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dispositivi elettronici 
di regolazione, misura e controllo 

 

CASPER 

Combustion Analyzer 

USE AND MAINTENANCE 

MANUAL 

TÜV SÜD approved: 
EN 50379-1 
EN 50379-2 
1.BimSchV (RgG 292) 

Compliant with: 
UNI 10845 
UNI 10389-1 

Respect your environment: think before printing the full manual on paper. 

Summary of Contents for CASPER

Page 1: ... misura e controllo CASPER Combustion Analyzer USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TÜV SÜD approved EN 50379 1 EN 50379 2 1 BimSchV RgG 292 Compliant with UNI 10845 UNI 10389 1 Respect your environment think before printing the full manual on paper ...

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Page 3: ...p and fine dust filter 16 4 5 Connecting the combustion air temperature probe 17 4 6 Connecting the TcK probe 17 4 7 Keypad overview 18 4 8 Info Menu 19 4 8 1 Flow Chart Info Menu 20 4 9 Analysis configuration menu 22 4 9 1 Flow Chart Analysis configuration menu 24 4 10 Instrument configuration menu 29 4 10 1 Flow Chart Instrument configuration menu 30 4 11 Memory Menu 32 4 11 1 Flow Chart Memory ...

Page 4: ...te recalibration 62 6 7 1 Flow Chart On site recalibration 62 6 8 Replacing the battery pack 70 7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 71 7 1 Troubleshooting guide 71 8 0 SPARE PARTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 73 8 1 Spare parts 73 8 2 Accessories 73 8 3 Service Centres 73 ANNEX A Analysis report examples 75 ANNEX B Declaration of Conformity 79 ANNEX C Flue gas analysis according to Italian Law No 10 81 WARRANTY CERTI...

Page 5: ... Fax 39 0424 567849 CHEMIST 301 SN 000001 Ver 1 00 PN 000000 CRC 3F5C SERVICE Read information carefully and prepare safety appropriate action To prevent any danger from personnel or other goods Disobey of this manual may cause danger to personnel the plant or the environment and may lead to liability loss Dispose of the battery pack at the end of its working life only at the dedicated collecting ...

Page 6: ... electrochemical cells it is possible to use the measuring instrument in following application area Service engineers mechanics of burner boiler manufacturers Service industrial combustion plants The measuring instrument is approved for measurements under German regulations on immissons protection 1 BImSchV Additional functions of the measuring instrument Flue gas analysis according 1 BImSchV or q...

Page 7: ...e sensors himself without having to send the instrument back to the technical assistance centre in fact the sensors are pre calibrated and interchangeable Moreover Operator interface user friendly so much so that it can be used without the instruction manual Luminous and large LCD display easy readability thanks to the Zoom function and effective backlighting Infrared interface optional external i...

Page 8: ... NO SENSOR NOT EXPANDABLE EXPANDABLE TO 3 SENSORS BLUETOOTH TIGHTNESS TEST DRAUGHT MEASUREMENT ACCORDING UNI 10845 CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE QUICK GUIDE FUMES PICKING PROBE 180mm COMBUSTION AIR TEM PERATURE PROBE CONDENSATE TRAP DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE MEASURING KIT BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER CABLE PC SOFTWARE HARD CASE EXTERNAL BLUETOOTH PRINTER NON FADING PAPER ROLL ...

Page 9: ...Suction pump 1 2 l min heads at the flue up to 80hPa Condensate trap Outside the instrument Carbon black Using an external hand pump it is possible to enter and print the smoke index Condensing boiler efficiency Automatic recognition of the condensing boiler with calculation and printout of efficiency 100 on the LHV Lower Heating Value in accordance with UNI10389 1 Environmental gases Measurement ...

Page 10: ...r measuring differential pressure H A connector fumes exhaust probe input by means of a complete condensate separator unit I P connector positive input for measuring draught M Battery charger socket N Serial cable socket for connecting to the combustion air temperature probe L Temperature Tc K female connector P IR communication port O Mini USB socket for connecting to a PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 2 Ove...

Page 11: ...2 carbon monoxide CO high immunity to Hydrogen H2 and nitrogen oxide NO Up to 4 alarms can be programmed with visual and acoustic warning for the same number of measuring parameters The measuring cells are the electrochemical type The UNI 10389 1 standard prescribes that the instrument must be calibrated once a year by an authorised laboratory to issue calibration certificates When the cells are f...

Page 12: ...strument will calculate the average and print the results in the analysis report An external pump available as an optional must be used to effect this measurement Measuring ambient CO Probe for monitoring the concentration of CO and checking safe conditions in the boiler room Burner pressure verification probe It must be used to measure burner pressure of the gas powered boiler so it can be regula...

Page 13: ...LUTION ACCURACY O2 Electrochemical sensor 0 25 0 vol 0 1 vol 0 2 vol CO high immunity H2 Electrochemical sensor 0 8000 ppm 1 ppm 20 ppm 0 400 ppm 5 measured value 401 4000 ppm 10 measured value 4001 8000 ppm CO2 Calculated 0 99 9 vol 0 1 vol Air temperature Pt100 sensor 20 0 120 0 C 0 1 C 0 5 C Flue gas temperature TcK sensor 100 0 1250 0 C 0 1 C 0 5 C 0 100 C 0 5 measured value 101 1250 C Pressur...

Page 14: ...ll be recharged whilst the instrument is being used The battery charging cycle takes up to 3 hours for a complete charge and finishes automatically ATTENTION If the instrument is not going to be used for a long time we suggest recharging it at least once every 2 months 3 3 1Checking and replacing the batteries The status of the internal battery can be checked during instrument auto calibration or ...

Page 15: ...EEN 90Vac AND 264Vac INPUT FREQUENCY 50 60Hz THE LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT IS 12 VOLT WITH AN OUTPUT CURRENT GREATER THAN 1 5A LOW VOLTAGE SUPPLY CONNECTOR DC PLUG 2 1x5 5x9 mm WITH CENTRAL POSITIVE AND EXTERNAL GND IF AN UNSUITABLE POWER SUPPLY IS CONNECTED IT CAN DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT USE ONLY THE ONE SUPPLIED WITH IT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 16: ...measured value CO 60 sec at 90 of the measured value NO 40 sec at 90 of the measured value It is therefore suggested to wait 5 minutes anyway not less than 3 minutes in order to get reliable analysis data If sensors of poison gases are submitted to concentrations higher than 50 of their measurement range for more than 10 minutes continuously they can show up to 2 drift as well as a longer time to ...

Page 17: ...to measure the water delivery and return temperature by connecting some special probes If temperature is taken on the pipe it is suggested to use arc probes with a suitable diameter KEEP THE CONDENSATE TRAP IN THE VERTICAL POSITION DURING THE ANALYSIS A WRONG POSITIONING MAY CAUSE CONDENSATE SEEPAGES IN THE INSTRUMENT AND DAMAGE SENSORS AFTER EACH ANALYSIS CHECK FOR ANY PRESENCE OF WATER IN THE CO...

Page 18: ...off the instrument it is necessary to press and hold the On Off button for at least 2 seconds On Off Confirm Memory Menu Print Menu Measurements Menu Configure Info Menu Analysis Menu Draught Menu Zoom on Analysis Select Modify Zoom on Analysis Cancel Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 19: ...ensors thus allowing for a quick troubleshooting in case of issues referable to the sensors Gas path check Tests the tightness of the gas probe pneumatic path Memories diagnostics At instrument turn on the firmware performs a full check on the physical efficiency of all types of HW memories installed on the instrument as well as on the integrity of the data stored into them Any issue is evidenced ...

Page 20: ...ent Ia Sensor Ia current CO sensor only Furthermore under sensor troubleshooting mode the instrument can display the status of each single cell here is an example visualized after the visualization of the measured gas Ok No problem detected missing The sensor has not been detected data err Sensor memory data error Unknown The instrument FW needs to be updated pos err Sensor installed in the wrong ...

Page 21: ...ig Sensors diagnostic Gas Path Check Memories diagnostic INFORMATION Connect to port P Apply cap to probe Press OK to start GAS PATH CHECK Connect to port P Apply cap to probe Press OK to start please wait GAS PATH CHECK Connect the flue gas sampling probe and filter unit assembly to the instrument Fully insert the black rubber cap on the gas probe tip as shown in the following picture Black rubbe...

Page 22: ...ion takes place is influenced by atmospheric pressure and humidity of the combustion air As the atmospheric pressure is hardly precisely known the operator is asked to enter a related parameter i e the altitude of the place above the sea level from which the pressure is then derived once the dependency from atmospheric conditions is neglected In calculations the value of 101325 Pa is assumed as at...

Page 23: ...ozero Pump This submenu is used to set the duration of the analyser auto calibration cycle It may also be used to switch off or switch on the sample pump temporarily The sample pump cannot be switched off if the auto calibration cycle is under way Operator The name of the operator conducting the analysis may be set or modified through this submenu A maximum of three names may be stored The name of...

Page 24: ...HV 45730 kJ kg HHV 49650 kJ kg FUEL PARAMETERS Natural gas Propane L P G Butane Diesel oil FUEL A1 0 6800 B 0 0070 CO2t 15 10 LHV 42700 kJ kg HHV 45500 kJ kg FUEL PARAMETERS Propane L P G Butane Diesel oil Fuel oil FUEL A1 0 6800 B 0 0070 CO2t 15 70 LHV 41300 kJ kg HHV 43720 kJ kg FUEL PARAMETERS L P G Butane Diesel oil Fuel oil Propane Air FUEL A1 0 6300 B 0 0080 CO2t 13 90 LHV 45730 kJ kg HHV 49...

Page 25: ... hPa C ppm CO NO NOx Pressure Temperature MEASUREMENT UNITS ppm hPa C ppm CO NO NOx Pressure Temperature MEASUREMENT UNITS mg m3 hPa C mg m3 CO NO NOx Pressure Temperature MEASUREMENT UNITS ppm hPa C ppm CO NO NOx Pressure Temperature MEASUREMENT UNITS ppm hPa C ppm CO NO NOx Pressure Temperature MEASUREMENT UNITS ppm Pa C mg m3 CO NO NOx Pressure Temperature MEASUREMENT UNITS ppm hPa C ppm CO NO ...

Page 26: ...tude R H air CONDENSATION m 200 50 Altitude R H air CONDENSATION m 100 50 Altitude R H air CONDENSATION m 100 50 Altitude R H air CONDENSATION m 100 55 Altitude R H air CONDENSATION m 100 50 Fuel Measurement units O2 Reference Automatic analysis Condensation CONFIGURATION Measurement units O2 Reference Automatic analysis Condensation NOx NO factor CONFIGURATION NOX NO NOX NO FACTOR 3 0 1 NOX NO NO...

Page 27: ... Autozero Pump AUTOZERO PUMP s on 15 Autozero Pump AUTOZERO PUMP s off 15 The values that can be selected with the keys for this parameter are maximum minimum no The alarm threshold values can be set via the keys within the following range 99999 999 to 99999 99 the value is referred to the unit of measurement set maximum minimum no The values that can be selected with the keys for this parameter a...

Page 28: ...rio Rossi 2 Luigi Bindi 3 OPERATOR ID Mario Bianchi_ 9 TEXT EDITING Use the EDIT TEXT function as follows Using the cursor keys go to the box that corresponds to the letter or number required to form the desired word and press to confirm When you have finished striking in the desired text still using the cursor keys go to OK to confirm the entered data or to es to exit without saving and press the...

Page 29: ...creased or decreased by acting on cursor keys This operation may be performed even when the introductory screen is active Time Date This allows the current time and date to be set The user can select the date and hour format either in EU European or USA American mode Micromanometer Allows to configure the micromanometer input optional as P or P port In case P is selected the sign of pressure is in...

Page 30: ...al Time Date Mode TIME DATE EU 12 12 12 12 12 Time Date Mode TIME DATE EU 12 12 12 12 12 Time Date Mode TIME DATE EU 12 12 10 13 12 Time Date Mode TIME DATE EU 12 12 10 13 12 Time Date Mode TIME DATE EU 12 12 12 12 12 Time Date Mode TIME DATE EU 12 12 12 12 12 Time Date Mode TIME DATE USA 12 12 10 03 57 PM Bluetooth Calibration Display contrast Time Date Micromanometer CONFIGURATION Analysis confi...

Page 31: ...NFIGURATION Display contrast Time Date Micromanometer Buzzer Language CONFIGURATION Italiano English Français Español Deutsch LANGUAGE Italiano English Français Español Deutsch LANGUAGE Inlet MICROMANOMETER P Inlet MICROMANOMETER P Inlet MICROMANOMETER P Bluetooth Calibration Display contrast Time Date Micromanometer CONFIGURATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 32: ... data stored in the active memory Select memory Allows the user to select the memory within which to record any effected analyses or other data such as draught smoke and ambient CO values When the menu is accessed a preview of all saved data will appear Recall memory This menu just like the previous one lets the memory be selected on the basis of the stored position or storage date thereby letting...

Page 33: ...VE QUIT Save analysis Display average Select memory Recall memory Delete single MEMORY Save analysis Display average Select memory Recall memory Delete single MEMORY Mem 001 Date 19 10 10 Time 18 22 Name Rossi Mario Casaletto RECALL MEMORY 1 2 3 D S A Mem 001 Date 19 10 10 Time 18 22 Name Rossi Mario Casaletto RECALL MEMORY 1 2 3 D S A 1 19 12 10 15 30 2 19 12 10 16 00 3 19 12 10 16 30 Average ana...

Page 34: ...ory Recall memory Delete single Delete all MEMORY WARNING Delete all data in the memory 001 DELETE SINGLE QUIT DELETE WARNING Delete all data in the memory 001 Please wait DELETE SINGLE WARNING Delete all data in all memories Please wait DELETE SINGLE Natural gas Altitude 0 m R H air 50 Mario Rossi MEAS CONDITIONS 0 12hPa T esterna 20 C RECALL DRAFT WARNING Requested data are not available RECALL ...

Page 35: ...ed the draught smoke and CO ambient gas values Partial only reports the combustion analysis measurement values and informations without any header comments or blank lines for operator comments Total is arranged with the complete layout of the average analysis followed by the single analysis measurements report Print test Prints a graphical alphanumeric test ticket for a complete check of the print...

Page 36: ...rinter type PRINT Print report Print setup Print test Printer type PRINT Analysis Model PRINT REPORT PRINT QUIT full running Analysis Model Please wait PRINT REPORT full running Memory Analysis Model PRINT REPORT PRINT QUIT full 1 001 Memory Analysis Model Please wait PRINT REPORT full 1 001 Memory Analysis Model PRINT REPORT PRINT QUIT full average 001 Memory Analysis Model Please wait PRINT REPO...

Page 37: ...st be connected 0000_ TUVXYWZ 012345678 PRINTER PIN Enter the PIN code of the selected printer to complete the pairing procedure TU12_ TUVXYWZ 012345678 PRINTER PIN Use EDIT TEXT as follows With arrow the proposed code is erased With arrows move the cursor to the position corresponding to the destre letter or digit in order to compose the required PIN number With arrow the selected letter or digit...

Page 38: ...rding to the UNI 10389 1 standard as ratio between the conventional heating power and the burner heating power Among the combustion losses only the sensible heat lost with the flue gases is taken into account thus neglecting the radiation losses and incomplete combustion losses this value is referred to LHV Lower Heating Value and cannot be higher than 100 The sensible efficiency value is to be co...

Page 39: ...2 Auto 001 Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 RefO2 Auto 001 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 174 7C RefO2 Auto 001 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 Auto 001 Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOX 40p RefO2 Auto 001 4 13 2 Flow Chart Analysis Menu zoom Auto 001 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 For each of the screens until now shown the display in O2 re...

Page 40: ... the plant being tested Select the memory wherein to store the acquired data By pressing the Analysis key once more and starting from any of the above screens the user may proceed as follows Mem 01 Fuel Natural gas Oper Mario Rossi Rep full Mode manual ANALYSIS SETUP Mem 001 Date Time Name SELECT MEMORY 1 2 3 D S A Natural gas Propane L P G Butane Diesel oil FUEL 1 Mario Rossi 2 Luigi Bindi 3 OPER...

Page 41: ...alues to be stored in the memory must be acquired before performing the flue gas analysis Activates the Draught Menu 4 14 1 Flow Chart Draught Menu Before starting the pressure zeroing sequence pay attention to remove the gas probe from the stack Insert the probe in the stack and measure the draught In order to add the draught value to those of the ongoing analysis please select KEEP through the r...

Page 42: ...y by pressing HOLD key Tightness test Chemist 400 can perform the tightness test on heating plants which use combustible gases according to the standards UNI 7129 and UNI 11137 2012 respectively applicable to new or renewed pipings and to existing pipings The result of this tightness test whose steps are described in the following can be printed once acquired by starting the print menu in any of t...

Page 43: ...hrough the following parameter in the stabilization menu WAIT TIME the stabilization phase duration can be set in the 1 99 minutes range As the UNI 11137 2012 standard does not prescribe any stabilization duration the factory setting for this value is borrowed from the UNI 7129 standard which requires a minimum stabilization time of 15 minutes The waiting can be interrupted any time by pressing th...

Page 44: ...lly starts the stabilization phase In the stabilization screen the following values are displayed P Actual pressure measured by the instrument in the selected measurement unit P1 Pressure variation in the last minute updated every 10 seconds This value gives a rough indication about the stabilization level reached in the piping system Wait time Remaining time before the stabilization phase ends On...

Page 45: ...h for LPG In this situation the measured leakage is such that the piping is not suitable for operation and must immediately placed out of order Once the leakage problem has been fixed the piping must tested again for its tightness according to the UNI 7129 standard TcK Temperature The user can measure the temperatures within the range specified in the technical specifications e g plant delivery te...

Page 46: ...O Pressure Tightness test TC K temperature MEASUREMENTS Measure 1 2 Measure 2 Measure 3 Average value 2 SMOKE Print report Print setup Print test PRINT Print report Print setup Print test PRINT CO COmax AMBIENT CO START KEEP PPM PPM 0 0 0 01hPa PRESSURE ZERO HOLD 0 00hPa PRESSURE ZERO HOLD 0 00hPa PRESSURE ZERO HOLD 0 00hPa PRESSURE ZERO HOLD 4 15 1 Flow Chart Readings Menu Smoke Ambient CO Pressu...

Page 47: ...ait time UNI 7129 STANDARD 15 min Start test Stabilization UNI 7129 STANDARD Charge the pipe to the test pressure 100 00 hPa UNI 7129 STANDARD 0 06hPa UNI 7129 STANDARD ZERO TEST 0 00hPa UNI 7129 STANDARD ZERO TEST 100 00hPa UNI 7129 STANDARD ZERO TEST P 100 00hPa P1 0 00hPa Wait time 20 00 OK to proceed STABILIZATION P1 100 00hPa P2 99 99hPa P 0 01hPa Result 15 00 UNI 7129 STANDARD WARNING End th...

Page 48: ... VOLUME 18 0 dm3 Vtot Volume measure Add tube Subtract tube Zero volume PIPING VOLUME 01 0 dm3 8 Vtot Volume measure Add tube Subtract tube Zero volume PIPING VOLUME 18 0 dm3 Take one syringe 100 ml of gas From the piping then press OK VOLUME MEASURE Inject the syringe contents in the piping VOLUME MEASURE Pressure not stable Please wait VOLUME MEASURE Selected test is valid for volume pipes up to...

Page 49: ... Vtub 0 0 dm3 Material Copper Diameter 20 mm Length 0 0 m SUBTRACT TUBE Select the nominal diameter with the keys Select the figure to be modified with the keys Modify the v a l u e o f t h e highlighted figure with keys Start test Stabilization Piping volume Combustible gas Test gas UNI 11137 STANDARD Natural gas L P G UNI 11137 STANDARD WARNING Zero piping volume STABILIZATION QUIT ZERO WARNING ...

Page 50: ... 11137 STANDARD ZERO TEST Pressurize the piping and select TEST with the key 100 00hPa UNI 11137 STANDARD ZERO TEST P 100 00hPa P1 0 00hPa Wait time 20 00 OK to proceed STABILIZATION P1 100 00hPa P2 99 99hPa P 0 01hPa Qtest 0 0dm3 h Qref 0 0dm3 h Result tight UNI 11137 STANDARD Automatically after a few seconds Start test Stabilization Piping volume Combustible gas Test gas UNI 11137 STANDARD P1 1...

Page 51: ...isplay contrast Or automatically after 10 seconds Natural gas Propane L P G Butane Diesel oil FUEL 1 2 3 OPERATOR ID Mode AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS manual CASPER 300 SN 00001 Ver 1 00 WARNING Do not insert the gas probe in the chimney AUTOZERO STARTED WARNING Insert the gas probe in the chimney to start analysis AUTOZERO STARTED Mem 001 Date 19 10 10 Time 18 22 Name Rossi Mario Casaletto SELECT MEMORY 1 ...

Page 52: ...ioning cone provided with the probe in this way no air is drawn from the outside during sampling The screw on the cone allows the probe to be stopped at the right measuring depth this usually corresponds to the centre of the exhaust pipe For greater positioning accuracy the user may insert the probe gradually into the pipe until the highest temperature is read The exhaust pipe must be inspected be...

Page 53: ...gas analysis If on the other hand manual analysis mode is chosen flue gas analysis will proceed manually please see relative Flow Chart In this case the print settings and automatic test duration will not be considered At this point manual analysis may commence first waiting at least two minutes until the displayed values stabilise The user can then proceed with data storage if required or print t...

Page 54: ... Autozero cycle end Adjusts the display contrast Or automatically after 10 seconds Natural gas Propane L P G Butane Diesel oil FUEL 1 2 3 OPERATOR ID Mode AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS manual CASPER 300 SN 00001 Ver 1 00 WARNING Do not insert the gas probe in the chimney AUTOZERO STARTED WARNING Insert the gas probe in the chimney to start analysis AUTOZERO STARTED Mem 001 Date 19 10 10 Time 18 22 Name Rossi...

Page 55: ...ort Print setup Print test PRINT Memory Analysis Model PRINT REPORT PRINT QUIT full 1 001 RefO2 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p R...

Page 56: ... ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 Mem 001 M O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p Memory 001 2 Draft yes Smoke yes CO amb y...

Page 57: ...1 Automatically after a few seconds the report is printed RefO2 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 001 1 120 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 001 2 120 O2 4 2 CO2 9 3 λ n 1 25 Tf 190 1C Ta 15 4C T 74 7C Qs 8 6 ηs 91 4 ηt 91 4 CO 146p NO 40p NOx 40p RefO2 001 3 1...

Page 58: ...esistive transducer to measure positive and negative pressures This sensor which is mounted on the instrument is of the differential type With the special KIT the sensor can be used to measure the differential pressure thanks to the positive and negative pressure connectors The measuring range varies between 1000 Pa and 20000 Pa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 59: ...n only be performed by a qualified SEITRON service centre Chart 5 4 illustrates the characteristics inherent to each sensor 5 4 Table gas sensors life Notes 1 Coloured dot on the sensor electronic board 2 UNI 10389 1 standard requires for the instrument calibration once per year to be performed in a laboratory authorised to issue calibration certificates GRAPHICAL DISPLAY OF ARRANGEMENT SENSORS TY...

Page 60: ...ation Seitron delivers all FLEX series sensors already pre calibrated and ready to use To install the new sensors follow all the steps described in the paragraph MAINTENANCE under gas sensors replacement THE INSTRUMENT AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS WHEN AN ADDITIONAL SENSOR IS INSTALLED OR HAS BEEN REMOVED THE SCREEN SENSORS CONFIGURATION ALLOWS TO ACCEPT THE NEW PROPOSED CONFIGURATION OR TO IGNORE THE CH...

Page 61: ...ete overhaul and thorough internal cleaning SEITRON s highly qualified staff is always at your disposal and will provide you with all the sales technical application and maintenance details required The service centre will always return the instrument to you as new and in the shortest time possible Calibration is performed using gases and instruments comparable with National and International Spec...

Page 62: ... obstructed 6 6 Replacing the gas sensors The gas sensors of the instrument shall be periodically replaced see the following table with new or recalibrated sensors The user can easily perform this replacement operation according to the following instructions 2 Extract the cover to have access to the sensor compartment 1 Undo the two fixing screws on the sensor compartment cover Blackened particula...

Page 63: ...to be replaced here is an example of a connected sensor to be replaced Electrical connection 3 Raise the sensors assembly While raising the sensors assembly pay attention not to damage the close circuits or components Do not use any tool 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 64: ...se to remove it Here is an example of a rotated sensor While rotating the sensor take care not to exert any pressure onto the printed circuit above exert pressure only onto the plastic body 5 Disconnect the sensor to be replaced here is an example of a disconnected sensor to be replaced 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 65: ... point 4 While rotating the sensor take care not to exert any pressure onto the printed circuit above exert pressure onto the plastic body only 11 Reposition the sensors assembly inside the sensors compartment While repositioning the sensors asembly pay attention not to crush the hoses the suction pump cable red black must be laid down on one side of the pump itself The two pins on the left side o...

Page 66: ...e for each sensor Note 1 2 hours settling time is required 2 48 hours settling time is required should the sensor be equipped with an external polarisation battery the settling time is reduced down to 2 hours CODE MEASURED GAS POSITION SETTLING TIME Flex Sensor O2 Cod AACSE15 O2 Ossigeno S1 2 ore 1 Flex Sensor CO high immunity H2 Cod AACSE20 CO Monossido di Carbonio S2 2 ore 1 Flex Sensor NO Cod A...

Page 67: ...libration example referred to the CO sensor is explained When depressed for at least 2 seconds turns the instrument on Autozero cycle end Or automatically after 10 seconds Automatically after 10 seconds Or automatically after 10 seconds ATTENTION Make sure autozero is execute in clean air ATTENTION Check the battery charge level or connect the power adapter to avoid data loss during recalibration ...

Page 68: ...he sensor Ia Ia current from the sensor Status Shows calibration status original factory original calibration in use user user calibration in use saving busy saving calibration user cal OK user calibration successful cal error user calibration error orig cal ok restore of original cal successful GAS CYLINDER COMBUSTION ANALYZER P P A FLOW METER 0 5 l m WARNING Adequate ventilation must be provided...

Page 69: ...shown in the Status row CAL OK sensor recalibrated successfully CAL ERROR sensor not recalibrated due to The gas was not correctly delivered to the instrument The applied gas concentration was not correctly set in the Applied row The 3 minutes stabilization time was not observed The sensor might be damaged or hexhausted and need to be replaced It is always possible to bring back the original calib...

Page 70: ...uctions to replace the battery pack 1 Undo the fixing screw on the battery compartment cover and 2 Extract the battery pack 3 Remove the battery pack connector and replace the pack with a new one following the reverse procedure described above Battery pack connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 71: ... Send the instrument to a service centre The analysis screen gives a flue gas temperature Tf error a The thermocouple is not connected connect the thermocouple to the analyser b The sensor has been exposed to temperatures greater or lower than its operating temperature range c The thermocouple is faulty Send the complete probe to a service centre The following symbol appears on the analysis screen...

Page 72: ...to store the instrument at higher temperatures b The battery pack is old Battery capacity tends to diminish with age If battery life has become unacceptable replace the battery pack The values shown in the analysis screen are not reliable a Sensor s is are faulty Check that the sensors are installed correctly by accessing the sensor diagnostics menu b The sample probe connection presents a leak Ch...

Page 73: ...A 180 mm gas probe 1100 C extended temperature range with 2 mt cable AA SF62A 300 mm gas probe 1100 C extended temperature range with 3 mt cable AA SF52A 300 mm gas probe 1100 C extended temperature range with 2 mt cable AA SF65A 750 mm gas probe 1100 C extended temperature range with 3 mt cable AA SF66A 1000 mm gas probe 1100 C extended temperature range with 3 mt cable AA SL05A 220 mm flexible g...

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Page 75: ...ηs 91 4 ηc 4 9 ηt 91 4 T flue 190 1 C T air 15 4 C T 174 7 C CO 146 ppm NO 40 ppm NOX NO 1 03 NOX 41 ppm COMPANY Ltd Park Road 9 Tel 02 12345678 Oper John Smith Sign ______________ Test according to UNI 10389 1 L 10 1991 and s m i D Lgs 192 2005 and s m i Casper 300 Serial 999989 Memory 01 Analysis average Date 26 10 11 Time 10 15 Fuel Natural gas Altitude 0 m R H air 50 MEASURED VALUES T flue 191...

Page 76: ...port COMPANY Ltd Park Road 9 Tel 02 12345678 Oper John Smith Sign ________________ Test according to UNI 10389 1 L 10 1991 and s m i D Lgs 192 2005 and s m i Casper 300 Serial 999989 Memory 01 Analysis average Date 26 10 11 time 10 15 Fuel Natural gas Altitude 0 m R H air 50 MEASURED VALUES T flue 190 1 C T air 15 4 C O2 4 2 CO 146 ppm NO 40 ppm CO amb 0 ppm Draft 0 05 hPa T outdoor 20 C CALCULATE...

Page 77: ... 4 2 Aver n 3 Notes Example of ambient CO Ticket COMPANY Ltd Park Road 9 Tel 02 12345678 Oper John Smith Sign ______________ Casper 300 Serial 999989 Memory 01 Date 26 10 11 Time 10 15 CO amb 0 ppm Notes Esempio di scontrino prova di tenuta COMPANY Ltd Park Road 9 Tel 02 12345678 Oper John Smith Sign ______________ Test according to UNI 11137 2012 standard Indirect method Casper 300 Serial 999989 ...

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Page 79: ...g measurements O2 CO medium NO Temperature flue gas Temperature supply air Pressure draft Pressure differential This instrument is compliant with the requirements of the Italian standard UNI 10845 for draft measurement and UNI 10389 1 for combustion efficiency measurement Moreover the instrument is in conformity with the standard VDI4206 1 and has been approved by the UBA committee for the use as ...

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Page 81: ...at the burner is called the input rating Pf and is usually declared by the boiler manufacturer Part of this energy known as the useful output Pu is used by the boiler The remainder is lost to the flue gas in the stack and is known as Stack loss Qs Thus we can say that Pf Pu Qs THE THERMAL EFFICIENCY OF COMBUSTION is given by ŋ 100 Qs According to the Italian Legislative Decree 192 2005 the MINIMUM...

Page 82: ...t combustion theoretical for the different types of fuels are In truth the percentage of CO2 that can be detected during analysis will always be lower than these limit values CO CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon monoxide CO is usually produced by bad combustion that is weak in oxygen since CO is a highly dangerous gas it is fatal for man even in very low concentrations exposure to 400 ppm for 3 hours is alre...

Page 83: ...e gasses is taken into account thus neglecting the radiation losses and incomplete combustion losses This value is referred to the Lower Heating Value LHV of the fuel and cannot exceed 100 The sensible efficiency value is to be compared against minimum efficiency stated for the heating system performances Condensation efficiency ηc Efficiency deriving from the condensation of water vapour containe...

Page 84: ...te with the probe located in fresh air the point in which the probe is inserted for analysis has to be at a distance of approximately twice the stack diameter or alternatively as directed by the boiler manufacturer the water trap should be completely empty and positioned vertically before switching off the instrument extract the probe and wait at least 3 minutes the CO value has to drop below 10 p...

Page 85: ...time have to be delivered to Seitron s Laboratories carriage paid The following cases are not covered by this warranty accidental breakage due to transport inappropriate use or use that does not comply with the indications in the product s instruction leaflet Any mistreatment repairs and modifications to the product not explicitly authorized by Seitron shall invalidate the present warranty IMPORTA...

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