
Operating Manual
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OMBG3000 – Rev1
Graph 1 - User calibration explained
Factory Calibration
9.10.2
When the BIOGAS 3000 module is factory calibrated, a stable gas curve is
generated (see curve 1 on
Graph 1 - User calibration explained
). This curve is
then used to determine the gas concentration based on the infrared signal
strength after being absorbed by the gas.
User Zero Calibration
9.10.3
A zero calibration is used to correct the entire curve for the infrared source
and filter variations caused by aging and induced drift due to dirt and other
contaminants. If done correctly, there is often no need to complete a span
calibration, as the new curve will follow closely to the factory calibration curve
(curve 1 on
Graph 1 - User calibration explained
The zero calibration is very sensitive and a rushed or poor calibration, (such as
the target gas still being present), will result in a zero error; see point A on
curve 2 of
Graph 1 - User calibration explained
. This also produces an error
throughout the remainder of the curve proportional to signal strength, but the