
*For use with Toxic Gas Sentro eModules only
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Ambient temperature limits
A maximum of two per terminal
Vibration limits (IEC 60079-29-1):
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to the type of sensor, determined by the sensing
Automatic setting of STEL and TWA limits to EH40
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the module is loaded into the module bay.
All Sentro Modules have two output alarm signals for GENERAL alarm and HIGH
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terms of %LEL or %volume.
Section 4.4.5
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All values listed are nominal and slight variations may occur depending upon operating
to restore stability. Do not calibrate until the output signal is steady.
weeks. For other gas sensors Trolex recommends that this is carried out in accordance
with best practice for the industry where the gas sensor is being used, and should take into
Section 4.4.5
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– Prior to installation, it is essential that the user refers to
the relevant certifi cate to ensure that the termination and cable
the application. Copies of certifi cates are available from
the termination and cable parameters are fully complied with and are compatible with
the application. Copies of certifi cates are available from Trolex.
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Ci = 0.38 μF plus the Ci of the external sensors connected to the
the termination and cable parameters are fully complied with and are compatible with
the application. Copies of certifi cates are available from Trolex Ltd.
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the equipment must not be installed where there is possibility of an oxygen enriched
which may displace the subject gas being monitored. Steam laden atmospheres and
After this point, the output becomes non-linear and may erroneously indicate that the
with the same 6-digit number following “MDR”, the equipment is design registered. This
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who have specialised knowledge of the plant or installation and of the principles of gas
where gas may accumulate or where a source of gas release is expected to occur. This
way, the earliest possible warning of a gas release can be given to initiate shutdown
A very important part of an e cient gas monitoring system is the training of plant
the commencement of a working period.
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A low impedance two-wire voltage output
the length of the cable and the resistance of
the cable cores – the current fl owing in the 0 V
Alternatively, the sensor may be powered by a
to also power the sensor. No separate power
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A square wave, frequency variable output that
A pull up resistor may be required at the
the duty label of the sensor.
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with approved monitoring apparatus.
the Sentro certifi cation parameters.
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key to enter the Main Menu
A security code may be requested:
key to increment the digits
key to select Enter and return to
Section 4.4
Section 4.3
Section 4.4
the Main Display if no commands are
to allow the gas value to stabilise.
Section 4.4.1
Section 4.4.2
Section 4.4.3
Section 4.4.4
Section 4.4.5
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together to quit and return to the main display.
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the actual Test Gas value:
• The display backlight illumination
may be set to on, or o , to reduce
• The contrast of the display
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Alert Setup (TX6351 only)
• The integral GENERAL and HIGH
visual alarms can be set to
• The ‘confi dence’ condition fl ash
• A four digit security code can be
entered to prevent unauthorised
access to the setup menu.
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• This item will appear in the
• The operating function of each
relay can be independently setup.
the relay will de-energise when the measured gas concentration recedes from the
A Relay will stay LATCHED if the initiating
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• The protocol characteristics required for the Modbus datacomms version
can be setup. Sentro can then be integrated into a wider communication
network or to interface with a PC or SCADA system.
• The Sentro Module provides two adjustable setpoint output signals
• When setpoint 1 (General) is activated, the LED alarm indicators in the
display window fl ash simultaneously at a rate of about once every two
seconds. When setpoint 2 (high) is activated, they fl ash simultaneously at a
rate of about 2 per second
• The Activation mode and operating
level of the setpoints can be setup
• The setpoint output signal data will also be available for transmission
on the RS485 Modbus version of Sentro.
• The Contact Output version of Sentro 1 is also equipped with two relays
• The Activation will operate in the same way
• The Relay Function mode can also be setup
Section 4.4.3
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• Toxic gas sensing Sentro eModules
are equipped to automatically calculate
STEL and TWA limits in accordance
• The Alert can be set to ON or OFF
• The accumulated STEL and TWA data
can be reset to zero ready for the start
• STEL OVER or TWA OVER will
be displayed when limits are
• If the visual alarm has been enabled
then this will also activate at
level 1 when a STEL or TWA limit
• For a contact output version, the STEL and TWA alert will also initiate
the Activate command for Relay 1.
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• The gas sensing concentration
exceeds 100% LEL which is the
safe working limit of the sensing
• The transmitted output signal from the sensor will be clamped at full
scale to prevent ambiguous output data from being transmitted and
will latch in this condition
• The pellistor in the gas sensing module will be switched into a
PROTECT state to prevent oxidisation damage and will latch in this state.
• Check that the gas concentration has receded, then reset the module
by removing it for 2 seconds.
• The eModule has been removed
and is out for more than 10 seconds
• Under-range output signal will be transmitted by the sensor.
• Check the accuracy of the sensor at
pre-determined intervals by injecting
• The Sentro eModules should be
changed at regular intervals to ensure
• Service history is logged within the
module and this data is used to
periodically assess its condition whenever
it is returned for servicing. Simply insert
the new module into the instrument and
return the original for checking and
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• Check the condition and clean with a
small brush to remove dust and debris
IP ratings do not imply that the equipment will detect gas, during and after
exposure to those conditions
If it is suspected that the gas inlet port has been exposed to water in
conditions that exceed IPx4, the sensor should be dried and the response of
to gas, and the nature of the environment, so Trolex recommend that the sensors should
test gas must be combined with balance air if being used to calibrate pellistor
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contains materials that can be
is recycled in accordance with local laws and bylaws for the geographic area
where it is located. The end of its useful life is to be determined by the owner/operator
is recycled by licenced waste
All pertinent state, regional, and local safety regulations must be observed when
with documented system data, only Trolex or its a liates should perform repairs to
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