Installing The Sensor - Honeywell Sensepoint XCD Technical Manual

Sensepoint XCD Technical Manual

5.3 Installing the sensor

The XCD gas sensor cartridge plugs into the XCD Sensor Socket.
Weather Protection
Care should be taken when removing and refitting the Sensepoint XCD plug-in Sensor to
the Sensor Socket so that damage to the connection pins can be avoided.
If using an anti-seize compound, the threads should be thinly coated with an approved
Take care when handling old sensors as they may contain corrosive solutions.
Take care when removing or replacing the Sensor Retainer as there may be sharp edges
The equipment is designed and constructed as to prevent ignition sources arising, even in
the event of frequent disturbances or equipment operating faults.
To install the XCD Sensor Cartridge to the XCD Sensor Socket:
1. Remove the weather protection (if fitted) from the sensor.
2. Use a 1.5mm Allen key (hexagonal wrench-included) to loosen the Locking Grub
Screw on the Sensor Retainer.
3. Unscrew and remove the Sensor Retainer.
4. Remove the XCD Sensor Cartridge from its packaging and plug it into the XCD
Sensor Socket, taking care to align the sensor pins with the connector.
5. Refit the Sensor Retainer and tighten the Locking Grub Screw.
6. Refit the weather protection (as required) to the XCD sensor.
Sensor Socket
Locking Grub Screw
Diagram 6: Installing the Sensor
WARNINGS
silicone free compound e.g. petroleum jelly
present on the adjoining threads.
Only assessed for ATEX for ignition hazards.
Plug-In Sensor Cartridge
Sensor Retainer
13
SPXCDHMANEN Issue 2