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4.3 Main Displays

The main display can be changed to show either 4 or 8 parameters at one time. Two options are available
when 4 parameters are selected.

•

Line scroll mode

allows you to customize the display to show the data you require.

•

4 Page Mode

displays 4 lines of data in set format, each page is predefined

•

8 Page Mode

displays 8 parameters on 4 lines in set format, the bottom two can be changed.

Changing between the different modes is detailed in 

Display Menu 

(Section 5.2.4.)

TIP! 

To turn the backlight ON in the main display press 

Note: a short press turns the backlight on, a press and hold will print. 

To increase battery life do not leave the backlight on.

4.3.1 Line Scroll Mode

Line scroll mode allows you to customize the bottom line of the display. This is the default mode following
analyzer turn on.

Use the           key to change the bottom line of the display.  

Change bottom line using

4.3.2 Page Mode

Use the 

key to change the information that is displayed on the screen. The following pages are

available, depending on model the sequence of displayed parameters may differ from those in the examples
which follow.

CO % VOL

00.00

HC PPM 

VOL

0000

CO2 

%

VOL

00.0

LAMBDA

0.0000

GASOLINE

DATE    . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-08-01

TIME   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:31:35

BATTERY %     . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

CO 

% 

VOL  . . .00.00

HC 

PPM 

VOL . . . .0000

CO2 

%

VOL  . . . .00.0

O2 

%

VOL  . . .20.90

Summary of Contents for AGA5000

Page 1: ...1 800 547 5740 Fax 503 643 6322 www ueitest com email info ueitest com Auto2 2 AUTO4 2 AGA5000 Gas Analyzer INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... and displayed All measured and calculated parameters can be printed on the optional infrared printer or saved to the analyzer s memory Each analyzer is supplied with an RS232 output enabling communication between the analyzer and a PC Using the optional auto software kit live emission data can be displayed saved directly to the PC or printed to produce high quality test reports Data stored in the...

Page 3: ...e Mode 8 4 4 Sampling the Exhaust Gas 9 4 5 Turning the Pump ON OFF 9 4 6 Taking an oil temperature reading certain analyzers only 10 4 7 Reading the engine speed RPM certain analyzers only 10 4 8 Regular Checks During Sampling 10 4 8 1 Low Flow 11 4 9 Normal Shutdown Sequence 11 5 MOVING THROUGH THE MENUS 12 5 1 Basic Operation 12 5 2 Menu Options and Settings 13 5 2 1 Main Menu 13 5 2 2 Select M...

Page 4: ...CALIBRATION 24 10 1 Zero Setting 24 10 2 HC residue check certain analyzers only 25 10 3 Leak Check 26 10 4 Gas Calibration Verification 27 10 4 1 Calibration Gas Values 27 10 4 2 Calibration Check 28 10 4 3 User Re calibration 29 10 4 4 Printed Calibration Report 30 10 4 5 Reset Instrument Calibration 31 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 32 APPENDICES A Main Display Parameters 34 B LAMBDA Calculation 35 C...

Page 5: ...lter In line Water Trap Keep clear of water at all times Water Level Limit ON OFF MENU Allows access to all menu functions PUMP Turns pump on and off ENTER Accepts a command i e enters a menu option UP Scrolls up through options i e Fuel DOWN Scrolls down through options STORE Enters data storage menu PRINT Prints current data Turns on backlight NO sensor standard on AGA5000 only ...

Page 6: ...ation Vor Gebrauch Bedienungsanleitung beachten Ver Instrucciones de Operacion antes de utilizar Consultaire il Manuale di Istruzioni prima dell uso Instrument Layout Rear 1 2 Instrument Layout Rear Serial Number NOTE Cover Does Not Remove Charger Socket Exhaust Port Note DO NOT cover exhaust port as this will severely affect analyzer operation IR Emitter ...

Page 7: ...3 1 3 Standard Probe Configuration Probe Inlet Water Trap Connection Flexible Insertion Probe Flexible Hose Line Stainless Steel Shaft Exhaust Pipe Spring Handle Probe Cap ...

Page 8: ... 45 C Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 RH at 45 C Mains supply fluctuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage 3 FIRST TIME USE Charge the battery for 12 hours following this an overnight charge should be sufficient for an average 8 hour day turning pump off to save power between tests See Main Parameter displays for Battery Indicator The anal...

Page 9: ...s fresh air into the sensors to allow them to zero and the oxygen sensor to be set to 20 9 After switch on the analyzer will briefly display header information And then show the initializing screen The time will count down in seconds to zero and is pre set by the instrument During countdown the instrument will check flow rate and initialize the measuring system do not block the end of the probe or...

Page 10: ...pproximately 75 seconds to set the zero If the readings are outside the allowable zero range as detailed in section 10 it is advisable to perform a manual zero also detailed in section 5 2 2 A HC residue check may also be requested See Section 10 2 The next screen is the MAIN DISPLAY of the analyzer Use to change the display All parameters are detailed in Appendix A MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS LEAK CH...

Page 11: ...Note a short press turns the backlight on a press and hold will print To increase battery life do not leave the backlight on 4 3 1 Line Scroll Mode Line scroll mode allows you to customize the bottom line of the display This is the default mode following analyzer turn on Use the key to change the bottom line of the display Change bottom line using 4 3 2 Page Mode Use the key to change the informat...

Page 12: ...erent to those used in 4 page and line scroll modes and are detailed in Appendix A MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS The bottom line of the display can be changed to display other parameters Use the keys to change this line CO 00 00 O2 20 90 HCH 0000 CO2 00 0 λ 0 000 NO 0000 02 23 01 13 45 22 CO 00 00 O2 20 90 HCH 0000 CO2 00 0 λ 0 000 NO 0000 TZ 30 BAT 50 CO 00 00 O2 20 90 HCh 0000 CO2 00 0 λ 0 000 NO 0000...

Page 13: ... OFF The analyzer is fitted with a pump to draw gas from the vehicle exhaust To conserve battery power switch off the pump when you are not taking a measurement Gas values may drift slightly when the pump is turned off but should return to zero when the pump is turned on again Manually zero the analyzer if it does not return to zero Use the key to turn ON and OFF the pump CERTAIN ANALYZERS ONLY Th...

Page 14: ...e probe may need to be fitted reversed to produce readings 4 8 Regular Checks During Sampling Care must be taken at all times not to exceed the analyzers operating specifications in particular ensure the following DO NOT PLACE THE INSTRUMENT IN THE ENGINE BAY The analyzer is not exposed to temperatures outside its normal operating range DO NOT PLACE THE INSTRUMENT ON A HOT SURFACE Liquid in the wa...

Page 15: ...normal operation If it is not possible to clear the problem then internal damage may have occurred and the unit should be returned to a service center 4 9 Normal Shutdown Sequence DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU USE THE ANALYZER Remove the probe from the vehicle exhaust TAKE CARE THE PROBE WILL BE HOT and allow it to cool naturally Do not immerse the probe in water as this will be drawn into the analyzer a...

Page 16: ... parameter Press to save settings and return to the MAIN MENU Press to return to the MAIN DISPLAY 12 CO vol 00 00 HC ppm vol 0000 CO2 vol 00 00 O2 vol 20 90 MAIN MENU 1 SELECT 3 DISPLAY 2 UNITS 4 SETUP MAIN MENU 1 SELECT 3 DISPLAY 2 UNITS 4 SETUP MAIN MENU 1 SELECT 3 DISPLAY 2 UNITS 4 SETUP SET ZERO FUEL GASOLINE RPM 4 CYCLE CAL CHECK SET ZERO FUEL GASOLINE RPM 4 CYCLE CAL CHECK SET ZERO FUEL GASO...

Page 17: ...G CNG RPM 2 STROKE 4 STROKE 12 8 6 5 4 3 2 MAIN MENU 1 SELECT 3 DISPLAY 2 UNITS 4 SETUP SET ZERO FUEL GASOLINE RPM 4 CYCLE CAL CHECK Allows manual activation of zero setting HC residue and leak checking functions More details on these functions can be found in Section 10 Zero checks and re calibration Select the fuel the vehicle is using from a standard fuel stored in the analyzer Select from To a...

Page 18: ...performing the above functions can be found in Section 10 4 Gas calibration verification 5 2 3 Units Menu Allows the vehicle registration number to be changed and all displayed units to be changed Vehicle Registration Data Allows the vehicle registration number to be entered The format for the data is 8 characters alphanumeric as follows 1234567890 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ space The cursor T ind...

Page 19: ...yed for reference 5 2 4 Display Menu Allows the configuration of the display to be changed LIGHT OFF MODE 8 PAGE CONTRAST DEFAULT LANGUAGE ENGLISH Turns the backlight ON or OFF Select 4 or 8 Page Mode or Line Scroll Mode as detailed in section 4 3 Main Displays The contrast is set to a DEFAULT value or can be adjusted LIGHTER or DARKER Use the or key to adjust Note the display may jump from dark t...

Page 20: ...MAT DD MM YY DATE 02 03 99 TIME 09 10 31 HEADER NO Changes the date format set on the analyzer Contact your service center if this is incorrect Allows the user to change the date Change each number of the day month and year until correct Allows the user to change the time Change each number of the hours and minutes until correct the seconds will reset to zero automatically Allows two lines of 20 c...

Page 21: ...ep the Analyzer pointing at the printer until the printout has finished Data can either be printed from a live test or from stored data Printing of stored data is detailed in STORING AND RETRIEVING DATA 6 1 Printing a Live Test During a vehicle test the Analyzer will print data on request With the analyzer showing the MAIN DISPLAY press and hold until the second beep Current data will be sent to t...

Page 22: ...tion Automatically allocates a location in the memory of the instrument for the next test On the display shown above the next location will be 3 To store a test set MODE to STORE and press The current readings will be stored in the analyzers memory NOTE The analyzer will stop logging once it has reached 255 readings and will return to the main display if the store key is pressed Data can still be ...

Page 23: ...ng the same procedure To view the stored data press Use and to page through data as in MAIN DISPLAYS Press to advance to the next test Press to go back to the previous test Press to return to the MAIN MENU A printout of the test being displayed can be obtained by pressing TEST 1 VEHICLE T123 ABC DATE 07 08 96 TIME 12 31 35 TEST 1 FUEL GASOLINE CO VOL 00 00 HC PPM VOL H 0000 TEST 1 O2 VOL 20 90 CO2...

Page 24: ...in the STORE MENU as above Press to access the STORE MENU Press to access delete data screen Press to delete data in memory press to exit delete data screen WARNING ALL DATA WILL BE REMOVED Ensure you have printed the data you require before clearing the memory STORE MENU MODE DELETE TEST 3 PRESS ENTER TO DELETE ENTER TO ERASE DATA MENU TO ESCAPE ...

Page 25: ...initiate Auto Store sequence During the Auto Store sequence the store number appears on the top line of the display accompanied by a double beep To disable Auto Zero store mode Press Then press Press to escape STORE MENU MODE AUTO STORE TEST 10 S PRESS ENTER STORE MENU MODE AUTO STORE TEST 1 0 S PRESS ENTER STORE MENU MODE STORE TEST PRESS ENTER TO LOG ...

Page 26: ...cloth 8 2 Changing the Particle Filter This is a very important part of the analyzer and should be changed regularly It prevents dust and dirty particles entering the pump and sensors and hence causing damage The filter MUST be changed when it is discolored or if LOW FLOW is indicated and no obvious fault can be found Remove the end cap from the in line filter housing Carefully remove the paper fi...

Page 27: ... cigarette into the instrument the tar will clog the filter and the unit will need to be sent in for service Fault symptom Oxygen too high Oxygen Error FAULT Infrared gas Error FAULT Analyzer not holding charge Analyzer not charging Analyzer does not respond to exhaust gas Oil temperature readings erratic Analyzer automatically switches off in operation Causes Air leaking into probe tubing water t...

Page 28: ...s activated as follows Following analyzer switch ON On a timed basis Following the analyzer first being turned ON a zero will requested automatically at 7 15 and then 30 minute intervals Subsequent requests will be every 30 minutes On request by the user from the SELECT MENU The zero sequence is as follows ensure the on screen commands are followed or the analyzer may not zero correctly Ensure the...

Page 29: ... not used and a successful HC residue check not completed During this check it is advisable to perform the following maintenance Change the particle filter and clean the inside of the housing Clear the probe line using a compressed air line Note This must only be done with the probe removed from both analyzer and vehicle If the analyzer cannot detect a reduction in the HC level to within preset li...

Page 30: ...a few seconds Following a successful test the analyzer will return to the MAIN DISPLAY If a leak is detected in the gas system the test will fail Check for the following The seal is correctly positioned over the holes in the end of the probe There are not apparent cracks in the probe or tube The water trap housing is not cracked and the ends are in place All O rings on the probe connections are in...

Page 31: ...nce the values are correct press the key to save the data and exit Note If you do not have a NOx sensor fitted to your analyzer then you will not need to enter a gas value N F will be displayed HC HydroCarbon readings During the calibration routine HC readings will be expressed as n hexane even though the gas bottle will contain propane It is important to understand that when entering the HC gas v...

Page 32: ...the calibration gas The instrument will automatically perform a gas check within 60 seconds The number 30 will countdown to give an indication of calibration status Messages on the screen as follows CONNECT GAS when the analyzer is waiting for calibration gas to be applied NO GAS DETECTED will be displayed after 30 seconds if the instrument does not see changes in the gas values Check the gas valv...

Page 33: ...to print a calibration report is given at this time 10 4 3 User Re calibration Following a successful calibration check you will be informed of the following Gas calibration is within specification A printed report can be obtained Gas calibration is outside specification and need adjustment Following both options detailed above you will be allowed to reset the analyzer calibration constants Select...

Page 34: ...to the main menu If in any doubt about the calibration of the analyzer contact a service centre 10 4 4 Printed Calibration Report During all stages of the calibration routine you will be asked if you would like to print a calibration report See section 6 1 for details on printing The calibration report is shown below ENTER SERVICE CODE 5 1 2 8 CALIBRATION RESET PRINT REPORT NO UEi Calibration Repo...

Page 35: ...eature allows the analyzer to be reset to the factory setting if an error occurs during a user calibration This may occur for example if the calibration gas bottle runs out during calibration or the instrument stores the values incorrectly Note this routine should only be used if a calibration failure is suspected Select RESET from the screen above and press To reset the calibration values to thos...

Page 36: ...O Infrared NDIR 0 2 volume 1 Over range 20 Hydrocarbon 1 ppm 10 of reading 1 0 5000 ppm HC hexane NDIR 30 ppm volume 1 Over range 10 000 ppm CO HC OIML R99 Class 2 Oil Temperature 0 1 C F 2 0 C 0 3 or reading 0 150 C 3 6 F 0 3 of reading 32 302 F RPM 1 rpm 50 rpm 200 6 000 rpm 2 or 4 stroke engines Inductive clamp or low tension connections Additional features Specifications Sensor response T95 No...

Page 37: ...c Oxide _ 1 ppm 0 4000 ppm 4 or 0 5000 ppm fuel cell 25 ppm 4000 5000 ppm 5 Oil Temperature 1 0 C F 2 0 C 0 3 of reading 0 150 C 3 6 F 0 3 of reading 32 302 F RPM 1 rpm 50 rpm 200 6 000 rpm Carbon Monoxide 0 01 Calculated 0 15 Corrected CO Lambda 0 001 0 8 1 2 AFR Gasoline 00 01 11 76 17 64 LPG 00 01 12 48 18 72 Sensor response T95 Nominal 20 seconds Auto4 2 and AGA5000 Warm Up Less than 3 minutes...

Page 38: ...de measured in the exhaust gas indicated in percentage With the pump off the analyzer will display If there is a fault with the CO reading then FLT will be displayed CO2 Carbon dioxide measured in the exhaust gas in percentage With the pump off the analyzer will display If there is a fault with the CO2 reading then FLT will be displayed HC Hydrocarbons measured in the exhaust gas indicated in ppm ...

Page 39: ...FITTED or N F when sensor not fitted and FAULT or FLT if failed NOx A calculated value based on the measured level of Nitric Oxide to display total oxides of Nitrogen LOW FLOW During sampling or at any time the pump is running the screen may display LOW FLOW PUMP OFF Indicates the pump has been manually turned off using the key TIME TO The analyzer requires to regularly zero the sensors Once a zer...

Page 40: ... ppm volume measured O2 Oxygen volume measured K1 Conversion factor for HC is expressed in ppm vol n hexane C6H14 equivalent Its value in this formula is 6 10 4 Hcv Atomic ratio hydrogen to carbon in the fuel Nominal value is 1 7261 Ocv Atomic ratio oxygen to carbon in the fuel Nominal value is 0 0176 C Procedures for changing Oxygen fuel cell The Oxygen fuel cell is housed within the case of the ...

Page 41: ... Any implied warranties including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the express warranty UEi shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages expenses or economic loss or for any claim or claims for such damage expenses or economic loss A purchase receipt or other proof of o...

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