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- Page 1 Analyzer 973 Operation Manual Version 973-SF V1.5 RH Systems 11500 Signal NE, Bldg 2 Albuquerque, NM 87122 505-856-5666 voice 505-856-5866 fax www.rhsystems.net support@rhsystems.net...
- Page 2 RHS. RHS will not be liable for any other claims or damages, either direct, indirect, or consequential arising out of the use of its products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Measurement Aborted ......................17 Measurement of Nitrogen (N ) ....................18 Data Collection over RS 232 with Protocol................19 MEASUREMENT OPTIONS................21 Navigating the Menus ......................21 MODULE....................23 Module..........................23 TEST FUNCTIONS................... 25 Ice Test ............................ 25 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... - Page 4 Selection of Units ........................30 Changing Color ........................31 Storage of the Actual Settings ....................32 Restore Color Settings and Baud Rate..................33 MAINTENANCE ....................35 Touch Screen Calibration ......................35 Mirror Cleaning......................... 36 Exterior Cleaning........................37 SPECIFICATIONS.................... 39 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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Page 5: General
If you wish to use the instrument as quickly as possible, we recommend reading the chapters Initial Setup (page 9) and Measurement (page 15). Standard use of the instrument is ex- plained in these two chapters. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 7: Short Description
The system is supplied ready for immediate use. 973-SF with Standard Accessories Transport Case 6m Stainless Steel armored PTFE tubing DILO coupling DN20 and DN8 3 m RS 232 cable incl. USB adapter with USB cable 3 m power cable Operation Manual CD-ROM 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 9: Operation
Data is displayed in large easy to read fonts. Using the on screen function and menu keys, you can easily configure each line of the display and navigate the menus. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... - Page 10 The key to text on the bottom key changes to indicate the cur- change rently selected menu option. The text of the upper menus. keys change based on the functions available in the menu. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
- Page 11 For normal operation it is rarely used. Carrying Handle To adjust the position of the carrying handles press the buttons on both sides to unlock the handle. Re- lease the buttons when the desired position is found. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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Page 12: Back Panel
It is most often referred to as a serial extension cable. When the 973 is switched on the cooling fan is always running independent of the ambient and the instrument temperature. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 13: Initial Setup
If your computer is equipped with a USB interface, you can use the provided RS 232/USB converter. You will find the drivers on the CD The installation will be explained in the following chapter. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 14: Rs 232 - Usb Converter / Mscomm32 Driver Installation
: KeyspanUSA19HforWindowsv34.pdf C:\Program\Keyspan\USB Serial Adapter\docs On the CD-ROM 973-SF in the folder 973INSTALL you will find the driver MSCOMM32. Double click on: Install.bat and follow the installation instructions. The driver will be installed and registered. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 15: Sf Gas Connection
The sampling tube must always be stored with an installed DILO coupling in order to avoid exposure to air. Also protect the coupling from dust with the yellow screw cover. After changing the DILO coupling the sampling tube must be evacuated. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 16: Evacuate The Sampling Tube
Cancel evacuation process is stopped automatically and the window is closed. The instrument and the sampling tube are now ready for the measurement. By pressing the Cancel key during evacuation the process can be manually stopped. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 17: Evacuation Of The Internal Storage Tank
Cylinder be continued with the external reclaimer, until the desired Humidity Pump Control Start Internal % Vol SF6 Setup Cylinder residual pressure is reached. By pressing the Ok button Pump Back the evacuation can be stopped. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 18: Sf 6 Gas Connection To The Compartment
If the sampling tube was properly evacuated before the first measurement, it is now ready to connect to the gas com- partment. When moving the connection from compartment to compartment, there is no need to re-evacuate. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 19: Measurement
At the same time kPa abs. the mirror is heated. This is indicated by the red Start key. Humidity Start Pump Internal % Vol SF6 Cylinder During the heating phase the Start key is locked. Pump Back 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 20: Termination Of Measurement
A correctly closed sampling tube is protected from dust and ambi- ent air. If the measurement was stopped with a normal pump back sequence, 200 kPa abs. pressure (100 kPa gauge) will remain in the internal storage cylinder. The instrument can now be cor- rectly transported. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 21: Measuring Range Limitations
If the measurement is aborted due to low or high pressure conditions, the 973 will heat up the mirror and release the measuring head pressure to 100 kPa abs. Pump back of the stored gas in the internal tank can be started by pressing the Pump key. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 22: Measurement Of Nitrogen
Humidity Measurement % Vol SF6 Measurement Press the Ok key. Pump Back After Measurement Air/N2 Mode (recovery bypass) In this measuring mode, only the Humidity Measurement is Cancel performed, without storing the gas in the internal cylinder. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 23: Data Collection Over Rs 232 With Protocol
Parameter Selection opens, with which you can confirm that your selection has validity for all ta- bles (Feeder 1... 30). All in the following explained changes of the parameter are copied with the same confirmation on all tables. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... - Page 24 973 until the next measure- ment is started. The instrument type and serial number are auto- Instrument ID: 973-SF6 Instrument S/N: 05-0714 matically stored in the last line at the bottom of the page. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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Page 25: Measurement Options
Pump Back After Measurement activated. The small green indicator to the left of the buttons Air/N2 Mode (recovery bypass) indicates that this mode is activated. Pressing the button Cancel toggles the activation mode on and off. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... - Page 26 With this configuration only the Humidity Measurement is se- Air/N2 Mode (recovery bypass) lected, without storage in the internal cylinder. The measured Cancel gas will be pumped to atmosphere. This mode is only used for the measurement for air or nitrogen (N 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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Page 27: So 2 Module
973. The gas tube from the GIE to be measured is connected to the gas inlet quick connect of the SO Module (4). RS-232 IN/OUT Measuring Gas Outlet Screws Pressure Sampling Gas RS-232 Connection Regulator Inlet 973-SF6 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... - Page 28 After conclusion of the pump back into the gas compart- ment all measuring results are available on the display, 101.2 Vessel Pressure kPa abs. including the most recent SO measurement. Humidity Start Pump Internal % Vol SF6 Cylinder Pump Back 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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Page 29: Test Functions
It requires approxi- mately 3 full turns to completely unscrew, allowing you to re- move it. Once the screw cover has been removed, the black optical assembly (optical head) is now removed by pulling it straight toward you. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... - Page 30 FAIL. In this case the ice test should be Calibration status: FAIL - Out of tolerance repeated. If the FAIL status should be confirmed, the instru- ment must be sent to an authorized agent or the manufac- turer. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
- Page 31 Please clean the mirror. Volume SF6 Clean the mirror with a clean cotton bud or lint free tissue. Install the optical head and close the measuring head with the screw cover. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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Page 33: Additional Functions
After restart of the 973 the display is set back to the standard configuration. Both the parameters of the instrument as well as those of the Excel Protocol are independent from each other and must separately be selected. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 34: Selection Of Units
Pump Start Internal % Vol SF6 Cylinder Pump Back The changed units remain displayed as long as the instrument is in operation. After restart of the instrument the display is set back to the standard configuration. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 35: Changing Color
The changed selections of the Fore Color and Back Color menus remain displayed as long as the 973 is in operation. After restart of the 973 the display is set back to the standard configura- tion. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 36: Storage Of The Actual Settings
The standard configuration includes the units for all pa- 99.8 Flow Rate Volume SF6 rameters as well as the absolute or relative pressure l/min mode. 650.5 Vessel Pressure Pressure Mode kPa abs. Absolute Humidity Pump Units Start Internal % Vol SF6 Cylinder Pump Back 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 37: Restore Color Settings And Baud Rate
9600 baud. Volume SF6 Evacuate and without restoring the colors and the baud rate. Cancel Hose 586.1 Vessel Pressure Evacuate Internal kPa abs. Cylinder Humidity Pump Control Start Internal % Vol SF6 Setup Cylinder Pump Back 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 39: Maintenance
You may recalibrate the touch screen as often as needed, however, it is rarely required. If the touch screen does not seem to be working, please attempt to recalibrate it. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 40: Mirror Cleaning
Removing the Optical Assembly Once the screw cover has been removed, the black optical assembly (optical head) is now removed by pulling it straight toward you. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 41: Exterior Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning Front Panel The 973 front panel is completely sealed and easily cleaned with liquid glass cleaner or other mild cleaning chemicals moistened on a cloth. Clean the front panel periodically as needed. 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS... -
Page 43: Specifications
98% RH max., non condensing in operation Voltage: 100-120VAC/200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 200 W with Transport Case Instrument and Accessories Width: 420 mm 650 mm Height: 155 mm 370 mm Depth: 390 mm 510 mm Weight: 16.5 kg 31 kg 973-SF6 E V1.5 RHS...
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