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...
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...
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.
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
: 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...
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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...
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...
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.
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(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...
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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.
• 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.
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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.
+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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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.
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...
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