"Warnings". Important warnings are repeated in the relevant sections of the User Manual. 1.1. Warnings GDSFX is designed for installation and use in Zone 1 or 2 hazardous areas in many countries including Europe. Installation must be by the recognized standards of the appropriate authority in the country concerned.
User must make sure there is no explosive gas mixture in the environment before opening the cover. Avoid the device from electric shock. Wire connection holes must be sealed properly to avoid problems that may be caused by water and dust. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
Repair or alteration of the GDSFX Fixed Gas Detector, beyond the scope of the maintenance procedures provided in this manual or by anyone other than authorized Karf&Scoot service personnel, could cause the product to fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this product for their safety could sustain serious personal injury or loss of life.
24 hours. 1.3.1. Cleaning Procedure The presence of particulate matter, oil films, liquid water, or water drops on the GDSFX display glass can adversely affect its performance. Although the display glass is made of an extremely durable material that is not easily scratched, avoid excessive pressure when cleaning.
It can also be used in environments not classified as potentially explosive. GDSFX fixed gas detector has a screen for control and 3 programmable relays that enable control of structures such as alarms, sirens, valves or switches. The gas detector provides industry-standard 3-wire, 4-20 mA output for connection to a gas control system or PLC.
M20 cable channel located at the bottom of the housing is used for the sensor capsule connection. Elastic o-rings were used to strengthen the sealing of these joints. 2.2.2. Display GDSFX gas detector provides the user with ease of control and use with its screen. The image below shows the display functions. GAS NAME...
Thanks to the sintered metal it contains, it provides protection against water and dust. Connection Part o-ring Hexagon Socket Set Screw Sensor Capsule Sinter Figure 4. Sensor capsule exploded view GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2.2.4. Label Warning: Before use, the product label should be checked. The GDSFX fixed gas detector label is located on the top of the detector housing. Explanations on the label can be seen below. Figure 5. GDSFX label details GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors...
Note: The placement of gas detectors should be determined after advice from experts or safety and engineering personnel knowledgeable about the gas distribution, process plant system and related equipment.Agreement on the location of detectors should be recorded. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
3.1.2. Detector Mounting There are 4 holes on the housing of GDSFX fixed gas detector for use in mounting. These holes allow the detector to be mounted using the appropriate apparatus. Before installation, detector dimensions should be taken into consideration when selecting the appropriate installation area.
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Mounting Holes Figure 8. Mounting bracket functions Figure 9. GDSFX wall mounting method The pipe mounting holes of the mounting bracket must be used for pipe mounting of the detector. U type mounting slots should be used for pipe mounting. The mounting of the detector on the pipe is seen in the images below.
Keep the assembly tightly closed during operation. Caution: GDSFX gas detectors are sent after sensor mounting and initial calibration. Sensor replacement should only be carried out by trained personnel in case of irreversible sensor failure and sensor life has expired.
- BUT NOT BOTH) to prevent false readings or alarms due to potential ground loops. The internal grounding terminal located in the base of the GDSFX enclosure must be used for equipment grounding. The external grounding terminal is only to be used as a supplemental connection where local authorities permit or require such a connection.
'Last' on that device. 3.2.2. Power Connections and Wiring The GDSFX gas detector requires a power supply from the controller between 18VDC and 30VDC. Ensure that a minimum supply of 18VDC is measured at the sensor, considering the voltage drop...
Point Inner Ground/Earth Detector Body Figure 13. GDSFX Internal Ground/Earth Point There are two ground/earth points on the outside of the enclosure to be used when necessary. The locations of these external grounding points are shown in the figure. External...
8. Close the detector cover and turn the power supply back on. Leave the detector in normal operating condition. For detector configuration, carefully read and understand Chapter 6 of the User Manual. Configuration settings must be made taking into account the specified instructions. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
Note: Check the display orientation to ensure the PCB cover is correctly positioned in the locking points inside the detector housing. For PCB cover disassembly; 1) Open the detector lid. 2) Open the PCB cover holder. 3) Turn the PCB cover clockwise by using its holder. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
4. Main Display The GDSFX gas detector main screen shows the gas type, measurement unit, and gas level, as seen in the image. Forward/Save/Select Back/Exit/Cancel GDSFX GAS DETECTOR Down The "√" button on the screen is used for forward/save/select functions, the "X" button for back/ exit/cancel functions, the "˄"...
4.1. General Status Screen The GDSFX gas detector has LEDs surrounding the screen and providing visual warnings in different colours. These LEDs provide the user with information about the general status of the detector. The detector has 3 operating modes: safe status, warning status and alarm status. For each situation, the detector's LEDs give a visual warning in green, yellow and red colours, as seen below.
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LEDs surrounding the screen light up in red. UYARI WARNING CODE: 0x00 KOD: 0x10 Error codes displayed on the screen should be checked GEÇERSİZ OKUMA NONE to find out the reason for the errors. GDSFX GAS DETECTOR GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
5. Main Menu 5.1. Menu Structure The menu structure containing all necessary information and settings of the GDSFX gas detector is shown below. MENU ALARMS CALIBRATION SETTINGS TEST INFORMATION LANGUAGE ALARM 1 ZERO SET MODBUS EVENT LOGS TURKISH RELAY LEVEL...
5.2. Entering the Menu To access the GDSFX gas detector menu, first press the button with the "√" symbol on the screen. Before accessing the menu page, a screen will appear where you will enter the password created for security purposes for the detector.
6. Detector Configuration 6.1. Default Configurations Check the table below for the default configurations of the GDSFX fixed gas detector. Function Value/Setting Meaning Sensor Type Automatic Predefined sensor type. 3 mA Fault 4.0 mA Detector Preperation Signal Output 4.0 mA Calibration 4.0 mA to 20.0 mA...
6.1.1. Default Alarm Configurations Check the table below for the default alarm configurations of the GDSFX fixed gas detector according to the sensor type. Sensor Lower Lower Alarm Higher Higher Alarm Gas Name Default Range Type Alarm Type Alarm Type...
When the direction "BELOW" is selected, the relevant alarm relay is activated when the gas concentration falls to the specified level. The relevant alarm relay remains active until the measured gas concentration rises above the specified level. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
1 MIN. 3) Adjust the alarm level using the "˄" and "˅" buttons. The setting will be saved automatically. LEVEL 22.0 %VOL 4) Press the "√" or "X" button to return to the MENU. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
6.2.3. Closing Delay 1) To determine the closing delay time, in the ALARMS tab, select ALARM 1. 2) Enter the CLOSING DELAY settings. ALARM 1 LEVEL 1.00 %VOL DIRECTION RISING CLOSING DELAY 1 MIN. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
(deviation in the reading values is almost 0). If auto calibration is set to "OFF", the span value must be recorded manually. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
APPLY ZERO GAS NEXT CANCEL 4) Check the graph and deviation values on the screen. When the deviation value is approximately "0", press the SAVE "√" key. SAVE CANCEL DEVIATION: 0.22233 219 ADC %VOL GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) Attach the calibration head to the sensor capsule and connect the span gas to the calibration head. 3) Adjust the calibration gas concentration to be used for SPAN SET using the "˄" and "˅" keys and press the "√" key. SPAN SET 2.50 %VOL GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) Set it as "ON" or "OFF" using the "˄" and "˅" keys. AUTO CALIBRATION AUTO CALIBRATION 3) Press the "√" key to save the setting. The setting will be saved and the device will return to the main menu. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
5) To adjust the 20 mA output, connect the digital measuring device to the 20 mA output of the PCB board and enter 20 mA from the mA CALIBRATION tab. mA CALIBRATION 4 mA 20 mA 3595 GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) Determine the calibration period (3-24 months) using the "˄" and "˅" keys. CALIB. PERIOD 12 MONTHS 3) Press the "√" button to save the calibration period. The setting will be saved and the device will return to the main menu. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
Press the "√" button to reset the calibration settings. RESET ALL CALIBRATION VALUES TO FACTORY SETTINGS RESET CANCEL 3) "CALIBRATION RESET" will appear on the screen and the device will return to the main menu. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
There are 3 options: %LEL, %vol and ppm. GAS SELECTION: It determines the gas intended to be measured by the gas detector. PC CONNECTION: It is used by the manufacturer for factory settings of the detector. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
4) Press the"√" button to save the settings. 6.4.2. Analog Output 1) For the ANALOG OUTPUT settings, enter the SETTINGS tab in the detector menu. SETTINGS MODBUS ANALOG OUTPUT PASSWORD DATE AND TIME SETTINGS GRAPH GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
1) For the PASSWORD settings, enter the SETTINGS tab in the detector menu. SETTINGS MODBUS ANALOG OUTPUT PASSWORD DATE AND TIME SETTINGS GRAPH 2) To change the password, enter the CHANGE PASSWORD tab. PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
CHANGE PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGED 6.4.4. Date and Time 1) For the DATE AND TIME settings, enter the SETTINGS tab in the detector menu. SETTINGS MODBUS ANALOG OUTPUT PASSWORD DATE AND TIME SETTINGS GRAPH GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
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"X" buttons to return to the previous digit. Press the "√" button to save the time. SET TIME SET TIME 19 : 05 19 : 05 SAVED GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) To change the time range of the chart, enter the TIME RANGE tab. GRAPH TIME RANGE 1 MINUTE 3) Determine the time range(1 minute - 8 hours) using the "˄" and "˅" keys. TIME RANGE 1 MINUTE 4) Press the "√" button to save. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
3) Press the"√" button to save. 6.4.7. Gas Unit 1) For the GAS UNIT settings, enter the SETTINGS tab in the detector menu. SETTINGS PASSWORD DATE AND TIME GRAPH TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTINGS GAS UNIT GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
6.5. Test To view the functional tests of the gas detector, after logging into the detector menu, it is necessary to enter the "TEST" tab must be entered, as seen in the image. TEST GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
3) Using the "˄" and "˅" keys, set the relay you selected as "OPEN" and "CLOSED" respectively. RELAY A1 RELAY A1 OPEN CLOSED 4) Confirm that the relay functions for the "OPEN" and "CLOSED" states. GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
4) mA output should show the value you set on the screen, confirm. 6.5.3. LED 1) To test the LED functions, enter the TEST tab in the detector menu. TEST RELAY ANALOG OUT TEST GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
"INFORMATION" tab, as seen in the image. INFORMATION In the INFORMATION tab, there are 4 information tabs: EVENT LOGS, GRAPH, DEVICE INFORMATION and SENSOR INFORMATION. The details of these information tabs are as follows: GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) Select the EVENT LOGS. Historical event records for Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 will be listed chronologically. Use the "˄" and "˅" keys to scroll the page up and down. EVENT 1 ALARM 2 ENABLED DATE: JANUARY 26 - 17:49 GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) Select the GRAPH option. The graph will be displayed. 20.93 %VOL %VOL 6.6.3. Device Info 1) To view the DEVICE INFORMATION, enter the INFORMATION tab in the detector menu. INFORMATION EVENT LOGS GRAPH DEVICE INFO SENSOR INFO INFORMATION GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
2) Select the SENSOR INFORMATION option. STATUS, TEMPER ATURE, TARGET GA S, CONCENTRATION, UNIT, SCALE, ERROR, and WARNING information will be displayed. SENSOR INFO STATUS LOOP TEMPERATURE 27.19 °C TARGET GAS CONCENTRATION 20.92 UNIT %VOL FULL SCALE ERROR WARNING GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
VBG_ERROR 0x17 (Error of internal band gap measurement) LAMP_ERROR 0x18 (Error caused when active and reference signals are too low. ) AMP_ERROR 0x19 (Error caused when active or reference signals are too low) GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
(WRONG VALUES on the active channel. Active signal is too 0x20 WARNING low) INVALID_REFERENCERMS_ (WRONG VALUES on the reference channel;.Reference signal 0x40 WARNING is too low) HW_TEST_WARNING 0x80 (HW test in progress. It is performed once per day) GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
0x000E None Software version SOFTWARE_VERSION short unsigned 0x000F Device install day DEVICE_INSTALL_DAY short unsigned DEVICE_INSTALL_ 0x0010 MONTH Device install month short MONTH unsigned 0x0011 YEAR Device install year DEVICE_INSTALL_YEAR short 0x0012 None Reserved RESERVED GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
Reserved RESERVED 8.4. Measurements Quantity of Address Format RO/RW Unit Remarks Label Registers GAS_MEASUREMENT_ MEASURED_GAS_ 0x0028 float Gas level UNIT VALUE TEMPERATURE_ Sensor temperature SENSOR_ 0x002A float MEASUREMENT_UNIT value TEMPERATURE 0x002C None Reserved RESERVED GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
0: %vol SET_GAS_ unsigned 0x003D None 1: %LEL MEASUREMENT_ short 2: ppm UNIT 0-16 Gas selection (According to gas unsigned 0x003E None table) GAS_SELECT short (Only works on propane sensor) 0x003F None Reserved RESERVED GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
Warmup mode mA MA_OUT_ 0x0051 mA/10 short Output WARMUP unsigned Calibration mode MA_OUT_ 0x0052 mA/10 short mA Output CALIBRATION unsigned Fault mode mA 0x0053 mA/10 MA_OUT_FAULT short Output 0x0054 None Reserved RESERVED GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
SENSOR_CONF_ 0x006A unsigned short (If set, it returns to RESET factory setting.) CALIBRATION_ Zero calibration adc 0x006B float ZERO_POINT_ value VALUE ADC/GAS_ CALIBRATION_ 0x006D float MEASUREMENT_ Step value GAS_STEP_VALUE UNIT 0x006F None Reserved RESERVED GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
Gas Sensor 12 months GDSFX fixed gas detector warranty period is 36 months. This warranty period is valid for the motherboard and body of the product. Karf&Scoot guarantees to repair any errors or malfunctions that may occur for up to 36 months from the date of product shipment.
10. Ordering Information EXAMPLE; GDSFX E 13 P 2000 Measure Interval Unit Sensor Model MEASUREMENT Model SENSOR TARGET GASSES UNIT INTERVAL GDSFX XXXX Electro- Methane n-Heptane Styrene 0100 0-100 chemical Catalytic Propane n-Octane Propylene %LEL 0010 0-10 Infrared Hydrogen n-Propanol...
Used for gas calibration of the GDSFX gas detector. Calibration Head (Optional) Used for wall mounting of the GDSFX gas Mounting Bracket (Wall) detector with suitable bolts. It is used for pipe mounting of the GDSFX gas detector with the help of clamps.
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Ethanol 0 - 100%LEL %50 LEL Propan T50 ≤ 10 s T90 ≤ 30 s -40 to +60 °C ≥ 5 years 3 years Isobutane Isobutylene Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methanol N-Butane Pentane Propylene Toluene GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
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< ±2% -30°C to +50°C > 24 months in air 1 years Oxygen 0 - 25% %18 O2 T90 ≤ 10 s -30°C to +50°C 5 to 90%RH > 24 months in air 2 years GDSFX Fixed Gas Detectors User Manual...
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