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IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5 Model 556 Converter Installation and Maintenance Instructions Using these Installation and Maintenance Instructions Returns and disposal Intended use Safety Description of the converter Technical data Installation of the converter Wiring Commissioning 10. Faults 11. Spare parts and accessories 12.
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These Installation and Maintenance Instructions have been written to assist the user in proper procedures for trouble-free operation. They explicitly point out that Spirax Sarco assumes no responsibility for loss or damage caused due to improper use of these instructions or products described herein.
Table of contents Using these Installation and Maintenance Instructions Validity of these Installation and Maintenance Instructions Pictograms and signal words Returns and disposal Declaration of decontamination Disposal Intended use Safety General safety instructions Safety instructions for works on electrical equipment Description of the converter Converter front view Converter rear view...
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General advice on wiring Connecting the voltage supply 115 or 230 Vac Connecting the voltage supply 24 Vac / dc (option) Connecting the sensor 8.4.1 Wiring plan TF56 to 556 converter Connecting the relay outputs Connecting the mA-output Commissioning Requirements for commissioning...
1.1 Validity of the these Installation and Maintenance Instructions This instruction manual is valid for the Spirax Sarco Model 556 converter only. Follow the instruction manual for every operation. If the converter is not used as described in this instruction manual, your safety and the converter function could be affected.
1.2 Pictograms and signal words Especially important information in this instruction manual is marked with the following pictograms: Danger! This pictogram indicates immediate danger to life and health of persons. The text next to the symbol gives information on how to avoid bodily injuries. If the possible cause of risk can be specified, the corresponding pictogram preceeds instructions: Danger!
For disposal, disassemble the system components and separate them according to different material groups. Dispose of materials according to National and Local regulations. If no agreement has been made, products may be shipped to Spirax Sarco for disposal. www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
3. Intended use The converter is exclusively to be used as a converter for Spirax Sarco sensor assemblies according to the technical data. In combination with inline sensors for turbidity, the converter is used for displaying and processing measuring results.
Have faulty parts of the measuring system replaced immediately. Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements defined by Spirax Sarco. This is always guaranteed when using original spare parts. For maintenance and repair activities, attach a warning sign to the external release device to prevent re-commissioning of the converter.
4.2 Safety instructions for works on electrical equipment Work on electrical equipment has to be carried out by qualified electricians only. The power line connection of the converter must be specified correctly to prevent overload. Disconnect the voltage supply before connecting the power line. Only connect the power line when voltage-free.
The thus created measurand is proportional to the total volume of particles in the medium. The Model 556 provides four defined and one variable measuring range to be adjusted to your specific process parameters. The LED indicator indicates the percentage of the selected measuring range.
5.1 Converter front view Fig. 2 Model 556 converter - Front view www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
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Numbers stand for: 1. Digital read-out, LED display, 3 digits, height: 7 mm 2. 5 LEDs (yellow), indication of set measuring range 3. LED (red), switch indicator for alarm 2 4. Encoding button for setting alarm 2 in steps of 1% of the respective measuring range 5.
5.2 Converter rear view 115 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 115 Vac to 630 A 230 Vac to 315 A Fig. 3 Model 556 converter - Rear view www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
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Numbers stand for: 16. Potentiometer for lamp voltage 17. Lamp output (only for Spirax Sarco sensors) 18. mA output (4 - 20 mA) 19. Relay output 1 20. Relay output 2 21. Relay output 3 22. Power switch 23. Selector switch for voltage (preset 230 Vac or 115 Vac) - (does not apply for a 24 Vac / dc version) 24.
6.1 Possible sensors One or more of the following Spirax Sarco sensors can be connected to the converter: TF56-N TF56-HT-N Connecting flameproof sensors to the converter is prohibited. The product specific characteristics of the sensor options is described in the relevant sensor manuals.
6.2.1 Dimensions for wall mount housing B19-21 - Plastic (ABS) - IP66 (option) POWER 24.8 LAMP FAILURE 120 mm ALARM 1 ALARM 2 (4.72") ZERO 5.5 mm (0.22") 90 mm (3.54") 13.4 mm (0.53") 176 mm (6.93") 192.7 mm (7.59") 206 mm (8.11") Fig.
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265 mm (10.43") 237 mm (9.33") 90 mm (3.54") 81 mm (3.19") 287 mm (11.03") 140° 2 x M20 140° 4 x M16 www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
6.2.2 Dimensions for wall mount housing B19-42 - Plastic (ABS) - IP66 (option) POWER POWER 24.8 24.8 LAMP LAMP FAILURE FAILURE 120 mm ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 (4.72") ZERO ZERO 90 mm (3.54") 5.5 mm (0.22") 323 mm 13.4 mm (12.72")
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265 mm 237 mm (10.43") (9.33") 90 mm (3.54") 81 mm (3.19") 287 mm (11.03") 140° 4 x M20 4 x M16 140° www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
6.2.3 Dimensions for wall mount housing S19-42 - Stainless steel 1.4301 / SS304 - IP65 (option) POWER POWER 24.8 24.8 LAMP LAMP FAILURE FAILURE 190 mm ALARM 1 ALARM 2 ALARM 1 ALARM 2 (7.48") ZERO ZERO 6.4 mm (0.25") 323 mm (12.72") 23.5 mm (0.93")
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265 mm 237 mm (10.43") (9.33") 65 mm (2.56") 271 mm (10.67") 295 mm (11.61") 301 mm (11.85") 125° 10 x M16 4 x M20 125° www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
6.2.4 Dimensions for mounting with a mounting angle Maximum 111 mm (4.37") Maximum 298 mm (11.73") 92 mm (3.62") Fig. 8 Dimensions for mounting with mounting angle W19 203 mm (7.99") 6.5 mm (0.26") 100 mm 60 mm (3.94") (2.36") Minimum 34 mm (1.34") 80 mm Minimum...
7. Installation of the converter Check that all items have been supplied as described on your order placement. Check if there is any detectable damage to the delivery. If you detect any damage or fault, contact our customer service. See preliminary note for our contact data. 7.1 Installation site requirements for standard installation: A control cabinet with a cut-out of 106 x 116 mm (4.17"...
7.3 Requirements for mounting with mounting angle: The wall, the converter is to be installed to, is of sufficient bearing capacity. Weight and dimensioning details of the converter are given in the Section 6 'Technical data'. An external release device on the control cabinet is located close to the converter.
8. Wiring 8.1 General advice on wiring Danger! Electrical voltage! Before connecting, switch the converter power switch (22) to O (OFF) position! All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician ! 115 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 24 Vdc 115 Vac to 630 A 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA...
8.2 Connecting the voltage supply 115 or 230 Vac Tool Screwdriver 1. Flip the selector switch (23) to the provided voltage supply (115 or 230 Vac). 2. Connect the power supply to the power supply socket (24). 115 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 115 Vac to 630 A 230 Vac to 315 A...
Fig. 13 Detector inputs and lamp outputs of the Model 556 converter Note! Stick to the detector inputs and lamp outputs specified in Table 2 below. Thus, danger of mixing inputs and outputs up is minimized. Table 2 Connections Number of...
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Tool Screwdriver To be able to allocate the end splices unequivocally to the terminals of the converter, each end splice is marked with the number of the correct terminal: Detector cable to sensor 1 = White (A1) 2 = Brown (A2) 5 = Black (A5) Detector cable to sensor (reference channel) 3 = White (C3)
8.4.1 Wiring plan TF56 to Model 556 converter 24 Vdc 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 24 V, T1, 25 A 115 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 115 Vac to 630 A 230 Vac to 315 A Fig.
8.5 Connecting the relay outputs Danger! Electrical voltage! Switch the converter voltage-free before connecting the sensor! All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician ! Tool Screwdriver 115 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 24 Vdc 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 115 Vac to 630 A 24 V, T1, 25 A...
8.6 Connecting the mA output Danger! Electrical voltage! Switch the converter voltage-free before connecting the sensor! All electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician ! Tool Screwdriver 115 / 230 V 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 24 Vdc 50 / 60 Hz, 30 VA 115 Vac to 630 A 24 V, T1, 25 A...
9. Commissioning 9.1 Requirements for commissioning Before commissioning the converter or the whole measuring system, carry out the following activities: Install the armature (see the product specific instruction manual of the armature). Check the pipeline with the armature for leaks. Check armature windows.
9.3 Adjusting lamp voltage Lamp voltage must be adjusted to the cable length in order to compensate voltage loss in the cable. Too low voltage can lead to wrong measuring results. Too high lamp voltage reduces the life span of the lamp module considerably. 1.
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4.8 V at the lamp module. The values in the following table apply to original cable sets only! Table 3 Lamp voltage depending on cable set lengths Cable set lengths Lamp voltage [V] depending on connected sensor standard and cable cross section TF56 to Model 556 converter 1.5 mm2 4.80 4.84 4.86 4.90...
9.4 Setting the zero point During commissioning, and routine checks, after lamp change or maintenance, always check the system zero point. To check or set the system zero point correctly, proceed as follows: Clean the windows of the armature or the probe. Fill the armature with clean particle-free water.
9.5 Setting the measuring range You can set the measuring range at the DIP switch below the measuring range plate on the front. The following 5 measuring ranges are available as standard: 0 - 50 ppm 0 - 20 FTU 0 - 5 EBC 0 - 100 ppm 0 - 40 FTU...
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Note! For special uses, the variable measuring range may be set to a customized measuring span. For this, any value from 25 ppm to 550 ppm (or from 10 FTU to 200 FTU / from 2.5 EBC to 50 EBC) is available. At delivery, the factory setting of this measuring range is 0 - 25 ppm (or 0 - 10 FTU / 0 - 2.5 EBC).
9.6 Setting alarms Limit values Two alarms that may be set independently are available as standard. Their switching status is indicated at the red LEDs (items 3 and 7) on the front. For adjusting the setpoints, actuate the encoding button (item 6) for alarm 1 and the encoding button (item 4) for alarm 2.
9.7 Adjusting the digital read-out Tool Screwdriver 1. Loosen the measuring range plate on the front at both screws. 2. According to the following table, switch the DIP switches 1 and 2 (item 13) to the ON position (left) or OFF position (right). Table 5 DIP switch positions Setting of the decimal place in the digital read-out DIP switch...
Fig. 23 Potentiometer for digital read-out adjustment 9.8 Other activities when commissioning: 1. Check the system zero point of the converter - Reference Section 9.4. 2. Check the set measuring range - Reference Section 9.5. 3. Check the set alarm limit values - Reference Section 9.6. 4.
Among other possibilities, you can detect faults whenever an error message appears on the Model 556 converter. Try to clear the fault using the following Table 6. Should you have any difficulty clearing the fault, feel free to contact our customer service. To solve the problem efficiently, we ask you to have the sheet with system data of your sensor or system at hand.
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Poor calibration of the receiving mA input. the sending mA output. - Send system (converter and sensor) to Spirax Sarco for checking purposes. If necessary, the sensor body can remain in the pipeline so that only the optical arms and the converter have to be sent.
11. Spare parts and accessories 11.1 Accessories converter Table 7 Accessories - housings and installation kits Accessories Description Part number 4 x Collar screw M2.5 x 11 4 x Plastic sleeve M2.5 Installation kit X56 2 x Fuse T 0.630 A 115 Vac 1200-3317-0007-00 2 x Fuse T 0.315 A 230 Vac 2 x Fuse T 1.25 A 24 Vac/dc...
11.2 Small parts fuses Table 8 Spare parts - fuses 10 pieces each Part number 115 Vac T 0.630 A 1200-3300-0003-00 230 Vac T 0.315 A 1200-3300-0001-00 24 Vac/dc T 1.25 A 1200-3300-0004-00 www.spiraxsarco.com IM-P403-98 EMM Issue 5...
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