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LUMEX INSTRUMENTS CANADA
(0890278 B.C. Ltd)
RA-915М MERCURY ANALYZER
OPERATION MANUAL
В0100-00-00-00-00 OM
2015

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  • Page 1 LUMEX INSTRUMENTS CANADA (0890278 B.C. Ltd) RA-915М MERCURY ANALYZER OPERATION MANUAL В0100-00-00-00-00 OM 2015...
  • Page 2 RA-915М MERCURY ANALYZER is subject to improvements and the infor- mation in this manual may not include the latest updates on the RA-915М MERCURY ANALYZER design. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, neither electronically nor mechanically, without the prior written permission of LUMEX INSTRUMENTS CANADA.
  • Page 3 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M About this manual This manual is designed to familiarize you with the principle of operation and structure of the RA-915M analyzer (hereinafter re- ferred to as the «analyzer»), its design, performance characteristics and operating conditions. It contains information that will provide proper operation and comprehensive utilization of the analyzer’s ca- pabilities.
  • Page 4 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Symbols used in this manual Danger: Used when failure to observe a safety precaution may result in a seri- ous injury. Warning: Used when there is a danger of a minor injury or a serious damage to the analyzer if you do no follow the precautions.
  • Page 5 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M  Do not try to repair the analyzer or adjust its optical units and electronic boards by yourself, except for cases stipulated in troubleshooting section (Appendix 1).  Call an authorized agent or certified service engineer in the following cases: ...
  • Page 6 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M  Place the device on shock-insulated surfaces (a seat, damping support, etc.).  Secure the device on a working surface to prevent its fall or incidental contact with other objects. Observe the following safety precautions during outdoor opera- tion: ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction ....................1 General description ................1 Performance characteristics and specifications ........2 Operating conditions ................3 Analyzer design ..................3 Analyzer Description and Principle of Operation ........5 1.5.1 General Principles of Operation ..............5 1.5.2 Description of Analyzer ................5 1.5.3 Display and Control Unit ................
  • Page 9 List of Figures List of Figures Fig. 1-2 - Rear side of the analyzer .................. 6 Fig. 1-3 - Left side panel of the analyzer ................7 Fig. 1-4 - Right side panel of the analyzer ................ 7 Fig. 1-5 - Display and control unit ..................8 Fig.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Section 1 Introduction Introduction General description The RA-915М Analyzer is intended for measuring mercury va- pour concentration in the ambient air and in the air of residential quarters and production areas as well as in natural gas and in facto- ry smokestack emissions.

  • Page 12: Performance Characteristics And Specifications

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Performance characteristics and specifications Measuring range of the mercury vapour mass concentration in air 2 – 200000 (response time 30 s)*, ng/m  20 Relative intrinsic error of measurement ( ), not more than, % Standard deviation of zero readings, ng/m , not more than Measurement repeatability (span) for the mercury vapour mass...

  • Page 13: Operating Conditions

    (NH benzene (C Analyzer design The RA-915М Mercury Analyzer can be controlled either by the built- in display and control unit (hereinafter referred to as the control panel) or by the PC connected to the analyzer with the interface cable.
  • Page 14 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Table 1-1 Quantity, Catalogue № Item pcs. code RA-915М MERCURY ANALYZER 5-020-001 Power supply unit for AC power mains 5-024-003 Power cord 5-014-033 CD with software 5-022-001 Interface cable 5-024-038 Spares Kit: Sorption filter 5-024-028...

  • Page 15: Analyzer Description And Principle Of Operation

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 1 Introduction Analyzer Description and Principle of Operation 1.5.1 General Principles of Operation The RA-915M analyzer operation is based on differential Zeeman atomic absorption spectrometry using high frequency modulation of light polarization (ZAAS-HFM). For more details, refer to Annex A. 1.5.2 Description of Analyzer The RA-915M analyzer can be operated either as a portable one with...

  • Page 16: Fig. 1-2 - Rear Side Of The Analyzer

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M The analyzer panels are displayed in the figures Fig. 1-1 - Fig. 1-4. Fig. 1-1 - Front panel of the analyzer 1 - Inlet (marked with yellow) is used for determination of the mercury vapour content in the air (or gas) –...

  • Page 17: Fig. 1-3 - Left Side Panel Of The Analyzer

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 1 Introduction Fig. 1-3 - Left-hand side panel of the analyzer 1 – PC Interface cable connector, RS-232 standard; 2 – PC Interface cable connector, USB standard; 3 – Service connector. Fig. 1-4 - Right-hand side panel of the analyzer 1 –...

  • Page 18: Display And Control Unit

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M 1.5.3 Display and Control Unit The display and control unit of the analyzer is shown in Fig. 1-5. Fig. 1-5 - Display and control unit 1 – Display panel for the visualization of signal indications, parameters and operating mode; 2 –...

  • Page 19: Analyzer Operation

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation Analyzer operation Pre-operational Procedures and Setup 2.1.1 Unpacking and Installation Unpack the analyzer in the following order:  Use a sharp tool to cut the packing straps and carefully open the transportation box;  Remove the foam frame to uncover the analyzer, documen- tation and analyzer accessories;...

  • Page 20: Analyzer Installation And Starting Up

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M 2.1.2 Analyzer installation and starting up Place the analyzer horizontally on a working surface so that the dis- play and control unit is on the top. Switch on the analyzer by pressing the On/Off button (pos.5, Fig. 1-5) and hold it down for 1-2 seconds (to switch the analyzer off press the On/Off button and hold it down for 4-5 seconds).

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation Fig. 2-2 - Main menu window Wait at least 20 minutes for the completion of the instrument warm-up before starting measurements. If the analyzer does not respond to any action, press the On/Off button (pos.5, Fig. 1-5) and the Esc button (pos.3, Fig. 1-5) simul- taneously to restart the analyzer.

  • Page 22: Setting Parameters

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Longer charging time does not damage the battery. The fully charged battery ensures the continuous operation of the an- alyzer for not less than 8 hours. Caution: Long-term (more than 10 days) storage of a flat battery may dam- age it and is not allowed.

  • Page 23: Fig. 2-3 - Settings Menu Window

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation Fig. 2-3 – Settings menu window In this menu, you can set and modify the following operation parame- ters and view options:  Select Language To choose the display language, select the Select Language menu item from the Settings menu by using the ...
  • Page 24 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Press the Esc button to store the set values. The Setting Menu window will be displayed (Fig. 2-3).  Sound To switch on/off the sound, select the Sound menu item by us- ing the  and  navigation buttons and press the Ent button. The Sound dialog will be displayed.

  • Page 25: Fig. 2-4 - Parameters Menu

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation Fig. 2-4 - Parameters Menu In this menu you can set a value for a list of parameters:  Zero Corr. Time is the period of time (t ) in the range from zero 40 to 255 s (default value is 40 s) within which the signal cor- responding to the zero mercury vapour concentration in the analytical cell will be measured;...

  • Page 26: Checking Analyzer Serviceability

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M  Use the  and  navigation buttons to set the required value and press the Ent button;  When the required values of all parameters are set, press the Esc button. The Save parameters dialog will be dis- played over the Parameters menu window (Fig.

  • Page 27: Fig. 2-6 - Test Mode Window

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation If the absolute value of D is less than 20% (or less than 30% at the ambient temperature out of the 15 to 25С range), the analyzer is ready for operation. If the absolute value of D goes beyond these norms, repeat the test procedure.

  • Page 28: Analyzer Operation

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Analyzer Operation 2.2.1 Operation in the On Stream Mode The On Stream mode is used for the measurement of mercury va- pour concentration in the range of 20 to 20000 ng/m , the range of indica- tions ranging from 0 to 50000 ng/m Select the On stream mode from the Main menu (Fig.

  • Page 29: Fig. 2-8 - Protocol Mode Window

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation Upon pressing the Еnt button in the On Stream mode the analyzer switches over to the Protocol mode (Fig. 2-8), in which three consecutive mean values of the mercury vapour concentration and the resulting mean value are displayed.

  • Page 30: Operation In The "High Concentration" Mode

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M To exit the Protocol mode or On Stream mode, press the Esc button. The Main menu window appears on the display (Fig. 2-2). Additional indications and operations in the On Stream and Protocol modes are available: ...

  • Page 31: Fig. 2-9 - High Concentration Mode Window

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation compartment is induced by movement of the analyzer. To operate in this mode:  Put the analyzer for zero check in the area where the concen- tration of mercury does not exceed 0.5 μg/m ...

  • Page 32: Fig. 2-10 - High Concentration Protocol Mode Display

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Upon pressing the Еnt button in the High Concentration mode, the High Concentration Protocol mode appears (Fig. 2-10), in which three con- secutive mean values of the mercury vapour concentrations and the result- ing mean value are displayed. Fig.

  • Page 33: Operation In The Monitoring Mode

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation To exit the Protocol mode or High Concentration mode, press the Esc button. The Main menu window appears on the display (Fig. 2-2). If the “Low radiation” sign («») appears on the display signalling the low level of light intensity, consult the Troubleshooting section.

  • Page 34: Fig. 2-11 - Initial Screen Of The Monitoring Mode

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M It is recommended to set the averaging interval to at least 10 sec- onds and clean the data logger memory if necessary. To operate in the Monitoring mode:  Select the Monitoring mode with the ,  navigation buttons in the Main menu window (Fig.

  • Page 35: Fig. 2-12 - Monitoring Mode Display

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 2 Analyzer operation mercury vapour concentration starts. The zero check is repeated periodi- cally with an interval set in the Parameters menu (ref. 2.1.4, Fig. 2-4). Before the completion of the monitoring cycle (i.e. after the monitor- ing time set in the Parameters menu (ref.

  • Page 36: Analyzer Maintenance

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Analyzer Maintenance The analyzer maintenance includes the following:  Daily inspection;  Quarterly preventive maintenance. Daily inspection includes external examination of the analyzer (ref. 2.1.1) and the analyzer serviceability check-up (ref. section 2.1.5). Quarterly preventive maintenance includes the following procedures: ...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The RA-915М Analyzer should be repaired at an authorized service centre or by the manufacturer. Refer to Table 4-1 for possible causes of minor malfunction and find tips how to deal with them. Other cases of and malfunction please advise your Supplier or the Manufacturer and follow the instruction received.

  • Page 38: Analyzer Storage And Transportation

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Analyzer Storage and Transportation The analyzer battery should be fully charged before the storage Only the analyzer which is packed according to the requirements shown in 2.1.1 can be transported. The analyzer may be transported by any kind of transportation with- out the limitations in speed and distance under the following conditions: ...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Section 6 Warranty Warranty The Manufacturer warrants each analyzer complies with the Specifi- cation given in this manual if the customer observes the rules of analyzer operation, transportation and storage conditions established by this Opera- tion manual. For more information please refer to Certificate of Quality В0100-00- 00-00-00 CQ.

  • Page 40: Annex A (Informative) Physical Foundation And Principle Of Operation

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Annex A (informative) Physical Foundation and Principle of Operation The RA-915M analyzer operation is based on differential Zeeman atomic absorp- tion spectrometry using high frequency modulation of light polarization (ZAAS-HFM). Fig.А-1 - Principle of operation of the RA-915M mercury analyzer...
  • Page 41 В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Annex A Physical Foundation and Principle of Operation The radiation source (a mercury lamp) is placed in permanent magnetic field H. The mercury resonance line =254 nm is split into three polarized Zeeman components (,  and  respectively).

  • Page 42: Fig.а-2 - Block Diagram Of The Ra-915M Mercury Analyzer

    В0100-00-00-00-00 OM Operation manual RA-915M Fig.А-2 - Block diagram of the RA-915M mercury analyzer Mercury EDL lamp (1), which is placed in the gap between the poles of the mag- net, is excited by the high frequency generator (9). The light successively passes through the polarization modulator (2) to the optical bridge (5), which automatically switches the light beam direction depending on the selected operation mode.

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