Emerson Rosemount Model 500 Retrofit Instructions

Rosemount™ Model 500

Helium to Hydrogen Gas Conversion Kit

Retrofit Instructions

SK-07781, Rev B

September 2019

Notice

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Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY: Subject to the limitations contained in Section 2 herein and except as otherwise expressly provided

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herein, Rosemount (“Seller”) warrants that the firmware will execute the programming instructions provided by Seller
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Safety and information notices

DANGER

WILL CAUSE DEATH

Failure to follow this warning will result in death or serious injury to personnel.

WARNING

DANGER TO PERSONNEL

Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury to personnel.

CAUTION

MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT

Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the equipment.

NOTICE

Important messages will appear in this format.

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Retrofit Instructions Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1 Safety requirements.......................................................................................................7

1.1 Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph safety warnings............................................................7

Chapter 2 Installation.....................................................................................................................9

2.1 Installing the Rosemount Model 500 helium to hydrogen gas conversion kit....................................9

2.2 Installing the carrier shut-off valve and pressure regulator..............................................................10

2.3 Installing the new 10-ft. (3 m) long reference detector restrictor (R2)............................................ 12

2.4 Purging the carrier gas lines............................................................................................................13

2.5 Changing the thermistors...............................................................................................................14

2.6 Adjusting the carrier pressure.........................................................................................................16

Chapter 3 Ordering information...................................................................................................23

3.1 Parts list .........................................................................................................................................23

Appendix A Engineering drawing....................................................................................................25

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Retrofit Instructions Safety requirements

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1 Safety requirements

1.1 Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph safety warnings

Observe these safety messages for the Rosemount Model 500 Gas Chromatograph.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to de-energize the analyzer may cause serious injury or death to personnel.

Do not open when energized or when an explosive atmosphere may be present.
Keep cover tight while circuits are live.

WARNING

EXPLOSION/FIRE HAZARD

Failure to observe this warning may cause serious injury or death to personnel.

Do not open when an explosive atmosphere may be present.
Do not open while energized.
Use supply cables or wires suitable for at least 176 °F (80 °C).

CAUTION

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

If the GC oven is heated without carrier flow, damage to the columns may occur.

WARNING

Physical access

Unauthorized personnel may potentially cause significant damage to and/or
misconfiguration of end users’ equipment. This could be intentional or unintentional and
needs to be protected against.

Physical security is an important part of any security program and fundamental to
protecting your system. Restrict physical access by unauthorized personnel to protect end
users’ assets. This is true for all systems used within the facility.

NOTICE

Prior to converting carrier gas to hydrogen, it is recommended to review local hazardous
area requirements to ensure compliance

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