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AMI INSPECTOR
Hydrogen
Version 6.21 and higher
A-96.250.741 / 050218

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  • Page 1 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Version 6.21 and higher A-96.250.741 / 050218...
  • 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 Hydrogen Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.250.741 Revision Issue May 2013 First Edition Nov. 2013 New main board, integrated USB interface Jan.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........
  • Page 4 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 6.4.1 Activate SWAN Quality assurance procedure ....6.4.2 Pre-test ......... . .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Safety Instructions AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen - 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 Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen 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-96.250.741 / 050218...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen 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 Hydrogen Product Description Signal Output One signal output programmable for measured values (freely scaleable, linear or bilinear) or as continuous control output (control parameters programmable). Current loop: 0/4–20 mA 510  Maximal burden: Relay Two potential-free contacts programmable as limit switches for measuring values, controllers or timer for system cleaning with au- tomatic hold function.
  • Page 11 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Product Description cates that in the course of the hydrogen measurement the silver chloride is reduced to elemental silver. If all silver chloride has been converted to silver the hydrogen sensor has to be refurbished in the factory.
  • Page 12 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Product Description Fluidics 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 hydrogen concentration of the sample is measured.

  • Page 13: Instrument Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Product Description 2.2. Instrument Overview AMI Transmitter Flow regulating valve Hydrogen sensor Sample outlet Flow cell Sample inlet Flow sensor A-96.250.741 / 050218...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 15: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 and waste line.

  • Page 16: Connecting Sample Inlet And Outlet

    Connecting Sample Inlet and Outlet 3.2.1 Connect the Sample Inlet to the Quick-Lock Coupling The AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen is delivered with a quick-lock cou- pling. To connect the sample line to the AMI INSPECTOR Hydro- gen, simply push the nipple into the quick-lock coupling.

  • Page 17: Connect The Sample Outlet

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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: Electrical Connections

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Installation 3.3. 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 19: Connection Diagram

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Installation 3.4. 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-96.250.741 / 050218...

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Installation 3.4.1 Power Supply Contrary to all other Swan online process monitors the AMI IN- SPECTOR transmitter is supplied with power by battery only. The rechargeable battery (Li-Ion) enables a stand-alone operation for at least 24 hours.
  • Page 21 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 22: Relay Contacts

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Installation 3.5. Relay Contacts Programming of the relay contacts see 5.3 Relay Contacts, p. 58 3.5.1 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 23: Relay Contacts 1 And 2

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Installation 3.5.3 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. 60...

  • Page 24: Instrument Setup

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Establish 1 Switch off the instruments. Sample Flow 2 Connect sample lines, see Connect the sample lines, p. 3 Open the flow regulating valve. 4 Switch the instrument ON using the toggle switch of the battery.

  • Page 25: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 26: Display

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Operation 5.2. Display 15:20:18 1.05 5.8 l/h 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). Fatal Error...

  • Page 27: Software Structure

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 28: Changing Parameters And Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 29: Maintenance

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance Maintenance 6.1. Maintenance Table If required Perform a calibration.  Send the sensor to Swan for revision. Two years or if required  After installation of the revised sensor, program saturation current and air pressure (5.1.3.1, p. 53 5.1.3.2, p.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Of The Hydrogen Sensor

    The AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen has a buffered polarization source which will keep the hydrogen-sensor polarized for some days, even if the AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen is switched off. However, it is a good idea to keep the AMI running all the time.

  • Page 31: Calibration

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance 6.3.2 Calibration The hydrogen sensor of the AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen is calibrat- ed with pure hydrogen. To perform a calibration proceed as follows: NOTICE: Do not expose the sensor to 100 % Hydrogen longer than 6 minutes.
  • Page 32 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance Calibration 3.1.5 Close regulating valve to turn off sample flow. <Enter> to continue 4 Unscrew and remove the thread- Calibration 3.1.5 ed sleeve [A]. Take sensor out of 5 Remove the hydrogen sensor [B] flow cell and dry from the flow cell.

  • Page 33: Replace Hydrogen Sensor

    Flow regulating valve To replace the hydrogen sensor proceed as follows: Remove the 1 Switch off the AMI Inspector Hydrogen. old sensor 2 Close the flow regulating valve [D]. 3 Unscrew and remove the threaded sleeve [A] from the flow cell.

  • Page 34: Quality Assurance Of The Instrument

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance 6.4. Quality Assurance of the Instrument Every SWAN on-line instrument is equipped with integrated, auton- omous quality assurance functions to survey the plausibility of each measurement. For the AMI Hydrogen these are:  continuous monitoring of sample flow ...

  • Page 35: Activate Swan Quality Assurance Procedure

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance max. deviation max. deviation min. inspection Quality Level temperature [°C] result [%] interval 0: Off 0.5 °C 10 % 1: Trend annual 0.4 °C 2: Standard quarterly 0.3 °C 3: Crucial monthly 0 - 2°C 0 - 20%...

  • Page 36: Pre-Test

     Reference instrument: AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen: – Check certificate; reference instrument certificate not older than one year. – Check battery; Battery of the AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen should be completely charged. Remaining operating time on display minimum 20 hours. – Sensor is in working condition ...
  • Page 37 3 Connect sample outlet of the reference instrument AMI IN- SPECTOR Hydrogen to the sample outlet funnel of the monitor. 4 Switch on the AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen. Open the flow regu- lating valve and regulate the sample flow to 10 l/h. The actual flow is shown on the transmitter.

  • Page 38: Carry Out Comparison Measurement

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance 6.4.4 Carry out comparison measurement The comparison measurement is menu driven. To carry out the comparison measurement, proceed as follows: 1 On the monitor AMI Hydrogen, navigate to the <Maintenance>/ <Quality Assurance> menu. 2 Press [Enter].

  • Page 39: Completion Of The Measurement

    Maintenance 6.4.5 Completion of the measurement 1 Stop the sample flow to the AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen by closing the appropriate valve, e.g. back pressure regulator, sample preparation or flow regulating valve at flow cell again. 2 Close flow regulating valve of the AMI Inspector.

  • Page 40: Replacing Fuses

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance 6.5. 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 41: Replacing The Battery

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Maintenance 6.6. 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 42: Error List

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 43 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Error List Error Description Corrective action – check process E001 Hydrogen Alarm high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.1, p. 58 – check process E002 Hydrogen Alarm low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.1.22, p. 58 – check process...
  • Page 44 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Error List Error Description Corrective action – check case/environment temperature E013 Case Temp. high – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5.1, p. 60 – check case/environment temperature E014 Case Temp. low – check programmed value, 5.3.1.5.2, p. 60 – check control device or programming in...

  • Page 45: Program Overview

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program Overview Program Overview For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program List and Explanations, p.  Menu 1 Messages informs about pending errors and mainte- nance tasks and shows the error history. Password protection possible.

  • Page 46: Diagnostics (Main Menu 2)

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program Overview 8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) Identification Desig. AMI Hydrogen * Menu numbers 2.1* Version 6.21-10/17 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 47: Maintenance (Main Menu 3)

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program Overview 8.3. Maintenance (Main Menu 3) Calibration Calibration 3.1.5 * Menu numbers 3.1* Sevice 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 48: Operation (Main Menu 4)

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 Hydrogene 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 49: Installation (Main Menu 5)

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program Overview 8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5) Sensors Miscellaneous Flow 5.1.1.1* * Menu numbers 5.1* 5.1.1* Offset 5.1.1.2* Maintenance Int. 5.1.1.3* Sensor parameters Saturation current 5.1.3.1* 5.1.3* Air pressure 5.1.3.2* Signal Outputs Signal Output 3 Parameter 5.2.1.1* 5.2*...
  • Page 50 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program Overview Miscellaneous Language 5.4.1* 5.4* Set defaults 5.4.2* Load Firmware 5.4.3* Password Messages 5.4.4.1* 5.4.4* Maintenance 5.4.4.2* Operation 5.4.4.3* Installation 5.4.4.4* Sample ID 5.4.5* Interface Protocol USB Stick 5.5* 5.5.1* * Menu numbers A-96.250.741 / 050218...

  • Page 51: Program List And Explanations

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations Program List and Explanations 1 Messages 1.1 Pending Errors 1.1.5 Provides the list of active errors with their status (active, acknowl- edged). If an active error is acknowledged, the alarm relay opens again. Cleared errors are moved to the Message list.
  • Page 52 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations 2.2.1.5 Cal. History Review the diagnostic values of the last calibration of the hydrogen sensor. Max. 64 data records are memorized. Number: Counter of calibrations. Date, Time: Date and time of the calibration.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

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

  • Page 54: Operation

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations 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. Range: 5–300 Sec 4.1.2...

  • Page 55: Installation

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations 5 Installation 5.1 Sensors 5.1.1 Miscellaneous 5.1.1.1 Flow: Select the installed flow meter:  none  Q-Flow 5.1.1.2 Offset: Manual, small correction of the offset. Range 0–3 ppb. 5.1.1.3 Maintenance Int.: Select the interval of the automatic sensor regen- eration: ...
  • Page 56 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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:  Hydrogen  Temperature  Sample Flow (if a flow sensor is selected) ...
  • Page 57 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 58 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 59 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations Setpoint: User defined precess value for the selected parameter. P-Band: Range below (upwards control) or above (downwards con- trol) the set-point, within which the dosing intensity is reduced from 100% to 0% to reach the set-point without overshooting.
  • Page 60 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 61 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 62 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 63 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.400 Hysteresis: within the hysteresis range, the relay does not switch. This prevents damage of relay contacts when the measured value fluctuates around the alarm value.  Parameter Hydrogen; Range: 0.00 ppb –20.00 ppm ...
  • Page 64 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations Actuator = Frequency Examples of metering devices that are pulse frequency driven are the classic membrane pumps with a potential free triggering input. Dosing is controlled by the repetition speed of dosing shots.
  • Page 65 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations 3 Press [Enter], to set the minutes. 4 Set the minutes with the [ ] or [ ] keys. 5 Press [Enter], to set the seconds. 6 Set the seconds with the [ ] or [ ] keys.
  • Page 66 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Program List and Explanations 5.3.2.7 Output/Control: Select operating mode of the controller output: Cont.: Controller continues normally. Hold: Controller continues based on the last valid value. Off: Controller is switched off. 5.3.4 Input: The functions of the relays and signal outputs can be defined depending on the position of the input contact, i.e.
  • Page 67 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 68 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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 69: Default Values

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Default Values Default Values Operation: Sensors: Filter Time Const.: ..............10 s Hold after Cal.:................. 300 s Alarm Relay ..............same as in Installation Relay 1/2 ..............same as in Installation Input ..............same as in Installation Logger: Logger Interval:..............
  • Page 70 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Default Values Relay 1 Function: ................limit upper Parameter: ................ Hydrogen Setpoint:................10.00 ppm Hysteresis: ................100 ppb Delay:..................30 s Relay 2 Function: ................limit upper Parameter: ..............Temperature Setpoint:................50.0 °C Hysteresis: ................1.0 °C Delay:..................30 s If Function = Control upw. or dnw: Parameter: ..............
  • Page 71 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Default Values Miscellaneous Language:................English Set default: ................... no Load firmware:................no Password:............for all modes 0000 Sample ID:............... - - - - - - - - Interface Protocol: ................USB Stick A-96.250.741 / 050218...

  • Page 72: Index

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Index Index ... . . Alarm Relay Measuring Range ... – Cable thicknesses Power adapter ... .

  • Page 73: Notes

    AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen Notes Notes A-96.250.741 / 050218...
  • Page 74 AMI INSPECTOR Hydrogen 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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