Det-Tronics GTS Sensor Module SAFETY MANUAL User Manual

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DESIGN
The GT3000 Electrochemical Gas Detector is an

intelligent stand-alone industrial gas detector, designed

to provide continuous monitoring of the atmosphere for

hazardous gas leaks or oxygen depletion. The GT3000

Gas Detector consists of a replaceable sensor module

(Model GTS) connected to a transmitter module (Model

GTX). The GT3000 is a 2-wire device that generates a

4-20 mA output signal with HART communication that is

proportional to the concentration of the target gas. The

GT3000 is compatible with FlexVu® Model UD10 and

UD20 Universal Display Units, as well as other devices

that are able to monitor a linear 4-20 mA dc signal. All

alarm functions are provided by the monitoring device.

The GT3000 is classified as Type B smart element

according to IEC61508. The GT3000 contains self-

diagnostics and sends the current output to a specified

failure state upon internal detection of a failure (see

GT3000 instruction manual for details).

Safety-Certification of the GT3000 Series

Electrochemical Toxic Gas Detector includes:
• the 4-20 mA output of the GTX in combination with

H

2

S or O

2

GTS modules.

Non-Interfering outputs
Safety Certification of the GT3000 includes the following

non-interfering outputs:
- LEDs and magnetic switches
- HART communication
- Display via UD20*

The HART communication protocol is non-interfering

and is to be used for diagnostics within the SIL 2

safety loop in the Safety operation mode. Diagnostics

are defined as read only information. Local HART

communication with the GT3000 using a handheld

HART field communicator, or AMS program connected

to the 4-20 mA output, is acceptable. Proper analog

signal loop resistance must be installed as documented

in the instruction manual to enable local HART

communication.

*The UD20 has been evaluated as a non-interfering

loop-powered device and is approved for use in-line

with a Safety-Certified GT3000. The GT3000 comes

with one of two pre-programmed fault output levels:

2.45 mA or 3.6 mA. The UD20 must only be used in

conjunction with 3.6 mA fault level GT3000 versions.

VALID INPUT RANGE
GT3000 fault annunciation is provided on the 4-20

mA signal output loop by signaling to a specific mA

current output level. The receiving device must be

programmed to indicate a fault condition when current

levels reach under-current of 3.6 mA or less or over-

current of 21 mA or more.

NOTE

The GT3000 analog signal is not safety-rated
during detector warm-up or calibration mode.
Alternative means should be used at the job site
to ensure facility safety during these activities.

DIAGNoSTIC RESPoNSE TIME
The GT3000 will perform all critical diagnostic functions

within one hour, worst case diagnostic detection time.

CERTIFICATIoN
The GT3000 Safety-Certified version is certified by

exida

®

to IEC61508 for single input use in low demand,

SIL 2 Safety Instrumented Systems.

SAFETY-CERTIFIED PRoDUCT IDENTIFICATIoN
Safety Certification of all GT3000 models meeting SIL

2 safety standards is clearly identified on the product

label.

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