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D DETECTION SYSTEM, FD103 FD103 System Description 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The purpose of this Pollulert"I fluid detection system manual sions relate to standard probes, special order probes can be is to instruct the installer and user with the procedures to supplied with variations to suit a particular application. properly implement an installation. The information presented herein is intended for use by qualified installers and operators A probe should be located as close as possible to the at the user's facility. storage site to be monitored in order to detect leaks early. All probes, when properly connected to the electronic control, The Pollulert fluid detection system is a continuous moni- may be located in a Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous toring system comprised of several probe configurations for location. monitoring hydrocarbon storage sites for leaks or spills. When installed as instructed herein, the Pollulert equipment is designed to detect hydrocarbons in a hazardous area. NOTE:THE CONTROL CENTER MUST BE LOCATED Deviation from these instructions or modification of the equip- IN A NON-HAZARDOUS AREA. ment in any way could result in the development of dangerous energy levels in the hazardous area and could void the Hydrocarbon detection is signalled by audible and visual warranty. Adherance to the instructions in this manual is the indicators. Therefore, optimum location of the control would responsibility of the people who install and operate the equip- be within hearing distance of the personnel to be alerted. ment. Periodically, personnel should observe the visual indicators to assure that no system fault is indicated. 1.2 INTRODUCTION Notification of a hydrocarbon detection may be transmitted The Pollulert fluid detection system detects liquid hydro- any distance from the control by connecting data transmission carbons in a variety of applications and environments. The equipment to the relay contacts on the control center. Status Pollulert sales bulletin presents a good overview of the may also be monitored remotely via an RS232 serial data Pollulert equipment available and should be consulted to interface available on the instrument. Most probes contain determine the best system for each application. If additional adjustable sensors. These can be set to detect a desired information is needed concerning equipment selection,system thickness of accumulated hydrocarbons between 1/8 to 2 planning, installation, operation, or maintenance, please con- inches (see individual probe specifications). Up to 15 probes tact Pollulert Systems, P.O. Box 706, Indianapolis, Indiana can be wired in parallel to the probe input connector on the 46206, telephone (317) 856-3857. FD103. In the standard configuration, any combination of groundwater, surface water, tank or special application probe 1.3 SYSTEM PLANNING may be connected to one control as long as the number of probes total 15 or less (See Figure 1.1). The Pollulert control center may be located up to 1000 feet from the probes (Refer to Figure 1.1). The probe wires are Before starting installation, the following planning must be color-coded and wired in parallel to the sensor input terminals completed: of the control center. Routing and termination of the instrumen- * Read and understand manual. tation cabling between the probe installation and the control 9 Prepare all site layouts and wiring drawings. center is at the discretion of the installing contractor. As the 9 Obtain necessary building permits. Pollulert systems are Factory Mutual (FM) and Underwriters * Specify installation to conform to all local codes and Laboratories (UL) approved for operation in Class I, Division practices. 1, Group D locations, enclosure of the cabling in explosion- proof hardware is normally not required. However, the local It is recommended that the user should read and under- electrical inspector should be consulted, as interpretation and stand ANSVISA RP126, "Installation of Intrinsically Safe enforcement of the National Electrical Code (NEC) varies Instrument Systems in Class I Hazardous Locations." with geographical location. The Pollulert family of probes has been designed for many -- areas of monitoring; groundwater, surface water, oA _W�U: IF CABLE OTHER TH M P01-LULERT USED, separators (settling tanks),weirs, retention ponds, double-wall WAMANTY IS WJLL AW VOID. tanks, sumps, and for pipe monitoring. Once a basic under- standing of each probe function is grasped, many other applications can be developed. While the following discus-