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Instruction Manual StackGuard Foreword This Instruction Manual describes the basic functions for operating the StackGuard. It is addressed to all persons who are responsible for operation of the instrument. Operate the instrument only after having familiarized yourself with the contents of this Instruction Manual. In particular, be sure to study the section...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 1 Equipment Description Overall view of the measuring system Pos. Name Photometer with measuring cell Inlet tube Connecting cable to purge air heater Control unit Power cable Connecting cable between photometer and control unit Outlet tube Coarse filter for...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Intended use and conformity Use of the photometer for purposes other than those for which it was designed can produce incorrect measuring results, possibly with process- related consequential damage or even damage to the photometer itself! The photometer is designed for the measurement of particles in gaseous, Intended use nonexplosive media up to 170°...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Product marking Position of the rating plate on the photometer Figure 2 Location of the Stackguard rating plate The photometer’s rating plate carries the following informtion: Manufacturer data Country of manufacture Photometer designation Serial No. Date of manufacture...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Every control unit has an identification plate with the instrument number and electrical connection information: Rating plate on the control unit Figure 4 Location of the control unit rating plate You will find the instrument number of the photometer in the −...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Technical data Measurement data Measuring principle scattered light measurement Scatter angle 20° Measuring span 0 .. 0.050 PLA to 0 .. 100 PLA Resolution ± 0.0002PLA Reproducibility ± 2% (referred to full scale) Repeatability ± 0.5% (referred to full scale) Linearity ±...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard SIREL SMD control Operating voltage 85 .. 264 V; 47 .. 63 Hz or 24 VDC; 25 W unit Space requirements SIREL SMD: 200 mm x 157 mm x 96 mm SIREL robust: 220 mm x 160 mm x 90 mm (See Section ……...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 2 Safety Rules Safety symbols used The symbols used on the instrument draw attention to the following safety measures or precautions: DANGER (BLACK ON YELLOW) Danger of a general hazard. This symbol marks areas or actions to which special safety rules apply. In...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Laser safety information Installed in the StackGuard is an encapsulated laser that corresponds to Class 1 (IEC 60825-1: 2001) with regard to all aspects of the instrument’s operation and maintenance. Whenever the laser guards are removed for servicing purposes, Class 3R laser radiation can be emitted.
Instruction Manual StackGuard 3 Installation/Start-up Important information when installing the measuring system The purge air blower must be sized so that a purge air quantity of 12..16 l/min. is guaranteed under all pressure conditions in the measuring cell. A coarse filter must be installed before the purge air blower.
Instruction Manual StackGuard View of an installation example Pos. Name Example of a meas- uring system Photometer Purge air heater Connecting cable to purge air heater Control unit Power cable Connecting cable be- tween photometer and control unit Coarse filter for purge...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Installation of the photometer Pos. Name Mounting plate Mounting bracket (cus- tomer-side) Photometer mounting bracket Purge air filter Figure 9: Photometer installation Action Remarks Fasten the mounting plate (1) with the two → Figure 9 mounting brackets vertically on a wall.
Instruction Manual StackGuard Installation of the cooling section Pos. Name Connection hose (950 mm) between cooling section outlet and purge air filter Cooling section outlet Cooling section (consisting of two aluminum tubes) Connection hose (40 mm) Three tube clamps Cooling section inlet...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Action Remarks Fix the 450 mm long hose section (7) to → Figure 10 the cooling section inlet (6). This hose section will be connected to the purge air blower later! Installation of the purge air blower and coarse filter Pos.
Instruction Manual StackGuard Installation of the insulation shells Pos. Name Purge air heater Measuring cell outlet Figure 12: Insulation shell position Action Remarks Attach the two insulation shells at positions (1) → Figure 12 and (2) on the photometer. The insulation shells consist of two parts...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Distances For distances greater than 5 m a terminal connection box must be inserted between photometer and control unit. This makes it possible to connect and greater than 5 m disconnect the photometer to the control unit quickly.
Instruction Manual StackGuard Electrical installation Connecting electrically charged lines is extremely dangerous and parts of the system can be damaged. The local regulations must be observed at all times for electrical installations. Further, the following basic principles must be observed: It is essential that the protective conductor is connected.
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Instruction Manual StackGuard The large terminals are designed for mains voltage and can accommodate wires up to 2.5 mm in cross-section (without wire end sleeves). To open the terminals, use a size 1 screwdriver! Figure 17: Large terminals The small terminals are designed for low voltage and can accommodate wires up to 1.5 mm...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Figure 19: Terminal strip for 85..264 VAC For information about control signals, please refer to Section 2 in the Reference Handbook. Terminals Remarks 20 .. 23 Connection to the Wire colors as in connection plate. Terminal assignment...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Purge air heater connection Pos. Name Purge air heater Connection cable for purge air heater Control unit Power cable Connecting cable between photometer and control unit Figure 20: Position of the purge air heater SIREL Leads of heater cable...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 3.10 Initial commissioning For the initial commissioning, proceed according to the following table. If faults occur, see Section 6. Action Remarks Make sure that all the components → Section 3 are correctly installed and con- nected. Connect the voltage supply to the A reading appears on the control control unit.
Instruction Manual StackGuard 4 Operation Keypad and display Measuring range of Unit output signal 1 Reading Up key Right key Left key Enter key Down key Figure 21: Operating elements and display. Key functions Change from one menu line to another...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 4.1.1 Displays shown during normal operation By pressing either of the keys , one can consult the following information (provided the instrument has been configured accordingly). Information available The display... Means Remarks in normal operation The photometer is 0.007...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 4.1.3 Service mode The photometer is configured in the service mode. The measurement operating is interrupted and the service menu control is displayed. Action Display Remarks If no user access code has Access code Activate the service >...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Setting the national language Proceed as follows to set the language of your region for displaying the menus and messages: Action Display Remarks Activate service SENSORCHECK * → Section 4.1.3 Language mode * KONFIGURIEREN* > Sprache <...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Factory set measur- Measuring range no. PLA measurement scope Customer specific ing ranges Range 1 0 .. 100 Range 2 0... 30 Range 3 0 .. 10 Range 4 0 .. 3 Range 5 0 .. 1...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Setting the scaling and the unit The unit can be switched to a different unit by the PLA. For the display in mg/m the corresponding scale factor must be defined using a reference measurement procedure! The unit „PLA“ can be set only if the scaling factor has been set to 1.000 (→...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard If you have configured relay outputs as limits, it is also necessary to set the thresholds. Principle of a limit For relay 1 output, it is possible to program just one limit with an upper and a lower threshold (→...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Action Display Remarks Active when: Serv. Check - instrument in service mode > < - sensor check running (active "1", inactive "0") Active when: Dig.input > 1 < - signal at control input 1 - signal at control input 2 (active number, inactive "_")
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Action Display Remarks change se = service mode or function sensor check confirm di = digital control input (not supported) in = relay inverted Functions written in CAPITAL LETTERS are activated (e.g. LI) Limit Limit must be 0 Change >...
0.007 operation New access code: A forgotten access code can be deleted only by a SIGRIST service technician! Additional possibilities This Instruction Manual describes only those options that are required for normal operation of the installation. Additional parameters enable you to adapt the StackGuard optimally to your particular measuring duty.
Instruction Manual StackGuard 5 Servicing Whenever the protective covers marked with the symbol are removed, Class 3R laser radiation can be emitted. So these covers may be removed only in the deenergized state and only by authorized service personnel! Whenever doing work on uninsulated parts of the installation, be absolutely...
Instruction Manual StackGuard Checking the zero and reference points When working on parts of the system that are not insulated, it is imperative that temperature-resistant gloves are worn! The zero and reference point check is for ongoing quality assurance and should be performed when the unit is warm! Be sure to use the checking rod supplied for this particular instrument.
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Action Display (example) Remarks Wait until the measuring cell has been vented by the purge air and then check the reading. The reading must now reduce to less than 0.001 PLA. If this is not the case, the optics of the measuring cell to be cleaned.
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Action Display (example) Remarks Check value If the display shows “out updated of tolerance” or “Measurement” error, check whether the checking rod has really been removed. Otherwise there is a fault. If that is the case, contact your service partner.
Instruction Manual StackGuard Replacing filter (KZTN3) for purge air blower The location of the purge air blower is shown in the fold-out illustration in the Appendix. Action Disconnect the voltage supply to the SIREL. Loosen the four knurled screws and remove the cover (A).
Instruction Manual StackGuard Replacing the desiccant Action Disconnect the voltage supply to the SIREL. Loosen the three screws (arrows) and remove the housing. Remove the saturated desiccant sachet (location A) from its holder by carefully working it out. Roll the new desiccant sachet together and insert it carefully into the holder.
Instruction Manual StackGuard Replacing the purge air filter Find the location of the purge air filter on the fold-out illustration in the Appendix. Action Disconnect the voltage supply to the SIREL. Detach the purge air hose (A) from the purge air filter (B).
Instruction Manual StackGuard 6 Troubleshooting Narrowing down the malfunction To narrow down the cause of a malfunction, work your way through this table step by step. If the corrective measures do not produce the desired result, please consult Customer Service (→ Section 6.3).
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Instruction Manual StackGuard To correct the malfunctions, please consult the extended troubleshooting procedures in the Reference Handbook. Message P Means Possible causes Something is wrong with break in the connection between connection lost ... the connection between control unit and photometer...
Service of SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER AG in Switzerland will gladly give you the relevant contact address. You will also find the current list of all SIGRIST country representatives in the Internet at www.photometer.com. Whenever you contact a SIGRIST Service Office or Customer Service, please make sure you have the following...
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Instruction Manual StackGuard Name Option Value Remarks Serial No. System information Dirt Laser temp. Electr.temp. Max-Temp. Moisture Adjustment information Recal1 Recal2 Recal3 Recal4 Recal5 Recal6 Moni1/meas Moni1/moni2 Sensorcheck information Condition of desiccant 10266E/1...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 7 Taking Out of Service/Storage The goal of the takingout of service procedure is to prepare the photometer properly for storage and to keep it in good condition during the storage period. Action Switch off the power supply to the control unit and disconnect all Taking out of electrical connections.
Instruction Manual StackGuard 8 Packing/Transport Whenever possible, use the original packing materials when packing the photometer and its peripherals for shipment. If the materials are no longer available, observe these instructions: Prior to packing, close all openings of the photometer with pressure- sensitive tape or plugs to prevent any packing materials from penetrating them.
The photometer and its peripherals must be disposed of in accordance with the regional statutory regulations! The StackGuard dust emissions system does not contain any environmentally polluting sources of radiation. Its material should be disposed of or recycled in accordance with the following table:...
Instruction Manual StackGuard 10 Spare Parts The parts mentioned in this documentation and their article numbers are listed in the following table: Art. No. Article name 108710 Filter insert for air filter ZCTN-20 112407 Purge air filter 111391 Desiccant sachet, 1 pc...
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