VICONOX

Combined CO, NO, NO2 and Visibility Monitor

for Tunnels

 Direct in-situ measurement of NO2, NO,

(NOX), CO, Visibility and Temperature
 Direct optical measurement of nitrogen
dioxide (NO2) using differential absorption
 Visibility measurement using accepted light
transmission opacity technique
 Proven infrared spectroscopy technique for
NO & CO measurement
 High quality 316L stainless steel
construction ensuring a long service life
 Pre-aligned quick release TX and RX heads
enabling simpler installation and easier
maintenance
 IP67 rated external enclosure with quick
release dust protection tubes

The VICONOX tunnel monitor is a sing le sensor solution for measuring NO2, NO, (NOX), CO, visibility
and temperature within a traffic tunnel, rail tunnel or other confined space.

The VICONOX uses a combination of differential optical absorption and infrared spectroscopy to
measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO) in tunnel atmospheres
whilst measuring visibility by using the standard light transmission obscuration technique. NOX
levels are calculated from the measured NO and NO2 concentrations.

The VICONOX also measures temperature and humidity so all measurements are compensated for
both factors to ensure stable readings across all conditions.

The VICONOX can measure up to six (6) parameters simultaneously (including temperature) or
combinations thereof. This not only minimises capital cost but also minimises the requirements for
cabling, installation and start-up.

The VICONOX is available in the following configurations:

Parameter Measured
Model Vis CO NO NO2 NOX Temp
VICONOX-0 √ √
VICONOX-1 √ √ √
VICONOX-2 √ √ √ √ √
VICONOX-3 √ √ √ √
VICONOX-4 √ √ √ √ √
VICONOX-5 √ √ √ √ √ √

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Having been designed specifically for tunnel environments, the VICONOX is of rugged construction
using powder coated 316L stainless steel to achieve an IP67 / NEMA 6P protection rating. This
instrument can withstand the corrosive atmosphere and regular tunnel washing that the tunnel
environment endures.

The VICONOX has been designed for ease of use and to minimise tunnel maintenance by using an
automatic zero level calibration function. The instrument also performs detailed self-diagnosis to
provide information on any instrument faults as well warnings that should be checked at the next
scheduled maintenance. The routine maintenance is typically every 12 months consisting of an
instrument check and clean. In the unlikely event of a faulty TX or RX head the use of cable sockets
and a quick release mounting, makes it very easy to replace a head.

The VICONOX is an intelligent analyser with on-board industry standard SCADA/PLC interface
options, such as 0/2/4…20mA outputs, alarm relay contacts and a choice of serial communications
protocols. As such the VICONOX has no need for a control unit although one is available as an
option. As a stand-alone instrument the VICONOX is set-up and controlled using the supplied utility
software, installed on a PC or laptop and connected via the USB connector on the RX.

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Specification
NO2 Measurement Performance
No. Parameter Units Min Max Comment
1 Path Length m 5 12 Optimum 10m
ppm 0 10 User selectable
2 Measurement Range
(ppb) (Option)
3 Resolution ppm 0.01 Display resolution
4 Accuracy % -5 +5 Of Reading (at 10m path length)
5 Detection Limit ppm 0.05 At 10m path length
6 Damping s 1 999 Default setting is 20s
7 Temperature Stability ppm -0.05 +0.05 At 10m path length

Visibility Measurement Performance

No. Parameter Units Min Max Comment
8 Measurement Range User selectable
Transmission T 0 1.000
Extinction Coefficient (k) m-1 0 0.1000
Meteorological Optical Range (MOR) m 0 15000
Opacity % 0 100
Particulate Density (Dust) mg/m3 0 100 With density scale factor =1.0
9 Resolution Display resolution
Transmission T 0.001
Extinction Coefficient (k) m-¹ 0.0001
Meteorological Optical Range (MOR) m 1
Opacity % 0.1
Particulate Density (Dust) mg/m3 0.1
10 Accuracy %
Extinction Coefficient (k) m-¹ -0.0005 +0.0005 At 10m path length
Opacity % -0.5 +0.5
11 Damping s 1 999 Default setting is 3s
12 Temperature Stability
Extinction Coefficient (k) m-¹ -0.001 +0.001 At 10m path length
Opacity % -1 +1

CO/NO (NOX) Measurement Performance

No. Parameter Units Min Max Comment
13 Display range ppm 0 500 User selectable
14 Resolution ppm 0.1 Display resolution
Accuracy CO % -5 +5 Of Reading
15
NO (NOX) % -10 +10 Instrument calibrated in-situ
Detection Limit CO ppm 1
16
NO (NOX) ppm 2
Damping CO s 100
17
NO (NOX) s 200
18 Temperature Stability ppm -2 +2 At 10m path length

Temperature Measurement Performance

No. Parameter Units Min Max Comment
19 Display range ºC -40 +100 User selectable
20 Resolution ºC 0.1 Display resolution
21 Accuracy ºC -2 +2

Power
22 Voltage Vdc +24
23 Voltage Tolerance % -10 +10
24 Nominal Current Consumption A 2
25 Power Up Current Consumption A 3

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Interface Options
ModBus RTU via RS485
26 Serial outputs
External USB (RX)
27 Analogue Outputs (four) mA 0/2/4 20 Isolated and scalable (user selected)
28 Digital Relay Contacts (five) A 0 3 @30Vdc (signal levels and data valid)
Physical
29 Ingress Protection IP67
30 Operating Temperature °C -20 +55
31 Operating Humidity % 100
32 Materials AISI/SAE 316L stainless steel
33 Dimensions mm 180 x 210 x 200 Each head (without sight tubes)
34 Weight kg 5.3 Each head

Compliance & Design

2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Radiation)
35 Regulatory Compliance
2014/35/EU (Low Voltage)
36 Design Life Years 20
37 MTBF Years >10
38 Warranty Months 24 Return to base warranty. Extensions available.

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Installation Overview

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Dimensions RX Head (mm)

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Options & Accessories

Description Order Code Notes

VICONOX Instrument
TSL-VICONOX-0 All include:
TSL-VICONOX-1 TX head & RX head with sight tubes;
TSL-VICONOX-2 13m interconnecting cable;
TSL-VICONOX-3 2 off wall brackets;
TSL-VICONOX-4 2m power / comms cable;
TSL-VICONOX-5 2m outputs cable.

CBL-098 7-core screened LSHZ cable

Cable
CBL-099 20-core screened LSHZ cable
Cable Assemblies CBL-103 Power / comms cable – 10m length
CBL-104 Outputs cable – 10m length
CBL-105 Power / comms cable – 20m length
CBL-106 Outputs cable -20m length
CBL-158 Interconnecting cable – 20m length
CBL-192 Interconnecting cable – 15m length
Combined Termination Unit Local cable termination unit for
VICONOX electrical connections, based
TSL-CTU
on a choice of DIN rail terminals – see
separate datasheet for details.
Local termination unit with integral 24V
PSU for VICONOX electrical
TSL-CTU-P connections, based on a choice of DIN
rail terminals and a 75W PSU - see
separate datasheet for details.
Large Combined Termination Unit Large local termination unit for
VICONOX electrical connections, with
TSL-CTU-L1 circuit board mounted two-part
terminals – see separate datasheet for
details.
Large local termination unit with
integral 24V PSU for VICONOX
electrical connections, with circuit
TSL-CTU-L1-P
board mounted two-part terminals and
a 75W PSU - see separate datasheet
for details.
Audit Filter Kit Audit kit including optical filters and
TSL-VX-AFK-0 optical filter holder necessary for
calibration checking VICONOX-0
Audit kit including optical filters, optical
filter holder, and gas filled check cell
TSL-VX-AFK-1
necessary for calibration checking
VICONOX-1
Audit kit including optical filters, optical
filter holder, and gas filled check cell
TSL-VX-AFK-2
necessary for calibration checking
VICONOX-2

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Audit kit including optical filters, optical

filter holder, and gas filled check cell
TSL-VX-AFK-3
necessary for calibration checking
VICONOX-3
Audit kit including optical filters, optical
filter holder, and gas filled check cell
TSL-VX-AFK-4
necessary for calibration checking
VICONOX-4
Audit kit including optical filters, optical
filter holder, and gas filled check cell
TSL-VX-AFK-5
necessary for calibration checking
VICONOX-5
Note that the actual part may differ from the above representative pictures.

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