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Table of Contents ......................................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................. 1
Features & Specifications ............................................................ 2
Unpacking the F-960 Ripen It! ..................................................... 5
Operating Instructions ................................................................. 6
Loading the Battery ................................................................. 6
Basic Operation ........................................................................ 7
Measurement Modes .............................................................. 7
Continuous Mode .................................................................... 9
Trigger Mode ......................................................................... 10
Taking a Measurement .......................................................... 10
Passcode Protection .............................................................. 11
Setup Menu ............................................................................... 12
Setup > Mode ......................................................................... 12
Setup > Set Zero ..................................................................... 13
Setup > Calibration ................................................................ 15
Setup > O2 Calibration in Air ................................................. 15
Setup > Date and Time........................................................... 16
Setup > RH Conversion .......................................................... 16
Setup > GPS ............................................................................ 17
Setup > Language ................................................................... 17
File Menu ................................................................................... 18
File > Select ............................................................................ 19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................. 1 Introduction ................. 1 Features & Specifications ............2 Unpacking the F-960 Ripen It! ............. 5 Operating Instructions ..............6 Loading the Battery ..............6 Basic Operation ................ 7 Measurement Modes .............. 7 Continuous Mode .............. - Page 2 Wireless SD Memory Card Operation ........23 F-960 Ripen It! Menu Map ............26 G.A.S. Gas Analysis Software ............27 Firmware Update ...............36 Maintenance of your F-960 Ripen It! Gas Analyzer ....38 Replacing the Oxygen (O₂) Sensor..........38 Replacing the Potassium Permanganate Filter (KMnO4) ..40 Calibration ................41 Applications ................46...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The F-960 is ideal for verifying C and O levels in ripening room applications, laboratories, distribution centers, retail centers and storage facilities. We hope you enjoy using your F-960 Ripen It! Gas Analyzer. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com... -
Page 4: Features & Specifications
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Features & Specifications • Measures C2H4, CO2 and O2 • Displays results in under 30 seconds • Past records stored on the device • Handheld and lightweight • Internal data logging and storage • WiFi capable SD card •... - Page 5 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 F-960 Specifications Air Sampling Rate 70 mL/min Automated, 1 second intervals to SD Measuring Rate in Continuous Mode Data Storage Removable 16 GB SD and Bluetooth Display Sunlight visible transflective LCD 0°C - 45°C (0-90% relative humidity,...
- Page 6 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) SENSOR Infrared sensor, pyroelectric detector Nominal Range 0-100% Full Scale Resolution 0.01% absolute Accuracy – Trigger ±.5% absolute and ±3% of measured Mode value Accuracy – Continuous ±.01% absolute and ±3% of measured...
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Page 7: Unpacking The F-960 Ripen It
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Unpacking the F-960 Ripen It! The F-960 arrives with a hard-sided carrying case, two sets of batteries and a charger, a removable SD card, and several accessory parts. A sampling port with needle is included for taking non-destructive samples from packaging. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
If the batteries of the F-960 discharge during storage, replace with charged batteries and allow the instrument to stabilize 48 hours before use. -
Page 9: Basic Operation
Setup use the Right arrow. To exit, File F-960 Vx.x.x.x use the Left arrow. Measurement Modes Two measurement modes are incorporated into the F-960 Ripen 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com... - Page 10 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Continuous mode Trigger Mode Continuous mode measures the air entering through the input of the instrument continuously without stopping. Continuous mode can be used with or without the sample port attached to the front of the instrument. Data is saved to a file every one second on the F-960.
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Page 11: Continuous Mode
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 If sampling very high concentrations followed by very low concentrations, allow the instrument to purge internal gas for the most accurate measurements. Continuous Mode When in continuous mode, a graph of the concentration of each gas can be viewed over time. -
Page 12: Trigger Mode
Taking a Measurement Assemble the probe and connect the needle probe tubing to the intake of the F-960. Twist on a hydrophobic filter to the end of the tubing. The filter will inhibit any moisture or debris from entering the instrument. [NOTE: Failure to use a hydrophobic filter risks drawing liquids into the instrument, which can potentially damage the instrument sensors.] Finally, attach a... -
Page 13: Passcode Protection
(trigger mode). Press the Left arrow button to return to the measurement screen. Passcode Protection Certain menu systems on the F-960 are protected by a passcode setting. These menu systems include Parameters, Set Zero, Calibration, and Factory Setup. The default code for entry is ‘1111’. -
Page 14: Setup Menu
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 5. Scroll down and uncheck the box named ‘Hide protected operating systems (Recommended)’ 6. Check the box named ‘Show hidden files, folders, and drives’ 7. Click ‘Yes’ 8. Click ‘Apply’ and then click ‘OK’ 9. Open the Config.txt file that should now appear inside the SD card 10. -
Page 15: Setup > Set Zero
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 communication to software or transfers data only if using a 4 GB SD card). To change, use the Up/Down arrows to cycle through the mode options. Press the Left arrow to exit to the main menu. - Page 16 The following instructions can be followed to set zero for the CO2 sensor: The F-960 is shipped with an external conditioning tube and a jar of Soda Lime. Fill the conditioning tube with the Soda Lime granules, keeping the ends packed with the cotton ball filters.
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Page 17: Setup > Calibration
Unlike Setup > Set Zero, a zero standard gas is required as well as standard gases for the set span process. The F-960 Ripen It! Will prompt the user to set up a zero gas, which can be achieved by feeding 100% Nitrogen (N2) gas to the intake. -
Page 18: Setup > Date And Time
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Right arrow on this menu option to begin the calibration. The display will read, ‘Use fresh air (20.9%) Please wait…’. The F-960 will beep upon completion of the O2 calibration in air. Setup > Date and Time... -
Page 19: Setup > Gps
Setup > GPS The GPS sensor inside of the F-960 Ripen It! can be used to record latitude and longitude +/- 10 meters. The instrument should be operated outside, without overhead obstruction for best GPS performance. -
Page 20: Setup > Factory Setup
SD card as a new storage device enabling access to measurement data from any computer. (The mini-USB port can also be used to establish a USB connection with a computer to transfer data from the F-960 Ripen It! only if using the 4 GB SD card). 1554 NE 3... -
Page 21: File > Select
File > Delete File Delete displays a list of files that exist on the F-960 Ripen It! SD card. Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll between files and use the right arrow to delete the selected file. A message will... -
Page 22: File > Review
When reviewing trigger mode files, the software can support viewing up to 10 records at a time. The data.csv file is the F-960 default file used to store data when no other file is selected. After selecting a file name, the measurement mode with time of the measurement and gas concentration will appear for Trigger mode readings. - Page 23 (mL) per minute, and GPS data. SD CARD Example spreadsheet data from an F-960 Ripen It! REMEMBER: Always save the data files to the computer before making changes or starting analysis.
- Page 24 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 designations: Raw C2H4, Raw O2, Raw CO2, CO2 Ref, Zero Baseline, Temp (10x), RH (10x), Battery Voltage, Pressure (mbar) 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com...
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Page 25: Wireless Sd Memory Card Operation
Wireless SD Memory Card Operation These instructions are meant to accompany the instructions supplied by the vendor for Toshiba FlashAir™ W-03 to use specifically with the F-960 Ripen It! Gas Analyzer, which can be similarly applied to other Felix Instruments products. 1. Install FlashAir™... - Page 26 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 6. The Wi-Fi card can be enabled in “internet pass thru mode”, outlined in the following documentation provided within the FlashAirTool software: • Go to Network Settings on the main menu Check Internet pass thru mode This function is available for FlashAir™...
- Page 27 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 your smartphone or other device must be changed from the FlashAir™ card to the internet access point. Check the “Enable internet pass thru mode” checkbox to enable “internet pass thru mode”. o Access Point SSID Sets the SSID of the internet access point.
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Page 28: F-960 Ripen It! Menu Map
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 F-960 Ripen It! Menu Map Below is a map of the F-960 Ripen It! Two Gas Analyzer menu system. Press the right arrow to enter a menu and the Left arrow to exit. 1554 NE 3... -
Page 29: G.a.s. Gas Analysis Software
B. Install C. Launch the downloaded G.A.S. program There are two ways to connect the F-960 Ripen It! To the G.A.S. program: Bluetooth or USB cable connection. 1. For USB cable connection, move ahead to step 4. For Bluetooth connection, on your F-960 Ripen It!, navigate to Setup >... - Page 30 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 2. Verify that the passcode matches between the F-960 Ripen It! and the computer, accept each. 3. Once verified, navigate back to G.A.S., the program will initiate a connection with the F-960 Ripen It! 1554 NE 3...
- Page 31 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 4. Once connected, your device serial number should appear in the upper left hand corner of the window, click on the serial number, you are now ready to interact with the F- 960 Ripen It! Click on the grey and blue square in the upper right hand corner to dis-connect or re-connect.
- Page 32 The ‘Control Panel’ menu displays toggle keys which allow the user remote control of the F-960 Ripen It! The ‘Calibration’ menu navigates the user through the calibration process for both set zero and set span.
- Page 33 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Just select the file of interest and choose whether to download the file from the device, Or open a saved file from your pc. When the document appears on the right-hand column, select it to view and make edits in the 'Note' section. Edits can include deleting the file and making customized notations.
- Page 34 Measurement Monitor The Measurement Monitor menu allows the user to view a graphical live feed of measurements taken on the F-960 Ripen It! This feature will display the measurement mode being used, the selected gas, temperature, flow, and RH with the option to toggle between CO2, O2 and C2H4.
- Page 35 Control Panel The Control Panel Menu allows the user to control the F-960 Ripen It! From a computer using a series of toggle keys seen below.
- Page 36 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 O2 Set Span: 50% O2 standard gas Each sensor will require its own standard gas for calibration. After the set span is complete it is best practice to verify your calibrations were successful by reading the standard gas to ensure accuracy.
- Page 37 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 The user has the flexibility to create a customized validation profile, creating unique profile names and threshold values for each gas of interest, useful for quality monitoring! Simply "apply validation profile" created after selecting your customized validation profile, and then proceed to see your results in the Measurement Monitor display.
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Page 38: Firmware Update
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Firmware Update To update the firmware on the F-960 Ripen It!, you will need to download and install G.A.S. as outlined in the previous section. Launch the software, connect your device and select “Help”. This will reveal a menu with the option to update your firmware. - Page 39 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Once “Upgrade Device Firmware” is selected, the software will outline a series of steps for the upgrade. Follow the instructions provided in steps 1 and 2, step 3 requires the selection of a .dfu file, which can be downloaded from: https://felixinstruments.com/support/F-960/software/...
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Page 40: Maintenance Of Your F-960 Ripen It! Gas Analyzer
Felix Instruments contact sales@felixinstruments.com. To replace the sensor refer to images on following page: 1. Turn off the F-960 Ripen It! and remove the bottom rubber mat. 2. Remove the battery cap (it’s spring loaded!) and unscrew the black bottom plate of the F-960. - Page 41 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 5. Screw in the new sensor (clockwise) until you feel a resistance—not too tight! 6. Plug in the cable connector by pressing the white fastener into the end of the new O2 sensor. 7. Screw the bottom plate into position, and fasten the battery cap.
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Page 42: Replacing The Potassium Permanganate Filter (Kmno4)
The Potassium Permanganate will expire after prolonged use and is easy to replace. The small black jar is the KMnO4 filter, just unscrew the bottom plate of the F-960 unit after removing the battery cap, unscrew the filter, screw in the replacement and you’re done! Screw back into place the bottom plate and... -
Page 43: Calibration
The F-960 allows the user flexibility with calibration, there are two methods for calibrating: utilizing the computer-free calibration method through on-device adjustments under Setup > Calibration on the F-960, OR by using the computer software program: G.A.S. (Gas Analysis Software). The G.A.S. Calibration menu enables a two-point calibration process for the F-960 Ripen It! Including Zero Calibration and Span Calibration. - Page 44 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Set zero should take place weekly for all sensors to maintain maximum performance. The set zero process does not require G.A.S. and can be done following the processes outlined in the “Setup > Set Zero” section of the user manual. Set zero optionally CAN be done with G.A.S.
- Page 45 If you have already completed the set zero process, press "Ok". Another prompt will appear asking the user to put the device in Continuous Monitor mode (On the F-960 Ripen It!: Setup > Mode > Measure > Continuous). Then navigate to the main menu and begin measuring.
- Page 46 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Press "Ok". The G.A.S. software will begin the calibration process and count down. Once the calibration is completed, a green verification can be seen above the start button. Following step 6 of the instructions listed, you should now verify the calibration was successful by taking a reading of the standard gas used in the process.
- Page 47 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Connect and read each gas and record the results here after three minutes (at least) of measure time. If any of the values are out of specification, check your procedure and recalibrate the sensor again.
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Page 48: Applications
By creating a closed loop, the rigid jar will not pressurize by the displaced sample gas removed from the jar. The gas will be drawn into the F-960, analyzed by the sensor, and then re-circulated back into the jar through the closed-loop sample probe. -
Page 49: Polarcept
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 PolarCept It is recommended to use the external PolarCept filter when measuring a mixture of gas (such as when sampling fruit) or interfering gases may be reported by the instrument. The PolarCept filter is recommended for Trigger Mode. - Page 50 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 VOC concentration PolarCept saturation (min) 3 ppm 100 ppm To fill the PolarCept filter, attach an empty syringe to the hydrophobic filter. The plunger of the syringe should be completely depressed. Lower the PolarCept over a cup of distilled water and draw in 1.5 mL with the syringe.
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Page 51: F-960 Production Test Check Sheet
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 F-960 Production Test Check Sheet SERIAL NUMBER: Firmware Version: NOTES: 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com www.felixinstruments.com... -
Page 52: Guide For Purchasing Standardized Gases For Calibration
F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Guide for Purchasing Standardized Gases for Calibration When deciding which standard gases to purchase for calibration, there are some important considerations that will help guide your purchase: 1) Determination of concentration of the gas to be purchased. - Page 53 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 Air Liquide is a multi-national company that can deliver products to most business locations worldwide. You may look www.airliquide.com for your local office. Air Liquide America Specialty Gasses LLC Telephone 425-931-8303 or 800-814-4642 A sample order for 34 Liter canister of appropriate calibration gas for an F-940 or F-950 would include the following (Note, these are Air Liquide’s...
- Page 54 F-960 Instruction Manual rev. 5/30/2017 gas showing what they have delivered. Be certain to use the actual value on the certificate of analysis as it may differ from what you have ordered. If you don’t already own a regulator, you must buy one. The following is the ordering information for the on-demand style regulator that we typically use.
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Page 55: Warranty Information
Material and equipment which is not manufactured by Felix Instruments is to be covered only by the warranty of its manufacturer. Felix Instruments will not be liable to the Buyer for loss, damage, or injury to persons or to property by the use of equipment manufactured by other companies. - Page 56 Buyer is responsible for shipping charges to Felix Instruments headquarters: 1554 NE 3rd Ave. Camas, WA 98607 Felix Instruments is responsible for return shipping charges on repairs and/or replacement covered by warranty. 1554 NE 3 Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.com...
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Page 57: Warranty Registration Card
Ave, Camas, WA 98607, USA Phone: (360) 833-8835 Fax: (360) 833-1914 e-mail: sales@felixinstruments.com Web: www.felixinstruments.com PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return this form to Felix Instruments within 30 days to validate your Warranty on Parts & Labor. Registration Information: Your Name:____________________________________ Title:__________________...
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