Consumption Measurement 10.2 Pressure test Device setup / Basic settings 11.1 Language 11.2 Info 11.3 Time 11.4 Password 11.5 Set alarm volume Care and Maintenance Disposal Technical Data Product overview AIR LIQUIDE Monitoring System Spare parts and options for ALMS Documents Wiring diagrams...
2 User notifications 2.1 Warning / Danger symbols 2.2 Symbol explanations These notes identify hazards that could result The following symbols are used in these instructions: in moderate or minor injury if not avoided. Perform actions in a specific order: 1.
Air Liquide Monitoring System Our „General Sales and Delivery Conditions“ apply as a rule. ALMS. In this notice, the monitoring system is called the This is made available to the user at the latest at the time of ALMS.
5 Identification 5.1 Name plate On the right side of the ALMS, you can find a type plate with information about: Manufacturer, type, serial number, power supply, temperature range, IP protection, CE marking, and Ex marking (if the de-...
6.1 Function 6.2 Use in hazardous areas The ALMS is a permanent, continuously operating control The ALMS EX model series may only be con- unit for transmitter to monitor the contents of pressurized nected to the pressure sensors of the compa- containers.
Check equipment immediately after unpacking for any visible • Heat (heater or direct sunlight) damage. If damage is evident, please contact the distributor. Delivery includes: • ALMS monitoring system • 4 x wall mount • Instructions 7.2 Wall mounting 7.2.1 Wall mounting without bracket...
7.3 Create mains connection 7.5 Sensor connection for Ex models Connection of the mains The monitoring system ALMS may only be in- power supply is made to stalled in non-explosion hazard area! the designated terminals. The pressure transmitters are connected di- rectly to the Zener barriers.
7.6 Alarm contact output Alarm output for use as a connection to further signaling systems such as sirens, flash lamps, or alarm messages to up- stream systems. Contact indicates a violation of the alarm limits or a broken cable in the sensors. Floating switchover contact: Contact load max.
8.2.3 Warning and alarm limits 100% Left arrow displays Right arrow displays warning limits. alarm limits. 18Bar 8.2.4 The absolute tank pressure is displayed at the bottom of the bottle. 18Bar 18Bar 8.3.3 The alphanumeric keypad appears when entering text. Key “123“...
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SIMATIC HMI 8.4.2 If the term “not used” is entered under If the value entered in the field “Fl. pressure” „Gas type“ this channel is considered is higher than the value of the sensor type, the unused. No further values can be en- input will not be accepted.
• Only route through blue cable gland • Connect directly to Zener barrier Pay attention to polarity! 8.11.2 Supply the ALMS with voltage and wait until the the device responds with the language selection. Select the language and continue with the green ar- row key to the info screen.
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Cyl. pressure Enter the pressure of the cylinder or bundle as specified by Air Liquide. Example: Enter “300 bar”, then the max. bottle content is cal- culated to 300 bar. The pressure inside the bottle is set to 300 bar for 100 % and is displayed according to the cylinder content.
9 Operation SIMATIC HMI 9.1 Level indicator and alarm 9.2 Bottle change – Alarm clearing 9.1.1 The level of the bottle will be dis- played as an actual pressure value (in bar) at the bottom of the bottle symbol. 100% 100% 100% 18Bar...
10 Additional functions 10.1 Consumption Measurement “Today“ is always reset at 00:00:00 AM. All three “Consumption“ meters are free counters that can be Clicking the button “Consumption“ takes you to the corre- reset at any time. It also displays when the consumption sponding submenu.
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SIMATIC HMI The fields shown in the window have the following meaning: Test Pressure hold test 10 min Enter test duration: 194.87 Bar Actual pressure: 100% Test – Start 196.21 Bar Starting pressure: 9,2 min Remaining time: -1.34 Bar Pressure change: Test is running...
11 Device setup / basic settings 11.1 Language 11.3.3 The current time is displayed in the field above. The time is used to store the reset time-point of consump- Press the F1 key to go from any screen in the device tion meters.
Cancel Login / Logout 12 Care and Maintenance 13 Disposal Do not clean the ALMS using solvents or harsh Do not dispose of the device or its accessories via cleaning products. household refuse. Take to a recycling station for electronic or electrical waste.
14 Technical Data Technical documents on request 85 to 264 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz Line voltage 180 mA at 120 V AC Performance recording 90 mA at 240 V Ac -10 °C to 60 °C Operating environment temperature IP65 Protection type Typ 250 264 x 234 x 144 mm (height x width x depth) Typ 310 324 x 289 x 145 mm (height x width x depth) Measurements for plastic wall housing...
Several sensor lines may be routed in one master cable: Do not include live lines in the trunk cable and do not install them in parallel. 15 Product overview AIR LIQUIDE Monitoring System Device component /...
Front hinged lid, clear for ALMS series in graphite gray, 78005143 size 310 with view window, size 310 Wall holder for ALMS series in light gray, for fixation of display 78005144 Fixation set terminal for mounting the display terminal without opening the enclosure.
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3073 Gümligen A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Tel: +41 31 95 05050 Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees info@carbagas.ch www.carbagas.ch and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients.
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