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  • Page 1 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Version 6.00 and higher A-96.250.701 / 140716...
  • Page 2 SWAN representative, or the manufacturer: SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG Studbachstrasse 13 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Internet: www.swan.ch E-mail: support@swan.ch Document Status Monitor AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.701 Revision Issue Sep. 2011 First Edition Nov. 2013 New main board, integrated USB interface Jan.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........
  • Page 4 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 6.3.2 Clean Swansensor Oxytrace and G Flow Cell ... . . 6.4. Calibration......... . .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Safety Instructions AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen - 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.

  • Page 6: Warning Notices

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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.
  • Page 7 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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 A-96.250.701 / 140716...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Safety Instructions 1.2. General Safety Regulations Legal The user is responsible for proper system operation. All precautions must be followed to ensure safe operation Requirements of the instrument. Spare Parts Use only official SWAN spare parts and disposables. If other parts are used during the normal warranty period, the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Product Description Product Description This chapter contains technical data, requirements and perfor- mance data. 2.1. Description of the System The portable AMI INSPECTOR instrument is a complete monitoring system mounted on a small panel with supporting stand and a re- chargeable battery for stand-alone operation (>24h), designed as...
  • Page 10 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Product Description Relay Two potential-free contacts programmable as limit switches for measuring values, controllers or timer for system cleaning with au- tomatic hold function. Maximum load: 100 mA/50 VAC Alarm Relay One potential free contact. Alternatively:  Open during normal operation, closed on error and loss of power.
  • Page 11 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Product Description Fluidics Swansensor oxygen combined with QV-flow PMMA OTG flow cell. The sample flows via sample inlet [E] through the flow regulating valve [D], where the flow rate can be adjusted. Then the sample flows into the measuring cell [C] were the Oxygen concentration and temperature of the sample is measured.

  • Page 12: Instrument Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Product Description 2.2. Instrument Overview AMI Transmitter Sample inlet Oxygen sensor Sample outlet Flow cell Flow sensor Flow regulating valve A-96.250.701 / 140716...

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Product Description 2.3. Technical Data Power Supply Battery Use original, supplied power adapter only. Voltage: 85–265 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: max. 20 VA Charging time: Battery type: Li-Ion During charging protect from heat impact and keep splash-proof (not IP66).
  • Page 14 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Product Description Sensor Sensor for the measurement of dissolved oxygen in ultra pure Oxytrace G water. Precise oxygen measuring cell with integrated temperature sensor and guard electrode for faster initial response time after maintenance. Technical data: Clark oxygen electrode...

  • Page 15: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation Installation 3.1. Installation Check List  Instrument’s specification must conform to your AC power Check ratings. See External power adapter, p.  Check if the battery is fully charged.  Connect the sample inlet and outlet, see...

  • Page 16: Connecting Sample Inlet And Outlet

    Connect the Sample Inlet to the Quick-Lock Coupling The AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen is delivered with a quick-lock cou- pling. To connect the sample line to the AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen, simply push the nipple into the quick-lock coupling. Flow cell block...

  • Page 17: Connect The Sample Outlet

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation 3.2.2 Connect the Sample Outlet Installation 1 Loosen the union nut [B] but do not remove it. 2 Push the FEP tube [A] through the union nut [B] as far as it reaches the stop of the threaded tube [E].

  • Page 18: Install The Swansensor Oxytrace G

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation Install the Swansensor Oxytrace G The Swansensor Oxytrace G is delivered with prefilled electrolyte chamber [E]. A transport protection cap [B] filled with water [D] keeps the sensor wet during transport and storage. To install the...

  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation 3.4. Electrical Connections WARNING Always turn off DC power before manipulating electric parts. Make sure the power specification of the instrument corre- sponds to the power on site. Cable In order to comply with IP66, use the following cable thicknesses thicknesses PG 9 cable gland: cable Ø...

  • Page 20: Connection Diagram

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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-96.250.701 / 140716...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation 3.5.1 Power Supply Contrary to all other Swan online process monitors the AMI INSPECTOR transmitter is supplied with power by battery on- ly. The rechargeable battery (Li-Ion) enables a stand-alone opera- tion for at least 24 hours.
  • Page 22 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation External  Universal input range 85 - 265 VAC power adapter  Continuous short circuit protection  Over voltage protection  LED indicator for power on  2-pin AC inlet (IEC 320-C8) for detachable country-specific power...

  • Page 23: Relay Contacts

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation 3.6. Relay Contacts Programming of the relay contacts see 5.3 Relay Contacts, p. 59 3.6.1 Input NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. Terminals 13/14 If signal output is set to hold, measurement is interrupted if input is active.

  • Page 24: Relay Contacts 1 And 2

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Installation 3.6.3 Relay Contacts 1 and 2 NOTICE: For resistive loads only; do not use with capacitive or inductive loads.Rated load 100 mA/ 50 VAC. For programming see Menu Installation 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, p. 61 Terminals Description...

  • Page 25: Instrument Setup

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Instrument Setup Instrument Setup 4.1. Establish sample flow 1 Open flow regulating valve, see Fluidics, p. 2 Wait until the flow cell has been completely filled. 3 Switch on power. 4 Adjust the sample flow to 8–25 l/h.

  • Page 26: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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...

  • Page 27: Display

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 21.5 25 °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 Fatal Error...

  • Page 28: Software Structure

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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).

  • Page 29: Changing Parameters And Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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] Disinf.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance frequency depends strongly on the water quality. The AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen is designed for determination of low lev- el of dissolved oxygen in high purity water. It is not suitable for the measurement of dissolved oxygen in waste water.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Of The Oxygen Sensor

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance 6.3. Maintenance of the Oxygen Sensor WARNING Etching liquid The electrolyte is alkaline and caustic. It contains less than 1% of potassium hydroxide.  Do not ingest. Wear protective goggles and gloves during handling. Avoid contact with clothes.
  • Page 32 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance Swansensor Oxytrace G Thread Groove Guard electrode Anode Measuring head Cathode Sensor cap with membrane 3 Unscrew and remove the sensor cap [H] from the Swansensor Oxytrace G [A]. 4 Empty the remaining electrolyte. 5 Refill the sensor cap with fresh electrolyte.

  • Page 33: Clean Swansensor Oxytrace And G Flow Cell

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance 6.3.2 Clean Swansensor Oxytrace and G Flow Cell Depending on the water quality, the Swansensor Oxytrace G and the flow cell will necessitate a cleaning. Before cleaning, stop operation as described in Stop of Operation for Maintenance, p.

  • Page 34: Calibration

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance 6.4. Calibration The sensing part of the sensor must not be in direct contact with water! In the wet flow cell, the atmosphere will be saturated with water va- por. This atmosphere will produce the most accurate calibration re- sults.
  • Page 35 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance Calibration 3.1.5 Place the electrode into the wet flow cell at a slightly tilted angle. <Enter> to continue A Tilted sensor B Flow cell 7 Press [Enter] to start the calibra- Calibration 3.1.1 tion measurement. Saturation 98.7 %...

  • Page 36: Zero-Verification

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance Zero-Verification Swansensor Oxytrace G for the measurement of low oxygen con- tent (< 1 ppb). 1 Calibrate the sensor according to chapter Calibration, p. 2 Prepare a 5%-sodium sulfite solution with demineralized water. 3 Put the electrode into the sodium sulfite solution afterwards. As- sure that there are no air bubbles in front of the sensor.
  • Page 37 4 Carry out comparison measurement 5 Completion of the measurement NOTICE: The procedure should only be carried out through qualified personnel. Materials / Inspection equipment:  Reference instrument: AMI Inspector Oxygen  Two tubes made of PA A-96.250.701 / 140716...

  • Page 38: Activate Swan Quality Assurance Procedure

     Reference instrument: AMI Inspector Oxygen: – Check certificate; reference instrument certificate not older than one year. – Check battery; Battery of the AMI Inspector Oxygen should be completely charged. Remaining operating time on display minimum 20 hours. – Make sure that all instruments are set to the same temperature compensation.
  • Page 39 3 Connect sample outlet of the reference instrument AMI Inspec- tor Oxygen to the sample outlet funnel of the monitor. 4 Switch on the AMI Inspector Oxygen. Open the flow regulating valve and regulate the sample flow to 10 l/h. The actual flow is shown on the transmitter.

  • Page 40: Carry Out Comparison Measurement

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance 6.6.4 Carry out comparison measurement Start by selecting Quality Assurance in menu 3.5 of the monitor AMI Oxytrace. 1 Navigate to menu Maintenance /Quality Assurance. 2 Press [Enter]. 3 Follow the dialog on the Display. 4 Carry out pre test preparations Quality Assurance 3.5.5...

  • Page 41: Completion Of The Measurement

    Monitor AMI Oxytrace to the sam- ple outlet funnel again. 4 Start sample flow again and regulate sample flow. 5 Shutdown the AMI Inspector Oxygen. For longer stop of operation see Longer Stop of Operation, p. 41...

  • Page 42: Replacing Fuses

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance 6.7. 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 continuing the installation.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Battery

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Maintenance 6.8. Replacing the Battery Battery Battery plug Ribbon cable 1 Switch the AMI Inspector off. 2 If connected, disconnect the power adapter from the power jack. 3 Open the transmitter housing. 4 Pull out the ribbon cable [C] from the mainboard.

  • Page 44: Error List

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Error List 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.
  • Page 45 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 oxygen Alarm high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.1, p. 59 – check process E002 oxygen Alarm low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.25, p. 59 – check process...
  • Page 46 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Error List Error Description Corrective action – check case/environment temperature E013 Case Temp. high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5.1, p. 61 – check case/environment temperature E014 Case Temp. low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5.2, p. 61 – check control device or programming in...

  • Page 47: Program Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p.  Menu 1 Messages is always accessible for everybody. No password protection. No settings can be modified.  Menu 2 Diagnostics is always accessible for everybody. No password protection.

  • Page 48: Diagnostics (Main Menu 2)

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Desig. AMI Oxytrace * Menu numbers 2.1* Version 6.00-11/15 Factory Test Instrument 2.1.3.1* 2.1.3* Motherboard Front End Operating Time Years / Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds 2.1.4.1* 2.1.4*...

  • Page 49: Maintenance (Main Menu 3)

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program Overview 8.3. Maintenance (Main Menu 3) Calibration Calibration 3.1.5 * Menu numbers 3.1* Service Electrolyte Last filling 3.2* 3.2.1* Remaining amount Remaining time New Filling 3.2.1.5* Simulation Alarm Relay 3.3.1* 3.3* Relay 1 3.3.2* Relay 2 3.3.3*...

  • Page 50: Operation (Main Menu 4)

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program Overview 8.4. Operation (Main Menu 4) Sensors Filter Time Const. 4.1.1* 4.1* Hold after Cal. 4.1.2* Relay Contacts Alarm Relay Alarm Oxygen Alarm High 4.2.1.1.1* 4.2* 4.2.1* 4.2.1.1* Alarm Low 4.2.1.1.22* Hysteresis 4.2.1.1.32* Delay 4.2.1.1.42* Alarm Saturation Alarm High 4.2.1.2.1*...
  • Page 51 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program Overview Hysteresis 5.3.1.1.32 Delay 5.3.1.1.42 Sample Flow Flow Alarm 5.3.1.2.1 5.3.1.2* Alarm High 5.3.1.2.2* Alarm Low 5.3.1.2.32* Sample Temp. Alarm High 5.3.1.3.1* 5.3.1.3* Alarm Low 5.3.1.3.22* Alarm Saturation Alarm High 5.3.1.4.1* 5.3.1.4* Alarm Low 5.3.1.4.22 Hysteresis 5.3.1.4.32...

  • Page 52: Program List And Explanations

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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, acknowledged). If an active error is acknowledged, the alarm relay is active again. Cleared errors are moved to the Message list.
  • Page 53 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 2.2.1.4 Cal. History Review the diagnostic values of the last calibration of the oxygen sensor. Max. 64 data records are memorized. Number: Calibration counter. Date, Time: Date and time of the calibration. Sat. Current: Saturation current at that time of calibration.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Calibration 3.1.1 Start a calibration and follow the instructions on the screen. Displayed values are saturation in % and the saturation current in mA. The indication bar shows the progress. Detailed explanation Calibration, p.

  • Page 55: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 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. 4 Operation 4.1 Sensors 4.1.1 Filter Time Constant: Used to damp noisy signals. The higher the filter time constant, the slower the system reacts to changes of the measured value.

  • Page 56: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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 O2 Offset: Manual, small correction of the offset.
  • Page 57 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 5.2 Signal Outputs 5.2.1 Signal Output 3 (signal outputs 1 and 2 are deactivated) 5.2.1.1 Parameter: Assign one of the process values to the signal output. Available values:  Oxygen  Temperature  Sample Flow (if a flow sensor is selected) ...
  • Page 58 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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.
  • Page 59 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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.
  • Page 60 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations Setpoint: User-defined process 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.
  • Page 61 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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 ...
  • Page 62 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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.
  • Page 63 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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.
  • Page 64 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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 Range Oxygen 0.00 ppb –20.00 ppm Temperature 0–100 °C...
  • Page 65 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.32.4 Control Parameters: Range for each Parameter same as 5.2.1.43, p. 58 Actuator = Frequency Examples of metering devices that are pulse frequency driven are the classic membrane pumps with a potential free triggering input.
  • Page 66 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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.
  • Page 67 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.342 Calendar: 5.3.2.342.1 Start time: The programmed start time is valid for each of the programmed days. To set the start time see 5.3.2.341, p. Range: 00:00:00–23:59:59 5.3.2.342.2 Monday: Possible settings, on or off 5.3.2.342.8...
  • Page 68 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 5.3.4.3 Output/Control: (relay or signal output): Cont.: Controller continues normally. Hold: Controller continues on the last valid value. Off: Controller is switched off. 5.3.4.4 Fault: No message is issued in pending error list and the alarm relay does not close when input is active.
  • Page 69 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Program List and Explanations 5.4 Miscellaneous 5.4.1 Language: Set the desired language. Available settings: German /English/French/Spanish 5.4.2 Set defaults: Reset the instrument to factory default values in three different ways:  Calibration: Sets calibration values back to default. All other values are kept in memory.
  • Page 70 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen 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...

  • Page 71: Default Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.: ..............10 Sec Hold after Cal.:..............300 Sec Alarm Relay ..............same as in Installation Relay 1/2 ..............same as in Installation Input ..............same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:..............
  • Page 72 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Default Values Relay 2 Function: ................limit upper Parameter: ..............Temperature Setpoint:...................50 °C Hysteresis: ................1.0 °C Delay:..................30 Sec If Function = Control upw. or dnw: Parameter: ..............Meas. Value Settings: Actuator: ............Frequency Settings: Pulse Frequency: ..........120/min. Settings: Control Parameters: Setpoint: .......10.00 ppm Settings: Control Parameters: P-band:......100 ppb...
  • Page 73 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Default Values Miscellaneous Language:................English Set default: ................... no Load firmware:................no Password:............for all modes 0000 Sample ID:............... - - - - - - - - Interface Protocol: ................USB Stick A-96.250.701 / 140716...

  • Page 74: Index

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Index Index ..Alarm Relay Longer Stop of Operation ... . . Cable thicknesses Power ON - OFF .

  • Page 75: Notes

    AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen Notes Notes A-96.250.701 / 140716...
  • Page 76 AMI INSPECTOR Oxygen SWAN is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors. cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. SWAN Products Analytical Instruments for: High Purity Water Feedwater, Steam and Condensate Potable Water Pool and Sanitary Water Cooling Water...

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