GE moisture.IQ User manual

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910-298 Rev. D
September 2015
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Chapter 1. Installation and Wiring
1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Unpacking the moisture.IQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.3 Installing the moisture.IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.4 Choosing an Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.4.1 General Site Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.4.2 Low Voltage Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.5 Moisture Probe Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5.1 Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5.2 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5.3 Static or Dynamic Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5.4 Pressure Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.5.5 Long-Term Storage & Operational Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.5.6 Interference Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.5.7 Corrosive Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.6 Sample System Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.6.1 Moisture Sample Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.6.2 Oxygen Sample Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.7 Mounting the Hygrometer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.7.1 Mounting the Electronics Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.7.2 Mounting a Sample System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.7.3 Mounting the Oxygen Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.8 Installing the Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.8.1 Moisture Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.8.2 Adapting an Existing TF-Series Probe Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.8.3 Adapting an Existing M-Series Probe Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.8.4 Pressure Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.8.5 Delta F Oxygen Cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
1.9 Making Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.9.1 Using the Lever to Make Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.9.2 Connecting the Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.9.3 Connecting Moisture Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.9.4 Connecting the Delta F Oxygen Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
1.10 Establishing a Gas Flow Through the Oxygen Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
1.11 Connecting an Auxiliary Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
1.12 Connecting Analog Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
1.13 Connecting Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Chapter 2. Operation
2.1 Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2.2 Measurement Display Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2.3 The Help Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
2.4 The Data Element Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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2.5 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2.6 Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
2.7 Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Chapter 3. Using the Settings Menu
3.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.2 Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3.3 System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3.4 File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.5 Screen Alignment (Weatherproof and Explosion-Proof). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
3.6 Screen Configuration (Weatherproof and Explosion-Proof) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.7 Notifications Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.8 Fault Alarm Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
3.9 Module Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.10 Service Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.10.1 Software Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.10.2 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
3.10.3 Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Chapter 4. Using the Outputs, Alarms and Logger Menus
4.1 Setting Up the Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1.1 Configuring an Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.1.2 Testing the Selected Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.1.3 Trimming the Selected Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4.1.4 Setting the Output Range Error Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.2 Setting Up the Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.2.1 Configuring an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.2.2 Testing the Selected Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.2.3 Setting the Alarm Range Error Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.3 Setting Up and Running Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chapter 5. Using the Configuration Menu
5.1 Configuring the Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
5.1.1 The Probe Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
5.1.2 Configuring Delta F Oxygen Sensor Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
5.1.3 Calibrating Individual Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5.1.4 Setting the Probe Auto-Cal Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5.2 Calibrating the Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.2.1 Entering Calibration Data Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.2.2 Entering Calibration Data Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.3 Tagging the Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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5.4 Entering User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.4.1 Entering User Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
5.4.2 Entering User-Defined Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
5.4.3 Entering User Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
5.4.4 Entering Saturation Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Chapter 6. Setting Up Communications
6.1 Setting Up moisture.IQ Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.2 Configuring the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
6.3 Configuring the Modbus Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
6.4 Connecting to an Ethernet LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.4.1 Configuring the Ethernet TCP/IP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
6.4.2 Capabilities of the Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
6.5 Configuring a VNC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
6.6 Configuring the Web Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
6.7 User Management Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
6.8 Setting Up a Remote Connection to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Chapter 7. Maintenance
7.1 Delta F Oxygen Cell Electrolyte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
7.1.1 Checking the Electrolyte Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
7.1.2 Replenishing the Electrolyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
7.2 Replacing and Recalibrating Moisture Probes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
7.3 Calibrating the Delta F Oxygen Cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
7.3.1 Displaying Oxygen Content in PPMv and µA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
7.3.2 Checking the Oxygen Cell Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
7.4 Delta F Oxygen Cell Background Gas Correction Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
7.4.1 Correcting for Different Background Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
7.4.2 Entering the Background Gas Correction Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting
8.1 Screen Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
8.2 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Chapter 9. Specifications
9.1 Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
9.2 Moisture Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
9.3 Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
9.4 Pressure Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
9.5 Oxygen Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
9.6 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
9.7 Output Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
9.8 Input Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9.9 Probe Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Appendix A. Menu Maps
A.1 The Settings Menu Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
A.2 The Outputs, Alarms and Logger Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
A.3 The Configuration>Probe & User Menu Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
A.4 The Configuration>Comms Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Appendix B. Wiring Diagrams
B.1 Terminal Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
B.2 Rear View Channel Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
B.3 Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
B.4 RS-485 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix C. Updating the moisture.IQ Firmware
C.1 Updating the Chassis Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
C.2 Updating the moisture.IQ Module Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Appendix D. Modbus Register Map

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Preface
Information Paragraphs
Note: These paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation, but is not
essential to the proper completion of the instructions.
IMPORTANT: These paragraphs provide information that emphasizes instructions that are essential to proper setup of
the equipment. Failure to follow these instructions carefully may cause unreliable performance.
Safety Issues
Auxiliary Equipment
Local Safety Standards
The user must make sure that he operates all auxiliary equipment in accordance with local codes, standards,
regulations, or laws applicable to safety.
Working Area
CAUTION! This symbol indicates a risk of potential minor personal injury and/or severe damage to
the equipment, unless these instructions are followed carefully.
WARNING! This symbol indicates a risk of potential serious personal injury, unless these
instructions are followed carefully.
WARNING! It is the responsibility of the user to make sure all local, county, state and national
codes, regulations, rules and laws related to safety and safe operating conditions are met for each
installation.
WARNING! Auxiliary equipment may have both manual and automatic modes of operation. As
equipment can move suddenly and without warning, do not enter the work cell of this equipment
during automatic operation, and do not enter the work envelope of this equipment during manual
operation. If you do, serious injury can result.
WARNING! Make sure that power to the auxiliary equipment is turned OFF and locked out before
you perform maintenance procedures on the equipment.

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Qualification of Personnel
Make sure that all personnel have manufacturer-approved training applicable to the auxiliary equipment.
Personal Safety Equipment
Make sure that operators and maintenance personnel have all safety equipment applicable to the auxiliary equipment.
Examples include safety glasses, protective headgear, safety shoes, etc.
Unauthorized Operation
Make sure that unauthorized personnel cannot gain access to the operation of the equipment.
Environmental Compliance
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
GE Measurement & Control Solutions is an active participant in Europe’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) take-back initiative, directive 2012/19/EU.
The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may
contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural
resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the
materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional
waste administration.
Visit www.gemeasurement.com/environmental-health-safety-ehs for take-back instructions and more information
about this initiative.

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1.1 Introduction
Users typically install the moisture.IQ as part of a complex process system, which includes components such as filters,
pumps, and pressure regulators. In such an environment, probes and other parts of the system may be subjected to
environmental hazards, such as high temperature, pressure extremes, corrosive elements and mechanical vibrations.
This section contains information and instructions for installing the moisture.IQ into a process system, while taking
into account all of the above factors. The following section describes how to set up and connect the moisture.IQ.
If you have questions about the installation procedures, contact our technical support department. See the rear cover of
this manual for contact information.
1.2 Unpacking the moisture.IQ
Before beginning the installation, unpack the unit and make sure all the parts and documentation listed on the packing
slip are included. Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment, including the sample system, for evidence of
mishandling. If anything has been damaged or is missing, report this to the carrier and to GE immediately.
1.3 Installing the moisture.IQ
To install the moisture.IQ, refer to the drawing for your specific configuration (benchtop, rack mount, panel mount,
weatherproof or explosion-proof) in the Certification and Safety Statements at the end of this manual.
WARNING! To ensure the safe operation of this unit, you must install and operate the moisture.IQ
as described in this user’s manual. In addition, be sure to follow all applicable safety codes and
regulations for installing electrical equipment in your area.
WARNING! For Zone 2 Stainless Steel: Do not rub front face with a dry cloth within the hazardous
area as a spark may occur.

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1.4 Choosing an Installation Site
You should have discussed environmental and installation factors with a GE applications engineer or field sales person
by the time you receive the meter. The equipment provided should be suited to your application and installation site.
The moisture.IQ is available in rack-mount, bench top, or panel-mount versions that are suitable for most indoor
installations. GE also provides weatherproof and explosion-proof housings for outdoor and hazardous area locations.
See the drawings in the Certification and Safety Statements at the end of this manual for details of each enclosure.
Before installing the unit, read the guidelines below to verify that you have selected the best installation site.
1.4.1 General Site Guidelines
•Choose an installation site for the probes and sample systems that is as close to the process line as possible.
Avoid long lengths of connecting tubing. If long distances are unavoidable, a fast sampling by-pass loop is
recommended. Do not install any other components, such as filters, upstream from the probes or sample system
unless instructed to do so by GE.
•Observe all normal safety precautions. Use the probes within their maximum pressure and temperature ratings.
•Although the moisture.IQ may not need to be accessed during normal operation, install the electronics unit at a
convenient location for programming, testing and servicing. A control room or instrument shed are typical
locations.
•Locate the electronics unit away from high temperatures, strong electrical transients, mechanical vibrations,
corrosive atmospheres, and any other conditions that could damage or interfere with the meter operation. See
Chapter 9. “Specifications” on page 95 for environmental limits.
•Protect the probe cables from excessive physical strain (e.g., bending, pulling, twisting, etc.).
•Observe the proper cable restrictions for the probes. You can locate Moisture Image Series probes up to
915 m (3000 ft) from the electronics unit with unshielded twisted-pair cable. M-Series probes can be located up
to 600 m (2000 ft) from the unit with the use of specially shielded cable.
1.4.2 Low Voltage Directive
If the power mains switch on the unit remains accessible to the user after installation a disconnect device is not
required. However, if installation blocks access to the power mains switch, compliance with the EU Low Voltage
Directive (IEC 61010) requires an external power disconnect device such as a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect
device must be marked as such, clearly visible, directly accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the unit.

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1.5 Moisture Probe Considerations
The M-Series and Moisture Image Series probes consist of an aluminum oxide sensor mounted on a connector head.
Standard probe mounts include a protective stainless steel shield.
The probe sensor materials and housing maximize durability and insure a minimum of water absorbing surfaces in the
vicinity of the aluminum oxide surface. A sintered stainless steel shield is used to protect the sensor from high flow
rates and particulate matter. The end cap should not be removed except upon advice from GE.
The sensor has been designed to withstand normal shock and vibration. You should make sure that the active sensor
surface is never touched or allowed to come into direct contact with foreign objects, since this may adversely affect
performance.
Observing these few simple precautions will result in a long and useful probe life. GE recommends that probe
calibration be checked routinely, at 12-month intervals, or as recommended by our applications engineers for your
particular application.
The probe will measure the water vapor pressure in its immediate vicinity. Therefore, readings will be influenced by its
proximity to the system walls, materials of construction, and other environmental factors.The sensor can be operated
under vacuum or pressure and under flowing or static conditions.
See the following sections for the recommended environmental precautions.
1.5.1 Temperature Range
See “Probe Specifications” on page 101, for details.
1.5.2 Moisture Condensation
Be sure the temperature is at least 10°C higher than the dew/frost point temperature. If this condition is not maintained,
moisture condensation could occur on the sensor or in the sample system, which will cause reading errors. If this
happens, dry out the probe following the procedures outlined in GE document #916-064, Basic GE Sensing
Hygrometry Principles.
1.5.3 Static or Dynamic Use
The sensor performs equally well in still air or where considerable flow occurs. Its small size makes it ideal for
measuring moisture conditions within completely sealed containers or dry boxes. It will also perform well under gas
flow conditions as high as 10,000 cm/sec and liquid flow conditions up to 10 cm/sec. Refer to GE document #916-064,
Basic GE Sensing Hygrometry Principles, for maximum flow rates in gases and liquids.

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1.5.4 Pressure Range
The moisture probe always senses the correct water vapor pressure regardless of the total ambient pressure. The
moisture sensor measures water vapor under vacuum or high pressure conditions from as little as a few microns of Hg
to as high as 5000 psi total pressure.
1.5.5 Long-Term Storage & Operational Stability
Sensors are not affected by continuous abrupt humidity changes or damaged by exposure to saturation conditions even
when stored. However, you should store probes in their original shipping containers in a clean, dry location. If the
probe is saturated during storage, refer to “Moisture Condensation” on page 3 before installing the probe. For best
performance, do not store probes longer than one to two years from their calibration date.
1.5.6 Interference Effects
The sensor is completely unaffected by the presence of a wide variety of gases or organic liquids. Large concentrations
of hydrocarbon gases, Freon, ozone, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen have no effect on sensor water
vapor indications. The sensor will operate properly in a multitude of gaseous or non-conductive liquid environments.
1.5.7 Corrosive Materials
Avoid all materials that are corrosive or otherwise damaging to aluminum or aluminum oxide. These include strongly
acidic or basic materials and primary amines.

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1.6 Sample System Guidelines
A sample system is required for oxygen measurement and, although not mandatory, is highly recommended for
moisture measurement. The purpose of a sample system is to condition or control a sample stream to within the
specifications of a probe. The application requirements determine the design of the sample system. GE applications
engineers will make recommendations based on the following general guidelines.
1.6.1 Moisture Sample Systems
Typically, sample systems should be kept very simple. They should contain as few components as possible and all or
most of those components should be located downstream of the measurement probe. Figure 1 below shows an example
of a basic sample system consisting of an explosion-proof housing with a sample cell, a filter, a flowmeter, a vent
valve, an inlet shut-off valve and an outlet shut-off valve.
The sample system components should not be made of any material that will affect measurements. A sample system
may include a filter to remove particulates from the sample stream or a pressure regulator to reduce or control the
pressure of the stream. However, most common filters and pressure regulators are not suitable for sample systems
because they have wetted parts that may absorb or release components (such as moisture) into the sample stream. They
may also allow ambient contamination to enter the sample stream. In general, you should use stainless steel
construction for all wetted parts. Contact GE for further instructions.
Figure 1: A Typical Moisture Sample System
Note: The actual sample system design is dependent on the application requirements.
Sample
Cell
Sample
Inlet
Sample
Outlet
Vent

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1.6.2 Oxygen Sample Systems
Oxygen sample systems are required and can be ordered from GE for bench or wall mounting. You can also build your
own sample system by using the following guidelines.
IMPORTANT: The GE warranty will be voided if the sample system does not have a relief valve.
The basic sample system requirements are as follows (see Figure 2 below):
•The oxygen cell requires a sample gas flow of 0.5 to 1 LPM (1 to 2 SCFH).
•The gas pressure in the sample cell must be between 0.0 and 1.0 psig. The pressure must not exceed 1.0 psig.
•A 10 psig pressure relief valve installed upstream of the oxygen cell is required to prevent over-pressure.
•A flow meter is required to measure the flow.
•A pressure gauge is required to measure the pressure.
•A flow regulating or needle valve is required and should be located upstream of the sample cell.
•A pressure regulator is required for sample gas supplies of 50 psig or greater.
If a sample pump is required to draw a sample to the oxygen cell, the pump should be installed downstream from the
oxygen cell. You must also install a vacuum relief valve set at 1.0 psig between the oxygen cell and the pump.
Figure 2: A Typical Oxygen Cell Sample System
Note: The actual sample system design is dependent on the application requirements.
Sample
Inle t
Sample
Outlet

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1.7 Mounting the Hygrometer System
Mounting the hygrometer system consists of mounting the electronics unit, the probes, and the sample systems.
1.7.1 Mounting the Electronics Unit
Use the outline and dimension drawings in the Certification and Safety Statements at the end of this manual to mount
the moisture.IQ. These drawings provide clearance and other mounting dimensions needed to prepare the site for
mounting.
IMPORTANT: If the power mains switch on the unit remains accessible to the user after installation, a disconnect
device is not required. However, if the installation blocks access to the power mains switch, compliance
with the EU's Low Voltage Directive (IEC 61010) requires an external power disconnect device such as
a switch or circuit breaker. The disconnect device must be marked as such, clearly visible, directly
accessible, and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the unit.
Be sure to follow the guidelines outlined in “Choosing an Installation Site” on page 2 before mounting the enclosure.
Note: If the installation location does not provide enough room for connections to be made easily after installation,
you may want to make connections to the MIS or M-Series probes, Delta F Oxygen Cell, Outputs and Alarms
before mounting the instrument.
1.7.2 Mounting a Sample System
GE sample systems are normally fastened to a metal plate that has four mounting holes. GE can also provide the
sample system in an enclosure, if requested. In either case, fasten the sample system plate or enclosure with bolts in the
mounting holes at each of the four corners. If you ordered sample system outline and dimension drawings, they will be
included in your shipment.
Connect the sample system inlet to the process and the outlet to the return, using the appropriate fittings or an
appropriate NPT adapter.
CAUTION! Do not start a flow through the sample system until all probes and transmitters are
properly installed.

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1.7.3 Mounting the Oxygen Cell
If your oxygen cell is not mounted in a sample system, refer to the Figure 3 below for mounting details.
Figure 3: Oxygen Cell Dimensions
5.00
(127.0 MAX)
.40
(6.4)
0.25
0.62
(15.8) (38.1)
1.50
1.05
(26.7) (53.3)
2.10
MIN
MAX
4.91
(124.7)
(71.1)
2.80
outlet
gas
Sample
inlet
gas
Sample
window
level
Electrolyte
reservoir
Electrolyte
(9.4)
0.37
(52.1)
2.05
(31.2)
1.23
(26.9)
1.06
(14.0)
0.55
MIN
MAX
(149.9)
5.90
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CONN
CONN
SERVOMEX
MAX

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1.8 Installing the Probes
After you mount the sample system, you must insert the moisture probes into the sample cells. In addition, you must
check, prepare, and connect any installed oxygen cells to the gas line.
1.8.1 Moisture Probes
GE Moisture Image Series (MIS) and M-Series moisture probes have 3/4 inch-16 straight threads, with an O-ring seal,
to the secure probes into the sample system or directly into the process line. Other fittings are available for special
applications.
Moisture probes are usually installed into a sample system. The sample system protects the probes from coming into
contact with damaging elements in the process. Moisture probes are installed into a cylindrical shaped container, called
the sample cell, which is included as part of your sample system. The sample cell is identified by a label on the sample
system plate.
To install a moisture probe that has a 3/4 inch-16 straight thread, insert it into the sample cell so it is perpendicular to
the sample inlet. Screw the probe into cell, making sure not to cross thread it, and tighten it securely. Figure 4 below
shows a typical moisture probe installation, with the probe mounted in a GE sample cell. Install any moisture probes
with different fittings in the appropriate manner.
Figure 4: Typical Moisture Probe in Sample Cell
Note: Standard moisture probes have a sintered stainless steel shield that protects the aluminum oxide sensor. Be sure
to leave the shield in place for maximum protection.
It is important to eliminate all gas or liquid leaks for safety reasons and to ensure that measurements are not affected by
ambient contamination. For gas applications, you should check for leaks using a soap bubble solution.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Calibration Data Sheets to connect the probes to their corresponding channels. If a probe is
connected to the wrong channel, the meter will display incorrect data.
CAUTION! If mounting the moisture probes directly into the process line, you must consult GE for
proper installation instructions and precautions.
Probe
Sample Cell
Inlet
Outlet

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1.8.2 Adapting an Existing TF-Series Probe Cable
If an existing moisture measurement system uses a TF-Series moisture probe, the cable for that probe may be adapted
for use with an MISP2 probe. To retrofit the existing system, refer to Figure 5 below and complete the following steps:
Figure 5: TF-MISP2 Converter Cable
1. Locate the existing TF-Series probe and disconnect the cable from the probe.
2. Replace the TF-Series probe with an MISP2 probe.
3. Using GE adapter cable 704-1362-00, shown in Figure 5 above, connect one end of the cable to the MISP2
probe and connect the other end to the existing TF-Series cable connector.
4. At the moisture analyzer end of the TF-Series cable, locate the same TF-Series cable and disconnect all flying
leads from the pluggable connector.
5. Locate the BLACK and WHITE wires of the TF-Series cable and connect them to the moisture.IQ at the MISP2
probe grey pluggable connector. See “Moisture Image Series Probes (MISP and MISP2)” on page 19 for help.
6. Trim all other flying leads from the TF-Series cable flush with the jacket.
7. Plug the newly-wired MISP2 probe pluggable connector into the moisture.IQ.
MISP2 Connector
[Total Cable Length = 6.50”]
TF Connector