PAL-AT® AT30C/AT75C/AT30K

Leak Detection System

Product Data

PRODUCT FEATURES / BENEFITS

DESCRIPTION
 Locates multiple leaks without loss of accuracy or
sensitivity
 Detects growing leaks
 Locates breaks and shorts to reduce downtime
 Stores information with time and date
 Monitors for leaks up to location of breaks/shorts
 RS-232/RS-485 serial ports
 Accepts probe and cable sensors in one sensor
string
 Able to commission system with limited initial
lengths of wet cable
 Not susceptible to dust/dirt contamination of the
sensor string
 Zener barrier panel (ZBP) provides intrinsically
safe sensor cable output circuits for hazardous
locations:
Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D
Zone 0, Group IIB
 Configured as Modbus RTU slave

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION cable for growing leaks, new OUTPUT RELAYS

PAL-AT ®'s TDR pulse echo leaks, breaks, shorts and/or
technology operates similar to radar. faults. The alarms are stored in an
Thousands of times each minute, alarm queue to be acknowledged
safe energy pulses are sent out on by an authorized user.
the sensor cables. As these energy SECURITY SYSTEM
pulses travel down the cable, PAL-AT requires a password entry
reflections are returned to the before alarms can be acknowledged
monitoring unit and a "map" of the or system information can be
reflected energy from the cable is changed. This feature limits access
stored in memory. The presence of to only those employees who have
liquids on the sensor cable, in been authorized to perform the
sufficient quantities to "wet" the advanced functions.
cable, will alter its electrical
SYSTEM ARCHIVES
properties. This alteration will cause
Date and time history of significant
a change of the reflection at that
events including power failure and
location. When PAL-AT recognizes
cable leak/fault/break/short are
a change, it enters into alarm mode
stored in nonvolatile memory
and automatically creates a new
providing a documented record of
"map". This becomes the base
system alarms.
line for the system, allowing PAL-
AT to continue monitoring the
Cable Maximum Cable Range
Model No. Part No. Capacity Feet (Meters)
AT30C 8028300 1 3000 (900)
AT75C 8028310 1 7500 (2300)
AT30K 8028320 4 7500 (2300)
*Refer to Sensor Cables Product Data for Technical details
PAL-AT has several dry contact
output relays, rated for 10 A @ 250
VAC. A fault relay monitors for loss
of power. A common alarm relay is
activated when any fault is detected
on any cable. It is reset when the
audible alarm is silenced. A cable
relay can be programmed to
activate when any fault occurs or
only when leaks are detected. The
relay will stay active until the alarm
is acknowledged.
COMMUNICATION
PAL-AT has two serial ports, RS-
485 and RS-232, for communication
®
to PALCOM Communication
Software or custom software. Refer
to the Communication Options Data
Sheet for detailed information.
MODBUS
PAL-AT provides Modbus RTU
output to pass the cable status to a
Modbus host. It also enables the
host to acknowledge the alarm
queue remotely.
Leak Detection System
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 PAL-AT® AT30C/AT75C/AT30K
Zener Barrier Panel
Product Data

HAZARDOUS AREAS TECHNICAL DATA:

An optional Zener Barrier Panel (ZBP) is available PAL-AT
if PAL-AT cables or probes are installed in Class I,
 Dimensions: 13.75" x 11.81" x 4.00"
Division 1, Groups C & D / Zone 0, Group llB
hazardous locations. The ZBP includes one Zener (350 mm x 300 mm x 102 mm)
Barrier Assembly (ZBA). One ZBA is required for  Power: 110-240 VAC, 50 ⁄ 60 Hz, 0.3 A ⁄ 50 VA
each cable sensing string. The ZBP is expandable to 24 VDC, 1 A ⁄ 24 VA
hold up to four ZBAs.
 Weight: 14.6 lb (6.6 kg)
SURGE SUPPRESSOR
 Operating Range:-4°F to 122°F
Each ZBA also functions as a surge suppressor to (-20°C to 50°C)
reduce damage to the PAL-AT from external voltage
ALARM OUTPUTS:
surges. It is used when cable locations are subject
to frequent voltage surges or nearby lightning  Fault Conditions: Leak, Break, Short or Probe Activation
strikes. It has a replaceable fuse to get the system  Distance to Fault Location • Date and Time of Fault
back on-line quickly. Each ZBA protects one cable  Activation of Output Relays • Red LED Optical Alarm
string.
 BMS Interface • Modbus RTU Output
Model Part Description ZBP:
Number Number
 Dimensions: 11.81" x 9.84" x 4.00"
ZBP 8028115 Zener Barrier Panel
(300 mm x 250 mm x 102 mm)
ZBA 8028110 Zener Barrier Assembly
 Weight: 12.0 lb (5.4 kg)
 Operating Range:-4°F to 140°F
(-20°C to 60°C)

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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. PermAlert, a Division of PERMA-PIPE, Inc., believes the information contained herein to be reliable, but makes no
representations as to accuracy or completeness. PermAlert offers a sole and exclusive one year warranty as is stated in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for these products. In no event
will PermAlert be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
PermAlert • 7720 N. Lehigh Avenue • Niles, IL 60714
Ph: 847 966-2190 • Fax 847 470-1204 • www.permalert.com

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 Sensor Cables
Product Data

The PAL-AT® family of sensor cables is able to AGW-Gold is a quick drying cable that is
meet the specific requirements of a wide variety of AGW-Gold chemically resistant and designed to detect
applications and environments including subfloors, highly corrosive liquid leaks such as acids,
containment pipe systems, direct burial and foam bases and solvents. Typical applications are secondary con-
insulated pipes. The sensor cables offer the leak tained pipes in chemical installations, subfloors of clean room
detection designer flexibility and choice in select- manufacturing areas, computer rooms and high temperature
ing the proper cable for the desired system sensi- applications such as steam pipe containment systems. The
tivity. cable has passed UL 910 for Plenum Rating.
Halar ® Overbraid
PAL-AT AGW-Gold and AGT-Gold sensor
Polymer Coated Braid Wire
cables have the ability to detect both water-based
Polymer Helix Spacer
and hydrocarbon liquids. This reduces the number
of sensor cables required in many applications. Insulated Center
Each of these PAL-AT sensor cables can be Conductor
dried and reused after a water-based or PFA Coating on
volatile hydrocarbon leak has been cleaned Center Conductor
up. These cables have no exposed metal
and are designed for corrosive chemical ap-
plications. Each individual strand of braid wire AGT-Gold is a wicking cable that is chemically
is coated with a high-temperature, corrosion- AGT-Gold resistant and designed to detect highly corrosive
resistant polymer and the length of the cable is acid, base, and solvent leaks. Typical applica-
covered with a fluoropolymer overbraid. Be- tions are clean rooms, subfloors, above-ground single-wall
cause there is no exposed metal, the Gold pipes and equipment applications. This cable requires more
cables eliminate the need for special isolation pre- drying time than AGW-Gold.
cautions in cathodic-protected pipe applications. Halar ® Overbraid
Polymer Coated Braid Wire
PAL-AT TFH hydrocarbon sensor cable uses a Polymer Yarn Spacer
hydrocarbon permeable jacket to detect hydro-
carbon liquids while ignoring water-based liquids. Insulated Center
Conductor
In some cases, the sensor cable can be dried and
reused after a volatile hydrocarbon leak has been PFA Coating on
Center Conductor
cleaned up.

PAL-AT ATP sensor cable is designed to monitor

polyurethane insulated pipes. The twisted pair
type sensor cable will detect water-based liquids.
The cable is typically factory installed in the insu-
lation of each pipe length. Standard PermAlert
jumper cables connect the PAL-AT panel to a
matching transformer at the start of the pipe lines.
Then the sections of ATP cable are easily spliced
together as the pipe is assembled in the field.
TFH is a wicking cable specifically designed to
TFH detect only hydrocarbons. This cable may be
direct buried to a maximum depth of 20 ft (6 m)
to locate fuel leaks while ignoring the presence of water. This
cable is ideal for monitoring single-wall pipes and tanks. In
applications where hydrogen sulfide or other corrosive gases
may be encountered, such as refineries and oil fields, cable life
may be reduced.

All damaged cables and connectors are easily Polyester Overbraid

spliced / repaired in the field to minimize down- Hydrocarbon-Only Permeable Jacket
time and repair cost. Braid Wire
Hydrocarbon-Only Permeable Jacket

Insulated Center
Conductor
PFA Coating on
Center Conductor
AGW-Gold, AGT-GOLD Patent # 5,355,720
Halar is a registered trademark of Ausimont USA, Inc.
®
The length of wet cable that is required to activate the PAL-AT under standard sensitivity settings is listed below. The
length required for quick-drying AGW-Gold refers to the submerged length of the cable. Wicking cables AGT-Gold and
TFH will quickly draw a liquid into the cable through capillary action when it is in contact with a 1/16" (2 mm) film of liquid.
The length of wet cable required is the saturated length of cable. For example, if a few inches of AGT-Gold cable con-
tact a film of water at 5,000 ft (1,500 m), in less than two minutes, the cable will be saturated sufficiently and the
PAL-AT will go into alarm. The PAL-AT sensitivity can be adjusted to require more or less wet cable before going into
alarm for special situations.

Sensitivity and Accuracy

Effective Length
Feet (Meters) <2,500 (750) <5,000 (1500) <7,500 (2300) >7,500 (2300)
Length of Wet Cable
Water 3 (1.0) 3 (1.0) 3 (1.0) *
Hydrocarbon 5 (1.5) 10 (3.0) 15 (4.5) N/A
Leak Location Accuracy
Water ±5 (±1.5) ±5 (±1.5) ±15 (±4.5) *
Hydrocarbon ±5 (±1.5) ±10 (±3.0) ±20 (±6.0) N/A
Temp. (max.) O.D.
Cable Type Part No. °F (°C) in(mm) Liquids Detected
AGW-Gold 8017705 400 (205) .31 (8.0) water-based & hydrocarbon
AGT-Gold 8017700 250 (120) .31 (8.0) water-based & hydrocarbon
TFH 8017635 250 (120) .31 (8.0) hydrocarbon only
ATP 8017732 200 (90) .20 (5.0) water-based only

*Contact PermAlert for special applications

NOTES:
• Effective length is the total length of sensor cable, and effective length of jumper cable and probes (see Jumper Cable Data Sheet) that are connected
together to form the "sensing string". For cables longer than 5,000 ft, an additional effective length of 50 ft is added for each connector exceeding 1 con-
nector per 500 ft of cable.
• The actual length or the effective length of a sensor string cannot exceed the maximum cable range for the selected Leak Detection System.
• Temperatures shown are continuous operating exposures.

SENSOR CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

AGW-Gold TFH
Sensor cable shall be of fluoropolymer and polymer coated Sensor cable shall detect only hydrocarbons while ignoring
wire construction with no exposed metal parts. Cable shall water and water-based liquids. The cable is designed for
detect water-based, chemical and hydrocarbon liquids. The direct burial to a maximum depth of 20 ft (6 m) and capa-
sensor cable can be flushed and dried in-place and will not ble of providing a response time of not more than four
require replacement after a leak event of any volatile liquid. minutes to most hydrocarbon liquids. The cable shall be
The cable shall have a breaking strength of at least 100 lb reusable, when dried, after exposure to gasoline or other
(45 kg) and shall be resistant to corrosion, abrasion and most volatile hydrocarbon liquid.
chemicals tested in accordance with exposure procedures in
ATP
ASTM D-543.
Sensor cable shall be a twisted-pair design. The cable shall be
AGT-Gold
designed to detect water-based liquids.
Sensor cable shall be of fluoropolymer and polymer coated
wire construction with no exposed metal parts. Sensor cable ATP Components
shall detect accumulations at a shallow depth of 1/16" (2 mm)
and be resistant to most acids, bases and solvents and be Part No. Description
8017732 ATP Sensor Cable
capable of being flushed and dried in place. The cable will not 8067859 ATP Matching Transformer
require replacement after a leak event of any compatible and/or 8047627 ATP Cable Support
volatile liquid. The cable shall have a breaking strength of at 8067749 ATP Crimp Splice
least 100 lb (45 kg) and shall be resistant to corrosion, abra- 8068308 ATP Crimp Tool
sion and most chemicals tested in accordance with exposure
procedures in ASTM D-543.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. PermAlert Environmental Specialty Products, Inc. believes the information contained herein to be reliable, but makes
no representations as to accuracy or completeness.
PermAlert ESP, Inc. offers a sole and exclusive one year warranty from date of shipment as is stated in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for these products. In no event will PermAlert
ESP, Inc. be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

PermAlert ESP · 7720 North Lehigh Avenue · Niles, IL 60714

(847) 966-2190, Fax (847) 470-1204, Web Address: http://www.permalert.com
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 Jumper Cable & Cable Accessories
Product Data

Coaxial Jumper Cable is used to con-

JUMPER nect sensor cable segments and probes Cable Part Maximum Outside Weight Range
CABLE in series to form the sensing string. At
least 50 ft (15 m) of JMP-U/-UD or
Type
Model No.
No. Temp
°F (°C)
Diameter
in (mm)
lb
100 ft
( kg
100 m
)
Correction
Factor
JPL-U/-UD Jumper Cable [65 ft (20 m) of JPP] must be JMP-U 8017715 180 (80) .260 (7) 6.0 (9.0) 1.0
installed from the PAL-AT monitoring unit to the first section
JMP-UD 8017718 180 (80) .260 (7) 6.0 (9.0) 1.0
of the sensor cable. A minimum of 25 ft (8 m) of JMP-U/-UD
or JPL-U/-UD jumper cable [30 ft (10 m) of JPP] must be JPL-U 8017675 180 (80) .405 (10) 11.0 (16.5) .50
installed at the very end of a sensing string. Refer to the PAL- JPL-UD 8017680 180 (80) .405 (10) 11.0 (16.5) .50
AT Installation Manual for specific requirements.
JPP 8017685 400 (205) .178 (4.5) 4.0 (6) 2.5

NOTE:
1. The effective length of the jumper cable is determined by multiplying the actual jumper cable length by the range correction factor.
2. Long Lengths of JPP will reduce the maximum allowable length of a sensing string.
3. Type JPP jumper cable is UL Listed for plenum application.
4. Type JMP-U jumper cable has a polyethylene jacket for outdoor, direct burial and wet applications. JMP-UD jumper cable has a poly-
ethylene jacket for dry locations.

When a cable splice is required, Connector Model Cable

CABLE Part No. No. Type Remarks
connection in the field is easily
CONNECTOR 8027695 CASTD JMP-U/-UD For dry locations
a c c o m plished utilizing standard
ASSEMBLY coaxial Cable Connectors. 8027696 CASTDS JMP-U Includes Shrink Tubing
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY for Wet Locations
• Consists of two plugs and one adapter as shown
8027780 CATFH TFH Includes Shrink Tubing
SPECIFICATIONS
• Plug material: Brass-Nickel Plated 8027785 CAJPL JPL-U/UD, JMP-U/-UD Crimping Tool Required
• Max. Overall Length: 3.875" (98 mm)
• Max. Diameter: 0.75" (19 mm) 8027790 CAGOLD AGW-GOLD, Crimping Tool Required,
AGT-GOLD, JPP Includes Shrink Tubing
NOTE:
1. RTV sealant (Part No. 8047640) is required in corrosive or wet 8027791 CATFHG TFH Crimping Tool Required,
environments for all cable connectors with shrink tubing. Includes Shrink Tubing
2. Crimp style connectors are recommended for TFH, JPP,
JMP-U and JMP-UD cables.

CASTD/CATFH CAGOLD/CAJPL/CATFHG

A Crimp Tool is required to crimp

CRIMP TOOL Part No. Model No. Remarks
connectors for Gold sensing
cables and JPL jumper cables. It ensures a correct 8068300 CRPC JPL-U/-UD, JMP-U/-UD
crimp each time. The Gold cables require a different
8068301 CRPG GOLD CABLES, TFH, JPP
die than the JPL cable. This PermAlert approved crimp
tool must be used with any crimp style connection. 8068305 CRPT TOOL ONLY/
LESS DIES
NOTE:
8068306 DIEC DIE-JPL-U/-UD, JMP-U/-UD
1. CRPC and CRPG include tool and die.
8068307 DIEG DIE-GOLD CABLES, TFH, JPP
 CORD GRIP A Cord Grip provides a means for
passing a cable through a bulkhead Part No. Model No. Thread Size Remarks
or into a junction box to form a watertight seal.
8057955 GRPJ ½" NPT JPP, TFH Cable

SPECIFICATIONS 8057954 GRPJU ½" NPT JMP-U/-UD Cable

• Housing Material: Steel-Zinc Plated
8057958 GRPJPL ½" NPT JPL-U/-UD Cable
• Grip Material: Neoprene
8057950 GRPJPR ½" NPT Probe lead wire

CABLE A Cable Pulling Grip is used to grip

PULLING the end of the cable during pulling
Part No. Model No.
GRIP operations.

SPECIFICATIONS
8047500 CPG
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Maximum Cable Diameter: .370" (9 mm)

An adhesive-backed Cable Mount is

CABLE MOUNT
used to attach cables to flat surfaces. Part No. Model No.
This fastener is normally spaced at 6 ft (2 m) intervals
along the cable length. When installations require 8057920 CMA
mounting to concrete surfaces, construction mastic
should be used.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Nylon
• Size: 1.0"L x .75"H x .75"W (25 mm x 19 mm x 19 mm)
• Package Quantity: 100 pieces

The Cable Tag is an adhesive-backed

CABLE TAG
water resistant tag that can be
attached to a PAL-AT cable. It identifies the cable as a Part No. Model No.
PAL-AT leak detection cable and also provides an area to
write the cable number and distance.
8057661 TAG
SPECIFICATIONS
• Package Quantity: 100 Tags

CAUTION
DO NOT STEP PAL-AT
LEAK DETECTION/LOCATION
SYSTEM

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. PermAlert Environmental Specialty Products, Inc. believes the information contained herein to be reliable, but makes
no representations as to accuracy or completeness.
PermAlert ESP, Inc. offers a sole and exclusive one year warranty from date of shipment as is stated in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for these products. In no event will PermAlert
ESP, Inc. be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

PermAlert ESP · 7720 North Lehigh Avenue · Niles, IL 60714

(847) 966-2190, Fax (847) 470-1204, Web Address: http://www.permalert.com
© 2004 PERMA-PIPE, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • Printed in the U.S.A. • (7/04)
 ®
PAL-AT Accessories
Product Data

NEMA 4X Junction Box

NEMA 4X
provides a watertight
JUNCTION BOX
enclosure for connectors.
Sizes are available to accommodate several
connectors.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Type: NEMA 4X
• Construction Material: Fiberglass

Part No. Model No. Dimensions Number of

in. (mm) Connectors

8047665 JBX6 6x6x4 (150x150x100) 1

8047680 JBX8 8x6x4 (200x150x100) 2
8047695 JBX10 10x8x4 (250x200x100) 3-4
8047700 JBX12 12x10x4 (300x250x100) 5-6

Remote Alarm Indicators

REMOTE ALARM
INDICATOR are recommended for installa-
tions where PAL-AT monitor-
ing units are located in isolated areas. When the
PAL-AT monitoring unit is connected by standard
18 gauge, 3 wire cord, the Remote Alarm
Indicator may be located up to 1,000 feet away.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Alarm Horn: 75 dB chime
• Alarm Light: High Efficiency LED
• Size: 4.7" W x 3.7" H x 2.0" D (120 mm x 95 mm x 50 mm)
• Power Requirements: None required
• Cable Length: 20 ft (6 m)
Part No. Model No.

8027635 RAI

All PAL-AT monitor-

MOUNTED
ing units may be
AUDIBLE
factory equipped
ALARMS
with an Audible
Alarm mounted on the front of the
monitoring unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Black Molded Plastic Case
• Size: 1/4" x 11/8" diameter (6 mm x 30 mm) Sound
Part No. Model No. Type Output @ 2 ft
8027650 M-SP Slow Pulse 90dB
8027665 M-CA Chime 75dB
 PT 10
Environmental Specialty Products, Inc. Probe Integrator
Product Data

The PT10 probe integrator can be easily con- SPECIFICATIONS

PT10 nected into a PAL-AT® cable "sensing string"
providing increased utilization of the PAL-AT • Operating Temperature:
capabilities. A PT10 probe integrator is used 0°F to 120°F
to connect a switch to the sensing string. The switch can
(-18°C to 50°C)
be any contact closure device, such as a float switch,
pressure switch, thermostat, etc. • Probe Integrator Jumper Cable Length:
60 ft (18 m)
The unique design of the PAL-AT probe integrator elim- • Junction Box:
inates the need for additional power at the probe. NEMA 4X
10" x 8" x 4"
All PAL-AT supplied probes include a probe integrator.
(250 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm)

NOTE:
• A "-S" probe integrator must be connected in the first
5,000 ft (1500 m) of sensing string.
• A "-L" probe integrator must be connected more than
5,000 ft (1500 m) from the PAL-AT panel.

JUMPER CABLE
PART NUMBERS:
• PT10-SC 8027629
• PT10-LC 8027930
• PT10-SO 8027932
• PT10-LO 8027934

A PT10-xC probe integrator is used with a normally

closed (N.C.) switch. If a switch can be configured to
operate in the N.C. mode, it is recommended to do so. A
PT10-xO probe integrator is used with a switch that must LEADS TO EXTERNAL SWITCH
be configured normally open (N.O.).

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. PermAlert Environmental Specialty Products, Inc. believes the information contained herein to be reliable, but makes
no representations as to accuracy or completeness.
PermAlert ESP, Inc. offers a sole and exclusive one year warranty from date of shipment as is stated in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for these products. In no event will PermAlert
ESP, Inc. be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

PermAlert ESP · 7720 North Lehigh Avenue · Niles, IL 60714

(847) 966-2190, Fax (847) 470-1204, Web Address: http://www.permalert.com
© 2004 PERMA-PIPE, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • Printed in the U.S.A. • (7/04)