SBS-H2 User`s Manual
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1. Storage Battery Systems LLC products are not designed intended or authorized for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body or other application intended to support or sustain life or for any application in which the failure of the SBS product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur Should buyer purchase or use SBS products for any such unintended or unauthorized application Buyer shall indemnify and hold Storage Battery Systems LLC and its officers employees subsidiaries affiliates and distributors harmless against all claims costs damages and expenses and reasonable attorney fees arising out of directly or indirectly any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use even if claim alleges that Storage Battery Systems LLC was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the part In the case of a defect in the sensor Storage Battery Systems LLC shall not be liable for any damages which may result including but not limited to loss of revenue property or life In any event Storage Battery Systems LLC shall limit liability to replacement of the defective unit Storage Battery Systems LLC does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others SBS BATTERY TESTING EQUIPMENT ision of Storage Battery Systems LLC N56 W16665 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 1 800 554 2243 www sbs2. SBS N56 W16665 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 SBS H2 Hydrogen Gas Detector Kit For battery charging rooms and other areas where hydrogen gas may be present INSTALLATION OPERATING amp MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Protects Life Property and Profits Compliant with NFPA 70E and IEEE recommendations Hydrogen sensor is UL Class 1 Division 2 1 800 554 2243 www sbsbattery com E TEST sbsbattery com SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 Table of Contents Description Page Section Overview 3 1 0 Benefits 3 2 0 How It Works 3 3 0 Specifications 4 4 0 Sensor 4 5 0 Mounting Location 5 6 0 Installation 6 7 0 Operation 10 8 0 Electrical Testing 10 9 0 Calibration 10 10 0 LED Trouble Shooting Chart 11 11 0 Part Numbers amp Options Part No Description SBS H2 Hydrogen Gas Detector Includes Main Unit 1 sensor amp 1 25ft cable H2 JB Junction Box 4 11 16 X 4 11 16 Metal with Knockouts H2 SENSOR Additional Replacement Hydrogen Gas Sensor with 25ft Cable H2 100FT CABLE Custom 100 Ft Cable and mA Converter no sensor H2 CALKIT Field Calibration Kit for SBS H2 E190399 110vac 3 Prong AC Cord 10 Ft 18AWG Warnings This detector is added protection not a substitute for prudent safety measures where hydrogen gas is present For large or highly sensitive areas you may have to use two or more detectors with 1 or 2 sensors each for increased detection The hydrogen sensor does not pr
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4. For hard wiring using conduit the detector box will fit onto the optional junction box The detector has terminal blocks for connection to a single phase 120 VAC 50 60 Hz power source OR a 12 VDC Regulated Power Source or a 14 48 VDC power source It also has two internal alarm relays A 1 warning relay that is activated at 1 concentration of hydrogen gas and a 2 alarm relay that is energized at 2 concentration of hydrogen gas The relays can be used to switch on a remote exhaust fan and or to turn on an alarm For 120 VAC power use 18 gage stranded wire minimum Belden 19348 equivalent or better For relay wires use stranded wire Belden 8473 equivalent or better Maximum wire size for connector terminations is 14 AWG stranded copper wire Power Requirements Current A Power W _ Voltage 1 Sensor 2 Sensors 1 Sensor 2 Sensors The detector s relay dry contacts are rated at 10A 250VAC sufficient for most 1 3 HP exhaust fans For higher current requirements add an external relay Locate the Sensor installation point within 25 feet of the detector and mount the sensor Run the supplied cable from the sensor to the detector and connect to the Sensor 1 input labeled on the cover SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 For installation of a second sensor One additional sensor may be added to each detector Multiple detectors can be installed to meet the space coverage requirements of your particular installat
5. 4 January 6 2013 Terminal Connection Diagram 1 Warning Contacts zZ zZ O C YC X gt AC Power Supply Terminals 2 Alarm Contacts Earth GND Negative 12 VDC OR 14 48 VDC Using the Mechanical Relays 1 Remove the front cover of the detector by pulling straight off the body This will reveal the inner electronics of the alarm box 2 Locate items C and D and determine which condition you would like to use the relay to be related to Use Relay C for the warning condition 1 Hz and relay D for the alarm condition 2 Hb 3 Restore the front covering of the alarm box and re secure the two removed screws 8 0 Operation Keep the detector on at all times A Green LED indicates that the detector is powered on SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 When power is first turned on a warm up period of 4 hours will elapse before the detector will start to function This delay is to prevent false activation of the internal relays and alarm The GREEN LED will flash during the warm up period and then turn solid green once the warm up is complete If the concentration of hydrogen gas in the air surrounding the sensor reaches 1 by volume the yellow LED will light and the 1 internal relay will initiate which can be used to activate a remote fan and or alarm Should the concentration reach 2 the red LED will flash the internal warning alarm will sound and the 2 internal relay will energize The 1 relay will remain ener
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7. ding it The second relay contact energizes at a 2 concentration The detector s internal relays are rated 10 amps at 250 volts ac 10 amps at 30 volts dc 1 3 horsepower at 125 volts ac 1 2 horsepower at 250 volts ac SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 If the load you have is higher than these relay ratings add an external relay shaded item in the sketch above Alarm System Electronics Please refer to the photos below showing proper power and relay connection points in the detector It is advisable to use a twisted pair of 14 gage wires for the relay contacts to help reduce any interference within the battery room that may cause false alarms A Multiple Sensor Jumper Select between single or multiple sensor set up default jumper settings single sensor Jumper on P9 Only Place a jumper on P8 to disable SENSOR 1 Place a jumper on P9 to disable SENSOR 2 B Signal Output Select Jumper Volts Amps P5 for Sensor 1 P6 for Sensor 2 Select between voltage or milliamp output default setting voltage output Enabled amp output by installing the jumper on these pins lift jumper and slide over to short pins C Normally Open NO Relay for Warning Condition 1 Hs D Normally Open NO Relay for Alarm Condition 2 H E Test System Push Button F Calibration Potentiometers DO NOT ADJUST WILL VOID CALIBRATION o D f co a S 5 a Ca y Nhe SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1
8. gized amp the yellow LED will remain on When the concentration decreases below 2 the red LED will turn off the internal alarm will stop and the 2 relay will de energize When the concentration falls below 1 the 1 relay will de energize and the Yellow LED will turn off 9 0 Electrical Testing after the input power is on for 4 hours A push to test button is located on the front of the unit Push and hold this button for approximately 10 seconds to test the unit s electronic circuitry The caution and warning LEDs will light in sequence the relays will activate whatever is connected to them and the internal warning alarm will sound Note The push to test button does NOT test the sensor itself 10 0 Calibration The Sensor and display have been calibrated at the factory for hydrogen gas and should not need adjustment at the time of installation The SBS H2 Display can be calibrated in the field using a calibration kit SBS Part H2 CALKIT or the sensor and display can be sent to SBS for calibration SBS Part H2 CALKIT calibration kit shown above Sensor can accept up to 3 calibrations Sensor not included with calibration kit 10 SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 pajesui ag 0 padu jjiM Josuas mau ZH T e pue pajjeda aq pinoys yea JUISI daya ajqipny sJeyoa Ajddns noA Joy jeus 333 03 ayy 0 payaauucs sue noA JEU WWD Ajddns adeyyo 3g 3usn y Buyse aq pinoys anpowsosuas Jo yaeg uo 071
9. install SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 4 0 Specifications Dimensions e 4 75 L x 5 25 W x 1 4 D display only Wall Mounting e Two 3 16 screws Junction Box Mounting e Requires 4 11 16 x 4 11 16 2 gang junction box SBS Part H2 JB Power Requirements e 120 220 VAC 50 60 Hz or e 12VDC Isolated or 14 to 48 VDC An earth ground must be supplied to the GND terminal when using the 12VDC and Isolated Gnd inputs for 12 Volt supply to the unit Relays e 1 Warning Relay 1 Normally Open amp 1 Normally Closed contact e 2 Alarm Relay 1 Normally Open and 1 Normally Closed contact 5 0 Sensor The sensor consists of a ceramic sensing element whose electrical conductivity increases when hydrogen is adsorbed on its surface Conductivity of the sensor is proportional to the gas concentration which is continuously monitored by an electronic circuit The sensor only monitors pure hydrogen gas H2 and will not alarm due to Hydrogen Sulfide H2S which has an odor at very low concentrations Hydrogen Sensor 25 Ft Cable extension SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 6 0 Mounting Location Hydrogen is colorless and odorless the lightest of all gases and thus rises The hydrogen sensor therefore should be installed at the highest draft free location in the battery compartment cabinet or room where hydrogen gas would accumulate The Alarm Box can be mounted at eye level or wherever is convenient f
10. ion Locate the 2 sensor installation point within 25 feet of the detector and mount the sensor Connect the cable from the second sensor to the Sensor 2 input labeled on the cover On the detector printed circuit board remove the jumper on P9 to enable the second sensor input Either sensor is capable of triggering a warning or alarm condition Switching from Voltage to Current Output Required when using cable longer than 100 ft When using cable exceeding the 100FT sensor cable SBS Part H2 100FT CABLE the Sensor jumper must be moved on the sensor input from the off condition to the on condition so it covers both pins 1 Removing the front snap on cover will reveal the inner electronics of the alarm box 2 Locate the signal output select jumper s P5 for Sensor 1 and P6 for Sensor 2 3 Install the jumper across the two pins to enable the current output mode see photos Note Alarm will emit a chirp noise if sensors are a not connected Sensor Disabled Sensor Enabled 40mA Signal Output Voltage Signal Output Wiring Diagram Exhaust fan and or external alarm fan not included Hydrogen Sensor SCADA 25 ft cable MODBUS OTHER Audible Twisted Pair 2 Relay 1 Relay a Twisted Pair External if needed Diagnostic Test 110 220 VAC or 12 48 VDC 1 The detector has 2 internal relays One relay energizes when the sensor detects a 1 concentration of hydrogen gas in the air surroun
11. or the user The size of the area one sensor will protect depends upon the battery compartment or room The detector measures hydrogen gas concentration in the air immediately surrounding the sensor Hydrogen gas may accumulate in several areas of the battery compartment or room therefore individual detectors should be installed in each of these areas Mounting and Power Options Wall Mountable Integrated back mounting plate allows user to easily mount directly to any wall using qty 2 3 16 screws not included Wiring Power and Alarm Wires can be ran through the sides of the unit Alarm Wiring Input Power Junction Box Mountable Mounts to a standard 4 11 16 x 4 11 16 2 gang junction box SBS Part H2 JB Hardwire Run AC or DC power and alarm wires through back of the unit into the gang box and out through conduit SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 AC Cord not included SBS Part E190399 Unit shown with 3 prong grounded AC Cord 18 AWG 7 0 installation Hydrogen gas has only 7 of the density of air and thus rises Your hydrogen gas detector should be installed at the highest draft free location in the battery room cabinet or compartment where hydrogen gas would accumulate Carefully remove the cover by pulling it off the detector Attach the detector to the wall ceiling or optional junction box using the mounting holes at the top and bottom of the detector mounting plate
12. ovide protection from fires or hydrogen explosions The relay contacts are intended to be connected to a safety system enabling audible alarms system shutdown ventilation or other measures to ensure safe handling and use of hydrogen gas Ensure that your installation complies completely with all relevant local State Federal and OSHA safety and health regulations If sensor responds there is a risk of combustion or explosion To avoid injury leave area immediately The hydrogen sensor is calibrated for operation in air Tampering with the sensor or operation in other gas environments can lead to inaccurate readings and possible permanent damage if operating in a reducing atmosphere or 100 hydrogen The hydrogen sensor is silicone resistant but uncured silicone compounds or extended exposure to silicone off gassing or high concentrations of refrigerant gasses related to a leak can give inaccurate readings in the sensor SBS H2 Users Manual Rev 1 4 January 6 2013 1 0 Overview Hydrogen gas detectors act as monitors that provide alarms as well as control functions such as controlling exhaust fans remote alarm and signaling building management interfacing and more for the protection of your facility Batteries on charge emit hydrogen gas after reaching 80 of the recharge point Examples of typical hydrogen emissions per lead acid battery are Battery Size Hydrogen Gas 12 Volt 500 Amp Hour 3 5 Cubic Feet hr 36 Volt 935 Amp Ho
13. ur 19 8 Cubic Feet hr 48 Volt 850 Amp Hour 23 9 Cubic Feet hr Concentrations of 4 1 to 75 H2 mixed with air can be explosive Sparks or hot surfaces can ignite them A hydrogen gas detector in your battery room will provide a warning and facilitate dissipation of hydrogen concentrations before they reach the lower explosive limit LEL of 4 1 24 Volt 720 Amp Hour 10 1 Cubic Feet hr 2 0 Benefits In addition to protecting your employees and your property the detector may also reduce the following costs Electricity Heating Air Conditioning Instead of continuously running an exhaust fan to prevent hydrogen gas accumulation use the detector to activate the fan only if the concentration reaches 1 Insurance Installation of a detector in areas where batteries are charged may result in a premium reduction 3 0 How it Works Should the concentration of hydrogen gas in the air surrounding the sensor reach 1 by volume the 1 Warning yellow LED will light and the 1 internal relay will energize Should the hydrogen gas concentration reach 2 by volume the 2 Alarm red LED will flash and an alarm will sound Either relay can be used to activate a remote exhaust fan and or alarm Automatic operation continuous monitoring high sensitivity amp stability and solid state reliability The unit is also intrinsically safe using 120 240 VAC 50 60 Hz or 12 48 VDC operating voltages low in cost and easy and versatile to
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