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F-940 Instruction Manual rev. 11/26/2019 

 

1554 NE 3

rd

 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA

 

87

 

Phone: (360) 833-8835 

[email protected] 

www.felixinstruments.com 

6.  Replace the Potassium Permanganate 

Filter (KMnO

4

) models F-940, F-950, 

and F-960 only. 

a.  Gently screw in the replacement 

filter clockwise, until you feel 
resistance. Do not over tighten. 

7.  Close the Instrument 

a.  Replace the four screws 

attaching the black bottom plate 

 

b.  Replace the batteries,  

side down and the battery cap. 

c.  Replace the rubber cap and turn 

on the F-940. 

8.  Configure New C

2

H

4

 Sensor Value on 

your device (skip this step for model 
F-920) 

a.  Power on the instrument 
b.  Select Setup, then press the 

right arrow to enter the menu. 

c.  Use the down arrow to scroll to 

Factory Setup. Press the right 
arrow to enter the menu. 

i.  Press the right arrow to 

enter the passcode 1111 

Содержание F-940

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Страница 2: ...15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interferenc...

Страница 3: ...ons 14 Loading the Battery 14 Basic Operation 15 Measurement Modes 16 Measure 18 Continuous Mode 18 Trigger Mode 20 Taking a Measurement 21 Instrument Protection 22 Passcode Protection 22 Flow Blocked...

Страница 4: ...bration in Air 32 Setup Date and Time 32 Setup RH Conversion 33 Setup GPS 34 Setup Language 34 Setup Factory Setup 34 File Menu 35 File Select 35 File Create 36 File Delete 36 File Review 36 Transferr...

Страница 5: ...Storage of the F 940 69 Replacing the Oxygen O Sensor 70 Replacing the Potassium Permanganate Filter KMnO4 73 Calibration Using G A S Software 75 Continuous Mode Verification 80 Calibration Using DIY...

Страница 6: ...the storage process The Store It features an intuitive user interface making it simple to operate right out of the box Its lightweight handheld design enables users to rely on the Store It at all sta...

Страница 7: ...amas WA 98607 USA 7 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com MAP applications laboratories distribution centers retail centers storage facilities and shipping containers...

Страница 8: ...CO2 and O2 Displays results in under 30 seconds Past records stored on the device Handheld and lightweight Internal data logging and storage Wi Fi capable SD card Bluetooth data transfer Battery last...

Страница 9: ...tive humidity non condensing Power Source Removable rechargeable lithium ion battery or the Battery Eliminator accessory Dimensions 18 cm x 13 5 cm x 5 5 cm Weight 0 95 kg Enclosure Powder coated alum...

Страница 10: ...d value Continuous Mode Accuracy 0 01 absolute and 3 of measured value Lower Detection Limit 0 01 Sampling Time 10 seconds Zero Interval Weekly Calibration Interval 12 Months Lifetime 5 years Oxygen O...

Страница 11: ...940 Store It SD card within instrument USB cord for firmware update and data transfer 11 Battery charger 12 Two sets of removeable rechargeable standard sized batteries Sampling probe 4 Loop back tub...

Страница 12: ...v 11 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 12 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com F 940 accessories for measurement including sampling probe and loop back tube...

Страница 13: ...1 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 13 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com F 940 accessories for calibration including external conditioning tube T junction...

Страница 14: ...internal battery will last for one day without the main batteries before sensor sensitivity is affected by losing its bias voltage The calibration parameter data is intact with or without batteries Lo...

Страница 15: ...g batteries as the cap is spring loaded Both batteries should be inserted into the unit positive side first towards intake or top Additional button top 19670 or protected 18650 batteries can be purcha...

Страница 16: ...in menu displays the following options Measure Setup and File If the power button is pressed the display will prompt for confirmation before shutting down the F 940 To scroll between menu items in the...

Страница 17: ...mode measures the air entering through the input of the instrument The pump will run and 30 40 mL of gas sample will be drawn The final values will be displayed on screen and saved to the SD card The...

Страница 18: ...comes equipped with Bluetooth technology designed for wireless transfer of data see Transferring Files on page 38 If sampling very high concentrations followed by very low concentrations allow the in...

Страница 19: ...s of measurement at a time The y axis of the graph displays the range of the concentration in for CO2 and O2 and the dynamic range is labeled at the top The y axis scale is set by the highest value sh...

Страница 20: ...mer Interval The Timer Interval allows the instrument to repeatedly take measurements without user input For example if the interval is set to 30 minutes the instrument will take one measurement every...

Страница 21: ...ous measurement mode or trigger measurement mode the use of the sampling probe is always optional Assemble the probe and connect the needle probe tubing to the intake of the F 940 Twist on a hydrophob...

Страница 22: ...ction Certain menu systems on the F 940 are protected by a passcode setting These menu systems include Parameters Set Zero Calibration and Factory Setup The default code for entry is 1111 The passcode...

Страница 23: ...Flow Blocked and the pump will turn off and the instrument will exit the user out to the main menu Flow may become blocked while using PolarCept if water saturates the hydrophobic filter Flow may als...

Страница 24: ...or changes in the overall sensor performance sensitivity response time When baseline shifts happened leave the instrument in clean air after a few days for the sensor to recover Extreme Conditions of...

Страница 25: ...vs Continuous Measurement Under these circumstances the solution is to measure in discontinuous mode Using the instrument in this manner will result in a longer sensor lifetime which otherwise would...

Страница 26: ...Below is a map of the F 940 Store It Gas Analyzer menu system Press the right arrow Power On Measure Graph View Setup Mode Measure Continuous Trigger USB USB Storage Bluetooth USB Ctrl Set Zero C2H4...

Страница 27: ...tions are available Mode Set Zero Calibration O2 Calibration in Air Date Time RH Conversion GPS Language Factory Setup Setup Mode The Mode menu contains two options Measure switches between Continuous...

Страница 28: ...or O2 an external conditioning chamber full of Potassium Permanganate to set zero for C2H4 and an external conditioning chamber full of Soda Lime to set zero for CO2 Setting zero is important in estab...

Страница 29: ...ro process The F 940 will prompt the user to Use KMnO4 Filter The Potassium Permanganate external conditioning tube creates a 0 ppm C2H4 environment The following instructions can be followed to set z...

Страница 30: ...r Run the set zero calibration again if the verification is not successful Setup Calibration The calibration feature allows the user to set zero and set span without the use of a computer or G A S Gas...

Страница 31: ...consuming solid for the sensor b Or hook up 100 N2 gas to the intake of the instrument 5 During the set zero process the display will show a countdown to completion and the current concentration being...

Страница 32: ...ro for the oxygen sensor weekly with 100 N2 gas a user can use the O2 calibration in air menu option to calibrate the O2 sensor using ambient air Ensure you are drawing clean ambient air into the inst...

Страница 33: ...reflect the temperature of the F 940 and not the ambient temperature which is usually several degrees above ambient The Relative Humidity is calculated based on the temperature value RH Conversion Ent...

Страница 34: ...truction for best GPS performance The Setup GPS menu turns on off the GPS sensor and displays the current GPS data Data is also saved to the SD card as a csv file GPS Enable GPS Yes Acquiring GPS data...

Страница 35: ...extensions To view data on a computer simply insert the SD card into a computer s SD card reader always power off the F 940 before removing the SD card The computer should automatically detect the SD...

Страница 36: ..._Date_Ordinal After pressing the right arrow go to File Select to see the list of files on the SD card There will be a new file in the list with the current date File Delete File Delete displays a lis...

Страница 37: ...default file used to store data when no other file is selected After selecting a file name the measurement mode with time of the measurement and gas concentration will appear for Trigger mode reading...

Страница 38: ...a files are saved as csv file extensions comma separated values The following figure is an example data spreadsheet Data values included are the date and time of the measurement the measurement mode t...

Страница 39: ...Data can be transferred from your F 940 in multiple different ways 1 Remove SD card from instrument and use a SD card reader on a PC 2 Connect USB cable and transfer files through cable only works wit...

Страница 40: ...iate to the SD card a Visit jp toshiba memory com ww support downl oad flashair w04 config02 htm to download the software for configuring the Wi Fi card and obtain vendor operation instructions 2 Inse...

Страница 41: ...function is available for FlashAir W 03 and FlashAir W 02 Ver F19BAW3AW2 00 02 or later cards d When this function is enabled the FlashAir card can be used like a router by allowing another access poi...

Страница 42: ...rtphone or other device must be changed from the FlashAir card to the internet access point 7 Check the Enable internet pass thru mode checkbox to enable internet pass thru mode a Access Point SSID i...

Страница 43: ...one 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com c In your browser enter http flashair to view or stream your files For more information on the Toshiba FlashAir W 03 Wireless SD Me...

Страница 44: ...e user to view graph displays of measurements download edit and add notes to files create upper and lower thresholds for quality monitoring remotely navigate through the F 940 menu system calibrate th...

Страница 45: ...sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com 1 For USB cable connection move ahead to step 4 For Bluetooth connection on your F 940 Store It navigate to Setup Mode Connection Bluetooth On your...

Страница 46: ...0 Store It 4 To connect the instrument via USB simply use the provided USB cord to establish the connection between your instrument and the PC 5 The searching button in the upper right hand corner ind...

Страница 47: ...ents com www felixinstruments com connection button in the upper right hand corner to disconnect or reconnect Menu System The following will describe the menu system functions and symbols The Files me...

Страница 48: ...asurement if in trigger mode The Control Panel menu displays toggle keys and a simulated device screen which allow the user remote control of the F 940 Store It The Calibration menu navigates the user...

Страница 49: ...Just select the file of interest and choose whether to download the file from the device Or open a saved file from your PC When the document appears on the right hand column select it to view and make...

Страница 50: ...es to refresh the files available for edited and saving Measurement Monitor The Measurement Monitor menu allows the user to view a graphical live feed of measurements taken on the F 940 Store It This...

Страница 51: ...ents com www felixinstruments com When Trigger mode is selected the measurements will display upon completion in consecutive rows where the user can again add notes and save the data to their PC There...

Страница 52: ...uld when using the device directly During continuous measurement mode the simulated screen will show the current gas concentrations in digital form but will not display the measurement graphically as...

Страница 53: ...will require known standard gas of 100 Nitrogen N2 gas to set a zero baseline Next the user will be prompted to connect a known standard gas to set the span for your sensors We suggest the following C...

Страница 54: ...alibration Parameters To run diagnostics on your instrument make sure you are in a setting where your instrument can draw clean ambient air Navigate to the main menu screen and highlight the Measure m...

Страница 55: ...recommendation of checking and possibly replacing the sensor Please contact the Felix Support team if this action is recommended Checking Ambient Measurements is the second diagnostic test The test ch...

Страница 56: ...the accuracy desired The final automatic diagnostic test is Checking Calibration Parameters This diagnostic test checks the gain and offset values of each sensor and verifies that they fall within a...

Страница 57: ...modes as well as setting thresholds for QA monitoring Selecting continuous measurement mode in settings will immediately initialize the measurement Selecting trigger measurement mode in settings will...

Страница 58: ...Camas WA 98607 USA 58 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com Simply apply validation profile created after selecting your customized validation profile and then proceed...

Страница 59: ...es felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com Firmware Update To update the firmware on the F 940 you will need to download and install G A S as outlined in the previous section Launch the software...

Страница 60: ...e software will outline a series of steps for the upgrade Follow the instructions provided in steps 1 and 2 step 3 requires the selection of a dfu file which can be downloaded from https felixinstrume...

Страница 61: ...ion that the firmware uploaded successfully Press OK and proceed to power on the unit by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds You re done If the firmware is not successfully uploaded p...

Страница 62: ...exhibit time dependent characteristics Ripening fruit emits a complex mixture of hydrocarbons including ethylene Oxidation of these other volatile organic carbons are not all readily distinguishable f...

Страница 63: ...5 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com Proper assembly and use is detailed below 1 For ease of use a removeable mount for the external chamber is included with PolarCept To properly att...

Страница 64: ...uction Manual rev 11 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 64 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com 2 Fit the PolarCept mount in the grooves of the F 940 and scre...

Страница 65: ...Camas WA 98607 USA 65 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com 3 To fill the PolarCept chamber with distilled DI water pop out the bottom plug Hold the external chamber u...

Страница 66: ...Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 66 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com 4 Slide PolarCept chamber into mount and connect tubing to intake of instrument 5 Attach your sampling...

Страница 67: ...te gas flowing through the trap After measuring the water in the PolarCept filter will become saturated with trapped interfering gases and should be replaced with fresh distilled water Saturation rate...

Страница 68: ...360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com To clean the water prior to use simply hook up your external chamber filled with potassium permanganate to the bottom intake of the Pol...

Страница 69: ...plan to store this device for longer than one month follow the instructions below steps 1 3 on how to disconnect the O2 and C2H4 sensors from the board This will prolong the life of the O2 and C2H4 s...

Страница 70: ...pulling the fastener out the end of the O sensor 5 After reconnecting the sensors insert fully charged batteries and allow 24 hours to stabilize the sensors Replacing the Oxygen O Sensor The oxygen s...

Страница 71: ...m rubber mat 2 Remove the battery cap it s spring loaded and unscrew the black bottom plate of the F 940 3 Unplug the red and black cable connector by gently pulling the fastener out the end of the O...

Страница 72: ...F 940 Instruction Manual rev 11 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 72 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Страница 73: ...Filter KMnO4 The Potassium Permanganate will expire after prolonged use and can be identified when the granules turn dark purple to brown The small black jar is the KMnO4 filter just unscrew the bott...

Страница 74: ...F 940 Instruction Manual rev 11 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 74 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com...

Страница 75: ...ready done so download the Gas Analysis Software G A S exe package setup software from https felixinstruments com support F 940 software and install it on your computer See the G A S Gas Analysis Soft...

Страница 76: ...cess for the F 940 Store It including Zero Calibration and Span Calibration Set zero should take place weekly for all sensors to maintain maximum performance The set zero process does not require Gas...

Страница 77: ...and follow the instructions outlined in the software to complete the Span calibration process a diagram outlining how to connect your standard gas will display The timer is defaulted to three minutes...

Страница 78: ...After pressing Start you will see the following prompt reminding the user of the set Zero process If you have already completed the set zero process press Ok Another prompt will appear asking the user...

Страница 79: ...will begin the calibration process and count down Once the calibration is completed a green verification can be seen above the start button Following step 6 of the instructions listed you should now v...

Страница 80: ...ll day has passed since the calibration was performed If this step is not performed accuracy of the calibration cannot be verified Connect and read each gas and record the results here after three min...

Страница 81: ...sors expires within three months of calibration date Please ensure sensors are installed upon receipt Tools Required Philips head screwdriver External Conditioning tube filled with potassium permangan...

Страница 82: ...step 2 Open the Instrument If you do not have the current firmware follow the instructions in the Firmware Update section on page 59 of the user manual to load the most current firmware Warning Take c...

Страница 83: ...n O Sensor a Unplug the red and black cable connector by gently pulling the white fastener out the end of the red O sensor Do not use the cables to pull b Unscrew the O2 sensor counterclockwise c Gent...

Страница 84: ...lug in the cable connector by pressing the white fastener into the end of the new O2 sensor 5 Replace the Ethylene Sensor C2H4 not applicable for model F 920 a Unplug the black connector cable cap by...

Страница 85: ...instruments com c On the new sensor remove the metal clip shown on image below d Attach the black sensor cap to the sensor making certain to align the three connector pins to the cap e Insert new sens...

Страница 86: ...F 940 Instruction Manual rev 11 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 86 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com...

Страница 87: ...not over tighten 7 Close the Instrument a Replace the four screws attaching the black bottom plate b Replace the batteries insert side down and the battery cap c Replace the rubber cap and turn on th...

Страница 88: ...listed on the label of the sensor packaging ii Select Save Reset Press the right arrow twice to save changes The Annual Maintenance Due Date will advance to one year from the current date A reminder m...

Страница 89: ...ad 68 to 73 mL min e Purposely block the inlet port on the instrument it is the port on the right if device is facing you and watch the flow rate drop f If it drops close to 0 mL min in about 5 8 seco...

Страница 90: ...r on the Felix logo on the front listen for the sound of the pump It should be continuously running e With your finger block the Inlet port port on the right as you are looking at the instrument withi...

Страница 91: ...st Fail Instructions If instrument does not drop to close to 0 mL min or fails either pump test do the following i Turn instrument off ii Remove the batteries and battery cap iii Unscrew and remove th...

Страница 92: ...asscode 1111 e Use the down arrow to scroll to Sensor Gain Settings Press the right arrow to enter the menu f Select Save Reset Press the right arrow twice to save the gain configurations This will re...

Страница 93: ...elixinstruments com www felixinstruments com potassium permanganate beads Oxidant to your device as shown b Make sure you are in continuous mode by navigating to Setup Mode Measure Continuous c In mai...

Страница 94: ...ay When set zero process is complete screen will revert back to Set Zero menu h Remove the external conditioning tube i Left Arrow to return to the main menu resume normal operation of the device j Re...

Страница 95: ...flow into the septum to compensate for removed airspace thus preventing a vacuum from occurring 1 With the F 940 in Trigger mode allow the instrument to purge and stabilize in ambient air before inse...

Страница 96: ...F 940 Instruction Manual rev 11 26 2019 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA 96 Phone 360 833 8835 sales felixinstruments com www felixinstruments com...

Страница 97: ...the unit NOTE If you receive a Clogged probe error check that your needle is not bent and that the needle has penetrated through the septum and into the sampling space For larger sampling jars consid...

Страница 98: ...from any gas supplier Refer to the calibration chart in our manuals for the gases needed for your specific instrument We are providing the following supplier information as a resource CAC Gas is loca...

Страница 99: ...instruments com Ethylene C2H4 in air Part number 103DSxxxC2H4A xxx ppm concentration 2 5 10 20 75 100 or 500 ppm CO2 balance Nitrogen Part Number 103DSxxxxCO2N xxxx ppm concentration 1 000 ppm or 2 00...

Страница 100: ...for repairing or replacing defective parts during the warranty period is contingent on examination by a Felix Instruments authorized representative Felix Instruments liability will not extend beyond r...

Страница 101: ...ose not expressly set forth herein All instrument repairs or replacement covered under warranty require a Returned Material Authorization RMA number Please contact Felix Instruments technical support...

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