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® ® Thermox Thermox WDG-1200/1210/Insitu WDG-1200/1210/Insitu User Manual User Manual Thermox Thermox 150 Freeport Road 150 Freeport Road Pittsburgh, P Pittsburgh, 15238 15238 90685VE 90685VE Rev. Rev.
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AMETEK does not guarantee results and suitability should be obtained; otherwise, AMETEK does not guarantee results and assumes no obligation or liability. assumes no obligation or liability.
Safety Notes Safety Notes WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and and NOTES NOTES contained in this manual emphasize critical contained in this manual emphasize critical instructions as follows: instructions as follows: An operating pr An operating procedure whi ocedure which, if not strictly ob ch, if not strictly observed, may res served, may...
AMETEK recommends that you arrange to recycle and to conserve our natural resources, AMETEK recommends that you arrange to recycle this product when it reaches its “end this product when it reaches its “end...
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ARRANTY AND ARRANTY AND CLAIMS CLAIMS e warrant that any equipment of our e warrant that any equipment of our own manufacture or manufactured for us pursuant to our specications own manufacture or manufactured for us pursuant to our specications which shall not be, at the time of which shall not be, at the time of shipment thereof by or for us, free from...
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW System Features System Features The WDG 1200/1210 Insitu probes are a type of The WDG 1200/1210 Insitu probes are a type of direct insertion oxygen probe direct insertion oxygen probe used to measure the oxygen i used to measure the oxygen in the exhaust of a combustio n the exhaust of a combustion process.
Sensor Sensor e recommend that all personnel who e recommend that all personnel who will regularly use this analyzer become will regularly use this analyzer become familiar with the following brief explanation of how the analyzer familiar with the following brief explanation of how the analyzer works and the works and the components that make up...
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output signal. output signal. Because of the high op Because of the high operating temperatur erating temperature of the cell, combustibl e of the cell, combustible gases that ar gases that are present m e present may burn. When this occurs ay burn.
Problems to Avoid Problems to Avoid These are some errors to avoid. If they are avoided, your analyzer will operate These are some errors to avoid. If they are avoided, your analyzer will operate with a minimum of maintenance and with a minimum of maintenance and troubleshooting troubleshooting.
Support Support AMETEK/Thermox is committed to providing you the best technical support in AMETEK/Thermox is committed to providing you the best technical support in the industry industry. If . If you need service you need service or application assistance, please call AMETEK...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS WDG 1200/1210/Insitu Probe WDG 1200/1210/Insitu Probe General General 20°C to 800°C/68°F to 1472°F 20°C to 800°C/68°F to 1472°F Flue gas temp: Flue gas temp: Heater temperature: Heater temperature: 750°C ±3°C (1382°F ± 5°F) 750°C ±3°C (1382°F ± 5°F) Pressure: Pressure: ±...
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Dimensions: Dimensions: 152 mm (6”) high 152 mm (6”) high 153 mm (6”) wide 153 mm (6”) wide 130 mm (5.2”) deep 130 mm (5.2”) deep Weight: Weight: 2.7 kg / 6 lb. 2.7 kg / 6 lb. Max Distance between Controller and Probe: Max Distance between Controller and Probe: 150 m 150 m...
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Electrical Data Electrical Data Voltage range: Voltage range: 100-240 VAC 100-240 VAC Frequency: Frequency: 48-62 Hz 48-62 Hz Power: Power: 250 W 250 W Current Rating: Current Rating: 4 A Peak 4 A Peak Over-voltage category: Over-voltage category: CAT II CAT II Fuse rating and characteristics: Fuse rating and characteristics:...
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INSTALLATION AND START-UP INSTALLATION AND START-UP Only qualied service personnel with knowledge Only qualied service personnel with knowledge of electrical safety of electrical safety techniques should perform the operations in this chapter. There are techniques should perform the operations in this chapter. There are no operator-serviceable components inside the WDG-1200/1210 no operator-serviceable components inside the WDG-1200/1210 Insitu pr...
Fitting a Filter or Shield to the Probe Fitting a Filter or Shield to the Probe Some protection must always be tted to Some protection must always be tted to the probe tip to prevent foreign objects the probe tip to prevent foreign objects from entering the probe and damaging the from entering the probe and damaging the sensor...
Mounting the Sensor Mounting the Sensor Ambient temperatur Ambient temperature in the contr e in the controller ar oller area should be less than ea should be less than 160° F (70°C). 160° F (70°C). NOTE NOTE Mount the probe and its ange to the ange on the process (see Figure Mount the probe and its ange to the ange on the process (see Figure 3-2a and 3-2b).
Mounting Guidelines Mounting Guidelines Mount th Mount the control e control unit to unit to a at, a at, vertical surface vertical surface at a at a height wh height where the ere the display display is clearly visible and the key panel is clearly visible and the key panel user interface is readily accessible.
Installing the Controller Installing the Controller All dimensions are given All dimensions are given in millimeters/inches. in millimeters/inches. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. Control Unit Dimensional Information. Control Unit Dimensional Information. Mounting the Control Unit Mounting the Control Unit The Control Unit is mounted to a vertical, at surface using the four (4) 7mm The Control Unit is mounted to a vertical, at surface using the four (4) 7mm (0.28”) mounting holes as seen in Figure (0.28”) mounting holes as seen in Figure...
Calibration Setup Calibration Setup Figures 3-7a and 3-7b show the Figures 3-7a and 3-7b show the location of the calibration gas inlet port on both location of the calibration gas inlet port on both units. When calibrating the system, connect your calibration gases to this inlet units.
Electrical Connections Electrical Connections The customer is The customer is responsible for providing all switch cabinets, responsible for providing all switch cabinets, distribution boxes, distribution boxes, fuses and other components for electrical installation as well as fuses and other components for electrical installation as well as the mains power the mains power supply connections.
Optional Signal Connections Optional Signal Connections The following signal outputs may be connected: The following signal outputs may be connected: • • Current Current Loop Loop • • Calibration Calibration Progress Progress relay relay • • RS485 RS485 Serial Serial Communications Communications •...
Plug Plate Connector Designation - WDG-1210 Insitu Plug Plate Connector Designation - WDG-1210 Insitu PLUG PLATE CONNECTOR DESIGNATIONS (view from underside of probe) PLUG PLATE CONNECTOR DESIGNATIONS (view from underside of probe) 1. Power Supply 1. Power Supply 2. Connections to Automatic Gas Calibration Control Unit (option) 2.
System Cables System Cables The power supply The power supply must be isolated before any electrical connections must be isolated before any electrical connections are made. are made. Recommendations for Laying Cable Recommendations for Laying Cable • • Mains Mains signal signal cables...
Pin Designations - 1200/1210 Insitu Pin Designations - 1200/1210 Insitu The following is a list of pin designations for Connectors 1, 2, and 3. The following is a list of pin designations for Connectors 1, 2, and 3. Wire Color Wire Color ...
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Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Wire Color Outputs/Relay Outputs/Relays A A Current Loop -ve Current Loop -ve Red/Blue Red/Blue White* White* A A Trigger +ve Trigger +ve Trigger 0V Trigger 0V NOTE: NOTE: wire half duplex) wire half duplex) Normal (for normally open N/O and Normal (for normally open N/O and normal-...
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The following is a list of pin designations for Connectors 4 & 5 - WDG-1210 Insitu Only. The following is a list of pin designations for Connectors 4 & 5 - WDG-1210 Insitu Only. Probe Probe Wire Color Wire Color ecto Ref.
Probe Connections - WDG-1210 Insitu Only Probe Connections - WDG-1210 Insitu Only Make the connections ensuring the cables are routed Make the connections ensuring the cables are routed correctly as shown in Figure correctly as shown in Figure 3-8. 3-8. Cell +ve Cell +ve Cell -ve...
Grounding Grounding External grounding External grounding points are provided. points are provided. These should be connected These should be connected to local to local ground. ground. Correct grounding is essen Correct grounding is essential for compliance with EMC regu tial for compliance with EMC regulations.
Assembly of Connector Plugs Assembly of Connector Plugs The pin designation of each connector is repeated on each individual The pin designation of each connector is repeated on each individual plu plug. NOTE NOTE In most cases, complete cable assembl In most cases, complete cable assemblies are supplied with th ies are supplied with...
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Push the p Push the pins into ins into the correct sl the correct slots (7). ots (7). They will They will snap into snap into place when place when posi- posi- tioned correctly (pull & tug to tioned correctly (pull & tug to check).
Mains Power Supply Plug Mains Power Supply Plug Ensure there is sufcient clearance to enable connection and disconnec- Ensure there is sufcient clearance to enable connection and disconnec- tion of the mains connector. tion of the mains connector. NOTE NOTE Mains Connector Assembly Procedure...
Pre-operational Checks - Final Checks Pre-operational Checks - Final Checks Check that a Check that a has been securely tted to the has been securely tted to the blanking plug blanking plug calibration gas con- calibration gas con- on the probe. on the probe.
USER INTERFACE AND CALIBRATION USER INTERFACE AND CALIBRATION Control Panel Control Panel • • Menus Menus displayed displayed 4-character 4-character format. format. • • oxygen oxygen concentration concentration displayed displayed four-digit four-digit oating oating decimal decimal point point format. format. Fault data: Fault data: In addition to gas readi...
Abbreviations Used on the Control Panel Abbreviations Used on the Control Panel Calibration Calibration fi fi fi fi TRAC TRAC Analog track o Analog track or hold during calibrat r hold during calibration TTNC TTNC Time to next calibra Time to next calibration tion Thermox...
Using the Probe for the First Time Using the Probe for the First Time Before turning on the power supply to Before turning on the power supply to the probe, check the following: the probe, check the following: • • Ensure Ensure that...
Operational Structure Operational Structure The operational structure can be described as a The operational structure can be described as a that allows access to that allows access to Menu Spine Menu Spine ve other menus. ve other menus. Befo Before you can access th you can access the Menu Spi e Menu...
Calibration Screens Calibration Screens Calibration Menu Calibration Menu Ensure that installation of the analyzer is complete (see Ensure that installation of the analyzer is complete (see installation manual) and installation manual) and that the that the SYSTEM SYSTEM parameters have been parameters have been set.
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All the options necessary to calibrate the analyzer can All the options necessary to calibrate the analyzer can be accessed using the be accessed using the Cali- Cali- bration bration menu. The menu. The Calibration Calibration menu consists of three menu consists of three sub-menus: sub-menus:...
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↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ Span gas concentration (CAL Span gas concentration (CAL COnF COnF SgAS) SgAS) OPTIONS OPTIONS Set concentration of span Set concentration of span calibration gas calibration gas o set the o set the concentration of the gas concentration of the gas used to calibrate used to calibrate...
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↵ ↵ ↵ ↵ Calibration settling time (CAL Calibration settling time (CAL COnF COnF SEtL) SEtL) OPTIONS OPTIONS Set time for calibration read- Set time for calibration read- ings to settle ings to settle The period required for the calibration gas to stabilize is The period required for the calibration gas to stabilize is normally two minutes.
Alarm Screen Alarm Screen Alarm Menu Alarm Menu Display Display Action Action ▼ ▼ ALARM ALARM Enter Enter value value The alarm sub-menu has only one option. Access this menu by pressing The alarm sub-menu has only one option. Access this menu by pressing Enter ...
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Analog Outputs Screens Analog Outputs Screens Display Display Action Action ▼ ▼ ZERO ZERO Enter Enter Value Value ▼ ▼ Display Display Action Action ▼ ▼ SPAN SPAN Enter Enter Value Value ▼ ▼ Display Display Action Action ▼ ▼...
↵ ↵ Zero setting (AO Zero setting (AO ZEro) ZEro) OPTIONS OPTIONS Set zero reading output Set zero reading output To set the minimum O To set the minimum O concentration of the concentration of the Analog Output Analog Output RANGE RANGE Range...
Diagnostics Screens Diagnostics Screens Diagnostics Menu Diagnostics Menu Diagnostics Diagnostics menu consists of three sub-menus: menu consists of three sub-menus: • • Faults Faults • • Cell Cell status status • • Resistance Resistance test. test. o access these menus, from o access these menus, from Diagnostics Diagnostics...
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Fault list (diAg) Fault list (diAg) OPTIONS OPTIONS View faults View faults To display the fault list, press To display the fault list, press Enter Enter when the when the Diagnos- Diagnos- RANGE RANGE tics tics screen is on view. Each fault is represented by a screen is on view.
System Conguration Screens System Conguration Screens System Conguration Menu System Conguration Menu All the options necessary to congure the analyzer are All the options necessary to congure the analyzer are accessed using the accessed using the System System Confguration Confguration ...
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↵ ↵ Probe type (SySt Probe type (SySt Prty) Prty) OPTIONS OPTIONS Set probe type Set probe type To select the probe type: To select the probe type: Press Press Enter Enter RANGE RANGE Select a value using the Select a value using the UP and and DOWN...
Output Setup Output Setup System Outputs System Outputs The current loop output can provide one of The current loop output can provide one of two output functions: two output functions: Track Track Measurement Measurement output output is t tracked racked during during normal...
Analog Outputs Menu Analog Outputs Menu o set the o set the analog outputs, you must enter analog outputs, you must enter the password, set the the password, set the maintenance relay maintenance relay, and select the and select the menu.
Analog output settings Analog output settings All the options necessary to set the analyzer All the options necessary to set the analyzer outputs can be accessed using the outputs can be accessed using the Analog Outputs Analog Outputs menu. The menu.
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Track Setting Track Setting The analog output may be set to The analog output may be set to track track the O the O levels or levels or hold hold the last reading the last reading during calibration. This is set by pressing during calibration.
Modbus Interface Modbus Interface Serial data bus conguration Serial data bus conguration The serial data bus can The serial data bus can be set to any be set to any of the following four congurations: of the following four congurations: Data Data format:...
Register Numbers Register Numbers This manual uses Register Numbers as dened This manual uses Register Numbers as dened in the Modbus specications. in the Modbus specications. The rst register number is 1. The rst register number is 1. Modbus packets contai Modbus packets contain Register offsets wh n Register offsets...
Modbus RS485 Interface Modbus RS485 Interface Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. RS485 Bus topology. RS485 Bus topology. Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Two -wire RS485 connection. Two -wire RS485 connection. User Interface / Calibration User Interface / Calibration 4-23 4-23...
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Full Register List Full Register List Nonvolatile (Saved on power down) Nonvolatile (Saved on power down) Volatile (Lost on power down) Volatile (Lost on power down) R Re Ω Ω Status and Calibration Start Status and Calibration Start 4-24 4-24 Thermox...
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The ‘Status and Calibration Start’ register 20 is used both to trigger a The ‘Status and Calibration Start’ register 20 is used both to trigger a calibration calibration and to monitor the inst and to monitor the instrument status. rument status. The meaning of each bit is as sh The meaning of each bit is as shown in the...
Zero and Span Calibration Zero and Span Calibration Full (zero and span) calibration may Full (zero and span) calibration may be carried out manually, set to occur auto- be carried out manually, set to occur auto- matically at dened time interv matically at dened time intervals, or triggered from a remote device.
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i splay isplay Action Action D D ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Conguration Conguration Sub-menu Sub-menu Span Span conc. conc. Enter Enter value value ▼ ▼ Zero Zero conc. conc. Enter Enter value value time time interval interval Enter Enter value value Time Time...
Conguration Conguration The ve options available within the The ve options available within the sub-menu are accessed by sub-menu are accessed by Confguration Confguration pressing pressing from the from the display. Each option is set by pressing display. Each option is set by pressing Enter Enter Confguration...
Automatic Calibration Automatic Calibration sub-menu has sub-menu has only one option. Access this option only one option. Access this option Automatic Calibration Automatic Calibration by pressing by pressing from the from the display. The display. The Enter Enter Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Auto Calibration...
Manual Calibration Manual Calibration sub-menu has two options: sub-menu has two options: Manual Calibration Manual Calibration • • Zero Zero • • Span Span Calibration Calibration These options are accessed by pressing These options are accessed by pressing from the from the Enter Enter...
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Span Calibration Span Calibration The span calibration reading is checked by connecting the calibration gas via The span calibration reading is checked by connecting the calibration gas via the calibration gas inlet on the probe and pressing the calibration gas inlet on the probe and pressing Enter ...
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The operations in this chapter should be performed only by qualied The operations in this chapter should be performed only by qualied service service personnel personnel with with knowledge knowledge electrical electrical safety safety techniques techniques.
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System Fault LED System Fault LED (red) (red) The fault sub-menu is accessed through the The fault sub-menu is accessed through the Diagnostics Diagnostics menu on the menu on the Menu Spine Menu Spine If a fault occurs, a fault identication number is displayed. This identication number If a fault occurs, a fault identication number is displayed.
Fault Identication Numbers Fault Identication Numbers Each fault is identied by a specic number as follows: Each fault is identied by a specic number as follows: (a (a) Heate ter tempe pera ratur ture th the contro trol band (± (±5°C 5°C) 00.0 .02 ...
Fault Description Fault Description Key to Key to column of each fault: column of each fault: Elements Elements Prob Faul ult re rela late ted pr prob Wiring Wiring Fault Fault related related wiring wiring system system Main ins Faul ult re rela late ted main ins powe...
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(b) Span coefcient out of range (b) Span coefcient out of range 00.10. 00.10. The calculated span coefcient from span calibration cycle is outside the expected The calculated span coefcient from span calibration cycle is outside the expected value range. value range.
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(d) Thermocoupl Thermocouple fault and e fault and heater above maximum limit 40.00. heater above maximum limit 40.00. The analyzer is measuring an The analyzer is measuring an unexpected voltage from the probe thermocouple. unexpected voltage from the probe thermocouple. Ther ermo moco coup...
Bench Testing Bench Testing When the fault has been resolved, the probe should be bench-tested before tting When the fault has been resolved, the probe should be bench-tested before tting it back into the ue. it back into the ue. Allow th Allow the probe to...
In-Situ Probe In-Situ Probe esting and esting and Checking Checking In-situ checking will assist with identifying errors or faults associated with the probe. In-situ checking will assist with identifying errors or faults associated with the probe. Cell output voltage can be displayed on the user interface using the Cell output voltage can be displayed on the user interface using the Diagnostics Diagnostics...
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Measure Measure voltage voltage across across thermocoupl thermocouple (T (T/C) contacts contacts probe. probe. Refer Refer to Table 2. to Table 2. Mains Mains power connections on the pr power connections on the probe. obe. High risk of High risk of electric shock ! electric shock ! Cell...
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Table 2 Table 2 gives the voltage that should be present at the gives the voltage that should be present at the probe thermocouple connections probe thermocouple connections (Step (Step accordin according to the temper g to the temperature measu ature measured at Step 5, when the probe has stabili red at Step 5, when the probe has...
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If If thermocoupl thermocouple voltage is voltage is high, relocate high, relocate prob probe position position where the ue temperature is 800°C/1272°F or lower. where the ue temperature is 800°C/1272°F or lower. NOTE NOTE Disconnect Disconnect the thermo thermocouple l couple leads from...
Maintenance Maintenance Routine Maintenance Schedule Routine Maintenance Schedule Ensure the followin Ensure the following routine maintenance sched g routine maintenance schedule is followed. ule is followed. Failure to do so Failure to do so may invalidate the terms of warranty. may invalidate the terms of warranty.
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SERVICE AND SERVICE AND ARTS ARTS The operations in this chapter should be performed only by quali- The operations in this chapter should be performed only by quali- ed service personnel wit ed service personnel with knowledge of electrical s h knowledge of electrical safety techniques.
Inner Probe Assembly Removal Inner Probe Assembly Removal Remove power Remove power before rep before replacing any parts on lacing any parts on the WDG-1200/1210 the WDG-1200/1210 Insitu. Insitu. Most of the procedures in this Most of the procedures in this chapter require that you rst remove chapter require that you rst remove the inner...
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Slide the Slide the inner probe inner probe assembly out assembly out of the out of the outer protective er protective tube by tube by pulling o pulling its handle. its handle. Process under Pressure Process under Pressure If the process is under pressure, place a blind plate and gasket over the ange If the process is under pressure, place a blind plate and gasket over the ange hole (blind plate and gasket included in insitu accessory kit).
Cell Replacement Cell Replacement Removing the Cell Removing the Cell Remove the Remove the inner probe inner probe assembly as assembly as described i described in the n the previous s previous section, ection, Inner Inner Probe Probe Assembly Removal Assembly Removal ...
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With With the probe the probe oriented in oriented in front of y front of you so th ou so that the cell at the cell assembly end assembly end is on is on your right and the sheet metal your right and the sheet metal plate is on your left, plate is on your left,...
o prevent twisting of the cell o prevent twisting of the cell leads, keep the mark on leads, keep the mark on the left hex nut and the left hex nut and the orientation of the white cell lead the orientation of the white cell lead from being more than one from being more than one quarter turn...
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Unscrew Unscrew the cell the cell assembly assembly from th from the inner e inner probe probe assembly assembly. Slide the Slide the heater, heater, cell clips, cell clips, and cell l and cell leads forward eads forward through the through the end of th end of...
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Using a at blade screwdriver, snap the new retainer clip over the cell clip to Using a at blade screwdriver, snap the new retainer clip over the cell clip to provide a strong cont provide a strong contact between the cell clip and th act between the cell clip and the cell.
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Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4. Cell clip with attached cell leads. Cell clip with attached cell leads. Figure 6-5. Figure 6-5. Cell and retainer clip placement. Cell and retainer clip placement. Service and Parts Service and Parts...
Heater/Thermocouple Replacement Heater/Thermocouple Replacement Removing Heater (See Figure 6-3) Removing Heater (See Figure 6-3) Remove the Remove the inner probe inner probe assembly as assembly as described i described in the n the previous s previous section, ection, Inner Inner Tube Assembly Removal ...
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DRAWINGS AND CUSTOM INSTRUCTIONS DRAWINGS AND CUSTOM INSTRUCTIONS This appendix provides any custom drawings or instructions you may have This appendix provides any custom drawings or instructions you may have ordered in addition to ordered in addition to the standard WDG-1200/1210 Insitu probes. If you the standard WDG-1200/1210 Insitu probes.
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