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Toxic gas transmitter with h10 smart sensor
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Series F12/D
Toxic Gas Transmitter
With H10 Smart Sensor
Home Office
Analytical Technology, Inc.
6 Iron Bridge Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
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800-959-0299
610-917-0991
Fax: 610-917-0992
Email: sales@analyticaltechnology.com
O&M Manual (Rev-G)
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Delph New Road, Delph
Saddleworth OL3 5DE
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  • Page 1 Series F12/D Toxic Gas Transmitter With H10 Smart Sensor Home Office European Office Analytical Technology, Inc. ATI (UK) Limited 6 Iron Bridge Drive Unit 1 & 2 Gatehead Business Park Collegeville, PA 19426 Delph New Road, Delph Saddleworth OL3 5DE...
  • Page 2 PRODUCT WARRANTY Analytical Technology, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants to the Customer that if any part(s) of the Manufacturer's products proves to be defective in materials or workmanship within the earlier of 18 months of the date of shipment or 12 months of the date of start- up, such defective parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SAFETY ........................VII ........................ARNINGS ..................AZARDOUS OCATION NSTALLATION PART1 - INTRODUCTION ....................1 ........................ 1 ENERAL H10 S ....................2 MART ENSORS ....................... 4 PECIFICATIONS PART 2 – MECHANICAL INSTALLATION................5 ..................5 RANSMITTER OUNTING ..................5 NCLOSURE IMENSIONS ..................
  • Page 4 PART 4 - OPERATION ....................32 4.1 O ..................32 PERATOR NTERFACE ANEL 4.2 S ........................34 TARTUP 4.3 M ......................37 ISPLAY 4.4 P ......................38 ISPLAYS 4.5 M ......................40 4.6 S ......................40 ETUP 4.7 S ..............41 ENSOR ENUS ETHODS...
  • Page 5 Table of Figures 1. T & G ..1 45. S ........40 IGURE RANSMITTER W ENSOR ENERATOR IGURE ETUP 46. S ........41 2. E , (RS485 IGURE ENSOR IGURE NCLOSURE DIMENSIONS ) ............5 RELAYS 47. S .....
  • Page 6 94. COM S ......72 IGURE ETUP 95. HART M ........73 IGURE 96. H ....74 IGURE DENTIFICATION 97. H ....75 IGURE EVICE ISPLAY 98. M ........76 IGURE ODBUS 99 A ......78 IGURE LARM ELAY IAGRAM 100.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY Read and understand this manual before installing, operating, or maintaining the F12/D Transmitter. Pay particular attention to the warnings and cautions below. All of the warnings and cautions shown here are repeated in the appropriate sections of the manual. Protection from hazards may be impaired if used in manners not specified in this manual.

  • Page 8: Part1 - Introduction

    Part1 - Introduction General F12/D Gas Transmitter The F12/D Gas Transmitter is used to monitor for gas leaks near storage cylinders, process piping, or gas feed equipment in nearly any type of industrial plant environment. It is housed in NEMA 4X, polycarbonate enclosure and features an H10 Smart Sensor, a non-intrusive four button user interface with a backlit transflective graphics display, three level alarms with three (optional) alarm relays, a high- resolution 4-20mA current loop output, real-time clock, data-logger, and optional HART™...

  • Page 9: H10 Smart Sensors

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 1 - Introduction H10 Smart Sensors Part No. Standard Minimum Range Maximum Range Range GENERAL GASES Acetylene 00-1057 0-200 PPM 0-50 PPM 0-500 PPM Alcohol 00-1043 0-200 PPM 0-50 PPM 0-500 PPM Alcohol 00-1044 0-500 PPM 0-500 PPM 0-2000 PPM Ammonia...
  • Page 10 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 1 - Introduction ACID GASES Hydrogen Bromide 00-1455* 0-20 PPM 0-10 PPM 0-200 PPM Hydrogen Chloride 00-1017* 0-10 PPM 0-10 PPM 0-200 PPM Hydrogen Cyanide 00-1018* 0-10 PPM 0-10 PPM 0-200 PPM Hydrogen Fluoride 00-1019* 0-10 PPM 0-10 PPM 0-200 PPM...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 1 - Introduction Specifications Sensor Type Electrochemical cell Gas Type Sensor dependent (refer to list of available sensor types) Range User adjustable within limits of selected sensor (refer to list of available sensor types) Response Time Sensor dependent Accuracy Generally ±10% of value, but limited by available calibration gas accuracy.

  • Page 12: Part 2 - Mechanical Installation

    Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Transmitter Mounting Threaded inserts in the rear of the enclosure permit the attachment of brackets for securing the transmitter to a wall or pipe. An optional bracket is also available for “flush mounting” the transmitter into a panel, so that only the front cover protrudes.

  • Page 13: Wall And Pipe Mounting

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Figure 3 Deep Enclosure dimensions Wall and Pipe Mounting A PVC mounting bracket with attachment screws is supplied with the transmitter. The transmitter is attached to the bracket using four flat head screws, and the bracket is attached to a wall or pipe by way of the four slots in each corner.

  • Page 14: Figure 5. Wall Mounting Diagram

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Figure 5. Wall mounting diagram Figure 6. Pipe mounting diagram O&M Manual (Rev-G)

  • Page 15: Panel Mounting (Remote Systems Only)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Panel Mounting (Remote Systems Only) Figure 7 depicts the details for panel mounting the deep case. For this, a bracket attaches to the rear housing, and when adjusted, pulls the transmitter’s flange down against the adhesive side of the gasket supplied with the bracket (make certain to remove the protective paper first).

  • Page 16: Duct Sensor Mounting

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Duct Sensor Mounting The H10 sensor duct mount option allows sensors to be installed in a duct or pipe, and provides easy access for service. The assembly is comprised of a special H10 sensor holder (Figure 8) that slides into the hollow duct mount adapter (Figure 10).

  • Page 17: Figure 10. Duct - Mount Adapter

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Figure 10. Duct-mount adapter (ATI-0670) Figure 11. Duct-mount assembly O&M Manual (Rev-G)

  • Page 18: Duct Mount (Integral)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Duct Mount (Integral) Figure 12 - Duct Mount (Integral) Transmitter Dimensions O&M Manual (Rev-G)

  • Page 19: Generator Installation/Removal

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 2 – Mechanical Installation Generator Installation/Removal Generators are inserted into the optional generator housing attached to the bottom of the sensor housing at the base of the transmitter. Before installing the generator, check to see that the set screw on the side of the holder is loose and does not contact the generator during installation.

  • Page 20: Part 3 - Electrical Connections

    Part 3 – Electrical Connections Transmitter Connections WARNING: Installation must be in accordance with the recognized standards of the appropriate authority in the country concerned. To access the wiring terminals inside the transmitter, loosen the four screws in each corner of the housing’s front cover.
  • Page 21 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections DC Powered DC Powered Transmitter Transmitter w/o Autotest w/ Autotest Generator Generator DC Power DC Power Autotest Generator F12/D Transmitter Configurations (cont’d) O&M Manual (Rev-G)

  • Page 22: Terminal Board - Sensor Connections

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Terminal Board - Sensor Connections The Terminal Board is located just below the metal shield in the front cover. It contains the power and communication terminals, and provides a header for connecting the Sensor Housing wires and optional Autotest Generator wires.

  • Page 23: Terminal Board - Loop Power Connections

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Terminal Board – Loop Power Connections The Loop Powered transmitter model is powered in using terminals 5 and 6 commonly referred to as “two-wire mode”. Loop Powered models with the heated sensor housing and/or MODBUS communications option require an additional 24 VDC supply to power them.

  • Page 24: Heated Sensor Housing Wiring

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Heated Sensor Housing Wiring The AC Powered and DC Powered models contain a power supply to create the power necessary for the optional Heated Sensor Housing. The two pink wires from the heated Sensor Housing connect to terminals 5 and 6 of the AC or DC Power Supply PCB.

  • Page 25: Remote Sensor Wiring

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Remote Sensor Wiring The remote sensor option permits the sensor to be mounted up to 100’ from the transmitter. Remote interconnect cable sold separately. The interconnections are shown below. Notes: · The shield must be connected only at one end.

  • Page 26: Heated Sensor Wiring (Ac Or 12/24Vdc Powered)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Heated Sensor Wiring (AC or 12/24VDC Powered) The heated remote sensor option requires an additional 2 wires between the transmitter and the remote junction box. The interconnections are shown below. Notes: ·...

  • Page 27: Heated Remote Sensor Wiring (Loop Powered)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Heated Remote Sensor Wiring (Loop Powered) The heated remote sensor option requires an additional 2 wires between the transmitter and the remote junction box. The interconnections are shown below. Notes: · Rx of the Transmitter must be connected to Tx of the Junction box ·...

  • Page 28: Duct Mount Sensor Wiring

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Duct Mount Sensor Wiring The Duct Mount Sensor option permits the sensor to be mounted into a process flowstream. Conductor Colors TB3 Pos Sensor Wires WHITE FROM SHLD BROWN RED & (2) DRAINS BLACK YELLOW GREEN...

  • Page 29: Sensor Connections With 6 Ft Cable

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Sensor Connections with 6 Ft cable Conductor Colors TB3 Pos Sensor Wires WHITE YELLOW BLUE & (2) DRAINS PURPLE GRAY BLACK BROWN BLK w/ WHITE GREEN SENSOR HOUSING w/ 6 FT CABLE Figure 22 –...

  • Page 30: Ac Powered Relay Board (Option)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Alarm Relay Boards (Option) The Alarm Relay board is available in both an AC powered and DC powered version. Each version features three SPST relays, an external remote alarm reset, and provides power to the transmitter and communication interface. A 20-conductor ribbon cable connects control signals and power between the transmitter and the relay board.

  • Page 31: Dc Powered Relay Board (Option)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections 3.11 DC Powered Relay Board (Option) The DC powered version requires 10-28VDC applied to TB6. CONNECTS TO (AUX) ON FRONT LID 1 - RL1 Contact NO 2 - RL1 Contact C 3 - RL2 Contact NO 4 - RL2 Contact C 5 - RL3 Contact NC...

  • Page 32: Remote Reset Input

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections Figure 25 - Relay Configuration Jumper Location Relays are best used as pilot relays if heavy load switching is desired. Use suitable arc suppression devices across loads switched through internal relays. 3.13 Remote Reset Input The remote reset inputs on pins 2 and 3 of TB5 are used to clear alarms requiring manual reset.

  • Page 33: Wiring Examples

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections 3.14 Wiring Examples ATI A17/B14 Receiver(s) Up to two transmitter/receivers may be connected to a single A17 power supply. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F12 P/S Board A17 Power Supply 115/230VAC B14 Receiver (50/60Hz)

  • Page 34: Ac Powered Alarm Relay Board Wiring

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections 3.15 AC Powered Alarm Relay Board Wiring To Aux On Front Lid RS232/485 Supply (-) RS232/485 Supply (+) (L) 115/230 VAC (N) - Neutral (G) - Earth Ground TX / A(-) Optional DCS or SCADA System RX / B(+)

  • Page 35: Dc Powered Alarm Relay Board Wiring

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections 3.16 DC Powered Alarm Relay Board Wiring To Aux On Front Lid RS232/485 Supply (-) RS232/485 Supply (+) (+) 12 - 28 VDC (-) - Common (G) - Earth Ground TX / A(-) Optional DCS or SCADA System RS232/485 Supply (-)

  • Page 36: Figure 30 - Current Loop Output

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections To Aux On Front Lid CHART RECORDER DC version shown, But also applicable to AC version To J4a On Power Supply Figure 30 – Current Loop Output O&M Manual (Rev-G)

  • Page 37: Hart Point-To-Point (2-Wire)

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections 3.17 HART Point-to-Point (2-Wire) The HART “Point-to-Point” connection permits the transmitter to communicate digitally, while retaining the functionality of its 4-20mA current loop. Setting the transmitter’s polling address to 0 permits the current loop to function normally.

  • Page 38: Communications Jumper Setting

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 3 – Electrical Connections 3.18 Communications Jumper Setting Units with an optional communications interface use a jumper to select between RS-232, RS-485, and RS-485 with termination. The desired physical interface is set by positioning jumper JP5 as shown below. The orientation does not matter, only its position.

  • Page 39: Part 4 - Operation

    Part 4 - Operation 4.1 Operator Interface Panel The F12/D operator interface is non-intrusive, so you do not have to remove the housing cover to view the display, configure the transmitter, or calibrate the sensor. It features a backlighted, transflective 96x32 dot LCD display and four panel keys.

  • Page 40: Figure 34. Example Edit

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Menus and Settings Items appearing on the display are usually text labels that identify the name of a menu or a setting. Menus are typically a single text label, like “Menu”, while settings are typically composed of a text label and a value field separated by an equal sign, like, “Range= 50.0”.

  • Page 41: Startup

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.2 Startup Transmitter Review Start Startup Review ATi Gas Xmtr Model–rev-id F12-0-0 Site name (option) Site name ► Version Version HW=X.XX/SW=X.XX Information Lang= English ► Communications Communication Modbus/RS485 Option Settings 9600,N,8,1 ► Clock Monday System Clock...

  • Page 42: Figure 36. Sensor Review Display

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Review Start (Same SIB) (New SIB) ATi Gas Xmtr ATi Gas Xmtr SIB–model-rev-id SIB-8-1-1 SIB-8-1-1 ► ►Verify SIB (Same Type Sensor) (New Type Sensor) (Sensor Missing) Sensor Trouble 24.2 H2S 24.2 H2S Gas number, name, Sensor Removed Range= 10 PPM...

  • Page 43: Figure 39. Main Display

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Generator Review Start Gas number & name Gas Generator Output data 100 PPM H2S Usage data 0.00Hrs of 3.00 ► When the Auto-test status is READY, and no problems are detected with the Auto-test Auto-test generator, the date and time of the next...

  • Page 44: Main Display

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.3 Main Display The Main Display Page shows the name and concentration of the target gas, and units of measurement (PPM, PPB, %, etc). Indicators on the left and below show alarm and operating status. Over-range/Under-range Gas concentration at or Alarm Indicators...

  • Page 45: Pop-Up Displays

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Trouble Indication The Trouble alarm is indicated by four dashes appearing on the Main Display, Main Display along with the (!) flag in the lower left corner, and the 4-20mA status icon ---- indicating that the 4-20mA output is fixed (default = 3.6mA).

  • Page 46: Figure 42. Generator Removedd

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Figure 36. If the types did not match, the review halts and waits for the operator to verify the new sensor’s full-scale range, and alarm settings. After verifying the sensor, the transmitter copies the sensor settings to its local memory.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.5 Main Menu Main Menu The main menu provides direct access to the sensor calibration methods, data logger graph, and transmitter settings. Item Select to … >Menu Calibrate the gas sensor zero reading (see Sensor Zero Calibration Zero page 44).

  • Page 48: Sensor Menus, Methods, And Settings

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.7 Sensor Menus, Methods, and Settings Sensor Menu Item Select to … Configure the sensor range, damping, and blanking (see >Menu >Setup >Sensor Settings Sensor Settings, below). Sensor Maintain the accuracy of the gas sensor (see Sensor Calibration ►Settings Calibration page 43)

  • Page 49: Figure 49. S

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Range Menu Item Select to … …Settings>Range Menu Set the gas concentration value corresponding to the 20mA output value. Changing this value also changes the Blank Settings (blanking) value, which is maintained as a fraction of the range. Setting Range ►Range= 50.0PPM limits vary among sensors.
  • Page 50 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Calibration Calibration Frequency While the transmitter itself requires no periodic calibration, H10 sensors should be “zero” and “span” calibrated every 3-6 months, based upon environmental factors. Sensors frequently exposed to dirt, oil mist, vapors, or very dry air, may require more frequent calibration.

  • Page 51: Figure 51. S

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Calibration Menu Item Select to … …Sensor>Calibration Calibrate the gas sensor zero reading (below). Note – this item Zero also appears in the Main Menu (see Figure 43. Main Menu) Calibration Calibrate the gas sensor sensitivity (below).

  • Page 52: Figure 55. S

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Span Calibration Span calibration* requires a bottled “span-gas” with a 500 cc/min regulator, calibration adapter, and a convenient length of ¼” tubing. The gas type and concentration used depends on the type of sensor installed.

  • Page 53: Figure 56. S

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Calibration History A calibration record is written into the sensor memory each time a zero or span calibration is performed. Enough memory is reserved for 63 zero calibrations and 63 span calibrations. Zero and span calibration records are accessed on the Sensor Calibration History page.
  • Page 54 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Auto-test Auto-test verifies the serviceability of the sensor on a prescribed schedule by exposing it to a small amount of gas, and verifying a minimum response. Three attempts per test are made, and if the sensor does not respond on the third attempt, a temporary trouble alarm is triggered (may be optionally disabled).
  • Page 55 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Auto-test Setup Menu Item Select to … …Auto-test>Setup Configure the number of days between automatic tests. The default is 1, and the limit is 1 to 14 (the exact time of day for Day Interval Setup testing may be set on the Next AT menu, see below).
  • Page 56 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Note Keep the transmitter powered to maintain the desired test schedule. Auto-test History Menu The Auto-test History Menu provides a summary of passes, failures, and …Autotest>History retries, which are maintained in the sensor memory. Three attempts are made before a failure is recorded.
  • Page 57 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Auto-test Exceptions Auto-test will not start if any of the following conditions are present. Furthermore, Auto-test is immediately aborted when any of the critical exceptions are detected. Non-critical Exceptions · The sensor is warming up (animated hour glass visible on main display). ·...
  • Page 58 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Status = START Main Display · Status=OFF or READY · Update next Auto-test date · Resume normal operation Status = START MENU Auto-Test Status Display Time = 0 Auto-test Non-critical start exception ►WAIT 01:00 Time = 0...

  • Page 59: Alarm Menus, Methods, And Settings

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.8 Alarm Menus, Methods, and Settings The transmitter features three gas level alarms - Alarm, Warning, and Caution, and a Trouble alarm. Gas level alarms are automatically configured when a gas sensor is installed, and are retained between same type sensors.

  • Page 60: Figure 68. High

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Gas Alarm Operation Figure 68 illustrates the operation of a high (rising) gas level alarm. Set Level Res Level Set Delay Res Delay S e c o n d s Rdg at set level Rdg at reset level Alarm becomes inactive Alarm becomes active...
  • Page 61 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Alarm Indicators Gas level alarms are indicated by three flags on the left side of the Main Display, each containing a letter indicating the alarm name, and an arrow indicating the type of alarm - high (rising) alarm, or low (falling) alarm.

  • Page 62: Figure 73. Alarm

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Alarm Setting Menus The Alarm Setting Menus are accessed from the Alarms Menu and are used to configure the three gas level alarms. >Menu>Setup>Alarms Alarms ►Alarm Inhibit Warning Test Caution …Alarms >Caution …Alarms>Alarm …Alarms >Warning Type=...
  • Page 63 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Select how the alarm is reset as Manu or Auto. When set to Auto, the alarm will Reset (clear) without operator intervention, as soon as conditions allow (concentration reaches Res Level, and the Res Delay period expires). When set to Manu, the operator must reset the alarm manually after conditions subside, through the operator interface, the serial interface, or through the remote reset (see Figure 26 on page 25 ).

  • Page 64: Figure 74. T

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Trouble Alarm Trouble alarm are presented on the Main Display as shown below. When active, new alarms are inhibited, and (by default) active alarms are held so that relays controlling lights, sirens, and fans may continue to operate (this behavior may be modified on the Alarms Menu Main Display (see pg 52).
  • Page 65 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation General Trouble The table below lists troubles for which no message is displayed. Table 1. General Trouble Problem Corrective Action At power on, transmitters powered in 3-wire or 4-wire mode demand 2 times the normal amount of supply current.
  • Page 66 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Auto-test Fail Auto-test is enabled (Status=READY) and a With problem has been detected with the gas Gen. Config Err generator, or the gas generator is not 4,5, or disable Auto-test (set Status to OFF) compatible with the sensor’s type or range.
  • Page 67 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Sensor Proto Err The SIB is responding with protocol errors (ie, bad crc). This could be caused by physical 2,3,6,7,8 communication errors. Sensor Reply Err The SIB is responding with bad information. 2,3,6,7,8 Sensor CPU Trble The SIB is reporting a stack overflow or other...
  • Page 68 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Alarm Inhibit Alarms are inhibited to temporarily disable (false) activation and should be re-enabled as soon as possible to maximize the safety of the area. The duration of inhibit period depends the method used to activate it.
  • Page 69 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Alarm Test Menu …Alarms >Test The Alarm Test Menu can be used to test the gas level and Trouble alarms to verify operation of the associated relays (see Relay Operation, Menus, and Test Settings on page 77).

  • Page 70: Data-Log Menus, Methods, And Settings

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.9 Data-log Menus, Methods, and Settings The transmitter records gas concentrations in one of 12 intervals ranging from 1 to 60 minutes, providing data from 11 to 474 days. Table 4 details the sampling intervals, and the samples/day and totals days for each interval.
  • Page 71 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Data Log Setup Menu Settings on the Data Log Setup page select one of the 12 discrete sampling intervals listed in Table 4, and control starting, stopping and clearing of the data-log. Item Select to …...
  • Page 72 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Table 5. Data Log Special Codes Special Code Description ---- Sample unavailable (transmitter powered off, or sample not yet recorded) FFFF Trouble alarm active at time of sample TEST Auto-test active at time of sample (if Log_Data=NO, see Auto-test Setup Options Menu) **** Data is corrupted, or unreliable Data Log Graph View...
  • Page 73 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Data Log Single View The Data Log Single View Menu allows scrolling to an exact date and time for viewing a single sample. Selecting Graph then presents the Graph view at the selected date and time. Item Select to …...

  • Page 74: Figure 85. Data

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Data Log Print Menu The Data Log Print Menu appears by selecting Print from the Data Log Menu (pg 63). The data log must not be empty, and the communication protocol must be set to ASCII before entry (see COM Menus on pg 71), or an exception message will be displayed.
  • Page 75 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation An RS232 connection can support full duplex communication and is perfectly suited for XON/XOFF flow control. However, an RS485 connection is only half duplex. It cannot receive while it is transmitting and might miss the XOFF character, resulting in a buffer overflow at the receiving device.

  • Page 76: I/O Menus, Methods And Settings

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.10 I/O Menus, Methods and Settings I/O Menu The I/O menu is shown below and appears by selecting I/O from the Main Menu on pg 40. Item Select to … 4-20mA Configure and adjust the 4-20mA output. Menu>Setup>I/O Configure the RS232/RS485 serial interface (option).

  • Page 77: Figure 91. A

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4-20mA Adjust Menu These methods permit adjustment of the 4-20mA output and provide a way to force it to a fixed value to test receiver alarms. They do not affect the computed gas concentration reading. Item Select to …...
  • Page 78 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation COM Menus and Settings The transmitter supports ASCII, HART, and Modbus communications, which are configured through the COM Menu below. COM Menu The is COM Menu used to configure the protocol and connection settings of the serial COM interface, and varies slightly, depending on the factory configured protocol.
  • Page 79 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation COM Setup Menu The COM Setup Menu is used to select the protocol and configure the transmitter’s connection settings. Item Select to … Change the slave protocol. …COM>Setup · ASCII (default) ►Protocol=None ·...
  • Page 80 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation HART The following applies to transmitters that have the HART FSK modem interface and HART FSK firmware option. A HART “point-to-point” connection permits simultaneous digital and analog communication between one or two masters and one slave device. A HART multi-drop connection permits one or two masters and up to 15 devices to communicate digitally, but prohibits analog communication by requiring each slave device to fix its output at its lowest level (4mA).

  • Page 81: Figure 96. Hart Identification Menu

    The format of the information is, MFG_ID/DEV/REV. The Dev Id=8275 Device MFG_ID is 9f, and identifies Analytical Technology, Inc as the manufacturer. DEV is 7f, and identifies the device as a D12 transmitter. REV is the revision level of the transmitter, currently set at 2 (may increment in the future).

  • Page 82: Figure 97. Hart Find-Device Display

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation HART Find Device Selecting Find-Me presents a special page that remains until the master device issues a “Find Device” command to the transmitter, at which point, line 1 of the display changes from “FIND ME ARMED” to “DEVICE FOUND”.

  • Page 83: Figure 98. Modbus Menu

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Modbus Menu The Modbus Menu appears by selecting Modbus from the COM Menu (pg 71). Item Description This setting controls the address to which the transmitter Menu>Setup>I/O>COM>Modbus Poll Addr responds to queries from the host (1-247, default =1). Modbus ►Poll Addr= This setting belongs to the data-link layer of the protocol and...
  • Page 84 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Relay Operation, Menus, and Settings The following applies to F12 transmitters ordered with optional 3 SPST relays that are NOT INTENDED for Hazardous Locations. The F12 Alarm Relay option provides three SPST mechanical relays on the Power Supply board. The relays are rated for 5 amps, non-inductive loads at 250VAC, and are suitable for switching small loads, such as horns and warning lights, but should not be used to switch motors or other high current, inductive loads.

  • Page 85: Figure 99 Alarm Relay Diagram

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Figure 99 illustrates the alarm and relay operation. Relay Logic Alarm (- - - user configurable) Logic Concentration (NO) (NO) (NC) 1 2 3 Sdly Set_Point Active ALARM RL3 Failsafe Res_Point Rdly Sdly Set_Point Active...

  • Page 86: Figure 100. Relays Menu

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Relays Menu The Relays Menu appears by selecting Relays from the I/O Menu (see pg 69) . Item Select to … Active Permanently enable or disable operation of .the relays. Menu>Setup>I/O>Relays Relays Assign each relay to an alarm and select the normal state of its Setup ►Active= No...

  • Page 87: Panel Menus, Methods, And Settings

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.11 Panel Menus, Methods, and Settings Panel Menu Item Select to … Menu >Setup >I/O>Panel Adjust the display contrast or when the backlight comes on. Display Note: backlight operates only when powered in 3 or 4 wire Panel mode.

  • Page 88: Figure 105. Security Menu

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Security Menu The transmitter prevents changes to the transmitter configuration through the front panel when security is active. Settings may be read, but not modified, and methods will not execute, including verifications during Sensor Review (see pg 35).

  • Page 89: Figure 106. Activating Security

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Activating Security The following display sequence appears when attempting to activate panel security. …Panel>Security Security ►Active= No Change Code …Security>Code Entry …Security>Code Entry Security Security Code= Code= Fail Enter code to . . Enter code to .

  • Page 90: Figure 107. Deactivating Security

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Deactivating Security The following display sequence appears when attempting to deactivate panel security. Note the option for automatically relocking the panel after a timed period. …Panel>Security Security ►Active= Yes Change Code …Security>Code Entry …Security>Code Entry Security Security...

  • Page 91: Figure 108. Changing The Security Code

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Changing the Security Code The security code is changed by selecting Change Code from the Security Menu above. …Panel>Security Security Active= ►Change Code …Security>Change Code …Security>Change Code Security Security Code= Fail Old Code= Enter code to .

  • Page 92: System Menu

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation 4.12 System Menu Item Select to … Clock Set or update the transmitter’s real-time-clock. >Menu >Setup >System System Restart the transmitter or change all user settings to default Reset ►Clock Site values. Reset Version Version...

  • Page 93: Figure 112. Version Menu

    Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 4 – Operation Version Menu The Version Menu appears by selecting Version from the System Menu above and lists the major components of the transmitter as menu entries. Item Select to … Xmtr View the transmitter version information. >Menu>Setup>System>Version Settings Sensor...

  • Page 94: Part 5 - Maintenance

    Part 5 – Maintenance The F12/D is virtually maintenance free. Other than the consumable sensor and auto-test generator, the battery backup for the real time clock is the only other user replaceable part. Real Time Clock Battery Replacement WARNING: Disconnect power, and move unit to a non-hazardous area before servicing.
  • Page 95 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 5 – Maintenance 3. Remove the Internal Shield by removing the three screws (4) 4. Remove the Terminal PCB by pulling straight up, to expose the CPU PCB (5). 5. Remove the Battery (6), and replace with same kind. 6.

  • Page 96: Part 6 - Spare Parts

    Part 6 – Spare Parts GAS TRANSMITTER Figure 113 - Exploded View Part No. Description 03-0477 F12/D Transmitter Front Lid Assembly 03-0479 F12/D Transmitter Front Lid Assembly w/ HART 00-1699 F12 Sensor Holder Assembly (heated) 00-1700 F12 Sensor Holder Assembly 03-0332 Standard Sensor Cap 00-1698...
  • Page 97 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 6 – Spare Parts Table 7. H10 sensor modules Part No. Description 00-1000 Bromine, 0-1/5 PPM (2 PPM Standard) 00-1001 Bromine, 0-5/200 (20 PPM Standard) 00-1002 Chlorine, 0-1/5 PPM (2 PPM Standard) 00-1003 Chlorine, 0-5/200 (20 PPM Standard) 00-1004 Chlorine dioxide, 0-1/5 PPM (2 PPM Standard) 00-1005...
  • Page 98 Model F12/D Gas Transmitter Part 6 – Spare Parts 00-1358 Ozone, 200/1000 PPM (1000 PPM Standard) 00-1359 Chlorine dioxide, 200/1000 PPM (1000 PPM Standard) 00-1425 Chlorine dioxide, 1/5 PPM (low Cl2 response) 00-1450 Dimethylamine (DMA), 100/200 PPM (100 PPM Standard) 00-1455 Hydrogen bromide, 10/200 PPM (20 PPM Standard) 00-1469...

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