GD 4000
GD 4000
GD 4000
I INTRODUCTION 1
I.a Warnings 2
II SPECIFICATIONS 3
IV GENERAL OPERATION 6
IV.a Main Screen 6
IV.b Relay Test 7
IV.c Active Event List 7
IV.d Event Log 7
IV.e Menu 8
IV.f Parameter List 10
VI Menu Tree 18
VIII Troubleshooting 22
IX TECHNICAL INFORMATION 23
Sensor Data 23
Warranty 27
Configuration/Routing Ticket 28
I. INTRODUCTION
The GD-4000 (meter) series of microprocessor based transmitters are used to
monitor and transmit a 4-20mA analog signal for gas detection applications. There
are multiple set-points for each sensor (channel) which can be individually assigned
to the relays present on the instrument.
The Sensors provided can be for a number of different gasses, but Chlorine and
Sulfur Dioxide are the most commonly used. The sensors are composed of a 3
electrode electro-chemical cell and transmitter board housed inside a small
enclosure. Besides periodic re-calibration, sensors should be maintenance free for
their lifetime. It is the responsibility of the end user to replace sensors after their
specified lifetime or after they fail to calibrate.
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I.a Warnings
CAUTION
Electrical connections should only be undertaken
by suitably qualified personnel.
WARNING
POSSIBLE PROCESS UPSETS
All equipment controlled by this product must be
secured before any maintenance or repair work.
Adjusting or removing this product while it is in
the system may upset the process being controlled,
possibly causing injury, property damage, or death.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Equipment powered by AC line voltage presents a potential
electric shock hazard to the user. Make sure that the system
power is disconnected from the system before attempting
electrical connections or service. In instances where troubleshooting
must be performed under a “power on” condition, make certain that
the immediate area is dry and well lighted; the test leads are properly
insulated; and all other safety precautions be observed to prevent
a potential electrical shock hazard.
CAUTION
Some of the IC devices used in the instrument are
static sensitive and may be damaged by improper handling.
When servicing the instrument electronics, use of a grounded
wrist strap is recommended to avoid accidental damage to the
IC chips on the instrument.
CAUTION
Grounding of this instrument should be in accordance with
national and local electrical codes. If the instrument is not
grounded line voltage may be present on the instrument
ground plane which may possibly result in personal injury
during maintenance or repair.
Caution
The gas sensor elements are vulnerable to solvent vapors.
Exposure to these vapors will poison the sensing element
and render the sensor unusable.
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II. SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply 115/230 VAC Switch select-able.
Interface As above
Mounting Wall mount, 5/16” for the GD-4000 and 3/32” for the
sensors
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Sensor Lifespan: 2 years in air, repeated exposure to target gas can lower
sensitivity and reduce practical lifespan.
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III. Installation and startup
Before opening the box the equipment was shipped in, inspect it
for damage. If damage occurred during shipping file a claim with
the carrier.
Packing List:
• GD-4000 instrument (may also be referred to as PS-2000)
• One to Four remote sensor(s) depending on how the instrument was ordered
• One packet of cable glands / strain reliefs and terminal blocks inside the GD-
4000 enclosure
Note: Full wiring diagrams and board Legends are at the end of the manual.
Installation:
1. Choose locations for indicator and alarm units. Consider the behavior of the
target gas. For example, chlorine is heavier than air so it would be suitable
to mount a chlorine sensor a foot or two from the ground. The GD-4000
should be mounted around chest or eye level.
2. Bolt the GD-4000 and gas sensor enclosures
to the wall through their mounting feet. 5/16”
diameter bolts are suitable for the GD-4000
and 3/32” are suitable for the gas sensor
enclosures.
3. Wire the cable from the GD-1000 to the sen-
sor (see below).
Sensor 1 wiring:
1. Clear/white connects to TB5-1 (24V SRC)
2. Black connects to TB5-2 (PV1+)
Sensor 2 wiring:
3. Clear/white connects to TB5-1 (24V SRC).
This is the same as sensor one.
4. Black connects to TB5-4 (PV2+)
Sensor 3 Wiring (Daughter card)
5. Clear/White connects to TB21-1
6. Black connects to TB21-2 (PV3+)
Sensor 4 Wiring (Daughter card)
7. Clear/White connects to TB21-1
8. Black connects to TB21-4 (PV4+)
4. Select the appropriate supply voltage (115V/230V) by S1
(upper left of the GD-4000 main board).
5. A qualified electrician should wire main power to TB1.
6. The red lights on the sensors should turn on if correctly
installed and the unit has power. Remove the calibration
nozzles from the sensors and store them.
7. After an initial calibration verification, the unit is operational.
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IV. General Operation
The GD-4000 uses a touchscreen interface. A full menu tree is present at the end
of this manual. Areas of the screen that can be interacted with are highlighted in
borders.
Note: After the power-on screens show the company name, firmware version,
check-sum, and the time and date, the stabilize delay timer is displayed. Alarms
associated with the gas sensors are inhibited, which are loss of signal and set point
alarms (danger and critical). One can exit this screen by pressing ESC. The
stabilization delay timer will continue counting down, which is indicated on the main
screen display. “ALMINH” is briefly displayed on the sensors status. During the
stabilize delay timer count down, any gas concentration values displayed are not
considered valid. The 4-20mA analog outputs are held to 4mA.
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IV.b Relay Test
This option is normally disabled by default. When enabled, a separate screen will
be displayed that allows relays to be triggered manually for troubleshooting and
diagnostics.
Caution: If the relays are left connected to external devices during this test, the
external devices or alarms will trigger by engaging the test.
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Event Log Detail: Any sub-menu of the
event log can be accessed for a list of
events related to that selection.
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Setup: This menu is password
protected(default 0000) and allows the
calibration, configuration, and passwords to
be set. Refer to the parameter list and
calibration procedure sections of the manual
for more information. The values in the
calibration and configuration menus all follow
the pattern of using the up and down arrows
to navigate followed by pressing adjust to
change them and then using the left arrow to
save.
Note: The warning for alarm status being
held applies to all sub-menus of this screen.
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Process Output Calibration: This menu allows
the 4 mA DC signal and 20 mA DC signal to
be calibrated. It also allows a test of the
outputs at 10 different select-able values from
4 mA to 20 mA.
Below is a list of parameters in the configuration menu, listed in the format of their
parameter number, descriptions, and their default values.
Note: All relays are dry contacts and any inductive load attached to a relay should
have a snubber installed across the relays to extend their life
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P0101 Channel 1 Maximum Signal Span: 30.0 ppm
Adjusts the value for a full 20 mA DC signal from the sensor. Changing the decimal
point is also available. This is preset to match standard factory calibrated sensors.
If the gas sensor range is re-calibrated in the field this should be adjusted to match.
This parameter also restricts the maximum value for set-points. The adjustment
range is from 10 to 5000 graduations (not including decimal point). Decimal point
selections are 0, 0.0, 0.00, & 0.000. Default is 30.0 (ppm)
Sets the indicator output (PO1) full scale. By default 30 ppm will result in a 20 mA
DC signal from the alarm indicator. A reading of 0 ppm will always result in a 4 mA
DC output signal. The adjustment range is 10 to 5000 graduations (not including
decimal point). Default is 30.0 in ppm.
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P0521 Channel 2 Critical Relay Assignment: K3
Identical to P0510 but applies to CH2 critical set-point.
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P0631 Common Alarm Relay Delay 1: 20 sec
This parameter sets the common alarm activation delay to avoid false alarms. This
delay is added to the set point delay (P0501) time. The range is from zero (0) to
3600 seconds. The default setting is 20 sec.
This parameter silences the internal 103dB beeper. It is typically used during field
installation and testing. This parameter should be set to “On” during normal
operation.
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V. Sensor Calibration(input)
Gas sensor transmitters are supplied pre-calibrated, and the sensitivity of the
device should not drift by more than 2% of full signal per month. Potentiometers for
routine span and zero adjustment are located on the circuit board inside the gas
sensor enclosure. The circuit board has an additional coarse gain potentiometer,
which may also be used to calibrate the transmitter. This should not, however, be
needed for routine re-calibration, and so should be avoided. The standard mounting
system allows easy zeroing and aspiration using the calibration plug provided. With
the plug in place and sealing caps fitted, the sensor is completely isolated from the
atmosphere. With sealing caps removed, calibration gas can be supplied through
one inlet and
exhausted through the other.
For maximum accuracy, the sensor should be calibrated using a gas mixture in the
range where most measurements are to be made. Where this is not possible, a
mixture towards the top of the sensor range should be chosen. Calibration gases
exceeding the range of the sensor must not be used as this may not provide an
accurate calibration.
Electrochemical gas sensors need a certain amount of oxygen to function.
Generally, a few thousand ppm oxygen is sufficient. However, as calibration
normally involves exposing the sensing face of the sensor to gas for a relative short
period of time, a calibration gas need not contain oxygen – a sufficient amount is
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supplied from the ambient air, for a limited time. In most cases, a five minute
exposure time is sufficient to achieve a stable calibration signal.
A minimum flow rate is required to ensure accurate calibration - it also means that
the response from a sensor is equivalent in configurations where gas is flowing over
the sensor and those where the sample is allowed to diffuse into the sensor. The
minimum flow rate which is required will be different depending on the sensor type –
these are shown in the table below.
Procedure
IMPORTANT: The gas sensor should be calibrated to the meter using the gas
calibration procedure on this page.
The gas sensor calibration allows one to calibrate the gas sensor input using air
(zero ppm or mg/L) and a calibration gas, which is within the gas sensor range.
Make sure the calibration plug is installed with both caps removed to permit a
0 ppm (mg/L) and a calibration gas of known concentration to be passed
over the sensor.
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Enter calibration mode from the main operating display by pressing
Menu→Setup(PW 0000)→CAL
Select the channel you are working with by pressing one of the PVx/CHx
buttons. The active gas sensor input will be displayed. The value displayed
is in ppm & mg/l (both are equivalent).
Apply a zero ppm (mg/L), concentration to the sensor and allow sufficient
time for the display to stabilize. The display may not settle to a zero ppm
(mg/L)reading.
Press the ZERO push button to store the zero reference. This value is not
adjustable to any non-zero value
Make sure both calibration caps are removed and apply a known ppm (mg/l)
concentration gas to the sensor through the calibration nozzle and allow
sufficient time for the display to stabilize.
Press the SPAN push button to select the SPAN adjustment mode.
Set the correct gas concentration value by using the up or down arrow push
buttons.
Press enter(left arrow) to accept the new span value, and the display will
again display the active gas concentration value.
To permanently store calibration, press the enter push button. Press ESC to
restore the original calibration.
The user is returned to the calibration menu. Select the other channel or
press ESC until the main screen is displayed.
Notes:
Be sure to store the calibration plug in a safe place so another calibration
can be carried out at a later time.
The sensor should be calibrated at least twice a year.
The sensor life expectancy is two years when exposed to air (see the GAS
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER section).
NOTE: When this screen and sub screens are accessed, the sensor alarms
are deactivated and the analog outputs are forced to 4mA.
Procedure
Connect the calibrator to channel one or two and enter the mA calibration
mode. See the 4-20mA POWERED (ACTIVE) CALIBRATOR WIRING wiring
diagram below.
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Apply a 4mA signal. Allow time for the reading to settle.
Press 4mA to set the display to 4.00mA.
Apply a 20mA signal. Allow time for the reading to settle.
Press 20mA to set the display to 20.00mA.
Repeat the 4mA and 20mA cal points if desired.
Press enter(left arrow) to accept and store the new calibration, or press
ESC to restore the original calibration.
The user can calibrate the 4-20 mA DC outputs by following the below procedure.
From the main screen press MENU→Setup(PW 0000)→CAL, then select one of the
process output (POx) for the channel you want to work with.
To calibrate the process output (POx), one must connect either a DMM (mA input)
or other device that can read the current output. The device should have, at least,
0.01mA precision.
• Enter the Output POx calibration screen from the calibration menu.
• Press the set 4mA button and the mA meter should read around 4.00mA.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the output to exactly 4.00mA.
• Press enter(left arrow) to accept the new value or ESC to discard the new
value.
• Press the set 20mA button; the mA meter should read around 20.00mA.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to set the output to exactly 20.00mA.
• Press ENT to accept the new value or ESC to discard the new value.
• The two points are not interactive so one should not need to readjust each
point again.
• Press the ESC push button to go back to the POx selection menu.
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VI. Menu Tree
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VII.
GD-4000 Wiring Diagram
PN: 110482
S1 Voltage Selection
115/230 V
TB5,Sensor inputs
PV1,2
GD-4000 Wiring Diagram
TB6,Digital Output
PN: 110603
PS-2000C-EXP-AO-RLY
TB22, K7-K10 Daughter card CH3-4
PS-2000 Display
TB3 K1/1,2 Relay 1 PV1-4 Danger TB20 PO3/+-/1,2 Process Output 3 4-20 650 Ohm.
K2/3,4 Relay 2 PV1 Critical PO4/+-/3,4 Process Output 4 4-20 650 Ohm.
K3/5,6 Relay 3 PV2 Critical TB21 24V source/1 DC power for sensors
TB7 Vps 24V/1 Voltage Power Supply USB P10 Firmware update by USB
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Wiring Detail Reference
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VIII. Troubleshooting
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IX. Sensor Specifications
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Warranty
Standard Warranty
Eagle Microsystems warrants our products and accessories to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of start up
or eighteen (18) months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first. Eagle
Microsystems, in its sole discretion, shall determine warrantability of the alleged
defect. Eagle Microsystems’ liability, under this guarantee, shall be limited to
repairing or replacing defective equipment during this period except as noted below.
This warranty shall not apply to any product or accessory which has been modified
or repaired independent of Eagle Microsystems direction or control. This warranty
shall become null and void if inspection by Eagle Microsystems reveals the
equipment was misused, neglected or damaged by any cause other than normal
and reasonable use.
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Notes:
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PS-2000 ROUTING TICKET
SO#: DATE:
PROGRAM: GD-4000-STD SERIAL #:
VERSION: 1.0 PCB REV:
Sensor 1,2 Sensor 1,2
Types: SN:
Sensor 3,4 Sensor 3,4
Types: SN:
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