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Alpha Moisture Systems SADPmini2-Ex User Manual

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  • Page 1 Alpha Moisture Systems Model SADPmini2-Ex Dewpoint Hygrometer 2297 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Tel: +44 (0) 1274 733100 Email: info@amsystems.co.uk Website: amsystems.co.uk Office Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm (UK TIME) Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday - Closed Authorised Distributor Contact Information 2297 SADPmini2-Ex – 270923- Issue 6 © Alpha Moisture Systems 2017-2023...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Contents Introduction ........................4 Explanation of Prohibition, Warning and Note Symbols used ......... 4 Warranty ........................4 Instrument Description .................... 5 General Arrangement ....................6 Functional Description of Desiccant Chamber ............7 Important Information ....................... 8 Bluetooth Certification ..................... 8 Hazardous Area Use - Safety ..................
  • Page 4 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Instrument Settings ......................18 Setting the Language, Date and Delimiter Display: Navigation Keypad ....18 Setting the Time, Date and Power Saving Mode (ECO): Navigation Keypad ..19 Notes on the Correct Use and Choices of Moisture Measurement Units ....20 Setting the Main and Secondary Screen Units: Navigation Keypad .......
  • Page 5 D1: Firmware Update ..................68 D2: Loading User Tool Configured Files ............. 70 D3: Saving User Tool Configured Files ............... 72 D4: Downloading Settings to the SADPmini2-Ex ..........74 D5: SADPmini2-Ex Report .................. 75 D6: Configuring Instrument to Default Settings ..........76 D7: Downloading Calibration Files ..............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Additional information Warranty The SADPmini2-Ex is supplied with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the proper operational use of the instrument and following the information provided in this User Manual. There are no user serviceable items within the instrument.

  • Page 7: Instrument Description

    Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC), the SADPmini2-Ex monitors dry industrial process gas and dry compressed air samples. Results are displayed on a colour Liquid Crystal Display. The SADPmini2-Ex is controlled via the Navigation Keypad. The display screen has two sections: •...

  • Page 8: General Arrangement

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual General Arrangement...

  • Page 9: Functional Description Of Desiccant Chamber

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Functional Description of Desiccant Chamber Keeping the sensor dry between tests makes sure that the SADPmini2-Ex is ready to carry out rapid sample checks. The design of the Desiccant Head achieves this by surrounding the Aluminium Oxide Sensor with desiccant, keeping the sensor dry when not in use.

  • Page 10: Important Information

    NOTE Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices. The SADPmini2-Ex uses a Bluetooth connection facility to allow data transfer to either a PC or a Bluetooth printer WT41 has modular certification with certification number R 209-J00047/J00231.

  • Page 11: Symbols Table

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual It is the responsibility of the user to ascertain the suitability of the SADPmini2-Ex for use in hazardous areas. Risk assessments should be carried out prior to use, taking into account the SADPmini2-Ex certifications, location and the gas being monitored.

  • Page 12: Battery Information

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Battery Information The SADPmini2-Ex uses a single lithium-ion battery (3.65 V nominal). The battery cannot be removed or replaced by the user. The instrument must be returned to an authorised agent for battery replacement. When the battery charge is low and/ or the battery is charging, the instrument display will be dimmed.
  • Page 13 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual NOTE Authorised distributor details will differ locally...

  • Page 14: Installation

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Installation This section details the sample specific SADPmini2-Ex installation procedures and the instructions for obtaining the correct result from sample gas. 3.1 Gases to avoid Corrosive Gases: The Sensor should not be exposed to corrosive gases (or corrosive contaminants in the gas sample) as these can chemically attack the sensor, impairing calibration accuracy and/or damaging it beyond economic repair.

  • Page 15: Gas Sampling System

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Gas Sampling System DO NOT Do not allow the sample pressure to exceed 0.3 bar / 4 psi above ambient NOTE To maintain sample integrity and minimise equilibration time the system should be as simple as possible and of minimum swept volume.
  • Page 16 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Clean Gas < 10 Bar Reduce positive pressure gas to atmospheric pressure. Use a needle valve at low pressures (<10 barg) to control flow and pressure drop. Clean Gas > 10 Bar Reduce positive pressure gas to atmospheric pressure.

  • Page 17: Installation And Sample

    13. Close the sample Isolation Valve. 14. Press and hold the power button for two seconds to switch off the SADPmini2-Ex. 15. Disconnect the sample pipework from the SADPmini2-Ex.

  • Page 18: Instrument Use

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Instrument Use The SADPmini2-Ex is designed for quick start-up and ease of use. This section details how to power up the instrument and how to use the Navigation Keypad to access the different instrument displays and functions.

  • Page 19: Navigation Carousel

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 4.3 Navigation Carousel The different instrument functions are accessed using the Navigation Carousel. Navigation icons on the carousel relate to the five different screen options available. The Navigation arrows displayed to the left and right of the Navigation Icons indicate the other screens that can be accessed after selecting one of the five Navigation icons.

  • Page 20: Instrument Settings

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Instrument Settings The SADPmini2-Ex is despatched with client specific factory settings pre-installed. However, it may be necessary to adjust these settings periodically. Settings can be adjusted by using either the: • Navigation keypad to directly input the setting changes into the instrument •...

  • Page 21: Setting The Time, Date And Power Saving Mode (Eco): Navigation Keypad

    Setting the Time, Date and Power Saving Mode (ECO): Navigation Keypad NOTE To save power and extend the battery life, the SADPmini2-Ex has a power saving mode (ECO). When the ECO setting is enabled, the display will dim after 10 minutes and turn off after a further 30 minutes. When not enabled the display will not dim and the unit will remain active using normal power Select the Setting icon from the Navigation Carousel ①...

  • Page 22: Notes On The Correct Use And Choices Of Moisture Measurement Units

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 5.3 Notes on the Correct Use and Choices of Moisture Measurement Units The SADPmini2-Ex has two display screens: • A primary, upper screen ① providing numerical, scrolling strip chart and horizontal moving coil configuration sample readouts. •...
  • Page 23 Moisture concentration expressed as parts per million by weight when referencing the gas in which the moisture is being measured. The SADPmini2-Ex default setting is for air (molecular weight 28.99) however, this function allows the molecular weight to be set appropriately for other gases.

  • Page 24: Setting The Main And Secondary Screen Units: Navigation Keypad

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Setting the Main and Secondary Screen Units: Navigation Keypad Select the Settings icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Settings screen. Using the navigation keys select either the main ② or secondary screen unit setting ③.

  • Page 25: Instrument Settings Using Pc Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 5.5 Instrument Settings using PC Tool NOTE The instrument settings may be changed by use of the supplied PC Tool software either over a USB or Bluetooth communication channel. To install PC Tool please refer to Appendix C of this manual.

  • Page 26: Setting The Time, Date, And Power Saving Mode (Eco): User Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 5.7 Setting the Time, Date, and Power Saving Mode (ECO): User Tool Select the Date/ Time Set key ①. Using the arrows ② set the correct time. Using the arrow ③ select the drop-down calendar ④ and set the date.

  • Page 27: Setting The Main And Secondary Screen Units: User Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 5.8 Setting the Main and Secondary Screen Units: User Tool Select Display 1 ① or Display 2 ② as required. Select the required Moisture Units from the drop-down menu ③. If Dewpoint units are chosen (i.e. °C or °F) then the required pressure dewpoint must be selected.

  • Page 28: Setting The Gas Type: User Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 5.9 Setting the Gas Type: User Tool Select the Gas tab ①. Select, In Natural Gas ② or In Ideal Gas ③ as required. Select the Gas Molecular Weight drop down menu ④. Select the required gas type ⑤. NOTE: The User Tool software automatically sets the Molecular Weight parameter for the selected gas ⑥.

  • Page 29: Calibration

    For example, a SADPmini2-Ex with a full-scale value of 0 °C dewpoint will read 0 °C dewpoint when exposed to a gas with this moisture concentration and will continue to read 0 °C dewpoint as the moisture concentration rises above 0 °C dewpoint.
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  • Page 31: Calset

    10. The SADPmini will display the CalSet procedure in progress ⑦ and CalSet procedure complete screen ⑧ when finished. 11. Select OK ③. 12. Close the Desiccant Head of the SADPmini2-Ex by hand, as shown ⑨. 13. Select BACK ⑩ to return to the Settings Screen.
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  • Page 33: Single Point Calibration (Spc)

    14. Select OK ③ to enable or disable SPC. NOTE the secondary screen reading changes. 15. Using the navigation keys display the blue tick ⑧. 16. Select OK ③ to save the SPC settings. The SADPmini2-Ex defaults to the Settings screen ⑨.
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  • Page 35: Logging

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Logging NOTES Location IDs Location IDs are descriptive names or numbers or a combination of both which may be related to a particular sampling point or Tag in a process.The names of logging files are created from the Location ID plus a trailing number which represents the number of files which currently use that Location ID in the device storage.

  • Page 36: Setting The Location Id: Navigation Keypad

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 7.1 Setting the Location ID: Navigation Keypad Select the Logging icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Logging screen. Select the lower navigation key ② to highlight the function. Select OK ③. Using the navigation keys select a Location ID that requires editing ④...

  • Page 37: Data Logging

    User Tool software. Using the navigation keys select the (Data Logging) Interval (6). NOTE: The SADPmini2-Ex has an Interval range of five seconds to one hour. The file will contain 1000 samples. The Duration (measured in hours, minutes and seconds) will automatically be calculated to the parameters of the interval selected ⑦.
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  • Page 39: Quicklog

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 7.3 QuickLog Select the Home icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Home screen. Select the upper navigation key ② to display the Graph screen. Select OK ③ to display the Quicklog ④ icon. Using the navigation keys highlight the Quicklog ④ function.
  • Page 40 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Quicklog Printout...

  • Page 41: Viewing The Logged Data History: Navigation Keypad

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 7.4 Viewing the Logged Data History: Navigation Keypad Select the Logging icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Logging screen. Select the lower navigation key ② to highlight the function. Select OK ③. Using the navigation keys select Logged Data ④.
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  • Page 43: Viewing The Quicklog Data And Snapshot Data History: Navigation Keypad

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 7.5 Viewing the Quicklog Data and Snapshot Data History: Navigation Keypad Select the Logging icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Logging screen. Select the lower Navigation key ② to highlight the function. Select OK ③.
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  • Page 45 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual NOTE Quicklog and Snapshot screens shown together for illustration purposes...

  • Page 46: Transferring Data To The Sd Card

    Select the Logging icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Logging screen. Select the lower navigation key ② to highlight the function. Select OK ③. Select OK ③. The SADPmini2-Ex will copy the data onto the SD card and return the user to the Logging screen.

  • Page 47: Transferring Data From The Sd Card

    Select the lower navigation key ② to highlight the function. Select OK ③. Using the navigation keys select the required file. Select OK ③. The SADPmini2-Ex will first validate the data before copying the data to the selected file. Select BACK ④ to return to the Logging screen.

  • Page 48: Setting The Location Id: User Tool

    If required, select Download ⑥ to transfer the current User Tool Location ID register settings to the SADPmini2-Ex. NOTE: Downloading Location ID register settings to the SADPmini2-Ex will overwrite the existing Location ID settings. Select OK ⑦ to acknowledge the download.

  • Page 49: Pc Realtime Logging

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 7.9 PC Realtime Logging Select the Logging tab ①. Enter the Location ID ② - The Location ID is the root of the name of the files which will be saved in the PCLog_Data folder area on the PC for your instrument.

  • Page 50: Viewing Logging, Quicklog, Snapshot And Realtime Logging Data: User Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual 7.10 Viewing Logging, Quicklog, Snapshot and Realtime Logging Data: User Tool Select the Logging tab ①. Select View ② to display the folders associated with the SADPmini2-Ex ③. Select/ open the desired folder ④. Select the required file ⑤.
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  • Page 52 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual To zoom in on an area of the graphical display: Select and hold the left mouse button and drag the window over the area you want to zoom in on ⑨. Alternatively, use the mouse scrolling wheel/ middle mouse button to zoom IN/ OUT as required.
  • Page 53 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Alternatively, from the Context Menu: Select Show Point Values ⑫ and hold mouse over selected graph point to display Point Values ⑬. 10. Alternatively, from the Context Menu: Select Copy ⑭ to copy an image of the Log Data file to the PC clipboard.
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  • Page 55: Logging Data Management: User Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex parameters. Select the SADPmini2-Ex Logs tab ①. Select Sync ② to synchronise the SADPmini2-Ex data with the User Tool software. NOTE: This function will synchronise ALL Logged, Quicklog and Snapshot data logs from the Instrument to the PC file system but not from the PC to the Instrument.

  • Page 56: Data Logging Storage On Instrument

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual The data file(s) can now be accessed and viewed by using a right click of the mouse whilst the uploaded file is selected. Alternatively If required, select the file(s) of interest by checking the box next to them ④...

  • Page 57: Appendix A Instrument Specification

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Appendix A Instrument Specification...

  • Page 58: A1: Instrument Specifications

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual A1: Instrument Specifications Description Specification Accuracy ±2 °C dewpoint Type Battery powered dewpoint hygrometer. Dimensions 108mm (4.252”) width 215mm (8.465”) height 127mm (5”) depth Weight 1.75 kg (3.8 lbs) Display Full colour graphics 240 x 320 resolution display.

  • Page 59: Appendix B Trouble Shooting

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Appendix B Trouble Shooting...

  • Page 60: B1: Trouble Shooting

    PC or Printer on radio signal blocked remove obstructions Bluetooth Channel Battery Low in Connect the supplied instrument or Printer power supply units to achieve full charge General Error in operation Send a SADPmini2-Ex Report to your authorised distributor (See Appendix D5)

  • Page 61: Appendix C User Tool Software Installation And Guidance

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Appendix C User Tool Software Installation and Guidance...
  • Page 62 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual C1: User Tool Software Installation The SADPmini2-Ex is supplied with dedicated User Tool software stored on the Micro SD Card. The software installation file may also be delivered by other means such as CD, DVD, flash drive, email attachment or internet download. The installation from the Micro SD card method is described here.
  • Page 63 Select the SD Card icon ⑦ using the navigation keys. Press the OK key ⑥ to open the connection. The SADPmini2-Ex USB to PC transfer screen will be displayed ⑧. NOTE: There may be a short delay as the PC installs the driver.
  • Page 64 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Select the required operating system installation version ⑨ for your PC. Select the User Tool Setup icon ⑩ from the list. 10. Follow the SADPmini2-Ex User Tool software installation prompts selecting the desired options ⑪ as required.
  • Page 65 SADPmini2-Ex User Manual NOTE A PC restart is not normally required. A SADPmini2-Ex User Tool launch icon (shown below) will appear on the PC desktop at the end of the installation process Selecting the User Tool icon on the desktop opens the User Tool software.

  • Page 66: C2: User Tool Software Guide

    (Microsoft font sizes/ desktop font sizes) NOTE The SADPmini2-Ex keypad is locked when USB connected. All instructions are User Tool generated and can be downloaded to the SADPmini2-Ex NOTE Removing the USB cable during download/ data transfer may result in lost and/ or...
  • Page 67 Unique Identification Number of Instrument (and Bluetooth Module if fitted) Date and Time SADPmini2-Ex connection status and SD Card access icon Main screen display: Live mirror display of SADPmini2-Ex main screen with graph display function Second screen display: Live mirror display of SADPmini2-Ex second screen with...
  • Page 68 Setting the User Tool Language Select the language tab ① from the Headings Menu. Select the required language from the drop-down menu. The User Tool will now display information in the selected language. NOTE: The language on the SADPmini2-Ex will not change.

  • Page 69: Appendix D Firmware Maintenance

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Appendix D Firmware Maintenance...

  • Page 70: D1: Firmware Update

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual D1: Firmware Update Instrument firmware updates may be distributed as email attachments. Users should save the firmware update file from the email to a location on their PC before updating their instrument. NOTE: Firmware files are Hex files (*.hex).
  • Page 71 User Tool Functions are disabled. Program Loader Connected will be displayed ⑤. The Program Loader screen will also be displayed on the SADPmini2-Ex Instrument screen and the version of Program Loader software running on the instrument will be displayed ⑥.

  • Page 72: D2: Loading User Tool Configured Files

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual D2: Loading User Tool Configured Files The User Tool software allows the user to load files into the SADPmini2-Ex that contain already set parameters. This feature is particularly useful for multiple instrument set up. Select the Load tab ①.
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  • Page 74: D3: Saving User Tool Configured Files

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual D3: Saving User Tool Configured Files The User Tool software allows the user to save settings to a PC file to enable uploading for future use. Select the Save tab ①. A folder view will open ②.
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  • Page 76: D4: Downloading Settings To The Sadpmini2-Ex

    The instrument settings may be uploaded from a settings file stored on the PC to the User Tool software then modified if required and then downloaded to a SADPmini2- Select the Download tab ①. Select OK ② to confirm setting transfer to the SADPmini2-Ex.

  • Page 77: D5: Sadpmini2-Ex Report

    D5: SADPmini2-Ex Report The Report function provides the user with a real-time snapshot overview of the instrument status and settings. To view the SADPmini2-Ex Report: Select the File tab from the headings menu ①. Select SADPmini2-Ex Report ②. Select Save/ Print ③ as required.

  • Page 78: D6: Configuring Instrument To Default Settings

    Select the Reset tab ①. Select Yes/ No ② as required and If Yes select OK ③ to confirm. NOTE SADPmini2-Ex will need to be disconnected form the User Tool and an AutoCal or CalSet performed as indicated ④.

  • Page 79: D7: Downloading Calibration Files

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual D7: Downloading Calibration Files Calibration files may be distributed as email attachments when a new sensor has been installed on the instrument. Users should save the file (.bin) from the email to a location on their PC before updating their instrument.

  • Page 80: Appendix E Bluetooth Configuration

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual Appendix E Bluetooth Configuration...

  • Page 81: E1: Bluetooth Connection Hierarchy

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual E1: Bluetooth Connection Hierarchy PC searches for SADPmini2- Ex and instigates pairing and connection SADPmini2-Ex instigates search and pairing with PC but is not connected SADPmini2-Ex searches for and pairs with Bluetooth printer...

  • Page 82: E2: Bluetooth Connection Configuration: Navigation Keypad

    The SADPmini2-Ex uses a Bluetooth connection facility to allow data transfer to a PC, mobile phone or a Bluetooth printer. To use the SADPmini2-Ex the instrument must first find and pair to either a PC or Bluetooth printer. Select the Bluetooth icon ① from the Navigation Carousel to display the Bluetooth screen.
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  • Page 84: E2: Bluetooth Connection Configuration: User Tool

    SADPmini2-Ex User Manual E2: Bluetooth Connection Configuration: User Tool NOTE The SADPmini2-Ex must be disconnected from the USB cable to enable a User Tool Bluetooth connection Open User Tool software. Select Bluetooth ① from the Headings Menu. Select Search ②.
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