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Cambridge Sensotec Rapidox 1100E Oxygen Analyser Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

Version 3.8 

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Last printed 29/08/2012 16:01:00 

 

file automatically at regular intervals and the format is compatible with modern 
spreadsheet programmes such as MS-Excel.  A live-time graphing facility is also 

included which has many powerful features.  Note that the data logging facility 
will only function if the analyser is in NORMAL run mode, and will be suspended 
automatically during start up or if the set up menu has been activated via the front 
panel keypad. 
 

8.2

 

Setting up the Data Logger 

 
Click on the tab labelled ‘Data Acquisition’ to display the following page: 

 

 

Figure 16: Data Logging page 

 
During logging, data from the analyser is shown in the central area of this page.  

The data is displayed in the following columns: time (in seconds), the raw signal 
from the sensor (in mV), the oxygen value (in ppm scientific notation), pressure in 
mbar, the time (in regional format), the date (in regional format), and status 
(displaying the word ‘ALMx’ if any alarms are activated). 
 

To start data logging select the frequency of measurement by entering a time and 
selecting a unit from the drop down list next to the ‘Read every’ label.  For 
example if you wish to log data once every minute, type ‘1’ in the box and select 
‘Mins’ from the drop down menu. 
 

You can open the NOTES window at any time by selecting ‘Notes’ from the ‘Data 
Logger’ drop down menu.  A small text box appears in which you can type a text 

Summary of Contents for SENSOTEC Rapidox 1100E

Page 1: ...ygen Analyser Instruction Manual Revision 3 8 Cambridge Sensotec Ltd Unit 29 Stephenson Road St Ives Cambs PE27 3WJ ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1480 462142 Fax 44 0 1480 466032 Mobile 07866 624236 Sales Cambridg...

Page 2: ...Sensotec Limited Date 4th May 2009 WEEE Regulations 2006 Cambridge Sensotec takes its responsibilities under the WEEE Regulations extremely seriously and has taken steps to be compliant in line with...

Page 3: ...te 13 6 14 Setting Date Time 13 6 15 Load Defaults 13 6 16 RS232 RS485 Port 14 6 16 1 RS232 Protocol 14 RS232 15 RS232 15 6 16 2 RS485 protocol 16 6 17 Sensor Lifetime and Replacing 16 6 18 Printing 1...

Page 4: ...32 8 10 Last data point 32 8 11 Using the Cursor 32 8 12 Zooming 33 8 13 Y Axis Graph Units 33 8 14 Oxygen Scale 33 8 15 Second Y Axis 33 8 16 Loading an Old Run 33 8 17 Printing Graphs 34 8 18 Data L...

Page 5: ...fering flow conditions The analyser is packed with features including programmable alarm circuits programmable analogue outputs easy calibration user selectable gases RS232 communications and complete...

Page 6: ...flow with on off switch on rear panel Flow Rate Typically 0 1 5 L min 1 in 10 steps Max gas temperature on input 50 C Calibration Requires 2 user selectable gas compositions air is default plus anoth...

Page 7: ...ction Manual Version 3 8 3 Last printed 29 08 2012 16 01 00 6 Rapidox Operating Instructions Figure 1 Rapidox 1100E front panel Numbers are referred to in the text Figure 2 Rapidox 1100E rear panel Nu...

Page 8: ...AL1 or AL2 may appear to the bottom right of the LCD if the alarm system is enabled and an alarm condition applies Push the gas sample tube 6mm OD 4mm ID onto the GAS IN 3 connector and fit the retain...

Page 9: ...to the analyser can be controlled using the menu option 9 Set Pump Flow The unit is supplied with the flow rate set to OFF If you wish to change the flow rate press ENT and select menu option 9 Use th...

Page 10: ...Bearing in mind the points made above decide which two gases you are going to use for calibration If you are constantly working at a particular range of compositions then it would be wise to obtain s...

Page 11: ...lay will flash and display G to warn you that either the cal gas flowing over the sensor is different to the value you have programmed OR the sensor may be old and approaching the end of its life Chec...

Page 12: ...m Use the UP DOWN arrows to select ON or OFF for the following parameters 1 OUTPUTS This enables the rear panel relay outputs when ON is selected 2 AUDIBLE This enables or disables the audible buzzer...

Page 13: ...the alarm channel to OFF to prevent false alarms and the relay contacts for the affected channel will go to the programmed N O or N C setting For more information please refer to Table 3 in section 6...

Page 14: ...all be in the same units To modify the oxygen analogue output range scroll down the menu to no 3 Set Outputs and press ENT You can now edit the lower and upper values in exactly the same manner as de...

Page 15: ...re sensor reading is under range Active 3mA 1 5V Sensor over range The pressure sensor reading is over range Active 4 to 20mA 0 to 10V Normal operating output The pressure sensor is operating normally...

Page 16: ...h an internal absolute pressure sensor which monitors small changes in pressure and vacuum inside the sensor head The pressure will normally be ambient absolute e g 1013 mbar under normal operation bu...

Page 17: ...rrent date is displayed as Date dd mm yy with the flashing cursor under the year The prompts at the bottom of the screen indicate what to do use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the value above the fl...

Page 18: ...RS232 RS485 Port It is possible to factory set the data communications port to either RS232 or RS485 Once configured at the factory it is not possible to change unless the unit is returned to Cambrid...

Page 19: ...R LF where CR ASCII 13 and LF ASCII 10 Response Initialising CR LF Meaning Rapidox is still initialising Response No sensor or sensor fault CR LF Meaning Sensor is not connected or there is a fault in...

Page 20: ...This point is defined as 70 of the output when it was brand new When the output drops to 70 of the new value a warning message stating Replace Sensor Soon will flash on the screen each time the unit i...

Page 21: ...the Setup exe programme Follow the on screen instructions to install the programme onto the hard drive Once installed you can access the programme by clicking START PROGRAMS Rapidox Software The soft...

Page 22: ...in 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 Other cable formats will not work Also check the status of your COM port settings in Device Manager accessed by clicking START Settings Control Panel If your PC does n...

Page 23: ...yser Normally this file is automatically copied to the main Rapidox folder but if the software cannot locate it then it will ask you for the serial number to help it search The rxc file will be loaded...

Page 24: ...rection Mode See section 6 12 for a full description Use the drop down menu to select NONE or AUTOMATIC The default setting is AUTOMATIC 6 Operating Mode Not available for the Rapidox 1100E 7 Auxiliar...

Page 25: ...you perform a new calibration 14 O2 Analogue Outputs 0V 4mA 10V 20mA Use these two boxes to set the High and Low oxygen values for the analogue outputs 6 on the rear panel For example if you want 0V...

Page 26: ...these are enabled if you wish to use the signals from the alarm circuit 18 Audible Alarm This option enables or disables the audible buzzer fitted to the Rapidox internally When an alarm condition occ...

Page 27: ...ng the new configuration The software then reads the new settings back from the Rapidox and displays them in the boxes on the left hand side confirming that the configuration was successful 7 6 On Scr...

Page 28: ...n The software uses the two calibration gas values already stored in the Rapidox as a starting point These are typically High 20 95 and Low 0 1 as set in the factory but may be different if the user h...

Page 29: ...This is your final chance to change your mind before committing to a calibration Check carefully that the gas value on the screen actually matches the value of your calibration gas before clicking on...

Page 30: ...ure reading on the second line of the LCD and adjusting the gas regulator to trim it close to 0 mbar If you are using a standard gas regulator then try switching off the sample pump on the rear of the...

Page 31: ...e shown by the Rapidox software The date and time formats displayed are those set in the PC s Regional Settings 7 11 Check for Updates This function will check online and advise you if any software up...

Page 32: ...following page Figure 16 Data Logging page During logging data from the analyser is shown in the central area of this page The data is displayed in the following columns time in seconds the raw signa...

Page 33: ...ta Logger menu The yellow Status bar at the bottom of the page gives information about the data logging operation Once data logging is complete you may open the text format data file using any compati...

Page 34: ...er would for example need to load each file in turn back into Excel to combine 8 5 Live Time Graphing Screen The Rapidox data logging package includes a live time graphing facility that allows you to...

Page 35: ...e two Y axes auto scale during data logging so that all data points are shown on the graph 8 7 Plot Colours The default colours used on the graph are set to blue for oxygen and red for pressure To cha...

Page 36: ...tes The box labelled Plot co ordinates to the upper left of the graph window displays the actual plot co ordinate value at the mouse pointer This can be used to get a quick oxygen value from the graph...

Page 37: ...ull size with each new data point 8 13 Y Axis Graph Units You can toggle the Y1 oxygen units at any time from percent to ppm and vice versa Select O2 Units from the View menu and chose either Percent...

Page 38: ...gger menu and selecting Pause Repeat the action and click on Resume to continue noting that the live graph will draw a straight line between the paused points to keep continuity of the axes The clock...

Page 39: ...appropriate 8 22 Disaster Recovery To prevent catastrophic loss of important data during a computer crash or power failure the data is automatically saved point by point in a temporary file called Ra...

Page 40: ...e messages are OK High Low or Fault The High and Low messages indicate that the sensor is out off normal range The fault message will only display if the sensor is disconnected or has failed in some w...

Page 41: ...ooting Q The Rapidox won t power up at all A There are fuses located on the power socket on both live and neutral lines These are standard 20mm 2A slow blow fuses available from a supplier such as RS...

Page 42: ...lternatively you can load a standard default configuration any time using the 10 Load Defaults option from the user menu which is accessed via the front panel keypad This configuration will not be per...

Page 43: ...faulty design workmanship or materials and c The defective goods shall be returned to the Seller s premises at the Purchaser s expense if so requested by the Seller d Any repaired or replaced goods sh...

Page 44: ...Cambridge Sensotec Rapidox 1100E Oxygen Analyser Instruction Manual Version 3 8 40 Last printed 29 08 2012 16 01 00...

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Page 47: ...ptions N O N C Displays message for 1 5 seconds Edit pressure mbar Displays message for 1 5 seconds 2 095E 05ppm prompts 3 Enter for two seconds to calibrate Calib O2 High prompts 2 ENT 2 098E 05ppm O...

Page 48: ...lect pump speed Displays message for 1 5 seconds 10 Load Defaults prompts 1 Load Defaults prompts 7 Defaults Loaded Displays message for 1 5 seconds ENT ENT Enter for two seconds to load defaults ESC...

Page 49: ...ENT Continued from page 2 Back to Menu List Changes Applied Prompts 1 Scroll Menu ENT Next ESC Exit Prompts 2 Scroll Menu ENT Next ESC Back Prompts 3 Change Select Char ENT OK ESC Back Prompts 4 ENT...

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