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Introduction

About this Manual

This manual provides detailed instructions for the setup, operation
and maintenance of the MicroFID™ Portable Flame Ionization

Detector.

Before unpacking the instrument, please read Warnings and Safety

Practices on page 18. This section describes possible hazards that
may injure the user, damage the instrument or compromise its

operation. Some general safety information is also provided.

To help you learn to use MicroFID quickly this manual is organized

by tasks beginning with a tutorial in Chapter 2. More detailed
operational instructions are provided in Chapter 3. Connecting

accessories is covered in Chapter 4. Routine maintenance is covered
in Chapter 5. Troubleshooting techniques are covered in Chapter 6.

Chapter 7 provides a technical description of MicroFID.

The MicroFID manual uses a few conventions for key names on the

keypad and for text that is shown on the display.

UPPERCASE

Key names are denoted by uppercase text.

ARROW keys is the collective name for
the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW

keys.

“ Display Text”

Text that appears on the MicroFID display

is in quotation marks.

Computer keyboard names are denoted by

angle brackets, e.g. <Ctrl>.

MD FID

Text that must be typed in using the

computer keyboard is shown in italics.

Summary of Contents for Photovac MicroFID

Page 1: ...ned in accordance with PerkinElmer s instructions and that proper calibration is regularly performed As with any complex device MicroFID is subject to failure and while PerkinElmer has taken and continues to take all possible precautions to a reduce the possibility of failure and b warn the user in the event of failure circumstances may occasionally occur in which there is a failure despite such p...

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Page 3: ...Photovac MicroFID Portable Flame Ionization Detector Part 396003 Rev G 11 ...

Page 4: ...rpose PerkinElmer shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or translated into any language withou...

Page 5: ...Reference No 600757 Rev G 33 ...

Page 6: ...oFID Layout 29 Figure 2 MicroFID Refill Adapter 34 Figure 3 Refill Adapter 3 Way Valve 34 Figure 4 Default Display 41 Figure 5 Keep MicroFID Level 53 Figure 6 Printed Output for Interval Mode 56 Figure 7 Printed Output for Method 21 Mode 58 Figure 8 Graphed Output for Interval Mode 61 Figure 9 Graphed Output for Method 21 Mode 62 Figure 10 Gas Bag Adapter 67 Figure 11 Using the Gas Bag 68 Figure 1...

Page 7: ...verter 99 Figure 20 Connecting MicroFID to the Serial to Parallel Converter 102 Figure 21 Bar Code Reader and Interface Module 103 Figure 22 Hydrogen Purge Outlet 111 Figure 23 Inlet Filter 112 Figure 24 Parallel Port Signals 130 Figure 25 Connecting MicroFID Using the Null Modem Cable 132 Figure 26 Connecting MicroFID Using the Gender Changer Cable 132 Figure 27 Flame Ionization Detector 136 Figu...

Page 8: ...l Field Items 83 Table 5 DIP Switch Settings for Baud Rate 100 Table 6 DIP Switch Settings for Parity 100 Table 7 DIP Switch Settings 101 Table 8 MicroFID I O Port Pinouts 125 Table 9 Parallel Port Signals 129 Table 10 Serial Port Signals 130 Table 11 Pin Definitions 133 Table 12 Contact Information 147 Table 13 MicroFID Response Factors 152 vi66 ...

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Page 11: ...Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense MicroFID I S I SC Notice CONFORMS TO UL STANDARD 913 Intrinsically safe Sécurité intrinsèque for use in Class I Division 1 Groups A B C D Hazardous Locations Temperature Code T4 Exia CERTIFIED TO CSA STANDARD CSA 22 2 No 15...

Page 12: ...S AND I SC ARE CLASSIFIED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES CONTAINING COMBUSTIBLE LEVELS OF GASES These accessories are for use with MicroFID I S and IS C in a hazardous location MX395002 Shoulder Strap MX396001 Short Sample Probe MX396007 Carrying Case MX396011 Calibration Kit MX396018 Long Sample Probe MX396021 Charcoal Filters 2 pieces MX396022 Charcoal Filters 10 pieces MX396053 Headset MX396054 Bar Cod...

Page 13: ...open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed 5 Exercise care in handling battery packs in order not to short the terminals with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 6 Do not defeat proper polarity orientation between the battery pack an...

Page 14: ... DES NIVEAUX DE COMBUSTION DES GAZ CET APPAREIL EST CLASSIFIÉ POUR USAGE DANS DES ATMOSPHÈRES CONTENANT DES NIVEAUX DE COMBUSTION DES GAZ Les accessoires PerkinElmer suivants peuvent également être utilisés avec l appareil dans un emplacement dangereux MX395002 Bandoulière MX396001 Petite Gamme d échantillons MX396007 Étui de Transport MX396011 Equipment de Calibration MX396018 Gamme d échantillon...

Page 15: ... mise au rebut particulières 4 Ne pas ouvrir et ne pas abîmer le bloc pile L acide sulfurique qui risque de s en échapper est corrosif et peut causer des lésions aux yeux et à la peau Cet acide est toxique lorsqu avalé 5 Manipuler le bloc pile avec soin afin de ne pas court circuiter les bornes avec des matériels conducteurs tels qu une bague un bracelet ou des clés La pile ou le conducteur pourra...

Page 16: ...dard for Electromagnetic Compatibility Part 1 Light Industrial Environment MicroFID has been tested and conforms to the guidelines specified in EN50082 02 Generic Immunity Standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility Part 2 Industrial Environment Council Directive 91 157 EEC Recovery and Disposal of Spent Batteries You must use the 220 V battery charger Part No MX396013 in order to comply with the r...

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Page 19: ...e detailed operational instructions are provided in Chapter 3 Connecting accessories is covered in Chapter 4 Routine maintenance is covered in Chapter 5 Troubleshooting techniques are covered in Chapter 6 Chapter 7 provides a technical description of MicroFID The MicroFID manual uses a few conventions for key names on the keypad and for text that is shown on the display UPPERCASE Key names are den...

Page 20: ...ndicates significant information Warnings and Safety Practices Please read this section before operating MicroFID Approved Models of MicroFID This manual provides operational information for all models of MicroFID The MicroFID I S and the MicroFID I SC are intrinsically safe and approved for use in hazardous locations Refer to the manual introduction for details of each approval Throughout the man...

Page 21: ... observe the following handling procedures Do not mutilate cylinders Do not expose the cylinders to direct sunlight Do not heat the cylinders The cylinders may rupture at high temperatures Use only the specified regulator for the calibration gas Confirm regulator type and material with your specialty gas supplier Use only the MicroFID refill adapter for the hydrogen Part No MX396004 Always secure ...

Page 22: ...oftware Manual Store cylinders away from possible sources of ignition Keep regulators and related equipment in the same gas service Do not change service or adapt equipment without consulting your gas supplier 20 ...

Page 23: ...tion ensure the gas cylinder valve and the regulator CGA connection are clean Turn the pressure control valve on the cylinder all the way out close the cylinder Turn the regulator outlet to off Open the gas cylinder valve slowly and check for leaks Adjust the delivery pressure and then open the regulator outlet valve Hydrogen Gas Hydrogen gas is a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or ...

Page 24: ...f recorded data and setup parameters If MicroFID is not used for long periods of time turn the instrument on for a few hours every month to avoid loss of data See Battery Charging on page 28 for instructions on charging the battery Please observe the following 1 For replacement battery pack use only Part No MX396005 or MX396006 2 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Ch...

Page 25: ...roduct of the hydrogen flame may condense at the exhaust port At sub zero temperatures the water vapor will freeze and obstruct the exhaust port If the exhaust port becomes obstructed pump operation will be inhibited Flame out may also result Transporting MicroFID When you transport MicroFID you should empty the internal hydrogen cylinder and then refill it when you arrive at your destination If y...

Page 26: ...es High concentrations of flammable gases gases within their flammable range can act as an additional fuel source When this happens the flame height may increase beyond the confines of the combustion chamber The hydrogen supply will then be cut off and the flame will go out Flame out may also occur when the concentration of sample gas is so great that it causes an oxygen deficiency This may occur ...

Page 27: ...ize cylinders Regardless of the cylinder size the cylinder must have a fill pressure of at least 1800 psig in order to completely fill the MicroFID internal cylinder Specify a tank with no more than 2400 psig The hydrogen cylinder must also have CGA 350 male outlet The MicroFID refill adapter Part No MX396004 is shipped with the instrument You cannot fill the MicroFID hydrogen cylinder without the...

Page 28: ...f gas specify a single stage high purity regulator with a CGA 590 connection at the inlet The regulator should also have a 1 4 parallel compression fitting outlet with which to connect the regulator to the gas bag adapter The delivery pressure must be adjustable to approximately 40 psig 275 kPa 3 Zero air Occasionally clean ambient air is suitable for calibration If you are unsure about the qualit...

Page 29: ...e connected directly to MicroFID See Printer on page 87 for details of connecting a printer to MicroFID If you are using a parallel printer you will need the serial to parallel converter Part No MX380145 See Serial to Parallel Converter on page 98 for details NOTE MicroFID is not classified for use in hazardous locations with a printer Computer MicroFID may also be connected to a computer The comp...

Page 30: ...nd charge the battery pack independently of the instrument Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack NOTE Do not remove or recharge the battery pack in a hazardous location To remove the battery pack 1 Stop the flow of hydrogen gas by turning the hydrogen shut off valve fully clockwise See Figure 1 If the instrument has been turned on turn it off by pressing the On Off switch twice 2 Use the MicroFI...

Page 31: ...e screws into the bottom of the battery pack Do not over tighten the screws Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack 1 Ensure the correct plug is installed on the line cord of the battery charger If it is not correct for the wall outlet in your area then it must be replaced See Installing Alternate AC Plug on the Battery Charger on page 148 NOTE Do not charge the battery pack in a haza...

Page 32: ...ely leave it connected to the charger so that it will be fully charged and ready for operation On average a fully charged battery pack will provide 15 hours of continuous operation Battery life is shorter if the instrument is turned off and then on again repeatedly Filling the Hydrogen Cylinder The Refill Adapter WARNING DO NOT attempt to fill the hydrogen cylinder without a refill adapter The ref...

Page 33: ...Introduction WARNING DO NOT MODIFY OR DISASSEMBLE THE REFILL ADAPTER If you have any problems the unit must be returned for repair or replacement 31 ...

Page 34: ...upplied with a CGA 350 cylinder valve outlet The refill adapter is supplied with the matching fitting for ease of connection NOTE Do not force the connection Do not use Teflon tape with CGA fittings In general these fittings are designed for metal to metal sealing Do not use adapters to connect one CGA fitting to another type of CGA fitting If the refill adapter does not match the outlet on your h...

Page 35: ...reach of the flexible filling hose 3 Turn the refill adapter 3 way valve so that it points away from the cylinder See Figure 3 4 Hold the delivery hose and turn the 3 way valve on the refill adapter so that it points towards the cylinder Open the cylinder valve A steady flow of gas will be heard escaping from the end of the flexible hose This serves to purge the hose of any impurities Return the 3...

Page 36: ...e 2 MicroFID Refill Adapter 5 Hold the knurled collar of the MicroFID refill connector and slide it in towards the instrument Off Vent Hydrogen Tank Hydrogen Tank Deliver through flexible hose Figure 3 Refill Adapter 3 Way Valve 6 Insert the fitting at the end of the flexible hose into the port until it seats against the port You will hear a click 34 ...

Page 37: ...tes Full approximately 1600 1800 psig turn the 3 way valve to point away from the cylinder This will stop the flow of gas to MicroFID High pressure gas trapped in the flexible hose will be vented A check valve in the MicroFID prevents gas in the reservoir from escaping 11 Close the cylinder valve on the tank of hydrogen 12 AFTER relieving the gas pressure in the hose disconnect it from MicroFID Pu...

Page 38: ...ill only be able to log data for a short time before the datalogger becomes full If you are averaging data you can log data for a longer period of time The exact duration will depend on the averaging interval The Method 21 mode prompts you to locate a site and then to record a background and sample reading for the site You can record up to 750 such entries There is no averaging of data in Method 2...

Page 39: ...Introduction instrument is switched off The clock and calendar continue to operate and do not need to be reset each time MicroFID is used 37 ...

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Page 42: ...MicroFID 1 Turn the instrument on by pressing the front of the On Off switch When the instrument is powered up the version number and creation date of the instrument software are displayed Press ENTER 2 You will be prompted to start the flame If you do not want to start the flame use the ARROW keys to select N o Flame Needed and press ENTER To start the flame use the ARROW keys to select Start Fla...

Page 43: ...s appears at the left of the upper line of the display and on the Print and Graph outputs Each status has a priority assigned to it If more than one status is in effect then the status with the highest priority is displayed until the condition is corrected or until the option is turned off When the bar graph is selected the instrument status is reduced to a one letter code Status Code Priority Des...

Page 44: ...alarm level LoBatt L 6 Battery pack power is low Connect MicroFID to AC supply or replace the battery pack Play P 7 The instrument is playing back previously recorded data Endlog E 8 The datalogger is full Sniff S 9 High Sensitivity operation Ready R 10 Normal operation Locate L 11 Locate site Used for Method 21 operation BkGnd B 12 Record background reading Used for Method 21 operation Sample S 1...

Page 45: ... other key ends the session While in the tutorial session key presses have no effect on MicroFID s operation To begin a tutorial session 1 Turn on MicroFID and select the No Flame option 2 Press the TUTOR key and begin a tutorial session 3 Press each key and read the display The tutorial display for each key is provided in Table 2 If a fault is encountered during normal operation press the TUTOR k...

Page 46: ...AR Erases the last number pressed PLAY Replays recorded data on display EXIT Exits from tutorial session CAL Calibrates with zero span gas ENTER Confirms display then continues Table 2 TUTOR Displays Key Functions Press a key to execute a function If there are no options to the key function the key acts immediately The BATT key is one example If there are options the current option is displayed Yo...

Page 47: ...nd the battery pack must be recharged See Battery Charging on page 28 NOTE Do not remove or recharge the battery pack in a hazardous location An audio signal will be generated when LoBatt occurs The signal will not clear until you connect the battery pack to an AC supply or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one NOTE Do not leave the battery pack uncharged for an extended period of time...

Page 48: ...efault display Most functions exit automatically if no key is pressed for 15 seconds When EXIT is pressed during printing MicroFID stops sending information to the printer The printer will continue to print until its buffer is empty CLEAR Key CLEAR erases the last entry If a value is entered in error press CLEAR to erase the entry and then re enter the correct number CLEAR used in conjunction with...

Page 49: ...he battery pack to an AC supply or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one If a flame out fault has occurred the audio signal will not stop until the flame has been re started or you turn MicroFID off In the case of an alarm condition an audio signal will be generated when an alarm is encountered To turn off the audio signal on alarm 1 Press the AUDIO key 2 Select A udio Off with the ARR...

Page 50: ...y plays back previously recorded data To play back previously recorded data 1 Press PLAY Two options are available Pressing ENTER begins playback where it was last stopped Press the SETUP key to set the playback options 2 Select the start Event MicroFID will display a list of available events Use the ARROW keys to scroll through the list When the start event you want is displayed press ENTER NOTE ...

Page 51: ...keypad and then press ENTER If no values are entered the display reverts to the default display after 15 seconds To enter analysis information 1 The first option is for the detector If you have been using the instrument with no flame and you now need to start the flame use this option You can also use this option to start the flame after a flame out fault If you do not want to change the status of...

Page 52: ...age 88 for more information on printing and saving logged data NOTE The datalogger will be cleared when you change from Interval mode to Method 21 Method 21 mode first prompts you to locate a specific sampling site and then allows you to record both a background and sample entry in the datalogger Method 21 mode will be covered in more detail on page 72 5 The date option is next Enter the current d...

Page 53: ...ys to scroll through the list of events to select the start event and then to select the stop event NOTE Deleted information cannot be recovered You should play back and print or download the contents of the datalogger before deleting any information 4 You can delete the current event all recorded events or a range of events Press ENTER then use the ARROW keys to select the desired option 5 You ca...

Page 54: ...retain a copy of recorded data the data should be printed or stored in a computer when E ndlog is displayed This will prevent loss of information CAL Key The CAL key is used to calibrate MicroFID Calibration has been automated for ease of operation Before beginning calibration ensure you have a reliable source of zero air and calibration gas A brief description of the functions under the CAL key w...

Page 55: ...r or for best results use a clean sampling bag filled with zero grade air After MicroFID has set its zero point you then enter the concentration of the calibration gas and then connect the calibration gas MicroFID sets its sensitivity for the specified Cal Memory You must have a supply of calibration gas ready before calibrating MicroFID See Calibration on page 25 for detailed calibration instruct...

Page 56: ...printing data it is still measuring real time concentrations NOTE MicroFID is not classified for use in hazardous locations with a printer To print data 1 Turn MicroFID off 2 Use the MicroFID printer cable Part No MX396051 to connect the MicroFID I O connector to the printer 3 Turn MicroFID on and press the PRINT key and then the SETUP key to select the desired setup options 4 MicroFID will ask fo...

Page 57: ... set correctly Most printers will have parity set to none 8 When the setup is correct ensure the printer is on line and press ENTER MicroFID stores one set of readings Min Avg and Max each interval In each averaging interval the printed minimum is the minimum of all the stored readings in that interval The printed Avg is the average of all the recorded average readings and the Max is the maximum o...

Page 58: ... 5 Cal 485 5 515 0 519 5 489 8 505 2 518 9 Figure 6 Printed Output for Interval Mode When you are using Method 21 mode the date and time are printed along with the event name repair code and the background difference and sample concentration of each interval The date time event name and repair code are only printed when they change See Figure 7 While the information is being printed the display sh...

Page 59: ...Tutorial Session Pressing EXIT during printing stops the job The printer will continue to print until its buffer is empty 57 ...

Page 60: ...98 6 98 8 11 13 111 122 0 215 7 337 8 11 29 112 2 Alarm 55 8 2474 2530 11 35 113 2 13 9 809 3 823 2 12 00 114 Ready 0 2 154 5 154 8 12 21 115 0 2 20 8 21 0 12 32 116 0 2 0 0 0 2 Figure 7 Printed Output for Method 21 Mode GRAPH Key Mode Pressing the GRAPH key prints the recorded data in graphical format When MicroFID is graphing recorded data it is also measuring real time concentrations NOTE Micro...

Page 61: ...or printed reports If more than one MicroFID is being used each instrument can have its own ID number on printed reports If an ID number is not required leave this option blank and move onto the next option by pressing ENTER 7 Enter the baud rate This value is specific to the printer being used and must be set correctly Refer to the printer user s manual to determine the correct baud rate 8 Enter ...

Page 62: ...the graph from the minimum to the average Plus signs are used to graph the area between average and maximum In Method 21 mode the date and time are printed along with the event name and the repair code The date time event name and repair code are only printed when they change See Figure 9 A minus sign is used to draw the graph from the background to the difference Plus signs are used to graph the ...

Page 63: ...dy 13 40 13 41 13 42 Cal 13 43 11 HiSens Figure 8 Graphed Output for Interval Mode While the information is being printed the display shows that printing is in progress The keypad will not accept commands until the present print job has been completed Pressing EXIT during printing stops the job The printer will continue to print until its buffer is empty 61 ...

Page 64: ... ID 100781 Date Time Event REP Stat 0 2000 Nov 30 95 13 29 100 Ready 13 35 101 13 48 102 14 13 103 14 53 104 3 Alarm 15 54 105 Ready 16 05 106 16 12 107 16 56 108 Dec 1 94 10 39 109 10 57 110 11 13 111 11 29 112 2 Alarm 11 35 113 2 Figure 9 Graphed Output for Method 21 Mode 62 ...

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Page 67: ...396022 may be connected to the instrument to produce clean air from otherwise unsuitable ambient air For best results use a commercial source of zero grade air and a second sampling bag Zero air should have not more than 0 1 ppm total hydrocarbons THC Methane in air is recommended as span gas The concentration of the calibration gas will depend on your application When ordering calibration gas spe...

Page 68: ...pport Equipment and Consumables on page 25 Methane in air is usually supplied with a standard CGA 590 cylinder valve outlet Obtain a regulator with the matching fitting Connect the regulator to the tank of calibration gas NOTE Do not force the connection Do not use Teflon tape with CGA fittings In general these fittings are designed for metal to metal sealing Do not use adapters to connect one CGA...

Page 69: ... knurled nut Tighten the knurled nut and ensure the tube stub is secure If the gas bag is not secure ensure you have inserted the tube stub far enough into the knurled nut Do not over tighten the fitting CAUTION Over tightening the Teflon ferrules will result in damage to the ferrules 6 The union should be connected to the gas bag adapter If it is not then tighten the nut on the adapter tube to th...

Page 70: ...lator knob counter clockwise about half a turn to start the flow of gas Fill the gas bag about half full and then close the regulator 9 Disconnect the gas bag from the gas bag adapter and empty the bag Flush the bag a few times with the calibration gas and then fill it 10 Close the gas bag valve Gently pull the valve tube away from the bag and then turn the knurled plastic knob clockwise to tighte...

Page 71: ... Low Range or High Range and press ENTER Use Low Range if you are sampling concentrations between 0 5 and 2000 ppm methane equivalents Use High Range if you are sampling concentrations between 10 and 50 000 ppm methane equivalents 4 Connect the supply of zero air If you are using room air press ENTER 5 If you are using a charcoal filter connect the filter as outlined in Charcoal Filters on page 95...

Page 72: ... 66 Use a different gas bag and gas bag adapter for each concentration and for each type of calibration gas You can use the same gas bag to zero all the Cal Memories however you must refill the bag for each Cal Memory 2 Press CAL and select the desired Cal Memory 1 to 10 with the ARROW keys 3 Enter the desired response factor and press ENTER See Response Factors on page 149 NOTE It does not matter...

Page 73: ...key and enter the alarm level for the selected Cal Memory 8 Repeat this procedure for each Cal Memory you need When calibrating MicroFID ensure the instrument is level If MicroFID is tilted side to side gravity will affect the flame height and cause erroneous readings Whenever the instrument is calibrated MicroFID updates the selected Cal Memory only Each Cal Memory must be calibrated at least onc...

Page 74: ...ed area on the display increases MicroFID s 3 second response time and detection limit of 0 5 ppm methane permit fast detection of small leaks Method 21 Operation Method 21 is a US EPA protocol for the determination of volatile organic compound VOC leaks in process equipment MicroFID has a Method 21 mode that facilitates Method 21 measurements The STAR 21 Software Part No MX396027 provides more co...

Page 75: ...in Preparing the Calibration Gas Bag and the Zero Air Bag on page 66 Use a different gas bag and gas bag adapter for each concentration and for each type of calibration gas You can use the same gas bag to zero all the Cal Memories however you must refill the bag for each Cal Memory 2 Press CAL and select the desired Cal Memory 1 to 10 with the ARROW keys 3 Enter the desired response factor and pre...

Page 76: ...rmed for each Cal Memory to ensure reliable operation Programming the Monitoring Schedule in the Field The easiest way of entering the Method 21 information is to go to each site and enter the required information In this way the schedule will be entered into the instrument in the exact manner in which it will be used To program the monitoring schedule 1 Press the SETUP key Press ENTER until I nte...

Page 77: ...oFID will not overwrite the existing event It will insert an event with the same name In this way you can create multiple copies of the same schedule in the datalogger You can see the duplicate events when you print the contents of the datalogger 5 Press the CAL key and select the calibration memory to be used for this site Press ENTER and then press EXIT 6 Press SETUP and enter a 2 digit repair c...

Page 78: ...the readings 12 To store the next location go the next site and press the EVENT key Select Insert or Scan to enter an event name 13 Press the CAL key and select the calibration memory to be used for this site 14 Press SETUP and enter a repair code for this location 15 When you return to the default display the instrument status will be Locate Record a background and sample reading for this site Yo...

Page 79: ... the sites are stored in the order in which they will be monitored 4 Press the EVENT key Use the ARROW keys to select In sert Press ENTER Use the keypad to enter an event name up to 16 characters long To obtain alphabetic characters you must use the STAR 21 software Part No MX396027 If your site is bar coded and you have a list of the bar codes use the ARROW keys to select Scan Press ENTER to acti...

Page 80: ...ment status will change to B kGnd Press ENTER to create a placeholder and to move to the next step 9 The instrument status will now be Sample Press ENTER to create a placeholder and to move to the next step The instrument status will again be Locate At this time since there are no other locations stored in the datalogger the same event will be displayed 10 Press EXIT at any time to return to the b...

Page 81: ...ation for details To use the schedule 1 Calibrate MicroFID as outlined in Calibration on page 65 2 If the first event of the schedule is not displayed you can find a specific event in the datalogger using the F ind option Press SETUP and use the ARROW keys to scroll through the list of events Select the desired event When you press ENTER the selected event will be displayed 3 Locate the specified ...

Page 82: ...changing the interval See PRINT Key on page 53 GRAPH Key Mode on page 58 or Computer on page 88 for details of printing or saving your data NOTE The datalogger will be cleared when you change from Method 21 to Interval mode Response Factors for Gases and Vapors In situations where only a single pure compound is present in air MicroFID should be calibrated with a standard of that specific compound ...

Page 83: ...onse factors change with concentration To use the response factors 1 Press the CAL key and enter the response factor for the specific compound 2 Calibrate MicroFID with zero air and 500 ppm methane as described in Calibration on page 65 3 Expose MicroFID to the sample The displayed reading is the approximate concentration of the specific compound The response factors on page 149 serve as a guide t...

Page 84: ...libration kit s Part No MX396011 Tank s of calibration gas Part No MX396028 Spare gas bag for zero air Part No MX396017 Gas bag adapter for zero air Part No MX396010 Supply of commercial zero air Charcoal filters Part No MX396021 MX396022 Shoulder strap Part No MX395002 Spare inlet filters Part No MX396020 or MX396015 Bar code reader and interface module Part No MX396054 Spare 9 volt battery for b...

Page 85: ...nsport MicroFID with the hydrogen cylinder filled If it is possible to fill the internal hydrogen cylinder when you arrive at your destination then do so If not then you must fill the cylinder before you leave and observe all precautions for handling compressed flammable gases See Warnings and Safety Practices on page 18 If you are travelling by passenger aircraft you must make arrangements to fil...

Page 86: ...d clear the Max register if necessary 6 If you are using an averaging interval you may also want to delete all events from the datalogger to avoid confusion between different days data and to avoid running out of space in the datalogger See EVENT Key on page 50 7 If you are performing Method 21 monitoring ensure you have programmed and calibrated all the Cal Memories You must also program your mon...

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Page 89: ...u are unsure of the compatibility of the printer refer to the printer user s manual or contact the printer s manufacturer Ensure the printer is set to 8 data bits and 1 stop bit parity has been set to none and that the appropriate baud rate has been selected NOTE MicroFID is not classified for use in hazardous locations with a printer To connect a printer 1 Turn MicroFID off 2 Connect the RS 232 p...

Page 90: ...duce the desired results see Printer Troubleshooting on page 124 Computer MicroFID will send information stored in its datalogger to a computer This option may be used if you need to prepare reports based on MicroFID s recorded data This feature may also be used if you need the recorded data in a format that can be imported into a spreadsheet or database for further calculations NOTE MicroFID is n...

Page 91: ...and no parity at the desired baud rate Refer to the manual provided with your software for specific details Once the data have been transferred to HyperTerminal it must be saved to a floppy disk or a hard disk In order to manipulate the data you must import the data either as a text file into a spreadsheet where it may be parsed and converted to numeric data or into a text editor or word processor...

Page 92: ...e of the computer s serial ports Remember which serial port you are using as you will need this information when you set up HyperTerminal Normally you will use Com1 or Com2 3 If the MicroFID printer cable plugs directly into the port on the computer without the gender changer or the 9 to 25 pin adapter you are most probably connected to a parallel port You will need at least one of the adapter cab...

Page 93: ... Enter the instrument name and select an icon If you choose to save the session after you have completed downloading the data this icon will then appear in the HyperTerminal group Figure 13 Connection Description Dialog Box 8 Press OK to accept the information 9 The Connect To dialog box opens next Select the serial port to which you connected MicroFID Press OK to move to the next dialog box 91 ...

Page 94: ...ate setting of 9600 is being used here as an example In order for this setting to work your computer serial port must be set to send receive at 9600 baud If your computer serial port is set to send receive at a different baud rate set the Speed command and MicroFID accordingly 11 On MicroFID the number of data bits has been fixed at 8 stop bits has been fixed at 1 Parity has been set at None and t...

Page 95: ... Flow Control option Leave the Parity Check and Carrier Detect options off Select OK to close the dialog box and accept the settings 13 Open the Transfer menu and select Capture Text A Capture Text dialog box will appear Type in the desired path and filename for the data that are to be downloaded Ensure the path is correct 93 ...

Page 96: ...t to none The settings in the Properties dialog box must match these settings 17 Press the MicroFID PRINT or GRAPH key Press SETUP and set the start and stop run numbers Press ENTER on MicroFID The logged data will begin to appear on the computer screen It will be saved to the specified file as it appears on the screen 18 To terminate communications select Stop from the bottom of the screen This w...

Page 97: ...chart recorder 4 Turn MicroFID on The analog output has been fixed at 50000 ppm as full scale Gas Sampling Bag A gas sampling bag is required for calibration of MicroFID If you are unsure of the quality of ambient air you should use an additional gas bag filled with zero air Connect the sample bag to the inlet fitting with the gas bag adapter See Calibration on page 65 for details One sampling bag...

Page 98: ...ut The nut and ferrules are supplied with the filter See Figure 17 2 Connect the nut to MicroFID s inlet Do not tighten the nut CAUTION Over tightening the Teflon ferrules will result in damage to the ferrules 3 Remove the charcoal filter from its plastic bag and insert it into the nut Finger tighten the nut onto the inlet If the filter is not secure ensure you have inserted the tube stub far enou...

Page 99: ...lter 3 Insert the new charcoal filter into the nut and finger tighten the nut onto the inlet Do not over tighten the fitting When the charcoal filter is not in use place it in its plastic bag and store it in a clean dry place Installing the Coalescing Filter To install the Coalescing filter 1 Load the Teflon ferrules into the nut The nut and ferrules are supplied with the filter 2 Connect the nut ...

Page 100: ...act duration will be determined by the operating environment MicroFID s inlet flow rate and sensitivity decrease when the filer is full Serial to Parallel Converter This device allows MicroFID which is only capable of serial communication to communicate with a parallel device This will be most useful for printing as most printers utilize parallel communication Your printer must have a print width ...

Page 101: ...able to MicroFID using MicroFID printer cable Figure 19 Serial to Parallel Converter 2 Determine the baud rate at which the converter will be receiving data from the instrument The value you set here must match the value you enter on MicroFID 3 Use the first three DIP switches to set the baud rate See Table 5 4 Switch 4 sets the data bits Off 7 Bits On 8 Bits Set the data bits to 8 5 Use Switches ...

Page 102: ...f Off Table 5 DIP Switch Settings for Baud Rate Parity SW5 SW6 None Off Off Odd On Off Even Off On Not Used Off Off Table 6 DIP Switch Settings for Parity 6 Switch 7 sets the Handshake mode Off Xon Xoff On DTR Mode Set the Handshake mode to Xon Xoff 7 Use switch 8 to set the data flow direction to serial to parallel Off Serial to Parallel On Parallel to Serial 100 ...

Page 103: ...use in hazardous locations with printers or with the serial to parallel converter To connect MircoFID to the serial to parallel converter 1 Turn MicroFID off 2 Unplug the converter from the AC outlet 3 Use the printer cable and suitable adapter Part No MX396051 to connect the MicroFID I O connector to the converter 4 Connect the parallel cable to the converter and then to the printer Use the paral...

Page 104: ...sure the printer has been set up correctly It must be on line Ensure paper is available and has been aligned properly 8 Press the PRINT or GRAPH key and then the SETUP key to select the desired setup options See Tutorial Session on page 42 Headset Use the headset when operating MicroFID in a noisy environment Audio signals for L oBatt Alarm and N oFlm will be heard through the headset To connect t...

Page 105: ...rt location names into the datalogger This option may only be used if your sites have been bar coded The bar code reader must be used with the bar code reader interface module Part No MX396056 You cannot connect the bar code reader directly to MicroFID To connect the bar code reader 1 Turn MicroFID off and remove the dust cap 1 Connect the interface module to the MicroFID I O port and tighten the ...

Page 106: ...2 Remove the 9 V battery and replace it with a new one The replacement battery must be one of four types Energizer No En22 Kodak SupraLife Duracell Eveready Energizer or Radio Shack Enercell See Bar Code Reader Control Drawing on page 152 for details 3 Replace the bottom cover The cover incorporates a tongue and groove design If it does not fit flush then rotate it 180ºand place it on the top cove...

Page 107: ...be 1 Connect the long sample probe to MicroFID s inlet 2 To extend the probe loosen the knurled nut at the top of the wand Pull the extension out and then tighten the knurled nut down to lock the extension in place 3 To lengthen the probe further loosen the lower knurled nut Pull the second extension out and then tighten the knurled nut down to lock the extension in place 4 When you are using the ...

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Page 111: ...ation Do not connect the battery charger to MicroFID in a hazardous location Upon return from field work charge the battery packs as outlined in Chapter 1 You will need one charger for each battery pack Use only the MicroFID battery charger You can connect the charger to the battery pack without removing the battery pack from the instrument If you do not require portable operation you can use Micr...

Page 112: ...Emptying the Hydrogen Cylinder When you transport MicroFID you should empty the internal hydrogen cylinder and then refill it when you arrive at your destination If you are traveling by passenger aircraft you must empty the cylinder WARNING Do not vent the hydrogen cylinder in a hazardous location Move to an open well ventilated area away from possible ignition sources before emptying the cylinder...

Page 113: ...mately 15 minutes to empty 7 Watch the Contents Gauge When the cylinder is empty close the purge outlet Use the MicroFID multi tool to turn the screw clockwise 8 Replace the battery pack as outlined in Chapter 1 Replacing the Sample Inlet Filter MicroFID is equipped with a combined dust and water filter to reduce detector contamination As the filter collects dust MicroFID s inlet flow rate and sen...

Page 114: ...g Teflon Side of Filter Polypropylene Mesh Figure 23 Inlet Filter 2 Remove the Teflon Polypropylene filter and install the new filter Part No MX396020 or MX396015 Place the filter in the filter housing with the Teflon side facing down in the filter housing and the mesh side facing the MicroFID Handle the filter disk only by the edges The mesh may be damaged or contaminated by excessive handling Us...

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Page 117: ... display NOTE Do not service MicroFID in a hazardous location MicroFID Fault Messages When the Check status is displayed MicroFID s operation is compromised Press the TUTOR key for a two line description of the fault One exception is the flame out fault When a Flame out fault occurs the instrument status changes to NoF lm Fault Detector flame has gone out Cause The hydrogen gas has run out Action ...

Page 118: ...10 watch for indications of reduced flame height such as lowered detection limits or a flame out fault Cause High concentrations of flammable gases gases within their flammable range are present High concentrations of flammable gases can act as an additional fuel source When this happens the flame height may increase beyond the confines of the combustion chamber The hydrogen supply will then be cu...

Page 119: ... fittings before the detector Action Clean or replace the sample line or the inlet filter See Replacing the Sample Inlet Filter on page 111 Cause Span gas and zero air mixed up Action Ensure clean gas is used to zero MicroFID Mark the calibration and zero gas bags clearly Cause Ambient air is contaminated Action If you are unsure about the quality of the ambient air use a charcoal filter or a supp...

Page 120: ...own to be present Cause MicroFID has not been calibrated properly Action Ensure calibration gas is of a reliable concentration and then calibrate the instrument as outlined in Chapter 3 After the instrument has been calibrated sample the bag of calibration gas A reading equivalent to the calibration gas should be displayed If not contact the Service Department Action When calibrating MicroFID ensu...

Page 121: ...re and the internal battery not the external battery pack has been discharged Action Turn MicroFID on and allow it to run until a LoBatt status appears This will take approximately 15 to 16 hours Remove the battery pack and recharge it overnight Repeat this procedure for 3 or 4 days While MicroFID is running the internal battery is charging Problem Cannot fill the internal hydrogen cylinder to 180...

Page 122: ... where it can sample clean air Sample zero air until the reading stabilizes around 0 If you were using Low Range switch to High Range Calibrate the Cal Memory you were using when the O ver status appeared Action If you were using High Range there may be an electronic problem Contact the Service Department Problem Display contrast bars are on or display is blank Cause Battery pack is critically low...

Page 123: ...cing the Sample Inlet Filter on page 111 Cause Pump has been damaged Action Contact the Service Department Cause Exhaust port is blocked Action At low temperatures water vapor a by product of the hydrogen flame may condense at the exhaust port At sub zero temperatures the water vapor will freeze and obstruct the exhaust port If the exhaust port becomes obstructed pump operation will be inhibited F...

Page 124: ...as Move to a location where there are lower concentrations and start the flame and then begin sampling higher concentrations If the flame goes out while you are sampling very high concentrations it is possible that you are sampling above the flame out concentration The flame out concentration for methane is approximately 52 000 ppm 5 2 methane in air A minimum of 17 oxygen is required to start the...

Page 125: ...in air Fill the hydrogen cylinder and then open the hydrogen shut off valve Allow the hydrogen to purge the system for about 5 minutes and then turn MicroFID on and start the flame Cause Hydrogen supply lines are blocked Action Contact the Service Department Problem Liquid has been aspirated Cause MicroFID has been exposed to a solvent that can pass through the Teflon Polypropylene filter Action C...

Page 126: ...re that the printer is on line as shown on its control panel Action Check the ribbon the print wheel or cartridge and the paper supply Cause The serial to parallel converter is not turned on Action Ensure the serial to parallel converter is connected to the AC adapter and the adapter is plugged into an AC outlet The red LED on the top of the converter will be on Cause Printer cable is not configur...

Page 127: ...formation to a computer store where a suitable adapter may be obtained I O Connector 8 pin Pin Signal MicroFID Printer Cable DB 25 Pin 1 Analog 2 Audio 3 Analog GND 20 4 GND 1 7 5 RXD 5 6 TXD 3 7 CTS 2 8 Audio GND Table 8 MicroFID I O Port Pinouts 125 ...

Page 128: ... as sans serif letter quality or compressed text Do not use these controls If you do use them you may cause your tabular or graphed output to be printed incorrectly The baud rate and parity options on the printer are not used for parallel communication However you must ensure the baud rate and parity options on the serial to parallel converter match the settings of your instrument Action When Micr...

Page 129: ...ed at all Photovac products use the Epson FX 80 protocol If your printer is not 100 compatible it may not print information correctly Information about printer compatibility may be obtained from the manufacturer or from your dealer If you cannot make your printer 100 compatible with the Epson FX 80 protocol you may have to purchase another printer Cause Serial card is installed in the printer Acti...

Page 130: ...feet On the serial side use the MicroFID printer cable When you are connecting the parallel side of the converter to a Centronics 36 pin female connector use a straight wired cable with 36 conductors and a Centronics 36 pin male connector at each end This cable is supplied with the converter When you are connecting the parallel side of the converter to a Centronics 36 pin male connector use a stra...

Page 131: ...2 PE Pull Low Pull High 13 Select Pull High Pull Low 14 Auto FF Not Used Not Used 15 NC Not Used Not Used 16 Ground 17 NC Not Used Not Used 18 NC Not Used Not Used 19 30 Ground 31 Init Not Used Out 32 Error Pull High Pull High 33 Ground 34 NC Not Used Not Used 35 NC Not Used Not Used 36 Slct In Not Used Not Used Table 9 Parallel Port Signals 129 ...

Page 132: ...t Table 10 Serial Port Signals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Data Bit 7 Acknowledge Busy Paper End Printer Select Initialize Select Input Error Auto Feed Data Bit 6 Strobe Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Figure 24 Parallel Port Sig...

Page 133: ...o parallel converter If you do not have a free serial port on you computer and you want to connect MicroFID to the parallel port you will need the serial to parallel converter Connect MicroFID to the serial port on the converter and then connect the printer to the parallel port If the port on computer is anything other than a female 36 pin Centronics connector you will need an adapter in order to ...

Page 134: ...ire a gender changer A gender changer will convert the male DB 25 connector on the printer cable to a female connector A gender changer is supplied with the MicroFID printer cable MicroFID Printer Cable MicroFID Computer with 25 Pin Male Serial Port Gender Changer Figure 26 Connecting MicroFID Using the Gender Changer Cable The pin definitions of interest are listed in Table 11 Only pins 2 and 3 a...

Page 135: ... not necessary The cable may be a null modem 3 Ensure all hardware is working properly Use a printer to test both MicroFID and the computer Connect MicroFID to the printer and ensure that this arrangement produces the desired results If the correct printout is obtained then the MicroFID and the printer cable are okay Now connect the computer to the printer and ensure this works If the desired prin...

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Page 138: ...flame Electrometer Repeller Electrode Jet 75 Volts Collector Electrode Sample In Exhaust Out Flame Arrestor Flame Arrestor Microprocessor Combustion Chamber Glow Plug Thermocouple Figure 27 Flame Ionization Detector When the proper ratio of hydrogen to air is present in the combustion chamber the flame is started automatically with a glow plug A thermocouple is used to monitor the status of the fl...

Page 139: ...d I O Connector Keypad Microprocessor Power Supply Electrical Connections Sample Flow Pump Sample In Inlet Filter Flame Ionization Detector Detector Out Figure 28 Block Diagram Detector Response MicroFID is strictly an organic compound detector It does not respond to inorganic compounds MicroFID s sensitivity is highly dependent on chemical structure and bonding characteristics The combustion effi...

Page 140: ... first exposed to zero air A small signal is generated This zero signal is stored by the microprocessor MicroFID is next exposed to span gas This span gas signal is stored by the microprocessor The microprocessor subtracts the zero signal from the span gas signal and divides the difference by the user entered span gas concentration The resulting sensitivity is stored in the selected Cal Memory wit...

Page 141: ... played back on MicroFID s display The display is identical to the numeric or bar graph display but the instrument status is Play indicating that recorded data not real time data are being displayed During playback MicroFID continues to analyze and record new data Recorded data can also be printed as either a table or a graph For each averaging interval MicroFID prints the minimum of all the minim...

Page 142: ... display The instrument status is Play indicating that recorded data not real time data are being displayed Recorded data can also be printed as either a table or a graph The difference between the sample and background is calculated and shown on the print and graph output 140 ...

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Page 146: ...bytes or 750 entries Chart recorder output 0 to 1 volt full scale Serial output RS 232 1200 19200 baud with no parity for tabular and graphic printouts and connection to an IBM compatible computer Audio output On Alarm LoBatt and NoFlm Inlet connection 1 4 stainless steel compression fitting Battery type Sealed lead acid field replaceable pack Battery pack lead content 57 Lead Pb by weight Charge ...

Page 147: ...range 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Operating humidity range 0 to 100 relative humidity non condensing Operating 0 5 to 2000 ppm methane equivalent concentration range Low Range 10 to 50 000 ppm methane equivalent High Range Accuracy Methane after calibration with zero air and 500 ppm methane span gas within 0 5 ppm or 10 of actual methane concentration 0 5 to 2000 ppm range Precision 0 3 ppm or 5 0 5 to ...

Page 148: ... replaced are not warranted PerkinElmer and its vendors disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose PerkinElmer and its vendors will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages irrespective of whether PerkinElmer or the vendor has advance notice of the possibility of such damages PerkinElmer s sole liability under this warrant...

Page 149: ...ons Department 1 800 762 4002 US 1 800 561 4646 Canada Customer Service 1 800 762 4002 US 1 800 561 4646 Canada In the Canada and the USA PerkinElmer Photovac 761 Main Avenue Norwalk CT 06859 0010 U S A Tel 800 762 4000 or 1 203 761 5330 Fax 1 203 761 4228 In Europe Photovac Europa Sjæ lsø Allé 7 A P O Box 79 DK 3450 Allerød Denmark Tel 45 48 100 400 Fax 45 48 100 401 In all other areas contact yo...

Page 150: ... HAR mark The line cord must be rated for either 100 to 120 VAC at 60 Hz or 220 to 240 VAC at 50 Hz The voltage rating will depend on the voltage in your area Contact your PerkinElmer representative to obtain more information Calibration Gas Supplier The MicroFID calibration kit includes the following items 1 Gas pressure regulator to fit a calibration gas cylinder with C 10 5 8 18 UNF fitting 2 G...

Page 151: ...ppm methane calibration gas Methane will have a response factor of 1 0 The following formula was used for calculation of the response factors Response Factor Actual Concentration MicroFID Response A response factor less than 1 0 indicates a compound response better than that of methane A response factor greater than 1 0 indicates a lower response than that of methane NOTE It does not matter which ...

Page 152: ...oromethyl Benzene 1 2L Bromoform Tribromomethane 7 2L 1 3 Butadiene 2 7C iso Butane 1 8G n Butane 1 9G n Butanol 2 6L n Butyl Mercaptan Butanethiol 2 6L Carbon Tetrachloride 25 9C Chlorobenzene 0 8C Chloroform Trichloromethane 3 5L Cumene Isopropyl Benzene 1 0L Cyclohexane 1 4C 1 2 Dichlorobenzene ortho 0 7L cis 1 2 Dichloroethylene 2 6C trans 1 2 Dichloroethylene 2 7C N N Dimethylformamide DMF 2 ...

Page 153: ...sobutylene 2 2C Isoprene 2 Methyl 1 3 Butadiene 2 2L Isopropanol 2 4L Methanol 23 8L Methyl Bromide Bromomethane 3 9C Methyl Ethyl Ketone 2 Butanone 1 9C Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 1 9L Methyl Methacrylate 2 8L Methyl tert Butyl Ether MTBE 2 0C Methyl Cellusolve 2 Methoxyethanol 9 1L Methylene Chloride Dichloromethane 1 4C n Nonane 1 1L iso Octane 2 2 4 Trimethylpentane 1 2L n Pentane 1 6L Propane 1 8...

Page 154: ...Bromide 1 5C Vinyl Chloride Chloroethylene 2 1C Vinylidene Chloride 1 1 DCE 2 6C ortho Xylene 1 1L meta Xylene 1 2L para Xylene 1 2L Table 13 MicroFID Response Factors Standards used for determination of these response factors were derived from a variety of sources C Certified gas cylinder 2 analytical accuracy Isobutylene 5 analytical accuracy G Standard prepared by dilution of pure gas into zero...

Page 155: ... with control drawing 890047 when powered by Energizer No EN22 Kodak Supralife Duracell Energizer Radio Shack Enercell 9 0 V alkaline battery 1 Read this manual before operating 1 Sécurité Intrinsèque WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Avertissement La substitution de composants peut compromettre la sécurité intrinsèque 153 ...

Page 156: ...a r C o d e R e a d e r In t e r f a c e M o d u le M a n u f a c t u r e d b y P e r k in E lm e r I n c S in g a p o r e P a r t N o M X 3 9 6 0 5 6 B a r C o d e R e a d e r M a n u f a c t u r e d b y H e w le tt P a c k a r d P a r t N o M X 3 9 6 0 2 5 a n d M X 3 9 6 0 2 6 Figure 29 Bar Code Reader Control Drawing 890047 References 1 Maslansky Carol J and Steven P Maslansky Air Monitoring I...

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Page 158: ...hart Recorder 95 Connecting 85 Gas Bag 95 Long Sample Probe 105 Printer 87 Serial to Parallel Converter 98 Standard 24 Accuracy 145 Accuracy Response Factor 81 Adapter 9 to 25 Pin 90 ALARM Key 47 71 74 Alarm Level 47 Setting 70 Alarm Status 42 47 48 Analog Output 95 Appendix 156 ...

Page 159: ...BATT Key 45 83 Battery Interface Module 104 Battery Charger 23 109 Alternate AC Plug 148 Line Cord 29 Specifications 144 Battery Pack Charging 29 109 Critically Low 109 120 Damage 109 Disposal 22 110 Disposal 22 Handling 22 LED 109 Life 30 Not Connected 120 Recycling 22 110 Removing 28 Replacing 28 Type 144 Voltage 45 Baud Rate 126 MicroFID 55 59 Serial to Parallel Converter 99 Too High 128 Window...

Page 160: ...terval Mode 69 Kit 25 Kit 66 Support Equipment 25 Calibration Gas 21 Specifications 25 Supplier 148 Carrying Case 27 CE Directive xiv Centronics Cable 128 CGA 350 for Hydrogen 25 32 590 for Air 26 Fittings Usage 32 66 Charcoal Filter 26 65 Limitations 69 Replacing 97 Chart Recorder Output 144 Check Status 41 115 CLEAR Key 46 Collector Electrode 136 combustion efficiency 138 Combustion Efficiency 1...

Page 161: ... 154 Council Directive xiv Customer Service 147 D Data Bits 87 89 92 93 99 Data Flow Direction 100 Datalogger Clearing 50 74 Memory 144 Method 21 Mode 139 Off 51 Options 36 Date Instrument Software 40 Not Retained 119 Setting 50 Delete Event 51 Detection Limit 72 145 Detection Limit Lowered 24 Detector Saturated 120 Dilution 152 DIP Switches Printer 126 Serial to Parallel Converter 98 Display Bar ...

Page 162: ...rt Blockage 23 116 121 123 EXIT Key 46 Exposure to Cold 23 116 121 123 to Excessive Heat 23 to Intense Sunlight 23 Extension Txt 94 Extension Probe 105 F Fault Detector Field Voltage Low 118 Flame Has Gone Out 115 Messages 115 Signal From Span Gas Small 118 Signal From Zero Gas High 117 Field Kit 27 Field Operation 27 Check List 82 Filter Cap 121 Find Event 51 79 80 Flame Status 46 136 Will not Ig...

Page 163: ...able 131 Glow Plug 136 Graph Start Stop Events 59 Interpretation 60 GRAPH Key 58 94 102 H Handshake Mode 100 Harmonization Mark 148 Hazardous Location 18 Charging Battery Pack 28 29 45 109 Chart Recorder 95 Compressed Gases 19 Computer 28 Printer 27 54 87 101 Replacing Inlet Filter 112 Service 115 Venting Hydrogen Cylinder 110 Headset Connecting 102 Volume Control 103 High Range 53 69 73 High Sens...

Page 164: ... O Connector 58 I O Connector 54 I O Port Pinouts 125 ID Number 54 59 Igniting the Flame 40 Inlet Connection 144 Filter Specifications 145 Flow Rate 145 Replacing Filter 111 Insert Event 51 75 77 Instrument Status 41 Code 41 45 Interface Module 103 154 Interval Stored Data 55 59 Introduction 17 K Key Functions 44 Keypad Specifications 144 L Layout Serial to Parallel Converter 99 Lead Content 22 11...

Page 165: ...a Sheet MSDS Calibration Gas 22 Hydrogen 21 MAX Key 46 84 Max Register 46 Methane 65 Method 21 Calibration 73 Calibration Gas 26 65 Description 72 Duplicate Event 123 Graphed Output 60 Monitoring 79 Monitoring Schedule 73 Operation 72 Playback 48 Selecting 50 Stored Data 55 60 MicroFID Approved Models 18 Calibrating 69 Contents Gauge 35 Default Display 40 Fault Messages 43 Hydrogen Cylinder 30 Lay...

Page 166: ...tatus 41 115 Null Modem 131 O O Ring 112 On Off Switch MicroFID 40 42 Operation Beginning 40 Check List 83 Detailed 63 High Range 53 69 Low Range 53 69 Organic Fuels 137 Over Status 41 120 Oxygen Concentration Limits 23 Deficiency 115 122 P Parallel Cable 101 Port Signals 130 Printer 54 Parity 93 126 Parity MicroFID 55 59 Printer 87 Serial to Parallel Converter 99 Photovac Applications Department ...

Page 167: ...ed Properly 126 Protocols 126 Serial Card 127 Serial to Parallel Converter 101 Setup 87 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 124 Will not Print 124 Printer Cable 87 101 Printer Cable Connecting 54 58 Printing GRAPH Key 58 PRINT Key 54 Sample Printouts 56 58 61 62 Start Stop Events 54 Stopping 46 Pump Damaged 121 Inhibited Operation 121 Laboured 112 Purge Cycle 40 Purge Outlet 110 R Range for the Grap...

Page 168: ...9 Standards 152 Remote Sampling 105 Repair Code 49 75 78 Repeat Event 76 80 Repeller Electrode 136 Response Not Detected 118 Time 72 Response Factor 52 69 80 Response Time 145 Retainer Battery Pack 28 Routine Maintenance 109 S Safety Glasses 19 Intrinsic 18 Practices 18 Sample Probe Long 117 Flow Rate 121 Method 21 50 Status 42 76 78 79 Saturated Hydrocarbons 137 Scan Event 52 75 77 Sensitivity De...

Page 169: ...Size 144 Software Communication 89 Specifications Methane Calibration Gas 25 Speed Search 49 STAR 21 Software 51 72 Start Flame 40 Status Detector 49 Stop Bits 87 92 93 Storage Temperature Range 145 Support Equipment 25 T Technical Description Calibration 138 Datalogger 139 Detector Response 137 Flame Ionization Detector 136 Teflon Ferrules 67 96 97 in Sample Stream 145 Polypropylene Filter 112 Te...

Page 170: ...oting 113 MicroFID 118 TUTOR Key 43 V Version Number Instrument Software 40 W Water Filter 111 Water Vapor 23 116 121 123 Weight 144 Windows Notepad 94 X Xon Xoff Serial to Parallel Converter 100 Windows 93 Z Zero Air 53 65 71 96 Zero Air Regulator 26 Specifications 26 168 ...

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