1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Trolex Manuals
  4. Measuring Instruments
  5. Air XS
  6. User manual

Trolex AIR XS User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for AIR XS:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
USER MANUAL
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Trolex AIR XS

Summary of Contents for Trolex AIR XS

  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General description................. Main features...................... Limits of use......................Product safety..................Danger from process................Safety procedures................... Laser safety precautions.................. System components..................TX8100 AIR XS Silica Monitor..............Particulate flow path..................Peripherals and accessories................Certification..................... Compliance......................Technical information................Product specification..................Product dimensions..................Hardware installation................
  • Page 3 AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J General operation................... User interface display..................11.1 Particulate display information............... 11.2 Instrument configuration............... Default settings....................12.1 On-site configuration..................12.2 Custom alarms....................12.3 External audio-visual (AV) alarm set-up............12.4 Updating firmware.................. Maintenance.................... Visual checks...................... 14.1 Cleaning labels....................14.2 Particulate entry/exit apertures..............

  • Page 4: General Description

    AIR XS calculate and identify the average level of RCS from the overall particle count. Measurement information can be viewed via the instrument display or as historical readings using the accompanying Trolex Breathe application software. TX8100 AIR XS Silica...

  • Page 5: Main Features

    AIR XS operating lifetime of the product. Trolex will not be liable for any injury or damage caused by incorrect installation, setup, operation, or maintenance resulting from a failure to follow the procedures and safety instructions provided in this user manual.

  • Page 6: Product Safety

    In addition, the following symbols are used on the instrument WARNING! – ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK WARNING! – LASER RADIATION The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this user manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Danger From Process

    3. DANGER FROM PROCESS It is possible that the could be installed in environments that contain process particulates AIR XS which can be hazardous to health. Unless process conditions are known to be entirely safe, suitable precautions such as the use of breathing apparatus or environmental purging / detoxifying should be employed before entry is made into the installation or maintenance environment.

  • Page 8: Safety Procedures

    WARNING – Class 3B laser radiation: do not open the laser housing when the laser is powered on as it may result in eye damage from directly viewing the laser beam. AIR XS USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J Sensor housing WARNING – There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Servicing should only be carried out by AIR XS Trolex or an approved service technician.

  • Page 10: System Components

    fitted to allow for the ‘plug and play’ installation to universal mains/dc power supplies and data outputs. The instrument and Trolex BreatheXS software are specifically designed to work in conjunction with each other using proprietary protocols and design features. The system has, however, been designed to support third-party power supplies and communication protocols where required.

  • Page 11: Tx8100 Air Xs Silica Monitor

    AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 5.1 TX8100 AIR XS Silica Monitor The AIR XS Silica Monitor uses a custom particle sensor that is located inside a robust stainless- steel housing. This provides isolation and ingress protection between the particle flow path and the main control circuits.

  • Page 12: Particulate Flow Path

    When the top cap is rotated into the closed position, the conforms to IPX6. AIR XS Note: Rotate the top cap to move between ‘open’ and ‘closed’ positions. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Peripherals And Accessories

    Power supply can be connected to a standard 100 V to 240 V ac power supply or a 9 to 18 V dc AIR XS power supply. Before connecting a power supply to the instrument, ensure that the supply source is compatible with the instrument and information outlined on the appropriate rating plate.

  • Page 14: Certification

    AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 6. CERTIFICATION 6.1 Compliance The AIR XS complies with the following European Union Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/ - EN 61326-1:2013 Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU - EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 The AIR XS complies with the following RoHS Directives:...

  • Page 15: Technical Information

    Note: Sustained exposure to dust quantities above 25 mg/m will be logged; however, it may a ect the operating life of the AIR XS sensor. As applications of use are outside our control, the information provided is given without legal responsibility.
  • Page 16 Latching/non-latching Indicators 1 x green high brightness LED – sensor heartbeat 1 x blue high brightness LED – communications Self-test routine Sensor hardware, circuitry and communications on power on Manual self-test during use Certification CE compliant AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Product Dimensions

    AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 7.2 Product dimensions 305 mm 156 mm Note: Rotate the top cap to move between open and closed positions.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    11. Ensure that the particulate entry and exit ports are not restricted or covered. Note: The instrument is susceptible to ingress when the door is open so care must be taken to ensure the location is clean during installation. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Mounting Details

    AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 8.2 Mounting details Note: Ensure the is mounted vertically during installation. AIR XS 4 x M10 255 mm The figure and tables below detail the connections available internally in the XS. The connections can be accessed by opening the front housing of the instrument using the supplied key.

  • Page 20: Electrical Connections

    Outputs Live Supply voltage Supply voltage RS485/USB switch Neutral RS485 B Earth Earth RS485 A Supply voltage RS485 0 V Ethernet Table 1: Power, RS485, external power, USB and ethernet terminal connections. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: I/O Terminals

    AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 8.4 I/O terminals Power, RS485, 4 - 20 mA and relay connection terminal data is highlighted below. Actuation type Operating tool Solid/stranded conductor 0.08 to 2.5 mm /28 to 12 AWG Conductor with ferrule 0.25 to 1.5 mm Strip length 5 to 6 mm/0.2 to 0.24 in 8.5 Power connections...

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    Note: Before disconnecting power to the unit, it is recommended that the system shutdown AIR XS procedure is followed correctly. This is to ensure that the onboard operating system and data capture integrity remains stable. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Breathexs Software

    AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 9.3 Application software The Trolex BreatheXS software is available for download and installation from the Trolex website and is specifically designed for the import and review of data sets collected by the instrument. AIR XS Note: The Trolex BreatheXS software is not required for general operation.

  • Page 24: Controls And Indicators

    The keypad consists of four directional keys and a central enter key to allow the scrolling, selection and input of data into the instrument. Directional keypad User interface Up navigation key Down navigation key Down navigation key Enter key AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: General Operation

    XS, particulate sampling will automatically start, and the graphical display will show the following screens. Once the instrument has been auto- configured, the will begin sampling the environmental dust mixtures. AIR XS Title screen Device installation Particle information (Default landing screen)
  • Page 26 AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 11.2 Particulate display information The following information is presented on the display during particle sampling and AIR XS operation. RCS content rolling USB connected icon averaging peridod RCS content (mg/m ) Total particles/litre AIR XS USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 11.2.1 Data capture format During normal operation the will capture the associated function data and generate a AIR XS single log file for the relevant time span – this typically results in one file a day. Note: If the is restarted, a new file will be generated and saved for the associated AIR XS 11.2.2 Data download...

  • Page 28: Instrument Configuration

    12.3 Custom alarms The AIR XS has a single-user configurable alarm that can be used to warn users of a specific particulate threshold breach based on a chosen limit or value. To enable the alarm functionality, follow the sequence outlined below.

  • Page 29: External Audio-Visual (Av) Alarm Set-Up

    12.4 External audio-visual (AV) alarm set-up contains two programmable alarm outputs, which allow for powering an external AIR XS AV Alarm or a relay. Each output can be programmed with its own set-point, and can be configured for normally on/normally o operations.
  • Page 30 AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J Output terminal Input voltage 15 V - 18 V dc 2 A fuse Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch 1 Switch 2 Equivalent circuit if powered from a dc voltage. AIR XS USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31 USB device loaded with the latest firmware. Note: A detailed set of instructions for updating the unit is available from Trolex Ltd. Instrument firmware updates should only take place on notification and release from Trolex or an approved...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    HEPA inlet and outlet filters for the purpose of providing a clean sample AIR XS air flow within the device. It is recommended that these filters are replaced every month to maintain the performance of the device. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Cleaning

    1. Wipe down the AIR XS inlet surfaces with a damp cloth in both ‘open’ and ‘closed’ positions. 2. Using the canned compressed clean air, spray the device inlet for 10 to 15 seconds to clean the dust path.
  • Page 34 1. On selecting “4. Maintenance”, the AIR XS will start up the compliance audit check sequence. To begin the sequence, select “YES”. 2. Ensure that the AIR XS has been cleaned as required and ensure that the top cap inlet is rotated to the open position. press the right arrow to progress.
  • Page 35 AIR XS_User manual_P5633.1601_ Rev J 4. Follow the on-screen countdown and dose the AIR XS with the sample material using the dosing bottle that has been filled with the sample material. Note: It is important to dose the AIR XS with several measures of the reference particulate material during the first 10 seconds of the compliance audit check.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    On return of a “FAIL” result, run a sensor cleaning operation as highlighted in section 14.5. Following this, repeat the compliance audit check and note the “PASS” / “FAIL” result. If the returns a repeated “FAIL” result, please contact Trolex to discuss support or AIR XS servicing options of the device.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    AIR XS is installed in environments with high ambient temperatures. 15.2 Fault codes The following codes relate to on-screen warnings that the AIR XS will display when a fault is encountered during normal operations. Code...

  • Page 38: Glossary And Definitions

    Optical refraction technology Particulate matter (PM) General term for a mixture of solids and liquid droplets suspended in the air from typical processes including combustion, industrial activities or natural sources is particulate matter x micrometer or less AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Disposal

    At the end of the product’s life, do not dispose of any electronic sensor, component or instrument in the domestic waste. Contact Trolex or the distributor for disposal instructions.

  • Page 40: Get In Touch

    Please contact our technical services team: Telephone: +44 (0)161 483 1435 Email: service@trolex.com 18.2 Feedback If you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments, or find errors in this publication, you can contact marketing@trolex.com directly. AIR XS USER MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Disclaimer

    No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without express written permission of Trolex. Trolex is a registered trademark of Trolex Ltd. The use of all trademarks in this document is acknowledged.
  • Page 42 Our aim is to become the world’s leading name in health and safety technology, through pioneering products that provide real-world benefits to our customers, whenever workers operate in hazardous environments. For more information about Trolex, please contact us at: Enquiries Trolex Ltd sales@trolex.com...

Table of Contents