TELEDYNE API T300M User manual

User Manual

Model T300/T300M

Carbon Monoxide Analyzer

with NumaView™ software

9970 Carroll Canyon Road

San Diego, CA 92131-1106

USA

Toll-free Phone:

+1 800-324-5190

Phone:

+1 858-657-9800

Fax:

+1 858-657-9816

Email:

api-sales@teledyne.com

Website:

http://www.teledyne-api.com/

08370300ADCN8101

Teledyne API

29 April 2019

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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT

TRADEMARKS

All trademarks, registered trademarks, brand names or product names appearing in this

document are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for

identification purposes only.

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SAFETY MESSAGES

Important safety messages are provided throughout this manual for the purpose of

avoiding personal injury or instrument damage. Please read these messages carefully.

Each safety message is associated with a safety alert symbol and is placed throughout this

manual; the safety symbols are also located inside the instrument. It is imperative that

you pay close attention to these messages, the descriptions of which are as follows:

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard

HAZARD: Strong oxidizer

GENERAL WARNING/CAUTION: Read the accompanying message

for specific information.

CAUTION: Hot Surface Warning

Do Not Touch: Touching some parts of the instrument without

protection or proper tools could result in damage to the part(s) and/or

the instrument.

Technician Symbol: All operations marked with this symbol are to be

performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.

Electrical Ground: This symbol inside the instrument marks the

central safety grounding point for the instrument.

CAUTION

This instrument should only be used for the purpose and in the

manner described in this manual. If you use this instrument in a

manner other than that for which it was intended, unpredictable

behavior could ensue with possible hazardous consequences.

NEVER use any gas analyzer to sample combustible gas(es)!

For Technical Assistance regarding the use and maintenance of this instrument or any

other Teledyne API product, contact Teledyne API’s Technical Support Department:

Telephone: +1 800-324-5190 (toll free) or +1 858-657-9800

Email: api-techsupport@teledyne.com

or access any of the service options on our website at http://www.teledyne-api.com/

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Des consignes de sécurité importantes sont fournies tout au long du présent manuel dans

le but d’éviter des blessures corporelles ou d’endommager les instruments. Veuillez lire

attentivement ces consignes. Chaque consigne de sécurité est représentée par un

pictogramme d’alerte de sécurité; ces pictogrammes se retrouvent dans ce manuel et à

l’intérieur des instruments. Les symboles correspondent aux consignes suivantes :

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de choc électrique

DANGER : Oxydant puissant

AVERTISSEMENT GÉNÉRAL / MISE EN GARDE

: Lire la consigne

complémentaire pour des renseignements spécifiques

MISE EN GARDE : Surface chaude

Ne pas toucher : Toucher à certaines parties de l’instrument sans protection ou

sans les outils appropriés pourrait entraîner des dommages aux pièces ou à

l’instrument.

Pictogramme « technicien » : Toutes les opérations portant ce symbole doivent

être effectuées uniquement par du personnel de maintenance qualifié.

Mise à la terre : Ce symbole à l’intérieur de l’instrument détermine le point central

de la mise à la terre sécuritaire de l’instrument.

MISE EN GARDE

Cet instrument doit être utilisé aux fins décrites et de la manière décrite dans

ce manuel. Si vous utilisez cet instrument d’une autre manière que celle pour

laquelle il a été prévu, l’instrument pourrait se comporter de façon imprévisible

et entraîner des conséquences dangereuses.

NE JAMAIS utiliser un analyseur de gaz pour échantillonner des gaz

combustibles!

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY POLICY (02024J)

Teledyne API (TAPI), a business unit of Teledyne Instruments, Inc., provides that:

Prior to shipment, TAPI equipment is thoroughly inspected and tested. Should

equipment failure occur, TAPI assures its customers that prompt service and support will

be available. (For the instrument-specific warranty period, please refer to the “Limited

Warranty” Section in the Terms and Conditions of Sale on our website at the following

link: http://www.teledyne-api.com/terms_and_conditions.asp).

COVERAGE

After the warranty period and throughout the equipment lifetime, TAPI stands ready to

provide on-site or in-plant service at reasonable rates similar to those of other

manufacturers in the industry. All maintenance and the first level of field troubleshooting

are to be performed by the customer.

NON-TAPI MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT

Equipment provided but not manufactured by TAPI is warranted and will be repaired to

the extent and according to the current terms and conditions of the respective equipment

manufacturer’s warranty.

PRODUCT RETURN

All units or components returned to Teledyne API should be properly packed for

handling and returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center. After the

repair, the equipment will be returned, freight prepaid.

The complete Terms and Conditions of Sale can be reviewed at http://www.teledyne-

api.com/terms_and_conditions.asp

CAUTION – Avoid Warranty Invalidation

Failure to comply with proper anti

-Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) handling

and packing instructions and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)

procedures when returning parts for repair or calibration may void your

warranty. For anti

-ESD handling and packing instructions please refer to

the manual, Fundamentals of ESD, PN 04786, in its

“Packing

Components for Return to Teledyne API’s Customer Service”

section. The

manual can be downloaded from our website at

http://www.teledyne-

api.com

. RMA procedures can also be found on our website.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is comprised of multiple documents, in PDF format, as listed below.

Part No.

Name/Description

083730300 T300 CO Analyzer User Manual with NumaView™ Software

(this manual)

n/a MODBUS Registers, Appendix A

069120000 T300/T300M Interconnect Diagram, Appendix B

Support that manuals are also available on the CD of Instrument User Manuals and on the

TAPI website http://www.teledyne-api.com include:

•NumaView™ Remote Software User Guide, part number 08492

•Hessen Protocol Manual, part number 04585

•Fundamentals of ESD Manual, part number 04786 (to prevent Electro-Static Discharge and

consequent damage to instrument)

•Pump Pack Manual, part number 07900 (if option installed)

NOTE

We recommend that all users read this manual in its

entirety before operating the instrument.

CONVENTIONS USED

In addition to the safety symbols as presented in the Safety Messages page, this manual

provides special notices related to the careful and effective use of the instrument and

related, pertinent information.

ATTENTION COULD DAMAGE INSTRUMENT AND VOID

WARRANTY

This special notice provides information to avoid

damage to your instrument and possibly invalidate

the warranty.

IMPORTANT IMPACT ON READINGS OR DATA

Provides information about that which could either

affect accuracy of instrument readings or cause loss

of data.

NOTE Provides information pertinent to the proper care,

operation or maintenance of the instrument or its

parts.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction, Specifications, Approvals, & Compliance.................................................................14

1.1 Specifications...............................................................................................................................................15

1.2 EPA Designation .........................................................................................................................................17

1.3 Approvals and Certifications........................................................................................................................17

1.3.1 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................17

1.3.2 EMC .................................................................................................................................................17

1.3.3 Other Type Certifications .................................................................................................................17

2. Getting Started............................................................................................................................18

2.1 Unpacking....................................................................................................................................................18

2.1.1 2.1.1 Ventilation Clearance ..............................................................................................................19

2.2 Instrument Layout........................................................................................................................................20

2.2.1 Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................20

2.2.2 Rear panel........................................................................................................................................21

2.2.3 Internal Chassis ...............................................................................................................................23

2.3 Connections and Startup .............................................................................................................................26

2.3.1 Electrical Connections......................................................................................................................26

2.3.1.1 Connecting Power .............................................................................................................26

2.3.1.2 Connecting Analog Outputs ..............................................................................................27

2.3.1.3 Current Loop Analog Outputs (Option 41) Setup ..............................................................27

2.3.1.4 Connecting the Status Outputs (Digital Outputs) ..............................................................29

2.3.1.5 Connecting the Control Inputs (Digital Inputs) ..................................................................30

2.3.1.6 Connecting the Concentration Alarm Relay (Option 61) ...................................................31

2.3.1.7 Connecting the Communication Interfaces .......................................................................31

2.3.2 Pneumatic Connections ...................................................................................................................37

2.3.2.1 Important Information about Calibration Gases ................................................................39

2.3.2.2 Pneumatic Connections: Basic Configuration ...................................................................40

2.3.2.3 Pneumatic Connections: Ambient Zero/Ambient Span Option .........................................42

2.3.2.4 Pneumatic Connections: Ambient Zero/Pressurized Span Option ...................................44

2.3.2.5 Pneumatic Connections: Zero Scrubber/Pressurized Span Option ..................................45

2.3.2.6 Pneumatic Connections: Zero Scrubber/Ambient Span Option ........................................46

2.3.3 Pneumatic Flow Diagrams ...............................................................................................................48

2.3.3.1 Pneumatic Flow: Basic Configuration................................................................................48

2.3.3.2 Pneumatic Flow: Ambient Zero/Ambient Span Valve Option............................................49

2.3.3.3 Pneumatic Flow: Ambient Zero/Pressurized Span Option ................................................50

2.3.3.4 Pneumatic Flow: Zero Scrubber/Pressurized Span Option...............................................51

2.3.3.5 Pneumatic Flow: Zero Scrubber/ Ambient Span Option (T300 0nly) ................................52

2.3.3.6 Pneumatic Flow: Second Sensor Options.........................................................................53

2.3.4 Startup, Functional Checks, and Initial Calibration ..........................................................................54

2.3.4.1 Startup ...............................................................................................................................54

2.3.4.2 Alerts: Warnings and Other Messages..............................................................................55

2.3.4.3 Functional Checks .............................................................................................................56

2.3.4.4 Initial Calibration ................................................................................................................56

2.4 Menu Overview............................................................................................................................................57

2.4.1 Home Page ......................................................................................................................................58

2.4.2 Dashboard........................................................................................................................................60

2.4.3 Alerts ................................................................................................................................................61

2.4.4 Calibration ........................................................................................................................................62

2.4.5 Utilities..............................................................................................................................................63

2.4.6 Setup ................................................................................................................................................63

2.5 Setup Menu: Features/Functions Configuration.........................................................................................64

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2.5.1 Setup>Data Logging (Data Acquisition System, DAS) ....................................................................64

2.5.1.1 Configuring Trigger Types: Periodic..................................................................................66

2.5.1.2 Configuring Trigger Types: Conditional............................................................................67

2.5.1.3 Downloading DAS (Data Acquisition System) Data ..........................................................67

2.5.2 Setup>Events...................................................................................................................................68

2.5.2.1 Editing or Deleting Events .................................................................................................70

2.5.2.2 Using Events as Triggers for Data Logging.......................................................................70

2.5.3 Setup>Dashboard ............................................................................................................................71

2.5.4 Setup>AutoCal (with Valve Option) .................................................................................................72

2.5.5 Setup>Vars ......................................................................................................................................72

2.5.6 Setup>Homescreen .........................................................................................................................73

2.5.7 Setup>Digital Outputs ......................................................................................................................74

2.5.8 Setup>Analog Outputs .....................................................................................................................75

2.5.8.1 Manual Calibration of Voltage Range Analog Outputs......................................................77

2.5.8.2 Manual Adjustment of Current Range Analog Outputs .....................................................78

2.5.9 Setup>Instrument.............................................................................................................................79

2.5.10 Setup>Comm (Communications).....................................................................................................80

2.5.10.1 COM1/COM2 .....................................................................................................................80

2.5.10.2 TCP Port1..........................................................................................................................81

2.5.10.3 TCP Port2..........................................................................................................................81

2.5.10.4 TCP Port3..........................................................................................................................81

2.5.10.5 Network Settings ...............................................................................................................81

2.6 Transferring Configuration to Other Instruments.........................................................................................82

3Communications and Remote Operation ...................................................................................83

3.1 Data Terminal/Communication Equipment (DTE DCE) ..............................................................................83

3.2 Modes, Baud Rate and Serial Communication ...........................................................................................83

3.2.1 Serial Communication: RS-232........................................................................................................84

3.2.1.1 Serial Communication: RS-485 (Option)..........................................................................................84

3.3 Ethernet .......................................................................................................................................................84

3.4 Communications Protocols..........................................................................................................................85

3.4.1 MODBUS..........................................................................................................................................85

3.4.1.1 MODBUS Com Port Configuration ....................................................................................85

3.4.2 Hessen .............................................................................................................................................87

3.4.2.1 Hessen Com Port Configuration........................................................................................87

3.4.2.2 Hessen Settings Configuration..........................................................................................88

4Calibration ................................................................................................................................90

4.1 Important Precalibration Information ...........................................................................................................90

4.1.1 Calibration Requirements.................................................................................................................90

4.1.2 Zero Air.............................................................................................................................................91

4.1.3 Calibration (Span) Gas.....................................................................................................................91

4.1.4 Interferents .......................................................................................................................................91

4.1.5 Dilution Ratio Option Software Set Up.............................................................................................91

4.1.6 Second Gas Sensor Options Calibration .........................................................................................92

4.1.7 Data Recording Devices ..................................................................................................................92

4.2 Calibration Procedures ................................................................................................................................92

4.2.1 Calibration and Check Procedures for Basic Configuration.............................................................93

4.2.1.1 Zero Calibration Check and Actual Calibration .................................................................94

4.2.1.2 Span Calibration Check and Actual Calibration ................................................................94

4.2.2 Calibration and Check Procedures with Valve Options Installed.....................................................95

4.2.2.1 Use of Zero/Span Valve with Remote Contact Closure ....................................................96

4.3 Automatic Zero/Span Cal/Check (Auto Cal)................................................................................................96

4.4 CO Calibration Quality.................................................................................................................................99

4.5 Calibration of the T300/T300M’s Electronic Subsystems............................................................................99

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4.5.1 Dark Calibration Test .......................................................................................................................99

4.5.2 Pressure Calibration.........................................................................................................................99

4.5.3 Flow Calibration .............................................................................................................................100

4.6 Calibration of Optional Sensors.................................................................................................................100

4.6.1 O2Sensor Calibration ....................................................................................................................100

4.6.2 CO2Sensor Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................101

4.7 EPA Protocol Calibration ...........................................................................................................................101

5. Maintenance and Service.........................................................................................................102

5.1 Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................................................................102

5.2 Predicting Diagnostics ...............................................................................................................................105

5.3 Operational Health Checks........................................................................................................................106

5.4 Software/Firmware Updates ......................................................................................................................107

5.4.1 Remote Updates ............................................................................................................................107

5.4.2 Manual Reload/Update Procedures...............................................................................................107

5.4.3 Instrument Display Calibration (for earlier instruments).................................................................108

5.5 Time Zone Changes ..................................................................................................................................109

5.6 Maintenance Procedures...........................................................................................................................110

5.6.1 Replacing the Sample Particulate Filter.........................................................................................110

5.6.2 Rebuilding the Sample Pump ........................................................................................................111

5.6.3 Performing Leak Checks................................................................................................................111

5.6.3.1 Vacuum Leak Check and Pump Check...........................................................................111

5.6.3.2 Pressure Leak Check ......................................................................................................111

5.6.4 Performing a Sample Flow Check .................................................................................................112

5.6.5 Cleaning the Optical Bench............................................................................................................112

5.7 Service and Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................112

5.7.1 Cleaning Exterior Surfaces of the T300/T300M.............................................................................113

5.7.2 Fault Diagnosis with Alerts.............................................................................................................114

5.7.3 Fault Diagnosis with Dashboard Functions....................................................................................115

5.7.4 The Diagnostic Signal I/O Function ...............................................................................................117

5.7.5 Status LEDs ...................................................................................................................................117

5.7.6 Motherboard Status Indicator (Watchdog) .....................................................................................117

5.7.7 Sync Demodulator Status LEDs.....................................................................................................118

5.7.8 Relay Board Status LEDs ..............................................................................................................119

5.7.9 Flow Problems ...............................................................................................................................121

5.7.9.1 Flow is Zero .....................................................................................................................122

5.7.9.2 Low Flow .........................................................................................................................122

5.7.9.3 High Flow.........................................................................................................................122

5.7.9.4 Displayed Flow = “Warnings” ..........................................................................................123

5.7.9.5 Actual Flow Does Not Match Displayed Flow .................................................................123

5.7.9.6 Sample Pump ..................................................................................................................123

5.7.10 Calibration Problems......................................................................................................................123

5.7.10.1 Miscalibrated ...................................................................................................................123

5.7.10.2 Non-Repeatable Zero and Span .....................................................................................124

5.7.10.3 Inability to Span – No SPAN Button (CALS) ...................................................................124

5.7.10.4 Inability to Zero – No ZERO Button (CALZ) ....................................................................124

5.7.11 Other Performance Problems ........................................................................................................125

5.7.12 Temperature Problems ..................................................................................................................125

5.7.12.1 Box Temperature.............................................................................................................125

5.7.12.2 Sample Temperature.......................................................................................................125

5.7.12.3 Bench Temperature.........................................................................................................125

5.7.12.4 GFC Wheel Temperature ................................................................................................126

5.7.12.5 IR Photo-Detector TEC Temperature..............................................................................127

5.7.13 Excessive Noise.............................................................................................................................127