Technician Symbol: All operations marked with this symbol are to be performed by qualified maintenance personnel only. Electrical Ground: This symbol inside the instrument marks the central safety grounding point for the instrument. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
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Note that the safety of a system that may incorporate this product is the end user’s responsibility. For Technical Assistance regarding the use and maintenance of this instrument or any other Teledyne API product, contact Teledyne API’s Technical Support Department: Telephone: 800-324-5190 Email: api-techsupport@teledyne.com...
être effectuées uniquement par du personnel de maintenance qualifié. Mise à la terre : Ce symbole à l’intérieur de l’instrument détermine le point central de la mise à la terre sécuritaire de l’instrument. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
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Échantillonnage de gaz combustibles Risque d’explosion et d’incendie Techniques de manutention, Blessure corporelle soulevage et de transport inappropriées Notez que la sécurité d’un système qui peut incorporer ce produit est la responsabilité de l’utilisateur final. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
PRODUCT RETURN All units or components returned to Teledyne API should be properly packed for handling and returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center. After the repair, the equipment will be returned, freight prepaid.
Provides information about that which could either affect accuracy of instrument readings or cause loss of data. Provides information pertinent to the proper care, Note operation or maintenance of the instrument or its parts. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
SO present in the sample gas. The N100 model is typically used in monitoring ambient air quality, while the N100H model has applications in continuous emission monitoring systems in industrial settings.
Humidity Range 0-95% RH non-condensing Environmental Conditions Installation Category (Over voltage Category) II Pollution Degree 2 Intended for Indoor Use Only at Altitudes ≤ 2000m All specifications are based on constant conditions. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
As defined by the USEPA Defined as twice the zero noise level by the USEPA EPA DESIGNATION Teledyne API’s Model N100 Fluorescent SO Analyzer is officially designated as US EPA Federal Equivalent Method Number EQSA-0495-100 for sulfur dioxide measurement. The official List of Designated Reference and Equivalent Methods is published in the U.S.
COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS This product is CE compliant and adheres to the Low Voltage and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility directives. For any other certifications, please refer to this product’s specifications sheet on our website. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Do not operate this instrument without first removing dust plugs from SAMPLE and EXHAUST ports on the rear panel. Note Teledyne API recommends that you store shipping containers and materials for future use if/when the instrument should be returned to the factory for repair and/or calibration service. See...
AREA MINIMUM REQUIRED CLEARANCE 10 cm / 4 in Back of the instrument 2.5 cm / 1 in Sides of the instrument 2.5 cm / 1 in Above and below the instrument Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
The front panel (Figure 2-1) includes two USB ports for peripheral device connections, which can be used with mouse and keyboard as alternatives to the touchscreen interface, or with flash drive for uploads/downloads (devices not included). Figure 2-1. Front Panel Layout 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
REAR PANEL Figure 2-2 shows the layout of the rear panel. Figure 2-2. Rear Panel Layout, Base Unit (options include additional pneumatic port fixtures) Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
On units with zero/span valve option installed, attach a gas line to the source of zero air ZERO AIR here. In the N100 only, if a permeation oven, also known as internal zero/span valve (IZS), (with valve option) option is installed attach the zero air scrubber here.
INTERNAL CHASSIS This Section shows the internal chassis configuration for each model including options. Figure 2-3. N100 Internal Chassis Layout Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Ensure that there is enough space to easily disconnect this instrument from the power source if necessary. Teledyne API recommends that you store shipping containers and materials for future use if/when the instrument should be returned to the factory for repair and/or calibration service.
Setup>Analog Outputs menu. Ground Ground Isolated Current Outputs I Out + I Out - I Out + User definable through the Setup>Analog Outputs menu. I Out - I Out + I Out - 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Utilities>Diagnostics>Digital Outputs menu Ground Digital Input1 = Remote Zero Cal Digital Input2 = Remote Span Cal (Digital Input3 not used) View status in Utilities>Diagnostics>Digital Inputs menu Ground Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
2-3, 5-6, 9-12 232Rx 232Tx View/edit the Communications parameters in the Setup>Comm>COM menu. Baud rate: 115200 bits per second (baud) • Data Bits: 8 data bits with 1 stop bit • • Parity: None 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
) is a toxic gas. Obtain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this material, and rigorously follow the safety guidelines described there. Vent the exhaust from the analyzer’s internal pump (in N100) to outside the immediate area or shelter surrounding the instrument.
Venting (to prevent back diffusion and pressure effects): • Run tubing outside the enclosure or at least away from immediate area surrounding the instrument. Exhaust Outlet: • Run tubing outside the enclosure. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
≥ span gas concentration Calibrator MODEL T701 Zero Gas SAMPLE Chassis Generator EXHAUST vented outside immediate area Figure 2-8. N100 Basic Connections from Gas Dilution Calibrator Source of SAMPLE Gas VENT here Removed during MODEL T700 MODEL 701 if sample gas is...
EXHAUST vented outside immediate area Figure 2-10. N100 Basic Connections from Bottled Span Gas (N100H: add external pump to Exhaust) For the analyzer’s basic configuration, in addition to tubing, pressure, venting, and exhaust requirements set out in Section 2.3.2.1, make the following pneumatic connections:...
ALIBRATION OURCES SPAN GAS Attach a gas line from the source of calibration gas (e.g. a Teledyne API's T700 Dynamic Dilution Calibrator) to the SPAN1 inlet. ZERO AIR Zero air is supplied by the zero air generator such as a Teledyne API's T701.
Chassis SPAN1 SPAN2/VENT ZERO AIR Zero Air Scrubber Figure 2-12. N100 Gas Line Connection w/Ambient Zero/Pressurized Span Valves Option In addition to tubing, pressure, venting, and exhaust requirements set out in Section 2.3.2.1, attach the following pneumatic lines: AMPLE OURCE Attach a sample inlet line to the SAMPLE inlet fitting.
ZERO AIR External Zero Air Scrubbe Figure 2-13. N100 Gas Line Connection w/Zero Scrubber and IZS Option The internal span gas generator utilizes an SO permeation tube as a span gas source (see the “Internal Span Gas Generation” at the end of this section). The accuracy of these devices is only about ±5%.
External Zero is not already vented. Air Scrubbe PUMP Figure 2-14. N100 Pneumatic Connections for Precision Calibration when IZS Generator Present In addition to tubing, pressure, venting, and exhaust requirements set out in Section 2.3.2.1, attach the following pneumatic lines: AMPLE...
PNEUMATIC FLOW DIAGRAMS This Section shows the basic pneumatic flow diagram followed by flow diagrams with options. Tables showing the valve operating states follow each of the flow diagrams with valve options. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
SENSOR CONTROL ASSY SAMPLE PRESSURE SENSOR FLOW / PRESSURE SENSOR PCA Figure 2-17. N100 Pneumatic Flow with Zero/Span Valves Option Table 2-6. N100 Zero/Span and Sample/Cal Valve Operating States MODE VALVE STATE VALVE PORT STATUS Sample/Cal Open to SAMPLE inlet NO ...
N100 P NEUMATIC LOW FOR MBIENT RESSURIZED PTION Figure 2-18. N100 Pneumatics with Ambient Zero/Pressurized Span Valves Option Table 2-7. Valve Operating States for Ambient Zero/Pressurized Span Option VALVE PORT MODE VALVE STATE STATUS Sample/Cal Open to SAMPLE inlet NO COM...
SAMPLE PRESSURE SENSOR FLOW / PRESSURE CRITICAL FLOW SENSOR PCA ORIFICE ZERO AIR INLET Figure 2-19. N100 Pneumatics with IZS Option Table 2-8. IZS Valve Option Operating States VALVE PORT MODE VALVE STATE STATUS Sample/Cal Open to SAMPLE inlet NO COM...
For applications that include hydrocarbons, the scrubber is offered as an option (Figure 2-21). Figure 2-22 shows the pneumatic flow for the N100H with the hydrocarbon scrubber option. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
When the instrument is first started (Section 2.3.4.1), check its functionality (Section 2.3.4.3) and run an initial calibration (Section 2.3.4.4). Section 2.4 introduces the menu system, and Section 2.5 provides setup/customization instructions. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
(Figure 2-24). Figure 2-23. Status Screens at Startup Upon any startup, this instrument should warm up for approximately one hour before reliable measurements can be taken. Figure 2-24. Home Page Example Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Active Alerts page, a history of all alerts remains in the Utilities>Alerts Log page. Figure 2-25. Viewing Active Alerts Page If alerts of warning conditions persist after the warm up period or after being cleared, investigate their cause using the troubleshooting guidelines in Section 5.7. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
The method for performing a calibration differs slightly depending on whether or not any of the available internal zero air or valve options are installed. Follow the appropriate calibration instructions presented in Section 4. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Time settings*; and check for firmware updates when Section 2.5.9 connected to a network that is connected to the Internet. Time Zone change requires special procedures (Section 5.5). Comm View and configure network and serial communications. Section 2.5.10 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Figure 2-27 presents an orientation to the main display screen; Figure 2-28 shows that pressing the gas name or its concentration value or a meter below displays a live plot of their respective readings. Section 2.5.6 provides configuration instructions. Figure 2-27. User Interface Orientation Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
(Section 2.5.3 provides configuration instructions). If there is a graphing icon in the upper right corner of a parameter, pressing that parameter displays a live plot of its readings as in Figure 2-29. Figure 2-29. Dashboard Page Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
The calculation uses the last 25 data points. The current output of the UV reference detector divided by the UV Lamp reading stored in the CPU’s memory from the last time a UV Lamp calibration was performed. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
To clear Alerts from the Active Alerts page, either check individual boxes to choose specific Alerts, or check the Select All box to choose all Alerts, then press the Clear Selected button. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Figure 2-32. Utilities>Alerts Log of Active and Past Alerts and Events CALIBRATION The Calibration menu is used for multipoint calibrations and for external calibration with valve options installed. Calibration procedures are presented in Section 4. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
(DAS). Once the setups are complete, the saved configurations can be downloaded to a USB drive through the Utilities>USB Utilities menu and uploaded to other instruments of the same model (Section 2.6). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Sections 2.5.1.1 and 2.5.1.2 providing additional details. To transfer captured instrument data to a flash drive see Section 2.5.1.3. Figure 2-33. Datalog Configuration, New Log Page Figure 2-34. Datalog Configuration, Existing Log 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Figure 2-35. Creating a New Data Log The parameters available in the list of Log Tags include the names of Events configured in the Events page (Section 2.5.2). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Home>Setup>Events menu (Figure 2-39). Press ADD to create a new Event (refer to Figure 2-40 for details), or select an existing Event to either Edit or Delete it (Figure 2-42). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Event state. Non-latching allows the entry in the Active Alerts screen and the internal Event state to continuously update based on the Event criteria, requiring no user interaction to clear the Alert or Event state). 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Events can also be used to create customized triggers for data logging functions. The name entered in the Name field of the Events Configuration page will appear in the list of Log Tags of the Datalog Configuration page. The Data Logger is presented in Section 2.5.1. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
SETUP>DASHBOARD Figure 2-43. Dashboard Display and Configuration SETUP>AUTOCAL (WITH VALVE OPTION) Auto Cal is available with installed valve options (see Section 4.2.2.2). 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
NOTE that if you change the analyzer’s Modbus Units to “DYNAMIC” it is recommended that you confirm your data logger settings since some data loggers have settings to convert PPB units to PPM. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Setup>Homescreen menu or from Home page using the configuration icon (Figure 2-44). Figure 2-44. Homescreen Configuration An orientation to the Homescreen was presented in Section 2.4.1, including Figure 2-27 and Figure 2-28. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
For testing, go to the Utilities>Diagnostics>Digital Outputs menu to change the state (ON/OFF) of individual digital outputs. Figure 2-45. Digital Outputs Setup Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Map the user-configurable Analog Outputs (either four Voltage or three Current) to any of a wide variety of “Signals” present in the instrument and customize their respective configurations. Figure 2-46. Analog Output Configuration for Voltage Output, Example 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
(Table 2-13). For Current output, press the +100 button several times to get the setting • close to 4mA. 6. Press the Accept button when adjustment reached. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Each range is usable from -5% to +5% of the rated span. For manual calibration adjustments, see Section 2.5.8.1 for voltage and Section 2.5.8.2 for current. Figure 2-48. Analog Output Calibration, Voltage or Current 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
100, 10 or 1 count increments, the adjustments here would need several presses of the +100 button to arrive at a realistic starting point for 4mA. CAUTION! Do not exceed 60 V peak voltage between current loop outputs and instrument ground. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Internet, follow the instructions on this Remote Update page to check for and activate software/firmware updates. (Also refer to Section 5.3). SETUP>COMM (COMMUNICATIONS) This menu is for specifying the various communications configurations. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
(DHCP). Most users will want to configure the instrument with a static IP address: click the Static radio button to manually assign a static IP address (consult your network administrator, and see Table 2-16 for information). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Once an instrument is configured, the same configuration can be copied to other instruments of the same Model. This encompasses essentially anything the user can configure and does not apply to instrument-specific settings such as those that are configured at the factory for calibration. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
7. When the Status field indicates that the USB drive has been detected, press the “Upload Configuration to Instrument” Start button. 8. When the Status field indicates that the upload is complete, remove the flash drive. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
HESSEN Hessen protocol is supported through serial communications. The Hessen protocol is not strictly defined; therefore, while Teledyne API’s application is completely compatible with the protocol itself, it may be different from implementations by other companies. Configure the COM2 port for Hessen protocol through the Setup>Comm>COM2 menu: select COM2 Protocol and press Edit to select HESSEN, then press Accept.
ESSEN ROTOCOL ESPONSE Set the response mode, referring to Table 3-1 for descriptions. Table 3-1. Teledyne API's Hessen Protocol Response Modes MODE ID MODE DESCRIPTION This is the default setting. Reponses from the instrument are encoded as the traditional command format. Style and format of responses depend on exact coding of the initiating command.
For MODBUS communications configuration, see 3.1.1. NUMAVIEW™ REMOTE For remote operation and data capture through an Ethernet connection, please refer to the NumaView™ Remote Software User Guide, PN 08492, available on our website. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Data recording device should be capable of bi-polar operation so that negative readings can be recorded. For electronic documentation, the internal data acquisition system (DAS) can be used by configuring the Data Logger through the Setup>Data Logging menu; Section 2.5.1). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
If calibrator and zero air source are not available, then use a bottle of SO balanced air. Teledyne API offers an IZS option (N100 only) operating with permeation devices. The accuracy of these devices is about ±5%. Whereas this may be sufficient for quick, daily calibration checks, we strongly recommend using certified SO span gases for accurate calibration.
(dilution ratio of 222, in the mid-range of the system’s capabilities). PHYSICAL RANGE MEASUREMENTS The entire measurement range of the N100 is 0 – 20,000 ppb and the N100H is 0 – 5,000 ppm, but many applications use only a small part of the analyzer’s full measurement range, which then becomes a data resolution challenge where the reported measurement may be barely perceptible.
Nitrogen oxide (NO) also fluoresces in a spectral range near to SO For critical applications where high levels of NO are expected, an optional optical filter is available in the N100 that improves the rejection of NO (contact Technical Support for more information). PERMEATION TUBE OPTIONS Teledyne API offers an optional internal span gas generator that utilizes a permeation tube as a span gas source.
Sample port, and check the reading after the Stability falls below 1.0 PPB (N100) or 1.0 PPM (N100H) per user selection (viewable either in the gas graph or in the Dashboard). Otherwise, follow the steps presented in Sections 4.2.1.1 and 4.2.1.2.
(Remove 3-way during Valve calibration) Needle valve to control flow in excess of 1000 cc Calibrated Chassis SAMPLE (At htaret EXHAUST concentration) Figure 4-1. Setup for Manual Calibration without Z/S Valve Option 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
In the Cal Result window, press OK. 3. Press the Stop button and return to Home screen. 4. In the Dashboard, check and record the Slope(s) and the Offset(s). (See Table Section 4.3, Calibration Quality Analysis, expected/acceptable values). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Figure 4-3. Setup for Manual Calibration Check with Valve Options Navigate to the Calibration>Zero menu for Zero cal and to the Calibration>Span menu for Span cal (see Figure 4-4) and follow the instructions in Sections 4.2.1.1 and 4.2.1.2 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
The instrument will stay in the selected mode for as long as the contacts remain • closed. If contact closures are being used in conjunction with the analyzer’s AutoCal (see Section 4.2.2.2) feature and the AutoCal attribute “Calibrate” is enabled (selection box is Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 show how to set up the operating states of each calibration or check, and Table 4-3 shows how to program the execution of each. Figure 4-5. Auto Cal Page 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Calibrate Check Zero Low High Calibrate For each sequence, there are four parameters that control operational details: Date, Time (both in the Start field), Interval, and Duration, as presented in Table 4-3. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Otherwise, refer to the troubleshooting Section 5.7.6. Table 4-4. Calibration Data Quality Evaluation FUNCTION MINIMUM VALUE OPTIMUM VALUE MAXIMUM VALUE Slope 0.700 1.000 1.300 Offset 0.0 mV 250.0 mV 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
OFFSET and SLOPE and alter the instrument’s calibration. Alternatively, use the Auto Cal feature described in Section 4.2.2.2 with the CALIBRATE attribute set to OFF (not enabled). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Replace As necessary orifice & sintered filters Desiccant bags Replace Any time PMT housing is opened for maintenance These Items are required to maintain full warranty; all other items are strongly recommended. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Degradation of IZS permeation tube day to day. SO2 Conc (Concentration) (Standard configuration at span): Drift of instrument response; UV Lamp output is excessively Decreasing over time Stable for low. constant concentration Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
The report is generated every 24 hours to a Web services “cloud” where it is available for viewing by Teledyne API technical support personnel. To download the report for your own viewing on a computer or to send to others, insert a flash drive into a front panel USB port and press the Download button, which is enabled when the instrument detects the flash drive.
6. When complete, as indicated in the Status field, press the Done button, which replaces the Cancel button, and remove the flash drive. 7. Power off and restart the instrument to complete the new firmware installation. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
6. After the Time Zone is implemented first (Steps 1 through 5), then other changes to the date and/or time can be made, and recycling the power is not necessary. Figure 5-4. Time Zone Change Requirements 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
3. Carefully remove the retaining ring, PTFE o-ring, glass window and filter element. 4. Replace the filter, being careful that the element is fully seated and centered in the bottom of the holder. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
7. Conduct zero and span calibrations and allow time to stabilize. CHANGING/REMOVING THE IZS PERMEATION TUBE (N100 OPTION) 1. Turn off the analyzer, unplug the power cord and remove the cover. 2. Locate the IZS oven inside the analyzer.
10. Adjust the scrubber cartridge such that it does not protrude above or below the analyzer in case the instrument is mounted in a rack. If necessary, squeeze the clips for a tighter grip on the cartridge. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
To clean or replace a critical flow orifice: 1. Turn off power to the instrument and vacuum pump. 2. Locate the critical flow orifice on the exhaust manifold. 3. Disconnect the pneumatic line. 4. Unscrew the NPT fitting. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
9. Reinstall the NPT fitting with fresh Teflon tape and connect all tubing 10. Power up the analyzer and allow it to warm up for 60 minutes. 11. Perform a leak check. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
6. If, during this procedure, the black PMT housing end plate for the Sensor Assembly is removed, ensure to replace the 5 desiccant bags inside the housing. 7. Carefully replace the analyzer cover. If tubing was changed, carry out a pneumatic leak check (Section 5.6.7). 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Once the fittings have been wetted with soap solution, do not reapply vacuum as it will draw soap solution into the instrument and contaminate it. • Do not exceed 15 psi pressure. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Ensure that the inlet to the flow meter is at atmospheric pressure. • 3. The sample flow measured with the external flow meter should be within ± 10% of the analyzer’s Flow specification (Table 1-1). 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
15 psia and a leak checking fixture such as the one illustrated in Figure 5-9. Vacuum/Pressure Needle Valve Gauge Regulator TO SCRUBBER FROM PUMP or PRESSURIZED AIR SOURCE Shut-Off Valve Figure 5-9. Simple Leak Check Fixture Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
9. Wait 5 minutes. If the gauge pressure drops >1 psi within 5 minutes, then the hydrocarbon scrubber has an internal leak and must be replaced. Contact Teledyne API’s Technical Support. SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This Section contains methods to identify the source of performance problems with the analyzer and procedures to service the instrument.
Note that if more than two or three warning Alerts occur at the same time, it is often an indication that some fundamental sub-system has failed rather than an indication of the specific failures referenced by the warnings. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
If sample pressure is > 35 in-hg: level decreasing at 1 in-Hg per 1000 ft of altitude • Blocked vent line on pressurized (with no flow – pump disconnected) sample/zero/span gas supply • Bad pressure sensor/circuitry 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
It decreases about 1 in-Hg per 1000 ft gain in altitude. A variety of factors such as air conditioning systems, passing storms, and air temperature, can also cause changes in the absolute atmospheric pressure. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
POSSIBLE OUT-OF-RANGE CAUSE(S) FUNCTION VALUES Faults that cause high stability values are: pneumatic leak; low or very unstable ≤1 ppb, N100; ≤1 ppm, Stability UV lamp output; light leak; faulty HVPS; defective preamp board; aging N100H with Zero Air detectors; PMT recently exposed to room light; dirty/contaminated reaction cell.
Figure 5-11 shows the layout for the mainboard, and Figure 5-12 through Figure 5-14 show the board layouts for the PMT Bench Module, the Lamp Driver, and the Pump Control, respectively. Figure 5-11. Mainboard Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Use an independent, external, volumetric flow meter to perform a flow check as described in Section 5.6.7.3. Refer to the pneumatic flow diagrams in Section 2.3.3 as needed for reference. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Rx Cell pressure is below 10 in-Hg-A. • The analyzer will calculate a sample flow up to about 14 in-Hg-A RCEL pressure but a good pump should always provide less than 10 in-Hg-A. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Although measuring the actual flow is the best method, in most cases, this fault can also be diagnosed by evaluating the sample pressure value. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
2. Confirm the lack of response by supplying SO span gas of about 80% of the range value to the analyzer. 3. Check the sample flow for proper value. 4. Check for disconnected cables to the sensor module. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
1. Confirm that there is a good source of zero air. If the IZS option is installed, compare the zero reading from the IZS zero air source to a zero air source using SO -free air. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
The following Section provides an itemized list of the most common dynamic problems with recommended troubleshooting checks and corrective actions. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
This Section describes how to determine if a certain component or subsystem is actually the cause of the problem being investigated. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the correct specifications as instructed in Section 5.7.9.1. • If the fuse is not blown, or if the replacement fuse blows, then call Technical Support (Section 5.9). 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Dashboard to display HVPS, Section 2.5.3). 8. Divide the displayed HVPS voltage by 10 and test the pairs of connector points as shown in the figure below, which uses 700 V as an example. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
50°C ±1°C. Check the IZS Temp in the Dashboard or the IZS Temp Raw signal in the Utilities>Diagnostics>Analog Inputs menu. At 50° C, the temperature signal from the IZS thermistor should be around 2500 mV. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Regular maintenance procedures are discussed in Section 5.5 Note and are not listed here). Also, there may be more detailed service notes for some of the below procedures. Contact Teledyne API's Technical Support Department. WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Unless the procedure being performed requires the instrument...
6. If you received a complete replacement module with circuit board and mounting bracket attached, simply reverse the above steps to install. For connector information, refer to the illustrations that follow. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
60 minutes. The following illustrations provide connector information for module boards: Figure 5-17. PMT Bench Module Board Connectors Figure 5-18. UV Detector Board Connector Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Figure 5-21. DC Pump Flow Meter (DC Pump Control Board Bottom) Figure 5-22. IZS Option Board Connectors Other connectors on the Mainboard are shown next in Figure 5-23. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Do not look at the UV lamp while the unit is operating. UV light can cause eye damage. Always use safety glasses made from UV blocking material when working with the UV Lamp Assembly. (Generic plastic glasses are not adequate). 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
IMPACT ON READINGS OR DATA Important The sample chamber should only be opened or • cleaned on instructions from the Teledyne API Technical Support Department. Be careful not to leave thumbprints on the interior • of the sample chamber. The various oils that make...
Mounting Screw Housing Sample Mounting Chamber Mounting Screw Screw Figure 5-26. Sensor Module Mounting Screws Follow the above steps in reverse order to reinstall the sensor module. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
2. Remove the sample chamber from the PMT lens and filter housing by unscrewing the 4 hex screws that fasten the chamber to the housing. 3. Remove the four lens cover screws. Figure 5-28. UV Lens Housing / Filter Housing 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
PMT lens is especially important. UV F EPLACING THE ILTER To replace the UV filter/lens: 1. Turn off the instrument’s power and remove the power cord from the instrument. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
50% in the first 90 days, and then a slower rate, until the end of useful life of the lamp. Periodically running the UV lamp calibration routine (Utilities>Diagnostics 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Do not look at the UV lamp while the unit is operating. UV light can cause eye damage. Always use safety glasses made from UV blocking material when working with the UV Lamp Assembly. (Generic plastic glasses are not adequate). Figure 5-31. Lamp Assembly Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
200 mV). 4. Finger-tighten the thumbscrew. 5. In the Utilities>Diagnostics>Lamp Cal menu press the Calibrate button to set this new value as the benchmark for use in calculating the concentration. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
CAUTION – GENERAL SAFETY HAZARD DO NOT over tighten the thumbscrew, as over-tightening can cause breakage to the lamp and consequently release mercury into the area. 11. Calibrate the lamp (Utilities>Diagnostics menu). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
This is necessary only if the repair being performed involves removing the • PMT cold block. Figure 5-33. Sensor Assembly 6. Remove the two connectors on the PMT housing end plate facing towards the front panel. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
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19. Reinsert the TEC subassembly in reverse order. Ensure that the O-ring is seated properly and the assembly is tightened • evenly. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
5. Use the Up/Down buttons to make adjustments, allowing time for values to respond and for the concentration to stabilize. (Typically, the value for the PMT Reading in the N100 model should be about the same as the target concentration; for example, 100 ppb sampled gas should give 100 mV PMT response).
Figure 5-34. HVPS Adjust Menu FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following list was compiled from the Teledyne API's Technical Support Department’s ten most commonly asked questions relating to the analyzer. QUESTION ANSWER Why does the ENTR button Sometimes the ENTR button will disappear if you select a setting that is...
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UV light (Ia) and not its peak intensity because the intensity of UV light is not constant in every part of the sample chamber. Some of the photons are absorbed by the SO as the light travels through the sample gas. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
(hν). The wavelength of this fluoresced light is also in the ultraviolet band but at a longer (lower energy) wavelength centered at 330nm. → (Equation 6-3) 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
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A special hydrocarbon scrubber removes the most common interfering gases from the sample gas. • And finally, the design of the sample chamber reduces the effects of stray light via its optical geometry and spectral filtering. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
PMT are perpendicular to each other and the inside surfaces of the ® sample chamber are coated with a layer of black Teflon that absorbs stray light. Figure 6-2. N100 UV Light Path 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
Light is emitted through a 20 mm x 5 mm portal. Vacuum Jacket Light Output Portal Zinc-Vapor Plasma Arc Dual Bore Figure 6-4. Source UV Lamp Construction Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
UV lamp at 330nm is so bright, nearly five orders of magnitude brighter than that resulting from the SO * decay, it would drown out the SO * fluorescence. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
To solve this problem, the light emitted by the excitation UV lamp passes through a band pass filter that screens out photons with wavelengths outside the spectrum required to excite SO into SO * (refer to Figure 6-5). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
SO * (refer to Figure 6-6) including reflected UV form the source lamp and other stray light. PMT OPTICAL FILTER BANDWIDTH * FLUORESCENT SPECTRUM WAVELENGTH (nm) Figure 6-6. PMT Optical Filter Bandwidth 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
The most significant interferents in this regard are nitrogen oxide (NO), carbon dioxide ), water vapor (H O) and molecular oxygen (O ). In ambient applications the quenching effect of these gases is negligible. For stack applications where the 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
PMT offset (refer to Section 6.1.6) and the PMT output while measuring zero gas (calibration gas devoid of SO ) is recorded as OFFSET. This OFFSET value is used during the calculation of the SO concentration. Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
CRITICAL FLOW EXHAUST TO OUTER LAYER OF KICKER ORIFICE FLOW FLOW SENSOR CONTROL ASSY SAMPLE PRESSURE SENSOR FLOW / PRESSURE SENSOR PCA Figure 6-8. Gas Flow and Location of Critical Flow Orifice 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
The actual flow rate of gas through the orifice (volume of gas per unit of time), depends on the size and shape of the aperture in the orifice. The larger the hole, the more gas Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
When the instrument is turned on after having been off for more than 30 minutes, it takes a certain amount of time for the gradient to become large enough for the scrubber to adequately remove hydrocarbons from the sample air. 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
(N100) AMPLE A thermal-mass flow sensor is used in the N100 to measure the sample flow through the analyzer. This sensor is also mounted on the pneumatic pressure/flow sensor board upstream of the sample chamber. The flow rate is monitored by the CRT which issues an Alert if the flow rate is too high or too low.
ON state when source power is restored. SOFTWARE OPERATION The analyzer’s software developed by Teledyne API interprets user commands via the various interfaces, performs procedures and tasks, stores data in the various memory devices and calculates the concentration of the sample gas.
Large amounts of data can be stored and retrieved for analysis. The DAS is configured and managed through the Data Logging menu (Section 2.5.1). Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
Disk On Module, a 44-pin IDE flash drive with up to 128MB storage capacity for instrument’s firmware, configuration settings and data Disk Operating System DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory DR-DOS Digital Research DOS 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
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Programmable Logic Device Phase Lock Loop Photo Multiplier Tube, a vacuum tube of electrodes that multiply electrons collected and charged to create a detectable current signal P/N (or PN) Part Number Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
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Universal Serial Bus: a standard connection method to establish communication between peripheral devices and a host controller, such as a mouse and/or keyboard and a personal computer or laptop VARS Variables, the variable settings of the instrument Voltage-to-Frequency Zero / Span 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
PMT Detector Reading in mV AI_UVLAMP_RAW UV Lamp Intensity Reading in mV AI_UVLAMP UV Lamp ratio in % AI_PMT_DARK PMT Dark reading in mV AI_PMT_LIGHT PMT light reading in mV" SO2_SLOPE1 SO2 Slope for range 1 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers 092910100C DCN8656...
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5V Measured in mV AI_PUMP_FLOW Pump flow in CCM AI_IZS_BLOCK_TEMP IZS temperature in degrees C AI_VACUUM_PRESS Vacuum pressure in In.Hg-A AI_UVLAMP_RAW UV lamp intensity reading in mV Holding Registers SO2_TARGET_SPAN_CONC_1 Target zero1 SO2_TARGET_SPAN_CONC_2 Target span1 092910100C DCN8656 Teledyne API N100, N100H SO Analyzers...
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