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QMI MULTIPLEX™ Engine Oilmist Detection System Manual EM6/MARCH 2015 You have chosen the QMI MULTIPLEX™ Oil Mist Detection System that has been providing a fast response without false alarms to protect lives and prevent engine damage since the early eighties.
Cable Details for Engine Detector Head Six Pole Socket - Junction Box (Q0208) Part2-15 Connector Details for QMI MULTIPLEX CMU - Junction Box (Q01H1) Part2-16 Connector Details for QMI MULTIPLEX CMU - Junction Box Part2-17 Cable Details for MULTIPLEX 4-20mA Data Logger Output (Q01H5)
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Wiring for QMI Junction Box for 2 Fans Part2-26 Wiring of the Fan Failure Housing to the Junction Box PCB Part2-27 QMI MULTIPLEX 4-20mA Data Logger Output Part2-28 Wiring for Engine Slow/Shutdown Part2-29 Graphs to Show Relationship Between mg/L, Digital Readout of...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY Nominally 110 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 100W MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION MAXIMUM SAMPLING CHANNELS CYCLE TIME 0.5 seconds simultaneously on all channels MEASURING SYSTEM Time multiplex analogue signal SYSTEM OUTPUTS - RELAYS All relays fitted with maximum change contacts voltage rating 110V@8A to 240V 5A Main Alarm...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX CENTRAL MONITOR UNIT The CMU contains: Display panel with MP12 PCB v 3.2 Power Supply Board (PSB) PCB with Power Supply Unit (PSU) and connectors Multi-way connectors using terminal plugs for wiring of alarms and functions, Detectors and mains power supply Fuses Security switch assembly...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Introduction Part1-7 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Introduction Part1-8 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Introduction Part1-9 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX PHOTOGRAPHS OF FAN AND FAN FAILURE HOUSING Introduction Part1-10 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX PART 2 INSTALLATION EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-1 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Installation Part2-2 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX ADVICE ON PIPE WORK AND DETECTOR INSTALLATION The Detectors are mounted upright - see drawing QMI-05-1099 Part 2-8 Make sure the Detectors are mounted on the down side of the engine rotation - see drawing QMI-05-1099 Part 2-8 The Baffles must be mounted vertically so that oil does not become trapped in the Baffle.
RETROFITS When a QMI MULTIPLEX Oil Mist Detection System replaces another system, the same entry points into the crankspace may be used. In this instance use an elbow after entering the crankspace and attach a baffle to the sampling end of this elbow.
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX LAYOUT OF PIPEWORK PIPEWORK LAYOUT See drawing QMI-05-1098 Part 2-6 The pipework for the MULTIPLEX system should be laid in such a way that there are no low points for condensed oil mist to collect. Failure to lay the pipes properly may cause a blockage thus affecting the efficiency of the system.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Installation Part2-6 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX LAYOUT OF PIPEWORK PIPE WORK RETURNING TO CRANK SPACE PIPEWORK RETURNING TO BREATHER EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-7 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Installation Part2-8 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX 4-STROKE MEDIUM SPEED ENGINE WITH THREADED OR RIGID AND FLEXIBLE PIPES (To see baffle fitted see Part 2-10) EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-9 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX WHEN INSTALLED INSIDE AN ENGINE INSPECTION DOOR OR CRANKCASE WALL (To see Detector Head Fitting see Part 2-8 and 2-9) Installation Part2-10 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX MULTIPLEX MONITOR WITH HARTING CONNECTORS See Part 1-4 32-way (1-16 female, 17-32 male) signal; supply to multi-way Junction Box 4-way female shut/slowdown output open or relay - see Part 2-21 10-way female alarm output 4-way male mains input 16-way female data logger output (optional) MATING CONNECTORS FOR THE ABOVE...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS For the following connection we RECOMMEND THE MINIMUM TYPE AND SIZE as follows: Halogen free instrumentation, control and communication cable for fixed installation in ships. Conductor: Standard copper conductor, annealed, IEC228 CLASS 2 Halogen free flame retardant polyolefine Insulation: Pairs:...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX WIRING OF SOCKET ADHESIVE HEAT SHRINK 200mm 200mm 125mm Retaining ring Connecting block with terminals Bared and tinned wires Main housing of socket Cable locking screw Main securing thread to hold socket to plug 24mm adhesive heat shrink sleeving (not supplied by QMI) ASSEMBLE INSTRUCTIONS Strip back about 125mm of outer sheathing of cable and separate wires.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX MULTI-CORE CABLE SIZING TABLE WHEN LESS THAN 10 ENGINE DETECTORS ARE USED It is not necessary to use a 19 twisted pair cable between the CMU and the Multi-way Junction Box if less than 10 Detectors are installed. Below is a chart on how to select a multi-core cable.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-15 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Installation Part2-16 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-17 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Installation Part2-18 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-19 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX ALARM OUTPUT WIRING The alarm outputs are transmitted from the Central Monitor Unit (CMU) via a 10-way Harting Plug The Alarms operate via Open or Closed contacts (Relays) Below are wiring details for the following Alarm types: Main Alarm (Relay 10) Early Warning Alarm (Relay 7) Fault Alarm (Relay 8)
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-21 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX OPTIONAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN WIRING The Engine Shutdown outputs are transmitted from the Central Monitor Unit (CMU) via a 4-way Harting Plug The Shutdown operates via Open or Closed Contacts (Relay) Below shows the wiring for Engine Shutdown (Relay 9) The cable used should be of a minimum 2 cores and can range from a minimum thickness of 0.25mm up to 2.5mm...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-23 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX 110/240V POWER SUPPLY WIRING The 110/240VAC power supplies the Control Monitor Unit (CMU) Below shows the wiring for 110/240 VAC Power Supply The cable used should be of minimum 3 cores and can range from a minimum thickness of 0.25mm up to 2.5mm maximum...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-25 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Installation Part2-26 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX EM6/March 2015 Installation Part2-27 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX QMI MULTIPLEX 4-20MA DATA LOGGER OUTPUT It is useful to be able to record the level of oil mist present in the crankspace or gearbox. The data collected can be used to determine the cause of a build-up towards a possible explosion and help find a solution.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX WIRING FOR ENGINE SLOW/SHUTDOWN The Individual Shutdown for up to two engines is built into the Monitor Channels, 1 - 6 are for one engine and 7 - 12 are for the other engine. You can have either a closed contact that opens on Shutdown or an open contact that closes on Shutdown, this must be specified at time of ordering.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX GRAPHS TO SHOW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MG/L, DIGITAL READOUT OF PERCENTAGE OF ALARM LEVEL AND THE PERCENTAGE OF LEL SHUT/SLOW DOWN RELAY EARLY WARNING RELAY FLASHING FLASHING GREEN YELLOW 1.50 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DENSITY BEFORE ALARM (1.30 mg/L) 1.25 2.00 1.00...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX PART 3 STARTING UP/RUNNING PROCEDURE EM6/March 2015 Running Procedure Part3-1 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX OPERATION Oil mist is continuously drawn through each Detector by a fan which we insist must be kept running at all times so that the oil mist level can be monitored even if the engine is not operating.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX OPERATION - continued BEST PRACTICE Always re-set the Monitor so that each Detector has the new maximum programme setting. The first relay activates at 80% and is an early warning alarm. The second alarm relay is the main alarm and the third alarm or Shutdown is activated at 100%.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Fan Failure Housing Light Sequence LIGHTS MEANING FLASHING GREEN LIGHT Fan has just started up. GREEN When the fan reaches normal running speed, the light will change to a solid green light. SOLID GREEN LIGHT GREEN Fan is running normally and magnetic sensor is working.
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MULTIPLEX TO CHANGE ALARM LEVELS The QMI MULTIPLEX System is pre-set. However should the settings require adjustment and the alarm level set lower, then the procedure is as follows: During the setting-up procedure normal operation of the CMU is disabled.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX TEST SEQUENCE & ALARM LEVELS Before beginning the test sequence, inform all relevant personnel. To activate the test procedure: Place the Magnetic Pen over the circle marked ‘TEST’ The sequential testing will commence as follows: Testing indicators will illuminate Software Version - 1.03 followed by all operational LEDs illuminating in the order below: Operating...
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CHANGING THE NUMBER OF DETECTOR HEADS Setting up the QMI MULTIPLEX System CMU for a different number of Detector Heads. The QMI MULTIPLEX can have a total of 12 Detector Heads plugged into it. The display will show 12 positions illuminated.
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8 to 12 as flashing amber, green and red lights. Also the display reading will show ‘F1’ fault. To correct or change the QMI MULTIPLEX to show only 7 channels and cancel the other Switches showing, the following procedure is carried out: Turn off QMI MULTIPLEX Monitor to switch off the system.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX ISOLATING FAN FAILURE SENSOR General Layout Diagrams GENERAL ASSEMBLY DRAWING OF FAN AND ACCESSORIES red/yellow/green light fan failure box cable to Multiway FAN FAILURE HOUSING ASSEMBLED ON FAN Junction Box ferrous bar sensor 1 to 1.5mm gap between ferrous bar fan body...
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RL10, the main alarm, will be activated. Further action should be taken in accordance with the engine room standing procedures. Over-riding the QMI MULTIPLEX system during manoeuvring procedures is at the operator’s discretion. If such a function is required it should be incorporated in the ship’s overall system.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX PART 4 FAULT FINDING EM6/March 2015 Fault Finding Part4-1 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Fault Finding Part4-2 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX FAULT DIRECTORY FAULT ACTION REMEDY F1 and F1 denotes cable fault. Check for Detector Check cable between Monitor split, damaged cable or incorrect number and Head earthing - see wiring instructions appears on - (Part 2-13, 2-15, 2-16) display If the fuse has blown replace with a F1 and all...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX FAULT ACTION REMEDY F3 and Replace Head. If F3 still shows Detector return to QMI (works) for repair number Take Head off. Clean lens appears on Isolate channel if no spare Heads display are available If the fuse has blown replace it with a 400mA anti-surge fuse F4 on Monitor...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX FAULT ACTION REMEDY Fault alarm Fuse 3.15A anti-surge fuse may comes on. QMI have blown due to an internal fault Check FS4 fuse on side of Monitor shuts in the Monitor Monitor above key down and display ceases Check fuse in the Monitor...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX FAULT ACTION REMEDY If Detector is not in a vertical position (see drawings QMI-05-1099 Part 2-8 and QMI-05-1096 Part Other causes of 0% reading 1-5) oil will collect in the unit and that applies to ALL ENGINES pipework - air leakage into the Detector - air in the pipework will also...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX FAULT ACTION REMEDY Check to see if cable runs near any On start up electrical power source. If it does, of system cover cable in steel conduit Monitor display Check if cable is not screened is erratic and It is not necessary to have any extra does not settle...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX PART 5 MAINTENANCE EM6/March 2015 Maintenance Part5-1 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX Replacement of Fan Failure Sensor TO REMOVE FAN FAILURE HOUSING Remove fan failure box case by unscrewing a & b screws only TO REPLACE AND ADJUST GAP connector BETWEEN SENSOR AND BAR Rotate screw to achieve correct unplug connector locking nut electro-magnet sensing tip...
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MULTIPLEX MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The QMI MULTIPLEX comprehensive fault finding program greatly simplifies the fault analysis procedure. Fault indicators, whether operational or component breakdown, are built into the program. In the event of their occurrence a fault code (listed in the Fault Directory on the right hand side of the display fascia) is displayed digitally against the faulty channel number.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX LENS CLEANING PROCEDURE he need for lens cleaning will be indicated by Code “F2” against the relevant channel on the CMU. See diagram in Part 5-5 in connection with the cleaning procedure. To clean the lens in the event of oil or condensation build up: Disconnect the 6-way connector on the rear of the Detector Head.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX DIAGRAM SHOWING POSITION OF LENSES LENSES EM6/March 2015 Maintenance Part5-5 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX MAINTENANCE KIT CHECKLIST supplied with QMI MULTIPLEX Monitor and Engine Detector Code Item Quantity Q0109 QMI Monitor Magnetic Pen Q0111 QMI Monitor TRI Transistor Q0112 QMI Monitor Anti-surge Fuse 400mA (Pack of 5) Q0103...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR ENGINE DETECTION SYSTEM Clear and clean the filter found in the Detector and the baffle which is mounted in the crank space. The best method for doing this is by removing the Detector from its base plate when the crank space doors are open.
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX PART 6 SPARES EM6/March 2015 Spares Part6-1 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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CODES AND DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SPARES MULTIPLEX MONITOR Code QMI Product Description Q01H QMI MULTIPLEX Monitor With Harting Connectors Harting 32-Way Mating Connector 1 Q01H1 Monitor connector (To MULTIPLEX Junction Box) Harting 4-Way Plug Mating Connector 2 Q01H2...
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QMI Fan Type VBM3 c/w Fan with Fan Fail Housing and Sensor. No Q03FH1 Fail longer supplied. Use Q03FH housing and sensor Q03FH2 QMI Fan Fail housing sensor QMI MULTIPLEX JUNCTION BOX Code QMI Product Description QMI MULTIPLEX Junction for ENGINE Detectors EM6/March 2015...
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Engine Oil Mist Detection System MULTIPLEX QMI OIL MIST MONITOR SYSTEM LOG Spares Part6-4 EM6/March 2015 EMAIL qmi@oilmist.com WEBSITE www.oilmist.com 4 East Barnet Road, London, EN4 8RW, UK. TEL +44 (0)20 7328 3121...
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Fax: +44 (0) 20 7328 5888 Email: qmi@oilmist.com Despatch returned goods to: Mr. Keith Baverstock Repair. Quality Monitoring Instruments Ltd. C/o Cambertronics Ltd. Unit 12, Manfield Park Industrial Estate Guildford Road, Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8PT Tel: +44 (0) 1483 267619...
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QMI REQUEST FOR AFTER SALES INFORMATION Now that you are in charge of a NEW QMI MULTIPLEX Oil Mist Detection System If you would take the time to provide us with the information outlined below. It will help us to respond more quickly to any questions or problems you might have in the future.
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9902032015 Quality Monitoring Instruments Ltd. 4 East Barnet Road London EN4 8RW v 3.2 Email: qmi@oilmist.com Tel: +44 (0) 20 7328 3121 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7328 5888 visit our website at www.oilmist.com...
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