Autronica AutoPath HC800, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions Line of Sight Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector AutroPath HC800 Line of Sight Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector AutroPath HC800 116 P HC800 IGB Rev A 2016 03 03 P N 95 8744 v4 2 rev 3 16...

Page 2: ...ility for any errors that may appear in the publi cation or for damages arising from the information in it No information in this publication should be regarded as a war ranty made by Autronica Fire a...

Page 3: ...ents 18 Wiring Cable Requirements 18 Power Wiring Size and Maximum Length 19 Optional Relays 19 Wiring Procedure 19 Startup 22 alignment 22 Overview 22 Equipment Required 23 Alignment Procedure 23 Ape...

Page 4: ...Line of Sight Infrared Hydrocarbon Gas Detector AutroPath HC800 116 P HC800 IGB Rev A 2016 03 03 P N 95 8744 v4 2 rev 3 16 Autronica Fire and Security AS...

Page 5: ...lays are available as an option The system consists of two stainless steel modules a transmitter and a receiver along with mounting and alignmentbracket Thereceiverprovidesthemeasurement signal output...

Page 6: ...propane and butane Gas type and other operational parameters are selected via HART or Modbus communication The AutroPath HC800 is factory calibrated to methane propane and butane and comes from the f...

Page 7: ...000 1 50000 Methane 2 100 5 0 50000 2 100000 Methane 3 100 5 0 50000 3 150000 Methane 4 100 5 0 50000 4 200000 Methane 5 100 5 0 50000 5 250000 Propane 1 100 2 2 22000 1 22000 Propane 2 100 2 2 22000...

Page 8: ...to the transmitter or vice versa using a HART handheld or Modbus device These variables include signal strength status and configuration parameters such as alarm set points heater settings gas type et...

Page 9: ...al Comparison of Transmitter and Receiver Characteristic Transmitter Receiver Functional Description Contains a xenon flash lamp and generates optical energy to enable hydrocarbon detection Contains o...

Page 10: ...tional to the detected gas level Fault and calibration status are also indicated by this output The full scale output corresponding to 5 LFL meters is 20 mA HART and Modbus interfaces also have the ab...

Page 11: ...rature combinations note Higher heater settings reduce or eliminate moisture buildup on the window thereby providing optimum detector performance AutroPath HC800 Window Temperature Rise C AMBIENT TEMP...

Page 12: ...gized Disabled Yellow Solid Low Voltage 1 0 1 4 Advisory De energized Enabled Yellow Solid for 10 seconds followed by 2 Pulses High Voltage 1 0 2 0 Advisory De energized Enabled Yellow Solid for 10 se...

Page 13: ...y voltage needs to drop below 33V Check supply voltage and power wiring Heater Fault Heater is not working Fault will clear if heater is configured to be off If heater is required return to factory fo...

Page 14: ...transmitter fault occurs perform normal maintenance and ensure correct input voltage at the device If normal operation cannot be restored return the device to the factory Specifications operating Volt...

Page 15: ...Green Power on OK Yellow Fault warm up calibration See Tables 4 and 5 for details aVailablE GaS SEttinGS Third party performance approved to Methane Butane and Propane DEtEction RanGE Short Range 5 6...

Page 16: ...gate against ice and dew formation Brow provides a degree of protection against windblown dirt and rain See Mounting Instructions for brow installation procedure Ingress Protection NEMA Type 4X certif...

Page 17: ...Autronica Fire and Security AS Page 13 16 1 40 8 10 8 27 5 7 3 18 5 7 0 17 8 7 5 19 1 5 0 12 7 5 0 12 7 A2659 Figure 4 Mounted Dimensions of AutroPath HC800 Transmitter in Inches cm 5 0 12 7 5 0 12 7...

Page 18: ...nt for AutroPath HC800 without relays is designed for either an increased safety e termination or a flameproof d termination of the supply cable If a flameproof connection is chosen then an ATeX certi...

Page 19: ...ce are not compromised For detection of lighter than air vapors such as methane installation of modules at approximately 2 meters above grade minimizes typical beam block conditions due to human activ...

Page 20: ...d where possible If such locations cannot be avoided measures including improved mechanical protection and warning notices should be considered Module Mounting Recommendations AutroPath HC800 modules...

Page 21: ...UM HEIGHT TYPICALLY REQUIRE BRACING TO ENSURE NO MOVEMENT OF THE HC800 DETECTOR A2666 IMMOVABLE STRUCTURE Figure 8 Example of Bracing Added to Vertical Mounting Poles for Increased Robustness of Autro...

Page 22: ...battery charging system is recommended If an existing source of 24 Vdc power is being utilized verify that system requirements are met NoTe If disconnection of power is required separate disconnect ca...

Page 23: ...eaning that the installer must provide the voltage to the common terminal of the relay output AC voltage should not be switched directly using the AutroPath HC800 relays The use of an external relay i...

Page 24: ...to connect any of these lines to 0V COM Doing so will damage the 4 20 mA circuit and make the device susceptible to surge SPARE RS 485 B INTR B SHIELD SHIELD 0V COM 0V COM 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 INTR GND RS 48...

Page 25: ...2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 mA CAL RS 485 B INTR B SHIELD SHIELD 0V COM 0V COM 0V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 HART Figure 18 Receiver Wired for non isolated 4 20 ma current output Sourcing 24 VDC 24 VDC 4 to 20...

Page 26: ...INTR GND RS 485 A INTR A SHIELD SHIELD 24 VDC SPARE 24 VDC 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 mA CAL RS 485 B INTR B SHIELD SHIELD 0V COM 0V COM 0V COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 HART NOTE THE HART HANDHELD DEVICE CA...

Page 27: ...s Bypass all external gas alarm devices that are connected to the receiver outputs 2 Ensure that the system modules are installed with their windows at approximately the same height above grade Each m...

Page 28: ...ts 12 When proper alignment has been achieved tighten the Vertical Adjustment Bolts and Locking Nuts to 90 ft lbs 122 N m maximum being careful to tighten each bolt evenly against each other to preven...

Page 29: ...fault should clear when the blocking device is removed from the beam 23 When Basic Alignment and Zero Calibration have been successfully completed a green LED should be displayed on the receiver modu...

Page 30: ...l information A minimum level of understanding with regard to the operation and navigation of the HART communicator is required Please refer to the appropriate HART communicator instruction manual for...

Page 31: ...HART or Modbus communication directly to the transmitter The transmitter lamp voltage should be lowered to reduce signal at the receiver Transmitter lamp voltage should be raised to increase signal a...

Page 32: ...calibration hold the calibration magnet against the side of the receiver at the location shown in Figure 2 Apply the magnet for 3 to 30 seconds and release while the LEDs are flashing yellow at 5 Hz...

Page 33: ...arms FuNCtIoNAL CHeCkING Functional checks should be performed as required by site conditions and local regulations For specific approval requirements regarding functional checks see appendices and th...

Page 34: ...s out of range Verify proper wiring to the detector and correct voltage output from the power source Power supply faults are self clearing when the condition is corrected If the fault does not clear c...

Page 35: ...red to maintain the watertight integrity of the AutroPath HC800 housing 5 Line up the pin on the replacement module with the hole in the bulkhead and insert the module straight into the bulkhead See F...

Page 36: ...ing a HART communicator a AutroVu AV10 display unit or Modbus communication 11 Restore system alarms remove bypass DEVICE REPAIR AND RETURN The AutroPath HC800 IR Hydrocarbon Gas Detector is not desig...

Page 37: ...ART handheld communicator 116 009246 003 High Range Gas Test Cell 116 012354 001 3 4 NPT Stopping plugs 116 012351 001 M25 Stopping plugs 116 012353 001 M25 M20 Reducer 116 012312 001 Transmitter Brow...

Page 38: ...Meters Receiver or Kit TYPE FACTORY SET TARGET GAS N None Transmitter only M Methane Receiver or Kit P Propane Reciever or Kit B Butane Receiver or Kit TYPE APPROVALS S SIL E ATEX IECEx TYPE CLASSIFI...

Page 39: ...damage The field wiring terminal connections are certified for a single wire in size from 0 2 to 2 5 mm2 or two conductors with same cross section 0 2 to 0 75 mm2 The screws must be tightened down wit...

Page 40: ...991 A1 2000 EN 50270 2015 EN 50271 2010 Accuracy Per EN 60079 29 4 5 of full scale gas concentration or 10 of applied gas concentration whichever is greater response time T90 2 seconds 2 5 LFL meters...

Page 41: ...r may be connected and which processes the electronic signal for eventual end use In order to maintain an approved system the apparatus to which the detector is connected must also be approved This Ap...

Page 42: ...r Ex e as applicable cable entries adapters and blanking elements are to be used including 1 2 inch NPT 3 4 inch NPT M20 and M25 sizes with IP66 67 rating The Model AutroPath HC800 assemblies are to b...

Page 43: ...mits to increase but remain within the limits of IEC 60079 29 4 Accessories with the following part numbers are approved for use with the AutroPath HC800 116 011773 001 Short Range Aperture Kit 116 01...

Page 44: ...OSURE LS2000 D B A B B C IP66 IP67 Relevant tests according to Standard for Certification No 2 4 Location classes for HC800 Shaded areas show Autronica approved location classes Column 1 Column 2 Type...

Page 45: ...to ensure that the appropriate DDL s for the AutroPath HC800 are included within your Communicator To review the device descriptions programmed into your HART Communicator 1 From the Main menu press t...

Page 46: ...mode xxxxxxx 2 Heater power 3 Heater turn on temp xxx 4 Heater cut off voltage xxxx Advisory Faults 1 Zero Calibration Fault ON OFF 2 Span Calibration Fault ON OFF 3 Beam Block ON OFF 4 Ref Sensor Sa...

Page 47: ...Process Menu 2 Status Menu 3 Setup Menu 4 Calibration Menu 5 Test Menu vice Info Menu versal Rev d Device Rev tware Rev e Protect C Menu nment Status Menu RTC Menu 1 Seconds 2 Minutes 3 Hours 4 Date...

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