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- Page 1 GAS TRACKER PORTABLE OR IN-LINE GAS FLOW MONITOR INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Installation, Maintenance and Warranty Information SHIP DATE SERIAL # 5750 Marathon Drive • Jackson, Michigan 49201 517.782.8040 • sales@wire-wizard.com...
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Page 3: Warranty
Gas Tracker offers the capability to monitor the gas flow rate as a portable unit or as an inline system. The unit has a built-in battery for easy transport without the need of nearby electrical outlets. - Page 4 SAFETY NOTES/DISCLAIMER The Gas Tracker system is designed to be safe to operate, provided the user reads, understands, and adheres to the safety precautions listed below. Failure to adhere to these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
- Page 5 WARNING: COMPRESSED GAS CAN EXPLODE Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat them carefully. ▶ Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames, sparks and arcs.
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Page 6: Legal Disclaimer
LEGAL DISCLAIMER The Gas Tracker is designed to be a non-obtrusive unit upon installation. It is always the decision of the end user if the equipment should have the capabilities of interrupting production. If the end user chooses to integrate this unit with a PLC or any other means of communication that could stop or interrupt production, they do so voluntarily. -
Page 7: Setup And Installation
SETUP & INSTALLATION Setup for Portable Use 1. The Gas Tracker comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Included is a 24 VDC power supply (100 – 240 VAC required). Use the power supply to completely charge the Gas Tracker before initial use (complete charge time is two (2) hours) (Fig. - Page 8 2. Connect the Gas Tracker inline to the gas supply. The Gas Tracker shall only be used on the outlet side of the gas regulator. Ensure the inline filter provided with the unit is installed on the inlet side of the sensor.
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Page 9: Initial Setup
The touch screen interface will now begin to load. ▶ When the Gas Tracker is plugged into the 24 V power supply and charging, the text Charging appears along the bottom of the display. When the battery is fully charged, the text Charging disappears and is replaced by the text Fully Charged. -
Page 10: Outputs Setup
This can be tested by purging the gas. The Gas Flow will show the real time gas value. The Gas Tracker is designed to only record gas consumed when the flow rate is above 5 CFH (2.3 LPM). The duration of the last event is only recorded when the gas is above the 5 CFH (2.3 LPM) threshold. - Page 11 Viewing the Totalizer ▶ Each time an event is recorded the gas consumed is added to the totalized gas amount. ▶ The totalized gas amount can be viewed by clicking the Totalizer tab on the left hand side of the screen. ▶...
- Page 12 ▶ Select the appropriate time zone. ▶ If the time is out of sync for any reason the Gas Tracker must be connected to a PC. Do this by following the instructions in the Software Use section of the manual under Information.
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Page 13: Software Installation
SOFTWARE Software Installation The Gas Tracker unit works as delivered as a portable measuring unit, but software Product Registration is required for use with a computer if Product registration is required for warranty on monitoring and data exporting features this product. The registration page comes up are desired. - Page 14 Update Gas Type and Capacity button must be clicked. This will update both the Gas and Wire Tracker software and the Gas Tracker unit. To refill the internal memory of gas, click the blue Refill Gas icon. Upon completion of the changes, click OK.
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Page 15: Updating The Software
Upon finishing either option, open the software for continued use. SENSOR CALIBRATION The calibration on each Gas Tracker is certified for one (1) year. The Gas Tracker may be sent back to ELCo Enterprises, Inc. to have the calibration renewed. Each sensor has a calibration sticker with a date and the initials of the certification specialist. -
Page 16: Parts List
▶ Sensor Recalibration (part number WC-1-GS-RECAL) ▶ USB Cable – 6 ft. (part number WC-1-GS-S-USB) ▶ Hand Strap (part number WC-1-GS-S-STRAP) ▶ Hose Assembly (part number WC-1-GS-RH) ▶ Portable Use Outlet Filter (part number W0970530053U) GAS TRACKER INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Ensure the gas is flowing the proper direction through the Gas Tracker. on display Ensure the correct timezone is selected in the setup page of the Gas Tracker. Incorrect date or time Sync Time to the Gas and Wire Tracker software in the Information page. - Page 18 Modbus Integration Overview The Gas Tracker supports integration with a PLC or personal computer through Modbus RTU over RS-485 or USB. RS-485 is preferred for integrating with PLCs or other embedded devices. Using the USB interface may be more convenient when integrating with a personal computer. This interface allows the user to query unit status like gas flow rates, remaining gas in cylinder and to retrieve alert statuses.
- Page 19 Overview Modbus is a request/response protocol, where memory items are accessed by an identifier number. Memory items come in four different types and are named for the legacy purpose of controlling relay hardware. ▶ Coils are used to trigger actions on the Tracker, in this way they function as commands. ▶...
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Page 20: Modbus Register Definitions
Imperial units. This does not affect data available in Modbus registers, which are always in Imperial units. 00003 Restart Application Resets the Gas Tracker software by triggering the unit to reboot itself. 00021 Store Gas Settings Persists the updated gas type and cylinder volume. -
Page 21: Input Registers
Input Registers Input Register Name Description Always equal to 0x31C0. Used a signature to identify this as 30001 Identifier a Tracker. 30002 Firmware Version Firmware version running on the Tracker. 1014 equals 1.014. Instantaneous Gas flow reading in hundredths of cubic feet per hour as a 30021 Gas Flow signed value. -
Page 22: Holding Registers
Represents the cylinder capacity in hundredths of a cubic foot. Cylinder (i.e., 33000 equals 330 CF) This is an unsigned value. 40022 Capacity Be sure to write to Store Gas Setting coil to persist after power cycle. GAS TRACKER INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL... - Page 23 Outputs Overview The Gas Tracker supports integration with a PLC or a stack light through the IO connector. This provides warning and operational statuses. To provide the greatest flexibility, the outputs operate as a dry relay contact. They behave as normally-open contacts which close when a warning is raised.
- Page 24 ELCo Enterprises, Inc. • Jackson, Michigan USA Service & Support: 517.782.8040 GasTracker_Manual | Rev. 1.5...
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