CDP301 Dew-Point Tester User’s Manual

CDP301 – Condumax
Dew-Point Tester
User’s Manual

97585 Issue 1
January 2020
CDP301 Dew-Point Tester User’s Manual

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 CDP301 Dew-Point Tester User’s Manual

CDP301 Dew-Point Tester

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Contents
Safety ........................................................................................................................ iv
Electrical Safety .......................................................................................................... iv
Pressure Safety ........................................................................................................... iv
Toxic Materials............................................................................................................ iv
Repair and Maintenance .............................................................................................. iv
Safety Conformity ....................................................................................................... iv
Abbreviations............................................................................................................... v
Warnings..................................................................................................................... v
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Sample Gas Path ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Operating Overview .................................................................................................. 1
1.3. User Display and Interface ........................................................................................ 1
1.4. Calibration ............................................................................................................... 2
1.5. Storage Instructions ................................................................................................. 2
2. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Sample Gas Connections ........................................................................................... 4
2.2. Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................... 5
2.3. Hazardous Area Safety ............................................................................................. 6
2.4. Gas Sample Connections ........................................................................................... 7
2.4.1. Connecting the Michell Sample System ................................................................. 7
3. OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 9
3.1. Menu Map ............................................................................................................. 10
3.2. User Interface ........................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1. Front Page A Navigation .................................................................................... 14
3.2.2. Front Page B Navigation .................................................................................... 16
3.2.3. Front Page C Navigation .................................................................................... 17
3.2.4. Configuration Page ........................................................................................... 19
4. System start-up and measurement procedure ..................................................... 28
4.1. First start-up – default settings ................................................................................ 28
4.2. Taking a measurement ........................................................................................... 28
4.3. System Shut-Down Procedure ................................................................................. 29
4.4. Battery Replacement .............................................................................................. 29

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 4.5. Battery Charging (with Tester) ................................................................................ 30
4.6. Data Access ........................................................................................................... 31
5. Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 32
5.1. Calibration ............................................................................................................. 32
5.2. Filter Element Replacement ..................................................................................... 32
5.3. Mirror Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 32

Appendices
Appendix A. .............................................................................................................. 33
A. Technical Specifications ....................................................................................... 34
A.1 Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 35
Appendix B. .............................................................................................................. 36
B. Quality, Recycling & Warranty Information ............................................................ 37
Appendix C. .............................................................................................................. 38
C. Return Document & Decontamination Declaration .................................................. 39
Appendix D............................................................................................................... 40
D. Hazardous Area Certification ............................................................................... 41
D.1 Product Standards ............................................................................................... 41
D.2 Product Certification ............................................................................................ 41
D.3 Global Certificates/Approvals ................................................................................ 41

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Figures
Figure 1 Dimensions and Gas Connections ........................................................................... 3
Figure 2 Michell Sample System .......................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Menu Map .......................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4 Push Button Operation......................................................................................... 11
Figure 5 Initialization Screen ............................................................................................. 11
Figure 6 Front Page A – Default ........................................................................................ 12
Figure 7 Front Page A – Quick Menu .................................................................................. 15
Figure 8 Front Page B – Pop Up ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 9 Front Page C – Main Page .................................................................................... 17
Figure 10 Still Image View ................................................................................................ 18
Figure 11 Full-screen Video View ....................................................................................... 18
Figure 12 Log File View .................................................................................................... 18
Figure 13 Configuration Menu – Measurement Page ............................................................ 20
Figure 14 Caption needed ................................................................................................. 21
Figure 15 Insert caption ................................................................................................... 22
Figure 16 Caption needed ................................................................................................. 23
Figure 17 RTC.................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 18 Caption needed ................................................................................................. 25
Figure 19 Insert caption ................................................................................................... 26
Figure 20 About Info ........................................................................................................ 27
Figure 21 Remove charger cover ....................................................................................... 30
Figure 22 Connect charger lead ......................................................................................... 30
Figure 23 USB B Port ........................................................................................................ 31

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Safety
This manual contains all the required information to install, operate and maintain this product. It
should be read and understood prior to use. Installation and operation of this product should be
carried out by suitably competent personnel only and must be in accordance with the terms of
this manual and associated safety certificates. Incorrect installation and operation of this product
for other than its intended purpose will render all warranties void.

This product is intended for use in a Hazardous Area and is awarded an ATEX, IECEx and cQPSus
Certificate. The relevant certificates should be fully examined and understood prior to installation
or use of this product.

Electrical Safety
The instrument is designed to be completely safe when used with options and accessories
supplied by the manufacturer for use with the instrument.

Pressure Safety
DO NOT permit pressures greater than the safe working pressure to be applied to the instrument.
The specified safe working pressure is 100 barg (1450 psig). Refer to the Technical Specifications
in Appendix A.

Toxic Materials
The use of hazardous materials in the construction of this instrument has been minimized. During
normal operation it is not possible for the user to come into contact with any hazardous substance
which might be employed in the construction of the instrument. Care should, however, be
exercised during maintenance and the disposal of certain parts.

Repair and Maintenance

The instrument must be maintained either by the manufacturer or an accredited service agent.
For Michell Instruments’ contact information please go to www.michell.com.

Safety Conformity
This product meets the essential protection requirements of the relevant EU and US standards
and directives. Further details of applied standards may be found in the Technical Specifications
in Appendix A.

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:

barg pressure unit (=100 kP or 0.987 atm) (bar gauge)

ºC degrees Celsius
ºF degrees Fahrenheit
DC direct current
g grams
in inch(es)
µm micrometer
m/sec meters per second
mA milliampere
mm millimetres
MPa megapascal
Nl/min normal litres per minute
Nm Newton meter
oz ounces
psig pounds per square inch
RH relative humidity
scfh standard cubic feet per hour
fps feet per second
T temperature
V Volts
Ω Ohms
ø diameter

Warnings
The following general warning listed below is applicable to this instrument. It is repeated in the
text in the appropriate locations.

Where this hazard symbol appears in the following

sections it is used to indicate areas where potentially
hazardous operations need to be carried out.

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1. INTRODUCTION
The CDP301 is a battery-powered manual visual measurement of the hydrocarbon dew point
and water dew point of processed natural gas. It is the result of more than 30 years’
experience in the supply of Dew-Point Testers to the worldwide oil, gas and petrochemical
industry.

The system consists of a hydrocarbon and water dew-point sensor cell and control electronics
housed in an Exd enclosure. A sample gas handling system to prepare the gas sample prior to
entry into the CDP301 Dew-Point Tester can also be supplied. The Dew-Point Tester is
designed to be positioned close to the process sample test point and is ATEX, IECEx and
cQPSus compliant for use in a Zone 1 or 2 Hazardous Area and Class I, Div 1 Hazardous
Locations. See marking label located on the side of Dew-Point Tester to identify approvals.

The unique detection principle of the CDP301 allows easy detection of hydrocarbon or water
dew point with the ability to review what has been observed later.

1.1. Sample Gas Path

The CDP301 measurement system must be supplied with gas at the required pressure and flow
via a sample gas handling panel. Sample gas entry and exit ports pass the gas through flame
arrestors.

The Dew-Point Tester system components are housed within a cast, copper free aluminium
EExd rated enclosure. The enclosure has a screw cover incorporating a sealed window. It is
chromate primed, polyester coated in black, and provides environmental ingress protection to
IP65. An enclosure breather is fitted in the form of an additional flame arrestor. It is important
that no pipe connection is made to this breather and that no restriction is allowed to occur.

All sample wetted metallic parts are manufactured in AISI 316L stainless steel with Viton soft
parts that comply with the NACE standard MR-0175 (latest edition). Tube fittings are twin
ferrule Swagelok© compression type.

1.2. Operating Overview

The CDP301 is a manual visual instrument. It is designed to follow the requirements as
described in ASTM D1142. Using a simple button push, the measured hydrocarbon and water
dew-point temperature, pressure, date and time are stored and indexed for review and
retrieval/download at a later date.

1.3. User Display and Interface

The CDP301 Display and User Interface (UI) is presented via the circular window of the
enclosure. The unit is operated using 5 buttons, which allows full control of the UI. The cover is
fully detachable for greater access into the enclosure for service and any initial set-up of the
instrument. During normal operation of the instrument the cover must remain fully secured.

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1.4. Calibration
Prior to shipment, both the hydrocarbon dew-point and water dew-point sensing undergo
stringent factory calibration to internationally traceable standards - NPL (UK) and NIST (USA).
Due to the inherent stability of the instruments, only periodic calibration maintenance is required
under normal operating conditions. (See Maintenance Section below.)

1.5. Storage Instructions

The CDP301 has been designed for the accurate manual visual detection of hydrocarbon and
water dew point within natural gas. In order for the Dew-Point Tester to be functional upon use
it should be stored in accordance with the guidelines below:

• The Dew-Point Tester must be housed in a sheltered area, out of direct sunlight and rain.
• The Dew-Point Tester should be stored to minimize the possibility of sitting in ground water.
• The temperature within the storage environment should be maintained between 0 and +50°C
(+32 and +122°F).
• The humidity within the storage environment must be non-condensing.
• The storage environment must not expose the Dew-Point Tester to any corrosive elements.
• The Dew-Point Tester may stay assembled with its sample conditioning system (if supplied).
• All process connections should remain disconnected.
• All protective coatings should remain in place until use.

For the period from first use of the CDP301, the following precautions should be followed:

• The Dew-Point Tester and associated sampling system must remain isolated from the process
gas, and the enclosure should remain closed to ensure ingress protection is maintained.
• At time of start-up the procedures contained in this manual must be followed.

If the CDP301 was previously in service/operation, then the following precautions should be
followed before storage:

• Upon isolation from the gas sample the entire system should be purged with dry nitrogen gas
before powering down of the Dew-Point Tester.
• All connections and ports (gas and electrical) to the Dew-Point Tester or sample system (if
provided) should be capped.
• If the Dew-Point Tester is not removed from its location, the electrical earthing of the
instrument should remain in-place. Show Connection??

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2. INSTALLATION
The product should be used in a fixed position as per the full installation instructions provided in
this User’s Manual.

The combined weight of the instrument and measurement cell is <8kg/17.6Lbs. Appropriate
lifting and handling techniques should be used during the carrying and installation process. Before
commencing any lifting or handling ensure that the intended location is suitable and appropriately
prepared. Make sure that mounting point design considerations have employed locally approved
safety factors. When handling and installing this instrument (particularly after removal from its
packaging) ensure that it is not dropped, impacted or subjected to high levels of vibration or
environmental conditions that may impair its operation.

The CDP301 is housed in a copper-free, aluminium Exd enclosure suitable for 5/8’’ -11 UNC tripod
mounting and bench top operation, using the Michell Instruments bench top stand. The enclosure
provides environmental ingress protection IP65 and can be mounted vertically or horizontally in
a location free of any appreciable vibration. If used outdoors, it should be placed in a shaded
position to prevent heating effects through sun radiation.

Figure 1 Dimensions and Gas Connections

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2.1. Sample Gas Connections

WARNING
Ensure process sample gas supply line is well flushed through to
clear any liquid/debris present, prior to connecting onto the
sampling system enclosure

Before sample gas is connected to the CDP301 check that all valves are in the CLOSED/OFF
position!

Sample gas connections are:

• Sample Gas Inlet: 1/4” OD Swagelok bulkhead union tube fitting

(100 barg/1450 psig max supply pressure)
• Sample Gas Outlet: 1/4” OD Swagelok bulkhead union tube fitting
(Atm/LP vent - ** barg/** psig max back pressure)

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2.2. Electrical Safety
The CDP301 is powered by a li-ion battery rated at 14.6 V, 5.6Ah and 81.8 Wh

A single-phase AC mains power supply is required to charge the li-ion battery, refer to Michell
Instruments spares and replacements guide for more details. Charging and replacement of the
batteries MUST be carried out in a safe area!

WARNING

Ensure the earth point on the enclosure is connected to ground

during operation in the hazardous area!

During the installation of this product ensure that all applicable

national and local electrical safety regulations are observed.

Always ensure that power is switched off prior to accessing the

product for any purpose other than normal operation

This product is designed to operate, as a minimum, between a temperature range of -30 to

+50°C (see marking label for full certification details), in maximum 95% relative humidity.

Supply of power to the CDP301 must be provided by Michell Instruments internal battery pack
and/or the supplied Michell Instruments power supply.

Do not exchange or tamper with any of the cables or electrical components supplied with this
product. Doing so will invalidate all warranties.

There are no additional or special electrical safety requirements other than those referred to in
this manual.

Location and mounting arrangements - refer to the relevant sections of this manual for the
location and mounting details.

Do not install this equipment in a location that would expose it to impact or high levels of
vibration.

Operation of this equipment, other than in a manner specified by the manufacturer, may impair
the safety protections provided.

The safe installation of this equipment and any system incorporating this equipment is the
responsibility of the installer.

Ensure local regulations and requirements are referred to prior to any installation commencing.

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2.3. Hazardous Area Safety
Refer to Appendix D for the Hazardous Area Certification of this product.

This product is fitted with a marking label that contains Hazardous Area information pertinent
to the suitable location and installation.

During all installation and operation activities, local regulations and permitted working routines
must be observed. Installation and/or operation should only be performed by competent
personnel and in accordance with the latest version of IEC/EN60079-14 or local equivalent.
Repair and servicing of this equipment must only be carried out by the manufacturer.

An Installation and Maintenance Information Sheet is supplied separately to the manual.

WARNING:
This product is certified for use in a Zone 1 and Zone 2 area only.
This product must not be installed or used within a Zone 0 area.

WARNING:
This product must not be operated outside of the temperature
range -30°C * to +50°C (-22°F to +122°F)

* See marking label for full certification details

WARNING:
The enclosure of this product provides Exd protection, partly
through threads used for mounting the lids. At all times effort
should be made to ensure these threads are suitably protected
from damage.

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2.4. Gas Sample Connections
The following points should be considered when installing the sample gas supply line:
• PTFE tape is recommended for pipe connections.
• Solvent based pipe thread sealant should not be used, as condensable components or
contaminates can be leached during the curing period.

Care and attention to the position and installation of the tubing will minimize problems caused
by avoidable contamination. The most common issue with of sample flow is the accumulation
of liquid in impulse lines during a shutdown period. If the measurement system has not been
isolated, condensate can be displaced, on re-start, into components and associated tube work.
An optional CDP301 sample system is available from Michell Instruments:

Figure 2 Michell Sample System

2.4.1. Connecting the Michell Sample System

DO NOT permit pressures greater than the specified safe working pressure of 100
barg (1450psig) to be applied directly to the instrument.

Ensure the instrument is properly secured before use i.e. tripod mounted or fitted to
a suitable bench top mounting.

1. Ensure the isolation valve to the sample tapping point is fully closed.
2. Connect the Michell sample system to the CDP301 inlet connection and tighten the
fittings.
3. Ensure pressure regulator PR1 is fully closed.
4. Connect the sample tapping point to the sample system using stainless steel flexible
tubing (such as Swagelok FL series).
5. Connect the vent line (if available) to the xx” FNPT outlet connection and ensure the
isolation valve (if fitted) is fully open.

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 6. Refer to Section 4 SYSTEM START UP AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE for tester
operation.
For proper sample system operation, Michell Instruments' recommendations are:

• The sampling point from the process line should be taken from the top of the process line. If
a radial probe is used the orifice should face downstream.
• It is recommended that Viton is used for all O-rings.
• The internal volume of the impulse tubing connecting between the process line and this
product should be as small as possible to minimize response lag time to changing process
conditions.
• Piping should be lagged and/or trace heated if ambient temperatures could cause the sample
gas to fall below its dew-point temperature.
• A drain valve should be placed at the lowest point in the system.
• It should be standard procedure to isolate this product during shutdowns or when plant
problems are being experienced and to adequately purge the supply lines before restarting.
• The relatively large area of surfaces and internal volume of inline components can be
particularly troublesome if contamination is experienced. Prolonged purging, or stripping and
cleaning, followed by re-purging with gas may be necessary to remove the contamination.
• Avoid sample gas streams that are already very close to the dew point or which have dispersed
liquid within them. In such cases, sampling from fast loops and/or from downstream of existing
catch pot/coalesce systems is always preferred.

Failure to observe these recommendations will potentially cause problems of contamination as

well as causing consequential inaccurate, unreliable and inconsistent monitoring. If a top-entry
sample point is not available, extra attention should be given to the design of the sample line
installation to avoid unwanted contamination.

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3. OPERATION
Familiarization with the operation of the CDP301 should be carried out in conjunction with this
User’s Manual prior to commencing system start-up procedure.

Before commencing the start-up procedure, it is essential to ensure the installation conforms to
the correct hazardous area and local plant standards and that all mains power connections are
fully isolated.

Before any gas pressure is applied check all gas connections are fully tightened up.

WARNING:
This product is used with pressurized gas. Observe correct gas
handling precautions.

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3.1. Menu Map

Figure 3 Menu Map

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3.2. User Interface
The CDP301 is operated using 5 discrete momentary push buttons as shown below:

I nsert photo of production keypad??

Figure 4 Push Button Operation

Press and hold the Power On/Off button. On power up a splash screen will be shown during
software initialization.

Figure 5 Initialization Screen

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After initialization is complete, the following display (Front Page A) will appear. The screen
displays measured parameters, instrument status and camera live feed.

Figure 6 Front Page A – Default

There are 3 main front page displays for the CDP301: A, B & C.

When navigating the CDP301 user menu the following abbreviations will be observed:

• Tm = Current Mirror Temperature

• SP = Current mirror Set point temperature. When instrument is in AUTO mode and when
selected to do so, this value will change according to the AUTO RATE. When instrument is
MANUAL mode and when selected to do so, this value will change according to the MANUAL
STEP.
• Tdp = Calculated dew point temperature
• Tf = Formation temperature. The user determined mirror temperature of dew formation.
• Te = Evaporation temperature. The user determined mirror temperature of dew evaporation.
• Tb = Body temperature
• Pr = The sensor cell gas pressure (in user selected PRESSURE UNIT).

The status bar also contains the following information:

Mode: Water (WD) or Hydrocarbon (HCDP) Dew point measurement mode

• Auto (WD or HCDP); Automatic mirror temperature ramp in OC/min

• Manual (WD or HCDP); manual temperature increment in OC

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Step: Mirror temperature setpoint step change as configured in MANUAL INCR for Manual mode
only

Rate: Mirror temperature setpoint rate of change as configured in AUTO RATE for Auto mode
only

Units:

• Degrees; C or F
• Pressure; barG, MPaG, psiG

Status: Measurement status of instrument. One of 5 states will be displayed:

• Start – Mirror temperature setpoint is set to the START TEMPR

• Measure – In normal measurement mode where user is controlling the mirror temperature
• Cleaning – Mirror temperature setpoint is set to Tb + CLEAN TEMPR OFFSET
• Limited – Mirror temperature has been capped or limited for safety. Capped at Tb-MAX
DEPRESS and Tb+CLEAN TEMPR OFFSET.
• Standby – The instrument sets the mirror temperature setpoint to the Tb (body temperature)
and turns off drive to the TEC under these warning or error conditions:
o Mirror temperature error
o Enclosure temperature error
o TEC Fault
o Battery temperature
o The unit is manually set to standby
o After a system reset

Warnings: Active warning or error messages are displayed in turn.

• “Mirror temperature error” (Faulty mirror temperature sensor)

• “Enclosure tempr. error” (Faulty enclosure temperature sensor)
• “Pressure sensor error” (Pressure sensor malfunction)
• “Battery level” (Battery remaining capacity <10%)
• “Battery temperature” (Battery overheating to >80C)
• “TEC fault” (Open/ short circuit TEC or wiring to it)
• “Battery Error” (Battery communication malfunction)
• “Camera comms” (Problem with communication between main board and camera)
• “Control board comms” (Problem with communication between main board and control board)
• “None” (No warnings or errors detected

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Icons:

Indicates that LOG IMAGES function is on. Images will be captured and saved to the
internal storage.

Indicates that LOG DATA function is on. Measurement Data will be saved to the internal
storage

Battery warnings are summarized below:

• <20% battery capacity = Red bar in battery symbol

• <10% battery capacity = Red bar in battery symbol and warning message “Battery level”
• <5% battery capacity = Red bar in battery symbol and warning message “Battery level” plus
AUTO SHUTDOWN if configured ON.

3.2.1. Front Page A Navigation

Auto Mode controls:

• Long ENTER press – open Quick Menu

• First UP arrow press – ramp up mirror temperature by set rate
• Second UP arrow press – pause mirror temperature ramp up
• First DOWN arrow press – ramp down mirror temperature by set rate
• Second DOWN arrow press - pause mirror temperature ramp down
• Short ESC press – scrolls to Front Page B, then Front Page C
• Long ESC press – go to configuration page

Manual Mode controls:

• Long ENTER press – open Quick Menu

• UP arrow press – Increase mirror temperature by 1 increment (Step size shown in Status Bar)
• DOWN arrow press - Decrease mirror temperature by 1 increment
• First short ENTER press – save condensation formation temperature (Tf)
• Second short ENTER press – save evaporation temperature (Te) and dew point (Tdp).
• Third short ENTER press – clears values
• Short ESC press – scrolls to Front Page B, then Front Page C
• Long ESC press – go to Configuration Page

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If ramp is in paused state:

• First short ENTER press – saves condensation formation temperature (Tf)

• Second short ENTER press – saves evaporation temperature (Te) and dew point (Tdp).
• Third short ENTER press – clears values
• Short ESC press – scrolls to Front Page B, then Front Page C
• Long ESC press – go to configuration page

Figure 7 Front Page A – Quick Menu

Front Page A – Quick Menu Controls

• Clear Values – Cancels and clears Tdp, Tf and Te values ready for a new measurement
• Start Tempr – Sets the mirror temperature setpoint to the START TEMPR
• Clean Tempr – Sets the mirror temperature setpoint to the CLEAN TEMPR which is calculated
as Tb + CLEAN TEMPR OFFSET
• Manual Step – Navigates to the manual step option in the configuration menu
• Auto Rate – Navigates to the ramp rate option in the configuration menu
• Brightness – Navigates to the display brightness option in the configuration menu
• Standby Tempr – Sets the mirror temperature setpoint to the tb value and power to the TEC
is turned off.
• Take Ref Img - This function is only available in one of the enhanced ANALYSIS MODES. All
enhancement modes utilize a reference image. Select this function to take a reference image.
Normally done when the mirror is clean (heated).

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3.2.2. Front Page B Navigation
Front Page B shows a full screen image of the mirror surface. From this screen it is possible to
view and capture still images or video of the mirror surface during measurement.

Figure 8 Front Page B – Pop Up

Front Page B controls:

• Long ENTER press – open Quick Menu

• Start Rec. / Stop Rec. - Start the recording of video or stop the recording of video. A red circle
will flash at the top right of the display to indicate that a video is being recorded.
• Save Image - Saves an image of the current Front Page B (excludes the pop up menu). A red
circle will momentarily appear at the top right of the display to indicate that an image has been
saved.

Front Page B – Quick Menu Controls

• Start Rec. – Starts recording video of mirror’s surface with temperature and pressure
information.
• Save Image – Saves a still image of the mirror’s surface.

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3.2.3. Front Page C Navigation
Front Page C controls:

From this page, saved Logs, Images, and Videos can be viewed or deleted*. The 3 file types
are stored in separate folders and are accessed by scrolling Up or DOWN using the arrow
buttons and pressing ENTER to select the desired log file.

Figure 9 Front Page C – Main Page

Video recording is 5MB/min, the unit can store ~300 minutes of video clips

Still images (640 x 480 BMP format) are ~1.2MB, the unit can store > 1000 images

* If the instrument is connected to a PC via the USB connection, then it will not be possible to
view any files in this page until the USB is disconnected.

Images will be available to view either within the Images folder or within the logged data folders.
The images are listed in chronological order with the newest at the top.

• Pressing ENTER will display the image in full screen.

• Pressing ESC will cancel the full screen view.
• A long press of ENTER will give the user the option to delete the image via a pop-up
confirmation box.

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 Figure 10 Still Image View

Figure 11 Full-screen Video View

Figure 12 Log File View

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Log Data File:

Log files and associated images will be available to view within the logs folder. The logs are listed
in chronological order with the oldest at the top. Log data (.csv file) will be displayed in tabular
form in the viewing pane as soon as they are selected in the explorer pane.

• Pressing ENTER will allow scrolling through the log data vertically.
• Pressing ENTER again will allow scrolling the log data horizontally.
• Pressing ESC will cancel the full scrolling playback.
• A long press of ENTER will give user the option to delete the log file via a pop-up confirmation
box.

Images in the logs data folder may be viewed in the same way as described in Section 3.2.3

Note that any images suffixed with an “RI” are images taken automatically by the instrument
(when cleaning mirror) as reference images for use in ANALYSIS MODE calculations. These
images may be normally ignored by the user.

3.2.4. Configuration Page

• Enter key press – access options table
• Arrow keys press – scroll through options table
• ESC key press – exit options table

The configuration menu allows access to the following sub-menus:

• Measurement
• Logging
• Site Labels
• Display
• RTC
• Camera
• Battery
• About
• Service

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Figure 13 Configuration Menu – Measurement Page

Measurement Configuration page

Allows the user to modify measurement parameters to suit the required process conditions.

• Enter key press – access options table

• Arrow keys press – scroll through options table
• ESC key press – exit options table

Mode
Manual, Auto – selection of Instrument mode of operation.
If Manual selected than the Up/Down buttons will change the mirror temperature set point by
the Manual Increment setting.
If Auto selected than the Up/Down buttons will start ramping mirror temperature up or down at
the Auto Rate setting. Press the same button again to pause the ramping.

Manual Increment
0.1 to 5.0°C in 0.1°C increments – the mirror temperature set point adjustment increment in
Manual mode.

Auto Rate
0.5 to 10.0°C/min in 0.5°C increments – the mirror temperature rate of change in Auto mode.

Start Temperature
-90 to 50C in 1°C increments – set point that the user believes is close to the dew point
temperature from where the user can begin the measurement.

Clean Temperature
-70 to 80°C in 1°C increments – set point to enable condensation and contaminants to burn
off. This set point is also the temperature at which the reference image is taken and stored.

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Max Depress
10 to 150°C in 1°C increments – the maximum temperature depression below Tb which can be
set.

DEWP Type
HCdp, Wdp – Hydrocarbon dew point or Water dew point. The selection determines the type of
illumination applied to the mirror surface.

Cal Offset
-10.0 to 10.0°C/min in 0.1°C increments – an offset value to correct total measurement error.
A known dew-point gas will be used as a reference and a measurement taken. Any offset in the
measurement will be noted and entered here to subsequent measurements.

Logging Configuration page

Allows the user to set parameters for log data, still image and video captures.

• Enter key press – access options table

• Arrow keys press – scroll through options table
• ESC key press – exit options table

Figure 14 Caption needed

Log Data
Activate/Deactivates the acquisition of dew point data. If Data logging is OFF, then data is not
logged, and images are not saved.

Log Images
Activates/Deactivates the automatic acquisition of images whilst log data is active. Images can
only be automatically logged if LOG DATA as above is ON. But if LOG DATA is ON then you can
choose not to save any images automatically. Does not affect manual saving of images.

Image Rate

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The rate (Min 5 seconds, Max 60 seconds) at which images are taken in Auto mode

Image Format
Choice of PNG or JPEG format for saving images

Start New Log

Creates a new log data folder with new log data file (.CSV). Uses this folder and file for logging
images and data.

Site
Choice of user defined (in Site Label menu) reference to the location of the measurement. This
label will be logged in the log data file with each measurement

Max video size

The maximum file size (in MB) for a single video file.

Site Labels
Allows user defined names to be allocated to any or all the 8 available site labels

• ENTER to start editing the last character

• UP/DN to change character
• ENTER to save character and move to next character
• ESC to stop editing
• Long press of ENTER or ESC will delete last character
• ESC will move focus away from edit box

Follow on screen instructions for character entry and editing. Available characters are: Space, -,
(, ),_, 0 to 9, A to Z

Figure 15 Insert caption

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 Display
Allows the user to adjust display parameters to suit ambient light conditions.

• Enter key press – access options table

• Arrow keys press – scroll through options table
• ESC key press – exit options table

Figure 16 Caption needed

Brightness
0 to 100% – display backlight intensity

BL Timeout
1 to 30 minutes in 5-minute increments, or OFF.
Duration of time before setting the display backlight intensity to 5% if no user input is
detected. Upon user input, the backlight will revert to set BRIGHTNESS.

Auto Shutdown
On/Off – Setting this to ON will ensure that the CDP301 will automatically shut down if the
battery remaining capacity level goes below 5%. (User may override any shutdown in
progress by inserting the power supply or pressing the ESC button.)

Temperature Unit
°C, °F - global temperature unit

Pressure unit
barg, PSIG, MPaG – global pressure unit

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Analysis Mode (See Section 3.2.4.5 below for more details)
• None/Split Screen/Live-Ref
• Split Screen – Displays a reference image and a live image
• Live-Ref – Displays the difference between a reference image and a live image

Mirr. Tempr. Prec.

Mirror Temperature Precision: 0.1/0.01 changes the displayed temperature precision

Enhanced Analysis Modes

The CDP301 includes 3 unique forms of image enhancement to aid in easier and earlier
identification of changes in the mirror. All enhancement modes utilize a reference image which
is automatically stored by the CDP301 when the mirror goes through a cleaning cycle or it can
be manually taken by the user from the Front Page pop-up function menu.

Live – Ref: The reference image is mathematically subtracted from the live image to produce
the image viewed on the display. This usually allows changes to be apparent earlier. This is the
preferred enhanced analysis for Wdp measurements.

Ref – Live: The live image is mathematically subtracted from the reference image to produce
the image viewed on the display. This usually allows changes to be apparent earlier. This is the
preferred enhanced analysis for HCdp measurements.

Split Screen: This enables the camera feed to be split so that the reference (static) and live
images are displayed one above the other. The user can then identify changes on the live
image by comparing it with the reference image.

Real Time Clock (RTC)

Enables the user to set up the system date/time

• Enter key press – access options table

• Arrow keys press – scroll through options table
• ESC key press – exit options table

Figure 17 RTC

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Day: 01 to 31 Date day

Month: 01 to 12 Date month

Year: 00 to 99 Date year

Hour: 00 to 23 Time hour

Min: 00 to 59 Time minutes

Date Format: DDMMYY or MMDDYY – the format for log and image timestamps

Camera Configuration
These parameters are factory set but can be adjusted if necessary.

• Enter key press – access options table

• Arrow keys press – scroll through options table
• ESC key press – exit options table

Figure 18 Caption needed

HDcp LED Intensity: 5% to 100% in 5% steps. (When adjusting this value, the live camera
image will become visible.)

Wdp LED Intensity: 5% to 100% in 5% steps. (When adjusting this value, the live camera
image will become visible.)

Master Gain: 0-100% in 1% steps or Auto – The master gain of the camera. This is essentially
the amplification level of the image to increase brightness and contrast levels. An AUTO setting
will attempt to adjust the amplification according to the true brightness of the image.

White Balance: On/Off – ON enables the automatic adjustment of colour temperature in the
camera.

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Exposure: 1 to 220mS or Auto – Duration over which each camera frame is acquired. (When
adjusting this value, the live camera image will become visible.)

Acquisition Rate: 5-18fps or Auto – Number of frames acquired from the camera every second.
(When adjusting this value, the live camera image will become visible.)

Zoom Level: 1.0 to 4.0 in 0.5 steps – Digital zoom level of the image / size of the area of
interest. (When adjusting this value, the live camera image will become visible.)

Colour Filter: White/Red/Blue/Green – Only display pixels of selected RGB value. White displays
all pixel colours.

Img X Offset: 0% to 100% in 1% steps – Adjusts horizontal location of camera display

Img Y Offset: 0% to 100% in 1% steps – Adjusts vertical location of camera display

Battery Status
Displays battery and system power (information only)

Capacity Remaining: 0.0 to 100.0% – amount of capacity available before a recharge is

required
Voltage: Range 10.0 to 20.0V Battery voltage level
Current: Range 0 to 5000mA Battery current draw (Charging current shows as positive)
Temperature: 50 to +100°C – Battery pack temperature
TEC Drive: Range -100% to 100% – TEC power drive (Cooling shows as negative, heating as
positive)

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 About
Control Board f/w: Firmware version
HMI Software: Main Board Software Version
HMI IMG Build Date: Creation date of the display software
Serial Number: CDP301 serial number

Figure 20 About Info

Service
Password protected menu, for use only under guidance from Michell Instruments Technical Support

Set Camera Defaults: Resets all the camera settings

Set Control Board Defaults: Resets all the main board settings to the factory defaults
Reg Number: System register to Read/Write
Read Reg: Output from selected register
Write Reg: Value to write to the selected register

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4. SYSTEM START-UP AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
This procedure must be carried out on initial start-up and at any time following service or
maintenance periods.
Proceed as follows:

1. Check all CDP301 gas inlet and outlet connections for leak tightness.
2. Ensure pressure and flow is at zero
3. Switch on the CDP301
4. Adjust sample pressure and flow to required values
5. CDP301 is now ready to use

4.1. First start-up – default settings

The first time the CDP301 is powered on, it will have the following default settings;

4.2. Taking a measurement

The actual detailed process of taking dew point measurement using the CDP301 will vary
depending on local regulations and conditions such as weather, temperature, sample tapping
location and many others. The following is a basic method of carrying out a measurement and
assumes that the CDP301 Dew-Point Tester:

• Is properly mounted and secured

• Is correctly connected to the sample tapping point and vent lines
• Has enough battery charge for the length of time required for the measurements to be taken.
A full charge will last up to 8 hours.

Tips:
Set the display to an adequate brightness for the conditions. For instance, a display brightness
setting of around 30% is suitable for indoor use under internal lighting.
If the expected dew point temperature is known, set the start temperature to about 10°C warmer
than the expected dew point. If it isn’t known set this temperature to the ambient temperature.
Method for Dew-Point determination:

1. Set the instrument to Manual Mode and Dew Point type in Measurement Configuration
screen.

2. Set the mirror to cleaning temperature and leave for 2 minutes (or until the mirror is
clean).

3. Set mirror to start temperature and wait until stabilised.

4. If using a comparison mode (split screen, ref-live, live-ref) take a reference image
(Section 3.2.4.4 Display Modes.)

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 5. In manual mode set the step size to 5°C.

6. Reduce the mirror temperature in 5°C steps (waiting for the mirror temperature to
reach the setpoint between steps) until a visible change in the image has occurred.

7. Increase the mirror temperature in 5°C steps (again waiting until the mirror
temperature has reached its setpoint between steps) until the visible dew has
disappeared.

8. In manual mode set the step size to 1°C.

9. Repeat steps 5. and 6. with 1°C steps.

10. Set the instrument to auto mode with a 0.5°C/min ramp rate. This is the ASTM/ISO
standard ramp rate.

11. Set the temperature to reducing and record the temperature at first signs of dew
forming.

12. Set the temperature to increasing and record the temperature when all signs of dew have
disappeared.

13. The dew point is calculated as the average of the forming and evaporation temperatures
as per the standards.

4.3. System Shut-Down Procedure

This procedure must be carried out prior to carrying out any maintenance or servicing.

Proceed as follows:

1. Press and hold the Power button, the CDP301 will go through a quick heating cycle to
clean the mirror before shutdown.
2. CLOSE the Sample Isolation Valve to shut off the sample gas supply to the system.
3. Allow the system to vent and depressurize.

4.4. Battery Replacement

Procedure for changing the battery in the CDP301:

Warning – This work should only be carried out in a non-hazardous area.

1. Ensure the CDP301 is turned off.

2. Place the CDP301 display downwards, on a solid, flat surface.
3. Unscrew base of CDP301.
4. Unplug the battery from the CDP301.
5. Slide the old battery out from the CDP301.
6. Reverse steps 3, 4, and 5 to insert the new battery.

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4.5. Battery Charging (with Tester)
Note: This procedure allows the charging of the battery whilst still inserted in the CDP301.
Warning – This work should only be carried out in a non-hazardous area.

1. Ensure CDP301 is turned off.

2. Place CDP301 on holding cradle or a solid, flat surface
3. Remove the 2 Hexagonal head (2mm) screws from the charge socket cover on the
keypad.

Figure 21 Remove charger cover

4. Connect the power supply adaptor (Michell part number xxxx) to the CDP301.

Figure 22 Connect charger lead

5. Turn the mains supply on.

6. Turn on the power on the CDP301 to access the data on the instrument.

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4.6. Data Access
Procedure for downloading saved logs, images and/or video files from the CDP301.

Warning – This work should only be carried out in a non-hazardous area.

1. Ensure CDP301 is turned off.

2. Place the CDP301 display downwards, on a solid, flat surface.
3. Unscrew base of CDP301.
4. Attach a USB B connector to the CDP301 USB Port (See Figure 23 - USB B Port) and the
other end to a laptop or PC.
5. Turn the CDP301 on.
6. The CDP301 will be detected and can be accessed as an external mass storage device.
7. Copy or cut and paste the required files onto the laptop or PC.

Figure 23 USB B Port

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5. MAINTENANCE

System operates under high pressure!

Isolate and depressurise the sampling system before attempting
any maintenance or servicing

Routine maintenance of the CDP301 is confined to regular filter replacement and mirror cleaning.
We would also recommend that periodic pressure leak testing is carried out on sample system
components, especially if they are being transported with the CDP301 system.

5.1. Calibration
Each CDP301 is factory calibrated by measurements of high-purity ethane vapour. The
condensation temperature with variation in pressure of ethane is well defined, enabling the
correct operation of the cooled-mirror sensor to be determined. The rapid condensation rate of
this single component calibration gas, with virtually instantaneous precipitation onto the mirror
surface at the dew point temperature, enables the +/-0.5˚C accuracy specification of CDP301 to
be confirmed and certified.

Annual re-calibration of the CDP301 is recommended. This service is available throughout the
global network of Michell Instruments Sales and Service Centre’s and authorized service partners.
Alternatively, a user may themselves validate the measurement performance of CDP301 by
performing a series of measurements of a defined test gas. High-purity (99.5%, preferably
99.9%) ethane or n-propane can fulfil this requirement and for which Michell Instruments will be
pleased to provide tables indicating HC dew point temperature over a range of test pressure.

5.2. Filter Element Replacement

Life expectancy of the filter element is dependent upon operating conditions in each specific
application. As a minimum, it is recommended that the filter element be replaced every
12 months. If inspection of the removed element shows that it is in poor condition, then the
operating period between replacements can be reduced accordingly.

If the CDP301 has a Michell-supplied sample system, the filter element is part of that system
supplied and is easily accessible.

5.3. Mirror Cleaning

Due to contamination in the natural gas, periodic cleaning of the CDP301 mirror may be required.
This must be carried out in a safe area only.

To clean the mirror, proceed as follows:

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 Technical Specifications

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A. Technical Specifications

Hydrocarbon & Water Dew-Point Measurement

Measurement Technique Chilled Mirror
Automated cooling ramp rate selectable according
Sensor Cooling
to ASTM D1142 or ISO6327 measurement practice
Depression range Δ T >65°C up to 100 barg cell
Maximum Range
pressure
Accuracy +/- 0.5°C
Resolution 0.1°C, 0.1°F
Sample Flow 0.25to 1.0nl/m
Pressure Measurements HCDP & WDP
Units MPa, barg, psig
Resolution 0.1 MPa, 0.1 barg, 1 psig
Accuracy +/- 0.25% FS
Dew-Point Tester
Operating Pressure Up to 100 barg (1450 psig)
Sample Supply Pressure Up to 100 barg (1450 psig)
Enclosure Cast LM25 aluminium, IP65 Exd
Gas Wetted Parts 316SS
Process Connection ¼” NPT
Weight 8 kg (without accessories)
Operating Environment -30°C * to +50°C max 95%RH
High-definition 5” full-colour display, operated by
Display & User Interface
5 push buttons
Rechargeable Li-ion battery, up to 8 hours life from
Power Supply
full charge
Hazardous Area Certification See Appendix D
USB Standard B connector for log/image transfer
Data transfer
(safe area only)
5/8’’ – 11 UNC fitting suitable for Tripod mount
Mounting
Optional benchtop mount available
* Check unit marking label for correct safe operating temperatures

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A.1 Dimensions

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 Quality, Recycling &
Warranty Information

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B. Quality, Recycling & Warranty Information
Michell Instruments is dedicated to complying to all relevant legislation and directives. Full
information can be found on our website at:

www.michell.com/compliance

This page contains information on the following directives:

• ATEX Directive

• Calibration Facilities

• Conflict Minerals

• FCC Statement

• Manufacturing Quality

• Modern Slavery Statement

• Pressure Equipment Directive

• REACH

• RoHS3

• WEEE2

• Recycling Policy

• Warranty and Returns

This information is also available in PDF format.

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 Return Document &
Contamination Declaration

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C. Return Document & Decontamination Declaration

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 Hazardous Area
Certification

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D. Hazardous Area Certification
The CDP301 Dewpoint Tester is certified compliant to the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU),
and IECEx for safe use within Zone 1 and Zone 2 Hazardous Areas and has been
assessed so by CML (Certification Management Ltd).

D.1 Product Standards

This product conforms to the Standards:

EN 60079-0:2012/A11:2013 IEC 60079-0:2011

EN 60079-1:2007 IEC 60079-1:2007
EN 60079-11:2012 IEC 60079-11:2011

D.2 Product Certification

This product is attributed with the product certification codes:

ATEX
II 2 G Ex db ia IIB+H2 Gb
T3 (Tamb -30°C to +50°C)

D.3 Global Certificates/Approvals

ATEX CML19ATEX1373X
IECEx IECEx CML 19.0115X
cQPSus LR1507-02

CDP301 Dewpoint Tester is also certified by QPS (cQPSus) for use in Hazardous
Locations:

Class I, Division 1, Groups BCD

T3 (Tamb -25°C to +50°C)

Class I, Zone 1
AExd db ia IIB+H2 Gb Ex db ia IIB+H2 Gb
T3 (Tamb -30°C to +50°C)

cQPSus Certificate Number: LR1507-02

These certificates can be viewed or downloaded from our website at:

http://www.michell.com

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