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- Page 1 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector ® P/N: TCD50H1A Installation and Maintenance Instructions IM_TCD50-05 6/15/2017...
- Page 2 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard This page is intentionally left blank...
- Page 3 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard United Electric Controls provides these installation and maintenance instructions for the UE Vanguard WirelessHART toxic & combustible gas detector solely. The end-user is responsible for maintaining the Vanguard WirelessHART toxic & combustible gas detector in full, operational condition.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard Table of Contents 1.0 General 1.1 Device Overview................1-2 1.2 Device Packaging................3 1.3 Device Approvals............... 4-5 2.0 Installation 2.1 Battery Installation..............6-7 2.2 Sensor Installation..............8-9 2.3 Sensor Placement Considerations..........9-10 2.4 Sensor Cross Sensitivity.............. 10-11 2.5 Classified Area Installation............ -
Page 5: General
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 1.0 GENERAL This device is for monitoring and communicating gas concentration levels for data collection or record keeping and does not provide alarm signals. Misuse of this device may cause explosion and/or personal injury. These instructions must be thoroughly read and understood prior to installation of the device. - Page 6 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard Heavy duty, explosion-proof antenna Intrinsically Safe battery compartment. Battery is hot swappable in HazLoc areas Integral mounting bracket Large shrouded button allows access to calibration mode and bump testing Graphic display shows gas Explosion-proof (Ex d) concentration, network and battery status...
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Page 7: Device Packaging
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 1.2 Device Packaging The device may be shipped in one of the following two configurations. Please ensure that you have all items before proceeding with installation and operation. 1. Base unit and mounting bracket kit with toxic or combustible FLEXsense™ sensor (Figure 3 and Figure 4). 2. -
Page 8: Device Approvals
-20°C < Ta < +60°C* *Ambient operating temperature range may vary with sensor type. See Technical Brochure for sensor specifications. **Enclosure type 4X and IP64 rating excludes sensor. UE declarations and third-party issued agency certifications are available for download at: www.ueonline.com/prod_approval. - Page 9 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard The device has been certified in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following standards: Standard Issue Date Title Conform to IEC 60079-0:2011 2011/06/22 (6th Edition) Explosive Atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment General Requirements Conform to IEC 60079-1:2014 2014/06/27 (7th Edition)
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Page 10: Installation
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 2.0 INSTALLATION 2.1 Battery Installation Only battery packs provided by United Electric Controls are compatible with this device. Battery should be removed and stored when the device is not in use. Batteries are not rechargeable. The battery pack contains two Lithium-Thionyl Chloride D size cells, with a nominal output voltage of 7.2V. - Page 11 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 6. When hardware and software boot-up is complete, the device will prompt user to activate the installed sensor (see Figure 7) VANGUARD SENSOR NOT ACTIVATED : H2S TAG: KANBAN XXXXXXX PUSH BUTTON TO ACTIVATE SENSOR Figure 7 Refer to section 2.2 for sensor activation sequence.
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Page 12: Sensor Installation
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 2.2 Sensor Installation Only FLEXsense™ sensors provided by United Electric Controls are compatible with this device. Do not attempt to disassemble the sensor as this could damage the sensor and void hazardous location approvals, and manufacturer warranty. -
Page 13: Sensor Placement Considerations
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 8. If device detects a starting offset concentration for the methane sensor, the device will prompt the user to zero the offset. As shown in Figure XX%. Press AnD HolD BUTTon To Zero sensor Figure 12 or PUsH To sKiP A. -
Page 14: Sensor Cross Sensitivity
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard This device is ATEX and IECEx certified for equipment category 2. Suitable for appropriate use in gas zone 1. *Ambient operating temperature range may vary with sensor type. See Technical Brochure for sensor specifications. **Enclosure type 4X and IP64 rating excludes sensor. -
Page 15: Classified Area Installation
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 2.4.2 Typical Cross Sensitivity of Methane (CH Methane Propane Ethane Butane Hexane Ethylene Graph 1 2.5 Classified Area Installation This device is suitable for Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups C and D; or non-hazardous locations only. -20 °C (-4 °F) ≤... -
Page 16: Field Mounting
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 2.6 Field Mounting This device must be mounted vertically with the sensor pointing downward. Install device where shock, vibration and temperature fluctuations are minimal. Do not mount in ambient temperatures that exceed the limits on the device labeling. The mounting bracket attachment on this device is factory-installed and must not be removed as it may cause permanent damage to the antenna, the sensor assembly, and loosening of the threaded flame-proof joints. - Page 17 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 2.6.2 Horizontal Pipe Mounting 1. Remove hardware from packaging (see Figure 16). 2. Place one pipe mount adaptor [1] onto desired location vertically on pipe and slide U-bolt [2] through holes. 3. Slide mounting bracket plate [3] onto U-bolt [2] and secure with (2x) hex nuts [4]. Do not tighten. 4.
- Page 18 2. Hold mounting bracket plate [3] against wall/flat surface and screw tightly into place using (4x) mounting holes (0.40” dia.). Note: Mounting screws [6] not UE provided. 3. Mount device by hooking onto top pin of mounting bracket plate (see Figure 22).
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Page 19: Antenna Placement Considerations
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 2.7 Antenna Placement Considerations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules: may not cause harmful interference; must accept any interference, including that which may cause undesired operation of the device. To comply with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons. - Page 20 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard Connected Device Entity Parameters (will vary dependent upon device): = Max. voltage that can be connected at the input to the handheld or other programming device i prog = Max. current that can be connected at the input to the handheld or other programming device i prog = Max.
- Page 21 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 8. Navigating through the handheld HART communicator menu, choose Configure Join Key and enter the Join Key. You will use WirelessHART command 768-Write Join Key. Note: by using *Quick Code 9, 2, 2 through 9, 2, 5 on the handheld HART communicator, you will be taken directly to the Config- ure Join Key choice.
- Page 22 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard E. Operational: When the device has sufficient bandwidth with the network manager, data transfer can occur and the device is operational (see Figure 29). X X X p p m B A T T E R Y: X .
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Page 23: Operation
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 3.0 OPERATION This device is for monitoring and communicating gas concentration levels for data collection or record keeping and does not provide alarm signals. Misuse of this product may cause explosion and/or personal injury. These instructions must be thoroughly read and understood prior to installation of the unit. -
Page 24: Sensor Calibration & Bump Test
Depending upon the use of the device, you may need to perform a calibration check or a bump test. We recommend performing the calibration or bump test with the UE Vanguard gas calibration kit (setup instructions included). In either case, you are ensuring that the sensor will respond as intended to a predetermined, measured gas release. -
Page 25: Programming Mode
2. Push the button to access the Gas Concentration screen on the local, digital display. 3. Apply the test gas to the sensor with the aid of the UE Vanguard gas calibration kit.. 4. Apply the gas and verify that the gas concentration reading on the local, digital display matches the concentration of the test gas. - Page 26 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 3.3.2 Common Practice Commands The Common Practice Commands are an optional command set for HART devices. Table 6 shows the supported Common Practice Commands for this device. read Device variables read Primary variable Damping value Write Primary variable range values Perform Device reset Write Primary variable Units...
- Page 27 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 3.3.3 Device Specific Commands The Device Specific Commands are commands unique to this device only. These commands are included in the Device Description (DD). Download the latest DD* at www.ueonline.com to ensure optimum communication between HART devices, gateway and host system.
- Page 28 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 3.3.5 HART Command 129 Write Calibration Point Request bytes: Bytes Format Description Enum Units code (initially ppm) Refer to Common Tables Specification Float Concentration [ppm] of gas used during calibration Request bytes: Bytes Format Description...
- Page 29 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 3.3.6 HART Command 131 Read Sensor Activation State Request bytes: Bytes Format Description None Response bytes: Bytes Format Description Enum 0 - Deactivate 1 - Activate H 2 - Activate as Methane Command Specific Response Code: Code Class...
- Page 30 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 3.3.7 HART Command 132 Read Unit Configuration String Request bytes: Bytes Format Description None Response byte: Bytes Format Description 0-39 Latin-1 Unit Configuration String, (e.g., UEC100 SW 2.20 HW 1.21 Command Specific Response Code: Code Class Description...
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Page 31: Field Replacement
(see Figure 32). Remove the new FLEXsense™ sensor from its package and follow the instructions from Section 2.2 Sensor Installation. Note: It is not necessary to remove the battery during sensor replacement. UE recommends performing the sensor calibration procedure as outlined in Section 3.2 Sensor Calibration & Bump Test. Figure 31... -
Page 32: Battery Replacement
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 4.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The battery compartment is certified intrinsically safe. Battery replacement may be performed in the field without a hot work permit. Only battery packs provided by United Electric Controls are compatible with this device. When replacing the battery, proper care should be taken to ensure that surrounding environment is free of toxic or combustible gases. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector is used as part of a wireless mesh network that may communicate with other manufacturer’s WirelessHART devices, Gateways, and control systems. The following provides troubleshooting suggestions for common operating problems that may be encountered. -
Page 34: Wireless Communication
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 5.2 Wireless Communication Upon inputting the Network ID and Join Key, the device initializes connection with the network in the following phases. The phase status will be indicated on the device display. 1. -
Page 35: Dimensional Drawings
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 6.0 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (CAD drawings may be found at www.ueonline.com) -
Page 36: Appendix 7.1 List Of Figures
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 7.0 APPENDIX 7.1 List of Figures Page Figure Description Front view of Vanguard and feature call out Rear view of Vanguard and feature call out Vanguard packaging, top foam layer Vanguard packaging, bottom foam layer Battery installation Vanguard display showing ‘STARTING’... -
Page 37: List Of Tables
IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 7.2 List of Tables Page Table Description Applicable third-party standards Sensor stabilization time Typical cross sensitivity for Measured variables Supported Universal HART Commands Supported Common Practice HART Commands Device Specific HART Commands Command 128 Read Calibration Point Command 129 Write Calibration Point Command 131 Read Sensor Activation State... -
Page 38: List Of Device Warnings (French Language)
WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 7.3 List of Device Warnings (French Language) Page(s) Warning Text Texte d'avertissement This device is for monitoring and communicating gas Cet appareil est destiné à la surveillance et à la communication des 1,11,19 concentration levels for data collection or record keeping and niveaux de concentration de gaz pour la collecte de données ou la... - Page 39 IM_TCD50-05 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector www.ueonline.com/vanguard 7.3 List of Device Warnings (French Language) Page(s) Warning Text Texte d'avertissement Only battery packs provided by United Electric Controls are Seuls les packs de batteries fournis par United Electric Controls sont 6,28 compatible with this device.
- Page 40 WirelessHART Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector IM_TCD50-05 www.ueonline.com/vanguard 7.3 List of Device Warnings (French Language) Page(s) Warning Text Texte d'avertissement Wall mounting could affect the signal strength of the device. Un montage mural pourrait affecter la puissance du signal de l'appareil.
- Page 41 éviter tout risque d’explosion, death. de blessures graves ou de mort. UE recommends performing the sensor calibration procedure as UE recommande d'effectuer la procédure d'étalonnage du capteur outlined in Section 3.0 Operation. comme indiqué à la Section 3.0 « Fonctionnement ».
- Page 42 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND WARNINGS United Electric Controls Company recommends careful consideration of the following factors when installing and operating the UE Vanguard unit. Before installing a unit, the Installation and Maintenance instructions provided with the unit must be read and understood.
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