GE Sensing VeriDri OEM Operating Manual
GE
Sensing & Inspection Technologies
VeriDri
TM
Moisture Transmitter
User’s Manual
GE
Sensing & Inspection Technologies
VeriDri
TM
Moisture Transmitter
User’s Manual
916-095B
January 2009
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sample System Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Inserting the Transmitter in the Sample System/Process. . . . . 4
Making Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Powering Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning the Transmitter Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Removing the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Soaking the Sensor and Shield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Evaluating the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Moisture Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warm-up Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Calibrated Accuracy @ 77°F (25°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repeatability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Response Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Moisture Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Introduction
The GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies VeriDriTM is a lowcost, loop-powered transmitter that provides accurate dew/frost
point measurements covering an overall range of –110
o
(-166
to 104oF). It can also be provided to cover a number of
moisture ranges from 0 to 10,000 PPMv.
The VeriDri is supplied with one 4 to 20 mA analog output that is
factory-configured for a specified range.
The VeriDri is easy to install, operate and maintain. This manual
contains the following sections:
o
to 40°C
• Sample System Guidelines
• Inserting the Transmitter in the Sample System/Process
• Making Wiring Connections
• Operating the Transmitter
• Cleaning the Transmitter Probe
• Specifications
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Sample System Guidelines
You can install the VeriDri transmitter into a sample system or
directly into the process. GE recommends that the unit be
installed in a sample system to protect the probe from coming
into contact with damaging elements in the process.
Before constructing a sample system, you should consult a GE
Applications Engineer and adhere to the guidelines below. See
Figure 1 on the next page for an example of a sample system.
• Consult Specifications on page 13 for dimensions and other
requirements.
• Sample systems should be kept very simple.
• The transmitter should be installed so it is perpendicular to
the sample inlet.
• The sample system should contain as few components as
possible and all or most of those components should be
located downstream of the measurement location.
• If possible, you should use stainless steel material for all
wetted parts.
• Sample system components should not be made of any
material that will affect measurement. Most common filters
and pressure regulators are not suitable for sample systems
because they have wetted parts that may absorb or release
components (such as moisture) into the sample system.
They may also allow ambient contamination to enter the
sample system.
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Sample System Guidelines (cont.)
Sample
Cell
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Sample
Inlet
Vent
Figure 1: Example of a Sample System
Sample
Outlet
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Inserting the Transmitter in the Sample System/Process
!CAUTION!
If you are mounting the VeriDri directly into
the process line, you must consult the factory
for proper installation instructions and precautions
before beginning the following procedure.
Use the steps below to install the VeriDri:
1. Make sure the sintered or sheet stainless-steel shield is in
place. The shield protects the aluminum oxide sensor from
damaging elements in the process.
Shield
2. The probe is mounted into the process via the 3/4-16 straight
male thread located on the probe. Thread the probe end of the
transmitter into the process/sample system fitting. Make sure
not to cross thread it.
3/4-16 UNF-2A
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Inserting the Transmitter in the Sample
System/Process (cont.)
3. Using a 1-1/8 in. wrench, tighten the probe securely into the
process using the probe hex nut.
!CAUTION!
Do not apply force to the transmitter
module to tighten the unit into its fitting.
Probe Hex Nut
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