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Teledyne API N500 CAPS NO

Analyzer with NumaView™ Software

089770000 Rev 05

SETUP>VARS

Vars are user-adjustable software variables that define operational parameters

automatically set by the instrument’s firmware. Access the menu to see the list of

variables; select a variable to view its description; use the Edit button to change its

setting(s).

Table 2-8. List of Variables with Descriptions

VARIABLE

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: This list includes several of the most common Vars; selecting any Var in the NumaView™ software interface

will display its description in the information field to its right. Depending on configuration, some, all, or more

of these variables appear in your instrument’s Vars menu.

Background Periodic

Report Upload

Allows/disallows uploading of basic functionality reports to a Web services

“cloud” for TAPI Technical Support to view. (Frequency can be edited in

Setup>Vars>Report Upload Interval).

Conc Precision (or

PRIGAS/SECGAS

Precision)

Sets the number of significant digits to the right of the decimal point display

of concentration and stability values. (“PRIGAS” = primary gas with two or

more other gases; “SECGAS” = secondary gas)

Daylight Savings Enable

Enable or disable Daylight Savings Time (also see

Setup>Instrument>Date/Time Settings)

Dilution Factor (option)

Sets the instrument to compensate for diluted sample gas, such as in

continuous emission monitoring (CEM) where the quality of gas in a smoke

stack is being tested and the sampling method used to remove the gas from

the stack dilutes the gas. Once the degree of dilution is known, this feature

allows the user to add an appropriate scaling factor to the analyzer’s NO,

and NOx concentration calculations so that the undiluted values for

measurement range and concentration are shown on the instrument’s front

panel display and reported via the instrument’s various outputs.

1. Set the appropriate units of measure (Setup>Vars>User Units).

2. Select the reporting range mode (Setup>Vars>Range Mode) and set the

reporting range upper limit (Setup>Analog Output). Ensure that the

upper span limit entered for the reporting range is the maximum

expected concentration of the undiluted

gas.

3. Set the dilution factor as a gain, e.g., a value of 20 means 20 parts

diluent and 1 part sample gas (Setup>Vars>Dilution Factor).

4. Calibrate the analyzer; ensure that the calibration span gas is either

supplied through the same dilution system as the sample gas or has an

appropriately lower actual concentration.

Dynamic Span Enable

Dynamic span automatically adjusts the offsets and slopes of the NO

and

response when performing a span point calibration during an AutoCal

(Section 4.3).

Dynamic Zero Enable

Dynamic zero automatically adjusts offset and slope of the NO

and NO

response when performing a zero point calibration during an AutoCal

(Section 4.3).

Instrument ID

Set unique identifier number for the instrument when it is connected with

other instruments on the same Ethernet LAN, or when applying MODBUS

protocol. (Setup>Vars>Instrument ID)

LED Enable/Disable

To turn on or off the Bench LED without cycling the instrument power.

Measure Mode

Set gas measure mode.

System Hours

Total system runtime hours

Summary of Contents for N500

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Page 3: ...tware i NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT 2020 Teledyne API TAPI All rights reserved TRADEMARKS All trademarks registered trademarks brand names or product names appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only ...

Page 4: ...thout protection or proper tools could result in damage to the part s and or the instrument Technician Symbol All operations marked with this symbol are to be performed by qualified maintenance personnel only Electrical Ground This symbol inside the instrument marks the central safety grounding point for the instrument CAUTION This instrument should only be used for the purpose and in the manner d...

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Page 6: ...T Equipment provided but not manufactured by TAPI is warranted and will be repaired to the extent and according to the current terms and conditions of the respective equipment manufacturer s warranty PRODUCT RETURN All units or components returned to Teledyne API should be properly packed for handling and returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center After the repair the equipm...

Page 7: ...ces related to the careful and effective use of the instrument and related pertinent information ATTENTION COULD DAMAGE INSTRUMENT AND VOID WARRANTY This special notice provides information to avoid damage to your instrument and possibly invalidate the warranty Important IMPACT ON READINGS OR DATA Provides information about that which could either affect accuracy of instrument readings or cause lo...

Page 8: ...erfaces 21 Pneumatic Connections 22 Critical Tubing Pressure Venting and Exhaust Requirements 23 Basic Connections from Calibrator 24 Pneumatic Flow Diagrams 25 Startup Functional Checks and Calibration 27 Startup 28 Alerts Warnings and Other Messages 29 Functional Checks 30 Calibration 30 Menu Overview 31 Home Page 32 Dashboard 34 Alerts 35 Calibration 36 Utilities 37 Setup 37 Setup Menu Features...

Page 9: ... Automatic Zero Span Cal Check Auto Cal 60 Titration Efficiency TE Check Calibration 62 EPA Protocol Calibration 63 5 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 64 Maintenance Schedule 64 Predictive Diagnostics 65 Operational Health Checks 66 Software Firmware Updates 67 Remote Updates 67 Manual Reload Update Procedures 67 Time Zone Changes 69 Hardware Maintenance Procedures 70 Replacing the Sample Filter 70 Replaci...

Page 10: ...splay Module 81 O3 Generator Module 81 Internal Span Gas Generator and Valve Options 82 RS 232 Communications 82 Service Procedures 83 Fuse Replacement Procedure 83 O3 Generator Replacement 84 Sample Conditioner Replacement 85 Frequently Asked Questions 86 Technical Assistance 87 6 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 88 Pneumatic Operation 90 Electronic Operation 91 Modules 91 Power Switches 91 Glossary 92 ...

Page 11: ... 20 Datalog Configuration New Log Page 38 Figure 2 21 Datalog Configuration Existing Log 38 Figure 2 22 Creating a New Data Log 39 Figure 2 23 Datalog Periodic Trigger Configuration 40 Figure 2 24 Datalog Conditional Trigger Configuration 41 Figure 2 25 DAS Download Page 41 Figure 2 26 Events List 42 Figure 2 27 Event Configuration 43 Figure 2 28 Configured Event Sample 44 Figure 2 29 Edit or Dele...

Page 12: ...7 Utilities Submenu Descriptions 37 Table 2 8 List of Variables with Descriptions 46 Table 2 9 Setup Instrument Menu 49 Table 2 10 COM1 Setup 49 Table 2 11 LAN Ethernet Configuration Properties 51 Table 3 1 Ethernet Status Indicators 53 Table 4 1 AUTO CAL States 61 Table 4 2 Auto Cal Setup Combinations 61 Table 4 3 Auto Cal Programming Sequence Execution 62 Table 5 1 Maintenance Schedule 65 Table ...

Page 13: ...ecision since the sampled NO2 does not require catalytic conversion to calculate a difference measurement Economically the Model N500 CAPS NOX instrument is less costly to operate and maintain than traditional analyzers in that it uses less power and fewer components The section on Principles of Operation provides more detail on the behavior and technique of the CAPS method for NOX measurement SPE...

Page 14: ...3 x form C relay alarm outputs Operating Temperature 0 40 o C Humidity Range 0 95 RH Non Condensing Dimensions HxWxD 7 x 17 x 23 5 178 x 432 x 597 mm Weight 33 lbs 15 kg Environmental Conditions Installation Category Over Voltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 Intended for Indoor Use Only at Altitudes 2000m Note All specifications are based on constant conditions EPA DESIGNATION EPA testing underw...

Page 15: ...website at http www teledyne api com ATTENTION COULD DAMAGE INSTRUMENT AND VOID WARRANTY Do not operate this instrument without first removing dust plugs from SAMPLE and EXHAUST ports on the rear panel Note Teledyne API recommends that you store shipping containers and materials for future use if when the instrument should be returned to the factory for repair and or calibration service See Warran...

Page 16: ...ents are intact and securely seated 3 Check the connectors of the various internal wiring harnesses and pneumatic hoses to ensure they are firmly and securely seated 4 Verify that all of the optional hardware ordered with the unit has been installed These are listed on the paperwork accompanying the instrument WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Never disconnect PCAs wiring harnesses or electronic sub...

Page 17: ...nel rear panel connectors and the internal chassis layout FRONT PANEL The front panel Figure 2 1 includes two USB ports for peripheral device connections which can be used with mouse and keyboard as alternatives to the touchscreen interface or with flash drive for uploads downloads devices not included Figure 2 1 Front Panel Layout ...

Page 18: ...its with zero span valve option installed attach a gas line to the source of zero air here If a permeation oven also known as internal zero span valve IZS option is installed attach the zero air scrubber here cooling fan Pulls ambient air into chassis through side vents and exhausts through rear Power cable connector Connector for three prong cord to apply AC power to the analyzer CAUTION The cord...

Page 19: ...089770000 Rev 05 Teledyne API N500 CAPS NOX Analyzer with NumaView Software 17 INTERNAL CHASSIS Figure 2 3 shows the internal chassis layout Figure 2 3 Internal Chassis Layout ...

Page 20: ...urn off instrument power before disconnecting or connecting electrical subassemblies Do not operate with cover off CAUTION Avoid Damage to the Instrument Ensure that the AC power voltage matches the voltage indicated on the instrument s rear panel before plugging it into line power CONNECTING POWER ATTENTION COULD DAMAGE INSTRUMENT AND VOID WARRANTY Never power off the instrument from the rear pan...

Page 21: ... common ground The three current outputs are individually isolated from each other and from the instrument To access these signals attach a strip chart recorder and or data logger to the appropriate analog output connections and configure through the Setup Analog Outputs menu Figure 2 4 Analog Outputs Connectors Panel Option Table 2 3 Analog Output Pin Assignments PIN OUTPUT DESCRIPTION Isolated V...

Page 22: ...Logic Controllers PLCs The Inputs are also isolated but share the same ground as the Outputs they will work with relays open collectors or 3 3 V 24 V logic Pull low to activate DI1 and DI2 are fixed not mappable for remote zero and span calibrations Figure 2 5 Digital I O Connector Panel Option Table 2 4 Digital Input Output Pin Assignments PIN DESCRIPTION Relays NO RLY1 Relay Alarms user configur...

Page 23: ...ons with data communication equipment DCE This port can be reconfigured for RS 232 communications with data terminal equipment DTE or with RS 485 by jumpering the pins on JP1 as indicated in Table 2 5 view edit software settings Table 2 10 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before performing any operation that requires entry into the interior of the analyzer Contact Technical Support...

Page 24: ... 4 Before making the pneumatic connections carefully note the following cautionary and special messages CAUTION General Safety Hazard Do not vent calibration gas exhaust gas or sample gas into enclosed areas CAUTION General Safety Hazard In units with a permeation tube option installed vacuum pump must be connected and powered on to maintain constant gas flow though the analyzer at all times Insuf...

Page 25: ...TFE tubing Do NOT place any mufflers or filters downstream of the pump i e external to the instrument Run a leak check once the appropriate pneumatic connections have been made check all pneumatic fittings for leaks per Section 5 4 12 1 or Section 5 4 12 2 for detailed check if any leaking is suspected CRITICAL TUBING PRESSURE VENTING AND EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS The requirements presented in this sec...

Page 26: ...c Configuration For the analyzer s basic configuration in addition to tubing pressure venting and exhaust requirements set out in Section 2 3 2 1 attach the following pneumatic lines SAMPLE GAS SOURCE Connect a sample gas line to the SAMPLE inlet CALIBRATION GAS SOURCES NO2 CAL GAS ZERO AIR SOURCES The source of calibration gas is attached to the SAMPLE inlet but only when a calibration operation ...

Page 27: ...089770000 Rev 05 Teledyne API N500 CAPS NOX Analyzer with NumaView Software 25 PNEUMATIC FLOW DIAGRAMS Figure 2 8 Pneumatic Flow Diagram including Zero Span Valve Option ...

Page 28: ...26 Teledyne API N500 CAPS NOX Analyzer with NumaView Software 089770000 Rev 05 Figure 2 9 Pneumatic Flow Diagram including IZS Valve Option ...

Page 29: ...rst placing the internal components in deep sleep mode with the front panel Soft Power switch status LED blinking The front panel Soft Power switch has a status LED that Indicates whether instrument is powered down LED off instrument powered on and internal components in deep sleep mode LED blinking instrument powered on and internal components are operating LED solid lit Power on the instrument w...

Page 30: ...Upon initial startup a sequence of status screens Figure 2 10 appear prior to the Home page Figure 2 11 Figure 2 10 Status Screens at Startup Upon any startup this instrument should warm up for approximately one hour before reliable measurements can be taken Figure 2 11 Home Page Example ...

Page 31: ...configured Events Section 2 4 3 provides more detailed information about Alerts and Section 2 5 2 addresses Events Alerts can be viewed and cleared via either the Alerts menu or the Alerts shortcut Caution symbol bottom right corner of the screen Although these alerts can be cleared from the Active Alerts page a history of all alerts remains in the Utilities Alerts Log page Figure 2 12 Viewing Act...

Page 32: ...oard through the Setup Dashboard menu to add them see Section 2 4 2 These functions are also useful tools for diagnosing problems information provided in Section 5 7 2 Figure 2 13 Sample Dashboard Page CALIBRATION Before operation begins the analyzer requires zero and span calibrations followed by a Titration Efficiency TE check Also any time an analyzer is moved or its configuration changed it mu...

Page 33: ...d create customized triggers for data logging functions Section 2 5 1 Events Select parameters and define the conditions by which they are to be flagged and recorded in the Alerts log Section 2 4 3 when they are triggered Once configured Events can be used to trigger Datalogs Section 2 5 1 Note that some Events are predefined and are not editable Section 2 5 2 Dashboard Monitor instrument function...

Page 34: ...Figure 2 14 presents an orientation to the main display screen Figure 2 15 shows that pressing the gas name or its concentration value or a meter below displays a live plot of their respective readings Section 2 5 6 provides configuration instructions Figure 2 14 User Interface Orientation ...

Page 35: ...089770000 Rev 05 Teledyne API N500 CAPS NOX Analyzer with NumaView Software 33 Figure 2 15 Concentration and Stability Graph top and Meter Graph bottom ...

Page 36: ...shboard displays an array of user selectable parameters and their values Section 2 5 3 provides configuration instructions If there is a graphing icon in the upper right corner of a parameter pressing that parameter displays a live plot of its readings as in Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Dashboard Page ...

Page 37: ...age from any other page View a list of currently active Alerts by pressing either the Alerts menu on the Home screen or by pressing the Alerts shortcut Figure 2 17 While Alerts can be cleared from the Active Alerts page they remain recorded in the Utilities Alerts Log menu Figure 2 17 Active Alerts Page Alerts can be configured as either latching appears in Active Alerts screen when Event is trigg...

Page 38: ...ts can reappear if the conditions causing them are not resolved For troubleshooting guidance refer to Section 0 Figure 2 18 Active Alerts Cleared Alerts and Events remain recorded in the Utilities Alerts Log Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Utilities Alerts Log of Active and Past Alerts and Events CALIBRATION The Calibration menu is used for zero span multipoint calibrations and for external calibration wi...

Page 39: ...ging menu Section 2 5 1 Analog Outputs Option Show the voltage signals for the functions selected and configured in the Setup Analog Outputs menu Rear panel connections were presented in Section 2 3 1 2 Digital Inputs Digital I O Option Show whether specific available features are turned ON or OFF for example whether or not Maintenance Mode input or Language selection can be controlled through the...

Page 40: ...e model Section 2 6 SETUP DATA LOGGING DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM DAS The Datalogger can be configured to capture and store user defined data which then can be viewed in the Alerts page if elected as well as downloaded from the instrument to a USB flash drive or using NumaView Remote software for examination and analysis Figure 2 20 shows a new log Figure 2 21 shows a sample existing log which can be...

Page 41: ...Teledyne API N500 CAPS NOX Analyzer with NumaView Software 39 Figure 2 22 Creating a New Data Log The parameters available in the list of Log Tags include the names of Events configured in the Events page Section 2 5 2 ...

Page 42: ...RIGGER TYPES PERIODIC The Periodic trigger is a timer based trigger that is used to log data at a specific time interval Periodic Trigger requires an interval that is set to number of minutes and a start time that is set to date and clock time Figure 2 23 Datalog Periodic Trigger Configuration ...

Page 43: ...a collected by the Datalogger from the instrument to a flash drive navigate to the Utilities USB Utilities DAS Download menu 1 Insert a flash drive into a front panel USB port and wait for the Status field to Indicates that the drive has been detected available buttons will be enabled Figure 2 25 DAS Download Page 2 Select all or define a period from which to download the collected data 3 Press th...

Page 44: ...formation on instrument functionality such as concentration alarms Some Events are standard and not editable while others are user configurable described here Existing Events are listed in the Events page Figure 2 26 under the Setup menu Figure 2 26 Events List Access the Events Configuration page either from the Active Alerts page Alerts Menu by pressing the configuration button or through the Ho...

Page 45: ...ge when it is triggered it will still be recorded and can be viewed in the Utilities Alerts Log To use this option the Event must be enabled allows the choice of whether or not to keep an Event visible even if the conditions that triggered it were to correct themselves Latching requires that the user interact with the Active Alerts screen to manually clear the Alert and internal Event state Non la...

Page 46: ...770000 Rev 05 Figure 2 28 Configured Event Sample EDITING OR DELETING EVENTS Select an Event from the list Figure 2 26 and press the Edit button to view or edit the details Figure 2 28 or press the Delete button to delete the Event Figure 2 29 Edit or Delete an Event ...

Page 47: ...s for data logging functions The name entered in the Name field of the Events Configuration page will appear in the list of Log Tags of the Datalog Configuration page The Data Logger is presented in Section 2 5 1 SETUP DASHBOARD Figure 2 30 Dashboard Display and Configuration SETUP AUTOCAL WITH VALVE OPTION Auto Cal is available with installed valve options see Section 4 3 ...

Page 48: ... from the stack dilutes the gas Once the degree of dilution is known this feature allows the user to add an appropriate scaling factor to the analyzer s NO NO2 and NOx concentration calculations so that the undiluted values for measurement range and concentration are shown on the instrument s front panel display and reported via the instrument s various outputs 1 Set the appropriate units of measu...

Page 49: ...ach of the three meters at the bottom of the Home page navigate to the Homescreen configuration page through either the Setup Homescreen menu or from Home page using the configuration icon Figure 2 31 Figure 2 31 Homescreen Configuration An orientation to the Homescreen was presented in Section 2 4 1 including Figure 2 14 and Figure 2 15 ...

Page 50: ... Digital Outputs to Signals select a pin in the Outputs list DO1 thru DO5 then make a selection from the Signals list and press the Map button if as needed change the polarity by pressing the Polarity button Save any changes by pressing the Apply button or discard the changes by pressing the Home or the back button a pop up provides a warning that the changes will be lost and will prompt for confi...

Page 51: ...is Remote Update page to check for and activate software firmware updates Also refer to Section 5 3 SETUP COMM COMMUNICATIONS This menu is for specifying the various communications configurations COM1 Configure the instrument s COM port to operate in modes listed in Table 2 10 Table 2 10 COM1 Setup MODE DESCRIPTION Baud Rate Set the baud rate Command Prompt Display Enable disable a command prompt ...

Page 52: ...word for this serial port to respond The only command that is active is the request for help command CR Stop bits Select either 0 or 1 stop bit typically set in conjunction with Parity and Data bits TCP PORT1 TCP Port1 allows choosing whether or not to display the command prompt editing the Port 1 number for defining the terminal control port by which terminal emulation software addresses the inst...

Page 53: ... 255 252 0 number that masks an IP address and divides the IP address into network address and host address and identifies the LAN to which the device is connected All addressable devices and computers on a LAN must have the same subnet mask Any transmissions sent to devices with different subnets are assumed to be outside of the LAN and are routed through the gateway computer onto the Internet De...

Page 54: ...me Utilities USB Utilities General page 2 Insert a flash drive into either of the two front panel USB ports 3 When the Status field Indicates that the USB drive has been detected press the Download Configuration from Instrument Start button 4 When the Status field Indicates that the download is complete remove the flash drive 5 In the target instrument go to the Home Utilities USB Utilities Genera...

Page 55: ... for the COM port ETHERNET When using the Ethernet interface the analyzer can be connected to any Ethernet network via low cost network hubs switches or routers The interface operates as a standard TCP IP device on port 3000 This allows a remote computer to connect through the network to the analyzer using NumaView Remote terminal emulators or other programs The Ethernet connector has two LEDs tha...

Page 56: ...ion effects SECTION 4 5 EPA Protocol Calibration provides links to the US EPA website for references regarding calibration with EPA protocols IMPORTANT PRECALIBRATION INFORMATION Note A start up period of 4 5 hours is recommended prior to calibrating the analyzer CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS The following equipment supplies and expendables are required for calibration Zero Air Generator e g T701 Span ...

Page 57: ...U with certified photometer it is possible to use that O3 output directly to obtain the NO2 concentration SPAN GAS FOR MULTIPOINT CALIBRATION Some applications such as EPA monitoring require a multipoint calibration where span gases of different concentrations are needed We recommend using an NO2 gas of higher concentration combined with a gas dilution calibrator such as the Teledyne API Model T70...

Page 58: ...e original container that tube was shipped in during periods of non operation or vacuum pump must be connected and powered on to maintain constant gas flow though the analyzer at all times See Section 5 6 4 for removal instructions DATA RECORDING DEVICES A strip chart recorder data acquisition system or digital data acquisition system should be used to record data from either the Ethernet serial o...

Page 59: ...tration should be 80 of range of concentration values likely to be encountered in your application To calibrate or to perform a calibration check for basic configuration instruments see Section 4 2 1 To calibrate or to perform a calibration check for instruments with valve options see Section 4 2 2 To perform a calibration check for instruments with the internal span gas generator see Section 4 3 ...

Page 60: ...ALIBRATION CHECK AND ACTUAL CALIBRATION 1 While still in the Calibration M P menu input NO2 Span gas through the Sample port and press the Start button 2 Either check or calibrate as follows CHECK ONLY ACTUAL CALIBRATION a Wait to reach stability then press Stop b Record the reading s a Press the Set Span Target button and enter the NO2 and NOx concentrations b Verify the concentration reading is ...

Page 61: ...or NO2 Span cal USE OF ZERO SPAN VALVE WITH REMOTE CONTACT CLOSURE Contact closures for controlling calibration and calibration checks are located on the rear panel CONTROL IN connector Instructions for setup and use of these contacts are in Section 2 3 1 3 When the contacts are closed for at least 5 seconds the instrument switches into zero low span or high span mode and the internal zero span va...

Page 62: ... is unchecked the instrument will return to SAMPLE mode leaving the instrument s internal calibration variables unchanged AUTOMATIC ZERO SPAN CAL CHECK AUTO CAL The Auto Cal feature allows unattended periodic operation of the ZERO SPAN valve options by using the instrument s internal time of day clock Auto Cal operates by executing preprogrammed calibrations or calibration checks set up by the use...

Page 63: ...o causes a Low Span check when the Enabled box is also and the Calibrate box is unchecked disables Low Span calibration and check High causes the sequence to perform a High Span concentration calibration when both the Calibrate and Enabled boxes are also causes a High Span check when the Enabled box is also and the Calibrate box is unchecked disables the High Span calibration and check Table 4 2 s...

Page 64: ... 2 5 7 Avoid setting two or more sequences at the same time of the day Any new sequence that is initiated whether from a timer the COM ports or the contact closure inputs will override any sequence that is in progress It is recommended that calibrations be performed using external sources of Zero Air and Span Gas whose accuracy is traceable to EPA standards TITRATION EFFICIENCY TE CHECK CALIBRATIO...

Page 65: ...ilt in warning features periodic inspection regular zero span checks regular test parameter evaluation for predictive diagnostics and data analysis and routine maintenance Any instrument s supplying the zero air and span calibration gasses used must themselves be calibrated and that calibration must be traceable to an EPA NIST primary standard Comply with Code of Federal Regulations Title 40 downl...

Page 66: ... In certain environments e g dusty very high ambient pollutant levels some maintenance procedures may need to be performed more often than shown WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before performing any of the following operations that require entry into the interior of the analyzer CAUTION QUALIFIED PERSONNEL These maintenance procedures must be performed by qualified technicians onl...

Page 67: ...system Check for leaks in gas flow paths Annually or after repairs involving pneumatics Yes if a leak is repaired Internal Pump Replace Measured Flow less than 800 cm3 min Yes PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTICS Predictive diagnostic functions including failure warnings and alarms built into the analyzer s firmware aid in determining whether and when repairs are necessary Dashboard Functions can also be used t...

Page 68: ...cal Support Gas Conc concentration Constant for known gas concentration Decreasing over time Developing leak in pneumatic system Check for leaks OPERATIONAL HEALTH CHECKS Navigate to the Utilities USB Utilities Report menu Figure 5 1 to download a report on the basic operations of the instrument To download the report for your own viewing on a computer or to send to others insert a flash drive int...

Page 69: ...If an update is available it can be downloaded through this page Figure 5 2 Remote Update Page MANUAL RELOAD UPDATE PROCEDURES To reload or update firmware first contact Technical Support to obtain the applicable file s api techsupport teledyne com 1 800 324 5190 1 Follow Technical Support s instructions for copying the firmware files to a flash drive 2 Go to the Utilities USB Utilities General me...

Page 70: ...l button will be enabled if the firmware version on the flash drive is the same as or older than the current firmware of the instrument the Install button will not be enabled 5 Press the Install button and note the messages in the Status field at the bottom of the page Use the Cancel button if necessary 6 When complete as indicated in the Status field press the Done button which replaces the Cance...

Page 71: ...rify return to Home page then back to the Date Time Settings page and check that the selected Time Zone is now highlighted 4 Without making any other changes power OFF the instrument and power ON again 5 Once restarted return to the Date Time Settings page where the newly selected Time Zone should be highlighted If not it means that not enough time had passed for the instrument to accept the chang...

Page 72: ...c fittings using the appropriate wrenches and remove the disposable sample filter 3 Insert new filter and reconnect pneumatic fittings 4 Close the front panel Figure 5 5 Replacing the Sample Filter REPLACING THE AREF SCRUBBER AND FILTER ASSEMBLY The AREF filter assembly consists of the AREF filter which is a backup particulate filter and the charcoal filter which is an NO2 gas scrubber 1 Turn OFF ...

Page 73: ...e vacuum pump and using snips remove the zip ties that secure the four hoses that connect to the pump two on each side It may be a good idea to mark the tubes with color codes to be sure they are reconnected properly 4 Remove the four tubes from the hose barb connections on the pump 5 Remove the four screws that hold the pump bracket assembly to the bottom of the chassis 6 Disconnect the power con...

Page 74: ... permeation tube and replace it with the new tube or store the permeation tube in its original container if the instrument will not be operated for several or more hours Ensure that the tube is placed into the larger of two holes and that the open permeation end of the tube plastic is facing up 6 Re attach the cover with three screws Ensure that the three screws are tightened evenly 7 Replace the ...

Page 75: ...ker on the sample inlet at the rear panel 3 Cap rear panel ports and cap the pump port If zero span valves are installed disconnect the tubing from the zero and span gas ports and cap the ports Figure 2 2 4 Pressurize the instrument with the leak checker allowing enough time to fully pressurize the instrument When performing a pressure leak test always pressurize through the Sample port not Exhaus...

Page 76: ...pecification 4 If sample flow is out of specification first check for kinks in the tubing then check for leaks 5 Once kinks and leaks are ruled out first replace the sample flow restrictor and if the sample flow is still out of specification replace the sample filter 6 If flow is still out of spec call Technical Support SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains methods to identify the sour...

Page 77: ...nt gas and source gases delivery systems Check for gas flow problems such as clogged or blocked internal external gas lines damaged seals punctured gas lines damaged malfunctioning pumps etc 5 Follow the procedures defined in Section 2 3 4 3 to confirm that the analyzer s vital functions are working FAULT DIAGNOSIS WITH ALERTS Table 5 3 lists brief descriptions of warning Alerts that may occur dur...

Page 78: ...essure too high at Sample Inlet SYSTEM RESET The computer has rebooted This message occurs at power on If it is confirmed that power has not been interrupted Failed 5 VDC power Fatal Error caused software to restart Loose connector wiring 1 Clears the next time successful zero calibration is performed 2 Clears the next time successful span calibration is performed FAULT DIAGNOSIS WITH DASHBOARD FU...

Page 79: ...he instrument shows no response display value is near zero even though sample gas is supplied properly and the instrument seems to perform correctly 1 Confirm the lack of response by supplying NO2 span gas of about 80 of the range value to the analyzer 2 Check the sample pressure and cell pressure for proper value 3 Check for disconnected cables to the sensor module 4 If delivering NO gas check th...

Page 80: ...is grayed out the actual gas concentration must be significantly different from the actual zero point as per last calibration which may be for any of several reasons 1 Confirm that there is a good source of zero air 2 Check to ensure that there is no ambient air leaking into zero air line 3 Check for leaks in the pneumatic systems as described in Section 5 6 5 NON LINEAR RESPONSE The analyzer was ...

Page 81: ...ESSIVE NOISE Excessive noise levels under normal operation usually Indicates leaks in the sample supply or the analyzer itself Ensure that the sample or span gas supply is leak free and carry out a detailed leak check as described earlier in this chapter Other sources of measurement noise may be related to cabling issues Gain access to the instrument when powered down and reset the cable connector...

Page 82: ... board lights accordingly Check the power supply to the valve 24 V to the valve should turn on and off when measured with a voltmeter Note It takes only a small leak across the ports of the valve to show excessive Auto Zero values when supplying high concentrations of span gas If the Auto Reference valve is working properly then the problem could be due to dirty mirrors Please contact Technical Su...

Page 83: ...e found for the instrument not powering on then check the fuse with an ohmmeter to determine its viability carefully follow the instructions in Section 5 7 7 1 to remove the fuse for testing If the fuse is blown replace it with a fuse of the correct specifications as instructed in Section 5 7 7 1 If the fuse is not blown or if the replacement fuse blows then call Technical Support Section 5 9 LCD ...

Page 84: ...nstrument is installed in an environment with variable or high humidity variations in the permeation tube output will be significant In this case a dryer for the supply air is recommended dewpoint should be 20 C or less The permeation tube of the internal span gas generator option is heated with a proportional heater circuit and the temperature is maintained at 50 C 1 C Check the IZS Temp in the D...

Page 85: ...onents or subsystems CAUTION QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN The operations outlined in this chapter are to be performed by qualified maintenance personnel only FUSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ATTENTION COULD DAMAGE INSTRUMENT AND VOID WARRANTY Fuses do not typically fail without definite cause Do not attempt to replace until after all measures to detect the cause of a power failure per Section 5 7 6 1 have been ...

Page 86: ...e analyzer cover 2 Disconnect the 1 8 black tube from the ozone cleanser and the clear tube from the plastic extension tube at the brass fitting nearest to the ozone generator 3 Unplug the electrical connection on the rear side of the brick 4 Unscrew the two mounting screws that attach the ozone generator to the chassis and take out the entire assembly 5 If you received a complete replacement gene...

Page 87: ...placement dryer 4 Cut the tie wraps that hold the dryer to the mounting bracket and take out the old dryer If necessary unscrew the two mounting screws on the bracket and take out the entire assembly 5 Attach the replacement dryer to the mounting bracket in the same orientation as the old dryer 6 Fix the dryer to the bracket using new tie wraps 7 Cut off excess length of the wraps 8 Put the assemb...

Page 88: ...s AutoCal feature Section 4 3 Can I use the IZS option to calibrate the analyzer Yes However the accuracy of the IZS option s permeation tube is only 5 To achieve highest accuracy it is recommended to use cylinders of calibrated span gases in combination with a zero air source How do I measure the sample flow For accurate measurement attach a calibrated volumetric flow meter to the sample inlet po...

Page 89: ...bleshooting service section do not solve your problems technical assistance may be obtained from Teledyne API Technical Support 9970 Carroll Canyon Road San Diego California 92131 1106 USA Toll free Phone 1 800 324 5190 Phone 1 858 657 9800 Fax 1 858 657 9816 Email api techsupport teledyne com Website http www teledyne api com ...

Page 90: ...UV from the modulating high intensity LED enters a near confocal optical cell Figure 6 1 through the rear of mirror A The intensity of the light as observed by the detector which is also modulating at a slightly different frequency located behind Mirror B builds exponentially in the cell while the LED is ON The opposite is true when the LED is OFF Because both mirrors are highly reflective at 405 ...

Page 91: ...ny advantages over traditional or Chemi analyzers such as faster response single gas stream lower noise at span and more importantly greater specificity CELL PRESS N500 OVEN 45 Degree Celsius DETECTOR Sample In Sample Out Cavity Enhanced Figure 6 1 N500 Optical Absorption Cell Figure 6 2 Phase Shift Representation of Increased Concentration of NO2 Black LED State Blue Light build up in the absence...

Page 92: ...the analyzer periodically goes into AREF mode to run a background measurement while in Sample mode and adjusts for any baseline drift that may occur Table 6 1 Sensor Signal Processing States STATE DESCRIPTION IDLE Transitioning from or to ozone feed very brief state typically not visible NO2_WAIT Momentarily waiting for ozone to clear before sampling for NO2 concentration NO2_SAMPLE Reading NO2 co...

Page 93: ...n determine whether a message is intended for them and what the priority is and then act on the applicable messages These are called Smart Modules which conduct local operations such as activating the zero span valves toggling the ozone valve or controlling manifold temperature There is also the Sensor Module it is comprised of the Bench Unit which has the gas sensor and oven on the inside and the...

Page 94: ...oxides often called odd nitrogen the sum of NOX plus other compounds such as HNO3 definitions vary widely and may include nitrate NO3 PAN N2O and other compounds as well NH3 ammonia O2 molecular oxygen O3 ozone SO2 sulfur dioxide cm3 metric abbreviation for cubic centimeter replaces the obsolete abbreviation cc CPU Central Processing Unit DAC Digital to Analog Converter DAS Data Acquisition System...

Page 95: ...rsely one mole is the amount of the substance needed for the molar mass to be the same number in grams as the atomic mass of that substance EXAMPLE The atomic weight of Carbon is 12 therefore the molar mass of Carbon is 12 grams Conversely one mole of carbon equals the amount of carbon atoms that weighs 12 grams Atomic weights can be found on any Periodic Table of Elements NDIR Non Dispersive Infr...

Page 96: ...the furthest device SAROAD Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data SLAMS State and Local Air Monitoring Network Plan SLPM Standard Liters Per Minute of a gas at standard temperature and pressure STP Standard Temperature and Pressure TCP IP Transfer Control Protocol Internet Protocol the standard communications protocol for Ethernet devices TEC Thermal Electric Cooler TPC Temperature Pressure Comp...

Page 97: ...cates Auto Cal Seq 3 failed Coils 20 MB_ZERO_CAL_RANGE1 Trigger zero calibration of NO2 range 1 21 MB_SPAN_CAL_RANGE1 Trigger span calibration of NO2 range 1 Input Registers 0 NO2_SLOPE1 Slope for range 1 4 NO2_OFFSET1 Offset for range 1 in PPB 8 NO2_PRE_CAL_CONC_1 Concentration just prior to last zero span cal of range 1 12 NO2_CONC NO2 concentration for range 1 16 NO2_STABILITY NO2 stability 18 ...

Page 98: ..._PRE_CALC_CONC_1 NOX concentration for range 1 during zero span calibration 76 NOX_CONC NOX concentration for range 1 80 NOX_STABILITY Concentration stability Holding Registers 0 NO2_TARGET_SPAN_CONC_1 NO2 Target span concentration for range 1 4 NOX_TARGET_SPAN_CONC_1 NOX Target span concentration for range 1 ...

Page 99: ...22 2019 PVU 03 CHANGED CABLE PN ADDED NOTES 9 24 2019 PVU 04 REMOVED MARS FROM DESCRIPTIONS 11 25 2019 JM A A B C SCALE SIZE CAGE CODE DWG NO D SHEET OF REV DATE APPROVALS DRAWN CHECKED CCB ISSUED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES ARE FRACTIONS DECIMALS ANGLES 1 16 XX 03 0 30 XXX 010 TREATMENT FINISH DO NOT SCALE DRAWING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B C D SIMILAR ...

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