OXY-Gas - Manual Do Usuario
OXY-Gas - Manual Do Usuario
OXY-Gas - Manual Do Usuario
The OXY-Gas analyser designed to determine the oxygen concentration in air or inert gas mixtures in
areas that are not easily accessible, or in closed systems, such as ventilation pipes, flues and
containers:
• OXY-Gas-X Series standard temperature oxygen analyser is designed for use in air or inert
gas mixtures with temperatures of -100 to +250°C maximum.
• OXY-Gas-1-H Series high temperature oxygen analyser is designed for use in air or inert gas
mixtures with temperatures of -100 to +400°C maximum.
The actual oxygen sensor is mounted in the tip of the stainless-steel probe and is protected by a
stainless-steel sintered cap which acts as both a large particulate filter and also as a flame trap. The
die-cast aluminium housing accommodates the electronics and is mechanically connected to the
sensor probe.
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Contents
1 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................. 1-1
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................. 2-1
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 3-1
4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Main Components................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 External Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 4-1
5 INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Mounting Instructions ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Electrical Connections .......................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 System Block Diagram.......................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 PCB Layout ........................................................................................................................... 5-3
6 INITIAL STARTUP .......................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Commissioning Checks ......................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Switching ON ........................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 First-time Calibration ........................................................................................................... 6-1
7 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1 Setting the Output Type....................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Setting the Calibration Type and Measurement Range ....................................................... 7-2
7.3 Digital Variant – RS232 Output ............................................................................................ 7-3
7.4 Analogue Variants – 0-10VDC and 4-20mA Output Values ................................................... 7-6
8 OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Operating Tips ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 RS232 Operation .................................................................................................................. 8-1
9 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................. 9-1
9.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Calibrating ............................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.3 Error Conditions ................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.4 Disposal ................................................................................................................................ 9-3
APPENDIX A – MENU STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................... A-1
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1 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES used throughout this manual.
WARNING:
The warning symbol is used to indicate instructions that, if they are not followed, can result in minor,
serious or even fatal injuries to personnel.
CAUTION:
The caution symbol is used to indicate instructions that, if they are not followed, can result in
damage to the equipment (hardware and/or software), or a system failure occurring.
a
Standard ranges shown, however analogue output measurement range is user selectable also.
b
Accuracy valid for measurements at Standard Barometric Pressure (SBP) in ambient gas temperatures of
-30°C to +60°C.
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Enclosure
CAUTION: Protect the device from accidental shocks or vibrations as this may damage the
board.
WARNINGS:
All wiring MUST be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local codes,
ordinances, and regulations.
Disconnect and lock out power before connecting the equipment to the power supply.
The device wiring should be in a separate conduit. Do NOT install wiring in any conduit or
junction boxes with high voltage wiring.
CAUTION:
• Do NOT install the device suspended from the cable.
• Avoid exerting excessive tensile force on the cable (e.g. tugging).
PINOUT:
Pin 1: 24VDC ± 10%
Pin 2: 0VDC
Pin 3: Calibrate
Pin 4: Cycle
Pin 5: 4 – 20mA / RS232 Tx
Pin 6: 0 – 10VDC / RS232 Rx
Centre: Housing / Probe Earth
NOTES:
• Output pins 5 and 6 are both referenced to the power supply 0VDC (pin 2). Due to high current
flow in the supply GND, when monitoring the 0 – 10VDC output (pin 6) it is recommended that a
separate GND wire for the measurement system is taken from pin 2. This removes errors due to
voltage drops in the power supply connections.
• Assignment of output pins 5 and 6 selectable by altering the position of the jumper links on the
PCB; refer to 5.4 PCB Layout on page 5-3 for details.
Complete the following essential tasks BEFORE switching the system ON for the first time:
CAUTION: Test the power supply to ensure it is “24VDC ± 10%” before wiring to the board.
CAUTION: Failure to test the suitability of the power supply BEFORE first power on could
result in irreversible product damage that is NOT covered by warranty.
6.2 Switching ON
When the device is initially powered ON, the:
Green LED blinks rapidly then goes OFF to indicate that the microprocessor
is operational.
NOTE: LEDs are only visible when the lid is removed from the analyser housing.
NOTE: If a fault is detected, an error is displayed (RS232 variant), or the analogue output will remain
at 4mA or 0V. Refer to 9.3 Error Conditions on page 9-3.
The outputs can be configured to either 4 – 20mA and 0 – 10VDC or RS232. Refer to 7.1 Setting the
Output Type.
NOTE: All outputs are referenced to the system GND.
A digital 3.3VDC logic output cycles at the same frequency as the electrochemical pumping action of
the oxygen sensing cell during normal operation, thus providing a real-time sensor health check. If
the output ceases to cycle, the sensor has entered a start-up or error state. This provides fault proof
operation.
NOTE: The digital output is also used during the calibration process to indicate the interface status.
A green on-board LED mirrors the CYCLE output and can be used to visually determine the sensor
status or during the calibration process. A red LED indicates the unit has power applied.
1. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws and lid from the analyser housing.
2. Using thin-nosed pliers, remove and replace the jumper links to the desired positions:
• RS232; RS232 Rx and RS232 Tx
• Analogue output; 0 – 25% O2 or 0 – 100% O2
NOTE: When selecting the output, you must choose either 4-20mA and 0-10VDC or RS232 Tx and Rx.
NOTE: Ensure jumper links are correctly seated and in the correct orientation as shown in Figure 7-1.
3. When configuration is complete, replace the four screws and lid; secure to the analyser
housing using a Philips screwdriver.
1. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the four screws and lid from the analyser housing.
2. Using thin-nosed pliers, remove and replace the jumper links to the desired positions:
• Calibration type; Manual (MANUAL CAL) or Automatic (AUTO CAL)
• Measuring range; 0 – 25% O2 or 0 – 100% O2
NOTE: Ensure jumper links are correctly seated and in the correct orientation as shown in Figure 7-2.
3. When configuration is complete, replace the four screws and lid; secure to the analyser
housing using a Philips screwdriver.
The OXY-Gas communicates via standard COM port settings that are default on most PCs and many
other RS232 compatible devices. If, however communication problems are occurring use the settings
below to configure the PC or device COM Port:
• Baudrate: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
With the OXY-Gas RS232 outputs connected to a PC (or other RS232 compatible device), you can
access two modes of operation; continuous data streaming and the menu screens. Menu structure
has been created using VT100 terminal codes; refer to APPENDIX A – MENU STRUCTURE starting on
page A-1 for full menu structure and example screens.
Recommended programs for communicating via PC serial RS232 are Tera Term, HyperTerminal
(Windows default), or PuTTY. The following sub-sections are based on Tera Term usage, instructions
may vary if using another program.
When the OXY-Gas receives an <ENTER> keystroke from the connected PC or device, it automatically
displays the Menu Password screen and stops streaming O2 % and Td values. Once the correct
password is entered followed by the <ENTER> keystroke, the menu screens are accessed. The menu
screens are primarily for diagnostics and information although there are user configurable options
that may be changed. These are the automatic O2 calibration %, the amount of output filtering
(averaging) and the analogue output ranges. The menu security password may also be changed if
required.
NOTE: The minimum and maximum range adjustment does NOT apply to the RS232 output and is
overruled if the unit is reconfigured for 0 – 25% O2 operation.
1. Ensure the OXY-Gas is configured for 0 – 100% O2 operation, see page 7-1.
2. Connect the OXY-Gas via the RS232 interface to the PC.
3. Press <ENTER>; the Menu Password screen displays.
4. Input your security password.
5. Press <ENTER> to access the Menu screen.
6. Type “2” to access the Configuration menu.
7. Type “3” to access the Enter O2 Max Range screen.
8. Input the required number, between 1.00 and 100.00 to represent the maximum output
range.
NOTE: The number must also be greater than the saved minimum range.
9. Press <ENTER> to save.
10. Press <ESC> to return to the Configuration menu.
11. Type “4” to access the Enter O2 Min Range screen.
12. Input the required number, between 0.00 and 99.00 to represent the minimum output
range.
NOTE: The number must also be less than the saved maximum range.
13. Press <ENTER> to save.
NOTE: The new ranges are now stored in memory and are retained on power loss.
An example of changing the minimum and maximum output ranges would be in a fresh air
atmosphere where the O2 range is between 20-21%. The user could set the minimum output range
to 19% and the maximum output range to 22% and the outputs would vary linearly between. The
minimum and maximum ranges lock out the outputs at the set limits so 19% O2 or lower would set
the analogue outputs to 0VDC/4mA and 22% O2 or higher would set the analogue outputs to
10VDC/20mA.
Output Values
O2% 0 – 10VDC output 4 – 20mA output
0.1 – 25% O2 0.1 – 100% O2 0.1 – 25% O2 0.1 – 100% O2
20.7% 8.28VDC 2.07VDC 17.25mA 7.34mA
100% - 10VDC - 20mA
90% - 9.0VDC - 18.4mA
25% 10VDC 2.5VDC 20mA 8mA
5% 2.0VDC 0.5VDC 7.2mA 4.8mA
0.01% (see Note) 0.04VDC 0.01VDC 4.06mA 4.02mA
NOTE: The analogue output ranges actually represent 0 to 25% or 0 to 100% O2 however as
oxygen sensors cannot measure below 0.1% O2 this value is displayed as the range minimum.
The averaged values give a stable output with the amount of averaging user variable whilst the raw
un-averaged values allow the user to detect sudden oxygen changes.
The averaged value is the measurement output on both the 4 – 20mA and 0 – 10VDC outputs. The
sensor td value is the measure of the partial pressure of oxygen in the measurement gas. The O2
concentration (%) is the td value scaled by the stored calibration value.
9.1 Cleaning
Clean the outer surfaces of the housing regularly with non-abrasive materials to prevent a buildup of
contaminants. Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and a lint-free cloth is recommended.
9.2 Calibrating
The range of zirconium oxygen sensors do not directly measure the oxygen concentration but
instead measure the partial pressure of oxygen within the measurement gas. In order to output an
oxygen concentration (%) the sensor must be calibrated, or more specifically, re-referenced in a
known gas concentration, typically fresh air.
Regular calibration removes the effects of application and atmospheric pressure changes and also
eliminates any sensor drift that may occur during the first few hundred hours of operation.
Calibration, or re-referencing, is achieved by connecting the calibration input to GND and monitoring
the status of the digital cycle output or by visually monitoring the on-board green LED. During the
calibration process the output will either automatically calibrate to a fixed reference or can be
manually calibrated to any output by way of a PCB mounted potentiometer.
NOTE: The fixed reference is factory set to 20.7% O2 for calibration in fresh air, however this value
may be altered for calibration with a reference gas of any known oxygen concentration. Any new
calibration value will be stored on power loss.
The auto or manual calibrate function is user configurable; refer to 7.1 Setting the Calibration Type
and Measurement Range on page 7-1.
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If calibrating in fresh air, the output value (RS232/Voltage/Current) given equates to 20.7% oxygen with an
error of ± 0.2%. After calibration in fresh air the voltage output should read 8.28V. The current output should
read 17.25mA, and the RS232 will stream a five character ASCII code representing the O2%.
9.4 Disposal
The OXY-Gas should be disposed of as electrical waste. Please observe your local regulations.
Password Screen
Main Menu
Diagnostics
Main Menu
Diagnostics Diagnostics
Menu 1. Menu 2.
Diagnostics Diagnostics
Menu 3. Menu 4.
Configuration
Main Menu
Configuration Configuration
Menu 1. Menu 2.
Configuration Configuration
Menu 3. Menu 4.
Configuration
Menu 5.