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  • Page 1 Operations Manual F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer...
  • Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: CID Bio Science, Inc. Felix Instruments – Applied Food Science 1554 NE 3 Camas, WA 98607 Declares that the CE-marked Product: Product Models (s): F-920, F-940, F-950, F-960 Complies With: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive Compliance Standards: EN 55027 RF Emissions Information...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................. 1 Unpacking the F-920 Check It! ............. 3 Operating Instructions ..............4 Loading the Battery ..............4 Basic Operation ................ 5 Measurement Modes .............. 6 Continuous Mode ..............7 Trigger Mode ................7 Taking a Measurement ............8 Setup Menu .................
  • Page 4 Firmware Update ...............17 Installing the F-920 Software ..........17 Updating the Firmware ............17 F-920 Check It! Menu System Diagram ........21 Controller Software ..............22 Maintenance………………………………………………………………………….23 Replacing the Oxygen (O₂) Sensor..........23 Calibration ................25 Carbon Dioxide (CO ) PCT Sensor Set Span ......26 Oxygen (O ) Sensor Set Span ..........28 F-950 Production Test Check Sheet ...........31...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer. The F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer is designed for continuous or spot measurement of carbon dioxide ) and oxygen (O ) in headspace gas.
  • Page 6 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Features The F-920 features include:  Measurement of CO and O concentrations from 0- 100%  Results are displayed in 6-9 seconds  Previous records available for review on device  Handheld and lightweight (less than 1 kg) ...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The F-920 Check It

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Sensors Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) SENSOR Infrared sensor, pyroelectric detector Nominal Range 0-100% Full scale resolution 0.01% absolute ±1% absolute and ±3% of measured Accuracy value Sampling Time 6 seconds Calibration Annually Lifetime > 5 years Oxygen (O₂) Sensor Electrochemical Nominal Range...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Operating Instructions WARNING: Spring-loaded battery cartridge Loading the Battery The F-920 uses 18650 Li-ion 3.7V 3100mAh rechargeable batteries. For longer lifespan, charge the batteries at 0.25A. For a faster charge, charge at 1A. The batteries must be removed from the F-920 to be charged.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 The cap can be twisted with fingers or a screw-driver to tighten or loosen it. Take care when removing batteries, as the cap is spring loaded. Both batteries should be inserted into the unit positive (+) side first (towards intake or top). Additional button-top 19670 (or protected 18650) batteries can be purchased from your preferred battery vendor if replacements are needed.

  • Page 10: Measurement Modes

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Measurement Modes Two measurement modes are incorporated into the F-920 Check It!  Continuous mode  Trigger Mode Continuous mode measures the air entering through the input of the instrument. Continuous mode can be used with or without the sample port attached to the front of the instrument.

  • Page 11: Continuous Mode

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 If sampling very high concentrations followed by very low concentrations, allow the instrument to purge internal gas for the most accurate measurements. Continuous Mode When in continuous mode, a graph of the concentration of each gas can be viewed over time.

  • Page 12: Taking A Measurement

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 begin, press the square start button as prompted to measure. This will turn on the pump before drawing in sample gas. Trigger mode will take longer to stabilize if the concentration is in a different range from the last sample. The results will be saved to the SD card.

  • Page 13: Setup Menu

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 From the main screen, select ‘Measure’ and then the right arrow button. This will initiate a measurement in either mode. The F-920 will run either continuously (continuous mode) or until the minimum stable sample volume has been reached (trigger mode).

  • Page 14: Setup > Set Zero

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Mode Measure Trigger Connection USB Storage Setup > Set Zero The Set Zero process sets a new baseline, or zero, for the sensors: Set zero should take place typically once weekly to maintain maximum performance, with more frequent use, increase frequency.

  • Page 15: Setup > Rh Conversion

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Date & Time MM/DD/YYYY hh : mm : ss 04/21/2016 17 : 01 : 43 Setup > RH Conversion The Setup RH Conversion menu is used to correct for the temperature sensor being inside the F-920 housing. This causes the temperature sensor to reflect the internal temperature of the F-920 and not the ambient temperature.

  • Page 16: Setup > Gps

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 RH Conversion Enter Sample T(C) 20.0 Use Sample T (for measurements) Device RH (%) 43.6 Sample RH (%) 21.3 Setup > GPS The GPS sensor inside of the F-920 Check It! can be used to record latitude and longitude +/- 10 meters.

  • Page 17: Setup > Factory Setup

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Use the Up and Down arrows to select. Setup > Factory Setup The Factory Setup menu is used to: Restore: Restores factory defaults Backup: Backs up current parameters. “Backup device’s configurations?”: NO or YES File Menu In the File Menu, the user can manipulate files on the F-920 Check It! The F-920 will by default save to the most recently used file on the instrument.

  • Page 18: File > Select

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 File > Select File Select displays a list of .csv files that exist on the F-920 Check It! SD card. Use the Up/Down arrows to move between files, and right arrow to select a file to which new data will be saved.

  • Page 19: File > Review

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Delete Data . csv 16_04_04_0 . csv File > Review File Review displays a list of files on the SD card and allows you to view the data in the files. Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll between files and the right arrow to enter the selected file.
  • Page 20 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 SD CARD Example spreadsheet data from an F-920 Check It! REMEMBER: Always save the data files to the computer before making changes or starting analysis. *Raw output field designations: Raw C2H4, Raw O2, Raw CO2, CO2 Ref, Zero Baseline, Temp (10x), RH (10x), Battery Voltage, Pressure (mbar) 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA...

  • Page 21: Firmware Update

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Firmware Update For the latest version of firmware, update software, and instructions, visit the F-920 Support webpage (http://www.felixinstruments.com/support/F-920). To update the firmware, you will need: 1. F-920_Package_Setup_VXX.exe 2. Firmware code file: FW_920_v.X.X.X.X.dfu 3. Micro-USB to USB cable to connect to F-920 to PC. Installing the F-920 Software 1.
  • Page 22 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 2. Launch the software. 3. Select ‘Yes’ to navigate to the software page to download the .dfu file (http://www.felixinstruments.com/support/F- 920/software). ‘No’ will allow you to navigate to the .dfu file saved already to your computer. 4.
  • Page 23 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 6. Under ‘select a .dfu file’, navigate to the saved .dfu file downloaded from the website: 7. Click ‘Install’. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com...
  • Page 24 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 8. Once the upgrade is completed, press and hold the power button (10 sec) to reboot your F-920. 9. Upon powering on, the F-920 should now display the current firmware version at the bottom of the screen. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835...

  • Page 25: F-920 Check It! Menu System Diagram

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 F-920 Check It! Menu System Diagram Below is a map of the F-920 Check It! Two Gas Analyzer menu system. Press the right arrow to enter a menu and the Left arrow to exit. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com...

  • Page 26: Controller Software

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Controller Software The Controller software offers the ability to real-time monitor, as well as calibrate, multiple F-series devices from a standard USB connection. Instructions: 1. Open the Controller software 2. Connect the F-920 to the computer using the mini-USB to USB cable.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 6. Navigate to the calibration tab for calibrating sensors (see Calibration) Maintenance of your F-920 Check It! Gas Analyzer WARNING: If you plan to store this device for longer than 1 month, follow the instructions below (Steps 1-3) on how to disconnect the O sensor from the board.
  • Page 28 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 8. Place the bottom rubber mat—and congratulations you’ve done it! 9. Photos of the process are below. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com...

  • Page 29: Calibration

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Calibration Full set span calibrations should take place annually for the CO sensor and bi-annually for the O sensor. Always set zero before setting span. If you have not already done so, download the package setup software from http://www.felixinstruments.com/support/F-920 and install it on your computer.

  • Page 30: Carbon Dioxide (Co ) Pct Sensor Set Span

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Carbon Dioxide (CO ) PCT Sensor Set Span Perform the set zero before the set span process. 1. Connect the high resolution flow meter, CO calibration gas, and F-920 intake ports together using a T-junction of tubing.
  • Page 31 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Carbon Dioxide (CO ) PCT Sensor Verification *After Set Span Perform this process immediately after calibrating the carbon dioxide sensor on the F-920 1. Connect the high resolution flow meter, CO verification gas, and F-920 intake ports together using a T-junction of tubing.

  • Page 32: Oxygen (O ) Sensor Set Span

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Oxygen (O ) Sensor Set Span 1. Connect the high resolution flow meter, O calibration gas, and F-920 intake ports together using a T-junction of tubing. If a sample bag of O is being used, make a connection from the F-920 intake port to the bag using the needle port.
  • Page 33 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Oxygen (O ) Sensor Verification *After Set Span Perform this process immediately after calibrating the oxygen sensor on the F-920 1. Connect the high resolution flow meter, O verification gas, and F-920 intake ports together using a T-junction of tubing.
  • Page 34 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Continuous Mode Verification *After Set Span The following procedure is to check whether the sensors were calibrated to read within spec of the actual gas value. It is highly recommended that this step be performed after one full day has passed since the calibration was performed.

  • Page 35: F-950 Production Test Check Sheet

    F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 F-920 Production Test Check Sheet SERIAL NUMBER: Firmware Version: NOTES: 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com...
  • Page 36 F-920 Instruction Manual rev. 6-6-2016 Warranty Registration Card 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 Fax: (360) 833-1914 e-mail: sales@felixinstruments.com Web: www.felixinstruments.com PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return this form to Felix Instruments within 30 days to validate your Warranty on Parts & Labor. Registration Information: Your Name:____________________________________ Title:__________________...

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