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G2106 Analyzer for C
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Picarro, Inc.
3105 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Phone: +1 408 962 3900
www.picarro.com
Document Number 40049 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 G2106 Analyzer for C User Manual Picarro, Inc. 3105 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Phone: +1 408 962 3900 www.picarro.com Document Number 40049 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 NOTICES DISCLAIMER AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS Picarro has prepared this manual solely for the information and use by its customers as a guide for the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of the products described.
  • Page 3 Customer Service: Email: orders@picarro.com Phone: +1 408 962 3992 © 2020 Picarro, Inc. All rights reserved. 3105 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, California, 95054USA Phone +1 408 962 3900 • Fax +1 408 962 3200 www.picarro.com Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 4 7.2 Connecting to the Analyzer Inlet ............25 7.3 Setting Up a Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse ......... 26 8. BASIC OPERATION 8.1 Startup ....................27 8.2 Shutdown Procedure ................29 8.3 In case of an Electrical Power Outage ..........30 Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 5 10.15 File Management ................37 10.16 Setup Tool ..................39 11. EXTERNAL VALVE SEQUENCER 12. REMOTE DATA ACCESS 12.1 Picarro Serial Communication ............. 45 13. CALIBRATION 14. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 14.1 Particulate Filter Replacement ............50 14.2 Cleaning ....................54 15.
  • Page 6 15.3 Sample Pressure Cannot be Controlled to the Appropriate Value for Concentration Measurements ............56 15.4 User Interface Program “Freezes” and Does Not Update Graphs as Data are Collected ................... 56 16. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 17. LIMITED WARRANTY Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 7 Spectroscopy (CRDS), on the other hand, is one thousand to one million more times sensitive. In Picarro analyzers, light from a single-frequency laser enters a cavity where three mirrors reflect the laser light as seen in Figure 1. The light...
  • Page 8 A cavity containing gas that absorbs light will have a shorter ring- down time than an empty cavity. As the light circulates in a cavity with a gas sample, the molecular absorption by the gas results in a decrease of the light intensity. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 9 Determining absorption intensity at a specific wavelength requires comparing the ring-down time of an empty cavity to the ring-down time of a cavity that contains gas. Picarro instruments gather measurements from an “empty” cavity by switching the light to wavelengths that are not absorbed by the target molecules.
  • Page 10 1.4 Spectral Precision and High Sensitivity Measurements Picarro analyzers contain two features that provide high spectral precision: • Proprietary wavelength monitor (WLM) that measures the absolute laser wavelength to a precision that is a few orders of magnitude narrower than the spectral linewidth: Picarro’s patented WLM measures absolute laser...
  • Page 11 For precise pressure control, the cavity pressure is monitored using a high- linearity pressure transducer. The system computer uses this pressure data in a feedback loop to control proportional valves that adjust the inlet and outlet gas flow of the cavity. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 12 LASER WARNING alerts you of a laser danger. WARNING CAUTION alerts you of a potential danger to equipment or to the user. CAUTION REMINDER is a helpful hint to procedures listed in the text. REMINDER Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 13 Definition CRDS Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy Graphical User Interface centimeters millimeters ” (as in 1/4”) Inches Ethylene Water Ammonia Carbon Dioxide Hotbox Warm box Parts Per Million Parts Per Billion ‰ per mil °C degrees Celsius Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 14 4. SAFETY 4.1 General Safety CDRH Certification This Picarro Analyzer complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, sub-chapter J, and is classified as a Class 1 laser system when all panels and covers are on. CE Certification This Picarro Analyzer complies with the European standards and the instrument is affixed with a CE label.
  • Page 15 Only operate or service this device in accordance with the instructions in this guide, and only open the device in an approved WARNING laser safe service area using appropriate laser-safety glasses. The following Laser Safety Label is affixed to the inside of the analyzer: Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 16 Figure 4: Laser Safety Label Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. WARNING Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 17 5. UNPACKING THE ANALYZER 5.1 Inspect the Shipping Boxes Picarro products are inspected and tested before leaving the factory. Their packing containers have been designed to keep the equipment safe from damage during transit. Inspect the condition of the boxes upon arrival. The larger box includes the analyzer and most of the accessories.
  • Page 18 Control Cable (1) For External Solenoid Valves Nut (1) and For connecting input line to analyzer INPUT Ferrules (2) Document Packet Includes this manual, certificate of compliance, and Windows License. USB Flash Drive Contains backup software. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 19 Vacuum Hose (1) Hose to connect the pump to the analyzer. Pump Manual (1) Detailed instructions for pump. BOX 3 (G2508 only) Vacuum lines and fittings for G2508 recirculation pump (refer to Recirculation Pump Manual 40050) Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 20 6. ANALYZER OVERVIEW 6.1 Intended Use precisely using Picarro’s The G2106 Analyzer measures concentrations of C patented Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. The analyzer can be deployed in a lab or in the field, allowing in-situ analysis for both trace and ambient amounts of C monitoring applications.
  • Page 21 Steady-state Power 120 W (Analyzer), 150 W (Pump) Steady-state operation Mains Supply Voltage ±10% of the nominal voltage Fluctuation Minimum Rated Circuit 10 A @115 VAC Amperage 5 A @230 VAC Liquid Ingress Protection None Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 22 7. INSTALLATION This section describes the setup and installation of the Picarro Analyzer. Please read and understand this section thoroughly before proceeding with the installation. Using this analyzer in a manner not specified by Picarro may result in damage to the analyzer and render it unsafe to operate.
  • Page 23 3. Unpack the analyzer accessories. The Certificate of Compliance and USB drive should be stored in a safe place and may be required if you contact Picarro with questions about your analyzer. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 24 7. Connect the analyzer to a power source using the supplied AC power cable. 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. An inadequately rated CAUTION power cable can result in equipment damage.
  • Page 25 WARNING Making a new connection: When using new tubing, follow these steps. 1. Place the two ferrules inside the nut as shown. Figure 7: Orientation of ferrules and nut Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 26 3. Connect a monitor to one of the DVI monitor ports. The analyzer will detect the connection and adjust the resolution to match the monitor. 4. Connect the monitor to a power source. 5. Turn on power to the monitor. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 27 Icons on the desktop are as follows: • Controller- Instrument diagnostics and service information • Picarro Mode Switcher- Restarts analyzer in different measurement mode. Most analyzer models are configured for one mode and may not include the Mode Switcher. (Figure 1). If the analyzer has multiple modes, this allows the user to switch between them easily.
  • Page 28 Figure 2 - Layout of the Picarro analyzer GUI, G2000 series. A full explanation of the GUI functions can be found in Appendix B Data will be saved automatically once the analyzer starts to produce data. The data in the GUI is the continuous real time read out from the analyzer. A user relevant subset of this data is stored in C:\Userdata\DataLog_User \YYYY\MM\DD, where Y=year, M=month, D=day.
  • Page 29 Figure 3 - Overview generalized schematic of Picarro analyzer system hardware, software, and data file generation. The samples A, B, and C are introduced into the analyzer sequentially by a sampling module, if present. The sampling module could be a set of customer-supplied valves, a valve manifold, a discrete sampling module, or other device.
  • Page 30 If the power to the analyzer is cut-off for any reason, the analyzer will cease operation. However, when the power is reapplied, the analyzer will restart automatically. The Picarro software tools will also properly close out previous files and open new files for data collection so that previously collected data, instrument diagnostics, and other parameters recorded up to the time of power outage are retained.
  • Page 31 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. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 32 10. LIST OF GUI FUNCTIONS 10.1 Additional Tools and Information The Picarro analyzer GUI has several other buttons and features as labelled in Figure 2. Data Data windows windows Settings, Settings, tools and tools and help menus help menus Alarm Panel...
  • Page 33 ‘Instrument Status’, below. Tools Menu This menu item has two entries: 1. User Calibration: Opens the user calibration window (default password is “picarro”). The password can be reset in the QuickGui_GFADS.ini file in the instrument directory: “C:\Picarro\G2000\AppConfig \Config\QuickGUI\” under the section: [Authorization]...
  • Page 34 These numbers change to reflect statistics of whatever data is in the data window. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 35 “sensors” is selected, the analyzer’s optical cavity pressure or temperature can be viewed as well as the nominal ambient temperature of the analyzer (“DAS temp”) and the temperature of the analyzer’s electronics chamber, indicated as “warm chamber temp.” Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 36 To autoscale the y-axis of either graph, use the autoscale buttons below the graph. To lock or unlock the time axes of each graph during zooming, select that menu item in the ‘View’ menu. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 37 After each data file has been closed (every 15 minutes) it is moved to an archive directory, and a new file is started in the original location. The archive directory is C:\Picarro\G2000\Log\Archive\ and has subdirectories DataLog_Mailbox, DataLog_Private and EventLogs with files arranged by year\month\day\hour.
  • Page 38 The current data file can be found in C:\Picarro\G2000\Log\DataLogger\. Within this directory, there are subdirectories for DataLog_Private, DataLog_User and DataLog_User_Sync (only populated if evenly spaced data is supported). Similarly, the archive directory has subdirectories arranged by file type. The subdirectories are further organized by \[year]\[month]\[day]\[hour].
  • Page 39 Specifies how long to keep files prior to deletion. 10.16 Setup Tool In the desktop folder called Picarro Utilities, the Setup Tool can be launched by double clicking on its icon. The tool allows the user to configure data file saving...
  • Page 40 11. EXTERNAL VALVE SEQUENCER The Picarro valve sequencer window appears as in Figure 1 below: Figure 1 - Layout of the Picarro valve sequencer Introduction The Picarro analyzer can control two types of valves: • Solenoid valve(s): DC voltage powered valve with normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) positions.
  • Page 41 Default Configuration For all models of Picarro analyzers the rotary valve control is disabled in the factory default setting. The solenoid valve control, however, are ready to use by default for all solenoid valve connectors. Setting Up Solenoid Valves Up to six solenoid valves can be controlled by the Valve Sequencer software.
  • Page 42 Multiple steps can be carried out in sequential order to switch between different gas sources, flush out a manifold, or other gas handling operation. Create the number of desired steps in the sequence by clicking the up/down arrow for “steps”. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 43 “Start/Stop Sequencer” menu item under the “Action” menu. This will leave all valves in their current state. In some situations, it is convenient to program the last step in the sequence to be a safe or default valve state. The sequencer can Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 44 These codes can be used as event timing flags. For example, if no solenoid valves are present, the codes will be recorded regardless of whether a valve is connected or not. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 45 Programming Guide (included in pdf format on the installation CD). This command set may also be used across a TCP/IP interface through an Ethernet connection. Please contact Picarro for further details. Remote Data Access Using the RemoteAccess.ini file, the analyzer can be configured to automatically:...
  • Page 46 RFC2554. If such authentication is not needed, the key UseAuthentication is set to false. If this key is set to true, two additional keys Username and Password must also be specified for the e-mail account. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 47 Example of “RemoteAccess.ini” File [LOGGING] Logfile=c:/temp/RemoteAccessLog [NTP] Server1=time-a.nist.gov Server2=time-b.nist.gov Server3=time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov Server4=time-b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov Server5=time-c.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov Server6=time.nist.gov Server7=time-nw.nist.gov UpdateClock=1 [DIALUP] ConnectionName=Picarro Dialup Access Username=user Password=password Number=14085551212 [EMAIL] Server=smtp.servername.org Directory=c:/picarro/mailbox From=instrument@picarro.com To1=recipient1@site1.com To2=recipient2@site2.com Subject=CRDS data from Silverstone instrument UseAuthentication=0 Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 48 13. CALIBRATION Calibrating the Picarro Analyzer Since the Picarro Analyzer is extremely linear, it is only necessary to use three calibration standards to calibrate each gas species (two points define the calibration line and a third intermediate point is used for verification). The exact...
  • Page 49 Calibration values are input into the software by selecting the “User Calibration” from the Tools menu and entering the slope and intercept for each species. This is a password-protected function, with the default password “picarro” and can be changed by modifying an *.ini file as previously described. After the calibration is entered, it will take effect immediately after clicking “ok.”...
  • Page 50 Particulate Filter: There are two in-line, sub-micron particulate filters before the measurement cavity. The first is user-replaceable and replacement filters can be purchased from Picarro and installed by the user. It is important to NEVER remove the filter that is directly attached to the cavity.
  • Page 51 3. Using the 5/8” wrench, loosen the retaining nut on the input bulkhead (about 1 full turn should be enough). Foam Retaining covering filter Bulkhead Retaining Nut loosened 4. Slide the filter cover (with foam on top and side) towards the right side of the analyzer to remove it. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 52 11/16” wrench Loosen here. this nut Filter cover removed 6. Slide the filter and bulkhead slightly towards the back of the analyzer and lift out. Filter and bulkhead slid slightly towards back of DAS Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 53 The arrow on the filter needs to point away from the bulkhead fitting. 10. Using the 9/16” and 11/16” wrenches, reposition the filter and bulkhead fitting, and reattach to the tube section. New filter attached to bulkhead fitting Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 54 13. With the 1.5mm hex driver, reattach the analyzer top with 3 screws on each side. 14.2 Cleaning Clean the outside of the analyzer with a clean dry cloth. Only certified service technicians should access or clean the inside of the analyzer. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 55 The corresponding step-by-step procedures provide resolution in most cases. If, after attempting these procedures, the problem remains unresolved, please contact Picarro Customer Service at (408) 962-3900 or techsupport@picarro.com. 15.1 Power LED on Analyzer Does Not Illuminate Context: Turning on the analyzer by momentarily depressing its front panel power switch should apply power.
  • Page 56 (b) If the computer does not respond to the mouse, hold down the power switch on the front panel for a few seconds until the computer and the instrument turn off. After another few seconds, restart the analyzer by momentarily depressing the power button. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 57 When shipping or relocating the analyzer, it is important to protect it from mechanical shocks. Failure to do so can compromise its performance. When shipping the analyzer, use its original CAUTION packaging only. Picarro G2106 Analyzer User Manual...
  • Page 58 Product specifications for twelve (12) months from shipment. This warranty is the only warranty made by Picarro with respect to its Products and no person is authorized to bind Picarro for any obligations or liabilities beyond this warranty in connection with its Products.
  • Page 59 The following warranty conditions shall apply to all Picarro, Inc. products unless amended by a written instrument signed by a duly authorized officer of Picarro: ADJUSTMENT – No electrical, mechanical or optical adjustments to the product(s) are permitted. PARTS AND LABOR - New or factory-built replacements for defective parts will be supplied for twelve (12) months from date of shipment of the product.
  • Page 60 Picarro, Inc. has prepared this manual for use by its customers as a guide for the proper installation, operation and/or maintenance of the Picarro Analyzer.