Dräger Regard 3900 User manual

Dräger. Technology for Life®
Regard 3900 Series
Sixteen Channel Controller
Instructions for Use
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WARNING
Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully
understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the
product only for the purposes specied in the Intended
Use section of this document.
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Contents
Contents
1 For your safety................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 General safety statements................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Definitions of alert icons....................................................................................................................................................4
2 Description ......................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Product overview ..............................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Intended use.....................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Limitations on use.............................................................................................................................................................5
2.4 Approvals..........................................................................................................................................................................5
3 User information .............................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Display screen ..................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Alarm, fault and active LEDs.............................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Power and inhibit LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Internal sounder................................................................................................................................................................8
3.5 External warning devices..................................................................................................................................................9
3.6 Control buttons (and remote reset)...................................................................................................................................9
3.7 LED and display screen test.............................................................................................................................................9
4 Technical information...................................................................................................................................................10
4.1 General...........................................................................................................................................................................10
4.2 Display board..................................................................................................................................................................10
4.3 Input module...................................................................................................................................................................11
4.4 Relay module..................................................................................................................................................................11
4.5 Output module ................................................................................................................................................................12
5 Installation and set up..................................................................................................................................................13
5.1 General instructions........................................................................................................................................................13
5.2 Positioning and mounting the controller..........................................................................................................................13
5.3 Cable entries...................................................................................................................................................................14
5.4 Cable screen earthing plate............................................................................................................................................14
5.5 Power supplies................................................................................................................................................................15
5.6 Installing control modules ...............................................................................................................................................16
5.7 Connecting remote sensor transmitters..........................................................................................................................20
5.8 Connecting other remote devices...................................................................................................................................23
6 Conguringandcalibratingthecontroller .................................................................................................................25
7 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................26
7.1 Polytron remote sensor transmitter faults.......................................................................................................................27
8 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................27
9 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment .......................................................................................................27
10 Technical data ...............................................................................................................................................................28
10.1 Transfer function.............................................................................................................................................................29
11 Order list........................................................................................................................................................................30
Annexe
A ConguringandcalibratingaRegard3920controller ..............................................................................................31
A.1 General...........................................................................................................................................................................31
A.2 Main menu......................................................................................................................................................................31
A.3 Information menu............................................................................................................................................................32
A.4 Calibration menu.............................................................................................................................................................33
A.5 Settings menu.................................................................................................................................................................34

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For your safety
1 For your safety
1.1 General safety statements
●Before using this product, carefully read the Instructions for Use.
●Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
●Only fully trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
●Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
●Onlytrained and competentpersonnel are permittedto inspect, repairand service theproduct as detailedin these Instructions
for Use (see Section 8 on Page 27). Further maintenance work that is not detailed in these Instructions for Use must only be
carried out by Dräger or personnel qualied by Dräger. Dräger recommends a Dräger service contract for all maintenance
activities.
●Properly trained service personnel must inspect and service this product as detailed in the maintenance section of this
document.
●Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories, or the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
●Do not use a faulty or incomplete product, and do not modify the product.
●Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
1.2 Denitionsofalerticons
Alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight text that requires a greater awareness by the user. A denition of
the meaning of each icon is as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in physical injury or damage to the product
or environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.
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Description
2 Description
2.1 Product overview
The Dräger Regard 3900 series is a range of controllers that are used to continuously monitor up to sixteen 4–20 mA remote
sensor transmitters in order to warn of potentially dangerous or harmful conditions.
The series includes the Regard 3900, 3910 and 3920. The Regard 3900 and 3920 are sealed control panels, and the Regard
3910 is a modular system intended to be installed in a rack-based system. Other differences are explained in this document
where necessary.
The controller monitors the current signals from the remote sensor transmitters on input channels and provides warnings when
alarm or fault conditions occur. Each of the input channels can provide alarms for up to three gas levels (A1, A2 and A3) and two
fault conditions (F1 and F2). The gas-level alarms are congured to provide an indication of potentially dangerous or harmful gas
levels at the transmitter, and can be set to activate as the monitored gas levels are rising or falling. The faults (F1 and F2) operate
when the transmitter sends the relevant fault signal (F2 is only used when the transmitter provides a second fault signal).
The combination of internal control modules (input modules, relay modules and output modules) and the controller conguration
settings can be altered to meet the gas detection and warning requirements. Additionally the warning devices used with the
controller can be selected and congured as required by the user. The Regard 3900 series controllers are congured using a
Microsoft Windows® based software program. The Regard 3920 also has a built-in conguration system.
2.2 Intended use
Regard 3900 series controllers are used with 4–20 mA transmitters to provide stationary, continuous monitoring of ammable
or toxic gases and vapours, and oxygen deciency or enrichment. The controller is primarily intended for use as a part of a gas
detection system, but can be used with any remote sensor transmitter which uses a 4–20 mA source output (transmitters that
use a 4–20 mA sink output cannot be used). This document describes the Regard 3900 series used as a controller for a gas
detection system.
The controller is intended for use in residential, commercial and industrial environments to provide:
●Display of measured gas level.
●Visual and audible alarms at the controller and external warning devices.
2.3 Limitations on use
WARNING
Thecontrollerisnotdesignedor approvedforusein areaswherecombustibleor explosivegases,vapoursor dustmixtures
are likely to occur. Do not use the Regard 3900 series controller in areas subject to explosion hazards (“hazardous
areas”) without suitable protection. Contact Dräger for further information.
The controller cannot be used with three-wire transmitters that have a 4–20 mA sink output.
2.4 Approvals
The Regard 3900 series controller is certied according to the directive 94/9/EC (ATEX directive) to be operated with performance
approved 4–20 mA transmitters (EC-type examination certicate TRL 06 ATEX 21099X).
Output modules are not included in the scope of the Regard 3900 ATEX EC-type examination. Output modules shall not be used
for countermeasures against risk of explosion.
SpecialconditionsforsafeuseaccordingtoEC-typeexaminationcerticateTRL06ATEX21099X
1. Only remote sensor transmitters with valid and appropriate ATEX certication for safety and measurement performance shall
be connected to this control equipment. These connections may be via ATEX certied safety interface barriers.
2. Any cable used for interconnection of remote sensor transmitters should be selected to ensure that its resistance does not
have any adverse effects on the operation of the control unit.
Requirements of EN 60079-29-1
If a Regard 3900 series controller is used for ammable gas detection to protect against risk of explosion, at least one gas alarm
relay should be set latching. (See EN 60079-29-1:2007 Explosive atmospheres – Gas detectors – Performance requirements of
detectors for ammable gases.)
CEMarkingandATEXapproval
The Regard 3900 is CE marked to indicate conformity to the following directives:
● ATEX directive 94/9/EC
● EMC directive 2004/108/EC
● Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC
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NOTICE
Using a power supply unit (PSU) not supplied or installed by Dräger may require reassessment of the compliance of the
controller with the EMC directive and/or the low-voltage directive.
ATEXMarking
The controller also has the following ATEX marking:
II (2) G
WARNING
This marking does not mean that the unit is “explosion proof”. The Regard 3900 series cannot be used in areas subject
to explosion hazards (“hazardous areas”) without suitable protection.
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User information
3 User information
3.1 Display screen
The display screen is a multi-line, 20-character, backlit, LCD screen that provides information about the gases that the controller
is monitoring. During the normal gas-level display, the screen shows four lines of text.
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0 1 : 0 % L E L M e t h a n
0 2 : 0 . 0 1 p p m C h l o r i
0 3 : 0 . 1 p p m H 2 S
0 4 : 1 2 3 4 p p bG a s n a m
●Very low gas levels of ± 2% of the measuring range are displayed as zero (this is referred to as the zero clamp).
●The display screen contrast is adjustable. Contact a trained maintenance technician or Dräger if adjustment is required.
3.1.1 Display screen scrolling
The display screen shows the information from up to four channels at a time, and if there are more than four channels installed,
the display screen scrolls to show all channels sequentially.
●Press Hold / II / ▲ for <1 second to freeze the display screen (stop scrolling).
●Press Hold / II / ▲ again for <1 second to unfreeze the display screen (restart scrolling).
3.1.2 Gas name or measuring range
The display screen can toggle between the gas name and the measuring range. The default is the gas name.
●Press Hold / II / ▲ for >1 second to show the full-scale deection (FSD) (the example below shows measuring range of 0–2000).
0 2 : 1 2 3 5 p p m ( 2 0 0 0 )
3.1.3 Over-range
Over-range is displayed if the gas level increases above the measuring range (the transmitter signal is above 20 mA). The over-
range indication is latching (i.e. it remains on-screen even if the gas level returns into the measuring range).
●Press Acknowledge / OK (or operate the remote reset if available) to clear an over-range indication. If it is pressed when the
gas level is above the measuring range, the indication clears when gas level falls into the measuring range.
0 2 : O v e r - r a n g e
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Channel
identity Gas level Measurement units Gas name or measuring range
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3.1.4 Under-range
Under-range is displayed when the gas level is below the measuring range (the transmitter signal is below 3.8 mA – but not a
recognized maintenance or fault signal).
0 2 : U n d e r - r a n g e
3.1.5 Maintenance
Maintenance is displayed when transmitter maintenance is due (the transmitter signal is a recognized maintenance signal).
0 2 : M a i n t e n a n c e
3.2 Alarm, fault and active LEDs
WARNING
The alarm levels and the activation modes are congured to meet the requirements of the user. The actions and
countermeasures to be taken when any alarm or fault LED activates must be dened by the person responsible for the
gas detection system.
Although there are up to three gas-level alarms (A1 toA3) and two fault alarms (F1 and F2), there are no LEDs on the controller
for alarm A3 or fault F2. Remote warning devices can be congured to provide indications for alarm A3 and fault F2 when
required.
LED Condition
Alarm A1 Flashing
Steady
Off
A1 alarm tripped
A1 alarm acknowledged but alarm condition present
No alarm condition
Alarm A2 Flashing
Steady
Off
A2 alarm tripped
A2 alarm acknowledged but alarm condition present
No alarm condition
Fault F1 Flashing
Steady
Off
F1 alarm tripped
F1 alarm acknowledged but fault present
Channel healthy
Active / Steady
Blinking (off every 30 sec)
Off
Channel active
Alarms inhibited(see also Inhibit / LED in Section 3.3)
Channel inactive
3.3 PowerandinhibitLEDs
The power supply to the controller can be from an AC or DC power source or both. When both are used, the DC power source
(usually a battery system) is used as a backup supply in case of AC power supply failure.
Power AC / LED
It is optional to connect this LED when the controller uses both AC and DC power sources. When the LED is connected, it is
illuminated when the controller is supplied from the (primary) AC supply, and is off when the controller is supplied from the
(backup) DC supply.
Power DC / LED
Illuminates when there is a 24 Vdc supply to the internal control modules. (Irrespective of the power supply to the controller, the
internal control modules require a 24 Vdc supply.)
Inhibit/ LED
Illuminates to indicate that the alarms are inhibited, and therefore the normal gas-level monitoring and warning functions of
the controller are inactive. When the LED is illuminated, the Active / LEDs blink off and the internal sounder beeps every
30 seconds. Any remote warning device congured to activate when the alarms are inhibited would also activate.
The alarms are inhibited when an internal inhibit switch is set to the maintenance position: usually for maintenance or repair of
the controller.
3.4 Internal sounder
The internal sounder emits an audible warning tone when A1, A2,A3, or F1 activates (not when F2 activates). The sounder also
beeps every 30 seconds when alarms are inhibited.
●Press Acknowledge / OK (or operate the remote reset if available) to silence the sounder.
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3.5 External warning devices
External warning devices used with the Regard 3900 series controllers are activated by relays inside the controller, and are
congured to meet the user’s gas detection requirements. The relays can be congured to operate in a number of ways:
●Latching relays remain activated (in the alarm state) when an alarm condition has occurred but is no longer present.
●Non-latching relays deactivate (return to the non-alarm state) when an alarm condition is no longer present.
●Acknowledgeable relays can be manually deactivated (returned to the non-alarm state) when the alarm condition is still
present. This is used to switch off or silence external warning devices when the alarm condition is still present.
●Non-acknowledgeable cannot be deactivated when the alarm condition is present.
● Alarms inhibited relays activate when an internal inhibit switch is set to the maintenance position (see Inhibit / LED in
Section 3.3 on Page 4).
Latching or non-latching
Setting Meaning
Latching The relay requires manual action to reset after alarm activation.
Press Acknowledge /OK or operate the remote reset:
• If the alarm condition is clear or if the relay is acknowledgeable,
the relay returns to the non-alarm state immediately.
• If the alarm condition is present, the relay returns to the non-
alarm state when the alarm condition clears.
Non-latching The relay automatically returns to the non-alarm state when the
alarm condition clears.
Acknowledgeableornon-acknowledgeable
Setting Meaning
Acknowledgeable The relay can be reset manually when the alarm condition is
present.
Press Acknowledge /OK or operate the remote reset – the relay
returns to the non-alarm state.
Non-acknowledgeable Relay cannot be reset manually. The relay automatically returns to
the non-alarm state when the alarm condition clears.
3.6 Controlbuttons(andremotereset)
Acknowledge / OK
Acknowledges activated alarms, faults and display screen messages. When pressed, depending on the associated transmitter
signal and the controller settings:
●Alarm and fault LEDs on the controller extinguish or change to steady.
●The internal sounder is silenced.
●Display screen messages clear (for example: over-range).
● External warning devices remain activated or deactivate depending on the conguration.
Remote reset
A remote reset is a switch that performs the same functions as the Acknowledge / OK button, remotely from the controller.
Hold/II/▲
Controls the scrolling function and toggles between the gas name and the measuring range on the display screen.
●Press Hold / II / ▲ for <1 second to freeze and unfreeze scrolling (when more than four channels are used).
●Press Hold / II / ▲ for >1 second to toggle between the gas name and the measuring range.
Regard 3920 only
The ▲ / ▼ / OK buttons on Regard 3920 are also used to navigate and select settings within the built-in conguration menus
(see Annexe A on Page 30).
3.7 LED and display screen test
Pressing and holding two control buttons simultaneously tests the LEDs, display screen and internal sounder of the controller.
While the buttons are held, all LEDs illuminate (the Power AC / LED only illuminates if connected), all display screen
segments ll and the sounder emits the alarm tone.
●Regard 3900: press Acknowledge and Hold
●Regard 3910: press OK and II
●Regard 3920: press OK and ▲
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4 Technical information
WARNING
This section and all subsequent sections contain technical and set-up information for trained maintenance technicians.
The procedures should not be attempted by untrained personnel as it could make the controller or gas detection system
unsafe for use.
4.1 General
The controller has a display board and up to six control modules. The control modules are a combination of input modules,
relay modules and output modules, which is exible within the limitations of the controller. Internally, all control modules and the
display board are connected together using a ribbon cable.
The controller can be supplied from anAC or DC source or both, and irrespective of the power supply to the controller the internal
control modules receive a 24 Vdc supply. The following internal LEDs operate during use:
●A green LED on each of the control modules illuminates to indicate that the internal DC voltage is supplied.
● Two red LEDs on the right-hand side of the display board and each of the control modules icker during normal operation.
●A red LED next to each relay on an input module or relay module illuminates when the relay is energized.
4.2 Displayboard
The display board is tted inside the controller, and houses the display screen and the LEDs that are visible on the front panel.
The display screen and LEDs provide information and warnings in response to the conditions measured at the remote sensor
transmitters. Also on the display board are the inhibit switch and the contrast control.
4.2.1 Inhibitswitch
The inhibit switch is used during maintenance or repair of the controller to hold the controller relays in their current state, and
thereby prevent activation of the gas-level warnings. The inhibit switch operates as follows:
Position Effect
0 All relays operate normally
1Relays congured as “alarms inhibited” energize (associated remote warning devices activate).
All other relays are held in their current state.
The Inhibit / LED illuminates.
The Active / LEDs blink off and the internal sounder beeps every 30 seconds.
Output module signals freeze at their current level.
WARNING
Setting the inhibit switch to position 1 holds the controller relays in their current state and prevents activation of gas-level
warnings. Always return the switch to position 0 after the maintenance or repair task.
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4.2.2 Contrast control
The display screen contrast can be adjusted using the contrast
control. When required, use a suitable screwdriver to turn
the control to adjust the contrast. Note that LCD screens are
affected by temperature and adjustment may be required to
suit very cold or very hot environments.
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