April 12, 2005
PROBE CONDITIONING
SYSTEM- P/N 13003
FOR GENERATOR SAMPLING SYSTEMS
WITH DELAY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL M4513
SSi
7205 Edington Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
1-513- 772-0060 1-800- 666-4330 FAX 1-513-772-9466
SUPER SYSTEMS INC.
SsiManual 4513 D Probe Conditioning System
Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . p. 3
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . p. 4
Thank you for selecting
SSi
P/N 13003 for your generator probe maintenance application.
You lubricate critical machine parts on a regular basis if you want them to last. Your zirconia
carbon sensor also requires regular maintenance. Buildup of carbon in the space between the
zirconia sensing element and the sheath, as well as at the sensing point, will eventually adversely
affect the proper operation of the probe. If carbon (soot) is allowed to accumulate to the extent
that atmosphere cannot penetrate to the sensing surface, control is impossible. The 13003 is
designed to prevent that from happening by periodically initiating a procedure to remove the
carbon. It is intended for use with generator sampling (reheat) systems only. This system can
perform very well with low burnoff flow rates since the sample flow is stopped and displaced by
burnoff air. Furnace burnoff systems must provide adequate flow to overcome the atmosphere
that is always present. (See P/N 13011 for batch furnaces and P/N 13004 for continuous
furnaces.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference air flow- 2scfh max
Burnoff air flow- 10scfh max.
Burnoff time- 1 to 10 minutes
Recovery time- 1 to 10 minutes
Dimensions- 10"x 10" x 6"
Weight- 17.9 lbs
Actuation- Cycle timer- 5 to 50
hours.
DESCRIPTION
The 13003-generator probe conditioning box is designed for use with generator sampling or
reheat systems, notably the BazookaTM Probe. Although many such systems are equipped with
programmable controls that could conduct probe conditioning on a regular basis, it has been our
experience that this programming capability is seldom used. Existing burnoff systems that are
designed to work with a programmable controller cannot be used as "stand alone" systems
without significant modification. Further, most cannot provide adequate air for burnoff because
they simply switch the output of small reference air pumps to the burnoff fitting without regard
to adequate flow. The 13003 provides individual pumps for reference and burnoff air. See Fig. 1
for the wiring and plumbing diagram.
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INSTALLATION
Location
The compact JIC box is provided with flanges, each having two 1/4" mounting holes. Locate the
box within about six feet of the sensor, if possible. Avoid locations close to a source of
combustibles such as a natural gas fitting that could develop a leak. Wire and pipe the system as
shown on the enclosed diagram. If trim gas is added by a motor operated valve, the control
interrupt terminals can be used to interrupt power to the motor, if it is not a spring return model.
This will hold the additive gas flow constant during burnoff.
Commissioning
Locate the probe in the generator wall so that the indicated probe temperature is stable between
1400 and 1600oF.
With the power switch off, set the burnoff time T1 to 3 minutes, the cycle time T2 to 24 hours
and the Delay Timer TR106 to 10 minutes. Close the burnoff flow meter valve and turn on
power switch SW-1. Set reference airflow close to, or above full scale.
Adjust burnoff airflow to about 3 cfh and observe the probe millivolt reading. If it doesn't drop
well below 200mv (preferably to zero) before the burnoff time is up, increase the time until it
does during a subsequent burnoff cycle. (To start a new burnoff at any time, turn off the power
switch to reset the timer, then turn the power back on.) Observe the time for the observed dew
point to return to within 1oF of the set point, and set this value on timer TR106. Your system is
now operational. Values of 24 hours cycle time, 3 minutes burnoff time and 8cfh burnoff flow
are typical for this application. When operating at dew points lower than 35oF, it may be
desirable to reduce the cycle time to 12 hours or less. If you encounter difficulties, contact SSI
for advice and assistance.
OPERATION
When power is first applied, reference air starts flowing and burnoff timing (T1) starts with
timer contacts energized. On completion of burnoff, cycle timing (T2) and the delay timer (TR
106) start. When the delay timer times out, control is restored and timer T1 continues. To do an
immediate burnoff at any time, turn the power switch off to reset the timer, then back on to
initiate burnoff. Refer to the GOLD PROBETM instruction manual for a more complete
discussion of probe conditioning. We think you will be delighted with the performance of your
probes once you have installed this engineered conditioning system. If you have any questions,
suggestions or problems, your GOLD PROBETM team is only as far as your phone. Call us at
1-800-666-4330. We listen. And we respond.
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Revision History
Rev. Description Date
A Initial Release 04-24-2001
B Added Revision History 07-11-2001
C Revised Drawings on Page 3 11-06-2002
D SSi Address Update, General Update 04-12-2005
SSi SUPER SYSTEMS INC.
7205 Edington Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
1-513-772-0060 1-800-666-4330 FAX 1-513-772-9466
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