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USER MANUAL CAL-300 Dilution Calibrator Version 1.0 metone.com...
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Met One Instruments is now part of the Acoem Group. The Met One range of gas analyzers was originally developed by Acoem under the brand name Ecotech Serinus® Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000. For the purposes of expediting the availability of Met One gas analyzers to Met One customers around the world;...
Table of Contents Manufacturer’s Statement ............................10 Safety Requirements ..............................11 Warranty ..................................11 Service and Repairs ............................... 12 Service Guidelines ............................12 CE Mark Declaration of Conformity ..........................13 Claims for Damaged Shipments and Shipping Discrepancies ..................14 Damaged Shipments ............................14 Shipping Discrepancies .............................
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 2.3.6 Source Gas ............................43 2.3.7 Output Ports ............................43 2.3.8 Exhaust Port ............................43 2.3.9 Purge for Gas Lines ..........................43 2.3.10 Communications Connections......................44 Transporting/Storage............................44 Operation ........................... 47 Warm-Up .................................
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3.5.37 Analog Input Menu ..........................84 3.5.38 Analog Output Menu ........................... 85 3.5.39 Digital Output Menu ..........................86 3.5.40 Network Menu ............................. 87 3.5.41 Bluetooth Menu........................... 88 3.5.42 Advanced Menu ........................... 88 3.5.43 Hardware Menu ........................... 89 3.5.44 MFC Installation Menu ........................89 3.5.45 Parameter Display Menu ........................
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 6.1.2 Plumbing Schematic Serinus Cal 2000 ....................126 6.1.3 Plumbing Schematic Serinus Cal 3000 ....................127 Maintenance Tools ............................127 Maintenance Schedule ..........................129 Maintenance Procedures ..........................129 6.4.1 Leak Check Serinus Cal 3000 ......................129 6.4.2 UV Lamp Check Serinus Cal 3000 ......................
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List of Figures Figure 1 – Dilution Theory for Serinus Cal ....................22 Figure 2 – Ozone Transfer Standard Hierarchy ..................24 Figure 3 – Solenoid Bullet Valve Operation ................... 25 Figure 4 – Serinus Cal 1000 Layout ......................27 Figure 5 –...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 45 – Example of Network Menu Setup..................94 Figure 46 – Port Forwarding Example ....................94 Figure 47 – LAN Network Set-Up (Airodis) .................... 95 Figure 48 – WAN Network Set-Up (Airodis) ..................95 Figure 49 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Manufacturer’s Statement The Serinus Cal is designed primarily as a Dilution Calibrator used in conjunction with gas cylinders to supply precise concentrations of span gas to gas analysers. This User Manual provides a complete product description including operating instructions, calibration, and maintenance requirements for the Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 &...
Safety Requirements To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by electrical shock, follow all safety notices and warnings in this manual. If the equipment is used for purposes not specified by Ecotech, the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired. The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Service and Repairs Our qualified and experienced technicians are available to provide fast and friendly service between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday. You are welcome to speak to a service technician regarding any questions you have about your calibrator.
CE Mark Declaration of Conformity This declaration applies to the Serinus Cal1000 series Gas Calibrators as manufactured by Ecotech Pty. Ltd. of 1492 Ferntree Gully Rd, Knoxfield, VIC, Australia.3180. This declaration relates is in conformity with the following European Union Directives: Council Directive of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC) The following standard was applied:...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Claims for Damaged Shipments and Shipping Discrepancies Damaged Shipments Inspect all instruments thoroughly on receipt. Check materials in the container/s against the enclosed packing list. If the contents are damaged and/or the instrument fails to operate properly, notify the carrier and Ecotech immediately.
Internationally Recognised Symbols on Ecotech Equipment On (Supply) IEC 417, No. 5007 Off (Supply) IEC 417, No. 5008 Protective conductor terminal IEC 60417-5017 Alternating current IEC 60417-5032 Caution! Hot surface IEC 60417-5041 Caution! Risk of danger. Refer to accompanying ISO 7000-0434 documentation in all cases where this symbol is marked Caution! Risk of electric shock ISO 3864-5036...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Manual Revision History Manual PN: M010057 Current revision: Date released: 1 May 2015 Description: User Manual for the Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 Dilution Calibrator This manual is the full user manual for the Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 Dilution Calibrator. This manual contains all relevant information on theory, specifications, installation, operation, maintenance and calibration.
Introduction Description The Serinus Cal has been designed as a stand-alone dilution calibrator specifically for environmental applications and should give many years of trouble free service provided that it is installed, used and maintained correctly. It can be used in conjunction with many different analysers measuring gases such as CO, CO and SO to provide precise and constant volumes of zero air or dilutions of various calibration gases.
Analog Input Three analog voltage inputs (0-5VDC) CAT I rated. Digital Output RS232 port #1: Normal digital communication. RS232 port #2: Multidrop port used for multiple analyser connections on a single RS232. USB port connection on rear panel. ...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Noise at Zero <0.25 ppb Response Time 30 seconds to 95 % 1.2.7.1 Calibration Zero Drift Temperature dependant: 1.0 ppb per °C 24 hours: < 0.3 ppb 7 days: < 0.3 ppb Span Drift Temperature dependant: 0.1 % per °C...
Zero: Zero air to calibrate/check the lower range of an instrument. Point: A single operation such as a dilution. Sequence: A group of operations. Background Is the reading of the instrument without ozone present in the measurement cell. In the case of the Serinus Cal 3000, the background measurement is performed using zero air.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 1 – Dilution Theory for Serinus Cal So, according to the mass balance and considering Figure 1: × + × = × ...
Within the photometer, a single beam of UV radiation (from a mercury vapour lamp) passes through the sample and is absorbed by the ozone. The solar blind vacuum photodiode detects any UV light that is not absorbed. The strength of the UV light signal being detected is proportional to the amount of UV light being absorbed by ozone.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 2 – Ozone Transfer Standard Hierarchy Instrument Description 1.5.1 Common Components In this section we describe the components that are common to all Serinus Cal models. 1.5.1.1 Main Controller PCA The main controller PCA controls all the processes within the instrument.
1.5.1.2 Rear Panel PCA The rear panel PCA contains all the communications connections for the user through the rear panel. This PCA also controls all the internal solenoid bullet valves as well as the Diluent control. This PCA has its own power connection directly from main controller PCA. 1.5.1.3 Solenoid Bullet Valves The solenoid bullet valves control the flow path of the instrument.
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1.5.1.7 A mass flow controller (MFC) is a device that is used to measure and control the flow of gases at a particular flow rate. It is controlled by the main controller PCA and is used to give the user the desired output concentration as defined in the point setup.
1.5.2 Serinus Cal 1000 Components The Serinus Cal 1000 is a stand-alone dilution calibrator designed specifically for environmental applications. The Serinus Cal 1000 can be used in conjunction with many different gas analysers and provides precise and constant volumes of zero air or dilutions of various span gases. Figure 4 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1.5.3 Serinus Cal 2000 Components The Serinus Cal 2000 provides an additional ozone generator. This allows the Serinus Cal 2000 to run GPT calibrations of ozone with precise dilution rates. There are a few structural changes compared to the Serinus Cal 1000 to incorporate the option.
1.5.3.1 Ozone Generator The ozone generator consists of a pressurized chamber, ozone producing ultraviolet lamp, heater thermistor assembly, gas inlet and outlet, fittings and ozone generator controller PCA. Together these components produce ozone which is fed into the ozone mixing manifold. Figure 6 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1.5.3.2 Mixing Manifold (Serinus Cal 2000) This manifold contains the solenoid bullet valves, the ozone mixing chamber and the ozone flow pressure board. It also houses the orifice which controls the flow from the ozone generator to the ozone mixing chamber.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1.5.4.1 Mixing Manifold (Serinus Cal 3000) This manifold contains the solenoid bullet valves, the ozone mixing chamber and the ozone flow pressure PCA. It also houses the orifice which controls the flow from the ozone generator to the ozone mixing chamber as well as an orifice for the photometer reference air flow.
1.5.4.2 Ozone Generator The ozone generator consists of a pressurized chamber, ozone producing ultraviolet lamp, heater thermistor assembly, gas inlet and outlet, fittings and ozone generator controller PCA. Together these components produce ozone which is fed into the ozone mixing manifold. Figure 10 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1.5.4.4 Flow Block The flow block measures the downstream pressure created by the pressure drop caused by the internal pump and the critical orifice. The pump speed is controlled by the main controller PCA in order to maintain sufficient pressure drop across the critical orifice within the photometer assembly.
1.5.4.5 Photometer Assembly The photometer assembly consists of an Optical Cell, Detector PCA, Pressure PCA, UV Lamp, Lamp Driver PCA, heater and thermistor. It is a non-dispersive ultraviolet (UV) photometer which switches between measuring ozone from the output manifold and from the reference air. It calculates the ratio of transmitted light between the two signals providing an accurate and reliable measure of ozone concentration.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1.5.4.9 Lamp Driver PCA The lamp driver PCA generates a high voltage (800-1100V), high frequency voltage to start and maintain the UV lamp at a constant intensity. The lamp current is set by the Instrument and is maintained at 10mA.
Installation Initial Check 2.1.1 Packaging The Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 are transported in packaging which is specifically designed to minimise the effects of shock and vibration during transportation. Ecotech recommends that the packaging be kept if there is a likelihood that the instrument is going to be relocated. Note: The red plastic caps that seal the pneumatic connections during transport must be removed prior to operation.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 14 – Opening the Instrument 2.1.4 Items Received With the delivery of the Serinus Cal, you should have received the following: Ecotech Serinus Cal 1000 instrument PN: E020301 Ecotech Serinus Cal 2000 instrument PN: E020302 ...
Installation Notes When installing the instrument the following points must be taken into account: The calibrator should be placed in an environment with minimal dust, moisture and variation in temperature (20-30 °C for U.S. EPA designated range). For best results the calibrator should be located in a temperature and humidity controlled environment (air conditioned shelter).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 2. Connect your clean zero air source to Diluent Port(s) 1. 3. Connect your communication cable(s). 4. Connect the output ports O1 – O3 to your test analysers. Plug unused ports. 5.
Figure 17 – Connecting the Output and Exhaust Ports Serinus Cal 3000 Only Figure 18 – Switching the Battery On/Off 2.3.3 Pneumatic Connections The Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 feature several pneumatic ports on the back panel; the source gases ports, the output ports, the diluent port(s) and the exhaust port.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 1. Must be made of Teflon® FEP material, Kynar®, stainless steel, glass or any other suitably inert material. 2. Calibration lines should be kept to a minimum length. 3. Exhaust line for the 3000 should be no more than 2 meters in length with ID, ¼ inch. If longer is required, use ID 3/8 inch.
2.3.6 Source Gas The gas standards connect via the source gas port(s), labelled S1 to S4 (refer to Figure 15). Dry, clean and filtered source gas should be supplied to the Serinus Cal at a regulated pressure of between 100 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 2.3.10 Communications Connections There are a number of ways to communicate with the instrument. The user can use the supplied Airodis software to access the instrument and download data. The Airodis software is supplied on the green resources USB stick provided with this instrument.
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2. Remove all pneumatic, power and communication connections. 3. If storing over a long period (6 months) turn the battery off by switching the switch (S1) on the main controller PCA to off (refer to Figure 18). 4. Remove the instrument from the rack. 5.
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Operation Warm-Up No warm up period is required for Serinus Cal 1000 or 2000, both calibrators are ready to begin operation immediately. It is suggested you allow the instrument to warm up for one hour, allowing the instrument to stabilise to the surrounding environment for best results. The photometer portion of the Serinus Cal 3000 requires a warm up period before it can execute a photometer point.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 A sequence is a series of points. Up to 16 sequences can be defined. Each sequence can run up to 16 points for a user-specified amount of time. Sequences can also run other sequences as one of their actions, allowing for very complex series of points to be executed.
6. Select - Balance Gas - (as stated on the certificate) - Accept. 7. Select - Gas 1 - (as stated on the certificate) - Accept. Note: When you select the Gas 1 and change it from None to a gas name it will give you the option of editing a second component gas.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 18. Select - Diluent - (set to the gas required to dilute the source gas, typically AIR) - Accept. 19. Select - Standard - (choose the gas standard you wish to dilute, for this example we will select ‘Example’) - Accept.
3.2.2.2 Zero Point Step by Step Example: 1. Open - Main Menu Gas Supply Menu 2. Select - Diluent Port 1 - (change from None to the gas physically connected to the diluent port, typically AIR). 3. Return to the Home Screen (the user can press the bottom status light (green)). Note: Now that the Diluent has been defined, the Point can be defined.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 24 – Home Screen Running EXE 02 Point Note: Some of the menu items in the Define Point Menu that were not discussed were the “Copy From…”, “Input Mask” and ‘Output Mask”. The “Copy From…” feature can be used make quick copies of existing points that are similar or that were developed in Manual Point Menu.
Note: Now that the Gas Standard has been defined, the Point can be defined. There are some menu items that will not be used in the steps, an explanation is given at the end of the example. Define Point Menu has 32 available programmable points.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 ‘Input Mask’ and ‘Output Mask’. The ‘Copy From…’ feature can be used make quick copies of existing points that are similar or that were developed in Manual Point Menu. The ‘Input Mask’ and ‘Output Mask’ relate to the two lots of eight digital bits that can be used to automatically start points (digital input) and give a digital output to give an indication or control other instruments or relays (digital output).
Figure 29 – Gas Supply Menu (Example 4) 12. Return to the Home Screen (the user can press the bottom status light (green)). Note: Now that the Gas Standard and the Diluent have been defined, the Point can be defined. There are some menu items that will not be used in the steps, an explanation is given at the end of the example.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 30 – Titration Setup, with Ozone 26. Return to the Home Screen (the user can press the bottom status light (green)). 27. This Point is now configured correctly and can be started automatically (via serial commands or digital bits) or manually (via the Quick Menu).
36. This second Point is now configured correctly and can be started automatically (via serial commands or digital bits) or manually (via the Quick Menu) to give you the same total flow and same concentration of NO but without the ozone. 37.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 10. Off - Zero Point - Off (this will allow the Ozone generator to produce ozone) 11. Select - Units - (this will not have an impact on the home screen units, so we suggest selecting the units that are most relevant for the concentration set point the user is requesting.
3. Return to the Home Screen (the user can press the bottom status light (green)). Note: Now that the Diluent has been defined, the Point can be defined. There are some menu items that will not be used in the steps, an explanation is given at the end of the example. Define Point Menu has 32 available programmable points.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 37 – Home Screen Running EXE 07 Point Note: Some of the menu items in the Define Point Menu that were not discussed were the “Copy From…”, “Input Mask” and “Output Mask”. The “Copy From…” feature can be used make quick copies of existing points that are similar or that were developed in Manual Point Menu.
new diluted concentration values as well as the Ozone concentration from the Ozone generator all concentrations are in ppb units. At the top we can also see the Serinus Cal automatically controlling the dilution, source and ozone flow to give you your total flow requested in the point definition. Figure 39 –...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Scrolling Buttons (2) The scrolling buttons allow users to scroll up and down through menus or selection boxes. The scrolling buttons are also used to scroll side to side through editable fields such as: dates, times, numbers etc.
If no instrument status lights are on and the keypad is backlit, this indicates that the instrument is running the bootloader. The screen will also indicate that it is in bootloader menu. Home Screen The Home Screen is composed of six parts: Readings (1), Concentrations (2), Error/Status Line (3), Selection Buttons (4), Time and Date (5), USB Detection (6).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Time and Date (5) The time and date are displayed in between the menu buttons at the bottom of the screen. USB Detection (6) A USB symbol will be displayed in the bottom right corner when the USB memory stick is plugged in (the USB socket is behind the front panel).
Next Service Due A field that notifies the user when the next instrument service is due. This value is editable in the Next Service Due field of the Advanced Menu (refer to Section 3.5.42). This field is only displayed in the 2 weeks prior to the date displayed in this field or after the date has occurred.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 3.5.4 Gas Supply Menu Main Menu Gas Supply Menu In this menu, the user can define the names and concentrations of the different gases used throughout the system. Diluent Port 1 This editable field displays the name of the gas connected to the diluent port 1.
3.5.6 Edit Gas Standard Menu Main Menu Gas Supply Menu Edit Gas Standards Menu Edit Gas Standard Menu Name Name of the gas standard. Serial No. Serial number of the gas standard. This field may contain letters and numbers, up to 15 characters long.
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Input Mask When the digital input lines match this pattern, the point will automatically trigger. An X means the pattern will trigger regardless of the state of that line. If the pattern is set to all XXXXXXXX, it will never be triggered by the digital input lines.
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Menu 3.5.4. Selected from the gasses available from the gas standard. Units Units for the desired concentration. These are the units that all gasses will be displayed in on the main screen. Set Point Since there is no diluent, the concentration set point for the gas must be the same as the concentration in the source.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Set Point The desired concentration of ozone. Note that the amount of ozone that can be delivered depends on the flow. 3.5.9.6 O3 Gen/Photometer [Serinus Cal 3000] Generate and dilute ozone under photometer control. The amount of ozone delivered will be constantly monitored and adjusted by a feedback loop, to remain at the desired concentration.
Step 1-16 Define the task to perform at this point in the sequence. IDLE: The sequence is terminated and the instrument goes to the IDLE state. REPEAT: Go back to the beginning of the sequence and start over. POINT: Load a point for a specified amount of time. SEQUENCE: Load a sequence and repeat it a specified number of times.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 This menu allows the user to operate the instrument directly (without defining a point). This may be used when experimenting with points it can then later be copied into a permanent point definition with the “Copy from…”...
Ecotech ID The Ecotech ID number. Serial No. The main controller PCA serial number. Board Revision The main controller PCA version. Firmware Ver. This field displays the firmware version currently in use on this instrument. This can be important when performing diagnostics and reporting back to the manufacturer.
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Diagnostic Mode Error if the electronics are in diagnostic mode. Refer to Digital Pots Menu (refer to Section 3.5.27). [Serinus Cal 3000] Diagnostic PTF Comp Error if the pressure /temperature compensation is disabled. Refer to Diagnostics Menu (refer to Section 3.5.26).
3.5.17 Temperature Menu Main Menu Analyser State Menu Temperature Menu Temperature Units The current temperature units of the analyser (Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin). Set Point (LAMP) The temperature set point of the photometer UV lamp. The factory default is 50 °C. [Serinus Cal 3000] Set Point (FLOW) The temperature set point of the flow block heater.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 3.5.19 Voltage Menu Main Menu Analyser State Menu Voltage Menu The photometer UV lamp current. Lamp Current [Serinus Cal 3000] Voltage from the sensor proportional to the detected signal from Conc Voltage (RAW) the cell.
3.5.21 Calibration Menu Main Menu Calibration Menu Photometer Displays the current photometer reading. [Serinus Cal 3000] Span calibrate O3 Calibrate the photometer to the span point to the current reading. [Serinus Cal 3000] Zero calibrate O3 Calibrate the zero point to the current reading. [Serinus Cal 3000] Pressure Calibration Menu Refer to section 3.5.22.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 3.5.24 MFC Calibration Menu Main Menu Calibration Menu MFC Calibration Menu This menu allows a manual calibration of each MFC. Indicate which gas is being provided. This is used to calculate the MFC correction factor.
3.5.26 Diagnostics Menu Main Menu Service Menu Diagnostics Menu Digitals Pots Menu Refer to Section 3.5.27. [Serinus Cal 2000 and 3000] Internal Pump Menu Refer to Section 3.5.28. [Serinus Cal 3000] Valve Menu Refer to Section 3.5.29. Tests Menu Refer to Section 3.5.30.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 [Serinus Cal 3000] O3 Gen. Override On-Off When On, enables the user to manually control of the O generator. [Serinus Cal 2000 and 3000] O3 Gen. Enable On-Off When On allows the user to turn on or off the O generator.
Photometer The current photometer gas flow. Internal Pump This is the pressure reading from the internal pump flow block PCA. 3.5.29 Valve Menu Main Menu Service Menu Diagnostics Menu Valve Menu The Valve Menu allows the user to observe the instrument controlled switching of the valves. If the valve is On it means the valve is energised.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 V13: Dilution 2 Shows the status of the dilution selection valve for instruments with dual diluent option. [Optional] Diluent supply Shows the status of the valve supplying the diluent. This output can be used to automatically turn on the diluent supply when it is required.
all readings. Background The correction factor calculated from the background cycle (used to eliminate background interferences). PTF Correction O3 Displays the correction factor applied to the concentration measurement. This correction is for changes in pressure, temperature and flows since the last calibration. Noise The standard deviation of the concentration.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 3.5.36 Serial Communication Menu Main Menu Communications Menu Serial Communications Menu Serial ID This is the ID of the analyser when using Multidrop RS232 communications. This ID can be changed to support multiple instruments on the same RS232 cable.
3.5.38 Analog Output Menu Main Menu Communications Menu Analog Output Menu Output Mode The analog output can be set to be either Current or Voltage. Different fields will be displayed depending on which analog output type is selected. Photometer This indicates that the analog output will be the ozone reading from the photometer.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 20mA Calibration Enables the user to calibrate the current output at a full scale point (20mA). Increase/decrease the value until the connected equipment reads 20mA. 3.5.39 Digital Output Menu Main Menu Communications Menu Digital Output Menu The digital outputs are shared among digital alarms and point and sequence definitions.
Digital Output State Description Diluent Flow Fault A diluent flow fault. Source Flow Fault A source flow fault. Ozone Flow Fault An ozone flow fault. 3.5.40 Network Menu Main Menu Communications Menu Network Menu The Network Menu only appears when the Network Port is enabled (refer to Hardware Menu, Section 3.5.43).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 3. Wait 3 seconds. 4. Turn power on. 5. Read or set the IP address. 3.5.41 Bluetooth Menu Main Menu Communications Menu Bluetooth Menu Serinus Cal instruments support Bluetooth communication through the Serinus Remote Android Application (refer to Section 4.7).
specify a month and will rebuild the index for that month. This operation can take many minutes and it should not be interrupted. While the file is rebuilding any data logging will be suspended. 3.5.43 Hardware Menu Advanced Menu Hardware Menu This menu contains factory hardware installations.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Poly B Co-efficient for MFC calibration. Poly C Co-efficient for MFC calibration. 3.5.45 Parameter Display Menu Advanced Menu Parameter Display Menu Used to display a parameter in real-time on the screen (refer to Table 13 for a full list of parameters). Data Parameter Enter the Advanced Command parameter number.
Communications The Serinus has a number of different interfaces for communication with other equipment (RS232, USB, 25 pin digital/analog input/output, TCP/IP network (optional) and Bluetooth). A demonstration version of Ecotech’s Airodis software is included with the instrument, enabling basic data downloads and remote operation from a PC running MS Windows (7 or 8).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 43 – Multidrop RS232 Cable Example USB Communication This is ideal for irregular connection to a laptop running Ecotech’s Airodis software to download logged data and remotely control the instrument. Due to the nature of USB, this is a less reliable permanent connection as external electrical noise can cause USB disconnection errors on a data logger.
Figure 44 – Example of Typical Network Setups Note: In Error! Reference source not found. all the IP addresses are taken as an example. The WAN IP ddresses are normally provided by your ISP. Whereas, the LAN IP addresses can be set manually to any range which is within the subnet of the Modem/Router/switch.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 4.3.1 Network Setup Below is an example of how to setup the network. 1. Open - Main Menu Communications Menu Network Menu. 2. Select - Protocol Advanced - Accept. 3.
4.3.3 Airodis Setup to Communicate with Serinus Below is an example of Airodis setup for a LAN network. Ensure the IP address is set to the same as on the instrument Network Menu. Figure 47 – LAN Network Set-Up (Airodis) Below is an example of Airodis setup for a WAN network.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 4.4.1 Analog Outputs The instrument is equipped with one to three analog outputs that can be set to provide either voltage (0-5V, 0.25-5V, 0.5-5V, 0-10V) or current (0-20, 2-20, 4-20mA). The analog outputs are tied to specific instrument measurements, depending on the instrument type.
Procedure 1. Open - Main Menu Communications Menu Analog Output Menu (refer to Section 3.5.38). 2. Select - Output Mode Current. 3. Connect a multimeter (using an appropriate adaptor or probes on the multimeter) to the ground (pin 24) and the relevant output pin (pin 10).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 49 – 25 Pin Rear Panel PCA (Default Jumpers Highlighted) Figure 50 – External 25 Pin I/O Individual Pin Descriptions CAUTION The analog and digital inputs and outputs are rated to CAT I. Exceeding 12VDC or drawing greater than 400mA on a single output or a total greater than 2A across the 8 outputs can permanently damage the instrument and void the warranty.
Logging Data When the user receives the instrument from the factory it will have a default set of parameters already setup in the internal data logger. These select few parameters have been chosen for their relevance in assisting in troubleshooting the instrument. 4.5.1 Configure Instrument Internal Logging In order to log data you must first specify a data logging interval.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 When prompted where to search for the driver, select ‘Browse my computer for driver software’. Figure 52 – Update Driver Popup The Serinus USB driver is located on the green Ecotech resources USB stick under “\Drivers\Ecotech Analyser”.
Figure 54 – Installing Driver Confirmation Prompt If everything went smoothly, Windows will inform you that the driver was successfully installed. Figure 55 – Successful Driver Installation 4.6.1.2 Connecting over Serial (RS-232) The following steps outline how to setup the instrument for connection to a PC or datalogger (refer to Section 3.5.36).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 If you are running Airodis in a multidrop configuration, ensure that the Serial ID is unique for each instrument on the chain. 4.6.1.3 Connecting over Network (TCP / IP) The following steps outline how to setup the instrument for connection to a PC or datalogger (refer to Section 3.5.40).
Figure 56 – Airodis Workspace Manager 2. Start the Client, Server and Download Server by single-clicking the toggle button for each. The client may prompt to register with Ecotech or install an update. Follow the prompts if it does. 3. Once the Client application has loaded, click HomeAdd StationNew Physical Station Figure 57 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 58 – Adding a New Station Table 4 – Setting up a New Station via Airodis Property Description Station Name The name of the station. If you have other loggers, the name is used to distinguish them. Logger Set this to “Ecotech Serinus”...
Figure 59 – Station Configuration (Channel List) Note: If there was an error connecting to the Serinus, a red dot will appear next to its name in the station list. Hovering over the red dot will present you with an error message. Figure 60 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 61 – Downloading Data The status of the download will appear in the bottom-left corner of the window. You can also monitor the status of the download from the Home tab. Figure 62 –...
Figure 63 – Data Visibility 9. Data can be exported by clicking the Export function. This will allow you to save your data in CSV format, which can be loaded into another program such as Microsoft Excel. It is also possible to copy/paste (Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V) data directly from the Airodis data manager Figure 64 –...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 65 – Data Download Complete Serinus Remote App/Bluetooth The Serinus Remote Application allows for any Android device (Tablet or Smartphone) to connect to an instrument. The Serinus Remote Application allows the user to: ...
Figure 66 – Downloading the App from Google Play Store Note: A menu containing additional features and functions can be accessed by entering the Options Menu (or similar) on your device. The location and format of this menu may vary. 4.7.2 Connecting to the Instrument Procedure...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Note: Once the instrument has been paired with the device it will appear under “Paired Devices” and the PIN will not need to be entered again. Only one Bluetooth connection can be made to an instrument at any one time.
Figure 69 – Switching Analysis Back Button This button will enable you to return to the selection screen, allowing you to connect to a different instrument. Options Menu The Options Menu is accessed by the grey button in the top right corner of the screen or pressing the Menu Button, depending on your Android device.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 70 – Real-Time Plot Options Menu The Options Menu is accessed by the grey button in the top right corner of the screen or pressing the menu button, depending on your Android device. Start Restarts graphing if it has been stopped and returns the graph to Normal Mode.
Send E-Mail Sends an email with the parameter data in the body of the email, formatted as displayed (this includes the parameter name and the values). Plot Graphs the data that has been downloaded. The user is prompted to select which parameters to plot based on the parameters that were being logged (refer to Figure 71).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 4.7.7 Preferences The Preferences Menu allows the operator to adjust the directory settings, logged data format and the colour scheme settings. It can be accessed through the Options Menu in most windows. Directory Settings The operator can specify/select where to save the parameter lists, logged data and real time plots.
Colour Theme Settings Allows the user to choose a colour scheme for the remote screen, either Matrix, Classic, Emacs or Custom. Figure 74 – Colour Theme Settings Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Page 115...
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Calibration The following sections will cover how to calibrate the MFC’s, ozone flow, pressure, ozone generator and photometer. MFC Calibration Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 and 3000 It is necessary occasionally to re-calibrate the mass flow controllers within the Serinus Cal. This is required for all Serinus Cal variants.
Procedure 5.1.1 MFC Pre Calibration Setup 1. Backup settings and parameters to the internal USB memory stick. (Refer to Section 7.1.2) 2. Connect diluent air to the diluent port as well as a spare source port (via a T-piece as shown in Figure 75).
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 CAUTION It is recommended that exhaust air is not expelled into a shelter/room inhabited by people. It should be expelled into the external air and away from the sample inlet. Procedure 1.
Figure 78 – Ozone Flow Calibration 80 sccm 8. Adjust the pressure regulator until 100 ± 5 sccm is measured on your flow device. 9. Press OK to lock in the second calibration point. 10. Disconnect flow meter and reconnect tubing to port G. 11.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 79 – Disconnect inlet of Photometer 4. Now connect the barometer to the inlet of the Photometer. Note: Ensure units of measure are the same on both the barometer and instrument. 5.
4. Connect the one of the output ports to an external ozone measurement device. 5. Open - Main Menu Calibration Menu Ozone Calibration Menu. 6. Edit - Flow - (Enter the flow you want the calibration to be performed at). 7.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 (AIR) Diluent Procedure 1. Open - Main Menu Gas Supply Menu. 2. Select - Diluent Port 1 - AIR - Accept. 3. Physically connect a source of diluent air to the diluent port. 4.
Service Plumbing Schematic The following plumbing diagrams show the internal connection of the different Serinus Cal models. Figure 80 – Solenoid Bullet Valve Operation 6.1.1 Plumbing Schematic Serinus Cal 1000 Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Page 125...
6.1.3 Plumbing Schematic Serinus Cal 3000 Figure 83 - Serinus Cal 3000 Plumbing Schematic Maintenance Tools To perform general maintenance on the Serinus Cal the user may require the following equipment. Customizable Test Equipment Case PN: H070301 Digital Multimeter & Leads (DMM) PN: E031081 &...
Maintenance Schedule The Serinus Cal requires minimal ongoing maintenance. The intervals for calibration are determined by compliance standards that vary in different countries. The following is recommended by Ecotech as a guide and compliance with local regulatory or international standards is the responsibility of the user.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 88 – Isolate Pressure Regulator 5. Navigate to Main Menu Manual Operation Menu 6. Program a Manual Gas Dilution Point to provide 9.9 SLPM of Diluent AIR. If prompted by screen accept calculated gas output.
6.4.1.2 Leak Check - Bypass Pump The next steps bypass the internal pump. Figure 91 – Leak Check: Pump Bypass 1. Follow steps outlined in “Leak Check Full” procedure. 2. Bypass the pump with a barb elbow fitting as shown in figure above. 3.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 If a leak test fails the photometer plumbing is leaking. Refer to Figure 93 and work away from vacuum test device to further isolate and rectify leak. If the leak test passes the photometer plumbing is not leaking. Continue steps to isolate MFC plumbing.
Figure 94 – Leak Check: Isolate MFC’s Schematic 6.4.2 UV Lamp Check Serinus Cal 3000 The UV lamp intensity decreases over time, to compensate for this the instrument will increase the UV lamp pot. When the digital pot (Input Pot) reaches 255 the lamps intensity is not suitable for accurate measurement and the lamp should be replaced.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 95 – Location of UV Lamp Fastening Grub Screw 5. Remove UV lamp. 6. Install the new UV lamp in reverse order of the above steps. Be sure to insert the lamp completely in the block to achieve maximum signal strength.
6.5.1 Display Help Screen Once in the Bootloader screen it is possible to redisplay the help screen by pressing 1 on the key pad. 6.5.2 Communications Port Test This test is very useful for fault finding communication issues. It allows a communication test to be carried out independent to any user settings or firmware revisions.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 6.5.5 Erase All Settings This command is only required if the instrument’s firmware has become unstable due to corrupted settings. To execute this command enter the Bootloader Menu (refer to Section 6.5) and press 4 on the keypad.
Troubleshooting 7.1.1 Main Screen Error Messages In the event of an instrument fault an error message will be displayed on the lower left corner of the main screen. It will also be logged on the internal USB as an event in the “Event Log”. In addition the green status led will change to orange or red.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 96 – Serinus Cal Memory USB File Structure The CONFIG**.CFG and PARAM**.CFG files you just saved are located in the CONFIG folder. You may also like to send the LOG files (Event Log text files) and data files (14=Year, Sub folder=month).
Optional Extras Rack Mount Kit PN (E020116) The rack mount kit is necessary for installing the Serinus into a 19” rack (the Serinus is 4RU in height). Included Items Rack Slide Set H010112 Rack Mount Adaptors H010133 Rack Mount Ears H010134 Spacers HAR-8700 M6 x 20 Button Head Screws...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 98 – Assemble Inner Slide on Chassis 4. Install rack mount ears on the front of the instrument using two M4 x 10 screws on each side (refer to Figure 99). Figure 99 –...
Figure 100 – Attach Rack Mount Adaptors to Outer Slides 6. Test fit the rack slide into your rack to determine the spacing of the rack mount adaptors. Figure 101 – Test Fit the Rack Slide Assembly into your Rack 7.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Figure 102 – Attach Slides to Front of Rack 8. Now carefully insert the instrument into the rack by fitting the instrument slides into the mounted rails. Ensuring that the rack slide locks engage on each side (you will hear a click from both sides).
Figure 103 – Slide Clips TCP/IP PN (E020101) This port is best used for remote and real-time access to instruments when network connectivity is desired. Additional Source Ports PN (E020314) An optional second inlet manifold can be purchased in order to increase the number of source gases from 4 to 8.
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Spare Parts and Schematics Maintenance Kit PN (E020321, E020322, E020323) Routine maintenance parts that may be required. Table 7 – Serinus Cal 1000 Maintenance Kit (E020321) Description Part Number FILTER DFU 23 MICRON DIF-BN70 F010005 O-RING, 8.0 X 1.0, VITON, O010046 TUBING, TYGON, 1/4 X 1/8 CLEAR (3 FT) T010011...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Serinus Cal Service Kit E020320 Assorted fittings, tubing and orifice removal tool useful when working on the instruments internal pneumatics. Table 10 – Serinus Accessories Kit Description Part Number FITTING, KYNAR, UNION TEE, 1/8 BARB F030007 FITTING, KYNAR, UNION ELBOW, 1/8 BARB F030008...
Appendix A. Advanced Protocol Parameter List Note: Parameters in this lias are for Serinus Cal series instruments and may not be applicable to other models. Table 13 – Advanced Protocol Parameter List Description Notes Cal/Zero Valve 0 = Zero, 1 = Cal Internal Span Valve 0 = Closed, 1 = Open Spare Valve 1...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Analog input 7 Raw ADC calibration input Analog input 8 MFC1 Not used Analog input 9 Concentration data Analog input 10 MFC2 Not used Analog input 11 MFC3 Not used Analog input 12 EXTERNAL ANALOG INPUT 0 Analog input 13 EXTERNAL ANALOG INPUT 1...
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Conc. Voltage Concentration Voltage Reserved Reserved Control Loop 0=Off, 1=On (default is On) Diagnostic Mode 0=Operate 1=Preamp 2=Electrical 3=Optical (default is Operate) Gas Flow Gas Pressure Ambient Pressure 12V Supply The 12 volt Power supply voltage Cell Temperature Cell Temperature Reserved Chassis Temperature Chassis Temperature...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Reserved Anlg Ofst/Rng Gas2 Voltage Offset /Current Range Gas1 0=0 % or 0-20mA 1=5 % or 2-20mA 2=10 % or 4-20mA Reserved Reserved F/Scale Volt Gas 2 5.0 Volt Calibration value for Analog Output 2 Reserved Reserved Z Adj Volt Gas 2...
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Span Purge Time Backgnd Pause Time Bkgnd Intrleav Fact Reserved Reserved Background voltage MFC 1 Coeff A Serial MFC coefficients MFC 1 = Diluent MFC 2 Coeff A MFC 2 = Optional Diluent MFC 3 Coeff A MFC 3 = Source MFC 4 Coeff A MFC 4 = Optional Source MFC 1 Coeff B...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Temperature Units 0 = "°C" 1 = "°F" 2 = "K" Pressure Units 0 = "torr" 1 = "psi" 2 = "mbar" 3 = "atm" 4 = "kPa" Averaging Period 0 = "1 Min" 1 = "3 Mins"...
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Gas2 Over Range The Upper Concentration Range when Over-Ranging is enabled for Analog Output 2 Reserved Reserved Gas2 Over-Ranging 0 = Over Ranging Disabled 1 = Over Ranging Enabled (Gas2) Reserved Heater SetPoint Cell Heater Set Point Reserved Last Power Failure Time Stamp of the Last power fail (4 byte time stamp) Bit 31:26 ---- Year (0 –...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Reserved Reserved Reserved Traffic Light State of the status light: 0 = Green 1 = Amber 2 = Off (normally impossible) 3 = Red Network Protocol 0 = EC9800 1 = Bayern-Hessen 2 = Advanced 3 = Modbus Reserved...
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Ozone Conc. Gas 1 Id Gas ID number 0 = AIR Gas 2 Id 1 = NH3 Gas 3 Id 2 = C4H10 Gas 4 Id 3 = CO2 Gas 5 Id 4 = CO 5 = C2H6 Gas 6 Id 6 = HE Diluent Id 7 = H2S...
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Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 MFC Factor Source MFC factor for current gas standard MFC 1 Size MFC capacity in SCCM Uses the same mapping as the MFC coefficients MFC 2 Size 0 = MFC is not installed MFC 3 Size MFC 4 Size Page 170...
Appendix B. Modbus Protocol The Serinus Cal supports a limited Modbus implementation. The only function codes supported are 3 (read holding register) and 16 (write multiple registers). Read Holding Register You must specify a slave address for Serial requests (but not for TCP requests). This value is the Serinus’s Multi-drop ID.
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Appendix C. Gascal Protocol The Serinus Cal has a number of in built serial functions that will respond when interrogated. All commands are prefixed by a digit 0…7 corresponding to the Serial ID (see Serial Communications Menu, Section 3.5.36).
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Command Description Response iOZONE=c0,c1,c2 Sets ozone generator coefficients iOZONE? Returns ozone generator coefficients c0,c1,c2 iOZONES=n.n Sets the current manual point’s ozone target (in ppm). For this to have any effect, iSETPOINT must have previously loaded an ozone point. iVInn? Outputs a/d voltage for a specific source. 0 = source MFC 1 = optional source MFC 2 = diluent MFC...
Serinus Cal 1000, 2000 & 3000 User Manual 1.0 Appendix D. Beer-Lambert Law The Beer-Lambert equation, shown below, is used to calculate the concentration of ozone from the ratio of the two light intensities measured: − = Equation 1 –...
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