Evikon PluraSens E2618-LEL Manuale utente
PluraSens®
Combustible Gas Transmitter
E2618-LEL
User Manual
E2618-LEL Rev 08.12.2020
Table of contents
Acetylene 4
Butane 5
Hydrogen 6
Methane 7
Propane 8
Specifications 9
Product description 11
Safety requirements 11
Operating conditions 11
Installation guidelines 12
Wall mount version 12
Duct mount version 12
Mounting dimensions 13
Sensor probe handling 14
Gas sensor replacement procedures 14
Operation 16
Maintenance 16
Calibration 16
Delivery set 17
Order code for E2618-LEL options 17
Configuring 18
Return to default settings 18
Modbus RTU Communication 19
RS485 communication interface 19
Communication parameters 19
Modbus holding registers 19
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Acetylene
A colorless flammable gas, lighter than air. Mixtures with air are explosive. It results from
the interaction of calcium carbide with water. In industrial production, acetylene is mainly
manufactured by the pyrolysis of light hydrocarbons.
Acetylene is widely used for welding and cutting of metals. The usage of acetylene as a
feedstock in the chemical industry declines due to cost and environmental considerations.
Synonyms/Trade Names: Ethine, Ethyne.
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Chemical formula
HC≡CH
Molar weight
26
Relative gas density (to air)
0.90
Conversion
1 ppm = 1.06 mg/m3
Boiling point
-84 °C
Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol. in air
2.3* (2.5**)
Upper explosive limit (UEL), % vol. in air
100
Odor
Odorless or with a faint ethereal smell if pure. The
commercial-grade may have a garlic-like smell due to
impurities.
Hazards
Highly flammable.
Gas/air mixtures are explosive. Forms explosive
acetylide compounds with copper, mercury, silver &
brasses (containing more than 66% copper).
Asphyxiant. Non-toxic, but, when generated from calcium
carbide, it can contain toxic impurities such as traces of
phosphine and arsine.
Exposure limits
(NIOSH)
REL C
2662 mg/m3 /2500 ppm
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Butane
A colorless flammable gas that is heavier than air. The term “butane” is used for any of two
structural isomers (n-butane or iso-butane, with unbranched and branched-chain
respectively) or for their mixture. Occurs in light petroleum fractions.
Butane is used mainly as a fuel and as a feedstock in organic synthesis. It is applied also
as a propellant in aerosol sprays and may be used as an ozone-friendly refrigerant.
Mixtures of butane with propane and other hydrocarbons are referred to as LPG (liquefied
petroleum gas).
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Chemical formula
n-butane
CH3CH2CH2CH3
iso-butane
CH3CH(CH3)CH3
Molar weight
58
Relative gas density (to air)
2.0
Conversion
1 ppm = 2.38 mg/m3
Boiling point
-0.56 °C
−11.7 °C
Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol. in air
1.4* (1.6**)
1.5* (1.8**)
Upper explosive limit (UEL), % vol. in air
8.4
9.6
Odor
Gasoline-like odor
Hazards
Highly flammable.
Inhalation of butane can cause euphoria, drowsiness,
narcosis, asphyxia, cardiac arrhythmia, fluctuations in
blood pressure, and temporary memory loss, when
abused directly from a highly pressurized container, and
can result in death from asphyxiation and ventricular
fibrillation.
Exposure limits
(NIOSH)
TWA
1900 mg/m3 /800 ppm
Not established
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Hydrogen
A colorless, odorless, flammable gas, that is much lighter than air. Mixtures with air are
explosive. Results from the interaction of acids, bases, and water with active metals and
from the electrolysis of aqueous solutions. In industrial production, the main source of
hydrogen is hydrocarbons.
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Chemical formula
H2
Molar weight
2
Relative gas density (to air)
0.07
Conversion
1 ppm = 0.0818 mg/m3
Boiling point
−252.88 °C
Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol. in air
4.0
Upper explosive limit (UEL), % vol. in air
75
Odor
Odorless
Hazards
Flammable forms explosive mixtures with air.
Asphyxiant.
Exposure limits
not established
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Methane
A colorless flammable gas, the main component of natural gas, marsh gases. Methane
results from bacterial decomposition of plant and animal matter (landfill gas).
Methane is widely used as a fuel and chemical feedstock.
Synonyms: Marsh Gas, Natural Gas, Carbon tetrahydride, Hydrogen carbide.
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Chemical formula
CH4
Molar weight
16
Relative gas density (to air)
0.55
Conversion
1 ppm = 0.65 mg/m3
Boiling point
−161.49 °C
Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol. in air
4.4* (5.0**)
Upper explosive limit (UEL), % vol. in air
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Odor
Odorless when pure. Methane used in the kitchens
contains an odorant
Hazards
Highly flammable, mixtures with air are explosive.
Asphyxiant.
Exposure limits
not established
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Propane
A colorless flammable gas that is heavier than air. it occurs in light petroleum fractions.
Propane is used mainly as a fuel and as a feedstock in organic synthesis. It is applied also
as a propellant in aerosol sprays and may be used as an ozone-friendly refrigerant.
Mixtures of propane with butane and other hydrocarbons are referred to as LPG (liquefied
petroleum gas).
Conversion of ppm to mg/m3 is calculated for 25°C and 1 atm.
* according to new EU standards ('stirred' concentration of gas)
** according to US standard (‘still gas’ method)
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Chemical formula
CH8CH2CH8
Molar weight
44
Relative gas density (to air)
1.55
Conversion
1 ppm =1.80 mg/m3
Boiling point
−42 °C
Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol. in air
1.7* (2.1**)
Upper explosive limit (UEL), % vol. in air
9.5
Odor
Odorless when pure. Commercially available propane for
fuel purposes may contain odorant (“gas smell”).
Hazards
Highly flammable, mixtures with air are explosive.
Asphyxiant. May cause dizziness, confusion, excitation
when inhaled.
Exposure limits
(NIOSH)
TWA
1800 mg/m3 /1000 ppm
IDLH
2100 ppm [10%LEL]
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Specifications
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Detected gases
Acetylene, Butane, Hydrogen, Methane, Propane, etc
Sampling method
Diffusion
Sensor type
Metal oxide semiconductor
Catalytic (pellistor)
Typical detection range
0...100% LEL
0...100% LEL
Resolution / digital unit
0.1% LEL
1% LEL
Response time T90
ca. 60 s
8 s
Sensor lifetime
> 5 years
> 2 years
Calibration interval
12 months
3...6 months
Operating conditions
-30...+70 °C
-20 to +60°C
<95% RH non-condensing, 0,9...1,1 atm, Explosion-safe indoor areas,
Normal ambient oxygen level
Avoid strong mechanical shock, vibrations, or EMI
Avoid exposure to corrosive gases or silicone-containing products
NOTE! Transmitter with a catalytic type sensor is not suitable for acetylene
detection
Signal update
Every 1 second
Power supply options
11...30 VDC or 24 VAC
Power consumption
< 2 VA
Load resistance
RL < (Us - 2 V) / 22 mA for 4-20 mA
RL > 250 kOhm for 0-10 V mode
Digital interface
RS485, Modbus RTU protocol
No galvanic isolation
Analog outputs
2 × 4-20 mA / 0-10 V, user settable
Outputs assignment
OUT1 2 gas; OUT2 2 gas
Output scale width
> 10 × resolution
Recommended: 20-100% of the detection range
Cable connections
Screwless spring-loaded terminals
Enclosure
Grey ABS, wall mount, protection class IP65
Dimensions
H82 × W80 × D55 mm
CE marking
According to 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU, EN 50491-4-1:2012
EN 61000-6-3:2020, EN 61326-1:2013(EMC, emissions)
EN 61000-6-1:2019, EN 61000-6-2:2019(EMC, Immunity)
EN 60079-29-1:2016, EN 60079-29-2:2015 and EN 60079-29-3:2014
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Other options
Remote probe
Protection IP65, default cable length 3.0 m;
max height 80 mm, max diameter 65 mm
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