Sentry Industries 5000 User Manual

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 sierra monitor corporation 
Sentry Instruction Manual - Version 6 
 
SERVICE
 
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7.9  TOXIC GAS SENSOR MODULE 
7.9.1  DESCRIPTION 
Toxic Gas Sensor Modules include the following 
models and default ranges: 
5100-06 
Chlorine -10 PPM 
5100-07 
Hydrogen - 2000 PPM 
5100-12 
Nitrogen Dioxide - 20 PPM 
5100-13 
Carbon Monoxide, High Range - 
1,000 PPM 
5100-10 
Sulfur Dioxide - 100 PPM 
5100-16 
Carbon Monoxide, H2 Tolerant - 
2,000 PPM 
5100-19 
Nitric Oxide - 20 PPM 
5100-21 
Hydrogen Chloride - 20 PPM 
5100-22 
Hydrogen Cyanide - 20 PPM 
5100-27 
Ethylene Oxide - 20 PPM 
The Toxic Sensor Module includes a sensor 
assembly and electronic assembly installed in an 
explosion proof housing. 
The sensor assembly includes a reuseable housing 
and disposable electrochemical sensor.  The 
assembly screws into one hub of the sensor 
module enclosure and plugs into the bottom 
electronics card via a six pin connector.   
Cabling from the controller connects to a three pin spring 
loaded terminal strip on the electronics assembly. 
7.9.2  TROUBLE ANALYSIS 
Electrical adjustment, or replacement of the sensor will be 
necessary under the following conditions: 
• 
Controller displays the following error messages 
SENSOR FAILURE 
LOW SENSITIVITY 
• 
False readings or alarms are received  due to 
sensor inaccuracy. 
Warning:  During sensor adjustments the concentration 
reading on the controller will be inaccurate and alarm 
level concentrations may be displayed.  If false activation 
of the alarm relays will cause a problem disconnect the 
relay wiring prior to adjustment or turn the module off 
using the "Change Module" mode. 
NOTE 
Although all the necessary data can be collected with a 
voltmeter at the sensor module, some helpful 
information can be displayed on the controller or 
printed.  See diagnostic codes 0004 and 0008 in 
Appendix C. 
7.9.3  ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 
Prior to reading voltages and making adjustments perform 
a visual inspection to confirm that there are no physical 
problems such as water in the electronics enclosure, 
wiring damage or corrosion. 
Use Figure 7-11 to locate test points during the following 
procedures. 
7.9.3.1  SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT 
It is unlikely that any  electrical adjustment will be 
required except when a new sensor is installed. 
To make the electrical adjustment connect a voltmeter to 
SIGNAL OUT
 (pos) and 
GND
 (ground) and use 
SPAN ADJ
 
potentiometer to adjust the voltage based on the 
following: 
• 
1% of full scale  = 0.02 VDC. 
• 
100% of full scale = 2.00 VDC. 
7.9.3.2  SENSOR REPLACEMENT 
The toxic gas sensor should be replaced when it can no 
longer be calibrated correctly.  Generally this is every 
twenty four to thirty months. 
 
Figure 7-11 
Cover Plate - Toxic Gas Module