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- Page 1 Mercury TRACKER-3000 XS Operating Manual English Version 2.6 Manufacturer: ENVEA GmbH Liebigstrasse 5 85757 Karlsfeld / Germany mail.mi@envea.global © 2019 ENVEA GmbH, Karlsfeld /Germany...
- Page 2 TRACKER-3000 XS...
- Page 3 TRACKER-3000 XS General information for safe operation General information for safe operation While operating the TRACKER-3000 XS, parts of its interior are While operating the TRACKER-3000 XS, parts of its interior are under high voltage and UV-beams are produced inside. under high voltage and UV-beams are produced inside.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TRACKER-3000 XS Contents 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............. 6 1.1 F .................. 6 ields oF application 1.2 M ................... 8 easuring principle 2. PREPARING FOR OPERATION ............9 2.1 t ................. 9 elescopic saMpling probe 2.2 e ................10 lectrical power supply 2.2.1 External power supply .................. - Page 5 TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.1.2 Select port (USB / Bluetooth) ............26 3.3.1.3 Configuration ................26 3.3.2. Transfer and display of data ................ 27 3.3.2.1 Data transfer while measuring .............28 3.3.2.2 Transfer of logged data ..............29 3.3.2.3 Transfer of current parameters ............30 3.3.2.4 Transfer and easy printout of current parameters......31 3.3.2.5 Visualizing measurements in the Measuring Graph Window ..32 3.3.2.5.1 Zoom ......................32 3.3.2.5.2 Select data ....................32...
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Page 6: General Description
TRACKER-3000 XS 1. General description 1.1 Fields of application The TRACKER-3000 XS serves for continuous measurement of the mercury concentration in non-flammable gases like air, nitrogen and others. Following applications are examples for the versatility of the TRACKER-3000 XS: • Tracing of mercury spillage in rooms. •... - Page 7 TRACKER-3000 XS Fig. 2: Tracing mercury spillage with the TRACKER-3000 XS. Fig. 3: Manifold fields of applications for the TRACKER-3000 XS. Page 7 TRACKER-3000_XS-En_V _2_6.indd 22/04/02020...
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Page 8: Measuring Principle
TRACKER-3000 XS 1.2 Measuring principle Basis for determination of the mercury concentration is the resonance absorption of the Hg-atoms at a wavelength of 253.7 nm. The sample gas is drawn through a 1 micron PTFE filter into the optical cell by a membrane pump. The optical cell is entirely made of synthetic quartz glass. -
Page 9: Preparing For Operation
TRACKER-3000 XS 2. Preparing for operation The TRACKER-3000 XS is unpacked and placed on a flat surface (e.g. table). Attach the enclosed shoulder strap to both sides of the TRACKER. We recommend to leave the Tracker inside its protective carrying bag when measuring in mobile mode. -
Page 10: Electrical Power Supply
TRACKER-3000 XS 2.2 Electrical power supply The TRACKER-3000 XS can be powered by internal batteries or an external 12 V DC source. 2.2.1 External power supply The TRACKER-3000 XS can be operated on mains using the included power supply (Mascott, Type 9920). The separately packed mains cable for the power supply has to be connected first to the 3-pin socket on one side of the power supply. -
Page 11: Battery Charger
TRACKER-3000 XS 2.3 Battery charger The TRACKER-3000 XS must not be operated while charging The TRACKER-3000 XS must not be operated while charging batteries. batteries. The charger ACS 110 is designed to quick charge the battery pack. Charging time of empty battery packs is approx. 7.5 - 8 h. Note that new battery packs or packs that have not been used over a longer period of time, will reach their full capacity only after repeated charging / discharging. -
Page 12: Features Of The Battery Charger
TRACKER-3000 XS 2.3.2 Features of the battery charger • micro-controller controlled charging. • short circuit detection. • battery charging state at the start of the charging cycle is of no importance. • automatic switching over to trickle charge as soon as batteries are fully charged. •... -
Page 13: Fuse
TRACKER-3000 XS 2.4 Fuse The main fuse is located on the TRACKER-3000 XS interface board inside the instrument. Fuse type: 20x5, 5 A medium slow. Turn off the instrument, disconnect any power cable and remove the Turn off the instrument, disconnect any power cable and remove the battery pack before opening the TRACKER-3000 XS! battery pack before opening the TRACKER-3000 XS! The activated carbon cartridge has to be removed before you can change the fuse. -
Page 14: Sample Gas Connection
TRACKER-3000 XS 2.8 Sample gas connection The sample inlet (quickfit) is located at the front panel of the TRACKER-3000 XS labelled “SAMPLE IN”. When operating the TRACKER-3000 XS make sure When operating the TRACKER-3000 XS make sure that a filter is installed at the gas inlet. If the sample that a filter is installed at the gas inlet. -
Page 15: Start Up Measuring
TRACKER-3000 XS After the lamp has ignited and the instrument has stabilized, which typically takes 3-15 minutes (depending on the ambient temperature), the main menu is displayed. Switch between the two pages of the main menu by using the the arrow keys ▲ ▼. Display No. -
Page 16: Displays While Measuring
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.1.2 Displays while measuring While measuring the display will show: • Mercury concentration (µg/m³ or ppb, depending on the setting) numerically and as a bar graph • current absorbance. • time left until the next zero point adjustment, (only if Auto Zero is activated, see chapter 3.2.6.1, p. -
Page 17: Display Of Current Parameter Settings
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.1.3.2 Display of current parameter settings While measuring, the current system parameter settings can be displayed by pressing F2. Display No. 5-2: System Parameters 3.1.3.3 Display of error records While measuring, the error record can be displayed by pressing F3. Display No. -
Page 18: Ain M Enu
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.2 Main Menu If the ESC key is pressed during measurement, the main menu will be displayed. Pressing the arrow keys ▼▲ lets you switch between the two pages of the main menu. Display No. 3-1: Main Menu, page 1 Display No. -
Page 19: Data Logger
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.2.2 Data logger The TRACKER-3000 XS features a Data logger. Measurements - along with geographical position if GPS is active (see also chapter 3.2.3, p. 21) - are saved in ASCII format to an internal 4GB SD card. Press F3 on <page 1>... -
Page 20: Data Transfer
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.2.2.2 Data transfer “Hg-Transfer” software (included on delivery) has to be properly installed on your computer to process the data. For installation and operation of Hg Transfer see chapter 3.3, p. 25 ƒƒ. Before transferring any data Hg-Transfer has to be opened and made ready for Before transferring any data Hg-Transfer has to be opened and made ready for recording data (see chapter 3.3.2.2, p. -
Page 21: Transfer Via Bluetooth
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.2.2.2.2 Transfer via Bluetooth Max. range of Bluetooth is approx. 1 meter. Activate Bluetooth on your Laptop and select TrackerXS-xxxx (it will be found automatically). TrackerXS-xxxx = Bluetooth-name (xxxx = ID of your Tracker). When the Tracker is recognized, a new Display No. -
Page 22: Setting Of Alarm Thresholds
TRACKER-3000 XS If the Tracker is turned off for only a short period of time the saved orbital data of the satellites will enable the instrument to locate a sufficient number of satellites more quickly and the GPS can “warm boot” when turned on. -
Page 23: Selection Of Measuring Range
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.2.5 Selection of measuring range Press F2 “Measuring Range“ on <page 2> of the main menu. Pressing the arrow keys ▼▲ lets you choose one of three measuring ranges: 0.1 - 100 μg/m³ 0 - 1000 μg/m³ 0 - 2000 μg/m³ Display No. -
Page 24: Selection Of Concentration Unit (Μg/M³ / Ppb)
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.2.6.2 Selection of concentration unit (μg/m³ / ppb) Press F2 “Concentration Unit” in the“Parameters” menu. Pressing the arrow keys ▼▲ lets you choose between µg/m³ and ppb. If µg/m³ is chosen as unit of concentration, and the pT-correction is “ON”, the concentration unit while measuring will change to µg/Nm³... -
Page 25: Erminal Software Ransfer
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3 Terminal software Hg-Transfer The special software “Hg-Transfer” is included on delivery. It allows to transmit all data stored in the TRACKER-3000 XS to a PC or Laptop (Windows XP or higher) at any time. (File format: ASCII.txt or EXCEL®file. 3.3.1 Setup and configuration All data stored in the TRACKER-3000 XS (calibration, absorbance, concentration, time, date, position . -
Page 26: Select Port (Usb / Bluetooth)
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.1.2 Select port (USB / Bluetooth) Clicking “Parameters” and “Port Settings“ lets you select the port of your computer to be used for communication with the TRACKER-3000 XS and data transfer. Screenshots No. 2-1 and 2-2: Port settings USB: normally the port is selected automatically. -
Page 27: Transfer And Display Of Data
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2. Transfer and display of data Hg-Transfer offers two ways to visualize the measurements: Values of each measurement in the main screen (always) All (or parts of) measurements as a graph (additional option) If you want the measurements displayed as a graph you have to open the Measuring Graph window BEFORE transferring data from the TRACKER-3000 XS to the PC. -
Page 28: Data Transfer While Measuring
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2.1 Data transfer while measuring The TRACKER-3000 XS has to be in measuring mode. Data transfer while measuring is only possible via USB ! Data transfer while measuring is only possible via USB ! Data recording by Hg-Transfer is started by clicking on the start icon. Stop recording of data. -
Page 29: Transfer Of Logged Data
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2.2 Transfer of logged data When there are already logged data stored in the TRACKER-3000 XS, the whole log-file can be sent to a PC using the Hg-Transfer-Software. Proceed as follows and mind the correct order: FIRST click on the start recording symbolin Hg-Transfer. ... -
Page 30: Transfer Of Current Parameters
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2.3 Transfer of current parameters Select “Record data“ in “Configuration” (see chapter 3.3.1.3, p. 26 ): Data transfer from the TRACKER-3000 XS to the PC is started by clicking on the start icon. Press F2 “Send Parameter to PC“ on <page 3>... -
Page 31: Transfer And Easy Printout Of Current Parameters
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2.4 Transfer and easy printout of current parameters There is a quick and convenient way to print the current settings of the TRACKER-3000 XS: • Select “Print data” in the configuration menu (Do NOT select “automatic print”). The printer icon will start blinking. -
Page 32: Visualizing Measurements In The Measuring Graph Window
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2.5 Visualizing measurements in the Measuring Graph Window The measuring graph displays the measured concentrations. The y-axis is automatically scaled depending on the maximum concentration measured. 3.3.2.5.1 Zoom Hold down the right mouse button and open a rectangle to zoom in on part of the measured data. -
Page 33: Clear Window, Info And Termination Of Program
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.3.2.6 Clear window, info and termination of program Clicking this button will erase all data from the main window and the measuring graph of Hg-Tansfer. Data stored in the RAM of the TRACKER-3000 XS will not be affected. By clicking on “About”... -
Page 34: Ervice Menu
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.4 Service menu Press F4 “Service“ on <page 2> of the main menu (see chapter 3.2, p. 18) to access the service menu (three pages). Display No. 20-1: Display No. 20-2: Page 1 of the Service Menu Page 2 of the Service Menu Use the arrow keys ▲▼... -
Page 35: Display Of Calibration Factor List
(e.g. Mercury Calibrator MC-3000 gas source (e.g. Mercury Calibrator MC-3000 by ENVEA GmbH). by ENVEA GmbH). Page 35 TRACKER-3000_XS-En_V _2_6.indd 22/04/02020... -
Page 36: Setting Of Date And Time
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.4.2 Setting of date and time Press F2 “Set Date / Time“ on <page 1> of the service menu. Press F1 to set the date. Press F2 to set the time. Display No. 24-1: Display of date and time Pressing the arrow keys ◄►... -
Page 37: Error Records
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.4.4 Error records Display No. 28-1 Display No. 28-del Press F4 “Error Records“ on <page 1> of the service menu to view a record of errors. Pressing of F4 lets you delete the error records. (You will be prompted to confirm this step.) 3.4.5 Select language English or German language can be selected in the service menu. -
Page 38: Adjust Display
TRACKER-3000 XS 3.4.6 Adjust display You can adjust the brightness of the display as well as a period of time after which the the brightness of the display is automatically reduced to about 20% if no key is pressed. Press F2 “Display“ on <page 2> of the service menu (see chapter 3.4, p. -
Page 39: Device Adjustment (Adjust Zero Offset)
Zero offset adjustment of the TRACKER-3000 XS should only be Zero offset adjustment of the TRACKER-3000 XS should only be carried out after consulting ENVEA GmbH or one of its affiliates. carried out after consulting ENVEA GmbH or one of its affiliates. -
Page 40: Care And Maintenance
Due to the high stability of the photometer an annual check is normally sufficient. For the performance of the calibration check please contact ENVEA GmbH or one of its affilliates. Each TRACKER-3000 XS has been calibrated before delivery. Every two years a professional calibration check is recommended. -
Page 41: Replacement Of The Carbon Cartridge For Zero Air
The internal carbon cartridge of the TRACKER-3000 XS (part-No. 201-04) should be replaced annually. Observe the following procedure: This work should be carried out by trained personal or by ENVEA GmbH service partners only ! • Turn off the instrument (if applicable disconnect an external power source). -
Page 42: Battery Compartment
TRACKER-3000 XS 4.4 Battery compartment 4.4.1 Replacing the battery pack Turn off the instrument (if applicable disconnect an external power source). The battery compartment can opened by simply pulling on the snap closings. Fig. 13-1/2: Changing batteries postion of serial number Snap closings Disconnect the battery from the cable connecting it to the instrument. -
Page 43: Warnings And Error Messages
TRACKER-3000 XS 4.5 Warnings and error messages 4.5.1 Error messages during start-up If the optical cell is polluted, error messages will appear during start-up. Turn off the instrument and clean the optical cell (see chapter 4.6, p. 44). Display No. 1 (during lamp ignition) Display No. -
Page 44: Cleaning The Optical Cell
TRACKER-3000 XS 4.6 Cleaning the optical cell When the error messages “Check Optical Cell“ (see chapter 4.5.1, p. 43) or “Cl. cell “ (see chapter 4.5.2.2, p. 43) appear on the display, it may be necessary to clean the optical cell. In case corrosive or toxic reagents have to be used to In case corrosive or toxic reagents have to be used to clean the optical cell, this work may only be carried... -
Page 45: Technical Information
TRACKER-3000 XS 5. Technical information 5.1 Technical specifications Instrument type MERCURY TRACKER-3000 XS Manufacturer ENVEA GmbH (envea Group) Measuring component Mercury vapor Hg° Measurement principle Atom absorption Wavelength 253,7 nm UV-source electrodeless mercury discharge lamp Method of stabilising optically with reference beam; thermally... -
Page 46: Spare Parts And Accessories
TRACKER-3000 XS 5.3 Spare parts and accessories Item Description 201-03m Tygon tubing, 4/7’’ sample tubing 380-03m Tygon tubing, 1/8 x 3/16’’ internal tubing Activated Carbon Filter 201-04 filled with sulphurized activated carbon 202-10 Gold Filter Cartridge for testing of nonspecific readings Optical cell 203-02 l= 170 mm, completely made of synthetic fused silica (Suprasil) -
Page 47: Cessation Of Use
TRACKER-3000 XS 5.4 Cessation of use If the instrument will not be in use for a longer period of time, the batteries should be fully charged. When putting the instrument back to use conduct care and maintenance work as described in chapters 4.1 - 4.6 (p. -
Page 48: Index
TRACKER-3000 XS Index Symbole μg/m³ ..............24 Data logger ............19 Data management ..........20 Data transfer ............27 Data transfer (while measuring) ......28 Delete all calibrations ..........35 Absorbance ............16 Delete logged data ........... 21, 33 Accessories ............46 Device Adjustment .......... - Page 49 TRACKER-3000 XS Hg-Transfer ............20 Operating conditions ..........45 Installation and configuration ......25 Operating instructions ........... 14 Save continuously ..........28 Operation components ............13 Optical cell ..........8, 18, 44 Ignition ..............14 Immediate calibration check ......... 40 Interface board ............
- Page 50 TRACKER-3000 XS Sample gas ............. 14 USB ............. 13, 20, 26, 30 Sample inlet ............. 14, 40 USB driver ............. 25 Sampling probe ..........9, 40 USB port ..............10 Satellites ..............21 Schematic diagram (TRACKER-3000 XS) .... 8 Select data .............. 32 Selection of concentration unit ......
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Page 51: Appendix: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity
ENVEA GmbH The Company: Liebigstrasse 5 D-85757 Karlsfeld Germany MERCURY TRACKER-3000 XS Declares that the product: Automatic measurement of mercury at trace Intended purpose: concentration levels in air and other gases conforms with the basic requirements of the relevant EC directives:...
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