Novatech CONTROL 1732 Oxygen Transmitter User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Novatech CONTROL
Table of Contents
Oxygen Transmitter
Model 1732
Operators Manual
1732 Oxygen Transmitter
© Copyright NOVATECH CONTROLS PTY LTD — 2022
This manual describes the transmitter firmware version 1.55, 26 July 2021
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USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is a shortened version of the 1732 Oxygen Transmitter product
manual to be used by the operator. It does not cover the commissioning,
calibration or servicing of the 1732 Oxygen Transmitter. If more detailed
information is required than what is provided in this manual please refer to
the more detailed 1732 Oxygen Transmitter Technical Manual. Both manuals are
supplied with each transmitter and are also available to download at the
Novatech Controls website.
https://www.novatech.com.au/products/1732
It is assumed in this manual that the transmitter has been installed by
qualified personal and that the wiring to the main power supply, the oxygen
probe and all the associated signal devices complies with the local safety
codes and regulations.
1.1 Cautions
Please read the safety information below before connecting power to the
transmitter.
CAUTION 1
The probe heater is supplied with MAINS VOLTAGE. This supply has electrical
shock danger to maintenance personnel. Always isolate the transmitter before
working with the probe. The EARTH wire (green) from a heated probe must ALWAYS
be connected to earth.
CAUTION 2
Combustion or atmosphere control systems can be dangerous. Burners must be
mechanically set up so that in the worst case of equipment failure, the system
cannot generate explosive atmospheres. This danger is normally avoided with
flue gas trim systems by adjustment so that in the case of failure the
appliance will not generate CO in excess of 400 ppm in the flue. The CO level
in the flue should be measured with a separate CO instrument, normally an
infrared or fuel cell type.
CAUTION 3
The oxygen probe is heated to over 700°C/1290°F and is a source of ignition.
Since raw fuel leaks can occur during burner shutdown, the transmitter has an
interlocking relay that removes power from the probe heater when the main fuel
shut-off valve power is off. If this configuration does not suit or if it is
possible for raw fuel to come into contact with a hot oxygen probe then the
Model 1732 transmitter with a heated probe will not be safe in your
application. An unheated probe can be utilised in such applications, however
the oxygen readings are valid only above 650°C/1200°F.
CAUTION 4
The reducing oxygen signal from the transmitter and the associated alarm relay
can be used as an explosive warning or trip. This measurement assumes complete
combustion. If incomplete combustion is possible then this signal will read
less reducing and should not be used as an alarm or trip. A true excess
combustibles analyser, normally incorporating a catalyst or thermal
conductivity bridge, would be more appropriate where incomplete combustion is
possible. Also read the probe electrical shock caution in the probe heater
interlock caution in chapter 4.7 of the Model 1732 Technical Manual.
CAUTION 5
FIL-3 filter. If the optional FIL-3 has been fitted to the 1231 probe in this
installation, please read the Important Notice in the Technical Manual.
1.2 Warning Symbols
| Danger, high voltage. Risk of electrical shock.
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| Caution hot surface.
| Caution, risk of danger. See additional information in the manual.
INTRODUCTION
The Novatech 1732 Dual Probe Oxygen Transmitter is designed to measure the
oxygen gas concentration in combustion applications such as power stations and
industrial boilers. The measurement is used to control the air / fuel ration
in the burner to maintain efficiency and safe operation conditions.
The 1732 Oxygen Transmitter is based on the well-known model 1632 transmitter.
It includes a number of hardware and software improvements such as a graphic
display, larger characters, faster microprocessor, simplified set up menu,
alarm logging, faster probe heater control and more calculated values such as
burner efficiency.
The 1732 Oxygen Transmitter has a variety of user-selectable functions. They
are simple to use because each selection is menu driven. For options you are
not sure about, read the manual on that particular item in chapter 5, Setup
Menu.
Features include:-
Inputs
Two zirconia oxygen probe, heated or unheated Oxygen range from 1 x 10 -30 to
100% Furnace, kiln or flue thermocouple, field selectable as type K, J, R or S
Main flame established safety interlock (for heated probes only) Purge flow
switch
Outputs
Two linearized 4-20mA or 0-20mA DC isolated outputs, max. load 1000Ω
The output function and the range are field selectable Common alarm relay
(programmable)
Three other alarm relays with selectable functions
Computer
RS 232 or RS 485 for connection of a computer terminal or printer for
diagnostics of the transmitter, probe or combustion process. This connection
is suitable for network connection to a computer, DCS or PLC using MODBUS™
protocol.
Display
Multi font graphical display
Large characters for the oxygen on the top line
Multiple lower line items for the secondary functions. i.e. Probe temperature,
% Oxygen for the second probe
Alarm display mode that shows the time the alarm occurred and the acceptance
time
Alarm log mode that keeps the time the alarm occurred, the acceptance time and
the time the alarm was cleared for the last 4,000 alarms
Power
Universal mains supply voltage, 100 to 240VAC
Automatically detects the mains voltage and frequency and set the power
control accordingly
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Hardware Specifications
Number of Oxygen Probes: | 1 or 2 |
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Oxygen Range: | 1 x 10-30 to 100% |
Oxygen Accuracy: | ±1% of actual measured oxygen value with a repeatability of |
±0.5% of the measured value
Thermocouple Types:| Type K and J
Temperature Accuracy:| ±2°C
Analog Outputs:| 0-20mA or 4-20mA field selectable
Active Outputs
(WARNING: DO NOT LOOP POWER OUTPUTS. Use only passive receivers for commissioning and testing. The use of loop powered receivers will damage the output)
Output Load: | 1000 ohm max |
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Alarm Relays: | 4 |
Alarm Relay Contacts: | 2A 240VAC, 2A 30VDC Reinforced insulation when used |
with mains voltage
(WARNING: Do not use both mains voltage and low voltage connections to adjacent alarm contacts)
Mains Voltage Supply:| 100 to 240VAC 50/60 Hz
Reinforced insulation
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Overvoltage:| Category II (IEC60364-4-443)
Power:| 5 Watts for controller plus probe power
530W max., 25% duty cycle each probe on 240VAC 110W max., 100% duty cycle each
probe on 110VAC 576W (2.4A) max
Environmental Rating:| Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude| 2000m Maximum
Degree of Protection:| IP65
IP54 with internal reference air pump
Case Size:| 315mm (12.4”) wide, 190mm (7.5”) high, 110mm (4.3”) deep
Case Weight:| 3.3 Kg (7.3 lbs.)
WARNING: All signal level connections onto the transmitter must be treated as safety extra-low voltage (SELV) as defined in the standard IEC61140. Double insulation must be used when connecting these terminals to systems that might carry high voltage.
3.2 Operational Specifications
3.2.1 Scaling of Analog Outputs Channel #1 and Channel #2
Function | Min Range | Max Range |
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Linear oxygen | 1% | 0 to 100% |
Very Low Oxygen | 10ppm | 0 to 2% |
Average oxygen | 1% | 0 to 100% |
Logarithmic oxygen | 0.1 | 20% Fixed** |
Reducing oxygen | 2 decades | 1×10 -30 % to 100% |
Oxygen deficiency | -10 to 0% | -10 to 20% |
Auxiliary TC Temperature | 100°C | 0 to 1600°C |
Combustibles | 0.50% | 0 to 2.0% |
Burner efficiency | 20.00% | 0 to 100.0% |
No Output |
** For Logarithmic Oxygen scaling see the appendices in the 1732 Technical
Manual
Output Channel 2 is independently isolated and separately scaled with the same
options as analog Output Channel 1.
For configurations in which one oxygen probe is used both channels transmit
Oxygen process variables based on that probe. For configurations with two
oxygen probes Channel 1 outputs process variables related to oxygen probe 1
and Channel 2 outputs process variables related to probe 2.
3.2.2 Local Display of Process Variables
Process Variable | Range | Notes |
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Probe 1/2 Oxygen | 1×10 -30 to 100%* | Probe 1 is displayed always, probe 2 is |
displayed if the transmitter is configured for dual probe
Average Oxygen| 1×10 -30 to 100%
Probe 1/2 Temperature| -30 to 1760°C (3200°F)
Probe 1/2 EMF| -40 to 1350mV
Probe 1/2 Impedance| 0.0 to 300.0kohm
Aux Thermocouple Temperature| -30 to 1760°C (3200°F)| Requires an Aux TC
Ambient Temperature| -25 to 80°C (175°F)|
Ambient Relative Humidity| 5 to 95%|
Max Theoretical Dry CO2| 0 to 40.0%|
Combustibles| 0 to 2.0%|
Burner Efficiency| 0 to 100.0%|
*Oxygen display units automatically default to % range above 10,000ppm (1%)
The oxygen deficiency output can be used in the same way as a combustibles
analyser to signal the extent of reducing conditions of combustion processes.
DISPLAY AND KEYPAD
The 1732 Oxygen Transmitter has a graphic display, 8 buttons and 5 LED
indicators to show the stats of the transmitter.
All of the buttons have multiple functions, depending on what is currently on
the display. As a general starting point, the larger white text on the button
is the function while the transmitter is in the Run Mode and the smaller black
text on the button is the function in the Setup Menu.
When the transmitter is sitting idle it will revert to Run Mode, in which
standard information relating to the process appears on the screen. In order
to configure the transmitter the operator must access Setup Menu. This is
achieved by pressing the SETUP button. The transmitter will return back to the
Run Mode when the SETUP button is pressed again or after a period of 60
seconds of inactivity.
4.1 Run Mode Display
In Run Mode the 1732 shows the first oxygen probe measurement in large
characters at the top of the display and a user selectable lower line in
smaller characters below. Other items on the display include the activity
heartbeat indicator in the top right corner, a row of single letter action
indicators in the bottom left corner and the current time in the bottom right
corner.
4.2 Oxygen Display
The oxygen measurement is displayed on the top line of the transmitter. It can
be scaled in either % or ppm (see chapter 5.3.3 Oxygen Display Units).
If “Oxygen %” is selected in Setup Menu #04 the transmitter will maintain the
best resolution available. The display will show oxygen in the following
format –
Range | Display format |
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30.0% to 100.0% | ###.# % ( 1 digit after the decimal ) |
1.00% to 29.99% | ##.## % ( 2 digits after the decimal ) |
0.100% to 0.999% | 0.### % ( 3 digits after the decimal ) |
< 0.100ppm | scientific notation (#.## x 10 – ## % ) |
If “Oxygen ppm” is selected in Setup Menu #04 the transmitter will show the
oxygen in ppm format between 10 and 9,999ppm.
Outside this range the oxygen will be shown in % format.
The show oxygen in the following format –
Range | Display format |
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>10,000ppm | % format (see above) |
1,000 to 9,999ppm | #,### ppm |
100 to 999.9ppm | ###.# ppm ( 1 digit after the decimal) |
10 to 99.99ppm | ##.## ppm ( 2 digits after the decimal) |
<10ppm | scientific notation (#.## x 10 – ## % ) |
4.3 Keypad
There are 8 buttons built into the label on front panel of the 1732 Oxygen
Transmitter. The button functions are written in BLACK and WHITE to identify
the function of the button in either Run Mode or the Setup Menu system.
Button Text | Run Mode (white text) | Setup Menu (black/blue text) |
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1 SETUP / RUN | Enter Setup Menu | Return to Run Mode |
2 DISPLAY / FUNCTION Δ | DISPLAY NEXT LOWER LINE ITEM | NEXT FUNCTION |
3 DISPLAY / FUNCTION ▽ | Display last Lower line Item | Previous function |
4 ALARM / OPTION Δ | Next alarm | Next / increment option |
5 ALARM / OPTION ▽ | Previous alarm | Previous / decrement option |
6 ALARM ACCEPT / ENTER | Acknowledge displayed alarm | Save current option |
7 GAS 1 PURGE 1 / SENS IMP | Gas 1 / Purge 1 manual | |
activate | Check Probe impedance | |
8 GAS 2 PURGE 2 / AUTO CAL | Gas 2 / Purge 2 manual | |
activate | Manually perform device |
calibration
4.3.1 Keypad in Run Mode
After the transmitter is powered on and has completed the initial startup
procedure it will enter the Run Mode. In this mode the top line of the display
will show the oxygen measurement from probe 1. The other button functions are
–
SETUP / RUN
By pressing this button once from Run Mode the transmitter will enter the
Setup Menu system. In the Setup Menu the function of each of the buttons is
reassigned. Pressing the SETUP / RUN button a second time while in the Setup
Menu will return the transmitter to the Run Mode. If the transmitter is left
idle in the Setup Menu for more than 60 seconds it will automatically return
to Run Mode.
DISPLAY Δ / DISPLAY ▽
The display buttons are used to scroll the lower line up and down through the
variety of measurements that are available on the lower line. For a complete
list of options see chapter 5.3.2 Lower Line Items.
ALARM Δ
If there is either a new alarm or an active alarm the ALARM Δ button can
be pressed to examine the alarm status. The Alarm Light will be flashing if
there is a new alarm or steady if there is an existing alarm. (see Chapter 6.
Alarms). The Setup Light will flash slowly to show that the transmitter is now
in the alarm display mode.
ALARM ▽
When the transmitter is displaying active alarms (the ALARM Δ button has been
pressed), the ALARM Δ button and ALARM ▽ button allow the operator to examine
the date / time of the alarm and the date / time that the alarm was
acknowledged.
ALARM ACCEPT
Press this button to acknowledge the currently displayed alarm (see Chapter 6.
Alarms).
GAS 1 / PURGE 1 GAS 2 / PURGE 2
These two buttons are used to turn on the gas / purge solenoids. When the
transmitter is in the manual cal / purge mode (Commissioning Menu function
23/32) the solenoid will be activated for as long as the button is pressed.
When the transmitter is in the auto cal / purge mode the automatic cal / purge
cycle is started. The cycle can be stopped by pressing the same button again.
(see Chapter 7. Gas Calibrate and Purge)
4 .3.2 Keypad in the Setup Menu
From Run Mode, if the SETUP / RUN button is pressed once, the transmitter will
display the Setup Menu. For information about accessing the Commissioning Menu
or Calibration Menu see the 1732 Technical Manual. The following functions are
then available in the Setup Menu.
SETUP / RUN
Pressing this button while in the Setup Menu will return the transmitter to
the Run Mode.
FUNCTION Δ / FUNCTION ▽
These two buttons allow the selection of the Setup Menu function. A function
summary table is found at the start of Chapter 5.1 Setup Menu.
OPTION Δ / OPTION ▽
These two buttons allow for modifying the option for the selected function. A
list/range of options for each function is found in Chapter 5.3.
ENTER
This button applies/updates the currently displayed option and stores the
value in non-volatile memory to be retrieved on device start up. If this
button is not pressed before changing to a new function then the previous
option will be retained.
SENS IMP
When this button is pressed the transmitter will measure the impedance of
oxygen probe(s) attached to the transmitter. If the burner is not enabled
(terminals 10 & 11) or the probe temperature is below 700°C (1292°F) impedance
checking will not be performed. During impedance checking a ‘Z’ will be seen
in the bottom left hand corner of the display.
AUTO CAL
When this button is pressed the transmitter will calibrate the analog output
channels that are set to auto calibration. This is performed by directing the
output current away from the output terminals (terminals 12 &13 and 14 & 15)
and back the current back into the transmitter input. The transmitter will
then calculate a zero and a span calibration factor for each of the output
channels. The output calibration will only happen if the channel is not set to
manual output calibration. (see 1732 Technical Manual for more details)
During this process normal output to the analog channels will be interrupted
sending the outputs open circuit.
4.3.3 Information Screen
The 1732 Oxygen Transmitter has an information screen available to the user to
allow more detailed information about the running of the transmitter to be
easily read by the user.
The information available is:
- Model and version of the current firmware
- The date/time that the firmware was compiled
- The maximum temperature that the transmitter has measured inside the cabinet
- Current date and time
- The time of all the next timed events (Impedance test, cal/purge 1, cal/purge 2)
- ADC calibration data (analogue input calibration)
- DAC calibration data (analogue output calibration)
- Probe temperature record (probe 1 and 2)
The information screen is accessed from the Run Mode by pressing and holding the ALARM ACCEPT button and then pressing the SETUP / RUN button. The first data appears at the top of the screen and there is a scroll bar down the left hand side. The data can be scrolled through by using the DISPLAY Δ and DISPLAY ▽ buttons. The data is for reference only and cannot be changed.
SETUP MENU
This chapter describes the functions available in the Setup Menu on the 1732
Oxygen Transmitter.
The Setup Menu is mode is accessed from Run Mode by pressing the SETUP button
momentarily so the words ‘Setup Menu’ appear at the bottom of the display. The
transmitter will return to the Run Mode when the SETUP button is pressed again
or after 60 seconds of keypad inactivity.
5.1 Setup Menu Function Summary
When the transmitter is in the Setup Menu the SETUP light will be lit. The
following table shows the Setup Menu functions:
Menu | Function Description | Range | Default Value |
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1 | Probe 1 Offset | ±6.0mV | 0.0mV |
2 | Probe 2 Offset | ±6.0mV | 0.0mV |
3 | Lower Line Items | see chapter 5.3.3 Oxygen Display Units | |
4 | Oxygen Display Units | Oxygen % / Oxygen ppm | Oxygen % |
5 | Damping Factor | No Damping, to 10 | |
Samples Averaged | 5 Samples | ||
6 | Process Alarms | Enabled / Disabled | Disabled |
5.2 Setup Menu Display
The purpose of having an interactive Setup Menu is to allow for configuration
of the transmitter using the graphical display and keypad.
Once an option is changed and entered using the ENTER button that value
immediately becomes active. The device configuration and calibration is stored
into the non-volatile memory and will be retained permanently even if the
device does not have power.
To change an option in the Setup Menu system:
- Enter the Setup Menu by pressing the SETUP / RUN button once. The Setup Light will come on and the display will have the format shown below. The operations of the buttons are now the operations written in WHITE on the keypad. The menu name is written at the bottom of the display.
- While in the Setup Menu the required function can be selected by using the FUNCTION Δ and FUNCTION ▽ buttons. The options available for that function can be seen by using the OPTION Δ and OPTION ▽ buttons.
- When the required option is on the display press the ENTER button to save that value.
When finished, press the SETUP / RUN button to return to the Run Mode.
5.3 Setup Menu Functions
5.3.1 Probe 1 & Probe 2 Offset
Each Novatech oxygen probe has an offset calibration value printed on a tag
that is attached to the probe when it is dispatched. To achieve the most
accurate measurement of oxygen the offset value must be entered into this
setup function with the same polarity as it is printed on the label. For a
healthy probe the offset value should be within ±1.0mV.
NOTE: An offset of 1.0mV will change the oxygen reading by approximately
1% oxygen when the probe is in ambient air. However, as the process oxygen
measurement drops, this offset will have a diminishing effect. At a process
gas oxygen concentration of 2%, the 1.0mV offset error will only change the
reading by 0.1% oxygen. If in any doubt about the correct offset value, set it
to 0.0mV.
The function ’Probe 2 Offset’ will only appear if the transmitter has been
configured for 2 oxygen probes.
5.3.2 Lower Line Items
This function allows the operator to change the items that are available to be
displayed on the lower line of the transmitter in Run Mode. If the word
“Enabled” appears on the display for a selected lower line option, the
measurement will be available to be shown on the display in the Run Mode by
scrolling through the list using the DISPLAY Δ and DISPLAY ▽ buttons.
Each individual lower line measurement can be enabled or disabled by pressing
the ENTER button.
OPTIONS:
Temperature, Probe #1
Temperature, Probe #2
Sensor EMF, Probe #1
Sensor EMF, Probe #2
Sensor Impedance, Probe #1
Sensor Impedance, Probe #2
Oxygen, Probe #2
Oxygen, Average Probe 1 and Probe 2
Auxiliary TC Temperature
Ambient Temperature| * Oxygen Deficiency, Probe #1
- Oxygen Deficiency, Probe #2
- Combustibles, Probe #1
- Combustibles, Probe #2
- Carbon Dioxide, Maximum Dry, Probe #1
- Carbon Dioxide, Maximum Dry, Probe #2
- Boiler Efficiency1
- Flue Pressure
Burner Run Time - Service Date
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5.3.3 Oxygen Display Units
The top line of the display that shows the oxygen measurement can be displayed
in either % or parts per million (ppm)
5.3.4 Damping Factor
The oxygen measurement can be damped by averaging successive readings from the
probe. This can be used to smooth out fluctuations in the process gas level
and should improve stability of the readings of the system The larger the
number selected here, the more successive readings are averaged and the
smoother the measurement will be.
The damping factor is not applied to the Probe EMF and Probe Temperature
values used to calculate oxygen, but to the oxygen value itself. The pre-
damped oxygen value is not displayed or retransmitted via digital or analog
outputs, when damping is enabled the damped oxygen value is shown on the local
display as well as being retransmitted via digital or analog outputs.
5.3.5 Process Alarms
This function allows the operator to “Disable” process alarms. Configuration of the process alarms is not covered in this manual, please refer to the 1732 Technical Manual for details
ALARMS
The 1732 Oxygen Transmitter has 4 alarm relays, a built in alarm annunciator
and an alarm log. When an alarm occurs, the Alarm Light will flash. To find
out what the alarm is, press the ALARM Δ button.
When the ALARM Δ button has been pressed, the transmitter goes into the
Alarm Display Mode. In this mode some of the buttons take on a different
function.
Button text | Run Mode | Alarm Mode |
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SETUP / RUN | * | Return to Run Mode |
DISPLAY / FUNCTION Δ | * | Next alarm |
DISPLAY / FUNCTION ▽ | * | Last alarm |
ALARM / OPTION Δ | Enter Alarm Display Mode | Alarm activated time |
ALARM / OPTION ▽ | Enter Alarm Log Mode | Alarm acknowledged time |
ALARM ACCEPT / ENTER | * | Acknowledge alarm |
GAS 1 PURGE 1 / SENS IMP | * | * |
GAS 2 PURGE 2 / AUTO CAL | * | * |
- This button is not used in the Alarm Display Mode
When the Alarm Mode has been entered, the Setup Light flashes once a second. The transmitter will return to Run Mode if the SETUP / RUN button is pressed a second time, or after 60 seconds of keypad inactivity.
All relays have fail-safe alarm contacts. That is –
When the transmitter is powered off the contacts are open circuit
When the transmitter is powered on but there are no alarms the contacts will be closed
When there is a current unaccepted alarm event the contacts will be open circuit
When there is a current accepted alarm event the state of the contacts will depend on the selection in the Commissioning Menu #53. Refer to the 1732 Technical Manual for details.
All alarms drive the alarm light on the front door.
The light will be off if there are no alarms current
The light will flash if there is a current alarm that has not been acknowledged
The light will be on steady if there are current alarm(s) that have not been cleared
The light will flash faster as more alarms occur
6.1 Checking and Accepting an Alarm
When a new alarm occurs, either a process alarm or an alarm that will appear
in the common alarm list, the Alarm Light will flash quickly. The more new
alarms there are, the faster the light will flash.
To check the cause of the alarm –
- Press the ALARM Δ button. This will put the transmitter into the current alarm mode. The Setup Light will flash.
- The alarm screen will appear displaying the cause of the alarm on the top line.
- Press the ALARM ACCEPT button to accept the alarm.
- Press the OPTION Δ button to see the next active alarm or the OPTION ▽ button to see the previous active alarm.
- When all the new alarms have been ACCEPTED the Alarm Light will stop flashing.
- Accept each alarm and then press the SETUP / RUN button to return to the Run Mode
6.1.1 Current Alarms
To view the alarms that are still current press the ALARM Δ button from
the Run Mode and then use the ALARM Δ and ALARM ▽ buttons to view all
alarms. Use the DISPLAY Δ and DISPLAY ▽ buttons to view the Time
Activated and the Time Accepted of each alarm.
6.1.2 Alarm Log
The alarm log keeps a record of the alarm events after the cause of the alarm
has been cleared. It will hold a record of up to 4000 alarm events and will be
retained even with the transmitter power off.
To view all the alarms that have occurred in the alarm log press the ALARM
▽ button from the Run Mode.
The display will look like this:
Use the OPTION Δ and OPTION ▽ to scroll through the alarm events that
have been saved in the alarm log.
The alarm event will be transferred to the alarm log when the alarm has been
cleared.
The alarms are stored in the alarm log in chronological order. However, it may
be seen that the current alarm number will skip some numbers. These numbers
have been reserved for alarm events that are still current. When the alarm
cause has been removed, these alarm events will be transferred to the alarm
log. The alarms are stored in the alarm log in chronological order. However,
it may be seen that the current alarm number will skip some numbers. These
numbers have been reserved for alarm events that are still current. When the
alarm cause has been removed, these alarm events will be transferred to the
alarm log.
6.2 Alarm Relays
The common alarm relay is used to monitor faults within the transmitter and
the probe. The list of events that will cause the common alarm relay to be
activated is shown in chapter 6.3, Common Alarms. The relay contacts will be
open circuit if there is a current alarm condition. The contacts will close
again when the alarm has been acknowledged.
The other three alarm relays are user defined and are used to monitor the
process. The function of the process alarm relays is user selectable. See
chapter 6.4 Selectable Process Alarms, and the 1732
Technical Manual for further information.
6.3 Common Alarms
The events that drive the common alarm relay are –
-
‘Probe 1 High Impedance’
-
‘Probe 2 High Impedance’
Oxygen probe or electrode failure (high impedance). This alarm is inhibited when the probe temperature is under 650°C/1200°F. -
‘Probe 1 Heater Fail’
-
‘Probe 2 Heater Fail’
In the first 20 minutes of power being applied to the heater after being switched on, this alarm will not occur, but a ‘T’ display will be shown on the bottom of the display. If an ADC alarm occurs, the heaters will automatically be turned off. If the probe has not reached 650°C/1200°F in 20 minutes the ‘Probe 1(2) Heater
Fail’ alarm will be raised. -
‘Probe 1 TC Open Circuit’
-
‘Probe 2 TC Open Circuit’
Probe thermocouple is open circuit. The heater in heated probes will switch off. -
‘Auxiliary TC Open Circuit’
Stack thermocouple is open circuit. If the thermocouple is not needed, select “NO T/C” for “Aux TC Type” or place a short circuit between terminals 7 & 8. -
A. ‘Reference Air Pump Fail’
The reference air pump in the transmitter is either disconnected or is drawing <20mA.
8B. ‘Reference Air Pump Overload
The reference air pump in the transmitter has drawn >300mA. The power will be turned off to the pump to avoid damage to the pump driving circuit. The 1732 will attempt to restart the pump every minute. To force a restart, disconnect the pump and reconnect it. -
‘ADC Calibration Fail’
The analog to digital converter has been found to fall outside the normal calibration specifications. In this
case the probe heater will automatically be turned off. -
‘Output 1 Failure’
-
‘Output 2 Failure’
The digital to analog and voltage isolator circuit has been found to fall outside the normal calibration specifications. This check is only performed when the ‘AUTO CAL’ button is pressed. -
‘BBRAM Fail’
All of the setup options are held in the battery backed memory (BBRAM). This is the battery shaped device at the bottom centre of the 1730-1 PCB labelled MEM1. This alarm will occur when this device fails and will need to be replaced. -
‘Heater 1 SSR Failure’
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‘Heater 2 SSR Failure’
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‘Heater SSR Leakage’
The 1732 has the ability to monitor the operation of the heater current. As a result, the transmitter will give an alarm within 1 second of a heater power control switch (Solid State Relay) failure. If either of the SSR’s are found to be faulty, both heaters will be turned off immediately and the alarm will be raised. The SSR must be replaced. The ‘SSR Leakage’ alarm will occur if one of the heater SSR’s are partly shorted.
If probe #1 SSR has failed and only one probe is being used, the 1732 Technical Manual describes how the SSR for probe #2 can be selected instead. If 2 probes are being used but neither of the solenoid outputs are being used consult the Technical Manual. -
‘Probe 1 Filter Blocked’
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‘Probe 2 Filter Blocked’
Blocked probe filter. This test is only performed when automatic purging of the probe is selected. Refer to the 1732 Technical Manual for further details. This alarm will not reset until the next purge cycle that can be initiated manually or automatically, or the power to the transmitter is turned off and back on. -
‘Gas 1 Calibration Error’
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‘Gas 2 Calibration Error’
This alarm will only be raised if the oxygen measurement during an automatic gas calibration check falls outside the set gas % limits. This alarm will not reset until the next purge cycle that can be initiated manually or automatically, or the power to the transmitter is turned off and back on.
6.4 Selectable Process Alarms
There are three user configurable alarm relays. Any or all of the following functions can be selected for each relay.
The description of how the trip levels and the delay times are set is in the 1732 Technical Manual. -
‘Oxygen 1 Very Low’
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‘Oxygen 2 Very Low’
The measured oxygen level on the indicated probe has been below the trip level shown in setup function #07 for longer than the delay time shown in setup function #08. -
‘Oxygen 1 Low’
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‘Oxygen 2 Low’
The measured oxygen level on the indicated probe has been below the trip level shown in setup function #09 for longer than the delay time shown in setup function #10. -
‘Oxygen 1 High’
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‘Oxygen 2 High’
The measured oxygen level on the indicated probe has been above the trip level shown in setup function #11 for longer than the delay time shown in setup function #12. -
‘Oxygen Deviation’
The difference between the oxygen level measured on probe #1 and the oxygen level measured on probe #2 is greater than the trip level shown in setup function #13 and the time delay shown in setup function #14 has expired.
6.5 Warning Messages -
‘Probe 1 Temperature Low’
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‘Probe 2 Temperature Low’
The probe temperature is under 650°C/1200°F. The oxygen reading is therefore invalid. If the probe heater has been on for more than 20 minutes and the temperature is less than 650°C/1200°F a ‘Probe 1(2) Heater Fail’ alarm will occur. There will be a flashing ‘T’ symbol on the bottom left hand corner of the display until the temperature of the probe(s) is over 650°C/1200°F.
NOTE: The ‘Probe 1(2) Temperature Low’ function is also used with unheated probes to show that the probe temperature is below 650°C/1200°F when the process temperature falls below this level. -
‘Cal 1 in Progress’
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‘Cal 2 in Progress’
A calibration check is occurring, either manual or automatic mode. -
‘Purge 1 in Progress’
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‘Purge 2 in Progress’
A probe purge is occurring, either manual or automatic mode.
GAS CALIBRATE AND PURGE
The Novatech oxygen sensor that is used in the Novatech oxygen probe is
extremely predictable, stable and reliable. For this reason, the calibration
of a Novatech oxygen system does not require the use of calibration gases.
However, all Novatech oxygen probes have a built in gas connection that does
allow the accuracy of the probe to be checked. This chapter describes the
operation of this gas checking system. For further details see the 1732
Technical Manual.
The 1732 has a timer and solenoid driving system that can be configured to
admit a certified calibration gas into the probe or an air supply to purge the
probe filters through the gas connection. Both the calibration gas and the
filter purge gas must be piped to the port on the probe labelled “CAL/PURGE”.
There are two solenoids drivers in the 1732 transmitter. They can be used for
a variety of combinations of gas checking and probe purging functions. The
available options depend on the way that the transmitter has been configured.
Single Probe
Configuration
Gas 1 & Purge 2| Solenoid 1 should be connected to calibration gas and
Solenoid 2 should be connected to the purge gas
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Gas 1 & Gas 2| Solenoid 1 should be connected to calibration gas #1 and
Solenoid 2 should be connected to calibration gas #2
Dual Probe
Configuration
Purge 1 & Purge 2| Solenoid 1 should be connected to the purge gas on probe #1
and
Solenoid 2 should be connected to the purge gas on probe #2
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Gas 1 & Gas 2| Solenoid 1 should be connected to calibration gas #1 and
Solenoid 2 should be connected to calibration gas #2
The transmitter can also be configured to be in a MANUAL or AUTOMATIC purge
and gas check mode.
The information on configuring the transmitter is contained in the 1732
Technical Manual.
7.1 Actions that Occur when the Gas Solenoid Buttons are Pressed
Refer to the person responsible for the commissioning to find out how the transmitter has been configured.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directives: 2004/108/EC
2006/95/EC
Standards to which conformity is declared:
EN61010-1:2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use.
EN50270:1999 Electromagnetic Compatibility – Electrical Apparatus for the
Detection and Measurement of Combustible Gases, Toxic Gases or Oxygen
CFR47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B (Class A)
Electromagnetic Compatibility – Radiated and Conducted Emissions
AS60529:2004 Degree of Protection Provided By Enclosures (IP Code)
This product is manufactured in Australia under ISO9001:2008 quality systems and ISO14001:2004 environmental certification.
Manufacturer’s name: | Novatech Controls Pty Ltd |
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Manufacturer’s address: | 309 Reserve Road |
Cheltenham VIC 3192
AUSTRALIA
Type of equipment:| Oxygen Transmitter
Model Number:| 1730 Series Transmitter
1231 Oxygen Probe
1232 Oxygen Probe
1234 Oxygen Sensor
I hereby declare that the equipment specified herein conforms to the above directive(s) and standards(s) in 2014.
Full Name: Douglas Rice
Position: R & D Manager
References
- Novatech Controls | Oxygen Probes, Gas Analysers and Sensors
- 1732 Dual Probe Oxygen Transmitter | Novatech Controls
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