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ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES

1.1 Instrument Features and Keypad

ON/OFF

Scrolls up through options ie Fuel

MENU

Allows access to all menu functions

DOWN

Scrolls down through options

PUMP

Turns pump on and off

STORE

Enters data storage menu

ENTER

Accepts a command ie enters a
menu option

PRINT

Prints current data

Flue Temperature
Connector (underside)

RS232 (8 pin din)

Charger socket

Store

Pump

Enter

On/Off

Down

Keypad

Inlet Port (side)

Pressure Inlet

Infra-red emitter

Summary of Contents for KM940

Page 1: ...KM940 Hand held Combustion Analyser 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com ...

Page 2: ...de 12 4 3 3 8 Page Mode 12 4 4 Sampling the Flue Gas 13 4 5 Taking a Pressure Reading 13 4 6 Regular Checks During Sampling 14 4 7 Normal Shutdown Sequence 14 4 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility 15 5 MOVING THROUGH THE MENUS 16 22 5 1 Basic Operation 16 5 2 Menu Options and Settings 17 5 2 1 Main Menu 17 5 2 2 Select Menu 17 5 2 3 Units Menu 19 5 2 4 Display Menu 20 5 2 5 Set Up Menu 20 6 PRINTING I...

Page 3: ... 8 2 Changing the particle filter 26 9 PROBLEM SOLVING 27 10 ANNUAL RE CALIBRATION 27 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 28 29 APPENDICES A MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS 30 B COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY CALCULATION 32 33 C CALCULATION OF FUEL DATA 34 D ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY STATEMENT 35 ...

Page 4: ...u functions DOWN Scrolls down through options PUMP Turns pump on and off STORE Enters data storage menu ENTER Accepts a command ie enters a menu option PRINT Prints current data Flue Temperature Connector underside RS232 8 pin din Charger socket Store Print Pump Enter Menu On Off Up Down Keypad Inlet Port side Pressure Inlet Infra red emitter ...

Page 5: ... 1 2 Instrument Layout Rear SENSORS FITTED Charger Socket NOTE Cover Does Not Remove Serial Number Options Label Exhaust Port NOTE Do not cover exhaust port as this will severely affect analyser operation ...

Page 6: ... 6 1 3 Standard Probe Configuration ...

Page 7: ... 7 1 4 Analyser Connections Gas Connection to Instrument Particle Filter In line Water Trap Neoprene Hose Flue Temperature Connector ...

Page 8: ... humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 RH at 40 C Mains supply fluctuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage 3 FIRST TIME USE Charge the battery for 12 hours following this an overnight charge should be sufficient for an average 8 hour day See Main Parameter displays for Battery Indicator The KANE940 has a rechargeable lead acid battery which uses a different cha...

Page 9: ...toxic sensors if fitted to be set to zero and the Oxygen sensor to be set to 20 9 After switch on the analyser will briefly display header information Kane International 44 1707 375550 And then show the countdown screen ZERO CAL Time 180 FRESH AIR PURGE The calibration time will count down in seconds to zero Calibration time may be changed from 2 to 6 minutes See Set Up menu section 5 2 5 Note Thr...

Page 10: ... NATURAL GAS PRESS MENU KEY Press This zeros the toxic sensor and sets Oxygen to 20 9 The next screen is the MAIN DISPLAY of the analyser NETT C 0 0 O2 20 9 CO ppm 0000 EFF G 0 0 Use and to change the display CO2 0 0 FLUE C 0 0 INLT NOT FITTED AMBIENT C 21 All parameters are detailed in Appendix A MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS ...

Page 11: ...two can be changed Changing between the different modes is detailed in Display Menu Section 5 2 4 4 3 1 4 Page Mode Use the and keys to change the information that is displayed on the screen The following pages are available NATURAL GAS DATE 07 08 96 TIME 12 31 35 BATTERY 54 NETT C 0 0 O2 20 9 CO ppm 0000 EFF G 0 0 CO2 0 0 FLUE C 0 0 INLT NOT FITTED AMBIENT C 21 CO CO2 R 0 0001 P INDEX 0 01 XAIR 0...

Page 12: ...0000 CO2 0 0 to select and move parameter up O2 20 9 CO ppm 0000 CO2 0 0 CO2 0 0 Select next parameter Repeat above until display reads desired data O2 20 9 CO ppm 0000 CO2 0 0 CO CO2 R 0 0001 4 3 3 8 Page Mode Displays 8 parameters on the screen at one time Symbols used in this mode are different to those used in 4 page and line scroll modes and are detailed in Appendix A MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS ...

Page 13: ...instrument allows the probe to be used in holes whose diameters range from 8 mm to 21 mm 5 16 to 13 16 inch The standard probe is rated at 650 C Temperatures of up to 1100 C 2012 F can be accommodated using an optional high temperature probe TIP To conserve battery power switch off the pump when you are not taking a measurement Use the key to turn ON and OFF the pump 4 5 Taking a Pressure Reading ...

Page 14: ...the water trap when the probe is moved Take care and watch the water trap closely The in line particle filter is clean and does not become blocked 4 7 Normal Shutdown Sequence DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU USE THE ANALYSER Remove the probe from the flue TAKE CARE THE PROBE WILL BE HOT and allow it to cool naturally Do not immerse the probe in water as this will be drawn into the analyser and damage the p...

Page 15: ...ck the analyser prior to use The following procedure should be adopted Go through the normal start up sequence in the location where the equipment is to be used Switch on all localised electrical equipment that might be capable of causing interference Check that all readings are as expected A level of disturbance in the readings is acceptable If not adjust the position of the instrument to minimis...

Page 16: ...SETUP Press to access selected Menu MAIN MENU 1 SELECT 3 DISPLAY 2 UNITS 4 SETUP Press to select parameter FUEL O2 Ref SMOKE RESET LIGHT OIL OFF OFF NO Use and to change setting i e fuel selected FUEL O2 Ref SMOKE RESET NATURAL GAS OFF OFF NO Press to enter value and move to next parameter FUEL O2 Ref SMOKE RESET LIGHT OIL OFF OFF NO Press to save settings and return to the MAIN MENU MAIN MENU 1 S...

Page 17: ...parameters to be changed TIP Holding down one of these keys scrolls through the data quicker 5 2 2 Select Menu FUEL O2 Ref SMOKE RESET NATURAL GAS OFF OFF NO This menu allows selections to be made for the parameters detailed below FUEL Select the fuel being used by the boiler from either a standard fuel stored in the analyser or by entering the user fuel Once the correct fuel has been selected pre...

Page 18: ...n referencing is required by some regulations such as TA LUFT If a reference value is selected then toxic gas measurements will be displayed with the symbol n attached to the reading i e CO n What does Oxygen reference mean If 3 O2 reference is selected and 5 O2 is measured in the flue then toxic gas values will be recalculated as if 3 were measured The equation for referencing is detailed in the ...

Page 19: ...PRESS EFF C ppm mbar GROSS Allows all displayed units to be changed TEMP Choose selections from Centigrade C or Fahrenheit F GAS Changes the toxic gas measurement units Select from volumetric readings parts per million ppm or mass flow reading milligrams per cubic meter mg m3 PRESS Flue draught can be displayed in millibar mbar hectaPascals hPa millimeters water gauge mmWG or inches water gauge in...

Page 20: ... Language Automatic calibration time CO gas alarm NOx percentage for calculation Date and time Printout Header LANG CO AL CALEN ENGLISH ARM 400 DAR ZERO 3 NOx 5 HEADER Parameter Description Settings LANG Changes the analysers displayed and printed language ENGLISH SPANISH DUTCH FRENCH ITALIAN ZERO Allows setting of the Autocalibration time in minutes Care must be taken when changing this parameter...

Page 21: ...ck The following screen will be shown once the parameter is entered TIME FORMAT DATE hh 13 dd 03 mm ss 53 26 mm yy 01 96 FORMAT Changes the date format for display and printing dd mm yy yy mm dd mm dd yy To change the time position the cursor on Time and press The cursor will now be to the left of the 13 as shown below TIME FORMAT DATE hh 13 dd 03 mm ss 53 26 mm yy 01 96 Using and scroll through t...

Page 22: ...nal 44 1707 375550 LEFT USE STORE KEY The screen above shows the standard header setting with the cursor now shown underlining the K in Kane By using and any letter or number can be chosen Once the correct character is displayed use to move right to the next Move along until all characters spell the desired name or phone number If you need to go back and change a character use to move left Press t...

Page 23: ...may be lost if transmission is interrupted Keep the KANE940 pointing at the printer until the printout has finished Dot matrix serial printer requires the supplied serial cable to transmit data Connect the cable to the 8 pin DIN socket on the top of the KANE940 and the 25 pin D connector on the printer Data can either be printed from a live test or from stored data Printing of stored data is detai...

Page 24: ...memory of the instrument for the next test On the display shown above the next location will be 3 To store a test set MODE to STORE and press The current readings will be stored in the analysers memory Tip Make a note of the location number for your particular test as it may be useful when downloading or printing 7 2 Viewing and Printing a Stored Test Multiple tests can be printed easily with the ...

Page 25: ...l the current test has finished and the display below is shown Press to exit the print routine The instrument will return to main display PRINT TESTS 1 to 10 PLEASE WAIT MENU TO ESCAPE 7 3 Deleting Data To delete the data in stored memory press to obtain the STORE MENU as above Press STORE MENU to access the STORE MENU MODE LOCATION DELETE 3 PRESS ENTER TO DELETE Press to access delete data screen...

Page 26: ... be acidic If condensate spills onto the skin or clothing clean off immediately using fresh water seek medical advice if problems occur 8 2 Changing the Particle Filter This is a very important part of the analyser and should be changed regularly It prevents dust and dirty particles entering the pump and sensors and hence causing damage The filter MUST be changed when it is discoloured Remove the ...

Page 27: ...plug Analyser does not respond to flue gas Particle filter blocked Probe or tubing blocked Pump not working or damaged with contaminents Probe connected to pressure connector Flue temperature readings erratic Temperature plug reversed in socket Faulty connection or break in cable or plug Analyser automatically switches off in operation Battery below alarm level Ambient temperature above 50 C Batte...

Page 28: ...om 0 1 to 10 0 10 Nitric Oxide standard 1ppm 5ppm 100ppm 5 100ppm 0 5000ppm Nitric Oxide low range 1 ppm 2ppm 30ppm 5ppm 30ppm 0 100ppm Nitrogen Dioxide 1 ppm 5ppm 100ppm 10ppm 500ppm 5 500ppm 0 1000ppm Sulphur Dioxide 1ppm 5ppm 100ppm 5 100ppm 0 5000ppm Calculations Carbon Dioxide 2 0 1 0 3 reading 0 99 9 Losses 0 1 1 0 reading 0 99 9 Efficiency 0 1 1 0 reading 0 99 9 Excess Air 0 1 0 2 0 2885 0 ...

Page 29: ... with stainless steel shaft type K thermocouple and 3m hose Ambient operating range 0o C to 45o C 10 to 90 RH non condensing Power supply battery charger Input 110Vac 220Vac nominal Output 12Vac off load Battery Life 6 hours from full charge 1 Using dry gases at STP 2 Calculated ...

Page 30: ...enu 5 2 2 for oxygen reference The display will read O2 20 if referenced values selected and instrument is in clean ambient air EFF G Combustion Efficiency calculation displayed in percentage Gross G or Net N can be set see SELECT menu 5 2 3 The calculation is determined by fuel type see Appendix B for calculation The efficiency is displayed during a combustion test is displayed while in fresh air...

Page 31: ...0 will be displayed while in clean ambient air Prs Flue draught pressure reading Displayed when pressure sensor fitted See UNITS menu 5 2 3 for scales NO Nitric Oxide reading in ppm or mg m3 Displayed when Nitric Oxide sensor fitted Also displayed as NO n when referenced to oxygen The display will read O2 20 if referenced values selected and instrument is in clean ambient air NOx Calculated total ...

Page 32: ...loss term is zero Gross efficiency calculations assume that the energy contained in the water vapour is not recovered Since the fuel air mixture is never consistent there is the possibility of unburned partially unburned fuel passing through the flue This is represented by the unburned carbon loss Losses due to combustible matter in ashes riddlings dust and grit radiation convection and conduction...

Page 33: ... O2m Gross Efficiency 100 dry flue gas losses wet losses 100 20 9 x K1g x Tnet K2 x 20 9 O2m K3 x 1 0 001 x Tnett Excess Air 20 9 20 9 02m 1 x 100 CO2 20 9 O2m x K2 20 9 Unburned fuel Loss K4 x CO CO CO2 Note CO scaled in Where K4 70 for coke 65 for anthracite 63 for Bituminous coal 62 for coal tar fuel 48 for liquid petroleum fuel 32 for natural gas The formula for K4 is based on the gross calori...

Page 34: ...C 25 H2 3 H2O 50 Qnet 8 35 MJ kg Qg 9 3 MJ kg Max CO2 20 4 K1n 255 x carbon in fuel Qnet kJ Kg 255 x 25 8350 0 763 K1g 255 x carbon in fuel Qg kJ Kg 255 x 25 9300 0 685 K2 Max CO2 20 40 K3 Wet Loss 9 x H2 H2O 9300 x 2425 9 x 3 50 9300 x 2425 77 9300 x 2425 20 08 K4 65 an approximation for wood The fuel values to program into the Analyser are as follows NATURAL GAS K1g K_2 K_4 0 763 20 4 65 K1n K_3...

Page 35: ...d to be compliant Specification EC EMC KI KANE940 details the specific test configuration performance and conditions of use Please Note Batteries used in this instrument should be disposed of in accordance with current legislation and local guidelines 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 Visit us at www TestEquipmentDepot com ...

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