Det-Tronics GTS Sensor Module User Manual

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calibration

gT3000 CALIbRATIon
The GT3000 supports one person calibration, which

can be initiated locally using a calibration magnet, or

remotely with a command from the HART interface.

The calibration process is automatic, with the exception

of gas delivery. LEDs on the transmitter guide the

operator when to apply and remove the calibration gas

See Table 5.

NoTe

The HART interface allows the operator to adjust
the calibration gas concentration within the range
of 30 to 90% full scale. The default value for all
gas sensors except oxygen is 50% full scale.
oxygen sensors use a default value of 20.9%.

All GT3000 gas detectors require a two-point

calibration — zero and span. The calibration process

can be initiated using the magnetic switch or through a

HART interface, such as the UD10/UD20. All sensors,

including oxygen, should be in clean air (20.9% oxygen)

when the calibration sequence is initiated.

The calibration process proceeds automatically after

initiation. Onboard LEDs signal the operator when to

apply the calibration gas and inform of the progress.

The calibration can be aborted by activating the

magnetic switch or with a command from the HART

communication device in lieu of applying the calibration

gas.

If the calibration process takes longer than 10 minutes,

the detector will time-out and signal a calibration fault.

If the calibration sequence is aborted or not completed

successfully, the detector reverts back to the previous

calibration values and signals a calibration fault. The

calibration fault can be cleared by activating the

magnetic switch for one second or by performing a

successful calibration.

The calibration process can fail for the following

causes:
• Zero is out of range
• Span is out of range
• Time-Out.

The time and date of calibration events are logged in

non-volatile memory along with the calibration outcome.

Possible calibration scenarios include the following:
• Successful Calibration
• Aborted Calibration
• Failed Calibration and the Cause

The Sensor Module stores calibration data in non-volatile

memory to allow the sensor to be calibrated off-site and

installed in the field without the need for re-calibration.

Calibration Step

Yellow lED

Waiting for Zero

Steady

Waiting for Gas

Blinking

Waiting for Span

Blinking

Remove Cal Gas

Off

Table 5— LEDs During Calibration

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