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Operator Manual ORBISPHERE 510/511/512 Revision G - 05/11/2008...
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Important Information Product Recycling Information ENGLISH Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after 12 August 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive 2002/96/EC), European electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user.
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Important Information - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers SVENSKA Elektronikutrustning som är märkt med denna symbol kanske inte kan lämnas in på europeiska offentliga sopstationer efter 2005-08-12. Enligt europeiska lokala och nationella föreskrifter (EU-direktiv 2002/96/ EC) måste användare av elektronikutrustning i Europa nu återlämna gammal eller utrangerad utrustning till tillverkaren för kassering utan kostnad för användaren.
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Hach Ultra. Hach Ultra will then be responsible for the disposal of this equipment. In addition, Hach Ultra will offer to take back (at cost to the customer) any old, unserviceable or redundant analyzers and systems which do not carry the above symbol, but which were originally supplied by Hach Ultra.
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Currently, monitoring and control instruments do not fall within the scope of the RoHS Directive, however Hach Ultra has taken the decision to adopt the recommendations in the Directive as the target for all future product design and component purchasing.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Table of Contents 1 of 138 Table of Contents Installation Unpacking..................11 Installation Check List................11 Wall Mount and Pipe Mount Instruments...........12 1.3.1 Instrument Dimensions............12 1.3.2 Wall Mounting..............13 1.3.3 Pipe Mounting..............13 1.3.4 Connection Panel (bottom of instrument) ......14 Panel Mount Instrument ..............16...
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2 of 138 Table of Contents - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 2.2.7 Warning Windows ..............35 Main Menu Structure .................36 View Menu Selection of the View Style ..............38 3.1.1 Numeric View...............38 3.1.2 Diagnostic View ..............38 3.1.3 Statistic View................38 Configuration of the View Styles ............40 3.2.1...
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Table of Contents 3 of 138 Configure Snooze................68 View Inputs/Outputs ................68 Relays....................68 6.3.1 Relays Configuration ............69 6.3.2 Test Channel Relays ............70 6.3.3 Test System Relay ..............70 Analog Outputs..................71 6.4.1 Instrument Configuration .............72 6.4.2 Channel Configuration............73 6.4.3 Calibration of the Analog Outputs........75...
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4 of 138 Table of Contents - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 10.1.1 Save...................107 10.1.2 Select .................107 11 Services Menu 11.1 Sensor Diagnostics................111 11.1.1 Calibration Timer..............111 11.1.2 Service Timer..............111 11.1.3 Null Current Measurement (EC sensor only) .....111 11.1.4 Gas/Temperature (EC sensor process) ......112 11.1.5...
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Table of Contents 5 of 138 Appendix A: Glossary Gas Units..................131 Generic Terms and Definitions ............132 ORBISPHERE Operator Manual...
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However, Hach Ultra assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Hach Ultra be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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None of the instrument’s components can be serviced by the user. Only personnel from Hach Ultra or its approved representative(s) is (are) authorized to attempt repairs to the system and only components formally approved by the manufacturer should be used.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Manual Overview 9 of 138 Intended Use of this Equipment This high accuracy Orbisphere instrument is designed for gas measurement using electrochemical (EC) or thermal conductivity (TC) sensors. The instrument can be used for process and laboratory analysis, in applications such as beverage, life sciences, power generation, and the electronics industry.
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10 of 138 Manual Overview - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Acknowledgements • Dacron, Delrin, Tedlar, Tefzel, and Viton are registered trademarks of DuPont. • Halar is a registered trademark of Ausimont U.S.A., Inc. • Hastelloy is a registered trademark of Haynes International.
The instrument should now be ready for operation. If a problem should arise, please refer initially to “Troubleshooting” on page 117. If the difficulty cannot be overcome, please contact your Hach Ultra representative who will be happy to assist you. ORBISPHERE Operator Manual...
12 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.3 Wall Mount and Pipe Mount Instruments 1.3.1 Instrument Dimensions Fig 1-1: Wall/Pipe Mount Instrument Dimensions (in millimeters) ORBISPHERE Operator Manual...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 13 of 138 1.3.2 Wall Mounting Attach the U bracket provided to the wall with two screws (not provided). Tilt the instrument slightly backwards to align the bracket pins and the insertion slots, and slide the instrument onto the bracket as shown.
14 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.3.4 Connection Panel (bottom of instrument) 1.3.4.1 Cable Protection Shield The cable protection located at the bottom of the instrument (shown in place in Fig 1-4 below) must be lowered, and eventually removed, to get access to the bottom of the instrument.
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 15 of 138 Fig 1-6: Wall and Pipe Mount Connection Panel 1) Power cable. The type of 7) USB-A host connector for mass connection will vary depending on storage device the instrument specification (see 8) External pressure sensor cable “Connection to Mains Power...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 17 of 138 1.4.2 Mounting 1) Cut an opening in the panel to accommodate the bracket frame provided (this is the same size as previous generations of Orbisphere type 3600 instruments). Fig 1-9: Opening Dimensions...
18 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Alternative Instrument Mounting Procedure When it is not convenient to work from the back of the panel, the instrument can be connected before fitting in the panel. 1) Install the panel support frame in the panel opening...
20 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.5.2 Mounting Install the instrument on a laboratory table. Place it on a clean flat surface in a safe area. Locate the instrument convenient to the power source connectors, supplies and the PC.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 21 of 138 1.6 Connectors Assembly Instructions 1.6.1 Cable Gland Wiring Instructions A waterproof cable gland is provided each time a cable must be connected inside the instrument. The nickel-plated brass cable glands are EMC-types, designed so that the cable shields attach directly to the instrument housing as a ground.
22 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.6.2 Ethernet Connector (table version) The Harting RJ Industrial® IP 67 Push Pull connector can be locked and unlocked using one hand and minimal force. Only a few steps are necessary in order to quickly and reliably attach an Industrial Ethernet cable to the Harting RJ Industrial®...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 23 of 138 PROFInet® Color Code Signal Function Wire color RJ 45 pin N° Transmission Data + Yellow TD - Transmission Data - Orange Receiver Data + White RD - Receiver Data - Blue 1.6.3 USB-B Client Adapter Cable This supplied cable is needed to connect the instrument to a PC.
24 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.7 Connection to Mains Power Supply 1.7.1 Power Supply Unit (portable instrument) For portable instruments, an external power supply unit is supplied as standard. Connect the power supply unit to the table instrument with the FIXCON®...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 25 of 138 1.7.3 Power Supply Connection (high voltage instruments) High voltage instruments (100-240 VAC) are pre-wired internally for mains connection with a male BINDER connector. A female connector is supplied attached to the male connector as illustrated below.
26 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 4) Slide the cable clamp (3) back onto the connector (4) and secure the cable. 5) Screw the two parts (4) and (2) back together. 6) Secure the power cable by screwing the end plug (1) back in place.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Installation 27 of 138 1.8.3 Main Board Connections Fig 1-17: Connector P8 Fig 1-16: Main Board Fig 1-18: Connector P3 Connector P8 1) RS-485 (signal A) 8) Not used 2) RS-485 (signal B) 9) Not used...
28 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.8.4 Measurement Board The different measurement boards for the EC and TC sensors are illustrated in Fig 1-19 Fig 1-20 below. The type of board is easily identified by the color of the J8 connector.
30 of 138 Installation - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 1.9 Set Measurement Alarm Relays The three output relays are located on the measurement board. When the instrument is delivered, all three of these relays are set to NO by default. They can be individually configured to Normally Open (NO) or to Normally Closed (NC) by physically moving the jumper on each relay.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - User Interface 31 of 138 User Interface 2.1 Instrument The instrument front panel provides these user interfaces: • A touch screen acting as display, touch pad and keyboard. Contrast can be adjusted. • A LED, showing when the instrument is on.
32 of 138 User Interface - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 2.2.1 Function Keys on the Header Bar Shortcut to the user login window. Pressing this button for more than 2 seconds calls the ID and password window (see “Identification and Authorization Level” on page 34).
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - User Interface 33 of 138 2.2.2 Special Function Keys on Portable Instruments The green sample mode start/stop button starts the measurement process when in sample mode. Pressing the button again manually interrupts the process and an “aborted”...
34 of 138 User Interface - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 2.2.4 Rolling List For convenience, selection through a possible large list of items has been designed with a rolling list, like in this example. Use the up and down arrow to navigate, or select directly one item and press OK.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - User Interface 35 of 138 2.2.7 Warning Windows At various stages, a warning message may be displayed to request confirmation from the operator that his last action(s) must really be saved or cleared, or that there is a problem that did not enable the requested action, such as during instrument calibration (example shown left).
36 of 138 User Interface - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 2.3 Main Menu Structure This is the structure of the main menu which is used to control every functionality of the instrument. These submenus are detailed in the following sections of this Operator Manual.
38 of 138 View Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 3.1 Selection of the View Style 3.1.1 Numeric View This is the default view: Display shows the numeric measurement value identified for each gas measurement channel available, a graphic showing measurement value evolution during the set time frame, and sample temperature.
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - View Menu 39 of 138 Cpk process variability Cpk takes into account the center of the data relative to the specifications, as well as the variation in the process. • A Cpk value of one indicates that the tail of the distribution and the specification are an equal distance from the overall average.
40 of 138 View Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 3.2 Configuration of the View Styles 3.2.1 Numeric View Configuration List of parameters that can be adjusted to customize the numeric view display: Display temperature: no, channel x, Display channel 1, 2, 3: yes/no ⌧...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - View Menu 41 of 138 3.2.2 Statistic View Configuration On the left side of the screen, select the channel to be displayed in the statistic window, and press OK. To configure the statistic view for a channel, select the channel number in the right side of the window, to take you directly to the configuration window.
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44 of 138 Measurement Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 4.1 Instrument Configuration 4.1.1 TPO or TPA Calculation (portable instrument) The TPO (Total Package Oxygen) and TPA (Total Package Air) features are available on the portable instrument for an EC sensor measuring oxygen (refer also to the table in “Generic Terms and Definitions”...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Measurement Menu 45 of 138 4.1.4 Sample Mode Measurements (portable instrument) When the numeric view is selected, the normal measurement window is displayed. Press the function key (on the header bar) to initiate the sample measurement.
46 of 138 Measurement Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers TPO and TPA Parameters (portable instrument) The screen illustrated left is for TPO calculation, but the parameters required for TPA calculation are the same. Overflow volume: Total package size Net content volume: Volume of liquid in the package Press the “Compute”...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Measurement Menu 47 of 138 4.2 Measurement Configuration 4.2.1 EC Sensor Sensor’s membrane number selection Medium: Liquid or gas phase. Gas unit type: Partial, Fraction, Dissolved. Gas unit *: The list of available units depends on unit type selected above.
48 of 138 Measurement Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 4.2.3 Measurement Alarms Configuration Set the thresholds for the low/high concentration levels, according to the application. Each alarm type can be individually enabled or disabled without losing its settings. These events can activate the relays and can be displayed.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Measurement Menu 49 of 138 4.2.4 Measurement Filter Configuration The filters are aimed at “flattening” the measurement curve in situations where the process shows atypical peak values that could otherwise hamper the interpretation of measurement readings. The filter is applied on the last set of measurements each time a measurement is taken.
Liquid to gas factor: Enable correction as appropriate. ⌧ If checked, the percentage correction factor must be entered. This value cannot be negative. Note: If you believe you need to enable these corrections, it is advisable to contact a Hach Ultra Service Representative first. ORBISPHERE Operator Manual...
In the petroleum industry, the detection of oxygen is sometimes hampered by significant concentrations of hydrogen sulfide in the sample. Hach Ultra recommends using the H interference option if the hydrogen sulfide concentration exceeds 0.15% in gas phase, or 5 ppm in dissolved phase.
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52 of 138 Measurement Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 4.2.6.2 Interferences in Hydrogen Measurement The presence of oxygen in the sample can have an effect on the hydrogen sensor to varying degrees, depending on the membrane being used. The oxygen correction option enables the instrument to correct for this condition.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Measurement Menu 53 of 138 Temperature compensation: As descibed above ⌧ Interfering H2O: As descibed above ⌧ Interfering H2: If the sample is known to contain ⌧ hydrogen, check this box. 4.3 Measured Data Storage There is one measurement file per channel which contains the data generated by the measurement cycle.
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54 of 138 Measurement Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers RAM time (volatile memory): Delay in seconds Note: Data stored in volatile between two recordings of measured data. memory are lost when FLASH time (non-volatile memory): Delay in seconds instrument is off, non-...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Calibration Menu 55 of 138 Calibration Menu Fig 5-1: Calibration Menu Note: The amplifiers calibration option is reserved for Hach Ultra service technicians only, and is therefore not explained in this manual. ORBISPHERE Operator Manual...
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56 of 138 Calibration Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Fig 5-2: Sensor Calibration Menu (cont. from previous page) ORBISPHERE Operator Manual...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Calibration Menu 57 of 138 5.1 Definitions We define 2 types of calibration: • the calibration of the gas to measure (e.g. O for an O sensor) • the calibration of interferences (e.g. H O for a CO...
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58 of 138 Calibration Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Modify Calibration Parameters Calibration mode: 2 types available, depending on the gas being measured: - Direct value: Any gas - In Air: For or O (default) Medium: Select liquid or gas (direct calibration only)
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Calibration Menu 59 of 138 The value “% last calibration” shows the ratio between the current measurement and the previous sensor calibration. The value “% variation” indicates the variation during the last 3 measurements, which is the stability of the measurements.
Make sure the H concentration used for calibration is within the acceptable range for the membrane. Hach Ultra recommends the following calibration gas/inert gas combinations for calibrating with the following membranes. See the Sensor Maintenance Manual for further details on membrane specifications:...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Calibration Menu 61 of 138 5.3 TC Gas Sensor Calibration 5.3.1 Calibration of the Measured Gas Start Before initiating a calibration process, the calibration parameters must be set by pressing on the Modify button. The last calibration parameters are memorized, so this step can be ignored if the correct parameters are already set.
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62 of 138 Calibration Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Calibration Results A calibration screen will be displayed showing current measurement data which is continually refreshed. The value “% ideal slope” is a percentage of the slope against the ideal slope. If this percentage is not within the...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Calibration Menu 63 of 138 5.4 Calibration Errors (EC and TC sensors) Calibration is not possible in the following circumstances: • When the "ratio ideal current" is greater than 170% or smaller than 30% • When the sensor cannot measure (thermal cut off, sensor out, etc.) •...
64 of 138 Calibration Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 5.6 Interference Calibration (TC sensor) This calibration is available for TC sensors and is required when one of the interferences has been enabled (See “Interferences Configuration” on page 51). The lower part of the screen displays the actual measurement.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Calibration Menu 65 of 138 5.8 External Pressure Calibration (optional sensor) Two calibration methods for the external pressure sensor can be selected: • Two point calibration (recommended) • One point calibration By default the two point calibration is selected...
66 of 138 Calibration Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 5.9 Calibration Reports Once a calibration is completed (for a gas or pressure sensor), the calibration report is updated with the new details. The calibration report contains data for the last 50 calibrations.
68 of 138 Inputs/Outputs Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 6.1 Configure Snooze In the event of an alarm, the “snooze” button stops the instrument buzzer and returns all the relays in the instrument to their normal state during a "snooze time".
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Inputs/Outputs Menu 69 of 138 6.3.1 Relays Configuration The three relays (per channel) can be triggered by several standard events, or a combination of events (custom). The relays output can be used to turn on a beacon, horn or PLC (see “Connections to Electronic Boards”...
70 of 138 Inputs/Outputs Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 6.3.2 Test Channel Relays The three measurement alarm relays can be manually activated for testing purposes: Select Relay On, Off or Not under test. See note regarding the relays below. “Not under test”...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Inputs/Outputs Menu 71 of 138 6.4 Analog Outputs There are 3 analog outputs per channel. These outputs are configurable in terms of function, content and behavior through the instrument menus. Analog outputs are used to output a voltage or a current which is a function (e.g a linear characteristic) of a measurement: AOut = f (M).
72 of 138 Inputs/Outputs Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 6.4.1 Instrument Configuration Select the analog output range of current: 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA The 4-20 mA range (recommended) allows for an extended event indication mode that can be selected...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Inputs/Outputs Menu 73 of 138 6.4.2 Channel Configuration For each of the 3 analog output channels, set the type of measurement that will be transmitted through this channel, and the output characteristics. Meas. type: Select the type of measurement available from the rolling list.
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74 of 138 Inputs/Outputs Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers The following table lists the default configuration. The first three events on the list are pre-set and only the priority can be changed: Table 6-2: Extended Event Table Priority Event I [mA] Sensor out 0.25...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Inputs/Outputs Menu 75 of 138 6.4.3 Calibration of the Analog Outputs The calibration of the analog output is aimed at aligning the internally calculated current to the real current output. This was performed at factory, but could become necessary again because of electronic tolerances.
76 of 138 Inputs/Outputs Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 6.4.4 Direct Test Test to check the calibration of the analog outputs. A precision ammeter connected at the corresponding analog output connection point is required. Select a value (4, 12, 20 mA available) and compare this value (+ 0.02 mA) with that which the ammeter...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Inputs/Outputs Menu 77 of 138 6.5 Analog Output Characteristics The analog output characteristics can be set to either Mono Linear, Tri Linear or None. 6.5.1 “Mono Linear” Analog Output The "Mono Linear" output is the default setting for each analog output. It is illustrated in Fig 6-3 below (4-20 mA output is shown, 0-20 mA or 0-5 V settings are similar).
78 of 138 Inputs/Outputs Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 6.5.2 “Tri Linear” Analog Output The "Tri-linear" output brings benefits over the “Linear output” discussed before. It is illustrated in Fig 6-4 below (4-20 mA output is shown, 0-20 mA or 0-5 V settings are similar).
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Inputs/Outputs Menu 79 of 138 These points should be set keeping in balance the following conditions (see Fig 6-4 on page 78): • The smaller is Range 2, the better is the analog signal resolution within the expected range of measure.
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 81 of 138 Communication Menu Fig 7-1: Communication Menu The external RS-485 port of the main board is directly connected to a RS-485 bus (single twisted pair). Optionally it can be connected to a fieldbus module (gateway).
82 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 7.1 RS-485 Simple Mode Configuration This protocol allows the instrument to output data to an external device (PLC, SCADA, PC, etc.). The communication is unidirectional. The data are output on the RS-485 link as simple ASCII text.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 83 of 138 7.1.1 Data Available All individual data are separated by at least one tabulation character (ASCII code=0x09). For the cyclic measurements, the data format is detailed. For the files, only one example for each file is given to explain the data format.
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84 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers EC Gas Sensor Calibration Report Example Calibration report nb 1 Type..... Sensor calibrated on this instrument Date (yy.mm.dd - hh:mm) .
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 85 of 138 Barometric Sensor Calibration Report Example Calibration report nb 1 Date (yy.mm.dd - hh:mm) ..05.02.16 - 20:38 Operator ....jp Operator ID .
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86 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Configuration Report Example The "Configuration" below is given for a one channel instrument. INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION Measurement mode..Continuous mode Pressure unit ....[bar] Temperature unit .
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 87 of 138 7.1.2 Example of Use In this example we use: • One PC with a RS232 port. • One "RS-485<->RS232 converter" Procedure: 1) Connect both RS-485 wires of the instrument to the "RS-485<->RS232 converter".
88 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 7.2 PROFIBUS-DP Communication (optional) 7.2.1 Installation On the Orbisphere CD, there is an “Orbi2079.gsd” and an “Orbi2079.bmp” file available in the “Profibus DP” folder to help configure the PROFIBUS-DP. The GSD file contains the following elements: •...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 89 of 138 2) Select the menu "Configuration/RS-485" and choose "PROFIBUS-DP" as protocol. 3) Select the menu "Configuration/PROFIBUS-DP", choose the slave address and restart the instrument. 7.2.2 Input/Output Data The main board: • Writes the latest measurement data to the Profibus Input Buffer.
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90 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Name Type Size Offset Channel 3 gas concentration Input float 32 bits Channel 3 gas unit Input byte 8 bits Channel 3 temperature Input float 32 bits Channel 3 temperature unit...
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 91 of 138 The gas, temperature and barometric pressure unit values are coded as defined in the following tables: Gas Unit Value Temperature Value Barometric Value Unit Pressure Unit mbar °C mbar °F psia atm.
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92 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 7.2.2.2 Commands The “Command Output Buffer” is formatted as follows: Name Type Size Offset Output command toggle (OCT) Output byte 8 bits Output command ID (OCI) Output byte 8 bits Output command data byte 1 (OCD1)
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 93 of 138 Change Product Command - Input Name Value Comment 0 = OK 1 = Unknown command ID 2 = Invalid parameter (e.g. invalid channel no or product number) 3 = Execution failure...
94 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 7.3 USB-A Port (host) This option allows the export or import of data from an external mass storage device. The device must first be connected to the instrument through the USB-A port.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 95 of 138 7.4.2 PC Interface Once the server has been enabled and the interface information set up, access the information by launching an internet browser and typing “http://” followed by the server name that has been assigned to the instrument, in the address box as illustrated below:...
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96 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Click on any of these options and the data will be displayed on the PC screen. The following shows an example of the screen when selecting the Current Measurement option: ORBISPHERE...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 97 of 138 7.5 Data File Transfer Through the USB Port The USB port allows you to copy data files from the instrument to a PC using the Microsoft ActiveSync® software. The files in the instrument are coded in a binary format, so they must be converted to a readable format on your PC to make them suitable for viewing.
PC. See “Upload Report Files” on page Orbisphere Install is an installation software used by the Hach Ultra after sales technicians to upload new software versions. To avoid an accidental software modification, a key is required. 7.5.2 Microsoft ActiveSync® Configuration The latest version of ActiveSync®...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Communication Menu 99 of 138 7.5.3 Upload Report Files Double click on the Orbisphere USB upload icon on the PC desktop (created during the process described previously in “PC Software Installation” ) to start the upload and convert process.
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100 of 138 Communication Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Uploaded Files There are a number of files that are uploaded to the PC during this process. However, only the text files (with a .txt file extension) are in a readable format on the PC. Most document editors (Word, Notepad, etc.) can be used to open these files, as well as...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Security Menu 101 of 138 Security Menu Fig 8-1: Security Menu Note: When the instrument is started for the very first time, security is disabled by default. It is highly recommended that each user be entered into the system and given appropriate access rights as soon as possible to avoid any unauthorized access.
102 of 138 Security Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 8.1 Access Rights Management Each user has a unique ID and user password. The ID and password is used by the software to: • Allow or deny a user to perform specific actions.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Security Menu 103 of 138 8.3 User Management This window shows the list of registered users for the instrument. They are listed by name, ID, password and access level. Note: The "User password" must be at least 4 characters long.
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Products Menu 105 of 138 Products Menu Fig 9-1: Products Menu 9.1 Overview This option allows users to save and/or use previously saved, product configurations. A maximum of 100 different product configurations can be stored in the instrument. The basic measurement configuration (gas to analyze, gas unit, alarm limits, analog outputs, etc.) can be set up for a product and will be automatically used by the machine when that...
106 of 138 Products Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 9.1.1 Select Product Note: If the PROFIBUS-DP communications protocol has been enabled, products can be selected for analysis using that facility (see “Input/Output Data” on page 89 specifically “Change Product Command - Output” on page 92 for details).
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Global Configuration Menu 107 of 138 10 Global Configuration Menu Fig 10-1: Global Configuration Menu 10.1 Overview The global configuration option allows users to save, and use previously saved, instrument configurations. A maximum of 10 configurations can be saved, with configuration 0 (zero) the instrument default.
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11.1.3 Null Current Measurement (EC sensor only) This is a diagnostic tool for Hach Ultra technicians. This feature will allow checking the ability of the EC measurement board to measure a null current. This ability is very important to measure traces of gas.
112 of 138 Services Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 11.1.4 Gas/Temperature (EC sensor process) This feature allows you to check the ability of the EC measurement board to measure a range of currents and temperatures. To use this feature an EC sensor simulator (Part N°...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Services Menu 113 of 138 11.2 Language Selection Check the language as required and restart the instrument to apply the change. The instrument will restart in the language selected Note: Level 3 or 4 is required to change the display language.
114 of 138 Services Menu - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 11.5 Buzzer Adjust the sounds available on the instrument: When “screen tap” is enabled, a click sound is heard each time the screen is touched. The volume is adjustable. The instrument alarm sound can be enabled or disabled to suit the application.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Services Menu 115 of 138 Pressing the amplifiers correction button displays the value of the actual correction factor on the amplifiers. The display illustrated left is for an EC sensor. The display for a TC sensor is slightly different, and is shown below.
11.8 Software Download For Hach Ultra technician use only. Used when reloading the software for new versions. Note: This ends the application. User must stop and restart the instrument to restart the program.
117 of 138 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 12.1 Instrument Maintenance Any instrument maintenance should be carried out by a qualified Hach Ultra Service Technician. Please contact your local representative should you feel any maintenance or instrument adjustments are required 12.2 Troubleshooting...
118 of 138 Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 12.3 List of Events and Alarms Table 12-1: List of Events Event Name Description Bit mask type value (32 bits long) 0x00000000 Measure Normal measurement mode. 0x00000001 Filter enabled The gas measurements are filtered.
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 119 of 138 0x00000400 Channel disabled The channel has been disabled. 0x00000800 The measurement board has been disconnected (or Channel out does not answer). 0x00001000 Sensor out The sensor has been disconnected. 0x00002000 Ext.
120 of 138 Maintenance and Troubleshooting - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 12.4 Storage, Handling and Transportation Protect the instrument against the elements: rain, splashing, direct sunlight, etc. A properly packaged instrument can be stored and transported at a temperature -20°C to +70°C and relative humidity up to 80%. Best practice for packing the instrument for transportation is to reuse the original packaging in which the instrument was first delivered.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Specifications 121 of 138 13 Specifications 13.1 Hardware Description The instrument hardware is made of one main board, up to 3 measurement boards - one for each measurement channel (= one per sensor), a power supply and a battery pack as options.
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122 of 138 Specifications - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 511 Model Number Matrix A A A Oxygen EC 5 1 1 D D D Carbon Dioxide TC (Max 2 channels) E E E Nitrogen TC (Max 2 channels) F F F Hydrogen TC (Max 2 channels)
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Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Specifications 123 of 138 Example 1: 510 / ACD / W1C00 000 • Analyzer model 510 multi channel • One oxygen EC sensor, one ozone EC sensor and one carbon dioxide TC sensor • Wall mounted •...
126 of 138 Specifications - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers 13.9 Security Level Table A cross means that the user who has this user security level can access this function or setting (See “User Management” on page 103). Note: When not shown, the sub-levels carry the same security level as the level above.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Specifications 127 of 138 13.10 Default Parameters The table below indicates the factory default configurations. The instrument has these settings when started for the first time. Parameter Default Settings Customer Settings Disabled Security Measurement • Measurement mode Continuous •...
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Part Lists 129 of 138 14 Part Lists 14.1 Accessories Part N° Description 29089 Purge gas pressure regulator kit for TC sensors 10 wire cable to connect 31xxx sensors to Orbisphere 410/51x wall and 32501.03 panel instrument, length 3m...
130 of 138 Part Lists - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Part N° Description Longer 10 wire cable to connect 31xxx sensors to Orbisphere 410/51x wall 32501.MM and panel instrument, total length = MM, price added per meter of length greater than 3 m.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Glossary 131 of 138 Appendix A: Glossary A.1 Gas Units Table A-1: Gas Units Unit Meaning percentage, by weight. A concentration of 100% air corresponds to liquid saturated with air at current pressure and temperature. The equivalent...
132 of 138 Glossary - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers A.2 Generic Terms and Definitions Table A-2: Generic Terms and Definitions Terms Meaning This is the total pressure in a system Absolute pressure (i.e. relative pressure, plus atmospheric pressure) A voltage or current signal that is a continuous function of the Analog output measured parameter.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Glossary 133 of 138 Table A-2: Generic Terms and Definitions RS-232 is a serial communication standard providing asynchronous communication capabilities with hardware flow control, software flow RS-232 control, and parity check. Maximum transmission distance is up to 15 meters at a max.
Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers - Annex 135 of 138 Annex Tables and Illustrations Fig. 1-1 Wall/Pipe Mount Instrument Dimensions (in millimeters) ....12 Fig. 1-2 Wall Mount Bracket ................13 Fig. 1-3 Pipe Mount Diagram................13 Fig. 1-4 Cable Protection Shield in Place and Front Door Closed....14 Fig.
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136 of 138 Annex - Orbisphere 510/511/512 Analyzers Fig. 7-1 Communication Menu................81 Fig. 8-1 Security Menu..................101 Table 8-1 Access Levels..................102 Fig. 9-1 Products Menu.................105 Fig. 10-1 Global Configuration Menu ..............107 Fig. 11-1 Services Menu - Part 1 ..............109 Fig. 11-2 Services Menu - Part 2 ..............110...