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ACCESSORIES & MAINTENANCE PARTS

PART #

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Y431 0901

431 Accessory Kit (See pictures beginning on page 32)

1400 2002

Probe

1400 3010

Tubing Adapter, 1/4” to 1/8”

2300 0001

Trimmer Tool

2600 3039

.25 Fritware

6000 4003

Line Cord, 115 VAC - USA and Canada

Alt. 200-0003

Line Cord, 220-240 VAC - England

Alt. 200-0008

Line Cord, 220-240 VAC - Europe

Z2600 3905

Zero Air Filter

Y431 0902

431 Functional Test Kit (See pictures beginning on page 32)

A2600 0902

Stopper Assembly

A2600 0903

Syringe Assembly

A2600 0904

Mercury Vial

2600 0022

Syringe Needles, 22 Ga. Reusable

2600 0030

FTK mercury vessel, Thermos

3200 0011

Septa (20)

Z2600 3905

Zero Air Filter

Z2600 3914

Septum Holder

Y431 0903 or

Y431 0904

431 Maintenance Kit (110 VAC) (See pictures beginning on page 32)

431 Maintenance Kit (220 VAC) (See pictures beginning on page 32)

2500 3001

1' of 1/8" Tygon tubing

2600 3039

.25 inch fritware

Z2600 3905

Zero Air Filter

Z2600 3928

C/M Filter

Z2600 3930

Scrubber Filter

Z4000 0907

Battery Pack Assembly

Note: The Battery Pack Assembly for 220V and 220V XE models is a different part number and
must be ordered separately:

Z4000 0908

Battery Pack Assembly (220V & XE models)

Summary of Contents for JEROME 431-X

Page 1: ...1 X MERCURY VAPOR ANALYZER OPERATION MANUAL September 2017 ARIZONA INSTRUMENT LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler AZ 85225 USA 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 f 602 281 1745 www azic com Email General azi azic com International intl azic com Customer Service support azic com ...

Page 2: ...s manual can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise This includes photocopying and recording or in connection with any information storage or retrieval system without the express written permission of Arizona Instrument LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 1990 2017 Arizona Instrument LLC Resisorb is a registered trademark of Avantor Performance Ma...

Page 3: ...ay Nanograms or Milligrams Per Cubic Meter 22 Changing the Fuse 22 6 CALIBRATION 23 Verification of Functionality and Quality Control 23 7 431 X TROUBLESHOOTING 24 8 JEROME 431 X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 27 Optional Communications Capability 27 Instrument I O Interface 28 Potential Interferences 29 9 ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE PARTS 30 Spare Parts 32 10 FACTORY CALIBRATION SERVICE 36 11 APPENDIX A 43...

Page 4: ...56 Auto Sample 48 4 20 mA Analog Output 49 Connection and Setup 50 Fresh Air Solenoid 52 DC Power Operation 53 DC Power Adaptor Kit AZI P N Y031 0902 53 15 WARRANTY 55 An up to date electronic copy of this manual can be found at http www azic com downloads aspx ...

Page 5: ... 7411 or 602 470 1414 for Return Material Authorization RMA information prior to returning a unit For all shipments boxes and packing materials are available from AZI Pack the Jerome instrument only in a Jerome shipping container AZI WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE IF YOU RETURN THE INSTRUMENT IMPROPERLY PACKAGED OR SHIPPED YOU SHOULD INSURE IT FOR FULL VALUE Check for any damage and c...

Page 6: ...h filter installed When the instrument measures Mercury Vapor the zero display will be replaced with a value CAUTION Do not adjust the ZERO after the instrument has measured Mercury Vapor or before the next regeneration Occasionally the display may drop to L L L indicating low between the initial zeroing and the first sample It is OK to readjust the ZERO if the instrument has not measured Mercury ...

Page 7: ...eration please call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 or e mail support azic com for assistance 431 X Features Automatic sensor regeneration when equipped with the communications option and used with the Jerome Communication Software JCS program and the Jerome Data Logger Regulated film heat voltage during sensor regeneration This allows the sensor to clean properly with voltage...

Page 8: ...e Jerome 431 X can be operated from 100 120 or 200 240 VAC To change the default voltage range See Setting the Input Voltage on page 21 3 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION A thin gold film in the presence of Mercury Vapor undergoes an increase in electrical resistance proportional to the mass of Mercury Vapor in the sample When the SAMPLE button is pressed an internal pump pulls ambient air through a scrubbe...

Page 9: ...This mercury is absorbed on internal filters to prevent any external contamination The solenoid bypass closes during the sensor regeneration cycle causing the air to pass through the scrubber filter providing clean air for the regeneration process The flow system s final scrubber prevents contamination to the atmosphere from the desorbed mercury The heat generated during the regeneration may cause...

Page 10: ...line power greater than 130 VAC in 110 operation or 260 VAC in 220 operation LO BAT Recharge batteries refer to page 17 E E E Same as LO BAT automatically shuts off HL Very high concentration has been detected Refer to your safety policy for additional direction to confirm the concentrations DURING SAMPLING 0 25 sensor saturation 25 50 sensor saturation 50 75 sensor saturation 75 100 sensor satura...

Page 11: ...adings stabilize Perform sensor regeneration Refer to page 12 for the procedure Thirty minutes after sensor regeneration is complete zero the instrument NOTE For maximum accuracy such as when testing with the Functional Test Kit wait 30 minutes after the sensor regeneration cycle to re zero the unit For immediate use the unit can be re zeroed immediately after sensor regeneration Press the SAMPLE ...

Page 12: ...wer is required to thermally regenerate the sensor Press the power ON button Press the REGEN button The digital meter flashes H H H for the duration of the 10 minute cycle and displays 0 0 0 when the cycle is completed DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS CYCLE Wait until the cycle is completed before continuing with the next step A minimum 30 minute wait after the sensor regeneration cycle is complete ensures m...

Page 13: ...the instrument into survey mode see page 15 After approximately one minute stop sampling and check the ZERO Adjust to 0 if necessary Repeat sampling through the zero air filter until sensor remains on 0 NOTE When ZERO is pressed depending upon internal configuration a number between 00 and 100 may appear on the display instead of H L or O See APPENDIX B INTERNAL DIP SWITCH SETTINGS on page 43 for ...

Page 14: ...noid sample bypass See the Principles of Operation on page 8 for details At the end of the 12 second cycle read the digital meter The number shown on the digital meter is the mercury concentration in mg m3 or ng This value remains displayed until the next sample is taken The digital meter automatically zeroes at the start of each sample When the sensor is completely saturated the digital meter dis...

Page 15: ...MPLE button The instrument takes a normal 12 second sample displays the concentration at the end of the cycle and then goes into the survey mode sampling every 3 seconds The display flashes the measured concentrations at the end of each 3 second sample cycle When you are finished surveying release the SAMPLE button The final survey value remains displayed until the next sample is taken NOTE Approx...

Page 16: ...eration Operating on Internal Battery Power For portable use the 431 X may be operated on Battery power When you operate the instrument on battery power please be aware of the following A fully charged battery pack AZI P N Z4000 0907 provides power for a minimum of six 6 hours of operation For operating more than six 6 hours an extra fully charged battery pack is needed Complete battery recharging...

Page 17: ...limitation is a memory effect that occurs when the batteries are partially discharged and then recharged repeatedly This memory leads to a drastic reduction in the usable battery life To prevent this memory effect periodically allow the battery pack to discharge completely and then recharge the battery pack To obtain maximum battery life follow these three 3 steps At least once a month wait until ...

Page 18: ...Page 19 Change internal filters and tubing1 After 6 months of use or as needed Page 20 Replace zero air filter2 Annually Factory calibration Annually Page 23 Functional check Monthly or as needed Appendix A Page 37 Replace batteries Annually or as needed The battery pack contains NiCad batteries Dispose of properly Page 21 NOTE Install the zero air filter into the instrument s intake during storag...

Page 19: ...eek or as needed In dusty environments the fritware filter may need to be replaced as often as once a day Replacement 25 inch fritware filters are available from AZI Consumable Sales at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Unscrew and remove the intake Push the old fritware filter disc out of the intake with your trimmer tool Avoid touching the new fritware disc with fingers Use tweezers to insert the new...

Page 20: ...vice at 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 or e mail support azic com for a copy of the Resisorb AddSorb VA13 or Sofnolime SDS or for other questions Connect the new filters to the Tygon tubing ensuring all straight hose barbs point toward the intake pump corner of the case and elbow hose barbs point toward the sensor housing as shown in the illustration Push the Tygon as far as it will go onto the filter ...

Page 21: ...y bracket do not crimp or restrict any of the tubing Adjust if necessary Connect the new battery connector to the board Close the case and replace the two 2 side screws Dispose of the old NiCad battery in accordance with state and federal regulations Setting the Input Voltage and Frequency Instruments are factory set and calibrated to use the power setting requested on the order However the voltag...

Page 22: ... Remove the two screws near the front of the instrument and open the lid Locate DIP Switch SW2 at the top of the main circuit board See pictures above Place Position 2 to OFF for nanograms display Return Position 2 to ON for the normal milligram display Changing the Fuse If the instrument display reads P P P when the instrument is connected to AC power or when REGEN is pressed or if the battery wi...

Page 23: ... 1414 to arrange re calibration A certificate of calibration is issued from AZI when your instrument is factory calibrated Verification of Functionality and Quality Control The Functional Test Kit FTK AZI P N Y431 0902 is used to determine if your instrument is functioning correctly between recommended annual factory calibrations It allows you to have complete confidence in the sample results This...

Page 24: ...r saturated Do not attempt to adjust zero pot The sensor must be regenerated Refer to page 12 for information LCD displays L L L when taking first sample Changes in temperature Readjust zero pot See page 13 for information LCD displays H at finish of sensor regeneration when zero is pressed Internal contamination may redeposit Mercury Vapor from flow system onto gold film sensor Remove and replace...

Page 25: ...ge 20 High erratic results Intake and internal filters may become clogged and need replacement when sampling in a dusty or humid area 1 Open instrument and check for pinched crimped or disconnected internal tubing 2 In extreme conditions an additional particle filter may be installed on the intake High erratic results Readings vary more than 0 05 mg m3 when in survey mode Loose connections to gold...

Page 26: ...aneous Problems Display reads P P P when regeneration is attempted Power cord not attached Blown fuse Line voltage less than 100 VAC or less than 200 VAC for 220V units Cycles dipswitch set incorrectly Check power cord for connection Replace fuse Refer to page 22 Check line voltage settings Refer to page 21 Check input cycle settings Refer to 43 If fuse and line voltage are OK it may be circuit bo...

Page 27: ... explosive Case construction Aluminum alloy Dimensions standard model Dimensions XE model 33 cm L x 15 cm W x 10 cm H 13 L x 6 W x 4 H 35 cm L x 18 cm W x 18 cm H 14 L x 7 W x 7 H Weight standard model Weight XE model 3 18 kilos 7 pounds 3 5 kilos 8 pounds Digital meter display Liquid crystal display LCD Certification CE mark on 220 240 V 431 XE model only Optional Communications Capability Data o...

Page 28: ... 2 stop bits no parity Pin assignments Pin 1 Protective ground Pin 2 Data in Pin 3 Data out Pin 7 Data ground Switched battery connection for Data Logger Pin assignments Pin 9 Battery Pin 7 Battery ground Pin 23 Battery ground Unswitched battery connection for external battery pack pin assignments Pin assignments Pin 15 Battery Pin 19 Battery Pin 7 Battery ground Pin 23 Battery ground NOTE Pins 6 ...

Page 29: ...d may be ordered as Chlorine Filter AZI P N Z2600 3940 Ammonia in very high concentrations can cause an off gassing of accumulated acidic fumes from the internal acidic gas filter resulting in positive readings on the instrument In these cases the ammonia odors are very strong A special filter designed to remove ammonia gas from the sample stream is available from Arizona Instrument and may be ord...

Page 30: ...00 0902 Stopper Assembly A2600 0903 Syringe Assembly A2600 0904 Mercury Vial 2600 0022 Syringe Needles 22 Ga Reusable 2600 0030 FTK mercury vessel Thermos 3200 0011 Septa 20 Z2600 3905 Zero Air Filter Z2600 3914 Septum Holder Y431 0903 or Y431 0904 431 Maintenance Kit 110 VAC See pictures beginning on page 32 431 Maintenance Kit 220 VAC See pictures beginning on page 32 2500 3001 1 of 1 8 Tygon tu...

Page 31: ...V instruments Y990 0257 Y990 0258 software upgrade only Jerome Communication Software Kit JCS external Data Logger not included For SMV instruments For customers with prior version of the JCS Y411 0904 Hard Side Carry Case Includes a molded case with die cut foam rubber inserts to hold the Jerome 431 X and accessories 1400 0052 Soft Field Carrying Case Hand shoulder case with pockets for accessori...

Page 32: ...s A2600 0902 Stopper Assembly Z2600 3914 Septum Holder 3200 0011 Septa A2600 0903 Syringe Assembly 2600 0022 Syringe Needles 22 Ga 1400 2002 Probe 2300 0001 Trimmer 1300 0031 1 8 x 3 16 reducer Z4000 0907 Z4000 0908 Battery Pack Assembly 115V Battery Pack Assembly 230V and XE ...

Page 33: ...Z2600 3928 C M filter Z2600 3930 Scrubber filter Z2600 3940 Chlorine Filter 990 0193 Ammonia Filter 1400 3010 Tubing adapter Y2600 3945 Intake Kit Includes mounting hardware PS 151 Tube Nut 2600 3039 25 inch fritware 2500 3001 Tygon tubing 1 8 I D 1 foot 345 0244 Tygon tubing 1 16 I D 1 foot ...

Page 34: ... Page 34 of 56 4000 1011 115 VAC IDC battery charger Used to charge an uninstalled battery 4000 1012 230 VAC IDC battery charger Used to charge an uninstalled battery 6000 4003 100 120 VAC Line Cord Alternate 200 0003 220 240 VAC Line Cord for England ...

Page 35: ...e 35 of 56 Alternate 200 0008 220 240 VAC Line Cord for Europe 990 0223 10 to 1 Dilution Module 5100 1012 Spare Fuse 6000 1055 Jerome Communication Cable For current prices and delivery information call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 ...

Page 36: ...age 36 of 56 10 Factory Calibration Service Service includes filter replacement component testing and instrument calibration to NIST traceable standards For scheduling and shipping authorization call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 ...

Page 37: ...mination Follow the instructions for handling or transferring the mercury into the Functional Test Kit FTK Mercury Vessel carefully For safety information see the supplier s Safety Data Sheets SDS or call AZI Customer Service at 1 800 528 7411 or 1 602 470 1414 for assistance in obtaining the SDS Preparation Carefully unpack and inspect the parts of the kit ENSURE that the mercury shipping contain...

Page 38: ...rature range for the test is 16 24 C Avoid temperature fluctuations CAUTION Do not use the FTK mercury vessel as a portable container If the FTK mercury vessel is upset or greatly agitated mercury droplets will cling to the thermometer stem the rubber stopper the mouth of the FTK mercury vessel and the needle guide Replacing Mercury An oxide coating will form on the drop of mercury and will cause ...

Page 39: ... the average meter reading is less than 005 continue to the next step Note the temperature of the FTK mercury vessel Press the SAMPLE button wait 2 seconds and when the display flashes inject 1 cc of mercury vapor according to the syringe technique described on page 40 Be sure all mercury vapor has been injected before the solenoid closes second click and display flash CAUTION Carefully follow the...

Page 40: ...t 602 281 1745 or 800 528 7411 for assistance Insert the needle into the needle guide of the bottle stopper Operate the plunger two or three times to pump mercury vapor into the syringe On the final stroke pull and hold the plunger against the bar stop Holding the plunger against the bar stop remove the syringe from the bottle and move it to the septum attached to the instrument intake Continue to...

Page 41: ... the mercury vapor into the airstream If the plunger stops gently press it completely closed Remove the syringe needle from the septum 431 X Temperature Conversion Chart Temperature in C Digital Meter Response 16 091 to 123 17 100 to 135 18 108 to 146 19 118 to 159 20 129 to 174 21 138 to 187 22 151 to 204 23 164 to 222 24 177 to 240 ...

Page 42: ... flashes approximately 2 seconds after SAMPLE is pressed Ensure there is no oxidation on the mercury drop in the FTK mercury vessel Gently swirl the mercury drop in the FTK mercury vessel Replace if necessary Ensure the instrument s intake is not blocked with foreign matter Check flow with a flow meter Ensure syringe is calibrated to 1cc Use a new syringe needle Straighten or replace crimped or bl...

Page 43: ... OFF OFF 60 Hz regulated film heat 100 130 200 260 VAC OFF ON 50 Hz regulated film heat 102 130 205 260 VAC ON OFF 50 60 Hz preset film heat 110 130 220 260 VAC ON ON 50 60 Hz preset film heat 100 120 200 240 VAC Regulated film heat should normally be used DIP 1 OFF except in the few cases where extremely dirty line voltage conditions may exist These conditions might be found where large motors ar...

Page 44: ... and stores data The logged data may then be downloaded to the computer when it is convenient The Data Logger stores up to 1 000 data points On SMV units with Data Logger functionality this functionality is integrated into the instrument while Non SMV units use an external Data Logger AZI 6100 0010 that attaches to the back of the instrument The JCS is menu driven and easy to use Each display scre...

Page 45: ...DB 25 connector and related internal hardware and firmware Windows 7 or 8 At least one free serial port or two free USB ports is using an RS 232 USB converter One free USB port Data Logger Option The software can also program the Jerome Data Logger used with the Jerome analyzer The computer programs the Data Logger that either attaches to the DB 25 connector on the rear of Non SMV instruments or i...

Page 46: ...ended operation Non SMV instruments with an Option Circuit Board installed SMV instruments that have the Option Functionality Auto Zero With the Option Functionality installed the 431 X has a limited auto zero function This function cannot be disabled and is transparent to the user The instrument can be manually zeroed as described in Zero Adjust on page 13 However if the instrument is to be opera...

Page 47: ...manual bridge adjust needed is added to the notes column of the JCS text file when the JCS is used If this problem persists it may be necessary to re set the auto zero When necessary to re adjust the auto zero point Ensure the instrument has been regenerated and 30 minutes have passed since the regeneration completed before proceeding Turn the instrument off Make a note of the original DIP switch ...

Page 48: ...s shown in the following table SW100 DIP 1 DIP 2 REGENERATION Interval Hrs OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON 12 ON ON 24 Auto Sample If a Data Logger is either not connected on Non SMV units not activated on SMV units or is operating in the manual sampling mode the following automatic sampling rates may be selected with SW100 DIP switch settings SW100 DIP switch settings Sampling frequency DIP 3 DIP 4 D...

Page 49: ...r higher The 4 20 mA output is a passive transmitter and requires the connected receiver to supply between 10 and 28 volts of excitation potential The analog output signal is based on the entire range 0 999 mg m3 Note that neither analog output circuit is floating The negative terminals of both circuits are connected to the instrument s common ground buss Jumper Sw101 Functions Non SMV Instruments...

Page 50: ...needs to be changed o SMV units JMP3 is set to pins 1 2 Power off the instrument first if the jumper needs to be changed Connection and Setup for 4 20mA output The 4 20 mA active receivers connect as shown in Figure 2 The active receiver contains a voltage source to power the loop current The receiver must have an isolated input circuit That is it must not be connected to ground or to a voltage so...

Page 51: ... that some 12 volt DC wall transformers as used on portable equipment may deliver 15 to 20 volts when they are lightly loaded Be sure that both the power supply used and the passive receiver are floating not connected to earth ground If either is not floating the circuit will not work and damage may occur Ensure that the analog jumper is set as follows o Non SMV units SW101 is set to the I positio...

Page 52: ...and configured as shown in the following diagram It will only function if the 431 X instrument has the Option Functionality Required Parts Suggested Part Similar AZI P N 1 solenoid 6volt 3way Angar P N 407569 1300 1004 1 8 to 1 16 tubing adaptor Any 1300 0025 1 2 clamp adhesive mount Any 6000 0013 1 8 tube to instrument adaptor Any 1400 3010 3 1 8 tubing Tygon Formula E3603 2500 3001 A R 1 16 tubi...

Page 53: ...d operation with the SW100 DIP 6 set to ON for DC operation Mount the DC Power Adaptor board AZI 1000 0089 to the rear of the instrument and tighten the mounting screws o On Non SMV instruments mount the external Data Logger on the Adaptor board Place or mount the DC AC power inverter in a secure position near the instrument Connect the cable from the DC AC power inverter to the matching connecter...

Page 54: ...s shown in the diagram above If the external 12volt lines are not powered power them now Connect them to the battery Connect the instrument s AC power cord between the instrument and the front of the power inverter Turn the instrument ON Note the external 12V supply will also charge the instrument internal battery Press the REGEN switch on the instrument Inverter operation can be verified in eithe...

Page 55: ...orceable in the event that product has been subjected to environmental or stress testing by buyer or any third party without written approval of seller prior to such testing Further no warranty shall be enforceable if the alleged defect is found to have occurred because of misuse neglect improper installation repair alteration accident or improper return handling procedure by buyer Discontinued pr...

Page 56: ...otice Copyright 1990 2017 Arizona Instrument LLC All Rights Reserved Resisorb is a registered trademark of Avantor Performance Materials AddSorb is a registered trademark of Jacobi Carbons Tygon is a registered trademark of Norton Arizona Instrument LLC Jerome 431 X Mercury Vapor Analyzer Operation Manual Part Number 700 0046 If you have any questions regarding the operation of this instrument ple...

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