DENIOS M28-7500-W SpillGuard Leak Recognition System User Guide

DENIOS M28-7500-W SpillGuard Leak Recognition System

Quick Guide notices

This is a quick guide to help you get started quickly. The operating instructions can be downloaded from the following link:www.denios.com/spillguardBefore you commission the product, ensure you read this Quick Guide completely. Always take note of the safety notices and warnings. This Quick Guide contains information and notices to ensure the safe commissioning and fault-free operation of the product. This Quick Guide forms part of the product.

Copyright
The copyright notice can be found in the operating instructions

Warnings in the Quick Guide
The warnings are structured as follows:

•  Type of hazard
•  Consequences of hazard
•  How to avoid the hazard

WARNING
Symbol and signal word show a hazard which can lead to serious injury or death.

CAUTION
Symbol and signal word show a hazard which can lead to minor injury.

NOTICE
Signal word warns of damage to property.

Safety instructions

This section gives important notices forsafe use of the product. These notices are to protect employees and to ensure safe, fault-free operation. Warnings relating to use can be found in the corresponding instructions for use.The product is built in accordance with recognised technical rules. There may be hazards associated with the product if it is used in an incorrect manner, not in accordance with the intended use or by untrained personnel.Hazards may arise aff ecting: Health and life of personnel Product and other assets near the product follow all the safety instructions in this Quick Guide. Ensure that the national directives and safety regulations relating to hazardous substances, safety directives, industrial safety and operator duties are observed.

INFORMATION

According to the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV), the plant operator is obliged to carry out a risk assessment and also to prepare an explosion protection document in which appropriate protective measures are defined in order to avoid explosion hazards.If you are outside Germany please check with your local health and safety legislations.

WARNING

•  If the housing is opened there is a risk of an explosion in Ex atmospheres.
•  This can cause severe injuries or death.
•  Opening the housing is prohibited.

Intended use
SpillGuard® is a mains-power-independent leak recognition system for detecting leaks of liquids / liquid hazardous substances. It is designed for use in clean,uncontami-nated spill sumps. The spill sumps should preferably be in metal or non-metallic (plastic) materials. Outdoor use is not permitted.SpillGuard® may only be used within the limits for use defi ned on the nameplate. It is suitable for Ex zone 0, due to gases and vapours.SpillGuard® may only be used as a precaution with the liquids which have already been positively tested by DENIOS. The list of positively tested substances can be found here:The suitability of substances which are not in the list must be tested. The resistance list contains a representative selection of liquid hazardous substances. If required, DENIOS can carry out a function and resistance test for your substance. The test includes checking that the substance is correctly detected and also that the alarm signal is then maintained for 24h (resistance test).

Improper use
The product must not be used for the following purposes:

•  Use in spill sumps for storing non-approved media
•  Use in potentially explosive areas outside the nameplate limits
•  Use in potentially explosive areas caused by dust
•  Any use which is not expressly described

WARNING

•  If the housing is opened there is a risk of an explosion in Ex atmospheres.
•  This can cause severe injuries or death.
•  Opening the housing is prohibited.
•  Opening of the SpillGuard® housing is not permitted.
•  The battery must not be changed.
•  A list of substances which are not suitable

Requirements for the installation location

SpillGuard® is is mainly to be used in the bottom of a spill sump.
The following prerequisites must be met:

•  The base of the spill sump must be free of any type of contamination.
•  SpillGuard must be aligned parallel to the ground.
•  There must be suffi cient space available for SpillGuard®.
•  The installation location should be at the lowest point of the spill sump so that a leak is detected as early as possible.

WARNING

•  The product must not be exposed to damage caused by containers being put into or taken out of storage.
•  There is a risk of explosion and this can lead to serious injuries!
•  Place and operate the equipment in such a way that damage is excluded.

Product description

Red” LED
The “red” LED illuminates during commissioning, operation and when an alarm is triggered.

Push-button
The push-button is used to switch SpillGuard® on and off and also to turn off the signal when an alarm has been triggered.

Technical data

Height 40 mm

Weight| 140 g
Nominal voltage| 3,6 V
Duration of use| max. 5 years
Liquid level required to wet the sensor| 6 mm

Operational temperature range
The recommended operational temperature range is the basis for the specified service life of 5 years. SpillGuard may also be used at a temperature down to max. -10°C. Long exposure to low or high temperatures or high levels of humidity can shorten the battery life. Repeated false alarms may be triggered if the temperature fluctuates around the dew point.

Set-up and operation

1.  Position SpillGuard® at the lowest point of the spill sump with the sensor surface towards the bottom.
2. Press and hold the button until the signal tone is heard.
3.  The calibration process is complete after approx. 30 seconds.

Calibration for a new location
When installing SpillGuard® in a new location proceed as follows

1.  Press and hold the button until the beep is heard to switch off SpillGuard®.
2. Position SpillGuard® in the new location
3.  Press and hold the button until the beep is heard.
4. After detecting a leak the following alarms are given:

Alarm procedure
After detecting a leak the following alarms are given:

1. Press the button (>1s and <10s)
2.  Remove liquids from the spill sump and clean.
3. Check the spill sump for damage and integrity.
4. Fit a new SpillGuard®.

False alarm
Under certain climatic conditions, condensation can form on the sensor surface. This can trigger a false alarm.

1.  Push the button (>1s and <10s) to switch off the alarm.
2.  Clean the sensor surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. In this case SpillGuard may be used again.
3. Switch on and calibrate SpillGuard® (see section 5.1).

Further information

Further information on alarms, decommissioning and disposal for example can be found in the operating instructions. The operating instructions can be found here

EU conformity
SpillGuard® is certified in accordance with directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX directive). Production is monitored by regular and independent inspections for continuous compliance with legal and normative requirements.

• W 2014/30/EU (EMV)
• W 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)

References

• SpillGuard – Warnsystem für Gefahrstoff-Leckagen von DENIOS

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