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TRACE ANALYTICAL

MODEL ta3000F

Gas Purity Monitor

User Manual

PN T900-015 Rev. A

Process Instruments

Western Research

455 Corporate Boulevard

Newark, DE 19702

Summary of Contents for ta3000F

Page 1: ...TRACE ANALYTICAL MODEL ta3000F Gas Purity Monitor User Manual PN T900 015 Rev A Process Instruments Western Research 455 Corporate Boulevard Newark DE 19702 ...

Page 2: ...nder or a recommendation to infringe upon any process patents OFFICES USA Delaware 455 Corporate Blvd Newark DE 19702 Tel 302 456 4400 Fax 302 456 4444 USA Pennsylvania 150 Freeport Road Pittsburgh PA 15238 Tel 412 828 9040 Fax 412 826 0399 CANADA Alberta 2876 Sunridge Way N E Calgary AB T1Y 7H9 Tel 1 403 235 8400 Fax 1 403 248 3550 WORLDWIDE SALES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS USA Texas Tel 713 466 4900 ...

Page 3: ... 11 Sample Introduction 11 Operating System 12 Specifications 13 Model designation and detection 13 Performance 13 Carrier Gas supplies 14 Gas Ports 14 Fid Hydrogen 14 Fid Air 15 Calibration 15 Outputs 15 Com Ports 17 Analyzer Description 22 Front Panel and User Interface 19 Display Screen 21 Installation 24 Unpacking and Inspection 22 Location and Environment 22 Electrical Preparations and Connec...

Page 4: ...nu Screens 33 Page Screens 34 Systems Setting Page 35 Setting the Clock 36 Print Chromatograms 36 Diagnostic Print Key 36 Saving Changes Non Volatile RAM 37 Temperatures 37 Calibration 37 Run 38 Run Screens 39 Super User Mode 40 Concentration and Response 41 Super User Run Screen 41 Super User Menus 42 Super User State Diagram 42 Shut Down 43 Description of Internal Components 44 Error Messages 45...

Page 5: ...tinguishers If a purifier fire occurs Extinguish it using sand or an extinguisher intended for class D metal fires only Any purifiers installed in the analyzer are designed for a specific Gas application Do not expose these purifiers to any gas other Than the specified application gas If these purifiers are exposed To gases other than the specified application gas they could Rapidly and uncontrol ...

Page 6: ...heater and while working on it All electrical connections adjustments or servicing of the ta3000Fshould be performed only by properly trained and qualified personnel All electrical connections materials and methods plus all safety standards and procedures must be made in compliance with local wiring regulations and electrical code for the hazardous area as speci fied by the Owner Company local ele...

Page 7: ... and to conserve our natural resources AMETEK recommends that you arrange to recycle this product when it reaches its end of life Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE should never be disposed of in a municipal waste system residential trash The Wheelie Bin marking on this product is a reminder to dispose of the product properly after it has completed its useful life and been removed from...

Page 8: ...citor is a technique allowing high frequency shield bonding while avoiding the AC ground metal connection In the case of shielded cables the drain wire or braid connection must be kept short A two inch connection distance between the shield s end and the nearest grounded chassis point ground bar or terminal is highly recommended An even greater degree of shield performance can be achieved by using...

Page 9: ...ide hydrogen flow unless carrier gas is also flowing In any application using hydrogen be sure to turn off the supply at its source when removing any portion of the H2 flow path or performing service procedures etc Should gas flow measurements through an FID be required do not measure air and H2 together They should be measured separately to minimize explosion hazard Electrical Hazard Be sure that...

Page 10: ... State a statement should appear on the documentation ac companying the equipment being returned declaring that the goods being returned for repair are American goods the name of the firm who purchased the goods and the shipment date The warranty shall not apply to any equipment or part thereof which has been tampered with or altered after leaving our control or which has been replaced by anyone e...

Page 11: ...ns Components of interest are separated in a 1 8 Column S inside a heated column oven Flame Ionization Detection Species eluting from the FID column set pass immediately into the heated bed of ruthenium oxide Ru3O4 and the flame detector Within the ru thenium oxide bed the general reaction occurs COx 2 X H2 CH4 XH2O vapor Where COx is an appropriate carbon oxygen compound gas For carbon dioxide th...

Page 12: ...h moni tors detector operation controls heated zones and operates all internal valve functions External signal outputs for a data collection system or host computer are located at the rear panel The microprocessor control system allows complete unattended operation of the ta3000F This onboard system performs necessary operational and analytical functions such as Analyzer Status Control Contaminant...

Page 13: ...F O2 10 10 25 Hydrogen ta3000F H2 10 10 25 Air ta3000F 10 10 25 Performance Accuracy Greater of 1 x LDL or 10 of readingg Range 0 to 5 ppm Higher are available as an option Response Time Length of Analysis is dependant on the application Response time is independent of sample concentration Ambient Operating Temperature 60 to 90 F 16 to 32 C Sample Compatibility Specific models available for variou...

Page 14: ...rifier may be required Gas Ports Sample Inlet 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting Carrier 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting Sample Vent 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting FID H2 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting FID Air 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting Aux 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting FID SHUT OFF 1 8 inch VICI compression fitting Sample Gas Inlet Fitting 1 16 inch VICI compression fittin...

Page 15: ...n Gas Inlet Fitting 1 16 inch VICI compression fitting Uses Sample Inlet Cylinder concentration H2 CO balance nitrogen depends on level of detection Cylinder volume 100 cubic feet minimum 2800L Chassis Dimensions 7 18cm H x 16 8 43cm W x 26 5 67cm D Weight 35 lb 15 9 kg Power 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Outputs Display LCD graphics backlit 100mm x 150mm Printer Port Concentration chr...

Page 16: ...rs are 9 600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity The following defines each field DDDD DD DD TT TT TT R S A EEEEEEEE NNNNN C DDDD DD DD Date 2000 03 23 TT TT TT Time 12 23 44 Analyzer Serial Number R Run or Maintenance Calibration Mode A EDL or Single Analysis Mode S Stream Number EEEEEEEE Eight digits of error status 0 Not Error 1 Error 1 General Alarm MSD 2 Spare 3 Spare 4 Spare 5 Spare 6 ...

Page 17: ...M 1 COM 2 and COM 3 All three of these ports are 9 pin male D type connectors Pin 2 is used to transmit data to other equipment The analyzer uses Pin 3 to receive data Pin 5 is a common ground All other pins are unused COM PORTS ...

Page 18: ...mbers HP 6xx HP 7xx and HP 8xx Trace Analytical recommends using one of these suggested models Parallel Printer Port LPT1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DB 25 male Strobe Data bit 0 Data bit 1 Data bit 2 Data bit 3 Data bit 4 Data bit 5 Data bit 6 Data bit 7 Acknowledg e Busy Paper out Select Autofeed Signal ground Signal ground Signal ground Signal ground Signal...

Page 19: ...display screen shows information and options for running the ta3000F The Menu Keys correlate to menu labels on the display screen and are used for all input to the operating system The status LED is a light that will shine green when the power is on and the system is working prop erly and will turn red when the power is on and system errors exist see Error Messages Page 42 for information on error...

Page 20: ...20 Model ta3000F Gas Purity Monitor Rear Panel Fan A C Power Connector FID Exhaust Gas Connections Communication Ports Printer Port FID Shut Off ...

Page 21: ...e current status This bar will also display which screen is currently selected the time and date and other important Status informa tion The center area is the Main Window This is where the instrument dis plays active information and user input fields This could be information about the last analysis run calibration or options for future runs The bottom area is the Menu Bar The menu bar is where m...

Page 22: ... for noticeable damage Do not discard the shipping container until installation is complete Upon receipt of the ta3000F analyzer check the interior of the shipping container for the following items ta3000F Analyzer and Power Cord Operating Manual Accessories purchased with the ta3000F If any evidence of damage exists immediately contact the shipping com pany save the original shipping container an...

Page 23: ...nalyzer This minimizes tubing length and the amount of impurities picked up from the lines 6 All connections to the instrument should be made with 1 16th inch stainless steel tubing maximum 0 030 ID Coil some extra 1 16th inch gas lines behind the analyzer This allows for flexibility when moving or turning the instrument for service and routine maintenance 7 Situate the ta3000F in such a way that ...

Page 24: ...support gases in order to run properly Please refer to Specifications page 14 for detailed gas specifications for purchasing gases in cylinders In order to achieve the low detection limits it may be essen tial to further clean the gases with external purifiers General Notes on Regulators and Plumbing Ultra High Purity UHP regulators and gauges are suggested for all in coming gas streams Use Cajon ...

Page 25: ...ng through them before connection to the analyzer Failure to properly con dition purifiers can result in serious contamination FID Flameignition Do not ignite the FID flame unless the FID is at operation temperature Moisture will condense in an un heated FID and will short out the elec trometer input leads Shut down Be sure to turn off all heated zones and shut off the hydrogen supply to the instr...

Page 26: ...ugs and 1 4 VCR cap from the rear panel Remove all other shipping caps immediately prior to connection of gas supplies Connect Carrier Gas Actuator Gas Supply The ta3000 analyzer uses a chromatographic carrier gas that is also used internally as actuator gas Matching the carrier gas to the sample will prevent upsets caused by the elution of the extraneous balance peak See gas specifications for Ca...

Page 27: ...ID Hydrogen in Section 6 0 Specifcations for details The instrument connection is made at the FID H2 1 16 VICI port on rear panel Pressurize external line to exactly 30 psig An external FID H2 shut off valve has to be installed This external valve controls Hydrogen flow to the ta3000F Hydrogen will not actu ally flow throughout the instrument until the WARMUP sequence is initiated and completed su...

Page 28: ...not auto select for varying power line voltages Correct instrument operating voltage is labeled on the rear panel directly above the DIN connector power switch Confirm the instrument power switch is OFF O is Depressed Connect DIN power cord to instrument Connect DIN power cord to AC voltage source CONNECT COMMUNICATIONS CABLES if applicable COM1 COM2 COM3 port PARALLEL PRINTER port CAUTION ...

Page 29: ...al Turn the instrument on by depressing the power DIN switch 1 is de pressed on the back panel of the analyzer The Power Status LED on the front panel and the rear cooling fan should activate and the opening screen should appear within a few seconds If any of these does not oc cur turn the power off immediately and contact Ametek customer service or your local authorized service agent CAUTION Open...

Page 30: ...ther lead to another menu or will perform a function The push button keys located below the display correlate to the text labels along the bottom of the LCD display The text labels describe what the keys do The six keys are called menu keys the text labels are called menu labels All operator input to the analyzer occurs through the 6 menu keys Main Window Menu Labels Menu Keys Status LED Status Ba...

Page 31: ...e each arrow represent a menu label and key The arrows indicate where the key associated with that label will take the user when pressed Run Operator State Diagram Warm up System Settings Temperatures and Status Power up Run Calibration Settings Edit Page Page Page Idle Run Blank Calib Edit Edit Page Warmup Warmup Cool Page Return to Source State Diagram screenm ...

Page 32: ...al zones and will perform a series of system tests The results from these tests will appear on the Warmup screen The Warmup menu item will also change to Cool If you wish to stop the warm up process press the Cool key and the instrument will return to a completely neutral state If any errors occur during the warm up process proceed to Page 45 to review error messages Warmup Mode Screen Power On Sc...

Page 33: ...mup Pass Screen Main Menu After warm up has completed successfully the main menu will be displayed The main menu is a set of primary choices leading to other menu options The following table shows the choices available from the main menu Main Menu WARM UP Idle Mode 12 34 25 Module Electronics Detector System Detector Temperatures Carrier Pressure Pass Pass Pass Pass Successful Warm up Run Cool Pag...

Page 34: ...a Toggle menu label will appear Press the key for the Toggle menu label to toggle between the preset settings An Edit menu label appears if there are fields that allow the user to enter information Page Screens Menu Label What the Item Does Run Cool Page Opens the RUN screen and prepares the instrument for routing sample analysis Reverses the automatic warm up cycle and returns the instrument to a...

Page 35: ...e the arrow keys to move the cursor in front of the clock field Press the Edit key Move the cursor to the first number and use the up and down arrows to make changes The time format is DD MMM YY HH MM SS where DD is the numeric day MMM is the first three letters of the month YY is the last two digits of the year HH is the hour in 24 hour time format MM is the minute and SS is the seconds When fini...

Page 36: ...ch can be used to troubleshoot problems with the analyzer Saving changes into Non Volatile RAM After changes have been made to any of these fields the system LED will turn red This indicates that there is a system error or system state change Use the Page key to move to the System Settings page Any change made will be shown under the System Errors line Use the arrow keys to move the cursor in fron...

Page 37: ...e most recent run Name is the gas species to be measured Conc is the concentration or blend of the calibration gas connected to the instrument Area is the peak area of the impurity detected during the last analysis run for each impurity type Rfactor is the response factor calculated by the system on the most recent calibration Rfactor is used to calculate the concentration of impurities RT is rete...

Page 38: ...000F Run From the Run Screen press Run and automatic operation of the analyzer will begin The ta3000F will display the time left in seconds for the cur rent cycle in the status window The results will be updated in the screen as the concentration is determined ĂůŝďƌĂƟŽŶ ĚůĞ DŽĚĞ 12 34 25 Edit Page EĂŵĞ ŽŶĐ ƌĞĂ ZĨĂĐƚŽƌ Zd CH4 CO2 NMHC 4800 43824 5300 35162 10000 37058 ŽŶĐ ĂĐƚŽƌ ϭ Run Mode 235 12 55...

Page 39: ...ned in chro matography and for applications of the ta3000 other than on line process analysis or those who wish to change operating parameters DO NOT enter super user mode if you have not been factory trained on its use There are some capabilities in this mode that can will by pass safety mechanisms inherent to Normal User mode Improper use of the analyzer in Super User Mode can result in damage t...

Page 40: ...eys to 1 Toggle the heaters on and off 2 Change the heater set points Depressing the Ignite key will ignite FID flame Depressing the Ignite key will ignite FID flame Super User Calibration Page The calibration screen has the same appearance as in Normal User mode but you now have the option to modify the Rfactor and Concentration Factor in addition to the Concentration Conc For this instrument the...

Page 41: ...us chromato gram with any database changes and display the new results although the new analysis cannot be printed 3 Analysis Database Anal DB contains the parameters set at the factory used to integrate peak data Adjustments to these factory settings are at the risk of the user 4 Depressing the Edit key next to the Event line will prompt the Event screen Program 1 is the factory program automatic...

Page 42: ...here pressing the key associated with that label will take the user Page Run Operator State Diagram Warm up System Toggles System Settings Aux Box Settings Power up Normal Run Super Run Calib ANAL DB Event Sequencer Manual Edit Page Page Edit Page Aux Box Installed Yes No Page Return to Source ESC ESC ESC ESC Edit Edit Edit Zere V1 Load V1 Inject V2 CW V2 CCW Idle Single Cycle ReRun Sequence Blank...

Page 43: ...e rear panel of the analyzer 0 depressed is off Carrier gas to the instrument must not be stopped until all tem peratures are below 500C To shut down the analyzer From the main menu press the Idle key to stop analysis Shut off any support gasses except for the carrier gas Press the Cool key and allow the analyzer to cool down for two to three hours Switch the analyzer and all other components off ...

Page 44: ... Purity Monitor DESCRIPTION OF INTERNAL COMPONENTS Front and Rear Panels Front Panel Rear Panel Main Processor Module Chassis Controller Power Supply Detector Controller Fan Chrom Module Display FID Module FID Electrometer ...

Page 45: ... repre sentative Detector Controller Error Internal electronics failure Call manufacturer or qualified service repre sentative Temperature Out of Range Either the temperature zone is 2 degrees over the set point or the tem perature zone has been disabled Perform the Warmup procedure to clear this error Carrier Pressure Out of Range External carrier pressure is not within specified limits Verify ex...

Page 46: ...r has degraded due to normal usage Event Program Error Internal event program has not been correctly entered is missing or has been corrupted Printer Error Printer is not connected is turned off or is not functioning properly Database Change Update NV RAM This fault will occur if any of the system paramaters have been changed The most common system paramaters that are changed are the response fact...

Page 47: ...User Manual 47 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Outer Dimensions 3D View ...

Page 48: ...48 Model ta3000F Gas Purity Monitor ta3ooof Side View 22 115 6 92 ...

Page 49: ...User Manual 49 24 070 16 70 ta3oooF Top View ...

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