Stationary Photoionization Detector SPID2
User Manual
SPID2 - User Manual (en) - 1.11.docx
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6.
Operation
6.1.
Calibration
WARNING
Test gases used for calibration can be a health risk. Proper ventilation or extraction has
to be ensured.
General
The calibration must be done at regular intervals in accordance with applicable national and regional
regulations. The device calibration and the accuracy of the measuring can easily be checked at any time
by using the build-in
Calibration Test
function. The device must be calibrated after installation.
Connect power supply to the device at least one hour before attempting a calibration.
Preparations before Calibration / Calibration Test
To perform a calibration, you need a pressure cylinder of SPAN Gas and / or ZERO Gas, a flow reducer,
a tube and a T-piece. The flow reducer should provide a flow of at least 500 ml/min. The T-piece should
be installed between flow reducer and sample port
–
dust filter. The open tube length on T-piece
junction should be 300
–
500 mm. (see following connection scheme)
For calibration, it is recommended to use the
Calibration Kit
from accessories. (see
chapter 14 Accessories)
