Bacharach GDC 350 Gas Sensor/Monitor Operation Manual
Below you will find brief information for Gas Sensor/Monitor GDC-350. This economical, self-contained gas detector is ideal for non-hazardous commercial applications. It's available in single or dual-sensor models, with options for on-board and/or remote sensors. The GDC-350 features LEDs for power, fail, and gas alarms, an audible alarm, and two alarm relays, making it a versatile solution for various gas detection needs.
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Instruction 5909-9000 Operation Manual Rev. 1 - January 2012 Product Leadership x Training x Service x Reliability GDC-350 Operation Manual DISCLAIMER Under no circumstances will Bacharach, Inc. be liable for any claims, losses, or damages resulting from or arising out of the repair or modification of this equipment by a party other than Bacharach service technicians, or by operation or use of the equipment other than in accordance with the printed instructions contained within this manual or if the equipment has been improperly maintained or subjected to neglect or accident. Any of the forgoing will void the warranty. REVISIONS Bacharach, Inc. makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose, with respect to this manual. All information contained in this manual is believed to be true and accurate at the time of printing. However, Bacharach reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Revised copies of this manual can be obtained by contacting Bacharach, Inc. Should you detect any errors or omissions in this manual, please contact the company at the following address. Bacharach, Inc. 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington, PA 15068-7074 USA Toll free: Fax: E-mail: Website: 1-800-736-4666 724-334-5001 [email protected] www.MyBacharach.com In no event will Bacharach, Inc., or its officers or employees be liable for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. © 2012 Bacharach, Inc. ii 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual IMPORTANT READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USING THIS INSTRUMENT. THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND CALIBRATED AT REGULAR INTERVALS BY QUALIFIED AND TRAINED PERSONNEL. FOR MORE INFORMATION REFER TO THE “SYSTEM MAINTENANCE” AND “CALIBRATION PROCEDURE” SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL. THIS INSTRUMENT HAS NOT BEEN DESIGNED TO BE INTRINSICALLY SAFE IN HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSION-RATED ENVIRONMENTS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT USE IT IN AREAS CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS AREAS (E.G., EXPLOSION-RATED ENVIRONMENTS). PURCHASE DATE: PURCHASED FROM: WARNINGS CAUTION: More than one live circuit is associated with this device. CAUTION: Disconnect power before servicing. Supply voltage is 24 V (nominal) DC or AC (50/60 Hz). This product is certified for electrical shock and electrical fire hazard only. WARRANTY POLICY BACHARACH, INC. WARRANTS THIS INSTRUMENT TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. INDIVIDUAL SENSOR ELEMENTS HAVE DIFFERENT WARRANTIES, CHECK WITH FACTORY FOR SPECIFIC SENSOR WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY STATUS MAY BE AFFECTED IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS NOT BEEN MAINTAINED AND CALIBRATED AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS INDICATED IN THIS MANUAL OR HAS BEEN ABUSED OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. THIS INSTRUMENT IS ONLY TO BE USED FOR PURPOSES STATED HEREIN. 5909-9000 Rev 1 iii GDC-350 Operation Manual SERVICE POLICY BACHARACH, INC. MAINTAINS AN INSTRUMENT SERVICE FACILITY AT THE FACTORY. SOME BACHARACH DISTRIBUTORS / AGENTS MAY ALSO HAVE REPAIR FACILITIES, HOWEVER, BACHARACH ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN BACHARACH PERSONNEL. REPAIRS ARE WARRANTED FOR 90 DAYS AFTER DATE OF SHIPMENT (SENSORS, PUMPS, FILTERS AND BATTERIES HAVE INDIVIDUAL WARRANTIES). SHOULD YOUR INSTRUMENT REQUIRE NON-WARRANTY REPAIR, YOU MAY CONTACT THE DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED OR YOU MAY CONTACT BACHARACH DIRECTLY. IF BACHARACH IS TO DO THE REPAIR WORK, SEND THE INSTRUMENT, PREPAID, TO BACHARACH, INC. AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. 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THIS MANUAL MAY NOT BE COPIED OR TRANSLATED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN ANY MANNER OR FORMAT, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF BACHARACH, INC. iv 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1. General Description ............................................................................................ 1 1.2. Key Exterior Components ................................................................................... 1 1.3. Key Interior Components .................................................................................... 2 1.4. Sensor Aging and Calibration Extending Firmware (CEF) ................................... 3 2. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 3 2.1. Controller Specifications ..................................................................................... 3 2.2. Sensor Specifications ......................................................................................... 5 2.3. Model Designations ............................................................................................ 6 3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 8 3.1. Sensor Mounting Heights.................................................................................... 8 3.2. Basic Enclosure .................................................................................................. 8 3.3. Remote Sensor Housing for Solid-State Sensors ................................................ 9 3.4. Detailed Wiring Connections (Types A, B, and D) ............................................... 9 3.5. Detailed Wiring Connections (Type E) ...............................................................10 3.6. Wiring the GDC-350 for Power ..........................................................................10 3.7. Wiring Remote Sensors (Voltage and Signal) ....................................................12 3.8. Wiring Relay Connections ..................................................................................12 3.9. Installation Example 1: Type “A” with Enclosed Transformer..............................13 3.10. Installation Example 2: Type “B” with Remote Solid-State Sensor....................14 3.11. Installation Example 3: Type “D” with On-Board and Remote Sensors .............15 3.12. Installation Example 4: Type “E” with Two On-Board Sensors .........................16 3.13. Powering On the GDC-350 ..............................................................................16 4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION ..................................................................... 16 4.1. General..............................................................................................................16 4.2. Test Functions ...................................................................................................17 4.3. DIP Switch Settings ...........................................................................................18 4.4. System Jumpers ................................................................................................19 4.5. Adjusting Alarm Setpoints ..................................................................................21 4.6. Relay Time Delays.............................................................................................23 4.7. Temperature Display – Unit of Measure .............................................................25 4.8. Latching Relay Function ....................................................................................25 4.9. LED Digital Display ............................................................................................26 5. CALIBRATION ......................................................................................................... 27 5.1. Calibration Specifications...................................................................................27 5.2. Frequency Recommendations ...........................................................................27 5.3. Calculating the Span Gas Value ........................................................................28 5.4. Calibrating the On-Board Sensor .......................................................................29 5.5. Calibrating a Second On-Board Sensor .............................................................30 5.6. Calibrating a Remote Solid-State Sensor ...........................................................30 5.7. Calibrating 4-20 mA Signal for Incoming Analog Transmitter .............................32 6. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 33 7. COMMON ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS .................. 34 5909-9000 Rev 1 v GDC-350 Operation Manual 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. General Description The GDC-350 is an economical, self-contained gas detector for non-hazardous (nonexplosion rated) commercial applications. It is available in two basic configurations: single-sensor models and dual-sensor models. The sensors can be configured as one of the following: x one on-board (A type) x one remote (B type) x one on-board and one remote (D type) x two on-board (E type). A basic system provides LEDs to indicate Power, Fail, Low (Warning) Gas Alarm, and High Gas Alarm. Also included are an integral audible alarm with door-mounted silence push-button, audible time delay, field-settable relay time delays and two alarm relays. Gas-specific electrochemical sensors for toxic gases and oxygen are available while MOS solid-state sensors for combustible gases, TVOCs, and refrigerants are also available. All GDC-350 on-board sensors are packaged as plug-in “smart” sensor modules to reduce field maintenance time. 1.2. Key Exterior Components Figure 1-1. Standard GDC-350 Components NOTE: Photos of the GDC-350 in this manual may show the optional LED digital display and/or the optional splash guard. 5909-9000 Rev 1 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual Figure 1-2. Water Tight GDC-350 Components 1.3. Key Interior Components Figure 1-3. Interior Components of the GDC-350 2 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 1.4. Sensor Aging and Calibration Extending Firmware (CEF) GDC-350 systems with on-board electrochemical sensors have been programmed with our CEF (Calibration Extending Firmware). This firmware takes into consideration the aging of the electrochemical CO, NO and NO2 sensors so that less frequent calibrations are acceptable in non-critical applications such as parking garages. The system tracks the age of the sensor and automatically compensates for the degraded output of the sensor as it ages. 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1. Controller Specifications Categories/Subcategories Enclosure Wiring Type Standard (NEMA 1X) Water Tight (NEMA 4X) Dimensions HxWxD 5.25 x 6.75 x 2.63 (in) 133 x 172 x 67 (mm) 5.13 x 7.13 x 4.00 (in) 130 x 181 x 102 (mm) Weight 1.2 lbs (0.6 kg) 1.4 lbs (0.7 kg) Construction Polycarbonate with hinged, secured door (drip resistant) Polycarbonate with hinged, secured door (water tight) Power 24 V (nominal), DC or AC (50/60 Hz) Remote Sensor 500’ maximum distance between controller and remote sensor using minimum 18 gauge wire Display Common set of LED indicators (4) for: Power, Fail, Low (Warning) Gas Alarm, High Gas Alarm Sensor indicators (2) for: Sensor 1, Sensor 2 4-digit 8-segment LED digital display (optional) Audio Integral alarm rated 80 dB @ 10’ Buttons Push-button to silence audible alarm Relays Two DPDT dry-contact relays (rated 5 A @ 240 VAC) 1 User Interface 1 2 3 Descriptions Low Gas Alarm “On” Delay (on “make”) 5 min Low Gas Alarm “Off” Delay 3 (on “break”) 10 min High Gas Alarm “On” Delay (on “make”) 5 min Audible Alarm “On” Delay (on “make”) 5 min Audible Alarm Feature (on/off) Control Settings 2 (DIP Switch) Relays Environmental Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) Humidity 0 to 95% RH non-condensing Audio System is configured such that all relays are “FAIL SAFE” (relay coils are always energized in non-alarm state). Relays are “common” to both channels (activated by either channel). May be set by user Also known as “minimum run time” 5909-9000 Rev 1 3 GDC-350 Operation Manual Figure 2-1. Standard Enclosure Dimensions Figure 2-2. Water-Tight Enclosure Dimensions 4 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 2.2. Sensor Specifications Categories/Subcategories Descriptions Response: On-Board Sensors Electrochemical 1 (Gas Specific) Temperature Solid-state Combustibles (Non-specific) Gases: <30 seconds to 90% of signal response 0° C to +50° C (operating) ±10% of set point 2 to 3 years in air (under normal conditions) CO, NO, NO2, SO2 (gas-specific) Range: -20° to 40° C (-4° to 104° F) Response: <35 seconds to 90% of signal response 0° C to +40° C (operating) ±10% of set point 5+ years in air (under normal conditions) E.g., Propane (C3H8), gasoline vapors, methane (CH4) (nonspecific combustibles) Temp Range: Repeatability: Life Span: Temp Range: Repeatability: Life Span: Gases: Response: Temp Range: Long Term Drift: Remote Sensors 1 2 <120 seconds to 90% of signal response 0° C to +40° C (operating) < 5% signal loss / month at ambient temperatures ±10% of set point 4-5+ years in air Solid-state Refrigerants (Non-specific) Repeatability: Life Span: Typical Refrigerant Gas Sensors Available: R11, R12, R22, R123, R134A, R404A, R407C, R410A, R422A, R422D, R438A, and R507 Analog transmitter 2 4-20 mA signal All integral electrochemical gas sensors are packaged as “Smart” sensor modules. Supports any 4-20 mA analog transmitter manufactured by Bacharach. 5909-9000 Rev 1 5 GDC-350 Operation Manual 2.3. Model Designations 6 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 5909-9000 Rev 1 7 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Sensor Mounting Heights Gas Carbon Monoxide Nitric Oxide Nitrogen Dioxide Sulfur Dioxide Refrigerants Combustibles Applications / Types Gas engine exhaust Suggested Mountings Diesel engine exhaust applications 4’ to 6’ from the floor All All Propane Methane Hydrogen 6” from the floor or near likely spot for leakage On/near ceiling (within 12”) NOTE: Bacharach considers 4 to 6 feet from the floor as the “breathing zone” when it applies to sensors installed for vehicle exhaust applications. 3.2. Basic Enclosure There are two exterior mounting brackets (one at the top and one at the bottom of the base of the enclosure). These may be used to mount the enclosure. Alternatively, there are four corner mounting holes in the enclosure. Remove the screw securing the hinged door. Locate the four 3/16” diameter mounting holes located inside the system enclosure base. Secure the system to any flat surface through these mounting holes. Figure 3-1. Basic Enclosure Mounting Components 8 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3.3. Remote Sensor Housing for Solid-State Sensors Figure 3-2. Remote Sensor Housing 3.4. Detailed Wiring Connections (Types A, B, and D) Figure 3-3. Wiring Connections for GDC-350 Types A, B, and D 5909-9000 Rev 1 9 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3.5. Detailed Wiring Connections (Type E) Figure 3-4. Wiring Connections for GDC-350 Type E 3.6. Wiring the GDC-350 for Power Drill out one or more of the PVC conduit entry hole plugs located at bottom left or right or top left edge of system enclosure base. If supplying VAC operational power, pull two wires suitable for low voltage from power source to the terminals 13 and 14. If supplying VDC, wire to terminals 12 and 13 observing polarity. Figure 3-5. Proper Wiring Examples 10 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual Figure 3-5. Proper Wiring Examples (Continued) 5909-9000 Rev 1 11 GDC-350 Operation Manual Figure 3-6. Improper Wiring Example 3.7. Wiring Remote Sensors (Voltage and Signal) Three (3) conductor, 16 to 18 gauge, stranded wire is required between the control panel and the remote solid-state sensor. Under most local electrical codes, low voltage wires cannot not be run within the same conduit as line voltage wires. 3conductor, 16 to 18-gauge wire/cable must be shielded when connecting to a remote analog transmitter. The remote analog transmitter enclosures have several conduit entry locations (general purpose enclosure). NOTE: DO NOT use solid-core wire for connection to wiring terminal strip. Any damage caused by using solid-core wire will void warranty. Use stranded wire ONLY. The voltage supplied by the controller to remote solid-state sensors should measure approximately 5.0 VDC ±2%, at the remote sensor. Voltage supplied by the controller to remote analog transmitters should measure approximately 24 VDC nominal. This voltage is factory set at time of manufacturing. If these voltages are not attained after installation, the wrong gauge wire may have been used or the wiring run is too long. The maximum distance between the GDC-350 and the remote sensor is 500 feet. The remote solid-state sensor housing has a 3/4” conduit thread and nut to allow installation in any standard electrical junction box (to be supplied by the installer). Connect three low voltage wires between it and the controller and observe polarity. 3.8. Wiring Relay Connections System relays are dry contacts and designed to operate fan starters or coils to control equipment that draws more than 5 amps start-up and/or operational current. The system does not provide any power from these terminals. Dry contacts operate like a switch to simply activate (switch on) or de-activate (switch off) equipment to be controlled, such as fan starters. NOTE: System relays are SPDT (single pole, double throw) thereby providing one set of usable dry contacts for each relay. Because the GDC-350 series systems are designed to be fail-safe, any equipment to be controlled by the system relays should be wired to the “NC” Normally closed) and “COM” (Common) terminals. The relay coils are normally energized in non-alarm state for fail-safe operation. 12 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3.9. Installation Example 1: Type “A” with Enclosed Transformer Figure 3-7. Sample Type “A” Installation 5909-9000 Rev 1 13 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3.10. Installation Example 2: Type “B” with Remote Solid-State Sensor Figure 3-8. Sample Type “B” Installation NOTE: Wiring between a GDC-350 and the remote sensor (indicated above) should be 3-conductor, 16 to 18-gauge shielded cable. Observe polarity because the GDC-350 supplies DC power to the remote sensor. 14 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3.11. Installation Example 3: Type “D” with On-Board and Remote Sensors Figure 3-9. Sample Type “D” Installation 5909-9000 Rev 1 15 GDC-350 Operation Manual 3.12. Installation Example 4: Type “E” with Two On-Board Sensors Figure 3-10. Sample Type “E” Installation 3.13. Powering On the GDC-350 Upon application of power, the green LED light indicator(s) will illuminate and the LED between CH-1 and CH-2 will be blinking but all alarms are disabled for 2 minutes for a system warm up period. After the warm up period, the system may exhibit gas alarm condition(s) if one or both of the sensors has not completely stabilized during the warm up period. This is normal and the length of time the gas alarms exist is dependent upon the length of time since the unit was last powered up and the state of the environment it is installed in. After warm up, only the green power LED illuminates indicating normal operation and the relays are energized indicating normal “Fail-safe” status. 4. CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION 4.1. General In the event of a burned-out, damaged or missing solid-state sensor element, the controller will indicate fail condition on the front door by illumination of the red fail LED. At this point, both system relays will have reversed state (de-energized) and anything connected to them will be running continuously. Normal system operation will not occur until the fault condition has been rectified. The same condition will occur if the 4-20 mA signal from the remote transmitter is broken or interrupted. NOTE: Fail condition overrides any system time delays that may have been set. 16 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual NOTE: Reference photo on page 1 for location of LEDs and testbuttons. In the event of a gas build up beyond the preset low alarm trip point, the “Sen-1” LED illuminates, the “Low” alarm level LED illuminates and the low alarm relay deenergizes activating anything controlled by it. If a time delay “ON” has been set (internal DIP switches), then the “Low” alarm LED will “flash” indicating the time delay has been activated and the low alarm relay will not de-energize until the delay has timed out. Once the low alarm relay has de-energized, it will re-energize automatically once the gas alarm condition goes away, unless a time delay “OFF” (minimum run time - internal DIP switches) has been programmed. The same procedure applies to the second channel in the case of a two-channel (two-sensor) system. In the event of a gas build up beyond the preset high alarm trip point, the “Sen-1” LED illuminates, the “High” alarm level LED illuminates and the high alarm relay deenergizes activating anything controlled by it. If a time delay “ON” has been set (internal DIP switches), then the “High” alarm LED will “flash” indicating the time delay has been activated and the high alarm relay will not de-energize until the delay has timed out. Once the high alarm relay has de-energized, it will re-energize automatically once the gas alarm condition has dispatched. The same procedure applies to the second channel in the case of a two channel (two sensor) system. NOTE: No minimum run time delay is provided for the high alarm relay. 4.2. Test Functions A momentary test feature is provided to allow the user to test basic functionality of the circuit. Press the UP push-button (internal) for 5 seconds, the audible alarm will beep once to indicate it is in the 5 second test function. Release the UP push-button after 5 seconds and an automatic test function will occur. Alternatively, use the silence push-button on the front door to perform the same function. The low alarm relay will de-energize and the low alarm LED on the front door will illuminate. The low alarm relay will then re-energize while the low alarm LED stays lit for 10 seconds. Next, the high alarm relay will de-energize, the high alarm LED on the front door will illuminate and the audible alarm will activate. The relay will then re-energize but the high alarm LED and the audible alarm will stay activated for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, everything resets to normal operating condition. If a longer test sequence is desired, hold down the UP push-button for 10 seconds to activate the low alarm relay, high alarm relay, low alarm LED, and high alarm LED for 15 minutes. 5909-9000 Rev 1 17 GDC-350 Operation Manual To abort this test, press the internal “UP” push-button or the exterior silence pushbutton and everything will reset to normal operating condition. If the GDC-350 is equipped with a digital display, it will indicate “test” during this test period. 4.3. DIP Switch Settings Figure 4-1. DIP Switch Settings for Alarms DIP switches in the “UP” position are “ON”. Fixed delay durations indicated above are factory default settings. Time delay durations can be changed by user. See page 23. “On” delays are enforced upon alarm relay “make” conditions. delays are enforced upon alarm relay “break” conditions. “Off” If DIP switch 5 is in the “up” position, the internal audible alarm responds to whatever commands it is given by the microprocessor in the circuit. If DIP switch 5 and DIP switch 4 are in the “up” position, the audible alarm responds after the user preset time 18 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual delay function for the audible alarm has timed out. If DIP switch 5 is in the “down” position, the audible alarm does not respond at all. The internal audible alarm normally activates with a steady tone when a “high” gas alarm condition exists. The internal audible alarm normally activates with a pulsing tone when a fault condition exists. A fault condition could consist of any of the following: x x Remote solid-state sensor failure (open loop) Analog signal from a remote 4-20 mA transmitter is not registering with the GDC-350. x Smart sensor board is not plugged into the main board. Fault conditions automatically override the ON/OFF DIP switch “5” if it has been set to the “DOWN” position to turn off the audible alarm. 4.4. System Jumpers There are two banks of jumpers located directly below the DIP switches. One bank of nine (9) jumpers/18 pins (J7) and one bank of four (4) jumpers/8 pins (J6). These jumpers allow the user to perform a wide range of set up and calibration functions. The following table details the jumper settings for each bank of jumpers and explains the function enabled when these jumper positions are selected. Always set J6 jumpers first, followed by J7 jumpers. Jumper 4 (located on J6) is used to set custom time delays for relays and internal audible alarm. These functions are explained in Section 4.6. NOTE: In Figure 4-2, the jumper tab for both banks is covering the “P1” position. 5909-9000 Rev 1 19 GDC-350 Operation Manual Functions J6 J7 Resting (J7 jumpers are disabled) P1 P1 Setting Span Gas Value (On-board Sensor) P2 P2 Perform Zero (Null) Calibration (On-board Sensor) P2 P3 Perform Span Calibration (On-board Sensor) P2 P4 Adjust Low Gas Alarm Ascending Value (On-board Sensor) P2 P5 Adjust High Gas Alarm Ascending Value (On-board Sensor) P2 P6 Adjust Low Gas Alarm Descending Value (On-board Sensor) P2 P7 Adjust High Gas Alarm Descending Value (On-board Sensor) P2 P8 Enable/Disable Current Output P2 P9 Setting Span Gas Value (Remote Sensor) P3 P2 Perform Zero (Null) Calibration (Remote Sensor) P3 P3 Perform Span Calibration (Remote Sensor) P3 P4 Adjust Low Gas Alarm Ascending Value (Remote Sensor) P3 P5 Adjust High Gas Alarm Ascending Value (Remote Sensor) P3 P6 Adjust Low Gas Alarm Descending Value (Remote Sensor) P3 P7 Adjust High Gas Alarm Descending Value (Remote Sensor) P3 P8 Enable/Disable Current Output P3 P9 Custom time delays for relays and internal audible alarm (see page 23) P4 N/A Figure 4-2. J7 (Top) and J6 (Bottom) Jumper Banks 20 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 4.5. Adjusting Alarm Setpoints The GDC-350 is configurable as a single or dual channel detector as such there are two ascending gas alarm set points and two descending gas alarm set points. Almost all installations of the GDC-350 will use the factory default alarm set points. Default set points are as follows. SENSOR LOW ALARM HIGH ALARM RANGE Caron Monoxide (CO) 25 ppm 100 ppm 200 ppm Nitric Oxide (NO) 35 ppm 50 ppm 100 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 0.7 ppm 1.5 ppm 10 ppm Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) 1.0 ppm 5.0 ppm 20 ppm Propane (C3H8) 10% LEL 20% LEL 50% LEL Methane (CH4) 10% LEL 20% LEL 50% LEL Refrigerants 500 ppm 1000 ppm 2000 ppm Temperature °C 30 °C 40 °C 60 °C Temperature °F 75 °F 90 °F 100 °F If the GDC-350 has been equipped with an LED digital display, set values according to what is displayed. If the GDC-350 does not have a digital display, you will need to attach volt meter leads to the two test points (TP1 and TP2) located just below the high alarm relay (RLY2) on the main circuit board. Figure 4-3. Locations of Test Points TP1 and TP2 Move the jumper on the lower bank (J6) from its resting position (P1) and place it on the appropriate jumper position as indicated in the table on the previous page. Next, move the J7 jumper from its resting position to the desired position. Then use the UP or DOWN push-buttons to set the desired alarm value. To make additional changes to the sensor selected via J6, repeat the following steps: x move J7 to the appropriate position x use the UP or DOWN push-buttons to set the desired alarm value. 5909-9000 Rev 1 21 GDC-350 Operation Manual Once all alarm settings have been set to desired values, move J7 back to its resting position P1. Then move jumper J6 back to its resting position (P1) on the lower bank. All new values will be written to the EEPROM. Refer to the flowchart below. Figure 4-4. Jumper Settings J6 and J7 Alarm settings for GDC-350 detectors are voltage settings. The range of 0-4.0 VDC is equal to the full measurement range of the sensor. For example, a CO sensor has a standard measurement range of 0-200 ppm—therefore, 4.0 VDC = 200 ppm. Reference the formula below and the table on page 23. 22 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual Therefore, in this example, the required voltage setting to achieve an alarm set point of 100 ppm is 2.0 VDC. VOLTAGE REFERENCE TABLE FOR ALARM SETTINGS SENSOR / GAS MEASUREMENT RANGE LOW ALARM SET VOLTAGE HIGH ALARM SET VOLTAGE CO 0-200 ppm 25 ppm / 0.50 VDC 100 ppm / 2.00 VDC NO2 0-10 ppm 0.7 ppm / 0.56 VDC 1.5 ppm / 1.20 VDC O2 0-25.0% Vol 19.5% Vol./ 3.12 VDC 23.0% Vol. / 3.68 VDC NO 0-100 ppm 25 ppm / 1.00 VDC 50 ppm / 2.00 VDC SO2 0-20 ppm 2 ppm / 0.40 VDC 5 ppm / 1.00 VDC Combustibles 0-50% LEL 20% LEL / 1.60 VDC 40% LEL / 3.20 VDC Refrigerant Gases (R series) 0-2000 ppm 500 ppm / 1.00 VDC 1000 ppm / 2.00 VDC 4.6. Relay Time Delays The GDC-350 offers a wide range of time delay settings that are user configurable. If the GDC-350 has been equipped with the LED digital display, read the values on the display as you change them to suit your application. If the GDC-350 does not have a digital display, you will need a volt meter. The voltage reference is 0-4 VDC. Attach the volt meter leads to the two test points (TP1 and TP2) located just below the high alarm relay (RLY2) on the main circuit board. 5909-9000 Rev 1 23 GDC-350 Operation Manual VOLT READING AT TEST POINTS TIME DELAY IN MINUTES VOLT READING AT TEST POINTS TIME DELAY IN MINUTES 0V 0.02 V 0.04 V 0.06 V 0.08 V 0.10 V 0.12 V 0.14 V 0.16 V 0.18 V 0.20 V 0.22 V 0.24 V 0.26 V 0.28 V 0.30 V 0.32 V 0.34 V 0.36 V 0.38 V 0.40 V 0.42 V 0.44 V 0.46 V 0.48 V 0.50 V 0.52 V 0.54 V 0.56 V N/A 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 0.58 V 0.60 V 0.62 V 0.64 V 0.66 V 0.68 V 0.70 V 0.72 V 0.74 V 0.76 V 0.78 V 0.80 V : 1.0 V 1.2 V 1.4 V 1.6 V 1.8 V 2.0 V 2.2 V 2.4 V 2.6 V 2.8 V 3.0 V 3.2 V 3.4 V 3.6 V 3.8 V 4.0 V 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 : 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 Move the jumper on the lower bank (J6) from its resting position (P1) to P4. This is the system configuration position. Next, select the jumper position on upper bank J7 to achieve the desired function. Reference the table on page 20 for appropriate jumper position locations. Once the desired jumper position has been achieved, use the UP or DOWN pushbuttons to make changes. Once the desired time delays have been set, move jumper back to resting position (P1) of the upper bank (J7). If additional time delays are desired, move the jumper to the appropriate position and once again use the pushbuttons to set desired voltage to achieve desired time delay. 24 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual Once all desired time delay settings have been achieved, move the jumper back to position 1 (P1) on jumper J7 and move the jumper back to position 1 (P1) on lower the lower bank (J6). At that point, all new settings will be written to the EEPROM. FUNCTION J6 J7 Low alarm “ON” time delay P4 P2 Low alarm “OFF” time delay P4 P3 High alarm “ON” time delay P4 P4 Audible alarm “ON time delay P4 P5 4.7. Temperature Display – Unit of Measure The GDC-350 systems all have an on-board temperature chip from which information is used to temperature compensate certain sensors. This temperature chip can also be used as a second sensor in applications where the user requires both a gas measurement and a temperature measurement. To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit displayed values, follow this procedure. Move the jumper from the resting position (P1) on the lower bank (J6) to P4 and the jumper on J7 to P8. Pressing the UP push-button will display the temperature in Celsius and the output between test points TP1 and TP2 is 4.0 V. If the DOWN pushbutton is pressed, the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit and the output between the test points is 0 V. Once the desired unit of measure has been achieved, move the jumper back to P1 on the lower bank (J6). At that point, all new settings will be written to the EEPROM. NOTE: The temperature sensor is always considered channel 2 (remote). 4.8. Latching Relay Function The GDC-350 relays can be configured as “latching” for some applications. To achieve this, move the jumper from resting position (P1) on the lower bank jumper set (J6) to P4. This is the system configuration position. Next, move the jumper to P9 on the upper bank (J7). Pressing the UP push-button activates the latching function and the output between test points TP1 and TP2 is 4 V. Pressing the DOWN push-button de-activates the latching function and the output between test points TP1 and TP2 is 0 V. Once the desired latching or non-latching function has been achieved, move the jumper back to P1 on upper bank (J7) and move the jumper back to P1 on lower bank (J6). At that point, all new settings will be written to the EEPROM. 5909-9000 Rev 1 25 GDC-350 Operation Manual 4.9. LED Digital Display The GDC-350 system allows for a limited amount of customization of the optional LED digital display using jumpers J3, J4, and J5. x x x The display can be switched completely off. The display brightness level can be adjusted to low or high for best visibility in your application. The display can indicate the gas type only with no numerical value for some applications. Figure 4-5. Jumpers J3, J4, and J5 FUNCTION JUMPER SETTING Switch digital display ON J3 Bridge P2 and P3 Switch digital display OFF J3 Bridge P1 and P2 Low brightness level J4 Bridge P1 and P2 High brightness level J4 Bridge P2 and P3 Display only gas name (acronym) J5 Bridge P1 and P2 Display gas value and gas name J5 Bridge P2 and P3 NOTE: The factory default setting for detectors with an LED digital display are: 1) Display is ON 2) Brightness level is Low 3) Display indicates gas type and gas value NOTE: Typically the LED digital display shows the gas name for 1 second, then the gas value is shown for 2 seconds. The sequence is the same for 1- or 2-channel systems. 26 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual 5. CALIBRATION NOTE: During any calibration procedure, if the instrument sounds with repetitive beeps, the sensor is not settling within tolerance (1% for catalytic and solid-state sensors, 20% for electrochemical sensors). Contact Bacharach support for additional information. 5.1. Calibration Specifications Gas: Calibration span gases should be at least ±5% accuracy and have a current date stamp. Gas generators should have a current dated cell installed. Service personnel should flow zero emissions air or 20.9% volume oxygen before attempting to null adjust toxic gas sensors. In some cases N2 (nitrogen) can be substituted for zero air. Nitrogen is required to null (zero) oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors. Exception: If the service person is confident of air quality and is careful (do not exhale in the direction of the oxygen sensor being serviced while span adjusting), oxygen in the breathing environment can be used as a fairly accurate source of span gas (20.9% volume). It is not recommended to use this procedure for span adjustments of oxygen sensors. Regulators and Flow: Calibration gases that are lighter than or the same weight as air (CO, O2, etc.) should be flowed at 0.5 LPM. Gases heavier than air (NO2, etc.) should be flowed between 0.5 and 1.0 LPM. Fixed flow regulators provide more accuracy. Gases should be flowed over the sensor for at least 2.5 to 4.0 minutes. Carbon Monoxide sensors settle out very quickly, but sensors for reactive gases (NH3, etc.) will take longer to stabilize to the calibration gas. All cylinder regulators supplied by Bacharach use a fixed flow orifice. Adapters: The proper calibration adapter should be utilized to allow the gas to properly diffuse around the sensor. They are available from Bacharach. A humidification chamber must be utilized for all solid-state sensors except ammonia. This is also available form Bacharach. (See table on page 34 for ordering information.) 5.2. Frequency Recommendations Sensor Types / Applications Calibration Frequency Parking garage detectors Once every 12 months OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) applications Once every 6 months For the purposes of safety in OHS applications, sensors should be gas tested (e.g., bump tested) once every month to confirm response. IMPORTANT: In applications where life safety is critical, equipment should be calibrated quarterly or on a more frequent basis. Bacharach is not responsible for setting safety practices and policies. Safe work procedures including calibration policies are best determined by company policy, industry standards, and local codes. 5909-9000 Rev 1 27 GDC-350 Operation Manual NOTE: It is recommended that a calibration label should be applied after every calibration to confirm work performed and the date it was confirmed. If a controller is involved, the alarm set points should be indicated on a label on the front door of the enclosure. Calibration is achieved at the GDC-350 controller if the sensor is on board. If the sensor is remote (i.e., a GDC-150 analog transmitter) the calibration is achieved at the transmitter using the procedure indicated in its operation manual. Required Equipment: x Volt meter x Calibration kit x Calibration gases. Users can order the calibration kit, calibration accessories and/or gases from any Bacharach authorized distributor. 5.3. Calculating the Span Gas Value To achieve calibration the user must first tell the GDC-350 what concentration of span he is going to flow over the sensor. Within the controller, this is a voltage setting. The range of 0-4 VDC is equal to the full measurement range of the sensor. Prior to attempting to calibrate, determine the voltage value required. Consult the table on page 23 for standard voltages. If the value desired is not indicated, use the following formula to calculate the voltage required. Therefore, in this example, the required voltage setting to calibrate a 0-200 ppm sensor with 100 ppm is 2.0 VDC. NOTE: Values for Calibration Span Gas and Sensor Range in the above equations must have the same Engineering Units (e.g., PPM, % of LEL, % vol, etc.). 28 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual NOTE: When calibrating solid-state sensors for combustibles or The use of a refrigerants, the span gas must be humidified. humidification chamber is required. The humidification chamber sits in line between the cylinder of span gas and the calibration adapter. Remove the sponge inside the chamber and wet it under the tap. Squeeze out the excess water so it is not dripping wet and place it back inside the chamber. As gas flows through the chamber, it absorbs water which acts to humidify it and the humidified span gas flows over the sensor. (See table on page 34 for ordering information.) 5.4. Calibrating the On-Board Sensor SETTING SPAN GAS VALUE Step Setting Span Gas Value Procedure 1 Move the jumper on J6 to P2 and move the jumper on J7 to P2. 2 The audible alarm beeps once for confirmation. waiting for the user to set the desired span value. 3 Attach the volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. 4 Using the UP or DOWN push-buttons, achieve the calculated voltage on the volt meter. 5 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions. The system is now CALIBRATING THE NULL (ZERO) Step Calibrating the Null (Zero) Procedure 1 Attach a regulator to a cylinder of zero air (or nitrogen). 2 Insert the calibration adapter into the sensor opening on the front of the enclosure. Use a slight twisting motion as you gently push the calibration adapter into the sensor opening. If the calibration adapter is hard to insert, moisten the “O” ring seal slightly then try re-inserting it. 3 Open the regulator valve fully allowing zero air to flow over the sensor. 4 Move the jumper on J6 to P2 and move the jumper on J7 to P3. The audible alarm beeps once for confirmation. The system is now starting the zero calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 5 If desired, attach the volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. The reading should be 0.0 VDC. 6 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. Leave the zero air flowing over the sensor until the GDC-350 beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (1 minute). 7 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions and remove the zero air (or nitrogen). 5909-9000 Rev 1 29 GDC-350 Operation Manual CALIBRATING THE SPAN Step Calibrating the Span Procedure 1 Attach a regulator to a cylinder of span gas. 2 Insert the calibration adapter into the sensor opening on the front of the enclosure. Use a slight twisting motion as you gently push the calibration adapter into the sensor opening. If the calibration adapter is hard to insert, moisten the “O” ring seal slightly then try re-inserting it. 3 Open regulator valve fully and allow span gas to flow over sensor. 4 Move the jumper on J6 to P2 and move the jumper on J7 to P4. The audible alarm beeps once for confirmation. The system is now starting the span calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 5 If desired, attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. The reading should start moving towards the voltage calculated for the span gas value. 6 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. Leave the span gas flowing over the sensor until the GDC-350 beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (2 minutes). 7 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions and remove the span gas. 5.5. Calibrating a Second On-Board Sensor Calibration of the second on-board sensor has only one difference from the first onboard sensor calibration. Move the jumper on J6 to P3 then follow the same procedure as in the previous section (Calibrating the On-board Sensor). 5.6. Calibrating a Remote Solid-State Sensor SETTING SPAN GAS VALUE Step 30 Setting the Span Gas Value Procedure 1 Move the jumper on J6 to P3 and move the jumper on J7 to P2. 2 The audible alarm beeps once for confirmation. waiting for the user to set the desired span value. 3 Attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. 4 Using the UP or DOWN push-buttons, achieve the calculated voltage on the volt meter. 5 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions. The system is now 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual CALIBRATING THE NULL (ZERO) Step Calibrating the Null (Zero) Procedure 1 Attach a regulator to a cylinder of zero air. 2 Attach the flow adapter and open the regulator valve fully to allow zero air to flow over sensor. Use a slight twisting motion as you gently push the calibration adapter into the sensor opening. If the calibration adapter is hard to insert, moisten the “O” ring seal slightly then try re-inserting it. 3 Move the jumper on J6 to P3 and move jumper on J7 to P3. The audible alarm beeps once for confirmation. The system is now starting the zero calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 4 If desired, attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. The voltage should be 0.0 VDC. 5 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. Leave the zero air flowing over the sensor until the GDC-350 beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (1 minute). 6 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions and remove the zero air (or nitrogen). CALIBRATING THE SPAN Step Calibrating the Span Procedure 1 Attach a regulator to a cylinder of span gas. 2 Insert the calibration adapter into the sensor opening on the front of the enclosure. Use a slight twisting motion as you gently push the calibration adapter into the sensor opening. If the calibration adapter is hard to insert, moisten the “O” ring seal slightly then try re-inserting it. 3 Open regulator valve fully and allow span gas to flow over sensor. 4 Move the jumper on J6 to P2 and move the jumper on J7 to P4. The audible alarm beeps once for confirmation. The system is now starting the span calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 5 If desired, attach volt meter leads to TP1 and TP2. The reading should start moving towards the voltage calculated for the span gas value. 6 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. Leave the span gas flowing over the sensor until the GDC-350 beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (2 minutes). 7 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions and remove the span gas. 5909-9000 Rev 1 31 GDC-350 Operation Manual 5.7. Calibrating 4-20 mA Signal for Incoming Analog Transmitter To perform this function you will need an accurate current source able to generate 4.0 mA and 20.0 mA current signals, or a Bacharach GDC-150. USING A CURRENT SOURCE TO CALIBRATE THE NULL (ZERO) Step Using A Current Source to Calibrate the Null (Zero) Procedure 1 Connect the current source to pin 10 and ground to pin 11 on the wiring terminal block. 2 Set the current source to 4.0 mA. 3 Move the jumper on J6 to P3 and the jumper on J7 to P3. 4 The instrument will beep once for confirmation. The system is now starting the zero calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 5 If desired, attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. Monitor the voltage. 6 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. The instrument beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (2 minutes). 7 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions. USING A CURRENT SOURCE TO CALIBRATE THE SPAN Step Using a Current Source to Calibrate the Span Procedure 1 Connect current source to pin 10 and ground to pin 11 on the wiring terminal block. 2 Set the current source to 20.0 mA. 3 Move the jumper on J6 to P3 and the jumper on J7 to P4. 4 The instrument will beep once for confirmation. The system is now starting the span calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 5 If desired, attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. Monitor the voltage. 6 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. The instrument beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (2 minutes). 7 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions and remove the current source. 32 5909-9000 Rev 1 GDC-350 Operation Manual USING A BACHARACH GDC-150 TO CALIBRATE THE NULL (ZERO) Step Using a Bacharach GDC-150 to Calibrate the Null (Zero) Procedure 1 At the GDC-150: For zero calibration on the GDC-150, move the jumper to P2 and set the voltage at TP1 and TP2 for 0 VDC. If transmitter has been calibrated, TP1 and TP2 should be reading 0 VDC. 2 At the GDC-350: Move the jumper from J6 to P3 and the jumper from J7 to P3. 3 The instrument will beep once for confirmation. The system is now starting the zero calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 4 If desired, attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. Monitor the voltage. It should start moving towards zero gas value 0 VDC. 5 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. The instrument beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (2 minutes). 6 Move the jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions. USING A BACHARACH GDC-150 TO CALIBRATE THE SPAN 6. Step Using a Bacharach GDC-150 to Calibrate the Span Procedure 1 At the GDC-150: With the transmitter still connected, move the jumper to P2 and set voltage at TP1 and TP2 for 2.00 VDC. 2 At the GDC-350: Move jumper from J6 to P3 and the jumper from J7 to P2. Using the UP and DOWN push-buttons, set the voltage to 2.00 VDC. 3 Now, move jumper J7 to P4. 4 The instrument will beep once for confirmation. The system is now starting the span calibration stabilization time (30 seconds). 5 If desired, attach volt meter leads to test points TP1 and TP2. Monitor the voltage. 6 The instrument will beep twice when the calibration begins. The instrument beeps three times indicating the procedure is finished (2 minutes). 7 Move jumpers from J6 and J7 back to their P1 resting positions and remove the transmitter. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The GDC-350 series system requires virtually no maintenance other than regular calibration of the integral and/or remote sensors and ensuring that excess water or dust is not somehow entering the enclosure and physically damaging the circuit board or internal components. 5909-9000 Rev 1 33 GDC-350 Operation Manual 7. COMMON ACCESSORIES, OPTIONS, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description 5909-0001 LED digital display (must be selected when ordering) 5909-0002 Water/dust-tight enclosure (NEMA 4X) 5209-0004 Splash guard (NEMA 4X enclosures only) 5209-0006 Calibration adapter for all other sensors 5209-0016 Calibration adapter for catalytic sensors 5209-0017 Sample draw pump (24 VAC-powered) 5209-0018 Sample draw pump (24 VDC-powered) 5209-0021 Humidification Chamber (for calibration of solid-state sensors) 5909-0003 System guard (16 gauge galvanized metal) 5909-0004 Enclosed external transformer World Headquarters 621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068 Phone: 724-334-5000 Toll Free: 1-800-736-4666 Fax: 724-334-5001 Website: www.MyBacharach.com E-mail: [email protected] 34 5909-9000 Rev 1
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Key Features
- Economical gas detection
- Single or dual-sensor configurations
- On-board and remote sensor options
- Audible and visual alarms
- Two alarm relays for equipment control
- Calibration Extending Firmware (CEF) for electrochemical sensors
Frequently Answers and Questions
What types of sensors are compatible with the GDC-350?
Electrochemical sensors for toxic gases and oxygen, and MOS solid-state sensors for combustible gases, TVOCs, and refrigerants are available.
What is the maximum distance between the controller and a remote sensor?
500 feet maximum using minimum 18 gauge wire.
How often should the GDC-350 be calibrated?
Calibration frequency depends on the application. Parking garage detectors may require calibration once a year, while OHS applications may require calibration every six months.
What happens if a sensor fails?
The red 'Fail' LED will illuminate, both relays will de-energize, and the audible alarm will pulse.
Can the alarm setpoints be adjusted?
Yes, the alarm setpoints are field-adjustable.