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Ametek ta7000R User Manual

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USER MANUAL
ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor
PN T900-013, Rev A

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...
  • Page 2 AMETEK Process Instruments assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document. AMETEK Process Instruments is not responsible for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from the use of this document. The content of this document is furnished for informational purposes only, is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment or guaranty by AMETEK Process Instruments.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....................x Warning Labels ...........................xi OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 Introduction to the ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor .................1-1 Functional Overview of the ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor ............1-2 ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor Front Panel ..................1-5 INSTALLATION AND START-UP....................2-1 Safety Considerations ...........................2-1 Pre-Installation Requirements ......................2-3 Personnel Technical Level Required for Installation ............2-3...
  • Page 4 Powering Up the ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor ................2-15 Starting the ta7000R in the Warm-Up Cycle ..............2-16 Working From the Run Mode Screen ................2-17 Initiating a Blank Run ......................2-18 USER INTERFACE ........................3-1 Introduction to the User Interface ....................3-1 Working From the User Interface ....................3-2 Operator State Diagram (Menu Map) ..................3-3...

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES contained in this manual emphasize critical instructions as follows: Important information that should not be overlooked. An operating procedure which, if not strictly observed, may result in personal injury or environmental contamination. An operating procedure which, if not strictly observed, may result in damage to the equipment.

  • Page 6: Personnel And Equipment Safety Information

    Monitor and while working on it. Read this manual before beginning the installation and operation of the ta7000R Monitor. Failure to do so, and or use of the equipment in a manner not specified in this manual or accompanying documents, may impair the protection against fire, electrical shock and injury originally provided by this equipment.
  • Page 7 The ta7000R must have electrical power, instrument air pressure, αnd appli- cable gas pressure for proper operation. If proper electrical power, instrument air pressure, or applicable gas pressure are not supplied, the ta7000R could be permanently damaged and the warranty will be void.
  • Page 8 Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere unless you have purchased options that are specifically designed for these environments. PN T900-013 Rev A viii | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor...

  • Page 9: General Safety Considerations

    The following safety items must be observed to avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to the ta7000R Monitor. All personnel involved in installation, operation or service of the ta7000R should be thoroughly familiar with these items. These consider- ations are in addition to all site specific safety procedures.

  • Page 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    In general, for optimum protection against high frequency transients and other disturbances, do not allow installation of the ta7000R where its unshielded I/O and DC circuits are physically mixed with AC mains or any other circuit that could induce transients into the ta7000R or the overall system. Exam-...

  • Page 11: Warning Labels

    Achtung – Heiße Oberfläche Environmental Information – WEEE This AMETEK product contains materials that can be reclaimed and recycled. In some cases the product may contain materials known to be hazardous to the environ- ment or human health. In order to prevent the release of harmful substances into the environment and to conserve our natural resources, AMETEK recommends that you arrange to recycle this product when it reaches its “end of life.
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  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview This manual is intended as a guide for operation of the AMETEK ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor. This manual is not intended as a service guide and does not contain service information. The ta7000R should only be operated by person- nel who have been properly trained in the procedures required for safe opera- tion of the ta7000R.

  • Page 14: Functional Overview Of The Ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor

    Functional Overview of the ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor To achieve the specified performance, the ta7000R Monitor performs the pri- mary functions described below. Component Function Carrier Gas Purification A catalytic combustor is included as an integral component of the Carrier gas flow path. Reactive impurities are reduced to a level of less than 100 PPT.
  • Page 15 Main Front Panel Processor Display Module Chassis Lamp Control Module Detector Controller Detector Power Supply Chrom Module Light Power Guide Supply Carrier / Sample Stream Blender Regulator Selector Rear Panel Figure 1-1. Internal general component layout. Overview PN T900-013, Rev A...
  • Page 16 Rear Panel. The microprocessor control system allows complete unattended operation of the ta7000R. This onboard system performs neces- sary operational and analytical functions such as: • Analyzer Status Control •...

  • Page 17: Ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor Front Panel

    Gas Purity Monitor Front Panel Component Function Front Panel and User The User Interface is located on the front panel. The User Inter- Interface face is made up of a Display screen and Menu keys. See “Intro- duction to the User Interface” in Chapter 3 for more information.
  • Page 18 The Display screen displays all current information and options. Menu Keys • The Status Bar displays the current status of the ta7000R Monitor. This area also displays the active screen name, the system time and date, and other important Status informa- tion.

  • Page 19: Installation And Start-Up

    Installation and Start-up Safety Considerations To ensure a smooth installation of the AMETEK ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor and to get the maximum performance, several aspects should be considered. This guide discusses the important points for a successful installation. Before beginning the installation of the ta7000R and before powering it up, review and follow all safety information following the Table of Contents near the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 20 The Carrier gas should remain flowing until all heated zones are below 50 °C (2–3 hours). After shutting Off Carrier gas, immediately cap all open gas ports on the Rear Panel. 2-2 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 21: Pre-Installation Requirements

    Storage Prior to Installation If the ta7000R is stored for any period of time prior to installation, store the equipment in an environment where it is not subject to dripping or splashing liquids, corrosive gases, high humidity, or excessive heat or cold. Recommend-...

  • Page 22: Ta7000R Monitor Location Requirements

    Have adequate ventilation around the instrument area without any high flow velocity draft directly onto the ta7000R. Be sure not to block any vent slots in the rear or top of the ta7000R since limited air circulation will cause overheating and poor performance.

  • Page 23: Electrical Preparations And Connections

    Proper power will be supplied for minutes or hours depending upon the size of the battery. Since the ta7000R needs less than 5 A of current, the UPS battery pack can be relatively small.

  • Page 24: General Notes On Regulators And Plumbing

    Use Cajon VCR fittings with nickel gaskets to connect to UHP regulators. Do not use pipe thread fittings since they are not clean and are not leak- tight for trace gas analysis. 2-6 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 25: Tools, Equipment, Hardware, And Supplies Required For Installation

    Tools, Equipment, Hardware, and Supplies Required for Installation All connections are made using U.S. standard size connectors. To install the ta7000R you need the following tools, equipment, hardware, and supplies: Open end wrenches 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 5/8", 3/4" Phillips head screwdriver Allen keys 1/16", 7/64", 9/64"...

  • Page 26: Installing The Mechanical Components

    Installing the Mechanical Components Refer to Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 while installing the ta7000R Monitor. The installation instructions must be strictly followed for safe and reli- able operation of the ta7000R. If any inconsistencies are encountered during installation, stop im- mediately.
  • Page 27 Front Panel Main Processor Display Module Chassis Lamp Control Module Detector Controller Detector Power Supply Chrom Module Light Power Guide Supply Carrier / Sample Stream Blender Regulator Selector Rear Panel Figure 2-1. Internal general component layout. Installation and Start-Up PN T900-013, Rev A...
  • Page 28 This Drawing May Not Be to Scale UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES A Member of the SAES Getters DATE APPROVALS DRAWN Iverson 3/15/01 Outer Dimensio CHECKED MATERIAL RESP ENG FINISH MFG ENG QUAL ENG 2-10 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 29: Making Gas Connections

    Pressurize the external line to 80 PSIG (minimum 70 PSIG, maximum 90 PSIG). Connecting Actuator Gas The ta7000R needs high purity inert gas or CDA as valve actuator gas. Refer to the Actuator Gas requirements in the Chapter 5 – Specifications.

  • Page 30: Connecting Span Gas

    Connecting Span Gas The ta7000R Monitor uses Span gas for calibration purposes. The instrument connection is made at the “AUX” 1/16-inch VICI port on the ta7000R Rear Panel. Pressurize this external line to 80 PSIG (minimum 80 PSIG, maximum 90 PSIG).

  • Page 31: Making The Electrical Connections

    All connections to the peripheral equipment are made on the ta7000R Rear Panel. Connecting Communications Cables If you will be communicating with the ta7000R via a computer, connect a com- munication cable between the computer and one of the communication ports on the ta7000R Rear Panel.

  • Page 32: Connecting To A Printer

    Parallel Printer port on the ta7000R Rear Panel. The Parallel Printer Port (LPT1) uses a standard 25-pin female D-type connec- tor. The Printer Port follows standard parallel printer protocols. The ta7000R is compatible with Hewlett Packard printers, model numbers HP-6xx, HP-7xx , and HP-8xx.

  • Page 33: Powering Up The Ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor

    Adjust incoming gas supply pressures as specified in Chapter 5 – Specifications (see Inlet Pressure Range). Power up the ta7000R Monitor by pressing its AC Power Switch (on the Rear Panel) to the On (“–”) position. The Power/Status LED on the front panel will turn On (GREEN) and the rear cooling fan should begin operating.

  • Page 34: Starting The Ta7000R In The Warm-Up Cycle

    Warmup key to initiate the instrument’s Warm-Up Cycle. This cycle will place the instrument in a ready state for analysis. After pressing the Warmup key the ta7000R will begin heating critical zones and will perform a series of system tests. The results from these tests will ap- pear on the Warm-Up screen.

  • Page 35: Working From The Run Mode Screen

    Next, to initiate automatic operation of the ta7000R, press the Run key again. The upper-left corner of the screen will change to display “Run Mode” to indi- cate the ta7000R is now performing a Cycle Run. “Idle” is now displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen (Figure 2-8.1).

  • Page 36: Initiating A Blank Run

    This run could help diagnose possible problems with valves or other internal components, or problems with the Car- rier gas. Run Mode 12:55:30 Blank Run CO = Idle Page Figure 2-9. Blank Run screen. 2-18 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 37: User Interface

    Introduction to the User Interface The AMETEK ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor User Interface – which consists of a Display screen and Menu keys – is located on the ta7000R front panel. The screen displays information and options used to operate the ta7000R. The Menu keys correspond with Menu labels (names) on the Display screens and are used for all input to the operating system.

  • Page 38: Working From The User Interface

    (or sub-menu item), to access system infor- mation and configuration screens, and to initiate system commands. Used with the Menu keys. See Figure 3-2 (Operator State Diagram) for an illustration of the menu structure. 3-2 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 39: Operator State Diagram (Menu Map)

    Operator State Diagram (Menu Map) Operator State Diagram Power-up Warmup Warmup Edit Edit System Temperatures Page Warm-up Page Page Settings and Status Cool Page Return to Source Calibration Idle Settings Figure 3-2. Page Operator State Diagram Edit Blank (Menu Map). Calib The State Diagram illustrates how the menus are arranged.

  • Page 40: Working From The Main Menu

    Select this to initiate Zero gas analysis (blanking). Page Select this to view the first of three (3) Information screens, which display information about the ta7000R, errors, and analytical Trends, and allow you to configure certain ta7000R settings. 3-4 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor...

  • Page 41: Working From The Page Screens

    Working From the Page Screens From the Main Menu, press the Page key to view the System Settings screen (Figure 3-4). Press Page again to view the Temperatures & Status screen, and again to the view the Calibration Settings page. Pages that allow changes ‘...

  • Page 42: Working From The System Settings Screen

    The first Page screen (System Settings screen, Figure 3-4) is for general con- figuration settings. Setting the Clock This screen allows you to set the ta7000R Time and Date. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select Clock, then press the Edit key. Move the cursor ( ‘ ‘ ) to the first number and use the Up/Down arrow keys to make changes.

  • Page 43: Viewing System Information On The Temperatures & Status Screen

    Viewing System Information on the Temperatures & Status Screen From the System Settings screen press the Page key to view the Tempera- tures & Status screen, which displays status information about the critical heated zones and status of the Detector, and the Carrier and Calibration gas pressures.

  • Page 44: Working From The Calibration Screen

    This is the Retention Time, which is the time point of the peak from the start of the most recent analysis run. Conc. Factor This is a value that is preset at the factory. This number represents the internal gas blender ratio. 3-8 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 45: Setting Auto-Calibration Parameters

    The ta7000R Monitor does not need Zero calibration. An external Calibra- tion gas source must be connected to the AUX port on the ta7000R Rear Panel of the ta7000R marked. Refer to the Gas Calibration specifications in Chapter 5.

  • Page 46: Initiating A Manual Calibration

    From the Main Menu, press the Calib key to start a Manual calibration run of the ta7000R. The ta7000R does not need Zero calibration. An external Calibra- tion gas source must be connected to the AUX port on the ta7000R Rear Panel. Refer to the Specifications chapter for Calibration gas specifications.

  • Page 47: Saving Changes To Non-Volatile Ram

    LED will turn RED. This indicates that there is a system error or system state change. The ta7000R must be in Idle or Warm-up mode before it will accept or save changes into non-volatile RAM. Use the Page key to move to the System Settings screen. Any changes made will be displayed under System Errors on the System Settings screen (Figure 3-4).

  • Page 48: Powering Down The Ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor

    2. Shut off all support gases except the Carrier gas. 3. Press the Cool key and allow the ta7000R to cool down until all tempera- tures are below 50 °C. 4. Switch Off the AC power to the ta7000R and all other components.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    When the Status LED on the front panel is RED it indicates that there are system errors or the status of the ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor has changed. The System Status screen displays error messages that the system has encoun- tered.

  • Page 50: Temperature Out Of Range

    Corrective Action: From the User Interface, check the Temperature Measure (Meas) and Setpoint (Set) values to see if the Meas value is ≥ the Set value. Refer to “Starting the ta7000R in the Warm-Up Cycle” in Chapter 2. Vsig Out of Range (Lamp OFF ?) During the Warm-up cycle the analyzer performs a system test of the RGD lamp.

  • Page 51: Event Program Error

    This fault can only be updated during the Warm-up or Idle modes. Corrective Action: • Place the ta7000R into Warm-up mode to check if this updates and clears this error. • Place the ta7000R into Idle mode to check if this updates and clears this error.
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  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications Model Designation and Detection Limit Specifications ta7000R Standard Model Lower Detection Limit Sample Gas Model CO PPB Nitrogen (N ta7000R-N2 <0.5 <0.5 Argon (Ar) ta7000R-Ar <0.5 <0.5 Helium (He) ta7000R-He <0.5 <0.5 Oxygen (O ta7000R-O <0.5 <0.5 Performance Specifications...

  • Page 54: Sample/Carrier Gas Supplies

    , CO, balance Nitrogen Cylinder Volume 100 cubic feet minimum (2800 L) Supply Pressure 5.4–6.1 BAR (80–90 PSIG) Consumption Approximately 1.0 L per calibration (4–8 L/month), automatic shut-off between calibration. 5-2 | ta7000R Gas Purity Monitor PN T900-013, Rev A...

  • Page 55: Chassis

    PLC Output Format The concentration data, status, and other detail information is sent from Port 2 of the ta7000R automatically at the end of every run. The format used is called Comma Separated Variable (CSV), a common MS Excel format.

  • Page 56: Communication Ports

    An example of this output string is: 2001-08-16 14:54:13,54,M,E,2,00000000,CH4 ,441,CO2 ,5332,NMHC,172 Communication Ports The ta7000R has three (3) communication ports (COM 1, COM 2, COM 3), which are 9-pin male D-type connectors. Refer to Chapter 2 for more information. Parallel Printer Port (LPT1) The Parallel Printer Port uses a standard 25-pin female D-type connector.
  • Page 57 AMETEK Process Instruments delivers worldwide sales and service support through a network of direct and factory-trained global distribution channels. AMETEK Service Assistance Program plans offer coverage up to 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. As worldwide experts in the manufacture of process analyzers and instrumentation, we have supplied solutions to industry since 1962, providing the widest range of analysis technology available.

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