Evikon PluraSens E2608-CH4 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® PluraSens Methane Detector-Transmitter E2608-CH4 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Table of contents Methane Specifications Product description Safety requirements Operating conditions Installation guidelines Wall mount version Duct mount version Mounting dimensions Sensor probe handling Gas sensor replacement procedures Electrical connections Correct and incorrect cabling for 24 VAC Operation Maintenance Calibration...
  • Page 3: Methane

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Methane Colorless flammable gas, widely used as a fuel. Synonyms: Marsh Gas, Natural Gas, Carbon tetrahydride, Hydrogen carbide Chemical formula Molar weight Relative gas density (to air) 0.55 Conversion 1 ppm = 0.65 mg/m −161.49 °C Boiling point Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Specifications Sampling method Diffusion Sensor type Metal oxide semiconductor Catalytic (pellistor) Typical detection range 0...100% LEL 0...100% LEL Resolution / digital unit 0.1% LEL 1% LEL ≤10s Response time T90 ca. 60 s Sensor lifetime > 5 years >...
  • Page 5 E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 EN61000-6-3:2020, EN 61326-1:2013(EMC, emissions) EN 61000-6-1:2019, EN 61000-6-2:2019(EMC, Immunity) EN 60079-29-1:2016, EN 60079-29-2:2015 and EN 60079-29-3:2014 Other options Protection IP65, default cable length 3.0 m; Remote probe max height 80 mm, max diameter 65 mm...
  • Page 6: Product Description

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Product description E2608 series detectors-transmitters belong to the PluraSens® family of multifunctional measurement instruments. The instruments utilize gas sensors of various types with excellent repeatability, stability, and long lifetime. E2608 series provides two independent analog outputs OUT1 and OUT2, user-selectable to 4-20 mA or 0-10 V.
  • Page 7: Installation Guidelines

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Installation guidelines Before proceeding with the installation it is mandatory to read the Safety requirements section and make sure to comply with all listed instructions. Installation standards EN 60079-29-2 and EN 45544-4 are also recommended for further instructions and related information about the installation.
  • Page 8: Mounting Dimensions

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Mounting dimensions Wall mount version with mounting lugs Duct mount version...
  • Page 9: Sensor Probe Handling

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Sensor probe handling The wall-mount version of the detector-transmitter is available with a remote probe (see drawing below for dimensions). The remote probe is connected to the main unit with a shielded cable. The default remote probe cable length is 3 m. Wall mount remote probe with fixing clamp (default version), Remote probe with rubber flange and three self-tapping screws (on request) The sensor probes of all types are equipped with a hydrophobic microporous PTFE filter to...
  • Page 10: Electrical Connections

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Electrical connections Unscrew four lid screws and detach the lid from the device. Use the M16 cable gland to let in cables of the power supply and of the external devices. Attach the power cable to the device without turning it on.
  • Page 11 E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 X5 terminals (optional) 90…265 VAC Phase 90…265 VAC Neutral RE1 NO Relay 1, normally open terminal RE1 COM Relay 1, common terminal RE2 NO Relay 2, normally open terminal RE2 COM Relay 2, common terminal The screwless quick connect spring terminals on the E2608 series devices are suitable for a wide range of wires with a cross-section of 0.2...1.5 mm .
  • Page 12: Correct And Incorrect Cabling For 24 Vac

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Correct and incorrect cabling for 24 VAC...
  • Page 13: Operation

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Operation Turn on the power. The instrument warm-up time for both types of sensors takes about 5 minute after switching on and final sensor stabilization time to maximum accuracy takes about 1 hour. The operating status is indicated by the LED on the PCB of the device. The control LED (red) response to different processes is presented in the following table: Mode LED mode...
  • Page 14: Delivery Set

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Delivery set ● Detector-transmitter E2608 (wall mount or duct mount version) Mounting accessories: ● 4 cross-shaped mounting lug with screws and 4 screws with plastic ○ dowels for wall mount version ○ Square Rubber flange for Duct mount option ○...
  • Page 15: Configuring

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Configuring A standard configuration kit includes a USB-RS485 converter, fixed flow regulator, gas tubing with applicators, and a software pack. Please contact your Seller for more information. Gas detector-transmitters E2608 share all functionalities of the PluraSens ® multifunctional detector-transmitter platform.
  • Page 16: Modbus Rtu Communication

    E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 Modbus RTU Communication RS485 communication interface Databits: 8 Supported Modbus functions: Parity: none / odd / even 03 – Read multiple registers Stop bits: 1 or 2 06 – Write a single register Protocol: Modbus RTU Communication parameters Parameter Permitted values Default...
  • Page 17 E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 0x0005 5 / 40006 RW Baud rate * 9600 38400, 57600 0x0006 6 / 40007 RW Response delay, ms 1...255 1 – No parity bit, 1 stop bit (default after factory reset) 2 –...
  • Page 18 E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 2 – gas concentration 9 – control by Modbus control, state set in MHR / 40214 0 – none Parameter tied to relay 2 – gas concentration 0x00D4 212 / 40213 RW 9- – control by Modbus control, state set in MHR / 40215 Forced state for relay 0x00D5 213 / 40214 RW...
  • Page 19 E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 221 / LOW setpoint for relay 0x00DD 0...65535 (gas units) 40222 Specifications 222 / HIGH setpoint for relay 0x00DE 0...65535 (gas units) 40223 Specifications 223 / LOW setpoint for relay 0x00DF 0...65535 (gas units) 40224 Specifications 224 / HIGH setpoint for relay 0x00E0 0...65535 (gas units)
  • Page 20 E2608-CH4 Rev 08.05.2023 50% off) LED signal off/on if relay2 turned on 257 / 0x0101 Raw gas sensor data 0...4095, ADC units 40258 259 / Gas concentration, 0x0103 0...65535, gas units 40260 gas units 261 / 0% value User 0x0105 -32000...+32000, gas units 40262 for analog output 1...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    Manufacturer or damaged by customer error or negligence or if there has been an unauthorized modification. Manufacturer contacts Evikon MCI OÜ Teaduspargi 9, Tartu 50411 Estonia info@evikon.eu...

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