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AUTOplus
Automotive Exhaust
Gas Analyzer
December 2013
© Kane International Ltd
P/N: AP-UM/E

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  • Page 1 User Manual AUTOplus Automotive Exhaust Gas Analyzer December 2013 © Kane International Ltd P/N: AP-UM/E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page No: Overview 1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES 1.1 Features and Keypad 1.2 Layout (Rear) 1.3 Standard Probe Configuration 2. SAFETY WARNING 3. FIRST TIME USE 4. NORMAL START UP SEQUENCE 4.1 Every Time You Use The Analyzer 4.2 Automatic Zero Calibration 4.3 The Keypad 4.4 Menu 4.5 Sampling the Exhaust Gas...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Page No: 7. PROBLEM SOLVING 8. ZERO CHECKS AND RE-CALIBRATION 8.1 Zero Setting 9. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR HANDHELD AUTOplus 4-2 and AUTOplus 5-2 APPENDICES 40-45 A. MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS B. LAMBDA CALCULATION B.1 Oxygen Balance Formula C. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY (CE) STATEMENT D.

  • Page 4: Analyser Layout And Features

    1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES 1.1 Features and Keypad ON/OFF Scrolls up through options MENU DOWN Allows access to all Scrolls down through menu functions options PUMP STORE Turns pump on and off Enters data storage menu ENTER PRINT Accepts a command, i.e. Prints current data enters a menu option AUTOplus manual...

  • Page 5: Layout (Rear)

    1.2 Layout (Rear) AUTOplus manual Page 5...

  • Page 6: Standard Probe Configuration

    Note: A variety of probes are available, including high temperature probes necessary for on-road / rolling road vehicle testing when the temperature of the emission gases increase. Please request further details from your distributor or contact Kane International Ltd directly. AUTOplus manual Page 6...

  • Page 7: Safety Warning

    SAFETY WARNING This analyzer extracts combustion gases that may be toxic in relatively low concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the top of the analyzer. This analyzer must only be used in well-ventilated locations. It must only be used by trained and competent persons after due consideration of all the potential hazards.

  • Page 8: First Time Use

    3. FIRST TIME USE Charge the battery for 12 hours; following this an overnight charge should be sufficient for an average 8-hour day (turning pump off to save power between tests). The analyzer has a rechargeable NiMh battery, use only the mains charger or 12 volt adapter supplied or damage may occur to the analyzer and battery.

  • Page 9: Automatic Zero Calibration

    4.2 Automatic Zero Calibration During this sequence the analyzer pumps fresh air into the sensors to allow them to zero and the oxygen sensor to be set to 20.9 %. After switch-on the analyzer will briefly display information: AUTOplus SW V1.01 Bluetooth Auto 4 or Auto 5 indicates 4 or 5 gas version SW is the software version...
  • Page 10 Press again and the display header screen will be shown. NOTE: When the “CHARGING BATTERY” screen is displayed fast charging mode is operating.) And then the initializing screen is shown: FRESH PURGE TIME 15:13:27 26/04/12 The time will count down in seconds to zero and is pre-set by the analyzer. During countdown the analyzer will initialize the measuring system, do not block the end of the probe or insert into or near the vehicle exhaust.
  • Page 11 The next screen is the MAIN DISPLAY of the analyzer: - ZERO CAL TIME 15 0000 % 0000 % 20.9 % ---- Λ 15:13:27 26/04/12 The first time to zero is 15 minutes. After that the time to zero is 30 minutes. The analyzer will beep 3 times one minute before a fresh air zeroing is required and then after a further minute beep continuously.

  • Page 12: The Keypad

    4.3 The Keypad The keypad has 8 keys: ON/OFF DOWN ENTER PUMP toggle PRINT ..and SEND STORE MENU ON/OFF: Turns the analyzer ON or OFF. If you press OFF by mistake simply press ENTER to cancel. UP / DOWN / ENTER: Mainly used after selecting MENU to change options and make selections.
  • Page 13 PRINTING 0000 % 0000 % 20.9 % ---- Λ 15:13:27 26/04/12 TIP: When an IR printer is selected you can get a duplicate print automatically by pressing and holding until a double beep is heard. STORE: Press to log readings from the screen into memory. The log number of the readings is displayed for a few seconds in the top left hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 14: Menu

    Press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle AUTOLOG on and off. Note: AUTOLOG is disabled when the pump is switched off. 4.4 Menu There are 5 main menu categories each with their own sub-menu. SETUP UNITS SCREEN REPORTS SERVICE MANUAL ZERO LANGUAGE FUEL...
  • Page 15 to scroll the cursor through the selection and the press choose. To exit this screen press MENU again. SETUP MENU LANGUAGE PUMP PRINTER SET TIME SET DATE PASS KEY BACK 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 Language: to change. Use to accept. MENU LANGUAGE = English = French...
  • Page 16 Use to accept MENU PUMP 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 PRINTER: Select from the following communication methods to change. Use to accept MENU PRINTER = KANE IRP-2 = KANE IRP = USB-SERIAL = BLUETOOTH 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 AUTOplus manual Page 16...
  • Page 17 SET TIME: to change number. Use to accept and move the cursor. MENU SET TIME 30 am 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 NOTE: If ‘FUNCTION LOCKED’ appears, delete all reports (see p23-25). SET DATE: to change number. Use to accept and move the cursor. Date format can also be changed.
  • Page 18 PASSKEY: This needs to be set to suit particular Bluetooth devices. to change number. Use to accept and move the cursor. MENU PASS KEY = 2111 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 UNITS: to change. Use to accept. MENU FUEL VEHICLE BACK 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 AUTOplus manual Page 18...
  • Page 19 FUEL: note when diesel is selected HC and Lambda are not displayed. MENU FUEL = gasoline/petrol = LPG = CNG = DIESEL 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 VEHICLE: allows a vehicle registration number to be entered. to change. Use to accept. MENU VEHICLE: VE05DPZ 12.52.30 am...
  • Page 20 EFF: Set Lambda or AFR to change. Use to accept. MENU EFF: = LAMBDA = AFR 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 PEF: (Propane equivalency Factor) displays value only. MENU PEF: 0.545 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 AUTOplus manual Page 20...
  • Page 21 MEF: (METHANE equivalency Factor) displays value only. MENU MEF: 10.000 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 SCREEN MENU CONTRAST BACKLIGHT LINES BACK 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 to change. Use to accept. AUTOplus manual Page 21...
  • Page 22 CONTRAST: set contrast from 1 to 15 MENU CONTRAST 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 BACKLIGHT: adjust switch off time from 30 to 300 secs MENU B’LIGHT 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 AUTOplus manual Page 22...
  • Page 23 LINES: Allows the main display to be configured by the user to his preferences MENU LINE 1 = CO2% ----% LINE 2 LINE 3 LINE 4 LINE 5 LINE 6 EXIT 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 NOTE: If ‘FUNCTION LOCKED’ appears, delete all reports (see p23-25). to change.
  • Page 24 VIEW REPORTS MENU LOG 13 Date: 07/10/11 Time: 03:35 VEHICLE: VE05DPZ FUEL: DIESEL 14.4% 0.05% 1.1% ---- 150 ppm ---- Λ 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 Reports can be printed by pressing LOG number to be viewed can be changed by pressing AUTOplus manual Page 24...
  • Page 25 DELETE ALL REPORTS: MENU DELETE ALL? 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 MENU CONFIRM DELETE? 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 AUTOplus manual Page 25...
  • Page 26 AUTOLOG TIME: Can be set from 5 secs to 300 secs, MENU AUTOLOG TIME = 10 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 Note: If the PUMP is switched off then AUTOLOG is inhibited START AUTOLOG TIP: Before starting AUTOLOG you might want to manually re-zero the analyzer so that you have 30 minutes of logging time before a re-zero is requested.
  • Page 27 To initiate AUTOLOG go back to the main display where the Autolog time will be displayed in the top right hand corner of the display, and then press . The analyzer will beep and the autolog time will disappear for a second or so. AUTOLOG can be toggled on and off by pressing and holding until the autostore time in the top right hand side of the screen appears or disappears.
  • Page 28 to change. Use to accept. SERVICE MENU CODE = 0000 CAL DATE = 369 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 CODE entry is reserved for approved service agents. CAL DATE is the countdown for days remaining until annual calibration is due. MANUAL ZERO This allows the user to manually re-zero the analyzer REMOVE PROBE FROM EXHAUST PRESS ENTER TO ZERO...

  • Page 29: Sampling The Exhaust Gas

    Sampling the Exhaust Gas Once the zero calibration and test procedures have been completed and the fuel has been selected the probe can be inserted into the desired vehicle exhaust. Ensure the probe is inserted into the exhaust pipe so as to not allow air into the probe.

  • Page 30: Regular Checks During Sampling

    The analyzer will block readings while the pump is off and display ‘----‘ on all gas channels. It is recommended that the analyzer sample fresh air for 60 seconds before the pump is turned off. 4.7 Regular Checks During Sampling Care must be taken at all times not to exceed the analyzers operating specifications, in particular ensure the following:- DO NOT PLACE THE ANALYSER IN THE ENGINE BAY.
  • Page 31 Remove the probe from the vehicle exhaust - TAKE CARE ! THE PROBE WILL BE HOT - and allow it to cool naturally. Do not immerse the probe in water as this will be drawn into the analyzer and damage the pump and sensors.

  • Page 32: Printing Information-Optional Extra Only

    Current data will be sent to the printer. If the print button is held until the third bleep, the test results will be printed in duplicate. 5.2 Standard Printout The standard printout is shown below: AUTOplus V1.00 SERIAL No. 030912287 Kane Auto Plus (44) - 1707 - 375550 DATE: 09/07/12 TIME: 08:25:33AM...
  • Page 33 NOTE: The analyzer will stop logging once it has reached 500 readings and will return to the main display if is pressed. Data can still be viewed and printed. TIP: Make a note of the location number for your particular test as it may be useful when printing.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 6.1 Emptying and Cleaning the In-line Water Trap The in-line water trap should be checked and emptied on a regular basis. Water vapor will condense and gather in the probe line. This may move suddenly to the trap when the probe is moved. Care should be taken at all times. Emptying of the water trap is detailed below :- Water level indicator (do not exceed level while trap is vertical) Carefully remove the end cap from the in-line housing.

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    FROM AN INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE ANALYSER IF THE FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED REGULARLY. 6.3 Cleaning The body of the analyzer, its screen and rubber boot can be cleaned using a damp clothe and standard household detergents. Wipe clean with a damped cloth rinsed in water.

  • Page 36: Problem Solving

    The following is a list of problems that may occur on the analyzer through its operating life. If the cause of the fault is not easy to identify then we advise you contact Kane International Technical Support or an International Distributor for expert advice.

  • Page 37: Zero Checks And Re-Calibration

    INTERNAL FILTER To protect the analyzer from water ingress a filter is installed inside the casing to protect the infrared measuring system. This filter will block if care is not taken during sampling: • Ensure any build-up of water in the probe line and water trap are removed as soon as possible.
  • Page 38 On request by the user from the MENU • The zero sequence is as follows, ensure the on screen commands are followed or the analyzer may not zero correctly. MENU ZERO CHECK REMOVE PROBE FROM EXHAUST THEN PRESS ENTER 12.52.30 am 26/04/12 Ensure the probe is removed from the vehicle exhaust and is sampling fresh air, in the garage environment this should be ½...

  • Page 39: Product Specification For Handheld

    0.8 – 1.2 AFR (Petrol) 00.01 11.76 – 17.64 (LPG) 12.48 – 18.72 Sensor response T Nominal 20 seconds AUTOplus 4-2, 5-2. Warm up Less than 2 minutes Pre-programmed Fuels Petrol/Gasoline, LPG Diesel and CNG. PC connection Via RS 232 port...

  • Page 40: Appendices

    APPENDICES A. MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS The parameters and their meanings are detailed as follows: - FUEL: The selected fuel will be displayed, i.e. PETROL. • PETROL – Leaded or Unleaded petrol/gasoline. • LPG – Liquid Petroleum Gas • CNG – Compressed Natural Gas •...
  • Page 41 COK : Generally known as corrected CO. This value is calculated and used for comparison with the actual infrared measured CO value. COK = (COx15)/(CO + CO2), for normal car exhaust CO + CO2 = about 15%. In this case CO is approximately equal to COK. If COK is clearly higher than CO this indicates defects such as exhaust leaks.

  • Page 42: Lambda Calculation

    B. LAMBDA CALCULATION The value for Lambda is a determinant for the burning efficiency of an engine. The value depends on the composition of the fuel, the air that is used for the combustion and on the combustion products as found in the exhaust gases. A basic formula, taking into account: •...

  • Page 43: Electromagnetic Compatability (Ce) Statement

    C. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY (CE) STATEMENT This product has been tested for compliance with the following generic standards: EN 61000-6-3:2011 EN 61000-6-1:2007 and is certified to be compliant Specification EC/EMC/KI/Autoplus details the specific test configuration, performance and conditions of use. Please Note: Batteries used in this analyzer should be disposed of in accordance with current legislation and local guidelines.
  • Page 44 AUTOplus manual Page 44...

  • Page 45: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please complete, detach and return to: ANSED Diagnostic Solutions LLC. 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2631 New York, NY 10170 USA Your Details Name: Job Title: Company Name: Company Address 1: Address 2: Town/City: State: ZipCode: Country: Phone Number: Fax Number: Mobile Number: Email Address:...
  • Page 46 Thank you for buying this analyzer. Before use, please register on our website: www.ANSEDdiagnostics.com Or complete, detach and return the Product Registration page. AUTOplus manual Page 46...

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