Kane KANE900 Plus Manual

Kane KANE900 Plus Manual

Hand-held combustion analyser

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KANE900 Plus
Hand-held
Combustion
Analyser

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  • Page 1 KANE900 Plus Hand-held Combustion Analyser...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page No: 1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES ................1-4 1.1 Instrument features and keypad ................. 1 1.2 Instrument layout (Rear) .................... 2 1.3 Standard Probe Configuration..................3 1.4 Analyser connections ....................4 2. SAFETY WARNING ........................5 3. FIRST TIME USE ........................... 5 4.
  • Page 3 8. AVERAGE OF THREE......................24-25 8.1 Storing ........................24 8.2 Viewing ........................24 8.2 Printing........................25 9. MAINTENANCE .......................... 26 9.1 Emptying and Cleaning the in-line water trap ............26 9.2 Changing the particle filter ..................26 10. PROBLEM SOLVING ........................ 27 11.
  • Page 4: Analyser Layout And Features

    Allows access to all menu functions Scrolls down through options PUMP STORE Turns pump on and off Enters data storage menu ENTER PRINT Accepts a command ie enters a Prints current data menu option KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 1...
  • Page 5: Instrument Layout (Rear)

    1.2 Instrument Layout (Rear) KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 2...
  • Page 6: Standard Probe Configuration

    1.3 Standard Probe Configuration KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 3...
  • Page 7: Analyser Connections

    1.4 Analyser Connections Gas Connection to Instrument Particle Filter In-line Water Trap Neoprene Hose Flue Temperature Connector KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 4...
  • Page 8: Safety Warning

    8 hour day. See Main Parameter displays for Battery Indicator. The KANE900 Plus has a rechargeable lead acid battery which uses a different charger than other Kane-May analysers. Ensure the correct charger is used or damage may occur to the instrument.
  • Page 9: Normal Start Up Sequence

    To obtain the quoted specification an instrument should be calibrated with clean ambient air at standard temperature and pressure (STP). KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 6...
  • Page 10 DISPLAY of the analyser:- NETT 20.9 0000 EFF (G) % to change the display. CO2 % FLUE C INLT NOT FITTED AMBIENT C All parameters are detailed in Appendix A - MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 7...
  • Page 11: Main Displays

    XAIR mbar 0.00 This screen only displayed on an 0000 0000 analyser fitted with an NO sensor NOx calc% O2 ref TIP - In 4 page mode only turns the backlight ON and OFF. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 8...
  • Page 12: Line Scroll Mode

    A - MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS. :20.9 % 0ppm ∆T : 0C λ : 21C The bottom line of the display can be changed to display other parameters. Use the keys to change this line. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 9...
  • Page 13: Sampling The Flue Gas

    0.0001 P INDEX % 0.01 XAIR mbar 0.00 To perform a combustion test and display draught pressure at the same time a special probe is required. Contact Kane International or Authorised Distributor for details. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 10...
  • Page 14: Regular Checks During Sampling

    30 to switch off. MENU TO ESCAPE If you have not finished but press by mistake, you can press return to normal operation and not switch OFF. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 11...
  • Page 15: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    N.B. Maximum cable lengths must be less than 3 metres. At the time of writing this manual (March 2006) Kane International Ltd is not aware of any field based situation where such interference has ever occurred and this advice is only given to satisfy the requirements of the Directive.
  • Page 16: Moving Through The Menus

    SMOKE : OFF RESET : NO MAIN MENU Press to save settings and return to the SELECT 3. DISPLAY MAIN MENU 2. UNITS 4. SETUP Press to return to the MAIN DISPLAY KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 13...
  • Page 17: Menu Options And Settings

    : 0.350 : 0.390 : 11.89 : 9.83 : 32 : 3.0 Calculation of fuel constants are detailed in the Appendix. Fuel constants will have to be calculated before a user fuel can be entered. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 14...
  • Page 18 Allows the user to enter a smoke test number from 0-9. This value will be printed on the standard printout. Default value is OFF. RESET : Allows the user set the Oxygen to 20.9% and zero the toxic sensors without turning the analyser off. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 15...
  • Page 19: Units Menu

    Efficiency is displayed as EFF (G) or EFF (N) respectively. Should the instrument detect that a condensing boiler is under test then it automatically switches to a third mode that is displayed as EFF (C). KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 16...
  • Page 20: Display Menu

    2-6 minutes minutes. Care must be taken when changing this parameter as sensors may drift from zero if too short a time is used. Kane International advise 3 minute countdown. CO ALARM : Allows an alarm level to be set on for the CO reading.
  • Page 21 (53). Move to each parameter until the correct time is set. Pressing after setting the seconds will return the cursor to the left of the screen. Format and Date are set in a similar manner. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 18...
  • Page 22 Kane International (44)-1707-375550 ‘LEFT’ USE STORE KEY The screen above shows the standard header setting with the cursor now shown underlining the K in Kane. By using any letter or number can be chosen. Once the correct character is displayed, use to move right to the next.
  • Page 23: Printing Information

    • Dot matrix serial printer - requires the supplied serial cable to transmit data. Connect the cable to the 8 pin DIN socket on the top of the KANE900 Plus and the 25 pin D-connector on the printer.
  • Page 24: Standard Printout

    6.2 Standard Printout The standard printout is:- KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 21...
  • Page 25: Storing And Retrieving Data

    STORING AND RETRIEVING DATA The KANE900 Plus can store up to 100 combustion tests. Once stored, the data can be viewed on the display or downloaded to a PC or printer. Storing a ‘Live’ Test While performing a test and viewing the data on the MAIN display access the STORE...
  • Page 26: Deleting Data

    MODE : DELETE MENU LOCATION PRESS ‘ENTER’ TO DELETE Press to access delete data ENTER to ERASE DATA screen MENU to ESCAPE Press to delete data in memory, press to exit delete data screen. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 23...
  • Page 27: Average Of Three

    This is indicated by the bottom ‘*’ being shown. Press a final time to exit from that mode. (To exit from this mode early, press , then , then 8.3 Printing KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 24...
  • Page 28 Get into the average of three viewing mode, “Ave View” as above. Offer a printer to the instrument in the usual way. Press . The print out omits any reading flagged as NOT FITTED. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 25...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Clean the inside of the filter housing with a suitable soft cloth. Insert a new filter element onto the spigot in the filter housing and carefully replace the end cap. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 26...
  • Page 30: Problem Solving

    The following is a list of problems that may occur on the instrument through its operating life. If the cause of the fault is not easy to identify then we advise you contact Kane International Service Department or an International Distributor for expert advice.
  • Page 31: Product Specification

    +0°C to +40°C/10% to 90% RH non condensing Input: 110Vac/220 Vac nominal Power Supply (battery charger) Output: 12 Vac off load Battery Life >8 hours from full charge Using dry gases at STP Calculated KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 28...
  • Page 32: Appendices

    Temperature measured by the optional inlet air probe. This probe is (Ti) plugged into the instrument through the RS232 socket. This figure is used to calculate the NET temperature instead of AMBIENT when fitted. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 29...
  • Page 33 The display will read ‘O2 > 20%’ if referenced values selected and instrument is in clean ambient air. O2 ref % : Toxic gas measurements can be referenced to defined oxygen levels. (O2r) See SELECT menu 5.2.2 for details. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 30...
  • Page 34: Combustion Efficiency Calculation

    K3 = % Wet Loss = % Hydrogen O = % Water Measured Data: Tf = Flue Temperature Ti = Inlet Temperature m = % Oxygen in flue gas r = Oxygen reference % KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 31...
  • Page 35 Qgr/Qnet. Since this loss is usually small this conversion has been ignored. This loss is subtracted from the efficiency. Oxygen Reference CO(n) = CO x (20.9 - O (20.9 - O KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 32...
  • Page 36: Calculation Of Fuel Data

    CALCULATION OF FUEL DATA For any fuel not specified by Kane International the net calorific value, gross calorific value and composition should be obtained from the fuel supplier. The following fuel data has been calculated with reference to the efficiency calculation.
  • Page 37: Electromagnetic Compatability Statement

    Specification EC/EMC/KI/KANE900 Plus details the specific test configuration, performance and conditions of use. Please Note: Batteries used in this instrument should be disposed of in accordance with current legislation and local guidelines. KANE900 Plus Operators Manual Page 34...
  • Page 38 Thank you for reading this data sheet. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details below. UK Office Keison Products, P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England. Tel: +44 (0)330 088 0560 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808399 Email: sales@keison.co.uk...

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