GE XMTC, User Manual

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Page 5: ...or personal injury and or severe damage to the equipment unless these instructions are followed carefully WARNING This symbol indicates a risk of potential serious personal injury unless these instructions are followed carefully WARNING It is the responsibility of the user to make sure all local county state and national codes regulations rules and laws related to safety and safe operating conditi...

Page 6: ...c Equipment WEEE take back initiative directive 2002 96 EC The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use t...

Page 7: ...ional 6 1 5 Typical Applications 7 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Introduction 9 2 2 Mounting the XMTC Transmitter 9 2 3 Mounting the Sample System 10 2 3 1 Manual 2 Port Sealed Reference Gas Sample System 10 2 3 2 Manual 4 Port Flowing Reference Gas Sample System 11 2 3 3 Sample Systems with Automatic Switching 11 2 4 Wiring the XMTC Transmitter 12 2 4 1 Grounding the Enclosure 12 2 4 2 CE Mark Compl...

Page 8: ...Test 31 3 8 Error Handler 31 3 8 1 Total Drift Error 32 3 8 2 Drift Cal Error 33 3 8 3 Gas mV Under Over Range 34 3 8 4 Gas Under Over Range 34 3 9 Factory Cal 35 3 9 1 Edit of Points 35 3 9 2 Edit Point X 36 3 10 The Advanced Option 37 3 10 1 Fast Response 38 3 10 2 Language 38 3 10 3 Meter ID 40 Chapter 4 Calibration 4 1 Introduction 43 4 2 Gas Ranges and Types 43 4 3 Required Equipment and Mate...

Page 9: ...y Generator 64 B 2 1 Problem 64 B 2 2 Equipment 64 B 2 3 Basic Operating Procedure 65 B 2 4 How Previously Handled 66 B 2 5 Permanent Installation 66 B 2 6 Specifications 66 B 2 7 Detailed Operating Procedure 66 Appendix C Installation and Wiring Diagrams Appendix D The Enhanced Advanced Option D 1 Entering the Enhanced Advanced Option 85 D 2 Heater 86 D 3 Balance Bridge 88 D 4 Factory Settings 89...

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Page 11: ...of the gases in the mixture It offers several unique design features Ultra stable thermistors and a temperature controlled measuring cell 55 C 131 F standard 70 C 158 F optional provide excellent zero and span stability as well as tolerance of ambient temperature variations The measuring cell design makes it highly resistant to contamination and flow vibrations Since it has no moving parts the tra...

Page 12: ...rature The temperature difference between the two thermistors is detected in an electrical bridge circuit It is then amplified and converted to a 4 20 mA output proportional to the concentration of one of the constituents of the binary gas mixture For example To measure 0 to 25 H2 in N2 the reference gas would be air 2 port version sealed reference gas and for calibration the zero gas would be 100...

Page 13: ...ductivity sensor and associated electronics It requires 24 VDC power 1 2 A maximum at power up and provides a 4 20 mA output signal proportional to the concentration of one of the gases in the binary sample gas mixture The XMTC is designed to be installed in a sample system as close as possible to the process sample point Thus it is available in two environmental packages Weatherproof Explosion pr...

Page 14: ...c pressure as the balance or background gas It utilizes air with desiccant in a factory sealed chamber as the reference gas The following standard ranges and gases are available Figure 2 2 Port Sealed Reference Gas XMTC Ranges 0 2 Gases H2 in N2 or air 0 5 CO2 in N2 or air min range 0 5 CO2 0 10 SO2 in air min range 0 2 SO2 0 25 He in N2 or air 0 50 Argon in N2 or air 0 100 50 100 80 100 90 100 95...

Page 15: ...pecial applications Typically a flowing reference gas of 100 H2 or CO2 is used The following standard ranges and gases are available Note For factory calibration pricing on the standard ranges and gases or for pricing on other zero suppressed ranges and gases please consult the factory Figure 3 4 Port Flowing Reference Gas XMTC Ranges 90 to 100 Gases H2 in N2 80 to 100 CO2 in N2 or air He in N2 or...

Page 16: ...ach XMTC to connect the power and outputs Optional cables are available in lengths up to 4000 ft 1200 m If you are using your own cable refer to Table 1 on page 13 for recommendations 1 4 6 Power Supply optional The XMTC requires 24 VDC at a maximum start up current of 1 2 A The GE PS5R C24 power supply converts 100 120 220 240 VAC to the required 24 VDC for the XMTC 1 4 7 TMO2D TC Display optiona...

Page 17: ...lectric Power Industry H2 in generator cooling systems Gas Production Industry Purity monitoring of argon hydrogen nitrogen helium Chemical Industry H2 in ammonia synthesis gas H2 in methanol synthesis gas H2 in chlorine plants Food Industry CO2 in fermentation processes Ethylene Oxide ETO sterilization Steel Industry H2 in blast furnace top gas Petroleum Industry H2 in hydrocarbon streams Two ver...

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Page 19: ...e of approximately 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min Since factory calibration of the sensor is at atmospheric pressure and 0 5 SCFH higher or lower operating pressure may necessitate field calibration adjustment A simple sample system for a 2 Port XMTC might have inlet and outlet flow regulating needle valves a flow meter and a pressure gauge in addition to the XMTC transmitter The XMTC transmitter should be m...

Page 20: ... the process to the sample system should be of 1 4 stainless steel tubing and should be as short as possible in order to ensure a representative sample Following are descriptions of two standard sample systems 2 3 1 Manual 2 Port Sealed Reference Gas Sample System Figure 4 below shows a basic sample system for a 2 Port sealed reference gas XMTC This sample system consists of inlet needle valves fo...

Page 21: ... could be added for filtration filter coalescer pressure control regulator or flow control pump Figure 5 Basic 4 Port Sample System 732 028 2 3 3 Sample Systems with Automatic Switching Also available from GE are sample systems with electrically actuated three way solenoid valves When used in conjunction with a TMO2D or XDP Display with the Auto Cal option these systems allow automatic switching o...

Page 22: ... devices 2 4 1 Grounding the Enclosure Connect the external ground screw on the XMTC enclosure see Figure 6 below to a suitable earth ground Figure 6 Ground Screw Location CAUTION Always apply power to the XMTC immediately after installation especially when it is mounted outdoors or in a humid area WARNING The XMTC transmitter enclosure must be properly grounded External Ground Screw ...

Page 23: ...in Appendix E WARNING CE Mark compliance is required for all units installed in EU countries WARNING Cable entries of an approved flameproof design are required These must be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions The choice of cable entry device may limit the overall installation category achieved Table 1 GE 4 Wire XMTC Cable Lead Color AWG Terminal 24 VDC Line Red 22 TB1 1 24 VDC...

Page 24: ... analog output and RS232 connections are made to terminal blocks TB1 and TB2 which are accessed by removing the XMTC cover See Figure 7 below for the location and pin designations for terminal blocks TB1 and TB2 Also refer to Appendix C Installation and Wiring Diagrams Figure 7 XMTC Signal Wiring Connections Table 3 GE 3 Wire RS232 Cable Lead Color AWG Terminal RX Red 22 TB2 1 TX White 22 TB2 2 GN...

Page 25: ...n TB1 2 and tighten the screw 5 Connect the analog output leads a Insert the 4 wire cable 4 20 mA white lead into pin TB1 3 and tighten the screw b Insert the 4 wire cable 4 20 mA green lead into pin TB1 4 and tighten the screw IMPORTANT You can use either an RS232 serial port discussed in Step 6 or an RS485 serial port discussed in Step 7 but not both 6 Connect the RS232 serial port leads a Inser...

Page 26: ... to the RS485 converter as shown in Figure 8 below Figure 8 Jumper Locations and RS485 Connections 8 Carefully plug the TB1 and TB2 connectors back onto the PCB and reinstall the cover on the XMTC 9 Connect the other ends of the cables to the 24 VDC power supply the 4 20 mA input of the display device and the serial port of the computer or terminal see the instruction manuals for those devices for...

Page 27: ...100 120 220 240 VAC to 24 VDC for use with the XMTC Figure 9 below shows an interconnection diagram for the XMTC and the PS5R C24 power supply Figure 9 Interconnection Diagram Line AC2 Neut AC1 PS5R C24 24 Volt Power Supply 24 VDC GND GND GND Neut AC1 Line AC2 AC Input XMTC Transmitter Red Output Device Green White Black TB1 1 Vin Black TB1 2 RTN White TB1 3 4 20 Green TB1 4 4 20 Red TB2 1 RX Whit...

Page 28: ...0 VAC and a 4 20 mA output that is isolated from the input and adjustable to a second independent range if required The XDP is supplied in a weatherproof and explosion proof enclosure that is rated for EEx d IIC T6 and IP66 See Figure 72 on page 83 for interconnection diagrams for the XMTC and the MIS 1 MIS 2 and MMS 3 analyzers and refer to the XDP User s Manual 910 204 for details on its operati...

Page 29: ...Sample Gas Open the necessary valves to establish a sample gas flow of 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min at atmospheric pressure Make sure that nothing obstructs the flow of sample gas thereby causing a pressure buildup in the sensing chamber For proper operation the XMTC should be vented to atmosphere Note Unless otherwise specified the XMTC is factory calibrated at atmospheric pressure and 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min...

Page 30: ...MTC calibration you must open the Edit Functions menu in the Instrument window See Chapter 5 Using the Instrument Menu in the Instrument Data Manager User s Manual for more information on the Instrument Menu The menu consists of the five commands shown in Figure 10 below To access a command select it from the list of options Note While following the programming instructions refer to Figure 51 on p...

Page 31: ... enables you to set the calibration type and parameters Calibration Drifts indicates drift percentages for the zero and span gases Clear Calibration enables you to clear the last calibration Hold Last Value causes the XMTC to hold the last value calibrated Clicking on any option opens that option while clicking on Next Item Enter opens the menu listed on the status line above the options 3 6 1 Per...

Page 32: ...indow similar to Figure 13 below opens Figure 13 Field Cal Execution Window Click Yes to calibrate or Abort Field Cal to stop the calibration and return to the previous menu The result of a completed calibration is shown in Figure 14 below Figure 14 Field Cal Results Window Click on Previous Item or on Next Item Enter to return to the previous window or on Exit Page to return to the Instrument Men...

Page 33: ...ilar to Figure 15 below opens Clicking on any option opens the window for that option while clicking on Next Item Enter opens the menu listed on the status line above the options Figure 15 Configure Cal Window 3 6 2a Field Cal Type The window for Field Cal Type is similar to Figure 16 below Figure 16 Field Cal Type Window Click on 1 Point to select 1 Point offset or 1 gas calibration or on 2 Point...

Page 34: ...ndow Click on Zero Field Cal to enter the zero percentage or on Span Field Cal to enter the span percentage In either case a window similar to Figure 18 below opens Figure 18 Gas Percentage Entry Window Type the desired percentage in the text box and click Next Item Enter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the percentage ...

Page 35: ... on Zero Field Cal to enter the delay time for the zero calibration or on Span Field Cal to enter the time for the span calibration A window similar to Figure 20 below opens Figure 20 Delay Time Entry Window Enter the desired number of minutes and seconds in the text box and click Next Item Enter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the percent...

Page 36: ... below Figure 21 Max Total Drift Entry Window Enter the desired percentage of full scale in the text box and click Next Item Enter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the percentage You are then returned to the Configure Cal window 3 6 3 Calibration Drifts The Calibration Drifts command enables you to view the drift of both zero and span gases...

Page 37: ... 24 below opens Figure 24 Typical Cleared Calibration Window Click on Previous Item to return to the Clear Calibration window or on Next Item Enter or Exit Page to return to the Field Cal window 3 6 5 Hold Last Value Besides performing a calibration or configuring values you can program the XMTC to hold the last calibrated value From the Field Cal window see Figure 11 on page 21 click on Hold Last...

Page 38: ...0 a window similar to Figure 25 below opens Clicking on any option opens the window for that option while clicking on Next Item Enter opens the menu listed on the status line above the options Figure 25 4 20 mA Output Window 3 7 1 4 20 mA Range The window for 4 20 mA Range is similar to Figure 26 below Figure 26 4 mA Output Gas Percentage Window Enter the desired percentage of gas for the 4 mA out...

Page 39: ...nts outside the programmed range Click Previous Item to return to the previous parameter or on Exit Page to close the window without changing the percentage You are then returned to the 4 20 mA Output window 3 7 2 4 and 20 mA Cal To calibrate the 4 and 20 mA output signals click on the 4 mA Cal and 20 mA Cal commands respectively In either case a window similar to Figure 28 below opens Figure 28 4...

Page 40: ...on Next Item Enter to confirm it If the signal is not satisfactory click on ABORT Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the signal You are then returned to the 4 20 mA Output window see Figure 25 on page 28 3 7 3 4 20 mA Test The window for 4 20 mA Test is similar to Figure 30 below Figure 30 4 20 mA Test Window Enter the desired percentage and click on Next Item En...

Page 41: ...her percentage if desired Repeat the procedure until you have entered all desired values Then click Exit Page to close the window 3 8 Error Handler The Error Handler command allows you to enable or disable error handling for specific error conditions for the XMTC When you click on the Error Handler command from the Edit Functions menu Figure 10 on page 20 a window similar to Figure 32 below opens ...

Page 42: ...tal Drift Error The window is similar to Figure 33 below Figure 33 Total Drift Error Window If you click on mA Enable a window similar to Figure 34 below opens Figure 34 Error mA Output Window Enter the desired error mA output in the text box and click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry You are then asked for confirmation as shown in Figure 35 on page 33 ...

Page 43: ...g for DriftCal generated when an error occurs during calibration The window is similar to Figure 36 below Figure 36 DriftCal Error Window If you click on mA Enable the window displays a text box similar to that in Figure 34 on page 32 Enter the desired error mA output in the text box and click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry You are then asked for confirmation as shown in a window similar ...

Page 44: ...confirm the choice in a second window Click on IDM Disable to disable the under or over range error You are then returned to the Error Handler window 3 8 4 Gas Under Over Range The Gas Under Range and Gas Over Range options let you enable or disable error handling for the main gas percentage The window is similar to Figure 38 below Figure 38 Gas Under Range Window If you click on mA Enable the win...

Page 45: ...igure 10 on page 20 click on the Factory Cal option A window similar to Figure 39 below opens Figure 39 Factory Cal Window The option permits you to edit the number of points and the value of each individual point 3 9 1 Edit of Points To edit the number of available points click on Edit of Points A window similar to Figure 40 below opens Figure 40 Edit of Points Window Click on Add once for each p...

Page 46: ...ndow Enter the gas percentage in the text box and click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the value Then enter the next value as shown in Figure 42 below Figure 42 Additional Values for Point 1 Enter the x01 and x10 Gas mV values and click on Next Item Enter after each entry After you have completed entering values you are...

Page 47: ...dix D From the Edit Functions menu Figure 10 on page 20 click on Advanced to open a window similar to Figure 43 below Then enter your password Figure 43 Password Window After you have entered the password an Advanced window similar to Figure 44 below opens Figure 44 Advanced Window Fast Response is software enhanced response for faster performance under certain conditions while Language response e...

Page 48: ...o enable Fast Response In the series of three text boxes that follow enter values for the Fast Tau up Fast Tau down and Fast Threshold FS parameters Then click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry and open the next window IMPORTANT Do not change the default values for these parameters without consulting the factory 3 10 2 Language If you click on Language a window similar to Figure 46 below ope...

Page 49: ...Figure 47 Creating a Data File If you click on Download from PC you are asked for a file name as shown in Figure 48 below Figure 48 Downloading a Data File However if you click on Reset to Defaults the status is displayed in the Language window Click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the status ...

Page 50: ...nter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the number If you have changed an existing ID number a window similar to Figure 50 below opens Figure 50 Revised Meter ID Window IMPORTANT After you have entered a new ID number you cannot reverse the change You must exit the page close the connection and reconnect the meter using the new number Click o...

Page 51: ...k to increment value Next Item Next Item Next Item Zero Field Cal Span Field Cal Next Item Perform Cal Yes Abort Field Cal DriŌ OK ConĮgure Cal Clear CaiibraƟon Hold Last Value Hold Last Value Next Item No Yes Field Cal Type Field Cal Percent Before Delay Time AŌer Delay Time Max Total driŌ Max DriŌ Cal Next Item Zero Field Cal Span Field Cal Next Item 1 Point Oīset 2 Point Z S Next Item Zero Fiel...

Page 52: ...wn Next Item Fast Threshold FS Next Item Download from PC Upload to PC Reset to Defaults Filename Next Item Gas mV under range DriŌ Cal Err Gas mV over range Total DriŌ Error Gas under range Gas over range mA Enable mA Disable Set Error mA Output Next Item IDM Enable IDM Disable NOTE Click Exit Page or Previous Item at any Ɵme to abort the current operaƟon Menu Item Command Menu OpƟon Data Entry W...

Page 53: ...as calibrated at the factory for the range and gas mixture specified at the time of purchase The following standard ranges and gases are provided Note Calibrations can be performed for special ranges and gases upon request The XMTC requires recalibration every 2 to 6 months depending on the application The exact calibration interval will depend on such factors as components of the binary gas mixtu...

Page 54: ...lly the same as the span gas Sample system or individual components e g flow meter needle valve pressure regulator for connecting zero and span gases and controlling pressure and flow rates Note The accuracy of the calibration will only be as accurate as the composition accuracy of the zero and span gases WARNING The calibration procedure described in this section requires the use of specialized a...

Page 55: ...teps before connecting and adjusting the zero span and reference gases 1 Allow 30 minutes after power is turned on for the XMTC to reach temperature stability 2 Loosen the set screw that locks the XMTC cover in place and unscrew the cover see Figure 53 below Figure 53 Transmitter Cover and Set Screw Set Screw Cover ...

Page 56: ...m or other gas control system 2 Establish a flow rate of 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min of zero gas at 0 0 psig to the XMTC 3 Allow 2 5 minutes for the reading to settle Move S1 to the zero position marked on the PCB Press S3 the calibration button for about 20 seconds 4 Connect the XMTC Sample Inlet to the span gas via the Span Gas Inlet on the sample system or other gas control system 5 Establish a flow ra...

Page 57: ...he Zero Gas Inlet on the sample system or other gas control system 4 Establish a flow rate of 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min of zero gas at 0 0 psig to the XMTC Sample Inlet 5 Allow 2 5 minutes for the reading to settle Move S1 to the zero position marked on the PCB Press S3 the calibration button for about 20 seconds 6 Connect the XMTC Sample Inlet to the span gas via the Span Gas Inlet on the sample system...

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Page 59: ... typical 0 2 0 5 0 10 0 25 0 50 0 100 50 100 80 100 90 100 95 100 98 100 Measurement Gases typical H2 in N2 air or CO2 He in N2 or Air CO2 in N2 or Air minimum range 0 20 CO2 SO2 in Air minimum range 0 10 SO2 Ar in N2 or air minimum range 0 20 argon Ambient Temperature Effect 0 05 of span per C Required Sample Gas Flow Rate 0 1 to 4 0 SCFH 5 to 2000 cc min 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min nominal Required Refe...

Page 60: ...nd Chemraz o rings Dimensions Weatherproof unit 9 54 H x 5 70 D 242 x 145 mm Explosion proof unit 10 48 H x 5 70 D 266 x 145 mm Weight 9 5 lb 4 3 kg Connections Electrical conduit 3 4 NPTF Sample inlet outlet optional reference inlet outlet 1 4 NPTF Environmental Weatherproof Class I Div 1 Groups A B C D Class II III Div 1 Groups E F G Tamb 65 C T5 Type 4X Flameproof ITS12ATEX17703X IECEx ITS 12 0...

Page 61: ...h lengths up to 4000 ft 1200 m are available TMO2D display control module MIS 1 and MMS 3 graphical moisture temperature oxygen and thermal conductivity analyzers XDP explosion proof display package 704 668 12 RS232 cable 12 ft 4 m length with DB 9 female connector IDM manual and software with floppy disk part number 910 185 PanaView interface software manual and CD part number 910 211 ...

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Page 63: ...minum cell 6 Explosion proof enclosure sealed reference 2 port FEP coated aluminum cell W Without enclosure sealed reference 2 port FEP coated aluminum cell X Without enclosure sealed reference 2 port CPVC cell Y Without enclosure flowing reference 4 port CPVC cell Standard measuring cell package is FEP coated aluminum cell see options 5 and 6 above C CE Compliance 2 Standard C CE Compliant D Cert...

Page 64: ...50 8 0 to 100 A 90 to 100 B 80 to 100 C 50 to 100 D 98 to 100 E 95 to 100 S Special C Standard Gases 1 H2 in N2 2 CO2 in N2 minimum range 0 to 20 CO2 3 CO2 in Air minimum range 0 to 20 CO2 4 He in N2 5 He in Air 6 Calibration for H2 cooled generators H2 CO2 Air 7 CH4 in CO2 minimum range 0 to 10 CH4 S Special Note Binary gas composition must total 100 A B C XMTC CAL ...

Page 65: ... 707 320 XMTC instrument program 703 1316 03 XMTC transmitter digital PCB assembly compatible with IDM communications software 910 185 Instrument Data Manager software and manual supplied on floppy disk CREDIT XMTC Trade in credit for uncontaminated XMTC Partial credit to be determined after receipt and upon inspection at the factory ...

Page 66: ...TC Part Number XMTC 62 11 Calibration Part Number XMTC CAL 311 Calibration Gases H2 N2 Calibration Ranges 0 to 5 Work Order Number 508230006418 Calibration Date April 24 2009 Technician K Brin Unit Calibrated Using x10 Gain Scale XMTC Calibration Data Hydrogen in Nitrogen PT H2 x10 mV Output mA 1 0 00 56 02 4 00 2 5 00 574 00 20 00 Output 4 to 20 mA 0 to 5 H2 in N2 Clamp Output No Field Calibratio...

Page 67: ...ane CH4 1 250 1 450 Ethane C2H6 0 750 0 970 Propane C3H8 0 615 0 832 n Butane C4H10 0 552 0 744 Isobutane C4H10 0 569 0 776 n Pentane C5H12 0 535 0 702 Isopentane C5H12 0 515 0 702 n Hexane C6H14 0 508 0 662 n Heptane C7H16 0 399 0 582 Cyclohexane C6H12 0 375 0 576 Ethylene C2H4 0 720 0 980 Propylene C3H6 0 626 0 879 Acetylene C2H2 0 770 0 900 1 3 Butadiene C4H6 0 441 0 642 Nitrous Oxide N2O 0 633...

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Page 69: ...s are well defined and need to be maintained in order to assure product quality and consistency Dissociated ammonia is one such atmosphere Here ammonia is broken down into free N2 and H2 in a 25 to 75 mixture B 1 2 Equipment A typical instrumentation package includes a 2 port Sealed Reference Gas air XMTC transmitter with a 4 20 mA range of 0 25 H2 mounted in a sample system similar to the one sho...

Page 70: ...luent of the furnace A sample gas flow rate of 0 5 SCFH 250 cc min is established The sample system should be located in an area cooler than 50oC 122oF and the tubing leading to the sample system should be at least 5 ft 1 5 m long to insure proper cooling of the sample gas For this application the required calibration gases are Zero gas N2 99 95 minimum purity Span gas 10 0 or 25 0 H2 in N2 or H2 ...

Page 71: ...ssure Ambient Temperature 540 to 1370 oC 1000 to 2500oF B 1 6 Detailed Operating Procedure The following procedure details the start up operation and calibration of the 2 port Sealed Reference Gas XMTC sample system for heat treat furnace applications shown in Figure 56 on page 59 Needle valves N1 through N4 on the sample system drawing have the following functions N1 selects isolates the process ...

Page 72: ...restrictions should be placed on the pump outlet Any tubing on the outlet should be at least 1 4 in diameter and preferably 1 2 6 Leak test all sample system fittings as well as those leading to the sample system 7 Bring 24 VDC to the XMTC Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and allow 1 hour before proceeding 8 Bring 120 VAC to the sample pump 9 Open N4 one turn 10 Fully open N1 11 Adjust N4 until the...

Page 73: ...ime for the tubing to be cleared of the sample gas before making any adjustments to the transmitter Span Gas Calibration 1 Fully close N2 or N1 2 Fully open N3 3 Adjust N4 until the flowmeter reads mid scale The pressure gauge should read 0 psig Allow enough time for the tubing to be cleared of the zero or sample gas before making any adjustments to the transmitter Returning to Standard Operation ...

Page 74: ...igh thermal conductivity If air leaks into the H2 the mixture can become explosive B 2 2 Equipment A typical instrumentation package includes a 4 port Flowing Reference Gas hydrogen explosion proof XMTC transmitter with a 4 20 mA range of 80 to 100 H2 mounted in a sample system similar to the one shown in Figure 58 below An XDP display package is often specified Figure 58 Sample System 732 028 REF...

Page 75: ... A hydrogen reference gas flow of 0 4 SCFH 200 cc min is sufficient for proper operation The sample system should be located in an area cooler than 50oC 122oF and the tubing leading to the sample system should be at least 5 ft 1 5 m long to insure proper cooling of the sample gas For this application the required calibration gases are as follows Zero gas 80 0 H2 in N2 Span gas H2 minimum 99 95 pur...

Page 76: ...safety problem and allows them to locate the leak and correct the problem B 2 6 Specifications Range 80 to 100 H2 in N2 Operating Conditions Pressure 0 5 to 75 psig Temperature 30 to 50 o C 86 to 122o F B 2 7 Detailed Operating Procedure The following procedure details the start up operation and calibration of the 4 port Flowing Reference Gas XMTC sample system for the hydrogen purity applications...

Page 77: ...tlets Any tubing on the outlets should be at least 1 4 in diameter and preferably 1 2 6 Leak test all sample system fittings as well as those leading to the sample system 7 Bring 24 VDC to the XMTC Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and allow 1 hour before proceeding 8 Slowly open N1 until the sample outlet flowmeter reads mid scale The pressure gauge at the sample outlet should read 0 psig 9 Slowly ...

Page 78: ...of the sample gas or calibration span gas before making any adjustments to the transmitter Span Gas Calibration 1 Fully close N1 and or N2 2 Slowly open N3 until the sample outlet flowmeter reads mid scale The pressure gauge at the sample outlet should read 0 psig Note If the flow in the reference gas outlet flowmeter decreased when N3 was opened adjust N4 to bring the flow to mid scale Returning ...

Page 79: ...tic ref 700 1276 Rev F SH1 on page 74 Figure 64 Analog PCB Schematic ref 700 1276 Rev F SH2 on page 75 Figure 65 Digital PCB Schematic ref 700 1316 Rev H SH1 on page 76 Figure 66 Digital PCB Schematic ref 700 1316 Rev H SH2 on page 77 Figure 67 EMI Filter PCB Schematic ref 700 1550 Rev A on page 78 Figure 68 Analog PCB Assembly ref 703 1276 Rev H on page 79 Figure 69 Digital PCB Assembly ref 703 1...

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Page 84: ...ANDARD PRESSURE COMPENSATION OX PRESS NOTES 1 RESISTORS VALUES ARE OHMS 5 1 4W UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE 2 SMD RESISTORS VALUES ARE OHMS 5 1 8W UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE 3 CAPACITORS VALUES ARE MICROFARADS UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE 4 DENOTES SMD MARKING CODES 5 IC POWER LAST USED AND DECOUPLING CAPACITORS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 Figure 63 Analog PCB Schematic ref 700 1276 Rev F SH1 ...

Page 85: ... REFDES HIGHEST USED NOT USED C35 CR5 CR2 CR4 J7 J5 E13 E7 E8 E10 E11 L1 MT1 P7 P3 P6 Q3 R31 R12 R15 R30 RA1 U15 U3 U4 VR4 W5 W2 W3 W4 Y1 TABLE 1 POWER CHART REFDES TYPE 5VA 5VD 12V 12V BRTN ARTN U7 OP200G 13 4 U6 TL062AC 8 4 U2 LF442C 8 4 SPARES Figure 64 Analog PCB Schematic ref 700 1276 Rev F SH2 ...

Page 86: ...Appendix C Installation and Wiring Diagrams XMTC User s Manual 76 Figure 65 Digital PCB Schematic ref 700 1316 Rev H SH1 ...

Page 87: ... OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 3 INDICATES MARKING 4 INDICATES SMD MARKING CODES 5 I C POWER LAST USED AND DECOUPLING CAPACITORS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 TABLE 3 GROUP CHART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 02 03 STANDARD 02 TC TABLE 2 GROUP CHART HIGHEST USED NOT USED Y1 VR2 U15 TB2 S3 RV3 RT2 RT1 R28 R1 R5 R6 R8 R10 Q4 P8 P1 P2 P3 P5 M1 L1 JB J2 J3 J4 J6 F1 E7 DS2 CR3 C34 C5 C15 C29 BT1 VR1 TABLE 1 POWER CHART REF DES TYPE 5...

Page 88: ...Appendix C Installation and Wiring Diagrams XMTC User s Manual 78 TABLE 1 HIGHEST USED NOT USED REF DES CHART TB3A TB1A TB2A TB1B RV3 R1 L1 F1 C6 Figure 67 EMI Filter PCB Schematic ref 700 1550 Rev A ...

Page 89: ...EF ONLY CHANGES TO THIS DRAWING MAY REQUIRE PRIOR AGENCY FM CSA AUTHORIZATION REFER TO CERTIFICATION DRAWING 752 107 AND CONTACT THE CERTIFICATION ENGINEER GROUPS NUMBER DESCRIPTION 04 OX PRESS 03 OX 02 TC 01 STANDARD NOTES 1 ASSEMBLE PER IPC A 610 AND OR PANAMETRICS STANDARD 957 002 2 INSTALL C29 AND C30 ON SOLDER SIDE OF BOARD AS SHOWN C29 MAY EXTEND OVER THE EDGE OF THE PCB 0 14 MAX 3 TRIM J6 A...

Page 90: ... STANDARD 957 002 2 R19 NOT INSTALLED SPECIALS ONLY 3 ALL UNINSTALLED COMPONENT HOLES TO BE SOLDER FREE 4 DISCARD LOCKWASHER AND NUT ON S2 DO NOT INSTALL 5 INSTALL P6 WITH LONGER LEADS INTO PCB AS SHOWN FOR PROPER STACKUP WITH MATED ASSEMBLY SOLDER MUST BE FLUSH TO BOARD DO NOT CUT TRIM OR TIN EXCESS LEADS 6 INSTALL CHASSIS GROUND WIRE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE PCB APPLY LOCTITE 416 INSTANT ADHESI...

Page 91: ...Appendix C Installation and Wiring Diagrams XMTC User s Manual 81 BOTTOM SIDE ASSEMBLY SEE NOTE 6 109 110 2 50 Figure 70 Digital PCB Assembly ref 703 1316 Rev K SH2 ...

Page 92: ...stallation and Wiring Diagrams XMTC User s Manual 82 ASSEMBLY TOP BOTTOM SIDE ASSEMBLY NOTES 1 ASSEMBLE PER IPC A 610 AND OR PANAMETRICS STANDARD 957 002 Figure 71 EMI Filter PCB Assembly ref 703 1550 Rev A SH1 SH2 ...

Page 93: ...C 2 1 A AUX 24V 7 6 5 4 3 RTN B 1 2 8 3 8 7 6 5 4 REC A B 1 RTN 2 1 24V 2 AUX nd G ine L Neut 1 2 AMP 250V SLO BLO 3AG 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 TB2 TB1 3 2 3 1 4 2 1 TB2 TB1 E S U F E S U F MIS 1 MMS 3 Connections MIS 2 Connections see User s Manual for details XDP Connections see User s Manual for details TMO2D Connections see User s Manual for details XMTC XMTC XMTC Figure 72 XMTC Interconnection Diagrams ...

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Page 95: ...ous performance inaccuracies these commands should only be accessed under direct factory supervision using the GE IDM software IMPORTANT You must contact GE before changing the parameters in this menu To access the enhanced Advanced Option 1 From the Edit Functions menu see Figure 10 on page 20 click on Advanced 2 When a window similar to Figure 73 below opens enter your factory level password Con...

Page 96: ...lues for factory use only Click on the desired option to open it or click on Next Item Enter to open the menu listed on the status line above the options Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without entering any commands D 2 Heater The parameters in the Heater command affect the operation of the Heater controls The window for the Heater command is similar to Figure 75 below Figure ...

Page 97: ...ure 76 Proportional Band in the Heater Window Enter the desired value and click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry The final command asks for the Integral Time in seconds as shown in Figure 77 below Unless otherwise specified by GE the Integral Time should be set at 200 00 Figure 77 Integral Time secs in the Heater Window Enter the desired number of seconds and click on Next Item Enter to con...

Page 98: ... command is similar to Figure 78 below Figure 78 Balance Bridge Window Click on Next Item Enter after the bridge has reached stability You can monitor stability in the Real Time Diagnostics menu of IDM The next window lists the selected thermal parameters as shown in Figure 79 below Figure 79 Zero Correction Window ...

Page 99: ...g procedure The window displays the thermal balance or imbalance diagnostic as shown in Figure 80 below Figure 80 Thermal Balance or Imbalance Window Click on Next Item Enter to return to the Advanced window D 4 Factory Settings The window for the Factory Settings command is similar to Figure 81 below Figure 81 Factory Settings Command ...

Page 100: ... Figure 82 Creating a Data File If you click on Download from PC you are asked for a file name as shown in Figure 83 below Figure 83 Downloading a Data File However if you click on Reset to Defaults the status is displayed in the Factory Settings window Click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry Click Previous Item or Exit Page to close the window without changing the status ...

Page 101: ...he heater ON time to the heater OFF time It acts to compensate for drift due to changes in ambient temperature Enter the desired percentage of time the heater is ON and click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry For any command click Previous Item to return to the previous parameter or Exit Page to close the window without changing any values At the next command as shown in Figure 85 below ente...

Page 102: ...int the K factor and the Aout K factor for points 2 and 3 In each case enter the desired value and click on Next Item Enter to confirm the entry At the final prompt as shown in Figure 87 below enter the temperature mV K factor a compensation to the bridge reading during ambient temperature transitions Figure 87 Temperature mV Kfactor Window Enter the desired number and click on Next Item Enter to ...

Page 103: ...land It is recommended to use GE P N 419 215 or equivalent for all weatherproof installation and GE P N 419 217 or equivalent for all explosion flameproof installation RS232 Output 1 Use shielded cable to interconnect the XMTC enclosure with any external I O devices It is recommended to use GE P N 704 668 12 or equivalent for all weatherproof installation and GE P N 704 1262 12 or equivalent for a...

Page 104: ...to terminal block TB3 on the EMI filter board The RS232 digital output connections are made to terminal block TB2 Figure 88 XMTC with EMI Filter Board Wiring Connections CAUTION Do not make any connections to unassigned or unused terminals TB2 3 RS232 GND green TB2 2 RS232 TX white TB2 1 RS232 RX red TB3 3 4 to 20 mA white TB3 2 24VDC Return black TB3 1 24VDC Line red TB3 4 4 to 20 mA green EMI Fi...

Page 105: ... in the cable gland as shown in Figure 89 below Figure 89 Proper Cable Gland Assembly GE p n 419 215 2 Remove the screw that secures the EMI filter board to its standoff Then pull the board from its socket to access the TB3 connector and loosen the terminal screws on the TB3 connector 3 Connect the power leads a Insert the 4 wire cable 24 VDC line red lead into pin TB3 1 and tighten the screw b In...

Page 106: ...ssemble the three gland pieces together and tighten the gland to secure the cable and the shield IMPORTANT The cable shield must be terminated in the cable gland as shown in Figure 89 on page 95 7 Unplug the TB2 connector by pulling it straight out of its socket and loosen the terminal screws on the TB2 connector 8 Connect the RS232 serial port leads a Insert the 3 wire cable RX red lead into pin ...

Page 107: ... cable gland d Fray the braided shield and spread evenly around the cone as shown in Figure 90 below Compress the ring to lock the shield e After terminating the shield as shown assemble the gland pieces together and tighten the gland to secure the cable and the shield IMPORTANT The cable shield must be terminated in the cable gland as shown in Figure 90 below Figure 90 Proper Cable Gland Assembly...

Page 108: ...Route the 3 wire RS232 cable its ground lug through the cable gland d Fray the braided shield and spread evenly around the cone as shown in Figure 90 on page 97 Compress the ring to lock the shield e After terminating the shield as shown assemble the gland pieces together and tighten the gland to secure the cable and the shield IMPORTANT The cable shield must be terminated in the cable gland as sh...

Page 109: ...XMTC User s Manual 99 Appendix F Certifications Appendix F Certifications F 1 EC Type Examination Certificate Figure 91 EC Type Examination Certificate Sheet 1 of 3 ...

Page 110: ...Appendix F Certifications 100 XMTC User s Manual F 1 EC Type Examination Certificate cont Figure 92 EC Type Examination Certificate Sheet 2 of 3 ...

Page 111: ...XMTC User s Manual 101 Appendix F Certifications F 1 EC Type Examination Certificate cont Figure 93 EC Type Examination Certificate Sheet 3 of 3 ...

Page 112: ...Appendix F Certifications 102 XMTC User s Manual F 2 IECEx Certificate of Conformity Figure 94 EC Type Examination Certificate Page 1 of 3 ...

Page 113: ...XMTC User s Manual 103 Appendix F Certifications F 2 IECEx Certificate of Conformity cont Figure 95 EC Type Examination Certificate Page 2 of 3 ...

Page 114: ...Appendix F Certifications 104 XMTC User s Manual F 2 IECEx Certificate of Conformity cont Figure 96 EC Type Examination Certificate Page 3 of 3 ...

Page 115: ... Required Materials 44 Sealed Reference XMTC 46 Switch Location 46 Calibration Sheet 56 CE Mark Compliance 93 Certifications ATEX Certification 99 EC Type Examination Certificate 99 IECEx Certificate of Conformity 102 Clear Calibration 27 Configure Cal 23 D Date of Publication i Dimensions 50 Displays TMO2D TC 6 XDP 6 Document Number i Drawings Installation Wiring 69 Drift Cal Error 33 Drifts Cali...

Page 116: ...Password Programming 37 Performance Specifications 49 Physical Specifications 50 Power Specifications 50 Power Supply 6 Powering Up 19 Programming Enhanced Advanced Option 85 IDM 20 Menu Maps 41 Password 37 R Ranges Measurement 49 Return Policy 109 S Safety Auxiliary Equipment iii General Issues iii Personal Equipment iv Sample System Basic Requirements 6 Sealed Reference Calibration 46 Enclosure ...

Page 117: ...cal Applications 7 59 U Under Over Range 34 W Warranty 109 WEEE Directive iv Weight 50 Wiring CE Mark Compliance 93 CE Signal Connections 95 Drawings 69 External Devices 17 Instructions 12 Signal Connections 14 X XDP Optional Display 6 ...

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Page 119: ...rpose and warranties arising from course of dealing or usage or trade Return Policy If a GE Sensing instrument malfunctions within the warranty period the following procedure must be completed 1 Notify GE Sensing giving full details of the problem and provide the model number and serial number of the instrument If the nature of the problem indicates the need for factory service GE Sensing will iss...

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Page 121: ...ameproof d design and complies with EN 60079 0 2012 EN 60079 1 2007 EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 IEC 60079 0 2011 IEC 60079 1 2007 IEC 60529 2001 The product contains no exposed parts which produce surface temperature infrared electromagnetic ionizing or non electrical dangers The product must not be subjected to mechanical or thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification documentati...

Page 122: ...the XMTC Gas Analyzer October 2013 910 217 Rev A 2 of 2 Special Conditions for Safe Use Consult the manufacturer if dimensional information on the flameproof joints is necessary Markings Markings shall appear on the product as shown below ...

Page 123: ...N 50014 1997 A1 A2 A3 EN 50018 2000 following the provisions of the 2004 108 EC EMC 2006 95 EC Low Voltage and 94 9 EC ATEX Directives Where products were initially assessed for compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC using earlier harmonized standards a subsequent review has determined that technical knowledge is unaffected by the current harmoni...

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