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Instruction Manual
Flue Gas Analysis Computer
Type: MULTILYZER
Read manual before use!
Observe all safety information!
Keep manual for future use!
05.2014
SYSTRONIK
Elektronik u. Systemtechnik GmbH
Gewerbestrasse 57
D-88636 Illmensee
Tel.: +49 (0) 7558 / 9206-0
Fax: +49 (0) 7558 / 9206-20
E-Mail:
Internet: www.systronik.com
®
STe
info@systronik.de
523673

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  • Page 1 Elektronik u. Systemtechnik GmbH Gewerbestrasse 57 D-88636 Illmensee Tel.: +49 (0) 7558 / 9206-0 Fax: +49 (0) 7558 / 9206-20 E-Mail: info@systronik.de Internet: www.systronik.com Instruction Manual Flue Gas Analysis Computer ® Type: MULTILYZER Read manual before use! Observe all safety information! Keep manual for future use! 05.2014...
  • Page 2 ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this instruction manual .................. 5 Warning Terms ..................... 5 Explanation of symbols and typeface ............5 Safety ........................6 Intended use ....................6 Incorrect use ....................6 Safe handling ....................6 Qualification of personnel ................7 Calibration ....................7 Modifications to the product .................
  • Page 4 Show device information ................56 Memory mode & memory structure ...............57 Create a customer database ..............57 Use of the memory ..................62 Enter the user's address ................65 Battery management .....................66 Battery mode/charging mode ..............66 Charging the batteries ................66 10 Maintenance ......................68 11 Troubleshooting .....................69 12 Shutting down and disposal ...................70 13 Spare parts and accessories .................71 14 Warranty ........................72...

  • Page 5: About This Instruction Manual

    1 About this instruction manual This instruction manual is part of the product.  Read this manual before using the product.  Keep this manual during the entire service life of the product and always have it readily available for reference. ...

  • Page 6: Safety

    2 Safety Intended use ® The flue gas analysis computer MULTILYZER STe is exclusively suitable for:  Professional settings and control measurements at all small combustion systems (low temperature and burner value boilers and thermal systems) for gas and oil systems. Any use other than the application explicitly permitted in this instruc- tion manual is not permitted.

  • Page 7: Qualification Of Personnel

    Qualification of personnel The product may only be installed, commissioned, operated, main- tained, shut down and disposed of by qualified, specially trained per- sonnel. Electrical work may only be carried out by qualified electricians in accordance with local and national regulations. Calibration ®...

  • Page 8: Product Description

    3 Product description ® The MULTILYZER STe flue gas analysis computer is a multiple- function analyser with integrated calculating functions. Measure- ments are in accordance with the general regulations set forth by the German “BImSchV” at all kinds of combustion plants within the framework of the monitoring of exhaust systems.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package contents The Product contains:  Flue gas analysis computer  Protective sleeve with magnet  Flue gas probe with gas treatment and condensate cartridge  Air temperature sensor  Replace filter  USB power-supply  Calibration certificate  Instruction manual Measurement and calculation parameters Table 1: Measured Values Value...

  • Page 10: Measuring Methods

    Table 2: Calculated values Value Calculated medium Unit Carbon dioxide Vol.-% Carbon monoxide referenced to an O reference value Combustion efficiency value  Lambda Excess air value Flue gas loss Dewpnt Fuel-specific dew point °C, °F T.Diff Differential temperature (TG - TL) °C, °F Nitrogen oxide (Option) ppm, mg/m³,...
  • Page 11 Function Explanation NO measurement Electrochemical measuring cell (Option) measurement Electrochemical measuring cell (Option) measurement Electrochemical measuring cell (Option) Pressure/draft Piezo-resistive sensor with internal tem- perature compensation Measuring duration Short-term, stable measurements of max. 60 minutes are possible, followed by a new calibration phase with ambient air.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Table 2: Device description Parameter Value General Specifications Dimensions housing 90 x 53 x 220 mm including protective (3,6 x 2,1 x 8,7 inch) sleeve (W x H x D) Ca. 625 g - 685 g (22.05 oz – 24.20 oz) Weight (including pro- tective sleeve) (depends on count of sensors)
  • Page 13 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Interference DIN EN 55022 (VDE 0878-22) Noise immunity DIN EN 61000-4-3 (VDE 0847-4-3) DIN EN 61000-4-2 (VDE 0847-4-2) Table 3: Device specifications Parameter Value Flue gas temperature measurement Measuring range 0 °C to +1000 °C Max. deviation ±...
  • Page 14 Pitot measurement (option) Measuring range 0.5 - 70 m/s Max. deviation ± 0.8 m/s Resolution 0.1 m/s Sensor Semiconductor sensor -measurement Measuring range 0,0 Vol. % to 21,0 Vol. % Max. deviation ± 0,2 Vol. % by volume of measured value Resolution 0,1 Vol.
  • Page 15 Table 4: Device specifications - options Parameter Value NO- measurement Measuring range 0-2000 ppm Accuracy 5 ppm (to 50 ppm) 5 % of measured value Resolution 1 ppm Sensor Electrochemical measuring cell Response time (T90) 60 seconds COhigh- measurement (without H compensation) Measuring range 0-2,0 Vol.-% (20.000 ppm)

  • Page 16: Calculation Formulae (Extract)

    - measurement Measuring range 0-200 ppm Accuracy 10 ppm (to 50 ppm) 10 % of measured value (at 50 ppm) Resolution 1 ppm Sensor Electrochemical measuring cell Response time (T90) 60 seconds 3.6 Calculation formulae (extract) Calculation of the CO value = CO * (1 -...

  • Page 17: Approvals, Tests And Conformities

    Calculation of the excess air value Lambda Lambda =  Lambda Excess air value Calculation of the combustion efficiency value (Eta) Effic. = 100 - qA in % Effic. Combustion efficiency value in % Calculation of CO reference (CO ref) ...

  • Page 18: Transportation And Storage

    4 Transportation and storage CAUTION Damage to the device due to improper transportation.  Do not throw or drop the device.  Transporting the device only in the device-specific case. CAUTION Damage to the device due to improper storage.  Protect the device from shock when storing it.

  • Page 19: Commissioning

    5 Commissioning WARNING  ® Before using the MULTILYZER STe you have to do a visual inspection of the entire measurement equipment (Device and accessories).For a correct operation of the device. 5.1 Connection diagram Flue gas probe with draft for measurements Plug for flue gas temperature (yel-...

  • Page 20: Use Of The Ir-Printer

    USB-Host connection MicroSD-card holder USB power sup- ply unit (100- 240 V / 50-60 Speaker IR-Printer- interface (not visible from in- strument surface) Fig. 2: Connection diagram (Interface side) Use of the IR-printer ® For printing, the IR interface of the MULTILYZER STE unit must point towards the printer as shown in the following illustration, keep- ing a minimal distance of ca.

  • Page 21: Leakage Test Of The Flue Gas Probe (Option)

    5.3 Leakage test of the flue gas probe (Option) For Leakage test the complete probe incl. tubes and condensate trap. First tighten both tubes exits and then evacuate the air with a pump ball. The pump ball must not blow up within 20 seconds if the system is tight (under pressure principle).

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation Switch on device: Briefly press the button. 6.1 Measuring mode Program selection The program selection area represents the available programs as icons. There you can select programs with the arrow buttons and start them with the „Menu/Enter“-button. Fig 5: Program selection in the start menu, (ex.: Flue gas measurement) Main Display 1 Color coded...
  • Page 23 Status line The status line shows the status of relevant program information such as remaining battery power, Hold-function, Print-function, ® Bluetooth -function and operating of the MicroSD-card. The infor- mation displayed depends on the mode and function-specific criteria. Information line The information line provides details on the time and date, chosen fuel, service messages, etc.
  • Page 24 Direct access menu  Print the measured values or Quit Measurement. Press the "Hold" button to show the direct access menu. The cap- tured values may be either printed or saved in a report on the Mi- croSD card (option). Furthermore you can deactivate HOLD- or stop the measurement and return to the Start menu.
  • Page 25  Switch off the device. Briefly press the „On-/Off“-button and confirm with the „Menu/Enter“-Button.  Automatic power-off. ® The flue gas analysis computer MULTILYZER STe has an adjusta- ble automatic shutoff. This function can be activated or deactivated. To change the switch-off time select the line „Auto off time __ min“ with the “scroll panel”...
  • Page 26 Editor The editor modus is used in different sub menus to set different val- ues, as example: interval time in Data Logger function.  Set interval time in Data Logger function To change the interval time select “Interval” and start the modifica- tion with the “Enter”...

  • Page 27: Data Logger Function (Option)

    Data Logger function (Option)  Start Data Logger function. The function „Data Logger“ is available in different measuring pro- gram in the main menu. The Data Logger will be explained in the pressure menu. Without MicroSD card the Data Logger will not start. The MicroSD card is important to store the logged values.
  • Page 28 Start the Data Logger with the “Enter” button on “Start Logger”. In the lower field of information the time progress of the logger is shown. Stop the Data Logger with the “Enter” button on “Stop Logger”. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...
  • Page 29 The logged values will be stored on the MicroSD card in the folder „LOGGER\Date. File name is the starting time.  Set Data Logger interval. In the editor modus the sampling rate is adjustable between 1 and 999 seconds. The setup is described on page 25. ®...

  • Page 30: Fluegas Measurement Program

    6.3 Fluegas measurement program  Start the "Fluegas" program. (menu color: green) After a cold start the calibration phase takes 30 seconds. After calibration the last fuel used is selected by default and dis- played for confirmation with the “Enter-Button”, another fuel can be selected with the navigation buttons and can be confirmed with the “Enter-Button”.
  • Page 31  Print measurement record (measured values stored with HOLD) Measured values in HOLD mode can be checked prior to printing. It is also possible to print values recorded in HOLD mode at a later point of time. As soon as the print command is chosen, the record is printed paral- lel to the measuring task (...
  • Page 32 can be readjusted in case of a deviation from "0.00 hPa". Reconnect the draft hose for measurement and complete the measurement. The measured draft is displayed continuously in the main display (red colored). After the confirmation of the draft value with “Include Draft”...
  • Page 33  Change units. The units of draft, temperature and gas can be changed as shown in the following pictures. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...
  • Page 34  Change O2 Reference. The desired O2 reference may be changed, as seen on the following images. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...
  • Page 35  Entering the boiler temperature. The desired boiler temperature may be changed, as seen on the fol- lowing images. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...
  • Page 36  Entering the Smoke No. The desired Smoke No. may be changed, as seen on the following images. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 37: Co-Measurement Program

    6.4 CO-Measurement program ® The MULTILYZER STe is not intended for safety-related meas- urements!  (Power on the device) calibration only in fresh, pollutant- and CO-free ambient, meaning outside of the measurement site! WARNING  In case of harmful concentrations of CO immediately take ap- propriate measures: Leave the danger area, ventilation re- spectively provide fresh air, warn endangered people , shut off heater, fix the trouble professionally, etc.
  • Page 38 If the CO-Value exceeds one of the limits the speaker signals it with an alarm sound. Values exceeding the second limit are displayed in red. Example: 1. Limit : 25 ppm (Only alarm-sound) 2. Limit : 100 ppm (Alarm-sound and red displayed values) ...
  • Page 39  Acknowledge CO-Alarm.  Configure limit value. The required limit value can be configured within the respective (nominal) measuring range on a user-specific basis. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 40: Temperature Measurement Program

    6.5 Temperature Measurement program  Start "Temperature" program. (menu color: Blue) After the start of the program „Temperature“ the measured tempera- ture values and the resulting differential temperature and Min-/ Max- values are shown on the display. From the main menu you can clear the minimum and maximum val- ues or change the temperature unit.
  • Page 41  Change the temperature unit. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...
  • Page 42  Print / save protocol, quit measurement. When you press the "Clear" button the direct access menu appears. The captured values may be either printed or saved in a report on the MicroSD card (option). Furthermore you can deactivate HOLD- or stop the measurement and return to the Start menu.

  • Page 43: Pressure / Draft Measurement" Program

    6.6 "Pressure / Draft measurement" program  Start "Pressure" program. (menu color: yellow) After starting the program, "Pressure Measurement" at first the au- tomatic zeroing of the pressure sensor will occur, the zeroing phase lasts a few seconds. After the zeroing, the font of the pressure value changes from grey to black.
  • Page 44  Reset Min- und Max- value.  Speed of the pressure measurement The speed of the pressure measurement can be changed in the main menu, you may choose between the settings "normal" and "fast". When set to "fast" the measurement is performed at double speed.
  • Page 45  Changing the units For the pressure measurement there are different units to choose from, as shown in the following illustration.  Print measurement respectively end measurement. After pressing the "Clear" button, the Direct Access menu appears. The captured values may be either printed or saved in a report on the MicroSD card (option).
  • Page 46  Configure limit value. The required limit value can be configured within the respective (nominal) measuring range on a user-specific basis. If the pressure value exceeds one of the limits the speaker signals it with an alarm sound and the values are displayed in red. ®...

  • Page 47: Pressure Loss / Let-By / Tightness Test Program

    Pressure Loss / Let-By / Tightness Test program  Start "Pressure Loss Measurement" program. (Menu color: yellow) After starting the program, "Pressure Loss Measurement" at first the automatic zeroing of the pressure sensor will occur, the zeroing phase lasts a few seconds. After the zeroing, the font of the pressure value changes from grey to black.
  • Page 48  Connect the gas system with the MULTILYZER ® STe. ® The gas system must now be connected to the MULTILYZER STe. Turn on and allow the appropriate pressure into the system. With "START Pressure Loss." The pressure drop measurement is started.

  • Page 49: Pitot Measurement Program (Option)

    6.8 Pitot Measurement program (Option)  Starting the "Pitot Measurement" program When you start the "Pitot Measurement" program, the pressure sen- sor is first zero-balanced; this takes a few seconds. The color of the pressure value then changes from grey to black. The black color indicates that the device is ready for measurements.
  • Page 50 item "Deactivated" in the submenu "Shape", volume measurement is hidden in the main display. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 51: Settings Configuration Menu

    Settings configuration menu  Open “SETTINGS” configuration menu. (menu color: purple) The configuration menu "Settings" can be accessed from the Start menu and in the main menu of the individual measuring programs. Settings accessible in the „Fluegas“ program. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 52: Set Time / Date

    7.1 Set Time / Date  Time / date setting change. For example, to change the month, select the month-line with the ar- row buttons and confirm with the "Menu / Enter" button. The blue line indicates that you can now change the value using the arrow but- tons, use the "Menu / Enter"...
  • Page 53 The device provides "Eco Mode". The selected setting influences the battery.  Change the displayed size. There are two different sizes available:  4 lines: Standard setup.  8 lines: Smaller character size will show double count of values. ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...
  • Page 54 „Autom. Measurement View“ shown in the „Pressure Measurement“ program.  Activate „Zoom Mode“. The characters of the display will be shown in double size: „Zoom Mode“ shown in the „Pressure Measurement“ program: ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 55: Set Sound Levels

    Set Sound Levels  Configure Button Sound and Alarm sound. There are four sound levels for the touch tone and the alarm tone: 1. Off 2. Low 3. Mean 4. Loud ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 56: Show Device Information

    Show device information  Show Info-data. To show device pending Info-data press the „Clear“-button in the start menu. In the “Diagnose” menu following data will be displayed: Firmware-Version, Release-Date and Serial-Nr.  Show Diagnose-data. To show Diagnose-data press the „Clear“-button in the start menu. In the “Diagnose”...

  • Page 57: Memory Mode & Memory Structure

    Memory mode & memory structure 8.1 Create a customer database Measurements can be saved direct in the customer folder. Every folder has 8 entry lines with 20 characters. The first entry is the key word for the search function in the device. The further lines are for detailed customer information like: Street, City, Email, Phone No…...
  • Page 58  ® Create / modify customer database on the MULTILYZER Select „Scan“ in the menu „Memory“ and type the customer name: Select with the scroll panel the row with the desired character. Open the row with the „enter key“ and select the desired character using the scroll panel.
  • Page 59 Switch between upper and lower case letters and special characters with „<ABC>“. “Delete character“ will delete the last character. With „OK“ save the customer name. Already existing name will be shown. If the name doesn’t exist it is possible to save the customer name with „New entry“.
  • Page 60 Select „OK“ to save the individual lines. Finally select “Save chang- es” to save all customer information. To delete customers in the database there mustn’t be any measure- ments stored. Select the customer and choose „Scan“, if there are no measurements stored the request „Entry is empty delete?“...
  • Page 61 CAUTION  Incorrect editing of the „DATABASE.CSV“ could generate errors ® in the MULTILYZER STe. Finally save the „DATABASE.CSV“ and restart the MULTILYZER ® STe before import the MicroSD card. In this way the database will be read in new. ®...

  • Page 62: Use Of The Memory

    Use of the memory The use of Micro-SD memory cards as system-independent storage media ensures maximum flexibility in terms of storing and handling the measured data. The card can be read without any additional software by all SD-card-enabled data processing systems (PCs, laptops, notebooks, etc.) using a web browser.
  • Page 63 You can view the saved file, print or override it with a new measure- ment. The file name and the storage location is shown in the lower bar. In this example: Storage folder: MEMORY/000 and file name 000_01.txt: The customer information will be shown in the header of the meas- urement report.
  • Page 64 The saved file can be opened with a web browser (z. B.: Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, Opera, etc.) ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 65: Enter The User's Address

    Enter the user's address To Import the user's address you have to create the file "Address.txt" on the MicroSD-card. This is a pure text file with the file extension .txt. The text file can be created with any editor (ex: Notepad) on a PC.

  • Page 66: Battery Management

    Battery management Battery mode/charging mode  Battery mode: The battery life in continuous measurement de- pends on the selected display mode. The Display mode "Nor- mal" allows a continuous measurement of up to 8 hours, the mode "Automatic" up to 12 hours and at the mode "Eco Mode" is a continuous measurement of up to 12 hours possible.
  • Page 67 Green Current battery capacity sector Button Function Close battery menu.  During measurements, the battery is also charged continuously and monitored by the system.  As soon as the battery is fully charged and the “Charge Funct.” menu is shown the device switches off automatically, otherwise it switches to passive recharging mode (trickle charging).The “Charge Funct.”...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    The service life of the Li-Ion battery is significantly reduced when the device is operated at temperatures below +5 °C. 10 Maintenance Gas treatment, refer to chapter 14.  Empty the condensate trap completely after each operation. Water in the measuring device will destroy pumps and sensors. ...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting Repair work may only be performed by qualified, specially trained staff. Problem Possible cause Troubleshooting  "CO value too CO sensor mal- Run device without high"/“CO sensor function. accessories in fresh defective“ message. air. CO measuring range exceeded. ...

  • Page 70: Shutting Down And Disposal

     Device automatically Battery empty. Charge battery. switches off. Battery defective.  Take device to ser- vice centre.  Device does not Battery empty. Charge battery. switch on.  Take device to ser- vice center.  No draft value Sensor defect Send the device to the manufacturer.

  • Page 71: Spare Parts And Accessories

    13 Spare parts and accessories The gas treatment protect the flue gas analyzer against disturbing components like dust, carbon black and condensate. The condensate filter cartridge in good condition is a protector for the flue gas analyzer against dirt and an important part of the measure- ment of exhaust gas.

  • Page 72: Warranty

    Customer satisfaction is our prime objective. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions, suggestions or problems concerning your product. 17 Addresses The addresses of our worldwide representations and offices can be found on the Internet at www.systronik.com ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 73: Certification

    18 Certification 18.1 DIN EN 50379-Certificate ® MULTILYZER ST/STe...

  • Page 74: Option: „Dust Measurement" (Emission-Measurement)

    With “neue Suche“ the Bluetooth search is activated and all detected devices are listed. Choose the STM225 and the connected device will be stored by the Multilyzer STe automatically. The detected STM225 will be default device for further measurements. With the “menu/enter“...
  • Page 75 After flushing fresh air the selection of fuels is shown. The MULTI- ® LYZER STe show the STM225 modus in blue color. Select the parameters at the STM225. As soon as the STM225 is ® ready, this is shown at the MULTILYZER STe.
  • Page 76 During the emission measurement the past time is shown in minutes. The measurement stops automatically after 15 minutes. The calcu- lated emission reference values (EBco and EBst) with the corre- sponding measurement uncertainty (Uco and Ust) are shown. Emis- sion reference values minus measurement uncertainty (EBc-U and EBs-U) are shown as well.
  • Page 77 Display Explanation Unit EBco Carbon monoxide emissions refer- g/m³ enced to an O reference value (Op- tion, only together with solid fuels) EBst Dust emissions referenced to an O g/m³ reference value (Option, only together with solid fuels) Measurement uncertainty CO refer- g/m³...

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