GAS DETECTOR TYPE ED810

Cert No. Baseefa03ATEX0507 II (1) G [EEx ia] IIC Um: 253V

SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 SENSOR 4

ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM POWER

TYPE A2 A2 A2 A2
APPROVED BY
ABS
ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM LOW
A1 A1 A1 A1 VOLTAGE

FAULT FAULT FAULT FAULT GAS

1180

ALARM RESET MUTE ALARM TEST GAS ON GAS OFF

MANUFACTURED IN MALVERN, ENGLAND BY

ELECTRONIC DEVICES LIMITED

ED810
GAS DETECTOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Address: Enigma House, Enigma Business Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GD
Tel: +44 (0)1684 891500 Fax: +44 (0)1684 891600
Email: sales@electronic-devices.co.uk Website: www.electronic-devices.co.uk
 INDEX
PAGE
IMPORTANT NOTES 2
ATEX ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQS 2
MARKING 4
GENERAL 4
installation 4
CONTROL UNIT 4
SENSOR WIRING 5
TYPICAL OUTPUT WIRING ` 5

SENSORS 6
SOLENOID VALVE 6
SENSORS 6
SITTING 6
UNUSED SENSOR POSITIONS 6

SETUP & CALIBRATION 6

ENGINNERS OVERRIDE 7
CALIBRATION 7
SEMICONDUCTOR SENSORS 7
EDS/C & EDS/P SENSORS 8

CONFORMITY & CERTIFICATES 9

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 9
ED810 EC-TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE 12
ZB EC-TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE 15

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IMPORTANT NOTES
1. THE EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE MODIFIED IN ANY WAY SINCE MODIFICATIONS WILL INVALIDATE INTRINSIC
SAFETY CERTIFICATION AND ABS (AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING) APPROVAL.

2. CARE SHOULD TAKEN DURING SERVICING AS HIGH VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT ON OUTPUT CONTACTS.

3. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE ED810 CONTAINS FOUR ZENER BARRIERS, TYPE ZB1, WHICH ARE “POTTED”
IN EPOXY RESIN. THE ZENER BARRIERS CONTAIN FUSES, WHICH ONCE DAMAGED ARE NOT REPLACEABLE. THE
FUSES INSIDE THE ZENER BARRIER WILL BLOW IF EVEN TEMPORARY SHORT CIRCUITS ARE PLACED ON THE
SENSOR WIRING THUS RENDERING THE ZENER BARRIER INOPERABLE AND NOT REPAIRABLE. GREAT CARE
SHOULD THEREFORE BE TAKEN TO AVOID INADVERTENT SHORT CIRCUITS.

4. ELECTRONIC DEVICES STRONGLY RECOMMEND CONSULTATION OF THE HSE PUBLICATION EH40, WHICH LISTS
THE PERMITTED LEVELS OF EXPOSURE TO MOST TOXIC GASES.

ATEX ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The ED810 gas detector internally mounted Zener Barriers and associated gas sensors are ATEX certified Intrinsically Safe and
the important requirements listed below need to be followed.

1. The equipment must only be installed, operated and maintained by trained competent personnel.

2. This apparatus has been designed in accordance with EN50014 and EN50020, and reviewed against EN60079-0:2012 and
EN60079-11:2012 which are harmonised and it show no changes which materially affect the ‘State of technological progress’
of this product. Therefore the apparatus has been designed to meet the fault tolerant requirements of Associate Apparatus for
Category ‘ia’.

3. The installation and maintenance must be in accordance with all appropriate international, national and local standard codes
of practice and site regulations for intrinsically safe apparatus.

4. The installation and maintenance must be in accordance with the instructions contained in this installation and maintenance
manual.

5. Access to the circuitry must not be made during operation.

6. This product is an associated electrical apparatus and must not be installed in the hazardous area without the provision of
further certified hazardous area protection.

7. The product must not be subjected to mechanical and thermal stresses in excess of those permitted in the certification
documentation and the instruction manual. If necessary the product must be protected by an enclosure to prevent mechanical
damage.

8. The product must not be installed in a position where it may be attacked by aggressive substances.

9. The product must be protected from excessive dust by an enclosure etc.

10. The product can not be repaired by the user and must be replaced by an equivalent certified product. Repairs should only be
carried out by the manufacturer or approved service centre.

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MARKING
All units have a rating label which carries the following important information:-

Model type: GAS DETECTOR TYPE ED810

Input voltage: 12Vdc / 24Vdc (delete as appropriate)
Vmax in; Um: Um: 250V

Code: [EEx ia] II C

Certificate no: Baseefa03ATEX0507 - Issue 2

Epsilon x, II (1) G
gas group and category:

CE marking, 1180
Notified body number:

Serial no: (serial number must be entered here)

Year of construction: (year of manufacture must be entered here)

GENERAL
The ED810 is a fixed installation gas detection system, which can detect a wide range of flammable and toxic gases dependent
upon sensor type used.

The ED810 is designed for use in 12V or 24V DC insulated and earthed return electrical systems. For insulated return systems
special consideration should be given to the “Hazardous Area common connection” terminal. This should normally be connected
to a good quality earth suitable for intrinsically safe equipment. However this terminal is internally connected to 0V (-VE) of the
DC supply and on insulated return installations may produce an earth fault. Isolation can be provided by using a DC-DC inverter,
or if mains is available, a suitable linear power supply unit. Both are available from EDL.

Attention is drawn to the need for correct cabling, particularly to the sensors located in the Hazardous Area. The cable supplied
by EDL for use with the ED810 has been tested to ensure correct parameters, see installation section of this manual.

Attention is also drawn to the need for calibration soon after installation. When supplied alarm levels are approximately set for the
target gas (if stated with order) so that a measure of immediate protection is obtained once correct operation has been ensured.

INSTALLATION
Note only EDL manufactured sensors, which are suitably certified can be connected to the ED810 and fitted in the Hazardous
Area. The ED810 control unit and all uncertified equipment should be located in the Safe Area only.

CONTROL UNIT MOUNTING

The unit should be mounted in a convenient position for the operator away from possible mechanical damage or ingress of
moisture and allowing the clear-hinged lid to swing open for ease of calibration etc.

1.Place a screw into the appropriate wall for the mounting hole located on the rear of the panel.
2.Remove the lower cover plate (the panels terminal connections will now be visible). Fit mounting screws in the slots now
exposed on the lower right and left sides.

Note it is not usually necessary to remove the front panel and PCB assembly during installation or calibration.

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The power supply should not allow greater than 0.25V drop along its length when carrying 1A plus current required for ancillary
equipment connected. Twin core double insulated 15A cable is normally adequate. The main DC input fuse is normally 2A rated
but may be increased to 3A allowing for ancillary equipment. External fusing may be necessary and should be considered. The
DC supply should not deviate by more than +/- 25% of the operating voltage stated on the serial number label. It is advisable
to wire the gas detector via its own main switch so that it may become operational without having other electrical equipment
energised. Allowing a test for gas to be made without the danger of explosion through spark ignition. Sensor cable entry must
only be made through the intended hole via either the standard rubber grommet or cable gland. Sensor cables must not cross or
lie over each other or safe area cables see Fig 1 below.
Base board
In addition to the zener barrier fuses (which cannot be replaced)
each sensor is individually fused on the base board PCB. If a
sensor fails to respondthe nominal 5V between blue and brown
terminals should be checked and the 160mA quick blow (F)
changed if necessary.

SENSOR WIRING

The Sensor cable should meet the following specification as Terminal blocks

listed in the Zener Barrier (ZB1) certificate, see page 15. The
Rubber grommets or
total capacitance of the cable must not exceed 6.8uF for EDS/C cable gland keeping
cables separated
and EDS/P or 8.8uF for the EDF sensor. Also the inductance or
inductance to resistance (L/R) ratio should not exceed 0.06mH or
14uH/Ω respectively.

TYPICAL OUTPUT WIRING

Safe area cables Hazardous area
cables
Fig 2 shows the terminal connections and Fig 3 shows typical
wiring of output functions. A fused 12V or 24V supply is available FIG 1
on terminal 2 for the operation of low power sounders and
beacons, the installation engineer must provide the links to provide the required functions. Remember any sounders or beacons
located in the Hazardous area must be certified Intrinsically Safe if fed via an external zener barrier (Contact ED if you require
further information).

C NO NC C NO NC
+VE OUTPUT

-VE OUTPUT

VALVE -VE

NO NC C NO NC C
+VE INPUT

-VE INPUT

VALVE +VE

BL G/Y BR BL G/Y BR BL G/Y BR BL G/Y BR

HAZARDOUS AREA COMMON (+VE) (O/P) (-VE) (+VE) (O/P) (-VE) (+VE) (O/P) (-VE) (+VE) (O/P) (-VE)

SENSOR 1 SENSOR 2 SENSOR 3 SENSOR 4

A2 CONTACTS
A1 CONTACTS
FAULT CONTACTS

NON MUTING RELAY CONTACTS

SAFE AREA WIRING HAZARDOUS AREA WIRING

FIG 2

A1 R EL AY A2 R EL AY FA UL T R E L A Y NON MUTING RELAY

+VE OUTPUT

-VE OUTPUT

RELAY TO DRIVE
SHUT DOWN FUNCTIONS,
FANS, ETC.
SOUNDER/BEACON

ENSURE EXTERNAL LOAD IS LESS THAN 1A DC

Relay contact rating: 2A at 240VAC Non Inductive

FIG 3

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SENSORS
SOLENOID VALVE
It is important that only a 12VDC solenoid valve is used regardless of the input supply voltage. Further more, solenoid valves
must be exactly the same specification as the low consumption type supplied by EDL to prevent damage to the circuit board
components.

SENSORS
Type EDF 1B, 2B, 3B and 3Bfig are semiconductor elements housed in a certified flameproof stainless steel housing.
The housing has a male M32 thread which can be screwed into a conduit or suitable junction box. The semiconductor
sensors are available in the following types:-

a) EDF1B flameproof. Suitable for the detection of flammable gases such as Ammonia, Butane, Propane and some toxic
gases, for more gases see list available.
b) EDF2B flameproof. Suitable for the detection of flammable gases such as Methane, Hydrogen and some toxic gases,
for more gases see list available from ED.
c) EDF3B fig flameproof. Suitable for the detection of most Freons such as R11, R12, R22, R143A, R134A etc.

The EDS/C IS Transmitter is a intrinsically safe junction box complete with head electronics and electrochemical cell gas sensor
suitable for the detection of various toxic gases. Many different electrochemical cells are available and EDL should be consulted
to advise on correct sensor type.

The EDS/P IS Transmitter is a intrinsically safe junction box complete with head electronics and catalytic (pellistor) gas sensor
suitable for the detection of flammable gases. Contact EDL for advice on correct sensor type.

SITTING
The sensor heads should be placed lower than gas appliances when the gas to be detected is heavier than air. If the gas is lighter
than air then the sensors should be placed above possible sources of leaks. Consideration should be given to the temperature
of the gas at the time during a leak, for example if a serious Ammonia leak occurs in a refrigeration plant it can leak as a liquid
and stay at floor level for some time even though Ammonia is lighter than air. In this instance sensors at low and high levels are
normally fitted.

Attention should be given to the probable gas flow in each particular installation to site the sensors in the most advantagous
position. In living quarters particular consideration should be given to carbon monoxide, it is advisable that some of the sensors
are mounted at head height.

The sensors are sealed into their stainless steel enclosures and no attempt should be made to open them on site, if necessary
they should be returned to EDL for repair/servicing.

UNUSED SENSOR POSITIONS

When all of the sensor positions are not being used the spare position should have the dip switches on the control PCB set to
“standard sensors” and a terminating resistor of 47KΩ fitted to avoid the fault lights and relay operating. This is normally done
before the unit leaves the factory as standard.

SETUP AND CALIBRATION

When power is first applied the power light should illuminate immediately. The A1 and A2 lights of semiconductor sensors will
illuminate within a few seconds and will be ready to be reset after a few minutes, provided the sensors are in clean air. The
alarm lights and relays latch and the reset switch must be pressed to clear any alarms.

The gas valve can be operated by pressing the “gas on” button. The gas valve will deenergise automatically if the A1 alarm
level is reached or if the power supply to the unit is removed. The valve can be turned off manually by pressing the “gas off”
switch.

The output functions can be easily tested by pressing the “alarm test” button. If the “alarm accept” button is pressed any
sounders or beacons connected will be muted.

When the input supply drops so low as the control unit cannot function correctly the low voltage light will illuminate and the fault
relay will activate.

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ENGINEERS OVERRIDE
Should be used with caution as all ALARMS are disabled for a period of approximately 30minutes. A hidden switch is located to
the left of the reset switch. Pressed through the front panel using a small screwdriver all Alarms are Isolated and the Fault Buzzer
sounds. Operate the hidden switch to the right of the Reset switch (keeping it pressed for several seconds) and all Alarms will be
returned to the operational state and the Fault Buzzer will silence.

CALIBRATION
Before dispatch the alarm levels are approximately set for the target gas (if stated with order) or set to 25% and 50% LEL butane
so that a measure of immediate protection is obtained once correct operation has been ensured.

Once the sensors and control unit have been in operation for a minimum of 24 hours calibration can be attempted. Calibration
should be repeated at least every twelve months with regular checks in between.

Calibration must take place in a clean air condition to ensure accuracy.

SEMICONDUCTOR SENSORS

1. Immerse the sensor in the correct concentration for the A1 alarm, if using a continuous flow do not use a flow rate of
above 0.3L/min.

2. After allowing the sensor time to settle (10-20 seconds) adjust the appropriate potentiometer located under the A1 light,
accessed through the front panel. Rotating clockwise increases sensitivity until the A1 light just illuminates, if the light omes
on prematurely wind anticlockwise whilst continuously pressing the reset switch until the light goes out and then clockwise
until it just illuminates.

3. Immerse the sensor in the correct concentration for the A2 alarm, if using a continuous flow do not use a flow rate of
above 0.3L/min.

4. After allowing the sensor time to settle (10-20 seconds) adjust the appropriate potentiometer located under the A2 light,
accessed through the front panel. Rotating clockwise increases sensitivity until the A2 light just illuminates, if the light comes
on prematurely wind anticlockwise whilst continuously pressing the reset switch until the light goes out and then clockwise
until it just illuminates.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for all semiconductor sensors fitted.

HAZARDOUS AREA
POWER
Indicates power input

EDS/C SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT SPAN
BL BL
POINT ADJ
BR BR
TP4
G/Y G/Y

-I/P When illuminated

FSD indicates full scale
+I/P
deflection
O/P
When illuminated
ELECTRONIC 50% FSD indicates 50% FSD
DEVICES LTD
EDSC PCB
C JUNE 99 ZERO
WORCESTER ENGLAND
When illuminated
Indicates 0.1V output
(clean air)

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EDS/C AND EDS/P TRANSMITTERS INITIAL SETUP

It is vitally important that the ED810 and EDS/C or P transmitter are calibrated together ensuring that the ED810 indicates an
alarm at the correct concentration. After installation is complete the following setup procedure should be followed matching the
EDS/C or P, ED810 and cable run together.

EDS/C SENSORS

1. At EDS/C transmitter measure between – I/P and + I/P, ensure voltage reading is in the range 4.75 – 5.4V with a digital
volt meter.

2. Using the correct calibration gas for your low alarm, ensure the calibration of the EDSC Transmitter using the EDSC
calibration instructions. Whilst the EDSC is giving the correct output go to the ED810 control unit and adjust the A1 (located
under the A1 light, accessed through the front panel) potentiometer until the A1 light just illuminates. Rotating clockwise
increases sensitivity until the A1 light just illuminates, if the light comes on prematurely wind anticlockwise whilst continuously
pressing the reset switch until the light goes out and then clockwise until it just illuminates.

3. Using the correct calibration gas for your high alarm, ensure the calibration of the EDSC Transmitter using the EDSC
calibration instructions. Whilst the EDSC is giving the correct output go to the ED810 control unit and adjust the A2 (located
under the A2 light, accessed through the front panel) potentiometer until the A2 light just illuminates. Rotating clockwise
increases sensitivity until the A2 light just illuminates, if the light comes on prematurely wind anticlockwise whilst continuously
pressing the reset switch until the light goes out and then clockwise until it just illuminates.

Example of calculating expected output voltage

The output of the EDSC* ranges from 0.1 to 0.5V (zero to full scale). If Full scale is 1000ppm NH3 then:

250ppm output : (0.4 x 0.25 + 0.1) = 0.2V

500ppm output: (0.4 x 0.5 + 0.1) = 0.3V
1000ppm output: (0.4 x 1 + 0.1) = 0.5V

EDS/P SENSORS

1. At EDS/P transmitter measure between – I/P and + I/P, ensure voltage reading is in the range 4.0 -5.4V with a Digital volt
meter.

2. Using the Zero adjustment potentiometer on the EDS/P, rotate clockwise until the 25% lamp is just illuminated or 0.2V is
measured on the O/P terminal w.r.t 0V.

3. Go to the ED810 Control unit and adjust the A1 potentiometer (located below the A1 light and accessed through the front
panel) until the A1 light just illuminates. Rotating clockwise increases sensitivity until the A1 light just illuminates, if the light
comes on prematurely wind anticlockwise whilst continuously pressing the reset switch until the light goes out and then clock-
wise until it just illuminates.

4. Back at the EDS/P again using the Zero adjustment potentiometer on the EDS/P, rotate clockwise until the 50% lamp is just
illuminated or 0.3V is measured on the O/P terminal w.r.t 0V.

5. Go to the ED810 Control unit and adjust the A2 potentiometer (located below the A2 light and accessed through the front
panel) until the A2 light just illuminates.

6. Using the EDS/P instructions return the output to Zero and calibrate the sensor. Remember the Sensor requires a minimum
of 24 hours to settle otherwise the calibration WILL NOT be accurate.

Example of calculating expected output voltage

The output of the EDSP* ranges from 0.1 to 0.5V (0 to full scale). If Full scale is 10,000ppm NH3 then:

2,500ppm output: (0.4 x 0.25) + 0.1 = 0.2V

5,000ppm output: (0.4 x 0.5) + 0.1 = 0.3V
10,000ppm output: (0.4 x 1) + 0.1 = 0.5V

* The output range stated is correct when the EDSC / EDSP is connected to the ED810, if tested separately the output range will
be 0.2 to 1.0VDC.

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