IR Communicator 3

USER’S MANUAL

Code no. 2071 1112

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Foreword
This manual is made for the IR Communicator 3 equipped with the 1.0 or higher software
version. We recommend, that the manual is stored near to the IR Communicator 3.
On guarantee and service matters, contact the DETECTOR Oy service division. We are
at Your service on all questions about our equipment.

DETECTOR OY
Telekatu 8
FI-20360 Turku
FINLAND

Tel +358 207 756 480

Fax +358 207 756 498

www.detector.fi
detector@detector.fi
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CONTENT
1. BEGIN .......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Keypad ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Read DGT ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Change the view .................................................................................................................. 6
1.4. Parameters explained .......................................................................................................... 7
1.5. Change DGT parameters .................................................................................................... 8
2. CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................. 9
2.1. Calibrate ZERO ................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Calibrate SPAN ................................................................................................................. 10
2.2. Calibrate current output 0 mA - 4 mA - 20 mA ................................................................... 11
3. TERMINAL ..................................................................................................................................... 12
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1. BEGIN
IR Communicator 3 is maintenance device for DGT series of gas detectors. Only
personnel authorized by Detector Oy is allowed to carry out the maintenance. Incorrect
maintenance may cause irreversible damage to the gas detector!

Using IR Communicator 3 you can

● Monitor the concentration measured by DGT
● Read and write parameters
● Calibrate the DGT

WARNING! Bypass alarm functionality at the controller side during maintenance

when needed. The controller may trigger an alarm during maintenance.

OBSERVE! Cover the IR lens of nearby DGT (< 1 m) to ensure proper

communication.

1.1. Keypad

ON power on / off

READ read DGT

MENU calibration menu

ENTER accept or perform operation

ALPHA
LOCK
input method letters / numbers

PC not in use for version 1.0

move cursor left move cursor right

selection down selection up

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1.2. Read DGT

1.
DETECTOR OY
IR-COMMUN ICATOR 3
S/N 12345 678901 2
V. 1.00
ON
WELCOME !
PRESS ENT ER FOR
REVERSE D ISPLAY
PRESS OTH ER KEY
TO CONTIN UE

2.

Line of sight < 1 m or cable

Maintain link while programming /
calibrating

3.
30.01.13 12.00
DGTeex V 1.00
S/N 12345 67
OXYGEN
READ VALUE 020 .97 %
OUTPUT 17 .420 m A
SCALE LO 000.00
SCALE HI 025.00
LIMIT: 01 9.00
DELAY: 00 030. s
LOCOUNTS 20609.
HICOUNTS 25237.
CALIBRATI ON GAS :
021.00 %
---MORE- --
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1.3. Menu structure

Select using and press ENTER

30.01.13 12.00
DGTeex V 1.00
S/N 12345 67 ---MORE---
OXYGEN CALIBR. 3 0.01.1 3
VALUE 020 .97 % SENSOR. 3 0.01.1 3
OUTPUT 17 .420 m A MUX SETTI NG: -
SCALE LO 000.00 PROGRAM D GT
SCALE HI 025.00 ---BACK- --
LIMIT: 01 9.00 ---BACK---
DELAY: 00 030. s
LOCOUNTS 20609.
HICOUNTS 25237.
CALIBRATI ON GAS :
021.00 %
---MORE- --

MAIN DISP LAY ZERO CALI BRATIO N

CALIBRATE ZERO USE ZERO GAS
CALIBRATE SPAN
CALIBRATE 4 mA VALUE 000 .00 %
MENU
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL ENTER -> ACCEPT
METER DIS PLAY
MENU -> R ETURN

20.97 % 4 mA CALI BRATIO N

USE ARROW KEYS

TO ADJUST COUNT S
17.420 mA DA-COUNTS 0038 5 .

ENTER -> ACCEPT

MENU -> R ETURN

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1.4. Parameters explained

Date and time of

IR Communicator 3 30.01.13 12.00
DGTeex V 1.00 DGT type and software version
DGT serial number S/N 12345 67
OXYGEN Target gas
Current gas concentration VALUE 020 .97 %
OUTPUT 17 .420 m A Current output value
Concentration for 0/4 mA output SCALE LO 000.00
SCALE HI 025.00 Concentration for 20 mA output
DGT relay / LED alarm limit LIMIT: 01 9.00
DELAY: 00 030. s DGT relay / LED alarm delay
Signal strength of ZERO LOCOUNTS 20609.
HICOUNTS 25237. Signal strength of SPAN
Calibration gas concentration CALIBRATI ON GAS :
021.00 %
---MORE- --

CALIBR. 3 0.01.1 3 Calibration date

Sensor date SENSOR. 3 0.01.1 3
MUX SETTI NG: - Amplification factor
PROGRAM D GT
---BACK- --

1.4.1. DGTt2 specific parameters

30.01.13 12.00
DGTt2 V 4.01
S/N 12345 67
FREONS
VALUE 000 00. PP M
OUTPUT 04 .000 m A
SCALE LO 000.00
SCALE HI 025.00
LIMIT: -- ---
DELAY: -- ---. s
Sensor A parameter A-PARAM. 04650.
R0 01690. Sensor R0 parameter
CALIBRATI ON GAS :
01000. PPM
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1.5. Change DGT parameters

1. Select using ENTER

2. Input the new parameter

ALPHA
Tip Change input method letters / numbers
LOCK

3. ENTER

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 as needed

5.

CALIBR. 3 0.01.1 3 SENDING D ATA!

SENSOR. 3 0.01.1 3
MUX SETTI NG: -
PROGRAM D GT ENTER
---BACK- --
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2. CALIBRATION

MAIN DISP LAY

CALIBRATE ZERO
CALIBRATE SPAN
MENU CALIBRATE 4 mA
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL
METER DIS PLAY

2.1. Calibrate ZERO

1.

MAIN DISP LAY ZERO CALI BRATIO N

CALIBRATE ZERO USE ZERO GAS
CALIBRATE SPAN
CALIBRATE 4 mA ENTER VALUE 000 .00 %
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL ENTER -> ACCEPT
METER DIS PLAY
MENU -> R ETURN

2. ● 0 ppm / %
● 1 l/min
or ambient
ENTER “BEEP!” = OK
● no pressure
= gas flows in
and out
● ≥ 1 min
● stable
reading
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2.1. Calibrate SPAN

1. Set calibration gas concentration at main view, see 1.5. Change DGT parameters

2.

MAIN DISP LAY CALIBRATI ON GAS

CALIBRATE ZERO 021.0 0 %
CALIBRATE SPAN
CALIBRATE 4 mA ENTER VALUE 020 .13 %
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL ENTER -> ACCEPT
METER DIS PLAY
MENU -> R ETURN

3. ● Use ONLY
test gas
recommended
by Detector Oy ENTER “BEEP!” = OK
● 1 l/min
● no pressure =
gas flows in and
out
● ≥ 1 min
● stable reading
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2.2. Calibrate current output 0 / 4 mA

1. 4 mA CALI BRATIO N

MAIN DISP LAY USE ARROW KEYS

CALIBRATE ZERO TO ADJUST COUNT S
CALIBRATE SPAN
CALIBRATE 4 mA ENTER DA-COUNTS 0038 5 .
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL ENTER -> ACCEPT
METER DIS PLAY
MENU -> R ETURN

2. Measure the output current. See installation manual for test point location.

3. Adjust the output

move cursor left move cursor right

decrease increase

4.

ENTER “BEEP!” = OK
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2.3. Calibrate current output 20 mA

1.
20mA CALI BRATIO N

MAIN DISP LAY USE ARROW KEYS

CALIBRATE ZERO TO ADJUST COUNT S
CALIBRATE SPAN
CALIBRATE 4 mA ENTER DA-COUNTS 0153 5 .
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL ENTER -> ACCEPT
METER DIS PLAY
MENU -> R ETURN

2. Measure the output current. See installation manual for test point location.

3. Adjust the output

move cursor left move cursor right

decrease increase

4.

ENTER “BEEP!” = OK
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3. TERMINAL
Certain special parameters can be accessed through terminal only. Detector Oy will
give instructions when needed.

MAIN DISP LAY

CALIBRATE ZERO
CALIBRATE SPAN
CALIBRATE 4 mA ENTER
CALIBRATE 20 mA
TERMINAL
METER DIS PLAY