Bacharach DIOXOR II User Manual

®

DIOXOR

INSTRUCTION 19-9121

Portable SO2 Analyzer

Part No. 19-7038 & 19-7043

Rev. 5 - September 1997

II

625 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

[phone]/2164 Fax: [phone]

Printed in U.S.A. ® Registered Trademarks

Bacharach, Inc.

Web: www.bacharach-inc.com

WARRANTY

Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free
from defects in material and manufacture and will conform substantially to Bacharach
Inc.’s applicable specifications. Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this
warranty are limited to the repair or replacement, at Bacharach’s option, of this Product
or parts thereof returned to Seller at the factory of manufacture and shown to Bacharach
Inc.’s reasonable satisfaction to have been defective; provided that written notice of the
defect shall have been given by Buyer to Bacharach Inc. within one (1) year after the
date of delivery of this Product by Bacharach, Inc.

Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that it will convey good title to this Product.
Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty of title are limited to the
removal of any title defects or, at the election of Bacharach, to the replacement of this
Product or parts thereof that are defective in title.

All expendable items, such as electrochemical sensors, are warranted for a period of six
months.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE GIVEN AND
ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF (I) ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE: AND
(II) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN CONTRACT
OR TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM BACHARACH’S NEGLIGENCE,
ACTUAL OR IMPLIED. The remedies of the Buyer shall be limited to those provided
herein to the exclusion of any and all other remedies including, without limitation
incidental or consequential damages. No agreement varying or extending the foregoing
warranties, remedies or this limitation will be binding upon Bacharach, Inc. unless in
writing, signed by a duly authorized officer of Bacharach.

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name: Bacharach, Inc.
Manufacturer's Address: 625 Alpha Drive

European Operations: Bacharach Instruments International

Product Name: DIOXOR II

Conforms to the following product specifications

EMC: European Directive 89/336/EEC

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Pittsburgh, PA 15238 USA

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WARNING!

Because this instrument is used to detect and monitor materials and conditions which are listed by OSHA
or others as potentially hazardous to personnel and property, the information in this manual must be fully
understood and utilized to ensure that the instrument is operating properly and is both used and maintained
in the proper manner by qualified personnel. An instrument that is not properly calibrated, operated and
maintained by qualified personnel is likely to provide erroneous information, which could prevent user
awareness of a potentially hazardous situation for the instrument user, other personnel and property.

If, after reading the information in this manual, the user has questions regarding the operation, application
or maintenance of the instrument, supervisory or training assistance should be obtained before use.
Assistance is available by calling your nearest Bacharach Service Center.

1 INTRODUCTION

The Dioxor® II is a commercial-grade
portable instrument designed to display

concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas
between 0 and 2000 ppm. This instrument
shows the presence of SO2 in a gas sample
by drawing the sample into its sensor cham­ber by a built-in motorized pump. Part
#19-7038 comes with a probe. Part #19­7043 comes without a probe (All non­probe related functions remain the same in
this instruction).

Figure 1. Dioxor II

Other features and accessories of the
Dioxor II include: A large, back-lit Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD), which allows the
display to be read in any lighting condition
from direct sun-light to total darkness; a
semi-detachable elastic strap that permits
the instrument to be either hand held, or
hung on nearby objects; a rigid stainless
steel probe with handle, connected to a
flexible hose with sample filter that allows
gas samples to be taken from cramped and
confined areas (alternate probes and
condensate traps may be used).

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2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

SO2 Display Range ........... 0-1999 ppm SO

Accuracy ........................... ±10 ppm or ±5% of reading

whichever is greater

Response Time ................. 90% of final value within 40 sec.

Battery Requirements ....... 1.5 V, “C” cells, Qty. 4

Operating Time*............... 14-16 hours, alkaline cells

Operating Temp. Range.... 23 to 104°F (–5 to 40°C)

Relative Humidity............. 10-85% non-condensing

Weight (w/o batteries) ...... 12 ozs. (341 grams)

Dimensions ....................... 8.6 x 3.5 x 2.9 inches (218 x 89 x 74 mm)

* Times are with the backlight turned off. Continuous use of the

backlight will decrease battery life.

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3 PREPARING THE DIOXOR II

FOR OPERATION

To prepare the instrument for operation, you
must install four “C” size batteries, and (if
desired) install the hose and probe as described
in the following paragraphs.

For your convenience, and to ensure that the
instrument will provide reliable SO2 indica­tions, the SO2 sensor is installed and the instru­ment calibrated on a known SO2 concentration
at the factory.

3.1 Battery Installation

Detach the elastic strap's metal clip at the bot­tom of the instrument, and slide off the battery
cover as shown in Figure 2. Then while observ­ing proper battery polarity, install four “C” size
batteries into the instrument’s battery compart­ment. (Recommended battery types: Duracell
Alkaline or equivalent). After the batteries are
installed, replace the battery cover and the
elastic-strap clip.

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Figure 2. Battery

Installation

If batteries are accidently installed in the wrong polarity, a positive
temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor will protect the instrument’s
electronic circuity. The instrument will operate once batteries are
properly installed and the PTC thermistor is allowed to cool.

3.2 Probe Installation

The probe comes disassembled. To add the probe tip:

a. Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE the Knurled Nut (03-2023) on

the main part of the Probe Assembly (19-3076).
b.Insert probe tube into Extended Adapter Block (19-3072).
c. Hand tighten the Knurled Nut (03-2023) then add 1/4 turn to

snug probe to the rest of the probe assembly.

NOTE: In order to prevent the possibility of misplacing the
Front (03-2024) and Back (03-2025) Ferrules, loosen but
DO NOT REMOVE the Knurled Nut (03-2023) before
inserting or removing the Probe Tube (19-3073).

Install the probe by sliding the end of its tubing over the gas inlet port
on the top right side of the instrument as shown in Figure 3. The tubing
may be difficult to slide over the gas inlet port of the unit for the first
time. This was done intentionally to allow for a snug fit. Use a little dish
washing liquid diluted in water or heat the end of the tube in hot tap
water to help it slide onto the port.

Figure 3. Probe Installation

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4 OPERATION

To operate the Dioxor II, you simply . . .

• Set its POWER switch to ON,

• Wait for the instrument to warm up (approx. 1 minute),

• Zero the display (if necessary),

• Take a gas sample.

Detailed operating procedures are presented below:

4.1 Power ON/OFF

Turn on the instrument by sliding its POWER
switch to ON. Observe that when power is first
applied, all numerical LCD segments are tested for
5-15 seconds; after which, the LCD shows the detected SO2 level. (A
minus sign may appear during power up as the sensor stabilizes.) Turn
off the instrument by sliding the POWER switch to OFF.

Important! When storing the instrument for extended periods of time,
remove the batteries and ensure that the POWER switch is OFF. The
OFF position places a short across the SO2 sensor, thus keeping the
sensor from being destabilized while not in use.

4.2 Zeroing the Instrument

After being turned on and warmed up for at least 1 minute, the
instrument should indicate 000 ±5 ppm in fresh air. If the instrument
needs to be zeroed, proceed as follows:

1. Ensure that the instrument is sampling air that is free of sulfur
dioxide.

NOTE: An indication that the instrument was not zeroed in fresh
air is when a large negative SO2 display appears when the
instrument is moved into another area.

2. Using a 1/8" flat-blade screwdriver, turn the
ADJUST potentiometer until the LCD shows 0
ppm. The display shows negative numbers for
zeroing purposes. An instrument can be considered zeroed with a

display bounce of up to ±3 ppm.

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4.3 Backlight ON/OFF

The LCD can be read in low-light areas by setting the front panel
LIGHT switch to ON. The backlight stays on until turned off, or until
the POWER switch is set to OFF.

4.4 Using the Strap

The instrument's elastic strap allows the unit to be either hand-held, or
hung on nearby objects.

By sliding your hand between the instrument and its elastic strap, you
can hold onto the Dioxor II with a minimum of effort. The instrument's
front panel slide switches can then be actuated by your thumb for one-

handed operation. Or, by releasing the metal clip at the bottom of the
instrument's case, you can hang the instrument by its strap on nearby
objects such as nails, sheet metal, or valve handles.

4.5 Using the Probe

A rigid stainless steel probe with handle, connected to a flexible hose
with sample filter can be used to draw a gas sample into the instrument
from the room, boilers, and other combustible furnaces.

Both hose and probe are detachable from the instrument when sam­pling without the probe, or when sampling with a different probe is
desired.

Important: If condensation is observed within the hose, do not allow
water level to build up to a point where it cuts off flow.

4.6 Interpreting the Display

Gas Display

The LCD shows SO2 levels in the range from 0 to
1999 ppm. The display on the right indicates an SO
level of 025 ppm.

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Overrange

When the gas sample exceeds 1999 ppm, a “1” is
displayed on the LCD. To clear an overrange con­dition, leave the instrument turned on and sample
fresh air until the LCD returns to displaying SO2.

Low Battery Indications

When the battery voltage becomes low, the “LO
BAT” indicator appears. Although the instrument
will continue to operate and give SO2 readings
under these conditions, the batteries should be replaced as soon as
possible.

When the battery voltage becomes too low for the
instrument to operate, a “-1” is displayed on the
LCD. No SO2 readings are provided under these
conditions.

4.7 Long-Term Storage

When storing the Dioxor II for extended periods of time, set its
POWER switch to OFF and remove the batteries. The POWER OFF
position places a short across the SO2 sensor, thus keeping it from being
destabilized while not in use.

5 MAINTENANCE

The Dioxor II needs to be calibrated at regular intervals to ascertain
that it still meets its accuracy specification. A regular calibration
schedule should be established between you and your nearest Bachar­ach Service Center, unless your facility has the necessary calibration
equipment and personnel trained in the maintenance of gas-detection
equipment. Detailed calibration procedures are provided upon request
from the factory. Detailed maintenance procedures and parts lists are
provided in the Service Manual (19-9166).

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6 PARTS/SERVICE

6.1 Parts List

Item Part No.

Battery Cover 19-3029
Probe/Hose Assy. 19-3076

6.2 Bacharach Sales/Service Centers

United States

Bacharach S/S Center
625 Alpha Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
[phone]/2157
[phone] FAX

Bacharach S/S Center
8618 Louisiana Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
[phone]
(219 736-6269 FAX

Bacharach S/S Center
7300 Industrial Park
Rt. 130, Bldg. 22
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
[phone]
[phone] FAX

Bacharach S/S Center
5151 Mitchelldale, B-4
Houston, TX 77092
[phone]
[phone] FAX

Bacharach S/S Center
7281 Garden Grove Blvd.
Suite H
Garden Grove, CA 92841
[phone]
[phone] FAX

International

Bacharach, Instruments Int'l
58 Kongensgade
DK 6070 Christiansfeld
Denmark
45 (74) 563171
45 (74) 563178 FAX

Bacharach of Canada
101 Amber Street, Unit #1
Markham, Ontario L3R 3B2
[phone]/8039
[phone] FAX

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7 HAZARDS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE

Properties:

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a colorless, nonflammable gas that has a strong
pungent odor, is twice as heavy as air, and is highly corrosive to
ordinary metals when mixed with water vapor.

Physiological Effects:

Exposure to sulfur dioxide gas in low concentrations produces an
irritating affect on the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, throat, and
lungs due to the formation of sulfurous acid as the gas comes in contact
with the moisture on these surfaces.

Acute exposure through inhalation may result in dryness and irritation
of the nose and throat, choking, sneezing, coughing, and broncho­spasm. Severe overexposure may cause death through pulmonary
edema (abnormal fluid buildup in the lungs), or from respiratory arrest.
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause impaired lung function,
bronchitis, hacking cough, nasal irritation and discharge, increased
fatigue, alteration in the senses of taste and smell, and longer duration
of common colds.

PPM Level Attributes:

1 ppm Injurious to plant foliage.
2 ppm Eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA) expo-

sure limit set by the U.S. Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)

[1][2]

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3 ppm Noticeable odor.
6 to 300 ppm Immediate irritation of the nose and throat.
300 to 500 ppm Immediately dangerous to life.

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First Aid:

Move victims to fresh air. If breathing has ceased, begin artificial
respiration immediately. Administer oxygen if exposure has been
severe and breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention immediately.

References:

[1] Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29 CFR Parts 1900-1910
(Labor), Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402.

[2] Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices, 1989-90
ed., American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
(ACGIH), 6500 Glenway Ave., Bldg. D–7, Cincinnati, OH 45211.

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