Contents Preface Caution Address Model 2001LC Series Oxygen Analyzer Introduction Features: Oxygen sensor: Sensor Warranty: Instrument Warranty: Installation and Operation Receiving the analyzer Installation Location: Precaution Installation Procedure Connect gas and power lines: Interconnections: Alarm connections: Output connections: Serial connections:...
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Verify Span Factor: Read the Temperature: Alarm Functionality: Maintenance and troubleshooting Maintenance: Periodic Calibration: Sensor Replacement: Sensor replacement cautions: Sensor replacement procedure: Bleeding a regulator Troubleshooting All oxygen applications Specifications and Disclaimer Specifications: Disclaimer Contents ii AMI Analyzer Manual...
Preface The AMI series of analyzers provide the latest in high-definition oxygen analysis. The series includes trace (ppm) and percent models in several configurations. All of them share the same basic design approach, using AMI-manufactured oxygen sensors and advanced high definition electronics for noise and interference free performance. Several aspects of the design are the subject of patents, number 5,728,289 and 6,675,629;...
Model 2001LC Series Oxygen Analyzer Introduction The Advanced Micro Instrument Oxygen Analyzer Model 2001LC provides the latest in low-cost high precision oxygen measurement. It is designed for monitoring oxygen in trace (ppm) ranges in a non-hazardous area. This manual covers software version 1.0.
The span calibration may be performed using standard span gases or ambient air. Unlike competitive sensors, the AMI sensor is made using a high capacity metallic body that provides long life with about twice the active ingredients of conventional sensors, but with much faster come-down times –...
The sensor will become saturated with oxygen by exposure to air for more than a minute or so, and once it is saturated, it may take many hours or even weeks to return to a stable low reading. Installation and Operation 4 AMI Analyzer Manual...
Installation Procedure Figure 1. Back panel of 2001LC analyzer Don’t open the T-2 or T-4 Oxygen Sensor bag until step 20 of this procedure!!! 1. Mount analyzer at a convenient eye level. 2. Confirm sample pressure is less than the analyzer specification (100psig). If it is higher, use a suitable regulator which must have a stainless steel diaphragm.
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If the span gas reads worse than 15% wrong, something is wrong either with the gas, or with the plumbing (you have a leak) or some other error. See the troubleshooting section for some ideas about curing this. Installation Procedure 6 AMI Analyzer Manual...
¼” vent to terminate a little way inside this larger line without sealing it. The scavenging system will then draw in room air along with the sample, while leaving the exhaust at atmospheric pressure. Installation Procedure 7 AMI Analyzer Manual...
Power connections: The 2001LC is designed to be operated from a 24V power supply only. Use a suitable wall adapter, or other kind of stable DC power supply. Make sure the ground is connected to a real ground – otherwise you may experience excessive noise and RFI interference.
Cell block 2001LC Figure 4 Flow Schematic of the 2001LC The analyzer expects to get a sample of gas at a pressure between 1 and 100psig. A built-in needle valve and flowmeter allow the user to control flow to 1SCFH with any pressure within this range.
A typical way of doing this is to have the scavenging system suck on a 1” pipe, and have the ¼” exhaust line from the analyzer extend six inches or so into the end of the pipe. Installation Procedure 10 AMI Analyzer Manual...
Typically, at room temperature, and AMI analyzer will take about fifteen minutes or less to come down to below 10ppm after a one minute exposure to air.
If you overshoot your target, press the other button to go back, and the display will again start moving slowly. If you release Installation Procedure 12 AMI Analyzer Manual...
If the output range does not change, the security level must be set to full or span only security. In this case change the security level with the laptop and the AMI User Interface program. Alarm Set Points The alarm set points can be viewed and changed from the front panel.
Values outside this range will damage the sensor. Alarm Functionality: The model 2001LC series has two alarms, with two associated relays. Normally, these are set to operate as high alarms (they go into alarm if the oxygen level goes above the set point), and to close their associated relays upon alarm.
Maintenance and troubleshooting Maintenance: The model 2001LC is virtually maintenance free other than for periodic calibration and occasional sensor replacement. Periodic Calibration: The analyzer should be calibrated about once every month to obtain the best accuracy. The sensor typically declines in sensitivity by about 1% per month, so a monthly calibration is usually satisfactory.
Sensors usually contain lead which is toxic, and should generally not be thrown into ordinary trash. Refer to the MSDS to learn about potential hazards and corrective actions in case of any accident. Figure 5. Inserting sensor in cell block Maintenance and troubleshooting 16 AMI Analyzer Manual...
14. Make sure the zero or sample gas flow is set to 1 SCFH. Let the reading come down to a low level, and then if desired, calibrate it using a span gas. Maintenance and troubleshooting 17 AMI Analyzer Manual...
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5. 8. Open the regulator to its maximum exhaust pressure. 9. Repeat steps 4 and 5. 10. Set the regulator to its correct output pressure (typically 10 psig). Maintenance and troubleshooting 18 AMI Analyzer Manual...
3000 psig nitrogen or other gas lines look like a vacuum to oxygen! This always surprises people who have not experienced it. Maintenance and troubleshooting 19 AMI Analyzer Manual...
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20.9% oxygen. Manufactured air often does not! Still no correct operation Call AMI at 714 848 5533, and ask for Technical assistance. Or contact us by email at sales@amio2.com. Maintenance and troubleshooting 20...
The AMI analyzer is not designed as a primary safety device, that is to say it is not to be used as the primary means of assuring personnel safety. In particular it is not designed...
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