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The ecom-EN3 meets the requirements of the
DIN EN 50379 Part 2.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions The ecom-EN3 meets the requirements of the DIN EN 50379 Part 2.
  • Page 2 Please observe all safety instructions in this manual carefully, in order to avoid danger and damage to people and property values. REGULATIONS The ecom-EN3 meets the requirements of: - DIN EN 50379 Part 2 - VDI 4206 Sheet 1 Observe the relevant, valid standards, regulations and guidelines when working with the...

  • Page 3: Information On The Instrument

    - Analysis of pressure differences in combustion engines and combustion plants WARNING The ecom-EN3 is explicitly NOT intended for the following applications: - CONTINUOUS analysis of exhaust gases from combustion processes - Use as a safety device or safety alarm device in gaseous environments or processes The following substances impair the instrument´s operation:...
  • Page 4 WARNING The instrument is operated with a Li-Ion battery! The replacement of the battery must be carried out only by qualified personnel or by an ecom authorized service center. Electrostatic discharge! DANGER Electrostatic discharge can lead to damage to electronic components! Before handling the housing, ensure that you are unloaded.
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.1 ecom-EN3/-R, Transport variant aluminium-framed transport case 1.2 ecom-EN3-F, Transport variant professional case 1.3 ecom-EN3, Keyboard controls 1.4 ecom-EN3, Connections at the instrument 1.5 ecom-EN3, Option heated probe for soot measurement 1.6 ecom-EN3, Option hand soot pump set 1.7 Gas Cooler (Option) 1.8 Data Memory 1.9 ecom-EN3, Option Interfac Wi-Fi (WLAN)
  • Page 7 10.1 Storage on MM card 10.2 Data logger 10.3 Data connection to PC 10.3.1 Data recording with PC Software ecom-DAS NT 2 10.3.2 Data recording with PC Software ecom-DAS 5 10.3.3 Data recording with PC Software: Import and Export of Data 10.4 Data recording with App via WiFi...

  • Page 8: Instrument Design

    1. Instrument Design 1.1 ecom-EN3/-R, Transport variant aluminium-framed transport case Holding clamp for Graphic display Slot for multi-media the probe card (SD) Connection USB Connections for Pa Connection pressure pressure sensor Battery and sensors Connection sampled gas Connection draught compartment...

  • Page 9: Ecom-En3-F, Transport Variant Professional Case

    1.2 ecom-EN3-F, Transport variant professional case Graphic display Battery and sensors Holding clamp for compartment the probe Connection Connections for Pa Slot for multi-media Pressure pressure sensor card (SD) Connection USB Integral thermal printer Connection sampled gas Condensation trap Connection gas...

  • Page 10: Ecom-En3, Keyboard Controls

    1.3 ecom-EN3, Keyboard controls Battery LED to display the Info LED to display the Connection LED (active with device status charge state existing BT or WiFi connection) Function key (function ESC key (quit/exit menu) Digital flowmeter shown on display) Enter key (confirm...

  • Page 11: Ecom-En3, Connections At The Instrument

    1.4 ecom-EN3, Connections at the instrument Connection gas temperature Connection sampled gas Connection draught Connection air temperature Connection AUX Connection Pa-Sensor Slot for multi-media Connection Connection pressure card Page 11 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 12: Ecom-En3, Option Heated Probe For Soot Measurement

    1.5 ecom-EN3, Option heated probe for soot measurement Heated probe for soot measurement In order to perform a measurement of the soot content in the flue gas from oil firing systems, a filter paper is introduced into the exhaust path of the probe where the soot deposits during the measurement.

  • Page 13: Ecom-En3, Option Hand Soot Pump Set

    1.6 ecom-EN3, Option hand soot pump set Hand soot pump set In order to perform a soot measurement in the flue gas from oil firing systems, a hand soot pump can be used. By a prescribed number of suction strokes with the hand soot pump, a defined amount of flue gas is drawn through an inserted filter paper.

  • Page 14: Gas Cooler (Option)

    1.7 Gas Cooler (option) Hint The ecom-EN3-F transport variant professional case is standard with a gas cooler. Gas outlet Gas inlet Level monitoring Peltier element Condensate evacuation Exhaust gas with a temperature over the steam dew point (35 - 65 °C) is flown spiral via a long gas path thru a surface coated metal body with good thermal conductivity.

  • Page 15: Data Memory

    You will find further information on the data format in the chapter "Technical data". The files can be transferred to a PC using a card reader. Both file types can be imported or opened using MS Excel. Page 15 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 16: Ecom-En3, Option Interfac Wi-Fi (Wlan)

    If the instrument is equipped with the Wi-Fi option, this interface can be used to display the current measured values in an App of ecom. The following functions can be used in the App: - Live display of current measured values - Export of stored measured values as * .pdf or * .csv...

  • Page 17: Measurement Preparations

    V. Less than 6.0 V the operation with battery is no longer possible The operation must continue via the charging power supply. WARNING The instrument is operated with a Li-Ion battery! The battery must be replaced only by qualified personnel or by ecom or an ecom authorized service center. ecom-EN3 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Navigation In The Menu

    Assign measurements / Data transfer only with inserted MM card Adjustments Modify instrument adjustments Control Check operation state of instrument Diagnostics - Read-out of firing automate Only with ecom-AK - delta-T measurement - Heating check - 4 Pa test Page 18 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 19: Calibration Of The Sensors, Use Of The Database And Fuel Type Selection

    To scroll through the list of fuel types stored in the Fuel type instrument, scroll up or down with the arrow keys. Fuel oil Select the appropriate fuel by confirming with the <Enter> key. CO2max A1 15.4 0.50 0.007 Select: Page 19 ecom-EN3...
  • Page 20 0,008 WARNING For the combustion of solid fuels (wood / pellets / wood chips), a filtering device recommended by ecom must always be used (see illustration)! Filter plate for combustion of solid fuels Washing bottle for combustion of solid fuels...

  • Page 21: Carry Out Gas Analysis

    Set the zero point of the pressure sensor pipe with the <F4> key Enter the cross-section in the exhaust pipe with the <F1> key Hint For a detailed description of the individual measuring procedures, see the following sections. ecom-EN3 Page 21...

  • Page 22: Measurement Procedure Gas Analysis

    Press <F3> to cut the CO sensor from the gas path so that it is protected against too high concentrations. Pressing <F4> also enables to switch, from the values display, to a menu point selected before or on „Standby“ (see chapter Adjustments). Page 22 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 23: Adaptation Of The Displays For Gas Analysis

    Core stream search If an arrow in downwards direction is displayed, it means you move the probe away from the core stream and the temperature sinks. Page 23 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 24: Printing Measured Values

    To print the measured values currently displayed, press the key <F2>. At the same time the measured values are stored and overwrite existing intermediate stored values. Hint Use the option "Print the currently displayed values" to adjust the time of optimal measurement results and to print them immediately. Page 24 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 25: Co-Overload Protcektion

    To deactivate the CO automatic option, deactivate the corresponding option in the menu Adjustments \ Internal \ CO- Automatic with "No". To switch off the fresh air flushing pump with the CO automatic deactivated, press the <F3 <key. Page 25 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 27: Measurement Procedure Gas Analysis: Co Measurement

    <Save> to store the value in the intermediate memory. If a printout of the values should occur simultaneously to the recording in the intermediate memory, press <F2> (the complete content of the intermediate memory will be printed out). Measurement display: O Check Page 27 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 28: Measurement Procedure Gas Analysis: Flow Measurement Pitot Tube (Option)

    If a printout of the values should occur simultaneously to the recording in the intermediate memory, press <F2> (the complete content of the intermediate memory will be printed out). Connections for Pitot tube Measurement stored in intermediate memory Page 28 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 29: Measurement Procedure Gas Analysis: Soot

    - Place cursor on line "Oil trace" - Consign the result with <Enter> ("No", "Yes" or "- - - ") Once all inputs have been entered, press <ESC> to exit the menu. The measurement is now complete. Page 29 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 30: Measurement Procedure Gas Analysis: Data Processing

    The input is closed with <ESC> and the next available data record is activated. Press <ESC> to return to the gas analysis menu. Memory number: For check of the plant already stored in the instrument, the selection upon record number is most appropriate. Page 30 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 31: Memory Number

    Press <F4> to delete the content of the selected memory number. Press the <Enter> to select the currently displayed memory number and store the following measurements under this memory number. Finally press <ESC> to start the gas analysis. Page 31 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 32: Search Word

    All measured and calculated values can be called up on 5 display pages, using the cursor keys to step thru. Press <ESC> to escape the previous measurement data and the recording of the current data can start. Page 32 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 33: Measurement Procedure Mean Values

    - select desired adjustment with cursor keys - confirm with <Enter> The setting for „Store“ can be changed as follows: - select menu point and confirm with <Enter> - activate memory function with <F1> or - deactivate it with <F4> ecom-EN3 Page 33...
  • Page 34 <right/left>. With <F2> you can interrupt and with <F4> stop the measurement. After finishing the measurement time a protocol of the results with all mean values can be printed (key <Print>). Page 34 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 35: Measurement Procedure Diagnostics

    6. Measurement procedure Diagnostics 6.1 Fault diagnostic The ecom-EN3 is able to receive and to process information provided via cable transfer by the ecom-AK (read-out head for digital firing automates). Out of the main menu, select the sub-menu "Fault diagnostic" and confirm with <Enter>.
  • Page 36 The 3 display lists information about error history (type and volume of information depending on firing automat). The 4th display page lists information about the monitoring times (type and volume of information depending on firing automate). Page 36 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 37: Delta-T Measurement

    6.2 delta-T Measurement With the ecom-EN3 a difference temperature measurement is possible. For measurements at pipes (e.g. water-in and water-out of heating systems), special temperature sensors are needed, available from your authorized ecom agency. Out of the main menu point "Diagnostics"...

  • Page 38: Heating Check (Option)

    In combination with the special probes required hereto, the ecom-EN3 is able to perform the measurement of the heating check parameters: gas losses, ventilation losses and surface losses. Out of the main menu point "Diagnostics", select the sub-menu "Heating Check"...
  • Page 39 Hereto proceed as follows: - open respective window with <Enter> - input figures using numerical function of keys - confirm input with <Enter> or: - adjust values using the cursor keys <Right/Left> Page 39 ecom-EN3...
  • Page 40 - press <F2> to activate timer (5 sec.) and switch off burner by beep - after approx. 30 sec. the measurement value converted in negative points is available An overview of the measurements is available under „Results“. Press <Print> to print them out. Page 40 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 41: Pa Measurement (Option)

    The simultaneous operation of room-dependent firing place and air evacuation system can lead to dangerous low pressure conditions. With the ecom-EN3 it is possible to check the low pressure limit value of 4 Pa and to document in a diagram the time course of the low pressure value.

  • Page 42: Pressure Tests (Option)

    Connection ecom- ecom-EN3 / UNO counter cap or High-pressure EN3 (delta p-) test stopple Connection hose Connection Squirt or Soot Connection ecom-UNO (ecom-EN3 / UNO - pump Cross piece) ecom-UNO (only for Loading Syringe and Tightness Test) Page 42 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 43: Pressure Test

    In the menu Pressure Tests / Setup adjustments can be made for each measurement procedure. 6.5.1 Pressure Test The “Pressure Test” up to 100 hPa is deposited as a measurement routine in the ecom-EN3. Proceed as follows: Close the conduit with a suitable adapter (test stopple, high-pressure stopple or one-pipe counter cap).

  • Page 44: Loading Test

    6.5.2 Loading Test The „Loading Test“ acc. to DVGW – TRGI Process Instructions G 600 by pipes (operation pressure up to 100 hPa) is deposited as a measurement routine in the ecom-EN3. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect the ecom-UNO to the connection AUX of the ecom-EN3.

  • Page 45: Tightness Test

    6.5.3 Tightness Test The „Tightness Test“ acc. to DVGW – TRGI Process Instructions G 600 by pipes (operation pressure up to 100 hPa) is deposited as a measurement routine in the ecom-EN3. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect the ecom-UNO to the connection AUX of the ecom-EN3.

  • Page 46: Usage Property

    6.5.4 Usage property The „Usage property“ acc. to DVGW – TRGI Process form G 624 by conduits is memorised as a measurement routine by the ecom-EN3. The calculation of the leak rate happens automatically ac-cording to the following equation and corresponds herewith to the procedure of the DVGW-TRGI Process Form G 624:...
  • Page 47 <Print>. 11. If the menu „Usage property“ is selected again, so the result can be called up with <F4> (as long as the ecom-EN3 is on) or a new measurement can be started with <F1>. The following adjustments can be made in the menu Pressure Tests / Setup for the procedure "Usage Property":...

  • Page 48: After Measurement

    Press <ESC> to turn back to the gas analysis mode. Hint The functions „View memory“, „Memory -> M“ and „Input text“ can also be selected out of the measurement mode with <Enter>. To access these functions directly via the measurement screen, press the <Enter> key. Page 48 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 49: To-Dos Before Switching Off

    Empty the condensate trap before transporting the instrument. (Only for devices WITHOUT automatic condensate emptying.) Emptying the water trap as follows: 1. Pull the drain hose 2. Drain the condensate 3. Re-attach the drain hose Page 49 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 50: Control

    Phone number of the next service center Parameter Meaning Program version: Software version Serial no.: Serial number of the instrument CO purges: Amount of CO switch-offs Error counter: Amount of errors Parameter Meaning Last service (history) Collection of the last maintenance Page 50 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 51: Adjustments

    9. Adjustments Additionally to those ecom-EN3 functions described previously, various adjustments can be made in the instrument, which have an effect on the measurement procedures, the functionality or the output and display of measured values. The following adjustments are available in the Adjustments menu:...
  • Page 52 All parameters in the table on the following page Pitot factor 0,20 - 2,00 0,93 Input of Pitot factor for flow rate calculation Printout Settings for defining the printout All parameters in the table on the following page Page 52 ecom-EN3...
  • Page 53 WiFi network Hint The Access Point setting is necessary to connect the ecom-EN3 to mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) via the Wi-Fi interface. Activate "Access Point" to connect the ecom-EN3 with mobile devices via WLAN / Wi-Fi.
  • Page 54 6. Once input for line 1 is completed, deactivate the characters selection mode with <F4> and move to the second line with the cursor key <Down>. 7. Once all lines have been processed as desired, exit the menu with <ESC>. Page 54 ecom-EN3...
  • Page 55 NOx mg/kWh Not used Blank Line NOx mg/MJ CO Unit 2 Line SO2 ppm NO Unit2 CO ppm SO2 ppm/N NO2 Unit 2 CO ppm/N SO2 mg NOx Unit 2 CO mg SO2 mg/N SO2 Unit 2 Page 55 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 56: Data Processing

    When the "Format" menu item is selected and confirmed, all stored data on the MM card inserted in the instrument will be irrevocably deleted. Select the menu item "Format" only if ALL data present on the MM card are no longer required. Page 56 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 57: Data Logger

    Each measurement is assigned its own file with collected measured values. Each file is automatically named and numbered. To select the correct data logger file use the date identification: J2KDL-00.csv -- oldest file J2KDL-01.csv J2KDL-02.csv J2KDL-XX.csv -- newest file Page 57 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 58: Data Connection To Pc

    - ecom-DAS NT 2 (10.3.1) - ecom-DAS 5(10.3.2) - PC software (10.3.3) 10.3.1 Data recording with PC Software ecom-DAS NT 2 In addition to data logger recordings the data could also be transferred online via USB or AUX to the software "ecom-DAS NT 2".
  • Page 59 10.3.2 Data recording with PC Software ecom-DAS 5 The software "ecom-DAS 5" can be used to display and record measured values. Via the MM card, customer and measurement data can be exchanged between the software and the instrument. A recording of point and continuous measurements can be done via USB or WLAN.

  • Page 60: Data Recording With Pc Software: Import And Export Of Data

    To import plant data from the PC software into the instrument, proceed as follows: - Connect ecom-EN3 and PC via USB cable. (if the connection is correct, "USB" appears in the lower right corner of the display) - Select “Load data“...

  • Page 61: Data Recording With App Via Wifi

    10.4 Data recording with App via WiFi To display and storage of measured values, the Apps "ecom connect WiFi" and “ecomMANDER” for smartphones are available. The following operating systems are supported by the Apps: - iOS - Android If the instrument is connected to the App via WiFi, the current measured values of the instrument can be displayed directly in the App.

  • Page 62: Data Recording With App Via Ble

    10.5 Data recording with Apps via BLE To display and storage of measured values, the Apps "ecom connect BLE" and “ecomMANDER” for smartphones are available. The following operating systems are supported by the Apps: - iOS - Android If the instrument is connected to the App via Bluetooth (BLE), the current measured values of the instrument can be displayed directly in the App.

  • Page 63: Maintenance Tips

    Use only sensors from ecom or from an ecom authorized service centre. WARNING Service made by service centres non-authorised by ecom GmbH will result in a complete and immediate loss of any warranty! Have service work performed only by ecom or by ecom authorized service centre.

  • Page 65: Gas Sensors

    The hose can be cleaned (flow warm water in then dry respectively blow water drops out) after loosening all plug-in connections on the instrument and on the probe. O-rings of the hose connections should occasionally be greased with acid-free grease. Page 63 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 66: Printer Paper

    Unlock the printer by pulling on the tab on the printer cover. Remove the plastic holder of the spent paper roll and insert the new paper roll as shown. Leave some paper stand out and close the printer cover. Tab of the printer cover Printer cover Paper roll Page 64 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 67: Air Leak Test

    - the test procedure air leak test must be carried out completely, all queries in the instrument display must be processed If the air leak test is completed, remove the plug from the probe. The instrument is now ready to measure. Page 65 ecom-EN3...

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Limits: Ambient temperature: +5 … +40 °C Humidity: max. 90 % rF, not condensing Transport and operation of the instrument only in the following transport variants: - Transport variant aluminium-framed transport case - Transport variant professional case Page 66 ecom-EN3...
  • Page 69 Subject to technical changes V 1.10 / 07.2019 ecom GmbH Am Großen Teich 2 D-58640 Iserlohn Phone: +49 (0) 2371 - 945-5 Fax: +49 (0) 2371 - 40305 Internet: http://www.ecom.de eMail: info@ecom.de Page 67 ecom-EN3...

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