SMC sierra monitor corporation | Sentry Instruction Manual - Version 6 |
7.9 TOXIC GAS SENSOR MODULE
7.9.1 DESCRIPTION
Toxic Gas Sensor Modules include the following models and default ranges:
1,000 PPM
2,000 PPM
The Toxic Sensor Module includes a sensor assembly and electronic assembly installed in an explosion proof housing.
The sensor assembly includes a reuseable housing |
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and disposable electrochemical sensor. | The | |||
Cover Plate - Toxic Gas Module | ||||
assembly screws into one hub of the sensor | ||||
module enclosure and plugs into the bottom |
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electronics card via a six pin connector. |
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Cabling from the controller connects to a three pin spring | Prior to reading voltages and making adjustments perform | |||
loaded terminal strip on the electronics assembly. | a visual inspection to confirm that there are no physical |
7.9.2 TROUBLE ANALYSIS | problems such as water in the electronics enclosure, | |
wiring damage or corrosion. | ||
Electrical adjustment, or replacement of the sensor will be | ||
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procedures. | ||
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•Controller displays the following error
messages | 7.9.3.1 SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT |
SENSOR FAILURE
LOW SENSITIVITY
•False readings or alarms are received due to sensor inaccuracy.
Warning: During sensor adjustments the concentration reading on the controller will be inaccurate and alarm level concentrations may be displayed. If false activation of the alarm relays will cause a problem disconnect the relay wiring prior to adjustment or turn the module off using the "Change Module" mode.
NOTE
Although all the necessary data can be collected with a voltmeter at the sensor module, some helpful information can be displayed on the controller or printed. See diagnostic codes 0004 and 0008 in Appendix C.
It is unlikely that any electrical adjustment will be required except when a new sensor is installed.
To make the electrical adjustment connect a voltmeter to SIGNAL OUT (pos) and GND (ground) and use SPAN ADJ potentiometer to adjust the voltage based on the following:
•1% of full scale = 0.02 VDC.
•100% of full scale = 2.00 VDC.
7.9.3.2SENSOR REPLACEMENT
The toxic gas sensor should be replaced when it can no longer be calibrated correctly. Generally this is every twenty four to thirty months.