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SI2103 AMMONIA ANALYZER USER GUIDE
3105 Patrick Henry Drive,
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Tel: 408.962.3900
Document Number 40-0032 Rev B
This manual is the original instruction provided in English.

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  • Page 1 SI2103 AMMONIA ANALYZER USER GUIDE 3105 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Tel: 408.962.3900 Document Number 40-0032 Rev B This manual is the original instruction provided in English.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ........................3 1. Introduction 1.1. Intended Use ....................... 3 1.2. Personal Protective Equipment ..................3 1.3. MSDS Required ......................3 1.4. Warning Symbols and Text Conventions ..............4 1.5. Laser Safety......................... 5 1.6. General Safety ......................5 ......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Intended Use The Picarro SI2103 analyzer detects ammonia in parts per million. This manual describes analyzer operation only. For service tasks, refer to the SI2000 Series Service Manual 40-0046. Proper use of the SI2000 instruments do not include personnel protection, or monitoring of the occupied space.

  • Page 4: Warning Symbols And Text Conventions

    WARNING er to the user. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate or minor injury. CAUTION REMINDER is a helpful prompt to remember procedures listed in the text. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 5: Laser Safety

    WARNING safety glasses. 1.6. General Safety Using this analyzer in a manner not specified by Picarro may result in damage to the analyzer, and render it unsafe to operate. WARNING Only authorized persons may open the analyzer cover or perform internal maintenance.

  • Page 6: Unpack The Analyzer

    2. Unpack the Analyzer 2.1. Inspect the Shipping Boxes Picarro products are inspected and tested before leaving the factory. The shipping container system has been specially tested and proven to be safe for most dropping, crushing or spiking events. Picarro shipping containers consist of: •...

  • Page 7: Unpack The Shipping Boxes

    2.2. Unpack the Shipping Boxes The section describes the contents of the shipping boxes: Figure 2 shows the box contents and the Table 1 and Table 2 list the box contents. Figure 2: Box Contents SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 8 Inspect each item to assure it is not damaged. • If items are missing, contact Picarro for a replacement. • Keep the shipping packages to reuse when transporting the analyzer. • Contact Picarro for options on transporting systems to remote labs. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 9: Analyzer Overview

    USB ports (Figures 3 and 4). Unauthorized USB devices may interfere with the analyzers functioning. CAUTION The analyzer has a universal power supply that automatically adjusts to power sources ranging from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 250 W max. NOTE SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Operating Status Indicator

    System Alarm Panel on the CRDS Data Viewer Screen. See Figure 9. Figure 5: Status Indicator States 3.2. External Vacuum Pump Figure 6 shows an example of an external vacuum pump. Figure 6: Vacuum Pump SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    This analyzer is designed to be used in an indoor environment. Do not operate or store the unit outside or exposed to the elements. Warning If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Picarro, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Warning...

  • Page 12: Hardware Setup

    0.5 ppm and HCl up to 1 ppm. Operating at concentrations above the intended ranges may render the instrument unsafe to operate, maintain, service or dispose. Caution Sample or CDA lines connected to the ¼” Swagelok connectors must not exceed 3 psig. Caution SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 13 Position your feet for sturdy balance. Lift with your legs, not your back. Do not twist the back while carrying the unit. Rotate direction with hip joints. Lower the unit by bending at the knees. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 14 8. Connect the AC power cable to the analyzer and to the external vacuum pump. Refer to Picarro’s SI2000 Series Service Manual 40-0046 for service instructions. Use the AC power cables supplied with the analyzer or a similarly rated cable. Check with Picarro technical support if you have questions about power cable replacement. Caution...
  • Page 15 The analyzer has a universal power supply that automatically adjusts to power sources ranging from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 W max. Refer to Manual Number 999085 included in the box for the Vacuubrand MD1 external pump safety, operation, specification, and service Instructions. Note SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 16: Operate The Analyzer Using The Gui

    Files to copy data to an external device • Config to perform configuration tasks (password is picarro) • Service to perform service tasks (for trained personnel only) • Power Off for a soft shutdown (password is picarro) Figure 9: Opening Screen SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 17: He Crds Data Viewer (Main Screen)

    A user-relevant subset of this data is stored in /home/picarro/SI2000/UserData/DataLog_User/YYYY/MM/DD, where: • YYYY = year • MM = month • DD = day For example: June 28, 2017 is written 2017/06/28 Further details can be found in the file management section. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 18: Crds Data Viewer Field Descriptions

    Lock/Unlock time access when zoomed: This is a toggle. When locked, forces the data windows to display the same time scale during zoom. Show/hide statistics: Toggles the measurement statistics display. Show/hide instrument status: Toggles the instruments status display. Figure 12 shows the View Drop-Down Menu. Figure 12: View Drop-Down Menu SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 19 Green when the concentrations are at the set value • Yellow when the analyzer is not operating properly • Flashing yellow when the analyzer is warming up • Red when the concentrations are above or below the set values SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 20 To set the alarm, type the desired threshold values and click OK. If you don’t need to change the alarm value, click Cancel. The dialog box will disappear and the alarm value will remain unchanged. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 21 These numbers change to reflect statistics of whatever data is in the data window. Figure 16 shows the digital readout panel. Figure 16: Digital Readout Panel SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 22 Data Log Filename and Path The filename and path of the active data log is displayed in this panel. Figure 18 shows the data log and filename and path panel. Figure 18: Data Log Filename Panel SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 23 • Adjust the number of significant figures displayed using the Precision menu. • Adjust the auto-scaling of the Y axis using the Auto-Scale drop-down. Figure 19 shows the data window. Figure 19: Data Window SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 24 • Instrument Analysis shows gas concentrations. • Sensors displays data from the analyzer’s sensors. Figure 21 shows the Source Key drop-down menus. Figure 21: Source Key Drop-Down Menu SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 25 Click here to clear the internal data buffer of the GUI (this clears the current data traces from the graphs). This has the effect of clearing all data in the data window. Clicking this button has no effect on any of the data log files stored by the analyzer. See Figure 24. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 26 This buffer automatically resets when the analyzer starts, and can be emptied at any time by clicking the Reset buffers button in the lower-right-hand corner of the GUI. Figure 24 shows the Data Buffer Level Meter and Reset buffers button Figure 24: Data Buffer Level Meter and Reset Buffer Button SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 27 To auto-scale the y-axis of either graph, use the auto-scale buttons below the graph. • To lock or unlock the time axes of each graph during zooming, select that menu item in the View menu. Figure 25 shows the auto-scale buttons. Figure 25: Auto-Scale Buttons SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 28: File Transfer

    6. Highlight the file in the left panel. 7. Left-click on the file. 8. Drag the highlighted file to the right panel. 9. Release the left mouse button The files transfer to the selected device. Figure 26: Transfer Files SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 29: Configuration Menu

    1. Click on the Config button to configure the analyzer. See Figures 9. The Config Password dialog displays. See Figure 27. Figure 27: The Config Password Dialog 2. Enter the Config Password: picarro. 3. Click OK. 4. The Configuration Menu displays. See Figure 28.
  • Page 30 The Set Time and Time Zone dialog displays (Figure 30). Use this dialog to: • Set the clock for a new time zone. • Manually set the correct time. Figure 30: The Clock Set Dialog SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 31 1. Check the Set Time Manually check box. 2. Click Set to save the changes and return to the config menu. Figure 32: The Clock Set Dialog SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 32 Figure 33: The Serial Port Dialog To Change the baudrate: 1. Click on the Baudrate dialog. Figure 33. 2. Select the baudrate from the menu options. Figure 34. 3. Click Save. 4. Click OK. Figure 34: Baudrate Options SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 33 4. From the user accounts dialog, you can: • Change Passwords • Change Role • Disable Users • Add Users Tech, operator and admin are the default users and rolls that are shipped with the analyzer. NOTE Figure 36: User Accounts Dialog SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 34 To change a user’s role: 1. Click to highlight the user role you want to change. Figure 38. 2. Click Change Role. The Change Role Drop-Down menu displays. Figure 38. Figure 38: Change Role Drop-Down SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 35 4. Click OK to confirm the changed role. Figure 39: Change Role Confirmation To Disable a user: 1. Click Disable User. Figure 40. The Confirm Action dialog displays. 2. Click OK to confirm the action. Figure 40: Disable Confirmation SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 36 Figure 41: Add Users Dialog The New User Account Verification dialog displays. Figure 42. 4. Review the user information and click OK to accept or Cancel to reject the new account. Figure 42: Add Users Account Verification SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 37: Shutdown Procedure

    Enter the password a username (both are admin) and click OK. Figure 44. Figure 44: User Login Dialog 2. Click Quit on the data viewer screen (Figure 10). The analyzer displays the Analyzer Shut Down dialog. Figure 45. Figure 45: Analyzer Shutdown Dialog SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 38: Recovery From Power Outage

    Proportional valves close. d. Software shuts down. e. Analyzer powers off. 5.6. Recovery from Power Outage When the power returns after an unplanned outage, the analyzer restarts automatically. The Picarro software: • Closes files that were interrupted by the power outage.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    3. Press and hold the rear panel power switch for at least 5 seconds as the analyzer may take several seconds to respond. Do not restart windows without cycling the power to the analyzer. Restarting windows will not fix this problem. CAUTION SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 40 1. Hold down the power switch on the rear panel (Figure 4) for a few seconds until the computer and the analyzer turn off. 2. After another few seconds, restart the analyzer using the power button. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 41: Appendix A: File Management

    Data files are created every 60 minutes and stored for 90 days (default for SADs analyzers) before they are automatically deleted. File deletion frequency and details can be modified in the file: /home/picarro/si2000/appconfig/config/archiver/archiver.ini. See Error! Reference source not found.. During data acquisition, the analyzer creates directories to store the data, filed by the date the data were acquired.
  • Page 42 For more information about how to include various columns of data from the datalog_private in the /home/picarro/si2000/userdata datalog files, contact Picarro. The currently active data file can be found in /home/picarro/si2000/log/datalogger. Archive directory contain subdirectories arranged by file type and internally organized by /year/month/day/hour.

  • Page 43: Appendix B: Status Log Messages

    Figure 49: Sample Status Log Messages for Startup Pressure Stabilizing/Locked The valve control system begins to allow flow through the analyzer and stabilizes the pressure inside the cavity. Measuring This is the normal mode of operation after startup has completed. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 44: Appendix C: Controlling External Valves

    This section explains how to control external valves using the built-in External Valve Sequencer GUI. If you are using the optional Picarro 16 Port Distribution Manifold with the analyzer, see the 16 Port Distribution Manual User Guide for instructions on using the External Valve Sequencer GUI.
  • Page 45 Click here to change the current valve state to All Off. Hide Sequencer Interface This toggle shows or hides the Sequencer Interface window. To reveal the window click on the Show Sequencer Interface. Figure 51: External Valve Sequencer Window Drop-Down Menus SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 46 Shows the number of step currently running. If a different step is desired, enter that step number and click on Apply (Figure 52). Apply Click here to apply changes made using the External Valve Sequencer window. Run Next Step Forces the next step in the sequence. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 47 Use this field to enter the time to start the test. Schedule Sequence Click this button to have the sequence start automatically at the date and time specified in the Start Date and Start Time fields. Figure 52: External Valve Sequencer Field Descriptions SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 48 A variety of sequences can be created and saved External Valve Sequencer window. This section explains how to set up a test sequence using the External Valve Sequencer window. To set up a sampling sequence: 1. On the Picarro analyzer GUI, go to: • Tools •...

  • Page 49: Appendix D: Hazards

    Prior to performing service on the Gas Analyzer, perform Lockout/Tagout on the power cord connected to the instrument by disconnecting it at the wall and at the instrument and placing it within your lockable toolbox. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 50 Hexavalent Chromium may be used as a coating on frames, screw and fasteners. All parts with hazardous material shall be separated and disposed of to comply with applicable local laws and regulations including with European WEEE Directive. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix E: Analog Signal Output

    Figure 41 shows the analog channel connectors on the back of the analyzer. Figure 53: Analog Channel Connectors Two external cables (for the analog channel connectors) are provided with the analyzer. The mating connector is part number HR25-7TP-8P(72) SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 52 GND 4 Channel 0 Channel 4 GND 1 GND 5 Channel 1 Channel 5 GND 2 GND 6 Channel 2 Channel 6 GND 3 GND 7 Channel 3 Channel 7 Figure 54: Analog Pin Map SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 53 0 to 90 ppb Concentration 0-10V 100 ppb/V 0 to 0.9 ppm Concentration 0-10V 2 ppm/V 0 to 18 ppm 0 Concentration 0-10V 2%/V 0 to 18% DAS Temp 0-10V 0 to 90 None None None SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 54: Appendix F: Analog Current Signal Output

    O: displays H O in percent (%) • DasTemp: displays the internal logic board temperature in degrees Celsius • CavityPressure: displays the cavity pressure in Torr Figure 55: 4–20mA output with terminal connector in place SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 55 Do not connect the shield to the ground pins of the 4–20 mA connector. Connect only one end of your shielded cable to the ground lug to avoid ground loops NOTE SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 56: Appendix G: Serial Communication Protocols

    The headers below correspond to each column of data and are not included in the output: CavityPressure, CavityTemp, DasTemp, EtalonTemp, WarmBoxTemp, species, MPVPosition, OutletValve, solenoid_valves, NH3, H2O, NH3_Raw, NH3_sigma, NH3_tau, nh3_base_11, ymd, hms Output Frequency: Data will be output when command is sent to COM1 via RS232 SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 57 Column15 = nh3_base_11 Column16 = ymd Column17 = hms The data in columns 12-17 are reserved for diagnostic use by Picarro-authorized technicians. Output Frequency Data will be output automatically in real time similar to the GUI display. SI2103 NH3 Analyzer User Guide...

  • Page 58: Contact Information

    Phone: 408.962.3900 ext. 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. However, no guarantee is given or implied that this document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification.

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