RoHS-Directive 2011/65/EU - restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Otto Berlin, January 2024 Managing Director PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 3 of 56...
The module is available in different measurement ranges, with optional included pump and 4 … 20 mA output and MODBUS. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 6 of 56...
Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user´s country must be considered for a safe use. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 7 of 56...
• The device is designed for applications in hazardous areas under atmospheric conditions. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 8 of 56...
(including but not limited to negligence), by operation of law, or otherwise. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 9 of 56...
The indicated values were obtained under standardized conditions with 10.6 eV lamp. Test gas was Isobutene in synthetic air. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 10 of 56...
500 ml/min Cable gland M 16 X 1,5 Minimum outer diameter 5 mm Maximum outer diameter 9 mm PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 11 of 56...
When preparing the assembly, make sure that the mounting arrangement is correct for the device. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 12 of 56...
The device must be installed vertical with cable glands and filter downward to avoid plugging of the inlets by particles or liquids if can occur. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 13 of 56...
6. Connect cable to the corresponding pin numbers of the terminal. 7. Set up enclosure lid and the screws. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 14 of 56...
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Relay COM Contact ] Relay NO [ Common Contact ] [ Normally Open De-Energized Contact 1 2 3 PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 15 of 56...
GAS ONLY SOURCE Gas flow scheme with internal optional pump and constant flow of measurement gas source at gas input PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 16 of 56...
PROTECTION FILTER GAS ONLY SOURCE Gas flow scheme with constant flow of measurement gas source at gas input PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 17 of 56...
(ESD). Work on or in the unit must be done only by qualified personal and in full compliance with the appropriate instructions and pertinent regulations. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 18 of 56...
When in ERROR state the lamp and optional internal pump is switched off. The ERROR state can only be left by switch off or reboot the module by sending the appropriate command. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 19 of 56...
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Read Error register reboot pids.reboot In case of ERROR state, the error details can be read out (Action ‘error’). PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 20 of 56...
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2 000 ppm range device with measurement result Isobutene equivalent of 0.05 ppm => with a gas response factor of 0.5 the result will be 0.025 ppm. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 22 of 56...
The module result calculation is based on ISOBUTENE gas. The gas response factor is a numeric factor applied to the ISOBUTENE gas result. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 23 of 56...
Write the calibration data back to module (Action ‘write’) • On successful calibration verification save calibration data to module (Action ‘verify’ and Action ‘save’) PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 24 of 56...
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For calibration, it is recommended to use the Calibration Kit from accessories. (See chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Fehler! Verweisquelle ko nnte nicht gefunden werden.) PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 25 of 56...
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ZERO calibration step • no or inappropriate calibration gas applied during SPAN calibration step PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 26 of 56...
USAGE – COMM SELECT Jumper J1 To use the UART communication the jumper J1 must be plugged in. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 27 of 56...
Control commands may answer with error message in case of invalid module state, e.g., ERROR state. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 32 of 56...
Multiple state bits can be set at once e.g. the calibration method is extended and module is in measure state will result in an state value of ‘00004100’. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 33 of 56...
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Example (write) success pids.measconfig standard;75-15-0;1.200;false pids.measconfig ok Example (write) error pids.measconfig standard;;1.000;true here missing ident pids.measconfig error PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 34 of 56...
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The calibration values will be verified. If check fails, the module responds with error message ‘error - calibration data invalid’. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 35 of 56...
USAGE – COMM SELECT Jumper J1 To use the MODBUS communication the jumper J1 must not be plugged. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 39 of 56...
Error information 30112 4 byte Unsigned 32-bit value Measurement config 30200 4 byte Floating point value gas response factor PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 40 of 56...
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Multiple state bits can be set at once e.g., the calibration method is extended, and module is in measure state will result in a state value of ‘00004100’. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 41 of 56...
Therefore the minimum result which maps to 4 mA output current and maximum result which maps to 20 mA can be changed with UART module current loop config commands. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 44 of 56...
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2000 ppm 4.0 mA* about 0.023 ppm * Minimum result not reached (e.g., 12.0 mA @ 1500 ppm) PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 45 of 56...
(ESD). Work on or in the unit must be done only by qualified personal and in full compliance with the appropriate instructions and pertinent regulations. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 47 of 56...
6. Connect the lamp control connector cable to the lamp. 7. Calibrate the device after replacing the front isolation or installation of a new PID lamp. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 48 of 56...
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1. Open device. Remove of inner assembly is necessary. 2. Flip inner device to loosen sensor. 3. Replace sensor. 4. Reassemble in opposite order. PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 49 of 56...
Parts shall be exchanged no later than 2 years after continuous 0003023 11.8 eV Lamp 4 months operation. 0002974 Sensor block 24 months PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 50 of 56...
Lamp front isolation pack Gas inlet filter Order code 0002975 Order code 0002591 PPID standard pump kit Order code 0003191 PIDS3 - User Manual (en) - 1.09.docx ACI Analytical Control Instruments GmbH, Volmerstraße 9A, 12489 Berlin, Germany, www.aci-berlin.de Page 52 of 56...
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