ELEMENTAL MACHINES EB1 Fully Automatic Switchover Manifold Installation Guide

: August 4, 2024
: ELEMENTAL MACHINES

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Element-B Installation Guide
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Element-B Installation Guide

Models: EB1, EB2

For BeaconMedaes AFAM Series Fully Automatic Switchover Manifold

Applicable BeaconMedaes Fully Automatic Switchover Manifold

AFAM350 Series
AFAM350B Series
AFAM1500H Series
AFAM1500HB Series
AFAM3000 Series
AFAM3000B Series

Package Contents

Element-B
Connection Cable
Mounting Plate

Safety Information

Review and abide by the safety information found in the Element-B and BeaconMedaes AFAM Series user manuals. Tidy connection cable to prevent tripping hazards.

Installation Instructions

Receiving the Shipment

1. If this is your first time setting up the Elemental Machines system, you will receive an email for your dashboard account verification. Save this email for when the devices arrive.

2. When devices are shipped, they will be added to your Elemental InsightsTM Dashboard with default names. When you first log in you will see all your devices with a ‘disconnected’ status.

3. When devices arrive, carefully remove the contents from the packaging. If any of the contents look damaged, please send a picture to help@elementalmachines.com.

4. If you have ordered multiple Element-B’s, ensure the Element-B being used is configured as Normally Closed (NC). This can be verified by checking the device label, the dashboard under `Machine Model’, or the packing list sent with your shipment.

a. Element-B’s can either be configured as Normally Closed (NC) or Normally Open (NO) by our team here at Elemental Machines. Different assets require different configurations. If you have ordered Element-B’s for multiple assets, you may have a mix and need to be aware of attaching the correctly configured device to the correct asset.

5. Ensure there is an Elemental Machines Gateway set up in the vicinity of the Element-B.

a. Depending on your location and application, your Gateway type may vary. If you have a tablet Gateway, brief setup instructions are given in below. If you have a Gateway Model GW2 or GW3, please follow the setup instructions in your Gateway, GW2 or GW3 User Manual
b. Note: `Vicinity’ is within wireless connection range. This is usually up to 30 meters but can depend on the lab’s layout.

Attaching Connection Cable to BeaconMedaes AFAM3Series Fully Automatic

Switchover Manifold

6. Power off the BeaconMedaes Fully Automatic Switchover Control Module. Unscrew the four screws on the front cover, circled in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1 Four screws on the front cover of the Fully Automatic Switchover Control Module

7. If desired, drill a hole in the housing to route the Element-B connection cable. (Note: The BeaconMedaes manual instructs users to drill a hole to route the cable.) If user does not choose to drill a hole, proceed to Step 8.

8. Slightly loosen the screws for the `NC’ and ‘COM’ slots, circled in Figure 2, in the Control Module box.

Figure 2 Inside cover of Control Module box (left). Closeup of N/C and COM slot (right)

9. Insert the wires from the Element-B cable into the N/C’ andCOM’ slots. Either wire can go into either slot. Tighten the screws to ensure that the wires are secure.

10. Replace the front cover on the Control Module box.

Attaching Connection Cable to Element

11. Per your discretion, write the name and/or location of the equipment being monitored on the Element-B. This can be particularly helpful if multiple devices are being installed. Use of a Sharpie is recommended.

12. Plug the thermocouple end (Figure 3) of the connection cable into the Element-B.

a. Note: Ensure the (-) and (+) prongs of the thermocouple end are properly matched.

Figure 3 Thermocouple end of Element-B connection cable

13. Pull the battery tab on the Element-B.

Positioning the Element-B

14. Determine where the Element-B should be placed so that it is not blocked, which allows a better wireless connection, and so that the connection cable is tidy.

15. Securely position the Element-B in the chosen location. The Element-B has magnets which make it easily mountable to magnetic surfaces.

a. Note: If applicable, an adhesive metal mounting plate available from EM may be used.

Programming Alerts

16. The BeaconMedaes AFAM Series comes pre-programed with Alarm Setpoints. Refer to the BeaconMedaes AFAM Series user manual for which alarm conditions it can detect.

17. Set up alert rules on the Elemental Insights™ Dashboard for the Element-B. Guidance on how to do so is available in the Support section of the dashboard.

NOTE: Alerts must be programmed on both the BeaconMedaes AFAM Series and the Elemental Insights™ Dashboard to receive threshold alerts through the Elemental Machines platform.

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AFAM Series Fully Automatic Switchover Manifold
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