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Normen / Harmonized standards: EN 50270:2015 – evaluation criteria “B” Analytical Control Instruments GmbH Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Otto Berlin, March 2023 Managing Director PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 3 of 58...
General The company Analytical Control Instruments GmbH (hereinafter the 'manufacturer') provides with the Smart Photoionization Detector Module PIDS3 (hereinafter the 'module') a complete photoionization detector as a closed module. The module detects volatile organic compounds (VOC) with an ionization potential < 10.6 eV in air*.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 7 of 58...
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(including but not limited to negligence), by operation of law, or otherwise. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 8 of 58...
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, MAY in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates a property damage message. Usage Indicates a helpful information, hints or recommendation. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 9 of 58...
The indicated values were obtained under standardized conditions with 10.6 eV lamp. Test gas was Isobutene in synthetic air. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 10 of 58...
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates risk of property damage. Usage Indicates a helpful information, hint or recommendation. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 11 of 58...
The functionality of the module will be influenced by pollution. Checks for dust deposits must be done at regular intervals. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 13 of 58...
(including but not limited to negligence), by operation of law, or otherwise. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 14 of 58...
Maximum 500 ml/min Cable gland M 16 X 1,5 Minimum outer diameter 5 mm Maximum outer diameter 9 mm PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 15 of 58...
When preparing the assembly, make sure that the mounting arrangement is correct for the device. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 16 of 58...
The device must be installed vertical with cable glands and filter downward to avoid plugging of the inlets by particles or liquids if can occur. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 17 of 58...
6. Connect cable to the corresponding pin numbers of the terminal. 7. Set up enclosure lid and the screws. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 18 of 58...
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[ Normally Closed De-Energized Contact ] Relay COM [ Common Contact ] Relay NO [ Normally Open De-Energized Contact ] 1 2 3 PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 19 of 58...
GAS ONLY SOURCE Gas flow scheme with internal optional pump and constant flow of measurement gas source at gas input PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 20 of 58...
MEASUREMENT PROTECTION FILTER GAS ONLY SOURCE Gas flow scheme with constant flow of measurement gas source at gas input PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 21 of 58...
(ESD). Work on or in the unit must be done only by qualified personal and in full compliance with the appropriate instructions and pertinent regulations. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 22 of 58...
When in ERROR state the lamp and optional internal pump is switched off. The ERROR state can only be left by switch off or reboot the module by sending the appropriate command. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 23 of 58...
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Read Error register reboot pids.reboot In case of ERROR state, the error details can be read out (Action ‘error’). PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 24 of 58...
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2 000 ppm range device with measurement result Isobutene equivalent of 0.05 ppm => with a gas response factor of 0.5 the result will be 0.025 ppm. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 26 of 58...
The module result calculation is based on ISOBUTENE gas. The gas response factor is a numeric factor applied to the ISOBUTENE gas result. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 27 of 58...
Write the calibration data back to module (Action ‘write’) • On successful calibration verification save calibration data to module (Action ‘verify’ and Action ‘save’) PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 28 of 58...
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For calibration, it is recommended to use the Calibration Kit from accessories. (See chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht ge funden werden.) PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 29 of 58...
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ZERO calibration step • no or inappropriate calibration gas applied during SPAN calibration step PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 30 of 58...
USAGE – COMM SELECT Jumper J1 To use the UART communication the jumper J1 must be plugged in. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 31 of 58...
Control commands may answer with error message in case of invalid module state, e.g., ERROR state. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 36 of 58...
Multiple state bits can be set at once e.g. the calibration method is extended and module is in measure state will result in an state value of ‘00004100’. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 37 of 58...
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Example (write) success pids.measconfig standard;75-15-0;1.200;false pids.measconfig ok Example (write) error pids.measconfig standard;;1.000;true here missing ident pids.measconfig error PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 38 of 58...
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The calibration values will be verified. If check fails, the module responds with error message ‘error - calibration data invalid’. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 39 of 58...
Multiple state bits can be set at once e.g., the calibration method is extended, and module is in measure state will result in a state value of ‘00004100’. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 44 of 58...
Therefore the minimum result which maps to 4 mA output current and maximum result which maps to 20 mA can be changed with UART module current loop config commands. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 47 of 58...
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1000 ppm 2000 ppm 4.0 mA* about 0.023 ppm * Minimum result not reached (e.g., 12.0 mA @ 1500 ppm) PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 48 of 58...
(ESD). Work on or in the unit must be done only by qualified personal and in full compliance with the appropriate instructions and pertinent regulations. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 50 of 58...
6. Connect the lamp control connector cable to the lamp. 7. Calibrate the device after replacing the front isolation or installation of a new PID lamp. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 51 of 58...
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1. Open device. Remove of inner assembly is necessary. 2. Flip inner device to loosen sensor. 3. Replace sensor. 4. Reassemble in opposite order. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 52 of 58...
Parts shall be exchanged no later than 2 years after continuous operation. 0003023 11.8 eV Lamp 4 months 0002974 Sensor block 24 months PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 53 of 58...
Type Number 0003143 PIDS3 10.6 eV Std Range with CL, RS485 PIDS3-R0-D0-L0-P0-S0-A1 0003178 PIDS3 10.6 eV Std Range with CL, RS484, Pump PIDS3-R0-D0-L0-P1-S0-A1 0003176 PIDS3 10.6 eV Low Range with CL, RS485 PIDS3-R1-D0-L0-P0-S0-A1 0003179 PIDS3 10.6 eV Low Range with CL, RS484, Pump...
Lamp front isolation pack Gas inlet filter Order code 0002975 Order code 0002591 PPID standard pump kit Order code 0003191 PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 55 of 58...
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Smart Photoionization Detector Module PIDS3 User Manual PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 56 of 58...
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Smart Photoionization Detector Module PIDS3 User Manual PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.03.docx Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.com Page 57 of 58...