The Q5 IR-Probe is a Q5 with a remote sensing probe that uses the technique of NDIR (Non Dispersive Infrared) to monitor the presence of hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide. The distance between the Q5 and the IR-Probe can up to 100 meters. A 5 meter cable is included in the package.
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Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3 Relays SPDT, Dry contacts Relays: • 1.0A maximum at 30 VDC (resistive load) • 0.3A maximum at 125VAC (resistive load) 80 db at 10 cm, 2700 Hz Buzzer: Buzzer 1, 2, 3: Programmable tone...
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 2. Installation 2.1 Enclosures Physical Dimensions The enclosure is a NEMA 4 rated enclosure and can be wall mounted with 4 screws. To maintain the NEMA rating, it is important that the conduit opening is sealed upon installation.
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 2.2.1 Wire and Cable Terminal blocks TB1 to TB7 accept 12 AWG to 24 AWG wire. Use 16 AWG or 18 AWG wire for the power supply in long wiring runs, which can be up to 1km (1,000 meters) long.
10VDC analog output at the same time. The maximum output impedance is 600 ohms for the 4-20mA output. The maximum output current is 10 mA for the 1-5VDC/2-10VDC output. Test point SIG+ and SIG- are used to measure the current inline when the Q5 is working in the field.
Q5 outputs 4mA, it also outputs 1VDC or 2VDC. When the Q5 outputs 20mA, it also outputs 5VDC or 10VDC, which follows the 4-20mA output. If there is any fault found in the Q5, it will output 2.5mA and 1VDC at 2-10V output or 0.5VDC at 1-5VDC output to indicate the fault.
1-3. 3.1.1 RS485-TX/RX When the Q5 is connected to a controller system via RS-485, the traffic of the communication can be monitored visually through the two RS-485 indicators. One is RX LED, which indicates the data stream received in from the controller. The other is TX LED, which indicates the data stream out of the Q5.
3.2.4 Reset MENU Password If you forgot the main menu password, you can reset the menu password to default password “4321” by entering a correct active code. For the active code, contact QEL. 3.2.5 Exit Tool Mode Press key [F3] to return to monitoring mode.
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3.3 Main Menu Tree The main menu is password protected. Once the password is accepted, you are allowed into the main menu tree. Factory default password is 4321. Note: While in the menu tree, all normal monitoring operations stop. The alarm status does not change.
M-Controllers support RS-485 addressing from 0 to 31 for digital sensors. Address: Q4 Controllers support RS-485 addressing from 0 to 3 for digital sensors. The Q5 RS-485 address can be defined from 0 to 255. Default is 3. Note: In ModBus protocol, the address 0 is for broadcast. Baud rate: Define baud rate for RS-485 communication with QEL controller protocol, ModBus protocol or BACnet protocol.
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Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual When Q5 is connected to an M-Controller or a Q4-Controller, the protocol Protocol: should be set to OptoMux. The Q5 Default protocol is OptoMux. The Q5 also supports ModBus protocol, responds as a ModBus Slave using RTU protocol.
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Contrast: Default is 21. The sensor board is equipped with a coin battery. This setting will enable or Check disable the Q5 to check the battery voltage and beep for a low battery level. Battery Default is ON. 85950-001-000 RF...
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3.5 Menu “2_ZERO CAL” The Q5 is calibrated using a two-point calibration process. First, use a “Zero Gas”, then use a “CAL Gas” containing a known concentration of a standard reference gas, to set the second point of reference.
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3.6 Menu “3_SPAN CAL” • “3_ SPAN CAL” 3_ SPAN CAL • Press key [F3] and the device will ask for the CAL GAS, input the concentration of the calibration gas. CAL GAS: > • Press key [F3] and the device will show the calibration notice and then show the flow rate for the span calibration.
MENU: TESTING: WHEN OUTPUT 4MA, THE VDC OUTPUTS 1V OR 2V RETURN EXIT TESTING WHEN OUTPUT 20MA THE VDC OUTPUTS 5V OR 10V TO MAIN MENU 4mA and 20mA TEST ONLY IN Q5 NEXT ENTER 85950-001-000 RF August 7, 2015...
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3.8 Menu “5_VIEW SETTING” This function is to verify the settings for the alarms, relays, buzzers and analog outputs. INPUT: INSTANT 1. VIEW VIEW : 25PPM ALARM SETUP ALARM 2 OFF : 23PPM NEXT ENTER...
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3.9 Menu “6_ALARM SETUP” The Q5 supports alarm 1 to alarm 8. Alarm is a programmable condition that can receive a selectable input and trigger relays and buzzers. Disabled or Each alarm may be individually set to be enabled or disabled. If the alarm is disabled, the alarm will not be used to calculate or trigger anything.
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 3.10 Menu “7_RELAY STYLE” Each relay may be individually set to be enabled or disabled. If it’s Enabled: disabled, the relay will always de-actuate no matter what the current gas concentration. Default is Enabled. Each relay may be individually set to be normally energized or normally Normally de-energized.
The Q5 will compare the concentration at 4mA and the concentration at 20mA. You may assign a larger concentration for 4mA than for 20 mA; the Q5 will still stretch a straight line signal between the two points and then convert the selected gas reading to analog output.
Any concentration between 0ppm and 9999ppm can be simulated. 3.15 Menu “C_SITE SERVICE” and “D_FACTROY SET” Factory service staff access only. The customer has no need to operate it. 4. MODBUS Protocol Supported By Q5 For ModBus protocol, please contact QEL. 85950-001-000 RF...
GND and plug the positive probe into SIG -. • Monitor the 4-20mA signal going from the Q5 to the controller (not causing a fault): o Switch the DVM to measure DC current, on the main board plug the negative probe into SIG - and plug the positive probe into SIG +.
Important: Calibrate the transmitter whenever a component is replaced. But if you replace a smart sensor assembly with a sensor onboard from QEL, you don’t need to recalibrate the transmitter, as all the calibration information has been stored in the smart sensor board in the factory process.
Note: For Duct Mount Installation, Q5 needs both the Pump-thru Kit and Duct Mount Kit. Q-View & USB-RS485 Converter Kit SKU#: 85930-004-000 Q-View is Windows based software running on a PC to used configure Q5 sensors through an RS-485 network. It supports the QEL controller protocol (OptoMux) and ModBus protocol.
Q5 Operation And Maintenance Manual 6. Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide is intended as an aid in identifying the cause of unexpected behavior and determining whether the behavior is due to normal operation or an internal or external problem. SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE...
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