Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 1. Introduction Dansensor® ISM-3 is an oxygen analyser which measures the concentration of oxygen (O ) in a gas mixture. The measured O concentration is shown in a large, easy readable display. ISM-3 can via a simple menu structure be programmed to give alarm in case of a too high or too low O concentration.
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User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® The following makes ISM-3 a unique O analyser: Precise and quick measuring Covers all measuring ranges from 100% to 0ppm with automatic range shift Optional external control of measuring Long term stable sensor - long intervals without calibration ...
Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 2. Safety precautions Read and understand this manual for your own safety’s sake and for the quality of the work carried out using this equipment. The following terms are used: "DANGER" to designate a condition which MAY involve mortal danger of serious injury "CAUTION"...
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Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 3. Connection ST1: Gas alarm and system alarm output. Relay connection. Max. 48V, 1A pin 1: Common terminal (COMMON) pin 2: Contact set with switch on function (normally connected) (N.C.) pin 3: Contact set with switch on functions (normally open) (N.O.) pin 4: Not connected ...
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Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 4. Operation ISM-3 is equipped with four keys and a large LED display for indication of the O concentration. Fig. 3. ISM-3 operation panel Start up ISM-3 starts up with a self-test lasting about 10 seconds. After the self-test the heating which takes 10 minutes begins.
User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® General use of buttons The functions of the single buttons are only activated when you release the button. When a AL.HI parameter is displayed, first the parameter name appears, for example for flow high oxygen alarm etc. for about 1 second. Then the actual value is displayed. AL.HI.
Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® Set-up of alarm limits AL.HI AL.Lo ISM-3 has two programmable alarm limits, (high oxygen alarm) and (low oxygen alarm). In case of measurements above or below the alarm limits the relay is activated. In order to change one of the alarm limits, the following procedure must be followed: 1.
User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® Sub menus ISM-3 is equipped with 3 sub menus as shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 4. ISM-3 sub menus Press and hold simultaneously for 3 seconds (ISM-3 must not be in a sub menu). Now you have access to the 3 sub menus: ...
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Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® SET. The setup menu SET. 1. Press when appears on the display. 2. Use to set required value. 3. Press and hold for 3 seconds to change the value. (for typing in values, see "Set-up of alarm limits"...
User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® Setting up of options, relay and external measurement control In the set-up menu the . parameter is defined as follows: The first digit (from the left) determines from where and how the measurement can be ...
Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 5. Maintenance ISM-3 requires for a minimum of maintenance and as the oxygen-sensor itself is very long term stable, no calibration of the analyser in a normal application situation is needed between the obligatory 12 months service control intervals. "Recommendations"...
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Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 6. Calibration Besides atmospheric air, you can calibrate with up to 4 calibration gases. If an offset adjustment has been made after the last calibration, a calibration of ISM-3 must always be started from the beginning again, meaning that calibration with 20.946% O must be carried out initially.
User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® 5. Go to the calibration menu. - Press and hold the buttons about 3 seconds until display shows CAL. - Press twice and the calibration menu is shown. CAL1 6. Press and the value for the first calibration gas will appear.
Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 7. Error indication/error correction ER.XX In the ISM-3 all error indications are presented as where is a specific error number. The error numbers are grouped in the following way. Error number Description range 1 - 9 User error.
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User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® Problem Possible cause Possible solution The display shows: Invalid programming Check within which range the set values er. 1 SET. of the set-up menu must be. See “The setup menu ” on page 15 for details. The display shows: Programming outside er.
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Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® Problem Possible cause Possible solution The display shows: Hardware error. The Switch off ISM-3, wait for 10 seconds and er.30 mains supply line switch it on again. If an error is still failure signal is indicated, ISM-3 should be returned for constantly high repair.
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User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® Problem Possible cause Possible solution The display shows: Hardware error. Switch the ISM-3 off and wait 10 seconds er.53 Missing ready signal and then switch on again. If message of from A/D converter error is still given, ISM-3 must be returned for repair.
Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 8. Spare parts and accessories Standard accessories (included) USB, User Manuals 1 meter stainless steel tube 1/16x1.0 T-fitting 1/8" for extraction of measuring gas Mounting brackets, 4 pcs. (only for the built-in model) ...
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Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® 9. Specifications Sensor Type Solid-state ionic conductor with stabilized zirconium oxide electrolyte Temperature 1000K (727°C) Warm-up time 10 min., full specification after 20 min. Calibration interval 12 months Reference gas Atmospheric air (20.946% oxygen) Sensor response time Less than 50 msec.
User Manual Dansensor ISM-3 ® If the ISM-3 is equipped with an internal pump, the gas is sucked from measure point at atmospheric pressure. When calibrating, the gas is sucked from a gas overflow, to which approx. 0.5 l/min must be supplied. 0,5 l/min Gas in Pressure...
Dansensor ISM-3 User Manual ® Technical data Mains connection 230 VAC (115 VAC) +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz Consumption max. 70 VA Mains fuse 0.63 AT at 230 V (1.6 AT at 115 V) Permissible ambient temp. 0 to 40°C. Less than 95% RH up to 35°C. during operation Linear RH reduction by 3%RH/°C between 35°C and 40°C Permissible ambient temp.
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