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- Page 1 Lancom 200 User Guide Publication Nº 802824 Language: English Issue 6 25 November 2013 © Land Instruments International, 2007 - 2013...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ Health and Safety Information Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS - before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT. Safety Signs WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or...
- Page 3 Contact Us UK - Dronfield USA - Pittsburgh Land Instruments International AMETEK Land, Inc. Tel: +44 (0) 1246 417691 Tel: +1 412 826 4444 E-Mail: land.combustion@ametek.co.uk E-Mail: combsales@ametek.com Web: www.landinst.com Web: www.ametek-land.com For further details on all LAND/Ametek offices, distributors and representatives, please visit our websites.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Display modes LED indicators Preparing the Lancom 200 for use Connecting the Battery Setting the Date and Time Setting up the Lancom 200 for measurement System components Powering the Lancom 200 Charging the batteries Using the Lancom 200 Connecting up the system components... - Page 6 Lancom 200 User Guide Specification Measuring Measurement Parameters Control Unit Sample Probe Fault Finding 15.1 Quick probe check Spares & Accessories Maintenance 17.1 Battery charging and maintenance 17.2 Lancom 200 Sensor Replacement 17.3 Lancom 200 Flue Gas Thermocouple Replacement Shipping Instructions...
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Page 7: About The Lancom 200
350 l/min (12 scfm), so a minimum air hose bore of 13 mm (1/2 in) is recommended. Lancom 200 can operate from 230V or 110V ac supplies, or from its internal batteries for up to 8 hours. 1.1 How does it work? With the air valve on the PCU closed, the probe is inserted into the duct or flue, and allowed to warm up. -
Page 8: Lancom 200 System Overview
Lancom 200 User Guide Lancom 200 system overview On/Off button Control panel Air flow regulator Print button Printer Current loop inputs and outputs Air inlet Modbus RS232 or RS485 Air outlet Probe electrical USB connection to host PC connector USB connection to... -
Page 9: Dos And Don'ts
User Guide Lancom 200 Dos and Don’ts Do... When powering the equipment from the mains, use the supplied mains lead. The mains supply outlet must include a protective earth terminal. Beware of hot flue gas escaping from the measurement point ! Protect the probe tip from damage. -
Page 10: About The Control Panel
Lancom 200 User Guide About the control panel Display (Dials display mode shown) LED indicators Help Home Readings Cancel Air flow Arrow keys Enter key button button button button regulator Display The display has four modes, accessed by pressing the Readings button. -
Page 11: Display Modes
User Guide Lancom 200 4.1 Display modes Dials display The Dials display shows two large dials. The left hand dial (1) gives the Current reading and the right hand dial (2) gives the Detector Temperature. The air flow bar graph (3) is below the dials, and the actual air flow rate (4) is displayed to the right of the bar graph. -
Page 12: Led Indicators
Lancom 200 User Guide RBU display For details of the RBU display, see section 7.1 ‘Rate of Build-up calculation’. When viewing the RBU display, pressing the Readings button will return you to the Dials display. 4.2 LED indicators Four LED indicators are located in the top right of the control panel. -
Page 13: Preparing The Lancom 200 For Use
User Guide Lancom 200 Preparing the Lancom 200 for use WARNING Due to shipping regulations, your instrument has been shipped with the batteries disconnected. Please follow the instructions gi Please follow the instructions given in the User Guide to reconnect the batteries and prepare the instrument for use. -
Page 14: Setting The Date And Time
Lancom 200 User Guide 5.2 Setting the Date and Time The date format is DAY:MONTH:YEAR. In the Main Menu screen, use the up/down arrow keys to the highlight the Settings option, then press the enter key. The Settings screen is displayed. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Lancom 200 For Measurement
User Guide 6.2 Powering the Lancom 200 The Lancom 200 can be powered either by its internal batteries or from a mains power supply ( 95 to 265 V a.c. ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz, 30 Watts). The batteries in the Lancom 200 PCU will operate the unit normally for 8 hours from fully charged. - Page 16 Lancom 200 User Guide The battery level and the state of the battery charger can be viewed on the System Data page. Note that the charging indication will flicker for a few seconds while the Red LED is flashing. If the battery LED remains off when mains power is applied, then the batteries are either too hot or too cold to be charged.
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Page 17: Using The Lancom 200
Connect the other end of the hose to the air inlet on the side of the PCU. If you are using a mains electrical supply to power the Lancom 200, use the power cable to connect the PCU to the mains. Alternatively, the Lancom 200 can be powered for up to 8 hours by its internal batteries. -
Page 18: Measuring The Sulphuric Acid Dewpoint Temperature
The Lancom 200 is configured such that is ready to measure acid dewpoint as soon as the system components are connected and the unit is switched on. The Lancom 200 probe is designed to fit through a hole that is at least 50mm (2in) in diameter. - Page 19 10) Close the air valve. Switch off the PCU by pressing and releasing the red button. Precautions to be observed after using the Lancom 200 Warning The end of the probe will be VERY HOT after it has been in a flue or stack.
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Page 20: Additional Monitoring And Analysis Options
Additional monitoring and analysis options In addition to the Sulphuric Acid Dewpoint Temperature measurement, the Lancom 200 can be used to calculate the Rate of Build-up (RBU) and also generate Toxic Release Inventories (TRI). 8.1 RBU (Rate of Build-up) calculation... -
Page 21: Toxic Release Inventory (Tri) Calculation
User Guide Lancom 200 8.2 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) calculation The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) is the mass flow rate of H emission. The concentration in ppm is multiplied by one of the following conversion factors to give the emission rate: •... -
Page 22: Printing Your Results
Print button on the control panel. The results will be output from the built-in printer in the Lancom 200. You can use the Setup menu to configure the header, footer and comments printed along with the results. See section 10.1. -
Page 23: Lancom 200 Software Menus
User Guide Lancom 200 10 Lancom 200 software menus The Lancom 200 software menus allow you to specify parameters that match your measurement requirements. The menu system is accessed and navigated via the keys on the control panel. 10.1 Main menu •... -
Page 24: Setup Menu
The Water Content setting can also be changed via the Modbus interface, see Section 12 ‘Using the Lancom 200 with Modbus’. If one of the current loop inputs is assigned to Water Content, then the input value will override any setting made here. - Page 25 User Guide Lancom 200 I/O: There are 8 current loop outputs and two current loop inputs for communicating with external equipment. Selecting I/O gives access to a menu offering CLOPs (current loop outputs) or CLIPs (current loop inputs). Selecting either of these options produces a list of the available channels. Once the...
- Page 26 Lancom 200 User Guide Printer: There are three areas on the printout which can be changed by the user, these are the Header, the Footer and the Comment. Note that the headers, footers and comments are each limited to 20 characters.
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Page 27: Log Files
Microsoft) is installed and running on the PC. Connect the Lancom 200 USB function port (second from the bottom, on the right side, behind the access door) to the USB host port on the PC, and wait for ActiveSync to recognise it. - Page 28 Lancom 200. Transferring Log Files using a USB Flash memory device To transfer log files using a Flash memory device, plug it into the Lancom 200 USB host port (bottom connector on the right side, behind the access door). Select the File Management menu. Use the Down arrow to select the Copy all option and press Enter.
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Page 29: Using The Lancom 200 With Modbus (Not Yet Available)
12 Using the Lancom 200 with Modbus (Not yet available) The Lancom 200 can be connected on to a Modbus host device, using the 9-way D-connector on the right side of the instrument, behind the access door. The connector pin connections are:... - Page 30 To ensure reliable operation of the RS485 link, a line bias must be supplied at one point only on the link or chain. If the line bias is not supplied by any other equipment on the RS485 chain, then the Lancom 200 can be set to supply the bias.
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Page 31: Probe Calibration
Dewpoint sensors which have been in use for some time may be affected by components of the flue gases and may need to be re-certified. Lancom 200 provides a means to enter the certification data into the microprocessor in the probe. -
Page 32: Setting Up And Using The Current Loop Inputs And Outputs
Lancom 200 User Guide 13.1 Setting up and using the Current Loop Inputs and Outputs Process I/O – Current Loop Inputs and Outputs. 10 - IP 2 P IP 2 N - 22 9 - IP 1 P IP 2 N - 21... -
Page 33: Specification
User Guide Lancom 200 14 Specification Measuring Technique: Conductive cell technique Measurement Parameters Parameter Range Units Acid Dewpoint Temperature 100 to 200ºC (210 to 390ºF) Displayed in °C or °F Flue Gas Temperature: 0 to 450ºC (32 to 840ºF) Displayed in °C or °F *Minimum Metal Temperature: 100 to 250ºC (210 to 480ºF) -
Page 34: Sample Probe
Lancom 200 User Guide Electrical Power Supply: 95 to 265 V a.c. ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz, 30 Watts Rechargeable battery 2 x 6V 4 Amp. hours Typical 8 hr. operation Battery charging time: 6 hours maximum Air Requirements Air Supply:... -
Page 35: Fault Finding
Check air connectors are pushed fully home Cannot measure dewpoint Acid dewpoint is below the Not a fault detection limit of Lancom 200 Air leakage at the probe tip Tighten clamping nut to 4 causes dilution of sample if Nm (3 ft-lb). If necessary, probe has been used extensively replace gaskets 029.299. -
Page 36: Quick Probe Check
Lancom 200 User Guide 15.1 Quick probe check Connect the probe to the PCU using the electrical cable. Switch on the PCU and press the Enter key. Allow a few seconds for the readings to settle. The detector and flue gas temperatures should settle to around ambient. -
Page 37: Spares & Accessories
User Guide Lancom 200 16 Spares & Accessories Part Nº Description 802469 Dewpoint Sensor, Lancom 200 802116 Dewpoint Sensor, Lancom 200 - UKAS Certified 802101 V-Seal 022.299 Sensor Gasket (2 required) 022.300 Gasket 803348 Service Kit, Lancom 200 Air Filter... -
Page 38: Maintenance
Fuse rating 1A anti-surge 20mm. 17.1 Battery charging and maintenance The Lancom 200 is fitted with two sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries, with a capacity of 4Ah at 25°C. Operation at lower temperatures will result in lower battery capacity A fully charged battery will typically give 8 to 20 hours of operation (depending on instrument options and temperature). - Page 39 User Guide Lancom 200 • When the power supply is first connected, the LED will flash, indicating that the charger is determining the state of the battery. This can take up to a few minutes. • The LED then lights fully. This indicates the charger is in boost charge con- dition.
- Page 40 Lancom 200 User Guide Fit the self adhesive packing foam to the batter- ies. Press the batteries into the case. Refit the battery terminals, ensuring the correct polarity Red wire Positive terminal Black wire Negative terminal Refit the instrument side panels.
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Page 41: Lancom 200 Sensor Replacement
User Guide Lancom 200 17.2 Lancom 200 Sensor Replacement Remove any soot or dust from the outside of the probe with a soft cloth. Place the probe on a flat surface, or clamp as shown. Probe Clamps Loosen the tension nut on the probe handle. - Page 42 Lancom 200 User Guide V-seal Fit the new sensor, ensuring that the index marks are aligned and that the sensor sits down firmly on to the heads of the cap screws. Tighten the three terminal screws. Index marks 10) Slide the terminal cover into place and tighten the locking screw. Place the two new graphite gaskets over the dewpoint sensor.
- Page 43 User Guide Lancom 200 11) Insert the sensor into the outer tube, taking care that the flue gas thermocouple slides into its guide tubes. 12) Stop when the outer tube reaches the back edge of the label on the handle (i.e.
- Page 44 Lancom 200 User Guide 14) Disassemble the Tension Nut as shown. Outer Nut Spring Retaining Clips Poppet Spring End Cap 15) Place the Outer Nut into the outer tube so that the locating pins slot through holes in the outer tube. Attach the Spring Retaining Clips to the locating pins hold the Nut in place within the tube.
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Page 45: Lancom 200 Flue Gas Thermocouple Replacement
User Guide Lancom 200 17.3 Lancom 200 Flue Gas Thermocouple Replacement Remove any soot or dust from the outside of the probe with a soft cloth. Place the probe on a flat surface, or clamp it. Loosen the compression screw on the probe handle. -
Page 46: Shipping Instructions
Lancom 200 User Guide 18 Shipping Instructions WARNING Before shipping the instrument by air, you must abide by the IATA Special Provision A67 by following the instructions below. Unscrew the side panel screws and remove both instrument side panels. Disconnect the positive (red) lead from the each of the batteries. - Page 47 Gas Monitoring Products Standard Terms of Warranty Land Instruments International warrant all products of our own manufacture to be within specified limits of calibration, if any, when despatched from our works. Also that they are free from defects in material and workmanship for normal use and service when used for their intended purpose within the limits of our specification.
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