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Retrofit Instructions
SK-07781, Rev B
September 2019
Rosemount
Model 500
Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit

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  • Page 1 Retrofit Instructions SK-07781, Rev B September 2019 ™ Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 2 Notice ROSEMOUNT (“SELLER”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL OR OMISSIONS FROM THIS MANUAL. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF PROFITS, ETC.
  • Page 3 Safety and information notices DANGER WILL CAUSE DEATH Failure to follow this warning will result in death or serious injury to personnel. WARNING DANGER TO PERSONNEL Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury to personnel. CAUTION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the equipment.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph safety warnings............7 Chapter 2 Installation........................9 2.1 Installing the Rosemount Model 500 helium to hydrogen gas conversion kit........9 2.2 Installing the carrier shut-off valve and pressure regulator..............10 2.3 Installing the new 10-ft. (3 m) long reference detector restrictor (R2)..........12 2.4 Purging the carrier gas lines......................13...
  • Page 6 Contents Retrofit Instructions September 2019 SK-07781 Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Safety Requirements

    September 2019 Safety requirements Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph safety warnings Observe these safety messages for the Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to de-energize the analyzer may cause serious injury or death to personnel. Do not open when energized or when an explosive atmosphere may be present.
  • Page 8 Safety requirements Retrofit Instructions September 2019 SK-07781 Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    GC. WARNING Before converting carrier gas to hydrogen, review local hazardous area requirements to ensure compliance. The procedure to convert the Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph from helium to hydrogen gas includes: • Changing the thermistors (P/N 3-0500-521) •...
  • Page 10: Installing The Carrier Shut-Off Valve And Pressure Regulator

    3. Disconnect the carrier gas tubing from the tee fitting that is connected to the carrier gas supply. WARNING Do not use hydrogen for valve actuation. Figure 2-1: Current Carrier Gas Line Configuration Using Helium A. Pressure switch B. Tee fitting C. Carrier gas input D. Carrier gas line Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 11 B. Carrier gas line, stainless steel, ¼-in. tubing C. Tee D. Carrier gas input (H E. Blocking valve F. ⅛-in. bulkhead, stainless steel G. Parker pressure regulator H. Stainless steel, ¼-in. tubing I. Shut-off valve Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 12: Installing The New 10-Ft. (3 M) Long Reference Detector Restrictor (R2)

    4. Install the new 10-ft. (3 m) long restrictor. Figure 2-3 for reference. Figure 2-3: New 10-ft. (3 m) Restrictor (R2) A. Carrier gas reference side B. Restrictor (R2) C. From detector reference side 5. Replace the insulation cover. 6. Replace the top cover. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 13: Purging The Carrier Gas Lines

    V-2. 9. Purge the line to V-3 by repeating Step 2 through Step 6, but this time, use bleed valve V-4 and Carrier Cylinder 2. Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 14: Changing The Thermistors

    To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, disconnect from supply circuit before opening the enclosure. Keep tightly closed when circuits are alive. For division installations using a conduit, a sealing device must be connected within 18 in. (460 mm). Procedure 1. Turn off power to the gas chromatograph. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 15 SK-07781 September 2019 2. Remove the upper enclosure insulation cover (P/N 2-4-4500-195). Figure 2-5: Upper Enclosure Insulation Cover 3. Remove the explosion-proof upper enclosure cover. Figure 2-6: Upper Enclosure Explosion-Proof Cover Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Carrier Pressure

    14. Turn on the gas chromatograph power. Adjusting the carrier pressure This section describes the carrier pressure adjustment after performing the helium to hydrogen gas conversion. Procedure 1. Adjust the carrier pressure to approximately half of what it was with the helium. Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 17 Use the following guide to help in valve adjustments. The guide is specific to C6+ BTU analysis, backflush to measure, dual column arrangement, but can be used for any valve timing adjustments required using the appropriate valve and component. Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 18 Installation Retrofit Instructions September 2019 SK-07781 Figure 2-8: Backflush Valve Timing Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 19 Table 2-2: Backflush Valve Timing PA Old BF TIME PA n-Pentane % Change 76822312 42.5 82954542 7.982355439 85914053 3.567629847 43.5 88965346 3.551564492 92305383 3.754312381 44.5 93208291 0.978174805 94027248 0.878631065 45.5 93370502 0.698463492 94646236 1.36631374 Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 20 Installation Retrofit Instructions September 2019 SK-07781 Figure 2-9: Dual Column Valve Timing Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 21 8.399+08 6.32E+08 12.85714 8.129+E08 6.70E+08 6.012658 73.5 6.87E+08 2.537313 6.95E+08 1.164483 74.5 6.98E+08 0.431655 7.01E+08 0.429799 5. Input the proper retention times into the Component Data Table. 6. Run forced calibration. Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 22 Installation Retrofit Instructions September 2019 SK-07781 Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 23: Ordering Information

    Tubing 316 stainless steel 1/16 OD x .043 Feet 2-4-5001-977 Regulator, Carrier, 10-100 Out Each 2-4-5001-995 Gauge 0-100 psi/bar, panel mount Each 2-6-5000-487 Tubing ⅛ OD x.085 ID 31 Feet 2-6-5000-821 Tag RV Each Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 24 Ordering information Retrofit Instructions September 2019 SK-07781 Figure 3-1: Helium to Hydrogen Conversion Kit Parts Emerson.com/Rosemount...
  • Page 25: Appendix A Engineering Drawing

    (2-4-9500-084), replace it with the Parker 10-100 psig regulator (2-4-5001-977) included in the kit. 5. Add ⅛-in. tee connections: a. Preheat coil b. Reference detector c. To analytical valve 6. New reference vent. Rosemount Model 500 Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit...
  • Page 26 2019 Emerson. All rights reserved. twitter.com/rosemount_news The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Rosemount is a Facebook.com/Rosemount mark of one of the Emerson family of companies. All other marks are the property of their youtube.com/RosemountMeasurement respective owners.

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