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QMI 1000 Manual

Flue gas analyser with direct co2 measurement
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QMI 1000
Flue Gas Analyser
with direct CO
measurement
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Stock Number 18850 Dec 2009

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  • Page 1 QMI 1000 Flue Gas Analyser with direct CO measurement Stock Number 18850 Dec 2009...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    17-18 DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE ROOM CO TESTING QMI 1000 PRINTOUTS 5. USING THE MENU 22-23 6. USING THE QMI 1000 AS A THERMOMETER OR 24-25 PRESSURE METER 7. MEASURING FLUE GASES 8. ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING 27-28 9. ANALYSER ANNUAL RECALIBRATION AND SERVICE 10.
  • Page 3 12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY APPENDIX 1 – MAIN PARAMETERS 33-35 QMI 1000 manual Page 3...

  • Page 4: Qmi 1000 Overview

    (Nett, Gross or Condensing) & excess air. The QMI 1000 Combustion Analyser can also measure CO levels in ambient air - useful when a CO Alarm is triggered. It can also perform a 15 minute duration Room CO Test for BS7967.

  • Page 5: Analyser Layout & Features

    Tasklight and infra-red emitter Socket for gas leak detector Menu controls Scroll up/down Function buttons Enter Particle Filter Rotary Switch Battery Compartment (behind rubber sleeve) Water Trap “Battery Charging” indicator Temp and pressure Flue Gas Inlet connections QMI 1000 manual Page 5...
  • Page 6 QMI 1000 Flue Gas Analyser with direct CO measurement...

  • Page 7: Batteries

    The charger must then be connected and switched on. When charging, the red Battery Charging Indicator will illuminate. Now switch the QMI 1000 off. The display will show “BATTERY CHARGING” The first charge should be for 12 hours continuously. NiMH batteries are suitable for top up charging at any time, even for short periods.

  • Page 8: Before Using The Analyser Every Time

    This message indicates that the analyser needs to be reset in fresh air. To do so, ensure that the analyser is in fresh air and press To perform a manual CO zero, select ‘Ratio’ on the dial, hold down the key and you will see the message above. QMI 1000 manual Page 8...

  • Page 9: Status Display

    This analyser extracts combustion gases that may be toxic in relatively low concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the back of the instrument. This analyser must only be used in well-ventilated locations by trained and competent persons after due consideration of all the potential hazards. QMI 1000 manual Page 9...

  • Page 10: Using The Four Function Buttons

    Press if you want to stop the countdown and return to making measurements. Note: The analyser will not switch off unless the CO reading is below 20ppm. QMI 1000 manual Page 10...
  • Page 11 Press and release the key again to abort printing. Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and its’ infrared receiver is in line with the analyser’s emitter (on top of the analyser). QMI 1000 manual Page 11...
  • Page 12 The function buttons below the symbols Using used to navigate through the menu when the rotary switch is set to MENU – See USING THE MENU, Section 5. Buttons QMI 1000 manual Page 12...

  • Page 13: Using The Analyser

    20.9% +0.1% in fresh air. 145.1 → Flue temperature ( Inlet temperature ( C). Normally set by → flue probe during fresh air purge. Ef C 91.3 Defaults to condensing boiler efficiency → (EfC). Can be changed via “Menu”. QMI 1000 manual Page 13...
  • Page 14 Hold for 2+ seconds to select the log number to be viewed. to scroll through the individual readings on line 2 & 3. Press to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted). QMI 1000 manual Page 14...

  • Page 15: Pressure Test

    Press to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted). WARNING Before using the QMI 1000 to measure the pressure of a gas/air ratio valve, read the boiler manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly. If in doubt contact the boiler manufacturer.
  • Page 16 If using larger bore tubing when performing pressure tests: Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal. This may not produce a gas tight seal. QMI 1000 manual Page 16...

  • Page 17: Let-By & Tightness Testing

    The display shows: STABIL’N 20.01 Real time pressure during the stabilisation → test. mbar → Pressure units. TIME Stabilisation default time is 1 minute. Can → be changed via “Menu”. QMI 1000 manual Page 17...
  • Page 18 → Pressure drop during tightness test. To print a tightness test, select MENU / REPORT / TIGHTN’S / VIEW. to select the log number to be printed. Press to print the tightness test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted) QMI 1000 manual Page 18...

  • Page 19: Differential Temperature

    Viewing / printing a differential temperature test Select MENU / REPORT / TEMP / VIEW to select the log number to be printed. Press to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted). QMI 1000 manual Page 19...

  • Page 20: Room Co Testing

    To print a room CO test select MENU / REPORT / ROOM CO / VIEW to select the log number to be printed. Press to print the room CO test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted) NOTE: To abort a room CO test, press for 1 second. QMI 1000 manual Page 20...

  • Page 21: Qmi 1000 Printouts

    4.6 QMI 1000 PRINTOUTS K455 K455 K455 YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME & PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE TEST PRESSURE DIFF TEMP DATE 15/05/07 TIME 12:56 15/05/07 TIME 12:00:08 TIME...

  • Page 22: Using The Menu

    = Enter MAIN SUB MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS MENU NAT GAS, L OIL, PROPANE, BUTANE, LPG QMI 1000 always defaults to Nat Gas on start- SETUP SET FUEL Ef(C) = condensing boilers Ef(N) = nett efficiency, Ef(G) = gross efficiency,...
  • Page 23 * Bluetooth is a factory fitted optional extra. NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been “entered” will be ignored. QMI 1000 manual Page 23...

  • Page 24: Using The Qmi 1000 As A Thermometer Or Pressure Meter

    → Real time temperature difference. The rotor display indications will now be locked apart from MENU. Readings can be printed but not stored. Exit this mode by switching the QMI 1000 off. The standard printout for this mode is as follows: K455 YOUR COMPANY NAME &...
  • Page 25 If using larger bore tubing when performing pressure tests: Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal. This may not produce a gas tight seal. QMI 1000 manual Page 25...

  • Page 26: Measuring Flue Gases

    Press and release the key again to abort printing. Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and its’ infrared receiver is in line with the analyser’s emitter (on top of the analyser). QMI 1000 manual Page 26...

  • Page 27: Analyser Problem Solving

    • Faulty connection or break in cable or plug. • T flue or T nett displays • Probe not connected. (- - - -) • X-Air, EFF display (- - - -) • CO reading is below 2%. QMI 1000 manual Page 27...
  • Page 28 • This is not a problem and is to be expected as fully charged NiMH NiMH batteries only deliver 1.25 V per cell batteries fitted whereas Alkalines deliver 1.5 V per cell. Fresh alkalines give a BAT value of 90 or so. QMI 1000 manual Page 28...

  • Page 29: Analyser Annual Recalibration And Service

    BS7967. In the UK QMI Europe Ltd have service facilities in Atherton (see rear lable on Analiser) By sending your analyser back to QMI for an annual fixed price service you extend the warranty on your analyser to 5 years.

  • Page 30: Analyser Specification

    Natural gas, Propane, Butane, LPG Light Oils (28/35 sec) Pre-programmed Fuels Storage Capacity 99 Combustion tests 20 Pressure tests 20 Tightness tests 20 Temperature tests 20 Room CO tests Using dry gases at STP Calculated QMI 1000 manual Page 30...
  • Page 31 12v in vehicle charger, for NiMH batteries only Dimensions Weight: 0.8kg handset with protective cover Handset: 200 x 45 x 90mm Probe: 300mm long including handle. 6mm diameter x 240mm long stainless steel shaft with 3m long neoprene hose. Type K thermocouple QMI 1000 manual Page 31...
  • Page 32 If not acceptable, adjust the analyser’s position to minimize interference or switch off, if possible, the offending equipment during your test. At the time of writing this manual (Dec 2009) QMI Europe Ltd are not aware of any field based situation where such interference has occurred and this advice is only given to satisfy the requirements of the Directive.
  • Page 33 ‘-O>-’ is displayed while in fresh air. Loss : Losses calculated from oxygen and type of fuel. Displays reading during a combustion test. ‘-O>-’ is displayed while in fresh air. QMI 1000 manual Page 33...
  • Page 34 FULL : The maximum number of tests have been stored in the memory. To delete the stored memory, Select Reports then select the tests to be deleted (see Page 23). QMI 1000 manual Page 34...
  • Page 35 Nett temperature Gross efficiency Nett efficiency Condensing efficiency - PO - Pump off -O>- Calculated oxygen greater than 18% so calculation is disabled -OC- Open circuit temperature input Number of days left before recalibration is due QMI 1000 manual Page 35...
  • Page 36 Thank you for buying this instrument. QMI 1000 manual Page 36...

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