Regard - Classic - English

Translated from Russian to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.
com
REGARD
REGARD 4 20 and Ex CHANNEL CARDS INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION MANUAL
Issue 4 January 1996

Item # 4205740
Dräger Limited
Kitty Brewster Industrial Estate
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24-4RG
Tel. (01670) 352891

Fax. (01670) 356266
Edition: November 2000

Channel cards REGARD4-20 and Ex. Installation and operation manual. Vol. 4. January 1996 1
CONTENT
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................... ................................................. ............. 5

1.1 Scope of use .......................................................... ............................... 5
1.2 Description ............................................... ................................................. .. 5
1.3 Channel map 4-20 ............................................... ...................................... 5
1.4 Ex channel card ............................................... ............................................... 6
1.5 Master Card ............................................... ............................................... 6
1.6 Modbus Gateway Card ............................................... ................................. 6
2 COMMAND MODE ................................................... ............................................... 7

2.1 Introduction .................................................. ................................................. ..7
2.2 Using command mode .................................................................. ............. 7
2.3 Blocking alarms ............................................... ............................................... 7
2.4 Example .................................................. ................................................. ..... 8
2.5 Saving maps in command mode .............................................................. ........... 8
3 EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................... ......................... 9

3.1 Indicators and controls .......................................................... .............. 9
3.2 Alarm relays .......................................................... ....................................... 10
3.2.1 Normally energized or triggered by alarm .............................. 10
3.2.2 Self-locking and acknowledgment modes .............................................................. 11
3.2.3 Alarm thresholds ............................................... ................................ eleven
3.2.4 High or Low Concentration Alarms .............................. 11
3.2.5 Alarm hysteresis ............................................................... ............ eleven
3.2.6 Blocking alarms ............................................... ......................... 12
3.2.7 Manual control of signal relays .................................................. 12
3.2.8 Blocking signal relays .................................................. .......... 12
3.3 Fault alarms ............................................................... .......................... 12
3.3.1 Fault alarms when measuring range is
exceeded. ................................................. ...... 12
3.3.2 Pellistor head power failure
(only for Ex cards) ............................................... ......................... 13
3.4 Analog output .......................................................... ..................................... 14
3.4.1 Adjusting the analog output signal .............................................. 14
3.4.2 Manual control of analog output .............................................. 14
3.4.3 Analogue output operation during alarm blocking .......... 14
3.5 Types of gas ............................................... ................................................. 15
3.6 Units of measure .......................................................... .................................. 15
3.7 Measuring ranges ............................................................... ....................... 15
3.8 Custom gas type and unit of measurement .................................................. 15
3.9 Adjusting Zero and Span .............................................................. ......... 15
3.9.1 Maps 4-20 .............................................. ....................................... 15
3.9.2 Ex cards .......................................... ......................................... 15
3.10 Zero Drift Deadband .............................................................. ........ 16
3.11 Self-locking of exceeding the measuring range .............................. 16
3.12 Supply voltage control .............................................................. .............. 16
3.13 Remote reset .............................................................. ............................... 16
3.14 Turning off the display .................................................. ................................. 16
3.15 Polytron head calibration signal .................................................. ............ 16
3.16 Checking the tightness of the Polytron Cl2 heads .............................................. 17
3.16.1 Automatic check ............................................... ............. 17
4 INSTALLATION ................................................. ................................................. .......... 18

4.1 Grounding ............................................... .............................................. 18
4.2 Power supplies ............................................................... .................................... 18
4.3 Cooling ................................................... .............................................. 18
4.4 Backup batteries .......................................................... .......................... 18
2 Channel cards REGARD4-20 and Ex. Installation and operation manual. Vol. 4. January 1996
4.5 Connecting measuring heads .......................................................... ........ 19

4.5.1 Cable types ............................................... ................................... 19
4.5.2 Measuring circuit resistance and maximum
length of cable ................................................ ............................... 19
4.5.3 Safety barriers and grounding .......................................................... 19
4.6 Relay, remote reset and analog output connections .............................. 19
4.7 Fuses and reverse polarity protection .............................. 20
4.8 Inserting and Removing the Card with Power On .............................. 20
5 SYSTEM SETUP AND CALIBRATION .............................................................. ................... 21

5.1 Maps 4-20 ............................................... ................................................. .21
5.1.1 Setting the range, type of gas and units of measurement .............................. 21
5.1.2 Setting alarm thresholds .................................................. ............... 21
5.1.3 Zero adjustment ............................................... .............................. 21
5.1.4 Sensitivity setting .................................................. .......... 21
5.1.5 Trim the analog output .............................................. 22
5.1.6 Saving settings ............................................... ................... 22
5.2 Ex cards .................................................. ................................................. .. 22
5.2.1 Setting the measuring head current .......................................... 22
5.2.2 Setting the alarm range and thresholds .............................................. 23
5.2.3 Zero adjustment ............................................... .............................. 23
5.2.4 Sensitivity setting ............................................... .......... 23
5.2.5 Trim the analog output signal .............................................. 24
5.2.6 Saving settings ............................................... ................... 24
6 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS.............................................. ................................................. ..25
7 MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS .............................................................. 35

7.1 Maintenance ............................................................... ......................... 35
7.2 Spare parts ............................................... ......................................... 35
APPENDIX A: OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 36
APPENDIX B: POWER SOURCES .............................................................. ....................... 37

B.1 Power supply requirements ............................................................... ................. 37
B.2 Connections for power supply on the rear board .......................................... 37
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... ............................. 38
C.1 Terms of Use ................................................ ............................. 38
C.2 Signal Relays .................................................. ...................................... 38
C.3 Display resolution ................................................................ ................................. 38
APPENDIX D: RACK DIMENSIONS .................................................. ................................... 39
D.1 19" (16-channel) rack .......................................... ............................... 39
D.2 7-channel rack ............................................... ............................................... 40
APPENDIX E: ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM .................................................................. 41
E.1 Terminals on the rear panel ............................................... ......................... 41
E.2 4-20 mA 2-wire transmitter connection diagram .......... 42
E.3 4-20 mA 3-wire transmitter connection diagram .......... 43
E.4 Connection diagrams for Polytron Ex and IR Ex .................................................. ............ 44
E.5 Wiring diagram for a two-wire 4-20 mA transmitter through a safety
barrier .............................................................. ................................... 45
E.6 Wiring diagram for a two-wire measuring head
through the safety barrier MTL3041 ............................................... ......... 46
E.7 Polytron SE Ex Pellistor Head Wiring Diagram .............................. 47
APPENDIX F: COMMANDS SUMMARY .............................................................. ............................... 48
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Scope of this manual

This manual describes the installation and configuration of the Regard 4-20 and Ex
channel cards. Some features and commands are only available in the latest versions of
maps. In such cases, the relevant software and hardware versions are indicated.
Changes in this release of the manual

• Added commands in software version1.5 and 1.6.
• Added dimensions7-channel rack.
• Added Wiring Diagram for Safety Barrier MTL 3041.
• Added description of head leak testPolytron Cl2and HF/HCL.
• Added explanation of error messagesHFLT and FSD.
Software version 1.5

• New commands04-7, 10-9 and 14-7 are used for automatic and manual testing of
Polytron Cl heads2and HF/HCL for leak detection.
• New team60-9 to set the analog output behavior during alarm blocking.
• The lower limit value of the fault alarm threshold for abnormal concentration drop
(command 10-7, FLTU) is reduced to -15% of the measuring range.
• The upper limit value of the fault alarm threshold for abnormal concentration
increase (command 10-8, FLTO) is reduced to 115% of the measuring range.
• Flashing frequency when executing a command14-0 (TLED) reduced to 0.5 Hz.
• New fault codeFLTI.
• Operational failureFLTP is now non-critical.
Software version 1.6

• In teams00-0 (QUIT) and 00-2 (SAVE) YES/NO selection available; it is not necessary to hold
down the Reset button for 5 seconds.
• On command00-2 (SAVE) you do not exit command mode.
Regard 4-20 version 6

• Automatic and manual testing of headsPolytron Cl2and HF/HCL for leak detection with
new commands 04-7, 10-9 and 14-7.
• Gaps between PCB tracks leading to relays increased to3 mm.
• An external watchman that guarantees fault-tolerant operation under any conditions viah.
Version 6 software must be used with 4-20 cards version 1.5 or higher. To check the
tightness of the Polytron Cl heads2and HF/HCL, an additional relay must be installed on
the card.
Regard Ex Version 4
• In teams04-2 and 04-3 additional gases and ranges are available.
• Gaps between PCB tracks leading to the relay are increased up to 3 mm.
• An external watchman that guarantees fault-tolerant operation under any conditions viah.
Ex version 4 cards must use software version 1.5 or higher.
Other hardware changes:
• Fuse in the DC circuit.Instead of using Before the 20 mm replaceable fuse, a soldered

fuse is used. This fuse will only blow if there is a malfunction on the card, after which
the card must be replaced. The fuse settings have not changed.
• Reset button. Ex cards now have a blue reset button. Cards 4-20 and Master cards still
use the black and red reset buttons, respectively.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of use

The Regard system is designed to continuously monitor flammable, toxic and/or other
gases and control alarm, indicator or other equipment using alarm relays.
The Regard controller cards and rack are designed for use in a control room
environment. The atmosphere must be free of contaminants and pollutants harmful to
electronic equipment.
Regard controller cards are not designed or certified for use in areas where
flammable or explosive gas mixtures may be present.
1.2 Description
Channel cards are installed in a rack that has screw terminals for all connections to the
card. DC power is supplied to the cards either from a rack-mounted AC power module or
from an external DC power source through the appropriate terminals on the back of the
rack.
Each channel card has connections for the transmitter, alarm relays, analog output and
remote reset. The 4-character display shows the gas concentration at the measuring
head. The buttons on the front panel allow you to display the name of the gas, units of
measurement and measuring range.
Each channel card includes three alarm relays, which are typically configured to trigger
two gas concentration and fault alarms. If required, the fault relay can be configured to
activate a third gas alarm. The analog output provides a 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 1-5V or 0-5V
signal proportional to the reading on the display.
All adjustment, calibration and card testing operations are carried out only using the
front panel controls - no trimming potentiometers are provided. In addition to adjusting
zero, sensitivity, and alarm thresholds, the following settings can be made:
• Set alarm relay modes: self-locking or non-self-locking energized, with manual or

automatic reset, normally activated or activated by alarm, triggered by an increase or
decrease in gas concentration.
• Set fault alarm thresholds for out-of-gas concentration out of range.
• Test relay and analog output.

• Set gas name, range and unit.
• For cardsEx - set the head current without using an external device.
1.3 Channel card 4-20

Cards with 4-20 input are used with 2- or 3-wire 4-20mA gas transmitters or other
transmitters; the input of such a card can be supplied with a 4-20 mA signal from other
equipment. DC power is supplied to the transmitter directly from the channel card; the
nominal supply voltage is 24 V. The maximum supply current of the measuring head is
700 mA and is limited by a fuse.
Warning! Do not install 4-20 channel cards in rack positions connected to SE-Ex
heads: higher voltage at the head power terminals will permanently damage the
pellistors.
1.4 Ex channel card

The Ex channel card is used with a transmitter type SE-Ex or other three-wire catalytic
sensor for explosive gases. The constant power supply current of the head can be set
within 100 mA - 350 mA. The maximum head supply voltage is 9 V on the card, which at a
current of 280 mA allows using a cable with a cross section of 2.5 mm2length up to 750
m. The minimum supply voltage on the head is 1.5 V.
1.5 Master card

The Regard master card implements system alarms for single channel and/or vote
system alarms and provides advanced configuration options. For more information seein
"Guide- Regard Master Card Instruction Manual".
1.6 Modbus Gateway Card

The Regard Modbus Gateway interface card implements the Modbus interface for
Regard systems. For more information see"Guide to ek- operation of the Regard
Modbus Gateway card".
2 COMMAND MODE
2.1 Introduction
All map parameters, including measuring range, zero point, sensitivity, alarm thresholds,
gas name and alarm processing mode, are configured using the corresponding
commands in command mode.
There are three levels of access in command mode, two of which are password protected:
• Reading level, where the configuration settings can be read but not changed, and basic
testing operations can be carried out (access to the level does not require a password).
• Level of service, which allows you to access commands that are used for regular
calibration and maintenance (you must enter a maintenance password).
• Configuration level, which allows you to access all the commands that are used to
configure the map (you must enter the configuration password).
2.2 Using command mode

To switch to command mode, press and hold the Reset button (marked with the symbol)
for five seconds.R). Click the buttonc, what- To change the display to "00-1", press Reset,
and enter the service level or configuration password. Without entering a password, only
a limited number of settings can be checked.
All commands are called as follows: buttonsc and d select but- measures the desired
command (for example, 10-0), then press Reset. The display will show the name of the
command (ZERO in our example) for about one second, and then its current settings.
After that, for most commands, use the buttonsc and d you can change the settings.
Press againReset returns to command number. “Fix” the settings by pressing Reset again,
and the command number will be displayed again.
Save the configuration settings with command 00-2. Exit command mode by selecting
command 00-0. The configuration settings are retained when the card's power is turned
off.
In commands of type 04-6, where the command name (in this example "FR") refers to a
fault alarm relay, the character "F" will change to "A3" if relay 3 is configured as a gas
alarm relay. In this example, "FR" will become "A3 R".
The service level password is set at the factory to "MMMM"; configuration level password
"CCCC".
2.3 Blocking alarms

When the card is placed in command mode, all alarms are blocked: the relays remain in
their current state, which do not change unless they are changed manually. Any relay that
was in alarm prior to entering command mode will remain in alarm. The Inhibit LED (LED)
lights up to indicate that the alarms are inhibited.
In command mode, you can manually change the state of the alarm relays using
commands 14-4 (relay A1), 14-5 (relay A2) and 14-6 (fault alarm/A3 relay).
2.4 Example
• Press and hold the buttonReset(R) five seconds. The map will
show the software version
software (v1.6) and will switch to V1.6 00-0
command mode.
• Click the buttonc to select a command00–1. 00-1
• Click the buttonReset: The card shows the team P.WD ????
name and is ready for the password to be entered.
• Clickc three times to change the first character. C???
• ClickReset to confirm the first character. The second CC??

character flashes.
• ClickReset three times to confirm the remaining characters

of the password. The display shows the access level and CCCC CFG 00-1
then the command number again.
• Clickc three times to choose a team04–0. 04-0

• Clickreset. The display will show the current gas
name.
GAS CH4
• Clickc to select a new gas name. H2S
• ClickReset to confirm the new gas name. 04-0
• Clickd to select a command00–2. 00-2
• Clickreset. SAVE NO
• Clickc to selectYES. YES

• After saving the settings, the display will displayed
OK. WAIT OK 00-2
• Double clickd. 00-0
• Clickreset. QUIT NO
• Clickc to selectYES. YES
• Clickreset. The card will exit 0

command mode.
2.5 Saving maps in command mode

The card automatically exits command mode if the buttons are not pressed for 10
minutes. With the command 60-0, the card can be fixed in command mode. Note that
this command is not available in read mode.
3 EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION

3.1 Indicators and controls
Light-emitting diode Function in standard mode

A3 Flashing: Alarm activated
A2 Constantly: Alarm acknowledged but still active
A1
Fault Flashing: Fault alarm activated
Malfunction Constantly: Fault alarm acknowledged but still active
power Constantly: Supply voltage OK Operational failure; see
Nutrition Flashing: Appendix A
Inhibit Constantly: All alarm relays disabled
blocking Flashing: One or more alarm relays blocked
Button Function in standard mode

R Alarm Acknowledgment
Relay reset
Switching to command mode
c Shows the name of the gas To show the measuring range, press both
d Shows units of measurement buttons at once
Display
In standard mode, the display shows the gas concentration
• Flashing message "FSD" indicates that the gas concentration has gone beyond the
upper limit of the measuring range.
• Flashing message "HFLT" indicates a transmitter failure.
• Flashing message "HCAL" indicates that the transmitter is in calibration mode.
Command mode displays command options and configuration settings.
Signal LEDs (LED)

LEDs A1, A2 and A3 indicate gas alarms.
• A flashing LED indicates that an alarm has been activated and the corresponding
signal The external relay is in the alarm state (assuming the relay is not blocked). The
alarm is acknowledged by pressing the Reset button.
• A solid LED indicates that the alarm has been acknowledged, but The readings on the
display are still above the alarm threshold. The status of the alarm relay depends on
its self-latching/handshaking settings (see section 3.2.2).
• An unlit LED indicates that the alarm has been cleared or is not present.
In command mode, these LEDs indicate whether the gas alarm condition would be in
normal mode: activated (LED on) or not activated (LED off). Recall that in command mode
all relays are blocked.
SD Fault
The Fault LED indicates a fault in the measuring circuit or head.
• Flashing LEDFault indicates that a fault alarm is active and the fault relay is in alarm
(assuming the relay is not disabled). The alarm is acknowledged by pressing Reset.
• Constantly lit LEDFault indicates that a fault alarm has been acknowledged, but the
condition that triggered the alarm still exists. The status of the fault alarm relay
depends on its self-latching/acknowledgement settings.
• An unlit LED indicates that the alarm has been cleared or is not present.
In command mode, the fault indication LEDs indicate whether the fault alarm condition
would be in normal mode: activated (LED on) or not activated (LED off).
SD Power
The Power LED is lit when the card has DC power and is operating normally.
The Power LED flashes in the event of an operational failure (see Appendix A).
SD Inhibit
The Inhibit LED lights up to indicate that the alarm relays are disabled. The alarm relays
are disabled when: the card is in command mode, a fault alarm is activated, the card has
detected a 1 Hz calibration signal from the Polytron measuring head, and within 30
seconds after power-on.
The Inhibit LED flashesturning onevery two seconds to indicate that one or more alarm
relays have been disabled. In command mode, when the Inhibit LED is normally lit, it will
flash,turning offevery two seconds.
R (Reset)
The Reset button is used to:
• Acknowledge alarms;
• Reset alarm relays;
• Enter command mode and select commands and configuration options, such as
walking in command mode.
Alarms can also be acknowledged and reset by short-circuiting the remote reset outputs.
ButtonscAndd
Buttonsc and d are used in command mode to select commands and set wok
configuration.
When the card is in normal measuring (i.e. not in command) mode:
• Click the buttonc to show the type of gas being measured;

• Click the buttond to show units of measure;
• Press the buttons at the same timec and d to show the measuring dia- groove.
3.2 Alarm relays

Three single-pole changeover signal relays (with potential-free contacts) are installed on
each channel card. Relays 1 and 2 are activated by gas alarms A1 and A2. Relay 3 is
normally a fault relay, but can be configured as a third relay activated by a gas alarm.
3.2.1 Normally on or alarm on

Each relay can be configured as normally on (fail safe) or on alarm using commands 04-4
(relay A1), 04-5 (relay A2) and 04-6 (fault/A3 relay).
Channel cards REGARD4-20 and Ex. Installation and operation manual. Vol. 4. January 1996 eleven
3.2.2 Self-locking and handshake modes

Each relay can be configured as:
• Self-locking and acknowledgeable.

The relay must be reset manually. The relay can be reset until the
cause of the alarm is removed.
• Self-locking and non-acknowledgeable.

The relay must be reset manually. The relay cannot be reset until the cause of
the alarm is removed.
• Non-self-locking and acknowledgeable.

The relay resets automatically after the cause of the alarm is removed, or can be
reset manually until the cause of the alarm is removed.
• Not self-locking and not acknowledgeable.

The relay will reset automatically after the cause of the alarm is removed. The relay
cannot be manually reset until the cause of the alarm has been corrected.
• Self-locking with delay and not acknowledgeable.

The relay must be reset manually, but if the alarm is acknowledged before the
cause of the alarm is removed, then the relay is reset automatically after the cause
of the alarm is removed.
Use commands 11-7 (relay A1), 11-8 (relay A2) and 11-9 (fault relay / A3) to configure relay
operation.
3.2.3 Alarm thresholds

Alarm thresholds can be set between 5% and 100% of the upper limit of the measuring
range.
Use command 11-1 to set the A1 alarm threshold and 11-2 to set the A2 alarm threshold.
Command 11-3 can be used to set the A3 alarm threshold if relay 3 is configured as a gas
alarm relay.
3.2.4 High or low concentration alarms

Each of the A1 and A2 alarms can be configured as high or low concentration alarm. (The
high concentration alarm is activated when the gas concentration increases; the low
concentration alarm is activated when the gas concentration decreases.)
Alarm A3 can be configured as high or low gas alarm, or as FLT (fault alarm). If you set A3
as FLT, the A3 alarm will be disabled and relay 3 will go into fault alarm mode.
Use commands 11-4 and 11-5 to set A1 and A2 as high or low gas alarms and 11-6 to set
A3 as high or low gas alarm or FLT.
3.2.5 Alarm hysteresis

Alarm Hysteresis1can be set from 0 to 5% of the upper limit of the measurement range in
0.5% increments; the default setting is 1%. For example, for a range of 0 - 500, a high
concentration alarm activated at 100 will reset at 95 (100 - 1% of 500).
Use command 11-0 to set the alarm hysteresis.
1 Gap between activation threshold and alarm reset. It is sometimes called the "dead zone".
3.2.6 Blocking alarms

Alarms blocked:
• during30 seconds after applying DC power to the card

• when the card is in command mode
• when a fault alarm occurs
• when from the headPolytron received 1 Hz calibration signal.
When an alarm is disabled, all alarm relays are set to the "no alarm" state. Alarm LEDs
still indicate emerging alarm conditions.
3.2.7 Manual control of signal relays

In command mode, each alarm relay can be manually controlled to test or cancel a self-
latching/unacknowledged alarm. Use commands 14-4, 14-5 and 14-6 to control relay 1,
relay 2 and relay 3, respectively.
3.2.8 Blocking signal relays

Each alarm relay can be disabled to prevent its state from changing when an alarm
occurs. Blocking one relay does not affect the operation of others. The Inhibit LED flashes
every two seconds to indicate that the alarm relay is inhibited.
Use commands 60-4, 60-5 and 60-6 to disable the alarm relays.
Warning! A latched relay will not operate when a gas alarm occurs.
3.3 Fault alarms

Fault alarm activated
• anxiety due to an abnormal drop in concentration
• anxiety due to an abnormal increase in concentration
• power failure of the head on the cardEx
• when leaks are detected when testing headsCl2or HF/HCl
3.3.1 Fault alarms when measuring range is exceeded.
Fault alarms can be set for each channel when the measurement range is exceeded. This
allows a fault alarm to be activated if the signal from the transmitter falls below zero or
exceeds the upper range limit by a pre-set value. The value by which the signal must fall
below zero or exceed the upper limit of the measuring range can be set independently
for the abnormal rise and fall alarms. Both alarms can be set at the same time.
If a fault alarm is set for an abnormal increase in concentration, then the growth rate of
the signal from the measuring head is monitored. If the signal goes out of range faster
than can be expected based on the response time of the transmitter, then an abnormal
rise alarm will be triggered without activating the gas concentration alarm. Similarly, if an
abnormal drop in concentration alarm is set, decreasing the signal too quickly will trigger
an abnormal drop in concentration alarm without activating the low gas alarm.
3.3.1.1 Abnormal concentration drop alarm

On maps 4-20, you can set the alarm threshold for an abnormal drop in concentration
within 0.5 - 3.5 mA or block the alarm.
On Ex cards, you can set the alarm threshold for an abnormal drop in concentration in
the range from -5% to -15% of the upper limit of the measuring range or block the alarm.
Command 10-7 allows you to set or disable the abnormal concentration drop alarm.
3.3.1.2 Abnormal concentration alarm

On maps 4-20, you can set the alarm threshold for an abnormal increase in concentration
within 20.5 mA - 23.5 mA or block the alarm.
On Ex cards, you can set the alarm threshold for abnormal concentration increase in the
range of 105% - 115% of the upper limit of the measuring range or block the alarm.
If the pellistor head is likely to be suddenly exposed to a high concentration of gas

(well above the LEL), so that the output signal from the measuring head rises very
quickly from zero to a value exceeding the upper limit of the measuring range, then
an abnormal rise fault alarm should not be set. concentration. A rapid increase in
the signal can activate an abnormal rise alarm without activating a gas
concentration alarm.
Command 10-8 allows you to set or disable the abnormal concentration increase alarm.
3.3.2 Pellistor head power failure (only for Ex cards)
A short circuit in the cable leading to the pellistor head usually triggers a gas alarm or a
fault alarm. However, if there is a short circuit between two current-carrying cores of the
cable leading to the head, or between all three cores, the signal change may not be
sufficient to activate a gas alarm or a fault alarm.
The power supply voltage applied to the head cable is measured at the power supply
terminals of the Ex card head. Typically, when the resistance of the measuring head
changes, this voltage does not change by more than a few hundred millivolts (recall that
the head is supplied with a fixed current), but an open connection will change this
voltage by 1 V or more. For example, if the supply voltage applied to the head cable is 5 V
on the card and 2 V on the measuring head, then shorting two current-carrying strands
somewhere between the system and the head will reduce the supply voltage by at least 2
V. Similarly, an open circuit will increase the supply voltage to the transmitter cable.
The head power failure alarm will be triggered if the head power supply voltage change
exceeds the alarm threshold. The change in supply voltage is measured relative to the
reference value - the power supply voltage of the head, fixed at the last zeroing of the
display by command 10-0 (ZERO). In the event of a power failure, the message “HFLT” will
flash on the display and a fault alarm will be activated.
Use command 10-9 to set the alarm threshold or disable the transmitter power failure
alarm. The head power failure alarm threshold can be set in the range of 0.5 – 2.0 V.
Warning! If the power supply voltage of the measuring head on the card is close to
the maximum value (9 V), then it is impossible to detect an open circuit in the
power supply of the head.
3.4 Analog output

The analog output can be selected as current mode or voltage mode. Use switch SW1 to
select current or voltage mode, and command 04-9 to select range.
Exit Position SW1 Command value 04–9

4-20mA down 4–20
0-20 mA down 0–20
1-5 V up 4–20
0-5V up 0–20
The analog output can drive a maximum load of 500Ω in current mode, or a minimum
load of 1kΩ in voltage mode. The maximum output signal at the analog output is 20mA
(or 5V in voltage mode).
The analog output is reset to 0 V.
3.4.1 Analog output trim

The front panel controls adjust the analog output corresponding to zero on the display to
4 mA (±0.02 mA), or 1 V ±0.05 mV for voltage mode. This allows any offset errors on the
analog output to be corrected.
3.4.2 Manual control of analog output

In command mode, the analog output signal can be controlled manually. The output
signal can be changed from 0 to 20 mA in 1 mA steps (or 0 to 5 V in 0.25 V steps in
voltage mode), or from zero to the upper range limit in steps equivalent to the display
resolution.
Command 14-2 allows you to control the output signal in display resolution increments,
and command 14-3 sets the output signal in milliamps.
3.4.3 Analog output operation during alarm blocking

In normal operation, the analogue output is given a signal proportional to the measured
gas concentration. During alarm blocking, the analog output can:
1. Continue to indicate the measured gas concentration,
2. Stay at the pre-alarm level, or
3. Vary between 3 mA and 5 mA at 1 Hz (Polytron calibration signal).
For option 2 only:
• teams14-2 and 14-3 you can manually change the output signal.
• During the initial alarm blocking period at power-up, the output signal is held at the
level corresponding to the absence of gas.
Command 60-9 allows you to set the behavior of the analog output during alarm
blocking.
3.5 Types of gas

Cards 4-20 Command 04-0 allows you to select the following predefined gas types:
CH4,H2S, CO, O2, Cl2, SO2, NO, NO2, NH3, O3, CO2, ClO2, HCN, HCl, HBr, HF, H2, Br2, H2O2,
EO, Ash3.PH3, B2H6, SiH4.
Command 52-0 allows you to enter an additional, user-defined type of gas.
Ex cards The gas type is set to 'Ex'. This setting can be changed by specifying a user-defined type
of gas using command 52-0 and selecting the USER option in command 04-1.
3.6 Units
The following predefined units can be selected:
%LEL, %UEG, %LIE, %vol, %v/v, ppm, ppb, °C, %RH.
Use command 04-1 to set the units. Command 52-0 allows you to enter an additional,
user-defined unit of measure.
3.7 Measuring ranges

The following measuring ranges can be selected:
0-1, 0-2, 0-3, 0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 0-25, 0-30, 0-50, 0-100, 0-200, 0-250, 0- 300, 0-500, 0-1000,
0-3000, 0-9999.
Use command 04-2 to define the range.
The display resolution changes depending on the selected range (see Appendix C). If
required, other ranges can be programmed by Dräger.
3.8 Custom gas type and unit of measurement

Command 52-0 allows you to enter a gas type or unit of measure other than the above.
Text is entered using commands 04-0 and 04-1, so you cannotsimultaneouslyset custom
type of gasAndcustom unit of measure.
3.9 Zero and span adjustment

3.9.1 Maps 4-20
Map 4-20 shows zero at 4 mA input and upper range value at 20 mA input. To
compensate for small errors in the output signal of the measuring head, the current
corresponding to the zero reading of the map display can be adjusted in the range of 4
mA ±1 mA, and the current corresponding to the upper limit of the measuring range, in
the range of 20 mA ±1 mA.
Use command 10-0 to set zero and command 10-1 to set upper range limit.
3.9.2 Ex cards
The Ex card will show zero with a zero signal at the output of the measuring bridge, and
the upper limit of the measuring range with a preset signal at the output of the
measuring bridge between 50 and 350 mV.
Command 10-0 can be set to zero on the display, balancing the bridge sensor.
Command 10-1 allows you to set the calibration gas concentration on the display.
3.10 Zero drift deadband

To eliminate the effect of head drift on the display readings, a deadband can be set
around zero: the display will show zero as long as the transmitter output signal remains
within the band. This is useful for heads with high zero drift, where a constant indication
of measurement results is required.
Command 10-2 allows you to set the zero drift deadband between 0% and 5% of the
upper limit of the measurement range.
The Zero Drift Deadband setting does not affect travel. analog you-
3.11 Overrange self-locking

Overrange self-locking is used for measuring heads for explosive gases. Let us assume
that the concentration of combustible gas at the measuring head has exceeded the LEL,
thereby leading to a decrease in the signal at the output of the head. If the self-locking of
exceeding the measuring range is active, then such a decrease in the signal is not shown
on the map display - the display readings and the alarm status are fixed as if the signal at
the output of the head corresponds to the upper limit of the measuring range. By
pressing Reset, you will reset the self-locking of the display readings. Until the Reset
button is pressed, the analog output signal will also remain at 20 mA (or 5 V).
Use command 04-3 to set or disable the over range self-lock.
3.12 Supply voltage monitoring

Each channel card monitors the supply voltage at the DC input. A supply voltage below
18V or above 30V will cause a critical fault (see Appendix A). If the supply voltage exceeds
30 V, the normally energized relays will be switched off to prevent overheating of the
coils.
3.13 Remote reset

Each card has a remote reset input that allows short circuiting of outputs to acknowledge
or reset alarms on the card. Remote reset pins can be combined.
3.14 Turn off the display

The normal gas concentration display can be disabled using command 60-1. In normal
mode, the display will show “----”, but the card will respond to button pressesc, d andR.
3.15 Polytron head calibration signal

Regard cards recognize the 1Hz calibration signal from Dräger's Polytron heads. When
the card detects a calibration signal, it blocks all alarms and displays the message
"HCAL".
3.16 Leak testing of Polytron Cl heads2

Relay2breaks the 4-20 mA measuring circuit for one 1 second. The card then checks the
4-20mA signal, which must reach a minimum value in order to pass the test.
Use:
• team10-9 to set the test mode on or off and set the level that the 4-20mA transmitter
signal must reach for the transmitter to pass the test. This threshold applies to both
automatic and manual testing.
• team14-7 to perform a manual check.
• team04-7 to program an automatic daily, weekly or monthly check.
3.16.1 Automatic check

Command 04-7 sets the interval at which test command 14-7 is automatically executed.
Alarms are blocked during the test and 30 seconds after it. The analog output will
operate according to the setting of command 60-9.
If the test is successful, the display will show the message “PASS” for 30 seconds, after
which the card will return to normal mode.
If the head fails the test, the message "FAIL" will be displayed. After 30 seconds, a fault
alarm will be triggered and the card will continue to operate normally. The message
“FAIL” will remain on the display until the fault alarm is acknowledged. Gas alarms and all
other map functions will remain operational.
2 To use the head test for Cl2, this additional relay must be installed by Dräger.
4 INSTALLATION
4.1 Grounding
The ground terminal of the mains connector (E) on the rear panel is not electrically
connected to the metal of the rack. A ground strip must be installed from the rack to the
ground. The L, N and E pins on the rear panel connector must only be connected to a DIN
type mains connector.
4.2 Power supplies

The rack has two DC connectors and a network connector.
DC power can be connected to either DC connector or both, but these connectors should
not be used to “daisy-chain” power from one rack to the next.
An internal rack-mounted power supply module can be located on the left side of the
rack, occupying one or more channel card slots. Specifications for internal power supply
modules are given in Appendix B. Use the power consumption figures given in Appendix
C to determine power supply requirements.
If a 3-wire transmitter is used with the 4-20 card, the current drawn by the transmitter
must be added to the current drawn for that channel. The maximum current supplied by
the 4-20 card to the measuring head is 700 mA.
4.3 Cooling
Each channel card typically dissipates 3-4 watts of heat. Therefore, if a large number of
cards and racks are installed in an enclosed space, forced air cooling must be used to
prevent the cards from overheating. Use the power dissipation values below to
determine the required cooling.
channel map Power dissipation

4-20 typical 3W
maximum 7W
Ex typical 4W
maximum 11 W
The power dissipation is given for a supply voltage of 24 V. If the supply voltage is
increased or decreased, these values increase or decrease proportionally. The “typical”
value is for the card in normal mode with one relay energized and no alarms. The
“maximum” value refers to the card in the alarm state, when all LEDs are lit and all relays
are on.
4.4 Backup batteries

If an AC power source is connected to the rack, the DC input terminals can be used to
connect an emergency battery or backup DC power source.
The DC input terminals do not have blocking diodes to prevent current from flowing from
the rack-mounted power supply module to the battery or external DC power. Therefore,
the emergency power supply must have adequate backfeed protection. For more
information on emergency power supplies, see Dräger's manual."Working with an
emergency power source".
If the emergency battery is to be charged from the internal power supply module, the
battery must always be connected to the DC terminals on the back of the power supply
module. This prevents excess current from flowing through the back panel PCB traces
when charging a fully discharged battery.
4.5 Connecting measuring heads

Wiring diagrams for measuring heads are given in Appendix E.
4.5.1 Cable types

Shielded cable (braided) provides maximum protection against high frequency
interference (RFI). Shielded (foil shielded) cable is cheaper, but not as effective against RF
interference, and should only be used in situations where there is little risk of such
interference.
A single-core armored PVC cable without a shield or braid does not provide adequate
protection against RF interference. Such cables may only be used for connection to
transmitters if it is known that RF interference is unlikely to occur during operation of the
installation, or if the cabling method provides sufficient protection against RF
interference.
4.5.2 Measuring circuit resistance and maximum cable length

The maximum allowable measuring loop resistance for Ex cards is 20 ohms (10 ohms per
core). Below is the maximum cable length with a cross section of 1.5 mm2and 2.5mm2for
pellistor headDräger SE-Ex, consume- current 280 mA.
Cable Maximum length

1.5mm2 450 m
2.5mm2 750 m
To determine the maximum cable length for the 4-20mA heads, see the heads manual.
4.5.3 Safety barriers and grounding

Since the 4-20mA signal from the head is measured across a resistor between rear panel
pin 11 and the 0V line, a two-way safety barrier is required. For card 4-20, the MTL787+
safety barrier is recommended. Single-channel barriers, type MTL728, lead to a short
circuit of the current measuring resistor.
Follow accepted grounding practices when connecting transmitters through safety

barriers. In the UK, the 0V line on the control system is normally only grounded through
a safety barrier. The diagram in Appendix E.5 shows the connection of the 0 VDC output
on the rear panel to the safety barrier ground bus, effectively grounding all channel
cards in the rack to the safety barrier ground. Alternatively, you can connect pin 12 (0V)
on each channel to the ground of the safety barrier.
4.6 Relay, remote reset and analog output connections

Terminals for relay, remote reset input and analog output are shown in Appendix E.1. To
minimize the effects of high frequency interference, use a shielded cable to connect to
the remote reset input.
4.7 Fuses and reverse polarity protection

Each card has a fast-acting 1A fuse at the DC input. A diode on each card prevents
damage to the card if power is connected with the wrong polarity.
4.8 Installing and removing the card with power on

All Regard cards will work properly when installed in a rack with the power already on.
Likewise, removing the card while the power is on will not damage the card.However, do
not install or remove cards with mains voltage applied to any relay or inductive
loading connected.
5 SYSTEM SETUP AND CALIBRATION
5.1 4-20 mA cards

Turn on the system and allow the measuring head to stabilize before calibration for 24
hours. Some transmitters may take more than 24 hours to fully stabilize.
Put each card into command mode using the configuration level password. It is advisable
to lock each card in command mode with command 60-0 to prevent automatic return to
normal mode during system setup.
For guidance on calibration methods, see the Dräger Application Manual"Calibration".
Set up and calibrate each 4-20 card in the system as follows:
5.1.1 Setting the range, gas type and units

Use command 04-0 to select the name of the measured gas.
Use command 04-1 to select units of measurement.
Use command 04-2 to set the range.
5.1.2 Setting alarm thresholds

Always set alarm thresholdsafter range changebecause when the range is changed, the
alarm thresholds are automatically reset to the factory default settings.
Use command 11-1 to set the A1 alarm threshold.
Use commands 11-4 and 11-5 to set up high or low concentration alarm.
5.1.3 Zero adjustment

1. Select team 10-0.
2. In the absence of gas in the measuring head, the buttonsc and d zero for now- display.
3. If the display is still above zero, and when you pressd output "END-", then the signal
from the measuring head is too high and does not allow zeroing; if the display shows
a negative value, and when pressedd “END+” is displayed, the head output is too low.
If necessary, check the measuring head and recalibrate it.
4. With the display set to zero, press Reset.
5.1.4 Sensitivity setting

1. Select team 10-1. If the transmitter has a “calibrate” switch, make sure it is in the OFF
position.
2. Apply a known concentration of gas to the transmitter and wait for the display to
stabilize.
3. Buttonsc and d adjust the display until it matches with calibration gas concentration.
4. If the display cannot be set to a value corresponding to the calibration gas

concentration, then it is likely that the transmitter is giving an incorrect output signal.
Check the measuring head and, if necessary, recalibrate it.
6. Once the display is correct, press Reset.
5.1.5 Trim the analog output signal

If necessary, trim the analog output using command 10-3.
5.1.6 Saving settings

Use command 00-2 to save configuration settings. Use command 00-0 to return the card
to normal mode.
The card is now calibrated and configured for normal operation. If necessary, other
configuration settings can be changed, such as normally energized alarm relays,
abnormal concentration alarm, or zero drift deadband, without affecting the main
settings or calibration.
Once the settings have been saved, removing the card or turning off the power will not
cause the settings to be lost.
5.2 Ex cards
The following sections describe the basic setup and calibration procedure for Ex cards
that must be completed for each Ex card installed in the system.
5.2.1 Setting the measuring head current

Immediately after turning on the system, use command 04-8 to adjust the transmitter
current. If the transmitter current is too low, the transmitter will not reach the correct
operating temperature; if too high, the pellistors can be damaged.
1. Select command 04-8. The display will show the transmitter current.
2. Press the buttonc to increase the current or d to decrease it. Sign A '+' after the value
indicates that the current is slightly above the value; the '-' sign means that the current is
slightly lower.
"MAX" on the display means that the maximum output voltage of the card is set;
"MIN" means that the minimum output voltage is set.
"END+" on the display indicates that the maximum value of the current regulation
range is set (about 350 mA); "END-" indicates the minimum current.
3. Click Reset.
Allow the head to stabilize for at least one hour. Before carrying out the following
operations, check the current of the measuring head again: it may change slightly due to
heating3cards.
5.2.2 Setting the alarm range and thresholds

Use command 04-2 to set the range.
Use commands 11-4 and 11-5 to set up high or low concentration alarm.
Always adjust the alarm thresholds after changing the range, because when the range is
changed, the alarm thresholds are automatically reset to the factory default settings.
5.2.3 Zero adjustment

1. Select team 10-0. The display will show "NO".
2. In the absence of explosive gas on the measuring head, push buttonsc ord set the
display to "YES" and press Reset.
3. Wait until the bridge is balanced, then "OK" will be displayed.
A flashing "LOW" or "HIGH" message indicates that the transmitter zero error is too
high. Check head and/or connections.
A flashing "FAIL" message indicates that the signal from the head has changed during
the zero adjustment. Wait for the head to fully stabilize and repeat the zeroing
procedure again.
4. After the card is reset, the display will return to 10-0.
5.2.4 Sensitivity setting

1. Select team 10-1.
2. Apply a gas of known concentration to the transmitter and wait for the display to
stabilize.
3. Buttonsc and d adjust the display until it matches the calibration gas concentration.
Occasionally, the message “WAIT” may appear on the display while the card gain is
adjusted to maintain the optimal resolution.
The display message "END+" or "END-" indicates that the card has reached the
maximum or minimum gain: the output from the probe is either too low or too high.
4. When the display is correct, press Reset.
The display will show the calculated head output in volts, corresponding to the upper
limit of the measuring range. You can use this value to control how the head
sensitivity changes during subsequent calibrations.
3 Like changes in operating temperature, changes in ambient temperature within the specified operating
limits do not change the transmitter current.
5.2.5 Analog output trim

If necessary, trim the analog output using command 10-3.
5.2.6 Saving settings

Use command 00-2 to save configuration settings. Use command 00-0 to return the card
to normal mode.
Each card is now calibrated and set up for normal operation. If necessary, other
configuration settings can be changed, such as normally energized alarm relays,
abnormal concentration alarm, or zero drift deadband, without affecting the main
settings or calibration.
6 COMMANDS SUMMARY
00-0 QUIT Exit command mode

Exit command mode without saving configuration settings.
1. Select command 00-0 and press Reset.
2. The display will show "QUIT" and then "NO".
3. Buttonsc or d set the display to "YES", then press Reset.
00-1 P.WD Password entry

2. The display will show “????”.
3. Pressing buttonsc and d, select the first letter of the password.
4. Press Reset to enter the first letter. The second character will flash.
5. Pressingc and d, select the second letter of the password, and press againreset.
6. Enter the third and fourth letter in the same way.
7. With the fourth letter set, press the Reset button. The display will show "MNT" if a
service level password was entered, "CFG" if a configuration level password was
entered, or "BAD" if an incorrect password was entered.
8. The display will return to state 00-1.

If an incorrect password is entered, the card will remain at read level. To enter a
different password, press Reset again.
00-2 SAVE Saving configuration settings

Writes configuration settings to EEPROM.
2. The display will show "SAVE" and then "NO".
3. Buttonsc and d set on the displayYES, then press Reset.
4. While the settings are being saved, the display will show “WAIT” followed by
“OK” to confirm that the settings have been saved.
If there are no configuration settings to save, then the display will show “NO!” in step 2.
pressingc or d will not result in any or results. Press the Reset button to return to
command 00-2.
00-3 PCHG change Password

Allows you to change the password for the current access level, i.e. change the service
level password if the card is in command mode at the service level, or change the
configuration level password at the configuration level.
1. Select command 00-3 and press the Reset button. 2
The display will change to "???? ". If you press Reset now, the password will remain
unchanged.
3 buttonsc, d andReset, enter a new password in the same way as in command 00-1.
The new password takes effect immediately, but will not become permanent until the
new setting is saved using command 00-2.
00-4 GAS Choice of gas name

2. The display will show the current gas name.
3. Buttonsc or d select a new gas name.
4. Click Reset.
04-1 UNIT Selecting units of measurement

2. The display will show the current units of measurement.
3. Buttonsc or d select a new unit of measure.
4. Click Reset.
04-2 FSD Setting the measuring range

2. The display will show the current measuring range.
3. Buttonsc or d select a new measuring range.
4. Click Reset.
5. The display will show "NEW" to indicate that a new band has been selected.
Note: When changing the range, both alarms are automatically set to increase in
concentration with thresholds of 20% and 40% of the upper limit of the measuring
range.
04-3 FSDL Enabling or disabling the self-locking mode for exceeding the measuring
range
2. The display will show "YES" if the overrange self-lock mode is enabled, or "NO" if it is
disabled.
3. Buttonsc or d change the setting.
4. Click Reset.
Note: If the overrange self-latching mode is set, the alarms will be self-latching even if
they have been configured as non-self-latching by commands 11-7, 11-8 or 11-9.
04-4 A1 R Relay mode selection A1-normally on or triggered by

alarm
2. The display will show "ENER" if the relay is configured as energized on alarm, or
"NORM" if the relay is normally energized.
3. Buttonsc or d change the setting
4. Click Reset.
04-5 A2R Relay mode selection A2-normally on or triggered by

alarm
3. Buttonsc or d change the setting
4. Click Reset.
04-6 FR (A3 R) Fault relay/A3 mode selection-

normally on or triggered by alarm
4. Click Reset.
04–7 ACl2 Setting the automatic head leak test interval to Cl (only for cards 4-20)
2
Sets the interval between automatic tests or disables automatic testing. This command
is only available in software version 1.5 or higher.

2. The display will show the current setting.
3. If the display showsflashingmessage “OFF”, this means that the chlorine head check is
disabled by command 10–9. Press Reset to return to command 04–7.
4. Otherwise, buttonsc or d select a new test interval values:
OFF: no automatic check; DAY: daily check ;
WEEK: weekly check ; MNTH:

monthly check.
5. Click Reset.
04–8 SETI Head current setting (Ex cards only)
2. The display will show the transmitter current. A “+” sign after the number indicates that
the current is slightly higher than the display reading, and a “-” sign indicates that the
current is slightly lower.
3. Clickc to increase current or d to decrease it. (If on dis- The player displays the
message “MAX”, then the maximum output voltage of the card is set, and “MIN” is
the minimum.)
4. Click Reset.
04-9 AOUT Analog output range selection
2. The display will show "4-20" or "0-20".
3. Pressingc or d , change the setting.
4. Click Reset.
If analog output is set to voltage mode, setting 0-20 will output 0-5V and setting 4-20
will output 1-5V.
10-0 ZERO Zero adjustment (cards 4-20)

2. The display will show the current measured gas concentration.
3. Pressc or d until the display shows0.
4. Click Reset.
Note: The zero point can only be adjusted within ±1 mA. If the display cannot be reset,
the transmitter may need to be recalibrated.
10-0 ZERO Zero adjustment (Ex cards)

2. The display will show "NO".
3. Pressingc, get on the display "YES" and press Reset.
4. The display will show "TEST"; the display will then change as the axle balances.
5. When the bridge is balanced, the display will show “OK” and the display will return
to command 10-0.
• If the measuring bridge cannot be balanced, the display will show flashing message
"LOW" or "HIGH" is displayed. Press Reset to return to command 10-0. Check head
and connections.
• If the flashing message "FAIL”, the head signal has changed during the zero
adjustment. Press Reset to return to the 10-0 command and wait for the head to fully
stabilize.
10-1 SPAN Sensitivity setting (cards 4-20)

4. Pressc or d until the display shows the concentration of the calibration gas.
5. Click Reset.
Note: The point in the measuring range can only be adjusted within ±1 mA. If you cannot
get the correct reading on the display, the transmitter may need to be recalibrated.
10-1 SPAN Sensitivity setting (Ex cards)

3. Pressc or d until the display shows the concentration of the calibration gas.
5. Click Reset.
Occasionally, the message “WAIT” may appear on the display while the card's gain is
adjusted to maintain optimal resolution. Before pressing the buttons againc or d, wait
until the display shows gas concentration is shown.
If by pressing the buttonc, you get the message "END+", the head output is too low for
proper calibration. If by pressing the button
d, you get the message "END-", then the output signal of the head exceeds the
maximum range of the card.
10-2DRFT Zero Drift Deadband Setting

Any measured gas concentration in this zone is displayed as zero. The drift deadband
can be set from 0.0% to 5.0% in 0.5% steps.

2. The display will show the current Zero Drift Deadband setting.
3. Clickc or d to change the setting.

4. Click Reset.
10-3 TRIM Analog output trim

1. Connect a 0-20 mA digital instrument to the analog output.
3. The display will show "4 mA".
4. Pressingc or d , set the output to4.0 mA. Each time you press the buttonc or d output
increases or decreases at 0.02 mA. The maximum adjustment range is
approximately ±0.4 mA. The display does not change.
5. Click Reset.
The signal can be set to 4mA even if the analog output is configured as 0-20. If the
analog output is set to voltage mode, then set the output voltage to 1.0 V. The
adjustment range is approximately ±0.1 V in 5 mV steps.
10-7 FLTU Setting the alarm threshold for abnormal concentration drop
Cards 4-20 From 0.5 mA to 3.5 mA inclusive in 0.1 mA steps; or OFF (disabled).
Ex cards From -15% to -5% of the upper limit of the measuring range in steps of 1%; or OFF
(disabled).
2. The display will show the current abnormal concentration alarm threshold.
3. Clickc or d to change the setting. Choice "OFF” disables the abnormal concentration
drop alarm.
4. Click Reset.
10-8 FLTO Setting the alarm threshold for abnormal concentration increase
Cards 4-20 From 20.5 mA to 23.5 mA inclusive in 0.1 mA steps; or OFF (disabled).
Ex cards From 105% to 115% of the upper limit of the measuring range in steps of 1%; or OFF
(disabled).
2. The display will show the current abnormal alarm threshold.
3. Clickc or d to change the setting. Choice "OFF” turns off the abnormal concentration
alarm.
4. Click Reset.
10-9 LCI2 Threshold setting for Cl2 head leak test (cards 4-20)
Sets the threshold for the test or blocks the test. The threshold is entered as a
percentage of the upper limit of the measuring range. The minimum threshold for
verification is 20%, the maximum is 100%. Selecting "OFF" disables the check. This
command is only available in software version 1.5 or higher.
2. The display will show the current threshold for leak testing or "OFF" if testing is
disabled.
3. Pressingc or d, change the setting. "OFF” is selected by pressingc, when the display
shows 100%, ord when the display shows20%.
4. Click Reset.
10-9 FLTS Threshold voltage setting for head power failure alarm (Ex
cards)
Sets a change in head supply voltage that triggers a fault alarm. The threshold voltage
can be set from 0.5V to 2.0V in 0.1V steps, or disabled by selecting "OFF". The “OFF”
setting disables the triggering of a fault alarm when the head supply voltage changes.

2. The display will show the current change in voltage, activating the head power
failure alarm.
3. Clickc or d to change the setting. "OFF” is selected by pressingc when the display
shows "2.0", ord when the display shows "0.5".
4. Click Reset.
11-0 HYST Alarm hysteresis setting
The alarm hysteresis can be set within 0-5% of the upper limit of the measuring range in
0.5% steps.
2. The display will show the current hysteresis setting.
4. Click Reset.
thirty Channel cards REGARD4-20 and Ex. Installation and operation manual. Vol. 4. January 1996
11-1 A1T Setting the alarm threshold A1

2. The display will show the current alarm threshold.
4. Click Reset.

2. The display will show the current alarm threshold.
4. Click Reset.

The A3 alarm threshold can only be set if relay 3 is configured as a gas alarm - see
command 11-6.
2. The display will show the current alarm threshold, or "FLT" if relay 3 is configured as a
fault.
4. Click Reset.
11-4 A1M Alarm setting A1,like growth anxiety or drop in

concentration
2. The display will show the current setting: "RISE" for rising alarm or "FALL" for falling
alarm.
4. Click Reset.
11-5 A2M Alarm setting A2,like growth anxiety or drop in

concentration
2. The display will show the current setting: "RISE" for rising alarm or "FALL" for falling
alarm.
4. Click Reset.
11-6 A3M Alarm setting A3,as a fault alarm or as anxiety about rising or
falling concentration
2. The display will show the current setting: "FLT" for a fault alarm, "RISE" for a rise
alarm, or "FALL" for a fall alarm.

4. Click Reset.
11-7 A1 L Self-locking alarm selection A1

Configures alarm A1 as self-latching,non-self-locking or self-locking with delay,
acknowledged or unacknowledged.
3. Buttonsc or d change the setting:ACK, LACK, NAK, LNAK or DNAK.
4. Click Reset.
ACK Non-latching and acknowledgeable alarm.

The relay resets automatically after the cause of the alarm is removed, or can
be reset manually until the cause of the alarm is removed.
LACK Self-latching and acknowledgeable alarm.
The relay must be manually reset and will not reset until the cause of the alarm
has been corrected.
NAK Non-self-latching and non-acknowledging alarm.
The relay resets automatically after the cause of the alarm has been removed. The relay
cannot be manually reset until the cause of the alarm has been corrected.
LNAK Self-latching and unacknowledged alarm.

The relay must be manually reset. The relay cannot be reset until the cause
of the alarm is removed.
DNAK Self-latching with delay and non-acknowledgeable alarm.
The relay must be reset manually, but if the alarm is acknowledged before the
cause of the alarm is removed, then the relay is reset automatically after the
cause of the alarm is removed.
11-8 A2 L Self-locking alarm selection A2

Configures alarm A2 as self-latching,non-self-locking or self-locking with delay,
acknowledged or unacknowledged.
3. Buttonsc or d select the desired mode (see above).
4. Click Reset.
11-9 FL (A3 L) Fault/A3 self-latching mode selection

Configures a fault alarm / A3 as self-latching,carry- mo-locking or self-locking with delay,
acknowledged or not acknowledgeable.

3. Buttonsc or d select the desired mode (see above).
4. Click Reset.
14-0 TLED LED and display test

2. LEDs and display will flash. Buttonsc and d are blocked.
4. Press Reset again to stop the LEDs and display from flashing.
14-1 TRMT Checking the Remote Reset Input

2. The display will show "ON" if the remote reset contacts are closed and "OFF" if they
are open. If the remote reset contacts are closed for more than 10 seconds, the
display will show the message "FLT". Buttonsc and d are blocked.
3. Press Reset again to stop the test.
14-2 OUT1 Checking the analog output (display resolution)

2. The display will show the current output signal.
3. Clickc or d to increase or decrease the output
4. Press Reset again to return the analog output to normal.
14-3 OUT2 Analog output test (mA)

2. The display will show the current mA output. The signal is rounded to the nearest
value that existed before the command was selected.
3. Clickc or d to increase or decrease the output
4. Press Reset again to return the analog output to normal.
14-4T A1 Relay test A1

2. The display will show “ON” if the relay is on or “OFF” if it is off.
3. Pressingc or d, switch the relay mode.

4. Press Reset: the relay will remain in the last shown state.
14-5T A2 Relay test A2

3. Pressingc or d, switch the relay mode.

14-6 TF (T A3) Fault relay test / A3

3. Pressingc or d , switch the relay mode.

14-7 TCl2 Head leak test for Cl2(only for cards 4-20)
Performs a manual leak test of the Polytron head for Cl2or HF/HCl. This command is
only available in software version 1.5 or higher.
2. The display will show "NO" or flashing "FLT".
3. If the display shows the flashing message "FLT", then the test is blocked by command
10-9. Press Reset to return to command 14-7.
4. Otherwise, by pressingc or d, display a message "YES" and press Reset.
5. The display will show "WAIT" for a second and then "TEST".
6. If the head output exceeds the test threshold (set by command 10-9), the display will
briefly show the message "PASS" and then return to command 14-7.
7. If the head output does not exceed the test threshold within 1 second, the display will
show a flashing 'FALT' message. Click Reset.
52-0 USER User text input

This text is used when the USER option is selected for the gas name or unit of measure.

2. The display will show the current user text. If it has not been entered before, the
message “????” will be shown.
3. Click Reset if you don't want to change the text.
Otherwise, pressingc or d , change the first character. Change- my symbol will flash.
5. Press Reset to "fix" the first character.

6. Enter the second, third and fourth characters in the same way.
7. After you press Reset by entering the fourth character, the display will return to
command 52-0.
52-1 CARD Setting the card number

Sets the card number to link to the master card. For more information, see "Regard
master card instruction manual".
Do not change the card number (0) until then,until the master card is connected to
the system.
1. Select 52-1 and press Reset.
2. The display will show the current card number.
3. Buttonsc or d change the card number.
4. Click Reset.
60-0LOCK Blocking a card in command mode

Keeps the card in command mode, preventing it from automatically returning to normal
mode if no buttons are pressed for ten minutes. Use command 00-0 (QUIT) to exit
command mode
1. Select command 60-0 and press Reset
2. The display will show "NO"
3. Buttonsc or d display the message "YES".
4. Click Reset.
60-1 DISP Display on/off

Enables/disables the indication of the measured gas concentration. When the display is
turned off, instead of the measured gas concentration in normal mode, the display will
show "----". At the same time, the map reacts to buttons in the usual way.c, d andreset.

2. The display will show the current setting: “YES” or “NO”.
4. Click Reset.
60-4A1D Block relay A1

Causes relay A1 to remain in the "no alarm" state when a gas alarm is triggered.
Attention! A blocked relay will not respond to hazardous gas concentrations!

2. The display will show "NO" if the relay is enabled or "YES" if it is disabled.

4. Click Reset.
When relay A1 is disabled, commands 04-4, 11-1, 11-4 and 11-7 display "OFF". The
Inhibit LED will flash on (in normal mode) or off (in command mode) every two seconds
to indicate that the alarm relay is inhibited.
60-5A2D Block relay A2

Causes relay A2 to remain in the "no alarm" state when a gas alarm is triggered.


4. Click Reset.
When relay A2 is disabled, commands 04-5, 11-2, 11-5 and 11-8 display "OFF". The
Inhibit LED will flash on (in normal mode) or off (in command mode) every two seconds
to indicate that the alarm relay is inhibited.
60-6 FD (A3 D) Fault relay lockout/A3

Causes the Fault/A3 relay to remain in the "no alarm" state when a Fault/Gas alarm is
triggered.


4. Click Reset.
When the fault/A3 relay is disabled, commands 04-6, 11-3, 11-6 and 11-9 display "OFF".
The Inhibit LED will flash on (in normal mode) or off (in command mode) every two
seconds to indicate that the alarm relay is inhibited.
60–9 AINH Setting the behavior of the analog output when blocking alarms
This command is only available in software version 1.5 or higher.
3. Buttonsc or d choose: OFF
The output continues to indicate the current gas
concentration.
HOLD The output is latched to the value that occurred before the
alarm was disabled.
3/5 The output signal switches at a frequency of 1 Hz between 3 mA and 5
mA (Polytron calibration signal).
4. Click Reset.
7 MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS
7.1 Maintenance
Regard controller systems are maintenance free, but should be checked regularly for
proper operation.
The measuring heads should be checked and re-calibrated at the intervals specified in
the respective measuring head operating instructions.
7.2 Spare parts

Description Order code
Plug 20mm (4HP) Plug 4205711
25mm (5HP) 4205712
Rear PCB assembly Card guide, 160 mm 4205715
Channel card front panel 4-20 Ex channel 4205760
card front panel 4205710
4205710
APPENDIX A: OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING
An operational failure is a malfunction in the operation of the cards that is not related to
problems in the transmitter circuit. Operational faults are divided intocritical, which can
stop the system, andnot criticalwhen the system is still running but its functionality may
be limited.
The Power LED will flash once per second and the standard display will alternate with one
of the fault codes shown in the following table. Critical faults are also reported by turning
the fault relay on and off at a rate of 1 per second.
If relay 3 is configured as a gas alarm, it will not turn on and off to indicate a critical fault.
However, failure of the microcontroller (FLTM) will cause this relay to switch, regardless
of its configuration.
Operational faults are self-latching and cannot be acknowledged. After removing the
cause of the fault, press Reset to reset the fault indication. If the display does not reset
after pressing Reset, the fault has not yet been rectified.
Code Meaning elimination

malfunctions
FLTB Button failure.Non-critical. Check all front panel buttons.
There is information that one of the buttons on the
front panel is constantly pressed. Operations using the
front panel buttons may not be possible, but otherwise
the system operates normally.
FLTC Communication error.Critical. The functions Check the card number (command
controlled by the master card will not 52-1), master card configuration and
work, but the channel card will continue to work RS-485 connections.
FLTD Data error.critical. Try to save the new settings with
The configuration settings have been corrupted. command 00-2. If this does not reset
Alarms may turn out to be unreliable. The default the fault, then replace the card.
configuration settings will be used.
FLTE EEPROM failure.critical. Replace card.

The configuration settings have been lost. The default
configuration settings will be used.
FLTH Supply voltage too high. Critical. Check the power supply.
FLTI Data mismatch in RAM.Not critical. Data mismatch If repeated, replace the card.
detected in EEPROM and RAM. Data in RAM corrected
using data from EEPROM.
FLTL Supply voltage too low. critical Check the power supply.
FLTM Microcontroller failure.critical. If the card does not reset, replace it.
The screen alternates between "FLTM" and an
additional fault code. The card should reset
automatically after 2 seconds.
FLTP (Ex cards only.) EEPOT malfunction. Not Press Reset to reset the fault. Re-zero
critical.Mistaken change state of the the map if necessary.
potentiometer balancing the electronic circuit.
FLTR Remote reset failure.Do not criticize chesky.There is Check the operation of the remote
information that contacts dis- tantal reset permanently reset and connection.
closed. The remote reset input will be ignored.
FLTW Reset watchman.Not critical. An unknown If the problem persists, replace the
software error caused the card to reset card.
automatically.
The card will continue to operate
normally, but all alarms can be reset.
APPENDIX B: POWER SOURCES
B.1 Power supply requirements

To calculate the power supply required by the system, use the power consumption values
given in Appendix C.
B.2 Power supply connections on rear panel
zd
4 24 V
6 24 V
8 24 V
10 0V
12 0V
14 0V
16 NC
18 NC
20 NC
22 NC
24 NC
26 NC
28 NEUTRAL (NEUTRAL)
thirty LIVE (LINE)
32 EARTH
NC = NOT CONNECTED
Note that pins 4, 6 and 8 are connected to each other on the rear panel. Therefore, it is
not necessary to supply power to all these terminals. For example, you can use a power
supply that has a 24V output on pin 4 + a control wire on pin 6, and pin 8 is not
connected. Similarly, it is not necessary to apply 0 V to each of pins 10, 12, and 14.
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS
C.1 Operating conditions
Supply voltage 18 - 30 VDC, unregulated
Environmental conditions
Temperature 0 - 50 °C
Relates humidity 0 - 90% non-condensing
Vibration Resp. BS 2011 Part 2.1 Fc
Current consumption at 24 V
Map 4-20 typical 125 mA
(without head) maximum 300 mA
Ex card typical 200 mA
(with head) maximum 500 mA
analog output
Max. load (current mode) 500 ohm
Min. load (voltage mode) 1 kOhm
Weight
Rack 2.1 kg
Channel cards 220 g
C.2 Alarm relays
Contact material Silver alloy

Rated switching capacity 5A≈250 V; 5A=30V
Max. switching power 1250VA, 150W

Max. switching voltage ≈250 V, DC100 V
Max. switching current 5A
Min. switching voltage 10 V
Min. switching current 100 mA
C.3 Display resolution

The display resolution depends on the selected range. The table gives the resolution and
the number of decimal places displayed for a positive reading in each range.
Range Permission Dec. positions Range Permission Dec. positions

0-1 0.01 2 0 - 100 1 0
0-2 0.01 2 0 - 200 1 0
0-3 0.01 2 0 - 250 1 0
0-5 0.01 2 0 - 300 1 0
0 - 10 0.1 1 0 - 500 1 0
0 - 20 0.1 1 0 - 1000 1 0
0 - 25 0.1 1 0 - 3000 10 0
0 - 30 0.1 1 0 - 9999 25 0
0 - 50 0.1 1
APPENDIX D: RACK DIMENSIONS
D.1 19" (16-channel) rack
SIDE VIEW
195
NOT TO SCALE
133
132.5 38 57 38
PANEL IN SECTION
FRONT VIEW
483 (19")
465
465
450
57 57
Ø6.5
D.2 7 channel rack
SIDE VIEW
NOT TO SCALE
195
133
132.5 38 57 38
FRONT VIEW
268
252
252
236
57
Ø6.5
57
E.1 Rear Panel Terminals
APPENDIX E: WIRING DIAGRAM
Channel cards REGARD4-20 and Ex. Installation and operation manual. Vol. 4. January 1996
supply + + supply
permanent permanent
current - - current
1 Breaker-
-
2 Collection - FAULT RELAY/A3
-
3 contactor-
4 Breaker-
-
5 Collection - RELAY A2 RELAYS SHOWN IN DISCONNECTED STATE
-
6 contactor-
7 Breaker-
-
8 Collection - RELAY A1
-
9 contactor-
10 Nutrition - CONNECTIONS SHOWN FOR ONE
- CHANNEL: OTHER CHANNELS ARE
eleven Signal - MEASURING HEAD
- IDENTICAL
12 0V -
13 -
- REMOTE RESET
14 -
15 Exit -
- ANALOGUE OUTPUT
16 0V - L
supply
N
network
E food
B A
RS485
41
E.2 2-wire 4-20mA transmitter connection diagram
PERMANENT
CHANNELS
TERMINALS
TERMINALS
SUPPLY
REGARD REAR BOARD
TOKA
24 V
0V
eleven
10
12
MEASURING HEAD
+
-
E.3 3-wire 4-20 mA transmitter connection diagram
FAST. TOKA
CHANNELS
TERMINALS
TERMINALS
SUPPLY
REGARD REAR BOARD
24 V
0V
eleven
10
12
MEASURING HEAD
-
Nutrition
0V
Signal
E.4 Connection diagrams for Polytron Ex and IR Ex
FAST. TOKA
CHANNELS
TERMINALS
TERMINALS
SUPPLY
REGARD REAR BOARD
24V
eleven
10
12
0V
E
K1
K2
K3
K4
MEASURING HEAD
E.5
Channel cards REGARD4-20 and Ex. Installation and operation manual. Vol. 4. January 1996
Wiring diagram for 2-wire 4-20 mA transmitter through a safety barrier
REGARD REAR BOARD
2-WIRE EX-PROOF MEASURING HEAD
SECURITY BARRIER
MTL 787S+
+ 3 1 10
TERMINALS
- 4 2 eleven
CHANNELS
12
24 V TERMINALS
0V SUPPLY
FAST. TOKA
EXPLOSIVE AREA EX-PROOF ZONE
45
E.6 Connection diagram of a two-wire measuring head through the safety
barrier MTL3041
FAST. TOKA
REGARD REAR BOARD
CHANNELS
TERMINALS
TERMINALS
SUPPLY
24 V
0V
eleven
10
12
1
2
3
4
EX-PROOF ZONE
MTL3041
5
6
2-WIRE EX-PROOF MEASURING HEAD
EXPLOSIVE AREA
+
-
E.7 Polytron SE Ex pellistor head connection diagram
FAST. TOKA
CHANNELS
TERMINALS
TERMINALS
REGARD REAR BOARD
SUPPLY
24 V
0V
eleven
10
12
LOVKA
POLYTRON SE-Ex
ISMHERITAL GO
Yellow
Black
Brown
APPENDIX F: COMMANDS SUMMARY
No. Name Function Command mode level Factory

teams teams Reading Service Config. installations
00–0 QUIT Exit command mode • • •
00–1 P.WD Enter password • • •
00–2 SAVE Save settings • •
00–3 PCHG Change password • •
04–0 GAS Set gas name o o • CH4/Ex
04–1 UNIT Set units o o • %LEL
04–2 FSD Set measuring range o o • 100
04–3 FSDL Set self-locking mode for exceeding o • YES
the measuring range
04–4 A1R Set relays as normally o • ENER
04–5 A2R energized or triggered by o • ENER
04–6 FR or A3 R alarm o • NORM
04–7 ACl2* Set head leak test interval for Cl2 o o •
04–8 SETI (Ex) Set/measure head current o • • 280

04–9 OUT Configure analog output o • 4–20
10–0 ZERO Set zero point • •
10–1 SPAN Adjust sensitivity • •
10–2 DRFT Set dead zone • 0.0%
10–3 TRIM Adjust analog. output signal • •
10–7 FLTU Set the alarm threshold for an o o • 2.0/–12%
abnormal drop in concentration
10–8 FLTO Set the alarm threshold for abnormal o o • OFF
concentration increase
10–9 LCl2* (4-20) Set Cl2 Head Test Threshold o • • OFF
10–9 FLTS (Ex) Set head power failure alarm o o • 1.5V
threshold
11–0 HYST Set alarm hysteresis • 1.0%
11–1 A1T Set alarm threshold A1 o o • 20
11–2 A2T Set alarm threshold A2 o o • 40
11–3 A3 T Set alarm threshold A3 (if relay 3 does o o • FLT
not signal a fault)
11–4 A1M Set mode A1: up/down o o • RISE
11–5 A2M Set mode A2: up/down o o • RISE
11–6 A3M Set Mode A3: Rise/Fall/Fault o o • FLT
11–7 A1 L Set the relay mode: self-latching, non-self- o • DNAK

11–8 A2L latching, self-latching. delayed, o • DNAK
11–9 FL or A3L acknowledgeable, non-acknowledgable o • LACK
14–0 TLED Check display and LEDs • • •
14–1 TRMT Check remote reset • • •
14–2 OUT1 Check analog. output (units) • •
14–3 OUT2 Check analog. output (mA) • •
14–4 T A1 Check relay A1 • •
14–5 T A2 Check relay A2 • •
14–6 TF or T A3 Check relay A3/faults • •
14–7 TCl2* Check head for Cl2 • •
52–0 USER Enter gas name or unit of • ????
measurement
52–1 CARD Set card number o o • 0
60–0 LOCK Block map in command. mode • •
60–1 DISP On off. concentration indication • ON
60–4 A1D Block relay A1 • • NO
60–5 A2D Block relay A2 • • NO
60–6 FD or A3D Block Relay A3/Fault • • NO
60–9 AINH* Set the analog output mode when o • OFF
blocking alarms
• You can access the command and change settings

o Command can be accessed, but settings cannot be changed
* The command is only available in version 1.5 and higher
Factory passwords: service level - MMMM, configuration level - CCCC.

Regard - Classic - English

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Regard - Classic - English

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Translated from Russian to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.

Issue 4 January 1996

Tel. (01670) 352891

Edition: November 2000

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................... ................................................. ............. 5

2 COMMAND MODE ................................................... ............................................... 7

3 EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................... ......................... 9

4 INSTALLATION ................................................. ................................................. .......... 18

4.5 Connecting measuring heads .......................................................... ........ 19

5 SYSTEM SETUP AND CALIBRATION .............................................................. ................... 21

6 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS.............................................. ................................................. ..25

7 MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS .............................................................. 35

APPENDIX A: OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 36

APPENDIX B: POWER SOURCES .............................................................. ....................... 37

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Scope of this manual

Changes in this release of the manual

• Added dimensions7-channel rack.

• Added Wiring Diagram for Safety Barrier MTL 3041.

• Added description of head leak testPolytron Cl2and HF/HCL.

• Added explanation of error messagesHFLT and FSD.

Software version 1.5

• Flashing frequency when executing a command14-0 (TLED) reduced to 0.5 Hz.

• New fault codeFLTI.

• Operational failureFLTP is now non-critical.

Software version 1.6

• On command00-2 (SAVE) you do not exit command mode.

Regard 4-20 version 6

• Gaps between PCB tracks leading to relays increased to3 mm.

• In teams04-2 and 04-3 additional gases and ranges are available.

Ex version 4 cards must use software version 1.5 or higher.

Other hardware changes:

• Fuse in the DC circuit.Instead of using Before the 20 mm replaceable fuse, a soldered

1.1 Scope of use

• Set alarm relay modes: self-locking or non-self-locking energized, with manual or

• Set fault alarm thresholds for out-of-gas concentration out of range.

• Test relay and analog output.

1.3 Channel card 4-20

1.4 Ex channel card

1.5 Master card

1.6 Modbus Gateway Card

2.2 Using command mode

2.3 Blocking alarms

• Click the buttonc to select a command00–1. 00-1

• Clickc three times to change the first character. C???

• ClickReset to confirm the first character. The second CC??

• ClickReset three times to confirm the remaining characters

• Clickc three times to choose a team04–0. 04-0

• Clickc to select a new gas name. H2S

• ClickReset to confirm the new gas name. 04-0

• Clickd to select a command00–2. 00-2

• Clickc to selectYES. YES

• Clickc to selectYES. YES

• Clickreset. The card will exit 0

2.5 Saving maps in command mode

3 EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION

Light-emitting diode Function in standard mode

Button Function in standard mode

• Flashing message "HFLT" indicates a transmitter failure.

• Flashing message "HCAL" indicates that the transmitter is in calibration mode.

Command mode displays command options and configuration settings.

Signal LEDs (LED)

• Reset alarm relays;