Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Content Notes to the user ......................1 1.1. General information ....................1 1.2. Explanation of symbols ..................2 Instrument description ....................3 2.1. General information about the PhaseGuard ............3 2.2. Technical data ....................... 8 General safety pointers ....................
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Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Terms used in this document (glossary) Please refer to our website for specialist terms: www.photometer.com 11026E/4...
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Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Notes to the user 1.2. Explanation of symbols Danger symbols Below is a description of all danger symbols that occur in this Instruction Manual. Danger due to electrical shock that may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Instrument description Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 2. Instrument description 2.1. General information about the PhaseGuard 2.1.1. View of a measuring station Figure 1: Overview of PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Photometer PhaseGuard USB interface for configuring the instrument ...
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The instrument is not properly mounted. The instrument is not installed and operated in accordance with the Instruction Man- ual. If the instrument has been operated with accessories which SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER AG has not expressly recommended. Improper changes to the instrument have been performed.
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Instrument description Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 2.1.7. Identification of the PhaseGuard The photometer displays the following rating plate: Figure 2: PhaseGuard rating plate Manufacturer Country of origin Product name Serial number Date of manufacture Service voltage ...
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Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Instrument description 2.1.8. Scope of delivery and accessories Scope of delivery PCS. ART. NO. NAME VIEW VARIANT 118676 PhaseGuard C Detection of phase tran- sitions based on color change 118677 PhaseGuard T Detection of phase tran-...
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Instrument description Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Optional accessories: PCS. ART. NO. NAME VIEW VARIANT 118695 PhaseGuard Profibus DP with integrated field bus inter- face recogniza- ble by the larger 118696 RTU Modbus housing, the two cable pene- trations and...
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Instrument description 2.2. Technical data TURBIDITY MEASUREMENT VALUES Measuring principle Absorption at 880 nm (T/HT) at 430 nm (C/HC) Measurement span 0 .. 100% absorption Measuring range 0 .. 100% absorption Sample temperature -10 .. +100°C 120°C max.
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Instrument description Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT PHOTOMETER VALUES Service voltage 9 .. 30 VDC, 2 W (3 W with Profibus DP) Material Housing: stainless steel 1.4301 or 1.4307 Sensor head stainless steel 1.4404 or better Hastelloy for PhaseGuard T (optional)
Instrument description 3. General safety pointers 3.1. Behavior in emergency Behavior in emergency: SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER AG instruments have no on/off switch. This is installed customer-side. Before commissioning, clarify the following points: CAUTION! Position of the on/off switch and the way it works.
Instrument description Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 3.2. Dangers when using properly Electrical shock due to damaged instrument or cabling. Touching damaged cables may lead to electrical shocks with lethal consequences. DANGER! The instrument may be operated only when the cables are undamaged.
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Instrument description 3.3. Residual risk During operation with hot or dangerous media, the possibility of leakage cannot be completely excluded. Contact with the medium may lead to burns, caustic irritations or poisoning with lethal con- DANGER! sequences.
Mechanical mounting Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 4. Mechanical mounting The instrument can be installed in horizontal or vertical sample lines using the standards- compliant in-line housing. Figure 4 The mounting dimensional drawing (PHASEGUARD-MB) provides detailed information about the dimensions.
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Mechanical mounting Mounting position of the photometer Figure 4: Correct installation in the vertical or horizontal sample lines Figure 5: Incorrect mounting position 5. Electrical installation 5.1. Safety pointers for the electrical installation Dangerous voltage inside the instrument: Connecting electrical lines can be life threatening.
Mechanical mounting Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 5.2. Installation of the PhaseGuard Connecting the An 8-pin connector of type M12x1 with A-coding is used. A screened device cable must be photometer used. The connector assignment looks like the following:...
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Mechanical mounting Cross section for The standard length of the connection cable is 10 m. For greater distances, a junction box greater distances must be inserted between the instrument and a customer-side control system or, as shown in the figure below, with a SICON.
Initial start-up Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 6. Initial start-up 6.1. Commissioning procedure WORKSTEP PROCEDURE Check mounting and in- Ensure that the photometer and components are correct- ly mounted and connected. Section 4, 5 stallation. Section 5 Connect power supply to the photometer.
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Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Initial start-up WORKSTEP PROCEDURE Language: 0: German, 4.3: Close the file after the entry. Changes are saved au- 1: English – setting the tomatically. operating language The window of the removable disk disappears and then Current source channel: reappears in a moment.
Initial start-up Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 6.2. Perform zero calibration WORKSTEP PROCEDURE Prepare system 1.1: Prepare photometer as described in Section 6.1. for zero calibration. 1.2a: Zero calibration in the sample line: If clean, bubble-free water is in the sample line (e.g. after CIP clean- ing), a zero calibration can be performed without disassembling the instrument.
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Initial start-up WORKSTEP PROCEDURE Perform zero 2.1: Open the “Zero.txt” file. calibration. 2.2: Enter the number 1 after the “=” symbol. 0 for Adjustment no or 1 for Adjustment yes 2.3: After entry, close the file to save the changes. Changes are saved automatically.
Servicing Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 8. Servicing It is absolutely necessary to observe relevant information when performing servicing duties: The instrument must never be operated when the housing is removed. DANGER! The instrument may be opened only by trained personnel.
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Servicing 8.2. Replacing the desiccant Condensation on electronic and optical components Do not open the photometer if a cold medium is flowing through the lines. Perform this work procedure only when the system is in a sterilization phase or the medium is at least at CAUTION! room temperature.
Servicing Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 8.3. Cleaning the sensor head Danger when removing the instrument if the sample line has not been previously emptied. The photometer may be removed from a line only when the line is completely empty. If this CAUTION! is not the case, flooding and damage to equipment as well as bodily injury may occur.
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Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Servicing WORKSTEP PROCEDURE Cleaning the sensor head. Damage to the sensor head due to improper handling. No other cleaning methods or other cleaning agents should be used. Clean the two windows on the sensor head (X) with a mild, non-abrasive cleaning agent (e.g.
Servicing Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 8.4. Replacing gasket of the in-line housing and blanking plate Danger when removing the instrument if the sample line has not been previously emptied. The photometer may be removed from a line only when the line is completely empty. If this CAUTION! is not the case, flooding and damage to equipment as well as bodily injury may occur.
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Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Servicing WORKSTEP PROCEDURE Remove the blanking plate 3.1: Remove lock clamp for fastening the blanking plate. from the sample line. 3.2: Remove blanking plate and replace the old gasket (arrow) with a new one.
If this is not known, SIGRIST-PHOTOMETER AG customer service in Switzerland would be glad to provide you with a contact address. A current list of all SIGRIST country representatives is available in the Internet at www.photometer.com. Please have the following information ready when you contact a SIGRIST service point or customer service: The serial number of the PhaseGuard.
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Customer service information 11. Decommissioning & storage Life threatening voltage inside the instrument: Connecting electrical lines is extremely dangerous. Parts of the system can also be damaged. Local regulations for electrical installations must be observed at all times.
Customer service information Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Storage There are no special requirements for storing the instruments. However, please note the fol- lowing information: The photometer and the control unit contain electronic components. Storage for such components must fulfill the usual conditions. It is important to note that the storage temperature must be between -20 and +50°C.
Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT Customer service information 13. Disposal Disposal of the photometer and its peripheral devices is to be carried out in compliance with regional legal regulations. The photometer and control unit have no environmentally damaging sources of radiation.
Spare parts Instruction Manual PhaseGuard C/ T/ HT 14. Spare parts The following table lists the spare parts and their article numbers. The detailed worksteps for replacing spare parts are described in the Reference Manual. ART. NO. ARTICLE NAME...
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