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Teledyne API – Model T300/T300M CO Analyzer Troubleshooting and Service
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12.2.2.4. DISPLAYED FLOW = “WARNINGS”
This warning means that there is inadequate gas flow. There are four conditions that
might cause this:
1. A leak upstream or downstream of the flow sensor
2. A flow obstruction upstream or downstream of the flow sensor
3. Bad Flow Sensor Board
4. Bad pump
To determine which case is causing the flow problem, view the sample pressure and
sample flow functions on the front panel. If the sample pressure is reading abnormally
low, then the cause is likely a flow obstruction upstream of the flow sensor. First, check
the sample filter and make sure it is not plugged and then systematically check all the
other components upstream of the orifice to ensure that they are not obstructed.
If the sample pressure is reading normal but the sample flow is reading low then it is
likely that the pump diaphragm is worn or there is an obstruction downstream of the
flow sensor.
12.2.2.5. ACTUAL FLOW DOES NOT MATCH DISPLAYED FLOW
If the actual flow measured does not match the displayed flow, but is within the limits of
720-880 cm
3
/min, adjust the calibration of the flow measurement as described in Section
11.3.4.
12.2.2.6. SAMPLE PUMP
The sample pump should start immediately after the front panel power switch is turned
ON. With the Sample Inlet plugged, the test function PRES should read about 10 in-Hg
for a pump that is in good condition. The pump needs rebuilding if the reading is above
10 in-Hg. If the test function SAMP FL is greater than 10 cm
3
/min there is a leak in the
pneumatic lines.
12.3.
CALIBRATION PROBLEMS
12.3.1. MISCALIBRATED
There are several symptoms that can be caused by the analyzer being miscalibrated.
This condition is indicated by out of range Slopes and Offsets as displayed through the
test functions and is frequently caused by the following:
1. Bad span gas. This can cause a large error in the slope and a small error in the
offset. Delivered from the factory, the T300 Analyzer’s slope is within ±15% of
nominal. Bad span gas will cause the analyzer to be calibrated to the wrong value.
If in doubt have the span gas checked by an independent lab.
2. Contaminated zero gas. Excess H
2
O can cause a positive or negative offset and
will indirectly affect the slope.
3. Dilution calibrator not set up correctly or is malfunctioning. This will also cause the
slope, but not the zero, to be incorrect. Again the analyzer is being calibrated to the
wrong value.
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