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Det-Tronics PointWatch Eclipse PIRECL - User Manual

Det-Tronics PointWatch Eclipse PIRECL
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Instructions
Infrared Carbon Dioxide Gas Detector
PointWatch Eclipse
®
Model PIRECL
®
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Summary

APPLICATION AND OPERATION OVERVIEW

NOTE on Normal CO2 Levels

Information on typical ambient CO2 levels and their implications.

THEORY OF OPERATION

Describes how the infrared gas detection mechanism works.

DETECTABLE GASES AND OUTPUTS

STANDARD 4-20 mA Output

Describes the standard 4-20 mA current loop output.

OPTIONAL RELAY OUTPUTS

Details the optional relay outputs for alarm and fault signals.

DATA LOGGING CAPABILITY

Explains the data logging feature for events and history.

OPTIONAL THIRD PARTY MODULES

Describes compatibility with third-party modules.

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUT AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS

Details input voltage, power consumption, and temperature range.

DETECTION AND CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Specifies gas detection range, options, and programming methods.

ALARM RELAY SPECIFICATIONS

Describes alarm relay types, rating, and defaults.

DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

FAULT AND DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Details fault relay and optional Modbus output.

CALIBRATION AND PERFORMANCE

Covers calibration, response time, accuracy, and self-diagnostics.

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Details ingress protection, housing material, wiring, and safety classification.

OPTICS AND COMMUNICATION PORT

Describes optics protection and the HART communication port.

CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY

APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Points to appendices for detailed certification information.

DIMENSIONS AND SHIPPING WEIGHT

Specifies physical dimensions and shipping weight.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Details the product's warranty period.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Critical warnings on wiring, hazardous areas, and service.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

WIRING AND MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Covers wiring practices and selecting optimal mounting spots.

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Details mounting bolt needs and surface support.

DEVICE MOUNTING ORIENTATION AND LED VISIBILITY

Recommends orientation for performance and visibility.

POWER AND WIRING REQUIREMENTS

CALIBRATION GAS PORT COVER

Explains the purpose and importance of the port cover.

24 VDC POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Guides on selecting an adequate power supply.

WIRING CABLE REQUIREMENTS AND CAUTIONS

Recommends cable type, shielding, and conduit installation.

POWER WIRING SIZE AND MAXIMUM LENGTH

Details voltage drop, wire sizing, and maximum length calculations.

OPTIONAL FEATURES AND WIRING PROCEDURES

OPTIONAL RELAYS CONFIGURATION

Explains optional relay contacts and settings changes.

WIRING PROCEDURE DETAILS

Covers cable termination, stripping, shields, and grounding.

REMOTE CALIBRATION WIRING RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommends PIRTB for remote calibration and provides a warning.

DESCRIPTION OF FEATURES

INTERNAL MAGNETIC SWITCH FUNCTION

Describes the function of the internal magnetic switch.

HART COMMUNICATION PORT

Details the optional HART communication port and its requirements.

SAFETY WARNING FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Warns against opening covers in explosive atmospheres.

STATUS INDICATORS AND LOGGING

TRI-COLOR LED STATUS INDICATION

Explains the LED indicators for status, alarms, and faults.

WEATHER BAFFLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE

Describes baffle function, removal, and cleaning advice.

CLOCK AND HISTORY LOGS

Explains the hour meter, event logs, and calibration logs.

REMOTE CALIBRATION OPTIONS AND GUIDELINES

PIRTB TERMINATION BOX FOR REMOTE CALIBRATION

Describes the PIRTB for remote calibration and its benefits.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMOTE CALIBRATION CONFIGURATION

Lists guidelines for optimal remote calibration setup.

OPERATION MODES AND OUTPUT

FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS AND MODES

States default settings and describes operating modes.

4-20 mA CURRENT LOOP OUTPUT DETAILS

Details the linear current loop output and calculation formula.

FAULT INDICATION MODES

MODES OF FAULT SIGNALING

Lists the three available fault signaling modes.

ECLIPSE AND USER DEFINED FAULT MODES

Explains Eclipse and User Defined fault signaling practices.

PIR9400 FAULT MODE CONSIDERATIONS

Discusses PIR9400 mode compatibility and limitations.

STARTUP AND COMMISSIONING CHECKLISTS

SYSTEM STARTUP OVERVIEW

Overview of startup readiness and safety checks.

ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Essential checklist for electrical connections and power verification.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Essential checklist for physical installation and sealing.

GAS DETECTION COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST

Essential checklist for site suitability and calibration readiness.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURES AND NOTES

CALIBRATION OVERVIEW AND OPTIONS

Explains calibration capabilities and the two main options.

NORMAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Details the two-step normal calibration process.

ZERO ONLY CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Describes the one-step zero calibration process.

ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION NOTES AND TIPS

Important advice on gas type, conditions, and equipment.

CALIBRATION INITIATION AND PROCEDURES

CALIBRATION INITIATION METHODS

Lists the various methods to start calibration.

DETAILED CALIBRATION PROCEDURE USING MAGNETIC SWITCH

Step-by-step guide for calibration using magnetic switch.

CALIBRATION TIME OUT AND ABORT PROCEDURES

Explains time-out conditions and how to abort calibration.

CALIBRATION COMPLETION AND ABORT

RETURN TO NORMAL MODE CRITERIA

Defines conditions for completing the return to normal mode.

CALIBRATION TIME OUT AND ABORT PROCEDURES

Explains time-out conditions and how to abort calibration.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

ROUTINE INSPECTION AND WEATHER BAFFLE CLEANING

Instructions for periodic inspection and baffle cleaning.

OPTICS AND O-RING MAINTENANCE

Procedures for cleaning optical surfaces and maintaining O-rings.

PROTECTIVE CAPS AND COVERS CHECK

Reminds to install protective caps and covers.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND DEVICE RETURN

IDENTIFYING FAULTS USING 4-20 mA OUTPUT

How to identify faults using the 4-20 mA output.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND DEVICE REPAIR

Information on replacement parts and returning the device for repair.

ORDERING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

PRODUCT ORDERING AND ACCESSORIES

Refers to model matrix, lists calibration equipment and spare parts.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTACT INFORMATION

Provides contact details for technical support.

PIRECL CO₂ MODEL MATRIX AND CONFIGURATION

MODEL AND THREAD TYPE OPTIONS

Identifies model series and thread type options.

OUTPUT AND WEATHER PROTECTION OPTIONS

Specifies output configurations and weather baffle options.

APPROVALS AND CLASSIFICATION TYPES

Lists international approval types and explosion classifications.

APPENDIX A: CSA APPROVAL

CSA CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Details CSA certification and conditions for use.

APPROVAL SCOPE NOTES

Clarifies approval scope for connected apparatus and software.

APPENDIX B: ATEX APPROVAL

ATEX CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Details ATEX certification and conditions for use.

HART PORT ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS

Specifies HART port electrical parameters.

ATEX SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE (GENERAL)

Lists general safety conditions for ATEX installations.

ATEX SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR HART PORT

Lists safety conditions specific to the HART port.

ADDITIONAL ATEX SAFETY NOTES AND STANDARDS

PRODUCT WARNINGS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LIMITS

Product warning about explosive atmospheres and temperature limits.

CERTIFIED CABLE ENTRY AND CONDUIT PLUG REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for certified cable entry devices and conduit plugs.

TERMINAL COMPARTMENT AND CABLE TYPE REQUIREMENTS

Describes terminal compartment design and shielded cable needs.

RELEVANT EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND CE CONFORMANCE

Lists relevant EN standards and CE directive compliance.

APPENDIX C: IECEX APPROVAL

IECEX CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Details IECEx certification and conditions for use.

HART PORT ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS

Specifies HART port electrical parameters.

IECEX SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE (GENERAL)

Lists general safety conditions for IECEx installations.

IECEX SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR HART PORT

Lists safety conditions specific to the HART port.

IEC STANDARDS AND WARNINGS

RELEVANT IEC STANDARDS

Lists relevant IEC standards for the device.

LOCATION RATING APPLICABILITY WARNING

Warning about applying hazardous location ratings.

APPENDIX D: INMETRO APPROVAL

INMETRO CERTIFICATION DETAILS

Details INMETRO certification and conditions for use.

CABLE ENTRY AND COVER FASTENING REQUIREMENTS

Notes requirements for cable entry and cover fastening.

APPENDIX E: HART COMMUNICATION

HART COMMUNICATION OVERVIEW

Outlines HART communication for monitoring and setup.

ESTABLISHING LOCAL HART COMMUNICATION

Guides on connecting the HART Handheld Communicator.

HART COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS AND NOTES

Notes on analog output termination, loop resistance, and generic mode.

DETERMINING ECLIPSE DDL PRESENCE IN COMMUNICATOR

Steps to check for the Eclipse DDL in the communicator.

HART MENU STRUCTURE

ECLIPSE CO2 HART MENU TREE OVERVIEW

Displays the menu trees for HART communication.

HART MENU NAVIGATION OPTIONS

Describes the main menu options: Device Variables, Diagnostics, Device Setup.

HART CONNECTIONS AND COMMANDS

HART COMMUNICATOR CONNECTION POINTS

Describes connection points for the HART Communicator.

HART COMMUNICATOR LOOP RESISTANCE NOTE

Notes minimum loop resistance for HART communication.

COMMONLY USED HART COMMANDS

Lists common HART commands for setup, diagnostics, and service.

TYPICAL HART SETUP PROCEDURES

VERIFYING OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS VIA HART

Lists parameters typically verified after HART setup.

ONLINE MENU STRUCTURE AND NAVIGATION

Describes the initial menu and navigation options.

HART MENU SUBMENUS OVERVIEW

Overview of Device Variables, Diagnostics, and Device Setup submenus.

HART DEVICE VARIABLES AND IDENTIFICATION

DEVICE VARIABLES SUBMENU DETAILS

Lists updated process variables and their values.

IDENTIFICATION SUBMENU DETAILS

Offers device and HART identification information.

HART DIAGNOSTICS MENU OPTIONS

STATUS;FAULT MENU INFORMATION

Shows detector status information.

DEVICE TEST OPTIONS

Allows performing various device tests.

CALIBRATION MENU FUNCTIONS

Initiates calibration routine and sets preferences.

HISTORY MENU FUNCTIONS

Shows extensive historical information about the unit.

HART HISTORY DATA ACCESS

HISTORICAL INFORMATION OVERVIEW

Lists types of historical data available.

TEMPERATURE HISTORY SUBMENUS

Submenus for max and min temperature history.

CALIBRATION AND EVENT LOG SUBMENUS

Submenus for calibration log and event log details.

HART DEVICE SETUP SUBMENU

BASIC SETUP PARAMETERS

Basic device setup parameters.

DETAILED SETUP PARAMETERS

Detailed setup parameters including sensor and gas info.

WRITE PROTECT SETTINGS

Controls device parameter write protection.

HART OUTPUT CONDITION CONFIGURATION

GAS ALARM AND FAULT OUTPUT CONFIGURATION

Configures gas alarms, fault outputs, and HART output.

COMMUNICATION PORT SETTINGS

Configures communication port settings (Modbus, ASCII).

DEVICE REVIEW MENU

Lists stored device parameters and information.

APPENDIX F: MODBUS COMMUNICATION

MODBUS COMMUNICATION OVERVIEW

Explains the Modbus interface with a system master.

MODBUS WIRING ARCHITECTURE

Details typical RS-485/Modbus wiring architecture.

MODBUS HARDWARE LAYER AND MEMORY MAP

RS-485 HARDWARE INTERFACE

Describes the RS-485 interface and output drivers.

SUPPORTED MODBUS FUNCTION CODES

Lists supported Modbus function codes.

MODBUS MEMORY MAP STRUCTURE

Defines memory structure and access types.

ECLIPSE FACTORY CONSTANTS

Holds factory-determined values for the Eclipse.

MODBUS DEVICE CONFIGURATION (READ;WRITE)

ECLIPSE DEVICE CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

Lists configurable device parameters and their addresses.

MODBUS DEVICE STATUS INFORMATION (READ ONLY)

REAL-TIME STATUS INFORMATION AREA

Explains the memory area for status information.

ECLIPSE STATUS INFORMATION ITEMS

Lists status information items and their addresses.

GENERAL STATUS BITS EXPLANATION

Bits indicating the device's operating mode.

CONTINUED DEVICE STATUS AND GENERAL BITS

MINIMUM TEMPERATURE STATUS

Status for minimum temperature readings.

GENERAL STATUS BITS FOR OPERATING MODES

Bits indicating the device's operating mode.

MODBUS FAULT AND CONTROL WORDS

FAULT STATUS WORD BITS

Bits indicating active faults.

CONTROL WORDS FOR DEVICE ACTIONS

Area for initiating device actions via command words.

ECLIPSE CONTROL WORDS LIST

Lists control words and their addresses.

MODBUS COMMAND WORDS AND EVENT LOGS

COMMAND WORD 1 DESCRIPTIONS

Lists command descriptions and their corresponding bits.

EVENT LOGS STORAGE AREA

Area for storing fault and calibration logs.

ECLIPSE EVENT LOG ENTRIES

Lists event log entries and addresses.

MODBUS VALUE CODES

BAUD RATE AND PARITY CODES

Codes for baud rate and parity settings.

GAS TYPE SELECTION CODE

Code for gas type selection.

MODBUS CALIBRATION AND FAULT CODES

CALIBRATION GAS TYPE AND METHOD CODES

Codes for calibration gas type and method.

ANALOG FAULT AND CALIBRATION STEP CODES

Codes for analog fault signaling and calibration steps.

MODBUS ALARM AND LOG CONFIGURATION CODES

ALARM LATCH CONFIGURATION CODES

Codes for alarm latch configuration.

EVENT AND CALIBRATION LOG ID CODES

Codes for event log entries and calibration logs.

ASCII PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION

Describes ASCII protocol configuration and use.

APPENDIX G: WARRANTY

PRODUCT WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Details the product's warranty terms and conditions.

CAUTION: USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS AND WARRANTY VOID

Warns against user repair and voids warranty.

APPENDIX H: CONTROL DRAWING

CSA CONTROL DRAWING INFORMATION

Provides a control drawing for system integration with CSA certification.

CRITICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

Emphasizes reading and following live maintenance procedures.

CSA CERTIFIED DRAWING MODIFICATION RESTRICTIONS

States that CSA certified drawing has no modifications allowed.

APPROVAL SCOPE CLARIFICATION FOR CONNECTED APPARATUS

Clarifies approval scope for connected apparatus.

Det-Tronics PointWatch Eclipse PIRECL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDet-Tronics
ModelPointWatch Eclipse PIRECL
CategoryGas Detectors
LanguageEnglish

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