TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Information about this manual Danger levels and other symbols SAFETY Safety check Intended purpose Improper use of the product Precautions for the usage of the Li-Ion battery package WORKING PRINCIPLE General overview of the analyzer DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT Working principle Measurement cells...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MENU Menu 10.0 MEASUREMENTS 10.1 Menu→Sample type 10.2 Menu→Sample type→Comb. analysis 10.3 Menu→Sample type→Draft 10.4 Menu→Sample type→CO air 10.5 Menu→Sample type→Pressure 11.0 RECALL 11.1 Menu→Recall 12.0 SETUP 12.1 Menu→Setup 12.2 Menu→Setup→Analysis 12.2.1 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Fuel 12.2.2 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Condensation 12.2.3 Menu→Setup→Analysis→O2 Reference 12.2.4 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Measure units 12.2.5...
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19.2 Spare parts and servicing→Accessories 19.3 Spare parts and servicing→Service Centers ANNEX A - Data management with “FLUE-Mate” APP ANNEX B - Optional Measurements list / Measurement units matching → abbreviations ANNEX C - Coefficients of the fuels and Formulas...
1.1 Information about this manual This manual describes the operation and the characteristics and the maintenance of the Combustion Analyzer model FLUE-Mate 502-202-G1 / 502-203-G1. Read this operation and maintenance manual before using the device. The operator must be familiar with the manual and follow the instructions carefully.
For maintenance of the instrument, refer to the “Maintenance” chapter. All the interventions not specified in this manual, may be performed exclusively by INFICON service centers. Otherwise, INFICON declines every responsibility about the normal operation of the instrument and on the validity of the several homologations.
- Includes the 13 most used fuel parameters (such as natural gas, LPG, gas oil and fuel oil). - Generation of a QR code for easy viewing, saving, and sharing of analysis data on the FLUE-Mate mobile app, available on the App Store® or on Google Play™.
Exhausted sensors can be easily replaced by the user without complicated calibration procedures with certified mixtures as they are pre-calibrated*. INFICON certifies the accuracy of the measurements only upon a calibration certificate issued by its laboratory or other approved laboratory.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by INFICON is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
5.0 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION 5.1 Instrument interface DESCRIPTION: Button functions: KEYS FUNCTION Activates the context keys shown on the display. - Turns on and off the instrument. - If pressed briefly, accesses the instrument menu. - If pressed for at least 2 seconds, turns off the instrument. Exits the current screen.
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Display LCD backlit Display, White/Black 128 x 128 pixel with white LEDs. CAUTION: If the instrument is exposed to extremely high or extremely low temperatures, the quality of the display may be temporarily impaired. Display appearance may be improved by adjusting the contrast. Date, time and battery status.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 Technical specifications Power: Li-Ion battery pack with internal protection circuit. Average life of the battery package: 500 empty / full charge cycles. Battery charger: External 5Vdc 2A battery charger with female A-type USB connector + connection to the device with the supplied USB cable Charging time: 5 hours to charge from 0% to 90% (6 hours for 100%).
Remove the instrument from its packing and check it for damage. Make sure that the content corresponds to the items ordered. If signs of tampering or damage are noticed, notify the INFICON service center or agent immediately and keep the original packing. A label at the rear of the analyzer bears the serial number. This serial number should always be stated when requesting technical assistance, spare parts or clarification on the product or its use.
The instrument can generate a QR code for easy viewing, saving, and sharing of analysis data on the FLUE- Mate mobile app, available on the App Store® or on Google Play™. This function is enabled with the setting "QR Code" in the "Print" menu. Minimum requirements for the FLUE-Mate mobile app. Operating systems: Android from version 4.1...
Hardware screen. In this voltages case, it is advisable to restart the instrument. If the ADC channels problem keeps on appearing or frequently occurring please contact the INFICON service center, communicating the shown error. K100000000IF 041232 270423...
When the autozero (sampling outdoor air) phase is complete, push the key related to the interactive func- Keep tion “ “, to proceed with the combustion analysis or push the key related to the interactive function “ “, to acquire a new ambient air sample. Repeat 8.1.2 Preliminary operations...
2.9 % ---- p Print - SCAN THE QR CODE WITH THE FLUE-Mate MOBILE APP IN ORDER TO DOWNLOAD THE ACQUIRED DATA. THE VISUALIZED QR CODE IS REFERRING ONLY TO THE AVERAGE OF THE PERFORMED ANALYSIS. - TO PRINT THE AVERAGE ANALYSES AND ADDITIONAL MEASURES TICKET, ENABLE THE →...
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Additional information INTERACTIVE OPERATION DESCRIPTION By pushing the button related to this interactive function, the instrument stops the current analysis when the set time interval is over. This condition is shown with Pause the symbol “ “. Paused When the “Paused” phase is over, the interactive function “Keep” is shown. By Keep activating this function the acquired sample is memorized and the instrument continues with the acquisition of the next sample.
8.1.6 End of the analysis - At the end of the combustion analysis, carefully remove the sample probe from the stack. CAUTION: The probe will be hot. - Turn off the instrument. instrument will execute cleaning cycle, according what’s menu “SETUP→ANALYSIS→AUTOZERO→PURGE”, during which the pump sucks clean air until reducing the concentration of CO.
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Cleaning hose Fig. b Maintaining the water trap / filter unit To remove the water trap, rotate the cover and unhook the filter holder body; remove the internal cup and then replace the filter (see figure on the side). Clean all the filter parts using water only, dry the components and reassemble the filter. Replacing the particulate filter (Part # 502-603-P1) If the particulate filter appears black, especially on the inner surface (see adjacent example), it has to be replaced immediately.
MENU 9.1 Menu FUNCTION 28/03/23 09:14AM MENU Returns to the previous screen. ► Sample type Recall Setup Selects the available parameters. Service Help Enters in the selected parameter setting. SUB-MENU FUNCTION Through this sub-menu, it is possible to execute the combustion analysis, draft, Sample type ambient CO and pressure measurement.
10.0 SAMPLE TYPE 10.1 Menu→Sample type FUNCTION 28/03/23 09:14AM SAMPLE TYPE Returns to the previous screen. ► Comb. analysis Draft Co air Selects the available parameters. Pressure Enters in the selected parameter setting. SUB MENU FUNCTION The user, with this menu, can set the different reference parameters of the instrument to Comb.
10.2 Menu→Sample type→Comb. analysis FUNCTION 15/06/18 10:00 SET ANALYSIS Activate the context keys shown on the display. ►Mode Auto Fuel Natural gas Returns to the previous screen. Interval Memory Status Free Selects the available parameters. Start Enters the selected parameter and con- firms the choice made.
10.3 Menu→Measurements→Draft FUNCTION 15/06/18 10:00 ANALYSIS [1/2] Activate the context keys shown on the Inlet display. Draft 0.00 h ►Zero sensor Returns to the previous screen. Starts the pressure sensor autozero. Save Print INTERACTIVE OPERATION FUNCTION Save The measure will be printed on the ticket of the current combustion analysis Print According with the related setting, it is possible to print or visualize the QR code To measure the draft:...
10.4 Menu→Sample Type→CO air 15/06/18 10:00 FUNCTION CO AIR Activate the context keys shown on the 412 p display. CO Max 413 p Returns to the previous screen. Save Print INTERACTIVE OPERATION FUNCTION Save The measure will be printed on the ticket of the current combustion analysis Print According with the related setting, it is possible to print or visualize the QR code It is important to perform the outdoor air sampling in clean air, so that the ambient CO...
10.5 Menu→Sample type→Pressure FUNCTION 15/06/18 10:00 PRESSURE Activate the context keys shown on the Press. 0.01 h display. ►Zero Sensor Returns to the previous screen. Perform the Zero Sensor of the pres- sure sensor. Save Print INTERACTIVE OPERATION FUNCTION Save The measure will be printed on the ticket of the current combustion analysis Print According with the related setting, it is possible to print or visualize the QR code...
11.0 RECALL 11.1 Menu→Recall FUNCTION Activate the context keys shown on the 15/06/18 10:00 display. RECALL Modifies the recall number and then ► Recall confirms the changed setting. Status full When selecting the analysis, shows the detail of the analysis. Time 09:50 Date...
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2. Visualization of the recall content 15/06/18 10:00 15/06/18 10:00 15/06/18 10:00 RECALL RECALL AVERAGE [1/2] ► Recall ► Average analysis 190.1 C Status full Analysis 1 15.4 C Time 09:50 Analysis 2 4.2 % Select Date 11/12/23 Analysis 3 23 ppm Draft 2.9 %...
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5. Detail of QR code generation to download the average analysis data and the additional measures. 15/06/18 10:00 15/06/18 10:00 RECALL PRINT ► Average analysis Memory Analysis 1 ►Copy number Analysis 2 Printer Print Print Analysis 3 QR Code Draft Pairing BT Pressure Delete...
12.0 SETUP 12.1 Menu→Setup 28/03/23 09:14AM FUNCTION SETUP Enters in the selected parameter. ► Analysis Instrument Alarm Selects the available parameters. Print Language Restore Returns to the previous screen. SUB MENU FUNCTION The user can set the different reference parameters of the instrument in order to Analysis perform the combustion analysis and/or additional measures.
12.2 Menu→Setup→Analysis FUNCTION 28/03/23 09:14AM ANALYSIS Returns to the previous screen. ► Fuel Condensation O2 reference Selects the available parameters. Measure units Autozero Air temp. Enters in the selected parameter. CO protection SUB MENU FUNCTION Lets the user select the type of fuel to be used during analysis. Fuel SEE CHAPTER 12.2.1.
12.2.1 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Fuel 28/03/23 09:14AM 28/03/23 09:14AM FUEL [1/2] FUEL [2/2] ► Natural gas Coal Propane ► Bio-fuel 5% #2 Oil Bagasse #4 Oil L.P.G. #6 Oil Butane Diesel B100 Wood/Pel. 8% FUNCTION Returns to the previous screen. Scrolls through the pages. Confirms the choice of fuel to be used during the analysis.
12.2.2 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Condensation 28/03/23 09:14AM CONDENSATION ► Altitude Altitude above sea level R.H. air Relative humidity of air FUNCTION When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise re- turns to the previous screen. The arrows select each line displayed. In modify mode, it scrolls through the suggested values.
12.2.3 Menu→Setup→Analysis→O2 Reference 28/03/23 09:14AM 02 REFERENCE Percentage of Oxygen in CO measurement ► CO 0.0 % Percentage of Oxygen in NO measurement 0.0 % FUNCTION When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise returns to the previous screen. The arrows select each line displayed.
12.2.4 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Measure units 28/03/23 09:14AM MEASURE UNITS ► CO Measurement unit can be set as: ppm - mg/m - mg/kWh - g/GJ - g/m ng/J - g/kWh - % Pressure Measurement unit can be set as: ppm - mg/m - mg/kWh - g/GJ - g/m ng/J - g/kWh - % Draft mmH2O...
12.2.5 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Autozero 28/03/23 09:14AM AUTOZERO ► Autozero 30 s Duration of autozero (outdoor air sample), expressed in seconds. Purging Duration of the cleaning cycle, expressed in seconds. FUNCTION When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise re- turns to the previous screen. When in modify mode, sets the desired value.
12.2.6 Menu→Setup→Analysis→Air temp 15/06/18 10:00 AIR TEMP. T probe --- F ►T air 32.0 F T probe FUNCTION Enters modify mode of the selected element and then confirms the change. When in modify mode, sets the desired value. When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise re- turns to the previous screen.
12.2.7 Menu→Setup→Analysis→CO protection 28/03/23 09:14AM CO PROTECTION ► Status Limit 100 p FUNCTION Enters modify mode of the selected element and then confirms the change. When in modify mode, sets the desired value. When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise re- turns to the previous screen.
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Example of CO Protection operation: 15/06/18 10:00 15/06/18 10:00 ANALYSIS [1/2] ANALYSIS [1/2] 7.1 % 7.1 % CO Protection threshold 15.4 p 300.1 p Threshold exceeded set to 300 ppm 4.2 % 4.2 % 23 % 23 % Loss 2.9 % Loss 2.9 % ---- F...
12.3 Menu→Setup→Instrument 28/03/23 09:14AM FUNCTION INSTRUMENT Returns to the previous screen. ► Display Clock Bluetooth Selects the available parameters. Enters in the selected parameter. SUB MENU FUNCTION The user can increase or decrease the brightness and the contrast of the dis- Display play.
12.3.1 Menu→Setup→Instrument→Display 28/03/23 09:14AM DISPLAY ► Brightness Contrast FUNCTION When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise re- turns to the previous screen. The arrows select each line displayed. In modify mode, it scrolls through the suggested values. Enters the modify mode for the selected parameter, then confirms the modification.
12.3.2 Menu→Setup→Instrument→Clock 28/03/23 09:14AM CLOCK Time 9:00PM Time, in the chosen format Date 06/15/20 Date, in the chosen format Mode Date format: EU (Europe) or USA (America) Mode Time format: 24h or 12h FUNCTION When pressed in modify mode cancels the selection made, otherwise returns to the previous screen.
12.3.3 Menu→Setup→Instrument→Bluetooth® 15/06/18 10:00 BLUETOOTH Status Bluetooth status: On or Off Device ID 008025CE0E6E Device MAC address FUNCTION Activate the context keys shown on the display. Goes back to the previous screen. INTERACTIVE OPERATIONS DESCRIPTION ® Turns off Bluetooth ® Turns on Bluetooth K100000000IF 041232 270423...
9.4.3 Menu→Configuration→Alarm 12.4 Menu→Setup→Alarm 28/03/23 09:14AM ALARM ► Measure Observed parameter: CO - NO - O2 Mode Kind of set alarm: Max / Min / Off Limit 18.0 % Concentration threshold of the observed gas. FUNCTION Enters the modify mode for the selected parameter, then confirms the modification.
QR code generation ON: pushing the button related to the interactive function “Print” the instrument generates a QR code, which can be read with the “FLUE-Mate app” to download QR code the data acquired of the performed combustion analysis and the additional measures.
12.5.1 Menu→Setup→Print→Pairing 1. When the Bluetooth printer is set, proceed with the following procedure: 28/03/23 09:14AM 15/06/18 10:00 15/06/18 10:00 PAIRING BT PAIRING BT PRINT Turn on the Printer Copy number printer and detection in Printer start searching progress ... Start QR code ►...
12.6 Menu→Setup→Language 28/03/23 09:14AM LANGUAGE ► English √ Español Français FUNCTION Returns to the previous screen. Scrolls through the available languages. Sets the selected language. Example: 28/03/23 09:14AM 28/03/23 09:14AM LANGUAGE LANGUAGE Italiano √ ► English √ English √ Español ►...
12.7 Menu→Setup→Reset 28/03/23 09:14AM 28/03/23 09:14AM RESET RESET Clear memory data Deleting and and restore resetting data factory setting? Push OK to continue FUNCTION Exits the current screen without resetting. Starts the factory data reset phase. K100000000IF 041232 270423...
Measured currents (to perform a quick diagnosis in case of malfunction). SEE CHAPTER 13.1.1. Tests the tightness of the gas probe pneumatic path. Gas probe SEE CHAPTER 13.1.2. If a malfunction happens, collect the data from this menu before contacting INFICON. Hardware SEE CHAPTER 13.1.3. K100000000IF 041232 270423...
13.1.1 Menu→Service→Sensors Messages on the state and calibration of the electrochemical sensors: 28/03/23 09:14AM SERVICE No problem detected absent The sensor was not detected ►S1: O2 err data Memory data error of the sensor S2: CO unknown It is necessary to update the FW of the device err pos The sensor has been installed in the wrong position S3: NO...
13.1.2 Menu→Service→Gas probe 28/03/23 09:14AM Connect flue sampling probe filter unit assembly to the instrument; GAS PROBE Fully insert the black rubber cap on the gas probe tip, as shown in the following picture: Close the flue gas probe Provided black rubber cap Press OK to start FUNCTION...
13.1.3 Menu→Diagnostic→Hardware FUNCTION 28/03/23 09:14AM HARDWARE Returns to the previous screen. Recall Calibration ►Voltages Selects the available parameters. ADC channels Enters in the selected parameter. INTERACTIVE OPERATIONS DESCRIPTION Shows the values in mV. Shows the values in Bit. Note: the memory and calibration parameters are not accessible if their condition is OK. Visualization example: 28/03/23 09:14AM...
14.0 HELP 28/03/23 09:14AM 28/03/23 09:14AM HELP [1/5] HELP [4/5] conditions: INFICON® (1) This device may service.tools not cause harmful @inficon.com Interference, and 800-344-3304 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 28/03/23 09:14AM 28/03/23 09:14AM HELP [2/5] HELP [5/5]...
Sensor characteristics diminish as the reagents are consumed and when these have been used up completely the sensor must be replaced. The sensors must be recalibrated on a regular basis to assure measuring accuracy. Recalibration can only be performed by a qualified INFICON service center. Table 15.4 illustrates the characteristics inherent to each sensor.
Do not clean the instrument with abrasive cleaners, thinners or other similar detergents. 16.2 Preventive maintenance To maintain peak performance and safety, it is recommended to send your FLUE-Mate in for maintenance and calibration once per year. Contact INFICON to arrange for service.
This update can be performed by the user by following the simple instructions below. Instructions to update the combustion analyzer with a new firmware: 1. Navigate to www.inficon.com and download the firmware file available in the FLUE-Mate downloads section. This file is in a compressed version .zip.
18.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 16.1 Troubleshooting guide 18.1 Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES a. Press the for at least 2 seconds. b. The battery is low; connect the battery charger to the instrument. The instrument does not work at all. Pushing the c.
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Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES The following symbol "----" appears on the analysis The instrument is not able to calculate a numerical screen. value based on the flue gas analysis conducted. The "----" are replaced by numbers when the analyzer detects valid combustion data.
FLUE-Mate Hard ABS carrying case 502-611-P1 FLUE-Mate Pressure manometer hose 502-610-P1 FLUE-Mate 12 in. (300 mm) flue gas probe with 5 ft. (1.5 m) cable up to 752 ̊ F (400 ̊ C ) 502-600-P1 FLUE-Mate Bluetooth® printer 502-605-P1 FLUE-Mate USB charging cable 19.3 Service Centers...
ANNEX A Data Management with “FLUE-Mate” APP Status of the Bluetooth® connection between the app and the instrument. 2 - Connect the app with the instrument via Bluetooth®. Scan the QR code presented by the instrument to download, store and share analysis data.
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Example of the exported csv file and imported into a spreadsheet: FLUE-Mate Serial num. 1100 Date 22/12/2023 Time 12:00 Fuel Natural Gas Altitude 0.000000 m RH air 50 % 15.7 % 23 ppm 2.9 % T flue 100.6 °C T air 27.0 °C...
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ANNEX B Measures list: MEASURE DEFINITION λ, n (l,n) Air index (defined as λ, sometimes also indicated as n). Excess Air. Expressed as a percentage according to the formula in the appendix D, is e (Exc. Air) the ratio between the volume of air actually entering the combustion chamber and the one theoretically needed.
ANNEX C Coefficients of the fuels and Formulas The following chart lists the coefficients of the memorized fuels used for calculating losses and efficiencies. Details of the coefficients of the fuels: Coefficients for calculating combustion efficiency Fuel A1 USA CO2t M air V dry gas (kJ/kg)
MERCHANTABILITY or of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or otherwise. All such other warranties are expressly disclaimed. INFICON shall have no liability in excess of the price paid to INFICON for the instrument plus return transportation charges prepaid. INFICON shall have no...
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