M&C PSS Series User manual

Portable Gas Conditioning Unit Series PSS®
PSS-10/1
Instruction Manual
Version 1.00.02

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T
his instruction manual does not claim completeness and may be subject to
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Content
1General information........................................................................................................................................ 4
2Declaration of conformity.............................................................................................................................. 4
3Safety instructions........................................................................................................................................... 5
4Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
5Used terms and signal indications ............................................................................................................... 6
6Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 8
7Application........................................................................................................................................................ 8
8Technical data .................................................................................................................................................. 9
9Description...................................................................................................................................................... 10
10 Receipt of goods and storage ..................................................................................................................... 12
11 Installation instructions................................................................................................................................ 13
12 Supply connections....................................................................................................................................... 14
12.1 Tube connections.........................................................................................................................................................................................14
12.2 Electrical connections ................................................................................................................................................................................16
13 Commisioning ................................................................................................................................................ 17
14 Closing down .................................................................................................................................................. 18
15 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 19
16 Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................................................... 20
17 Proper disposal of the device...................................................................................................................... 21
18 Spare parts list................................................................................................................................................ 22
19 Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
List of Figures
Figure 1 Flow sheet.......................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 2 Design of the portable conditioning and sampling system PSS-10/1...................................................................10
Figure 3 Medium connections............................................................................................................................................................................14
Figure 4 Connecting heated sample line with special adapter (option)..................................................................................24
Figure 5 Circuit diagram PSS-10/1, shown here: circuit diagram for 230 V.............................................................................25

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1GENERAL INFORMATION
The product described in this instruction manual has been built and tested in our production facility.
All M&C products are packed to be shipped safely. To ensure the safe operation and to maintain the safe
condition, all instructions and regulations stated in this instruction manual need to be followed. This instruction
manual includes all information regarding proper transportation, storage, installation, operation and maintenance
of this product by qualified personnel.
Follow all instructions and warnings closely.
Read this manual carefully before commissioning and operating the device. If you have any questions regarding
the product or the application, please don’t hesitate to contact M&C or your M&C authorized distributor.
2DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CE - Certification
The product described in this operating manual complies with the following EU directives:
EMV-Instruction
The requirements of the EU directive 2014/30/EU “Electromagnetic compatibility“ are met.
Low Voltage Directive
The requirement of the EU directive 2014/35/EU “Low Voltage Directive“ are met.
The compliance with this EU directive has been examined according to DIN EN 61010.
RoHS Directive
The requirements of the RoHS2 (‘Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2’) directive 2011/65/EU and its annexes are
met.
Declaration of conformity
The EU Declaration of conformity can be downloaded from the M&C homepage or directly requested from M&C.

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3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please take care of the following basic safety procedures when mounting, starting up or operating this
equipment:
Read this operating manual before starting up and use of the equipment. The information and warnings given in
this operating manual must be heeded.
Any work on electrical equipment is only to be carried out by trained specialists as per the regulations currently in
force.
Attention must be paid to the requirements of VDE 0100 (IEC 364) when setting high-power electrical units with
nominal voltages of up to 1000 V, together with the associated standards and stipulations.
Check the details on the type plate to ensure that the equipment is connected to the correct mains voltage.
Protection against touching dangerously high electrical voltages:
Before opening the equipment, it must be switched off and hold no voltages. This also applies to any external
control circuits that are connected.
The device is only to be used within the permitted range of temperatures and pressures.
Check that the location is weather-protected. It should not be subject to either sun, direct rain or moisture.
Do not use the gas conditioning system PSS-10/1 in hazardous areas.
Installation, maintenance, inspections and any repairs of the devices must be carried out only by qualified skilled
personnel in compliance with the current regulations.
4WARRANTY
In case of a device failure, please contact immediately M&C or your M&C authorized distributor.
We have a warranty period of 12 months from the delivery date. The warranty covers only appropriately used
products and does not cover the consumable parts. Please find the complete warranty conditions in our terms
and conditions.
The warranty includes a free-of-charge repair in our production facility or the free replacement of the device. If
you return a device to M&C, please be sure that it is properly packaged and shipped with protective packaging.
The repaired or replaced device will be shipped free of delivery charges to the point of use.

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5USED TERMS AND SIGNAL INDICATIONS
DANGER!
This means that death, severe physical injuries and/or important material
damages will occur in case the respective safety measures are not fulfilled.
WARNING!
This means that death, severe physical injuries and/or important material
damages may occur in case the respective safety measures are not fulfilled.
CAUTION!
This means that minor physical injuries may occur in case the respective
safety measures are not fulfilled.
CAUTION! Without the warning triangle means that a material damage may occur in
case the respective safety measures are not met.
ATTENTION This means that an unintentional situation or an unintentional status may
occur in case the respective note is not respected.
NOTE!
These are important information about the product or parts of the
operating manual which require user’s attention.
SKILLED STAFF These are persons with necessary qualification who are familiar with
installation, use and maintenance of the product.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL These are persons with necessary qualification who are familiar with
installation, use and maintenance of the product.
High voltages!
Protect yourself and others against damages which might be caused by
high voltages.
Corrosive!
These substances destroy living tissue and equipment upon contact.
Do not breathe vapors; avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wear protective gloves!
Working with chemicals, sharp objects or extremely high temperatures
requires wearing protective gloves.

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Wear safety glasses!
Protect your eyes while working with chemicals or sharp objects. Wear
safety glasses to avoid getting something in your eyes.
Wear protective clothes!
Working with chemicals, sharp objects or extremely high temperatures
requires wearing protective clothes.

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6INTRODUCTION
The portable gas conditioning and sampling system PSS-10/1 has been especially designed so that precise gas
analyses can be carried out in any place and at any time.
The entire gas conditioning system is housed in a compact and robust aluminium framed case which ensures
that the components can be removed easily, and gas analysis carried out quickly, safely and with a minimum
amount of maintenance.
7APPLICATION
The gas conditioning and sampling system is ideally suited for both intermittent and continuous operation.
The components of the system PSS-10/1 are intended for "standard use." We also provide a wide range of
additional equipment and other components should special measurements be required.
Figure 1 Flow sheet
Sample gas probe, material stainless steel 316, diameter 4/6 mm, length 0.5 m
Sample gas line, PVC hose DN 4/6 mm, length 3 m
Gas cooler ECP20/2
Fine filter FP-2T, filter element fineness 2 μm
Sample gas diaphragm pump N9KPE
Flowmeter FM40, option
Pre-filter PF 2
Peristaltic pump SR25.1 for continual removal of condensate
+5 °C [41 °F]
ECP 20-2






Sample gas
IN
Condensate OUT


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8TECHNICAL DATA
Gas conditioning unit Version PSS-10/1
Sample outlet dew point Range of adjustment: +2 to +15 °C [35.6 to 59 °F], factory setting: +5
°C [41 °F]
Dew point stability At const. conditions: < ±0.1°C [±0.18 °F]
Sample inlet temperature **Max. 80 °C [176 °F]
optional:
**max.180 °C [356 °F] with stainless steel bulkhead union
Sample inlet dew point **Max. +80 °C [176 °F]
Gas flow rate **Max. 480 Nl/h
Ambient temperature **+5 up to +40 °C [41 to 104 °F]
Storage temperature -25 up to +65 °C [-13 to +149 °F]
Pressure 0.7 bar up to 1.4 bar abs.
Total cooling capacity at 25 °C ambient
temperature
Max. 80 kJ/h
Number of gas inlets 1
Number of gas outlets 1
Optional: max. 4
Medium connections Tube connection 4/6 mm
Material of sample contacting parts Stainless steel, glass, PVDF, VITON, Novopren®
Ready for operation Approx. 10 min
Power supply 230 V 50 Hz ±10 % or 115 V 60 Hz ±10 %
Power consumption Max. 350 VA
Fuse protection 6.3 A slow-acting, 5 x 20 mm with option temperature controller: 10
A slow-acting
Electrical connection Cold appliance plug with 2 m [≈ 6.56 ft] of cable
Case protection IP20 (EN 60529)
Housing Portable aluminium framed case
Housing dimensions (H x W x D) 555 x 460 x 290 mm [≈ 21.9” x 18.1” x 11.4”]
Weight Approx. 24 kg [≈ 52.9 lbs]
Part No. for 230 V 50 Hz version
Part No. for 115 V 60 Hz version
01G5000
01G5000a
Options:
Flow meter DK800R mounted in
sample gas outlet:
Altern. 10-100 l/h (Part No.: 01G9020), 25-250 l/h (01G9021) and 50-50
l/h (01G9022) air
Temperature controller for heated line:
Liquid alarm type
Range of control: 0 – 200 °C 230 V, max. 4 A
input PT100 115 V, max. 4 A
LA 1S/LA-1.4
Electrical equipment standard EN 61010
PPH=Polypropylene, PTFE=Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®), PVC=Polyvinyl chloride, PVDF=Polyvinylidenfluoride
* Standard
** Maximum values in technical datas must be rated in consideration of total cooling capacity at 25 °C ambient temperature and an outlet
dew point of 5 °C.

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9DESCRIPTION
Powe
r
Sam
p
le
OUT
OUT
Condensate
IN
Sample
GL 18
GL 25
555
420290
4
6
5
7
8
3
3
2
1
Figure 2 Design of the portable conditioning and sampling system PSS-10/1
All the components of the gas conditioning system can be easily removed from the portable case. The door of
the case can be opened by moving the toggle-type fasteners on the side and the top to the left.
The installation of a gas cooler and an appropriate diaphragm gas pump will be carried out according to
the maximum flow of gas extracted (see instruction manual for individual components). The possible
combinations are listed in the following table:
The minimum amount of flow is determined by the sample gas pump. Premature damage can be caused to the
pump membrane if less than the minimal total amount of flow is extracted as a result of excess pressure.
All gas coolers are equipped with a Duran glass heat exchanger. Heat exchangers of PVDF or stainless steel are
also available.
The preliminary filter FP-2T (2 μm filter element fineness) installed in front of the gas measuring pump ensures
that the correct amount of solid matter is precipitated.
The sample gas pump is turned off and on automatically by means of an excess temperature contact on the
cooler (+8 °C).
The resulting condensation is continually lead off by means of the SR25.1 peristaltic pump (see Appendix for
individual component instructions).
A preliminary filter, PF2 has been fitted in the condensation hose in between the heat exchanger and peristaltic
pump. This prevents particles in the condensate entering the pump.
The 4/6 mm hose connections for the condensate and measuring leads are located on the right-hand side of
the case (see figure 2 and 3).
The stainless steel sample probe (0.5 m length, 6 mm diameter) and the 3 m sample line (DN 4/6 mm) are
delivered with all models.
The ventilation grids located in the lid and the left-hand side of the case ensure that the equipment is sufficiently
ventilated.