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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation
Operation
Title
FWE200
Dust Concentration Monitor
2 FWE200 · Operating Instructions · 8009018 V1.0 · © SICK AG
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Described Product
Product name: FWE200
Document ID
Title: Operating Instructions FWE200
Part No.: 8009018
Version: 1.0
Release: 2015-05
Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1 · 79183 Waldkirch · Germany
Phone: +49 7641 469-0
Fax: +49 7641 469-1149
E-mail: info.pa@sick.de
Place of Manufacture
SICK Engineering GmbH
Bergener Ring 27 · 01458 Ottendorf-Okrilla · Germany
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Content
4 FWE200 · Operating Instructions · 8009018 V1.0 · © SICK AG
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1 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Main safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.1 Hazards from hot and/or aggressive gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.2 Hazards through electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.3 Hazards through laser beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Responsibility of user. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.1 Safety information and protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 Features and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1.1 Features an Advantages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1.2 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 FWE200 operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1 Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2 Isokinetic behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.3 Scattered light measuring principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.4 Response time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.5 Check Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.3 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.1 Test Gas Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.2 Flange with pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.3 Measuring and control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3.3.2 Test cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.3.3.3 Transmitter/receiver unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3.4 Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3.5 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4 Input/Output functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.4.1 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.4.2 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Assembly and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.1 Project planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2.1 Installing flange with pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2.2 Installing the measuring and control unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.2.3 Installing the Fan Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.3.2 Connecting the fan unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.3.3 Connecting the cables for the analog and status signals, and the digital inputs . 36
3.3.4 Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.3.5 Second analog output option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Content
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4 Commissioning and Parameterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.1 Startup procedure for the FWE200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.1.1 Assembling the measuring and control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.1.2 Startup of fan unit........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.1.3 Connecting the test gas probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.1.4 Starting the FWE200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.1.5 Installing the test gas probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.1.6 Adjusting the Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2 Preparing the parameterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.2.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.2.2 Connecting the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.3 Parameterizing the FWE200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3.1 Customer-Specific parameterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3.2 Calibration for dust concentration measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.3.3 Determining the flow limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.3.4 Parameterizing second analog output option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.3.5 Data backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.3.6 Starting standard measuring mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
5Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.2 Maintenance work ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.2.1 Preparation work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.2.2 Visual Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.2.3 Cleaning the inlet nozzle in the thermo cyclone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.2.4 Cleaning the ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.2.5 Cleaning the test gas probe, and extraction and return hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.2.6 Cleaning the vortex chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
5.2.7 Cleaning the transmitter/receiver unit and the test cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.2.7.2 Cleaning the test cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.2.8 Checking / replacing the filter insert on the fan unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.3 Removal from service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.1 Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
6.2 Warnings and malfunction messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.2.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.2.2 Malfunction messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.2.3 Other Malfunctions or abnormal behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.3 Removal of malfunctions of the transmitter/receiver unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.3.1 Checking/adjusting the laser beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.3.2 Checking the laser beam for free transit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
6.3.3 Checking the receiver optics for correct swivel movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
6.4 Test and diagnosis options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.4.1 Test signal output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.4.2 Check cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6.4.3 Linearity check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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7Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.2 Gas-carrying components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.2.1 Thermo cyclone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.2.1.3 Replacing the Vortex Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7.2.2 Temperature sensor for measurement gas temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7.2.3 Replacing other parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7.3 Transmitter/receiver unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7.3.1 Replacing the cover and/or the protection tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7.3.2 Replacing the sintered metal filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
7.3.3 Replacing the entire t/r unit connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7.4 Control cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.4.1 Exchanging the I/O module board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.4.2 Replacing the sensor board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.4.3 Replacing the processor board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
7.4.4 Replacing the power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.2 Dimensions and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
8.2.1 Test gas probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
8.2.2 Flange with pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
8.2.3 Measuring and control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
8.2.4 Fan unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
8.3 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
8.3.1 Mounting rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
8.3.2 Weatherproof cover for fan unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.3.3 Measuring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.3.4 Accessories for testing the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.3.5 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.4 Consumable parts for 2-year operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.4.1 Transmitter/receiver unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.4.2 Fan unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.5 Spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.1 Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.2 Thermo cyclone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.3 Test cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.4 Ejector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.5 Control cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8.5.6 Transmitter/receiver unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
8.5.7 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
9 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
9.1 Standard settings for the FWE200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
9.2 Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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1.1 Main safety notes
1.1.1 Hazards from hot and/or aggressive gases
On equipment with low hazard potential (no danger to health, ambient pressure, low
temperatures), the test gas probe can be installed or removed while the equipment is in
operation providing the valid regulations and equipment safety notices are observed and
suitable protective measures are taken.
1.1.2 Hazards through electrical equipment
1.1.3 Hazards through laser beam
WARNING: Danger from exhaust gas
Hot or aggressive gases may escape from the gas-carrying components (test
gas probe, hoses, thermo cyclone, test cell, ejector) and can cause serious in-
jury at unprotected staff.
Switch off the measuring system before the work is started.
Carry out all work only with suitable protective equipment (protective
clothing, protecting mask).
Touch gas-carrying and hot system components only after sufficient cooling
or with protective equipment.
Install/remove the test gas probe on equipment with gases detrimental to
health, high pressure or high temperatures only when the equipment is at a
standstill.
WARNING: Danger through mains voltage
The FWE200 measuring system is operational equipment for use in industrial
high-voltage current plants.
Switch off the power supply before working on mains connections or parts
carrying mains voltage.
Refit any contact protection removed before switching the mains voltage
back on again.
WARNING: Hazards through laser beam
The transmitter/receiver unit of the FWE200 uses a laser with laser class 2.
Never look directly into the beam path
Do not point the laser beam at persons
Pay attention to laser beam reflections.
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1.2 Intended use
Purpose of the device
The FWE200 measuring system only serves continuous measurement of dust
concentrations in wet gases.
Correct use
Use the device only as described in these Operating Instructions. The manufacturer
bears no responsibility for any other use.
Observe all measures necessary for conservation of value, e.g. for maintenance and
inspection and/or transport and storage.
Do not remove, add or modify any components to or on the device unless described and
specified in the official manufacturer information. Otherwise
– the device could become dangerous
– the manufacturer’s warranty becomes void
Restrictions of use
The FWE200 measuring system is not permitted for use in potentially explosive atmo-
spheres.
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1.3 Responsibility of user
Take the FWE200 only into operation when you have read the operating instructions.
Follow all safety instructions.
If you do not understand something: Please contact the SICK service.
Designated users
The FWE200 measuring system may only be installed and operated by skilled technicians
who, based on their technical training and knowledge as well as knowledge of the relevant
regulations, can assess the tasks given and recognize the hazards involved.
Correct use
● Basis of this manual is the delivery of the FWE200 according to a previous configura-
tion (e.g. by means of the SICK application questionnaire) and a correspondingly
delivery status of the FWE200 (→ supplied system documentation).
If you are not sure whether the FWE200 corresponds to the configured state or the
supplied system documentation:
Please contact the SICK service.
Use the FWE200 only as described in these Operating Instructions. The manufacturer
bears no responsibility for any other use.
Perform the specified maintenance work.
Do not perform any work and repairs on FWE200 that are not described in this manual.
Do not remove, add or modify any components to or on the device unless described and
specified in the official manufacturer information. Otherwise
– the manufacturer’s warranty becomes void
– the device could become dangerous
Special local conditions
Observe all local laws, regulations and internal operating procedures that apply at the
installation location..
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1.3.1 Safety information and protective measures
Protection devices
Preventive measures for operating safety
Recognizing malfunctions
Every deviation from normal operation is to be regarded as a serious indication of a
functional impairment. These are, amongst others:
● Warning displays (e.g. heavy contamination)
● Significant drifts in measured results
● Increased power consumption
● Higher temperatures of system components
● Monitoring devices triggering
● Smells or smoke emission
Avoiding damage
NOTICE:
Suitable protection devices and safety equipment for persons must be
available according to the respective hazard potential and be used by the
personnel.
NOTICE:
The user must ensure that:
Neither failures nor erroneous measurements can lead to operational
states that can cause damage or become dangerous
The specified maintenance and inspection tasks are carried out regularly
by qualified, experienced personnel.
NOTICE:
The operator must ensure the following to avoid malfunctions that can
indirectly or directly lead to injuries to persons or material damage:
The FWE200 is connected to a safe (uninterrupted) power supply.
The responsible maintenance personnel are present at any time and as
fast as possible.
The maintenance personnel are adequately qualified to react correctly to
malfunctions of the measuring system and any resulting operational
interruptions (e.g. when used for measurement and control purposes).
The malfunctioning equipment is switched off immediately in case of
doubt.
The switching off does not cause collateral malfunctions.
Either the FWE200 is operated furthermore or else switched off if the
installation is out of operation (
p. 70, §5.3).
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2.1 Features and Applications
The FWE200 measurement system is designed to conduct continuous measurements of
very low (0.1 mg/m3) to medium (200 mg/m3 and higher) dust concentrations in gases
(temperature below dew point). These measuring devices can be used in a wide range of
application and feature by low installation effort and simple handling.
2.1.1 Features an Advantages
● Extraction of a partial flow of gas from the gas duct
● Drying and overheating of the wet extracted gas with adjustable electrical heating for
constant test gas temperature to rule out measurement errors caused by droplets exist-
ing before
● Gas extraction and return with one test gas probe, with the result that only one mount-
ing flange is required
● Determination of dust content using a scattered light measurement for low to medium
dust concentrations in a test cell with free-jet flow
● Compact design, thereby simplifying mounting and installation
● Operating values and system status are displayed on one LCD
● Supervision of the extracted flow with integrated difference pressure measurement
● Simple operation and configuration with user-friendly MEPA-FW software
● Self-controlled by automatic check cycle
2.1.2 Applications
● Measuring dust emissions in power stations downstream of flue-gas desulfurization
plants
● Measuring dust in wet purifiers of waste and refuse incineration plants
● Measuring dust content in wet exhaust gas from industrial processes
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2.2 FWE200 operating principle
2.2.1 Operating principle
The FWE200 functions as a bypass system. A partial gas flow is extracted from the flue gas
duct via a test gas probe and overheated in a thermo cyclone to vaporize the water drops.
The overheated test gas is fed to a test cell. This test cell contains the receiver part of the
transmitter/receiver unit measuring the scattered light intensity from the particles in the
test gas as a measure of the dust concentration. Then the test gas is fed via an ejector and
the test gas probe back to the duct. The test gas is transported via the ejector by means of
a fan unit that also supplies the transmitter/receiver unit with a partial flow for keeping the
optical components clean and cool.
Figure 1 FWE200 structure and functional principle
Measuring and control unit
Fan Unit
Duct
1
3
5
6
8
2
4
7
*: Gas extraction and return do
not correspond to the actual
installation situation.
1Heater 1
2Heater 2
3 Thermo cyclone
4Test cell
5 FWSE200 transmitter/
receiver unit
6 Purge air
7Ejector
8 Control cabinet
S
PAD
S MEPA-FW software
P Power supply 115 / 230 V AC
A Output signal 0 ... 20 mA
D Status signals
Test gas probe *
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2.2.2 Isokinetic behaviour
Due to the specific design, the measuring behavior of the FWE200 doesn’t depend on
changes of the gas velocity in the duct in a wide range. Therefore an isokinetic extraction
(extraction velocity = gas velocity in the duct) is not required. It is merely necessary to
select the extraction aperture of the test gas probe in accordance with the mean velocity
(vrated) as shown in the following table. In this way the gas flow through the measuring
system can be adapted to the respective plant conditions, and a safe operation also at
changing gas velocities can be grant. Otherwise the following effects could occur:
● Flow rate too low
→ particles can be deposited in the gas leading parts.
● Flow rate too high, gas and/or ambient temperature very low, gas wetness very high
→ the set test gas temperatur e cannot be reached → Aerosols/water droplets not
vaporize completely (heating energy of the thermo cyclone is limited).
2.2.3 Scattered light measuring principle
The FWE200 operates according to the scattered light measurement principle (forward
scattering). Since it is extremely sensitive, this principle is particularly suitable for
measuring very small particle concentrations.
A laser diode directs a beam of modulated light in the visible range (wavelength approx.
650 nm) at the dust particles in the gas flow. The light scattered by the particles is
recorded by a highly sensitive detector which is positioned in a angle of approx. 15 ° to the
beam axis. The received signal is electrically amplified and supplied to the measuring
channel of a microprocessor as the central part of the measuring, control and evaluation
electronics. The point of intersection between the transmitted beam and the receiver
aperture defines the measuring volume in the gas duct.
Continuous monitoring of the sender output registers the smallest changes in brightness of
the light beam sent which then serves to determine the measurement signal.
Figure 2 Measuring principle
Gas velocity in the duct in m/s Extraction aperture of the test gas probe
v
min
v
rated
v
max
Nominal diameter Extraction cross section [mm²]
6 9 12 DN 25 581,1
11 18 23 DN 20 353,0
14 23 29 DN 15 206,1
● If v
rated
is not known at order (e.g. no information in the Technical
questionnaire), the test gas probe with the standard value DN 20 is
supplied.
● In addition it is possible to adjust the flow rate by means of the recirculated-
air valve on the ejector during system startup (
p. 45, §4.1.6).
Laser diode
Detector
Measuring volume
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Determining the dust concentration
The measured scattered light intensity SL is proportional to the dust concentration c. Since
the scattered light intensity doesn't only depend on the number and size of particles but
also on the optical characteristics of the particles, the FWE200 must be calibrated with a
gravimetric comparison measurement to secure an exact measuring of the dust
concentration. The calibration coefficients determined at this measurement cc0
(absolute), cc1 (linear) and cc2 (square) are entered in FWE200 (
p. 52, §4.3.2) in the form
c = cc2
· SL² + cc1 · SL + cc0
The standard factory setting is cc2 = 0, cc1 = 1, cc0 = 0.
2.2.4 Response time
The response time (t90) is the time taken by the FWE200 to reach 90% of the end value
after a sudden change in the measured value. The t90 time can be set to any value
between 0.1 and 600 s. Setting a higher t90 time provides better attenuation of transient
fluctuations in the measured value and malfunctions to produce a "smoother" output
signal.
Figure 3 Response time
2.2.5 Check Cycle
The check cycle is used for automatically checking that the transmitter/receiver is
functioning properly. The check cycle can be triggered automatically at fixed intervals
(setting in MEPA-FW,
p. 50, §4.3.1) and/or manually (1 min after the power supply has
been connected, or the system has been switched from “Maintenance“ to “Measure“ in
MEPA-FW).
The check values can be given out at the analog output (output must be activated,
p. 50,
§4.3.1).
If a check cycle is carried out, inadmissible deviations from the normal behavior are
signaled as a malfunction. If a malfunction is present, you can trigger a check cycle
manually to locate the cause of the problem (see Chapter 6).
Measured
value
in %
Measured value with response time
90% of the peak
Process change
Response time
t in s
100
98
96
94
92
90
88
86
84
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
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The check cycle lasts approx. 310 s and comprises:
● 40 s contamination measurement of the optical boundary surfaces, zero and check
value
● 90 s output of the contamination value
● 90 s output of the check value
● 90 s output of the zero value.
Figure 4 FWE200 check cycle output on plotter
Contamination measurement
In order to measure the contamination on the optical boundary surfaces, the receiver
optics is moved mechanically to a reference position. As a result, the optics measure the
light emitted by the laser diode directly. The intensity value measured during the movement
is compared with the factory settings to calculate a correction factor. In this way, any
contaminations are completely compensated.
If the contamination value is lower than 70%, a analog value is given out during the check
cycle in a range between Live Zero and 20 mA and proportional to the contamination value
(device status „Operation“). For contamination values higher than 70% always Live Zero is
given out (device status “Malfunction“).
Figure 5 FWE200 contamination and check value measurement
Check value measurement (span test)
Following to the contamination measurement, the check value is determined (receiver
optics is in reference position). Once a reference measurement has been carried out with a
light intensity of 100%, the intensity of the laser diode is reduced to 70%, and the
measured scattered light intensity is compared with the expected value. If these two value
deviate more than ±2%, the device generates an error signal. The error message is lifted
again if the next check cycle passes successfully.
Zero value measurement
To check the zero point, the laser diode is switched off, and the received signal must also
be zero. In this way, drifts or zero-point deviations in the entire system (e.g. caused by an
electronic defect) can be reliably detected. If the “zero-value” deviation is outside the
specified range, an error signal is generated.
Contamination degree
(Live Zero = 0%,
20 mA = 40%)
Contamination output
Check value output
(70%-value, span)
Zero value output (Live Zero)
Start check
cycle
Control value
determination
Paper feed
End check cycle
Receiver optics in reference position
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● When the check values are being determined, the value last measured is
given out at the analog output.
● If the check values are not given out at the analog output, the current
measured value is given out once the check value has been determined.
● The check cycle is indicated with a plain-text “Check cycle“ at the LCD and
as a status output at relay 4 (active during check cycle).
● Automatic check cycles are carried out periodically from the parameterized
time interval. A re-start begins if the interval setting is changed or 1 min
after:
– Change from “Maintenance“ to “Measure“ mode
– Reset (power off/on)
– Switch-on of the power voltage after power failure.
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2.3 System Components
2.3.1 Test Gas Probe
The test gas probe is used to extract and return the extracted partial gas flow. It is fixed at
a flange with pipe (
Fig. 7) to be installed at the duct by the customer.
The probes are available in two nominal lengths (600 mm and 1200 mm), the materials
PVDF (for gas temperatures < 120 °C) and Hastelloy and three nominal diameters of the
suction opening (DN 15, DN 20, DN 25).
Figure 6 Test gas probe
2.3.2
Flange with pipe
Figure 7 Flange with pipe
If required, the flange with pipe can also be supplied with other dimensions and materials.
A
Flange with pipe
Duct wall
Nominal length NL
Extraction pipe
Return pipe
Ø
2
0
0
Test gas probe
A
22,5 °
NL = 600 mm
1200 mm
Material St 37 or
1.4571
Flange DIN 2631 ND6, NW 125
(152)
Ø
2
0
0
Ø 18
200
Ro 139,7 x 4
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