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ALIBRATION
748250-L Rosemount Analytical October 1999
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Model 880A Non-Dispersive Infrared Analyzer
3.8 ZERO CALIBRATION
The Model 880A Analyzer automatically calculates zero when the analyzer is in the
zero setpoint mode. Simply press ZERO (display notes [ZERO - WAIT] and then [ZR =
XX PS = XX %]). (Ensure that zero gas is flowing through the cell until display reading
stabilizes.) Then press ENTER (display notes [CALCULATING ZERO]). Zero is then
set for all three ranges, and the analyzer returns to Run Mode (after a delay of about
20 to 30 seconds).
Note:
When entering this function, ensure that zero calibration gas is flowing through
the analyzer. When entering this function for viewing purposes only, press
SHIFT/ENTER to exit without changing zero value.
To calibrate zero:
1. Allow system to warm up a minimum of two hours.
2. Connect zero gas to the sample cell inlet at the back of the analyzer. Flow the gas
at a flow rate of 500 cc/min, as read on a flowmeter, until display reading stabilizes.
To calibrate the zero setting for the analyzer for all three ranges, press ZERO and
then press ENTER.
3.9 SPAN CALIBRATION
The Model 880A Analyzer sets span for the selected range in a simple two-keystroke
procedure.
To span the analyzer, the operator simply presses SPAN and ENTER. When SPAN is
pressed, display notes [SPAN - WAIT] and then [X.XX NN % MMM
→
], where X.XX
is the run mode value, NN % is the percentage of span potentiometer in use and
MMM is the span gas value. When ENTER is pressed, display notes [CALCULATING
SPAN] and the analyzer re-enters Run mode on completion of function (after a delay
of about 15 to 20 seconds).
Note:
For instruments with the Calibration Gas Control or Auto Zero/Span, press
ENTER to perform the new calibration. Press SHIFT/ENTER to abort this
function, turn off the relay for this valve, and maintain previous calibration
settings.
When entering this function, ensure that span calibration gas is connected to the
analyzer. When entering this function for viewing purposes only (by pressing the
SPAN key), press SHIFT/ENTER to exit.
To perform span:
1. Allow system to warm up a minimum of two hours.
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