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SF

6

-Aciditor

 

 

 

9

4 Security

 

 

This section gives an overview of all important safety aspects for an optimal protection of the 

personnel as well as for the safe and trouble free use of the device. Additionally, the 

individual chapters contain concrete safety references with respect to the prevention of direct 

dangers which are indicated by symbols.  

 

4.1 Intended Use 

 

 

The device may

 not

 be operated by introducing highly aggressive gases or liquids! The 

working reliability is only ensured when the equipment is applied for its purpose: 

To measure SO

2

 up to 100 ppm

v

 (standard) in SF

6

 or in other non aggressive gases !

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE!  Danger for real values!  

Each use of the device, that differs from the intended use is forbidden and will 

be regarded as “out of purpose”.  

 

All claims or requirements of any kind against the manufacturer and/or its authorized persons 

that arise due to damages from a not intended use of the device will be rejected. All 

damages that arise from a not intended use are of the operator’s responsibility.

 

 

The intended use of the equipment and its correct handling according are described in the 

operating instructions of this manual. Other parts than the parts belonging to the scope of 

supply, may only be used after G.A.S.’ approval. 

 

4.2 Responsibility of the Operator 
 

This manual must be kept in direct access and together with the device and accessible to the 

operating staff at any time. The hints, information and instructions are to be followed without 

any restrictions or reservation! 

Besides the indicated safety references and instructions in this manual, the local rules for the 

prevention of accidents and the general safety regulations - valid for the area of application 

of the device - as well as the valid environmental-protection regulations are to be considered 

and respected.  

The technical responsible as well as the operator should take care of a trouble free use of 

the device as well as of clear definitions of the competences during operation, maintenance 

and cleaning. 

Summary of Contents for SF6-Aciditor

Page 1: ...Manual SF6 Aciditor Version 1 2...

Page 2: ...lschaft f r analytische Sensorsysteme mbH DortmundBioMedicineCenter Otto Hahn Stra e 15 D 44227 Dortmund Germany Phone 49 231 97 42 65 50 Fax 49 231 97 42 65 55 E Mail info gas dortmund de Internet ww...

Page 3: ...and Maintenance 8 3 1 Cleaning 8 3 2 Maintenance 8 3 3 Exchange of the sensor Calibration 8 4 Security 9 4 1 Intended Use 9 4 2 Responsibility of the Operator 9 4 3 Requirements of the Personnel 10 4...

Page 4: ...ether with and next to the device at any time 1 2 Explanation of Symbols Important and safety relevant references in this manual are characterized by symbols These indications which are in line with i...

Page 5: ...lose to the device at any time and accessible to all persons who work with it This manual must be read carefully before starting to work with the equipment G A S does not overtake any liability for da...

Page 6: ...f damages We reserve ourselves the right for further legal actions as well as all further rights according to the practice of commercial patent rights 1 6 Return and Disposal For a professional redemp...

Page 7: ...d carrying case By this means transport damages can be avoided 2 3 Packing If no redemption agreement concerning the packing was agreed upon separate the different materials according to kind and size...

Page 8: ...tenance Maintenance of the device should only be carried out at G A S or through specially trained and by G A S authorized personnel 3 3 Exchange of sensor Calibration The sensor of the SF6 Aciditor h...

Page 9: ...of the device will be rejected All damages that arise from a not intended use are of the operator s responsibility The intended use of the equipment and its correct handling according are described i...

Page 10: ...unclear situation might come up The equipment should only be operated by reliable and responsible personnel Personnel that might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol are to be kept off the devic...

Page 11: ...ctrical stress The laboratory analysis of decomposition products were carried out by gas chromatography gas chromatography mass spectrometry or infrared spectroscopy The methods described above are co...

Page 12: ...ensor incorporates a gold based three electrodes and acid electrolyte system The introduced SF6 diffuses into the SO2 sensor Here it reacts at the sensing electrode through an oxidative process accord...

Page 13: ...red The universally accepted CIGRE B3 02 01 standard for re usable SF6 is currently 12 ppmv for SO2 SOF2 which falls well within the 0 100ppmv standard range of the SF6 Aciditor Main features Compact...

Page 14: ...e voltage drops under 18V The voltage is at maxima at 25 2V For recharging the battery 1 Turn off the SF6 Aciditor 2 Connect the power plug connector of the delivered battery charger to the power sock...

Page 15: ...Unscrew the marked screws on the back panel of the SF6 Aciditor and turn down the partial back panel 3 Open the foil sealing of the SO2 sensor and take out the sensor 4 Insert the winding of the SO2 s...

Page 16: ...ngs on the touchpad display opens the first menu point 8 Pressing the right arrow leads to the second menu point for resetting the lifetime counter 9 For resetting the lifetime counter press Reset on...

Page 17: ...picture 2 Connect a sampling bag or a recycling system at the Gas Outlet on the back of the SF6 Aciditor optional 3 Connect the SF6 Aciditor Gas Inlet with the delivered hose equipped with self sealin...

Page 18: ...ssing the Power switch on the front panel For a longer lifetime of the sensor ambient air will be pumped through the sensor for 10 seconds The sensor needs some residual humidity to extend its lifetim...

Page 19: ...play The pump starts pumping ambient air through the sensor see picture Air has to be pumped through the sensor until the SO2 concentration has again reached 0 ppmv The pumping process can be aborted...

Page 20: ...ther status touch the non marked button In order reach the next menu point press the right arrow on the touchpad 6 5 2 Reset lifetime counter In the second menu point of settings it is possible to res...

Page 21: ...n the touchpad switches back to the first menu point of Settings To go back to the main screen press Back Information Using the SO2 sensor for more than two years leads to an incorrect reading of the...

Page 22: ...on the back panel of the SF6 Aciditor and turn down the partial back panel 3 Loosen the screw of the adapter red marked and remove the adapter from the sensor Turn the sensor until the sensor is out o...

Page 23: ...g steps without a gas connection to the hose 8 Turn on the SF6 Aciditor using the Power switch on the front panel of the device and wait until the main screen is displayed see picture Pressing Setting...

Page 24: ...nfirm the resetting by pressing YES Executing Back on the touchpad display switches back to the main screen The SF6 Aciditor is now ready for operation again or can be turned off using the power butto...

Page 25: ...or all sensor types Long term stability 2 signal degradation per month linear Flow rate 20 L h Measuring time approx 2 minutes Gas consumption approx 0 7 L per measurement at ambient pressure Pressure...

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