STS Instruments SILOXANE Manual

STS Instruments SILOXANE Manual

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STS Instruments Ltd,
Testing &
Commissioning Manual
SILOXANE MONITOR MANUAL
STS INSTRUMENTS LTD COPYRIGHT 2018
STS INSTRUMENTS LTD | www.siloxanemonitoring.com
2018

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  • Page 1 2018 STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual SILOXANE MONITOR MANUAL STS INSTRUMENTS LTD COPYRIGHT 2018 STS INSTRUMENTS LTD | www.siloxanemonitoring.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Power ....................14 4.3.7 DataComms .................... 15 4.3.8 Ancillary Box ..................16 Circuit Board Connector information ............... 17 4.4.1 Main Silox PCB Layout ................. 17 4.4.2 MCU PCB ....................19 5.0 Operation ......................20 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 3: Manual Guide

    Failure to follow this information may result in Identifies specific physical injury that in some Electrical Hazard electrical hazards cases could be fatal or may to the user. cause irrevocable damage to the instrument. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    483563 SAFETY INFORMATION The STS Siloxane Monitor operates from a 110V mains supply, the instrument case should not therefore be opened without having first isolated the power supply and disconnected the kettle lead form the rear of the instrument. The high voltage section of the instrument is protected by clear cover –...
  • Page 5: Environmental Parameters

    +44 (0) 1344 483563 ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS The Siloxane Monitor is not weatherproof and must be housed in a suitable kiosk or cabinet • if sited outside of a building If siting inside a building consideration should be given to the local conditions as regards to •...
  • Page 6: Overview

    OVERVIEW INSTRUMENT SCHEMATIC 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 7: Samplings Schematic

    35mb. If the system pressure has been declared by the operator the installer shall nevertheless verify the site system pressure and selected regulator and ensure that compliance with a 35mb inlet pressure is achieved. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 8: Sampling System Gas Testing

    SAMPLING SYSTEM GAS TESTING The siloxane instrument has an isolation valve immediately before the instrument, and immediately after the solenoid valves. The sampling system downstream of the gas regulator shall be tested in accordance with IGE UP1B.
  • Page 9: Remote Data Access

    The trap should be located such that it is vertically mounted by means of the fixing bracket at the top of the unit. The trap is powered and activated by the Siloxane Monitor via the ancillary control box.
  • Page 10: Ancillary Control Box

    Nitrogen should be of Technical Grade 99.999% purity. A standard N2 regulator should be fitted to the cylinder and the Special adaptor fitting supplied by STS used to connect the ¼” pipe. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 11: Cabinet Layout

    CABINET LAYOUT 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 12 The siloxane instrument is designed for installation in a building or kiosk, the instrument and sampling system are available pre-mounted in a weather proof container, the container is provided with all necessary vent and drain and power connections. If the instrument is being installed in a building or kiosk that contains other equipment, then it...
  • Page 13: Ventilation

    The discharge vent connection shall be discharged outside of the building at a safe location, the discharge vent shall be terminated with a bend to prevent wind driven rain from entering the duct. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 14: Kiosk Images

    KIOSK IMAGES 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 15: Instrument Connections

    Connection to the instrument is by way of a ¼” swagelok bulkhead fitting with retaining lug. Label: VENT 4.3.6 POWER A 3pin kettle lead receptacle with on off switch is located on the rear panel. Label: POWER 110V 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 16: Datacomms

    Purple White Grey Yellow Brown Orange Green Blue Black Using a 10way Shielded Multicore Cable Cable to Metron2 Terminals Cable Wire Metron2 Power + Purple Input 1 +V White Input 1 IN 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 17: Ancillary Box

    CONN20 PIN 16 These are uniquely wired. Rear plug connector to Manifold Switching Box Plug: Rear PIN Cable Wire Purple White Grey Yellow Brown Orange Green Blue Black Using a 10way Shielded Multicore Cable 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 18: Circuit Board Connector Information

    Orange Green SPARE Blue SPARE Black CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTOR INFORMATION 4.4.1 MAIN SILOX PCB LAYOUT See Appendix for Enlarged Diagram Connectors: 1: 24V supply to PCB from Power Supply 2: Infrared Detector 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 19 THIS SHIELD MUST NOT BE REMOVED UNLESS THE INSTRUMENT HAS BEEN ISOLATED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY AND DISCONNECTED Danger of Electrocution Switch off and isolate from the mains supply before opening the case. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 20: Mcu Pcb

    See appendix for enlarged diagram 1: Not USed 2: Membrane Keypad Connection 3: Connection to Main Silox PCB 4: 4-20mA Channel 1 5: 4-20mA Channel 2 6: 4-20mA Channel 3 7: 4-20mA Error Line 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 21: Operation

    Troubleshooting Faults for details) The instrument will not run without the SD card being inserted – please insure it inserted correctly before starting. The instrument is now Ready and in the Main Menu. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 22: Set Time /Date

    Time and Date will need to be entered using the alphanumeric keypad. Press CLEAR to delete previous, and once ready ENTER to continue. After ENTER a confirmation will be asked: Press START to confirm 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 23: Starting A Reading Cycle

    The Instrument will continuously loop this cycle until stopped with the data recorded onto the SD Card. The Instrument has an error margin of approx. +/- 0.5 mg/m3. If the instrument loses power during a logging cycle, once power is return the instrument recommence logging. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
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  • Page 25: Setting Up Manifold Switching

    Hold CLEAR on the number pad for approximately 4 secs to enter the hidden Maintenance Menu password input screen: Enter the password “SILOX” and press ENTER, START to confirm. Hold 8 to enter the set parameters Menu 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 26 – Sample duration set to 20 Mins 50-100 mg/m – Sample duration set to 10 Mins Over 100 mg/m – Sample duration set to 5 Mins Manifold switching for a Lead-Lag arrangement: 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 27: Remote Data Comms Set Up

    30 mg/m3 Blank SP1- Pre Carbon Filter 1 120 mg/m3 (raw gas) Blank 5.5 REMOTE DATA COMMS SET UP See the Data Capture Manual for set up and use of the Data connection. 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 28: Commissioning Checklist

    Check bulkhead labels Check SN label Check case sealed Check all case fixings in place Operation Run biogas sampling cycle x 3 INSTRUMENT TEST LOG Operation Date Start Time End Time Outcome 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 29 Flame trap flow direction correct Rear bulkhead fittings secured to clamps Leak checked All pipework labelled Warning labels in place Serial number label in place KIOSK TEST LOG Tightness Test Date Start Time End Time Outcome 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 30: Fault Identification

    Error line 4-20mA reading: 0: Standby 25: Communications Fault 50: Fan Fault 75: CH4 High Fault 100: N2 Fault 125: Internal Temp Fault 150: Biogas Volume Fault 175: Concentrator Temp Fault 200: Logging Normally 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
  • Page 31: Appendices

    APPENDICES 16/08/2017, STS Instruments Ltd, Testing & Commissioning Manual...
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