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SI2205 HYDROGEN FLUORIDE ANALYZER
USER GUIDE
3105 Patrick Henry Drive,
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Tel: 408.962.3900
Document Number 40-0031 Rev B
This manual is the original instruction provided in English.

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  • Page 1 SI2205 HYDROGEN FLUORIDE ANALYZER USER GUIDE 3105 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Tel: 408.962.3900 Document Number 40-0031 Rev B This manual is the original instruction provided in English.
  • Page 2 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 Intended Use The Picarro SI2205 analyzer detects Hydrogen Fluoride in parts per billion. 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 Introduction 1.4. Warning Symbols and Text Conventions This manual uses safety icons to emphasize important information in the text: • Italic text identifies screen names and to emphasize important text or features. • Bold text if for cautions and warning statements and text you should type or select in screens. Icon notes and warnings provide information on dangers to either yourself or to the analyzer.
  • Page 5 WARNING 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 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 Analyzer 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 SI2205 HF 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. SI2205 HF Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 9 Analyzer Overview 3. Analyzer Overview 3.1. Front and Back Panel Description Figure 3 shows the analyzer front panel and Figure 4 shows the analyzer back panel. Figure 3: Analyzer Front Panel Figure 4: Analyzer Back Panel Do not connect USB hubs or unauthorized USB devices (except flash drives, mice and keyboards) to the USB ports (Figures 3 and 4).
  • Page 10 Analyzer Overview 3.1. Front Panel Operating Status Indicator The LED indicator on the front panel (Figures 3 and 5) shows the current operating state of the analyzer. Figure 5 shows and describes the status indicator states. The status states and colors are linked to the System Alarm Panel on the CRDS Data Viewer Screen.
  • Page 11 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 4. Hardware Setup Electrical Safety Task Type 2 Items/Tools Required: • 9/16’’ open end wrench • 11/16’’ open end wrench • Pump • Power Cord If you rack-mount the analyzer, be sure to support it with a shelf or additional rails, the analyzer cannot support itself on the front rackmounts alone.
  • Page 13 Hardware Setup Any light emitted from the Status Indicator, regardless of color or state, shown in Figure 5 indicates one or more lasers are on Caution Analyzer performance may degrade (increased measurement intervals, or increased measurement noise) while exposed to RF Radiation in an Industrial Environment between the frequencies of 80MHz - 1GHz at a field strength of 10V/m per IEC 61326-1-2013.
  • 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.
  • Page 15 Hardware Setup Figure 8: Analyzer and Pump Connections 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.
  • Page 16 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 SI2205 HF Analyzer User Guide...
  • Page 17 Data is saved automatically whenever the analyzer produces data. The data displayed on the CRDS is the continuous real time read-out from the analyzer. A user-relevant subset of this data is stored in /home/picarro/SI2000/UserData/DataLog_User/YYYY/MM/DD, where: • YYYY = year •...
  • Page 18 Operation 5.2. CRDS Data Viewer Field Descriptions Users Menu Left clicking on the Users menu shows the drop-down User Login. Depending on your level of access, different menu items will be enabled. Figure 11 shows the Users Drop-Down Menu. Figure 11: Users Drop-Down Menu View Menu This menu item has three choices (Figure 12): Lock/Unlock time access when zoomed: This is a toggle.
  • Page 19 Operation Tools Menu Use the tools drop-down menu to Show/Hide Valve Sequencer GUI. This option toggles the display of the external valve sequencer window. Figure 13 shows the Tools Drop-Down Menu. Figure 13: Tools Drop-Down Menu Help Menu Click About to display the version number of the analyzer. Alarm Panel Click on an item in the alarms panel to view the Setting Alarm dialog for that item.
  • Page 20 Operation To view the alarm set points for a gas, click on the indicator next to that gas (Figure 14). The Alarm Set dialog displays (Figure 15). You can read or change the alarm settings and allow the user to enable it or change the set point.
  • Page 21 Operation Digital Readouts The digital readouts show the latest value recorded for the selected data key for each data window. The changes in the data key are reflected in the digital readout in the data window view. If the Show Statistics entry is enabled in the View menu (Figure 12), the mean, standard deviation and slope of the data in the graph is dynamically calculated and indicated below the digital concentration readout.
  • Page 22 Operation Restart User Log The analyzer automatically records all data collected and saves it for later analysis. These files are called DAT files after their extension (.dat) see Appendix A: File Management. Click Restart User Log(s) to start recording a new data file. Figure 17. Figure 17: Restart User Log(s)Button Data Log Filename and Path The filename and path of the active data log is displayed in this panel.
  • Page 23 Operation Data Window The data window displays graphs of streams of data vs. system time, with a format of hh:mm:ss. • Select which data streams are displayed using combinations from the Data Source and Data Key drop-down menus. • Adjust the number of significant figures displayed using the Precision menu. •...
  • Page 24 Operation Instrument Status Enable the Show Instrument Status using the View menu on the main toolbar digital readouts for these parameters are displayed to the left of the data windows. • Warm box temperature in • Cavity temperature in • Cavity pressure in torr Figure 20 shows the Instrument Status.
  • Page 25 Operation Data Key Drop-Down Menus Left-click on the drop-down menu for a data key (Figure 22) to get the test options available for that key. When you select an option, the analyzer generates a data plot for that option. Figure 22: Data Key Drop-Down Menu Precision Drop-Down Menu Click on these drop-down menus to select the precision displayed on the y-axis of the data plot, between 0 and 4 digits of precision or auto.
  • Page 26 Operation Data Buffer Level Meter The green bar to the right of the Data Window shows the amount of GUI buffer memory used to retain historical data collected by the analyzer. When the maximum number of data points is collected and the buffer is full, old data is removed from the buffer as new data is collected.
  • Page 27 Operation Zoom in a Data Window Zoom in on a section of the data window to get a detailed view of the graph. To zoom an area of a data window: 1. Move the cursor over the graph you want to magnify. The cursor changes from an arrow to a magnifying glass.
  • Page 28 Operation 5.3. File Transfer Click on Files to copy data to an external device. The File Transfer screen displays. Figure 26 shows the File Transfer screen. To transfer a file: 6. Highlight the file in the left panel. 7. Left-click on the file. 8.
  • Page 29 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 Operation Network Click on Network to view the current IP address of the analyzer. Figure 29. Figure 29: The Network Dialog Clock Click on Clock (Figure 28). The Set Time and Time Zone dialog displays (Figure 30). Use this dialog to: •...
  • Page 31 Operation Set the Local Time Zone 1. Click on the Local Timezone drop-down and select the location you want. Figure 31. The Local Date/Time field changes to the date and time for the location you selected. 2. Click Set to save the changes and return to the config menu. Figure 31: The Clock Set Menu Manually Set the Time Use the Set Time Manually check box (Figure 32) to manually reset the clock to the correct date and...
  • Page 32 Operation Serial Port Click on Serial Port on the Config screen (Figure 28) to access the Serial Port Dialog. The serial port dialog lets you change the baud rate. Figure 33 shows the serial port dialog. Figure 33: The Serial Port Dialog To Change the baudrate: 1.
  • Page 33 Operation User Management 1. Click on Users (Figure 35) to access add users or change user permissions. The user login dialog displays. Figure 36. 2. Enter the user name (admin) and password (admin) and click the Login button. Figure 35: Users Login 3.
  • Page 34 Operation To change a password: 1. Click to highlight the user whose password you want to change. Figure 36. 2. Click Change Password. 3. Click on the user password you want to change. The Change Password dialog displays. Figure 37. 4.
  • Page 35 Operation 3. Select the role for the user. The Confirm Action dialog displays. Figure 39. 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.
  • Page 36 Operation To add a user: 1. Click Add User. Figure 41. The Add User dialog displays. 2. Fill in the fields in the Add User dialog. 3. Click next to go to the next step. Figure 41: Add Users Dialog The New User Account Verification dialog displays.
  • Page 37 Operation 5.5. Shutdown Procedure To shut down the analyzer: You must be logged in to shut down the analyzer. NOTE 1. Log in as admin: a. On the Menu Bar click on Users and choose User Login. Figure 43. Figure 43: User Login Tab b.
  • Page 38 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 This section lists problems that may occur during installation and operation of the analyzer, and step- by-step procedures that will provide resolution in most cases. If these instructions do not solve the problem, contact Picarro Technical Support. Status State Indicator on the Analyzer Front Panel is Not On Pressing the main power switch does not start the analyzer and the status indicator on the front panel is not on when the analyzer is on.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Cavity Pressure Cannot be Adjusted for Concentration Measurements The cavity pressure is automatically locked to the correct value during normal operation. The Pressure Locked message on the lower left corner of the GUI indicates that the cavity pressure is within operating parameters.
  • Page 41 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 Status Log Messages Appendix B: Status Log Messages Normal Start Up Messages Temperature Locked: WB The system waits for the warm box (WB – the temperature-controlled electronics and wavelength monitor chamber) to reach operating temperature. Temperature Locked: HB The system waits for the hot box (HB – the temperature-controlled chamber containing the analyzer’s optical cavity and gas handling system) is stabilized.
  • Page 44 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 File Menu Load a Valve Sequence File Click here to load saved files. Sequence Files are in: C:\Picarro\SI2000\InstrConfig\ValveSequencer\Name of the Sequence File Save a Valve Sequence File Click Action/Save Valve Sequence File to save a valve sequence file. Action Menu Start Sequencer Click here to start a sequence.
  • Page 46 Controlling External Valves Current Status Fields The top row on the menu (see Figure 51 and 52) gives the current status of the current step. Current Step # Gives the number of the current step as defined by the setup Remaining Time (min) Time remaining on the current step Current Valve State...
  • Page 47 Controlling External Valves Start Date Use this field to enter the date to start the test. Start Time 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.
  • 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 Hazards Appendix D: Hazards The hazards identified and explained in this section might be encountered during maintenance or service tasks. Hazardous Voltage There are two locations that the voltage potentials operate above 30 Volts RMS. The first location is in the rear of the instrument on power entry adapter in which the power cord plug plugs into.
  • Page 50 The European Union has identified certain substances that are considered environmentally hazardous according to the WEEE (Waste for Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and RoHS Directives. At the end of life of the instrument, the SI2000 Series Gas Analyzers shall be dismantled, and the hazardous materials shall be identified, sort, and collected.
  • Page 51 Analog Signal Output Appendix E: Analog Signal Output Overview This analyzer is configured with an optional Electrical Interface Card (EIC) that provides 4 analog signals for monitoring various measurement results and analyzer parameters. Two circular connectors, on the back panel of the analyzer (are available for analog output. The pinout for each connector is listed in the table below.
  • Page 52 Analog Signal Output Analog Signal Pin Mapping Table 3 lists the analog pinouts and Figure 42 shows the analog pinout map. Table 3 Analog Pinout Table Function Function GND 0 GND 4 Channel 0 Channel 4 GND 1 GND 5 Channel 1 Channel 5 GND 2...
  • Page 53 The default configuration is set at the factory and is listed in the table below. It can be modified by editing the electricalInterface.ini file located in the C:\Picarro\G2000\AppConfig\ElectricalInterface directory. Analog Output Configuration +1 volt indicates 0 in all cases: Each channel has a +1 volt offset. Treat <=0 volts as an error.
  • Page 54 Analog Current Signal Output Appendix F: Analog Current Signal Output Overview Four channels of output are available on the back of the analyzer by default, the settings for the four channels are as follows: Iout0 Iout1 Iout2 Iout3 Cavity Monitoring Temperature Pressure Units...
  • Page 55 Analog Current Signal Output Connecting the 4–20mA Signal Output 1. Using your fingers, pull the 4–20 mA terminal connector straight back away from the analyzer. 2. Use a small slotted screwdriver to loosen the retaining screw for the desired terminal. 3.
  • Page 56 Serial Communication Protocols Appendix G: Serial Communication Protocols Overview The Serial Port Menu is accessible from the Config Menu and displays the configurations of COM1 (used for Command Interface) and COM3 (used for Data Out). The COM1 port is preconfigured and its settings cannot be changed.
  • Page 57 Column11 = O2 Column12 = HF_raw Column13 = HF_sigma Column14 = HF_tau Column15 = base77 Column16 = ymd Column17 = hms The data in columns 12-17 are reserved for diagnostic use by Picarro-authorized technicians. Data Example 1506363968.96 139.9877 45.0003 31.0000 45.0008 61.0000 0.0000 49907.2541...
  • Page 58 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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