2B Technologies Model 408 Operation Manual

Nitric oxide calibration source

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Nitric Oxide Calibration Source
2B
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OPERATION MANUAL
Model 408
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Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3
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  • Page 1 Nitric Oxide Calibration Source Technologies OPERATION MANUAL Model 408 © Copyright 2018, 2B Technologies All rights reserved. Technical Support: https://twobtech.com/tech-support.html techsupport@twobtech.com +1(303)273-0559 Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.6.1 Fm1 (N O flow cal factor) ..................11 4.6.2 Fm2 (output flow cal factor) ..................12 4.6.3 NO (NO cal factors): ....................12 Error Codes ..........................12 MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING LABELED INSTRUMENT PHOTOS Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 3: Identification Records

    IDENTIFICATION RECORDS Record the following information for future reference: Unit serial number: Warranty start date: (date of receipt) Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 4: Printing History

    PRINTING HISTORY This manual covers the Model 408 NO Calibration Source used as a portable source of nitric oxide that allows one to calibrate any nitric oxide monitor. The instrument scrubs NO from ambient air and produces either zero air or air having a mixing ratio of NO in the range 20-1,000 parts-per-billion by volume (ppb).
  • Page 5: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT 2B Technologies warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. 2B Technologies will, at its option, repair or replace products which prove to be defective. The warranty set forth is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied.
  • Page 6 Nitric Oxide Calibration Source manual and its accompanying related materials. Warranty is valid only for the country designated on the 2B Technologies quote or invoice. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    2B Tech for a safety inspection. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for N O may be found here: https://www.airgas.com/msds/001042.pdf The MSDS for NO may be found here: https://www.airgas.com/msds/001039.pdf USE ONLY SUPPLIED AC/DC ADAPTER Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 8: Warnings

    WARNING: Si este instrumento se usa de una forma no especificada por 2B If this instrument is used in a manner not specified by 2B Technologies, USA, the Technologies, USA, puede desactivarse la protección suministrada por el protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Net: 2 N + 2 NO where h symbolizes a photon of light. Other reactions produce a small amount of molecular oxygen as well. The concentration of NO produced in a flowing stream of Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 10 O to be in the range 60  10 used to provide coarse adjustment of the flow rate of N Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 11: Model 408 No Calibration Source Manual Rev. D

    Instead, the lamp intensity is varied to compensate for changes in pressure and flow rate using a proprietary algorithm. Air containing nitric oxide at a selected concentration in the range 20-1,000 parts-per-billion by volume exits the instrument. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    MEANING OF SYMBOLS ON BACK PANEL OF INSTRUMENT Inlet connector for N Outlet connector for NO in Air Certified Compliant with CE regulations of the European Union. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION Please read all the following information before attempting to install the Nitric Oxide Calibration Source. For assistance, please call 2B Technologies at (303)273-0559 or email us at techsupport@twobtech.com. NOTE: Save the shipping carton and packing materials that came with the NO Calibration Source.
  • Page 14: Attaching The No Calibration Source To A No Monitor

    N O cartridge. 3) When prompted by the Model 408 LCD to set the N O flow, open the regulator by turning black knob counter-clockwise until the desired flow of ~60 cc/min is achieved.
  • Page 15: Operation

    (“clicking”) the Select Switch. Selecting either 200 or 1000 will have the 408 output NO concentrations of 200 ppb or 1000 ppb respectively. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 16: Flw (Flow Menu)

    Section 4.7 of this manual below. Prg is a submenu for defining a programmed series of step NO concentrations. Choosing Prg results in the following submenu: Prg Menu  Num Steps= x Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 17 NO concentration. If any critical parameter or combination of parameters is out of range, an error code will appear in place of the bars. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 18: No (Nitric Oxide Menu)

    Simply rotate the Select Switch one click clockwise to view the N O flow rate and one click to the left to view the air flow rate. The flow rates are also displayed on the serial output header. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 19: Collecting Diagnostic Data Over The Serial Port In Real Time

    O flow cal factor) This is the flow meter cal factor for the N O flow. This is calibrated at 2B Technologies and it is strongly recommended to NOT change this cal factor. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 20: Fm2 (Output Flow Cal Factor)

    O flow rate, and lamp intensity) are out of range as follows: Code Error O flow out of range (40 – 80 mL/min) Air flow rate out of range (3.3 – 3.8 L/min) Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 21 Ratio of lamp intensity to target intensity out of range (0.96 to 1.04) 1 and 8 2 and 8 1, 2 and 8 4 and 8 1, 4 and 8 2, 4 and 8 1, 2, 4 and 8 Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 22: Maintenance/Troubleshooting

    Be sure that the instrument is dry before applying power. If the flow path becomes contaminated because of exposure to high levels of dust, smoke or chemical vapors, the instrument should be returned to 2B Technologies for cleaning of the internal flow path.
  • Page 23 Select reconnect Select Switch Switch and circuit board. cable to circuit board. Serial port does not Cable not properly Remove top cover and work. connected between serial reconnect serial port cable Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 24 Hyperterminal) is set to 19200. Wrong com port assigned. Make sure that the com port assigned by your computer matches the com port setting in your data collection program (e.g., Tera Term, Hyperterminal). Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 25: Labeled Instrument Photos

    Air Pump VSO Valve O Flow Meter Scrubber Power Switch Pressure Relief Valve UV Lamp Air Flow Meter Photolyis Chamber  Figure 6.1. Top view of NO Calibration Source with top cover removed. Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...
  • Page 26 Flow Adjustment Needle Valve to Adjust Air Flow Power Switch O In O Cartridge Holder NO/Air Power, 12 V, Serial Port 2.5 Amp  Figure 6.2. Rear view of NO Calibration Source Model 408 NO Calibration Source Manual Rev. D-3...

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