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D-R 290

Opacity & Dust Concentration Monitor

SYSTEM FEATURES
In situ, double-pass measuring principle for continuous
opacity monitoring

Long-life, solid state light source

High performance microprocessor technology
Liquid crystal display in opacity or optical density,
calibration capability in mg/m3 or gr/dscf

Automatic zero and span check with correction for

window contamination

Optics and electronics in a hermetically sealed housing

Simple alignment without special tools
Reduced maintenance due to advanced purge air system
Programming via the remote display unit
Adapter anges available to replace existing opacity
systems

Meets and exceeds PS1 & ATSM Standards

Fiber optic communication capability

DESCRIPTION
The transceiver emits a beam of light that passes through the
stack or duct and strikes a reector. The light beam is reected
back and the amount of light returned is measured by the
transceiver. Dust particles in the stack will absorb and scatter the
transmitted beam of light so that the returned light will be less
than the transmitted light. The ratio of the returned light is called
the transmission. One (1) minus the transmission is referred to
as the opacity. For dust concentration measurements, optical
density (also called extinction), is historically used because of
the linear relationship between dust concentration and optical
density. The of one (1) divided by the transmission yields the
optical density. The measured transmission value is sent via RS
422 to the stack display, the measured value can be read and
maintenance actions initiated. Purge air alarms are also wired to
this stack display. The measured values and any purge air system faults are then sent via RS 422 to the D-R 290 AW remote
display.

At the remote display, the measured value is displayed and the

system parameters can be viewed or changed. This remote
display also contains the system status inputs, the relay outputs
and the two independent current outputs. One current output may
be set to read opacity and the other to read dust concentration.
If dust concentration is required, a stack test is normally required
to calibrate the extinction reading to a specic concentration (e.g.
determine the extinction coefcient). Purge air blowers are used
to keep the optics clean. Weather hoods are used to protect the
blowers and the monitor from the environment. Fail-safe shutters
can be installed to protect the optics if a purge air blower should
fail or lose power and may also protect service personnel on
over-pressure stacks. These shutters are exercised during the
daily calibration to insure they are in working order when needed
and to prevent them from sticking in the open position.

Comparison Normal

Zero Point Control Reector

Reector
Heated Exit Window
Photodetector
Focus Adjustment

Stack

Alignment Indicator

SWBD

Super Wide Band Diode

D-R 290 Technical Specications

Electrical Specication

Light Source ........................................White Super Wide Band Diode

Special Response............................................................ Peak: 50 nm
........................................................................................Mean 560 nm
Angle of View.................................................................................< 4
Angle of Projection ........................................................................< 4
Response Time ................................................................ < 8 seconds

Power Supply ......................................................90 - 264 V, 48-62 Hz

Power Consumption ............................................ Approximately 30 W

Measuring Range
Opacity ............................................................ From 20% up to 100%
Optical Density ................................................ From 0.1 up to 1.6 Ext.
Dust Concentration (1 m path) ............. 0-200 mg/m3 to 0-400 mg/m3
Length of the measuring path .................................. 1-45 ft (0.5-45 m)
Output Signal ............................................. Two independent 4-20 mA
Maximum Load .................................................................... 500 ohms
Relay Outputs ...................................... Six dry contacts: for limit value
............................................................................ calibration cycle, etc.
Maximum Switching Capacity........................................ 250 V 100 VA
Inputs ................................................................... Calibration functions
Output Signal Integration Time ..........5-1800 seconds, programmable
Temperature Ranges
Ambient Temperature ..................... -40F to 122F (-40C to +50C)
Flue Gas Temperature ................................................ Above dewpoint

Mechanical Data
Enclosure Rating ...................................................... NEMA 4X (IP 65)
Weight ..................................................................... Transceiver: 22lb.
.................................................................................... Reector: 15 lb.
Purge Air Assembly
Power Supply .......................................................... 115/230V, 1/2 HP
Blower Output ............................................................................50 cfm
Measurement (weather hoods)..................................... 21 x 30 x 36
Weight ........................................................................................ 75 lb.

Scope of Delivery

Optional Accessories

Mounting Flanges
Measuring Head
Reector
Remote Display and Operating Panel
Two Purge Air Bowers
Protective Weather Hoods
Local Stack Display

Automatic Fail-Safe Shutters

Explosion-Proof Model
Fiber Optic Communication
Remote Display and Operating Panel

1355 Mendota Heights Road, Ste. #200

Mendota Heights, MN 55120 USA
Tel: +1.451.1710 Fax: +1 651.457.7684