MenAMI Hydrazine 03
MenAMI Hydrazine 03
MenAMI Hydrazine 03
Operator’s Manual
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Table of Content
1. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1. Warning Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2. General Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3. Restrictions for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1. Description of the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2. Instrument Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3. Instrument Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1. Installation Checklist Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2. Mounting of Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3. Connecting Sample and Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4. Install the Reference Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5. Install the Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6. Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.6.1 Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.6.2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.7. Relay Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.7.1 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.7.2 Alarm Relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.7.3 Relay Contacts 1 and 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.8. Signal Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.8.1 Signal Output 1 and 2 (current outputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.9. Interface Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.9.1 Signal Output 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.9.2 Profibus, Modbus Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.9.3 HART Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.9.4 USB Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4. Instrument Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1. Install the Diisopropylamine Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2. Establish Sample Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3. Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4. Run in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5. Correction of Hydrazine Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1. Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3. Software Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4. Changing Parameters and values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.1. Maintenance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.2. Stop of Operation for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6.3. Cleaning of the Protective Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.4. Cleaning of the Hydrazine Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.5. Cleaning of Reference Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.6. Cleaning of Flow Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.7. Changing the Diisopropylamine Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.8. Changing the Diffusion Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.9. Calibration of Hydrazine Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.9.1 Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.9.2 Zero Hydrazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.9.3 Process Hydrazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.10. Longer Stop of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.1. Error List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2. Replacing Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8. Program Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.1. Messages (Main Menu 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2. Diagnostics (Main Menu 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8.3. Maintenance (Main Menu 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.4. Operation (Main Menu 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.5. Installation (Main Menu 5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9. Program List and Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1 Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10. Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
11. Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
12. Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Safety Instructions
1. Safety Instructions
General The instructions included in this section explain the potential risks
associated with instrument operation and provide important safety
practices designed to minimize these risks.
If you carefully follow the information contained in this section, you
can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer work environ-
ment.
More safety instructions are given throughout this manual, at the
respective locations where observation is most important.
Strictly follow all safety instructions in this publication.
Target Operator: Qualified person who uses the equipment for its intended
audience purpose.
Instrument operation requires thorough knowledge of applications,
instrument functions and software program as well as all applicable
safety rules and regulations.
OM Location The AMI Operator’s Manual shall be kept in proximity of the instru-
ment.
Qualification, To be qualified for instrument installation and operation, you must:
Training read and understand the instructions in this manual as well as
the Material Safety Data Sheets.
know the relevant safety rules and regulations.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety gloves
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Corrosive
Harmful to health
Flammable
Warning general
Attention general
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WARNING
For safe instrument installation and operation you must read
and understand the instructions in this manual.
WARNING
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Sample No sand (or other polishing material) or oil are allowed in the sam-
Require- ple.
ments The instrument is specified for a max. pressure of 2 bar (28 psi). If
the sample pressure exceeds 2 bar, please mount a pressure re-
duction in front of the instrument inlet.
Phosphates may interfere with the hydrazine measurement.
The pH value of the sample must be equal or higher than pH 7.
WARNING
Diisopropylamine is corrosive.
Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) first.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protec-
tion.
Avoid inhalation of DIPA vapor.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water eyelid wide open for at least 10 min, summon medical
advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, summon
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Screw an empty reagent bottle on the holder.
Let the sample flow for another 30 minutes to rinse out the Di-
isopropylamine dissolved in the diffusion tubing material.
Stop sample flow.
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2. Product Description
2.1. Description of the System
Microprocessor controlled system for the determination and control
of hydrazine or carbohydrazide used as boiler feedwater oxygen
scavengers.
Application Hydrazine is used in power plants as an oxygen scavenger. It helps
to remove oxygen, which may cause corrosion in the power plant.
The reaction of hydrazine with oxygen produces nitrogen and wa-
ter.
Signal Two signal outputs programmable for measured values (freely scal-
Outputs able, linear, bilinear, log) or as continuous control output (control
parameters programmable).
Current loop: 0/4–20 mA
Maximal burden: 510 Ω
Third signal output available as an option. The third signal output
can be operated as a current source or as a current sink (selectable
via switch).
Relays Two potential-free contacts programmable as limit switches for
measuring values, controllers or timer for system cleaning with au-
tomatic hold function. Both contacts can be used as normally open
or normally closed.
Maximum load: 1 A/250 VAC
Alarm Relay One potential free contact.
Alternatively:
Open during normal operation, closed on error and loss of
power.
Closed during normal operation, open on error and loss of
power.
Summary alarm indication for programmable alarm values and in-
strument faults.
Input One input for potential-free contact to freeze the measuring value
or to interrupt control in automated installations. Programmable as
HOLD or OFF function.
Communica- USB Interface for logger download.
tion interface Third signal output (can be used in parallel to the USB interface)
(optional) RS485 with Fieldbus protocol Modbus or Profibus DP
HART interface
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Safety No data loss after power failure. All data is saved in non-volatile
Features memory.
Over voltage protection of in- and outputs.
Galvanic separation of measuring inputs and signal outputs.
Reagent Reagent consumption (at 25 °C):
consumption < 1 l of diisopropylamine per month
Measuring 3-electrode amperometry:
principle The sensor consists of two platinum electrodes and a reference
electrode. A voltage is applied to the platinum electrodes and kept
on a optimum level by the reference electrode. The hydrazine in the
sample generates a small current on the platinum pin electrode,
which is proportional to the hydrazine concentration.
For an optimal sensitivity and stability, a rotor continuously cleans
the surfaces of the platinum electrodes (hydrodynamic cleaning).
To ensure a sufficient sample flow, a Hall-Sensor detects the rota-
tions of the rotor. If the rotation speed falls below a certain value, a
flow Alarm is triggered.
The signal of amperometric systems depends on flow rate. The
constant head guarantees a constant flow if the sample always
overflows into the longer constant head tube.
Temperature compensation is done automatically.
Fluidics The measurement of hydrazine requires a high pH of the sample.
The AMI Hydrazine buffers the pH to pH>10.5 by adding diisopro-
pylamine. The diisopropylamine is dissolved in the water while
flowing through a diffusion tube.
The sample enters at the sample inlet [E], passes the filter [G] and
the flow regulating valve [D], where the sample flow can be adjust-
ed. From there it flows through the diffusion tube [L] in the diisopro-
pylamine bottle [K], picking up diisopropylamine and reaching
pH>10.5. Afterwards, the sample is led directly into the shorter
overflow tube [C]. From there it flows through the hydrazine sensor
[F] and leaves the flow cell via sample outlet [H]. Excess sample
overflows from the shorter overflow tube into the constant head [A],
fills it until the sample overflows into the longer overflow tube. Sam-
ple must always overflow into the longer overflow tube to ensure
constant flow and pressure at the hydrazine sensor. The sample
leaves the flow cell via sample outlet [H].
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A
B K
L
C
E J
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280 mm / 11.02"
254 mm / 10.00"
13 mm / 0.51"
Exit Enter
AMI Hydrazine
824 mm / 32.44"
850 mm / 33.46"
4 x dia. 10 mm / 0.39"
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C
T
S
R
E
Q
P
F
O
N
G
M
H
L I
K J
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D
E
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Cable In order to comply with IP66, use the following cable thicknesses
thicknesses
A B C
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WARNING
External Voltage.
External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the
alarm relay can cause electrical shocks
Make sure that the devices connected to the following con-
tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in-
stallation.
– relay 1
– relay 2
– alarm relay
WARNING
WARNING
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CAUTION
Use only the terminals shown in this diagram, and only for the
mentioned purpose. Use of any other terminals will cause short
circuits with possible corresponding consequences to material
and personnel.
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A
B
C
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3.7.1 Input
NOTICE: Use only potential-free (dry) contacts. The total
resistance (sum of cable resistance and resistance of the relay
contact) must be less than 50 Ω.
If signal output is set to hold, measurement is interrupted if input is
active.
For programming see menu 5.3.4, p. 73
1) usual use
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Relay Jumper
config. Terminals pos. Description Relay configuration
Normally 6/7: Relay 1 Inactive (opened) during
Open 8/9: Relay 2 normal operation and 6
loss of power.
Active (closed) when a 0V
programmed function is 7
executed.
Normally 6/7: Relay 1 Inactive (closed) during
Closed 8/9: Relay 2 normal operation and 6
loss of power.
Active (opened) when a 0V
programmed function is 7
executed.
A
B
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CAUTION
Inductive load Small inductive loads (max 0.1 A) as for example the coil of a pow-
er relay can be switched directly. To avoid noise voltage in the
AMI Transmitter it is mandatory to connect a snubber circuit in par-
allel to the load. A snubber is not necessary if an AMI relaybox is
used.
A A AC or DC power supply
B C B AMI Transmitter
C External power relay
D E D Snubber
E Power relay coil
Resistive load Resistive loads (max. 1 A) and control signals for PLC, impulse
pumps and so on can be connected without further measures
A B A AMI Transmitter
B PLC or controlled pulse pump
C C Logic
Actuators Actuators, like motor valves, are using both relays: One relay con-
tact is used for opening, the other for closing the valve, i.e. with the
2 relay contacts available, only one motor valve can be controlled.
Motors with loads bigger than 0.1 A must be controlled via external
power relays or an AMI relay box.
A A AC or DC power supply
B C B AMI Transmitter
C Actuator
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A
Third signal output 0/4 - 20 mA PCB
A Operating mode selector switch
ON
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USB Interface
A USB interface PCB
B Third signal output 0/4 - 20 mA PCB
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Instrument Setup
4. Instrument Setup
WARNING
Diisopropylamine is corrosive.
Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) first.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pro-
tection.
Avoid inhalation of DIPA vapor. To prevent formation of re-
agent vapors:
– close the reagent bottle firmly
– check the EPDM seal regularly
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water eyelid wide open for at least 10 min, summon medical
advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, summon
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
A Bottle holder
A B Screw cover G 45
C EPDM seal mounted on the bottle holder
B
D Reagent bottle
C
E Steel tube
F Diffusions tube
D
E
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4.3. Programming
Program all parameters for external devices (interface, recorders,
etc.). Program all parameters for instrument operation (limits,
alarms).
For explanations, see Program List and Explanations, p. 61.
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5. Operation
5.1. Keys
A B C D
Exit Enter
Program
RUN 14:10:45 Main Menu 1
Access, Exit Enter
R1 Messages
Diagnostics
R2
0.45 ppm Maintenance
Exit Operation
9 l/h 25.4°C Installation
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5.2. Display
A B C D
RUN 15:20:18
R1
0.45 ppb E
R2
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Operation
Main Menu 1
Messages
Diagnostics
Maintenance
Operation
Installation
Menu Messages 1
Messages 1.1
Pending Errors Reveals pending errors as well as an event history
Message List (time and state of events that have occurred at an
earlier point of time).
It contains user relevant data.
Menu Diagnostics 2
Diagnostics 2.1
Identification Provides user relevant instrument and sample data.
Sensors
Sample
I/O State
Interface
Menu Maintenance 3
Maintenance 3.1
Calibration For instrument calibration, relay and signal output
Simulation
simulation, and to set the instrument time.
It is used by the service personnel.
Set Time 23.09.06 16:30:00
Menu Operation 4
Operation 4.1
Sensors User relevant parameters that might need to be
Relay Contacts modified during daily routine. Normally password
Logger protected and used by the process-operator.
Subset of menu 5 - Installation, but process-related.
Menu Installation 5
Installation 5.1
Sensors For initial instrument set up by SWAN authorized
Signal Outputs person, to set all instrument parameters. Can be
Relay Contacts protected by means of password.
Miscellaneous
Interface
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Operation
Yes is highlighted.
Logger 4.1.3
Log interval
Save ?
6 Press [Enter] to save the new pa-
Clear logger
Yes
no rameter.
No The system reboots, the new
parameter is set.
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WARNING
Diisopropylamine is corrosive.
Read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) first.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pro-
tection.
Avoid inhalation of DIPA vapor.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water eyelid wide open for at least 10 min, summon medical
advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, summon
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
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B
C
D
B
E C
D
F
E
F
G
H H
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CAUTION
6 Hold the hydrazine sensor [F] with one hand while unscrewing
and removing the 2nd knurled nut.
7 Remove the hydrazine sensor from the flow cell.
Take care not to spill the sample remaining in the sensor.
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B
C
D
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P
Q
CAUTION
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A Bottle holder
B Screw cover G 45
A C EPDM seal mounted on the bottle holder
B D Reagent bottle
C E Steel tube
F Diffusions tube
D
E
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During a zero calibration, the sample flow is turned off and the re-
sidual hydrazine in the small water volume around the sensor is
consumed within 15–20 min. 0 ppb remains and after 30 min, a
zero calibration is performed.
Current value / offset (Progress of zero cal. is shown). Wait until fin-
ished.
Open tap of the water inlet and regulate the sample flow.
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Calibration successful
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Maintenance
Then:
1 Remove the Diisopropylamine bottle from the bottle holder and
close it well.
2 Remove the diffusion tube from the steel tubes and dip it into a
beaker filled with high purity water. Rinse it some seconds.
3 Unscrew and remove the filter vessel from the flow cell block,
empty and dry it, then screw it onto the flow cell block again.
4 Loosen the connector from the reference electrode and put the
connector cap on the electrode plug.
Do not spill water on connector.
5 Remove the reference electrode from the flow cell block, fill wa-
ter in the protective cap and put the protective cap on the elec-
trode tip.
6 Store it dry and frost protected with tip pointing downwards.
7 Remove the BNC connector from the hydrazine sensor.
Do not spill water on connector.
8 Hold the hydrazine sensor with one hand while unscrewing and
removing the 2nd knurled nut.
9 Remove the hydrazine sensor from the flow cell.
10 Dry it with a soft, clean tissue, and store dry.
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7. Troubleshooting
This chapter provides some hints to make troubleshooting easier.
For any detailed information how to handle or clean parts please see
Maintenance, p. 35. For any detailed information how to program the
instrument please see Program List and Explanations, p. 61.
Process Possible error message
calibration Current value too low or no sample flow.
Offset Error
Slope Error
Offset Error:
Possible cause Corrective action
Run-in time of sensor to short. Let the sensor run-in at least 30
min
Zero point calibration was too Repeat the zero point calibration
short.
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Slope Error:
Possible cause Corrective action
Diisopropylamine bot- Exchange Diisopropylamine bottle, see
tle empty Changing the Diisopropylamine Bottle, p.
44 or Install the Diisopropylamine Bottle,
p. 28.
Insufficient immersion Place the diffusion Tube correct, see
depth of the diffusion Changing the Diffusion Tube, p. 45.
tube.
Orifices at sensor inlet Clean the senor, see Cleaning of the
clogged Hydrazine Sensor, p. 38.
Run-in time of diffu- After replacing the diffusions tube let the
sions tube too short instrument run in at least 30 min
Too much water in the Check diffusion tube for leakage and
Diisopropylamine bot- replace it if necessary, see Changing the
tle. Diffusion Tube, p. 45.
Install a new DIPA-bottle, see Install the
Diisopropylamine Bottle, p. 28.
Sample flow too high. Readjust the sample flow to min. 170 rpm
Sample flow too low Sample flow must not be smaller than
170 rpm.
Readjust sample flow to min. 170 rpm.
Reference The reference electrode may be old or damaged. Under the follow-
electrode ing conditions the reference voltage should be:
In water < 10 ppb oxygen and about 70 ppb hydrazine: ~ 1300 mV
In water with oxygen: ~ 400 mV
CE (counter electrode) value: 200–400 mV
Lower values indicate coated hydrazine sensors.
Diagnostic Offset: The offset is approx. 50 nA
values An offset calibration is only necessary for Hydrazine values lower
than 0.05 ppb. Running Time at least 24 hours.
Slope: The slope is approx. 55 nA/ppb.
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WARNING
External Voltage.
External supplied devices connected to relay 1 or 2 or to the
alarm relay can cause electrical shocks.
Make sure that the devices connected to the following con-
tacts are disconnected from the power before resuming in-
stallation.
– relay 1
– relay 2
– alarm relay
When a fuse has blown, find out the cause and fix it before replac-
ing it with a new one.
Use tweezers or needle-nosed pliers to remove the defective fuse.
Use original fuses provided by SWAN only.
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Program Overview
8. Program Overview
For explanations about each parameter of the menus see Program
List and Explanations, S. 61.
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1 Messages
1.1 Pending Errors
1.1.5 Provides the list of active errors with their status (active, acknowl-
edged). If an active error is acknowledged, the alarm relay is active
again. Cleared errors are moved to the Message list.
1.2 Message List
1.2.1 Shows the error history: Error code, date / time of issue and status
(active, acknowledged, cleared). 65 errors are memorized. Then
the oldest error is cleared to save the newest error (circular buffer).
2 Diagnostics
In diagnostics mode, the values can only be viewed, not modified.
2.1 Identification
Desig.: Designation of the instrument.
Version: Firmware of instrument (e.g. V6.20-05/18)
2.1.3 Factory Test: Test date of the Instrument and Motherboard.
2.1.4 Operating Time: Shows the operating time in Years, Days, Hours,
Minutes and Seconds.
2.2 Sensors
2.2.1 Hydrazine Sensor:
Current value: Actual measuring value in ppb
(Raw value) measuring value in nA
Ref. Voltage: Applied voltage at the counter electrode (CE) in mV
2.2.1.5 Cal. History: Shows the diagnostic values of the last calibrations of
the hydrazine sensor. Only for diagnostic purpose.
Number: Calibration counter
Date, Time: Date and time of calibration
Offset: Zero point displacement from the reference position in nA
Slope: Steepness of the straight line in nA
Max. 65 data records are memorized.
2.2.2 Miscellaneous:
2.2.2.1 Case Temp: Shows the actual temperature in °C inside the trans-
mitter.
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2.3 Sample
2.3.1 Sample ID: Shows the assigned sample identification. This
identification is defined by the user to identify the location of the
sample
Temperature: Shows temperature in °C.
(Nt5K): Shows raw value of the temperature in Ω.
Sample Flow: Shows the sample Flow in rpm
(Raw value) Shows the sample Flow in Hz
2.4 I/O State
Shows actual status of all in- and outputs.
2.4.1 Alarm Relay: Active or inactive
Relay 1 and 2: Active or inactive
Input: Open or closed
Signal Output 1 and 2: Actual current in mA
Signal Output 3 (option): Actual current in mA
2.5 Interface
Only available if optional interface is installed.
Review programmed communication settings.
3 Maintenance
3.1 Calibration
3.1.1 Zero Hydrazine
Zero calibration (0 ppb). See Zero Hydrazine, p. 46 for more de-
tails.
3.1.2 Process Hydrazine
For a process calibration of the hydrazine sensor follow the instruc-
tions on the screen. Save the value with the [Enter] key. See Pro-
cess Hydrazine, p. 47.
3.1 Simulation
To simulate a value or a relay state, select the
alarm relay,
relay 1or 2
signal output 1or 2
with the [ ] or [ ] key.
Press the [Enter] key.
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At the absence of any key activities, the instrument will switch back
to normal mode after 20 min. If you quit the menu, all simulated val-
ues will be reset and the transmitter reboots.
3.2 Set Time
Adjust date and time.
4 Operation
4.1 Sensors
4.1.1 Filter Time Constant: Used to damp noisy signals. The higher the
filter time constant, the slower the system reacts to changes of the
measured value.
Range: 5–300 Sec
4.1.2 Hold after Cal: Delay permitting the instrument to stabilize again af-
ter calibration. During calibration plus hold-time, the signal outputs
are frozen (held on last valid value), alarm values, limits are not ac-
tive.
Range: 0–6‘000 Sec
4.2 Relay Contacts
See Relay Contacts 1 and 2, p. 23
4.3 Logger
The instrument is equipped with an internal logger. The logger data
can be copied to a PC with an USB stick if option USB interface is
installed.
The logger can save approx. 1500 data records. The Records con-
sists of: Date, time, alarms, measuring value, measuring value un-
compensated, case temperature, flow.
4.3.1 Log Interval: Select a convenient log interval. Consult the table be-
low to estimate the max logging time. When the logging buffer is
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full, the oldest data record is erased to make room for the newest
one (circular buffer).
Range: 1 Second to 1 hour
Time 25 min 2h 25 h 5d 10 d 31 d 62 d
4.3.2 Clear Logger: If confirmed with yes, the complete logger data is de-
leted. A new data series is started.
5 Installation
5.1 Sensors
5.1.1 Temp Comp
Temperature compensation in %.
Range: 0.0–5.0%
5.2 Signal Outputs
NOTICE: The navigation in the menu <Signal Output 1> and
<Signal Output 2> is identical. For reason of simplicity only the
menu numbers of Signal Output 1 are used in the following.
5.2.1 and 5.2.2 Signal Output 1 and 2: Assign process value, the current loop
range and a function to each signal output.
5.2.1.1 Parameter: Assign one of the process values to the signal output.
Available values:
Hydrazine
Temperature
Sample Flow
5.2.1.2 Current Loop: Select the current range of the signal output. Make
sure the connected device works with the same current range.
Available ranges: 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA
5.2.1.3 Function: Define if the signal output is used to transmit a process
value or to drive a control unit. Available functions are:
Linear, bilinear or logarithmic for process values.
See As process values, p. 65
Control upwards or control downwards for controllers.
See As control output, p. 66
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20
(0 - 20 [mA])
(4 - 20 [mA])
B A
10 12
0/4 X
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
20
(0 - 20 [mA])
(4 - 20 [mA])
10 12
0/4 X
2 4 6
1 10 100 1’000 10’000
0 1 2 3 4
5.2.1.40 Scaling: Enter beginning and end point (Range low & high) of the
linear or logarithmic scale. In addition, the midpoint for the bilinear
scale.
If Parameter = Hydrazine
5.2.1.40.10 Range low: 0.00–1000 ppb
5.2.1.40.20 Range high: 0.00–1000 ppb
If Parameter = Temperature
5.2.1.40.11 Range low: -30.0 to +120 °C
5.2.1.40.21 Range high: -30.0 to + 120 °C
If Parameter = Sample flow
5.2.1.40.12 Range low: 0–300 rpm
5.2.1.40.22 Range high: 0–300 rpm
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As control Signal outputs can be used for driving control units. We distinguish
output different kinds of controls:
P-controller: The controller action is proportional to the devia-
tion from the setpoint. The controller is characterized by the
P-Band. In the steady-state, the setpoint will never be
reached. The deviation is called steady-state error.
Parameters: setpoint, P-Band
PI-controller: The combination of a P-controller with an I-con-
troller will minimize the steady-state error. If the reset time is
set to zero, the I-controller is switched off.
Parameters: setpoint, P-Band, reset time.
PD-controller: The combination of a P-controller with a
D-controller will minimize the response time to a fast change
of the process value. If the derivative time is set to zero, the
D-controller is switched off.
Parameters: setpoint, P-Band, derivative time.
PID-controller: The combination of a P-, an I - and a D-con-
troller allows a proper control of the process.
Parameters: setpoint, P-Band, reset time, derivative time.
Ziegler-Nichols method for the optimization of a PID controller:
Parameters: Setpoint, P-Band, Reset time, Derivative time
Y
B A
X
a
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5.3.1.2.35 Alarm Low: If the measuring values falls below the programmed
value E010 will be issued.
Range: 150–300 rpm
5.3.1.3 Sample Temp.: Define at which sample temperature an alarm
should be issued.
5.3.1.3.1 Alarm High: If the measured value rises above the alarm high val-
ue, the alarm relay is activated and E007 is issued.
Range: 30–70 °C
5.3.1.3.25 Alarm Low: If the measured value rises above the alarm high value,
the alarm relay is activated and E008 is issued.
Range: 0–20 °C
5.3.1.4 Case Temp. high: Set the alarm high value for temperature of elec-
tronics housing. If the value rises above the programmed value
E013 is issued.
Range: 30–75 °C
5.3.1.5 Case Temp. low: Set the alarm low value for temperature of elec-
tronics housing. If the value falls below the programmed value
E014 is issued.
Range: -10 to + 20 °C
5.3.2 and 5.3.3 Relay 1 and 2: The contacts can be set as normally open or nor-
mally closed with a jumper. See Relay Contacts 1 and 2, p. 23. The
function of relay contacts 1 or 2 are defined by the user.
NOTICE: The navigation in the menu <Relay 1> and <Relay 2>
is identical. For reason of simplicity only the menu numbers of
Relay 1 are used in the following.
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Parameter Range
Hydrazine 0.00–1000 ppb
Temperature -30 to +120 °C
Sample flow 0–300 rpm
5.3.2.400 Hysteresis: within the hysteresis range, the relay does not switch.
This prevents damage of relay contacts when the measured value
fluctuates around the alarm value.
Parameter Range
Hydrazine 0.00–1000 ppb
Temperature 0 to +100 °C
Sample flow 0–300 rpm
5.3.2.50 Delay: Duration, the activation of the alarm relay is retarded after
the measuring value has risen above/fallen below the programmed
alarm.
Range. 0–600 Sec
5.3.2.1 Function = Control upwards/downwards:
The relays may be used to drive control units such as solenoid
valves, membrane dosing pumps or motor valves. When driving a
motor valve both relays are needed, relay 1 to open and relay 2 to
close the valve.
5.3.2.22 Parameter: select a process value:
Hydrazine
Temperature
Sample flow
5.3.2.32 Settings
Choose the respective actuator:
Time proportional
Frequency
Motor valve
Actuator = Time proportional
Examples of metering devices that are driven time proportional are
solenoid valves, peristaltic pumps.
Dosing is controlled by the operating time.
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5.3.2.44 Run Time: Enter the time the relay stays active.
Range: 5–32400 sec.
5.3.2.54 Delay: during run time plus the delay time the signal and control
outputs are held in the operating mode programmed below.
Range: 0–6’000 sec.
5.3.2.6 Signal Outputs: Select operating mode of the signal output:
Cont.: Signal outputs continue to issue the measured value.
Hold: Signal outputs hold the last valid measured value.
Measurement is interrupted. Errors, except fatal errors,
are not issued.
Off: Signal outputs are switched off (set to 0 or 4 mA).
Errors, except fatal errors, are not issued.
5.3.2.7 Output/Control: Select operating mode of the controller output:
Cont.: Controller continues normally.
Hold: Controller continues based on the last valid value.
Off: Controller is switched off.
5.3.2.24 daily
The relay contact can be activated daily, at any time of a day.
5.3.2.341 Start time: to set the start time proceed as follows:
1 Press [Enter], to set the hours.
2 Set the hour with the [ ] or [ ] keys.
3 Press [Enter], to set the minutes.
4 Set the minutes with the [ ] or [ ] keys.
5 Press [Enter], to set the seconds.
6 Set the seconds with the [ ] or [ ] keys.
Range: 00:00:00–23:59:59
5.3.2.44 Run Time: see Interval
5.3.2.54 Delay: see Interval
5.3.2.6 Signal Outputs: see Interval
5.3.2.7 Output/Control: see Interval
5.3.2.24 weekly
The relay contact can be activated at one or several days, of a
week. The daily starting time is valid for all days.
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5.3.2.342 Calendar:
5.3.2.342.1 Start time: The programmed start time is valid for each of the pro-
grammed days. To set the start time see 5.3.2.341, p. 72.
Range: 00:00:00–23:59:59
5.3.2.342.2 Monday: Possible settings, on or off
to
5.3.2.342.8 Sunday: Possible settings, on or off
5.3.2.44 Run Time: see Interval
5.3.2.54 Delay: see Interval
5.3.2.6 Signal Outputs: see Interval
5.3.2.7 Output/Control: see Interval
5.3.2.1 Function = Fieldbus
The relay will be switched via the Profibus input. No further param-
eters are needed.
5.3.4 Input: The functions of the relays and signal outputs can be de-
fined depending on the position of the input contact, i.e. no function,
closed or open.
NOTICE: If the option 2nd Sample Stream is connected to the
AMI Hydrazine and <Channel Selection> is set to <External>,
the Input will be set to “Active = no” and no further settings are
possible.
5.3.4.1 Active: Define when the input should be active:
No: Input is never active.
When closed: Input is active if the input relay is closed
When open: Input is active if the input relay is open
5.3.4.2 Signal Outputs: Select the operation mode of the signal outputs
when the relay is active:
Continuous: Signal outputs continue to issue the measured value.
Hold: Signal outputs issue the last valid measured value.
Measurement is interrupted. Errors, except fatal
errors, are not issued.
Off: Set to 0 or 4 mA respectively. Errors, except fatal
errors, are not issued.
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Index
11. Index
A Instrument Overview .... 13
Alarm Hydrazine . . . . . . . 68 Interface . . . . . . . ..... 8
Alarm Relay . . . . . . . . 8, 22 HART . . . . . . .... 27
Modbus . . . . . .... 26
C Profibus . . . . . .... 26
Cable thicknesses . . . . . . 18 USB . . . . . . . .... 27
Cal. History . . . . . . . . . . 61
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 73 L
Changing values . . . . . . . 34 Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Longer Stop of Operation. . 49
Cleaning
Flow Cell . . . . . . . . 41 M
Hydrazine sensor. . . . 38 Modbus . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Reference Electrode . . 40 Mounting requirements . .. 15
Connect
O
Sample inlet . . . . . . . 15
Waste . . . . . . . . . . 15
On-site requirements .... 11
Control Parameters . . . . . 67 P
D Power Supply . . . . . . 11, 21
Profibus . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Default Values ........ 76
R
E
Relays. ........... 8, 23
EPDM seal .......... 44
Error List . .......... 50 S
Sample Flow . . . . . . . 29, 68
F
Sample Temp. . . . . . . . . 69
Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fluidics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Signal Outputs . . . . 8, 25, 64
Function
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . 62
Control upwards / downwards 70
Software . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Limit upper / lower . . . 69
System, Description of . . . . 8
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . 71
T
H
Technical Data . . . . . . . . 13
HART ............. 27
Terminals . . . . 20, 22–23, 26
I
U
Input . ......... 8, 22, 73
USB Interface ........ 27
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12. Notes
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