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Bactrox Operations Manual 11
Bactrox but is readily available from your dealer. Follow the instructions provided with
each Fyrite instrument carefully to ensure correct and accurate readings.
Fyrite Quick Overview
Press button on top of Fyrite canister to release CO
2
concentration. RELEASE BUTTON
and tip canister to the side to ensure all fluid is released from the top of the canister.
Return canister to the upright position.
Loosen screw on slide scale and align top of fluid with zero on the scale. Tighten screw.
Connect hose and aspirator bulb to unit being tested. The sample port for connection is
located on the control panel.
Place the hose sampling cap directly over the plunger valve on top of the canister and
depress firmly.
With button depressed, squeeze bulb 20 times. On the last squeeze and with bulb still
deflated, release hose from button.
Turn Fyrite canister upside down 3 times, each time allowing all fluid to flow to the
opposite end of the canister.
Tilt canister to the 45 degree position to ensure all fluid has been released from top of
canister. Return canister to the upright position.
Read CO
2
concentration in %.
WARNING: The fluid used inside this fyrite instrument is poisonous and corrosive. If taken internally
could result in serious injury or death. The fyrite indicator will come with a complete set of detailed
instructions which should be followed carefully. In the event of a spill or accidental body contact with the
fyrite fluid, follow the instructions on the refill bottle carefully.
9. OXYGEN CONTROL CALIBRATION
9.1
There are two recommended methods of calibration, depending on equipment availability and
the accuracy required over a wide range of percent Oxygen. Calibration is done using room air
(20.7% O
2
is an average value based on the humidity and partial pressure of O
2
in the
atmosphere. This value should be calculated for your present environmental conditions.) and a
tank of certified tank of oxygen and nitrogen mixture. An example would be a dry 5% oxygen
and 95% nitrogen mixture.
9.2
Offset calibration can be done through front panel display buttons. See the OFFSET Calibration
section below.
9.3
To complete a two point linear calibration the Bactrox needs to be hooked up to a computer that
has RS-232 capability with windows terminal or internet access to download TERATERM off the
web. Calibration should be done before chamber use.
9.4
To calibrate first install the calibration cover onto sensor box in figure 1, using the two screws
provided.
Figure 8