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Gas Monitor Safety Manual SIL 2 Certified The Ultima X Series Gas Monitor is qualified as an SIL 2 device under IEC 61508 and must be installed, used, and maintained in accordance with this manual if compliance with this IEC functional safety standard is desired.
Chapter 2, Using the Ultima X Series Gas Monitors ..2-1 Safety Function ........2-1 Safety Integrity Level .
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Terms and Definitions .....3-1 List of Tables Table 2-1. Proof Test for Ultima X Series Gas Detectors ..2-4 Table 2-2. Expected Alarm Relay States Gas Type ..2-5...
Purpose and Scope Purpose In order to maintain the designed safety level (SIL 2) for installation and operation of the MSA Ultima X Series Gas Monitors, this safety manual provides the specific requirements of user responsibilities in the following areas: •...
Chapter 2, Using the Ultima X Series Gas Monitors Safety Function The safety function of the Ultima X Gas Monitor is to: • monitor gas concentration • update outputs based on this monitoring. • The outputs consist of: • an analog output that reflects the gas concentration •...
The amount of time it takes to detect the presence of a gas varies based on sensor type. • Refer to this information in TABLE 3-1 of the Ultima X Series Gas Monitor Instruction Manual (P/N 10036101). Update Time The state of the analog output and the relay outputs is updated every second or sooner.
NOTE: these settings are sensor-specific and may vary depending on the sensor installed. • The following sensor settings may be changed: • setpoints • direction of the alarm • latching or nonlatching • enabled or not enabled. • If necessary, these items can be configured using the HART or the Ultima X Controller.
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Table 2-1. Proof Test for Ultima X Series Gas Detectors TEST EXPECTED OUTCOME Bypass the safety function or take None appropriate action to avoid a false trip. Note that calibration output signal must be disabled so the analog output can be measured during the test.
Calibrate monitors with catalytic combustible sensors when they have been exposed to non-combustible chemicals known to reduce sensor sensitivity (Silanes, Silicates, Silicones and Halides). Use the regular calibration method given in the Ultima X Series Gas Monitor instruction manual (P/N 10036101).
After calibration, read all messages on the LCD display and correct any errors. Change the sensor immediately if the following messages occur: • "SENSOR WARNING" • "REPLACE SENSOR". Refer to the "Limitations Associated with Toxic Gas and Combustible Gas Monitoring" section later in this chapter. Periodic Sensor Replacement for Oxygen, Toxic, and Catalytic Combustible sensors These sensors have a limited lifetime and must be replaced periodically...
If the windows appear dirty during the inspection, perform the XIR cleaning procedure given in Chapter 4 of the Ultima X Series Gas Monitor instruction manual (P/N 10036101). NOTE: Personnel performing Ultima X proof test should be trained in SIS operations, including bypass procedures, Ultima X Monitor maintenance and company management of change procedures.
NOTE: Any field failure of the Ultima X Series Gas Monitor should be reported to MSA. Modification Any modifications [allowed per the Ultima X Monitor Manual (P/N 10036101)] made to the Ultima X Monitor configuration after the system is commissioned must be validated to ensure they were made properly.
Application Limits Required Output Load Current output in the 3-wire operation mode is designed for loads between 0 to 500 ohms when operated from power supply voltage greater than 24 V. Required Compliance Voltage To ensure proper operation, the transmitter in 2-wire current output operation mode must have access to a minimum of 8 V at the maximum current output level.
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IR technology and toxic gas monitoring to environments where the monitored gas is not expected to be normally present. • Continuous presence of such gas may shorten sensor life and impedes the negative drift diagnostic. • If monitored gas is found to be in the environment for an extended period of time, recalibrate the sensor to ensure proper operation.
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Chapter 3, Terms and Definitions FMEDA Failure Mode Effect and Diagnostic Analysis Safety Instrumented Function Safety Integrity Level SIS (Safety Instrumented System) Implementation of one or more Safety Instrument Functions composed of any combination of sensor(s), logic solver(s), and final element(s) Safety Life Cycle Safety Freedom from unacceptable risk of harm...
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Safety Assessment Investigation determining the safety achieved by safety-related systems Further definitions of terms used for safety techniques and measures...
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