BBS220

Dust Monitoring System for Broken

Bag Detection and Filter Maintenance

USER MANUAL

The products described in this manual are subject to continuous development and improvement
and it is, therefore, acknowledged that this manual may contain errors or omissions. PCME
encourage customer feedback and welcome any comments or suggestions relating to the product
or documentation. These should be forwarded to the Technical Department at the address given
below.

This manual is intended as a guide to the use and installation of the product and, therefore,
PCME Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of any
information or details therein, or omission or error in, this manual, or any miss-use of the product.

PCME Ltd.
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Tel +44 (0) 1480 468200

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Email: Info@PCME.CO.UK
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1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 4
2 INSTALLATION : BBS220 SENSOR................................................................................................ 8
3 INSTALLATION : MULTI-CONTROLLER ..................................................................................11
4 INITIAL SETUP .................................................................................................................................15
5 DEVICE SETTINGS...........................................................................................................................18
6 QAULITY ASSURANCE / SENSOR REFERENCING..................................................................19
7 TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................21
8 MENU MAPS ......................................................................................................................................21

Document Control Information

SOP Reference ............................................................................................................... BB220M

Issue No...................................................................................................................................... 1
Issue Date....................................................................................................................... 28/06/06
Filename ...............................................................................................................BBS220 v1.doc

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 Safety
Warnings:
 This equipment contains hazardous voltages.
 This equipment should only be installed by qualified personnel.
 This equipment must be earthed.
 Live and Neutral must not be reversed (the neutral line is not fused).
 The Low Voltage Directive EN 60950-1:2002 states in clause 3.2.5.1 that the power supply cord
shall be “not lighter than light PVC sheathed flexible cord according to IEC 60227 (designation
H03 VV-F or H03 VVH2-F)”. The conductor area shall be not less than 0.75mm2.
 The earth wire in the mains cable shall be longest so if the cable is pulled, the earth wire is the last
to take the strain.
 This equipment must be powered off before opening the case. This equipment does not contain a
power disconnect device, so must be fitted with a readily accessible external disconnect device
and fuse in the power wiring. The disconnect device shall disconnect both poles of the supply,
shall have a contact separation not less than 3mm and shall be mounted as closely as practicable to
the incoming supply.
 Hazardous voltages are still present when the mains fuse has failed.
 The 4-20mA outputs and the Host / PC communications outputs are isolated and safe to touch
(they are SELV circuits in accordance with EN 60950-1:2001). They must only be connected to
other SELV circuits.

PCME AMC controller

100-240V ~ 1A
50/60Hz
CE

The Controller operates within the following power supply range:

90V – 260VAC, 50/60Hz

Danger from process:

It is possible that the sensors are installed in ducting containing process particulate that is a
hazard to health. This may take one or more of the following forms:

Particulate which is inflammable or explosive.

Particulate which is toxic or in some other way a hazard to health.
Particulate contained within high temperature gas.

Unless the process conditions are known to be entirely safe, suitable precautions such as the use
of breathing apparatus or duct purging/detoxifying must be employed before any entry is made
into the duct for installation or maintenance purposes. If in doubt, consult the local Safety Officer
and/or local Safety procedures.

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1 INTRODUCTION

Baghouse monitoring system

The BBS220 Bagfilter monitoring system is suitable for filter failure detection in single or
multicompartment filter systems. The functionality of baghouse filters can be controlled and
maintained to operate at optimum levels. Having the capability to identify the bagfilter or
compartment in which the suspect fabric filter is fitted, down time and costs for replacing non-
faulty bags are significantly reduced. Over time, analysis of the baghouse functionality and filter
deterioration can be assessed such that maintenance can be scheduled for natural shutdowns or
when the process is least affected. In addition, from a regulatory perspective, prediction of faulty
fabric filters can mean few or no excursions over emissions levels.

Detects and identifies the specific

bagfilter or compartment with
broken bags
Permits comparison of filter
conditions on multiple outlets
Identification of suspect filter and
indication of severity of problem
minimizes downtime and reduces
costs
Effective predictive maintenance
capability by overseeing and
predicting problems before they
occur
Assists in maintenance scheduling
both for rework and in budgeting
for replacement parts
Provides accurate records for
regulatory purposes

Principles of Operation

The BBS220 combines advanced signal

processing techniques with PCME's unique
Electrodynamic measurement principal. When
the sensing probe is installed in the duct or
stack, particles in the air stream interact with
the sensing rod and a charge induction effect is
analysed in the probe. Distributions in the
particle stream result in a frequency charge
induction response, which is directly
proportional to the concentration of
particulate(application dependant). The
sensors’ output is an analysis of this frequency
response. Emissions are monitored and
displayed to the nearest 5% of a programmable
alarm level which is easily set relative to normal
bagfilter emission levels.

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Unlike Triboelectric systems, the Electrodynamic measurement is not significantly affected by
velocity variations between 8m/s and 20m/s and is not effected by build up on the rod surface.
The system has suitable resolution for Baghouse applications (>0.1 mg/m 3 ).

System Layout

The instrument design permits up to 32 sensors to be connected to a single central control unit.
The control unit provides power to a number of sensors (additional power supply units required
on larger systems), user interface and alarm outputs. The control unit also comprises a data
logging capability to permit alarms to be recorded for process and regulatory reporting. Alarm
conditions, system status and alarm reports can be viewed and generated remotely on a PC
using PCME's 'DustReporter 2' Windows based software and alarm conditions signaled to
external control equipment via relay outputs.

Advanced Control Unit Features

The condition of the filter is monitored and displayed in the control unit allowing the operator to
optimise the performance of dust control equipment and to minimise excursions above emissions
levels. The control unit provides a full range of displays to review and analyse data including:
 Sensor status and alarm overview
 Individual bar graphs showing relative dust levels to alarm settings
 Review of alarm history and current alarm status
 Password protected menu structure for security
 Windows based software for review of data on remote PC, LAN
 Warning and limit alarm settings per sensor

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Control Unit

Multichannel Support 1 to 32 sensors

Enclosure Rating IP-65
Enclosure Size (mm) 260w x 160h x 90d
Power Supply 90 to 260 VAC (50/60Hz)
Current Rating 250mA
Display Type Backlit LCD providing graphical and text
display
Systems outputs:
RS-485 & RS-232 Outputs (MODBUS) Connection to PC or PLC
4 x relay outputs* (1A@250V) Assignable to any sensor (warning or limit
4 x digital inputs alarm)
e.g. plant on/off

* For additional alarms, the 'Relay Output Module' (option) is available

Control Unit Memory Type Log Purpose Storage Rate Log Capacity
Alarm logger features: log alarm conditions e.g. Immediate storage of 500 entries
Alarm data can be warning or limit alarm, relevant alarm condition
downloaded communication error, power for each sensor
to a PC for reports. failure
Alarm data is available online
or via MODBUS 485/232
registers.
Alarm data can be sent via
Modem or Ethernet (options)

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Sensors

Sensor Rod Material 316 Stainless Steel

Sensor Rod Length (mm) Over 50% of duct stack diameter
Temperature Range Up to 125°C
Up to 250°C (option)
Stack/Duct Connection 0.5” BSP (socket)
Enclosure Weight 0.5kg
Enclosure Temperature Rating -25°C to +55°C
Enclosure Rating IP65
Sensor Enclosure Material Die-cast Aluminium (epoxy-coated)

Control Unit BB220 -- CON

Sensor Unit Body BB220 -- SEN0125P (to 125°C)
BB220 -- SEN0250P (to 250°C)
Rod BB220 -- ROD XXXXS (where XXXX is length in mm)

Optional Components

Component Purpose Specification Size (mm)

Cable Power (+24VDC) and
communication (RS-485) to
sensors from control unit
AIM input data from external
(Auxiliary Input devices (e.g. for bag filter
Module) Pressure Drop)
SPUR Divides cable into 2 branches
PSU/Repeater Voltage and signal boost for
extended cabling runs
with multiple sensors
Relay Output Additional Relay
Module
4 conductor overall screened 10m per sensor
cable, diameter <0.8mm (included)
2
(Each conductor <0.5mm Extendible to
<50 ohm/km, and suitable for >1000m
RS-485) E.g. . Batt cables
85364
4 x 4-20 mA inputs 160w x 80h x 65d
4 x Digital Inputs
(contact closure)
3 cable connections 100w x 66h x 46d
90 -260 VAC input 222w x 125h x 81d
(50/60 Hz)
24V DC output
8 x Relay (1 Amp@250V)

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2 INSTALLATION : BBS220 SENSOR
2.1 MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS

3 6 7  Mount in the longest,

4 straightest, unrestricted
duct available

 Mount in metallic duct work

(for non-metallic consult
1 5 PCME)

 Away from ambient or

1. 0.5” BSP Socket radiating temperatures
2 2. Stack wall
exceeding 50C
3. Weld all round
4. Probe rod
5. 0.5” BSP Thread
6. Lock nut
7. Hexagonal body
8. Ensure hole size in the
stack is at least 19mm

Supply 24V DC

THIS UNIT MUST BE

EARTHED

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Cabling Guidelines:

Mount with Glands down Glands must be tightly fastened to the cable
Cable sheath must penetrate the entry gland Cables should not run over roofs
Cables should be supported at appropriate
Cable screen should be terminated correctly
intervals
Unused glands must be blanked using blanking
Lid screws should not be over-tightened
plug

Cable Specification:

2 pair twisted pair, 7/28awg (0.32mm) stranded conductors, overall diameter 7.6mm. Individually
shielded with drain wire for each pair and an overall foil shield. Resistance approximately 100
Ohm/km. Colour coding: Blue & Orange (Power), Green & Brown (Comms).

2.2 SETTING UP

BUS IN (K101) BUS OUT (K102)

Sensitivity Switch -
Default setting Low

SW102, Bus Termination

Switch - See 'DCC' for detail

Un-terminated = U

T = Terminated

Enable / Disable Link -

Default setting, Left

Disalble

Enable

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Data Cable Connections (DCC)
For 'daisy chained' systems, the data cable will connect into K101 (BUS IN) and out from K102
(BUS OUT) to the next sensor. Bus Termination (SW102) will be set to U for all but the last
sensor in the chain, this is set to T.

For 'spur linked' systems, there will be a single data/power cable and this should be connected to
either K101 (BUS IN) or K102 (BUS OUT) – Termination (SW102) will be set to T.

Address Settings
Each unit must have a unique address on the network. The address is set by means of a 6 way
DIP switch on the upper board within the sensor (SW101). Valid address settings are 1 to 64.

The address switch uses a binary coding to allow the required address to be easily calculated.
For example, to set address number 18, set switch 5 (16) ON and switch 2 (2) ON; 16+2 =18.

Sensitivity Settings
Depending upon process conditions and typical dust loading, it may become necessary to adjust
the sensitivity of the sensor.
The sensitivity is adjusted by moving the sensitivity 'jumper' to either the HIGH or LOW position
on the lower board within the sensor unit.

For dust concentrations of above approximately 2mg/m³,

LOW sensitivity should be used (Default position).

For dust concentrations below approximately 2mg/m³,

HIGH sensitivity should be used.

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3 INSTALLATION : MULTI-CONTROLLER
The controller provides power for a number of sensors and devices and in many cases no
additional power supply will be required. The controller is a mains powered instrument and should
not be operated with the front cover removed unless suitably qualified to do so.

SAFETY

PL7 Electric
Shock Risk
PL5

SW 200

Supply 90V –
260V AC 50/60Hz
PL1
THIS UNIT MUST
PL6
BE EARTHED

PL2
PL4
PL3

Cabling Guidelines

Mount with Glands down Glands must be tightly fastened to the cable
Cable sheath must penetrate the entry gland Cables should not run over roofs
Cables should be supported at appropriate
Cable screen should be terminated correctly
intervals
Unused glands must be blanked using blanking
Lid screws should not be over-tightened
plug

Data Cable Specification

2 pair twisted pair, 7/28awg (0.32mm) stranded conductors, overall diameter 7.6mm. Individually
shielded with drain wire for each pair and an overall foil shield. Resistance approximately 100
Ohm/km. Colour coding: Blue & Brown (Power), Orange & Green (Comms).

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Screen Cable (Earth Strap)

The cable screen should be attached directly to the enclosure using an eyelet tag to one of
screws provided. Attach to the closest screw so the cable is as short as possible. The screen
cable should also be connected at the sensor end - see individual sensor sections for details.
ORANGE

BROWN
GREEN

Installing the Controller at the end of the network

BLUE

Referring to the diagram to the left of this text, the network cable should be
passed through the nearest cable gland and connected to PL1 as shown.
Set the termination switch SW200 to the T position (terminated).

Installing the Controller in the middle of the network

PL7
For larger networks it is preferable to place the controller in the middle of your
network (to minimise voltage drop along the cables). To do this, connect one
half of the network to PL1 and the other half to PL7. Set the termination switch
SW200 to the U position (Un-terminated).

PL1

YELLOW

GREEN
RED
The controller is fitted with an isolated RS232/RS485 port for
connection to a PC/PLC.
To connect to this port, pass a suitable cable through a convenient
cable entry gland and connect to PL2 as shown Right.
RS232 Cable Limit : 25m
RS485 : Cable Limit :1km. Also allows several Control Units to be
RS 232 GND

daisy chained together with separate Modbus addresses. RS 485 RET

RS232 OUT

RS 485 ‘A’
RS 485 ‘B’
RS 323 IN

PL2
Digital Input 2
Digital Input 3
Digital Input 4
DigitalInput 1

The controller has four digital (contact)

inputs that the user may assign as required [see Configuring Digital
Common

Inputs section]. To connect to the digital inputs, pass a suitable cable

through an entry gland and connect to PL3 as shown left.
Note that these inputs are voltage-free and should not be connected to
‘logic’ outputs from PLC’s. The connection should be made between the
required input and common ground.

PL 3

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The controller has four isolated 4-20mA outputs, each capable of

Output 1
Return 1
Output 2
Return 2
Output 3
Return 3
Output 4
Return 4
driving a 250 Ohm load. It should be noted that the four outputs
share a common return path that is isolated from chassis ground.
The outputs should not be floated more than 30V above chassis
ground.
Referring to the figure to the right, pass a suitable cable through
an entry gland and connect the required output to PL4 as shown
(Output +, Return -).

PL 4
(Self Test Alarm)
(Warning Alarm)
(Comms Alarm)

(Limit Alarm)

The controller has four alarm contacts PL5. Referring to the

diagram to the left of this text, the contacts are shown in the
normal operating position (i.e. power is applied and no
Relay 1

Relay 2

Relay 3

Relay 4

emission alarm exists). Each relay is a voltage-free SPCO

contact with a current rating of 3A. The Relays may be used
to switch mains voltages.
Referring to the figure to the left, pass a suitable cable
through an entry gland and connect the required output to
PL5 as shown.
The relays can be reassigned eg relay per channel see
Assigning Alarms to the Alarm Relays section

CAUTION: The maximum current through the alarm

contacts should not exceed 3 Amps.

PL 5

The mains supply cable should be passed through the rightmost of the
cable entry glands and should be connected to PL6 as shown right. This
should be the last operation during initial installation.

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4 INITIAL SETUP
On using your controller for the first time the priority is to establish communication between the
control unit and all the sensors. Only then, can readings from a particular sensor be viewed and
configured by the control unit.

Please note that this manual only describes how to set up the BBS220 sensors. For any
additional components eg AIM, ROM, PSU/Repeater please refer to main manual (or other short
form manuals as required). You may see reference to these components within the ‘Menu Maps’.

Step 1: Clear any existing settings (if necessary)

If you wish to completely re-configure your Control Unit you first need to do a Master Reset. This
is the recommended approach, but you will loose any existing settings and all logged data.
These may be downloaded first to a PC using the Configuration Wizard and Dust Reporter
software respectively.

To perform a Master Reset go to the Configure Page, select System Wide Settings, then Reset
Functions and select Master Reset. Alternatively you can delete channels you no longer require:
go to the Configure Page, select Sensor Configuration and then Delete an Existing Device.

Step 2: Check you have the correct Sensor Comms Mode

It is critical that the control unit and sensors are using the same communication protocol (sensor
communications mode). This should have been set correctly by PCME. To check your settings
against the table below go to the Configure Page and select System Wide Settings.

Mode Baud Rate Parity

Standard setting ASCII 19200 Odd

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Step 3: Add the sensor channels to the Control Unit (Method 1:
Autodetect)

Configure
Scan adr 15 - found 3
Sensor Configuration

System Wide Settings Address 1 Device : 220S

Address 3 Device : ROM
Address 5 Device: 220S

Sensor Configuration
Download Stack1 Dust
Add a new device 21%

Edit an existing device

Delete an existing device

Configure Digital Inputs Stack1 Dust 1 5 %

Stack1 Dust 3 25 %
Autodetect Devices Stack1 Dust 5 10 %
B
Test Setup A
R
Back

Go to the Configure Page and select Sensor Configuration then Autodetect Devices.
The Controller will scan all modbus addresses in order to identify all sensors attached to the
network.
The Controller will then attempt to configure all the sensors with the default settings.
Once this is complete a bar graph or text display of all the sensors added will be displayed.
Select BAR/TEXT to switch between the bar graph and text display.
If the autodownload fails to detect any or all devices, refer to the Trouble Shooting section to
diagnose the problem.

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Step 3: Add the sensor channels (Method 2: manual method)
Use the manual Add method to add sensors when:
 You want to manually control the order in which devices are displayed.
 You only want to add specific sensors to the Controller.

Configure Available Channel Types

Sensor Configuration
Device : 220S
Device: 220S
System Wide Settings Modbus Address 1
Device: Aim Group/Plant/Stack Stack1
Maintenance Mode Device: Relay Unit (ROM) Device Name Dust
Device: Modbus Read Ave Filter Time (s) 10
Device: Modbus W rite Average Warning Alarm 0.000
Back Average Limit Alarm 0.000
Alarm Delay (s) 5
Poll Rate 1000
Sensor Configuration Log Options
Plant Run Input 0
Old Code? 1000.0
Add a new device
Enabled ENABLED
Edit an existing device Cancel Save

Delete an existing device

Configure Digital Inputs Enable Logs

Long Term Log

Autodetect Devices
Short Term Log
Test Setup Pulse Log
Event Log
Back
Back

Go to the Configure Page and select Sensor Configuration then add a New Device.
Choose the correct channel type from the list

Initially just set the following parameters :

Modbus Address: set to the address set in the sensor dip switches

Group and Device Name: set to identify the channel: default Stack1 Dust

Select Save at the bottom of the settings list. For some sensor types this will initiate a download
to the sensor. If this fails an error message will appear the return to the settings screens. Re-
check the modbus address and retry. If download repeatedly fails select Cancel. Go to the
Trouble Shooting section to diagnose the problem.

For sensors which don’t need to download configuration settings to the sensor, a sensor channel
will automatically be added to the bar graph display. Go to the display and check the sensor is
reading correctly. If the sensor fails to communicate for 10 seconds a No Response alarm will
appear for that device. If this happens go to Edit an Existing Device and check the Modbus
Address. If the No Response alarm remains then go to the Trouble Shooting section to diagnose
the problem.

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Step 4: Edit additional Settings
Once communication to all sensors has been established, you can go back to the Configuration
Screen and edit additional settings as required. See the relevant manual sections for details.
The list below acts as check list of the main settings you may wish to set.

Sensor Configuration Settings

 Group/Plant/Stack Names: Arranges devices into groups. This determines how device
channels are displayed on the Alarms Overview Screen and the Bar Graph displays.
 Alarm Scaling (220 sensor): See section 7 of the main manual for details
 Alarm Levels
 Poll Rates: The standard poll rate is 1 sec (1000 milliseconds). For systems with large
number of sensors it is recommended to slow down the poll rate. As a guide: allow 1 second
for every 10 channels. eg. for 30 channels, set the poll rate = 3000ms.

System Wide Settings

 Date / Time: Check the date and time displayed at the top of the screen is correct.

 Password: The Password allows authorised user access to the Configure pages to change
Sensor and Controller settings. Having entered the correct password, the user mode will
change from ‘View’ (view only, no adjustments) to ‘Configure’.

5 DEVICE SETTINGS
The BBS220 sensor is used to monitor changes to standard/normal operating conditions eg
broken bag. To set up a BBS220 system you need to add a channel to your controller per sensor
installed. This can be done using Autodetect or manually. Follow the steps described in the
Initial Setup section above.

Edit additional configuration settings as described below.

 Modbus Address: This is the address as set by the DIP switch within physical sensors or
devices on the network. Each physical device must have a unique address on the network. The
valid address range is 1-63 (do not use 0, this is reserved).

 Group/Plant/Stack: The Group that the sensor will belong to. See section above How to Set
up Groups.

 Device Name: This is a name that you may assign to the device to make it easily identifiable
to you. The name may be up to 25 characters in length. Select the ‘device name’ then use the
virtual keyboard to enter your chosen name. You may assign the same name to devices in
different groups.

 Average Filter Time (s): This is the filter time constant (in seconds) that is applied to
displayed average values and averaged alarms. The default average filter time is 60 seconds
(1minute).

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 Warning Level (% Limit): Set the Warning Alarm Level as a percentage of the Limit Alarm
Level (=100%). See the Alarm Scaling section for more details.

 Broken Bag Level (%): Set the instantaneous (Broken Bag) Alarm Level as a percentage of
the average Limit Alarm Level (=100%). See the Alarm Scaling section for more details.

 Alarm Delay (s): This is the time in seconds that the emissions level must exceed the alarm
thresholds before triggering the alarm. Note: this delay does not apply to the average alarms
(Warning and Limit), only to the ‘Broken Bag’ instantaneous alarm. The default delay time is 5
seconds.

 Poll Rate (ms): This is the rate at which readings are taken from the sensor. With a small
number of sensors (up to five) a faster poll rate may be set (e.g. 500ms). As the network
becomes larger, the poll rate should be slowed (e.g. to 2000ms) to avoid the possibility of
erroneous readings.

 Log Options: Enables logging for the sensor/channel. You can select which of the different
logs you wish to create. For the 220 sensor the only available logging is the Event/Alarm Log.

 Plant Run Input: This allows you to set up a digital input to monitor when your process is
running /stopped. Enter the digital input number associated with this sensor (1-4: Control unit
input, 5-16: additional AIM inputs). See the Configuring Digital Inputs section for details (set to 0
to disable this feature).

 Old Code?: Included for backward compatibility with previous software versions. Leave set
to No.

 Enabled: Use to set channel in Maintenance Mode or Disabled Mode. See Maintenance
Section for more details.

6 QAULITY ASSURANCE / SENSOR REFERENCING

Introduction
The QA page allows the status of the communications (Comms) self-check and the alarm-scaling
screen (for the 220 sensor).

Alarm scaling
The Alarm Scaling screen is used to provide an approximate way of setting up alarm levels for a
220 sensor so they can be used to alert of a Broken Bag failure. The screen is entered via the
QA page by selecting the required 220 sensor and then selecting the Alarm Scaling button.

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 Quality Assurance / Self Tests

i Device: Stack1 Dust Alarm Scaling

Comms Check PASS

Alarm Scaling

Alarm Scaling is best adjusted with a steady dust reading

120
L
W

Move towards alarms

>

Move towards zero

>

0
20 %
Exit

To use the alarm scaling function you need to choose a time when your sensor is reading under
steady normal process conditions. The alarm scaling screen displays a bar graph showing the
current dust reading as a percentage of the current Limit Alarm level (marked L on the graph).
You can then use the up and down arrows (labeled Move towards alarms and Move towards
zero to adjust the ratio between the normal dust reading and the alarm level). As a rule of thumb
the limit alarm level should be about 10 times the normal dust level so you should adjust the
graph until the reading displays about 10%. If instead you wish the limit alarm to be 5 times the
normal level then adjust to 20%.

Note: There is also a Warning Alarm level (marked W on the bar-graph). This is set to 80% of
the Limit Alarm level by default. To adjust this level, go to the sensor configuration page for your
220 sensor (see the ‘Editing an Existing Device’ section) and adjust the Warning Level (% Limit)
parameter.

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Notes
- To get a steadier reading for Alarm Scaling, it is recommended to temporarily increase the
Average Filter Time parameter in the Sensor Configuration Settings.

- The Warning and Limit alarm levels shown on the bar graph apply to the filter average value.
These are designed to detect a gradual increase in dust levels caused by a leaking bag. This
provides early warning that the bag needs changing.

- To prevent alarms generated by single large pulses try adjusting the following settings:
 Increase the Average Filter Time [default 60 seconds]
 Increase the Alarm Delay [default 5 seconds]

- In order to detect a broken bag immediately, even when using a large average filter time, an
additional instantaneous Broken Bag Alarm Level is provided. By default this is set to 500% of
the limit alarm level to detect a sudden large increase in dust level caused by a broken bag. You
can disable this alarm by setting the level to 0.

7 TROUBLESHOOTING
The first priority when installing a sensor is obtaining communication with the sensor.

Symptoms
- Autodetect fails to detect a sensor
- Download Error whilst manually adding a sensor channel
- ‘No Response’ alarm

Solution
- Check cabling
- Check sensor Comms mode in System Wide Settings (should be ASCII)

For more details refer to the troubleshooting section in the ‘Appendix’ section of the main manual.

8 MENU MAPS

1. Tool Bar: Main Screens

2. System wide Settings
3. Sensor Configuration
4. Editing Sensor

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1 Tool Bar: Main Screens

BBS220

Stack1 Stack2 Stack3 Stack4 Quality Assurance / Self Tests

Dust Dust Dust Dust
i Device: Stack1 Dust Alarm Scaling

Comms Check PASS

TEXT

Overview Password Entry

Current user mode is Configure

Stack1 Stack2
OK OK

Stack3 Stack4 Revert to View

OK OK

Event Log Reset Latched Alarms Configure

Stack1 Dust Warning Alarm

Start 09:14:44 23/07/03 Duration 00:05:00 Sensor Configuration

System Wide Settings

Maintainance Mode

Enable Logs

Long Term Log

Short Term Log
Pulse Log
Event Log
Back

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2 System Wide Settings

System Wide Settings

System Wide Settings
Configure Language English
Sensor Configuration Deutsch
Francais
System Wide Settings

Maintenance Mode
09 : 36 : 03

20 / 04 / 03

WARNING Time adjustments

may lose logged data!

System Wide Settings

Relay Configuration:
Alarm Type Device
1 Comms Error All devices
2 Limit Alarm All devices
3 Warning Alarm All devices
Language English Self Test Fail All devices
4
Back
Sensor Comms Mode ASCII 19200 Odd

Backlight off after 30 mins

Type 232
Comms Error Delay 10 seconds Data Bits 8
Parity None
Latch Alarms? Stop Bits 1
Baud Rate 19200
FailSafe Relays?
Flow None
Address 1
Daignostics?
Back
Use Modem?

Time / Date

Relay Settings

PC Communications

*** Master Reset ***

Reset Functions
Clear All Logs
Set Password Clear Long Term Logs
Clear Short Term Logs
Software Version 5.40 Clear Pulse Logs
Clear Alarm Log
Back Back

Change Password
Back

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3 Sensor Configuration

Configure Available Channel Types

Sensor Configuration
Device : 220S
Device: 220S
System Wide Settings Modbus Address 1
Device: Aim Group/Plant/Stack Stack1
Maintenance Mode Device: Relay Unit (ROM) Device Name Dust
Device: Modbus Read Ave Filter Time (s) 10
Device: Modbus W rite Average Warning Alarm 0.000
Back Average Limit Alarm 0.000
Alarm Delay (s) 5
Poll Rate 1000
Sensor Configuration Log Options
Plant Run Input 0
Old Code? 1000.0
Add a new device
Enabled ENABLED
Edit an existing device Select Device To Edit Cancel Save

Delete an existing device Stack1 Dust

Stack2 Dust
Configure Digital Inputs Stack3 Dust Enable Logs
Back Long Term Log
Autodetect Devices
Short Term Log
Test Setup Pulse Log
Event Log
Back Select Device To Delete
Back
Stack1 Dust
Stack2 Dust
Stack3 Dust
Back

Name Type Group Position Status

D
E 1 Plant Run - - ON
Scan adr 15 - found 3 L
E 2 Plant Run - - ON
D AMC1
3 Plant
MultiCalA
Run - - OFF
I
Address 1 Device : 220S T 4 Plant Run - - OFF
Address 3 Device: ROM
- BagHouse 0 0
Address 5 Device: 220S
- BagHouse 0 0
B - BagHouse 0 0
A
C - BagHouse 0 0
K
Stack1 Dust 1 5 %
Stack1 Dust 5 25 %

B
A
R

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4 Editing Sensor Settings

Device : 220S
Modbus Address 1
Configure Group/Plant/Stack Stack1
Sensor Configuration Device Name Dust
Ave Filter Time (s) 10
System Wide Settings
Average Warning Alarm 0.000
Maintenance Mode Average Limit Alarm 0.000
Alarm Delay (s) 5
Poll Rate 1000
Log Options
Plant Run Input 0
Old Code? 1000.0
Enabled ENABLED
Sensor Configuration
Cancel Save

Add a new device

Edit an existing device

Enable Logs
Delete an existing device
Long Term Log

Configure Digital Inputs Short Term Log

Pulse Log
Autodetect Devices Event Log
Back
Test Setup Select Device To Edit

Stack1 Dust
Back
Stack2 Dust
Stack3 Dust
Back

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