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NEVER use any gas analyzer to sample combustible gas(es)! Note Technical Assistance regarding maintenance of this instrument or any other Teledyne API product, please contact Teledyne API’s Technical Support Department: Telephone: +1 800-324-5190 Email: api-techsupport@teledyne.com viii...
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Si vous utilisez cet instrument d’une autre manière que celle pour laquelle il a été prévu, l’instrument pourrait se comporter de façon imprévisible et entraîner des conséquences dangereuses. NE JAMAIS utiliser un analyseur de gaz pour échantillonner des gaz combustibles! 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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PRODUCT RETURN All units or components returned to Teledyne API should be properly packed for handling and returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center. After the repair, the equipment will be returned, freight prepaid.
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Provides information about that which could either affect accuracy of instrument readings or cause loss of data. Note Provides information pertinent to the proper care, operation or maintenance of the instrument or its parts. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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2.3.2.10. T700 Pneumatic Flow for O Generator with Photometer Option ..........58 2.3.2.11. T700 Pneumatic Flow for Multiple Calibration Source Gas MFCs ..........60 2.3.2.12. Pneumatic Flow and Setup for Permeation Tube Gas Generator ..........63 2.4. Startup and Functional Checks ........................69 2.4.1.
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3.2.4.3. Determining the Total Flow for GPT Calibration Mixtures ............120 3.2.5. GENERATE > GPTZ: Performing a Gas Phase Titration Zero ............121 3.2.5.1. GPTZ vs Auto Generate Modes ....................122 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators xiii...
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6.5.1.3. Returning the Calibrator to Service after Performing an Auto Leak Check ........ 159 6.5.2. Cleaning or Replacing the Absorption Tube ..................159 6.5.3. UV Source Lamp Adjustment ......................160 6.5.4. UV Source Lamp Replacement ......................161 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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7.4.1.4. The Analog Output Signal Level Does Not Agree With Front Panel Readings......185 7.4.1.5. Cannot Zero ..........................185 7.4.1.6. Cannot Span ..........................185 7.4.2. Checking The UV Lamp Power Supply ..................... 186 7.5. TroubleShooting the Optional O generator ....................187 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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8.6.2. Photometer Layout..........................217 8.6.3. Photometer Pneumatic Operation ..................... 217 8.6.4. Photometer Electronic Operation ....................... 218 8.6.4.1. O Photometer Temperature Control ..................219 8.6.4.2. Pneumatic Sensors for the O Photometer ................219 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Generator and GPT Chamber ......57 Figure 2-24. Pneumatics for T700U or for T700 with O Generator and Photometer Options ......59 Figure 2-25. T700 Basic Calibrator with Multiple Calibration Gas MFCs ............... 61 Figure 2-26. Pneumatics with AllOptions Installed (T700U, 3 MFC; T700, O Generator, Photometer, and GPT Chamber) ............................
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Figure 3-1. Gas Flow with O Generator and Photometer Options during Standby Mode ........109 Figure 3-2. Gas Flow through Basic Calibrator in Generate Mode ..............110 Figure 3-3. T700U Gas Flow and T700 with O Options when Generating Non-O Source Gas ......111 Figure 3-4.
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Photometer Gas Flow – Reference Cycle .................. 215 Figure 8-19. O Photometer Absorption Path ....................... 216 Figure 8-20. O Photometer Layout – Top Cover Removed ................217 Figure 8-21. O Photometer Electronic Block Diagram ..................218 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Table 2-6. External Valve Driver Options ....................... 42 Table 2-7. Operating Mode Valve States for Calibrator with O Generator ............57 Table 2-8. Operating Mode Valve States for Standard T700U or for T700 with O Generator and Photometer Options .............................. 59 Table 2-9.
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LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A – MODBUS Registers APPENDIX B – Interconnect Diagram 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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(GPT) chamber are optional in the T700, they are standard in the T700U. Both models essentially operate the same way and are referred to as “calibrator” or “this instrument” in this manual, except where they differ, in which case the trace calibrator will be specified by its model name, T700U.
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To order these options or to learn more about them, please contact the Sales Department of Teledyne API at: TOLL-FREE:...
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Calibrators ordered with this option are verified and validated in accordance with procedures prescribed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, Appendix D. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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10 SLPM @ 30 PSIG – Optional: 20 SLPM @ 30 PSIG CAL Gas Input Ports 4 (configurable for single or multi-blend gases) Diluent Gas Input Port * Can select two Cylinder Gas ranges with 3 MFC Option for wider dynamic range 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Table 1-3. T700 Electrical and Physical Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATION Rating Typical Power Consumption AC Power 85V – 264V, 47Hz – 63Hz 115 V: 65 W 230 V: 60 W Analog Outputs 1 user configurable output Analog Output Ranges (Test 10V, 5V, 1V, 0.1V (selectable)
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Table 1-5. T700 Optional UV Photometer Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATION Full Scale Range 0 - 100 ppb to 0 to 10 ppm User Selectable Precision 1.0 ppb Linearity 1.0% of reading Rise/Fall Time < 20 sec (photometer response) Response Time (95%)
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Intended for Indoor Use Only at Altitudes ≤ 2000m Dimensions (H x W x D) 7” x 17” x 24” (178 mm x 432 mm x 609 mm) Weight 39.2 lbs (17.78 kg) Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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1.6. APPROVALS AND CERTIFICATIONS The Teledyne API Dynamic Dilution Calibrator was tested and certified for Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). This Section presents the compliance statements for those requirements and directives. 1.6.1. S AFETY IEC/EN 61010-1:2010 (3 Edition), Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
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See Warranty statement in this manual and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) on our Website at http://www.teledyne-api.com. WARNING! Never disconnect electronic circuit boards, wiring harnesses or electronic subassemblies while the unit is under power. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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1. Inspect the received packages for external shipping damage. If damaged, please advise the shipper first, then Teledyne API. 2. Included with your calibrator is a printed record of the final performance characterization performed on your instrument at the factory. This record, titled...
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2.2.1. F RONT ANEL Figure 2-1. Calibrator Front Panel Layout CAUTION – AVOID DAMAGING TOUCHSCREEN Do not use hard-surfaced instruments such as pens to operate the touch screen buttons. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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2.2.2. R ANEL Figure 2-2. Calibrator Rear Panel Layout Table 2-2 provides a description of the rear panel components. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Connector for direct connection to a personal computer, using USB cable. Model/specs label Identifies the analyzer model number and lists voltage and frequency specifications. * Option in T700; standard in T700U Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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2.2.3. I NTERNAL AYOUT Figure 2-3. Internal Layout, T700 Base Unit 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Figure 2-4. Internal Layout with O Generator and Photometer (options in T700, standard in T700U) Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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CAUTION – AVOID PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT look at the photometer UV lamp; UV light can cause eye damage. Always wear glasses made from Safety UV filtering glass (plastic glasses are inadequate). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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50 mA. At 50 mA, the transistor will drop approximately 1.2V from its collector to emitter. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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CONTROL IN), which can be used to initiate various user- programmable calibration sequences (see Section 2.6.7.1 for instructions on assigning the control inputs to specific calibration sequences). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Input pin for +5 VDC required to activate pins 7 – 12. This can be from an Bottom external source or from the “+” pin of the connector. Internal source of +5V used to actuate control inputs when connected to the BOTH U pin. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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(see Section 7.3.11.5). However, the drive outputs are mapped in reverse to the status control bits such that Bit-0 (LSB) is valve drive 8 and Bit-7 is valve drive 1. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Depending upon the capacity of the external supply either four (standard) or eight valves can be simultaneously energized. The PCA is constructed such that it plugs through the rear panel into the Control Output connector, J1008, on the calibrator’s motherboard. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Do NOT connect power supply to JP1 for Options 48C or 48D. Figure 2-12. Option 48C Connections, Customer-supplied PSM to Pin 12 (+) & Pin 9 (-) 48E C PTION ONNECTIONS Figure 2-13. Option 48E Connections 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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For RS-232 communications with data terminal equipment (DTE) or with data communication equipment (DCE) connect either a DB9-female-to-DB9-female cable (Teledyne API part number WR000077) or a DB9-female-to-DB25-male cable (Option 60A), as applicable, from the analyzer’s rear panel RS-232 port to the device. Adjust the DCE-DTE switch (Figure 2-2) to select DTE or DCE as appropriate (Section 4.1).
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The signals from these two connectors are routed from the motherboard via a wiring harness to two 10-pin connectors on the CPU card, J11 and J12 (Figure 2-15). Figure 2-15. Default Pin Assignments for CPU COMM Port Connector (RS-232). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Teledyne API offers two mating cables, one of which should be applicable for your use. P/N WR000077, a DB-9 female to DB-9 female cable, 6 feet long. Allows connection of the serial ports of most personal computers. P/N WR000024, a DB-9 female to DB-25 male cable. Allows connection to the most common styles of modems (e.g.
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(Be aware that the CPU’s COM2 connector is not used in Multidrop) • J4 on the Multidrop/LVDS PCA to J12 on the motherboard • J1 on the Multidrop/LVDS PCS to the front panel LCD 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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COM1 connector (labeled RS232) are both lit. (Ensure you are using the correct RS-232 cables internally wired specifically for RS-232 communication; see Table 1-1, “Communication Cables” and Section 2.3.1.7, Connecting the Communications Interfaces, “RS-232 Connection”). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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The (communication) Host instrument can address only one instrument at a time, each by its unique ID. Note Teledyne API recommends setting up the first link, between the Host and the first analyzer, and testing it before setting up the rest of the chain.
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• source supply gas must be capable of a continuous rate of flow of at least 1.1 LPM. Zero Air can be purchased in pressurized canisters or created using Teledyne API’s Model 701 Zero Air Generator. 2.3.2.2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CALIBRATION GAS Calibration gas is a gas specifically mixed to match the chemical composition of the type of gas being measured at near full scale of the desired measurement range.
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Connect the source gas line(s) to the ports labeled CYL1 through CYL4 on the calibrator’s rear panel (see Figure 2-2). • Source gas delivery pressure should be regulated between 25 PSI to 30 PSI. • Use stainless steel tubing with a 1/8 inch outer diameter. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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If the TOTAL FLOW rate for the calibrator is set at 10 SLPM: 10LPM - 2LPM - 2LPM - 0.8 LPM = 5.2LPM Therefore, the vent would require a gas line with an O.D. 3/8 inch. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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CONNECTING THE CALIBRATOR TO A SAMPLE GAS MANIFOLD Use this setup when connecting the calibrator to an analyzer network using a sample manifold. In this case, the sampling cane and the manifold itself act as the T700’s vent. SAMPLING CANE...
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All unused ports must be capped. When initiating calibration, wait a minimum of 15 minutes for the calibrator to flood the entire calibration manifold with calibration gas. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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• The manifolds as shown in the above drawing are oriented to simplify the drawing. Their actual orientation in your set-up is with the ports facing upward. All unused ports must be capped. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Cal Gas GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Mass Flow Controller Figure 2-22. T700 Calibrator Pneumatic Diagram – Base Unit The standard calibrator is equipped with one calibration gas mass flow controller (flow rate 0 – 100 cm /min) and one diluent gas mass flow controller (flow rate 0-10 LPM). See Table 1-1 for the various flow rate options.
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Cal Gas OUTPUT 2 Mass Flow Controller Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 2-23. T700 Pneumatics for Calibrator with Optional O Generator and GPT Chamber Table 2-7. Operating Mode Valve States for Calibrator with O Generator VALVES MFCS (X = CLOSED; O = OPEN)
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T700’s CPU where it is used as input for a control loop that maintains the intensity of the UV lamp at a level appropriate for the chosen set point.
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Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 2-24. Pneumatics for T700U or for T700 with O Generator and Photometer Options Table 2-8. Operating Mode Valve States for Standard T700U or for T700 with O Generator and Photometer Options VALVES PHOT MFCS PUMP (X = CLOSED;...
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2.3.2.11. T700 PNEUMATIC FLOW FOR MULTIPLE CALIBRATION SOURCE GAS MFCS When the optional third mass flow controller is installed, the calibrator has both calibration gas MFCs on the same gas stream, installed in parallel (see Figure 2-25 and Figure 2-26).
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Cal Gas OUTPUT 2 CAL GAS 4 Mass Flow Controller 2 INLET VENT GAS INPUT MANIFOLD (on back panel) GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 2-25. T700 Basic Calibrator with Multiple Calibration Gas MFCs 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 2 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 2-26. Pneumatics with All Options Installed (T700U, 3 MFC; T700, O Generator, Photometer, and GPT Chamber) Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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A pneumatic diagram of the calibrator with this option is shown in Figure 2-28, including the generator. Perm Tube Oven Optional Desorber Figure 2-27. Permeation Tube Gas Generator Option 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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GAS INPUT MANIFOLD CAL GAS (on back panel) Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 1 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 2-28. Pneumatic Flow with Permeation Generator Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Once the calibrator has stabilized, the response to the permeation tube is not expected to change more than ± 5% if the zero air is provided for Teledyne API’s M701 or other dry zero air source. Teledyne API recommends that replacement permeation tubes be purchased from:...
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F = total flow rate (sum of 100 cm /min and diluent flow), LPM. C = concentration, ppm. × Thus, Where, Temperature at 50°C = 323 Temperature at 25°C = 298 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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In the Generate menu, select A or B in the Output field to select the output for calibration. Figure 2-30 depicts the pneumatic flow for the Calibrator with the optional dual gas output at the output valve. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Figure 2-30. T700 Internal Pneumatics with Optional Dual Gas Output (NO – Special) Figure 2-31. T700U Pneumatic Diagram, with Dual Output and Three MFC Options Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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STANDBY mode and requires a minimum of 30 minutes for all of its internal components to reach a stable operating temperature. Figure 2-32. Status Screens at Startup Figure 2-33. Typical Home Page Prior to Configuration 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Verify MFC capacities through the Utilities>Diagnostics menu; select • each MFC and note the value in the Flow Range field. Generate calibration gases by using the Generate>Auto menu • (Section 3.2.1) and verify their values in the Dashboard. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Setup>Gas>Cylinder menu to configure one to four cylinder ports for the component gases being used. Refer to Figure 2-37 for the following instructions: 1. Select the Port to be configured. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Repeat the above steps for each of the Calibrator’s four gas inlet ports. If no gas is present on a particular port, leave it set at the default setting of NONE. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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2 LPM, the proper Total Flow output should be set at: (2 + 2 + 2) x 1.5 = 9.000 LPM 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The CPU sets the UV lamp intensity to a level that corresponds to the O concentration set by the user. 2.4.6.3. BNCH (BENCH) MODE The O concentration control loop will use the photometer’s O measurement as input. To select a default O generator mode, press. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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(DAS), the Data Logger, to a flash drive (Section 2.5.5.3) USB Utilities Section 2.5.5.3 • update firmware (Section 6.2) • transfer instrument configuration from/to other instruments of the same model (Section 2.5.5.3) • download a basic operation functionality report (Section 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Events (Setup>Events). Sequences Create automated sequential calibration steps. Section 2.6.7 Levels Create individual flow and concentration outputs for LEADS Section 2.6.8 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Internet. COMM View and configure network and serial communications. Section 2.6.11 Configure the cylinder ports for the component gases being Section 2.4.4, used. Figure 2-37 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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(see Section 2.6.5). Figure 2-38. User Interface Orientation The last page on display prior to drilling into a menu remains on Note display until a choice in the menu is selected. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Figure 2-40. Viewing a Live Plot from Dashboard Page Three of the dashboard parameters can be set up for continuous display as meters located below the concentration display of the Home page through the Setup>Homescreen menu (Section 2.6.5). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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To clear Alerts from the Active Alerts page, either check individual boxes to choose specific Alerts, or check the Select All box to choose all Alerts, then press the Clear Selected button. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Place the instrument into Standby mode (suspend generating gas) • The Generate menu is presented in Section 3.2. To configure Sequences, see Section 2.6.7or to configure Levels, see Section 2.6.8 Figure 2-43. Generate Page 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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• (presented below). downloading a basic operation functionality report (presented below and in • Section 6.2) Figure 2-44. USB Utilities Pages Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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It is possible to check for firmware updates, reload current firmware, and to update firmware remotely. Because this is a maintenance item and there is more than one way to implement an update, instructions are provided in Section 6.3. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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24 hours and can be downloaded, and it can be uploaded to a Cloud service for TAPI Technical Support. Because it is used in maintenance and troubleshooting, the Report feature is presented in Section 6.2. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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(DAS). Once the setups are complete, the saved configurations can be downloaded to a USB drive through the Utilities>USB Utilities menu and uploaded to other instruments of the same model (Section 2.7). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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ADD button to create a new log, or select an existing log from the Data Logging list and press the EDIT or DELETE button to make the desired changes. Follow instruction shown in Figure 2-48. Figure 2-48. Data Log Configuration Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Periodic Trigger requires an interval that is set to number of minutes and a start time that is set to date and clock time. Figure 2-49. Datalog Periodic Trigger Configuration 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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9. Insert a flash drive into a front panel USB port and wait for the Status field to indicate that the drive has been detected and available buttons are enabled (Figure 2-52). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Events, while the Setup>Events Configuration page provides the capability to create additional, user-defined Events. Events are listed in the Events page (Figure 2-53) under the Setup menu. Figure 2-53. Events List 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Alert and internal Event state. Non-latching allows the entry in the Active Alerts screen and the internal Event state to continuously update based on the Event criteria, requiring no user interaction to clear the Alert or Event state). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Setup>Vars menu. Select a Var to see its description to the right in the VARS Configurator. Press the Edit button to change the attributes of the selected Var. Figure 2-56. Vars Configuration 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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“Digital Output [#]” followed by the signal name. They can be selected and their state changed between ON and OFF. (Note that the Digital Outputs list in the Utilities>Diagnostics menu also includes the Control Outputs and other functions). Figure 2-58. Digital Outputs Setup Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Specifies which of the calibrator’s Digital Control Outputs will be set when the Output CC sequence is active. Checked Enable box enables the attribute to initiate the sequence as configured. Enable Unchecked Enable box disables the attribute’s initiation of the sequence. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Even if a is not included, the last instruction in a sequence should always be to place the calibrator in STANDBY mode. Figure 2-59 shows the main screens in Sequence configuration. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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The calibrator’s control inputs connector is located on the rear panel (Figure 2-2). • 12 separate ON/OFF switches assigned to separate calibration sequences or; • A 12-bit wide bus allowing the user to define activation codes for up to 4095 separate calibration sequences. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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They can be set so that they are: active whenever a particular calibration sequence is operating, or • • activated or deactivated as individual steps within a calibration sequence (see Section 2.6.7.4). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Edit Steps: Add a new step within the sequence (New). Select a specific step within the sequence to change (Edit or Delete). Delete: Delete the entire sequence with all of its steps. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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A calibrator equipped with LEADS software can be simultaneously operated over the same COMM port using standard Teledyne API’s serial data commands and is compatible with APICOM versions 5 and later which include an added feature that allows a user to edit, upload and download Level tables.
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Status Block2: The second status block does not correspond to any • physical output but is used to communicate status over the serial data port. 8. Press the Done button to complete the programming for the individual Level. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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1. In the Setup>Analog Outputs>Analog Output Cfg menu press the button in the Signal Out field and select a function from the pop-up list. (Selecting “Not Mapped” disables all other fields in the Analog Output Configurator). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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8. Go to the Analog Output Cal menu to calibrate the new settings (see Section 2.6.9.3). Changes to Range or Recorder Offset require that this output be recalibrated. Figure 2-63. Analog Output Configuration 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Calibration is performed with a voltmeter connected across the output terminals and by changing the actual output signal level in 100, 10 or 1-count increments in the Analog Output Cal page with the Calibration Type set to Manual. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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It is also an alternate place to check for and install software updates. Special instrument or software features or installed options may also be listed here. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Enable/disable the requirement for a password for this serial port to respond. The Security only command that is active is the request-for-help command (? CR). Stop bits Select either 0 or 1 stop bit (typically set in conjunction with Parity and Data bits). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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192.168.76.1.) that is the address of the computer used by your LAN and serves Gateway as a router to access the Internet or another network. 2.6.12. S >G ETUP Gas configuration was detailed during the Startup procedures in Section 2.4.4. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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7. When the Status field indicates that the USB drive has been detected, press the “Upload Configuration to Instrument” Start button. 8. When the Status field indicates that the upload is complete, remove the flash drive. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Note that the ozone generator in the T700U can operate in a high range or a low range. High range is similar to the standard T700 with an ozone generator option. Low range is more like a fractional mode in that it is used for producing low levels of ozone during a GPT calibration.
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Only present if multiple cal gas MFC option is installed. In instruments with optional O generators installed, airflow is maintained during Standby mode so that the generator can continue to operate at its most efficient temperature. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Setup>Gas>Cylinder menu (see Section 2.4.4). If the unit has an optional O generator installed, various concentrations of O can be set up and generated as well. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The valve associated with the cylinder containing the chosen source gas is open. In instrument with multiple MFCs the CPU chooses which MFC to use depending on the target gas flow requested. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 1 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 3-3. T700U Gas Flow and T700 with O Options when Generating Non-O Source Gas Instrument Chassis PHOTOMETER BENCH Flow Control (1.0 LPM) Pressure...
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Setup>Gas menu (Section 2.4.4); target concentration • • units of measure flow rate to be output by the calibrator • Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Therefore, the flow rate should be a minimum of 6.7 LPM to generate 3 ppb. These equations can be used to determine the minimum flow rate for any desired concentration. Figure 3-6. Auto Generate Calibration Mixtures 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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GPT or GPTPS features), the user also needs to set the ozone generator mode and set point see Figure 3-8. However, start with computations for the desired settings, as presented in this section. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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2 LPM, the proper Total Flow output should be set at: (2 + 2 + 2) x 1.5 = 9.000 LPM. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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• • The required source gas flow rate would be: = (200 ppm x 9.000 LPM) ÷ 600 ppm flow = 1800.000 ppm/LPM) ÷ 600 ppm flow = 3.000 LPM flow Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If no single MFC can accommodate the requested flow rate, then multiple mass flow controllers are used. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The valve associated with the cylinder containing the chosen source gas is open. In instrument with multiple MFCs the CPU chooses which MFC to use depending on the target gas flow requested. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Residence Time in the reaction volume as well as a Dynamic Parameter specification. For the purposes of calculating these parameters, the volume of the GPT reaction chamber is 130 cc. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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2 LPM, the proper Total Flow output should be set at: (2 + 2 + 2) x 1.5 = 9.000 LPM • Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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During GPTZ, NO gas is generated in the same manner as a GPT calibration, except the the O generator lamp is not energized, thus producing no O . This allows accurate measurement of the baseline NO and NO readings from the instrument under test. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The valve associated with the cylinder containing NO source gas is open. In instruments with multiple MFCs the CPU chooses which MFC to use depending on the target gas flow requested. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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The GPT Pres-Set (GPTPS) feature is used to fine-tune the ozone generator calibration to improve the accuracy of the O concentration prior to running GPT. (In the T700 this function is only available if the optional O photometer is installed). GPTPS simulates a GPT mixing operation in order to determine the exact output of the calibrator’s O...
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The valve associated with the cylinder containing NO source gas is open. In instrument with multiple MFCs the CPU chooses which MFC to use depending on the target gas flow requested. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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GAS INPUT MANIFOLD (on back panel) CAL GAS Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 1 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 3-11. Gas Flow during GPTPS Mode 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The valve associated with the cylinder containing NO source gas is open. In instrument with multiple MFCs the CPU chooses which MFC to use depending on the target gas flow requested. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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GAS INPUT MANIFOLD CAL GAS (on back panel) Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 1 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 3-12. Gas Flow during GPT Mode 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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In the Generate menu, press the GPT button and edit the applicable fields, then press the Generate button. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Levels, operational functions for LEADS (Section 2.6.8.1), are configured in the Setup>Levels menu (Section 2.6.8). To execute a Level, navigate to the Generate menu (Figure 3-5), press the LEVEL button, and select the desired Level, then press the Generate button. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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COM2 port can be left in its default configuration for standard RS-232 • operation including multidrop, or it can be reconfigured for half-duplex RS- 485 operation (please contact the factory for this configuration). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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The following set of instructions assumes that the user is familiar with MODBUS communications, and provides minimal information to get started. For additional instruction, please refer to the Teledyne API MODBUS manual, PN 06276. Also refer to www.modbus.org for MODBUS communication protocols.
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COM1[COM2] Handshaking Mode is set to either Hardware or OFF. Do NOT set it to Software. Press the Accept button to apply the settings. (Figure 4-2 shows an example for MODBUS RTU). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Setup>Vars>Instrument ID menu. Next, for the settings to take effect, power off the analyzer, wait 5 seconds, and power it on again. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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• should be periodically calibrated (see Section 5.3). 5.1. VERIFYING AND CALIBRATING THE MFCS View the parameters for each MFC under the Utilities>Diagnostics menu. Figure 5-1. MFC Performance Statistics Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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1. Turn off the calibrator. 2. Open the calibrator’s front panel for easiest access to the MFC output ports. 3. Attach the flow meter directly to the output port of the MFC to be checked/tested. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Apply button, a prompt will appear when the Done button is pressed, asking whether to save the changes). 5. Press the Done button when adjustments are completed; this will stop the flow and return to the Diagnostics menu. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Figure 5-4 illustrates the setup for performance verification, and Section 5.2.2 describes the steps to run the verification. If calibration is required, Sections 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 provide instructions. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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5. Go to Home page and wait about 10 minutes or more until the reading under “Actual” stabilizes before comparing that value to the reading of the reference photometer to ensure they are within 1% of each other (If not, calibrate per Sections 5.2.3 and 5.2.4). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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There are two ways to make the connections between these instruments and the calibrator: either with direct connections (Section 5.2.3.1) or with calibration manifolds (Section 5.2.3.2). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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3/8 inch CAL OUT gas outlet connections to manifolds/instruments Figure 5-6. External Photometer Validation Setup – Direct Connections Note A minimum of 1.1 LPM is required for the external zero air source. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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7. Allow calibration gas to enter the PHOTO IN port of the calibrator’s rear panel. 8. Press the Calibrate button. (Pressing “Yes” in the Confirm Calibration window changes the slope value for the O measurement, where “No” aborts the calibration). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Meas/Ref valve is cycling (about six seconds per full cycle), and the Photo Pressure reading changes by more than .2 as the valve switches approximately every three seconds. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Generate page. 1. Ensure that the calibrator is in Standby mode (press the Standby button in the Generate menu). 2. Press the Auto button. 3. Press the Gas button and select O Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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(Optional O Generator) generator / photometer pressure / flow sensor PCA Use monitor to measure ambient atmospheric Sample Gas Pressure Sensor Photo Press IN-HG-A pressure at the calibrator’s location. (Optional O Photometer) 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 2 Pressure CAL GAS Monitor OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 5-12. Pressure Monitor Points with O Options and Multiple Cal MFCs Installed Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Figure 5-13. Pressure Sensor Calibration Page (Diluent Example) 7. Turn OFF power to the calibrator. 8. Remove the pressure monitor. 9. Restore the pneumatic lines to their proper connections. 10. Close the calibrator’s cover. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The Status field should read “Success”. Figure 5-14. O3 Photometer Pressure Sensor Calibration Page 6. Turn OFF the calibrator. 7. Reconnect the internal pump. 8. Close the calibrator’s cover. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before performing any of the following operations that require entry into the interior of the calibrator. CAUTION The operations outlined in this Section are to be performed by qualified maintenance personnel only. Teledyne API Models T700 andT700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Verify Leak any Maintenance 6.5.1 Leak Check Tight or Repair Pneumatic Examine Yes if As needed - - - lines and clean cleaned Only applies to calibrator’s with O photometer options installed. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 andT700U Calibrators...
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Figure 6-1. Report Generation Page The report can also be set to generate periodically and sent to a Web services “cloud” where it is available for viewing by Teledyne API technical support personnel. Set this function with two Vars: Setup>Vars>Upload Report to Cloud: set to True.
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4. In the Update Firmware field, press the Check button for the instrument to determine whether the firmware on the flash drive is more recent than what is Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Test the accuracy of the calibration by touching parts of the screen and see that the mouse pointer follows your touches. 9. If you press the CANCEL button, the calibration won’t be altered. Otherwise, press the ACCEPT button. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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6. After the Time Zone is implemented first (Steps 1 through 5), then other changes to the date and/or time can be made, and recycling the power is not necessary. Figure 6-5. Time Zone Change Requirements Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Pressure/Flow Sensor board mounted to floor of chassis), and reconnect it to the photometer’s gas outlet. (The other end of this tube is connected to the O generator valve). Now continue to Step 3. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Figure 6-6. Bypassing the Photometer Sensor PCA and Pump Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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6. Using a “T” type pneumatic fitting, connect a gas line from the zero air gas source to the Diluent In and to the CYL 1 port u (see Figure 6-7). 7. In the Utilities>Diagnostics>Auto Leak Check menu, press the Check button. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 2 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 6-9. Gas Flow for Auto-Leak Check of Calibrators with O Generator and Photometer Option Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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It should be free from dirt and lint. 9. Inspect the o-rings that seal the ends of the optical tube (these o-rings may stay seated in the manifolds when the tube is removed). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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7. If a minimum reading of 3500.0 mV cannot be reached, the lamp must be replaced. 8. Replace the cover on the calibrator. Figure 6-10. Photometer Assembly – Lamp Adjustment / Installation Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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11. Replace the cover on the calibrator. CAUTION The UV lamp contains mercury (Hg), which is considered hazardous waste. The lamp should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations regarding waste containing mercury. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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8. Turn on calibrator and allow it to stabilize for at least 30 minutes. 9. Replace the calibrator’s cover. 10. Perform an auto-leak check (See Section 6.5.1). 11. Perform an Ozone Generator calibration (see Section 5.3). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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PCA. • Follow the procedures defined in Section 2.4.2 to confirm that the calibrator’s vital functions are working (power supplies, CPU, relay PCA, etc.). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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- Bench lamp temperature sensor PHOTO LAMP TEMP The photometer lamp temp - Relay controlling the bench heater WARNING is < 51°C or >61°C. - Entire Relay PCA C Bus - Hot Lamp Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Table 7-2 contains some of the more common causes for these values to be out of range. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The pressure of the gas in the photometer’s sample chamber is used to calculate the concentration of O in the gas stream. Incorrect sample pressure can cause inaccurate readings. Photo Press - Check for Gas Flow problems. See Section Table 7-1. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Table 7-3 lists the functions that can be viewed from the Utilities>Diagnostics>Analog Outputs menu. Analog Outputs 1 through 3 are wired for the MFCs, while the 4 is user-configurable through the Setup>Analog Outputs>Analog Output Cfg menu (Section 2.6.9). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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C Bus - Hot Lamp The temperature of the O3 Gen Lamp generator’s UV 0 C° 70 C° Same as O3 GEN LAMP TEMP WARNING from Table 7-1. Temp Raw lamp Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If after 30 – 60 seconds, DS5 is flashing, then the CPU is bad and must be replaced. Figure 7-1. CPU Status Indicator 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Valve should audibly change states. Meas/Ref PHOTO_REF_VALVE If not: Green Valve • Failed Valve • Failed Relay Drive IC on Relay PCA Generator O3_GEN_VALVE • Failed Relay PCA Green Valve Status Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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• Faulty motherboard, valve driver board or relay PCA Continuously ON C bus health • Faulty connectors/wiring between motherboard, valve (Red) (Watchdog Circuit) Continuously OFF driver board or relay PCA • Failed/faulty +5 VDC power supply (PS1) 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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• Failed valve driver IC on relay PCA • Failed valve driver board Purge Valve PURGE_VALVE Status • Faulty +12 VDC power supply (PS2) • Faulty connectors/wiring Diluent Valve INPUT_VALVE Status Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If they do not, check the circuit breaker built into the ON/OFF switch on the instruments front panel. WARNING Should the AC power circuit breaker trip, investigate and correct the condition causing this situation before turning the calibrator back on. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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A voltmeter should be used to verify that the DC voltages are correct per the values in Table 7-10, and an oscilloscope, in AC mode, with band limiting turned on, can be used to evaluate if the supplies are producing excessive noise (> 100 mV p-p). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Assuming that there are no wiring problems and that the DC power supplies are operating properly, the display screen should light and show the splash screen and other indications of its state as the CPU goes through its initialization process. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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1. Measure the pressure on the inlet side of S1 with an external pressure meter. 2. Measure the voltage across TP4 and TP1. • The expected value for this signal should be: Pressure ± 10% Expected mVDC 4250 mvDC mvDC 34.18 psig Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If this voltage is out of range, then either pressure transducer S1 is bad, the • board is bad or there is a pneumatic failure preventing the pressure transducer from sensing the absorption cell pressure properly. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Appendix B) with the voltage displayed on the front panel. • If the wiring is intact but there is a large difference between the measured and displayed voltage (±10 mV) then the motherboard is bad. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If one or more of the readings fails to be within range, it is likely that there has been a failure of the either or both of the DACs and their associated circuitry on the motherboard. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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2. Connect a jumper from the “+” pin on the appropriate connector to the “U” on the same connector. 3. Connect a second jumper from the “” pin on the connector to the “1” pin. 4. The status of Control Input 01 should change to read “ON”. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If the analyzer stops during initialization (the front panel display shows a fault or warning message), it is likely that the DOM, the firmware or the configuration and data files have been corrupted. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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7.3.14.1. GENERAL RS-232 TROUBLESHOOTING Teledyne API calibrators use the RS-232 communications protocol to allow the instrument to be connected to a variety of computer-based equipment. RS-232 has been used for many years and as equipment has become more advanced, connections between various types of hardware have become increasingly difficult.
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C bus is working and that there is no other failure • with the Relay board, the FET Driver on the Relay Board may have failed. Using the O3 Gen Lamp Heater Control parameter in the 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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READINGS • Check for leaks in the pneumatic systems as described in Section 6.5.1. • Check for dirty absorption cell and clean or replace as necessary as described in Section 6.5.2. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Check and adjust as required. The photometer needs 800 cm3/min of gas flow. Ensure that this is • accounted for when calculating total required output flow for the calibrator (see Section 2.4.5). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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If the above voltages check out, it is more likely that a problem is due to the • UV Lamp than due to the Lamp Power Supply. Replace the Lamp and if the problem persists, replace the Lamp Power • Supply. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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If the above voltages check out, it is more likely that a problem is due to the • UV Lamp than due to the Lamp Power Supply. Replace the Lamp and if the problem persists, replace the Lamp Power • Supply. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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If this manual and its Service Section do not solve your problems, technical assistance may be obtained from Teledyne API, Technical Support: Toll-free Phone: +1 800-324-5190 Phone: +1 858-657-9800 Fax: +1 858-657-9816 Email: api-techsupport@teledyne.com Website: http://www.teledyne-api.com/ Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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7.8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) The following list of FAQs is from the Teledyne API’s Technical Support Department’s most commonly asked questions relating to the Dynamic Dilution Calibrator. QUESTION ANSWER My ozone reading is not Look at the Photo Ref/Meas. These are most likely too what I should expect - low and need to be adjusted up to 4500mV.
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Once the exact concentrations of all of the gases in the bottle are programmed into the calibrator, it will create an exact output concentration of any of the gases in the bottle. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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O generator are entered into the calibrator’s software, the calibrator adjusts the NO flow rate and diluent (zero air) flow rate to precisely create the appropriate NO concentration at the output. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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8.2.1. G ONTROL The precision of gas flow through the Dynamic Dilution Calibrator is centrally critical to its ability to mix calibration gases accurately. This control is established in several ways. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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These assemblies are not adjusted but maintain precise volumetric control as long as the a critical pressure ratio is maintained between the upstream and the downstream orifice. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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PCA measures the pressure of gas in the photometer’s absorption tube. This data is used by the CPU when calculating the O concentration inside the absorption tube. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Purge CAL GAS 2 Photometer Lamp Power INLET Valve Detector CAL GAS 1 Supply INLET Photometer DILUENT CAL GAS 4 Valve INLET CAL GAS 3 INLET Figure 8-3. Electronic Block Diagram Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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Teledyne API. It communicates with the user as well as receives data from and issues commands to a variety of peripheral devices via a separate printed circuit assembly called the motherboard.
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Figure 8-4. Calibrator CPU Board Annotated The CPU includes two types of non-volatile data storage: an embedded 2MB flash chip and a Disk on Module (DOM). Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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The relay PCA also hosts valve driver chips that control the valves associated with the O generator and photometer. Other valves related to source gas and diluent gas flow are controlled by a separate valve driver PCA (see Section 8.3.3). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Table 8-1 shows the status and functions of these LEDs. Figure 8-7. Status LED Locations – Relay PCA Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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PCA monitors D1 for solid on or off of 30-second duration (indicating that the CPU or I C bus has stopped functioning) and automatically closes all valves and turns off all heaters and lamps. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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C bus. Like the relay PCA watchdog, this board’s circuitry monitors this LED and automatically closes all valves and turns off all heaters and lamps if D2 indicates that the I C bus has stopped functioning. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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8.3.4.4. ANALOG OUTPUTS The calibrator has one analog output that the user can set to output a VDC signal level representing the value of any one of several selectable parameters. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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AC power configuration within the limits specified in its rear panel label. If the power circuit breaker trips, correct the cause before powering on the instrument. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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ISPLAY NTERFACE The most commonly used method for communicating with the calibrator is via the instrument’s front panel LCD touchscreen display from where users can input data and receive information directly. 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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LCD display module • a USB hub that is used for communications with the touchscreen controller and the two front panel USB device ports the circuitry for powering the display backlight • Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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8.4. SOFTWARE OPERATION The calibrator’s core module is a high performance, X86-based microcomputer running Windows CE. On top of the Windows CE shell, special software developed by Teledyne API interprets user commands from various interfaces, performs procedures and tasks and stores data in the CPU’s memory devices.
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(O forming ozone (O Inlet from Diluent Source Valve To GPT Chamber + hv = 3O Valve Flow Control To O Assembly Exhaust Figure 8-12. O Generator Internal Pneumatics Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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A self-adjusting pressure regulator on the zero air (diluent ) supply gas line maintains the pressure across the critical flow orifice of the flow control assembly (see Section 8.2.1.3). 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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CPU and where required stored in either flash memory or on the CPU’s Disk- on-Module. Commands from the CPU are sent to the motherboard and forwarded to the various devices via the calibrators I C bus. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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O3 Generator UV Lamp Temperature Flash Chip Lamp C Bus Generator Lamp Supply RELAY PCA Generator Valve Valve Status Figure 8-14. O Generator – Electronic Block Diagram Figure 8-15. O Generator Electronic Components Location 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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(calibration) gas during the reference phase. (Supplying the sample and calibration gases at ambient atmospheric pressure establishes a stable gas flow through the absorption tube). A detector, located at the other end of the glass tube measures the brightness of the UV Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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In order to account for this effect the following addition is made to the equation: Equation 8-7 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Wait Period. Ensures that the absorption tube has been adequately flushed of O 3 – 5 sec. bearing gas. 5 – 6 Seconds Calibrator measures the average UV light intensity of Non-O bearing Sample Gas during this period CYCLE REPEAT EVERY 6 SECONDS Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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CAL GAS (on back panel) Cal Gas OUTPUT 1 Mass Flow Controller 1 CAL GAS OUTPUT 2 Volume VENT GAS OUTPUT MANIFOLD Figure 8-18. O Photometer Gas Flow – Reference Cycle 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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If the calibrator is installed in an environment where high aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations are suspected, specific tests should be conducted to reveal the amount of interference these compounds may be causing. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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The simplest way to accomplish this is by placing a 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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The O concentration of the sample gas is computed by the CPU using this data (along with gas pressure and flow data received from the calibrator’s pressure sensors. Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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PHOTOSPRESS – pressure of the gas inside the absorption tube. This • pressure is reported in inches of mercury-absolute (in-Hg-A), i.e. referenced to a vacuum (zero absolute pressure). This is not the same as PSIG 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Ethernet standard that uses twisted (“T”) pairs of copper wires to 10BaseT transmit at 10 megabits per second (Mbps) 100BaseT same as 10BaseT except ten times faster (100 Mbps) name of a remote control program offered by Teledyne-API to its APICOM customers ASSY Assembly...
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Internet Protocol Internal Zero Span Local Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Liters Per Minute Mass Flow Controller Measure/Reference 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data SLAMS State and Local Air Monitoring Network Plan Standard Liters Per Minute of a gas at standard temperature and SLPM pressure Standard Temperature and Pressure Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators 083730700C DCN8250...
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VARS Variables, the variable settings of the instrument Voltage-to-Frequency Zero / Span 083730700C DCN8250 Teledyne API Models T700 and T700U Calibrators...
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APPENDIX A: MODBUS Register Map MODBUS Description Units Register Address (dec., 0-based) MODBUS Floating Point Input Registers (32-bit IEEE 754 format; read in high-word, low-word order; read-only) Actual cal. gas flow rate Actual diluent flow rate Photometer measured ozone concentration —...
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MODBUS Description Units Register Address (dec., 0-based) MODBUS Discrete Input Registers (single-bit; read-only) System reset warning Box temperature warning Photometer lamp temperature warning generator lamp temperature warning Permeation tube #1 temperature warning Photometer reference warning Photometer lamp stability warning Regulator pressure warning Any MFC pressure outside of warning limits Any MFC drive less than 10% of full scale or greater than full scale Any MFC sensor offset greater than allowable limit...
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APPENDIX B - Interconnects REVISIONS DESCRIPTION DATE DCN APPROVED 5870 10/4/10 INITIAL RELEASE Analog Control RS-232 RS-485 OutJ1020 Jl013 JI0IO& 1011 11004 AC POWER SWITCH AC POWER Motherboard � ENTRANCE 1---+-.+----1 058021400 � 04671 -------0 · - ------------------------ VALVE MD OPT 036490100 Jl07 nDRIVER BD...
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