Teledyne Analytical Instruments - Teledyne AX300-I Operating/Service Instructions Manual

Portable Oxygen Analyzer
Symptom
Sensor will not read be-
low 22 % after calibration
in 100% O2.
The sensor does not
react to changes in
oxygen concentration,
or the readings are un-
stable and drifting.
The display is flashing
√ SENSOR

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Why
Calibration in 100%
was invalid or the
room air enriched with
excess oxygen.
Water may have con-
densed on the sens-
ing surface.
Electrical interference
is disrupting the elec-
tronics
The unit has detected
a fault in the signal
from the sensor.
Sensor has expired.
The sensor has been
exposed to a gas con-
taining less than 18%
oxygen.
Service Instructions
What To Do
A) Recalibrate using dry gas
B) Make sure that at least 6"
(30 cm.) of tubing is attached
to the exhaust side of the tee
adapter to prevent back fill-
ing. O2 flow rate should not
exceed 5 l/min.
C) Oxygen concentration at the
sensor is significantly higher
than 21%. Take the analyz-
er to a well-ventilated area
and check the reading
again.
D) Try calibrating with a known
good sensor, and if this fails,
contact customer support.
A) Remove the sensor from tee
adapter and unscrew the plas-
tic flow diverter. Using absor-
bent tissue or cotton swab,
gently wipe off sensing sur-
face inside threaded portion of
sensor assembly. Do not
damage the sensing surface,
and do not leave any tis-
sue/swab residue on the
sensing membrane.
B) Relocate unit away from
sources of electrical noise
such as cauterizing equipment
and two-way radios.
A) Check sensor cable con-
nections to ensure they are
completely inserted into the
mating connector and the
capture nut is firmly in
place.
B) Expose the sensor in 100%
O2 and check calibration.
C) The sensor output has fal-
len to a level where it is no
longer usable. Replace
sensor.
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