
Optical Scientific Inc
OFS 2000FW User’s Guide
P/N 1910-901-1
Rev. 03/28/13
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8.2 OFS Start-Up
It is advisable to read through this manual before initial start of the system but if you are already familiar with
the analyzer and just need a quick startup guide, follow these steps. . Although this procedure may be done at
any time, for best results it should be performed while the user’s process is running. [For system command
functions see Section 8.2.2 “Display and Keypad”].
Check the installation. See that all components are connected and aligned properly.
See that the Transmitter and Receiver windows are clean and the light path unobstructed.
If purge air is to be used, see that it is connected and operating properly. [See Section 3.4
“Purge Air”].
Make a safety check of all electrical wiring and connections.
Check all cabling connections.
Apply power to the transmitter and the control box.
Observe the “Power” and “Signal” LEDs in the Transmitter and Receiver Units. See that they are illuminated.
Aim the transmitters LED [See Section 6
“Optical Alignment”].
Observe the Control Unit front panel see that the display steps through initialization and reports voltage levels,
correlation and flow.
Set the flow rate unit of measure to the type preferred by the customer.
Set the time-constant to the longest time-constant allowed. Factory default is 1-minute.
Set the current loop limit to the just above the highest flow rate.
Initiate manual calibration check cycle. See that the system passes the calibration check. [See Section 8.2.6
“Calibration Verification”].
Leave OFS running for at least 15 minutes while the installation is operating. Check the correlation value, if it
is steady and higher than 100, the system should perform satisfactorily. [See Section 7
“Correlation”].
If the correlation is lower than 100 or vacillating, restart the system. Operating settings will not be lost..
Observe the flow rate. Record the flow velocity(ies) and compare with expected or independently measured
velocity(ies). If there is a difference, enter a correction factor. [See Section 8.2.4
“Correction Factor”]
At this point it may be judged whether or not the OFS is operating properly. If it is found to be working properly
the user may proceed with operations.
If there are questions regarding the system, contact OSI Technical Support as shown in the last Section of this
User’s Guide.