Accurate Continuous Monitoring of Oxygen in Hydrogen / Nitrogen Atmospheres used in Annealing Furnaces

The Novatech 1738 detects changes in the dew point of annealing furnaces allowing operators to take corrective action to prevent expensive re-work due to oxidation of the product. The dew point is calculated from the amount of oxygen measured in the furnace. The unique sensor manufactured by Novatech uses a catalyst that attracts oxygen molecules in the same way as the surface of the steel does inside the furnace.

Using the Novatech 1738 is easy and convenient

Dual sensors provides redundancy to prevent costly shutdowns if a probe failure occurs

The Novatech 1738 Dew Point Transmitter accepts inputs from two sensors, averaging the two readings, or providing separate 4-20mA outputs for each sensor. In case of either one of the sensors failing, the transmitter warns the operator and locks onto the remaining sensor so that the process can continue to operate.

The Novatech 1738 tells you what’s happening

Plant operators are alerted to failure of the probe by a plain English message on the transmitter’s LCD display. There are 30 probe and transmitter alarms, plus 4 process alarms. The upper line display indicates: Oxygen %. Auto-ranging from 1 x 10-30% to 100% oxygen.

Specifications

Inputs
  • One or two zirconia oxygen probes or sensors
  • One zirconia sensor & auxiliary thermocouple type J, K, R or S
  • Burner “On” signal (dry contact)
  • Purge air flow switch
Outputs
  • Four programmable alarm relays
  • Two isolated 4-20mA or 0-20mA
  • SSR outputs to purge & calibration check gas solenoid valve
Range of Outputs
  • Dew Point-60 to 40°C
  • Average Dew Point-60 to 40°C
  • Linear Oxygen0 to 100%
  • Average Linear Oxygen0 to 100%
  • Reducing Oxygen10-30 to 102%
  • Average Reducing Oxygen10-30 to 102%
  • Pre-Reactive Oxygen0 to 10%
  • Average Pre-Reactive Oxygen0 to 10%
  • Probe EMF0 to 1300mV
  • Auxiliary TC Temperature0 to 1400°C
Alarms
  • Common alarm relay with 20 user selectable instrument alarm functions.
  • Three programmable process alarm relays for
    • Oxygen High
    • Oxygen Deviation
    • Dew Point High
    • Dew Point Deviation
    • Pre-Reactive Oxygen High (two separate thresholds)
    • Probe Temperature Low
    • Cal. Check in Progress
    • Purge in Progress
    • Any alarm condition not selected for the common alarm
  • Multiple selections can be made for all relays
Alarm Contacts
  • Normally open failsafe (open for alarm state)
  • 250VAC / 30VDC, 2A
Range of Local Indication
  • 1.0 x 10-30% to 100% Oxygen
  • 0.01ppm to 10,000ppm – automatically defaults to exponential format below 0.01ppm and percent format above 10,000ppm (1%)
Network Interface
  • RS-485 MODBUSTM
Secondary Parameter Display
  • Probe 1/2 Dew Point
  • Average Dew Point
  • Probe 1/2 TC Temperature
  • Probe 1/2 EMF
  • Probe 1/2 Impedance
  • Probe 1/2 Oxygen %
  • Average Oxygen %
  • Probe 1/2 Pre-Reactive O2
  • Average Pre-Reactive O2
  • Auxiliary TC Temperature
  • Ambient Temperature
  • Ambient RH%
  • Runtime
  • Service Date
  • 4-20mA Output 1
  • 4-20mA Output 2
Probe 2 & Average Parameters only available with two probes
Accuracy
  • ± 1% of the actual oxygen reading with a repeatability of 0.5%. For example, at 2% oxygen the accuracy would be ±0.02% oxygen.
Environmental Rating
  • Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C
  • Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude 2000m Maximum
    Power Requirements
    • Mains Voltage 100 to 240VAC -6 +10%, 50/60Hz
    • Overvoltage Category II (IEC60364-4-443)
    • Requires 5W for controller plus probe power
      Degree of Protection
      • IP65
      • IP54 with internal reference air pump
      Dimensions
      • 315mm W x 190mm H x 110mm D
      Weight
      • 3kg
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