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List of Tables

Table 1

Alarm Inputs/Outputs (TB2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Table 2

Sample Sequencer Inputs/Outputs (TB1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Table 3

Serial and 4-20 mA Inputs/Outputs (TB3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Table 4

Acid Flow Rate for Preliminary Measurement with Autoreagent Function . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Table 5

Recommended Oxidizer Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Table 6

Recommended Acid Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Table 7

Sample Analysis Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Table 8

Data Fields Output to the Serial (RS-232) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Table 9

Audit Trail Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Table 10

Record of User IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Table 11

Standards Required for Multi-Point Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Table 12

Standards Required for Single-Point Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Table 13

Standards Required for Calibration Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Table 14

Standards Required for System Suitability Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Table 15

Standards Required for Autoreagent Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Table 16

Standards Required for Autoreagent Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Table 17

Replacement Schedule for Sievers 900 Series Analyzer Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Table 18

Sievers 900 On-Line TOC Analyzer 1-Year Maintenance Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Table 19

Replacement Schedule for Consumables in Turbo Analyzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

Summary of Contents for Sievers 900 Series

Page 1: ...anic Carbon Analyzer Operation and Maintenance Manual Firmware Version 1 31 or later 6060 Spine Road Boulder CO 80301 USA phone 800 255 6964 303 444 2009 fax 303 444 9543 DLM 90488 01 Rev A www geinstruments com Printed in USA 2009 ...

Page 2: ...ords Default Administrator User ID ADMIN Default Administrator Password GEAI Analyzer serial number _______________________ This appears on label on the left side of the Analyzer Date of receipt and installation of Analyzer _______________________ This is the warranty start date ...

Page 3: ...iability 17 Limitación de remedios y responsabilidad 17 Limites de correction et de fiabilité 18 Beschränkte Ansprüche und Haftung 18 Limitazione di rimedi e responsabilità 19 赔偿与责任限制 20 Warnings 21 Chapter 1 Introduction 49 Chapter 2 System Description 51 System Specifications 51 System Overview 53 Sample Flow Path 55 Additional System Components 57 Microprocessor Controller and Electronics 57 Da...

Page 4: ...73 Installing the USB Connection 73 Installing the Serial Connection 74 Connecting to a Power Supply 75 Step 7 Connect the Sample Inlet System 76 Installing the Integrated On Line Sample System 76 Installing the Grab Sample Inlet System 77 Step 8 Configure Basic Analyzer Settings 78 Powering the Analyzer On 79 Enabling DataGuard or Password Protection Optional 79 Enabling Password Protection 80 En...

Page 5: ...g Data History 101 Graphing Data History 102 Printing Data History 104 Exporting Data History 104 Setting Up Analyzer Input and Output 105 Setting Up Analog Output 105 Calibrating Analog Output Values 106 Setting Up Serial Output 107 Interpreting Serial Output 108 Issuing Serial Commands to the Analyzer 109 Configuring Printer Settings 109 Activating Binary Input 110 Setting Alarm Values 110 Manag...

Page 6: ...sword Settings 126 Disabling Password Protection 126 Using DataGuard 126 Enabling DataGuard 127 Adding User IDs 128 Editing User Information 128 Configuring Login Settings 129 Changing User Passwords 130 Dealing with Forgotten Passwords 130 Reactivating Inactivated User Accounts 131 Archiving User Accounts 131 Viewing Exporting and Printing Audit Trails 132 Chapter 6 Calibration Verification and S...

Page 7: ...ith a Silver Colored Bracket 182 Resin Bed Replacement with a Brass Colored Bracket 185 Replacing the In Line Filter Element 188 Setting the Installation or Expiration Date for New Consumables 190 Flushing the Reagent Syringes 191 Cleaning the Analyzer 192 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 195 Overview 195 Step 1 Review Warnings and Errors 195 Warnings and Error Messages 196 Step 2 Visual Inspection 201 E...

Page 8: ...3 Chapter 9 Turbo Operation 219 Introduction 219 Turbo Mode Specifications 220 Enabling Turbo Mode 220 Turning Turbo Mode On and Off 220 Reagent Flow Rates 221 Performing a Turbo Calibration 221 Performing a Turbo Calibration Verification 222 Turbo Mode Maintenance Considerations 224 Appendix Transferring Data to a PC 225 Importing Data into a Spreadsheet Program 225 Using HyperTerminal 228 Determ...

Page 9: ...able 9 Audit Trail Output Format 133 Table 10 Record of User IDs 134 Table 11 Standards Required for Multi Point Calibration 137 Table 12 Standards Required for Single Point Calibration 138 Table 13 Standards Required for Calibration Verification 138 Table 14 Standards Required for System Suitability Verification 138 Table 15 Standards Required for Autoreagent Calibration 139 Table 16 Standards Re...

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Page 11: ... Setup Tab 92 Figure 13 Selecting the Reagent Flow Method 97 Figure 14 The Data Tab 100 Figure 15 Specifying a Start Date on the View Data Screen 102 Figure 16 Graphing the Data History 103 Figure 17 The I O Tab 105 Figure 18 The Maintenance Tab 112 Figure 19 The Advanced Menu with One Program Language Loaded 115 Figure 20 The IOS System 120 Figure 21 Menu Map with Minimum User Level 124 Figure 22...

Page 12: ...creen 191 Figure 39 The DI Water Loop 204 Figure 40 Preparing to Back Flush the Sample Side Fluidics 206 Figure 41 Comparing the Flow Rate Through the Sample Pump Tubing 207 Figure 42 Flushing the Sample Side 207 Figure 43 Disconnect the Tan Tubing that Connects to the DI Water Reservoir 208 Figure 44 Preparing to Disconnect the Tubing from the Solenoid Valves 209 Figure 45 The DI Water Reservoir ...

Page 13: ...and incorporate the content of previous editions and updates Document Version Software Version Date DLM 96100 01 Rev A Initial Release May 2004 DLM 90101 Rev A Firmware v 1 20 June 2005 DLM 90111 Rev A Firmware v 1 22 April 2006 DLM 90111 01 Rev A Editorial Corrections June 2008 DLM 90488 01 Rev A Firmware v 1 31 September 2009 ...

Page 14: ...ormance Plastics Corporation Swagelok is a registered trademark of the Swagelok Company Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Analyzer described in this manual is covered by one or more patents issued to and owned or pending by General Electric Company including the following US 6 271 043 US 6 228 325 US 5 976 468 US 5 902 751 US 5 837 203 US 5 820 823 US 5 798 2...

Page 15: ...or start up by GE Analytical Instruments certified service personnel In no event shall the standard limited warranty coverage extend beyond thirteen 13 months from original shipment date Warranty Service Warranty Service is provided to customers through telephone support 1 800 255 6964 Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Mountain Time excluding all company and legal holidays Telephone support ...

Page 16: ... these items are maintained within the stated environmental limitations Warranty claims for con sumables reagents and verification standards are limited to the replacement of the defective items prorated from the time of claim to the expiration of shelf life Shipping A Repair Authorization Number RA must be obtained from the Technical Support Group before any product can be returned to the factory...

Page 17: ...and fitness for a particular purpose Limitación de remedios y responsabilidad La garantía anterior no se aplicará a los defectos que resulten de la realización incorrecta o inadecuada de la insta lación el mantenimiento el ajuste la calibración o el manejo por parte del cliente La instalación el mantenimiento el ajuste la calibración o el manejo deberán llevarse a cabo de acuerdo con las instrucci...

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Page 21: ...ingers or inappropriate materials into the IOS System or vial port Warning In 900 Laboratory and Portable Analyzers for continued protection against fire hazard replace fuse with same type and rating Warning In 900 On Line and Portable Analyzers water in the IOS System may be hot Before inserting a vial into the IOS System slide the door open and wait 30 seconds to allow sample to completely drain...

Page 22: ...nalyzer including installation of maintenance items could result in injury To avoid potentially dangerous shock turn off power and if possible disconnect from the power supply before opening the Analyzer Warning The UV lamp and the display screen contain mercury and may be considered hazardous material in your local area Dispose of these items in accordance with federal state or local government r...

Page 23: ...t can pinch skin Warning This is a Safety Class I product It must be must be attached to a grounded power source Warning If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by GE Analytical Instruments USA the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired Warning Hazardous reagents ammonium persulfate and phosphoric acid are used in the Analyzer The waste stream from the instrument is aci...

Page 24: ...omestic environment this product may cause electromagnetic interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct the interference Warning For performance within specifications on ozonated water systems an Ozone Destruct Kit must be purchased from GE Analytical Instruments and installed according to instructions Warning To avoid false TOC readings and possible dam...

Page 25: ...ado en el sistema IOS ni en el puerto del vial Advertencia En los analizadores portátiles y de laboratorio 900 para disponer en todo momento de protección frente al peligro de incendio sustituya los fusibles por otros del mismo tipo y capacidad Advertencia En los analizadores portátiles y en línea 900 el agua del sistema IOS puede estar caliente Antes de insertar un vial en el sistema IOS abra la ...

Page 26: ...n de los elementos de mantenimiento puede causar daños personales Para evitar descargas potencialmente peligrosas apague el analizador y si es posible desconéctelo de la fuente de alimentación antes de abrirlo Advertencia La lámpara UV y la pantalla de visualización contienen mercurio por lo que es posible que se consideren materiales peligrosos en su zona local Deseche estos elementos de acuerdo ...

Page 27: ...iezas móviles que pueden atravesar la piel Advertencia Este producto es de clase de seguridad I Debe conectarse a una fuente de alimentación con toma de masa Advertencia Si este instrumento se utiliza de una manera no especificada por GE Analytical Instruments USA la protección ofrecida por el instrumento puede verse reducida Advertencia El analizador utiliza reactivos peligrosos persulfato de amo...

Page 28: ... En entornos domésticos puede producir interferencias electromagnéticas en cuyo caso puede que se le requiera al usuario que tome las medidas oportunas para corregir la interferencia Advertencia Para trabajar dentro de las especificaciones en sistemas de agua ozonizada se deberá adquirir un kit de destrucción de ozono a GE Analytical Instruments e instalarlo de acuerdo con las instrucciones Advert...

Page 29: ...ystem ou le porte fiole Avertissement Pour une protection continue contre les risques d incendie remplacez les fusibles dans les analyseurs portables et de laboratoire 900 par des pièces de même type et de même voltage Avertissement Dans les analyseurs portables et en ligne 900 l eau contenue dans le système IOS peut être brûlante Avant d insérer une fiole dans le système IOS ouvrez la porte en la...

Page 30: ...tant d accéder à l intérieur de l analyseur y compris l installation d éléments de maintenance peut entraîner des blessures Afin d éviter tout choc électrique potentiellement dangereux mettez l analyseur hors tension et si possible débranchez le de la prise d alimentation avant de l ouvrir Avertissement La lampe UV et l écran contiennent du mercure et peuvent ainsi être considérés comme des élémen...

Page 31: ...uvement qui peuvent pincer la peau Avertissement Ce produit est de sécurité classe I Il doit être relié à une source d alimentation mise à la terre Avertissement Si cet instrument est utilisé de manière non conforme à ce qui est spécifié par le groupe GE Analytical Instruments aux USA la protection fournie par l instrument risque d être réduite Avertissement Des réactifs chimiques dangereux persul...

Page 32: ...oduit fait partie de la classe A Dans un environnement domestique il peut entraîner des interférences électromagnétiques Dans ce cas l utilisateur doit prendre les mesures appropriées pour corriger ces interférences Avertissement Pour des performances optimales avec les spécifications des systèmes d eau ozonée un kit de destruction d ozone Ozone Destruct Kit doit être obtenu auprès d GE Analytical...

Page 33: ...Vial Port in Berührung Warnung Ersetzen Sie zum Schutz gegen Brandgefahr in den Analysegeräten 900 Laboratory Analyzer und 900 Portable Analyzer die Sicherung durch eine Sicherung der gleichen Art und Stärke Warnung In den Geräten 900 On Line Analyzer und 900 Portable Analyzer kann das Wasser im IOS System heiß sein Bevor Sie das Vial in das IOS System einsetzen öffnen Sie die Tür und warten Sie 3...

Page 34: ...fordert einschließlich Installation von Wartungsteilen kann zu Verletzungen führen Um gefährliche Verletzungen durch einen Stromschlag zu vermeiden schalten Sie den Strom ab und trennen Sie wenn möglich das Analysegerät vor dem Öffnen vom Stromnetz Warnung Die UV Lampe und der Display enthalten Quecksilber und können regional als Gefahrgut angesehen werden Entsorgen Sie diese Objekte gemäß den sta...

Page 35: ... Teilen gesteuert die die Haut verletzen können Warnung Dies ist ein Produkt der Sicherheitsstufe I Es muss an eine geerdete Stromquelle angeschlossen werden Warnung Wenn dieses Instrument in einer Art und Weise verwendet wird die nicht von GE Analytical Instruments USA festgelegt ist kann der durch dieses Instrument gebotene Schutz beeinträchtigt werden Warnung Im Analysegerät werden gefährliche ...

Page 36: ...kohlenstoffgehalt oder hoher Salzkonzentration verwendet haben Warnung Dies ist ein Produkt der Klasse A In einer häuslichen Umgebung kann das Produkt elektromagnetische Störungen verursachen In diesem Fall muss der Benutzer möglicherweise entsprechende Maßnahmen ergreifen Warnung Für die Funktion gemäß Spezifikationen für sauerstoffangereicherte Wassersysteme muss ein Ozone Destruct Kit für GE An...

Page 37: ...rtenza Per essere sempre protetti dal pericolo di incendi negli analizzatori portatili e da laboratorio della serie 900 sostituire il fusibile con uno dello stesso tipo e portata Avvertenza Negli analizzatori online e portatili della serie 900 l acqua nel sistema IOS può essere calda Prima di inserire una vial nel sistema IOS aprire lo sportello e attendere 30 secondi in modo da consentire al camp...

Page 38: ... analizzatore inclusa l installazione di componenti per la manutenzione può portare a lesioni Per evitare uno shock potenzialmente pericoloso spegnere l analizzatore e se possibile scollegarlo dall alimentazione prima di aprirlo Avvertenza La lampada UV e il display contengono mercurio Questo elemento può essere considerato materiale pericoloso nell area di utilizzo dell apparecchio Smaltire quest...

Page 39: ...e da componenti mobili che possono pungere la pelle Avvertenza Questo è un prodotto che rientra nella classe di sicurezza I Deve essere collegato a una sorgente di alimentazione con messa a terra Avvertenza Se lo strumento viene utilizzato in modo diverso da quello specificato da GE Analytical Instruments USA la protezione fornita dallo strumento può risultare compromessa Avvertenza Nell analizzat...

Page 40: ...zato campioni con contenuto elevato di sale o di TOC Avvertenza Questo è un prodotto di Classe A Se utilizzato in un ambiente domestico può generare interferenza elettromagnetica In tal caso l utente deve prendere le misure necessarie per eliminare tale interferenza Avvertenza Per un rendimento in linea con le specifiche su sistemi ad acqua ozonata acquistare un Ozone Destruct Kit presso GE Analyt...

Page 41: ...ポートにはサンプルバイアルの隔膜に刺し通すための 2 本の先の鋭いニードルが含まれています指や不適切な物質を IOS システムやバイアルポートに入れないようにしてください警告 900 ラボ分析装置およびポータブル分析装置では火災の危険を引き続き避けるために同じ型式で定格のフューズと交換してください警告 900 オンライン分析装置およびポータブル分析装置では IOS システム内の水が加熱している場合がありますバイアルを IOS システムに挿入する前にドアをスライドして開き 30 秒間待ちサンプルが完全に排水されるようにしてください排水前にバイアルを挿入すると IOS システムから熱水が噴出するおそれがあります ...

Page 42: ... 2002 96 EC の廃電気電子機器リサイクル規制 WEEE に準拠するために一般廃棄物とは別個に廃棄する必要があります警告保守部品を取り付ける際など分析装置の内部にアクセスする操作では負傷につながるおそれがあります感電を避けるために分析装置を開く前に電源を切り可能であれば電源コードを抜いてください警告 UV ランプおよび表示画面には水銀が含まれており地域によっては危険物質と見なされる場合がありますこれらの部品は連邦州または地方自治体の規制に従って破棄してください警告 UV ランプが壊れたり損傷したりした場合には組織の有毒廃棄物処理手順に従って処理し連邦州または地方自治体の規制に従って破棄してください ...

Page 43: ...の電源が入っている場合は試薬シリンジアセンブリに手を触れないでくださいシリンジは指を挟む危険のある機械的可動部品によって制御されています警告これは安全基準クラス I の製品ですアース付き電源に接続する必要があります警告 GE Analytical Instruments USA が指定した方法以外の方法でこの装置を使用すると装備されている保護機能が作動しないおそれがあります警告分析装置には危険な試薬過硫酸アンモニウムやリン酸が使用されています装置からの排水流は酸性なので適切に破棄する必要があります連邦州および地方自治体の規制を確認してください警告分析装置の電源を切るか電源コードを抜くときは必ず分析を停止してください ...

Page 44: ...たは塩分の濃度が高いサンプルを使用した後は TOC の濃度が低い DI 水で必ず分析装置を洗浄してください警告これはクラス A 製品です家庭環境ではこの製品によって電磁波干渉が発生するおそれがありますそのような場合はユーザー自身で適切な対策を講じて干渉を回避する必要があります警告オゾン水システムを使用した場合仕様に記載されている性能を得るにはオゾン分解キットを GE Analytical Instruments 社から購入し指示に従って取り付ける必要があります警告 TOC 値の誤った読み取りおよび分析装置の損傷を避けるためにサンプル注入口が開いており DI 貯水槽が満杯になっていることを必ず確認してから分析を開始してください ...

Page 45: ...号表示用户应参考手册上的操作说明警告 IOS 系统和试剂瓶槽包含两个锐利的针头用于刺穿试样试剂瓶的封口膜请不要将手指或其它不适当的物品放入 IOS 系统或试剂瓶槽警告为预防火灾在 900 实验室及便携式分析仪中请使用相同类型和规格的保险丝进行更换警告在 900 联机及便携式分析仪中 IOS 系统中的水为热水在将试剂瓶插入 IOS 系统之前请将门滑开并等待 30 秒以使试样完全流尽若在未流尽时插入试剂瓶可能导致热水从 IOS 系统上部溅出警告在 900 联机分析仪中此符号表示分析仪的保护性接地端地线 ...

Page 46: ...普通废品的方式处理警告任何需要接触分析仪内部的操作包括安装维修件均可能导致人身伤害为避免可能的电击伤害在打开分析仪之前请关闭电源开关并断开仪器与电源的连接如果可能警告紫外线灯和显示屏含有水银在您所在的地区可能被视为危险材料处理这些材料时请遵循国家州省或地方政府的相关规定警告如果紫外线灯破损或损坏应根据您所在组织机构的有毒废料处理程序以及国家州省或地方政府的相关规定进行处理警告为预防在紫外线放射下暴露导致伤害请勿将紫外线灯置于保护罩之外警告在分析仪电源打开的情况下维修分析仪中的部件时请不要将手靠近试剂洗涤器部件洗涤器由移动部件控制可能导致皮肤夹伤 ...

Page 47: ...ﾇﾆｴｰｴﾕﾕ GE Analytical Instruments USA ｵﾄｹ豸ｨﾊｹﾓﾃｬﾒﾇﾆ盪ｩｵﾄｱｻｴｩｿﾉﾄﾜｻ睫ｧﾐｧ警告本分析仪使用危险试剂过硫酸铵和磷酸仪器排出的废液呈酸性必须妥善处理请遵循国家州省或地方政府的相关规定警告在关闭或断开分析仪电源之前必须停止分析警告请确保 DI 水容器中装满水特别是在测试高 TOC 或高盐浓度的试样时尤其如此在测试完高 TOC 或高盐浓度的试样后请务必使用低 TOC 的 DI 水清洗分析仪警告本产品为 A 类产品在家庭环境中本产品可能导致电磁干扰用户可能需要采取适当措施以减少干扰 ...

Page 48: ...GE Analytical Instruments 2009 48 of 236 DLM 90488 01 Rev A 警告为使臭氧水系统达到规定的性能必须从 GE Analytical Instruments 购买臭氧解离装置并根据说明安装警告为避免 TOC 读数错误或损坏分析仪在开始分析前必须保证试样进口打开且 DI 水容器已满 ...

Page 49: ...Godec et al R Godec et al Method and Apparatus for the Determination of Dissolved Carbon in Water U S Patent No 5 132 094 For each TOC measurement the concentration of inorganic carbon species CO2 HCO3 and CO3 2 is determined and after oxidation of the organic compounds the total carbon TC content of the sample is measured The concentration of the organic compounds is then calculated from the diff...

Page 50: ...09 50 of 236 DLM 90488 01 Rev A knowledge is required The Analyzer is calibrated at the factory and calibration remains stable for approximately one year Recalibration and validation can be easily performed at the customer s site ...

Page 51: ...between samples 1 0 mL min Turbo mode optional 1 1 mL min Required Sample Line Flow Rate 50 mL 300 mL min for On Line Mode Power requirements 100 240 10 VAC 100 watts 50 60 Hz Fuses No user replaceable fuses built in circuit breaker Sample Temperature 1 C to 95 C via iOS withstands short term steam exposure Ambient Temperature 10 C to 40 C Sample Pressure in IOS System Up to 250 psig Normal Operat...

Page 52: ... II Safety Certifications CE ETL listed Conforms to UL Std 61010 1 Certified to CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Pollution Degree 2 Display Color touch sensitive LCD Size 62 4 cm height x 45 2 cm width x 26 4 cm depth 24 6 in x 17 8 in x 10 4 in Weight 16 9 kg 37 2 lbs IP Rating IP 45 Stated analytical performance is achievable under controlled laboratory conditions that minimize operator and standards errors...

Page 53: ...uding the Integrated On Line Sampling IOS System 2 Chemical reagent subsystem including reagent reservoirs and syringe pumps 3 Oxidation reactor 4 Measurement module comprising CO2 transfer modules Conductivity cells 5 DI water loop comprising DI water reservoir Ion exchange resin resin bed DI water pump 6 Electronics subsystems comprising Microprocessors and circuit boards Data outputs ...

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Page 55: ...idizer in the user interface to promote oxidation of the organics The sample travels through a mixing coil and on to a stream splitter The stream splitter divides the sample stream into two equal but separate flows One stream is processed for the measurement of IC the other is processed for measurement of TC The TC stream passes to an oxidation reactor where the sample is exposed to UV light The c...

Page 56: ...pump DI water reservoir and ion exchange resin resin bed CO2 from the sample passes through the membrane into the DI water supplied by the integrated DI Loop while interfering compounds and other oxidation by products are blocked by the membrane and remain on the sample side The CO2 forms carbonic acid upon reaction with water and the carbonic acid disassociates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ...

Page 57: ...ific coefficients I O board with interfaces to external devices via binary output two alarms and 4 20 mA output Data Outputs The Analyzer has serial RS 232 USB and printer ports allowing flexibility for exporting and printing data Real time and historical data can be transferred from the Analyzer via the serial port to a computer using communication software such as HyperTerminal for details see U...

Page 58: ...ted through the vacuum degassing module Carbon dioxide produced from the reaction of bicarbonate and carbonate with acid is removed from the sample stream by the vacuum The sample is returned to the Analyzer and is directed by the stream splitter for measurement of IC and TC Approximately 99 of the IC is removed at concentrations up to 25 ppm The activated carbon soda lime trap prevents contaminat...

Page 59: ...g by a qualified service technician also can be provided Warning Original packing materials must be saved If for any reason the Analyzer must be returned it must be packed in the original carton to ensure that no damage occurs during shipment There will be a charge if the Analyzer must be repackaged for return shipment Insure the Analyzer for the return shipment Note Hazardous reagents ammonium pe...

Page 60: ...be Replacement pump tubing assembly 3 4 OD tubing for waste line for on line configuration 1 8 OD tubing with 5 16 SwageLok fitting for waste line for grab configuration 3 32 Allen wrench 1 4 open end wrench 9 16 open end wrench Water bottle 250 mL with nozzle for filling DI water reservoir USB flash memory drive pH paper Stainless steel metric tubing converter 1 4 in to 6 mm tube Two PVC conduit ...

Page 61: ...Volts for analog and alarm outputs optional see Installing the Analog Outputs and Alarms on page 68 Analog 4 20 mA recorder optional Insulated wire 18 12 American Wire Gauge rated to 300 Volts for AC power conduit see Connecting to a Power Supply on page 75 An external circuit breaker or switch that disconnects both poles of the supply voltage rated appropriately optional Grounding strap for ESD p...

Page 62: ...ntrol When selecting the location mount the Analyzer so that the display screen is approximately at eye level Hardware for mounting the Analyzer on a wall or instrument rack is not included in the accessories kit Hardware should be selected based on site specific circumstances Mounting hardware must be able to support four times the weight of the unit thus you should install mounting bolts capable...

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Page 65: ... reagents are shipped from GE Analytical Instruments in specific packaging for safety in transit Carefully read the attached MSDS sheets prior to opening the packaging Within the packaging are two reagent cartridges Each reagent cartridge is identified with labels that indicate which cartridge contains ammonium persulfate and which cartridge contains phosphoric acid ...

Page 66: ...ng on the container for proper positioning 6 Slide the acid container into the reagent enclosure with the valve pointing down and toward the front of the reagent enclosure 7 Locate the oxidizer supply line indicated by the Oxidizer label Attach the PEEK nut to the oxidizer container and tighten finger tight 8 Slide the valve on the oxidizer container to the open position by pushing the green butto...

Page 67: ...provided in the accessories kit 1 Fill the water bottle with DI water 2 Remove the rubber inlet cover on the DI water reservoir 3 Slide the bottle nozzle into the inlet hole and gently squeeze the bottle Be sure to fill the reservoir until the water reaches the fill line just below the inlet 4 Replace the rubber inlet cover Visually check for leaks from the reservoir after the reservoir has been f...

Page 68: ...er to the conduit and the Analyzer bulkhead in the normal manner Wire should be 22 12 AWG rated to 300 Volts Strip length should be 8 9 mm 33 in To attach the output connections first remove the terminal block from the I O board by firmly grasping the terminal block and pulling it straight out from the board note the orientation of the terminal block before removing Completely loosen the screw for...

Page 69: ...ts TB2 Pin Number from left Input Output 10 24 V ground for binary input 9 24 V output for binary input 8 Remote stop start for binary input 7 Remote start start for binary input 6 Alarm 2 NO output 5 Alarm 2 NC output 4 Alarm 2 Common output 3 Alarm 1 NO output 2 Alarm 1 NC output 1 Alarm 1 Common output Table 2 Sample Sequencer Inputs Outputs TB1 Pin Number from left Output 8 Reserved 7 Reserved...

Page 70: ...tput located on TB3 The analog output is calibrated at the factory prior to shipping Wiring connections are shown in Figure 6 Table 3 Serial and 4 20 mA Inputs Outputs TB3 Pin Number from left Output 12 4 20 mA Output 11 4 20 mA Output 10 Not used 9 Not used 8 Reserved 7 Reserved 6 Reserved 5 Not used 4 Serial In 3 Serial Out 2 Serial ground 1 Not used ...

Page 71: ...Logic Control System or Center PLC Wiring examples are shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 Note that binary input must be activated in the Analyzer firmware later It is important to confirm the correct signal strength before setting binary input to On to avoid unexpectedly starting or stopping analysis For more information on activating binary input see Activating Binary Input on page 110 Pin 12 Pin 11...

Page 72: ... 9 24 V 8 7 TB2 Internal to 900 On Line Analyzer Relay Driver Local Control External to 900 On Line Analyzer K1 Method 1 Using the Internal 24 V of Analyzer As Source Supply Conduit K1 Custom Computer Terminal 10 24 V gnd 9 24 V 8 7 TB2 Internal 900 On Line Analyzer Local Control External 900 On Line Analyzer K1 Method 2 Using Customer s External Power Supply Conduit K1 Custom Computer Terminal 12...

Page 73: ...zer and secure with the captive screws 3 Connect the other end of the printer cable to the printer and snap the clips into place 4 Consult the instructions that come with the printer for additional setup help Load the paper and make sure the printer is ready to print depending on the printer model press SEL or Online so that the green light is illuminated Installing the USB Connection The USB port...

Page 74: ...eled Computer RS232 see Figure 4 and tighten the captive screws 2 Connect the other end female end of the cable to the serial port on your PC again connecting the captive screws Note that serial communication is supported only for computers running the Windows operating system Figure 9 Input and Output Connectors Note For long distance connections up to 1 000 feet or 305 meters GE Analytical Instr...

Page 75: ...bulkhead in the normal manner AC connections inside the Analyzer are made to the top of the terminal strip see Figure 10 with the line brown black wire connected to TB3 and neutral blue white wire connected to TB4 Connect the grounding conductor green and yellow wire to the ground stud A terminal ring for 16 14 AWG wire is provided in the accessories kit if you use wire of a different gauge you mu...

Page 76: ... for Grab mode when necessary Connect the sample inlet to the Analyzer as described below in Installing the Integrated On Line Sample System on page 76 or Installing the Grab Sample Inlet System on page 77 The Analyzer only operates in Grab mode to take measurements from flasks or other containers When taking measurements from vials for example for calibration and verification of the Analyzer no p...

Page 77: ...djusted by the screw on the IOS Turn the screw clockwise to decrease flow and turn the screw counter clockwise to increase flow Installing the Grab Sample Inlet System To sample from a vial no special hardware setup is required simply place a 40 mL vial in the IOS System and operate the Analyzer in Grab mode for details see Setting the Analyzer Mode on page 93 If you wish to run grab samples from ...

Page 78: ...he 3 4 OD waste tubing connect the tubing to the waste outlet on the IOS System by sliding the tubing over the barb fitting place the hose clamp over the waste line to secure the connection to the waste outlet A gravity drain must be provided for the waste To use the 1 8 waste tubing you must first disconnect the 7 16 nut that connects to the port labeled Waste Attach the Swagelok fitting to the W...

Page 79: ...of DI water in the reservoir back up to the blue line 7 Close the Analyzer case 8 Press the Menu button Enabling DataGuard or Password Protection Optional The Sievers 900 Series of TOC Analyzers offers two levels of security one included with all Analyzers and the other available for purchase as an upgrade from GE Analytical Instruments The Password Protection feature is included with all Analyzer...

Page 80: ...the default password After you have logged in using the default password follow these steps 1 Select the DataGuard tab 2 Press the Change Password button 3 Enter the old password GEAI and press Enter 4 Enter the new password and press Enter 5 Verify the new password and press Enter 6 Record the new password in a secure location All users will be required to enter this log in information to access ...

Page 81: ...ount to ensure Analyzer security Refer to Chapter 5 Password Protection and DataGuard for complete DataGuard information 1 Press the Menu button and select the DataGuard tab 2 Press the Add User button 3 Specify a new User ID for the administrator and press the Enter button 4 Specify the Password for the administrator User ID and press Enter 5 Verify the Password and press Enter 6 Press the User L...

Page 82: ... which you set the clock in Step 3 above but is merely intended to identify the time zone in exported or printed data Time Zone Allows you to set a text descriptor for the time zone Usually this is a three letter code such as EST for Eastern Standard Time or GMT for Greenwich Mean Time GMT Difference Allows you to enter the from Greenwich Mean Time Use the number pad and the button to specify the ...

Page 83: ...r the Month and Year buttons Press Accept after you have entered the complete expiration date You will be prompted to confirm the installation of new acid press the Confirm button to continue 4 Press the New Oxid button The oxidizer has a maximum 90 day life once it is installed For the expiration date enter the date 90 days from today or enter the expiration date on the label and allow the Analyz...

Page 84: ...tes according to Table 5 on page 98 and Table 6 on page 99 For more information on setting flow rates see Setting Reagent Flow Rates on page 94 3 Press the Menu button to exit and save your settings Setting Up the Data History Before taking measurements review the Archive Data setting to ensure that data is collected in the best way for your environment By default data is stored in the Analyzer s ...

Page 85: ...e To export the settings to a comma separated text file follow these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab 2 Press the Advanced button 3 Press the USB I O button Make sure that the USB flash memory drive from the Analyzer s accessory kit is attached to the USB port then press the Save System button Archive the exported files in a secure location on your computer 4 Press the Back button and then press...

Page 86: ...en is not displayed press the Menu button Then select the Setup tab 3 Press the On Line button 4 Select the Maintenance tab and press the Consumables button 5 Press the Flush button 6 Press the Both button 7 Wait for the flush to complete The Analyzer will not respond to additional commands until the flush is finished after about 10 minutes Do not disrupt power to the Analyzer while the flush is i...

Page 87: ...reservoir and use the water bottle to add more DI water as the initial rinse down uses more DI water than normal operation 13 Close the Analyzer case The Analyzer is now ready to take TOC measurements If you want to customize additional settings do so now consult Chapter 4 Basic Analyzer Operation for details ...

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Page 89: ...egins initialization to check the status of consumables and prepare for taking measurements When the Analyzer is done with initialization the Main screen automatically displays If Password protection or DataGuard is enabled you will be required to log in before starting analysis or proceeding to the Menu screen Note that some menu options may not be available depending on the mode in which the Ana...

Page 90: ...he Main screen is divided into three areas 1 The Header contains the name of the screen the date and time and status icons representing the following conditions The Key icon displays when basic Password security is enabled The Padlock icon displays when DataGuard is enabled Note If Password security or DataGuard is enabled you will be required to log in before accessing the Menu screen or starting...

Page 91: ... the repetition and rejection count if applicable Taking TOC Measurements After you have set the mode to Grab or On Line as described in Setting the Analyzer Mode on page 93 and have configured mode settings you are ready to begin taking TOC measurements Simply press the Start Analysis button to begin When the Analyzer is in Grab mode as each measurement is completed the repetition and reject numb...

Page 92: ...ystem suitability operations DataGuard Configure the access settings and user passwords for your Analyzer From any tab under the Menu screen you can press the Start Analysis button to initiate TOC measurements Figure 12 The Setup Tab Setup Options on the Setup tab let you specify preferences and basic operation settings for the Analyzer configuration If the sample conditions for your application r...

Page 93: ...ode button 2 Press the Reps button to set the number of replicate TOC measurements to be made on the sample When you press the button a number pad displays Enter a number and press the Enter button to save the value or press Cancel to retain the current setting without making any changes 3 Press the Rejects button This option determines how many of the replicate measurements will be rejected in ca...

Page 94: ...sed by the Analyzer to determine the correct acid and oxidizer flow rates for the subsequent analyses of that sample The acid flow rate is set according to the TC and IC concentrations estimated during the preliminary measurement These concentrations may not exactly match the results of the subsequent analytical measurements but because there is a range of acceptable flow rates for any given sampl...

Page 95: ...eries Analyzers has been broken in at the factory so that the flow rate is relatively stable immediately after it is installed Still the sample flow rate will vary from one set of tubing to another To compensate for this variability Sievers 900 Series Analyzers can calibrate the sample flow rate so that it is optimized and the same whenever pump tubing is replaced The preliminary measurement is ne...

Page 96: ...on to be updated The frequency of performing the preliminary measurement should be greater for sample streams that are expected to have more variable compositions Therefore the frequency is adjustable with every 12 hours being the most frequent setting possible Persulfate is normally only added for TOC samples above 1 ppm Below 1 ppm the hydroxyl radicals formed from the photolysis of water achiev...

Page 97: ...to The Analyzer will automatically calculate the flow rates for both reagents 4 To modify the automatically calculated acid flow rate press the Acid button and select an adjustment value 10 20 10 or 20 You also can return the value to Auto 5 To modify the automatically calculated oxidizer flow rate press the Oxidizer button and select an adjustment value 10 20 10 or 20 You also can return the valu...

Page 98: ... value entered here is hours 4 Press Enter to continue Setting Manual Flow Rates Manually set reagent flow rates by following these steps 1 Select the Setup tab 2 Press the Configure Mode button 3 Make sure the Reagent button is set to Manual 4 Press the Acid button and use the keypad to enter a value Press the Enter button to save the value or press Cancel to retain the current setting without ma...

Page 99: ...he reagent setting Note Additional time may be required if the reagent syringes must be filled during the analyses Table 6 Recommended Acid Flow Rates IC Concentration Acid Flow Rate with No ICR or ICR Bypassed Acid Flow Rate with ICR Inline 50 100 ppm 2 0 µL min 4 0 µL min 0 50 ppm 1 0 µL min 2 0 µL min Deionized water 0 3 µL min not applicable For all samples verify the pH of waste is 2 and adju...

Page 100: ...etup History button 3 Set the Archive Data option to On or Off If you select Off the Analyzer assumes the use of a PC to capture data and data will not be stored on the Analyzer 4 If you wish to have data automatically downloaded to a USB flash memory drive press the Daily Download button and select On Then press the Download Time button and enter a Note If the DataGuard option has been purchased ...

Page 101: ...ta history archive Press the Export Archive button if you wish to export the data history archive to a file You will be prompted to connect a storage device to the USB port 2 After printing or exporting the archive the data history will be overwritten with new measurements as additional data are collected Viewing Data History You can view the data history stored in your Analyzer s whether or not a...

Page 102: ...measurement for the date you entered is displayed at the top of the list If you enter a date or time for which there is no data the next closest date or time is displayed On the Data History screen you also have the option to graph export and print data See the following sections for details on using these screens Graphing Data History You can set the time scale for the data that is displayed on t...

Page 103: ...d press the Max button to enter the maximum TOC value 6 Press the Back button to save your changes and return to the graph display 7 Specify which data are displayed on the graph Press the TOC button to graph TOC data Press the TOC IC TC button to graph TOC IC and TC data A color coded key displays to help identify the graph lines for each type of data 8 To begin the graph from a specific measurem...

Page 104: ...C Reagents Displays TOC data and reagent flow rates TOC Displays TOC data only 5 Press the Print button to print the data Exporting Data History The Analyzer can export the data history for any valid time range that you specify either to the serial RS 232 port or the USB port To export data follow these steps 1 Select the Data tab 2 Press the Export button 3 Press the Range button to specify a pre...

Page 105: ...aving to go through an import process Setting Up Analyzer Input and Output Menu selections under the I O tab allow you to configure data for alarms analog output binary input serial output and printing Note that older 900 Portable Analyzers may not have a 4 20 mA output Figure 17 The I O Tab Setting Up Analog Output Select the output range for the 4 20 mA analog output by following the steps below...

Page 106: ...e sent to the analog output The values can be TOC TC or IC Press the TOC TC or IC button and then press Enter to change the value or press Cancel to retain the current setting without making any changes Press the Protocol button to set the analog output behavior when the Analyzer is running system protocols Press either the Analysis Results or Standby button To calibrate the values output via the ...

Page 107: ...om the Analyzer directly to a computer you must enable the Output option and set the Baud Rate for the serial RS 232 port 1 Select the I O tab 2 Press the Serial button 3 Press the Baud Rate button Select 9600 19200 or 38400 and press the Enter button to save the value or press Cancel to retain the current setting without making any changes Consult your computer manual to determine the maximum bau...

Page 108: ...ation see the Appendix section called Using HyperTerminal on page 228 For example a successful measurement would output as follows Note that when the Analyzer takes a successful measurement the Warning Error value Field 9 is null If a Warning or Error is generated the output would be as follows Table 8 Data Fields Output to the Serial RS 232 Port Field Number Value 1 Mode 2 Date 3 Time 4 TOC ppb 5...

Page 109: ...op analysis When the Analyzer receives one of these commands successfully it returns ACK to the communications program on the PC If the command fails or if a bad command is sent the Analyzer returns NAK The serial port should be set to the following Bits Per Second 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Hardware Configuring Printer Settings You can change the way the Analyzer format...

Page 110: ... security to comply with 21 CFR Part 11 Setting Alarm Values The Analyzer has two customizable alarm outputs that can be triggered if the measured TOC TC or IC exceeds a set value or if a warning or error occurs By default both alarms are disabled When external alarms are connected to the Analyzer you can set the alarm levels by following the steps below Instructions for wiring the alarms can be f...

Page 111: ...tem Suitability Verification on page 151 Standby The alarm is triggered when the Analyzer enters standby non analysis mode For example this alarm can be triggered when the Analyer becomes idle or when the reagent syrine is filling and thus analysis has paused 5 Press the Menu button when you are done Managing Maintenance Information Options on the Maintenance tab contain important operational info...

Page 112: ...display more detailed information about consumables status follow these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab 2 Press the Consumables button The status of each of the consumables is displayed with an estimate of remaining life and either the expiration date the total days of usage or the usage remaining If you need to install new consumables follow the instructions in Chapter 7 Maintenance for each c...

Page 113: ...Time Zone Allows you to set a text descriptor for the time zone Usually this is a three letter code such as EST for Eastern Standard Time or GMT for Greenwich Mean Time GMT Difference Allows you to enter the offset from Greenwich Mean Time Use the number pad and the button to specify the offset For example for Eastern Standard Time you should enter 5 00 Reviewing Warnings and Errors The Analyzer i...

Page 114: ... and errors For each warning error you have three options Remove Remove the warning error from the list Export Send the warning error to the serial RS 232 or USB port Print Send the warning error to the printer The Analyzer displays the date error number error description a brief suggestion for corrective action time of last occurrence and the number of times this warning or error has occurred A c...

Page 115: ... constants reagent flow rates and other key parameters are stored in RAM If you have a printer attached to the Analyzer you can print these settings for future reference by following these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab 2 Press the Advanced button 3 Press the Print Constants button and then select one of the following to print System Configuration Prints basic user configurable settings System...

Page 116: ...e large font select TOC IC or TC Naming the Analyzer Location You can assign a name to the Analyzer that displays on printed and exported data This feature is particularly useful if you have multiple Analyzers at your facility and want to easily distinguish data collected from each instrument To assign a name follow these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab 2 Press the Advanced button 3 Press the A...

Page 117: ... USB port repeat Steps 1 through 3 above and select Restore System Programming the TOC Autozero If your application requires you to perform on line TOC measurements you may want to set the Analyzer to automatically perform a TOC Autozero at a specific interval The TOC Autozero is recommended only if the TOC concentration in the sample stream is 50 ppb or less The TOC Autozero function is described...

Page 118: ...ream when it is working in On Line mode When the water flow is interrupted the Analyzer issues an error and stops analysis To change the Flow Sensor setting follow these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab 2 Press the Advanced button 3 Press the Advanced Setup button 4 Press the Flow Sensor button Note If the Analyzer is not powered on when a TOC Autozero is programmed to occur the scheduled TOC Au...

Page 119: ...wdriver or coin to release the bottom latch When closing the front panel be sure to firmly close both of the latches In addition some subsystems inside the Analyzer such as the electrical enclosure at the top and the reagent enclosure at the left are protected by covers Remove the covers by loosening the set screws with a Phillips screwdriver When replacing the covers be sure to seat the cover sec...

Page 120: ... do not need to change the configuration to analyze a standard with the IOS System Simply stop analysis slide the IOS System door open wait 30 seconds for sample to drain from the IOS System and then insert the 40 mL vial containing the standard After water flow to the IOS System has been established the flow rate should be adjusted so that flow out of the waste line is between 30 300 mL min The f...

Page 121: ... the IOS System door while analysis is taking place results in air being drawn into the Analyzer Warning The IOS System contains two sharp needles designed to pierce the septa of sample vials Do not put fingers or inappropriate materials into the IOS System Warning Water in the IOS System may be hot Before inserting a vial into the IOS System slide the door open and wait 30 seconds to allow sample...

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Page 123: ...and stopping analysis or gaining access to menu screens The DataGuard feature is available as an upgrade directly from GE Analytical Instruments DataGuard encompasses the same functionality as the Password Protection feature but adds support for regulation 21 CFR Part 11 by maintaining an audit trail for all user operations and allows for the use of 100 unique User IDs With DataGuard enabled acces...

Page 124: ...xport O Print O Graph O Printer Q Serial Q Suitability Q Calibrate M Consumables O M Export AuditTrail A View Audit Trail A Change Password O System Info O Warnings Errors O M Clock Q Advanced Q Add User A Setup A Print Audit Trail A Edit User A Archive Users A Main Legend A Administrator Q Quality Assurance M Maintenance O Operator Binary Input Q Alarm 2 Q Alarm 1 Q Analog Out Q Print Archive Q E...

Page 125: ...alyzer with the default administrator User ID and Password 3 Press the Login button and use the on screen keyboard to enter the Login ID and Password User ID ADMIN Password GEAI After Password has been enabled you may want to specify the settings as described below Changing the Password After Password protection has been enabled you can change the default Password by following these steps 1 Press ...

Page 126: ...ord Protection To disable Password protection follow these steps 1 Log in to the Analyzer with the User ID and Password 2 Press the Menu button and select the DataGuard tab 3 Press the Disable Password button When the confirmation window displays press OK Password protection is immediately disabled Note that if you decide to re enable Password protection you will need to use the Password that was ...

Page 127: ...er security settings are immediately put into effect and you will be required to log in to the Analyzer with the default administrator User ID and Password User ID ADMIN Password GEAI 6 Press the Login button and enter the default administrator Login ID Press Enter 7 Enter the Password and press Enter After you log in for the first time create a new administrator level account and inactivate the d...

Page 128: ... the expiration status see Editing User Information on page 128 the user will be required to change the Password when logging in for the first time 5 Verify the Password and press the Enter button 6 The Edit User screen displays automatically Press the Menu button to accept the default user settings or edit any of the user settings For additional information see Step 4 in Editing User Information ...

Page 129: ...to log in to the Analyzer five times the account is automatically set to Inactive see Reactivating Inactivated User Accounts on page 131 for more information Password Expired Indicates whether the user will be required to establish a new Password at the next successful log in The default for a new user is True Change this setting to False if you do not want to require the user to change the Passwo...

Page 130: ...ter 5 Specify a new Password and press Enter 6 Verify the new Password and press Enter Administrators can change the Password associated with any User ID by pressing the Password button on the Edit User screen Editing User Information on page 128 Dealing with Forgotten Passwords If users forget their Passwords the administrator must assign new Passwords by following these steps 1 Log in to the Ana...

Page 131: ...ive 6 If the user has forgotten the Password you can assign a new Password now Press the Password button specify and confirm the new Password and press Enter 7 Press the Menu button to save and return to the DataGuard screen Archiving User Accounts If you want to remove User IDs from the user list you must first set the unwanted User IDs to Inactive and then archive your unused user settings as fo...

Page 132: ...of the user who performed the operation When appropriate the old and new values of the action also are stored The audit trail can accomodate approximately 1 200 entries To manage the audit trail follow these steps 1 Log in to the Analyzer with an administrator level User ID and Password 2 Select the DataGuard tab Press the View Audit Trail button to display the audit trail entries on screen Press ...

Page 133: ...s not displayed on the current screen press the Back or Menu button until any of the main tabs Setup Data I O Maintenance or DataGuard display and then press the Logout button Table 9 Audit Trail Output Format Field Field Contents Format Notes Example 1 User ID 11 alpha numeric characters columns 1 11 ADMIN 01 2 Entry ID Number 9 numeric characters columns 13 21 693090237 3 Date and Time dd MMM yy...

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Page 135: ...e calibration only re calibrate if the verification indicates that a new calibration is necessary The Model 900 TOC Analyzers can be calibrated using one of two methods single point calibration at 1 5 10 25 or 50 ppm or multi point calibration at 1 5 10 25 and 50 ppm GE Analytical Instruments recommends that the Analyzer be calibrated in the field using a single point calibration at a concentratio...

Page 136: ...itability A multi point calibration should require approximately 5 5 hours to complete and single point calibration should require approximately 1 5 hours to complete Sievers Standards for all calibration and verification procedures should be purchased from GE Analytical Instruments Standards sets for calibration and verification can be purchased individually or as combined Calibration Verificatio...

Page 137: ...our application sets include one vial of reagent water and one vial each of TOC and IC in the selected concentration For customers typically operating below 1 ppm GE Analytical Instruments recommends selecting the 1 ppm single point calibration The available concentrations are shown in Table 12 Table 11 Standards Required for Multi Point Calibration TOC Calibration Standards Calibration Blank 1 pp...

Page 138: ...standards sets include the standards shown in Table 14 Note 1ppm 1 mg C L 1ppb 1 µg C L Table 12 Standards Required for Single Point Calibration TOC Calibration Standards Calibration Blank 1 5 10 25 or 50 ppm TOC as KHP IC Calibration Standards 1 5 10 25 or 50 ppm IC as Na2CO3 Table 13 Standards Required for Calibration Verification Verification Standards TOC and IC Verification Blank 500 ppb or 1...

Page 139: ...nt Constants Prior to performing any calibration procedure export the current constants in the event they need to be re loaded or referred to in the future To export the constants follow these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab 2 Press the Advanced button Table 15 Standards Required for Autoreagent Calibration Reagent Water 25 ppm TOC as KHP 50 ppm TOC as nicotinamide 25 ppm IC as Na2CO3 Table 16 ...

Page 140: ...ires that the on line water supply be available to the Analyzer Make sure the sample inlet is configured properly before continuing The TOC Autozero can require between 1 12 hours to complete but it typically requires less than 2 hours when the Analyzer has been measuring water containing 50 ppb TOC or less 1 If the Analyzer is taking measurements press the Stop Analysis button 2 If you have an IC...

Page 141: ...alyzer is taking measurements press the Stop Analysis button 2 Press the Menu button select the Maintenance tab and press the Calibrate button 3 Press the Flow Rate Cal button 4 Ensure the Analyzer is connected to a source of water and then press Next to continue 5 The Analyzer will then flush the acid and oxidizer out of the sample line 6 When the flush is completed the Analyzer will prompt guide...

Page 142: ...ater collection dry the graduated cylinder and press Repeat If the water collection was satisfactory press Next to continue 13 Measure the volume of water in the graduated cylinder to the nearest 0 1 mL Enter the volume using the keypad on the display then click Enter 14 The sample flow rate calibration summary screen is then displayed see Figure 22 The Analyzer indicates if the sample flow rate c...

Page 143: ...ior to starting analysis Avoid touching the top of the vial to protect against introducing foreign particles TOC and conductivity After following these steps proceed either to Performing a Single Point Calibration below or to Performing a Multi Point Calibration on page 146 Performing a Single Point Calibration Before performing a single point calibration save the current Analyzer system settings ...

Page 144: ... a water supply and click Yes If you have performed a reagent flush in the last 8 hours click No to skip the flush and proceed to Step 6 6 When the flush is complete click OK to continue Remove the protective cap from the standards vials and avoid touching the septa to protect against introducing foreign particles 7 Press the Cal Standard button select the concentration of the standard you will be...

Page 145: ...here is a problem with the Analyzer Percent difference is calculated as follows The Expected TC Concentration equals the Certified TOC Concentration of the standard plus the measured TOC Concentration in the Calibration Blank plus the Measured IC Concentration of the standard Expected IC is the measured value with the lamp off from the TC channel for the IC standard using the new TC calibration Th...

Page 146: ...he Analyzer follow these steps 1 If the Analyzer is taking measurements press the Stop Analysis button 2 If you have an ICR unit place the lever into the Bypass position If you leave the lever in the Inline position a warning message will display later 3 Press the Menu button select the Maintenance tab and then press the Calibrate button 4 Press the Multi Pt Cal button 5 If you have not performed ...

Page 147: ...ompted remove the 25 ppm TOC Calibration Standard as KHP from the IOS System insert the 50 ppm TOC Calibration Standard as KHP and press Next 13 After the 50 ppm TOC Calibration Standard as KHP has been analyzed you will be prompted to enter the IC standards Remove the 50 ppm TOC Calibration Standard as KHP from the IOS System insert the 1 ppm IC Calibration Standard as Na2CO3 and press Next 14 Wh...

Page 148: ...Concentration of the standard plus the measured TOC Concentration in the Calibration Blank plus the Measured IC Concentration of the standard The IC standards are measured with the UV lamp off Under those conditions the readings of the TC channel are expected to match the readings of the IC channel Therefore the Expected IC concentration equals the measurement made by the TC channel while the Meas...

Page 149: ... or reagents and after calibration Calibrate 12 Apr 2004 08 12 TC Calibration Expected Measured Diff Adjusted Blank N A 459ppb N A 462ppb 1ppm 1 25ppm 1 23ppm 1 60 1 24ppm 5ppm 5 3ppm 5 33ppm 0 57 5 36ppm 10ppm 10 2ppm 10 3ppm 0 98 10 4ppm 25ppm 25 2ppm 25 3ppm 0 40 25 4ppm 50ppm 50 2ppm 49 9ppm 0 60 50 1ppm R2 1 00 Calibration passed Print IC Data Cancel Calibrate 12 Apr 2004 08 12 IC Calibration...

Page 150: ... eight hour delay between performing the calibration and starting the verification press Flush to perform a reagent flush now Make sure the Analyzer is connected to a water supply and click Yes If you have performed a reagent flush in the last 8 hours click No to skip the flush and proceed to Step 6 6 When the flush is complete click OK to continue Remove the protective cap from the standards vial...

Page 151: ...onditions the readings of the TC channel are expected to match the readings of the IC channel Therefore the Expected IC concentration equals the measurement made by the TC channel while the Measured IC concentration equals the measurement made by the IC channel 12 Press the OK button to continue 13 Remove the vial from the IOS System and slide the door closed 14 If you have an ICR unit return the ...

Page 152: ...crose Standard Rs from the IOS System insert the 500 ppb Benzoquinone Standard Rss and press Next 8 After the 500 ppb Benzoquinone Standard Solution Rss has been analyzed the System Suitability Values screen is displayed see Figure 27 The Analyzer indicates if the system suitability passed or failed based on the following criteria Acceptance criteria for USP System Suitability is response efficien...

Page 153: ...orm the Autoreagent calibration follow the steps described in Preparing for Calibration on page 139 and then follow this procedure 1 If the Analyzer is taking measurements press the Stop Analysis button 2 If you have an ICR unit make sure the lever is in the Bypass position 3 Press the Menu button select the Maintenance tab and then press the Calibrate button 4 Press the Autoreagent Cal button 5 R...

Page 154: ...ments made on the 25 ppm IC Standard Four measurements of the IC Standard were made after the preliminary measurement The first of these is rejected as in any calibration procedure The remaining three measurements are statistically evaluated using the Q test and one of those three measurements may be rejected The average of the two to three valid measurements is presented as the IC Expected Concen...

Page 155: ...g and before the Autoreagents verification To perform the Autoreagent calibration verification follow this procedure 1 If the Analyzer is taking measurements press the Stop Analysis button 2 If you have an ICR unit make sure the lever is in the Bypass position 3 Press the Menu button select the Maintenance tab and then press the Calibrate button 4 Press the Autoreagent Ver button 5 Remove the prot...

Page 156: ...de on each standard using the acid and oxidizer flow rates selected by the Autoreagent function The RSD of each measurement is listed along with the difference between the measured and expected concentrations The Difference is calculated as follows The summary screen then lists the preliminary measurements made at the IC and TC channels for the 50 ppm IC Standard The Difference between the prelimi...

Page 157: ...button 3 Press the Cal Ver History button Press the Print History button to output the calibration history to the printer Press the Export History button to output the calibration history to the USB port or the serial port in text csv format If you want to review specific measurements from calibration or verification you can display the data history as you normally would The Mode column lists TC C...

Page 158: ..._____________ Sample pump tubing replaced before sample flow rate calibration Y N ______ Line 1 Enter data for the sample flow rate calibration Expected Measured Diff Adjusted mL min 0 50 ________ ________ ________ Flow rate calibration pass fail based upon the following criteria The Adjusted sample flow rate is 0 48 to 0 52 mL min Sample Flow Rate Calibration Results Passed Failed Sample Flow Rat...

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Page 160: ...oncentration of Standard ______ Line 3 Enter data for the TC Calibration Expected Measured Diff Adjusted Blank N A ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Enter data for the IC Calibration Expected Measured Diff Adjusted ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Calibration pass fail based upon the following criterion The Diff value for each IC standard is 10 or ...

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Page 162: ...ibration Expected Measured Diff Adjusted Blank N A ________ ________ ________ 1 ppm ________ ________ ________ ________ 5 ppm ________ ________ ________ ________ 10 ppm ________ ________ ________ ________ 25 ppm ________ ________ ________ ________ 50 ppm ________ ________ ________ ________ R2 ________ Enter data for the IC Calibration Expected Measured Diff Adjusted 1 ppm ________ ________ _______...

Page 163: ...pass fail based upon the following criteria The R2 is 0 990 The Diff value for each IC standard is 10 or less Calibration Results Passed Failed Calibration Action Applied Canceled Diff Measured Concentration Expected Standard Concentration Expected Standard Concentration 100 ...

Page 164: ...d RSD Diff Blank N A ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Enter data for the IC Verification Expected Measured RSD Diff ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Pass criteria RSD for each vial is 3 or less TOC Diff is 7 or less for a 500 ppb or 1 ppm TOC standard TOC Diff is 5 or less for a 2 5 10 25 or 50 ppm TOC standard IC Diff is 7 or less for a 500 ppb o...

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Page 166: ...er Rw __________________ Line 1 Average TOC of 500 ppb Sucrose Standard Rs __________________ Line 2 Average TOC of 500 ppb Benzoquinone Standard Rss __________________ Line 3 Response Efficiency __________________ Line 4 Response Limit __________________ Line 5 Response Limit Rs Rw Acceptance criteria for USP System Suitability is response efficiency between 85 and 115 Pass Fail Indicate whether ...

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Page 168: ...based upon the following criteria The median peak time of the 50 ppm TOC Standard is from 20 to 100 seconds less than the median peak time of the 25 ppm TOC Standard The RSDs of the valid expected IC and TC concentration measurements are 3 or less The RSDs of the IC and TC preliminary measurements are 5 or less Autoreagent Calibration Results Passed Failed Autoreagent Calibration Action Applied Ca...

Page 169: ...g criteria RSD of the last 3 valid TOC readings for the 25 and 50 ppm TOC standards is 5 or less Diff of the 25 and 50 ppm TOC standards is 5 or less Diff between the IC and TC preliminary measurements for the 50 ppm IC standard is 10 or less as compared to the TC value Autoreagent Verification Results Passed Failed TOC Standard Expected TOC ppm Measured TOC ppm RSD Diff 25 ppm TOC 25 0 50 ppm TOC...

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Page 171: ... or failure to replace the reagents on the prescribed replacement schedule will invalidate the Analyzer s warranty If you need additional assistance contact GE Analytical Instruments Technical Support at 800 255 6964 Training by a qualified service technician also can be provided Note that this chapter covers replacement instructions for all routine maintenance items that are replaced on a regular...

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Page 173: ...t the top left side of the Analyzer to the right of the reagent enclosure 5 Locate the fill line on the DI water reservoir just below the rubber inlet cover The line indicates the maximum water level if you notice a gap between the water level and the fill line you need to add DI water to the reservoir see Figure 31 6 Remove the rubber inlet cover Table 17 Replacement Schedule for Sievers 900 Seri...

Page 174: ...rvoir Fill the reservoir until the water level reaches the fill line 8 Replace the inlet cover by gently pushing it back into place on the reservoir 9 If you need to replace other consumables follow the procedures listed in the appropriate sections of this chapter Otherwise close and latch the Analyzer door Figure 31 Filling the DI Water Reservoir Warning Do not over fill the DI water reservoir ...

Page 175: ...d remove the reagent enclosure cover 5 For each cartridge that you are replacing Remove the cartridge from the enclosure Push the red button to close the valve Loosen the PEEK nut and disconnect the cartridge from the reagent syringe tubing Warning Reagent containers are for single use only do not refill Refilling or reusing reagent containers will void all Analyzer and parts warranties and nullif...

Page 176: ...careful to move tubing and wires out of the way while sliding the cartridges into the enclosure so you do not inadvertently crimp tubing or loosen cable connections 8 Replace the reagent enclosure cover and tighten the set screw until it is finger tight 9 If you need to replace other consumables follow the procedures listed in the appropriate sections of this chapter Otherwise close and latch the ...

Page 177: ... lamp in accordance with federal state or local government regulations Warning Installation of the UV lamp requires access to the inside of the Analyzer To avoid potentially dangerous shock disconnect the power cord before opening the Analyzer s front panel Warning Should the UV lamp become broken or damaged it should be handled in accordance with your organization s toxic waste handling procedure...

Page 178: ... packet and the nut and ferrules from the zip top bag 9 Slide the nut up the lamp housing toward the connector cord and then slide the ferrules up the lamp housing until they are level with the black heat shrink tubing Be careful when inserting the lamp into the Analyzer as the nut and ferrules may slide off Refer to Figure 32 and Figure 33 for proper orientation of the ferrules Figure 32 Relative...

Page 179: ...door 16 Plug in the main power cord and turn the Analyzer on with the main power switch 17 Enter the installation date for the UV lamp by following the procedures in Setting the Installation or Expiration Date for New Consumables on page 190 18 After changing the UV lamp perform a calibration verification see Performing a Calibration Verification on page 149 Replacing the Sample Pump Tubing The tu...

Page 180: ...allow you to remove the tubing in Step 9 below then you will need to remove the bracket completely and should take careful note of the bracket s orientation 6 Remove the left Allen screw on the semicircular occlusion plate on the sample pump 7 Rotate the occlusion plate downward so it is out of the way 8 Follow the sample pump tubing to the pieces of green restrictor tubing from the transfer modul...

Page 181: ...ely 1 4 to 1 2 onto the waste fitting 14 Position the tubing in the left slot of the support bracket 15 Run the tubing counter clockwise through the sample pump Loosen the second screw on the occlusion plate if necessary The tubing should sit side by side be careful not to twist the tubing and make sure it sits on the center of the rollers so it is even all around the pump 16 Pull the tubing throu...

Page 182: ... power switch 25 Enter the installation date for the pump tubing by following the procedures in Setting the Installation or Expiration Date for New Consumables on page 190 26 GE Analytical Instruments recommends that you now perform a sample flow rate calibration as described on page 141 Replacing the Ion Exchange Resin Resin Bed The ion exchange resin resin bed depletes over time With typical Ana...

Page 183: ... connector tubing until the small tab is no longer extending through the slot on the set plate then pull the tubing out of the resin bed do not remove the black clip from the tubing After you remove the tubing from the resin bed hold the tubing so that the nozzle faces up to prevent water from leaking 9 Insert the red plug into the port at the bottom of the old resin bed 10 Place the water connect...

Page 184: ...r door 20 Turn the Analyzer on with the main power switch 21 Enter the installation date for the new resin bed Press the Menu button select the Maintenance tab press the Consumables button press the New button and then press the RBed button see Setting the Installation or Expiration Date for New Consumables on page 190 for additional details if necessary 22 Before resuming normal operation check f...

Page 185: ...pty out any water in the bottle Keep the water bottle available 4 Remove the new resin bed from the packaging The resin bed comes with a red plug inserted into the port at the bottom of the bed remove this plug and keep it available 5 Open the Analyzer front panel by turning the two latches and swinging the panel door to the left 6 Locate the resin bed at the top left side of the Analyzer just to ...

Page 186: ...ubing into the water bottle 13 Remove the rubber vent cover from the DI water reservoir Let the water from the DI water reservoir completely drain into the bottle When water stops flowing remove the tubing from the water bottle and set it aside Use the paper towels to dry any water that leaks out of the water connector tubing 14 Remove the red cap from the top of the new resin bed 15 Attach the DI...

Page 187: ...or New Consumables on page 190 for additional details if necessary 24 Before resuming normal operation check for leaks After resuming normal operation it may take up to four hours for the resin bed to rinse down during this time you may experience higher than normal IC values If high IC values persist then you should perform a Conductivity Autozero follow the instructions in Conductivity Autozero ...

Page 188: ... particles in the water samples If monitoring the TOC of the feed water prior to purification the filter element will need to be replaced more often than if monitoring the water after purification If the filter element clogs too frequently contact GE Analytical Instruments to receive help in the selection of larger capacity filters As the filter is used the flow rate of water through the IOS Syste...

Page 189: ...37 Loosen the adapter on the inlet side of the filter 6 Unscrew the spring loaded inlet adapter taking care not to lose the spring 7 Remove the old filter element from the body of the filter 8 Insert a new filter element into the body of the filter opened end first 9 Replace the spring in the inlet adapter and screw the inlet adapter into the body of the filter 10 Secure the inlet adapter by tight...

Page 190: ...on that corresponds to the consumable you are installing If you choose New Lamp New Tube or New RBed press the Accept button to enter today s date or enter values for the appropriate Day Month and Year and then press the Accept button If you choose New Acid enter the expiration date that was listed on the acid packaging press the Day button and use the number pad to specify the day of expiration a...

Page 191: ...inge pump and the reagent addition lines To prevent bubbles from entering the sample stream and interfering in the TOC measurement a reagent flush is used to remove the bubbles and fill the syringe with fresh reagent A reagent flush also is recommended after installing new chemical reagents For the reagent flush it is recommend that the Analyzer must be connected to a water supply A 40 mL vial of ...

Page 192: ...ss OK to continue 10 If you used a vial for the flush remove it from the IOS System after the flush has finished Cleaning the Analyzer You can clean the external housing of the Analyzer with a damp cloth using water or non abrasive cleaners Turn off power to the Analyzer and disconnect it from main power prior to cleaning Do not spray liquids directly on the Analyzer Wipe dry with a clean soft clo...

Page 193: ... of operation encompassed by this worksheet from __________to _________ Table 18 Sievers 900 On Line TOC Analyzer 1 Year Maintenance Worksheet Item Period Installation Date Expiration Date Notes volume Oxidizer supply Initial Install Acid supply Initial Install DI water reservoir Initial Install N A Oxidizer supply 3 months Acid supply 3 months DI water reservoir Initial Install N A UV Lamp 6 mont...

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Page 195: ...Warnings and Errors The best first step in troubleshooting erratic readings poor reproducibility 3 or other operational problems is to review and print the Warnings Errors list To display and print the Warnings Errors list follow these steps 1 Select the Maintenance tab Note For Analyzer firmware with the DataGuard feature a Maintenance level or higher User Level is required for performing most di...

Page 196: ...Message An analog error was detected Turn power off and on to reset Contact GE if the error persists Explanation This warning generally displays when the temperature or conductivity for the measurement is out of range Turn the Analyzer off and on and restart analysis If the warning persists contact Technical Support 3 Acid Warning Message The estimated amount of acid is less than 10 Confirm the am...

Page 197: ...early full Archive the history data before taking more measurements Explanation The data history can accommodate approximately 33 000 entries about 90 days of usage when the Analyzer is not in the optional Turbo mode This warning displays when the data history is 90 full when approximately 31 941 entries have been saved 10 Audit Trail Warning Message The audit trail is nearly full Archive the audi...

Page 198: ...mpletely consumed Perform a visual check to confirm that there is no remaining acid before continuing analysis and order a new acid container from GE now 17 Oxid Warning Message The oxidizer reagent needs to be replaced Explanation Based on the flow rate and history of usage the Analyzer estimates that the oxidizer reagent has been completely consumed If you use oxidizer perform a visual check to ...

Page 199: ...rning Message The system has experienced an error and has automatically restarted Contact GE if the warning persists Explanation The Analyzer has restarted for a reason other than a power failure If the problem continues there may be a problem with the Analyzer and you should contact GE Analytical Instruments technical support 41 System Restore Error Message Failed to restore system Explanation Th...

Page 200: ...imum of 100 users This error displays when 100 user accounts have been created If you have inactive accounts in the user list you can archive users DataGuard tab Archive Users to remove them from the list you will then be able to add additional users 53 History Data Error Message The history data is full Archive the history data before taking more measurements Explanation This error displays when ...

Page 201: ...echnical Support 65 Main Board Error Message An error has been detected on the Main Board Please refer to the 900 Oper and Maint Manual Contact GE if problem persists Explanation A communication error with the main board has occurred Turn the Analyzer off and on and restart analysis If the error persists contact Technical Support 66 Analog Error Message An error has been detected on the analog boa...

Page 202: ...heck for leaks throughout the Analyzer there should not be moisture on the inside floor of the Analyzer case Confirm that oxidizer and acid remain in the reagent containers also confirm that the valve on each reagent container is open Check the reagent syringes to make sure no large air bubbles are present a small bubble does not adversely affect analysis Also inspect the syringes for leaks and co...

Page 203: ... making a loud squealing sound or if water is not filling the tubing that leads to the resin bed it is likely that the DI water pump has not been properly primed To prime the pump you will need the water bottle from the Analyzer s accessories kit and a bottle or tray to collect water 1 Make sure the Analyzer is powered on 2 Remove the Lower tube Item 1 in Figure 39 from the bottom of the resin bed...

Page 204: ...ck of flow through the Analyzer follow the steps in the next three sections Checking the Sample Pump Checking the Inlet Tubing and Backflushing the Analyzer Checking the Sample Pump While the Analyzer is operating open the cover and make sure the sample pump is turning If the pump is not turning and the Analyzer is operating the display screen indicates that analysis is taking place contact GE Ana...

Page 205: ...ollapsed If air is still not drawn into the Analyzer or water is not flowing out of the Analyzer replace the pump tubing Backflushing the Analyzer When there is a lack of flow through the Analyzer a flush of the sample side or DI side fluidics can clear clogs in the tubing To flush the Analyzer you will need the water bottle from the Analyzer s accessories kit a small length of tubing similar to t...

Page 206: ...o pieces of disconnected pump tubing Compare the rate at which water drops from each piece of tubing If the water drops at the same rate there is no sample side obstruction and you can proceed to Step 11 after replacing the pump tubing on the Y fitting If the water drops more slowly through one of the pieces of tubing than the other proceed to the next step ...

Page 207: ...the Y fitting 6 Follow the piece of tubing with the obstruction the one with the slower flow around the pump and up to the green restrictor tubing Disconnect the restrictor tubing from the sample pump tubing 7 Attach the water bottle to the green restrictor tubing using a small length of tubing as a connector see Figure 42 Figure 42 Flushing the Sample Side ...

Page 208: ...problem persists contact Technical Support 11 The second task is to test the DI fluidics side for an obstruction If you placed the Analyzer into analysis while testing the sample side press the Stop Analysis button now if you used the Diagnostics menu to turn on the sample pump turn it off now 12 Disconnect the tan tubing and connector tubing that connects to the DI water reservoir see Figure 43 A...

Page 209: ...from the DI water reservoir attach the water bottle to the tan tubing and gently flush water through the tubing Be sure to carefully monitor the water level in the DI water reservoir as you squeeze the water bottle as you should avoid over filling the reservoir Reconnect the tan tubing to the solenoid valve and resume normal operation If water does not leak out of the solenoid valve proceed to the...

Page 210: ... If you detect gas bubbles in the lines or a large greater than 30 µL gas bubble in the syringe reconnect the power cord turn on the Analyzer and perform a syringe flush For further information see Flushing the Reagent Syringes on page 191 pH of Sample Stream is Too High If the pH of the sample stream is too basic e g pH 8 erratic readings and low TOC recovery may be observed Increase the acid flo...

Page 211: ...s follows 1 Add a few drops of acid 6 M H3PO4 to the sample 2 Use an N2 or He purge gas to remove CO2 from the sample 3 After purging for 5 10 minutes analyze the sample Acidifying the sample and purging may introduce organic impurities into the sample so treat a sample of low TOC DI water in the same manner as a blank If the response of the IC CO2 sensor is greater than the response of the TC CO2...

Page 212: ...displayed If the Main screen is displayed press the button at the bottom left corner of the screen 2 Select the fourth tab from the left this is the Maintenance tab 3 Counting from the top press the second button in the right column Advanced 4 Press the fourth button in the left column Advanced Setup 5 Press the fifth button in the left column Select Language 6 Select your language by pressing the...

Page 213: ...shipping container has not been retained contact GE Analytical Instruments GEAI at 1 800 255 6964 or 303 444 2009 to order shipping supplies Under no circumstances should you try to pack the Analyzer in anything other than the original shipping container Before repackaging the Analyzer prepare it for shipping as follows 1 If the Analyzer is taking measurements press the Stop Analysis button 2 Pres...

Page 214: ...h the main power switch 19 Open the Analyzer case 20 Locate the water bottle from the Analyzer s accessories kit Remove the top of the water bottle and empty out any water in the bottle Keep the water bottle available 21 Locate the red resin bed plug from the Analyzer s accessories kit 22 Have a paper towel available to absorb water that may leak from the resin bed Immediately after performing the...

Page 215: ...ach solenoid valve To remove water from the measurement module follow this step for both pieces of tubing squeeze the water bottle attach the nozzle of the water bottle to the tubing gently release the pressure on the water bottle to suck the water into the water bottle disconnect the water bottle from the pump tubing see Figure 47 34 Reattach each piece of green restrictor tubing and norprene tub...

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Page 219: ... Instruments Turbo mode is useful for monitoring recycle or reclaim water in semiconductor facilities where rapid response is of primary concern When operated in the Turbo mode results are reported every 4 seconds Note that the Autoreagent function cannot be used in Turbo mode Note During a reagent syringe refill there is a three to four minute delay during which no new data are available Refills ...

Page 220: ... Mode Activation of Turbo sampling mode may be purchased directly from GE Analytical Instruments 1 Select the Setup tab 2 Press the Enable Turbo button 3 Enter the Activation Code If necessary press the Number button to toggle the keypad from letters to numbers 4 Press the Enter button 5 After Turbo mode has been enabled you must turn Turbo mode on by following the instructions in the next section...

Page 221: ...should be set as follows Acid 2 0 µL min Oxidizer 2 0 µL min Performing a Turbo Calibration Calibration for Analyzers running in Turbo mode is different from basic calibration Because of the increased volume of standards required for Turbo calibration the IOS System is not used and instead standards are sampled directly from the 250 mL containers provided by GE Analytical Instruments In addition o...

Page 222: ...truments and press Next 10 When prompted remove the sipper tube from the TOC calibration standard bottle place it into the bottle containing the IC calibration standard as Na2CO3 and press Next 11 After the IC calibration standard has been analyzed the calibration summary screen displays You should Apply the calibration if the Analyzer indicates that calibration Passed If calibration Failed press ...

Page 223: ...ube to the Sample Inlet port and tighten the Valco nut with the 1 4 wrench by turning the nut 1 8 turn past finger tight 6 Place the open end of the sipper tube into the bottle containing the TOC verification standard as sucrose and press Next 7 When prompted remove the sipper tube from the bottle containing the TOC verification standard and place the sipper tube into the bottle containing the IC ...

Page 224: ...e operating life of the sample pump is reduced by half to 2 5 years Table 19 Replacement Schedule for Consumables in Turbo Analyzers Description Typical Operating Life DI Water Reservoir Refill as needed check when replacing reagents or UV lamp Oxidizer 3 calendar months maximum depends on flow rate Acid 12 calendar months maximum depends on flow rate UV Lamp 6 months Sample Pump Tubing 12 months ...

Page 225: ...drive After exporting the data remove the USB drive from the Analyzer and attach it to your computer s USB port It should appear in your available drive list as a removable media drive Export to the Analyzer s serial port and capture the data using a program like HyperTerminal for more information on Hyperterminal see Using HyperTerminal on page 228 2 On your computer launch MS Excel 3 Select File...

Page 226: ...the Text Import Wizard to help you create a spreadsheet from the data in the file If the Text Import Wizard dialog box displays Figure 48 make sure Delimited is selected and click the Next button Figure 48 Step 1 of the MS Excel Text Import Wizard 7 Make sure the Comma checkbox is selected to identify the file as being comma delimited Figure 49 ...

Page 227: ...27 of 236 DLM 90488 01 Rev A Figure 49 Step 2 of the MS Excel Text Import Wizard 8 Excel shows a preview of the data that will be imported If desired you can highlight a column and assign a Column data format Figure 50 Click Finish to continue ...

Page 228: ... Using HyperTerminal Hyperterminal is a Microsoft communications program that can be used to communicate with serial devices such as the Analyzer To use Hyperterminal you must first connect your Analyzer to the computer with a serial RS 232 cable To use Hyperterminal with the Analyzer 1 Make sure the serial cable is connected to the Analyzer and the computer and make sure the Analyzer is powered o...

Page 229: ...its Per Second 9600 Data Bits 8 ParityNone Stop Bits 1 Flow Control Hardware After selecting these values click OK 6 The main HyperTerminal window displays Select Transfer Capture Text Specify a location and name for the file and click OK Include a file extension of either txt or csv For example JulyData csv 7 On the Analyzer export the data you want to capture Be sure to select Serial as your exp...

Page 230: ...s in use To try to determine which communication port is being used to connect to the Analyzer you can follow these steps 1 Display the System Properties window select System in the Control Panel window 2 Select the Hardware tab 3 Click the Device Manager button 4 Scroll down to Ports Com and LPT and expand the menu by clicking the plus sign 5 The communication ports in use should be listed along ...

Page 231: ...5 preparing for 139 required supplies 136 reviewing history 157 sample flow rate 141 single point 143 single point worksheet 160 Turbo mode 221 verification 149 Clock setting 113 Conductivity Autozero for troubleshooting 211 when replacing resin bed 182 Configuration setting the Analyzer mode 93 Constants exporting 117 printing 115 Consumables chemical reagents 175 DI water reservoir 173 displayin...

Page 232: ...rt binary input 71 selecting a location 62 serial RS 232 connection 74 USB device 73 Ion Exchange Resin See Resin Bed IOS System overview 120 IOS System proper use 120 L Location naming 116 Logging Out 133 M Main Screen 90 Maintenance cleaning the Analyzer touch screen 192 DI water reservoir 173 reagents 175 resin bed 182 sample pump tubing 179 setting installation expiration dates 190 UV lamp 176...

Page 233: ...multi point calibration set 137 single point calibration set 138 system suitability set 138 139 verification set 138 System Information Displaying 114 System Settings saving and restoring 117 System Specifications 51 System Suitability 151 system suitability worksheet 166 T Tabs Setup 92 Terminal Blocks connecting to 68 overview tables 69 Theory of Operation 49 Time Zone Setting 113 TOC Autozero p...

Page 234: ...ion 128 forgotten passwords 130 reactivating 131 worksheet 134 UV Lamp replacing 176 setting installation date 190 V Verification Autoreagent function 155 calibration verification 149 history printing 157 reviewing history 157 Turbo mode 222 verification worksheet 164 W Warnings and Errors list of 196 reviewing 113 ...

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