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STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS FGD10A - User Manual

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STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS
Issue:
16
Date:
7/1/20
Firmware:
V2.4.yy
Installation, Commissioning &
Routine Gas Testing Manual
Gas Detector
Type FGD10A
Oxygen - Toxic Gases
(Relay version)

Table of Contents

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Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Firmware Revision

Package Contents

Scope of the Manual

Installation

Mounting and Terminal Access

Details on how to mount the FGD10A and access its terminal connections for wiring.

Power Supply

Analogue Output

RS232 Output

Commissioning

Applying Power

Procedure for applying power to the FGD10A after installation and initialisation.

Indicators

Description of the LED indicators (Red, Green, Yellow) on the front panel and their functions.

Initial Gas Testing

Zero Gas

Procedure to check and adjust the zero gas reading for the detector when no gas is present.

Gas Connection Points

Details on how to connect certified test gas, either directly or remotely, for calibration purposes.

Sampling Time

Guidance on allowing sufficient time for the test gas sample to reach the detector for accurate readings.

Suggested Calibration Gas Levels

Recommended gas levels for zero and span calibration for Oxygen and Toxic sensors.

Software Features

Menu Mode Selection

Overview of the menu system, keypad functionality, and password access for configuration and calibration.

Calibration

Sensor Calibration

Procedures for calibrating the gas sensor, including zero and span adjustments.

Analogue Output Calibration

Methods for calibrating the 4-20mA analogue output signal of the detector.

Error Codes

Communications Protocol

Hardware Connections

Details of PC connector pinouts (9-way D and 25-way D) for RS232 communication.

Control Byte Constants

List of control byte constants used in the P2P communication protocol, including Read, Write, and Acknowledge codes.

Frame Structure

Description of the frame format for data transmission, including start, end, and checksum bytes.

Variables

Explanation of device data access using Variables and their corresponding IDs for the FGD10A.

Reading a Variable

Procedure for sending a read frame to retrieve data from the device using Variable IDs.

Writing a Variable

Procedure for sending a write frame to modify device parameters using Variable IDs.

Routine Gas Testing

Sensor Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the Oxygen or Toxic sensor module.

Fuses

Specification

Certification

Customer Notes

STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS FGD10A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Gas TypeFlammable Gases
Sensor TypeCatalytic Bead
Detection Range0-100% LEL
Output Signal4-20 mA
Ingress ProtectionIP66
Response Time (T90)< 15 seconds
Detection PrincipleCatalytic Oxidation
CertificationATEX, IECEx
Power Supply24 VDC

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