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- Page 1 NOVAplus biogas USER MANUAL 9472EN-BIO...
- Page 2 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Producer: Legal notices / Intellectual property rights comments Original user manual © 2020 by MRU No part of this manual my be published in any form (print, fotocopy, electronic media or any other publication form) without a written approval by the publisher.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Table of content Information for product and safety ............. 6 1.1. Safety manual ....................... 6 1.2. Safety precautions ....................6 1.3. Ensure safety ......................7 1.4. Important general information ............... 9 1.5. User guideline for rechargeable batteries ..........10 Introduction .................. - Page 4 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 6.8. Repeating the zeroing ..................32 Performing measurement ..............33 7.1. Select measuring program ................33 7.2. Performing Biogas measurement ..............34 7.3. Flue gas measurement ..................35 7.4. Setting CO-limit (only with optional flue gas measurement) .....36 7.5. Storing measured values ................36 7.6.
- Page 5 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9.8. Self diagnostics ....................63 Maintenance and care ..............64 10.1. Cleaning ....................... 64 10.2. Maintenance....................... 64 10.3. Service messages ....................64 Appendix ..................65 11.1. Technical data ....................65 General Data ....................... 65 Gas conditioning and sampling ................65 Measured values .......................
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Page 6: Information For Product And Safety
1 Information for product and safety 1.1. Safety manual All general information and safety precautions of MRU products are listed in the supplied separate safety manual. Therefore, this manual must be read and observed before the first use of the instrument . -
Page 7: Ensure Safety
► Electrochemical sensors are by their operating principle not only sensitive to the gas they are intended for, but for other gases as well. This cross sensitivity is compensated by MRU for the typical application of flue gas analysis. However, unusual high concentration levels of single gas com-... - Page 8 This area classification is country specific, please observe and notice it. • MRU instruments may be operated in hazardous areas zone 2 by skilled users obeying local guidelines e.g. by using LEL gas detec- tors.
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Page 9: Important General Information
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 1.4. Important general information This analyzer is not designed to be used for continuous measurements. Before using the analyzer verify the condition of the various parts of the ana- lyzer, such as the probe, the ambient air conditions, the condensate separa- tor, star filter and the connectors for damage and/or blockages. -
Page 10: User Guideline For Rechargeable Batteries
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 1.5. User guideline for rechargeable batteries NOTE The rechargeable batterie is installed inside the analyzer and is not accessible to the end customer. However, the following instructions must generally be observed when handling lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. -
Page 11: Introduction
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 2 Introduction • This manual enables you to understand and safely operate this MRU Ana- lyzer. • Please read this manual with great vigilant and get familiar with the product before using it. • This analyzer may only be operated by competent personnel and for its intended use. - Page 12 The analyzer must be used according to instructions for the intended use. Our analyzers are checked according to the following regulations: VDE 0411 (EN61010) and DIN VDE 0701 before they leave the MRU GmbH factory. MRU technical products are designed and manufactured according to DIN 31000/ VDE 1000 and UVV = VBG 4 of the professional guilds for fine me- chanics and electrical engineering.
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Page 13: About Us
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 2.2. About us The analyzer is produced by the MRU GmbH in Neckarsulm, Germany (Founded in 1984), a medium sized company that specializes in developing, producing and marketing high quality emission monitoring analyzers. MRU GmbH produces a wide range of instruments, from standard analyzers up to tailor made industrial analyzers. -
Page 14: Packaging
Hazardous waste must be returned to MRU prepaid. 2.5. Return of electronic equipment MRU GmbH is required to accept the return, for proper disposal, of all analyz- ers delivered after 13th of August 2005. Analyzers must be returned to MRU prepaid. -
Page 15: Description
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 3 Description 3.1. Gas flow diagram A partial volume of the biogas is sucked and analyzed using NDIR and electrochemical sensors on its ingredients. Position Description Position Description Gas inlet Filter Differential pressure - NDIR bench... -
Page 16: Remote Control Unit (Rcu)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 3.2. Remote control unit (RCU) Position Description Position Description Keypad Display Cover SD-card reader (only by using a MRU-SD- CARD we can assure the compatibility of all ana- lyzer functions) USB port Eyes for shoulder strap... -
Page 17: Base Unit
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 3.3. Base unit Position Description Position Description Aerial LED condensate con- tainer ON-/OFF key button Fan gas cooler Built-in speed printer Outlet for condensate Gas outlet Star filter Connector T-gas Connector T-Ambient air (combustion air) Charging socket... -
Page 18: Connectors Depending On The Options (Gas Cooler)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Connectors depending on the options (gas cooler) Connector Models 1 pressure sensor draft / gas inlet pressure + standard pressure - TRGI draft / gas inlet TRGI pressure + Option pipe tests ac- pressure - cording TRGI... -
Page 19: Gas Sampling Probes
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 3.4. Gas sampling probes The Analyzer is available with different probes, both with fixed and ex- changeable probe tubes. A complete list of available probes can be found in the current price list of this analyzer. -
Page 20: Operating
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 4 Operating All information required to operate the analyzer is displayed as shown be- low. 4.1. Display Menu bar Function key bar Display panel Menu Measurement value, Zeroing active SD-Card in the slot Indication green Read- and write access... -
Page 21: Keypad
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 4.2. Keypad Description and function of the keys: ON / OFF By pressing the ON/OFF button the RCU will start up without delay. By pressing the ON/OFF button the base unit and the RCU (if RCU is placed in the charging doc) will start up. -
Page 22: Connection Remote Control Unit (Rcu) To Base Unit
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 4.3. Connection Remote control unit (RCU) to base unit Declaration of symbols Symbol Description No Bluetooth connection base unit to Base unit is in the update mode (Press ON-key at the base unit for changing to the measurement mode) Bluetooth connection base unit to RCU If the connection breaks off base unit to RCU during a measurement, e.g.,... -
Page 23: Reset And Blink Codes
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS NOTE Connection menu (the connection remote control <-> base unit is preconfigured) ► Press F1, to connect to the base unit with the RCU. NOTE The name consists of NOVAplus and the serial number of the base unit. -
Page 24: Menu Structure
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Reset of the RCU press ESC and ON/OFF- button at the same time for a couple of seconds Reset of the base unit press ON/OFF- button for about ten seconds (LED switches off) LED in ON/OFF- button in the base unit... - Page 25 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS NOVAplus Biogas he topic „Biogas meas- The Storage menu is ex- The Extras menu is ex- rement“is a stand-ard plained in chapter 8 Data plained in chapter 9Ex- eature in every analyzer Storage, Page 44. tras / Adjustments, Page nd is explained in chap- er 7.2Performing Biogas...
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Page 26: First Usage
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 5 First usage After the analyzer has been inspected and is ready for start-up it can be switched on and personalized settings can be entered. These settings can be changed at any time. 5.1. Preparatory steps ►... - Page 27 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Gas cooler mode Full / Eco full: cooling up to approx. + 5 °C eco: cooling up to approx. 10 °C below ambient tem- perature (not under +5 °C!) Probe heating as needed / Probe heating is always switched on with mains, if the with mains NOVAplus is connected to mains and is switched ON.
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Page 28: Switch-On Protection
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 5.4. Switch-On protection If activated and if ON key is pressed (possibly inadvertently), then the mes- sage: „3 seconds OK key press “displays. 5.5. Print-out settings The printout can be set in the Extra menu under the menu item analyzer set- tings. -
Page 29: Bluetooth Settings
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 5.6. Bluetooth settings If RemoteData, OnlineView or MRUConnect (PDA) with Bluetooth is used, the SLAVE move mode must be selected. The auto connect mode must be switched OUT. 5.7. Setting date and time ► Go to the Extras menu. -
Page 30: Preparing Measurement
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 6 Preparing measurement 6.1. Ensure power supply The analyzer can be used with: 1. with the internal MRU battery (provided) 2. with the MRU battery charger (provided) External equipment may only be connected while the analyzer is switched off! 6.2. -
Page 31: Operating Temperature
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 6.5. Operating temperature If the analyzer has been stored at low temperatures, it will require some time to equilibrate to the ambient temperature before being switched on. If it does not equilibrate, condensation will occur inside the analyzer! If the temperature is out of its operation range you will see the following messages on the display. -
Page 32: Automatic Zero-Point Setting
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 6.7. Automatic zero-point setting NOTE The probe must not be in the exhaust gas during the zero- ► Press the power button on the base unit. The analyzer performs a zero point measurement automatically. During zero point measurement, the -> 0.0 <- symbol flashes in the upper right corner of the display. -
Page 33: Performing Measurement
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 7 Performing measurement Every NOVAplus BIOGAS is capable of making a complete BIOGAS measurement. How to perform this is described below. 7.1. Select measuring program DANGER Rick due to toxic gases There is a risk of poisoning. -
Page 34: Performing Biogas Measurement
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS NOTE You can start a measurement with the previously set measurement parameters directly from the Measurement menu. ►Press F1. The measurement is started. 7.2. Performing Biogas measurement ► Go to the Measurement menu ► Select Biogas measurement. -
Page 35: Flue Gas Measurement
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 7.3. Flue gas measurement Measurement values can be organized on three pages, each page displaying 6 measurement values. The order of the display is operator settable. There are direct measured values available such as Oxygen and Temperature as well as calculated values such as dew point, efficiency and CO . -
Page 36: Setting Co-Limit (Only With Optional Flue Gas Measurement)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 7.4. Setting CO-limit (only with optional flue gas measurement) If the CO limit value is exceeded, the colour of the measured CO values changes (red). 7.5. Storing measured values If in the function key bar "store" is indicated, you can store with the accom- panying function key F2 or F3 the measurement in the data memory. -
Page 37: Last Measurement Values
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS To change the printer paper, you pull out the little plastic recessed grip (2) which is mounted on the transparent printer cover (1). Insert the new printer roll and let the end of the pa- per stick out of the printer (+/- half inch). -
Page 38: Pressure Measurement
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 7.9. Pressure measurement Pressure (4 values) is measured and saved to the selected measurement name. The actual measured value is displayed in the middle of the display. The 4 measurement names can be changed as desired. -
Page 39: Differential Temperature Measurement
The menu Diff. temp. measurement appears. The temperatures T1, T2 and the difference are displayed. NOTE The accuracy of the difference temperature measurement is guaranteed only on use of the MRU temperature sensors. 39 / 78 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm... -
Page 40: Performing Measurements On Chp Units (Option)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 7.11. Performing measurements on CHP units (option) With the option BHKW you can perform flue gas measurements on CHP (Combined heat and power) plants. If this option is installed in the analyzer there is an accessible Purafil-filter on the front of the analyzer. Due to high... -
Page 41: Performing Auto-Measurement (Option)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 7.12. Performing Auto-measurement (Option) NOTE We recommend a regular zeroing of the sensors. During long-term measurements the sensors may drift, resulting in a lower measuring accuracy until the next zero point is taken. How long can be measured without drift depends on the ambient conditions and the gas concentrations. - Page 42 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Printout Settings Interval Interval av- Comment Total aver- function erage age value the printout contains the mean values over in- terval and the Total average value the printout contains the last measured val- ues of the interval and the total average value...
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Page 43: Semi-Continuous Auto-Measurement Incl. Data Logger
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Semi-continuous Auto-measurement incl. data logger A precondition for semi-continuous Auto- measurement is the option: Automatic zeroing and calibration of the analyzer art. no. 64198. The Auto-measurement must be activated by the operator in the meas- uring window via the menu key. Please select Auto-measurement. -
Page 44: Data Storage
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 8 Data Storage 8.1. Organizing data storage Basis of the data memory of the analyzer is a set of sites stored in the device. Every site exists of a unique site number and 8 freely usable text lines which can have, e.g., the address, customer name etc. -
Page 45: Site Administration
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 8.3.Site administration In the menu item “Sites administration” you are able •view all data of the stored sites •create new sites •change date of existing sites •delete sites In the device new created sites and changes in the data of a site will not transmit to the PC back. -
Page 46: View Sites
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS View sites ► Go to the Storage menu. ► Select Site administration. The menu Sites administration appears. Each stored site is displayed on a page with the coloured site number and eight additional free text lines. -
Page 47: Changing Sites
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS ► Select a line in which you want to search for content. In this example, the search is performed in line 2. ► Press F3. A window appears. ► Enter the desired search term In this example the search term is John Example. -
Page 48: Data Transfer Using Sd Card (Option)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS You can delete sites individually or delete all sites simultaneously ► Go to the Storage menu. ► Select Sites administration. ► Press F2. The menu Sites administration appears. ► Select the site you want to delete. -
Page 49: Importing Sites
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS between different computer programs, for example Microsoft Excel™ or Ac- cess™, that support the format. Also, other computer programs offer this type of interface because it is widely spread and easy to use. The following functions are available from Software Version 1.11 and higher: 1.Importing sites... - Page 50 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS With this function you can Import Sites which have been created on a com- puter or another Analyzer. The File name must have the name “anlagen.csv“ (anlagen = German for sites) . The file has no column heading that means that the first line already has user data.
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Page 51: Exporting Sites
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Exporting sites ► Go to the Storage menu. ► Select Sites onto SD card. ► Press OK. The menu Sites onto SD card appears. ► Press F2. The sites are exported. This function can be used for an analyzer back up or if you wish to supply the analyzer information to a computer program or another analyzer. -
Page 52: Exporting Differential Pressure Measurements
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS The created file has a column header with the following information: Site number, Date/Time, Measuring program name, Fuel type, CO2max, O2refer- ence, and all measured values that the analyzer can measure as well as the soot numbers, Derivate and T-Boiler. -
Page 53: Deleting Measurements
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS ► With F2 = "measured value" are displayed the measured data of the stored measurement in detail, available in 3 measuring value pages, as they are defined in the measuring value window. ► With ESC you return to the context information of the measurement. -
Page 54: Transferring Measurements To Sd-Card (Option)
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Transferring measurements to SD-Card (Option) The analyzer offers the possibility to export all stored measurements to a SD card ► Go to the Storage menu. ► Select Measurements to SD card. ► Press OK. ► Select the desired measurement type. -
Page 55: Extras / Adjustments
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9 Extras / Adjustments The analyzer is delivered in a standard software configuration which should cover most needs. However, there are many ways to tailor the settings to your individual needs if required. The possibilities are highly flexible and in- dividual adaptable. - Page 56 Logo installed. Printer Logo setting: As soon as the Logo has been installed and the printer type is set on MRU, the Logo print will be available in the menu “extras / settings (print Logo). 56 / 78 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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Page 57: Service Calibration Menu
Das Abgleich-Menü ist durch einen PIN-Code vor Eingriffen von nicht autori- sierten Personen geschützt. Für den PIN Code setzen Sie sich mit einer MRU-Servicestelle (www.mru.eu) in Verbindung. Sollten Sie versehentlich die PIN-Code-Abfrage gestartet ha- ben, dann drücken Sie die ESC Taste. Sie gelangen zurück in das Menü Ext- ras. -
Page 58: Default Settings
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9.3. Default settings The analyzer will be reset to original delivery settings. NOTE With the default setting, all individual settings are lost . ► Go to the Extras menu. ► Select Default settings. ► Press OK. -
Page 59: Service Values Rcu / Service Values Base Unit
In this menu you will see all service values of the sensors and also other parameters. In case of a defect contact the MRU service department. The MRU ser- vice technician will ask you about these values or he will ask you to send them by fax or email. -
Page 60: Performing Leak Test
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9.5. Performing leak test With the leak proof test, the system is checked by the device (incl. the con- densate separator) up to the probe spike on undensity. The internal gas pump generates in addition a sub pressure which is measured over the built- in draft sensor and is observed for a period of 10 seconds. -
Page 61: Contents Sd Card
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9.6. Contents SD card ► Go to the Extras menu. ► Select Contents SD card. ► Press OK. The menu Contents SD card appears. The files stored on the SD card are displayed. ► Select a file. -
Page 62: Contents Analyzer Info
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9.7. Contents Analyzer info Here you will find information about the analyzer and the installed options. Options list remote control ► Go to the Extras menu. ► Select Device info remote control. The menu Device info remote control appears. -
Page 63: Self Diagnostics
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 9.8. Self diagnostics The analyzer performs a self-diagnosis. The self-diagnosis provides a quick overview of the condition of the batteries and sensors. If the option "Flow control" is installed, the current flow rate [l/min] can be displayed. -
Page 64: Maintenance And Care
When next powered on, you will be reminded to the execution of the an-nual customer service. A complete service at an MRU service station (for MRU services station please see: www.mru.eu) contains the function control and calibration and/or cleaning of the fol-... -
Page 65: Appendix
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 11 Appendix 11.1. Technical data General Data Deutsch Angabe English +5°C ... +45 °C / Betriebstemperatur Operating temperature 41 °F ... 113 °F Rel. Luftfeuchtigkeit bei Be- Rel. Humidity, non-condensing trieb, nicht-kondensierend -20°C ... +50°C / -... -
Page 66: Measured Values
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Condensate trap (non- Kondenstafalle (nicht-gekühlt) Standard cooled) Gaskühler Option Gas cooler Temperature Peltier cooler Temperatur Peltierkühler (an Netz 5 °C (during grid and battery und Akku) operation) 2,5h (5°C) / 6h Batt operating hours with Akkubetriebszeit mit Gaskühler (ECO T-Gerät -... - Page 67 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS ± 100 ppm / 5% (0 ... 4000 Genauigkeit absolut / vom Mess- ppm) Accuracy abs. / reading wert 10 % (> 4000 ppm) Ansprechzeit T90 < 40s Response Time T90 Elektrochemischer Sensor Electrochemical Sensor Nominaler Messbereich 0 - 1000 ppm Nom.
- Page 68 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Nicht-dispersive Infrarotmessung Non-dispersive Infrared (NDIR) Measurement (NDIR) Nominaler Messbereich 0 - 100 Vol% Nom. Measuring Range Auflösung Resolution ± 0,3 Vol% / Genauigkeit abs. /vom Messwert Accuracy abs./reading Ansprechzeit T90 < 35 s Response Time T90...
- Page 69 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Differenzdruck RCU Differential Pressure RCU Messbereich ± 300 hPa Measuring Range 0,1 hPa / Genauigkeit abs. / vom Messwert Accuracy abs. / reading To be connected to Re- Anschluss an Fernbedieneinheit mote Control Unit Temperature Measure-...
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Page 70: Calculated Values
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Calculated values Deutsch Angabe English Messbereich (brennstoffab- Measuring range (fuel type de- 0 - CO hängig) pendant) Genauigkeit abs. ± 0,3 Vol% Accuracy abs. Taupunkt °C Dew point Abgasverlust qA 0 - 99,9% Losses qA Wirkungsgrad... -
Page 71: Data Communication
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS Gasleitungsprüfung - Dicht- heitsprüfung 0 - 200 Messbereich mbar Genauigkeit (abs. / vom Mess- ±0,5 mbar / wert) Gasleitungsprüfung - Gas- leckmenge Messbereich 0 - 8 l/h Genauigkeit (abs. / vom Mess- ±0,2 l/h / wert) -
Page 72: Analysis And Calculations
These values are than referenced for the gross calorific value for con- densing boilers only. (efficiency > 100) The calculations of efficiency and exhaust losses are performed using Siegert’s formula. For further information please contact MRU GmbH. (www.mru.eu) 72 / 78 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm... -
Page 73: Text Input
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 11.3. Text input A number of texts and names can be changed to your own needs. (for example: the names of the user defined fuel types, site names, the names of the measurement programs) When you select the text input, the following window will pop up:... -
Page 74: Firmware Update
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 11.5. Firmware update NOTE During the Firmware update the LED of the ON-OFF switch (Base unit) is flashing and the Bluetooth connection sym- bol changes the colour from blue to yellow. Don’t press during the update any key and remove the SD card first after a restart of the base unit from the device! ►... - Page 75 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS RCU: Please write down your Firmware-Version (e.g. 1.11.50)_________________________________ Please write down your serial number (e.g. 012072)____________________________ Base unit: Please write down your Firmware-Version (e.g. 1.09.01_____________________________ Please write down your serial number (e.g. 012039)____________________________ Do the following steps in order to update the firmware: ►...
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Page 76: Troubleshooting
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 11.6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the analyzer 1. Effect 2. Error indication 3. Cause 4. Solution Device cannot be LED behind the conden- Device does not react Press ESC and ON simul switched off by press- sate separator is on and ously! on any key. -
Page 77: Declaration Of Conformity
USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 12 Declaration of conformity 77 / 78 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm... - Page 78 USER MANUAL NOVAplus BIOGAS 78 / 78 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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