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PICARRO A0217 Installation & User Manual

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CONTINUOUS WATER SAMPLER
A0217
Installation & User's Manual
The manual includes information on how to set up and operate a Continuous Water
Sampler with a L2130-i or L2140-i.
Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS)
40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16
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  • Page 1 CONTINUOUS WATER SAMPLER A0217 Installation & User’s Manual The manual includes information on how to set up and operate a Continuous Water Sampler with a L2130-i or L2140-i. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 2 Phone: +1 408.962.3992 Picarro, Inc. reserves the right to change or update the contents of this manual and to change the specifications of its products at any time without prior notification. Every effort has been made to keep the information in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the Drierite Column ...................... 30 Replacing the Membrane Cassette ....................32 Replacing the CWS Fan Filter ......................37 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 39 WARRANTY CLAIMS ...................... 42 NEED HELP FROM PICARRO? ..................43 Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    δ O and δ H in liquid water. At the heart of the Picarro CWS is a porous membrane that enables diffusive sampling of water isotopes. By tightly controlling the physical factors that affect fractionation of liquid to vapor across a membrane, the CWS, when coupled to a Picarro isotopic water analyzer achieves stable and repeatable results from an automated analysis system.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    ACCEPTABLE Outer Box Condition DAMAGED Outer Box Condition In the event of severe damage to the outer box, photograph the damage and contact Picarro (please email picture) for consultation on best course of action. UNPACKING THE BOXES CAREFULLY unpack the contents from the boxes. The shipment will come with a packing list.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Total power consumption at steady state: ~ 30 W The CWS sits directly on top of your Picarro L2130-i or L2140-i, adding 7” in height. In total the analyzer with CWS and all connections will require approximately 2’ x 2’ in surface space and approximately 18”...
  • Page 7 Figure 1: Rear of the CWS with H O Vapor Out port highlighted in yellow. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 8 3. Once the transfer line is physically connected between the CWS and analyzer, connect the line heater using the quick connect on the rear of CWS. Figure 3: Rear of the CWS with Line Heater quick connect highlighted in yellow. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 9 CWS and also to a power outlet. Figure 5: Rear of the CWS with power switch and cable. The power switch is "On" in this image ("I" is depressed). Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 10 CWS. There are four inlet ports and one outlet port. The inlet and outlet ports are designed to fit 1/8” tubing using a 1/8” Swagelok nut and ferrule. Picarro recommends using 1/8” PFA tubing, a small amount of which is supplied with the CWS.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION This section describes how to operate the Continuous Water Sampler with a Picarro L2130-i or L2140-i. Starting up the CWS Upon completion of installation, follow these steps to start up the CWS. 1. Turn on the mains power switch on the rear of the CWS by depressing the power switch.
  • Page 12 You did not depress the button for long enough. Try again making sure to depress the button for at least 2 seconds. b. Make sure that the mains power switch in the rear of the CWS in ON. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 13 If a leak is present, the light will remain red while the power button is depressed. At this point, remove your finger from the power button and clean up the leak. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 14 CWS is on. At this point, power is supplied to the fans, pump which backs the Nafion dryer and the computer chip. The air pump and water pump will not start until the Coordinator is launched. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 15: Priming The Cws

    1. Double-click on the “CWS Priming” icon on the analyzer desktop. The window below will pop up. Figure 12: Picarro CWS Priming window. 2. Ensure that inlet and outlet tubing are properly connected to the water source. 3. Select the port of interest on the “CWS Priming” window.

  • Page 16: Running The Cws

    From the drop down menu, select “Continuous Water Sampler” and click “Launch” Figure 13: Picarro Coordinator Launcher window. Use drop down menu to select Continuous Water Sampler, then click "Launch". 2. Upon opening the coordinator, a window will pop up. This window enables the user to select the configuration relevant to their setup.
  • Page 17 Figure 14: Pop up window for selecting User Editable Parameters for running the CWS. See table below for explanations on the parameters. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 18 0 to > 1,000 Use this parameter to select the duration Water in Minutes of measurement time for you sample waters. The default set by Picarro is 300 minutes (5 hours). The length of time selected by the user will depend on their...
  • Page 19 (< 5 minutes). default set by Picarro is Y. Inlet for Water Source for Select 1-4 This sets the water source used for the...
  • Page 20 If you have finished your analysis, turn off power to the CWS by using the mains switch on the back of the CWS. • If you are still analyzing data, restart the CWS Coordinator and continue your data collection after re-initializing the analysis. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 21: Shutting Down The Cws

    2. Turn off the mains power switch on the rear of the CWS by depressing the power switch. The mains power is off when the “O” is depressed. Figure 16: Turn off the power switches. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 22 Time Duration for Averaging and Reporting Isotope Data in Seconds = 0 Warmup Delay Necessary = N Inlet for Water Source for System Warmup (15 minutes) = 3 Total length of time for operation in Minutes = 30 Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 23: Calibration, Performance Verification & Best Practices

    Picarro recommends calibrating your CWS two to three times per day, this equates to 80 to 120 minutes, out of 1440 minutes per 24 hours, or a duty cycle of 5 to 8%. At 1 mL per minute, this equates to a maximum of 120 mL per day, or approximately 4 L of tertiary standard water consumption per month assuming the CWS is used every day of that month.

  • Page 24: Performance Verification

    Test 1: Measure a single source of water for 12 hours. Calculate the standard deviation of 5-minute averaged data bins over 12 hours. This test is used at Picarro to determine the performance prior to shipping. At the time of manufacture, the CWS system must yield values for this test of better than 0.1 ‰...
  • Page 25 Below are the variations that have been observed: Variations d18O +/- 2ft (60 cm) in inlet tubing length +/- 0.1 ‰ +/- 0.4‰ +/-1.5 ft (50 cm) in sampling elevation +/- 0.1‰ +/- 0.5‰ Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 26: Data Files & Definitions

    While the CWS is measuring, the following Coordinator window will be visible from the desktop of your Picarro. It is possible to scroll across to see all of the data columns, and to scroll up to view past data. There is also a Log window that will track activity.
  • Page 27 15°C. During analysis, the temperature should average to be 15°C, with a standard deviation of < 0.05°C. This data column can be used to track system performance. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 28 “Troubleshooting” section of this manual, or PID_loops_locked contact Picarro’s Technical Support team (see section “Need Help from Picarro?”). It is normal for the control loops to be unlocked (reading 0) during warm up. The average methane concentration, in ppm, measured at that interval (Line).
  • Page 29 (Line). Baseline_shift is a spectral term that is measured on the L2130- i and L2140-i. It is the change in the linear term of the fitted baseline, slope_shift relative to an empty cavity baseline which is measured at the Picarro factory. This column can be used to track potential spectral interference and data integrity.

  • Page 30: Service & Maintenance

    The mains power is off when the “O” is depressed. Figure 17: Turn off the mains power by depressing the power switch. 2. Remove the left top-to-side panel of the CWS to reveal the Drierite column. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 31 Use the two black Drierite wrenches supplied with the CWS to open the Drierite column and refill the column with fresh Drierite. Replace the column and tighten the Swagelok connections. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Membrane Cassette

    1. Turn off the mains power switch on the rear of the CWS by depressing the power switch. The mains power is off when the “O” is depressed. Figure 21: Turn off the mains power by depressing the power switch. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 33 4. Once the membrane housing is removed, locate the membrane and unscrew the four screws (using a metric 2.5 Allen wrench) holding the membrane cover in place. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 34 (yellow boxes). The top screw and ferrule goes to the waste port, while the bottom screw and ferrule is source from the inlet via a water heat exchanger. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 35 (right) when replacing the cartridge. 7. Connect the tubing and screw in the connections. If you suspect a tube has collapsed consider replacing the ferrules that are used to screw the tubing into place. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 36 Push the cover into place and then slide it to the right until it locks. Tighten the screw of the cover and then replace the top-to-side panel of the CWS. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Cws Fan Filter

    If dirty, the CWS fan filter can be replaced. Simply snap off the fan cover, and replace the filter. The filter can be purchased from your local computer store. Alternatively, it is possible to clean the filter in water, dry it and replace it. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 38 Figure 32: Rear of the CWS with the fan filter highlighted. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    The following section lists solutions to a common problem that may be encountered while using the CWS. If, after attempting these procedures, the problem remains unresolved, please contact Picarro Customer Service at support@picarro.com. More troubleshooting information is also available at the www.picarro.com/community...
  • Page 40 (see “Replacing the Membrane Cassette” in “Service & Maintenance”). If you suspect the blockage is at the sample selector or water pump, contact Picarro. To limit these cases, Picarro recommends using a 2 µm water filter upstream of the water inlet to the CWS.
  • Page 41 Use section “Data Files and Definitions” as a guide. If the transfer line temperature is unlocked, ensure the quick-connect for the Line Heater is connected (step 3 of “Step-by-step installation instructions”). Contact Picarro if the other control loop parameters are not locked.

  • Page 42: Warranty Claims

    We have a number of tools to help customer online and an internet connection will be extremely useful. 2. In some cases, Picarro is unable to resolve the situation remotely and a return is necessary. We will do our best to make this as painless as possible. The first step in the process is to secure a Return Material Authorization number.

  • Page 43: Need Help From Picarro

    If this is your first time visiting this forum, you will be asked to login using your username and password, which can be created easily with a special email invitation from Picarro. These invitations are automatically emailed to current customers upon purchase and to interested individuals.
  • Page 44 Click on the “LogMeIn” icon in the Windows task bar at the lower right hand corner of your screen. The “LogMeIn Free” window will pop up. Click the “Turn on now” button. Picarro Continuous Water Sampler (CWS) 40-0003 Rev. A, Revised 01/04/16...
  • Page 45 The “LogMeIn account holder’s email” shows the account that the instrument is linked to. By default, this is set to techsupport@picarro.com. After your problem has been solved, you can turn off Picarro’s access to your analyzer computer by clicking on the “Turn off” button (see screenshot above).

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