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United Electric Controls VANGUARD Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

Wirelesshart toxic & combustible gas detector
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United Electric Controls provides these installation
and maintenance instructions for the UE Vanguard
WirelessHART toxic & combustible gas detector solely.
The end-user is responsible for maintaining the Vanguard
WirelessHART toxic & combustible gas detector in full,
operational condition.
ALL WARNINGS MUST BE THOROUGHLY READ,
UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED.
MISUSE OF THIS DEVICE AND FAILURE TO ADHERE TO ALL
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN:
• THE DEVICE NOT PERFORMING AS INTENDED,
• RISK OF EXPLOSION,
• RISK OF LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH.
The following symbols are used within this document:
International Hazard Warning symbol. Directions require strict
adherence.
A
International Toxic Hazard symbol. Exposure may lead to loss
of consciousness or death.
International Flammable Material Hazard symbol. Exposure
to fl ammable materials in closed areas may lead to explosion,
loss of consciousness or death.
VANGUARD
WirelessHART® Toxic & Combustible Gas Detector
P/N: TCD50HXY
Installation and Operation Instructions
Please read all instructional literature carefully and thoroughly before starting.
Refer to the final page for the Warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 Device Overview ...........................................................
1.2 Device Packaging .......................................................... 2-3
1.3 Device Approvals .......................................................... 3
2.1 Battery Installation ....................................................... 4
2.2 Sensor Installation .......................................................
2.3 Sensor Placement Considerations ............................. 5-6
2.4 Sensor Cross Sensitivity ..............................................
2.5 Classifi ed Area Installation .........................................
2.6 Field Mounting .............................................................. 6-8
2.8 Antenna Placement Considerations .......................... 8
2.9 Network Confi guration ................................................ 9-11
3.1 Normal Operation .......................................................
3.2 Sensor Calibration & Bump Test ................................ 11-12
3.3 Programming Mode ..................................................... 13-14
4.1 Sensor Replacement .................................................... 15
4.2 Battery Replacement ...................................................
5.1 Hardware ....................................................................... 16
5.2 Wireless Communication ............................................
6.0 Dimensional Drawings .......................................................
7.1 Front Cover Nameplate ............................................... 18
7.2 Back Cover Nameplate ................................................
8.0 Warnings French Translations ........................................
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02/02/2024
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    UE Vanguard WirelessHART toxic & combustible gas detector solely. 1.0 General The end-user is responsible for maintaining the Vanguard 1.1 Device Overview ............WirelessHART toxic & combustible gas detector in full, 1.2 Device Packaging ............2-3 operational condition.

  • Page 2: General

    FLEXsense™ sensor (Figure 3 and Figure 4). systems. 2. Base unit and mounting bracket kit only (Figure 3 Sensor specifications are available online or in Annex without sensor and Figure 4). 1 which can be downloaded from www.ueonline.com/ vanguard. IM_TCD50 12...

  • Page 3: Device Approvals

    Figure 4 applicable requirements of the following standards: Each certifi cate lists the standard, along with standard revision or date, which this Vanguard product meets. See DEVICE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT THE SENSOR OR BATTERY ITS16ATEX18474X for EN Standards, INSTALLED. BOTH MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO USE. SEE SECTION 2.0 INSTALLATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

  • Page 4: Installation

    2.1 Battery Installation PUSH BUTTON TO TO PREVENT IGNITION, USE ONLY BATTERY PACKS ACTIVATE SENSOR SUPPLIED BY UNITED ELECTRIC CONTROLS. Figure 7 BATTERY SHOULD BE REMOVED AND STORED WHEN THE DEVICE IS NOT IN USE. Refer to section 2.2 for sensor activation sequence.

  • Page 5: Sensor Placement Considerations

    Combustible sensors are comprised of an infrared A. To zero the offset, press and hold the calibration button sensor packaged into a stainless steel housing. These until the display screen in Figure 13 appears. This takes are consumable, field replaceable parts (see Section 4.1, about 10 seconds.

  • Page 6: Sensor Cross Sensitivity

    This device may be mounted in any of the following FOR GASES THAT ARE LIGHTER THAN AIR, SENSOR INSTALLATION IS RECOMMENDED NEAR THE CEILING (IN confi gurations using any of the three Vanguard AN ENCLOSED SPACE) AND ABOVE THE POTENTIAL LEAK FLEXmount™ options: Standard mount, Magnet mount, or SOURCE.
  • Page 7 2.6.2 Standard Mount - Horizontal ❶ Remove hardware from packaging (see Figure 15). ❷ Place one pipe mount adaptor [1] onto desired location vertically on pipe and slide U-bolt [2] through holes. ❸ Slide mounting bracket plate [3] onto U-bolt [2] and secure with (2x) hex nuts [4].

  • Page 8: Optional Remote Mount Kit For Sensors

    Users can place the sensor close to where gas can communication with other WirelessHART devices as part collect while position the Vanguard in a location of a wireless mesh network, it is recommended that the more suitable for viewing during bump testing and device be mounted with minimum obstructions and noise calibrations.

  • Page 9: Network Configuration

    DD, with FieldComm Group (www.fieldcommgroup.org). battery life. The device must be configured to communicate We have WirelessHART resources for the Vanguard at over the wireless network. A Network ID and Join Key are www.ueonline.com/vanguard/. The latest DD should...
  • Page 10 2.9.2 Using a Handheld HART Communicator B. Searching: Once the device receives a join command, it proceeds to the Searching mode. The device keeps its ❶ receiver activated while searching for available networks If not previously done (from installing the battery – see Section 2.1 Battery Installation), unscrew the solid, back cover from the (see Figure 33).

  • Page 11: Operation

    THE END-USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE DEVICE IN FULL, OPERATIONAL CONDITION. recommeneded to perform the calibration or bump test with the UE Vanguard gas calibration kit (setup instructions included). Either of these tests are done to 3.1 Normal Operation ensure that the sensor will respond as intended to a predetermined, measured gas release.
  • Page 12 This configuration for test gas concentration can be ❺ changed using HART command 129. Apply the test gas to the sensor with the aid of the UE Vanguard gas calibration kit. ❷ Press and hold the calibration button for 10 seconds to begin the ❻...

  • Page 13: Programming Mode

    3.3 Programming mode Write Burst Trigger Read Burst Mode Configuration Flush Delayed Response Buffers This section describes the HART Commands used in the Write Burst Device Variables device. Write Burst Mode Command Number 3.3.1 Universal Commands Burst Mode Control The Universal Commands are the minimum command Read Event Notification Bit Mask set for all HART devices and provide access to information Write Event Notification Bit Mark...
  • Page 14 3.3.5 HART Command 129 Write 3.3.8 HART Command 133 Read Sensor Calibration Point Module Configuration String Request bytes: Request bytes: Bytes Format Description Bytes Format Description Float Concentration of gas used during calibration None Response bytes: Response bytes: Bytes Format Description Bytes Format...

  • Page 15: Field Replacement

    4.0 FIELD REPLACEMENT 4.2 Battery Replacement 4.1 Sensor Replacement THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IS CERTIFIED INTRINSICALLY SAFE. BATTERY REPLACEMENT MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE FIELD WITHOUT A HOT WORK PERMIT. THE SENSOR IS CERTIFIED INTRINSICALLY SAFE. SENSOR REPLACEMENT MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE FIELD WITHOUT ONLY BATTERY PACKS PROVIDED BY UNITED ELECTRIC A HOT WORK PERMIT.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The Vanguard WirelessHART gas detector is used as part of a wireless mesh network that may communicate with other manufacturers’ WirelessHART devices, Gateways, and control systems. The following provides troubleshooting suggestions for common operating problems that may be encountered.

  • Page 17: Dimensional Drawings

    Possible issues during the connection process are highlighted in Table 12 below: SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTION Battery is not connected properly Check that the battery is connected correctly. See Section 2.1 on battery installation. Incorrect Network ID and Join Key Check the Network ID and Join Key Network is not self advertising Check that the network is in the active network advertise mode Device is not joining...

  • Page 18: Nameplates

    LA COMPATIBILITÉ DES DISPOSITIFS HART À SÉCURITÉ INTRINSÈQUE. 4. WARNING: TO PREVENT IGNITION, USE ONLY SENSORS AND BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY UNITED ELECTRIC CONTROLS. USE UE BATTERY (VMAX = 7.8V, IMAX = 0.17A) ASSY # 6361-807. 4. AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉVITER TOUTE INFLAMMATION, N'UTILISEZ QUE DES CAPTEURS ET DES BATTERIES FOURNIS PAR UNITED ELECTRIC CONTROLS.

  • Page 19: Warnings French Translations

    Le remplacement de la batterie peut être effectué sur le terrain sans FIELD WITHOUT A HOT WORK PERMIT. permis de travail à chaud. Seuls les packs de batteries fournis par United Electric Controls sont ONLY BATTERY PACKS PROVIDED BY UNITED ELECTRIC CONTROLS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS DEVICE.
  • Page 20 WirelessHART® is a registered trademark of FieldComm Group. FLEXsense™ and FLEXmount™ are trademarks of United Electric Controls Co. LIMITATION OF SELLER’S LIABILITY LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that the device hereby purchased is, upon Seller’s liability to Buyer for any loss or claim, including liability...

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