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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TX6356 User Manual TX6356 Sentro Humidity Sensor Contents Product Overview 4.5.2 Output Setup Operating Features 4.5.3 Module Setup Application 4.5.4 Exit Product Options Support Dimensions Operation Technical Information Dual Relay Contact Output Electrical Details Signal Sentro Module 5.1.1 To Reset a Latched Relay...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Sentro Humidity Sensor with bottom projecting sensor head. TX6356.06. 01/02/03/04/ For safety monitoring of humidity, in heavy duty applications. 05/06 12 V dc - intrinsically safe - Group 1 Underground Mining Sentro Humidity Sensor with bottom projecting sensor head.

  • Page 5: Operating Features

    TX6356 User Manual Operating Features • High accuracy humidity sensor with calibrated input sensing modules • Choice of output signals: - 0.4 to 2 V analogue - 4 to 20 mA analogue - 5 to 15 Hz analogue - RS485 addressable Modbus datacomms - Dual relay contacts •...

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 7: Technical Information

    TX6356 User Manual Technical Information Humidity sensing range 10 to 90% non-condensing Accuracy +/- 5% Linearity ±2% FS Operating temperature -20 to +40°C range -20 to + 60°C Storage temperature limits Protection classification Housing - dust and waterproof to IP65...

  • Page 8: Electrical Details

    5 to 15 Hz Output Signal - 3/4 wire - remote powered Supply voltage Group 1 10 to 14 V dc Maximum line load Group 1 Opto isolated to 2 mA maximum Supply current Group 1 20 mA @ 12 V dc TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 9: Sentro Module

    TX6356 User Manual Dual Relay Contacts Supply voltage Group 1 10 to 14 V dc General Purpose 20 to 28 V dc Contact rating Group 1 5 A at 230 V dc General Purpose 5 A at 230 V dc...

  • Page 10: Certification

    Ex certified for use in underground mines: TX6356.06.xx Ex Certificate Number: IECEx ITA 14.0006X Ex ia I Ma (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 40°C) Conditions of Safe Use The following safety parameters are applicable to the Sentro 1 TX6356 Humidity Sensor/Transmitter. Input Parameters Field Screw Model...
  • Page 11 TX6356 User Manual Output Parameters Field Screw Model Lo * 2 Terminals 5 WRT 6 TX6356.06.01 (4 to 20 mA) 1 WRT (2 or 3) 14.4 V 477 mA 1.72 W 2.1 mH 5 WRT 6 TX6356.06.02 (0.4 to 2 V) 1 WRT (2 or 3) 14.4 V...

  • Page 12: Installation

    A very important part of an efficient humidity monitoring system is the training of plant personnel in operation and maintenance of the sensors and the complete monitoring system. Training can be provided by qualified Trolex application engineers. Once a sensor installation is complete, the sensor locations and types should be formally recorded and a planned test and maintenance procedure instituted.

  • Page 13: Connections

    TX6356 User Manual 3.4 Connections 3.4.1 0.4 to 2 V Analogue Output Signal The output signal from terminals 1 and 2 is a low impedance two-wire voltage output. Can be configured as 3 or 4 wire. 3.4.2 4 to 20 mA Analogue Output...

  • Page 14: To 15 Hz Output Signal

    Setpoint values for General and High alarms may be adjusted to preference. 3.4.5 RS485 Data Output Signal RS485 serial data output with analogue signal intelligence. Use in conjunction with a PC for data display and setpoint alarm warnings. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 15 TX6356 User Manual Up to 32 sensors acting as slaves can communicate with the master unit on a single data cable. The address code of the sensor is marked on the duty label of the sensor. RS485 Physical layer: Protocol:...

  • Page 16: Setup And Calibration

    Setup and Calibration 4.1 Controls and Indicators TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
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  • Page 18: Software Menus

    4.2 Software Menus TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 19: Navigation

    TX6356 User Manual 4.3 Navigation NEXT SELECT/CHANGE Checkpoint To use the Sentro Humidity Sensor software and navigate between menus you must press the Setup Buttons: Next is the Left button - L Select/Change is the Right button - R. The use of these buttons is abbreviated to L and R throughout this User Manual.

  • Page 20: Power-Up

    When the Sentro Humidity Sensor is powered-up the Start-up Screen will appear. The Start-up Screen displays basic information about the system including the software version, driver version and output type. Power On After five seconds the Main Display will appear. The Main Display displays the current humidity level. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    TX6356 User Manual 4.5 Main Menu From the Main Display press and hold L, this will bring up the Main Menu. From the Main Menu the operating parameters of the Sentro Humidity Sensor may be set up according to preference. The available menus are as follows: •...

  • Page 22: Sentro Setup

    This displays basic information about the system including the main software version, system date, system time, driver versions and output formats. From the Sentro Setup Menu press L, navigate to the System Information and press R to display the System Information. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 23 TX6356 User Manual 4.5.1.2 Display Setup Menu This enables you to carry-out the setup of the Display. From the Sentro Setup Menu press L, navigate to the Display Setup and press R to enter the Display Setup Menu. The available menus are as follows: •...
  • Page 24 This enables you to carry-out the setup of the Alerts. From the Sentro Setup Menu press L, navigate to Alert Setup and press R to enter the Alert Setup Menu. The available menus are as follows: • Visual Alert • Confidence Alarm • Exit TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 25 TX6356 User Manual Visual Alert The integral General and High visual alarms can be set to On or Off. From the Alert Setup Menu press L, navigate to Visual Alert and press R to enter the Visual Alert Menu. From the Visual Alert Menu press R to set the Visual Alert to On or Off as required.
  • Page 26 Save or Cancel as required and Press R to confirm the selection. 4.5.1.5 Exit From the Sentro Setup Menu press L, navigate to Exit, press R to confirm the selection and return to the Main Menu. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 27: Output Setup

    TX6356 User Manual 4.5.2 Output Setup This enables you to view information on and setup characteristics of the Sentro Humidity Sensor output signal. Checkpoint The output signal type of the Sentro Humidity Sensor is configured during manufacture. The output signal will be one of five types: •...
  • Page 28 Press L to navigate to Increase or Decrease as required. Press R to Increase or Decrease the Output Zero as required. Press L and select Save or Cancel as required. Press R to confirm the selection and return to the Output Setup Menu. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 29 TX6356 User Manual Trim Output Span The level of the transmitted output signal, when the Sentro Humidity Sensor is measuring a given humidity level can be trimmed or offset. From the Output Setup Menu press L, navigate to Trim Output Span and press R to enter the Trim Output Span Menu.
  • Page 30 From the Output Setup Menu press L, navigate to Output Information and press R to display the Output Information. Trim Output Zero The level of the transmitted output signal, when the Sentro Humidity Sensor is measuring zero humidity can be trimmed or offset. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 31 TX6356 User Manual From the Output Setup Menu press L, navigate to Trim Output Zero and press R to enter the Trim Output Zero Menu. Press L to navigate to Increase or Decrease as required. Press R to Increase or Decrease the Output Zero as required.
  • Page 32 Exit, press R to confirm the selection and return to the Main Menu. 4.5.2.3 5 to 15 Hz Output Signal The available menus are: • Output Information • Trim Output Zero • Trim Output Span • Reset Output • Exit TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 33 TX6356 User Manual Output Information This displays the factory set output signal type for the Sentro Humidity Sensor. From the Output Setup Menu press L to navigate to Output Information. Press R to display the Output Information. Trim Output Zero...
  • Page 34 Span output signal levels back to the default factory settings. From the Output Setup Menu press L, navigate to Reset Output and press R to enter the Reset Output menu. Press L to navigate to Restore Defaults and press R to confirm the selection. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 35 TX6356 User Manual Exit From the Output Setup Menu press L, navigate to Exit, press R to confirm the selection and return to the Main Menu. 4.5.2.4 Dual Relay Contact The available menus are as follows: • Set Relay 1 Mode •...
  • Page 36 TxOff Delay • Exit Modbus Address The Modbus Address can be set between 1 and 255 as required. From the Output Setup Menu press L, navigate to Modbus Address and press R to enter the Modbus Address Menu. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 37 TX6356 User Manual Press L to navigate to Increase or Decrease as required. Press R to Increase or Decrease the Modbus Address as required. Press L and navigate to select Save or Cancel as required. Press R to confirm the selection and return to the Output Setup Menu.

  • Page 38: Module Setup

    4.5.3 Module Setup This enables you to setup the functional values of the Sentro Module fitted to Sentro Humidity Sensor. From the Main Menu press L, navigate to Module Setup and press R to enter the Module Setup Menu. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 39 TX6356 User Manual The available menus are as follows: • Scaling • Setpoint 1 • Setpoint 2 • Configuration • Exit 4.5.3.1 Scaling This enables you to carry-out a setup of the Scaling functions. From the Module Setup Menu press L, navigate to Scaling and press R to enter the Scaling Setup Menu.
  • Page 40 From the Module Setup Menu press L, navigate to Setpoint 1 or Setpoint 2 and press R to enter the Setpoint 1 or Setpoint 2 Setup Menu. The available menus are as follows: • Activation • Level • Exit TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 41 TX6356 User Manual Activation The Activation mode of Setpoint 1 and Setpoint 2 can be configured to Over or Under as required. From the Setpoint 1 or Setpoint 2 Setup Menu press L, navigate to Activation and press R. From the Activation Menu press R to set Activation to Over or Under as required.
  • Page 42 From the Module Setup Menu press L, navigate to Configuration and press R to enter the Configuration Setup Menu. The available menus are as follows: • Set Duty Text • Set Update • Exit TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 43 TX6356 User Manual Set Duty Text The Duty Text can be set according to preference, by default it reads Humidity. From the Configuration Setup Menu press L, navigate to Set Duty Text and press R to enter the Set Duty Text Menu.
  • Page 44 The field is configurable between 0 and 99 seconds. Press R to Increase or Decrease as required. Press L and select Save or Cancel as required. Press R to confirm the selection and return to the Configuration Setup Menu. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 45: Exit

    Exit and press R to confirm the selection and return to the Main Display. 4.6 Support If you need technical support to operate this product, or would like details of our after sales technical support packages, please contact your local Trolex service agent or service@trolex.com. www.trolex.com TX6356-UM-EN-01...

  • Page 46: Operation

    The available menus are as follows: • Unlatch Relay 1 • Unlatch Relay 2 • Go to Main Menu • Exit 5.1.1.1 Unlatch Relay 1 and Unlatch Relay 2 Checkpoint Relay 1 and Relay 2 are unlatched in exactly the same way. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...
  • Page 47 TX6356 User Manual Checkpoint A relay configured to Latch cannot be reset until the initiating signal has receded. From the Unlatch Relays Menu press L, navigate to Unlatch Relay 1 or Unlatch Relay 2 and press R. Press L to navigate to Unlatch Relay 1 or Unlatch Relay 2 and press R to confirm the selection.

  • Page 48: Diagnostics And Maintenance

    6.2 Maintenance 6.2.1 Introduction To keep your Sentro Humidity Sensor in the best possible condition and minimise downtime, Trolex strongly recommends that you carry out regular planned preventative maintenance and keep records of the maintenance carried out. The planned preventative maintenance for Sentro...

  • Page 49: Sentro Humidity Sensor - Check

    4. If any part of the Sentro Humidity Sensor shows any signs of damage, deformation or missing parts, contact your local Trolex service agent or service@trolex.com for advice on repair or replacement. 5. After the completion of all maintenance, update the maintenance records.

  • Page 50: Sentro Humidity Sensor - Clean

    6.2.4 Sentro Humidity Sensor Output Signal - Check Using a test meter check that the value of the output signal agrees with the value of the display reading. 2. After the completion of all maintenance, update the maintenance records. TX6356-UM-EN-01 www.trolex.com...

  • Page 51: Sentro Humidity Sensor - Function Test

    3. After the completion of all maintenance, update the maintenance records. 6.3 Disposal Part of the ethos of Trolex is sustainable design. The Sentro Humidity Sensor contains materials that can be recovered, recycled and reused. At the end of its...

  • Page 52: Maintenance Records

    6.4 Maintenance Records Implement a planned preventative maintenance process and keep good maintenance records. Consult your local Trolex service agent or the Trolex Product Support Department: service@trolex.com for help in implementing a planned preventative maintenance process. The ‘Maintenance Log’ gives an example of a typical maintenance record system.

  • Page 53: Maintenance And Calibration Log

    TX6356 User Manual 6.5 Maintenance and Calibration Log Order Reference: TX6356 Serial Number: Date Purchased: Location: Flow Rate: Scheduled Return to Date Fault Recalibrate Comments Check Trolex www.trolex.com TX6356-UM-EN-01...

  • Page 54: Disclaimers

    When devices are used for applications with technical safety requirements, the relevant instructions must be followed. Trademarks © 2015 Trolex® Limited. Trolex is a registered trademark of Trolex Limited. The use of all trademarks in this document is acknowledged. Document History Issue 01...

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