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Figure 7 Magnetic Reed Switch
Activation
If it is necessary to calibrate the UNI-TRAN SIR100 LEL or if it is used as a stand-alone device
connected to other monitoring equipment requiring a precise 4 to 20 mA signal then the following
calibration procedure should be followed to ensure an accurate correlation between the 4 to 20 mA signal
and the gas concentration at the sensor.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE (use 50% LEL, certified calibration gas)
< Be sure the UNI-TRAN-P SIR100 LEL is powered-up and
is not indicating a fault; FAULT/CAL LED is showing a
short green flash every 2.0 seconds. (Confidence blip)
< Ensure that the sensor is in a clean air environment
before beginning the calibration procedure.
< Place the curved side of the magnet on the side of the
enclosure at the 10 O’clock position
(Fig 8) where marked (Orient the “cylinder” shape of the
magnet perpendicular to the “cylinder” shape of the
housing) to actuate the reed switch or press the internal
Reset switch and hold it there for 10 seconds to begin the
CALIBRATION sequence. The output current will drop to
3.0mA, the FAULT/CAL LED will be GREEN steady.
Remove the magnet or release the Reset switch and the
micro-controller immediately begins its calibration
sequence. The calibration flow cover must be placed
over the SIR100 sensor housing prior to starting the
calibration procedure. It is recommended to flow
certified ZERO AIR at a rate of 2.0 to 3.0 litres per minute through the tubing connector
on the end of the sensor to ensure clean air is present at the sensor while the UNI-TRAN
-P-SIR100 sets Zero. When zero readings are complete the output current rises to 3.3mA and
the LED will flash fast RED to indicate readiness to start the flow of SPAN gas.
< At 3.3mA and a fast RED flash rate, begin flowing 50% LEL of the correct calibration gas (span
gas) at 2.0 to 3.0 litres per minute through the tubing connector at the end of the sensor. Within 3
to 4 minutes the FAULT/CAL LED stops flashing and is steady green. The output current rises to
3.6mA indicating the micro-controller has completed setting the current output level to 12mA
representing 50% LEL. for the applied span gas.
< When the status LED is solid green and the analog output switches to 3.6 mA span setting is
complete. Stop the flow of calibration gas, remove the calibration flow cover and disconnect the
tubing connector on the end of the SIR100 sensor. When the sensor response level falls to 12%
LEL (6.0mA), the output current is restored to normal operation and the LED is returned to it
normal confidence blip; Blip/Blink red flash every two(2) seconds changing to blip blink green
when sensor response returns to zero (4mA).
The Uni-Tran Premium gives exact Calibration instructions which are scrolled across a bright
LED alphanumeric display.