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  • Page 1 Products Solutions Services 4900002262 Rev B Firmware Operator’s Manual NS 5.14 Copyright © 2021 SpectraSensors, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of SpectraSensors, Inc. SpectraSensors reserves the right to change product design and specifications at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Product/Firmware Matrix HC12 PRODUCT MODEL Firmware Firmware Firmware SS2100, SS2100a, Not used Used for Used for non- SS2100i-1, SS2100i-2 differential differential analyzers analyzers 2-Pack/3-Pack Used on right- Used on left‐ Not used side analyzer side analyzer  electronics electronics SS1000, SS500, SS500e, Used Not used Not used SS500XP, SS2000, SS2000e, SS2000XP, SS3000, SS3000e...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS List of Figures ..........v List of Tables .
  • Page 6 NS 5.14 Firmware Modbus Address ......... . 2-25 Modbus Mode .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Mode 1 data string ......... . 3-1 To capture and save data from the serial port .
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  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    IST OF IGURES Figure 2–1. Keypad for CSA-certified analyzers ..... . . 2-4 Figure 2–2. Keypad for ATEX-certified analyzers ..... . 2-4 Figure 3–1.
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  • Page 11: List Of Tables

    IST OF ABLES Table 2–1. Typical values for parameter setpoints ....2-11 Table 2–2. Default conversion factors ......2-20 Table 2–3.
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  • Page 13: Who Should Read This Manual

    1 - I NTRODUCTION This SpectraSensors analyzer is shipped with SpectraSensors’ NS 5.14 Firmware. This firmware version provides users with the features and functions to work with the tunable diode laser (TDL) analyzer, and is intended to accompany additional manuals that deal with hardware installation and function.

  • Page 14: Conventions Used In This Manual

    1999 as a spin-off of the NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for the purpose of commercializing space-proven measurement technologies initially developed at JPL. SpectraSensors was acquired by the Endress+Hauser Group in 2012. Manufacturer Address SpectraSensors, Inc. An Endress+Hauser Company...

  • Page 15: Firmware Version

    2 - O PERATING THE NALYZER The analyzer is designed to be a stationary measuring device. It should be securely mounted during normal operation. The laser housing labels on the flanges of the sample cell warn about exposure to laser radiation inside. Never open the sample cell unless directed to do so by Service and the analyzer power is turned off.

  • Page 16: Powering Down The Analyzer

    NS 5.14 Firmware For systems with heated enclosures, a Temperature too Low or Temperature too High fault will activate the General Fault Alarm when the enclosure temperature is more than 5 °C above or below the specified temperature. Once the enclosure has reached the specified temperature, reset the General Fault Alarm (see “To change parameters in Mode 2”...

  • Page 17: To Power Down The Analyzer

    Operating the Analyzer To power down the analyzer 1. Switch off the power to the analyzer using the switch or circuit breaker designated as the disconnection device for the equipment. 2. If the analyzer is going to be shut down for a short period of time for routine maintenance, isolate the analyzer from the SCS by following the procedure under “To isolate the SCS for short-term shutdown”...
  • Page 18 NS 5.14 Firmware LCD (DISPLAY) EXPONENT VALUE ENTER KEY SCROLL DIRECTION MODE MENU KEY AND ANALOG INPUT TEST MODE ENTER TEST ACTIVATE PROCESS CHANGE PARAMETERS DIAGNOSTICS EXPORT DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS DATA ACTIVATE VALIDATION VALIDATION 1 RESULTS ACTIVATE VALIDATION 2 ANALOG OUTPUT TEST Figure 2–1 Keypad for CSA-certified analyzers CHANGE PARAMETERS...

  • Page 19: Modes Defined

    Operating the Analyzer If you do make an error, press the * key followed by the TEST key, and then the * key to return to the parameter and enter the correct value. Modes Defined Use the keypad to access the following modes by pressing the # key first followed by a number (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9) to activate a mode.

  • Page 20: Mode 3: Not Used

    NS 5.14 Firmware Mode 3: not used Mode 4: (System Diagnostic parameters) Mode 4 displays system diagnostic data. These values may be useful when troubleshooting the system. Press the # key followed by the 4 key. Temp: 50.6 C Pres: 1103.2 mb DC: 2672 Zero: Fit: 0.98...

  • Page 21: Mode 6: (Diagnostic Data Download)

    Operating the Analyzer <TEST 4-20MA MODE> 4-20 mA output is at 0.0% or 4.0mA Returning to Mode 1 re-establishes normal 4-20 mA current loop operation. Mode 6: (Diagnostic Data download) Mode 6 is used to transfer diagnostic data to the serial port and read the individual data points of both the DC and 2f spectra that the instrument analyzes to calculate the gas concentration.

  • Page 22: Mode 8: (Measure Port2 Mode)

    NS 5.14 Firmware Mode 8: (Measure Port2 Mode) Mode 8 switches the analyzer to measure validation gas supply #2. Press the # key followed by the 8 key. <MEASURE PORT2 MODE> ANA: 4.0256ppmv P: 954.4mb T: 76.1F Returning to Mode 1 re-establishes normal operation measuring process gas. Mode 9: (Recall Validation Results) Mode 9 recalls the measured value from the last autovalidation cycle on units with autovalidation capability.
  • Page 23 Operating the Analyzer b. If an automatic validation or Mode 7 has been processed: <VALIDATION RESULTS> Date: 17-04-10 13:00 1:P 1000.00ppmv Rng:1000.0 to 1000.0 • Date is the time of the last validation. • 1: is for Validation 1. • P or F equals ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ for the validation result. •...

  • Page 24: Mode Test: (Analog Input Test Mode)

    NS 5.14 Firmware • 1: or 2: is for Validation 1 or Validation 2. • P or F equals ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’ for the validation result. • 1000.00ppmv is the concentration of the last validation result in the user’s selected engineering units.

  • Page 25: Changing Measurement And Control Parameters

    Operating the Analyzer The firmware default parameter settings are reflected in Table 2–1 below. 3. Peak Tracking set = 1 (On). Peak Tracking may be turned off at the factory prior to shipment to prevent the peak tracking algorithm from shifting the spectrum during initial warm-up of the unit.
  • Page 26 NS 5.14 Firmware Table 2-1 Typical values for parameter setpoints (Continued) Parameter Setting Function RATA 0 or 1 Enables or disables adjustment (Relative Accuracy Test Default: 0 factors. Audit) RATA Multiplier -1.E+06 to 1.E+06 Slope adjustment factor. Default 1.0 RATA Offset -1.E+06 to 1.E+06 Offset adjustment factor.
  • Page 27 Operating the Analyzer Table 2-1 Typical values for parameter setpoints (Continued) Parameter Setting Function AO 4 mA Value -1.E+06 to 1.E+06 Sets ppmv value corresponding Default 0.0 to 4 mA current loop output. AO 20 mA Value -1.E+06 to 1.E+06 Sets ppmv value corresponding Default 100.0 to 20 mA current loop output.
  • Page 28 NS 5.14 Firmware Table 2-1 Typical values for parameter setpoints (Continued) Parameter Setting Function Validation Allowance 0.0 to 100.0 Sets acceptable deviation Default: 10 (in %) for validation. Zero Val Tolerance 0.0 to 1000000 Sets maximum acceptable zero Default = 0 measurement reading during validation routine.

  • Page 29: To Change Parameters In Mode 2

    Operating the Analyzer To change parameters in Mode 2 1. Press the # key followed by the 2 key. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Enter password: NS 5.14-XXXX The LCD prompts for a numeric password. 2. To enter the Customer Parameter section for complete access to all customer parameters, enter the user password (3142) on the keypad.

  • Page 30: Way Com Port

    NS 5.14 Firmware 2 Way Com Port The 2 Way Com Port parameter sets the port that allows two-way communications, including Modbus and the diagnostic protocol. Enter 0 to turn off two-way communications, 1 for the customer port, 2 for the service port and 3 for the Ethernet port, if applicable.

  • Page 31: Ai 4 Ma Value

    Operating the Analyzer AI 4 mA Value The AI 4 mA Value parameter sets pressure (in millibar) corresponding to a 4 mA analog input. Enter the required value. <SET PARAMETER MODE> AI 4 mA Value 0.00000 Enter a value (mb) AI 20 mA Value The AI 20 mA Value parameter sets pressure (in millibar) corresponding to a 20 mA analog input.

  • Page 32: Ao 4-20 Ma Test

    NS 5.14 Firmware AO 4-20 mA Test The AO 4-20 mA Test parameter sets the output of the current loop when in Mode 5 for testing and calibration purposes. The value entered represents a percent of scale value where zero equals 4 mA and full scale equals 20 mA. Thus, the current loop output, I, is given by ...

  • Page 33: Calculate Dew Point

    Operating the Analyzer Calculate Dew Point The Calculate Dew Point parameter enables or disables the calculation and display of dew point temperature. There are three choices: 0 to turn the calculation and display of dew point temperature off, 1 to allow the dew point to be output on the LCD and on the analog output (setup of the AO 4 mA and 20 mA values is required), and 2 to allow the dew point to be output on the LCD only.

  • Page 34: Table 2-2 Default Conversion Factors

    NS 5.14 Firmware Based on ISO 13443:1996 Natural Gas - Standard reference ° conditions are 15 C, 101.325 kPa and Normal reference ° conditions are 0 C, 101.325 kPa. Default conversion factors are based on pipeline quality natural gas. If the display units are correct but the conversion factor is not correct for the application, a custom conversion factor can be defined using Modbus.

  • Page 35: Custom Precision

    Operating the Analyzer <SET PARAMETER MODE> Concentration Unit 0:ppm 1:lbs 2:% 3:mg The LCD content can vary slightly depending on system configuration. Custom Precision The Custom Precision parameter sets the number of viewable digits to the right of the decimal point. The total number of digits the analyzer can display at any one time is six.

  • Page 36: Do Alarm Setup

    NS 5.14 Firmware <SET PARAMETER MODE> Dew Point Method 0:ISO1:AS12:AS23:AB The ISO method is only valid for sample pressures greater than 10000 mBar (10 bar), and therefore should not be used for samples with pipeline pressures less than 10000 mbar. The analyzer firmware assumes that any pipeline pressure less than 10 bar is the same as 10 bar, so the measured Dew Point value will not change for sample pressures from 0 to 10 bar.
  • Page 37 Operating the Analyzer Table 2-3 Assignable Alarm functionality (Continued) Value Functionality 0000010 Laser zero is too low. 0000020 Laser zero is too high. 0000040 Laser current is too low. 0000080 Laser current is too high. 0000100 Pressure is too low. 0000200 Pressure is too high.

  • Page 38: General Alarm Do

    NS 5.14 Firmware General Alarm DO The General Alarm DO sets the operation of the general alarm relay digital output when a general fault alarm occurs. The relay is normally energized making it fail-safe for detection of not only alarms, but also power failures. Enter 0 to make the relay latching, which means any general fault alarm will de-energize the relay and keep it de-energized even if the alarm condition clears.

  • Page 39: Logger Rate

    Operating the Analyzer Logger Rate The Logger Rate parameter sets the number of measurements included in the running average. The display and the current loop output will each have a value representing the running average of the concentration over a number of measurements equal to Logger Rate.

  • Page 40: Operator Parameter01 To Operator Parameter20

    NS 5.14 Firmware RTU function codes 3, 6 and 16; and 2 for enabling the analyzer to respond to Daniel Modbus RTU function codes 3, 6 and 16. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Modbus Mode 0:Off 1:GMR 2:DMR Operator Parameter01 to Operator Parameter20 These parameters enable the setup of the Operator Parameter section.
  • Page 41 Operating the Analyzer Table 2–4 Operator Parameters Parameter Index Index Validation Wait Time Modbus Mode High Alarm Setpoint Low Alarm Setpoint Logger Rate AO 4-20 mA Test Temperature Unit 4-20 mA Val Action Pressure Unit Calculate Dew Point Concentration Unit Pipeline Pressure Val 1 Concentration Dew Point Method...

  • Page 42: Peak Tracking

    NS 5.14 Firmware 2), and then pressing the * key (without entering a password) to display the first parameter. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Operator Password 0:No p/w >0:p/w Peak Tracking The Peak Tracking function is a software utility that periodically adjusts the laser current to keep the absorption peak of the measured component at a known location.

  • Page 43: Rata (Relative Accuracy Test Audit)

    Operating the Analyzer RATA (Relative Accuracy Test Audit) The RATA parameter enables or disables user definable values that enable adjustment (without affecting the factory calibration) of the analyzer reading in the field [see “Adjusting Analyzer Reading to Match Specific Standard(s)” on page 2-35]. Enter 0 to disable and 1 to enable RATA. <SET PARAMETER MODE>...

  • Page 44: Set Time - Hour

    NS 5.14 Firmware Set Time - Hour The Set Time - Hour parameter sets the current hour for the clock driving daily validations. Enter the required value. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Set Time - Hour Enter a value (0-23) Set Time - Minute The Set Time - Minute parameter sets the current minute for the clock driving daily validations.

  • Page 45: Start Validation

    Operating the Analyzer Start Validation The Start Validation parameter initiates the validation cycle. After the cycle begins, this parameter automatically reverts to 0. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Start Validation 1:Start Temperature Unit The Temperature Unit parameter designates the display units for the measured cell temperature.

  • Page 46: Val 1 Concentration

    NS 5.14 Firmware Val 1 Concentration The Val 1 Concentration parameter sets the concentration value of validation gas supply #1. The analyzer can be configured for a zero gas by setting this parameter to 0.0, and then setting the Zero Val Tolerance to the maximum acceptable reading.

  • Page 47: Val Auto Dumpspectrm

    Operating the Analyzer Tolerance and Validation Allowance) before stopping the autovalidation sequence and triggering a Validation Fail Alarm. Enter the required value. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Val Attempts Enter a value Val Auto DumpSpectrm The Val Auto DumpSpectrm parameter determines whether a Mode 6 dump automatically occurs after each validation measurement.

  • Page 48: Val Interval

    NS 5.14 Firmware Enter the required value. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Validation Wait Time Enter a value (secs) Val Interval The Val Interval parameter sets the number of days between autovalidation cycles. The next scheduled validation cycle would occur in Val Interval days at the Val Start Time.

  • Page 49: Val Start Time

    Operating the Analyzer concentration begins to drop steadily, the permeation device must be replaced. For details on replacing the permeation device, refer to the Hardware Manual. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Val Perm Rate Rp 0.33 0:Off >0:ng/min Val Start Time The Val Start Time parameter sets the hour of the day for the daily validation to begin.
  • Page 50 NS 5.14 Firmware The value of the RATA Multiplier parameter, S, is determined by – ------------------- - – where C is the certified concentration of standard No. 1, C is the certified concentration of standard No. 2, A is the measured concentration (analyzer reading) of standard No.

  • Page 51: To Adjust The Analyzer Reading

    Operating the Analyzer • If using a permeation-based single validation system, then a new RATA Multiplier is calculated and the RATA Offset is left at its previous value. • If using a dual validation system, then both a new RATA Multiplier and RATA Offset are calculated.

  • Page 52: Application Examples

    NS 5.14 Firmware Application examples To set manual dual validation Two standards are used in this example, Validation 1 and Validation 2, which are manually introduced into the analyzer. Mode 7 and Mode 8 are used to run these standards. 1. Configure the Operator Parameter section with the Operator Password set to 0 and one parameter.

  • Page 53: Automatic Single Or Dual Validation

    Operating the Analyzer 4. Set the Start Validation parameter to 1 and then press the * key followed by the # and the 1 key to allow the validation to start. Allow the validation sequence to complete. 5. Press the # key followed by the 2 key (to enter Mode 2) and then press the * key twice.

  • Page 54: Validating The Analyzer

    NS 5.14 Firmware Validating the Analyzer Validation of the analyzer using an appropriate gas standard is automatically conducted at each Val Interval period at the Val Start Time, semi- automatically when initiated via the Validation DI or the Start Validation parameter, or manually by accessing Mode 7 or Mode 8.

  • Page 55: Scaling And Calibrating The Current Loop Signal

    Operating the Analyzer Scaling and Calibrating the Current Loop Signal The 4-20 mA current loop signals are most conveniently scaled and calibrated at the receiving end (RTU, flow computer, etc.). The 4-20 mA current loop output is factory set to source current. To change the 4-20 mA current loop output from source to sink, refer to the section called “Changing the 4-20 mA Current Loop Mode”...

  • Page 56: Warnings

    NS 5.14 Firmware Warnings Warnings messages appear on the front panel LCD and are transmitted via RS- 232. Warnings may include one or more of the following: • Fitting Out of Range: This warning occurs when the system is unable to adequately fit a curve to the measured signal typically as a result of too much noise in the signal or an unexpected gas mixture in the measurement cell.

  • Page 57: User Alarms

    Operating the Analyzer • Laser Zero Low Alarm: This fault occurs if the detector signal value is below the set normal range when the laser is turned off. • PeakTk Restart Alarm: This fault occurs when the number of consecutive system restarts caused by a peak tracking correction exceeds a preset limit.

  • Page 58: Assignable Alarm

    NS 5.14 Firmware Assignable alarm The functionality of the Assignable Alarm is determined by the DO Alarm Setup parameter set in Mode 2 according to Table 2–3 on page 2–22. For example, the Assignable Alarm can be configured as a Concentra High Alarm or Concentra Low Alarm that is triggered when the measured concentration is above or below, respectively, the level set in Mode 2.

  • Page 59: Calibrating The Analyzer

    Operating the Analyzer If the 4-20 mA Val Action parameter is set to “1”, the 4-20 mA signal will output validation measurements and the appropriate relay (Val #1 Active or Val #2 Active) will be activated. If the concentration measured does not fall within the allowable limits during an automatic or semi-automatic validation (see “Validation Allowance”...

  • Page 60: To Measure Stream 2

    NS 5.14 Firmware To measure Stream 2 This measurement is set as default from the factory. 1. From the analyzer keypad, press the # key followed by the 2 key to enter the Set Parameter Mode (Mode 2). 2. Enter the password (1688). 3.

  • Page 61: 3: Serial Port Communications

    3 - S ERIAL OMMUNICATIONS Receiving Serial Data (Customer Port Output) When the Modbus Mode parameter is set to 0, the analyzer is configured to transfer a string of data from the analyzer to a serial device via the customer port output.
  • Page 62 NS 5.14 Firmware Figure 3–1 Connection Description window Figure 3–2 Connect To window – 4900002262 rev. B 3-23-21...
  • Page 63 Serial Port Communications Figure 3–3 COM Properties window REFER TO THE DATA OUTPUT HEADINGS IN FIGURE 3–5 ON PAGE 3–7; READING LEFT TO RIGHT Figure 3–4 HyperTerminal window with streaming data – Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 64 NS 5.14 Firmware • Concentration: Current measured analyte concentration (ppmv). • Wet Temp: Current temperature of the gas sample (degrees C) when normal sample gas is flowing. • Wet Pressure: Current pressure of the gas sample (mb) when normal sample gas is flowing. •...

  • Page 65: To Capture And Save Data From The Serial Port

    Serial Port Communications • Fit Ratio Dry: Ratio of the measured spectrum versus the Reference Dry spectrum, where a value of 0 indicates that the Reference Dry spectrum was not used in the calculation of concentration. • Fit Ratio Dry-1: Ratio of the measured spectrum versus the Reference Dry spectrum shifted by 1 index value, where a value of 0 indicates that the Reference Dry spectrum shifted by 1 index value was not used in the calculation of concentration.

  • Page 66: Mode 6 Data

    NS 5.14 Firmware The Index shown on the LCD display counts by 50’s from 0 to 511. The analyzer will repetitively output this information until the # button is pressed or the number of cycles completes. At the end of the data dump, the screen will display: MODE 4.
  • Page 67 Figure 3–5 Sample diagnostic data output...

  • Page 68: Viewing Diagnostic Data With Microsoft Excel

    NS 5.14 Firmware • 2f Dry Ref Val Pdry/Pwet: Reference Validation dry AC spectrum based on wet pressure. • 2f Wet Ref Val Pwet: Reference Validation wet AC spectrum based on wet pressure. • 2f Composite: Recreated AC spectrum based on the reference curve fitting ratios.
  • Page 69 Serial Port Communications Figure 3–7 Setting data type in Text Import Wizard Figure 3–8 Setting Tab and Space as delimiters The first few lines look like the normal serial output data received before the Mode 6 command was entered. Look for the three columns of numbers at the bottom of the file.
  • Page 70 NS 5.14 Firmware Keep holding down the Shift key and press the End key followed by the Left Arrow key to select the three columns by 512 rows. Figure 3–9 Highlighting imported data for plotting in Excel 5. Click the Chart Wizard button on the Task Bar.
  • Page 71 Serial Port Communications 6. Choose the X-Y (Scatter) chart type and the Smoothed Lines Without Markers sub-type. Click Finish to display a graph of the spectrum, as shown in Figure 3–11 below. Figure 3–11 Data file plot in Excel 7. If the 2f curve appears flat, double click on it to get to the Format Data Series Window, as shown in Figure 3–12 below.

  • Page 72: Modbus Communications Protocol

    NS 5.14 Firmware Modbus Communications Protocol Modbus is a serial communications protocol published by Modicon in 1979 for use with its programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It has become a de facto standard communications protocol in industry, and is now the most commonly available means of connecting industrial electronic devices.

  • Page 73: Endianness

    Serial Port Communications A “short integer” value is contained in one register whereas a “long integer” or “floating point” value requires two contiguous registers. The registers are defined as Read or Read/Write. Use caution when writing to registers as changing the value of a writable register may affect the calibration of the analyzer.

  • Page 74: Addressing

    NS 5.14 Firmware 4. Press the * key repeatedly until the Modbus Address parameter is displayed. <SET PARAMETER MODE> Modbus Address Enter a value(1-250) 5. Enter the desired Modbus Address and press the * key to store the value and cycle to the Modbus Mode parameter. <SET PARAMETER MODE>...

  • Page 75: Table 3-1 Modbus Register Map

    Serial Port Communications Table 3–1 Modbus register map Daniel Gould Data Parameter Action Minimum Maximum Register Register Type Concentration Process 7001 47001 Float Read Temperature 7002 47003 Float Read Pressure 7003 47005 Float Read Concentration (ppmv) 7004 47007 Float Read WetTemp (C) 7005 47009...
  • Page 76 NS 5.14 Firmware Table 3-1 Modbus register map (Continued) Daniel Gould Data Parameter Action Minimum Maximum Register Register Type Dry Temp (C) 7041 47081 Float Read Dry Pressure (mb) 7042 47083 Float Read Dry DC Level 7043 47085 Float Read Common Weight 7051 47101...
  • Page 77 Serial Port Communications Table 3-1 Modbus register map (Continued) Daniel Gould Data Parameter Action Minimum Maximum Register Register Type Methane 7126 47251 Float R/W L1 Ethane 7127 47253 Float R/W L1 Nitrogen 7128 47255 Float R/W L1 Carbon Dioxide 7129 47257 Float R/W L1...
  • Page 78 NS 5.14 Firmware Table 3-1 Modbus register map (Continued) Daniel Gould Data Parameter Action Minimum Maximum Register Register Type 4-20 mA Alarm Action 3204 43204 Integer R/W L1 Temperature Unit 3205 43205 Integer R/W L1 Pressure Unit 3206 43206 Integer R/W L1 Concentration Unit 3207...
  • Page 79 Serial Port Communications Table 3-1 Modbus register map (Continued) Daniel Gould Data Parameter Action Minimum Maximum Register Register Type Dew Point Method 3253 43253 Integer R/W L1 Validation Wait Time 3311 43311 Integer 32000 R/W L1 2 Way Com Port 3365 43365 Integer...

  • Page 80: Modbus Accessible Parameter Definitions

    NS 5.14 Firmware Modbus accessible parameter definitions For definitions of the Modbus accessible parameters shown in Table 3–2 below. For more detailed information, refer to “Measurement and Control Parameters Defined” on page 2-15. • % ConvFactor 02: Sets a custom conversion factor when the parameter Concentration Unit = 2 (%) and this value is greater than 0.0.
  • Page 81 Serial Port Communications Table 3-2 Assignable Alarm functionality (Continued) Hex Value Functionality 0010000 Ramp adjust restart exceeds limit. 0020000 Not used. 0040000 Not used. 0080000 Flow Switch Alarm. 0100000 Validation Fail Alarm 1. 0200000 Validation Fail Alarm 2. 0400000 Not used. 0800000 Not used.
  • Page 82 NS 5.14 Firmware • Common Weight: Ratio of the measured spectrum that did not match a reference spectrum. • Concentration: Current measured (live) analyte concentration (process or validation) in selected engineering units. • Concentration (ppmv): Current measured (live) analyte concentration (process or validation) in parts per million by volume (ppmv).
  • Page 83 Serial Port Communications • Dry Temp (C): Measured temperature (0.0 for non-differential units) of the gas sample from the last scrubber cycle in degrees Celsius. • Ethane: Sets the mole fraction of ethane in the dry gas mixture used when calculating the dew point temperature per ISO 18453:2006. The default value (0.08360) corresponds to the natural gas mixture NG3.
  • Page 84 NS 5.14 Firmware • Hexane: Sets the mole fraction of hexane in the dry gas mixture used when calculating the dew point temperature per ISO 18453:2006. The default value (0.00000) corresponds to the natural gas mixture NG3. • High Alarm Setpoint: Determines the concentration threshold (ppmv or dew point C/F) above which the Concentra High Alarm will be triggered (see“Alarms”...
  • Page 85 Serial Port Communications • N-Pentane: Sets the mole fraction of n-pentane in the dry gas mixture used when calculating the dew point temperature per ISO 18453:2006. The default value (0.00004) corresponds to the natural gas mixture NG3. • Neo-Pentane: Sets the mole fraction of neo-pentane in the dry gas mixture used when calculating the dew point temperature per ISO 18453:2006.
  • Page 86 NS 5.14 Firmware • ppmv ConvFactor 00: Sets a custom conversion factor when the parameter Concentration Unit = 0 (ppmv) and this value is greater than 0.0. The default conversion factor is used when it is equal to 0.0. • ppmw ConvFactor 04: Sets a custom conversion factor when the parameter Concentration Unit = 4 (ppmw) and this value is greater than 0.0.

  • Page 87: Table 3-3 Status Flags

    Serial Port Communications Table 3–3 Status flags Status Value 00001 Current measurement valid (wet cycle active). 00002 Wet purging complete, wet measurement in progress. 00004 Wet purging in progress. 00008 Dry purging complete, dry measurement in progress. 00010 Dry purging in progress. 00020 Validation Mode.

  • Page 88: Table 3-4 Ascii Character Map

    NS 5.14 Firmware Table 3–4 ASCII Character Map If using the AMS100 software to update these values, the characters desired can be typed in directly from the PC keyboard. However, only the keys on the PC keyboard are supported. For instance, superscript values for engineering units such as mg/m are not supported.
  • Page 89 Serial Port Communications • Val 2 Value: Measured concentration (in selected engineering units) of validation gas 2. • Val 1 Avg Value: Average analyte concentration of last validation 1 measurement period in selected engineering units. • Val 2 Avg Value: Average analyte concentration of last validation 2 measurement period in selected engineering units.
  • Page 90 NS 5.14 Firmware • Validation Allowance: Sets the tolerance (±%) for validation measurements when Val 1 Concentration or Val 2 Concentration is set to a value greater than 0. • Validation Wait Time: Sets the amount of time (in seconds) for the validation gas to purge the system at the beginning of the validation.

  • Page 91: 4: Ethernet Communications

    4 - E THERNET OMMUNICATIONS Configuring the Built-in Ethernet Port The built-in Ethernet port must be properly configured to communicate on a network or directly with a PC. The Ethernet port has been factory set as follows: • IP Address: 192.168.000.001 •...

  • Page 92: To Configure The Built-In Ethernet Port With The Web Manager

    NS 5.14 Firmware 6. After selecting “0” for Server setup, confirm each value and press Enter. Under the “0 Server” option, the most commonly changed parameters include the IP Address and Port No, however, these are not required to be changed. Please confirm with Service before changing any other parameters.
  • Page 93 Ethernet Communications 2. Perform one of the following: • If no password has been defined (default), leave both fields blank and click OK. • If a password has been defined, leave the Username blank, type in the password and click OK. 3.
  • Page 94 NS 5.14 Firmware 5. Refer to “Network Mode” on page 4-5 to enter values for the Network menu. 6. The Channel 1 Connection menu displays the Ethernet ports TCP connection settings, including the connection port. Refer to Figure 4–4 below. Figure 4–4 Connection window (Web Manager) 7.

  • Page 95: Network Mode

    Ethernet Communications Network Mode 1. Click on Network from the menu bar on the Home window. The Network Settings window display. Network Mode: Wired Only is the only choice. This enables the Ethernet network connectivity. Automatic IP address configuration An IP address can be assigned automatically, after which the related network settings can be entered.

  • Page 96: To Assign An Ip Address Manually

    NS 5.14 Firmware To assign an IP address manually 1. From the Home window, click Network from the menu bar. The Network Settings window displays. 2. Select Use the following IP configuration. 3. Enter the following, as necessary: • IP Address: If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually in decimal-dot notation.

  • Page 97: Channel Connection

    Ethernet Communications Channel Connection Use the following procedure to configure a channel’s settings. To configure a channel’s TCP settings 1. From the Home window, click Connection from the menu bar. The Connection Settings window for the channel displays. 2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information. As highlighted in Figure 4–4 on page 4–4, the main field to modify is the Local Port.
  • Page 98 NS 5.14 Firmware – Start Character: If Active Connect is set to With Start Character, enter the start character in this field. – Modem Mode: Indicates the on-screen response type when in Modem Mode (if Modem Mode is enabled). – Show IP Address After Ring: Indicates whether to display the remote IP address upon connection.

  • Page 99: General Information For Configuring Ethernet

    Ethernet Communications connect to any others. If this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table until it connects to another IP in the host list. The host list is disabled for Manual Mode and for Modem Mode. The unit will not accept a data connection from a remote device when the host list option is enabled.
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  • Page 101: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting This chapter presents recommendations and solutions to common operational problems, such as contamination, and excessive sampling gas temperatures and pressures. If your analyzer does not appear to be hampered by one of these related problems, refer to Table A–1 on page A–3 before contacting Service.

  • Page 102: To Reset The Peak Tracking Function

    NS 5.14 Firmware the peak tracking function can get lost and lock onto the wrong peak. If the PeakTk Restart Alarm is displayed, the peak tracking function should be reset. To reset the Peak Tracking function 1. Press the # key followed by the 2 key. <SET PARAMETER MODE>...

  • Page 103: Instrument Problems

    Troubleshooting Instrument Problems If the instrument issue is not resolved through re-setting the Process Peak Tracking, refer to Table A–1 below before contacting Service (refer to “Service Contact” on page A-4). Table A–1 Potential instrument problems and their solutions Symptom Response Non-Operation (at start up) Refer to the Hardware Manual.

  • Page 104: Service Contact

    NS 5.14 Firmware Table B-1 Potential instrument problems and their solutions (Continued) Symptom Response Reading seems to always be high by a Capture diagnostic data and send the fixed percentage file to SpectraSensors (see “To read diagnostic data with HyperTerminal” on page 3-5). Check that Peak Tracking is enabled (see “To change parameters in Mode 2”...

  • Page 105: Before Contacting Service

    Troubleshooting Before contacting Service Before contacting Service, prepare the following information to send with your inquiry: • Diagnostic downloads using the procedures provided in “Receiving Serial Data (Customer Port Output)” on page 3-1 or using AMS100 software from SpectraSensors. When capturing this data, please include the following information to expedite your request: •...
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  • Page 107: Index

    NDEX Numerics Pressure High Alarm A–3 Pressure Low Alarm A–3 Temp High Alarm 2–43 A–3 4-20 mA current loop 2–41 Temp Low Alarm 2–43 A–3 Temperature too High 2–2 Temperature too Low 2–2 Faults/Alarms Assignable Alarm 2–22 3–20 Alarms Concentra High Alarm 2–22 2–24 Assignable Alarm 2–44 Concentra Low Alarm 2–25...
  • Page 108 NS 5.14 Firmware AO 4 mA Value 3–21 Peak Index Ref Dry 3–25 AO 4-20 mA Test 3–21 Peak Track Index 3–25 Baud Rate 3–21 Peak Track Index Dry 3–25 Calculate Dew Point 3–21 Peak Tracking 3–25 Cancel Val Alarms 3–21 Pipeline Pressure 3–25 Carbon Dioxide 3–21 ppbv ConvFactor 05 3–25...
  • Page 109 Index Validation Allowance 3–30 N-Pentane 3–25 Validation Wait Time 3–30 Val Attempts 2–32 Wet Pressure (mb) 3–30 Validation Allowance 2–33 Wet Temp 3–30 Zero Val 1 Concentration 2–35 Zero Level 3–30 Zero Val 2 Concentration 2–35 Zero Val Tolerance 3–30 Zero Val Start Time 2–34 Modes Zero Val Tolerance 2–32...
  • Page 110 NS 5.14 Firmware Val 1 Concentration 2–32 2–33 Powering up the analyzer 2–1 Val 2 Concentration 2–32 2–33 Val Auto DumpSpectrm 2–33 Val Interval 2–34 2–44 Val Perm Constant Kp 2–34 Reading diagnostic data with Val Perm Rate Rp 2–34 HyperTerminal 3–5 Val Start Time 2–21 2–35...
  • Page 111 Index Validation source 2–32 Viewing, capturing and storage of serial port data 3–1 Warnings Fit Delta Exceeds Limit A–3 Fitting Out of Range 2–42 General 1–1 Peak Tracking 2–42 – Operator’s Manual Index...
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