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- Page 1 TX8100 User Manual USER MANUAL www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K TX8100 UM EN P5633.1601 K...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Disclaimer 8.4 I/O terminals 8.5 Power connections Trademark Commissioning 9.1 First power on 9.2 System shutdown 9.3 BreatheXS software 10. Controls and indicators 10.1 Navigation 11. General operation 11.1 User interface display 11.2 Particulate display information www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 3: General Description
TX8100 User Manual GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Trolex AIR XS Silica Monitor is designed to provide detailed, accurate and real-time data on airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS) content. Using innovative optical refraction technology (ORT), the AIR XS combines a consistent particle flow rate with advanced sensing technology to provide information on RCS. -
Page 4: Main Features
Continual operation of the AIR XS at extremes of the specified temperature limits may reduce the 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 5: Product Safety
In addition, the following symbols are used on the instrument. WARNING Electric shock risk WARNING: The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this user manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation. Laser radiation www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 6: Danger From Process
Note: This product variant is not designed for use within Explosion Group or Zoned hazardous areas. The recommended warning should be set at 10% of the WEL. For static samples, an exposure concentration of >10% of the exposure limit is indicative of inadequate control being achieved. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 7: Safety Procedures
WARNING: Alerts the user to a potentially hazardous procedure or practice which if not followed correctly can result in serious personal injury or injury of others. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... - Page 8 Sensor housing WARNING – There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit, except replacing the filters as part of the AIR XS compliance check. Servicing should only be carried out by Trolex or an approved service technician. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
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Page 9: 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 10: Tx8100 Air Xs Silica Monitor
Power and network connections enter the main housing via cable entry glands located on the bottom of the instrument. The AIR XS can be wall or stand mounted via the integrated external mounting brackets. Particle inlet Status Door lock Navigation buttons USB interface M20 cable Mounting brackets entry glands www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 11: Particulate Flow Path
The AIR XS can be connected to a standard 100 V to 240 V ac power supply or a 9 to 18 V dc 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. See below for rating plate details. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 12: Certification
The AIR XS complies with the following European Union Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU 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: RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 13: Technical Information
AIR XS sensor. As applications of use are outside our control, the information provided is given without legal responsibility. Customers should test under their own conditions to ensure that the unit is suitable for their own requirements. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 14: Technical Specification
RS485 data output with MODBUS RTU protocol Communications Ethernet (MODBUS TCP/IP) 2 x 15 V dc 1 A outputs (for powering external devices) External power output Trolex BreatheXS software Connectivity External USB interface Data download 32 GB Instrument data storage... -
Page 15: 7.3 Product Dimensions
TX8100 User Manual 7.3 Product dimensions 156 mm 305 mm www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 16: 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. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 17: Mounting Details
TX8100 User Manual Mounting details 4 x M10 Note: Ensure the AIR XS is mounted vertically during installation. 255 mm www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 18: Electrical Connections
The figure and tables below detail the connections available internally in the AIR XS. The connections can be accessed by opening the front housing of the instrument using the supplied key. Power Power ac power dc power www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 19: I/O Terminals
Actuation type 0.08 mm to 2.5 mm / 28 AWG to 12 AWG Solid/stranded conductor 0.25 mm to 1.5 mm Conductor with ferrule 5 mm to 6 mm / 0.2 in to 0.24 in Strip length www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 20: Power Connections
EN61010-1 or equivalent. For instruments connected to an ac power supply, ensure that the equipment is protected by an external fuse or circuit breaker at a maximum of 5 A. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 21: Commissioning
5. Once configuration is complete, the AIR XS will automatically display on screen particle data. 6. Data is automatically logged to the internal memory for data download and o ine analysis using the Trolex BreatheXS software. System shutdown 1. Navigate to the main menu. -
Page 22: Application Software
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 AIR XS instrument. Note: The Trolex BreatheXS software is not required for general AIR XS operation. -
Page 23: 10. Controls And Indicators
Directional keypad User interface Up navigation key Down navigation key Left / right navigation key Enter key www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 24: General Operation
On initial power up of the AIR XS, particulate sampling will automatically start, and the graphical display will show the following screens. Once the instrument has been auto-configured, the AIR XS will begin sampling the environmental dust mixtures. Title screen Device installation Particle information (Default landing screen) www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 25: Particulate Display Information
Data download functionality is only available when a remote USB drive is connected to the AIR XS. If the USB drive is removed from the AIR XS during a download operation, the sequence www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... - Page 26 Note: Depending on the overall size of the data collected by the AIR XS, remote data download can take several minutes to complete. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
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Page 27: Instrumentation Configuration
3. The ‘Detail’ function will provide an overview of any pre-set alarms and threshold values 4. Select ‘Configure’ to assign an alarm to the following parameters a. Channel (averaging period) b. Value (threshold) c. Mode (latching/non-latching) d. Units (mg/m ) www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... - Page 28 An option is also included to permanently power the output to essentially allow for powering an external modem. 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. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
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Page 29: Updating Firmware
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 distribution partner. - Page 30 RCS average period (8 hrs) 32-bit float mg/m RCS average period (1 min) {up to 32-bit float mg/m firmware 1.2.1] Live flow rate (Pump 1) Unit16 mL/m Temperature Unit16 °C * 10 Humidity Unit16 °C * 10 www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
- Page 31 Units 0: Big endian, bytes normal 1: Big endian, bytes swapped MODBUS data polarity Unit16 2: Little endian, bytes normal 3: Little endian, bytes swapped Particle density 32-bit float kg/m Alarm A threshold 32-bit float mg/m www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
- Page 32 1: Normally on Alarm B threshold 32-bit float Alarm B channel Unit16 Alarm B mode Unit16 Alarm B invert Unit16 Time (Seconds) Unit16 Time (Minutes) Unit16 Time (Hours) Unit16 Time (Date) Unit16 Time (Month) Unit16 Time (Year) Unit16 www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
- Page 33 By default, the Trolex AIR XS uses a little-endian format for the floating point numbers, split across two 16-bit MODBUS registers. If this is not compatible with your system and a big-endian format or byte swapping is required, the byte ordering can be switched using the on-device menu.
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Page 34: Maintenance
It is important to ensure that the particle top cap inlet is periodically checked for obstruction or blockages caused by particle build up or settling. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 35: Filter Replacement
3. Replace the filter cartridge with the new part, taking care to correctly orientate the flow direction. 4. Compliance audit checks must be completed after filter replacement to ensure functionality of the device to maintain warranty. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 36: Cleaning
The AIR XS has been designed with an inbuilt compliance audit check to allow for the routine checking of device functionality against a selection of sized reference particulates. The on-device compliance audit check must be carried out using the Trolex Compliance Audit Kit, which contains the accessories required to conduct the procedure, including: •... -
Page 37: Compliance Audit Check
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. 4. Wait for the AIR XS to analyse the sample. www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 38: 14.6 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 AIR XS returns a repeated “FAIL” result, please contact Trolex to discuss support or servicing options of the device. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
The following sections detail and contain information to assist with the troubleshooting of instrument functionality if required. If an issue is non-resolvable based on the information below, please contact the Trolex product support team. High temperature operating The AIR XS operates a protective thermal cut-out sequence when the temperature inside the instrument exceeds the maximum operating temperature specification, detailed in section 7. -
Page 40: Glossary And Definitions
Optical Refraction Technology General term for a mixture of solids and liquid droplets Particulate matter (PM) suspended in the air from typical processes including combustion, industrial activities or natural sources is particulate matter x micrometer or less www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K... -
Page 41: 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. www.trolex.com... -
Page 42: 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. www.trolex.com... - Page 43 TX8100 User Manual www.trolex.com TX8100-UM · P5633.1601-K...
- Page 44 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...
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