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Spectrex SafEye Quasar 900 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
00925-0100-4035, Rev AA
March 2024
SafEye
Quasar 900
™
Open Path Combustible Gas Detectors

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide 00925-0100-4035, Rev AA March 2024 SafEye Quasar 900 ™ Open Path Combustible Gas Detectors...
  • Page 2 Video values are represented by a scaled signal. ATEX Atmosphere explosives American wire gauge Built-in test Digital video Each component is represented by a number representing a discrete quantization. Digital signal processing Electromagnetic compatibility Electromagnetic interference End of line Field of view Spectrex.net...
  • Page 3 March 2024 Quick Start Guide Abbreviation Meaning HART Highway addressable remote transducer communication ® protocol Immune at any distance IECEx International Electrochemical Commission explosion Internet protocol Isopropyl alcohol Infrared Refers to the three infrared sensors Jet fuel Latching Refers to relays remaining in the On state even after the On condition has been removed.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide March 2024 Abbreviation Meaning Safety integrity level Unified coarse thread Volts alternating current Volts direct current µm Micrometer Contents Installation instructions......................5 Operation............................ 22 Product certification........................29 Wiring configurations........................31 Declaration of conformity......................35 Spectrex.net...

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    Ensure that wiring is only performed and supervised by someone with knowledge of electronics and, in particular, wiring installation. 1.1.2  Site requirements When installing the SafEye Quasar 900, take into account the weight of the monitored gas compared to that of the surrounding air and the individual site requirements.
  • Page 6 525 ft. (160 m) 47.5 ft. (14.5 m) 558 ft. (170 m) 49 ft. (15 m) 591 ft. (180 m) 51 ft. (15.5 m) 693 ft. (211 m) 52.5 ft. (16 m) 656 ft. (200 m) 54 ft. (16.5 m) Spectrex.net...
  • Page 7 March 2024 Quick Start Guide 1.1.6  Wiring For wiring, use color-coded conductors or suitable wire markings or labels. • The wire cross-section must be between 28 to 14 AWG (0.5 mm to 2.5 mm • Select the wire gauge based on the number of detectors used on the same loop and the distance from the control unit.
  • Page 8 2 to 3-in. pole mount • Wall mount • Protective cover Note See the SafEye Quasar 900 Product Data Sheet for accessory part numbers. 1.2.2  Required tools Install the device using the following general purpose common tools and equipment. Table 1-2: Tools...
  • Page 9 March 2024 Quick Start Guide (continued) Table 1-2: Tools Tool Function Flat screwdriver 2.5 mm Connects wires to the terminal block. 1.3  Certification instructions  WARNING EXPLOSION Do not open the detector, even when isolated, in a flammable atmosphere. • The cable entry point may exceed 182 °F (83 °C). Take suitable precautions when selecting the cable.
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide March 2024 — Suitable precautions: For example, regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from the material's Safety Data Sheets that it is resistant to specific chemicals. Spectrex.net...
  • Page 11 March 2024 Quick Start Guide 1.4  Special conditions for safe use from ATEX IECEx certificate The dimensions of the flameproof joints differ from the relevant minimum or maximum values required by Table 2 of IEC/EN 60079-1: 2007 for IIB + H , as detailed in Table 1-3.
  • Page 12 When pulling the cables through the conduits, ensure that they are not tangled or stressed. Extend the cables about 12 in (305 mm) beyond the detector location to accommodate wiring after installation. • After pulling the conductor cables through the conduits, perform a continuity test. Spectrex.net...
  • Page 13 March 2024 Quick Start Guide 1.6  Mount receiver and transmitter to tilt mount You can install the receiver and transmitter in two ways with the same tilt mount by using the upper or lower mounting access. Figure 1-2: Mounting the tilt mount and detector using the lower mounting access A.
  • Page 14 B. Transmitter or receiver holding plate C. Vertical crude alignment tightening screw D. Vertical fine alignment tightening screw E. Horizontal fine alignment tightening screw F. Horizontal crude alignment tightening screw G. Horizontal fine alignment screw H. Vertical fine alignment screw Spectrex.net...
  • Page 15 March 2024 Quick Start Guide Figure 1-4: Detector and tilt mount assembly using lower mounting access A. Back cover B. Detector C. Alignment tool tightening bolt D. Alignment tool Table 1-4: Tilt mount kit Item Quantity Type / model Tilt mount Screw M10 x 1.5 Spring washer...
  • Page 16 1.7  Wire receiver To install the receiver wiring: Figure 1-5: Receiver with cover removed A. Housing B. Terminal board C. Earth terminal D. Inlet conduit E. Internal earth connection F. Connection to handheld unit G. Receiver holding plate Spectrex.net...
  • Page 17 March 2024 Quick Start Guide Procedure 1. Release the back cover secure bolt and open the receiver back cover. 2. Remove the protective plug mounted on the receiver conduit/ cable entry inlet; pull the wires through the receiver inlet. 3. Use a ¾-in-14 NPT or M25 x 1.5 explosion-proof conduit connection/cable gland to assemble the cable/explosion-proof conduit to the receiver.
  • Page 18 5. Connect the grounding wire to the ground screw outside the receiver. The transmitter must be well grounded to earth ground. 6. Place and secure the transmitter back cover by screwing the cover and securing the secure bolt. Spectrex.net...
  • Page 19 March 2024 Quick Start Guide 1.9.2  Wiring to transmitter terminals The transmitter contains six wiring terminals. Table 1-6: Transmitter wiring terminals Terminal number Function Power + 24 Vdc Return - 24 Vdc Not used Not used Not used Not used 1.10  Align detector Use the alignment tool to perform full alignment.
  • Page 20 2. Aim the transmitter towards the receiver within the horizontal access. 3. Aim the alignment tool to the center of the front window of the receiver or transmitter. 4. Tighten the outer horizontal lock screw. 5. Aim the vertical axis. 6. Tighten the inner vertical lock screw. Spectrex.net...
  • Page 21 March 2024 Quick Start Guide 7. Make sure the alignment tool cross is pointing to the receiver and transmitter center of the window. 8. Repeat Step 2 through Step 7 to align the receiver. 9. Remove the alignment tool. 10. Install the front shield. Postrequisites Once you have completed the fine alignment for both the transmitter and receiver, you can turn on the power.

  • Page 22: Operation

    2. Ensure that the 4–20 mA wiring meter is connected to the receiver. 3. Power up the system 18 to 32 Vdc. After sixty seconds, the current meter indicates 4 mA. Postrequisites After powering up, zero calibrate the system. Spectrex.net...
  • Page 23 March 2024 Quick Start Guide 2.3  Verify signal Use an RS-485 or HART Field Communicator to verify the signal in ® accordance with Table 2-1. Figure 2-1: Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Indication Before Zero Calibration 1. Verify LED indication. 2. Use Winhost or HART to verify installation parameters. 2.3.1 ...
  • Page 24 A. Maximum gain B. Minimum range C. Median range D. Maximum range E. Reference minimum F. Signal minimum G. Ratio H. NQ ratio I. LEL 2.4  Zero calibrate Prerequisites Zero calibrate after any of the following: • Installation • Realignment Spectrex.net...
  • Page 25 March 2024 Quick Start Guide • Window cleaning • Any change in receiver or transmitter position Prerequisites  WARNING Only zero calibrate when: • No combustible gases are present. • There is a clear path between the transmitter and receiver. • Weather conditions are clear. Before zero-calibrating, align the detector precisely.
  • Page 26 Quick Start Guide March 2024 Figure 2-3: Screens shown when zero calibrating with WinHost ® software Spectrex.net...
  • Page 27 March 2024 Quick Start Guide Prerequisites Figure 2-4: Magnetic mode selector A. Magnet To switch from each position (Step 1 through Step 3), use either WinHost, HART , or RS-485 or move the magnetic mode selector ® above the magnetic switch (see Figure 2-4).
  • Page 28 3. Repeat Step 1 Step 2 with the Alarm filter. 4. Remove all filters and wait 30 to 60 seconds. Then verify that the receiver returns to Normal status (light-emitting diode [LED] is green and blinking, and the output is 4 mA). Spectrex.net...

  • Page 29: Product Certification

    March 2024 Quick Start Guide 3  Product certification 3.1  ATEX, IECEx The Quasar 900 is ATEX approved per SIRA 12ATEX1212X and IECEx per IECEx SIR 12.0086X per: • Ex II 2(2)G D Ex db eb ib [ib Gb] IIB+H T4 Gb Ex tb [ib Db] IIIC T135 °C Db •...
  • Page 30 For more details and guidelines on configuring, installing, operating, and servicing, see SIL-2 Features, and TUV report no. 968/EZ 619.XX/XX . 3.7  Performance approvals Functional performance certified per FM 6325, EN60079-29-4 and DNV. The Quasar 900 was functional tested by FM per EN60079-29-4 and Ansi/FM 60079-29-4. Spectrex.net...

  • Page 31: Wiring Configurations

    March 2024 Quick Start Guide A  Wiring configurations Figure A-1: Receiver wiring terminal A. Power (+) 18 to 32 Vdc B. Return (-) C. 0-20 mA (input) D. 0-20 mA (output) E. RS-485 (+) F. RS-485 (-) G. Ground Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 32 Quick Start Guide March 2024 Figure A-2: Transmitter wiring terminal A. Power (+) 18 to 32 Vdc B. Return (-) C. Not used D. Not used E. Not used F. Ground Spectrex.net...
  • Page 33 March 2024 Quick Start Guide Figure A-3: 0-20 mA Sink 4 Wire A. Receiver B. Controller C. Input power: 18-32 Vdc D. Return E. 0-20 mA meter Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 34 Figure A-4: 0-20 mA Non-Isolated Sink 3 Wire A. Receiver B. Controller C. Input power: 18-32 Vdc D. Return E. 0-20 mA meter Figure A-5: 0-20 mA Source 3 Wire A. Receiver B. Controller C. Input power: 18-32 Vdc D. Return E. 0-20 mA meter Spectrex.net...

  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    March 2024 Quick Start Guide B  Declaration of conformity Quick Start Guide...
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  • Page 40 *00925-0100-4035* Quick Start Guide 00925-0100-4035, Rev. AA March 2024 For more information: Emerson.com/global © 2024 Emerson. All rights reserved. Emerson Terms and Conditions of Sale are available upon request. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Rosemount is a mark of one of the Emerson family of companies.