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PCME QAL 181 X
The products described in this manual are subject to continuous development and improvement
and it is, therefore, acknowledged that this manual may contain errors or omissions. PCME
encourage customer feedback and welcome any comments or suggestions relating to the product
or documentation. These should be forwarded to the Technical Department at the address given
below.
This manual is intended as a guide to the use and installation of the product and, therefore,
PCME Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of any
information or details therein, or omission or error in, this manual, or any miss-use of the
product.
USER MANUAL
PCME Ltd
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St Ives Cambs UK
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  • Page 1 This manual is intended as a guide to the use and installation of the product and, therefore, PCME Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of any information or details therein, or omission or error in, this manual, or any miss-use of the product.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATERIALS Drilling Template ....................37 Data Cabling Specification ..................37 Power Supply Cabling Specification ................. 37 ..................38 OCATION EQUIREMENTS ....................38 OMPONENT OCATION ......................40 NSTALLATION Mounting the Control Unit ..................40 - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 3 -...
  • Page 4 Manually Add Sensors ................... 67 Editing Sensor/Device Settings ................68 Delete Sensor/Device .................... 68 Editing Settings for all Sensors/Devices at Once ............69 Advanced Settings ....................69 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SELF TESTS ............70 - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 4 -...
  • Page 5 Other Functions ....................92 QA and Calibration ....................93 CLEANING PROCEDURES .................. 94 Document Control Information SOP Reference PCME QAL 181 X Issue No Issue Date 1/3/2012 Software Version 7.00 Filename PCME QAL 181 v3d.doc - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 5 -...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The procedures given in this manual must only be carried out by suitable trained and qualified personnel. 1.2 Disclaimer PCME Ltd. will not be liable for any injury or damage caused by incorrect installation, set-up, operation or maintenance resulting from a failure to follow the procedures given in this manual. 1.3 Product Safety...

  • Page 7: Danger From Process

    The following abbreviations are used in this manual: Auxiliary Input Module Analogue Output Module Power Supply Unit Relay Output Module 1.7 Associated Documents Control Unit Reference Manual Installation of Network Devices: Reference Manual PCME Installation Notes - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 7 -...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    ID at least 88mm) Power requirements 24V provided by the control unit Local outputs RS-485 connection to control unit Cable entries 3 x M20 gland/conduit entries Cable type 4 core screen (see installation section for details) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 8 -...

  • Page 9: Sensor Options

    Requires continuous air supply of 50 litres/minute. Provided either by a blower (PCME supplied) or instrument air. Air Purge requirements With instrument air, filtration is require (the use of PCME supplied air filtration kit is strongly recommended). Sensor Options Standard sensor 0-250°C...

  • Page 10: System Options

    Spur Divides cable into 2 branches Voltage and signal boost for extended cabling runs with Power supply / repeater multiple sensors 4 x 4-20mA inputs Analogue input module (AIM) 4 x Digital inputs - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 10 -...
  • Page 11 Analogue output module (AOM) 8 x 4-20mA (500 Ohm) Alarm output module (ROM) 8 x Relay (1A @ 250V) Isolating Spur Provides Surge protection - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 11 -...

  • Page 12: Sensor Safety Description

    The optics probe is certified for an ambient temperature up to 250ºC or 500ºC (as marked). The user/installer shall ensure that maximum process temperatures and pressures applied to the optics probe do not cause the electronics enclosure to exceed 55ºC and ambient pressure. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 12 -...
  • Page 13 If this is not possible, the breather shall be otherwise protected from mechanical impact. Damaged breathers shall be replaced immediately and a suitable sealing washer shall be fitted. Torque settings for the terminal screws of the connectors: 0.22 to 0.25Nm - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 13 -...

  • Page 14: Sensor Installation

    • Ambient or radiating temperatures in the vicinity of the mounting location must not exceed 50°C. See the Installation Guide for more details (available on CD). - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 14 -...
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  • Page 16: Installation Overview

    This is essential for the measurement to work and allow the air purge to work correctly. The installation of a PCME QAL 181 system comprises the following steps: Arrange location for sensor Location relative to sampling ports and obstructions...
  • Page 17 Other PCME network sensors Arrange data outputs from the control unit Relay alarm outputs 4-20mA outputs RS232/485 or ethernet output to PCME Dust Tools software Modbus RTU or modbus TCP output to PLC/DCS - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 17 -...

  • Page 18: Measurement Cover Removal

    Slide the end cap [2] off the end of the instrument. Keep the O-ring [3] attached to the end cap. • Remove the Measurement cover [4]. Keep this in case it is required for later shipment. • [IMPORTANT] Refit the end cap and screws. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 18 -...

  • Page 19: Sensor Tube Orientation

    3.5 Sensor Tube Orientation PCME supply instruments with 2 options of probe tube orientation. This is to satisfy the following installation requirement: • the Inner Tube must not obstruct the direction of flow • the enclosure must be installed with the cable glands and air purge entry pointing downwards.

  • Page 20: Insertion Distance

    150mm from the stack wall to avoid the boundary layer. The PCME QAL 181 is provided with a single length probe. However the flange position is site adjustable to suit the installation details (stack diameter, standoff distance).

  • Page 21: Flange Mounting

    3.7 Flange Mounting The PCME QAL 181 is supplied with a flange with 2 sets of bolt holes. Pitch circle Hole size Option A DN80 PN10/PN16 160mm 18mm 200mm Option B 3” 150lb ANSII 152.4mm 19mm 200mm Note: Option B provides near compatibility for use with PN6 DN80 with 12mm bolts.
  • Page 22 5º, to allow condensate to drain off. On horizontal ducts, do not install the probe pointing vertically downloads. This will cause dust to drop into the end cap. On thin walled ducts provide suitable reinforcements to minimize vibration. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 22 -...

  • Page 23: Supplying Instrument Air

    Set the input pressure regulator to supply sufficient pressure for the flow controller to operate (a sensible level is 2 bar = 30PSI). • Set the output flow control to the recommended flow rate (50 Litres/min) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 23 -...
  • Page 24 2 to 10 Barg Flow Meter with Control Outlet Air Pressure Guage 200 to 300 mbarg Additional Filtration Pre Filter, Nominal Rating for Particulate Filtration Rating for 0.01um, Oil Vapour Particulate 5um 0.001 mg/m3 (ANR) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 24 -...

  • Page 25: Mounting The Blower Unit (Option)

    This section describes the installation of the optional PCME Small Blower Unit for use with the PCME QAL 181 sensor. This may be used as an alternative to the use of instrument air. The blower is designed to supplying sufficient purge air (50 Litres/min) under normal stack conditions.
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  • Page 27 4 corners of the box. Box Dimensions 300mm (L) x 300mm (W) x 180mm (H) Mounting holes 275mm(L) x 325mm (W) (with feet extended horizontally) Mounting holes 325mm(L) x 275mm (W) (with feet extended vertically) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 27 -...

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    For large systems it is best to place the control unit in the centre of the network to minimise voltage drop along cables. For large systems you may need to boost power using a Power Supply Repeater – contact PCME for details.
  • Page 29 4-core Power (24V DC)/ Comms (RS485) 115/230V AC Figure 3-1 Standard System 4-core Power (24V DC)/ Comms (RS485) 115/230V AC 4-core Power (24V DC)/ Comms (RS485) Figure 3-2 PLUS System (“Spur Linked”) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 29 -...
  • Page 30 Figure 3-3 PLUS System (“Daisy Chained”) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 30 -...

  • Page 31: Sensor Wiring

    Figure 3-4 Sensor Wiring 1. BUS-IN and BUS-OUT connectors 4. Laser 2. M20 cable glands 5. Servo motor for span test 3. Air purge connector (M10) 6. Receiver 7. PT1000 temperature sensor - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 31 -...
  • Page 32 BUS OUT terminals. Make the connections to the BUS OUT terminals as follows from left to right: Black BUS OUT TERMINAL Comms B Blue Comms A Green Brown Screen Cable Screen - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 32 -...
  • Page 33 Service Buttons (from top to bottom) A. Entry Shutter Open/Close Service Buttons B. Exit Shutter Open/Close (not used) Set Comms Switch (SW201) C. Span Element Open/Close D. Laser On/Off Set Address Switch (SW200) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 33 -...

  • Page 34: Cable Routing

    PCB first remove the safety cover by undoing the 4 attaching screws. For a single sesnsor installation it is not necessary to adjust these settings. Bus Termination Switch There is no bus termination switch on this product. Bus termination is fixed as terminated. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 34 -...

  • Page 35: Set Address Switch (Sw100)

    RTU is a faster communications protocol but is not available for all devices; refer to the Control Unit Reference Manual. If RTU mode is required set the DIP switch as follows: Refit the Sensor Cover and secure with the four screws. Do not over tighten the screws. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 35 -...

  • Page 36: Multi-Controller Installation (Plus Version)

    EARTHING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED NO User Serviceable parts within. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 36 -...

  • Page 37: Tools And Materials

    Template Height 110 mm ** the mounting holes are elliptical to allow flexibility of position Data Cabling Specification Data cabling for the MultiController provided by PCME meets the following specification: • 2 pair (4 core), 0.5mm • BS5308 part 2, type 1 •...

  • Page 38: Location Requirements

    1. Cable entry gland (8 off) Power-on indicator alarm indicator 2. Back-lit graphical display (320 x 240 pixels) 5. Cursor keys (up, down, left, right) 3. Front cover securing screw (4 off) 6. Enter key - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 38 -...
  • Page 39 5 Digital inputs terminals (PL3) 11 Fixing hole (4 off) 6 Earth stud - cable screen (3 off) Mains fuse rating: Quick blow, rated 240VAC 1A, with 1500A interrupt capability, HRC ceramic, UL-recognised - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 39 -...

  • Page 40: Installation

    Route the data cable for one half of the network through the cable gland nearest to the Data Bus PL1 and make the connections to the Data Bus PL1. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 40 -...

  • Page 41: Bus Termination Switch (Sw200)

    Route a suitable cable through a vacant cable gland and connect to PL3 as shown. The connection should be made between the required input and common ground. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 41 -...

  • Page 42: 4-20Ma Output Connections (Pl4)

    Relay 4: Self-test alarm Relay contacts are shown in the normal operating positions- power is applied and no alarm exists. Route a suitable cable through a vacant cable gland and connect to PL5 as shown. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 42 -...

  • Page 43: Power Supply Connections (Pl6)

    Refit the unit cover and secure with the four screws. Do not over tighten the screws. Carry out the initial set-up procedures given in the Initial Setup section. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 43 -...

  • Page 44: Interface Module Installation

    EARTHING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED NO User Serviceable parts within. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 44 -...

  • Page 45: Tools And Materials

    If the unit is located in an area which is accessible to unauthorised personnel it is recommended that access to the unit be restricted by some form of lockable cabinet. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 45 -...

  • Page 46: Component Location

    7 Earth stud - cable screen (2 off) 2 Mains supply terminals 8 RS232/RS485 terminals 3 Alarm contacts terminals 9 Data Bus (Sensor/Network Connector) 4 24V input 10 Fixing hole (4 off) 5 Digital inputs terminals 6 Isolated 4-20mA Output - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 46 -...

  • Page 47: Installation

    Route a suitable cable through a vacant cable gland and connect as shown to the HOST/PC PORT. The maximum cable length for RS232 is 25 metres. The maximum cable length for RS485 is 1000 metres. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 47 -...

  • Page 48: Digital Input Connections

    The Interface Module is fitted with two voltage-free SPCO with a 3A current rating. The relays can be used to switch mains voltages. The maximum current through the alarm contacts must not exceed 3 Amps. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 48 -...

  • Page 49: Power Supply Connections

    Refit the unit cover and secure with the four screws. Do not over tighten the screws. Carry out the initial set-up procedures given in the Initial Setup section. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 49 -...

  • Page 50: Initial Set-Up

    When using the multicontroller for the first time, communication must be established between the multicontroller and all the sensors in the network. If the multicontroller is being re- configured, all existing settings can be cleared by performing a ‘Master Reset’. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 50 -...

  • Page 51: Autodetect Sensors

    Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: Other Functions ↵ Reset Functions ↵ Master Reset The Communications Mode is set by PCME prior to installation and should have been checked during the system installation. To check the Communications Mode Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: ↵...

  • Page 52: Editing Basic Sensor Settings

    Sensor Setup System Setup Autodetect Stack1 Dust Time / Date Stack2 Dust 4-20mA Settings Stack3 Dust Relay Settings ----- Log rates More Settings Other Functions www.pcme.co.uk 7.01 Figure 5-2 Sensor Settings - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 52 -...

  • Page 53: Calibration Factor

    When the calibration factor is adjusted, the new calibration factor is only applied to NEW logged data. Existing logged data remains calibrated to the old calibration factor. The control unit maintains a history of calibration factor changes for use by the PCME Dust Reporter PC software - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 53 -...

  • Page 54: Emission Alarm Settings

    Alarm Delay is set to 5 secs. Increase this as required to the duration of the dust spikes you are seeing (look at the pulse log to access this). Notes: Note 1: The alarm delay is applied to both instant and average alarms. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 54 -...

  • Page 55: Set Time / Date

    (i.e. if the time is put back 1 hour from 10.00 to 09.00 the Controller will not log data until the time reaches 10.00. If the time is put back by more than 24 hours the Controller will clear all logs and start logging again immediately. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 55 -...

  • Page 56: M A Settings

    Zero: The displayed reading corresponding to 4mA output. Factory setting is 0.000. Span: The displayed reading corresponding to 20mA output. Factory setting is 100. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 56 -...

  • Page 57: Testing And Calibrating 4-20Ma Outputs

    4-20mA Settings ↵ Calibration The following screen is displayed: 4-20mA Calibration Select Channel Start 4mA Test Digital Value 0665 Increase Current Decrease Current Start 20mA Test Digital Value 3373 Increase Current Decrease Current Back - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 57 -...

  • Page 58: Analogue Output Modules

    4-20mA Settings Device Zero Span Filter (secs) Stack1 Dust 0.000 100.0 0001 Stack2 Dust 0.000 100.0 0001 Stack3 Dust 0.000 100.0 0001 Stack4 Dust 0.000 100.0 0001 AOM 1 AOM 2 Back Calibration - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 58 -...

  • Page 59: Testing And Calibrating Aom 4-20Ma Outputs

    Output 420mA 20mA 20mA 1 7.63 5 0.00 20mA 20mA 2 4.00T 6 0.00 20mA 20mA 3 0.00 7 0.00 20mA 20mA 4 0.00 8 0.00 Comms Check Figure 5-7 AOM 4-20mA Output Testing - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 59 -...
  • Page 60 An output can be temporarily forced to either 4mA or 20mA by selecting the relevant test button next to the output. To return to normal operation reselect the test button or exit the QA display. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 60 -...

  • Page 61: Relay Settings

    Comms Error All devices Limit Alarm All devices Warning Alarm All devices Self Test Fail All devices Back Relays can be assigned to individual channels/sensors and the alarm types can be user specified. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 61 -...
  • Page 62 In the event of a power failure of a power loss to the Control Unit the relays will de-energise and alarms generated. Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: Other Functions ↵ FailSafe Relays? - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 62 -...

  • Page 63: Relay Output Modules (Rom)

    Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: ↵ Relay Settings Relay Settings Alarm Type Device Comms Error All devices Limit Alarm All devices Warning Alarm All devices Self Test Fail All devices ROM 1 ROM 2 Back - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 63 -...
  • Page 64 Control Unit the relays will de-energise and alarms generated. Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: ↵ More Settings ↵ Edit an existing device ROM (Relay Output Module) ↵ FailSafe Relays? - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 64 -...

  • Page 65: Testing Relay Output Modules

    LEDs on the ROM. Relays can be temporarily selected ON by selecting the test button next to the relay to be tested. Keep the button pressed to sustain the test. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 65 -...

  • Page 66: Log Rates

    Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: More Settings The following screen is displayed: Sensor Settings Add a new device Edit an existing device Delete an existing device Edit All Devices Back - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 66 -...

  • Page 67: Manually Add Sensors

    • only specific sensors are to be added. Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: More Settings↵ Add a New Device Choose the correct channel type from the list and set the following parameters - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 67 -...

  • Page 68: Editing Sensor/Device Settings

    Delete an existing device Select the device to be deleted. This will permanently remove all settings and logged data associated with the device. Entries in the Event Log for the device will be marked as deleted. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 68 -...

  • Page 69: Editing Settings For All Sensors/Devices At Once

    Select the parameter to be edited and set the value. Select Save to apply the new settings to all the sensors/devices. Advanced Settings For information on more advanced sensor/device settings refer to the Control Unit Reference Manual. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 69 -...

  • Page 70: Quality Assurance And Self Tests

    The following screen will be displayed: Start Maint Quality Assurance / Self Tests Calibration Cleaning Device: Stack1 Dust Activate Zero Test Activate Span Test 9855 Comms Check 2305 Adc Counts Comms Check PASS - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 70 -...

  • Page 71: Pcme Qal 181 Sensor Self Tests

    7.2 PCME QAL 181 Sensor Self Tests The main display box on the QA page displays various Self Check Results for the currently selected sensor. The choice of sensor is made from the edit box at the top of the main display box.

  • Page 72: Self Test Values

    The following table gives the numerical values required for the self tests to pass: Self Test Min. Pass Optimum Max. Pass Level Level Level Zero Check -200 Span Check 5000 (cleaning is 10000 12000 recommended at 8000) - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 72 -...

  • Page 73: Disabling Self Tests

    Purge Alarm Level The default level is 15 Litres/minute. To prevent the Low Purge Flow alarm, set the Purge Alarm Level = 0. Select Save to save the settings and return to the main menu. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 73 -...

  • Page 74: Comms Check

    Tests the communication between the controller and the selected sensor. If this test fails check the wiring between the controller and the sensor. Check the address and comms settings on the sensor and controller. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 74 -...

  • Page 75: Maintenance Mode

    To put all sensors into Maintenance Mode select Start Maintenance (All Devices). To return all sensors into Enabled Mode select Stop Maintenance (All Devices). To place individual sensors in Maintenance Mode: select Individual Device Maintenance: The following screen will be displayed: - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 75 -...
  • Page 76 Set to 0 Outputs Active Set to 0 Bar Graph Displays Active (labelled MAINT) Active Logging Active Inactive (labelled MAINT)* Maintenance Alarm Log Alarm *Data may be excluded from PCME Dust Tools (Dust Reporter) reports. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 76 -...

  • Page 77: Service Messages

    Action Required installation Inspection due 6 months Remove sensor from stack for inspection and cleaning Arrange service visit by PCME Service Engineer or a local Service due 12 months PMCE representative Recommended return to PCME for testing and refurbishment Major Service due...

  • Page 78: Inspecting And Cleaning Sensors

    Watch the instrument performance with the process running and ensure that the process is still being followed correctly. This is best done by downloading data using PCME Dust Reporter software. Compare the data before and after cleaning: if cleaning has significantly altered the reading then more regular maintenance may be required.

  • Page 79: Calibration

    10 CALIBRATION 10.1 Introduction The PCME QAL 181 sensors attached to the control unit can be calibrated in mg/m³ in certain applications. Calibration of each sensor is necessary on at least an annual basis and should be carried out either by PCME or an authorised PCME representative.

  • Page 80: Calibration Procedure

    If required the Units can be set to mg/m Select ‘Setup’ display Menu route: ↵ More Settings ↵ Edit an existing device Select device to edit Units Name Select Save to save the settings and return to the main menu. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 80 -...

  • Page 81: Using The Calibration Tool

    The calibration tool can be used either to: • carrying out a simple calibration with a single sample. • obtaining sensor averages for sample runs to send to PCME Select ‘Quality Assurance / ’Self Tests’ display Menu route: Device Select Device...

  • Page 82: Calculating The Calibration Factor: Manual Method

    Factor in the sensor configuration and return to the QA main menu. If the new calibration factor is unacceptable select Back to return the calculation screen and repeat calculation procedure select Cancel return main - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 82 -...
  • Page 83 : 45 Duration Max Reading 7.3200 ShortTerm Sensor Average 5.6315 Test Result 17.94 Calc Exit Sensor Average 5.6315 Test Result 17.94 Current Cal 1.0000 New Cal 3.1856 Save New Calibration? Save Back Cancel - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 83 -...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    11.4 Sensor Power Check Each Sensor has a Red LED located internally that flashes at approximately 1Hz (with equal spacing: 0.5 secs on, 0.5 secs off) when power is correctly applied to the sensor (before the - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 84 -...

  • Page 85: Sensor Communications Check

    • the controller software is too busy reading other sensors. To solve this power the control unit off/on then the control unit will restart sharing its time between all sensors on the network. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 85 -...

  • Page 86: Sensor Reading Too Low Or Too High

    Dust Reading = Reading due to scatter + Electronic Zero. Need to reset electronic zero back to 0. Offset setting Offset setting is set wrong: Dust Reading = Calibration Factor * Raw Reading – Negative Offset - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 86 -...
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  • Page 88: Menu Maps

    Sensor Setup System Setup Autodetect Stack1 Dust Warning Alarm Start 09:14:44 23/07/03 Duration 00:05:00 ----- Time / Date ----- 4-20mA Settings ----- Relay Settings ----- Log rates More Settings Other Functions www.pcme.co.uk 7.01 - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 88 -...
  • Page 89 Stack2 Dust 2 3.25 mg/m3 Calibration Factor 1.0000 Instant Warning Alarm 0.0000 Instant Limit Alarm 0.0000 Averaging Time (sec) Average Warning Alarm 0.0000 Average Limit Alarm 0.0000 Alarm Delay (sec) Cancel Save - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 89 -...

  • Page 90: More Sensor Settings

    Clip Level 1000.0 - - - - - - Stack6 Dust ERROR: Stack1 Dust Enabled ENABLED Output AOM1 100% Cancel Save Back ERROR: Stack1 Dust 100% Complete: Stack1 Dust Download Stack1 Dust 100% - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 90 -...

  • Page 91: Basic System Setup

    None Selected Warning Alarm All devices Self Test Fail All devices Limit Alarm None Selected Limit Alarm None Selected ROM 1 ROM 2 Limit Alarm None Selected Back Limit Alarm None Selected Back - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 91 -...

  • Page 92: Other Functions

    AIM Digital 3 Multi Cal facotrs AIM Digital 4 Diagnostics? Software Version 7.01 Multi Calibration Factors Back Cal Factor 0 1.0000 (fixed) Cal Factor 1 2.0000 Cal Factor 2 3.5000 Cal Factor 3 4.7000 Back - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 92 -...

  • Page 93: Qa And Calibration

    : 45 Duration Max Reading 7.3200 ShortTerm Sensor Average 5.6315 Test Result 17.94 Calc Exit Sensor Average 5.6315 Test Result 17.94 Current Cal 1.0000 New Cal 3.1856 Save New Calibration? Save Back Cancel - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 93 -...

  • Page 94: Cleaning Procedures

    Laser Turns laser off to provide safety whist cleaning. The Quadrant Position setting adjusts the position of the quadrant. This should not normally be adjusted. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 94 -...
  • Page 95 Exit Shutter Open/Close Button C Span Element Open/Close Button D Laser On/Off See figure 3.5. Note: after Powering off the sensor the settings return to their normal settings (laser On, Quadrant in normal open position). - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 95 -...
  • Page 96 (Location). End Cap Shield Tube Quadrant Entry Mirror Shutter ND Filter Beam Dump Cross- Quadrant Inner Tube Drilling Hole Spacer Exit Baffle Entry Baffle Quartz Rod Outer Tube - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 96 -...
  • Page 97 Test – Self check value is reading low and the result of manual Audit Unit is also low and a visual inspection confirms contamination present within the end cap. Location - In the site workshop (must be clean ie no dust) or at an off site workshop (PCME or its distributors).
  • Page 98 Stopper, if so the End Cap may be removed to clean the cone, taking care that the mirror, beam dump and Quartz Rod do not become contaminated. Baffle Quadrant Stopper ‘Shutter’ Position Clean Entry and Exit baffle surfaces in particular - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 98 -...
  • Page 99 2.5 Repeat 2.3 (note, air is already on) (Tube supplied Clean this face of with Air Duster) Air from ‘Known ‘span element’ clean Supply’ ie Air Duster Set Quadrant to ‘Span’ Position - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 99 -...
  • Page 100 ‘mounting hole’ (position B) , followed by through the mirror (position (Tube supplied with Air Duster) Apply known Clean Air eg Air Duster Apply known Clean Air eg Air Duster - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 100 -...
  • Page 101 (if necessary use the ‘jacking threads’) and remove the Outer Tube. Remove bolts holding Outer Tube in position Re use 2 off bolts in ‘Jacking Points’ help separate Outer Tube from Seal - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 101 -...
  • Page 102 3.20 Remove the Shield Tube screws and slide the Shield Tube back. Brush & blow the revealed surfaces and the inside of Shield Tube. Quadrant Tube grub screws Quadrant Quadrant Tube ‘Tube Temperature’ thermocouple - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 102 -...
  • Page 103 0.5mm (as a guide, you can use a sheet of 80g/m paper folded in to 4) clear of the Baffle. 3.26 Refit the Shield Tube 3.27 Refit Outer Tube, End Cap and air supply and check the Zero, Span and Audit Unit readings - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 103 -...
  • Page 104 (subject to how it was blocked, remember to unblock the cross drilling) Cross-Drilling hole Quartz Rod locating grub screw 4.5 Clean the tube covering the Quartz Rod, then clean both exposed ends of the Quartz Rod with optical cleaner. - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 104 -...
  • Page 105 Clean the Laser Window, and wipe/brush all exposed surfaces prior to reassembly. Laser Window Refit the Beam Dump/Mirror Mount, the Outer Tube, End Cap and air supply, then check the Zero, Span and Audit Unit readings - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 105 -...
  • Page 106 Modify electrical installation to show new design for G- enclosure 6 Initial Set-up Make joint for Multicontroller and Interface Module versions Add blue borders to screen drawings Tidy up display of menu routes 11 Troubleshooting Expanded - PCME QAL 181 MANUAL: 106 -...

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