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Program features, Operational features, Fault diagnostic/failsafe features – Detcon TP-524D User Manual

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Model TP-524D

TP-524D Instruction Manual

Rev. 0.5

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indicates the relay is latching. Swipe the magnet momentarily over PGM2 or PGM1 until the correct value is
displayed. Hold the magnet over PGM1 or PGM2 for 3 seconds to accept the new value.

Hold the magnet over PGM1 or PGM2 for 3 seconds to accept the new value (until the display starts to scroll
“Saved”). Move to another menu item by executing a momentary hold, or, return to Normal Operation via
automatic timeout of about 15 seconds (the display will scroll “Fault Settings” 4 times and then return to
Normal Operation).

3.6 Program Features

Detcon TP-524D H

2

S gas sensors incorporate a comprehensive set of diagnostic features to achieve Fail-Safe

Operation. These Operational features and Failsafe Diagnostic features are detailed below.

3.6.1

Operational Features

Over-Range

When gas greater than the full-scale range is detected, the sensor display will continuously flash the full-scale
reading (20, 50, 100ppm). This designates an over-range condition. The 4-20mA signal will report a 22mA
output during this time.

In-Calibration Status

When the sensor is engaged in AutoSpan calibration, the 4-20mA output signal is taken to 2.0mA. This alerts
the user that the sensor is not in an active measurement mode. This feature also allows the user to log the
AutoSpan events via their master control system.

Sensor Life

Sensor Life is calculated after each AutoSpan calibration and is reported as an indicator of remaining service
life. It is reported in the “View Sensor Status” menu. Sensor Life is reported on a scale of 0-100%. When
Sensor Life falls below 25%, the sensor cell should be replaced within a reasonable maintenance schedule.

Last AutoSpan Date

This reports the number of days that have elapsed since the last successful AutoSpan. This is reported in the
View Sensor Status menu. After 180 days, an AutoSpan Fault will be declared.

3.6.2

Fault Diagnostic/Failsafe Features

Fail-Safe/Fault Supervision

Model TP-524D MicroSafe™ sensors are designed for Fail-Safe operation. If any of the diagnostic faults
listed below are active, the sensor display will scroll the message “Fault Detected” every 60 seconds during
normal operation. At any time during “Fault Detected” mode, holding the programming magnet over PGM1
or PGM2 for 1 second will display the active fault(s). All active faults are reported sequentially.

Most fault conditions result in failed operation of the sensor. In these cases the 4-20mA signal is dropped to
the universal fault level of 0mA. These include the AutoSpan Calibration faults, Heater Fault, Sensor Fault,
Processor Fault, Memory Fault, Loop Fault, and Input Voltage Fault. (The 0mA fault level is not employed
for a Temperature Fault, or during Calibration.)

NOTE: Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, Section 5, for guidance on fault conditions.