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USER MANUAL 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT AMETEK 3050 Configurator Software Version 2.0...
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Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do not touch, allow to cool before servicing. Read this manual before beginning the installation and operation of the 3050-OLV Analyzer system. Failure to do so, and/or use of the equipment in a manner not specified in this manual or accompanying documents, may impair the protection against fire, electrical shock and injury originally provided by this equipment.
Personnel and Equipment Safety Information This section describes important safety information to avoid personal injury and dam- age to the equipment while installing, operating, maintaining, or servicing the equip- ment. All safety regulations, standards, and procedures at the analyzer location must be followed.
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Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the voltage specified. Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel. PN 305200901, Rev YT viii | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer...
Wiring Methods (NEC Sec 501.4(b) or CEC 18-152) and in Accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction. If the 3050-OLV is to be powered by a source of 24 VDC other than that supplied by AMETEK, the power source’s output must be isolated from hazardous mains voltages by use of double or reinforced insulation, having a minimum dielectric strength 2300 VAC.
The various configurations of the 3050-OLV Analyzer should not produce, or fall victim to, electromag- netic disturbances as specified in the European Union’s EMC Directive. Strict compliance to the EMC Directive requires certain installation techniques and wiring practices be used in order that erratic behavior of the Analyzer, or its electronic neighbors be prevented or minimized.
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Overview The 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer measures trace concentrations of moisture in a process gas stream. The 3050-OLV is compatible with He, Ar, Ne, Xe, Kr, O , NO, CO, CO , light hydrocarbons, natural gas, refrigerants, air, and specialty gases. Refer to Figure 1-3 for a Gas List. The analyzer is calibrated to measure moisture contents from 0.1–2,500 PPMV.
One RS-232 serial port. • One RS-485 serial port. The 3050-OLV has no local user programming functions. It requires serial communication with an external PC for configuration. Once configured, the analyzer is capable of standalone operation. The analyzer is factory configured and packaged with Configurator Software for initial setup of operating param- eters.
Verification The 3050-OLV has a built-in Moisture Generator for onboard Verification. A portion of the dry Reference gas flows through the Moisture Generator where a known amount of moisture is added. When Cell Verification is initiated, the QCM sensor is alternately exposed to gas from the Moisture Generator and dry Reference gas.
A second consideration, when using the 3050-OLV Analyzer to calculate dewpoint/frostpoint temperatures, is the sample (i.e., the process) pressure. The range of process pressures allowed by the 3050-OLV is restricted for many sample gases. Many gases liquefy at relatively low pressures, so calculating a dewpoint/frostpoint temperature for these compounds has no value.
(ISO 18453, which is based on the work presented in GERG-Water Correlation: GERG Technical Monograph TM14, 2001), AMETEK has provided a means of using either method in the 3050-OLV product. Specifically, in the Gas List we have cited two separate entries for natural gas. The first entry is labeled “Natural Gas”, and will provide dewpoint/frostpoint values consistent with...
All regulatory agency and personnel safety proce- dures for your jurisdiction must be followed. ”PN” in this chapter refers to AMETEK Part Number. The installation of the analyzer must be in accordance with all of the customer and local regulatory standards and procedures. There are no operator-serviceable components inside the analyzer.
(refer to Chapter 5). If the ambient temperature is outside the specified limits or the vibration is excessive, contact your AMETEK representative to discuss solutions and special options to address ambi- ent temperatures.
24 VDC power supply (PN 305442901) with universal input (85–265 V, 47–63 Hz) can be purchased from AMETEK. If the analyzer is powered by a 24 VDC source other than that supplied by AMETEK, the power source’s output must be isolated from hazardous mains voltages by use of double or reinforced insulation having a minimum dielectric strength of 2300 VAC.
Sample Gases • The 3050-OLV is designed to operate on a clean gas stream; specifically, the Sample gas stream must be free of particulates and aerosols. If the 3050-OLV Analyzer is being used on a clean gas stream (i.e., free from particulates...
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Power moisture Status analyzer Alarm 18.7 (7.36) 3050 OL V PROCESS INSTRUMENTS 20.32 (8.00) 25.24 (9.56) 4.00 (1.56) 20.32 (8.00) (inches) Figure 2-1. 3050-OLV Analyzer front and side view. Installation and Start-Up PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Mechanical Installation Install the 3050-OLV Analyzer as close as possible to the sample source. The unit should be protected from direct exposure to weather and located so that the ambient temperature specifications will not be exceeded (see Figure 2-2 for connection locations).
Dryer Installation Instructions Tools needed to install Dryer: • One #2 slotted screwdriver • Two 7/16-inch wrenches • One 5/8-inch wrench • One 3/4-inch wrench 1. To alleviate stress on the tube connections attach the Dryer to the Dryer Bracket using two (2) 10-32 screws, and flat and lock washers (Figure 2-4). 2.
Exhaus t Fr om Sam pl e Dr yer Dr yer 50 PSI M ax Figure 2-5. 3050-OLV Power and Signal Connections, Rear View. Rear View Power Terminal Function DC P ower , 24 +/- 4 Volts 3.15 Amps Fused...
3050-OLV Power and Signal Connections Power Connections Terminal Function DC Power, 24 ±4 Volts 3.15 Amps F used DC Common Chassis Ground Signal Connections Terminal Function Remote Pressure Transmitter + Remote Pressure Transmitter Return 4–20 mA Output Source Isolated 24 V power supply +, 50 mA maximum Isolated 24 V power supply 4–20 mA Output Return...
2. Cable shields should be connected to both the analyzer and the DCS. If this is not possible, cable shields should be tied to the chassis at each 3050-OLV. If this is not possible, tie the shield at the PC or DCS to chassis and remaining shield to the chassis through a 0.1 mF @ 500V capacitor...
3. Cable shields should be connected to both the analyzer and the DCS. If this is not possible, cable shields should be tied to the chassis at each 3050-OLV. If this is not Cable shields should be connected to both the analyzer and the DCS.
1. Converter and Power Supply are not suitable for use in hazardous locations. 2. Refer to Chapter 4 for replacement part numbers. Converter and Power Supply are not suitable for use in hazardous locations. Refer to Chapter 4 for replacement part numbers. 2-16 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Analyzer Start-up 1. Turn On the power source. 2. Open main process shut-off valve. Adjust sample pressure between 20–50 PSIG. Allow the analyzer to dry down before recording moisture concentra- tion measurements. Dry Down Period Allow a minimum of two (2) hours for the analyzer to dry down and stabilize. For sample systems, allow a minimum of three (3) days.
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3. Follow the instructions on the subsequent screens to complete the in- stallation. When you get to the Setup Complete screen, click Finish to complete the installation. The default location for the 3050 Configurator Software is in the AMETEK folder. Controller/Interface PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Device Communication tab. These changes must be made before you make any changes to the computer serial port settings. Figure 3-1. General tab. 3-2 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
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PC Communications Displays information that has been configured from the Communication Settings dialog box. Setup Allows you to set up the communication parameters required to establish communication with the analyzer (see “PC Communications Setup Options” in this chapter). Click the Setup button to view the serial port Communication Set- tings dialog box, where you can configure PC Communications (Figure 3-2).
To save settings on the General tab, click Apply. To discard the changes you have made, click Cancel. This will close the 3050 Configurator Software program. Clicking OK or Cancel will close the 3050 Configurator Software. 3-4 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Using this option allows for remote communica- tion between the analyzer and the customer DCS, DAS, or PLC. When changing from AMETEK Serial to Modbus Serial or Modbus TCP, the analyzer communication parameters must be changed be- fore the computer serial port settings.
AMETEK Serial Communication Setup When you select the AMETEK Serial communication option (Figure 3-2.1), the following parameter settings are available: Settings Port Select the COM port on your computer where the connection to the analyzer is installed. Baud (Rate) Select the baud rate at which data will be transferred.
Time out (ms) Time out value (duration) that the software will use to attempt to establish communications with the analyzer. AMETEK recommends a value of 1000 ms. Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits (1 or 2) of the Modbus network.
Time out (ms) Time out value (duration) that the software will use to attempt to establish communications with the analyzer. AMETEK recommends a value of 1000 ms. Saving the PC Communication Settings To save the settings from any of the PC Communications settings screen, click To discard the changes you have made, click Cancel.
Working From the Device Communication Tab For initial setup of PC Communications parameters, click the Setup button on the General tab. Configuring Multiple Analyzers Use the Device Communication tab (Figures 3-3.1 and 3-3.2) to set the ana- lyzer’s communication parameters to agree with the PC settings when control- ling analyzers connected in a daisy chain.
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The 3050 Analyzer can only operate at the four combinations listed below. Parity Stop Bits Even None None Figure 3-3.1. Device Communications setup screen for AMETEK Serial. Figure 3-3.2. Device Communications setup screen for Modbus Serial. 3-10 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Saving the Settings on the Device Communication Tab To save settings on the Device Communication tab, click Apply. To discard the changes you have made, click Cancel. This will close the 3050 Configurator Software program. PC Communications Once the Device (analyzer) communication settings have been changed, the PC Communications setup screen will automatically open.
Select this if using a fixed input. If selected, you must enter a fixed value. External Select this if using an external input. If selected, you must enter values for 20 mA and 4 mA points. Absolute pressure is required. 3-12 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Sensor Saver Select this check box to enable Sensor Saver. Checked Analyzer operates with a slow cycle time, maxi- mizing Measuring Cell life at the expense of system response time. Not Checked Analyzer operates with a rapid cycle time, mini- mizing system response time.
The analyzer performs only a Verification. Ignore span drift Checked One time Span value change is not limited. Not Checked One time Span value change is limited to 10 % of the existing Span value. 3-14 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
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Set Dryer Production Code Click to enter the Dryer Production Code for the Dryer that is installed in the analyzer. Click OK to accept. You must enter a new Dryer code each time you replace the Dryer. Figure 3-6.2. Dryer Production Code entry dialog box.
Saving the Settings on the Verification Tab To save settings on the Verification tab, click Apply. To discard the changes you have made, click Cancel. This will close the 3050 Configurator Software program. 3-16 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Viewing Live Data From the Status Tab Use the Status tab to view current readings and the status of the analyzer. Figure 3-7. Status tab. Controller/Interface 3-17 PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Press the Off button to stop data collec- tion. The file will close when the Off button is pressed or another configurator button is selected. If you exit the Monitor tab, the Data Capture will automatically terminate. 3-18 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
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Figure 3-8.2. Save As dialog box, Monitor tab. Rate The preferred data collection rate is “0.5” minutes (factory-set default). A record is created every 30 seconds. The collection rate can be increased to one (1) minute or more. Flow Adjust Flow Adjust is a utility designed to calibrate the internal flow meter inside the 3050 Analyzer.
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The Test Alarms buttons allow you to toggle the alarm contacts to an Opened or Closed state. Use a multi-meter set to ohms to read resistance. Refer to Figure 2-5 and to “3050-OLV Power and Signal Connections” in Chapter 2 for the analyzer contact locations.
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Test mA Output The Test mA Output buttons allow you to test the analog outputs. Use a meter while testing the outputs. Refer to Figure 2-6 for wiring. To exit out of Test mode, click another button. Test mode will automati- cally time out after 10 minutes of inactivity.
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Always use gloves when working on the analyzer. This chapter assumes that you have installed the AMETEK 3050 Configurator Software program and that you are using the program to troubleshoot the analyzer. This chapter only addresses troubleshooting the black box (electron- ics unit inside the cast enclosure) problems and not any external sample sys- tem problems.
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Diagnostics Charts While performing many of these checks, it will be necessary to be simultane- ously working with the AMETEK 3050 Configurator Software program running. Pressure Checks Possible Cause Corrective Action Process Pressure set Make sure your inlet sample pressure supply is between incorrectly 1.38–3.45 BARG and stable (or if your unit was created to run at...
Check the software parameters to ensure they are set to proper values. • Check the oven’s insulation to ensure it is intact and has no obvious gaps or lack of insulation around the oven walls. 4-6 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
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First, start with checking the software: 1. The software parameters should be accessed using the ALT-C window. Working in the 3050 Configurator Software, view the Setup tab and, using your computer’s keyboard, simultaneously press the “ALT” and “C” keys to display the Command dialog box.
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5. Connect your computer to the analyzer and power up the computer, and run the Configurator Software. 6. Apply the required 24 VDC power to the unit. 4-8 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Oven Sensor Checks Temperature problems can be found in various location, as listed under Pos- sible Causes: Possible Causes Corrective Action Cell Detector PC board The Oven Sensor is located on the Cell Detector PC board. The (the sensing device) prob- thermistor is a solid state device on the Cell Detector PC board lems/failure and cannot be replaced.
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Oven sensor on the cell PC Board Figure 4-4. Oven Sensor location, on Cell Detector PC board. 4-10 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Flow Checks The 3050-OLV-SLR, -TE, and -DO analyzer black boxes all have an internal Plumbing diagram (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-7. 3050-OLV Internal Plumbing Diagram. Note that there is one common input, Sample In, and one common output, Sample Out. All four vents from the valves are tied to the sample out vent.
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To turn off (close) the Bypass valve using the 3050 Configurator Software, view the Setup tab and click the Gas Saver check box. Figure 4-8. Setup tab. PN 305200901, Rev YT Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-13...
ID Numbers 16, 17, 18. These parameters (16, 17, should only be logged and reported to AMETEK if the flow problem cannot be fixed. When contacting AMETEK, also report the Gas that has been chosen or that is displayed in the Gas field on the Setup tab. Whichever Gas is chosen, it has specific Values for ID Numbers 16, 17, 18.
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If the flow problem clears within 10–20 minutes, replace the exhaust fitting. If the problem persists, the issue is with the exhaust header. You must either find a new exhaust vent or install an AMETEK Process Instruments supplied back pressure regulator. If a back pressure regulator is being used, the differential pressure (delta P) between the inlet and outlet of the analyzer must be main- tained at a minimum of 15 PSIG.
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Bad PSV valve, Flow Meter, or both. • Software problem. Software problems on flow are not common, but should be considered and checked. AMETEK will have you check software parameters if needed. 4-16 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Frequency Offset Frequency offset is only used with the 3050-SLR, -TE, and -DO models. The 3050-OLV has no Zeroing method but it is important to be aware of what this parameter is and how it affects the instrument readings. Frequency offset is defined by AMETEK Process Instruments as the amount of Delta Frequency deviation from 0.0 Hz (plus or minus), at the end of the Zero...
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Zero by increasing this limit and running another Zero. By doing this, you will bring the analyzer back on line (eliminate the alarm), but you will have to replace the defective Dryer as soon as possible. 4-20 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
1.10, the analyzer readings will be 10 % higher. Conversely, by decreasing this factor to 0.9 the analyzer readings will be 10 % lower. AMETEK analyzers leave the factory with Moisture Span set to 1.00. Normal Span Factor numbers in the field will range from 0.5 to 3.00.
Descriptions of the Alarms and Warnings, along with corrective action to take to correct the Error, are also included. If a system alarm is triggered, the RED LED on the front panel of the 3050-OLV Analyzer will flash to signal the source of the problem. The RED LED will flash On for one (1) second and Off for one (1) second.
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Alarm Condition / Description / Corrective Action Flow Out of Tolerance* Sample flow rate too high or too low. Corrective Action: Check the Inlet and Outlet pressure. Call AMETEK Service if the problem persists. Battery Low* Battery needs to be replaced. Corrective Action: Call AMETEK Service.
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Specifications Specifications included in this chapter are typical for the ranges listed. For custom ranges/applications, or consult with your AMETEK repre- sentative. 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer Specifications Specification Description Ranges Calibrated 0.1–2,500 parts per million by volume (PPMV) Readings can also be displayed in units of PPMW, lb/mmscf,...
Weight of Analyzer 4.2 Kg Minimum PC Windows XP, 7, or 10 Requirements 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer Approvals and Certifications Approvals and UL/CSA General Safety Requirements (General Purpose) Certifications UL/CSA Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4 UL/CSA Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D T5 T6 ATEX/IECEx db eb IIB + H2 T* Gb IP65 T6: -20 to 40 °C...
This program provides a graphical user interface to set up all the analyzer parameters as explained in Chapter 3. The variable called SerialMode allows switching communication protocol from AMETEK ASCII to Modbus protocol and back from Modbus to AMETEK ASCII. This variable can be reached from AMETEK ASCII protocol by ID=38(26Hex) and SerialMode can be modified by modifying holding register #28(4029), as indicated in the holding registers table.
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Power should be cycled Off-On or a reset command should be issued to activate the change in the serial mode setting. It is strongly recommended to conFigure and to test 3050 Analyzer in AMETEK ASCII mode using user-friendly 3050 Configurator Software. The Modbus RTU protocol mode should be used for monitoring purposes.
Analyzer Modbus Interface Parameters A number of analyzer Modbus interface parameters need to be set up in order to establish communication with the Modbus master. These parameters are accessed via the service port on the analyzer using a service program running on a PC.
When the values to be written to holding registers are outside the appro- priate ranges, exception code 03 is returned. 6-4 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Holding Registers Since the RAM space on the analyzers is limited and not every customer’s DCS\SCADA\DAS\PLC supports Modbus floating point value transfer, floating point values that are commonly accessed on a 3050 Analyzer are scaled and converted into integer values to load into Modbus registers for transmission. The Register values need to be scaled back at the receiving end to yield the actual values.
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Heater control parameter (uMinLoop2= 23 Hex — 1 r,w — Gas based coefficient (PpmW= 24 Hex) — 1000 r,w — — — Flow control parameter (TempLoopDelay= 29 Hex) second Unit of measurement selection (MoistureUnits= 2B Hex) — 6-6 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
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DEFINITION UNITS SCALING ACCESS Concentration alarm range (Alarm1Hi= 2C Hex) — Concentration alarm range (Alarm1Lo= 2D Hex) — Concentration alarm range (Alarm2Hi= 2E Hex) — Concentration alarm range (Alarm2Lo= 2F Hex) — Process pressure units (PressUnits= 30 Hex) — Bypass valve state (BypassState= 31 Hex) —...
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Register #0 holds the moisture concentration value not held during Verifica- tion. This value is in PPM. A pair of registers #135 and #136 provide the same moisture concentration value in floating point Modicon standard. Register #1 holds the moisture concentration value held during Verification. The units of measurement are changing depending of flag status located in register #65.
The Modbus master can poll the analyzer periodically for status information via Modbus function 17 (11Hex). The returned information has the following format: 1 byte Slave ID = 50h for 3050-OLV Analyzer 1 byte Run Status = FFh for Analyzer Online (invalid signal = 0)
Modbus using the serial communi- cations port. While the 3050 can be completely configured using the Modbus connection, AMETEK recommends the use of the 3050 Configurator Software for configuring the analyzer. The 3050 Configurator Software is compatible with Modbus RTU as well.
Example 8: Switch to Dewpoint Readings Task Actions ACTION 1 Set the analyzer to output the moisture concentration as a dewpoint, using the Write one holding register (function 06). Centigrade scale. A fixed process pressure of Register address = 65 (holding register 150 kPa is used for this example.
#40048). Value = 1500Hex (multiplied by the scaling factor of 10). Write one holding register (function 06). Register address = 48 (holding register #40049). Value = 1500Hex (multiplied by the scaling factor of 10). 6-14 | 3050-OLV Moisture Analyzer PN 305200901, Rev YT...
Example 10: Setting Verification Schedule Task Actions ACTION 1 Set the analyzer to automatically trigger a Verification. For this example, the analyzer Set the Verification type to Monthly. will be set to perform a Verification on the third day of each month, at noon (12:00). Write one holding register (function 06).
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