GE Optica Operator's Manual

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Optica™

Operator’s Manual

A40238752 Rev. G

December 2015

Optica™

General Eastern Dew Point Analyzer

Operator’s Manual

A40238752 Rev. G December 2015

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Contents

Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities

1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Electronics Enclosure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2.2 Input/Output Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 The System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3.1 System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3.2 System Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4.1 Dew Point Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4.2 Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4.3 Pressure Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.5 Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5.1 Hygrometer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.5.2 Hygrometer Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.5.3 Other Hygrometer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.6 The PACER Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Installation

2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2 Benchtop Optica Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.1 Mounting the Benchtop Optica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.2 Using the Rack Mounting Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.3 Wiring the Benchtop Optica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Wall-Mount Optica Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.1 Mounting the Wall-Mount Optica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.3.2 Wiring the Wall-Mount Optica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4 Output Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.4.1 Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.4.2 Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.4.3 Serial Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.5 Sensor Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.5.1 Sampling Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.5.2 Ensuring Heat Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.5.3 High Dew Point Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.6 Sensor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.6.1 Model 1111H Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.6.2 Model D-2 Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.6.3 Model 1211H Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.6.4 Model 1311DR Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2.6.5 Model 1311XR Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2.6.6 Model SIM-12H Heated Sensor and Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

2.6.7 Connecting the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Chapter 3. Operation

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

3.2 Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

3.3 Operating the VGA Optica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

3.4 Operating the 4x40 Optica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

3.5 Network Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

3.6 Process Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

3.6.1 Actively Measuring Process Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

3.6.2 Manually Entering Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

3.6.3 Measuring at a Different Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

3.6.4 Scenario 1: Measurement Without Enabling the Process Pressure Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

3.6.5 Measuring Dew Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

3.6.6 Scenario 2: Measurement Requiring the Process Pressure Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

3.7 Status Line Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

3.7.1 Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

3.8 Sensor Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

3.9 Helpful Hints For Operating the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

3.9.1 Supercooled Dew Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

3.9.2 Contamination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

3.9.3 Mirror Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

3.9.4 Sample Line Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

3.9.5 Pressure Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Chapter 4. Programming the VGA Optica

4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

4.2 Programming Fundamentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

4.2.1 The Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.2.2 Data Entry Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

4.3 Units of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

4.4 User Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

4.5 Menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

4.5.1 Analog Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

4.5.2 Pressure Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

4.5.3 Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

4.5.4 Automatic Cleaning and Balance Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

4.5.5 Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

4.5.6 Buzzer/Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

4.5.7 Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

4.5.8 Datalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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4.6 Menu 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4.6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4.6.2 Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.6.3 User Equation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.6.4 Communication Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

4.6.5 Serial Output Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4.6.6 Set Time & Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

4.6.7 Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

4.7 Saving Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chapter 5. Programming the 4x40 Optica

5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.2 Programming Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5.3 Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

5.3.1 Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

5.3.2 Communication Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

5.3.3 Serial Output Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5.3.4 Serial Output Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5.3.5 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5.3.6 Data Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.3.7 Pressure Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5.3.8 Automatic Cleaning and Balance Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5.3.9 Buzzer and Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5.3.10 General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5.3.11 User Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3.12 Set Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3.13 Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.3.14 User Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.3.15 Factory Calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Chapter 6. Network-Based Programming

6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.2 Programming Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 7. Maintenance

7.1 Minor Maintenance of Sensor Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7.1.1 Cleaning and Balancing the Sensor Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

7.1.2 Procedure for Cleaning and Balancing the Sensor Mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7.2 Field Replacement of Sensor Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

7.2.1 Replacing the Sensor Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

7.3 Test and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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7.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

7.4.1 The Display Doesn’t Light Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

7.4.2 “Service” Appears on the STATUS Display Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

7.4.3 Incorrect Dew Point Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

7.4.4 “Balance” Remains on the Status Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

7.4.5 No Analog Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

7.4.6 No Serial Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Appendix A. Specifications

A.1 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

A.1.1 Accuracy [complete system at 25°C (77°F)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

A.1.2 Measurement Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

A.1.3 Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

A.2 Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.2.1 Analog Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.2.2 Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.2.3 Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.2.4 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.2.5 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.2.6 Operating Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

A.3 Physical (Bench Mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.3.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.3.2 Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.3.3 Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.3.4 Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.4 Physical (Wall Mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.4.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.4.2 Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.4.3 Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.4.4 Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

A.5 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

A.5.1 T-100E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

A.5.2 PT-30A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

A.5.3 PT-300A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

A.6 European Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Appendix B. Humidity Equations and Conversion Chart

B.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

B.2 Vapor Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

B.3 Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Appendix C. Configuring the Serial Interface

C.1 Wiring to a Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

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Appendix D. Chilled Mirror Sensors

D.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

D.2 Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

D.3 Measurement Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

D.4 Comparing Optica Sensor Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Appendix E. Glossary

Appendix F. Automatic Balance (for earlier software versions)

F.1 Programming Automatic Balance for a VGA Optica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

F.2 Programming Automatic Balance for a 4x40 Optica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Appendix G. Communicating with the OPTICA Using Ethernet

G.1 Direct Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

G.2 Computer Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

G.2.1 Determining the Available Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

G.2.2 Retrieving the Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

G.2.3 Retrieving the Alarm Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

G.2.4 Retrieving Supported Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

G.2.5 Retrieving Labels and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

G.2.6 Retrieving Analog Output Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

G.2.7 Retrieving the Measured and Calculated Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

G.2.8 4X40 Optica Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

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Preface

Information Paragraphs

Note: These paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation, but is not

essential to the proper completion of the instructions.

IMPORTANT: These paragraphs provide information that emphasizes instructions that are essential to proper setup of

the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable performance.

CAUTION! This symbol indicates a risk of potential minor personal injury and/or severe damage to the equipment, unless these instructions are followed carefully.

WARNING! This symbol indicates a risk of potential serious personal injury, unless these instructions are followed carefully.

Safety Issues

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the user to make sure all local, county, state and national

codes, regulations, rules and laws related to safety and safe operating conditions are met for each installation.

Auxiliary Equipment

Local Safety Standards

The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary equipment in accordance with local codes, standards, regulations, or laws applicable to safety.

Working Area

WARNING! Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out before you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment.

Qualification of Personnel

Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer-approved training applicable to the auxiliary equipment.

Personal Safety Equipment

Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel have all safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary equipment. Examples include safety glasses, protective headgear, safety shoes, etc.

Unauthorized Operation

Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the operation of the equipment.

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Environmental Compliance

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

GE Measurement & Control Solutions is an active participant in Europe’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back initiative, directive 2012/19/EU.

The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

Visit www.gemeasurement.com/environmental-health-safety-ehs

for take-back instructions and more information

about this initiative.

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1.1 Introduction

The GE Measurement & Control Optica is a multi-purpose chilled-mirror hygrometer, suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. The Optica can function with any GE Measurement & Control chilled-mirror sensor to provide the following measurement ranges (depending on the sensor selected):

• Dew/frost point from –80°C to +85°C (–112°F to +185°F)

• Relative humidity from 0.002% to 100%

• Moisture content from 500 ppb

to over 5.71 × 105 ppm

• Temperature from -100°C to +100°C (-212°F to +212°F)

The Optica also measures and displays gas pressure using a GE Sensing PT-30A or PT-300A pressure sensor, or a user-supplied 4–20 mA or 0–5 VDC pressure sensor.

Note: If the pressure is known to be constant, a fixed pressure can be programmed, eliminating the need for a

pressure sensor.

Using the Optica, you can simultaneously measure and display dew point, temperature and pressure, with a wide variety of units of measure. The Optica is Ethernet-ready, so you can access the unit using the Internet for remote monitoring applications. You can use the data logging function to record and upload weeks of data.

1.2 Electronics Enclosure

The Optica is available in two configurations:

• A benchtop model, with an optional rack-mount adapter available

• A wall-mount unit, housed in a Type 4 enclosure, suitable for industrial environments

See Chapter 2, “Installation” for details on how to mount the Optica.

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VGA Display Softkeys Alphanumeric Keypad

Power On/Off Switch

1.2.1 Front Panel

The Optica front panel is shown in Figure 1 below. The panel includes: a display, an alphanumeric keypad for data entry, ENTER and TAB keys, and four softkeys to the right of the display screen.

Two display options are available:

• A high-resolution, full-color, liquid crystal display (LCD) with data graphing and on-screen programming

capability (referred to as the “VGA” unit). See Figure 1 below.

• A 4-line by 40-character alphanumeric display (referred to as the “4x40” unit).

Figure 1: Optica Benchtop Version with VGA Display

1.2.2 Input/Output Capability

Available inputs and outputs include the following:

• 4-wire Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) input

• 4–20 mA and 0–5 VDC Pressure Sensor inputs

• Two simultaneous analog outputs, each with 4–20 mA and 0–5 VDC capability

• Two independent alarm relays (Form C, 5 Amp)

• Serial communications port

• Ethernet 10BaseT (on VGA Optica only)

The Optica uses the GE Measurement & Control patented Programmable Automatic Contaminant Error Reduction

PACER) system for automated self-cleaning and optics rebalancing. Detailed specifications for the Optica are given in

( Appendix A, “Specifications”.

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1.3 The System

1.3.1 System Components

A complete Optica system consists of the following items:

• Electronic monitor • Temperature sensor (optional)

• Dew point sensor • Pressure sensor (optional)

• Interconnecting sensor cable • Maintenance kit

• AC line cord • User’s Manual

• Certification that the unit is traceable to the National Institute of Standards

and Technology (Certificate of Conformance)

1.3.2 System Planning

The Optica can be used for a wide variety of measurement applications, including the measurement of dew points of gasses that are at pressures that exceed the measurement range of GE sensors. In this situation be sure to check “Process Pressure” on page 30 for installation planning.

1.4 Sensors

The Optica can be configured with a chilled-mirror dew point sensor. The specific sensor is chosen according to the expected dew point range and the environment in which the dew point is to be determined. In addition, the Optica can be configured with a temperature and/or pressure sensor.

1.4.1 Dew Point Sensors

GE offers the following sensors for various applications:

• Model 1111H - Single-stage sensor

• Model 1211H - Two-stage sensor; high pressure and temperature

• Model D-2 - Two-stage sensor

• Model SIM-12H - Two-stage heated sensor

• Model 1311DR - Four-stage, liquid or air cooled sensor

• Model 1311XR - Five-stage, liquid cooled sensor

1.4.2 Temperature Sensor

• Model T-100E

1.4.3 Pressure Sensor

• Model PT-30A or PT-300A

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41.2°F

Dew Point Temperature

(Precision Thermometer)

LED

Regulation

Thermoelectric

Heat Pump Power

Gain

Optical Reference

1.5 Theory of Operation

Optical condensation hygrometry is a precise technique for determining the water vapor content in gases by directly measuring dew point or frost temperatures. Using this technique, a metal mirror is cooled until it reaches a temperature at which a thin layer of condensation begins to form on it. The dew layer is detected optically, and the mirror is held at that temperature. The mirror temperature, measured with a platinum resistance thermometer, is an accurate indicator of the dew or frost point. Because these hygrometers are so accurate, they are widely used as a standard in many of the world’s metrology laboratories.

1.5.1 Hygrometer Function

Figure 2 below illustrates how GE Measurement & Control hygrometers detect and measure dew point. The condensate mirror is illuminated with a solid state, infrared emitter (IR). A photodetector monitors the IR light reflected from the mirror. The photodetector is fully illuminated when the mirror is clear of dew, and it receives less light as dew forms. A separate LED and photodetector pair are used as a known reference to compensate for any thermally induced changes in the optical components. The photodetectors are arranged in an electrical bridge circuit, the output current of which is proportional to the light reflected from the mirror. The bridge output controls the electrical current to the thermoelectric cooler.

A large bridge current develops when the mirror is dry, causing the mirror to cool toward the dew point. As dew begins to form on the mirror, less light is reflected, and the bridge output decreases. This, in turn, causes a decrease in cooling current. A rate feedback loop within the amplifier ensures critical response, causing the mirror to stabilize quickly at a temperature that maintains a thin dew or frost layer on the mirror surface. A precision thermometer element embedded within the mirror directly monitors this dew point temperature.

Figure 2: Chilled-Mirror Hygrometer Diagram

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1.5.2 Hygrometer Calibration

The Optica unit can be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland for certification or to any National Standards lab for calibration against their primary humidity standards. A calibrated instrument can then be used as a transfer standard in local laboratories to calibrate lower echelon instruments.

CAUTION! Field calibration of the Optica is not recommended.

Hygrometers used as calibration standards must have the following characteristics:

• The mirror thermometer must have suitable long-term accuracy (such as that obtained with a platinum

resistance thermometer).

1.5.3 Other Hygrometer Applications

Many GE Measurement & Control Chilled Mirror Hygrometers are used in industrial applications in addition to metrology. The optical condensation hygrometer is not readily damaged or contaminated by industrial process gases that can degrade other secondary measurement schemes such as saturated salt and polymer-based sensors. If the sensor or sampling components should become contaminated with oils, salts, etc., they can be cleaned without harm to the sensor or impairment to the system accuracy. The performance of the hygrometer can be checked at any time by heating the mirror above the dew point, causing the dew deposit to evaporate, then reclosing the servoloop and checking to see that the system cools and returns to the same dew point.

The GE optical condensation sensors cover a wide range of applications limited only by the heat pumping capabilities of the thermoelectrically-cooled mirror.

At high dew points (up to 100°C), the sensor is limited by the thermal properties of the solid state optical components as well as the thermoelectric heat pump capacity.

In a typical application measuring sub-ambient dew points, a two-stage thermoelectrically-cooled mirror can reach a temperature approximately 65°C lower than an ambient (heat sink) temperature of +25°C. The thermoelectric cooler pumps heat from the mirror into the heat sink. By reducing the temperature of the heat sink with a coolant such as chilled water, or by applying the sensor in a low-temperature condition such as monitoring of a test chamber, even lower dew points can be measured. In meteorological applications where the heat sink temperature is considerably lower, frost points down to –75°C can be monitored.

Four- and five-stage sensors are available for measuring the lowest dew/frost points.

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Mirror Heats

Start of Cycle

End

Cooling Heating

Data is Sampled

and Held

(3 min)

Optical System Automatically Adjusts for Correct Reflectance (5 sec)

Prevailing Dew Point

Mirror Cools and Coalesces (30 sec)

Mirror Returns To Dew Point (60 sec)

To Dry State (90 sec)

Before

PACER Cycle

After

PACER Cycle

1.6 The PACER Cycle

GE Measurement & Control has developed and patented a compensation technique called PACER (Programmable Automatic Contaminant Error Reduction) that is very effective in reducing the Raoult Effect error associated with

soluble contaminants, particularly for near-ambient dew points. The Optica is equipped with the

AUTO balance as found on earlier models. The user can choose which self-cleaning and balancing routine to run

depending on the severity of the contamination.

PACER cycle, diagrammed in Figure 3 below, begins with a coalescence period, during which the mirror is cooled

The well below the dew point of the sample gas, condensing out a large amount of water.

PACER cycle as well as

This excess water easily dissolves any water-soluble contaminants. The mirror is then heated. During the heating phase, the large puddles of water gradually evaporate, carrying increasingly heavy concentrations of salts as the puddles become smaller. Finally, when all the puddles have evaporated, dry “islands” of crystallized salt are left on the mirror. The area between the islands (80-85% of the mirror surface) is now clean and shiny, whereas before the cycle it may have been completely covered. The total amount of contamination has not been reduced, but instead, redistributed as shown in Figure 4 below, with more clean mirror surface available for dew formation. The reflected light signal is then electronically balanced against the reference.

Figure 3: A Typical PACER Cycle

PACER

Figure 4: Results of the PACER Cycle

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Dimensions =

*Add .75” (19 mm)

6.5*

13.5

(330)

(343)

(165)

inches

(mm)

for Feet

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2.1 Introduction

This chapter explains the installation of the benchtop and wall-mount versions of the Optica, the various sensors used with the system and the I/O and power wiring. To install your Optica, refer to the instructions and drawings for your specific configuration:

• Benchtop - see “Benchtop Optica Installation” on page 7

• Wall-Mount - see “Wall-Mount Optica Installation” on page 12

WARNING! To ensure the safe operation of this unit, you must install and operate the Optica as described in this manual. In addition, be sure to follow all applicable safety codes and regulations for installing electrical equipment in your area.

2.2 Benchtop Optica Installation

2.2.1 Mounting the Benchtop Optica

The Optica benchtop dimensions are shown in Figure 5 below. Two feet on the bottom of the case can be unfolded to raise up the front for easier viewing, if desired.

Figure 5: Optica Benchtop Dimensions

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2.2.2 Using the Rack Mounting Option

There is an optional kit for mounting the benchtop unit in a standard 19-inch rack (see Figure 6 below, Figure 7 on page 9, and Figure 8 on page 10). The two brackets are attached to the front panel using four #8 screws. The Optica is

mounted to the brackets using the eight mounting holes located just in front of and behind the unit’s feet.

Figure 6: Optica Rack-Mount Adapter

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2.2.2 Using the Rack Mounting Option (cont.)

1.32

(33.5)

1.11 (28.2)

6.52 (165.6)

2.69 (68.3)

3.91 (99.3)

19.00 (482.6)

14.62 (371.3)

12.53 (318.3)

0.50 (12.7)

2.19 (55.6)

1.32

(33.5)

2.88 (73.2)

2.38 (60.5)

8.75 (222.3)

4.00 (101.6)

3.00 (76.2)

2.74 (69.6)

3.23 (82.0)

18.25 (463.6)

13.53 (343.7)

7.07 (179.6)

0.59 (15.0)

0.09

(2.3)

FH-032-8

4 places

0.38

(9.7)

Note: Dimensions are in inches (millimeters).

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Figure 7: Optica Rack-Mount Adapter - Front Panel

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Note: Dimensions are in inches (millimeters).

0.66 (16.8)

0.75 (19.1)

1.44

(36.6)

11.00 (279.4)

1.50

(38.1)

1.13 (28.7)

1.00 (25.4)

1.09 (27.7)

0.55 (14.0)

3.91 (99.3)

5.86 (148.8)

6.00 (152.4)

0.98 (24.9)

3.19 (81.0)

1.82

(46.2)

0.59 (15.0)

0.80 (20.3) 3.03 (77.0)

1.00 (25.4)

12.41 (315.2)

1.04

(26.4)

2.2.2 Using the Rack Mounting Option (cont.)

Figure 8: Optica Rack-Mount Adapter - Bracket

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*Note: Depending on the model revision, the LAN connector is located in one of two places.

2.2.3 Wiring the Benchtop Optica

2.2.3a Input Power

The Optica operates with input power from 100 to 120 VAC at 4 amps, or from 200 to 240 VAC at 2.5 amps. It is designed for a nominal 100, 115 or 230 VAC source. A switch on the rear panel selects the appropriate voltage range (see Figure 9 below).

• The 115 VAC setting operates over a range of 100 to 120 VAC

• The 230 VAC setting operates over a range of 200 to 240 VAC

The Optica’s voltage and frequency rating are listed on the rear panel.

2.2.3b Sensors

Connect the dew point sensor cable to the 25-pin connector in Slot B on the Optica’s rear panel (see Figure 9 below). Connect the optional temperature sensor cable to the 9-pin connector in sensor and other I/O wiring connects to the terminal block in

Slot A.

Slot B on the rear panel. The optional pressure

Figure 9: Optica Benchtop Rear Panel

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Dimensions =

6.5

13.7

(348)

(165)

inches

(mm)

16.725

(425)

Use the two mounting holes to secure the enclosure to the chosen wall, using 1/4” fasteners of the appropriate type for the wall material. Be sure that the mounting holes are located on a vertical line on the wall.

below unit for cabling.

Allow adequate space

17.43"

(443 mm)

Ø.261 (6.63 mm)

2 places

2.3 Wall-Mount Optica Installation

The Optica Wall-Mount unit is designed to mount on a flat, vertical surface, such as a wall or panel. To mount the wall-mount version, see Figure 10 and Figure 11 below.

2.3.1 Mounting the Wall-Mount Optica

Figure 10: Optica Wall-Mount Unit Dimensions

Figure 11: Optica Wall-Mount Unit Mounting Hole Locations

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I/O Terminal Blocks

Ethernet LAN Connector

I/O Cable Gland

Serial Port

Temperature Sensor

Dew Point Sensor

AC Wiring Terminal Blocks

AC Power Input Gland

DEW POINT

Gland for

I/O Wiring

INPUT

LAN

COM

Optional Ethernet

LAN Connector

Serial Port

Dew Point Sensor

Gland for AC Power Wiring

4 ASB 250V TYPE T

115/230 VAC 50-60 Hz

AC LINE

TEMP

Temperature Sensor

2.3.2 Wiring the Wall-Mount Optica

All connections to the wall-mount unit are made through the panel at the bottom of the case as shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13below. Any I/O cabling is brought into the unit through a gland at the lower left of the case and connects to

the terminal blocks on the left side of the case. Wiring for these connections is shown in Figure 15 on page 14. The dew point sensor and temperature sensor cable connectors are located near the center of this panel.

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Figure 12: Wall-Mount Wiring Entrance Locations

Figure 13: Wall-Mount Bottom Panel (viewed from bottom of Case)

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Front of Case

Top

Case

AL2 NC

OUT A

0-5

PRESSURE

I in

Benchtop Unit

RTN

4-20

OUT B

0-5

V in

Case

Front

ALARM 1

ALARM 2

COM

4-20

COM

Slot A

COM

AL1 NC

Wall-Mount Unit

PRES

I in

RTN

V in

Top

OUT B

OUT A

4-20

0-5

2.3.2a Input Power

Power wiring enters the case through a gland fitting at the lower right of the unit and connects to a screw terminal block mounted on the right side of the case. Wiring of this terminal block is shown in Figure 14 below. The voltage and frequency rating and tolerances, as well as fusing data, are listed on the bottom of the unit.

WARNING! There is a potential shock hazard at this location. Disconnect and lock out the main power prior to any service procedures.

Figure 14: Wall-Mount AC Power Wiring

2.4 Output Wiring

The benchtop Optica outputs are connected to removable terminal blocks on the rear panel. Figure 9 on page 11 shows the location of the benchtop unit terminal blocks and Figure 15 below shows the

The Wall-Mount Optica input/output terminal blocks are located inside the front door as shown in Figure 12 on

page 13. Cabling is brought in through the gland on the bottom of the unit and wired to the terminal blocks shown in Figure 15 below.

Note: Output programming is described in Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

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Figure 15: Benchtop and Wall-Mount Input/Output Terminal Blocks

Slot A connections.

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out

actualTlower

–()

upperTlower

–()

----------------------------------------

5×=

23 0–()

100 0–()

---------------------

5× 1.15V=

out

mA()

actualTlower

–()

upperTlower

–()

----------------------------------------

20 4–()× 4+=

23 0–()

100 0–()

---------------------

16()× 4+ 7.68mA=

2.4.1 Analog Outputs

Note: When the Optica is being programmed, the analog outputs provide 4–20 mA and 0–5 VDC signals representing

the designated parameters.

• For 4–20mA output, connect to terminals labelled 4–20 (+) and RTN (–).

Note: The maximum load allowed for current output is 500 Ohms.

• For 0–5 VDC output, connect to terminals labelled 0–5 (+) and RTN (–).

Note: The maximum current allowed for voltage output is 5 mA.

Example:

Assume a temperature output, scaled to range from 0°C (T of 23°C (T

actual

The voltage output is calculated by:

yielding an output voltage of 1.15V.

The current output is calculated by:

yielding an output current of 7.68 mA.

) to 100°C (T

lower

), with a measured actual temperature

upper

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out

actualTlower

–()

upperTlower

–()

----------------------------------------

51–()× 1+=

23 0–()

100 0–()

---------------------

4× 1+ 1.92V=

2.4.1a Additional Voltage Outputs

It is possible to use either analog current output as an additional voltage output by connecting a precision resistor from the current output to its return. A voltage will be produced equal to the output current times the load resistance. To produce a voltage output range of 1 to 5 volts, connect a 250 ohm resistor (0.1% tolerance recommended).

Using a 250 ohm resistor, the voltage output is calculated by:

yielding an output voltage of 1.92V for this example.

2.4.2 Alarm Outputs

Each alarm output connects to the contacts of a 5-Amp, Form C (SPDT) relay.

Make connections as follows:

• For normally open contacts, connect to NO and COM.

• For normally closed contacts, connect to NC and COM.

Any available parameter can be used to control an alarm relay by programming the parameter name and its threshold values. An alarm can also be programmed to monitor the state of the Control, Chapter 4, 5 or 6 for programming instructions.

Both Upper and Lower threshold values are programmed for each parameter. These values designate an alarm band. How they are used depends on the programmed alarm type. Details are shown in “Inner Band Alarm” on page 17 and “Outer Band Alarm” on page 17.

PACER Balance, or Service indicators. See

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UPPER edge of band

LOWER edge of band

Parameter

Alarm

Deactivated

Alarm

Deactivated

Alarm

Activated

“NC” Contacts

Closed

“NC” Contacts

Closed

Alarm

Activated

“NO” Contacts

Closed

“NO”

Closed

Contacts

“NO” Contacts

UPPER edge of band

LOWER edge of band

Parameter

Closed

Alarm

Deactivated

Alarm

Deactivated

Alarm

Activated

“NC” Contacts

Closed

“NC” Contacts

Closed

“NC” Contacts

UPPER edge of band

LOWER edge of band

Parameter

Closed

Alarm

Activated

Alarm

Activated

Alarm

Deactivated

“NO” Contacts

Closed

“NO” Contacts

Closed

2.4.2a Set Point Alarm

For the Set Point alarm type, the alarm band provides hysteresis to prevent frequent operation of the alarm relay when the parameter is near the specified value. The relay is

deactivated when the parameter goes below the lower limit.

activated when the parameter exceeds the upper limit, and

Figure 16: Set Point Alarm

2.4.2b Inner Band Alarm

For the Inner Band alarm type, the alarm relay activates whenever the parameter value is between the lower and upper limits.

Figure 17: Inner Band Alarm

2.4.2c Outer Band Alarm

For the Outer Band alarm, the alarm relay activates whenever the parameter value is greater than the upper limit or less than the lower limit.

Figure 18: Outer Band Alarm

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2.4.3 Serial Output

The Serial Output connector is located at the lower left of the rear panel of the bench-mount unit, and the bottom panel of the wall-mount unit. The output provides RS-232 serial communications between the unit and a terminal or a PC running in terminal emulation mode.

The connector is a standard 9-pin D connector. For connection to another serial device, the cable is wired as shown in Table 1 below. For a basic interface without handshaking, only pins 2, 3 and 5 (RX, TX and GND) on the Optica connector are needed. Pin connections are given for both 25-pin and 9-pin devices.

Table 1: Serial Output Wiring Connections

Optica Connector 25-Pin Device 9-Pin Device

Pin Connection Pin Connection Pin Connection

2(RX)3(TX)3(TX) 3 (TX) 2 (RX) 2 (RX) 4 (DTE) 6 (DSR) 6 (DSR) 5 (GND) 7 (GND) 5 (GND) 6 (DSR) 20 (DTE) 4 (DTE) 7 (RTS) 4 (CTS) 8 (CTS) 8 (CTS) 5 (RTS) 7 (RTS)

The baud rate, format of the data, number of stop bits, number of data bits, and parity can all be programmed using the menus.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Electronics Enclosure

1.2.1 Front Panel

1.2.2 Input/Output Capability

1.3 The System

1.3.1 System Components

1.3.2 System Planning

1.4 Sensors

1.4.1 Dew Point Sensors

1.4.2 Temperature Sensor

1.4.3 Pressure Sensor

1.5 Theory of Operation

1.5.1 Hygrometer Function

1.5.2 Hygrometer Calibration

1.5.3 Other Hygrometer Applications

1.6 The PACER Cycle

Chapter 2. Installation

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Benchtop Optica Installation

2.2.1 Mounting the Benchtop Optica

2.2.2 Using the Rack Mounting Option

2.2.3 Wiring the Benchtop Optica

2.3 Wall-Mount Optica Installation

2.3.1 Mounting the Wall-Mount Optica

2.3.2 Wiring the Wall-Mount Optica

2.4 Output Wiring

2.4.1 Analog Outputs

2.4.2 Alarm Outputs

2.4.3 Serial Output