Trolex Sentro Vortex Wireless TX5952 User manual
TX5952 User Manual
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TX5952 Sentro Vortex Wireless Air Flow Sensor
Contents
1. Product Overview 4
1.1 Operating Features 5
1.2 Application 5
1.3 Product Options 6
1.3.1 Side Projecting Sensor 6
1.3.2 Remote Mounted Sensor 6
1.4 Dimensions 7
1.4.1 Side Projecting Sensor 7
1.4.2 Remote Mounted Sensor 8
1.5 Technical Information 9
1.6 Electrical Details 10
1.7 Sentro Module 11
2. Certification 12
3. Installation 13
3.1 Tools and Test
Equipment Required 13
3.2 Siting Recommendations 14
3.2.1 Fitting in Pipes and Ducts 14
3.2.2 Fitting in Roadways and
Tunnels 16
3.3 Connections 17
4. Setup and Calibration 18
4.1 Controls and Indicators 18
4.2 Software Menus 20
4.3 Navigation 21
4.4 Power-up 22
4.5 Main Menu 23
4.5.1 Sentro Setup 24
4.5.2 Output Setup 29
4.5.3 Module Setup 31
4.5.4 CommTrac 41
4.5.4 Exit 46
4.6 Support 46
5. Operation 47
6. Diagnostics and
Maintenance 48
6.1 Diagnostic Messages 48
6.2 Maintenance 49
6.2.1 Introduction 49
6.2.2 Sentro Vortex Wireless
- Check 50
6.2.3 Sentro Vortex Wireless
Batteries - Replace 50
6.2.4 Sentro Vortex Wireless
Sensing Probe - Clean 51
6.2.5 Sentro Vortex Wireless
Sensing Probe - Calibrate 52
6.3 Disposal 53
6.4 Maintenance Records 53
6.5 Maintenance and
Calibration Log 54
Disclaimers 55
Trademarks 55
Contact Details 55
Document History 55
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1. Product Overview
TX5952 . . . XX
Sentro Vortex Wireless air flow sensor with side projecting
sensing probe for open flow monitoring in tunnels, roadways
and process systems.
TX5952 . . . XX
Sentro Vortex Wireless air flow sensor with remote mounted
sensor. For use where fitting space is limited or is difficult to
access.
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1.1 Operating Features
• Fully wireless operation
• Powered by commercially available batteries giving up to 200 hours of operation
• Powered by the Strata CommTrac wireless network
• High stability air flow monitoring
• Vortex monitoring principle with no moving components
• Output signal linearly proportional to flow velocity
• Integral LCD screen with large easy to read characters and back light
illumination
• Easily programmable function and display configuration
• Rangeable flow velocity from 0.5 m/sec to 30 m/sec
• Integral LED indicators for General and High alarms
• Auxiliary analogue output signal to drive a local audio visual alarm unit, if
required
1.2 Application
Fixed point wireless air flow velocity measurement in pipes, ducts and open
roadways. Ventilation, cooling systems and process condition monitoring in heavy
duty industrial applications and hazardous areas. Output data linearly proportional to
air flow velocity.
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1.3 Product Options
1.3.1 Side Projecting Sensor
Side Projecting Sensor
Order Reference
Mining Ex ia General Purpose
TX5952.XX.XX.XX.XX TX5952.XX.XX.XX
Please specify the probe length when ordering, probes available from 160 mm to
2000 mm insertion length, in 100 mm increments.
1.3.2 Remote Mounted Sensor
Remote Mounted Sensor With 50 mm ANSI Mounting Flange
Order Reference
Mining Ex ia General Purpose
TX5952.XX.XX.XX.XX TX5952.XX.XX.XX.XX
Please specify cable length and non-standard process fittings when ordering.
Please specify the probe length when ordering, probes available from 160 mm to
2000 mm insertion length, in 100 mm increments.
Remote Mounted Sensor With 11/2” BSP Mounting Bush
Order Reference
Mining Ex ia General Purpose
TX5951.XX.XX.XX.XX TX5952.XX.XX.XX.XX
Please specify cable length and non-standard process fittings when ordering.
Please specify the probe length when ordering, probes available from 160 mm to
2000 mm insertion length, in 100 mm increments.
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1.4 Dimensions
1.4.1 Side Projecting Sensor
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1.4.2 Remote Mounted Sensor
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1.5 Technical Information
Flow measuring range Rangeable from 0.5 to 5 m/s up to 0.5 to 30 m/s
Accuracy +/- 2% within 12.5° rotation of flow axis
Linearity +/- 1%
Ambient temperature limits -20 to +40°C
Sensor temperature limit -20 to +150°C
Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing
Protection classification Dust and waterproof to IP65
Process media Air, steam or saturated vapour
Housing material Reinforced polymer
Sensor material Stainless steel - grade 316
Flexible cable (remote
sensor)
PVC coated armoured flexible conduit
Maximum static pressure 20 bar
Process fittings • 11/2” BSP mounting bush
• 50 mm ANSI mounting flange
Cable entry • Side projecting sensing probe - 1 x M20
• Remote mounted sensing probe - 1 x 2M20
Nett weight • Side projecting sensing probe - 1.5 kg
• Remote mounted sensing probe - 2.5 kg
Information display 128 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD screen
Vibration limits Vibration limits (EN 60079-29-1):
• 10 to 30 Hz - 1.00 mm total excursion
• 31 to 150 Hz - 19.6 m/s2acceleration peak
Impact limits 20 joules (housing)
Output Signals • CommTrac wireless proprietary signal
• Auxiliary analogue output signal (4 to 20 mA)
to drive a local audio visual alarm
Alarms Programmable General and High alarm levels
with built-in LED indicators
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Menu configuration • Security code protection
• Scale factor selection (linear/volume/time)
• Setpoint level and mode adjustment
• Data output protocol configuration
• Flow units selection
• Duty display text entry
• Wireless network configuration and
information
Fault indication • Loss of communications
• Sensing module absent
• Sensor over-range
1.6 Electrical Details
Description
Mining Ex General Purpose
Supply voltage
6 V dc (+/- 5%) 6 V dc (+/- 5%)
Supply current
10 mA - no backlight
30 mA - with backlight
50 mA with 2 alarm signals
and backlight
10 mA - no backlight
30 mA - with backlight
50 mA with 2 alarm signals
and backlight
Output relays
None
None
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