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Atmospheric oil mist detection system
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TRIPLEX™
OIL MIST
MONITORING
SYSTEM
Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection
System Manual
TM4 / AUGUST 2018

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  • Page 1 TRIPLEX™ OIL MIST MONITORING SYSTEM Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System Manual TM4 / AUGUST 2018...
  • Page 2 QMI TRIPLEX™ Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System Manual TM4 / AUGUST 2018 You have chosen a QMI oil mist detection system that has been providing a fast response without false alarms to protect lives and prevent fires since the early eighties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Technical Specifications Sheet-4 QMI TRIPLEX Central Monitor Unit (CMU) (Q01T): Photograph and Features Sheet-5 Dimensions of TRIPLEX Monitor Sheet-6 Description of Triplex Monitor (Q01T) Sheet-7 Description of Q10 Atmospheric Sensor Sheet-8 Photograph of Q10 Atmospheric Sensor Sheet-9...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    110 - 240 VAC 3.15A anti-surge FEATURES Continuous self-monitoring fault diagnosis Manual test facility of all functions Including shutdown facility (e.g. hydraulic pack) Sheet-4 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 5: Qmi Triplex Central Monitor Unit (Cmu) (Q01T): Photograph And Features

    Fuse FS3 Serial number 4 x door securing screws M4 Security key switch Alarm level viewing switch Fault directory TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-5 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 6: Dimensions Of Triplex Monitor

    SPACE BETWEEN HOLES IN BOTTOM OF MONITOR IS APPROXIMATELY 46mm THIS DRAWING IS NOT TO SCALE Dimensions of TRIPLEX MONITOR Sheet-6 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 7: Description Of Triplex Monitor (Q01T)

    THERE IS NO MAINS ISOLATOR FITTED TO THE MONITOR. QMI RECOMMEND A SECURE MAINS ISOLATOR IS FITTED TO PREVENT POWER INTERRUPTION TO THE SYSTEM. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-7 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 8: Description Of Q10 Atmospheric Sensor

    It is a consumable item and does not come under warrantly. New Fans can be purchased from your Agent. Sheet-8 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 9: Photograph Of Q10 Atmospheric Sensor

    Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System PHOTOGRAPH OF Q10 ATMOSPHERIC SENSOR TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-9 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 10: Drawing Of Q10 Atmospheric Sensor

    Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System DRAWING OF Q10 ATMOSPHERIC SENSOR Sheet-10 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 11: Positioning And Location Of Atmospheric Sensors

    It will also depend on the amount of air movement. In a large engine room you may need 4 or 5 Sensors (for which you would use a QMI MULTIPLEX Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System), for a hydraulic pack room 1 to 3 Sensors are sufficient.

  • Page 12: Positioning Of Q10 Atmospheric Sensor

    2 to 3 Sensors especially if the pack is in the engine room. This should be bourne in mind with any areas are being monitored. Sheet-12 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 13 Location of Detector in EDDY 2 is recommended as oil mist may EDDY 2 be drawn away from the vent. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-13 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 14: Schematic Of Positioning Of Sensors And Best Practice

    Never cover Sensors When Sensors are installed but not in operation: · Keep Sensors in sealed plastic bag Sheet-14 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 15 As these Sensors are sensitive to smoke, steam or oil mist, artificial smoke can be used to test the Sensors. This is the most effective way of proving the Sensors are working. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-15 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 16: Fault Alarm And Cable Specification

    4 x 2 x 0.5mm (for distance under 100 meters) RFE - RF 4 x 2 x 0.75mm (for distance over 100 meters) Sheet-16 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 17: Wiring Description

    Glands are not supplied as we do not know what diameter cable will be used. The Monitor is supplied with Blind Grommets. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-17 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 18: Wiring Of Socket

    The recommended cable is: HELKAMA RFE – FR (0.5mm sq 4 twisted pair) Nominal 0 Dia 11.5mm. Cut the 4th pair off. Sheet-18 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 19: Wiring For System Layout

    QMI-06-116: Wiring from Junction box to Monitor See Sheet-29 QMI-06-121: Wiring from Junction box to Sensors See Sheet-30 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-19 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 20: Photograph Of Power Supply Board (Q01T05)

    Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System PHOTOGRAPH OF POWER SUPPLY BOARD (Q01T05) Sheet-20 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 21 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-21 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 22 Could be 3 twisted pairs if available. Cable 4 x 2 x 0.5mm² PLANT ROOM UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTOR Q10 SENSOR DRAWING QMI-05-1119 Sheet-22 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 23 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-23 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 24 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System Sheet-24 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 25: Box

    Q10 SENSOR DRAWING QMI-05-1119 Schematic of Wiring Option 2: TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-25 For 2 or 3 Sensors Using a Junction Box EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 26: Photograph Of Unboxed 3 - Way Pcb (Q01T06)

    Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System PHOTOGRAPH OF UNBOXED 3 - WAY PCB (Q01T06) Sheet-26 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 27 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-27 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 28 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System Sheet-28 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 29 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-29 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 30 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System Sheet-30 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 31: Alarm Outputs And Alarm Levels

    Alarm and plant shutdown - Main alarm and, or shutdown (NOTE - Shutdown alarm is not included in the test sequence) TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-31 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 32: Graph To Show Relationship Between Oil Mist Concentration And Digital Alarm Readout Sheet-32

    Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System GRAPH TO SHOW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OIL MIST CONCENTRATION AND DIGITAL ALARM READOUT Sheet-32 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 33: Qmi Triplex 4-20Ma Analogue Data Output (Optional)

    No connection should be made to this terminal Cable must be 4 core with a diameter of 0.5 mm TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-33 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 34: Operation Of Alarm Relays

    Sheet-34 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 35: Alarm Level, Checking And Changing

    CHANGING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY USING THE MAGNETIC PEN (Q0109) Oil mist level reading, setting, and fault location readout Channel identification TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-35 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 36: Test Sequence

    During the Test Sequence should any function fail to operate as specified, refer to the fault finding section. Sheet-36 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 37: Channel Numbers, Changing

    The % display will show the % of oil mist density (of the pre-set alarm level). After one minute, the display reverts to the channel with the highest % of mist reading. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-37 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 38: To Isolate Or Restore A Channel

    ‘RESET’. Finally place the magnetic pen on to the ‘CHANNEL’ number and turn the security key to operating mode. This will put the channel and associated Sensor back on line. Sheet-38 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 39: Restore Alarms

    The Early Warning Alarm would normally be used in Engine Crank Case Oil Mist Detection systems where the Oil Mist increase, usually, more slowly. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-39 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 40 ‘dd’ on test indicates when the Sensor is dirty so it is necessary to clean the lens. ‘cd’ on test indicates when the Sensor is clean. Sheet-40 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 41 Atmospheric Oil Mist Detection System TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-41 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 42: Fault Directory

    Check FS3 (Q0115) fuse in the Monitor down and Note: Monitors are ex - stock QMI display ceases Sheet-42 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 43 There is no need for extra earthing, however the screen needs to be connected to pin 5 at both ends. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-43 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 44: Maintenance Procedures

    NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT A CLEAN AND WORKING SPARE SENSOR BE INSTALLED WHILE CLEANING A SENSOR. Sheet-44 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 45: Lens Cleaning Procedure

    Touch Isolate Button,  Touch Reset Button,  Touch Channel Button, Turn Key to Operate Mode SEE IMPORTANT NOTES OVERLEAF TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-45 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 46: Suggested Maintenance Plan For Atmospheric Sensors

    The Sensor electronics are factory calibrated and cannot be serviced on site. In the event of a fault the Sensor must be sent back to QMI unless it is a faulty fan then just change the fan as shown in Sheet-47.

  • Page 47: Replacing Fan (Q1004) In Sensor

    9. Wait for two minutes and ensure LED remains constant GREEN. 10. Installation of the Q1004 fan is now complete. Refit Sensor in chosen position. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-47 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 48 Lenses. Clean All is no longer available. It is recommended that a spare Atmospheric Sensor (Q10) is purchased. Checked by Sheet-48 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 49: Spares, Codes And Descriptions

    M3 Hexagonal Allen Key For Articulated Joint on Sensor Q1009 Cotton Buds To clean Q10 Atmospheric Sensor (Approximately 100 per pack) TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-49 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 50: Returns Procedure

    Manifest/Packing Note of shipment contents, E-mailed and included o Name of Contact person email address, telephone number and fax number Sheet-50 TM4 / AUGUST 2018 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...

  • Page 51: Qmi Request For After Sales Information

    Should you need to return equipment for service or repair, please see Sheet 50 of this manual for details on how the equipment should be returned. TM4 / AUGUST 2018 Sheet-51 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, England, EN4 8RW TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
  • Page 54 7206102018 v.3.2 Quality Monitoring Instruments Ltd. 4 East Barnet Road London EN4 8RW email: qmi@oilmist.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7328 3121 Fax: +44 (0)20 7328 5888 visit our website at www.oilmist.com...

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