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MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm

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  • Page 1 User Manual VARIO luxx SYNGAS 1 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 2 Legal notices / Intellectual property rights comments Original user manual © 2018 by MRU No part of this manual my be published in any form (print, photocopy, electronic media or any other publication form) without a written approval by the publisher.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Organization of the Data memory .............. 27 8.2. Information about the data memory ............27 8.3. Site administration ................... 27 8.4. Data transfer via USB (CSV export) .............. 29 8.5. Export of measurements ................29 3 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 4 11.6. Data communication ..................42 Appendix ..................42 12.1. Error diagnosis regarding the measuring instrument......42 12.2. Insert a static IP-address ..................44 12.3. RS485 Extern (option) ..................48 12.4. Spare parts ......................49 Declaration of conformity............... 50 4 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    SYNGAS Introduction • This manual enables you to understand and safely operate this MRU Analyzer VARIO Iuxx • Please read this manual with great vigilant and get familiar with the product before using it. • This analyzer may only be operated by competent person- nel and for its intended use.
  • Page 6: About Us

    SYNGAS 1.2. About us The analyzer is produced by the MRU GmbH in Neckarsulm, Germany (Founded in 1984), a medium sized company that specializes in developing, producing and marketing high quality emission monitoring analyzers. MRU GmbH produces a wide range of instruments, from standard analyzers up to tailor made industrial analyzers.
  • Page 7: Information For Product And Safety

    SYNGAS Information for product and safety 2.1. Safety manual All general information and safety precautions of MRU products are listed in the supplied separate safety manual. Therefore this manual must be read and observed before the first use of the instrument .
  • Page 8: Description

    NDIR sensors. Draft and temperature are measured at the tip of the sampling probe 8 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 9: The Measuring Instrument

    The measuring instrument consists of a compact and robust metal housing with shock-absorbing rubber corners. All electrical and pneumatic connections are located on the both front sides of the instrument. It is operated exclusively via the touch-sensitive touch screen. 9 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 10: Connectors

    • with and without heated gas sampling line • probe tubes in different lengths, from 300mm to 2000mm A complete list of available probes can be found in the current price list of this analyzer. 10 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 11: Gas Sampling Probe "Tr

    “Active VENT” is installed, a hose (DN 4/6) may be connected here to pump feed the sample gas to the ambient. For subsequent filtering, a round filter is used on the front of the measuring instrument. 11 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 12: Electrochemical Measuring Principle

    + 2H+ + 2e- and at the counter electrode, oxygen from air will be re-oxidized to water: ½ O + 2H+ + 2e- -> H The generated current is measured by the integrated micro controller. 12 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 13: Ir Measurement

    As the IR bench is operated successively at two different gas pressure val- ues, it is possible to eliminate all drift effects, which would otherwise con- tribute to the absorption signal. 13 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Do you wish to turn instrument off?  ► “YES” “The system will shut down”  ⏻ ► Touch the button Do you wish to turn instrument off?   “YES”  “The system will shut down”  „YES“. 14 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 15: Reset

    Menu info Menu contacts Status bar: display of zero point, alarms, executed measuring program, selected fuel, heat-up-, cool-down phase Menu measure Menu settings Menu extras Battery Charge indicator Context menu with window-dependent additional functions 15 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 16: Settings

    Lambda, heat loss. Negative gas ON/OFF Negative gas readings caused by tempera- readings ture drift of a sensor are suppressed (shown as zero) or displayed ON/OFF VNC Viewer for remote control via LAN 16 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 17: Setting Time And Date

    ► If so, further measuring programs The measurement window for gas analysis can be configured and adapted to your needs. The measuring window initially displays 12 measured values, by a scrolling gesture it will display more values. 17 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 18 The other value fields move automatically.  Assign a measured value ► Double touch the value field.  A list with of all available measured values is displayed. ► Choose the wanted value and “replace”. 18 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 19: Gas Flow Measurement

    With the flow measurement option are further measurements available: • v-flow • Flow rate • Mass flow carbon Parameter for gas flow measurement ► Choose the right context button - menu item “gas flow measurement”. 19 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 20: Setting Of Co Purge Limit

    CO sensor. You can specify, however, which CO value (CO limit) of the CO sensor protection is activated. To do so, use the context menu of the measurement window. 20 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 21: Measurement

    ► Ensure that ambient fresh air can be sucked in at the fresh air inlet. Con- sider to connect a hose leading to fresh ambient air, when the instru- ment’s environment contains toxic gases or a high CO level. 21 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 22 After switching on, the instrument can always be operated, even if no gas analysis can take place during the warm-up phase. The instrument inde- pendently performs the following actions during the warm-up phase: • Heating the probe and the heating hose 22 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 23: How To Take A Measurement

    Fuel type selection and O2 reference The fuel selection can be selected in the menu Measure with the O2 refer- ence / fuel in the “context menu”. For this, the combustion analysis have to be switched on. 23 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 24 CO sensor or the NDIR bench optionally. The threshold at which the CO protection is active is to be selected using the menu Measure. ► Confirm this selection with OK  The selected CO threshold is active . 24 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 25 A continuous measurement logging is possible via the context menu / “Start logging”. With “Start Logging”, the currently measured values are stored in a site every 10 seconds. End the data logging with “Stop logging”. 25 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 26: Maintenance And Cleaning

    ► Check the round filter at the front of the instrument and replace if neces- sary. 7.2. Maintenance An annual service check and if necessary adjustment of the sensors at an MRU service department (www.mru.eu) are recommended for the preserva- tion of value . 26 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 27: Data Memory

    8.3. Site administration Available sites are listed in this menu. The “ADD SITE” button creates a new site number. Further changes may be introduced after selecting a specific line. 27 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 28 • A site may be deleted by the “delete „button. • Measurements assigned to the selected site are displayed when the • “Measurement“ button is activated. In the menu Measure you can see stored measurements 28 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 29: Data Transfer Via Usb (Csv Export)

    5 digit numbers with leading zeros. The created file has a column header with the following information: Site number, Date/Time, Measuring program name, Fuel type, CO max, reference, and all measured values that the analyzer can measure 29 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 30: Extras

    The analyzer stores internal parameters at regular intervals to allow for an optimized support from experienced service staff. These files can be copied to a connected USB stick and sent via email if required to do so. ► Copy internal log to USB stick. 30 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 31: Service Values

    9.4. Analog output setup (4 – 20 mA) There are 8 analog outputs available (4-20 mA). Each analog output (channel) is assigned a measured variable and an output range. 31 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 32 Setting analog outputs during zeroing The following settings are possible • Hold - The outputs kept the last values from before zeroing • 2 mA - The outputs change to 2 mA to indicate the zero point 32 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 33: Analog Input Setup (4 - 20 Ma)

    Each analog input (channel) is assigned a measured variable and an output range. The naming of the size, unit, the lower and upper threshold so-like the reso- lution are to be configured for each individual input. 33 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 34: Info

    You have 3 options to connect the printer: • USB - connect with USB wire • WiFi0 - internal WiFi • WiFi1 - external WiFi adapter In this case we selected WiFi0  34 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 35 Printing via WiFi: option WiFi have to be activated (INFO/OPTIONS) ► Switch on the printer. ► Select a wanted measurement in menu Measure ► Push „Print“in the context menu.  The measurement will be printed with a little delay. 35 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 36: Wifi (Wlan) For Remote Control Via Mru4Win Or Vnc

    SYNGAS 9.8. WIFI (WLAN) for remote control via MRU4win or VNC ► Insert WiFi stick ► Press WiFi ► Activate WiFi (WLAN) ► Select WLAN network ► Insert password ► and press OK 36 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 37 If device finds the WiFi network – you can see “WiFi-symbol” ► Press WLAN symbol to know WiFi IP-address ► or open overview ► Use the displayed WiFi IP for MRU4win (in this example 192.168.43.53) 37 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 38 Set up a hotspot for remote control via VNC ► Activate WLAN-Hotspot (android) ► Install VNC viewer ► Configure VNC viewer ► Connect to device ► Activate VNC on VARIOluxx ► Use remote control via Android device 38 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 39: Information On The Instrument Components

    ► Load from USB Stick“ ► After copying to the analyzer press the button “Perform firmware update“ The firmware update starts  ► After updating, turn the analyzer off After rebooting, the new firmware is installed.  39 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Nom. measuring range 0 - 2000 ppm Overload range < 10000 ppm Resolution 1 ppm Accuracy abs. / reading ± 5 ppm 10 % (0 - 500 ppm) 15 % (> 500 ppm) 40 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 41: Gas Sampling And Conditioning

    Passive, connection 3 mm 11.5. Calculated values and accessories Measuring range (fuel dependent) 0 - CO2 max Abs. accuracy ± 0,3 Vol% Dew point °C Flue gas loss qA 0 - 99,9 % 41 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 42: Data Communication

    12 Appendix 12.1. Error diagnosis regarding the measuring instrument Fault indication Possible causes Repair Gas cooler is faulty! Gas cooler faulty Contact MRU service de- The system will shut partment down… Undervoltage!!! Battery is discharged Connect instrument to The System will shut power grid.
  • Page 43 ► In a second step, if the proceeding steps re- moved all water possibly present in the gas cooler and hoses, the gas pump may be used to dry out remaining water droplets. 43 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 44: Insert A Static Ip-Address

    ► Choose the desired IP address, subnet mask, standard gateway and pre- ferred DNS server. ► Confirm with “OK”. The modification will be active after restart.  The input of subnet mask occurs to following principle: 44 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 45 User Manual VARIO luxx SYNGAS 45 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 46 The IP-address is shown at the top line.  ► Modbus slave ID set to 1. Adjust MRU 4 Win to PC: ► The Modbus must be activated in the Setting menu ► Create a Modbus Device“ 46 / 50...
  • Page 47 User Manual VARIO luxx SYNGAS ► The IP address of the analyzer must be inserted. After these settings, the analyzer connect to the PC  Info about the network 47 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 48: Rs485 Extern (Option)

    UL 32 bit unsigned integer value (0…4.294.967.295) L 32 bit signed integer value (-2.147.483.648…2.147.483.647) F 32 bit floating point value (reads -1E38, when not available)- Further information about the defined registers on demand.(www.mru.eu) and on the device supplied USB stick! 48 / 50...
  • Page 49: Spare Parts

    Probe filter sintered metal 2 μm 61157 Probe filter sintered metal 20 μm 10825 Mineral wool filter element 59799 O-ring 16 x 1,5 61066 O-ring 12 x 2 61333 O-ring 10 x 2 60074 O-ring 8 x 2 49 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 50: Declaration Of Conformity

    User Manual VARIO luxx SYNGAS 13 Declaration of conformity 50 / 50 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...

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