Honeywell TC Series Technical Information
Honeywell TC Series Technical Information

Honeywell TC Series Technical Information

Tightness controls, adjustable test period which can be adapted to different systems, adjustable test instant allows quick system start, maximum safety thanks to self-monitoring electronics
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Tightness controls TC

Technical Information · GB
3 Edition 08.17
• Adjustable test period which can be adapted to different systems
• Adjustable test instant allows quick system start
• Maximum safety thanks to self-monitoring electronics
AGA
Safety manual for products complying with EN 61508-2

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  • Page 1: Tightness Controls Tc

    Tightness controls TC Technical Information · GB 3 Edition 08.17 • Adjustable test period which can be adapted to different systems • Adjustable test instant allows quick system start • Maximum safety thanks to self-monitoring electronics Safety manual for products complying with EN 61508-2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Tightness controls TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3.1.9 Calculation example for t .
  • Page 3 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 7.1 TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 .
  • Page 4: Application

    Application 1 Application TC 1, TC 2 TC 3 TC 4 The tightness control TC checks the fail-safe function control is used. In this case, the system must be vented of both valves before each start-up or after each shut- into a safe area.
  • Page 5 Application TC 2 and TC 4 TC 4 Tightness controls TC 2 and TC 4 can be used with gas Tightness control TC 4 consists of detection circuitry solenoid valves of any nominal size, which are quick and can be installed in the control cabinet, separately opening or slow opening with start rate.
  • Page 6 Application TC 1V on a valVario double solenoid valve TC 4 installed separately from the system in a control cabinet TC · Edition 08.17...
  • Page 7: Application Examples

    Application 1 .1 Application examples PZ = Internal pressure sensor of the TC for the compari- TC 1V son of inlet pressure p and interspace pressure p = Outlet pressure = Test volume 1 .1 .1 TC 1V with valVario controls Mains voltage = control voltage V1: quick or slow opening valve with start rate.
  • Page 8: Tc 1C With Combination Control Cg

    Application 1 .1 .2 TC 1C with combination control CG . .D or CG . . V Mains voltage = control voltage TC 1C V1 and V2: quick opening valves. TC 1C is directly flange-mounted to combination con- trol CG..D or CG..V and checks gas solenoid valves V1 and V2 in the combination control for tightness.
  • Page 9: Tc 2 With Two Gas Solenoid Valves

    Application 1 .1 .3 TC 2 with two gas solenoid valves Mains voltage = control voltage V1 and V2: quick or slow opening valves with start rate. TC 2 TC 2 checks gas solenoid valves V1 and V2 and the pipe between the valves for tightness.
  • Page 10: Auxiliary Valve For Discharge

    Application 1 .1 .4 TC 2 with two gas solenoid valves and one auxiliary valve for discharge Mains voltage = control voltage TC 2 V1 and V2: quick or slow opening valves with start rate. V3: quick or slow opening valve with start rate, nominal size is dependent on test volume V and inlet pres- sure p...
  • Page 11: Auxiliary Valve For Discharge

    Application 1 .1 .5 TC 2 with two gas solenoid valves and one auxiliary valve for discharge Mains voltage = control voltage TC 2 V1: quick or slow opening valve with start rate. V2: any. V3: quick opening, nominal size is dependent on test volume V and inlet pressure p , see page 38 (Pro-...
  • Page 12: Tc 2 In A Multiple Burner System With Several

    Application 1 .1 .6 TC 2 in a multiple burner system with several valves installed in series TC 2 Mains voltage = control voltage V3 and V4: quick opening, nominal size is dependent on test volume V and inlet pressure p , see page 38 (Project planning information), but is at least DN 15.
  • Page 13: Valves Installed In Series

    Application 1 .1 . 7 TC 3 in a multiple burner system with several valves installed in series V1 and V2: any. TC 3 TC 3 checks slow opening main valves V1 and V2 and the pipe between these valves for tightness. The test volume V is supplied and discharged via the TC 3 auxiliary valves.
  • Page 14: Tc 4 With Two Gas Solenoid Valves

    Application 1 .1 .8 TC 4 with two gas solenoid valves V1 and V2: quick or slow opening valves with start rate. TC 4 TC 4 checks gas solenoid valves V1 and V2 and the pipe between the valves for tightness. The external pressure switch DG monitors the pressure between the two valves.
  • Page 15: Auxiliary Valve For Discharge

    Application 1 .1 .9 TC 4 with two gas solenoid valves and one auxiliary valve for discharge TC 4 V1: quick or slow opening valve with start rate. V2: any. V3: quick opening, nominal size is dependent on test volume V and inlet pressure p , see page 38 (Project planning information), but is at least DN 15.
  • Page 16: Tc 4 In A Multiple Burner System With Two Auxiliary Valves For Supply And Discharge

    Application 1 .1 .10 TC 4 in a multiple burner system with two auxiliary valves for supply and discharge TC 4 V1: any. V2 and V3: quick opening, nominal size is dependent on test volume V and inlet pressure p , see page 38 (Project planning information), but is at least DN 15.
  • Page 17: Valves Installed In Series

    Application 1 .1 .11 TC 4 in a multiple burner system with several valves installed in series TC 4 V1 and V2: quick or slow opening valves with start rate. Tightness control TC 4 checks the central shut-off valve V1, the gas solenoid valve V2 and the pipe between these valves for tightness.
  • Page 18: Certification

    Certification 2 Certification Certificates – see Docuthek. 2 .1 TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 Certified pursuant to SIL For systems up to SIL 3 pursuant to EN 61508. Pursuant to EN ISO 13849-1, Table 4, TC 1, TC 2 and TC 3 can be used up to PL e.
  • Page 19: Tc 4

    Certification 2 .2 TC 4 UL listed USA and Canada EU certified pursuant to 120 V – Tightness control TC complies with the requirements set out in section 5.2.2.3.4 of EN 746-2. It achieves a Standard: UL 353 Limit control. Link to Underwriters safety level equivalent to EN 1643.
  • Page 20: Function

    Function 3 Function TC 1 . . W /K, TC 1 . .Q/K, TC 2 . . W /K or TC 2 . .Q/K Mains voltage: 120 V AC or 230 V AC 3 .1 TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 Control voltage: 24 V DC, 3 .1 .1 Connection diagrams for TC 1, TC 2 see page 37 (Selection).
  • Page 21: Connection Diagrams For Tc 3

    Function 3 .1 .2 Connection diagrams for TC 3 TC 3 . .W/K or TC 3 . .Q/K Mains voltage: 120 V AC or 230 V AC TC 3 . .W/W, TC 3 . .Q/Q or TC 3 . .K/K Control voltage: 24 V DC, Mains voltage = control voltage see page 37 (Selection).
  • Page 22: Test Procedure For Tc 1, Tc 2, Tc 3

    Function 3 .1 .3 Test procedure for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 Depending on the pressure between the valves p , the tightness control TC carries out a check using test pro- TEST cedure A or B: If pressure p >...
  • Page 23 Function Test procedure B Valve V2 opens for the opening time t = 3 s and closes again. During the measurement time t , the tightness TEST control checks the pressure p between the valves. START If pressure p > p /2, valve V1 is leaking.
  • Page 24: Test Instant Tc 1, Tc 2, Tc 3

    Function Mode 1 3 .1 .4 Test instant TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 TEST Two DIP switches are used to determine whether the L1 (+) tightness of the gas solenoid valves is to be checked ϑ don’t-care before burner run, after burner run, or before and after TEST Mode 1 burner run.
  • Page 25: Test Instant For Mode 2: Testing After Burner Run

    Function Mode 2 3 .1 .6 Test instant for Mode 2: testing after burner run TEST L1 (+) ϑ don’t-care Mode 2 TEST Mode 2 TEST L1 (+) The tightness test after burner run begins as soon as ϑ the burner is switched off. don’t-care TEST To ensure that the valves are checked for tightness once...
  • Page 26: Test Instant For Mode 3: Testing Before And After

    Function 3 .1 . 7 Test instant for Mode 3: testing before and after burner run Mode 3 The first test is carried out before burner run (as with Mode 1): Power The tightness test starts with incoming thermostat/ Power start-up signal ϑ.
  • Page 27: Measurement Time T M For Tc 1, Tc 2, Tc 3

    Function 3 .1 .8 Measurement time t for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 Measurement time t The sensitivity of the tightness control TC can be ad- 2.5 x p [mbar] x V [s] = justed by adapting the measurement time t for each [l/h] individual system.
  • Page 28: Tc 4

    Function 3 .2 TC 4 3 .2 .1 Connection diagram Fault signalling contact on terminals 8 and 9: signalling TEST OK contact (not internally fused), max. 1 A for 220/240 V (high voltage: 264 V), max. 2 A for 120 V. Connect the NO contact on the pressure switch to ter- minals 6 and 7.
  • Page 29: Test Procedure Tc 4

    Function 3 .2 .2 Test procedure TC 4 The tightness test can only be performed if the pres- The TEST starts with the waiting time t . Once the wait- sure downstream of V2 is around atmospheric pressure. ing time has elapsed, the tightness control TC checks TEST START the pressure between the inlet valve V1 and the outlet...
  • Page 30 Function Test procedure B TEST START If pressure p < p /2, valve V1 is tight. Valve V1 is opened for the opening time t = 2 s. V1 closes again. During the measurement time t , the tightness control Test procedure A Test procedure B –...
  • Page 31: Tc 4 Test Instant

    Function 3 .2 .3 TC 4 test instant "TEST " A jumper (on the left in the picture) is used to determine Mode whether the tightness of the gas solenoid valves is to be L1 (+) checked before or after burner run. ϑ...
  • Page 32: Test Instant For Mode 2: Testing After Burner Run

    L1 (+) ϑ TEST Function 3 .2 .5 Test instant for Mode 2: testing after burner run If the tightness control TC detects a leak on one of the If the jumper is set to Mode 2, the tightness test after two valves, the red LED lights up for a fault on valve V1 burner run begins as soon as the burner is switched off.
  • Page 33: For Tc 4

    Function 3 .2 .6 Test period t for TC 4 The required test period t is calculated from: The sensitivity of the tightness control TC can be ad- = max. flow rate [m max. justed by adapting the test period t for each individual = leakage rate [l/h] = Q /h] x 0.1%,...
  • Page 34: Test Volume V P For Tc 1, Tc 2, Tc 3, Tc 4

    Function 3 .3 Test volume V for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3, TC 4 Valve Nominal size Pipe volume VR volume VV Valves Test volume V is calculated from the valve volume V [l/m] added to the volume of the pipe V for each additional VG 10 0.01...
  • Page 35: Leakage Rate Q L

    Function 3 .4 Leakage rate Q If no leakage rate is specified, we recommend the max. possible test period/measurement time is set. It is possible to check a specific leakage rate Q using the TC. Within the scope of the European Union, the maximum leakage rate Q is 0.1% of the maximum flow rate Q...
  • Page 36: Animation

    Function 3 .5 Animation The interactive animation shows the function of the To play the animation, you will need Adobe Reader 7 or a tightness control TC 4. newer version. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your system, you can download it from the Internet. Click on the picture .
  • Page 37: Selection

    Selection 4 Selection 4 .2 TC 4 4 .2 .1 Selection table 4 .1 TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 4 .1 .1 Selection table TC 410      05 W/W Q/Q K/K W/K Q/K  = standard,  = available TC 1V Order example ...
  • Page 38: Project Planning Information

    Project planning information 5 Project planning information On slow opening valves without start rate or pneumatically oper- ated valves, the test volume can be supplied or discharged via auxiliary valves, if discharge into the furnace chamber is impossible for process reasons.
  • Page 39: Start Rate

    Project planning information 5 .2 Start rate 5 .3 .1 TC 1V for solenoid valves for gas VAS, VCx The valve actuator cannot be rotated on gas solenoid The tightness control TC requires a minimum start rate valves with a proof of closure switch VCx..S or VCx..G. in order to carry out tightness tests on slow opening When using a valve/pressure regulator combination valves:...
  • Page 40: Tc 2..R: Rp ¼

    Project planning information 5 .3 .3 TC 2 An adapter plate is supplied for mounting the TC 2 to a gas solenoid valve. TC 3..R: Rp ¼ TC 3..N: ¼ NPT TC 2..R: Rp ¼ TC 2..N: ¼ NPT 5 .3 .5 TC 4 On the TC 4, the external pressure switch is mounted We recommend using Ermeto screw couplings to at- on the interspace between the valves to be monitored.
  • Page 41: Electrical Connection Of Tc 1, Tc 2

    Project planning information 5 .4 Electrical connection of TC 1, TC 2 For the electrical connection of the TC to valves with a plug, a socket can be supplied as an accessory, see page 42 (Accessories). 5 .5 Determining the relief line size The nominal diameter of the relief line should be large enough to discharge the test volume V .
  • Page 42: Accessories

    Accessories 6 Accessories 6 .3 External pressure switch for TC 4 6 .1 Socket DG..C Standard socket, 3 pins + PE, black/B: Gas pressure switches DG, DG..C for monitoring the Order No. 74916715 pressure between the valves to be checked. 6 .2 Valve connection cable For inlet pressures of 0.5 to 500 mbar (0.2 to 195 "WC).
  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Technical data 7 Technical data fault output at 120 V AC/230 V AC mains voltage, 24 V DC control voltage: max. 100 mA. 7 .1 TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 TC switching cycles: 250,000 pursuant to EN 13611. Electrical data Reset: using a button on the device or by remote reset.
  • Page 44: Tc 4

    Technical data 7 .2 TC 4 Mechanical data Length of connection cable: Electrical data at 230 V AC/120 V AC: any, Mains voltage: at 24 V DC (supply connected to PE): 110/120 V AC, -15/+10%, 50/60 Hz, max. 10 m permitted, 220/240 V AC, -15/+10%, 50/60 Hz, at 24 V DC (supply not connected to PE): 24 V DC, ±20%.
  • Page 45 Technical data Environment Gas type and inlet pressure p dependent on external pressure switch. The pressure switch is set to half the inlet pressure p The switching differential may not exceed ±10% of the set switching pressure, see page 42 (External pres- sure switch for TC 4).
  • Page 46: Indicators And Operating Controls

    Technical data 7 .3 Indicators and operating controls TC 4 TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 P o w e = TEST phase (yellow) TEST = operating signal (green) = power supply Power Power = fault valve 1 (red) Power Power = operating signal = fault valve 2 (red)
  • Page 47: Dimensions

    Technical data 7 .4 Dimensions (3.3") (4.4") ø 5 (0.2") (3.3") (2.8") Po w er (8.5") (5.5") Po w er Rp ¼ (3") (5.5") (¼ NPT) (5.3") ( 1 . 4 " ) ( 3 . 3 " ) (3.7") 46,8 (1.8") (1.6")
  • Page 48: Safety-Specific Characteristic Values

    Technical data 7 .6 Safety-specific characteristic values Relationship between the Performance Level (PL) and the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) For systems up to SIL 3 pursuant to EN 61508 Mains and control voltage: 120 V AC/230 V AC – Diagnostic coverage DC 91.4% Mean probability of dangerous failure PFH 17.3 x 10...
  • Page 49: Safety Information In Accordance With

    Safety information in accordance with EN 61508-2 for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 8 Safety information in accordance with Fault lock-out Non-volatile fault lock-out, action type 2.V pursuant to EN 61508-2 for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 EN 60730-2-5, Section 6.4.101. 8 .1 General 8 .1 .2 Other classifications Scope of application...
  • Page 50: Interfaces

    Safety information in accordance with EN 61508-2 for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 8 .2 Interfaces 8 .2 .2 Connection terminals Supply and control signal terminals 8 .2 .1 Electrical wiring Mains voltage = control voltage 24 V DC, Attachment type X to EN 60730-1.
  • Page 51: Outputs

    Safety information in accordance with EN 61508-2 for TC 1, TC 2, TC 3 8 .2 .4 Outputs SIL Safety Integrity Level/PL Performance Level See page 48 (Safety-specific characteristic values). Safety interlock /OK enable signal at 230/120 V AC mains voltage, max. 3 A resistive load, at 24 V DC mains voltage, max.
  • Page 52: Maintenance Cycles

    Maintenance cycles 9 Maintenance cycles Tightness controls TC require little servicing. We rec- ommend carrying out a function check once a year or twice a year in the case of biogas. TC · Edition 08.17...
  • Page 53: Glossary

    Glossary 10 Glossary NOTE: Diagnostic coverage can exist for the whole or parts of a safety-related system. For example, diagnos- 10 .1 Tightness control tic coverage could exist for sensors and/or logic system The term “tightness control” is the product name of and/or final elements.
  • Page 54: Probability Of Dangerous Failure Pfhd

    Glossary 10 . 7 Probability of dangerous failure PFH Value describing the likelihood of dangerous failure per hour of a component for high demand mode or con- tinuous mode. Unit: 1/h see EN 13611/A2 10 .8 Mean time to dangerous failure MTTF Expectation of the mean time to dangerous failure see EN ISO 13849-1 TC ·...
  • Page 55: Feedback

    Strotheweg 1 · 49504 Lotte (Büren) Germany Tel +49 541 1214-0 We reserve the right to make technical Fax +49 541 1214-370 modifications in the interests of progress. hts.lotte@honeywell.com Copyright © 2017 Elster GmbH www.kromschroeder.com All rights reserved. TC · Edition 08.17...

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