QUICK STARTUP GUIDE STARTUP PPM1: 1. Remove the cover, and mount the PPM1 in an easily visible position. 2. See Wiring Diagram in Installation, Section 4. 3. Wire Sensor connections. 4. Wire Power connections. Do not turn on Power at this time.
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It is provided in a wall-mount configuration. See Figure 3-2. The PPM2 is a portable, battery operated version of the PPM1. It is provided in a carrying case, with two gel-cell rechargeable batteries built in. See Figure 3-3.
Factory before shipment to the user to compensate for variations in the diffusion membranes. Figure 3-1 shows the moisture sensor. Figure 3-2 The PPM1 with Wall Mount housing and Moisture Sensor...
Figure 3-3 The PPM2 Portable Trace Moisture Analyzer Figure 3-2 shows the wall mounted PPM1, and Figure 3-3 shows the portable battery-operated PPM2. 3.2.3 STANDARD FACTORY RANGES As received from the Factory, the instrument is programmed for the following standard conditions. These may be field modified by the user by using the RS- 232 serial port.
4.0 INSTALLATION 4.1 PLACEMENT OF INSTRUMENT If possible, locate the PPM1 in a clean area. Choose a location where the display may be conveniently observed. Depending on the location selected, it may be convenient to wire the instrument prior to mounting.
Leak check the system after installation. Purge the sampling system with dry gas after installation. Do not expose the sensor to excess pressure. Allow sufficient time for the system to dry out before attempting to take measurements.
5.0 OPERATION 5.1 STARTUP IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A NEWLY INSTALLED INSTRUMENT BE DRIED DOWN WITH DRY INERT GAS SUCH AS BOTTLED NITROGEN BEFORE FINAL CONNECTION IS MADE BETWEEN THE SAMPLING SYSTEM AND THE PROCESS GAS STREAM. 5.1.1 DRY DOWN PHASE 1 THE DRY GAS SHOULD FLOW THROUGH THE SAMPLING SYSTEM ONLY (BYPASSING THE SENSOR) FOR THE FIRST FEW HOURS.
5.3.2 THE PPM2 The PPM2 is a portable version of the PPM1. It is necessary to charge the built- in batteries before using it, and then to recharge them periodically. The charger is supplied with the system.
Plug a standard RS-232 cable into the DB-9 connector on the circuit board in the PPM1 or PPM2. Plug the other end into your terminal or computer. If your computer does not have a serial port, you will have to obtain a USB to Serial adaptor, install the driver for it, and use the USB port.
select Display parameters, press “D” for Display. (We will C)alibrate the Outputs and modify the R)s232 later.) Note that initially, the displays are showing units of ppmv (parts-per-million by volume) and Dew Point in degrees C. First, we will change ppmv to ppmw (parts-per-million by weight).
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In this example, let’s change the 4 to 20 mA Analog Output so that it corresponds to Dew Point in °F instead of Dew Point in °C. Press “C” for C)hange. You will than see this window. Press “2” to Set Output 2, which corresponds to Dew Point in °C.
Again you do not have to go back to the main menu, since the next step will automatically put you in this mode. The PPM1 and PPM2 have two alarms. They are Form A, (single-pole, single- throw) normally open. You can make them correspond to any of the available measured or calculated measurement parameters.
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As you cycle through, you will be given the opportunity to replace DP°C with DP°F, as shown here. At this time you can also change the measurement range if you wish to. We will leave the default °F range of 50.0 to 0.0. Next, we will program the alarm relay to open when the measurement is above 25 degrees, and close when the measurement is below 24 degrees.
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Next, we are asked if we want to Save the Changes, and we press “Y” for Y)es. Now, we can select “X” for eX)it, and then “A” to A)ccept the changes.
Hyperterminal window with periodic updates. See the illustration below. 5.4.5 CALIBRATING THE ANALOG OUTPUTS If you have a precise milliammeter, the PPM1 and PPM2 allow you to check the calibration of the two 4 to 20 mA analog outputs. In order to utilize...
Next, read the low end output current. It should be about 4 mA. Type it in as shown above. The system then will show you the predicted midpoint reading, which in this case should be within the range of between 11.975 and 12.025 mA.
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“X” for eX)it, and you will be back in the default updating mode as shown below. You have now completed all the programming of the PPM1 or PPM2. You can go back at any time and easily modify any parameter in the field.
6.0 MAINTENANCE 6.1 GENERAL Very little maintenance is required for long term operation of the PPM1 and PPM2 Trace Moisture Analyzers. They have been designed for continuous operation over very long periods of time. The electronics unit needs no maintenance. The trace moisture sensor may gradually get contaminated, and may have to be returned to the Factory for cleaning after very long periods of operation.
Form A (Normally Open) Contact Rating: 3A at 250VAC/30VDC Digital Display: LCD, 2 line, backlit Sensor Gas Connections: ¼ inch (6.35 mm) compression fittings Model PPM1: Power Requirements: 18 to 30 VDC unregulated, 100 mA maximum Standard Cable: 6 feet (1.8 meter) Dimensions: Enclosure (LWD): 5.1 in (13cm) X 5.1 in...
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Weight: Entire System: 4 lbs (1.8kg) Available PPM1 Options/Accessories: Right angle mounting bracket (-MB) Additional sensor cable length (-SCBL) Note: Specify length to 500 ft. max. Model PPM2: Power Requirements: Battery Powered, 2 gel cells (12 VDC) in series Battery Charger included...
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