Honeywell Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Gas Detector User Guide
Honeywell Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Gas Detector
Searchline Excel™ Edge is a 3rd generation of Open Path Flammable Hydrocarbon Gas Leak Detectors (OPFGD) designed to detect and alert to the presence of a range of flammable hydrocarbon gases. Searchline Excel Edge is an advanced Perimeter Monitoring OPFGD with coverage from 60 m to 330 m (196 to 1,082 ft). Searchline Excel Edge consists of a cooperative transmitter/receiver pair that detects
the presence of a range of flammable hydrocarbon gases in the line between them. Searchline Excel Edge delivers maximum coverage and protection for perimeter and fence-line monitoring. It comes with mounts and sunshades as a complete system and is supported by alignment and test accessories. Searchline Excel Edge provides local visual status indication as well as 4–20 mA with HART® and Modbus®
outputs as standard. It has a Bluetooth® interface for configuration and maintenance using the Honeywell Fixed Platform App on a suitable Bluetooth–enabled device. Searchline Excel Edge is ATEX and IECEx approved for use in either Zone 1 (gas) or Zone 21 (dust) hazardous areas as well as being cULus approved for use in Class I Division 1 or Class II Division 1 or Class III Division 1 locations. Searchline Excel Edge is available in painted stainless steel and has two cable entries for easy wiring with either M25 or 3/4” NPT options.
WARNING:
- The Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Gas Detector is certified for and intended for use in potentially hazardous areas. Installation, operation and maintenance of the instrument must meet requirements on safety and operation in hazardous areas.
- Installation must be in accordance with the recognized standards of the appropriate authority in the country concerned. For Europe see EN 60079-14 and EN 60079-29-2.
- For installations in the UK, the Code of Practice SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES should be strictly observed. General recommendations are given in BS EN 60079-14 & IEC 60079-14. Refer to BS EN 60079-29-2 & IEC 60079-29-2 in the UK or the appropriate local or national regulations.
- For installations in North America, the national Electrical Code (NFPA 70) or later issues should be strictly observed.
- The Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Gas Detector transmitters and receivers must be properly earthed to protect against electrical shock and minimise electrical interference. For electrical installation design considerations refer to chapter 6 Electrical Installation.
- Operators must be fully aware of the action to be taken if the gas concentration exceeds an alarm level.
- Dismantling or repair of equipment should be carried out in the safe area only.
- Test gases may be toxic and/or combustible. Refer to Material Safety Sheets for appropriate warnings.
- Do NOT drill holes in any housing as this will invalidate the explosion protection.
- In order to maintain electrical safety, the instruments must NOT be operated in atmospheres containing more than 21% oxygen.
- Ensure that the bolts which secure flame-proof enclosures are fully tightened. The securing bolts used are made from a special certified grade of steel. Only bolts supplied by Honeywell Analytics should be fitted for this purpose.
- Do NOT open the enclosure in the presence of an explosive atmosphere.
- The transmitter unit contains high voltages when operational. These are discharged when the unit is removed from its enclosure.
- The conduit and cable glands fitted to Searchline Excel Edge transmitter and receiver should NOT be modified. If, however, it becomes necessary to make modifications they must comply with the relevant national Codes of Practice.
- The irradiance and power emitted by the Searchline Excel Edge transmitters is less than 5 mW/mm2 and 15 mW/mm2 respectively. This is designated as eye safe.
- The equipment is NOT intended to be mounted onto surfaces which may act as sources of heating or cooling.
- Do NOT operate the instruments outside the temperature range stated in the Specification section.
- Do NOT open the front enclosures. Doing so will invalidate the warranty. Front enclosures may be opened only for advised repair maintenance by an authorized and qualified person.
- Do NOT modify or alter the construction of the product as essential safety and certification requirements may be invalidated.
- Installation, set-up and maintenance must be conducted only by trained personnel. Refer to the manual at all times.
- Access to the interior of the product, when carrying out any work, must be conducted only by trained personnel.
- The plastic transport cap supplied must be replaced with suitably certified closers (such as glands or stopping plugs) prior to commissioning. Failure to do so presents a potential source of ignition. One certified stopping plug is supplied as standard.
- Do NOT rely on the local visual indicator for safety related purposes.
CAUTION
- A mobile device with Honeywell Fixed Platform App installed is a prerequisite for detector settings adjustment made via the Bluetooth connection.
- Commissioning or proof test of Searchline Excel Edge is not complete until the unit is tested to verify that it functions according to its specifications.
NOTE: If the last connection and synchronization between Honeywell Fixed Platform App and the server was established more than 1 year previously, a caution message will be shown in the App with request to establish an Internet connection and renew security certificate. This will NOT affect instrument’s operation.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1 Searchline Excel Edge receiver (box no.1)
1 Searchline Excel Edge transmitter (box no.2)
1 Universal Mounting Bracket
1 Plastic sunshade (stainless steel optional)
1 Antenna cover
1 Allen (hex) key, size 10
1 Allen (hex) key, size 8
1 Allen (hex) key, size 5
1 Allen (hex) key, size 1.5
1 Registration sheet
1 Quick Start Guide (this document)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
- Check the packaging for damage before opening. If the packaging shows signs of tearing, breakage or other damage, immediately inform the transport company and the supplier. Document the damage in an appropriate way (e.g., photographs).
- Open the packaging carefully to avoid damaging the contents.
- Examine the Searchline Excel Edge receiver and transmitter and the mount and sunshade for damage. If you find any item to be damaged in any way, immediately inform the transport company and the supplier. Document the damage in an appropriate way (e.g., photographs).
- In the case of damage:
- Leave item(s) in the original packaging
- Do not attempt repair, or operate the detector until the damage claim has been resolved with the supplier.
- Installation, set-up and maintenance must be conducted only by trained and authorized personnel.
- Do NOT open the front enclosure. The warranty of a unit, whose front enclosure has been opened, is invalidated. Front enclosures may be opened only for advised repair maintenance by an authorized and qualified person.
- Do NOT modify the front enclosure or component parts as this will compromise the hazardous location certification and invalidate the warranty. Front enclosures may be opened only for advised repair maintenance by an authorized and qualified person.
- Do NOT modify the construction of the detector in any way as this will invalidate the warranty.
- Open and close the wiring compartment cover with care to avoid deformation.
- Installation, set-up and maintenance must be conducted only by trained and authorized personnel.
- Avoid water and dust ingress when opening the wiring compartment to protect the unshielded electronic contacts.
- Secure the detector when loosening bracket bolts. Unwanted release may cause injury.
- Check mating surfaces prior to assembly (threads, O-rings). Ensure that they are clean and free of contaminants.
- Check the O-rings prior to assembly, replace if damaged with genuine parts.
- Searchline Excel Edge is supplied without cable glands. Ensure that all cable entry threads are sealed with an appropriate plug to eliminate water ingress and thread damage. At installation, the cable entry transportation plugs must be removed and replaced with suitable cable glands, thread adapters or blanking plugs to meet local hazardous location requirements.
- Check suitability of the blanking plug for its end use on site, ensure it meets local and national regulations.
- Remove power from the Searchline Excel Edge instruments while installing wiring. Do NOT install wires or set up wiring with power applied.
CAUTION
If the 4–20 mA current loop is not used, a jumper must be connected between 4–20 mA+ (terminal 5) and 24V DC+ (terminal 8) and a load resistor must be connected between 4–20 mA- (terminal 6) and 0V DC (terminal 9). It is recommended to use a 470 Ohm, 1/4 W resistor (250 to 400 Ω if HART is required). With the 4–20 mA current loop configured this way the HART facility can still be used with a HART handheld unit using terminals 20 and 21 inside the wiring compartment. A HART DTM is available for Searchline Excel Plus and Searchline Excel Edge.
Searchline Excel Edge will normally be mounted at height, typically on a pole using supplied U–bolts and covering the area to be protected. The supplied Universal Mounting Bracket allows mounting on a plate,
pole or other plant infrastructure. All bolts are retained to avoid loss during installation. Searchline Excel Edge has two cable entries for easy wiring with either M25 or 3/4” NPT options. Wires are terminated at the terminal connectors as per the wiring diagram. Spare wires must be suitably terminated. Wiring must be in accordance with local, national and company regulations. Exposed or bare wires must be avoided.
Refer to Technical Manual for instructions on mechanical and electrical installation. You can download the Technical Manual from www.sps.honeywell.com.
COMMISSIONING
CAUTION:
- A mobile device with Honeywell Fixed Platform App installed is a prerequisite for detector settings adjustment made via the Bluetooth connection.
- Commissioning or proof test of Searchline Excel Edge is not complete until the unit is tested to verify that it functions according to its specifications.
- Check that Searchline Excel Edge units are mounted and wired correctly. Refer to Installation section of Technical Manual for instructions.
- Check that Searchline Excel Edge units are optically aligned correctly. Refer to Alignment section of Technical Manual for instructions.
- Connect to Honeywell Fixed Platform App via Bluetooth.
- Power up Searchline Excel Edge transmitter and receiver units.
- Perform functional check and 4–20 mA Loop Integrity Test. Refer to Commissioning section of Technical Manual for instructions.
- Check that Searchline Excel Edge units are configured as recommended by the relevant site survey document.
- If necessary, adjust detector settings utilising Honeywell Fixed Platform App.
- Check that Searchline Excel Edge safety outputs are working properly. Refer to Maintenance section of Technical Manual for instructions. You can download the Technical Manual from www.sps.honeywell.com
USER CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS
The Honeywell Fixed Platform App allows to adjust the following user configurable options:
- Detector ID
- Operation mode
- Inhibit level
- Alarm 1 setpoint – modify
- Alarm 2 setpoint – add
- Warning level
- Fault level
- Over-range level
- Alarm 1 level
- Alarm 2 level
- Proof test interval
- LED mode
- LED intensity
- Inhibit timeout period
- Set access code
- Normal level
- Alarm latch
- Loop current mode
- HART poll address
- Fault relay
- Alarm 1 relay
- Alarm 2 relay
- Gas reading output unit
- Response time (1,2,3 sec)
STATUS SIGNALLING
Searchline Excel Edge is equipped with a high visibility LED status indicator. Refer to Operation section of Technical Manual for more information.
WARNING: LED status indicator behaviour is configurable. If LED status indicator is configured differently from the default setting, it may indicate states different to other outputs.
| Operation without Bluetooth | Colour | Scheme |
| Fault | Yellow flashing | Default |
| Inhibit | Yellow steady | Default |
| Warning | Yellow flashing with green alternating | Default |
| Normal | Green steady | Default |
| Normal | Green flashing | Optional |
| Normal | None | Optional |
| Alarm | Red flashing | Default |
| Over-range | Red flashing | Default |
| Operation with Bluetooth | Colour | Scheme |
| Fault | Yellow flashing | Default |
| Inhibit | Yellow steady | Default |
| Warning | Yellow flashing with green alternating | Default |
| Normal | Blue steady | Default |
| Normal | Blue flashing | Optional |
| Alarm | Red flashing | Default |
| Over-range | Red flashing | Default |
| Connecting | Blue flashing | Default |
| Connected | Blue steady | Default |
| Warning | Blue alternating | Default |
mA Loop Status Signaling
| Mode | Default Value (mA) | Min Value (mA) | Max Value (mA) | |
| Discrete Mode | Proportional Mode | |||
| Fault | 1 | 0 | 3.6 | |
| Inhibit | 2 | 1 | 3.6 | |
| Warning | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| Normal | 4 | Proportional to gas concentration | 4 | 20 |
| Alarm | 20 | Not available | 4 | 20 |
| Over- range | 21 | 20 | 22 | |
PERIODIC PROOF TEST
Searchline Excel Edge functionality can be verified using the Functional Test Filters (optional) or in combination with the Honeywell Fixed Platform App. Refer to Maintenance section of Technical Manual for instructions on how to perform Basic and Advanced tests. You can download Technical Manual from www.sps.honeywell.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Primary Gases (Performance approved gases1, 2) | Searchline Excel Plus & Edge will respond to a wide range of Hydrocarbon Gases*: Methane1,2, Ethane1, Propane1,2, Butane1, Pentane1, Hexane, Ethylene1, Propylene1, 1 FM Performance Approved; 2 DNV approved; The default calibration is to Universal Hydrocarbon**. |
| Optional Gases | Calibration to other gases is optional and should be consulted with Honeywell. |
| Range | Methane 0–5 LEL.m / 0–220,000 ppm.m Ethane 0–5 LEL.m / 0–120,000 ppm.m Propane 0–5 LEL.m / 0–85,000 ppm.m Butane 0–5 LEL.m / 0–70,000 ppm.m Pentane 0–5 LEL.m / 0–55,000 ppm.m Hexane 0–5 LEL.m / 0–50,000 ppm.m. Ethylene 0–5 LEL.m / 0–115,000 ppm.m Propylene 0–5 LEL.m / 0–100,000 ppm.m |
| Recommended Alarm Setting | Low 1 LEL .m: High 3 LEL .m:
(and equivalent ppm.m) (and equivalent ppm.m) Methane 44,000 ppm.m Methane 132,000 ppm.m Ethane 24,000 ppm.m Ethane 72,000 ppm.m Propane 17,000 ppm.m Propane 51,000 ppm.m Butane 14,000 ppm.m Butane 42,000 ppm.m Pentane 11,000 ppm.m Pentane 33,000 ppm.m Hexane 10,000 ppm.m Hexane 30,000 ppm.m Ethylene 23,000 ppm.m Ethylene 69,000 ppm.m Propylene 20,000 ppm.m Propylene 60,000 ppm.m |
| Recommended Minimum Alarm Setting | 0 to 0. 5 LELm:
(and equivalent ppm.m) Methane 22,000 ppm.m Ethane 12,000 ppm.m Propane 8,500 ppm.m Butane 7,000 ppm.m Pentane 5,500 ppm.m Hexane 5,000 ppm.m Ethylene 11,500 ppm.m Propylene 10,000 ppm.m |
| Path Length | Searchline Excel Edge: 60 m to 330 m (196 ft to 1082 ft) |
| Speed of Response | T90 less than 3 seconds |
| Analog Output Signal | 4–20 mA Normal operation, 1 mA Fault*, 2 mA Inhibit, 3 mA Warning, 21 mA Over-range, *Searchline Excel Edge will indicate Fault after 30 s without signal. This value is programmable. To comply with FM performance approval, the maximum value for Time to Block is 200 s. |
| Environmental Operating Temperature | -55 °C to +75 °C (-67 °F to +167 °F); DNVGL-CG-0339 Location Class B |
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 °C to +75 °C (-67 °F to +167 °F) DNVGL-CG-0339 Location Class B |
| Power Supply | 24 Vdc nominal (18 Vdc to 32 Vdc) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Power Consumption (Average RMS) | Transmitter, for ambient operating temperature: -55°C (-67°F) to -30°C (-22°F) 11.8 W -30°C (-22°F) to +30°C (+86°F) 5.6 W above +30°C (+86°F) 3.8 W Receiver, for ambient operating temperature: -55°C (-67°F) to -30°C (-22°F) 7.4 W -30°C (-22°F) to +30°C (+86°F) 4.8 W above +30°C (+86°F) 3.0 W See Electrical Installation in Technical Manual for full details. |
| Cold Start / Heat-up Power Consumption | Heat-up last approx. 20 min for both Transmitter and Receiver Transmitter: 17 W Receiver: 10 W for ambient temperature higher than -30 °C (-22 °F) 15 W for ambient temperature lower than -30 °C (-22 °F) (active heater) |
| Output Signals | 4–20 mA with HART, Fault relay, Alarm 1 relay, Alarm 2 relay, Modbus, Bluetooth® (range up to 20 m (66 ft), depends on mobile device and environmental conditions) |
| Relay Outputs | Max. 32 Vdc/ac, max. 2 A resistive load |
| Inrush Current | Transmitter: 0.5 A for less than 20 ms Receiver: 0.3 A for less than 20 ms |
| Humidity | 0–99 % RH Non-condensing . DNVGL-CG-0339 Location Class B |
| Pressure | 91.5–105.5 kPa (915–1055 mBar, non-compensated) |
| Repeatability | ± 0.4 LEL .m:
(and equivalent ppm.m) Methane ±17,600 ppm.m Ethane ±9,600 ppm.m Propane ±6,800 ppm.m Butane ±5,600 ppm.m Pentane ±4,400 ppm.m Hexane ±4,000 ppm.m Ethylene ±9,200 ppm.m Propylene ±8,000 ppm.m |
| Temperature Drift (-55 °C to +75 °C) (-67 °F to +167 °F) |
± 0. 2 LEL .m @ zero: ± 0. 5 LEL .m @ 3LEL .m:
(and equivalent ppm.m) (and equivalent ppm.m) Methane ±8,800 ppm.m Methane ±22,000 ppm.m @ 132,000 ppm.m Ethane ±4,800 ppm.m Ethane ±12,000 ppm.m @ 72,000 ppm.m Propane ±3,400 ppm.m Propane ±8,500 ppm.m @ 51,000 ppm.m Butane ±2,800 ppm.m Butane ±7,000 ppm.m @ 42,000 ppm.m Pentane ±2,200 ppm.m Pentane ±5,500 ppm.m @ 33,000 ppm.m Hexane ±2,000 ppm.m Hexane ±5.000 ppm.m @ 30,000 ppm.m Ethylene ±4,600 ppm.m Ethylene ±11.500 ppm.m @ 69,000 ppm.m Propylene ±4,000 ppm.m Propylene ±10.000 ppm.m @ 60,000 ppm.m |
| Warm-up Time | Less than 5 minutes (operational), less than 1 hour (fully stabilised) |
| Internal Battery Cell | TLH-2450, 10-year lifetime (replaced only by authorized service) |
| Weight | Searchline Excel Edge: Rx 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs), Tx 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs) Universal Mounting Bracket: 3.1 kg (6.9 lbs) Stainless Steel Mount Plate Adaptor: 3.71 kg (8.18 lbs) Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | Searchline Excel Edge transmitter and receiver: 103 mm dia x 325 mm x 180 mm (4.06″ dia x 12.8″ x 7.09″) Universal Mounting Bracket: 165 mm x 165 mm x 130 mm (6.5″ x 6.5” x 5.12″) Mount Plate Adaptor: 210 mm x 210 mm x 127 mm (8.23″ x 8.23” x 5″) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Ingress Protection | IP 66 / 67 (Type 4X, in accordance with NEMA 250)1,2 1 IP and/or corrosion resistance ratings refer to the instrument enclosure protection. They do not imply that the instrument will detect gas during and immediately after exposure to those conditions 2 Refer to Maintenance in Technical Manual for recommendations and maintenance requirements regarding deluge and flooding Resistance to salt mist and sulphuric atmosphere (15-60 minutes exposure to salt air/mist; 15–60 minutes to sulphuric atmosphere) |
| Accessories | 2331B1020 Large Adjustable Mounting Bracket 2017B0113 Stainless Steel Sunshade 2017B0299 Alignment Scope 2017B0218 Functional Test Filters Functional Test Filters Extender 2017B0185 Gassing Test Cell Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Honeywell Fixed Platform App1 1 tested with Ecom Smart EX02 mobile phone. Other phones and tablets running Android 5.1 or higher may work, but Honeywell does not guarantee full functionality. |
| Spares | 2331B1100 Spare Universal Mounting Bracket Plate 2017B0112 Spare Standard Sunshade (Plastic) 2331B1150 Spare Terminal Block Set (5 Pack) 2331B1160 Spare Antenna Cover (5 Pack) |
| Compliance to Standards | Core Approvals: EN 50270: (EMC) IEC/EN 61000-6-4; Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010 (Electrical Safety) FCC / IC RoHS, China RoHS |
| Safety Approvals | cULus:
Cl. I, Div.1, Gr. B,C,D, T4 (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Cl. II, Div.1, Gr. E,F,G, T4 (Ta -55°C to +55°C) Cl. III Cl. I, Zn. 1 AEx db ia op is IIC T4 Gb (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Cl. I, Zn. 1 AEx db eb ia op is IIC T4 Gb (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Zn. 21 AEx ia op is tb IIIC T100°C Db (Ta -55°C to +55°C) Ex db ia op is IIC T4 Gb X (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Ex db eb ia op is IIC T4 Gb X (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Ex ia op is tb IIIC T100°C Db X (Ta -55°C to +55°C) Um = 250 Vrms DEMKO 20 ATEX 2281X / IECEx UL 20.0009X / UL21UKEX2047X (Ex d install) Ex db ia op is IIC T4 Gb (Ta -55°C to +75°C) or (Ex de install) Ex db eb ia op is IIC T4 Gb (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Ex ia op is tb IIIC T100°C Db (Ta -55°C to +75°C) Um = 250 Vrms Performance Approvals: FM 60079-29-4 /UL 60079-29-4 Functional Safety (SIL): SIL 2 certified by TÜV (SÜD) to EN61508 Core Approvals: EN 50270: (EMC) IEC/EN 61000-6-4; Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010 (Electrical Safety); FCC / IC; RoHS, China RoHS |
WARRANTY
Honeywell Analytics warrants the Searchline Excel Edge Open Path Flammable Gas Detector transmitter and receiver for 5 years against defective parts and workmanship. This warranty does not cover consumable, batteries, fuses, normal wear and tear, or damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, unauthorized use, modification or repair, ambient environment, poisons, contaminants or abnormal operating conditions.
This warranty does not apply to sensors or components that are covered under separate warranties, or to any 3rd-party cables and components. In no event shall Honeywell Analytics be liable for any damages or injury of any nature or kind, no matter how caused, that arise from incorrect handling or use of this equipment. In no event shall Honeywell Analytics be liable for any equipment malfunction or damages whatsoever, including (without limitation) incidental, direct, indirect, special, and consequential damages, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss, resulting from the incorrect installation or use of this equipment.
Any claim under the Honeywell Analytics Product Warranty must be made within the warranty period and as soon as reasonably practicable after a defect is discovered. Please contact your local Honeywell Analytics Service representative to register your claim. This is a summary. For full warranty terms please refer to the Honeywell General Statement of Limited Product Warranty, which is available on request.
NOTE: Keep the Registration sheet safely for future reference.
