WMA-5 Operation Manual V. 1.01
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USB Memory Stick Port
A USB Memory Stick Port is available on the front panel to allow users to save data directly to a USB
flash drive (also commonly referred to as a “thumb drive” or “memory stick”). When a USB flash drive is
inserted into the USB Memory Stick port, the LED indicator will first turn red in recognition of the flash
drive and then it will flash green indicating that it is available to save data to it.
Flow Adjustment
The WMA-5 features an internal electronic flow sensor for measuring the flow. It is factory calibrated by
the manufacturer and should remain within the accuracy tolerance for life. Flow rate is adjustable by
changing the Pump Power percent in the Flow settings in the touch display.
Flow Range: 200-500 cc/min
We recommend a flow rate of 280-340 cc/min for optimal performance.
Important Note
If the WMA-5 is reading low CO
2
, chances are that there is no flow through the analyzer. Check the water
trap to make sure that it is not filled with water.
Absorber Column and CO
2
Scrubber
The absorber column contains a CO
2
scrubbing desiccant commonly referred to as Soda Lime. When air
passes through this column, it removes all of the CO
2
from the air stream. The “Auto-Zero” facility built
into the WMA-5 periodically switches the flow of gas from the analyzer through this column to check the
analyzer zero. This routine ensures long term stability and accuracy of the CO
2
analyzer. It automatically
corrects for such things as sample cell contamination, source aging, detector sensitivity and changes in
electronics.
Soda Lime (CO
2
Scrubber)
Soda lime (Sodium Hydroxide) is used to remove CO
2
from air entering the WMA-5. Both self-indicting
(white to violet) and non-indicating Soda Lime can be can be used with the WMA-5. Refer to Soda Lime
on page 68 for maintenance and replacement information.
Data Port
The Data Port line can be connected to the COM port of a PC that is running a terminal emulation
program (i.e. Hyperterminal). Measure data is continuously sent through this port.