STATUS SCIENTIFIC CONTROLS
FGD3 Infrared Gas Detector Heads
TD06/024
Issue:
7
Change Note:
1904
Page 16
5.2.1
C: 1 - Zero Sensor
This is a calibration feature. It allows the instrument to determine the sensor output
under zero gas conditions.
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Apply zero gas to the sensor inlet and allow enough time for the sensor to
respond and all the gas to be purged (typically 2 minutes minimum
dependent upon flow rate).
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Select menu mode
C: 1
(refer to section 5.2) and press ENTER.
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Press ENTER to perform the ZERO calibration. Pressing MENU instead of
ENTER aborts the calibration (the ZERO factor will still be displayed on exit).
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Press MENU
– the display will show the ZERO factor for the instrument
before returning to its standard mode of operation.
The ZERO factor should be recorded on any calibration certificates completed.
Note: For Hydrocarbon sensors
If there is 0% Hydrocarbon gas present in the atmosphere then the instrument can be
zeroed in air.
Note: For Carbon Dioxide sensors
There is Carbon Dioxide gas present in the atmosphere and as such zero gas must be
applied before the instrument can be zeroed.