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GA5000 Gas Analyzer

   

OMGA5KN4.6 

 

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3.0 The GA5000 Gas Analyzer 

3.1  The GA5000 

 

 

 

GA5000 gas analyzer 

 

 

The GA5000 is designed to meet all applicable quality assurance and quality control 
requirements for Method 3A and Method 2, Section 10.3 as listed in the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency’s updated New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines 
(EG).  

  

 

Benefits: 
 

 

Easy to use and calibrate. 

 

Supports environmental legislation compliance. 

 

Market leading reliability. 

 

Standardizes monitoring routines. 

 

Easy transfer of data. 

 

Features: 

 

 

ATEX, IECEx certified, CSA and UKAS calibration (ISO17025) 

 

MCERTS certified. 

 

Measures % CH

4

, CO

2

 and O

2

 

Up to 6 gases can be measured. 

 

Peak and previous readings shown. 

 

Simultaneous display of all gases. 

 

3 year warranty. 

 

Event log. 

 

Data logging. 

 

 

Applications: 
 

 

Landfill gas monitoring. 

 

Waste to energy. 

 

Site investigation. 

 

Summary of Contents for GA5000

Page 1: ...age 1 of 73 GA5000 Gas Analyzer Operating Manual QED Environmental Systems Inc 2355 Bishop Circle West Dexter MI 48130 Tel 800 624 2026 Fax 734 995 1170 Email info qedenv com Website www landtecna com...

Page 2: ...acteristics of the instrument panel 14 5 2 Analyzer features and keys 15 5 3 Instrument connection points 16 6 0 GENERAL OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 17 6 1 Switching the instrument on 17 6 1 1 Power on s...

Page 3: ...data logging option 45 8 4 2 Profiling option 46 8 5 The gas flow measurement screen 46 8 6 How to use the Internal Flow Optional 47 8 7 How to use an anemometer optional 49 8 8 How to use an H2S fil...

Page 4: ...GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4 6 Page 4 of 73 13 0 WARRANTY POLICY 68 14 0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 69...

Page 5: ...CSA mark appears with the indicator US or NRTL it means that the product is certified for the U S market to the applicable U S standards VDE mark is a symbol for electrical mechanical thermal toxic ra...

Page 6: ...ing the use of the instrument Inhaling these gases may be harmful to health and in some cases may be fatal It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that he she is adequately trained in the safet...

Page 7: ...applicable code of practice When used in a hazardous area only use 5K TP5 temperature probe SIRA 11ATEX2197X and IECEx SIR11 0089X For connector C the GF5 4 anemometer BVS 04ATEXE194 for use with ATE...

Page 8: ...ically safe circuits ib for Zone 1 to Model 5K TP5 Temperature Probe Connector B and with entity output parameters as tabulated below Temperature Code T1 14 F Tamb 122 F Connector Entity Parameters Uo...

Page 9: ...manufacturer of an MCERTS product is regularly audited to ensure that the performance requirements of the certification are being continually met The 5000 series of gas analyzers have been certified t...

Page 10: ...formance Standards NSPS Emission Guidelines EG Benefits Easy to use and calibrate Supports environmental legislation compliance Market leading reliability Standardizes monitoring routines Easy transfe...

Page 11: ...andard product GA5000 Reference A Hard carry case B In line water trap tubing filter C Gas analyzer instrument D H2S filter optional if the compensated CO cell is fitted E 5000 series safety manual F...

Page 12: ...robe adds flow measurements to the professional reporting ability of the GA5000 range along with gas concentrations pressure and temperature The anemometer has a simple connection a narrow diameter me...

Page 13: ...is available for the GA5000 gas analyzer It enables the site engineer to automatically locate borehole IDs using GPS satellite signal from predefined borehole IDs uploaded from Gas Analyzer Manager o...

Page 14: ...Front view Reference Back view Reference A Main Gas Read Screen B Soft keys C Backlight Key D Menu Key E Pump key F LED Light G On Off Key H I Assistance key Enter Key J Scroll up key K Scroll down ke...

Page 15: ...n G On Off Key Press the On Off key for 2 seconds to switch the instrument on and off H Assistance key Press for on screen assistance and help I Enter key Used to accept J Scroll up key Also Key 2 Pre...

Page 16: ...ple tube to take a gas sample Also used to measure the relative pressure C Differential Pressure Port Blue port Attach the sample tube to measure internal flow D Connector B Attach the temperature pro...

Page 17: ...ey Accept or select Default followed by the soft key Accept to continue to the Main Gas Read Screen Note The selected technician ID is displayed at the top left corner of the Main Gas Read Screen 6 1...

Page 18: ...blockages in the sample tubes Alternatively a small amount of adjustment can be made to the low flow detection point to compensate for minor changes in the performance of the pump fitted to the instru...

Page 19: ...surement screen 6 6 Entering data During normal operation the operator may be prompted to enter data or information via the keypad i e entering an ID code or setting an alarm level When entering data...

Page 20: ...y is not so susceptible to the top off charging memory effects as nickel cadmium batteries although it is not recommended that the unit is given small top off charges Note To reach optimum charge it i...

Page 21: ...ttery charger as they may have an adverse effect on the safe use of these devices 6 11 Memory The analyzer s memory is stored in a readings and configuration database The analyzer will prompt when its...

Page 22: ...load the latest data files from the web 6 13 1 What you need Administrator rights or access to IT person Access to the internet and e mail address Landtec s 5K USB download cable 6 13 2 Registration G...

Page 23: ...device settings Select 3 for device information Change the comms mode to GA5K by pressing comms mode soft key Connect the analyzer to the PC via the USB cable Follow the onscreen instructions and acce...

Page 24: ...o hit save Now set your analyzer back to legacy mode menu key device settings 3 Device information press Comms mode soft key Your analyzer will not work with LSGAM unless it is in legacy mode 6 13 7 U...

Page 25: ...ed Device settings 2 Press the relevant numeric key on the analyser keypad to select the required option 3 To exit this menu select the soft key Exit on the front of the analyzer and the operator is r...

Page 26: ...atellite signal Manual Used to manually obtain and update the date and time from the satellite signal when requested Select soft key Set now to set date and time from satellite when available Automati...

Page 27: ...Device information 3 The information displayed on this screen is informational only and cannot be edited by the operator The operator may be asked serial number service due date and version number in...

Page 28: ...act Technical Support at 800 968 2026 or email landtec_support qedenv com 7 2 5 Navigation optional This option enables the operator to switch the GPS Navigation functionality on or off This is option...

Page 29: ...ettings menu followed by the soft key to display User Settings menu The following menu is displayed User settings menu To exit the user settings menu select the soft key Exit 7 3 1 Operating language...

Page 30: ...s including simplified Chinese 3 To exit this option select the soft key Exit and the operator is returned to the User Settings menu 7 3 2 Units of measurement This option enables the operator to spec...

Page 31: ...formation regarding the currently selected ID such as flow device type and pump runtime are displayed below By selecting Key 5 the operator can toggle between showing 30 IDs and showing 5 IDs with mor...

Page 32: ...rument in the field Note If your analyzer has firmware version v1 12 or greater used IDs will have a strikethrough Changing the sort order By default the IDs are sorted in the order in which they were...

Page 33: ...12 and above the filter box will no longer be there as you cannot filter in this mode It will be replaced by Route and the route name 7 3 5 Adjust backlight This option enables the operator to adjust...

Page 34: ...ly set contrast setting is retained when the read out is switched off and may require resetting when next switched on 7 3 6 Adjust volume This option enables the operator to adjust the volume for the...

Page 35: ...during the gas sample process The analyzer will have the user prompts on when it is first used If they are not required they can be switched off by selecting soft key 6 and this will now be the defaul...

Page 36: ...t will automatically power off to preserve the battery life after the specified time if no activity has occurred on the instrument Press the Enter key to accept 3 Select the soft key Exit key to exit...

Page 37: ...s Analyzer Manager LSGAM software if further analysis is required 1 Select the Menu button on the front of the analyzer to display the Device Settings menu Press the soft key to display Operation Sett...

Page 38: ...of the instrument and are not ID specific A summary of the alarm settings can be found in Key 3 Summary Types of alarms Common Alarms Are non ID specific alarms which apply to all the readings taken...

Page 39: ...to set an alarm trigger for followed by Key 1 to change the trigger condition of an alarm target Once you are happy press the middle soft key for save 6 To disable all alarm settings select key 0 Dis...

Page 40: ...ter BEFORE altering this setting please contact Technical Support at 800 968 2026 or email landtec_support qedenv com 7 4 6 Technician login This option enables the operator to select or change a pre...

Page 41: ...e of ID default if no IDs are listed or soft key Skip to skip the selection 4 The operator will return to the User settings menu Note If no technicians are loaded via LSGAM this section is skipped dur...

Page 42: ...tep 3 The water trap filter is fitted and is clean and dry Step 4 The battery has a good charge minimum 25 charge even if only a few readings are required Step 5 All gas channels have been zeroed with...

Page 43: ...gas analyzer is connected to a pressurized system then this results in a flow of gas out of the inlet flow port 8 1 1 Creating an ID There are two different methods to creating an ID either via LSGAM...

Page 44: ...wing functions out of sequence if so desired 1 From the Main Gas Read Screen select the soft key Special Action and the following menu is displayed Special action menu Note The list of special action...

Page 45: ...ake samples at a predetermined time The reading interval and pump run times may be edited prior to commencing the logging cycle 8 4 1 Configuration of the data logging option 1 Connect the blue hose t...

Page 46: ...equired to select Key 3 to select the number of reading required Once the number of readings has been updated press the return key to confirm parameter setting 3 By selecting Key 2 the operator can ed...

Page 47: ...rictor Instructions for Use 1 From the Main Gas Read screen select the center soft key for the Special Actions command this will open a sub menu Select Option number 4 for Flow 2 Making sure the sampl...

Page 48: ...ect the value to the left of the graph as follows Average value in top left will change with the real time mean flow rate calculation Peak vaue remains at the highest flow rate recorded Snapshot no va...

Page 49: ...er a pipe diameter with a new ID on the analyzer Select soft key Next ID from the Main Gas Read screen followed by soft key Add and add a new borehole location In order to use the anemometer it is imp...

Page 50: ...he sample point Instructions for use 1 Attach the anemometer to Connector C refer to section 5 3 Instrument connection points 2 Place the anemometer into the pipe sample point ready to take the readin...

Page 51: ...that extract the plasticizer from the plastic are never to be used for plastic probes practically all solvents Cleaning the probes best practice Note Use soapy water Cleaning example 1 Carefully swis...

Page 52: ...e applied with no other cross contaminates being present in the sample GA5000 Interfering Gas CO H2S SO2 NO2 H2 Chemical Cell CO H2 compensated 100 0 300 0 0 1 CO 100 4 300 0 20 to 5 60 H2S 4 100 20 2...

Page 53: ...ing diagram shows how to modify the standard water trap and sample tubing to fit the H2S filter Note When onsite the site engineer must have an unmodified water trap assembly in addition to the modifi...

Page 54: ...reading 2 The analyzer must be at the Main Gas Read Screen 3 Attach the temperature probe to connector B refer to section 5 3 Instrument connections points 4 Insert the temperature probe into the samp...

Page 55: ...ction if configured you must switch Navigation On on the analyzer Select the Menu key followed by Key 5 to toggle navigation to on Select the Menu key to exit and return to the Main Gas Read Screen 3...

Page 56: ...imal seconds The equator is 0 Longitude E East or W West displays the longitude as degrees minutes seconds and decimal seconds The Greenwich meridian defines the zero point Altitude Altitude displays...

Page 57: ...key Continue and the operator is returned to the Main Gas Read Screen 8 11 Taking gas and flow measurement The top methods of taking a reading There are two methods to taking a reading simple gas and...

Page 58: ...key Dismiss to continue ii To flow at any point select soft key Special Action followed by key 4 Flow iii If no pipe diameter entered the anemometer measures the velocity reading in m s NOTE To restar...

Page 59: ...arget gas is present 9 2 Frequency of calibration best practice The GA5000 gas analyzers can be checked against a known concentration of gas to give confidence that the analyzer is operating as expect...

Page 60: ...table indicates the different gas mixture canisters used for calibration Calibration gas CH4 CO2 O2 Mixture 1 5 5 6 Mixture 2 5 10 0 Mixture 3 60 40 0 Calibration targets for gas cells are dependent o...

Page 61: ...ions The calibration of the gas analyzer should be carried out in a safe area with all necessary precautions taken when using potentially dangerous explosive or toxic gases Note There is also potentia...

Page 62: ...n options can be found by selecting the Menu key followed by soft key Operation Settings Select soft key 1 for Gas Check and the menu below will appear From here select soft key 1 for Gas Check Gas Ch...

Page 63: ...e will display Check complete Read status field on the right hand side of the screen Retry Calibrate Record Result saved END Record Select soft key Exit Calibrate Select Fresh Air by using the enter k...

Page 64: ...y Please wait for timer to reach zero When complete a message will display Check complete Read status field in the right hand corner of the screen Read status field in the right hand corner of the scr...

Page 65: ...to the Gas Check menu 9 9 Calibration history The GA5000 gas analyzer logs user calibrations in the History application This can be used as an aid to ensuring that gas measurements are valid and accur...

Page 66: ...nings errors can be displayed at any time To ascertain if more errors have occurred use Key 8 Scroll down and Key 2 Scroll up through the list Warnings displayed All warnings displayed will be prefixe...

Page 67: ...sive atmosphere User serviceable parts There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument The following parts can be user serviced In line water filter This should be regularly inspected for ob...

Page 68: ...repair or replace defective parts on an exchange basis The decision to repair or replace will be determined by Landtec To maintain this warranty the purchaser must perform maintenance and calibration...

Page 69: ...analyzer can be set to convert into a flow See also flow measurement ATEX certification The GA5000 is ATEX certified to zone 1 2 areas above ground not in mines Auxiliary channel This refers to the c...

Page 70: ...screen Exhaust port The usual manner for the gas to exit the analyzer is via the exhaust port located on the top side of the analyzer This port should have an exhaust tube attached Exhaust tube Clear...

Page 71: ...analyzer It features a simple upload and download facility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsoft operating systems This is optional LCD display Liquid Crystal Display LEL Lower Explosive L...

Page 72: ...Balance O2 x 3 76 Where Balance 100 CH4 CO2 O2 and 3 76 is the ratio of O2 to N2 in ambient air 79 21 Sample tube The tube used to obtain a sample of gas from the sample point to the analyzer Span Th...

Page 73: ...ich takes place after the analyzer is switched on Warranty The instrument is under guarantee against defect in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of shipment to the operat...

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