
083730400A DCN8130
Teledyne API – Model T400 O
3
Analyzer
137
5.8
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following is a list from the Teledyne API’s Technical Support Department of the
most commonly asked questions relating to this analyzer.
QUESTION
ANSWER
Why is the
ZERO
or
SPAN
button
not displayed during calibration?
This happens when the measured gas concentration differs significantly
from the span or zero gas concentration value entered by the user. This
prevents accidental recalibration of the analyzer to an out-of-range
response curve.
EXAMPLE: The span set point is 40 ppm but gas concentration being
measured is only 5 ppm.
For more information, see Sections 5.7.6.3 and 5.7.6.4.
How do I enter or change the value
of my Span Gas?
See Section 4.2.1.2.
Why does the analyzer not
respond to span gas?
There could be something wrong with a span gas tank, or a span gas
concentration was entered incorrectly, or there could be a pneumatic
leak. Section 5.7.6.3 addresses these issues.
Is there an optional midpoint
calibration?
Midpoint calibration checks can be performed using the instrument’s
AutoCal feature. The IZS option is required in order to perform a mid-
point span check.
What do I do if the concentration
displayed does not match the
value recorded or displayed on my
data logger even if both
instruments are calibrated?
This most commonly occurs when an independent metering device is
used besides the data logger/recorder to determine gas concentration
levels while calibrating the analyzer. These disagreements result from
the analyzer, the metering device and the data logger having slightly
different ground levels.
How do I perform a leak check?
Section 5.6.3 provides leak check instructions.
How do I measure the sample
flow?
Sample flow is measured by attaching a calibrated rotameter, wet test
meter, or other flow-measuring device to the sample inlet port when the
instrument is operating. The sample flow should be 800 cm
3
/min
±
10%.
See Section 5.6.6.
How long does the IR source last? Typical lifetime is about 2-3 years.
Can I automate the calibration of
my analyzer?
Any analyzer with zero/span valve or IZS option can be automatically
calibrated using the instrument’s AutoCal feature (Section 4.3).
Can I use the IZS option to
calibrate the analyzer?
Yes. However, whereas this may be acceptable for basic calibration
checks, the IZS option is not as accurate as the external span and zero
gas bottles.
To achieve highest accuracy, it is recommended to use cylinders of
calibrated span gases in combination with a zero air source.
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