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Page 1: Operating Manual
GA5000 Gas Analyzer Operating Manual QED Environmental Systems, Inc. 2355 Bishop Circle West Dexter, MI. 48130 Tel: (800) 624-2026 Fax: (734) 995-1170 Email: info@qedenv.com Website: www.landtecna.com Page 1 of 73... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety instructions................... 6 Instructions for safe use ................... 7 MCERTS ......................9 CIRIA ......................9 3.0 THE GA5000 GAS ANALYZER ................10 The GA5000 ....................10 GA5000 standard product ................11 GA5000 OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ........12 Optional products ..................12 4.1.1... - Page 3 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 7.2.1 Date and time ..................25 7.2.2 Bluetooth ....................26 7.2.3 Device information ................... 27 7.2.4 Diagnostics ..................... 27 7.2.5 Navigation (optional) ................28 User settings ....................29 7.3.1 Operating language .................. 29 7.3.2 Units of measurement ................30 7.3.3...
- Page 4 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 13.0 WARRANTY POLICY ..................68 14.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................. 69 Page 4 of 73...
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Page 5: Manual Guidelines
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Manual guidelines 1.1 Hazard warnings and safety symbols Information in this manual that may affect the safety of users and others is preceded by the warning symbol. Caution - Failure to follow the correct information may result in Warning physical injury which in some cases could be fatal. -
Page 6: Introduction
OMGA5KN4.6 Introduction This manual explains how to use the GA5000 landfill gas analyzer. The GA5000 is designed to meet all applicable quality assurance and quality control requirements for Method 3A and Method 2, Section 10.3 as listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s updated New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines (EG). -
Page 7: Instructions For Safe Use
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 2.2 Instructions for safe use For ATEX and IECEx the 5000 series of gas analyzers are certified to Hazardous Area Classification II 2G Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = -10ºC to +50ºC) It is vital instructions are followed closely. It is the responsibility of the operator to determine the protection concept and classification required for a particular application. - Page 8 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 precautions, e.g. regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from the material’s data sheet that it is resistant to specific chemicals that prevent it from being adversely affected, thus ensuring that the type of protection is not compromised.
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Page 9: Mcerts
This logging option is available on firmware software version 1.6.5 Versions of the GA5000 analyzer range with internal flow on firmware version 1.6.5 and above have the ability to take measurements according to the CIRIA guidelines, while still allowing other users to take the measurements as before. -
Page 10: The Ga5000 Gas Analyzer
3.1 The GA5000 GA5000 gas analyzer The GA5000 is designed to meet all applicable quality assurance and quality control requirements for Method 3A and Method 2, Section 10.3 as listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s updated New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines (EG). -
Page 11: Ga5000 Standard Product
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 GA5000 standard product GA5000 Reference: Hard carry case In-line water trap tubing & filter Gas analyzer instrument H2S filter (optional – if the compensated CO cell is fitted) 5000 series safety manual Mains battery charger and adaptors:... -
Page 12: Ga5000 Optional Products And Accessories
OMGA5KN4.6 GA5000 optional products and accessories 4.1 Optional products The GA5000 gas analyzer has a number of optional products for purchase which enhance the usability and enable further analysis of data and reading information. Note: For more information on the features listed in this section please contact Sales (800) 624-2026 or email info@qedenv.com. -
Page 13: Gas Analyzer Manager - Gam (Optional)
4.1.5 GPS (optional) An optional GPS feature is available for the GA5000 gas analyzer. It enables the site engineer to automatically locate borehole IDs using GPS satellite signal from predefined borehole IDs uploaded from Gas Analyzer Manager or set on the analyzer when out in the field prior to taking a reading. -
Page 14: Ga5000 Instrument Features
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 GA5000 instrument features 5.1 Physical characteristics of the instrument panel Front view: Reference: Main Gas Read Screen Soft-keys Backlight Key Menu Key Pump key LED Light On/Off Key Assistance key Enter Key Scroll up key Scroll down key Key 0 –... -
Page 15: Analyzer Features And Keys
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Analyzer Features and Key Feature Function Start and end screen when using the instrument. Main Read Screen The function of the three ‘soft-keys’ on the front of the Soft-keys instrument panel is determined by menu options taken. -
Page 16: Instrument Connection Points
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 5.3 Instrument connection points Top view: Ref: Connection Point: Function: Connector A Attach the USB lead for PC-to-analyzer connectivity. Inlet Port & Static Pressure Port Attach the sample tube to take a gas sample. (White port) Also used to measure the relative pressure. -
Page 17: General Operational Instructions
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 General operational instructions 6.1 Switching the instrument on To switch on the analyzer, press and hold the ‘On/Off’ key. The Landtec logo will display followed by the instrument warm up. Following the instrument warm up, the ‘Date and Time’ screen is displayed prompting the technician to set the date and time and required format. -
Page 18: Instrument Status Icons
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 6.3 Instrument status icons The following icons may be displayed on the instrument screen: Icon Description Icon Description Battery charge state Battery charge state Gives the operator an Indicates less than 2 hour of charge estimation of the battery remaining. -
Page 19: Instrument Led Power States
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 6.4 Instrument LED power states When the instrument is powered on a LED power light is visible on the front of the analyzer, located above the ‘On/Off’ key. The following LED power light states are as... -
Page 20: Instrument Main Gas Read Screen
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 6.7 Instrument main gas read screen The ‘Main Gas Read Screen’ is considered to be the normal operating screen and all operations are carried out from this starting point. The actual data shown on this display will depend on the version of the instrument and the options that have been selected. -
Page 21: Cleaning Instructions
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Note: Connect the charger to the mains attaching the appropriate adaptor. Power supply front and back drawing: Charger: Input voltage: 100-240V AC +/- 10% Input frequency: 50-60Hz +/- 10% Input current: 0.4A@100VAC .. 0.2A@240VAC Output voltage: 10.1VDC max... -
Page 22: Warning And Error Codes
6.13 Remote updates The 5000 range of analyzers (GA5000, GEM5000 and BIOGAS 5000) can be updated to the latest version of operating software using the free Landtec 5000 updater software. This allows customers to update their analyzer’s operating software at their convenience rather than waiting to return the analyzer for service. -
Page 23: Installation Of Xp Drivers
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 6.13.4 Installation of XP Drivers This requires administrator rights. Locate the folder that contains the downloaded files (noted from before) Unzip the folder XPRNDIS_drivers.zip Turn the analyzer on and wait for it to warm up ... -
Page 24: Update From File
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 done via this option. You will receive an error message at this point if unsuccessful. Refer to section 6.13.7 for an alternative method It may also take a minute at this point for the analyzer to be detected as connected, please wait for the software to show the analyzer as connected ... -
Page 25: Operator Settings
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Operator settings 7.1 Menu key The ‘Menu’ key enables the operator to select options to set up specific parameters and perform operational tasks prior to sample readings being taken or to view data and information stored in the instrument. -
Page 26: Bluetooth
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Select ‘Key 1 – Set Date’ and key in the required date. Type the date using the numeric keypad. Press the soft-key ‘Date Format’ to toggle and select the required date format i.e. dd/mm/yy. Press the ‘Enter’ key to confirm and update the date setting. -
Page 27: Device Information
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Enter the ‘Pairing PIN’ value when prompted by your computer for the device’s pairing code. Select soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit the screen and return to the ‘Device Settings’ menu. 7.2.3 Device information This option displays default instrument information and settings such as serial number, service due date, last zero calibration date and last span calibration date. -
Page 28: Navigation (Optional)
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Select ‘Key 4 – Diagnostics’ and the following screen is displayed: Diagnostics Select soft-key ‘Next’ to display the next screen, ‘Previous’ to return to the previous screen, or select soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit this screen and return to the ‘Device Settings’... -
Page 29: User Settings
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 7.3 User settings To access the ‘User settings’ menu, select the ‘Menu’ key on the front of the analyzer to display the ‘Device Settings’ menu followed by the soft-key to display ‘User Settings’ menu. The following menu is displayed: User settings menu To exit the user settings menu select the soft-key ‘Exit’. -
Page 30: Units Of Measurement
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Set the required language for the gas analyzer by selecting the appropriate function key. Choose from, on the first page: Key 1 English Key 2 German Key 3 Spanish Key 4 French Key 5 Italian Key 6... -
Page 31: Id Selection
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Key 4 Pressure “H2O Key 5 Balance Balance Residual N2 3) Select soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit this screen and return to the ‘User Settings’ menu. 7.3.3 ID selection The ID selection screen allows the operator to scroll through all IDs, including those uploaded from LSGAM and added directly onto the instrument, and then make a selection. - Page 32 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Five (5) toggles between the 'ID with information' and 'ID list' Return/enter key selects the desired ID and proceeds to the navigation or reading screen. If there are no IDs present the technician can either add a new ID or press the enter key on the instrument keypad to return to the previous screen.
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Page 33: Routes
IDs that you can go through in an order. This feature is useful if you have a certain order to complete your IDS in. Furthermore if your GA5000 has v1.12 or higher firmware it will strike through your IDs once you have used them. -
Page 34: Adjust Volume
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Selecting ‘Key 1’ allows the operator to configure the dimmer settings from ‘Auto Dim’ to ‘Auto Off’ in order to help preserve power consumption when data logging. This icon represents ‘Auto Dim’ – this enables the backlight idle timeout, which means the backlight will go dim after a specified period of inactivity. -
Page 35: User Prompts
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 4) Select the soft-key ‘Save’ to store the setting or select soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit the screen without saving the change. 5) The operator will return to the ‘User settings’ menu. 7.3.7 User Prompts This option enables the operator to either turn on or off the context-sensitive user prompts which are displayed during the gas sample process. -
Page 36: Timers
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 7.4.1 Timers The timers function enables the operator to set standard purge times and set auto-power off if the unit is untouched for the period of time specified. 1) Select ‘Key 1 – Timers’ and the following screen is displayed: Timers Select ‘Key 1’... -
Page 37: View Data
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 2) Select ‘Key 2 – Gas Check’ and the following menu is displayed: 3) For more information about the Gas Check Menu please refer to section 9.0 – Calibration. 4) Select soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit operation settings and return to the main screen. -
Page 38: Set Alarms
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Filter data 5) Select the soft-key ‘Delete’ followed by the appropriate soft-key to delete a single reading or all filtered readings. Press soft-key ‘Cancel’ to cancel the deletion request. 6) Select the soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit the view data screen. -
Page 39: Adjust Flow Fail
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 2) Select ‘Key 4 – Set Alarms’ and the following menu is displayed: Set primary alarms 3) Select the corresponding key to select the gas for which you wish to set an alarm/target trigger for, followed by ‘Key 1’ to change the trigger condition of an alarm. -
Page 40: Technician Login
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Adjust flow fail 3) Manual adjustment of the flow fail is available via this option and can be carried out with use of ‘Key 4 – Scroll left’ ( ) less sensitive and ‘Key 6 – Scroll right’ (>) more sensitive. -
Page 41: Exit Menu
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 3) Use the cursor keys to move throughout the list of IDs displayed; select the ‘Enter’ key to select choice of ID, default if no IDs are listed or soft-key ‘Skip’ to skip the selection. 4) The operator will return to the ‘User settings’ menu. -
Page 42: Taking Readings
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Taking readings 8.1 Preliminary checks before taking readings (best practice) Prior to use, it is good practice to ensure that: Start Step 1 Step 1 If using LSGAM ID codes and information have been uploaded from LSGAM to the analyzer. -
Page 43: Creating An Id
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Inhaling hydrogen sulphide gas (H S) or other harmful gases can cause Warning death. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that he/she is adequately trained in the safety aspects of using H S and other harmful gases. -
Page 44: Answering Id Questions
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 8.3 Answering ID questions Prior to, or after, you have taken the reading, the ID questions should be populated, this is only necessary when using ID questions, if not, please proceed with the reading as normal. When you have uploaded IDs with ID questions assigned to them (LSGAM software required), you will be prompted to answer these questions at the end of the reading, this means that the answer only equates to that reading. -
Page 45: Configuration Of The Data Logging Option
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Key 3 – ID Questions This action enables the operator to update ID questions specific to sample points prior to taking a reading. Key 4 – Flow This action enables the operator to measure internal flow first when taking a reading. Connect the blue hose to the sample point. -
Page 46: Profiling Option
6) Select soft-key ‘Stop Logging’ to stop logging if required. Select the soft-key ‘Exit’ to exit this menu and return to the ‘Main Gas Read Screen’. 8.5 The gas flow measurement screen The GA5000 gas analyzer enables gas and flow measurements to be recorded by using: An anemometer ... -
Page 47: How To Use The Internal Flow (Optional)
The internal flow is an optional feature and must be specified at the time of manufacture or the analyzer can be upgraded at service. The GA5000 gas analyzer has the capability to measure the gas flow from a borehole without the need for an additional flow pod. - Page 48 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 5) Once the option has been chosen, select soft-key ‘Start’ to begin measurement. 6) Re-open the borehole tap to allow gas to pass through the instrument. 7) Depending on the option selected, the user will be directed to one of four similar screens.
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Page 49: How To Use An Anemometer (Optional)
OMGA5KN4.6 8.7 How to use an anemometer (optional) The GA5000 gas analyzer has the facility to attach an anemometer device enabling the site engineer to measure the flow of gas within an extraction system. The anemometer can be set to display two values; m/s (meters per second) and m /hr (metres cubed per hour). - Page 50 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 pipe ID before insertion). The arrow on the tip of the probe must point in the direction of the gas flow. Note: Use the thumb screw to help align the direction of the probe into the gas stream.
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Page 51: How To Use An H2S Filter (Optional)
Measurements of CO can be affected by two other gases that can be found in landfill gas – hydrogen and hydrogen sulphide. To reduce the effect of hydrogen, the GA5000 analyzer uses a technique that is hydrogen compensated. Hydrogen compensation is achievable up to a level of around 2000ppm. -
Page 52: Cross-Gas Effects On Methane, Carbon Dioxide And Oxygen
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 The effect of hydrogen sulphide is eliminated by the use of a H S filter. CO measurement The CO measurement is sensitive to hydrogen sulphide. The presence of hydrogen sulphide can cause the CO reading to elevate (not to be the true value due to the interfering gas). - Page 53 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 dioxide. Therefore, the carbon dioxide reading will not be affected by any other gases usually found on landfill sites. The oxygen sensor is a galvanic cell type and suffers virtually no influence from CO , CO,...
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Page 54: How To Use A Temperature Probe (Optional)
The temperature probe enables the site engineer to measure the temperature of the gas within a sample point. The GA5000 gas analyzer uses the temperature of the gas to give more accurate flow measurement readings as part of the instrument calculation. -
Page 55: How To Identify A Borehole Using The Gps Feature (Optional)
OMGA5KN4.6 8.10 How to identify a borehole using the GPS feature (optional) An optional GPS feature is available for the GA5000 gas analyzer. It enables the site engineer to automatically locate borehole IDs using GPS satellite signal from predefined borehole IDs uploaded from Landtec Systems Gas Analyzer Manager. The GPS reading data is stored for each measurement reading. - Page 56 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Navigation options Key 1 Key 1 to toggle between ‘Meters’, ‘Feet’ or ‘Yards’ to define the unit of measurement. Key 2 Key 2 to toggle between ‘Manual Scaling’ and ‘Automatic Scaling’ to locate a sample point using a satellite signal.
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Page 57: Taking Gas And Flow Measurement
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Changing the selected ID It is possible to change the currently selected ID (identified by green icon ) by pressing the 2 and 8 and keys to move the cursor up and down the list of visible IDs. To change the selection press Enter. - Page 58 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 If using GAM Select or Add Select Technician Select Set up GAM & Instrument Borehole Id and Air Purge START ID if required or soft-key UPLOAD to warm up press the ‘Enter’ Instrument screen soft-key ‘Skip’...
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Page 59: Calibration
9.2 Frequency of calibration – best practice The GA5000 gas analyzers can be checked against a known concentration of gas, to give confidence that the analyzer is operating as expected at the time and conditions in which it is being used. -
Page 60: Calibration Gases
Contact Technical Support for assistance. These are for general use but other gas concentrations can be used. Note: The above gases and most other gas concentrations can be supplied by QED. For further information please contact Sales at (800) 624-2026 or email info@qedenv.com. -
Page 61: Calibration Equipment
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Exhaust port Warning When the gas analyzer is being calibrated, there are two possible exits for the gas, via the usual manner out of the exhaust (yellow) port of the analyzer or in cases of over- ”... -
Page 62: Gas Analyzer
OMGA5KN4.6 9.6 Gas analyzer For the GA5000 gas analyzer the calibration options can be found by selecting the ‘Menu’ key followed by soft-key ‘Operation Settings’. Select soft-key ‘1’ for ‘Gas Check’ and the menu below will appear. From here, select soft-key 1 for ‘Gas Check’. -
Page 63: Gas Check In Fresh Air
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 9.7.1 Gas check in fresh air Switch on the Main Gas Read instrument and Select key 2 Select key 1 START Screen select the ‘Gas Check’ ‘Gas check’ complete the ‘Menu’ key instrument warm up. Select ‘Fresh Air’ by using... -
Page 64: Calibration - Mixtures 1, 2 & 3
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 9.7.2 Calibration – mixtures 1, 2 & 3 Switch on the Main Gas Read instrument and Select key 2 START Screen select the complete the ‘Gas check ’ ‘Menu’ key instrument warm up. Press Connect the flow Select correct gas mixture: ‘Enter’... -
Page 65: Restore To Factory
Gas Check menu. 9.9 Calibration history The GA5000 gas analyzer logs user calibrations in the ‘History’ application. This can be used as an aid to ensuring that gas measurements are valid and accurate. Both good and failed calibration results are recorded for each channel calibrated. -
Page 66: Problem Solving
GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 10.0 Problem solving This section outlines various warning and error messages which the operator may receive during general operation of the instrument. For further assistance please contact Technical Support at (800) 968-2026or email landtec_support@qedenv.com. 11.0 Warning and error display When switched on the instrument will perform a pre-determined self-test sequence taking approximately 15 seconds. -
Page 67: Service
Landtec recommends a service and recalibration every 6 months. The GA5000 range is ATEX certified for use in potentially explosive areas. As such it should be serviced only by qualified engineers. Failure to observe this will result in the warranty becoming invalid and could invalidate the ATEX certification. - Page 68 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 13.0 Warranty policy This instrument is guaranteed, to the original end user purchaser, against defect in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of the shipment to the user. During this period Landtec will repair or replace defective parts on an exchange basis.
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Page 69: Glossary Of Terms
The GA5000 analyzer can be set to convert into a flow. See also flow measurement. ATEX certification The GA5000 is ATEX certified to zone 1 & 2 areas above ground not in mines. Auxiliary channel This refers to the channels where external devices will be connected or displayed. - Page 70 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Clean air purge Process used to clear out gas from the sample tube and analyzer prior to taking a new reading. Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Data logging Data logging enables the operator to leave the analyzer unattended to take samples at...
- Page 71 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 General warnings Displayed throughout the documentation with a warning symbol. Warning information may affect the safety of operators. Hydrogen Hydrogen sulphide S filter Filter required for removal of H When the filter material changes color to a light...
- Page 72 The internal component used to measure the relative pressure. Residual N The calculation for the residual N used on the latest version of the GA5000 platform is as follows: Residual N = Balance – (O % x 3.76) Where, Balance = 100% - (CH % + CO %) and 3.76 is the ratio of O...
- Page 73 GA5000 Gas Analyzer OMGA5KN4.6 Upload Terminology used for the movement of data from the PC via LSGAM software application to the analyzer. Volume flow rate The volume of a gas that passes through a given surface per unit of time e.g. m...
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