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Table of Contents ......................................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................. 1
Features & Specifications ............................................................ 2
Unpacking the F-920 Check It! ..................................................... 3
Operating Instructions ................................................................. 4
Loading the Battery ................................................................. 4
Basic Operation ........................................................................ 5
Measurement Modes .............................................................. 6
Continuous Mode .................................................................... 7
Trigger Mode ........................................................................... 7
Taking a Measurement ............................................................ 8
Setup Menu ............................................................................... 10
Setup > Mode ......................................................................... 10
Setup > Parameters ............................................................... 11
Setup > Calibration ................................................................ 11
Setup > Set Zero ..................................................................... 13
Setup > Date and Time........................................................... 13
Setup > GPS ............................................................................ 14
Setup > Language ................................................................... 15
File Menu ................................................................................... 15
File > Select ............................................................................ 16
File > Create ........................................................................... 16
File > Delete ........................................................................... 16
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................. 1 Introduction ................. 1 Features & Specifications ............2 Unpacking the F-920 Check It! ............. 3 Operating Instructions ..............4 Loading the Battery ..............4 Basic Operation ................ 5 Measurement Modes .............. 6 Continuous Mode .............. - Page 2 Wireless SD Memory Card Operation ........19 F-920 Check It! Menu Map ............22 Gas Analysis Software (G.A.S.) ...........23 Firmware Update ...............32 Maintenance of your F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer ....34 Replacing the Oxygen (O₂) Sensor..........34 Calibration ................36 FAQ .....................41 Guide for Purchasing Standardized Gases for Calibration ..42 Warranty Information ..............45...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
F-920 provides a fast, portable verification process for atmosphere quality control. Easy to use straight out of the box with little or no training, the F-920 is ideal for verifying CO levels in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) applications, packing lines, laboratories, import/export surveys, distribution centers, retail centers, storage facilities, ripening rooms and shipping containers. -
Page 4: Features & Specifications
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Features & Specifications The F-920 features include: Measurement of CO and O concentrations from 0- 100% Results are displayed in 6-9 seconds Previous records available for review on device Handheld and lightweight (less than 1 kg) ... -
Page 5: Unpacking The F-920 Check It
6 months Lifetime 2 years Unpacking the F-920 Check It! The F-920 arrives with a hard-sided carrying case, two sets of batteries and a charger, a removable 4 GB SD card, and several 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com... -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
0.25A. For a faster charge, charge at 1A. The batteries must be removed from the F-920 to be charged. If the batteries of the F-920 discharge during storage, replace with charged batteries. The Li-ion batteries have little self- discharge and a lifetime of ~ 3 years. -
Page 7: Basic Operation
The main menu displays the following options: Measure, Setup, and File. If the power button is pressed, the display will prompt for confirmation before shutting down the F-920. To scroll between menu Felix Instruments items in the list, use the Up and Down arrows. -
Page 8: Measurement Modes
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Measurement Modes Two measurement modes are incorporated into the F-920 Check It! Continuous mode Trigger Mode Continuous mode measures the air entering through the input of the instrument. Continuous mode can be used with or without the sample port attached to the front of the instrument. -
Page 9: Continuous Mode
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 If sampling very high concentrations followed by very low concentrations, allow the instrument to purge internal gas for the most accurate measurements. Continuous Mode When in continuous mode, a graph of the concentration of each gas can be viewed over time. -
Page 10: Taking A Measurement
Taking a Measurement Assemble the probe and connect the needle probe tubing to the intake of the F-920. Twist on a hydrophobic filter to the end of the tubing. [NOTE: Failure to use a hydrophobic filter risks drawing liquids into the instrument, which will potentially damage the instrument.] The filter will prevent any moisture or... - Page 11 (trigger mode). Press the Left arrow button to return to the measurement screen. Passcode Protection Certain menu systems on the F-920 are protected by a passcode setting. These menu systems include Parameters, Set Zero, Calibration, and Factory Setup. The default code for entry is ‘1111’.
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Page 12: Setup Menu
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 9. Open the Config.txt file that should now appear inside the SD card 10. Alter the ‘1111’ to four-digit numeric passcode desired 11. Save the changes 12. Insert SD card back into Gas Analyzer Setup Menu Use the right arrow to enter the Setup Menu from the Main Menu screen. -
Page 13: Setup > Parameters
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Mode Measure Trigger Connection USB Storage Setup > Parameters The parameters option allows the user to control the sample volume from 10.0 mL up to 29.9 mL when using Trigger mode. The default volume is 10 mL. - Page 14 The following instructions can be followed to set zero for the CO2 sensor: The F-920 is shipped with an external conditioning tube and a jar of Soda Lime. Fill the conditioning tube with the Soda Lime granules, keeping the ends packed with the cotton ball filters.
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Page 15: Setup > Set Zero
Unlike Setup > Set Zero in the next section, a zero-standard gas is required as well as standard gases for the set span process. The F-920 Check It! Will prompt the user to set up a zero gas, which can be achieved by feeding 100% Nitrogen to the intake. -
Page 16: Setup > Gps
04/21/2016 17 : 01 : 43 Setup > GPS The GPS sensor inside of the F-920 Check It! can be used to record latitude and longitude +/- 10 meters. The instrument should be operated outside, without overhead obstruction for best GPS performance. The Setup > GPS menu turns on/off the GPS sensor and displays the current GPS data. -
Page 17: Setup > Language
Backup: Backs up current parameters. “Backup device’s configurations?”: NO or YES File Menu In the File Menu, the user can manipulate files on the F-920 Check It! The F-920 will by default save to the most recently used file on the instrument. The file menu contains:... -
Page 18: File > Select
File > Delete File Delete displays a list of files that exist on the F-920 Check It! SD card. Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll between files and use the right arrow to delete the selected file. A message will... -
Page 19: File > Review
10 of the data in the files. Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll between files and the right arrow to enter the selected file. The data.csv file is the F-920 default file used to store data when no other file is selected. - Page 20 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 SD CARD Example spreadsheet data from an F-920 Check It! REMEMBER: Always save the data files to the computer before making changes or starting analysis. *Raw output field designations: Raw C2H4, Raw O2, Raw CO2, CO2 Ref, Zero...
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Page 21: Wireless Sd Memory Card Operation
Wireless SD Memory Card Operation These instructions are meant to accompany the instructions supplied by the vendor for Toshiba FlashAir™ W-03 to use specifically with the F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer, which can be similarly applied to other Felix Instruments products. 1. Install FlashAir™... - Page 22 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 6. The Wi-Fi card can be enabled in “internet pass thru mode”, outlined in the following documentation provided within the FlashAirTool software: • Go to Network Settings on the main menu Check Internet pass thru mode This function is available for FlashAir™...
- Page 23 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 your smartphone or other device must be changed from the FlashAir™ card to the internet access point. Check the “Enable internet pass thru mode” checkbox to enable “internet pass thru mode”. o Access Point SSID Sets the SSID of the internet access point.
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Page 24: F-920 Check It! Menu Map
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 F-920 Check It! Menu Map Below is a map of the F-920 Check It! Two Gas Analyzer menu system. Press the right arrow to enter a menu and the Left arrow to exit. 1554 NE 3... -
Page 25: Gas Analysis Software (G.a.s.)
B. Install C. Launch the program There are two ways to connect the F-920 Check It! To the Gas Analysis Software (G.A.S.) program: Bluetooth or USB cable connection. 1. For USB cable connection, move ahead to step 4. For Bluetooth connection, on your F-920 Check It!, navigate to Setup >... - Page 26 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 windows pc navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and pair your computer to the F-920 Check It! 2. Verify that the passcode matches between the F-920 Check It! and the computer, accept each. 3. Once verified, navigate back to GAS ANALYSIS SOFTWARE (G.A.S.), the program will initiate a connection with the F-...
- Page 27 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 4. Once connected, your device serial number should appear in the upper left hand corner of the window, click on the serial number, you are now ready to interact with the F- 920 Check It! Click on the grey and blue square in the upper right hand corner to dis-connect or re-connect.
- Page 28 The ‘Control Panel’ menu displays toggle keys which allow the user remote control of the F-920 Check It! The ‘Calibration’ menu navigates the user through the calibration process for both set zero and set span.
- Page 29 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Just select the file of interest and choose whether to download the file from the device, Or open a saved file from your pc. When the document appears on the right hand column, select it to view and make edits in the 'Note' section.
- Page 30 Measurement Monitor The Measurement Monitor menu allows the user to view a graphical live feed of measurements taken on the F-920 Check It! This feature will display the measurement mode being used, the selected gas, temperature, flow, and RH with the option to toggle between CO2, O2 and C2H4.
- Page 31 Control Panel The Control Panel Menu allows the user to control the F-920 Check It! From a computer using a series of toggle keys seen below.
- Page 32 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Settings The Gas Analysis Software (G.A.S.) offers a settings menu allowing the user to switch between continuous and trigger modes, as well as setting thresholds for QA monitoring. The user has the flexibility to create a customized validation...
- Page 33 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Simply "apply validation profile" created after selecting your customized validation profile, and then proceed to see your results in the Measurement Monitor display. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com...
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Page 34: Firmware Update
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Firmware Update To update the firmware on the F-920 Check It!, you will need to download and install the Gas Analysis Software (G.A.S.) outlined in the previous section. Launch the software, connect your device and select “Help”. - Page 35 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Once “Upgrade Device Firmware” is selected, the software will outline a series of steps for the upgrade. Follow the instructions provided in steps 1 and 2, step 3 requires the selection of a .dfu file, which can be downloaded from: https://felixinstruments.com/support/F-920/software/...
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Page 36: Maintenance Of Your F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer
To purchase the sensor from Felix Instruments contact sales@felixinstruments.com. For instructions to replace the sensor refer to images on the following page: 1. Turn off the F-920 Check It! and remove the bottom rubber mat. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com... - Page 37 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 2. Remove the battery cap (it’s spring loaded!) and unscrew the black bottom plate of the F-920. 3. Unplug the red and black cable connector by gently pulling the fastener out the end of the O₂ sensor.
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Page 38: Calibration
(20.9% O The GAS ANALYSIS SOFTWARE (G.A.S.) Calibration menu enables a two-point calibration process for the F-920 Check It! Including Zero Calibration and Span Calibration. Set zero should take place once weekly for O2 and every 6 months for CO2 to maintain maximum performance. - Page 39 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 see “Setup > Set Zero” section of the user manual. Set zero optionally CAN be done with the Gas Analysis Software (G.A.S.) utilizing 100% N2 gas (0% CO2 and 0% O2 gas). After setting zero, select "Span Calibration" and follow the...
- Page 40 If you have already completed the set zero process, press "Ok". Another prompt will appear asking the user to put the device in Continuous Monitor mode (On the F-920 Check It!: Setup > Mode > Measure > Continuous). Then navigate to the main menu and begin measuring.
- Page 41 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Once the calibration is completed, a green verification can be seen above the start button. Following step 6 of the instructions listed, you should now verify the calibration was successful by taking a reading of the standard gas used in the process.
- Page 42 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Connect and read each gas and record the results here after three minutes (at least) of measure time. If any of the values are out of specification, check your procedure and recalibrate the sensor again. The specifications for the CO2 sensor are ±1% absolute and ±3% of measured value while the accuracy of the...
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Page 43: Faq
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 I have a clogged probe message, what do I do? The F-9xx series will display a clogged probe message when there is a problem with air flow. This can be caused potentially by a bad/saturated filter, which is replaceable. -
Page 44: Guide For Purchasing Standardized Gases For Calibration
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Guide for Purchasing Standardized Gases for Calibration When deciding which standard gases to purchase for calibration, there are some important considerations that will help guide your purchase: 1) Determination of concentration of the gas to be purchased. - Page 45 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Air Liquide is a multi-national company that can deliver products to most business locations worldwide. You may look www.airliquide.com for your local office. Air Liquide America Specialty Gasses LLC Telephone 425-931-8303 or 800-814-4642 A sample order for 34 Liter canister of appropriate calibration gas for an F-940 or F-950 would include the following (Note, these are Air Liquide’s...
- Page 46 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 gas showing what they have delivered. Be certain to use the actual value on the certificate of analysis as it may differ from what you have ordered. If you don’t already own a regulator, you must buy one. The following is the ordering information for the on-demand style regulator that we typically use.
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Page 47: Warranty Information
Material and equipment which is not manufactured by Felix Instruments is to be covered only by the warranty of its manufacturer. Felix Instruments will not be liable to the Buyer for loss, damage, or injury to persons or to property by the use of equipment manufactured by other companies. - Page 48 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 Please contact Felix Instruments technical support department at support@felixinstruments.com to obtain an RMA number before shipping instrument to CID Bio-Science, Inc. Buyer is responsible for shipping charges to Felix Instruments headquarters: 1554 NE 3rd Ave. Camas, WA 98607 Felix Instruments is responsible for return shipping charges on repairs and/or replacement covered by warranty.
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Page 49: Warranty Registration Card
Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 Fax: (360) 833-1914 e-mail: sales@felixinstruments.com Web: www.felixinstruments.com PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return this form to Felix Instruments within 30 days to validate your Warranty on Parts & Labor. Registration Information: Your Name:____________________________________ Title:__________________... - Page 50 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com...
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Page 51: F-920 Production Test Check Sheet
F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 5/10/2017 F-920 Production Test Check Sheet SERIAL NUMBER: Firmware Version: NOTES: 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com...
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