User's Manual: SENTRY Wireless Temperature Measuring System

User’s manual
User’s Manual
SENTRY Wireless Temperature Measuring
System
User’s manual for the SENTRY Wireless Temperature
Measuring System
P-SENTRY/FE Rev. D 1
SENTRY Wireless Temperature Measuring System
Revisions
Rev. Written by Checked by Approved by

Date Sign. Date Sign. Date Sign.
A 2004-08-11 pab
B 2005-08-17 aja 2005-08-24 pab 2005-08-24 ajk
C 2006-01-18 ajk 2006-01-18 pab 2006-01-18 aja
D 2006-03-07 ajk 2006-03-07 pab 2006-03-07 aja
Document history
Rev. A First edition

Rev. B Several changes. Initiated by ajk
Rev. C Drawing on page 33 (GB-287) has been replaced by GB-928
Rev. D The text “Kongsberg drawing no GB-673, Rev. C” on page 84 has been changed
into “Kongsberg drawing no GB-673, Rev. A” and the text “pos 8, Figure 1” and
“pos 9, Figure 1” on page 87 has been changed into “pos 8, Figure 26” and “pos 9,
Figure 26”. There have also been some minor changes in the layout
The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
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or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
document.
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Table of contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................7

Introduction .......................................................................................................................7
Warnings............................................................................................................................7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................8
Introduction .......................................................................................................................8
System description.............................................................................................................8
Sensor description (GBW)...............................................................................................10
Cable gland description (GB) ..........................................................................................12
Stationary antenna description (GBS) .............................................................................13
Signal Processing Unit (SPU) description (GBP) ...........................................................14
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................17

Sensor installation ...........................................................................................................17
Stationary Antenna installation .......................................................................................18
Signal Processing Unit (SPU) installation.......................................................................20
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...............................................................................21

Introduction .....................................................................................................................21
System overview .............................................................................................................21
Wireless sensor electrical installation (GBW---/------) ...................................................22
Stationary antenna electrical installation (GBS--/------)..................................................23
Maximum antenna air gap versus signal cable length ............................................ 24
Coaxial signal cable bundle installation ..........................................................................26
Repairing mechanical damage to a coaxial cable.................................................... 27
Power and communication multi-cable installation ........................................................27
Signal Processing Unit with RS485 binary protocol Modbus RTU (GBP100/H----) .....28
Description .............................................................................................................. 28
System build-up of the GBP100/H Signal Processing Unit.................................... 29
Internal wiring diagram of the GBP100/H---- Signal Processing Unit................... 30
Signal Processing Unit with RS485 binary protocol Modbus RTU and
slowdown/shutdown relays (GBP100/K----)...................................................................32
Description .............................................................................................................. 32
System build-up of the GBP100/K Signal Processing Unit.................................... 33
Internal wiring diagram of the GBP100/K---- Signal Processing Unit................... 34
Signal Processing Unit with 4 to 20 mA (GBP100/L----) ...............................................36

Description .............................................................................................................. 36
System build-up of the GBP100/L---- Signal Processing Unit ............................... 37
Internal wiring of the GBP100/L---- Signal Processing Unit ................................. 39
Signal Processing Unit with 4 to 20 mA and slowdown/shutdown relays (GBP100/M----
)........................................................................................................................................39
Description .............................................................................................................. 39
System build-up of the GBP100/M---- Signal Processing Unit.............................. 41
Internal wiring of the GBP100/M---- Signal Processing Unit ................................ 43
Trigger electrical installation...........................................................................................43
Description .............................................................................................................. 43
Trigger troubleshooting........................................................................................... 45
COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP .........................................................................46

Recommended test equipment.........................................................................................46
Connections .....................................................................................................................46
Start-up ............................................................................................................................46
APPENDIX A.................................................................................................................48
Specifications ..................................................................................................................48
Overall system specifications.................................................................................. 48
GBW100 Wireless Temperature Sensor ................................................................. 48
GBS100 Stationary Antenna ................................................................................... 48
GBP100 Signal Processing Unit ............................................................................. 49
Trigger switch (optional)......................................................................................... 49
APPENDIX B.................................................................................................................50
Configuration...................................................................................................................50
APPENDIX C.................................................................................................................51
Embedded flow chart.......................................................................................................51
Embedded software description.......................................................................................51
APPENDIX D.................................................................................................................54
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................54
Signal Processing Unit (SPU) ................................................................................. 54
Troubleshooting chart, case 1..........................................................................................55
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All sensor channels dead ......................................................................................... 55

Troubleshooting chart, case 2..........................................................................................56
One or more sensor channels dead, NOT all........................................................... 56
APPENDIX E.................................................................................................................57
Standard Sentry parts.......................................................................................................57
Signal Processing Unit ............................................................................................ 57
Wireless temperature sensor.................................................................................... 58
Stationary antenna ................................................................................................... 59
APPENDIX F .................................................................................................................60
Failure consequence ........................................................................................................60
Failure of the GBW100 Wireless Temperature Sensor ...................................................60
Failure of the SAW sensor (inside the metal housing or the plastic antenna cover)60
Failure of the GBS100 Stationary Antenna.....................................................................60
Failure of antenna or antenna connector ................................................................. 61
Failure of antenna coaxial cable between stationary antenna and SPU .................. 61
Failures involving wires running in the multi-cable........................................................61
Failures involving the external power supply to the Sentry SPU ........................... 62
Failures involving RS485 communication lines ..................................................... 64
Failures involving 4 to 20 mA output signal wires ................................................. 66
Failure of relay outputs....................................................................................................68
Relay output(s) shorted to the +line of the external power supply ......................... 68
Relay output(s) shorted to the 0 V line of the external power supply..................... 69
Failures involving the main board of the Sentry SPU .....................................................69
Failure of critical components in the transmitter and receiver on the main board of
the Sentry SPU ........................................................................................................ 69
Failure of critical components in the processor subsystem on the main board of the
Sentry SPU .............................................................................................................. 69
APPENDIX G ................................................................................................................70
Ex-equipment ..................................................................................................................70
Signal Processing Unit (SPU) ................................................................................. 70
ATEX II 3 and CSA Class 1 Division 2 (Ex-zone 2) classified SPU’s .................. 71
Relay control description for Ex-approved SPU’s.................................................. 74
ATEX II 2 (Ex-zone 1) classified SPU’s ................................................................ 75
ATEX markings on the Signal Processing Unit...................................................... 77

Important information concerning CSA-certified Sentry versions..................................78
Location of CSA-certified Sentry systems.............................................................. 78
Warnings concerning the repair of Sentry equipment............................................. 79
Warnings concerning disconnection of plugs or opening of the enclosure............. 80
ATEX markings on the Stationary Antenna ........................................................... 81
CSA markings on the Stationary Antenna .............................................................. 82
ATEX markings on the Wireless Sensors ............................................................... 83
CSA markings on the Wireless Sensors.................................................................. 84
APPENDIX H ................................................................................................................85
List of tools......................................................................................................................85
APPENDIX I ..................................................................................................................86
Embedded software upgrade ...........................................................................................86
Procedure for programming the Sentry Signal Processing Unit embedded
microcontroller ........................................................................................................ 86
APPENDIX J .................................................................................................................92
Coaxial cable repair .........................................................................................................92
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Introduction
The Sentry system must be installed in such a way that it cannot
introduce any damage to the surroundings during operation.
Therefore, it is very important that all requirements described in
this manual are followed thoroughly during installation.
Furthermore it is essential that the installation procedures found
in the installation guides prepared by the engine manufacturer
for each engine type are followed to the letter.
Kongsberg Maritime AS (hereby called KM), cannot take any
responsibility for installation equipment not supplied and/or
approved by us. Furthermore we cannot take any responsibility
for installations made by the customer himself or a third party.
KM liability covers only the robustness and quality of the
products if they have been installed and operated within the
limits described in this manual.
Warnings
When the Sentry system is installed on the engine/machine, and
cables are already connected to the Signal Processing Unit
(SPU), the installation is to some extend, vulnerable for external
electric shocks which may harm the electronic components
inside the SPU. Therefore, please take the following
precautions:
Caution BEFORE WELDING NEARBY THE SENTRY
INSTALLATION, PLEASE DISCONNECT ALL CABLES
FROM THE SPU CONNECTORS.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Introduction
KM has for many decades worked with wireless temperature
monitoring of bearings of rotating machinery. Due to the nature
of the installation sites, the sensor used must be small, passive
and robust, and require a minimum of installation measures and
maintenance. The absolute temperature of the bearing in
question must be measured accurately enough and fast enough
to prevent bearing failure due to overheating.
System description
Sentry is a wireless temperature measuring system utilized for
surveillance of critical parts on rotating machinery. The
temperature sensor is mounted within a hole drilled in the
rotating machine part, as close to the heated surface (e.g. crank
bearing) as possible.
The Sentry sensor is based on a technology called Surface
Acoustic Wave (SAW). This technology enables the possibility
of passive and wireless sensors with no need of external power
supply from batteries or inductive systems. Excitation of the
sensor is by means of a low energy / high frequency RF-pulse
transmitted to the sensor via two antennas, one fixed and one
placed on the rotating part. Transmission of the RF-pulse to the
sensor and the resulting reflection from the sensor takes place
when the two antennas are within approximately 50 mm
distance of each other (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Schematic drawing of the sensor signal path of the Sentry System
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The sensor signal is transmitted back via a coaxial cable

connected to the fixed antenna to a signal-processing unit (SPU)
where signal processing and sampling takes place. Thereafter
the absolute temperature is calculated by a micro controller on
the SPU and temperature information transmitted to the engine
room monitoring and control system as a RS485 signal, or
optionally as a 4 to 20 mA, RS 232C or CAN signal. Up to 16
different sensors can be connected to one signal-processing unit.
An Automatic Gain Control (AGC) function is implemented in
the micro controller to automatically compensate for variation in
system attenuation due to e.g. the variation in distance between
the antennas encountered in various installations.
A schematic drawing of the complete Sentry Wireless
Temperature Monitoring System is shown in Figure 2 and in
larger scale in Appendix A. It consists of three distinct parts, the
Sensors (pos 1), the Stationary Antennas (pos 2) and the Signal
Processing Unit (pos 4).
Power +24 VDC

4
RS485 (Modbus RTU)
Relay output
6 5
Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 14 Sensor 15 Sensor 16

6 Coax connector, 8 pins
5 Connector
INSIDE ENGINE 4 Processing unit GBP100/---
3 Cable gland
2 Stationary antenna GBS100/-----
1 Wireless temp.sensor GBW100/------
2003-02-23
Survey of parts for wireless temperature

monitoring system
type Sentry
SYSTEM LAY-OUT GB-662
Figure 2. Schematic drawing of the Sentry System complete with SPU, sensors and
antennas
The system shown in Figure 2 has 6 sensors mounted inside the

engine with their corresponding stationary antennas shown
opposite. A cable gland is used to feed the coaxial cable through
the engine/machine wall, it runs back to the Signal Processing
Unit (SPU) shown at the top left of the drawing. The Sentry
system shown in Figure 2 is typical, but the number of sensors
and fixed antennas will determine the exact system layout in the
system, up to 16 sensors can be monitored by 1 SPU. Using a
trigger is also possible to monitor several sensors using 1 fixed
antenna.
Sensor description (GBW)

The Wireless Temperature Sensor is shown in Figure 3 and in
larger scale in Appendix A. It consists of the actual packaged
SAW sensor, soldered to a printed circuit board, to which is
connected a coaxial cable running between the sensor PCB and
the disc-shaped sensor antenna. The sensor PCB and coaxial
cable are placed in a cylindrical steel sensor casing subsequently
filled with epoxy, while the sensor antenna is placed in a steel
housing and protected from the environment by a plastic lid. The
lid cannot be opened. The space between the underside of the
antenna and the bottom of the steel lid is also filled with epoxy
so that the whole assembly becomes solid.
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Figure 3. Drawing of the Wireless Temperature Sensor
Figure 4. Sensor with antenna
Cable gland description (GB)

The Cable Gland serves two main purposes of the Sentry
system: To connect the inside stationary antenna cable with the
outside coaxial cable going to the SPU and to ground the
shielding of the coaxial cable to the engine potential level. The
cable gland consists of 4 main parts: One threaded metal
housing (Pos. 1, Figure 5), two cable tension release glands
(Pos. 2, Figure 5) and one coaxial cable snap connector (Pos. 3,
Figure 5).
The snap connector inside the cable gland fits the connectors on
the coaxial cables delivered together with the Sentry system.
The force needed to insert or pull out a cable connector from the
cable gland is approximately 30 N (3 kg). After connecting the
coaxial cables to the cable gland, the tension release nuts should
be tightened using a torque of approximately 5 Nm.
A drawing of a typical Cable Gland is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Drawing of the Sentry System cable gland
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Stationary antenna description (GBS)

The Stationary Antenna is identical to the one used in the sensor
and is mounted in the same way, inside a steel housing and with
a plastic lid for protection. The lid cannot be opened. Epoxy fills
the airspace between the underside of the antenna and the
bottom of the steel housing. The antenna is equipped with a
coaxial cable which runs between the antenna and the cable
gland. A drawing of the Stationary Antenna is shown in Figure
6.
Figure 6. Drawing of the Stationary Antenna of the Sentry System
Signal Processing Unit (SPU) description (GBP)

The main Printed Circuit Board (named Sentry02/B or Sentry
02/C) of the signal processing unit (“SPU”) does all the signal
generation, signal detection and processing in the Sentry system.
One “SPU” can monitor the temperature of up to 16 different
sensors.
The “SPU” reads the sensors by transmitting a short radio
frequency pulse through the coaxial signal cable to the
stationary antenna and further to the sensor. After a short delay
the sensor reflects the pulse via the same transmission path to
the “SPU”. Signal processing is done in the “SPU” and the
temperature is calculated in the micro controller contained in the
“SPU”. Temperature information is transmitted to the existing
alarm system either as an RS485 MODBUS digital signal or as a
4 to 20 mA signal. An example of the layout of the SPU chassis
in a Sentry system with 12 coaxial connectors and twelve 4 to
20 mA output channels is shown in Figure 7.
A schematic drawing is shown in Figure 9 of the interior of the
SPU. To facilitate the transmission of temperature information
on 4 to 20 mA form an additional circuit board is needed which
is placed on top of the Main Board of the Sentry SPU. In
addition to these to circuit boards, the SPU consists of a Power
Supply Board, which receives 24 volts externally and supplies
both the main SPU circuit board and the 4 to 20 mA printed
circuit board if this is installed. The Power Supply Board also
contains EMC protection circuits and filters.
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Figure 7. External view of analogue output Signal Processing Unit (SPU)
Figure 8. External view of the digital output Signal Processing Unit (SPU)
Figure 9. 3D drawing of a typical Sentry “SPU”
Some Sentry SPU types are equipped with two relay output
channels. These can give active response on pre-configured
temperature levels.
The slow-down signal will keep its state as long as the
temperature is above its pre-configured temperature limit level,
but go back to normal state as soon as the temperature drops
down below this limit.
The shutdown signal will keep its state until the engine has
stopped. The definition of a stopped engine is that more than 60
% of the activated sensor channels could not be read.
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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Sensor installation
The sensor can be installed in many different applications for
temperature measurement on moving parts. In medium and
high-speed engines the metal temperature is measured near the
bearings. It is essential that a temperature rise is detected as fast
as possible, and therefore the sensor is spring-loaded and has a
short reaction time. The sensor holes must be cleaned before
installing a sensor. Apply some heat transfer compound in the
hole before inserting the sensor. The sensor must be installed
and the sensor nut tightened to a torque of 40 Nm and secured
with Loctite 243. Sensor length and diameter will vary
depending on the type of installation. Please refer to the engine
manufacturers drawings for installation on a specific engine.
Figure 10. Drawing of some typical Sentry sensor installations in medium-speed

engines
Figure 11. Drawing of a typical Sentry sensor installation in a medium-speed engine
Stationary Antenna installation

The Stationary Antenna is mounted on a bracket, which is
fastened to the engine frame. Clamps must support the coaxial
cable inside the engine. Each clamp is fixed by one screw, this
having an M6 thread with the hole for the screw being 6.0 mm
deep. All screws must be secured with Loctite 243. The distance
between clamps should be 200 mm.
Regarding the relative position between the rotating Wireless
Temperature Sensor and the Stationary Antenna, the following
rules apply, as given in the Technical Specifications:
• Air gap between the Sensor antenna and the Stationary
Antenna: 5 to 25 mm.
• Maximum displacement between the Sensor antenna and the
Stationary Antenna: Maximum ±5 mm.
• Angle between Sensor antenna and the Stationary Antenna:
Maximum 30 °.
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Gap between antennas: Angle between antennas:
Angle =
max. 30 deg.
Standard
Gap = 10 togap = 5 to 25 mm
40mm
(can be up to 40 mm if short cable)
Lateral
Lateral position
positionbetween
betweenantennas:
sensors and antennas:
Min. 50%
Maximum overlap
Maximum
displacement
displacement
±5 mm±5 mm
Figure 12. Drawing of installation limits of sensor and stationary antenna
Please have in mind that there are four different parameters that
affect the signal level of Sentry: The total antenna coaxial cable
length, the air gap between the antennas (stationary antenna and
sensor antenna), the displacement between the antennas and the
angle between the antennas. If using an antenna cable longer
than 10 metres will reduce the flexibility and tolerances of the
other parameters (see chapter “Maximum antenna air gap versus
signal cable length”).
Placing of the Stationary Antenna will vary depending on the
type of installation. Please refer to the engine manufacturers
drawings for installation on a specific engine.
Signal Processing Unit (SPU) installation

The Signal Processing Unit (SPU) is delivered with 2 mounting
brackets. In each bracket there are 2 holes. Mark and drill holes
for the M8 screws are holding the brackets. The physical
orientation of the SPU is of no importance to functionality, but
we strongly recommend that the SPU be mounted so that the
connectors to the Stationary Antennas and the Multi plug points
downwards. Regarding the placing of the SPU in relation to the
engine, please refer to the installation manual or drawings
supplied by the engine manufacturer in each case. Both coaxial
connectors and multi plug are coded and can only be inserted the
correct way. Make sure, however that the two coaxial multi
plugs are connected to the correct socket in the SPU. They are
marked Left and Right, respectively.
In all installations it is important to make sure that the total RF-
signal attenuation over the path from the Signal Processing Unit
(SPU) to the sensor and back to the SPU does not become too
great. Since the attenuation in long stretches of the signal cable
may be considerable, there is a maximum allowed signal cable
length corresponding to any given air gap between stationary
antenna and sensor antenna.
If the air-gap is limited to maximum 20 mm, the maximum
cable length of 25 metres is allowed.
If the total cable length is shorter than 16 metres, a gap of
maximum 25 mm can be used. See also Figure 16.
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Introduction
This chapter describes the electrical installation of the Sentry
system and the functionality of the various standard versions of
the Sentry system. It is structured as follows. First an overview
of the Sentry system is given, presenting the parts of the system
relevant for the electrical installation. The next chapters describe
the electrical installation of each of these parts making up a
standard Sentry system. The last chapters describe the
functionality of the various standard versions of the Sentry
system. Emphasis is on describing how the system must be
installed electrically to ensure proper operation. For details on
the mechanical installation such as drilling and torque values,
please see chapter “Mechanical installation” of this Manual and
the Installation Manual for the specific installation.
System overview
A basic Sentry system consists of the parts shown in Figure 13.
These are:
• One to sixteen Wireless Sensors (pos 1)
• One to sixteen Stationary Antennas (pos 2)
• One to sixteen Engine Bulkhead Cable Glands (pos 3)
• One Signal Processing Unit (pos 4)
• One Power/Communication Cable (pos 5)
• One or two Signal Cables bundles (pos 6)
Figure 13. Overview of a typical Sentry System layout
Please note that Sentry systems are used in a wide variety of

rotating machinery, so a specific system may have other
modules in addition to the ones shown in Figure 13. The number
of sensor channels connected will also vary. For details of a
specific assembly, please refer to the Installation Manual for the
specific installation.
Wireless sensor electrical installation (GBW---/---

---)
The Wireless Sensors (GBW---/------) are self-contained passive
devices and the only interface with the rest of the Sentry system
is wirelessly with the associated Stationary Antenna. No
electrical connection or configuration of these sensors is
therefore necessary. With regards to mechanical installation,
please refer to chapter “Mechanical Installation” and the
Installation Manual for a specific installation.
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Ø17
M12x1
Base don dwg. no.: GB-271

118°
ø28
ø29
ø7,8
ø5±0,1
2 12 8
max. 16 15
L (when installed) nom.33
Figure 14. Typical Sentry sensor drawing (GBW105/CT is shown)
Stationary antenna electrical installation (GBS--/-

-----)
The Stationary Antenna for each cylinder is mounted on a
bracket, which is fastened to the engine frame. Please refer to
chapter “Mechanical Installation” and the Installation Manual
for a specific installation. Clamps must support the coaxial cable
inside the engine.
The coaxial cable ends in a coaxial connector. After the
mounting of the Stationary Antenna and fixing of the coaxial
cable, this connector is inserted into the cable gland GB-197 (or
similar) as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15. Connection of the Stationary Antenna coaxial cable to the engine wall cable
gland
Use a pressure of approximately 30 N (3 kg) when inserting the

coaxial connector into the cable gland, and be sure to feel a
slight “click” which is evidence that the connector has made a
good connection with the mating connector inside the cable
gland. Then tighten the cable gland.
Maximum antenna air gap versus signal

cable length
In all installations it is important to make sure that the total RF-
signal attenuation over the path from the Signal Processing Unit
(SPU) to the sensor and back to the SPU does not become too
great. Since the attenuation in long stretches of the signal cable
may be considerable, there is a maximum allowed signal cable
length corresponding to any given air gap between stationary
antenna and sensor antenna. This is shown in Figure 16.
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Figure 16. Maximum antenna air gap versus signal cable length
Coaxial signal cable bundle installation

The coaxial Signal Cable bundle is shown as item 5 in Figure
13. It is shown in greater detail in Figure 17. There is one
coaxial cable per sensor channel.
Figure 17. Coaxial signal cable bundle
The multi plug connector at one end of the Signal Cable bundle
connects to the Signal Processing Unit. It is coded and can only
be inserted the correct way. In the case where there are two
coaxial Signal Cable bundles, please make sure that the two
coaxial multi plugs are connected to the correct sockets in the
SPU. Both the plugs and the mating sockets on the SPU are
marked Left and Right, respectively. After connecting make
sure to tighten the locking nuts on the plug. Each coaxial cable
attached to the multi plug is marked with a number
corresponding to the sensor output channel. The end of each
coaxial cable is fitted with a coaxial connector of the same type
as that used on the Stationary Antenna. After connecting the
multi plug to the SPU, connect each of these connectors to the
Cable Gland of each cylinder as shown in Figure 15 and be sure
to observe again the slight “click” which tells that the connector
has made a good connection with the engine wall cable gland.
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Repairing mechanical damage to a coaxial

cable
Coaxial cables may be accidentally cut or squashed during
repair or installation work. If this happens the corresponding
sensor channel will register that the sensor is Not Available
(N/A) and the corresponding 4 to 20 mA analogue output, if
used, will register a value between 3.5 mA and 4 mA. The
damaged cable may be repaired by cutting away the damaged
part and installing connectors on to the exposed halves. A
special crimping tool has to be used for this and the assembly
instructions given for the specific connector has to be followed
closely.
Power and communication multi-cable installation

The Multi cable marked as item 4 in Figure 13 supplies the
Signal Processing Unit with DC-power and transmits the
measured temperature of the various sensor channels to the
supervisory alarm system. Installation is by pressing the multi
plug connector of the cable onto the corresponding multi plug
socket of the Signal Processing Unit and tightening the locking
nut. The plug is coded and can only be inserted the correct way.
The number of pins of this plug varies according to the number
of sensor channels used and the format of the output signals
from the Sentry system. Please refer to the Installation Manual
for a specific installation to see the pin out of a specific
connector.
Figure 18. Multi-cable for power and communication lines
Signal Processing Unit with RS485 binary protocol

Modbus RTU (GBP100/H----)
Description
This configuration of the Sentry system uses the RS485 format
for communication with the supervisory alarm system. RS485 is
a two-wire differential signalling format which is capable of
transmission lengths of up one kilometre. Up to 256 systems can
share the same communication bus and each system attached to
the bus has a unique address. The protocol used by Sentry is the
Modbus RTU protocol. To allow RS485 Modbus
communication a dedicated communication module, GBU-1, is
mounted inside the Sentry enclosure and the address set by a
DIP switch on this module. The output from the module is
galvanically isolated.
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System build-up of the GBP100/H Signal

Processing Unit
A drawing of the modules inside the Sentry enclosure used for
this configuration is shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Modules of the GBP100/H---- Signal Processing Unit
The Signal Processing Module, GBP-1A, is mounted at the

bottom of the enclosure with the Power Supply Module, GBK-1,
next to it. Atop the Power Supply Module is mounted first the
RS485 Modbus RTU communication Module, GBU-1.
Internal wiring diagram of the GBP100/H-

--- Signal Processing Unit
The wiring of this Sentry configuration is shown in Figure 20.
Figure 20. Internal wiring of the GBP100/H---- Sentry System
Please refer to the Installation Manual for a specific installation

to see which wires in the multi cable carry the RS485 signals
and the slowdown/shutdown signals.
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Figure 21. Drawing of a typical Sentry “SPU” type H
The Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A, pos. 8), is mounted at

the bottom of the enclosure beside the Power Supply Module
(GBK-1, pos. 5). Atop the power supply, the MODBUS
communication module (GBU-1, pos 6) is mounted.
Position list of Figure 21:

1 Signal Processing Unit (SPU) box/enclosure
2 Coaxial cable connector (1 or 2 pieces)
3 Screws for multi-cable connector
4 Multi-cable connector for power and communication cable
5 Power supply (GBK-1)
6 MODBUS Communication card (GBU-1)
7 Distance piece
8 SPU card, Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A)
9 Screw for SPU card
10 Screw securing the bottom plate to the enclosure
11 Bottom plate holding the modules
Signal Processing Unit with RS485 binary protocol

Modbus RTU and slowdown/shutdown relays
(GBP100/K----)
Description
This configuration of the Sentry system uses the RS485 format
for communication with the supervisory alarm system. RS485 is
a two-wire differential signalling format which is capable of
transmission lengths of up one kilometre. Up to 256 systems can
share the same communication bus and each system attached to
the bus has a unique address. The protocol used by Sentry is the
Modbus RTU protocol. To allow RS485 Modbus
communication a dedicated communication module, GBU-1, is
mounted inside the Sentry enclosure and the address set by a
DIP switch on this module. The output from the module is
galvanically isolated.
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CONNECTOR "A" CONNECTOR "A"

12 7
5 1
11 6 8
4 2
10
3
9
1 Power + 24VDC 12 7
5 1
11 6 8
2 Power 0V
4 2
"A" 3 RS232 TxD 10
3
9
4 RS232 RxD
5 RS232 GND
Normal open 6 Slow down

max. 5A Slow down
240 7
Normal open 8 Shut down
6.5 max. 5A
Alternative fixing brackets 9 Shut down 19
10
11 RS 485 Data +
9.5
12 RS 485 Data -
KONGSBERG
Serial no.:xxxxxx
Signal Processing Unit

Type GBP100/K09A2
7.5
Ø14
180
110
160
LEFT CONN. RIGHT CONN.
1 2 3 4 5 6 789
6 90
260
Machining: GB-207
REMARKS
1. Material of box: Silumin
2. Surface: Grey paint Signal processing unit GBP100/K09A2
3. Weight: approx. 3500g with 9 coaxial connectors from GBW100/-
4. Multicable UX-639/ or plug connector UX-595 9 channels RS485 MODBUS RTU
will fit on plug connector "A". GB-928
DIMENSIONAL SKETCH
Figure 22. Modules of the GBP100/K Signal Processing Unit
The Signal Processing Module, GBP-1A, is mounted at the

bottom of the enclosure with the Power Supply Module, GBK-1,
next to it. Atop the Power Supply Module is mounted first the
RS485 Modbus RTU communication Module, GBU-1.
Internal wiring diagram of the GBP100/K-

--- Signal Processing Unit
Figure 23. Internal wiring of the GBP100/K---- Sentry System
Please refer to the Installation Manual for a specific installation

to see which wires in the multi- cable carry the RS485 signals
and the slowdown/shutdown signals.
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Figure 24. Drawing of a typical Sentry “SPU” type K
The Signal Processing Module (GBP-1, pos. 10) is mounted at

(GBK-1, pos. 5). Atop the power supply, the relay module
(GBR-2, pos 6) and the MODBUS communication module
(GBU-1, pos 7) is mounted.
6 Relay card (GBR-2)
7 MODBUS Communication card (GBU-1)
8 Distance piece
9 Distance piece
10 SPU card, Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A)
11 Screw for SPU card
Signal Processing Unit with 4 to 20 mA

(GBP100/L----)
Description
The 4 to 20 mA analogue output format is a standard interface in
the Sentry system and the outputs are generated in a dedicated
module mounted inside the Sentry enclosure called GBP-2. The
recommended load resistance of each output is 250 ohms and
the maximum load resistance of each output is 300 ohms.
Ground return for the analogue outputs is found on a separate
pin in the multi-connector to which the multi-cable (item 5 in
Figure 12) is attached. Please refer to the Installation Manual for
a specific installation to see the pin out of a specific connector.
This version of the Sentry system can also use the RS232
signalling format for communication. Please note that these
outputs are not galvanically isolated. The RS232 output may be
used for troubleshooting or for changing details of the Sentry
configuration by using the SenLog software package.
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System build-up of the GBP100/L----

Figure 25. Modules of the GBP100/L---- Signal Processing Unit
Figure 26. Drawing of a typical Sentry “SPU”
The Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A, pos. 10), is mounted

at the bottom of the enclosure beside the Power Supply Module
(GBK-1, pos. 7). Next to it, atop the Signal Processing Module
the 4 to 20 mA analogue output Module (GBP-2, pos. 8) is
mounted.

3 Bracket for configuration push button (optional)
4 Configuration push button (optional)
8 16 channel 4 to 20 mA analogue output module (GBP-2)
9 Screw for distance piece
10 Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A)
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Internal wiring of the GBP100/L---- Signal

Processing Unit
Figure 27. Internal wiring of the GBP100/L---- Signal Processing Unit
Signal Processing Unit with 4 to 20 mA and

slowdown/shutdown relays (GBP100/M----)
Description
The 4 to 20 mA analogue output format is a standard interface in
the Sentry system and the outputs are generated in a dedicated
module mounted inside the Sentry enclosure called GBP-2. The
recommended load resistance of each output is 250 ohms and
the maximum load resistance of each output is 300 ohms.
Ground return for the analogue outputs is found on a separate

pin in the multi-plug to which the multi cable (item 5 in Figure
13) is attached. Please refer to the Installation Manual for a
specific installation to see the pin out of a specific connector.
This version of the Sentry system can also use the RS232
signalling format for communication. Please note that these
outputs are not galvanically isolated. The RS232 output may be
used for troubleshooting or for changing details of the Sentry
configuration by using the SenLog software package.
Additionally, this version of the Sentry system has
slowdown/shutdown capability. Two relay output channels for
slow and shut-down functionality are available by installing an
extra module, called GBR-2, inside the Sentry enclosure. These
relay outputs can give active response on pre-configured
temperature levels and both relay outputs have provision both
for normally open and normally closed operation.
The slowdown signal will keep its Alarm Set state as long as the
temperature is above its pre-configured temperature limit level,
but the alarm will be reset as soon as the temperature drops
down below this limit.
The shutdown signal will keep its Alarm Set state until the
engine has stopped or the Power Supply to the Sentry system is
cycled. The definition of a stopped engine is that more than 50
% or 60 % (dependant on the total number of sensor channels)
of the activated sensor channels could not be read.
The slow- and shut-down signals are transmitted in the multi
cable to the supervisory alarm system. Please refer to the
Installation Manual for a specific installation to see which wire
numbers of the multi cable carries the slow- and shutdown
signals and to determine whether Normally Open or Normally
Closed relay contacts are used.
The relay outputs are each rated for 220 V, 8 A operations.
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System build-up of the GBP100/M----

Figure 28. Modules of the GBP100/M---- Signal Processing Unit
The Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A, pos. 12), is mounted

at the bottom of the enclosure beside the Power Supply Module
(GBK-1, pos. 7). Atop the Power Supply Module the Relay
Module (GBR-2, pos. 8) is mounted. Next to it, atop the Signal
Processing Module the 4 to 20 mA analogue output Module
(GBP-2, pos. 10) is mounted.
3 Bracket for configuration push button (optional)
8 Relay module (GBR-2)
9 Distance piece holding the modules separated
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Internal wiring of the GBP100/M----

Figure 30. Internal wiring of the GBP100/M---- Signal Processing Unit
Trigger electrical installation
Description
Any of the above versions of the Sentry system may be fitted
with an inductive proximity switch which acts as a trigger for
the Sentry system. The trigger is used in those systems where
several sensors interact with one fixed antenna, e. g. monitoring
temperatures at different locations around the end perimeter of a
steel roller. Since the sensors do not have any identity, the
Sentry system needs a reference to be able to tell which sensor is
measuring what temperature. This is the task of the trigger.
The trigger changes state whenever the head end is close enough
to a magnetic material such as steel or iron. The trigger used in
Sentry normally has zero volts between the trigger output and
ground, but this changes to a positive voltage when a metallic
object such as a steel stud fixed to a steel roller passes within
approximately 4 mm of the head of the proximity switch. A
yellow LED-light at the head of the switch indicates that it has
been triggered. This trigger signal is read by the microcontroller
on the main board of the SPU via a dedicated Module, GBR-2,
fitted inside the Sentry Signal Processing Unit enclosure.
Figure 31. Drawing of inductive proximity switch and the Trigger Board
The metallic object, which triggers the inductive proximity

sensor, must be of a magnetic material such as steel or iron, e.g.
the head of an M6 machine screw. As indicated above,
maximum distance between the head of the sensor and the top of
the machine screw is 4 mm.
It is important that the trigger is placed in correct physical
relation to the sensors in the system to give correct operation of
the Sentry system.
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Trigger troubleshooting
Troubleshooting of trigger operation is first to ensure that the
wiring of the trigger cable to the Sentry SPU is correct. A visual
check is made to verify that the yellow sensor indicator light
switches on whenever a steel or iron object is placed within
approximately 4 mm of the end of the sensor head. Note that
power has to be applied to the Sentry SPU for the sensor to
function correctly.
COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP
Recommended test equipment

The following tools are recommended for Sentry
commissioning:
• Universal measuring instrument with internal resistance ≤ 1
Mohm.
• Lap top computer with SenLog installed (SenLog is a MS
Windows based test and configuration software).
• RS232 cable with 9 pins dsub connector.
Connections
Before any connection of power is made to the SPU, be sure to
check the polarities and voltage of the ship power supply.
Nominal input voltage to the SPU is +24 VDC (tolerance:
minimum 18 VDC, maximum 36 VDC). Check all cables for
insulation resistance and continuity.
If the SPU is giving out 4 to 20 mA (SPU types L and M),
please ensure that there is no voltage applied to the SPU from
the analogue input channels of the alarm system. The alarm
system must be in “passive” mode, thus not supplying voltage
for current loop.
Please see the Sentry SPU pin-out drawing supplied together
with the equipment for details.
Please also note that there might be special consideration during
start-up and commissioning for EX-certified systems (see
Appendix G for further details).
Start-up
Before engine start-up, please ensure that all sensors and
stationary antennas are correctly installed and that all threaded
mechanical components are secured by Loctite (ref.
engine/equipment manufacturer recommendations). Please also
ensure that all cables running to the stationary antennas are
correctly installed and securely connected to the cable glands in
the engine wall (both from outside and inside the engine).
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Before engine start-up we recommend to slowly turn the engine

at least one turn by using the turning gear. At every point where
a Sentry sensor passes the corresponding stationary antenna,
please stop the turning and make a note in the commissioning
report of the antenna gap distance. Also, we recommend using
the SenLog configuration software to verify the raw data signal
from each sensor at the same passing. For later documentation,
we recommend to record screen shots from the SenLog window
while doing this procedure. At the same time, please verify that
the SPU is giving out the correct temperature on the analogue
output leads and on the SenLog screen (see SenLog Operators
Manual for details). Please note that it might take a few seconds
for the SPU to tune the signal level at each sensor passing when
cranking the engine manually.
If all sensors are giving out the correct temperature and the
signal levels read from the SenLog tool seems to be correct, the
engine can be started.
APPENDIX A
Specifications
Overall system specifications

Parameter Unit Value
Temperature measuring range °C 0 – 160 (*)
Ambient temperature °C 0 - 85
Absolute temperature measuring accuracy °C +/- 2
Sensor and antenna relative passage speed m/s 1 – 30
Air gap between rotating and fixed antennas mm 5 – 50 (**)
(*) Other temperature ranges may apply
(**) Maximum antenna air gap is also limited by the length of signal cables
GBW100 Wireless Temperature Sensor

Minimum sensor tip diameter mm 5 +/- 0.1
Maximum temperature at sensor tip °C 200
Maximum temperature at sensor head °C 100 (*)
Mechanical protection level IP 67
Weight g 50 to 100 (dep. of type)
Sensor body material AISI 316
Sensor head diameter mm 30 (**)
Minimum sensor tip length mm 35
(*) Other temperature ranges may apply
(**) Antenna head diameter of 20 mm for very special applications
GBS100 Stationary Antenna

Maximum ambient temperature °C 100
Mechanical protection level IP 67
Weight g Min. 90 (*)
Antenna body material AISI 316
Antenna head diameter mm 30
Overall length mm 33 or 53
(*) Depending on antenna signal cable length
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GBP100 Signal Processing Unit

Power Supply V DC 24 nominally (18 – 36)
Current Consumption mA Maximum 350 @ 18 volts
Maximum no. of sensors 16
Output signal format RS 485 MODBUS or
4 – 20mA
Housing Dimensions mm 260 x 160 x 91
Housing Material Aluminium alloy
Mechanical Protection Level IP 56
Trigger switch (optional)

Detection Principle Inductive
Manufacturer Carlo Gavazzi
Type EI 1204 PPOSS
Working Distance mm 4
Mechanical Protection Level IP 67
Length sensor head mm 50
Thread M12
Length of connecting cable m 2
APPENDIX B
Configuration
See SenLog Operators Manual.
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APPENDIX C
Embedded flow chart

This chapter describes the embedded software properties of the
Sentry Signal Processing Unit (SPU).
Embedded software description

The Sentry SPU is controlled by a single 8-bit RISC micro-
controller. This means that the embedded software uploaded to
the flash memory in this controller is of vital importance to the
operation of the Sentry system.
The embedded software is written in the ANSI C language and
compiled into an embedded micro-controller language, using
compilation software from the company IAR.
The embedded software has the following main functions:
• Handle/control the channel configuration data.
• Control the trig switches between the sensor antennas and the
transmitter/receiver modules.
• Control the multiplexer switch between the 16 sensor input
channels.
• Control the variable gain amplifier inside the receiver unit
(AGC).
• Calculate the temperature, based on raw data input from the
sensors.
• Handle/control the interface to the alarm/monitoring system
and/or the analogue output PCB.
• Handle/control the relay output signals for engine
“slowdown” and “shutdown”.
Sentry is not dependant on crank position information to read

the sensor temperatures. Since Sentry is a multiplexed system, it
reads only one sensor at a time. The readings from the sensors
are performed by transmitting an 856 MHz interrogation pulse
from the stationary antenna at a sampling rate of about 5000
times per second. When a sensor passes close to the antenna, it
reflects the interrogation pulse back to the SPU, where the
temperature is calculated in a dedicated software algorithm in
the micro-controller. This algorithm uses information retrieved
from the reflected pulse pattern from the sensor.
The flowchart of the algorithm is shown in Figure 32.
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Figure 32. Embedded flow-chart
APPENDIX D
Troubleshooting
Signal Processing Unit (SPU)

The following two flow-charts gives instructions for
troubleshooting the Sentry system. Note that there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
Warning For Ex-versions of Sentry it is vital to ensure that
the power to the Sentry unit is switched off
before any plugs are disconnected or the
enclosure lid is taken off. Failure to observe this
may result in an explosion with possible harm to
persons and equipment.
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Troubleshooting chart, case 1
All sensor channels dead

Switch off power to Sentry Unit.
Remove lid of enclosure.
Reapply power to Sentry Unit.
Is the LED of the Yes

Power Supply Power to Sentry
(GBK-1) shining Unit is OK
green ?
No
Measure current output

Check voltage and polarity of each sensor channel
of power supplied to Sentry on the 4 - 20 mA Card
Unit (GBP-2)
Is polarity and Yes Power Supply All active sensor

Yes
value of applied Failure. Replace channels show
voltage OK ?? Sentry Unit current > 4 mA ?
No
Check
No
engine alarm
Supply Sentry Unit system
with correct
voltage and
polarity
Failure of SPU or
4 - 20 mA card.
Replace Sentry
Unit
Figure 33. All sensor channels dead
Troubleshooting chart, case 2
One or more sensor channels dead, NOT

all
Switch off power to Sentry Unit.

Remove lid of enclosure.
Reapply power to Sentry Unit.
Measure current
output of dead sensor
channels
on the 4 - 20 mA Card
(GBP-2)
Is the current of Yes Faulty 4 - 20 mA

the dead sensor Card. Replace
channels 0 mA ? Sentry Unit
No
Suspect
Is the current of the Yes mechanical fault
dead sensor between Sentry
channels 3.5 mA ? antenna connector
and sensor
No
Check coaxial cable,

Check engine engine connector and
alarm system antenna connector
by sustitution of dead
channel with a live
channel and see if fault
moves
Figure 34. One or more sensor channels dead, NOT all
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APPENDIX E
Standard Sentry parts
Figure 35. Signal Processing Unit standard types
Figure 35 shows a list of the Signal Processing Unit standard

types. Other types are available on request. Please contact
Kongsberg Maritime.
Wireless temperature sensor

SW30
Ø17
M12x1
DIFFERENT SENSOR TIPS
Spiral spring
F T R
ø28
ø29
ø7.8
Flat Taper Round
D ±0.1
(L min. =45)
SENSOR TYPE D L TIP ORDERING EXAMPLE: GBW100/CR60

GBW100/CF100 7 100 FLAT
Mechanical design
GBW100/CR100 7 100 ROUND
C= Temex 5 (standard)
GBW100/CT100 7 100 TAPER Round tip
GBW105/CF100 5 100 FLAT L in mm
GBW105/CR100 5 100 ROUND
GBW105/CT100 5 100 TAPER
REMARKS
1. Sensor L from 45 to 300 are available.
2. Sensors with other type of threads are available.
3. Sensors without threads are available.
4. Drill diameter = Sensor D + 0.5 to 1.0mm.
5. Hole dept can vary max. ±1,8mm. SENTRY wireless temperature monitoring
Wireless temp. sensor, with spring
Type GBW100/- and GBW105/-
DIMENSIONAL SKETCH GB-865
Figure 36. Wireless temperature sensor standard types
Figure 36 shows a list of the Wireless temperature standard

types. Please contact Kongsberg Maritime for other types.
Note Other types are available on request
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Stationary antenna
6 5 4 3 2 1
CL L 16
25, 45
F
18 12
Ø4
Ø4
Ø3
Ø29
30
Ø6.5
M12
500mm 1000mm
2 shims, 2 mm thick each

D
(Can be used if necessary)
Description Date/Sign.
ANTENNA TYPE L (mm) CL (dm) REMARKS Ordering example: GBS100/25-30 C
GBS100/25-15 25 15 This type is used for diesel engines etc.

Mechanical design
GBS100/45-15 45 15 This type is used for diesel engines etc.
L in mm
Rev.
GBS130/25-15 25 15 This type is used for EEx II B

GBS130/45-15 45 15 This type is used for EEx II B Cable length in decimeter
GBS150/25-15 25 15 This type is used for EEx II C B
GBS150/45-15 45 15 This type is used for EEx II C
Date Dsgn/Dwn Trac Scale/Format

Description Date/Sign.
Checked Spec Ctrl. Approved Automation

REMARKS Trondheim
1. The cable length (CL in decimeter) will vary with Stationary antenna type GBS100/----- A
Repl. for Repl. by Next sheet
engine/machine type etc.. GBS130/----- and GBS150/-----
Standard types Dwg no. Sh.no. Rev. Lang.
0449
DIMENSIONAL SKETCH GB-866
Rev.
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Figure 37. Stationary Antenna standard types
Figure 37 shows a list of the Stationary Antenna standard types.

Please contact Kongsberg Maritime for other types.
Note Other types are available on request
APPENDIX F
Failure consequence
This chapter lists of typical ways in which the Sentry system can
fail, the consequences for the system in each case, and most
importantly, which information will be given on to the existing
alarm system.
Failure of the GBW100 Wireless Temperature

Sensor
After assembly, the sensor unit is potted using epoxy so that
there are no cavities left. The whole structure therefore becomes
extremely robust and resistant to vibrations. The ways the sensor
can fail, should this highly unlikely event occur, are given in the
following paragraphs.
Failure of the SAW sensor (inside the

metal housing or the plastic antenna
cover)
The SAW sensor component is a completely passive device
without any moving parts and very robust. A failure here is
extremely unlikely, but all possible failure modes here will give
the same result, a drastic reduction of sensor signal amplitude or
complete loss of the same.
Consequence of failure: System reports channel in question
N/A (3.5 mA)
Failure of the GBS100 Stationary Antenna

The stationary antenna is a completely passive device without
any moving parts, potted with epoxy after assembly. It is
connected to a coaxial cable, which connects the antenna to the
Signal Processing Unit (SPU).
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Failure of antenna or antenna connector

Failure in this part of the system can be caused by loss of signal
due to vibration in combination with poor soldering of
components on the antenna or the antenna connector. This will
result in partial or complete loss of sensor signal.
N/A (3.5 mA)
Failure of antenna coaxial cable between

stationary antenna and SPU
There are two ways in which the coaxial cable can fail, either by
becoming open-circuited or short-circuited. Both can happen if
the coaxial cable is unintentionally cut or crushed. These
failures will both result in complete loss of sensor signal.
N/A (3.5 mA)
Failures involving wires running in the multi-

cable
The wires delivering power to the SPU run in the same multi
cable as the two wires used for RS485 communication or
optionally, the wires for the 4 to 20 mA output signals. Also, the
multi cable has a shield connected to the Sentry chassis via the
plug housing. This means that an accidental cutting, ripping or
crushing of this multi cable can cause a number of different
failures to occur. For instance, the +24 VDC supply line may be
shorted to one or both wires used for RS485 communication, or
to a 4 to 20 mA output if this option is installed. It is impossible
to list all the permutations of unwanted connections possible,
but this chapter documents the most dramatic.
Note that in a permanent installation either RS485 or 4 to 20 mA
signalling will be used, never the two together at the same time.
The multi cable will thus only contain one signalling format
along with the power supply lines.
Failures involving the external power

supply to the Sentry SPU
The Sentry Signal Processing Unit is powered by an external
power supply, the nominal voltage being +24 VDC and the
nominal current pull at this voltage is between 200 and 350 mA
depending on the exact configuration of the system.
Accidental polarity reversal of the external supply

Connecting the external voltage supply to the Sentry SPU with
wrong polarity will cause a protection diode placed in series
with the +24 VDC line at the input of the Power Supply Board
of the SPU to be biased in reverse. This will prevent any current
flow in the Power Supply and consequently no powering up of
the Sentry system will take place.
Consequence of failure: System becomes non-operational.
Supplied voltage too low to the GBP-2 Main Board

of the Sentry SPU
The input voltage range of the Power supply to the Main Board
of the SPU is specified to 18 to 36 VDC. Tests were run at Det
Norske Veritas with a low input voltage of +18 VDC and a high
input voltage of +32 VDC. In both instances the Sentry system
functioned normally. If the voltage supplied to the Main Board
of the Sentry SPU drops, the current pull from the external
power supply will increase. When the voltage drops below
approximately 9 VDC, current pull will increase to 1 A and the
1 A fuse on the Power Supply Board of the Sentry SPU will
blow, rendering the Sentry system non-operational.
Consequence of failure: System becomes non-operational
when the input voltage falls below
approximately 9 VDC. A new unit
must thereafter replace the Sentry
SPU.
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Short of external +24 VDC line to chassis

The consequence of this failure depends on the way in which the
external supply to Sentry is wired. If there is a DC current path
between the 0 V lines of the external supply and chassis, a large
current will run between +24 VDC and chassis, but this will not
go through the Sentry system. Most likely the voltage to the
Sentry system will drop to 0 V and lead to the whole system
becoming non-operational. If this DC current path does not
exist, the Sentry system will remain unaffected.
Consequence of failure: System becomes non-operational if
a DC current path exists between
the external 0 V line and the chassis
and this leads to a drop in the
supplied voltage to below
approximately 10 VDC. System is
unaffected if no such DC path
exists.
Short of external 0 V line to chassis

The consequence of this failure also depends on the way in
which the external supply is wired. It may lead to ground loop
currents in the external supply, but this will not affect the Sentry
system as long as the external supply still is able to deliver at
least approximately +10 V to the Sentry SPU.
Consequence of failure: System is not affected as long as the
external voltage supply remains
above approximately +10 V.
Short between +24 VDC and 0 V lines

A short between +24 VDC and the 0 V line from the external
supply will cause a large current in these lines, but this current
will not run through the Sentry system. However, the voltage
supplied to Sentry will drop to 0 V and the system will therefore
become non-operational.
High voltage bursts and surges between the +24

VDC line and chassis, 0 V line and chassis and
between +24 VDC line and 0 V line
Det Norske Veritas tested these events during their type
approval of the Sentry system. 2 kV bursts and surges were
repeatedly coupled between each power supply line and chassis
and 1 kV bursts and surges between the two lines. This causes
the various EMC protection circuitries at the input of the Power
Supply to operate, and quench these signals. No malfunction or
damage to the Sentry system was seen.
Consequence of failure: System operates as normal during
and after application of bursts and
surges.
Failures involving RS485 communication

lines
The RS485 signalling format is a differential format, which is
implemented using two wires carrying information in both
directions between the Sentry SPU Main Board and the external
alarm system. The RS485 circuitry on the Main Board of the
SPU is galvanically isolated from the rest of the Main Board by
two optocouplers.
Short between each or both RS485 lines and

chassis
A short circuit between either of the two RS485 lines and
chassis will not affect the RS485 communication at all since
both RS485 lines are galvanically isolated from chassis as well
as from the external +24 VDC and 0 V lines. The Sentry system
will therefore operate normally.
Consequence of failure: RS485 communication is not
affected. System will operate
normally.
Short between RS485 wires

A short circuit between the two RS485 wires will lead to the
voltage differential between the two lines to drop to zero, and
the RS485 signal will be disrupted, causing failure of the
communication between the Sentry SPU and the external alarm
system. Removal of the short returns the system to normal
operation.
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Consequence of failure: RS485 communications becomes

non-operational, 4 to 20 mA
outputs are unaffected. The system
returns to normal operation after
removal of short.
Open circuited RS485 wires

If either or both RS485 wires become open-circuited between
the Sentry SPU and the existing alarm system, communication
will be disrupted and the system become non-operational.
Consequence of failure: RS485 communications becomes
non-operational, 4 to 20 mA
outputs are unaffected.
Short between +24 VDC or 0 V lines and either of

the RS485 wires
This may be one result of a ripping, tearing or crushing of the
multi cable containing both power lines and the RS485
communications. The signal lines to and from the rest of the
Main Board of the SPU are galvanically isolated from the
RS485 circuitry output using optocouplers. In addition the
RS485 circuitry has a dedicated power supply (separate
secondary winding on the transformer of the Power Supply) and
a separate ground plane. This means that there is no DC-path for
the current to run, and the RS485 circuitry of the Main Board
will not be affected by this failure. How the alarm system to
which the RS485 sends and receives information will react is
another case. If the optional 4 to 20 mA PCB is installed, its
outputs are unaffected by this failure.
Consequence of failure: RS485 communication operates as
normal providing the external
alarm system can tolerate this
failure. 4 to 20 mA outputs are
unaffected.
Failures involving 4 to 20 mA output

signal wires
For the Sentry system to give out a 4 to 20 mA signal, an extra
circuit board is needed which is mounted atop the Main Board
of the SPU. The current output is controlled by the micro
controller on the Main Board of the SPU. It is assumed in this
chapter that monitoring of the current output from each channel
of the 4 to 20 mA circuit board is done by the external alarm
system by reading the voltage developed over a resistance
connected between the current output of the channel in question
and 0 V on the 4 to 20 mA circuit Board.
Current output channel shorted to chassis

Provided there is galvanic isolation between the external 0 V
and chassis at the external power supply terminals, this does not
cause any problems. 4 to 20 mA output current is unaffected and
system operation is normal.
Consequence of failure: System will function normally.
0 V output shorted to chassis

This does not cause any problems. 4 to 20 mA output current is
unaffected and system operation is normal.
Consequence of failure: System will function normally.
Short between the +24 VDC line from the external

supply and a current output channel
The optional 4 to 20 mA PCB is not galvanically isolated from
the supply to the Board, so a short between the +24 VDC line of
the external power supply and a 4 to 20 mA output channel will
have dramatic consequences. A large current will run between
the +24 VDC and 0 V lines and part of this current will run
through the resistance used by the external alarm system to
monitor the current output of the 4 to 20 mA channel. This will
be equivalent to a dramatic raise in temperature. What further
happens depends on the configuration of the external alarm
system. In addition, the transient protection placed over the
parallel output may in some instances short-circuit, and may
remain short-circuited after removal of the +24 VDC line from
the current output.
Consequence of failure: 4 to 20 mA output current will
increase sharply. Varistor on
output may short permanently.
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Short between the +24 VDC line from the external

supply and 0 V on the 4 to 20 mA circuit board
If this failure occurs, a large current will be drawn from the
external power supply due to the fact that the 4 to 20 mA circuit
board is not galvanically isolated from the external supply. If
this causes the voltage applied to the Sentry SPU to drop below
approximately 10 VDC, the system will become non-
operational. The output current measured by the external alarm
system will drop to 0.
Consequence of failure: System will become non-
operational if the voltage supplied
by the external power supply drops
below 10 VDC. Current delivered
from the 4 to 20 mA PCB will drop
to 0. If power supply does not drop,
the rest of the Sentry system will
operate as normal.
Short between the 0 V line from the external

supply and a current output channel
This failure will cause the voltage measured by the external
alarm system over the measuring resistance to drop to 0 V, and
consequently a current of 0 mA will be reported.
Consequence of failure: Output current from 4 to 20 mA
will drop to zero. The rest of the
Sentry system will operate as
normal.
Short between the 0 V line from the external

supply and 0 V on the 4 to 20 mA circuit board
This failure will not cause any deviation from normal operation
of the Sentry system.
Consequence of failure: System will operate as normal.
Short between output current lines of two

channels
If this failure occurs, the voltage across the measuring resistance
in the existing alarm system will drop to zero, indicating a
current of 0 mA. Channel will be reported dead. The rest of the
Sentry SPU will operate as normal.
Consequence of failure: Measuring system will report that

particular current output channel
to be dead.
Open circuited wires

If one or both wires from a 4 to 20 mA signal output becomes
open-circuited, this will cause the current measured by the
existing alarm system to drop to 0 mA, indicating a failure state.
Consequence of failure: Measuring system will report that
particular current output channel
to be dead.
Failure of relay outputs

The two relay outputs are used to initiate slow down and shut
down of the engine that the Sentry system is measuring the
temperature of, respectively. Both outputs are galvanically
isolated from the Main Board of the SPU using optocouplers.
The dual optocouplers is powered from an external supply and
the ground lead is isolated from the ground planes of the Main
Board of the SPU. Slow and shutdown of the engine is
controlled by the micro controller on the Main Board of the
SPU. A high temperature alarm reading will set one or both the
inputs of the optocouplers high, thereby pulling the output low,
which in turn pulls current through one or both of the relay coils,
initiating slow or shut down. In the following we assume that no
high temperature alarm has been set.
Relay output(s) shorted to the +line of

the external power supply
This will not pull current through the relay coil and therefore not
affect the system. However, a sensor temperature above slow
down or shut down limit will in this instance not trigger the
relay, due to the current going through the short, not the relay
coil.
Consequence of failure: The Sentry system remains
unaffected, but an eventual
slow/shut down alarm signal will
not trigger the relay, due to the
current going in the short, not the
relay coil.
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Relay output(s) shorted to the 0 V line of

the external power supply
This failure is dramatic, current will be pulled through the relay
coil and therefore close one or both relays, thereby initiating
slow and/or shut down of the engine.
Consequence of failure: System may initiate slow and/or
shut down of the engine.
Failures involving the main board of the Sentry

SPU
Failure of critical components in the

transmitter and receiver on the main
board of the Sentry SPU
Failure of components in the transmitter and receiver critical to
the normal operation of the Sentry system will result in a
dramatic attenuation or complete loss of sensor signal, and thus
to the Sentry system reporting one, several or all sensors N/A
(not available).
Consequence of failure: System reports one or all sensors
N/A (3.5 mA).
Failure of critical components in the

processor subsystem on the main board of
the Sentry SPU
Failure of components in the processor subsystem critical to
normal operation of the Sentry system will result in the alarm
system to which Sentry reports reporting the Sentry system non-
operational.
APPENDIX G
Ex-equipment
This attachment describes the special considerations using a
Signal Processing Unit, Stationary Antenna and Wireless Sensor
certified in compliance with the ATEX/CENELEC standards
(Europe) EN50014, EN 50020 and EN50284 or the CSA
standard C22.2 (USA and Canada).
Special consideration has to be taken during installation and use
of EX-approved systems.
Signal Processing Unit (SPU)

All Ex-approved SPU’s contain a special module (PCB) for
protecting all input and output from the Sentry system against
short circuits and abnormal current draw.
This module allows only RS485 serial communication; therefore
the Sentry SPU must be configured using a RS485 interface
module to the portable computer running the SenLog
configuration software.
The Order Key/Code Key for the most typical EX-approved
Sentry SPU’s, are as follows:
Code Key Old Code Key Approval Functionality
GBP100VH--A2 GBP100/H--A4X CSA Class 1 MODBUS RTU output
Division 2
GBP100WH--A2 GBP100/H--A5X CSA Class 1 MODBUS RTU output
Division 1
GBP100XH--A2 GBP100/H--A2X ATEX II 3(1) GD, MODBUS RTU output
EEx nA [ia] IIC
GBP100YH--A2 GBP100/H--A3X ATEX II (1) GD, MODBUS RTU output
EEx [ia] IIC
GBP100VL--A2 GBP100/L--A4X CSA Class 1 4 to 20 mA output
Division 2
GBP100WL--A2 GBP100/L--A5X CSA Class 1 4 to 20 mA output
Division 1
GBP100XL--A2 GBP100/L--A2X ATEX II 3(1) GD, 4 to 20 mA output
EEx nA [ia] IIC
GBP100YL--A2 GBP100/L--A3X ATEX II (1) GD, 4 to 20 mA output
EEx [ia] IIC
Note The ‘--‘ sign indicates several possible number of sensor input
channels
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The “H” type SPU can be delivered with dual output relay
control under the type code declaration “K”. Similar the “L”
type SPU can be delivered with dual output relay control under
the type code declaration “M”. The functionality of this relay
control is described later in this attachment.
ATEX II 3 and CSA Class 1 Division 2 (Ex-

zone 2) classified SPU’s
The ATEX category 3 / CSA Class 1 Division 2 Sentry SPU’s
have the same enclosure as the non-EX approved SPU’s. The
only difference is the markings/labels on the outside of the unit
and the earth clamp at the end of the unit (pos 17 in Figure 39).
Figure 38. Dimensional drawing of typical Sentry SPU- ATEX category 3 approved
Figure 39. Drawing of typical Sentry SPU- ATEX category 3 approved
A drawing of the modules inside the Sentry enclosure is shown

in the Figure 40.
Figure 40. Drawing of a typical Ex-approved Sentry SPU
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The Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A, pos. 5), is mounted at

(GBK-1, pos. 6). Next to it, atop the Signal Processing Module
the 4 to 20 mA analogue output Module (GBP-2, pos. 4) is
mounted. Atop the analogue output Module and the Power
Supply Module, the EX Protection Module (GBX-1, pos 10) is
mounted.
3 EX-certification label
The wiring of this Sentry configuration is shown in Figure 41
and 42.
Figure 41. Internal wiring of the Ex-approved GBP100 Signal Processing Unit
Figure 42. Internal wiring of the Ex-approved GBP100 Signal Processing Unit
Relay control description for Ex-approved

SPU’s
All Sentry SPU’s of type “K” and “M” are equipped with relay
control lines for two relays (normally used for engine “slow-
down” and “engine shut-down”). The relays are not a part of the
SPU and normally not a part of the Sentry equipment delivery
from Kongsberg Maritime. The relays should be placed in a
cabinet close to the point where the Sentry SPU multi-cable is
ending up, normally in a “non-hazardous” area.
The SPU holds the control lines for the relays. These control
lines should be connected to the relays as shown in the wiring
diagram in Figure 43. The Sentry SPU can be configured to trig
the relays at certain temperature levels, just as described in the
Sentry User Manual.
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Figure 43. Wiring diagram for the relay control
ATEX II 2 (Ex-zone 1) classified SPU’s
Description
All SPU’s classified for ATEX category 2 have an extra
flameproof (EEx d) enclosure. This enclosure is intended to
withstand a gas explosion inside the SPU without distributing
any overheated gas or flames to the atmosphere outside the SPU.
Figure 44. Dimensional drawing of typical Sentry SPU- ATEX category 2 approved
Figure 45. Position drawing of typical Sentry SPU- ATEX category 2 approved
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1. Signal Processing Unit (SPU)
2. Flameproof enclosure
3. Coaxial Antenna Cable (sensor signal)
4. Crimp hose for Antenna Cable
5. Multi-cable for power supply to SPU, analogue output and
configuration interface
6. Cable Gland for Multi-cable (epoxy sealed)
7. Cable Glands for coaxial Antenna Cable
8. EX-certification label
9. EX-certification label
ATEX markings on the Signal Processing

Unit
An assembly drawing of a typical Signal Processing Unit (SPU)
showing the placement of the various markings on the enclosure
is given in Figure 39 (EX zone 2) and Figure 44 (EX zone 1):
Figure 46. Ex markings on the Sentry Signal Processing Unit
The actual texts on the various markings are shown in Figure 46

(Kongsberg drawing E-2619, Rev. B). Note that the label of pos.
1 of the drawing applies for the enclosure used for EX-
applications where the Signal Processing Unit Enclosure is
placed in areas classified as Zone 2, while pos. 2 of the drawing
applies for the enclosure used for EX-applications where the
Signal Processing Unit Enclosure is placed in areas classified as
Zone 1. A flameproof enclosure, EEx d IIC certified is then
used.
Important information concerning CSA-certified

Sentry versions
This chapter gives vital information and warnings as to the
location and operation of CSA certified versions of the Sentry
system according to CSA document C22.2 No. 213-M1987.
Location of CSA-certified Sentry systems

When placing the Sentry system in an installation, the following
information must be headed:
THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I,
DIVISION 2, GROUPS ABCD; CLASS II, DIVISION 2,
GROUPS EFG OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
This information is engraved on a stainless steel (AISI 304)
shield and bolted to the lid of the Sentry enclosure; see Figure
47 (drawing no. E-2623_A, pos. 3).
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Figure 47. Labelling of CSA-certified versions of the Sentry system
Warnings concerning the repair of Sentry

equipment
The following warning regarding the repair of the Sentry system
is given:
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION
OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2 OR CLASS II, DIVISION 2.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION – LA
SUBSTITUTION DE COMPOSANTS PEUT RENDRE CE
MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES
EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION 2 OU
CLASSE II, DIVISON 2.
This warning is printed on a PET Silver label and placed on the
lid of the Sentry enclosure; see Figure 47 (pos. 1 of drawing E-
2623_A).
Warnings concerning disconnection of

plugs or opening of the enclosure
The following warning regarding the disconnection of plugs
connected to the Sentry system and opening of the lid of the
Sentry enclosure is given:
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT
DISCONNECT OR OPEN ENCLOSURE WHILE
CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HAZARDOUS.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION - NE PAS
DÉBRANCHER TANT QUE LE CIRCUIT EST SOUS
TENSION, À MOINS QU’IL NE S’AGISSE D’UN
EMPLACEMENT NON DANGEREUX.
This warning is printed on a PET Silver label and placed on the
lid of the Sentry enclosure, between the coaxial plug and the
power supply connector; see Figure 47 (pos. 2 of drawing E-
2623_A).
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ATEX markings on the Stationary Antenna

The EX-relevant marking of the Stationary Antenna is found on
the coaxial cable close to the antenna body and the text used is
that given in Figure 48 (Kongsberg drawing no GB-427). The
markings for the Stationary Antennas classified to EEx ia IIB
T6/T5/T4, is identically placed.
Figure 48. ATEX markings on the Stationary Antenna
CSA markings on the Stationary Antenna

The EX-relevant marking of the Stationary Antenna is found on
the coaxial cable close to the antenna body and the text used is
that given in Figure 49 (Kongsberg drawing no GB-672).
Figure 49. CSA markings on the Stationary Antenna
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ATEX markings on the Wireless Sensors

The EX-relevant markings on the Wireless Sensors are to be
found engraved on the steel part of the Sensor Head on spring
loaded sensors, or alternatively, on the tubing on fixed length
sensors. Markings are as shown in Figure 50 (Kongsberg
drawing no GB-408, Rev. C). The figure shows examples of
marking both for EEx ia IIB and EEx ia IIC applications.
Figure 50. ATEX markings on the Wireless Sensors
CSA markings on the Wireless Sensors

The CSA relevant markings on the Wireless Sensors are to be
found engraved on the steel part of the Sensor Head on spring
loaded sensors, or alternatively, on the tubing on fixed length
sensors. Markings are as shown in Figure 51 (Kongsberg
drawing no GB-673, Rev. A). The figure shows examples of
marking both for EEx ia IIB and EEx ia IIC applications.
Example:
C US GBW205/AF-
Class I Division 2 Groups ABCD, KONGSBERG
Class I Division 1 Groups ABCD

C US GBW205/AF-
ø28
ø30
Spring loaded

30 (L min. =50)
Example:
C US GBW206/FF-
Class I Division 2 Groups ABCD, KONGSBERG
Ø28
C US GBW206/FF-
Fixed length
30 L 21
ATEX
Schedule drawing
Remarks:
1. Height of text: 2 mm No modification permitted
2. Text shall be engraved on sensor. without reference to the
Notified body
Figure 51. ATEX markings on the Wireless Sensors
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APPENDIX H
List of tools
To be able to do commissioning on a Sentry system, the
following equipment is necessary:
− Portable Computer/Laptop with MS Windows and the
SenLog configuration tool installed
− RS232C serial port cable to connect the computer to the
Sentry Signal Processing Unit (SPU)
− Spare sensor (GBW)
− Spare stationary antenna (GBS)
− Spare cable gland
− User manual for the Sentry system and the SenLog
configuration software
In addition, we recommend bringing the following equipment:
− 20 metres of spare antenna cable (type Huber+Suhner
K_02252D, 3mm)
− 5 spare antenna cable crimp plugs (type Huber+Suhner 11
SMB-50-2-41/111 NE)
− 5 spare antenna cable adaptors (type Huber+Suhner 34
SMB-50-0-2/111 NE)
− Crimp tool for fastening coax cable connectors (type
Kongsberg Maritime GB-265)
− Coaxial cable stripper (type Weidmüller CST Vario, 3
blades)
− Sharp scalpel knife
− Wire cutter
APPENDIX I
Embedded software upgrade
Procedure for programming the Sentry

Signal Processing Unit embedded
microcontroller
Introduction
The Sentry SPU uses a microcontroller called AVR MEGA 161
from a company called Atmel (see info at www.atmel.com). To
program the microcontroller we need to use an AVR in-system
programmer AVR ISP. The programmer connects to a PC
through a standard RS232 serial interface, and the AVR studio
version 3.5 program (or higher) is used as front end software.
The AVR ISP is delivered with one 6-wire and one 10-wire ISP
cable. The Sentry SPU uses only the 6-wire cable for
programming.
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Getting started
The power of the SPU should be turned off before starting the
work to connect the ISP to the Sentry SPU main board. If the
Sentry unit is equipped with an analogue 4 to 20 mA output
PCB (pos 8, Figure 26), please remove all the screws holding
this PCB (pos 9, Figure 26) and gently bend this PCB aside
without removing the wires. Connect the 6-pin ISP header
connector to connector J1 on the Sentry PCB, which is found in
the top right-hand corner on the SPU (see drawing in Figure 53
for Sentry SPU ver. 02/B and drawing in Figure 54 for Sentry
SPU ver. 02/C). The red line shows the orientation of the cable
connector. Please have in mind that you will not damage any
electronics by using the wrong polarity of this connector;
however the programming will of course fail in such a case. The
AVR ISP uses a standard female DSUB, RS 232 port for
communication with AVR studio.
Figure 53. Layout of Sentry Signal Processing Unit version 02/B
Figure 54. Layout of Sentry Signal Processing Unit version

02/C
To install and start the AVR studio

To install AVR studio insert the Atmel CD-ROM supplied
together with the ISP, or download the newest 3.5 version from
the web-page:
http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools.asp?family_id=607
The program is located in the Windows Start Menu-Programs-
Atmel AVR Tools folder, if the default options are used.
By clicking the AVR studio 3.5 icon, the AVR studio program
will start, and open the window shown in Figure 55.
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Figure 55. The AVR Studio 3.5 main window
Pressing the toolbar button marked “AVR” will start the AVR
ISP user interface as shown in Figure 56.
Figure 56. The AVR ISP STK500
The program settings are divided into four different sub groups.
DEVICE:
Select: ATmega 161
PROGRAMMING MODE:
Select menus: “ISP”, “Erase Device Before Programming” and
“Verify Device After Programming”
FLASH:
Select: “Input HEX File” by pressing the “...” button,
EEPROM:
Not in use.
To start programming
To start the programming, please use the following steps:
− Turn on the power of the SPU
− Start AVR studio
− Select the correct embedded software file (“.HEX”) in the
sub group marked FLASH
− Press the button PROGRAM in the sub group marked
FLASH
− See Figure 57 below for the result.
A 3–colour LED indicates the status of the AVR ISP. During
programming the LED is yellow. When the AVR is successfully
programmed, the LED will turn green.
If programming fails, the LED will turn red to indicate that
programming (or verification) failed.
During the start-up, the status LED cycles through red, yellow to
green to indicate that the SPU is ready.
After programming of the microcontroller, the SPU must be re-
configured by using the SenLog software.
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Figure 57. The AVR ISP window after a successful

programming
APPENDIX J
Coaxial cable repair

Special tools are necessary to be able to repair the coaxial cables
following the Sentry system. Therefore, we always recommend
replacing broken cables by new ones.
If however all necessary repair tools are available, we
recommend to install a set of connectors at the place of the cable
damage. Please ensure that all the damaged cable is removed
before installing the connectors. If necessary, replace the
missing part of the cable with a new part. The figures below
show the types of connectors recommended for the purpose of
joining/extending a coaxial antenna cable. The following page
shows the instructions how to cut and prepare the cable for the
connectors.
Please also remember to secure and isolate all the new connector
point after assembly, by using a crimp hose preferably one filled
with some kind of sealant (for example acid free silicone).
Figure 58. Straight cable plug type “Huber+Suhner 11 SMB-

50-2-41/111 N”
Figure 59. Straight cable jack type “Huber-Suhner 21 SMB-50-

2-11/111 NE”
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Figure 60. In-series adaptor type “Huber+Suhner 34 SMB-50-

0-2/111 NE”
Figure 61. Instructions for replacing antenna cable plug

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................7

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................17

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...............................................................................21

Signal Processing Unit with 4 to 20 mA (GBP100/L----) ...............................................36

COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP .........................................................................46

All sensor channels dead ......................................................................................... 55

ATEX markings on the Signal Processing Unit...................................................... 77

The sensor signal is transmitted back via a coaxial cable

Power +24 VDC

Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 14 Sensor 15 Sensor 16

Survey of parts for wireless temperature

The system shown in Figure 2 has 6 sensors mounted inside the

Sensor description (GBW)

Figure 3. Drawing of the Wireless Temperature Sensor

Figure 4. Sensor with antenna

Cable gland description (GB)

Figure 5. Drawing of the Sentry System cable gland

Stationary antenna description (GBS)

Figure 6. Drawing of the Stationary Antenna of the Sentry System

Signal Processing Unit (SPU) description (GBP)

Figure 7. External view of analogue output Signal Processing Unit (SPU)

Figure 9. 3D drawing of a typical Sentry “SPU”

Figure 10. Drawing of some typical Sentry sensor installations in medium-speed

Figure 11. Drawing of a typical Sentry sensor installation in a medium-speed engine

Stationary Antenna installation

Gap between antennas: Angle between antennas:

Figure 12. Drawing of installation limits of sensor and stationary antenna

Signal Processing Unit (SPU) installation

Figure 13. Overview of a typical Sentry System layout

Please note that Sentry systems are used in a wide variety of

Wireless sensor electrical installation (GBW---/---

Base don dwg. no.: GB-271

Figure 14. Typical Sentry sensor drawing (GBW105/CT is shown)

Stationary antenna electrical installation (GBS--/-

Use a pressure of approximately 30 N (3 kg) when inserting the

Maximum antenna air gap versus signal

Coaxial signal cable bundle installation

Figure 17. Coaxial signal cable bundle

Repairing mechanical damage to a coaxial

Power and communication multi-cable installation

Figure 18. Multi-cable for power and communication lines

Signal Processing Unit with RS485 binary protocol

System build-up of the GBP100/H Signal

Figure 19. Modules of the GBP100/H---- Signal Processing Unit

The Signal Processing Module, GBP-1A, is mounted at the

Internal wiring diagram of the GBP100/H-

Figure 20. Internal wiring of the GBP100/H---- Sentry System

Please refer to the Installation Manual for a specific installation

Figure 21. Drawing of a typical Sentry “SPU” type H

The Signal Processing Module (GBP-1A, pos. 8), is mounted at

Position list of Figure 21:

Signal Processing Unit with RS485 binary protocol

System build-up of the GBP100/K Signal

CONNECTOR "A" CONNECTOR "A"

Normal open 6 Slow down

Signal Processing Unit