Sintrol DUMO EX User manual

Sintrol DUMO EX
Manual
Version 1.2.3

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................3
1.1 Safety......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Product overview....................................................................................... 4
1.3 How does it work? ..................................................................................... 4
2INSTALLATION.........................................................................................5
2.1 Selecting the installation location .............................................................. 5
3WIRING ..................................................................................................6
4TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ......................................................................8
5DIMENSIONS......................................................................................... 10
6OPERATION .......................................................................................... 10
6.1 The alarm threshold factory setting values............................................... 11
7ADJUST PARAMETERS............................................................................ 12
7.1 Signal averaging time ............................................................................... 12
7.2 Alarm level settings.................................................................................. 12
7.3 Alarm delay time...................................................................................... 12
7.4 Alarm hysteresis time............................................................................... 12
7.5 mA output signal...................................................................................... 13
7.6 Calibration of measuring.......................................................................... 13
8AUTO-SETUP......................................................................................... 14
8.1 How to do the auto-setup? ...................................................................... 14
9MAINTENANCE...................................................................................... 15
10 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 15
10.1 No output signal ................................................................................. 15
10.2 No response after auto-setup............................................................. 15
11 Appendix A: Sintrol PC software............................................................. 16
11.1 DustTool............................................................................................. 16
Preview .............................................................................................. 16
11.2 DustLog .............................................................................................. 19

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1INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install and use SINTROL’s DUMO EX dust monitor.
Sintrol shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from use of
any information or details therein, or omission or error in this manual, or any
misuse of the product.
The instrument can be accessed by utilizing the DustTool Software.
The basic functionality of DustTool is to change the factory settings according to
individual needs of the process.
Such functions for DUMO EX are for example:
•Perform the auto-setup according to process typical dust levels.
•Change the Alarm Limits and the logic of signals.
•Set 4 - 20mA output levels
The Software can be downloaded free of charge under the Sintrol web-site
http://www.sintrolproducts.com
1.1 Safety
DUMO EX ambient dust monitor is virtually maintenance free. Under no
circumstances should the user attempt to replace any components or the PC
board. If, for some reason the monitor fails to operate, contact your local
distributor or the manufacturer.
DUMO EX is designed for explosive environments fulfilling following ATEX and EX
requirements. The sensor can be installed in EX and Atex zones 22.
IECEx VTT 13.0012X
Ex tc IIIB T 80°C Dc
Atex 22 VTT 13 ATEX 051X
CE II 3 D
Ex tc IIIB T80°CDc
Take appropriate precautions when installing the monitor:
Unless the process conditions are known to be entirely safe, suitable
precautions must be taken before any entry is made into the duct for
installation or maintenance purposes.

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1.2 Product overview
The DUMO EX Dust monitor is a microprocessor-based, self-adjusting device,
equipped with two independent and fully adjustable alarm signal and isolated 4 –
20 mA output loop.
The device is developed for continuous dust monitoring in industrial environment.
It is a compact unit with the sensor and control electronics built into one IP20
enclosure, which has been specifically designed for easy installation and operation.
1.3 How does it work?
The DUMO EX uses Sintrol’s proven and reliable inductive electrification
technology where the interaction of particles with the sensor rod causes a small
electrical charge to pass between the particulate and sensor.
It is this small electric charge that provides the signal monitored by the electronics,
the signal generated is proportional to the ambient dust level even if particles
accumulate on the sensor. Experience has shown that this method of monitoring
dust level in ambient air offers accurate results with minimum maintenance.
Schematic diagram of the measurement principle is presented in Figure 1.

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Figure 1 DUMO structure
2INSTALLATION
2.1 Selecting the installation location
DUMO EX should be located so that measured data clearly represents dust
concentration in a selected work environment. Because of this the user should
always think carefully what he wants to monitor and where the device should be
placed.
For example DUMO EX can be placed close to the cement mill if the user is
interested in the variation of the amount of dust particles during the process. If the
user is interested in dust concentration level in general, then DUMO EX should be
located in a more “peaceful”place, some distance from the process.
There are still certain basic requirements for DUMO EX monitoring environment
which one must take into account when preparing the measurements.
1. Temperature in measurement environment should be between -20 C and
+40 C. The more stable temperature, the better.
2. Considerable humidity or condensed water is likely to drastically effect
measurement.

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3WIRING
The DUMO EX comes with five meter power and signal cable. There are 12 wires in
the same cable, two wires for VDC power source, two for alarm signals, two for mA
loop and one for automatic setup signal. Remaining wires are left for digital
communication with Sintrol Dustlog software.
Connect the VDC power supply to pink (+) and GND to gray (-) wires. Blue and red
wires are for alarm signals and they give the same voltage levels as power input
voltage, when the alarm latches to high state.
PCB pin Wire colour Signal name
1 BLUE Alarm signal 1
2 RED Alarm signal 2
3 BLACK 4 –20 mA +
4 YELLOW 4 –20 mA -
5 GRAY V- (GND)
6 PINK V+ (VDC)
7 GREEN Automatic setup
8 BROWN RS 485 D+
9 WHITE RS 485 D-
10 BLUE/RED USB DM
11 GRAY/PINK USB DP
12 VIOLET USB VBUS
Table 1 Wiring and signals
For DUMO EX it is extremely important that it is grounded properly. The
recommended grounding is presented below where DUMO EX cable shield is
connected to power supply GND which is grounded properly to the stable ground.

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Figure 2 DUMO grounding
DUMO EX can be powered by using only USB connection for the purpose of
accessing and adjusting parameters with appropriate Sintrol PC software. More
information about parameter adjustment can be found in section 7 of this manual.

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4TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Product Name DUMO EX
Measurement Objects Solid particles in ambient air
Particle Size 0.3 µm or larger
Measurement Range From 0.1 mg/m³
Measurement Principle Inductive Electrification
Protection Category IP20
Power Supply 24 VDC
Power Consumption 3 W
Cable Connection 5 meter cable, 12 wires
Output Signals
·Two output signals (100 –280 mA)
·Isolated 4 - 20 mA output loop
Communication Interface
·Serial communication RS-485
·USB
·Radio frequency (RF) (optional)
Communication Protocol
·Modbus RTU (RS-485)
·SNT network (USB, RF and RS-485)
Alarm Settings
·Set automatically by auto-setup based on
average measured ambient air dust level:
5 times and 20 times of reference dust
level.
·User selectable
Signal Averaging Time
•Default at factory, 100 s
·Adjustable from 0 –6000 s
Alarm Delay Time •Default at factory, 30 s

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•
Adjustable from 0
–
60 000
s
Alarm Hysteresis Time
•Default at factory, 0s
•Adjustable from 0 –25 s
Ambient Conditions
Starting Temperature -20...+40 °C
Running Temperature -20...+40 °C
Humidity Max 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Materials and Weight
Enclosure / casing Aluminum, Stainless steel (AISI 316L)
Weight approx. 3 kg
Table 2 Technical specification

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5DIMENSIONS
Figure 3 Dimensions
This instrument conforms to the following standards
Product standard -
electrical equipment for
measurement, control and
laboratory use –
EMC requirements
Reference standard
IEC 61326-1:2005 (First Edition)
6OPERATION
DUMO EX measures the dust level in ambient air by using inductive electrification
technology which is based on AC measurement of moving particles which carry a
charge.
There are two alarm signal outputs to indicate two different alarm conditions, and
4 –20 mA-output signal loop indicating dust level.

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6.1 The alarm threshold factory setting values
Alert: > 5 times normal dust level (during automatic setup)
Alarm: > 20 times normal dust level (during automatic setup)
4 –20 mA output: After auto-setup, the normal dust level is set to 5 % of total
scale ie. 4.8 mA
ALARM
SIGNALS DUST LEVEL mA LOOP
4 - 20mA OPERATION
S1: LOW
S2: LOW - - Power OFF, failure or auto-setup failed
S1: LOW
S2: HIGH Dust level < Limit1 4 –8 mA Normal operation
S1: HIGH
S2: LOW Limit1 <= Dust level < Limit2 8 –20 mA Alert
S1: HIGH
S2: HIGH Dust level >= Limit 2 20 mA Alarm
Table 3 Default operating configuration on factory settings

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7ADJUST PARAMETERS
Since every industrial process is different DUMO EX is designed so that parameters
which are important to customer can be easily adjusted. Adjustment of parameters
can be done by using USB, RS-485 or optionally with RF communication. Depending
on the chosen communication method set to the device, the adjustments can be
done either with Sintrol PC software or standard Modbus RTU master unit.
By default, the communication mode of the device is set to work with Sintrol PC
software. To use MODBUS RTU communication, appropriate network parameters
needs first to be set into the device.
7.1 Signal averaging time
DUMO EX damping time has been adjusted to 100 seconds in factory but it can be
adjusted freely between 0 second and 6000 seconds (1 h 30 min).
7.2 Alarm level settings
Default DUMO EX alarm signal levels have been adjusted to 5 and 20 times,
compared to the ambient air dust level during the automatic setup. These
parameters and signal logic can be adjusted freely to be any levels required by the
customer’s process monitoring demands. If measuring calibration is enabled and
calibration curve is defined, unit of these parameters is mg/m3.
Ambient dust concentration level is always strongly dependent on measurement
environment. Because of this it is recommended that user set alarm levels always
in new measurement location or environment.
7.3 Alarm delay time
It is possible to set delay time for DUMO EX alarm signals to avoid false alarms
caused by dust concentration peaks which may appear naturally in process. On
factory settings, alarm delay is set to 30 seconds but it can be adjusted freely
between 0 and 60 000 seconds.
7.4 Alarm hysteresis time
DUMO EX contains alarm hysteresis time parameter which sets the minimum
frequency for alarm signal to change its stage. On a factory settings hysteresis time
is set to 0 seconds but it can be set freely between 0 and 25 seconds.

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7.5 mA output signal
Curve, which defines how mA output signal is controlled according to dust
measuring values (concentration), can be set manually. Alternatively the curve can
be determined by running auto-setup, as described in section 8.
7.6 Calibration of measuring
Dust measuring values can be shown as concentration values mg/m3, if measuring
calibration is enabled. By default, calibration curve (actually a straight line in this
case) is defined by two points:
Dust measuring value Concentration, mg/m3
6807 0.20
9605 0.30

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8AUTO-SETUP
To be able to detect variations in dust follow and to generate alarm if there is
excessive dust flow, you must determine the typical dust flow in the application
when the process is operating normally.
The unit has an auto-setup function. With this, you can set the measuring range of
the dust monitor so that a typical dust flow in the application corresponds 5% (4.8
mA) of the output scale.
Before running the auto-setup it is necessary to know that normal dust flow is
running through the DUMO EX. When initiated, auto-setup sets the dust measuring
parameters based on the normal dust flow.
After the auto-setup, by default alarm signals are set as follows:
•alert when the dust concentration exceeds 5 times the typical dust level.
•alarm when the dust concentration exceeds 20 times typical dust level.
In addition, the following key parameters will also be affected.
•4 -20 mA high level is set to 20 times typical dust level and low level is set to 0
•Dust signal averaging time is set to default.
•Signal hysteresis and delay times are set to default.
For more information, see Table 3 Default operating configuration on factory
settings.
NOTE
As the auto-setup procedure can also be altered by the user, this section only
describes the actions of factory default auto-setup.
8.1 How to do the auto-setup?
Follow the procedure below to run the auto-setup.
1. Connect the power to the device. Make sure it is located in normal stable
environmental conditions.
1. Then start the auto-setup procedure either:
1.1 by connecting the automatic setup signal (green wire) to the V+ signal
(wire) for a period of 1 second. The automatic setup will initiate. mA
output is constant 4 mA during automatic setup.
Then Release the automatic setup signal, by disconnecting the green
wire from V+.
1.2 or initiating auto-setup remotely using remote communication options.

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Auto-setup procedure takes 10 times the signal averaging time ie. with the default
parameters, this will be 1000 seconds (approx. 17 min) to complete. When auto-
setup is finished, the DUMO EX is ready for use.
9MAINTENANCE
DUMO EX dust monitor needs very little or practically no maintenance. However,
the user should clean the measurement channel after some period of time. The
cleaning period varies, depending on monitoring conditions and dust
concentrations. The user should check the channel frequently.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING
10.1 No output signal
·Check the power and signal wiring are connected correctly.
·Check that there is power on.
·Do the auto-setup
If the monitor is not giving any output signal after these checks, contact your local
distributor.
10.2 No response after auto-setup
·Check that there is normal process going on during auto-setup.
·Check that the power and signal wiring are connected correctly.

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11 Appendix A: Sintrol PC software
The instrument can be controlled with Sintrol PC software provided they have
appropriate bus interface available.
11.1 DustTool
DustTool is complementary software to help you to get easily control of the
parameters and features of your Sintrol products.
The hardware requirements to run the software are:
•Windows XP, Vista or 7
•Screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more
•Minimum memory starting from 512 MB
The DustTool PC-software can be connected directly to the meters via USB. By
using converter, also connections over RS 485 and RF are supported.
NOTE:
When customer uses PC-software to lock the device with lock password feature,
changing any device parameters and running auto-setup is disabled. If this
password is set and lost, there is no way to unlock the device without contacting
the manufacturer for the device specific master password.
Preview
When DustTool software opens it looks for USB-connected Sintrol products. In case
any products are connected, they will appear within the software and can directly
be managed.
The main view of the software is illustrated below.

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Figure 4 DustTool main window
On the parameters page, user can modify the operating parameters of the
connected Dust meter. The basic operating principle to change parameters is:
1. Change parameter to the desired value
2. Press “Save”button to save the changes into the memory of the instrument. If
the “Save”button is not pressed, the changes will not be sent to the device
and the values will be lost at program shut down or when device is detached.
Description of the product
with the default type name,
serial number and picture.
The list of connected products
and the connection type icon,
lets you easily select the device
you need to control.
Tab area to manage product related
features, like device parameters,
auto-setup controls and of course the
monitor view to quickly provide you a
clear visualization of the current
process condition..
Info area on the bottom helps you all the time by giving actively information
about a number of fields and items on screen. All you need to do is to move
mouse over the item, parameter or title you wish to know more about.
Help view will give you direct
access to the manuals and
documentation related to
devices currently connected.
In case you should allow the
internetwork connections,
DustTool will automatically
provide you with the latest
and printable documentation
for your convenience.
No more missing manuals.
From the settings view you can have
full control over software parameters,
like network access and language
selection.

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3. By pressing “Read”, the parameters which are currently saved in the
instrument will be loaded from the device.
On the monitor view of the DustTool software it is possible to follow online the
dust levels. Monitor view is intended to help user in decision when setting up
parameters manually.
In order to further save measurement data, create additional signals and alarms
and/or generate reports and history, commercial DustLog software is required.
Figure 5 DustTool monitor view

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11.2 DustLog
DustLog software starting from version 8, is a commercial product intended to
meet real time data acquisition, storage and reporting needs for all Sintrol
products and a variety of applications. DustLog software covers all the easy to use
features available in the complementary DustTool software.
We recommend the use of Dustlog software for:
•comprehensive data storage
•data export option to third party software (f.ex. MS Excel)
•measurement history and reporting functionality
•history based calibration actions
•offsite data storage into multiple supported database servers.
•in the need of real time virtual signals and alarms
•when setting up or managing the whole measurement networks of
omultiple different instruments
omultiple different physical connections (RF or wires) within the
same installation.
•professional real time monitor views from a number or different
measurement points with powerful visualization and grouping options.
A wide range of reports can be generated to see historical trends in the
measurement with the ability to generate monthly, daily or hourly averages
charted on self-explaining graphs. Additionally, the easy user interface gives the
plant the full control of the device's parameters so they can be read, sent or
configured directly from the control room. After installation of the monitor, all
access to the monitor controls can be done remotely using the Dustlog 8.
Further information regarding functionalities and costs of DustLog 8 can be
obtained by our local distributors or under http://www.sintrolproducts.com

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