Eclipse Combustion EGA4 User Manual
Instruction Manual 924-2
11/1/03
EGA4 Combustion
Analyzer
Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01
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This manual has all the information you need to install, operate and maintain the flue gas analyzers EGA4
and its accessories.
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pursue the technological leadership; these improvements could require changes to the information of this
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Eclipse reserves the right to change such information without notice.
The EGA4 gas analyzers uses sophisticated analogic and digital technologies. Any maintenance operation
. Eclipse supplies instructions and operative procedures for
must be carried out by qualified personnel
ONLY
any operation on the instrument. We recommend to contact our technicians for any support requirements.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Accuracies and ranges ......................................................................................................................................... 7
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Keypad & Display.................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Built-in printer........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Gas sampling probe.............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Measuring cells..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Temperature probes ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 Pressure sensor.................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7 Fuel technical data................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.8 Smoke measurement............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.9 Remote temperature probe................................................................................................................................... 9
2.10 T+RH% probe .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.11 Ambient CO probe ...........................................................................................................................................9
2.12 Natural gas probe............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.13 Leakage checking mode ..................................................................................................................................9
2.14 Burner pressure probe ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.15 Pitot tube.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.16 Calibration certificate........................................................................................................................................ 9
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................ 10
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Measurement principle........................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.1 Gas sampling probe ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.2 Water trap & line filter..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.3 Gas sensors ................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Auxiliary measurements...................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Temperature measurements .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Pressure and Draft ......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Smoke index measurement ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3.1 Measuring instruments (option) ................................................................................................................. 14
4.2.4 Other measurements ..................................................................................................................................... 14
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RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Electro-pneumatic connections........................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Gas probe positioning ......................................................................................................................................... 16
OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Basic operation ...................................................................................................................................................18
7.1.1 Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................ 18
7.1.2 Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.3 Display adjustment......................................................................................................................................... 19
7.1.4 Numerical input .............................................................................................................................................. 19
7.1.4 Text input ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1.5 Select by a list................................................................................................................................................ 20
7.2 Flue gas analysis ................................................................................................................................................21
7.3 Pressure/Draught measurement ......................................................................................................................... 22
7.3.1 Burner pressure measurement....................................................................................................................... 23
7.4 Smoke measurement.......................................................................................................................................... 23
7.4.1 Input of the smoke index ................................................................................................................................ 24
7.5 Combustion air temperature (option) ..................................................................................................................24
7.6 Flow/Return temperature .................................................................................................................................... 24
7.7 Gas speed measurement.................................................................................................................................... 25
7.8 Analysis data print............................................................................................................................................... 26
7.8.1 Paper and Ribbon change ............................................................................................................................. 26
7.9 Pressure decay procedure (option)..................................................................................................................... 27
7.10 Ambient CO probe (option) ............................................................................................................................ 29
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7.10.1 CO probe operations...................................................................................................................................... 29
7.11 Natural gas leak checker (option)................................................................................................................... 30
7.12 Temperature & Humidity probe (option) .........................................................................................................30
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MEMORY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 32
8.1 Store data analysis .............................................................................................................................................32
8.2 Delete memory.................................................................................................................................................... 32
8.3 Recall memory.................................................................................................................................................... 32
8.4 DBGas 2000 ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.4.1 Plants/Clients menu ....................................................................................................................................... 33
8.4.2 Analysis menu................................................................................................................................................ 35
8.4.3 Fuels menu .................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.4.4 DBGas 2000 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 37
8.5 Configuration Software .......................................................................................................................................38
8.5.1 How operate using GasConfig .......................................................................................................................38
8.5.2 GasConfig Installation .................................................................................................................................... 39
CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................. 40
9.1 Engineering Units................................................................................................................................................ 40
9.2 Alarms................................................................................................................................................................. 40
9.3 HELP key............................................................................................................................................................ 41
9.3.1 Header setting................................................................................................................................................ 41
9.3.2 Sensor Diagnostic .......................................................................................................................................... 41
9.3.3 Service Data................................................................................................................................................... 42
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 43
10.1 Error messages.............................................................................................................................................. 43
10.2 Set-up menu................................................................................................................................................... 43
10.2.1 Clock.............................................................................................................................................................. 44
10.2.2 Serial Port ......................................................................................................................................................44
10.2.3 Analysis.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
10.2.4 Leak test time................................................................................................................................................. 45
10.3 Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................................................................46
10.4 Smoke pump maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 46
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CERTIFICATES.................................................................................................................................. 47
11.1 Warranty terms............................................................................................................................................... 47
11.2 Letter of conformity ........................................................................................................................................47
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
A1 Example.............................................................................................................................................................. 48
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
EGA4 is designed to satisfy the market needs; but they are the result of the advanced research and experience of
Eclipse. EGA4 is a multigas compact palm-top multifunction instrument. The micro-processor based instrument includes
a flue gas analyzer, an emissions monitor and an ambient parameters indicator. Two internal electrochemical sensors
read the Oxygen (O
used in connection with the gas analysis to calculate the efficiency, excess air, and CO
parameters programmable table is used for calculations approved in accordance with DIN33962.
A third cell (NO or SO2) enables the pollution measurement. The NO concentration can be expressed in terms of NOx as
required by ambient laws.
External sensors are available for ambient parameters measurement: ambient relative humidity and temperature
(T+RH%), ambient CO, to check and evaluate gas network leakage and natural gas leakage detector.
EGA4 can install a forth electrochemical sensor to monitor pollution. In this way you can measure simultaneously and
using a single unit, NO/NOx and SO
The instruments are completed with a pressure (draught) sensor, an internal printer, an internal memory for storing data
and a RS232 serial interface for configuration and data transfer from and to a PC.
♦ Draft measurement is possible using the internal pressure sensor and the special gas sample probe.
♦ The optional internal printer is impact type and the generated document is very legible and has a long time duration.
♦ The internal standard memory may store up to 250 complete gas analysis divided by Tag.
♦ The instruments have a standard IR serial interface and an optional RS232 conversion module and a configuration
PC software are available to configure the analyzer.
) and carbonic monoxide (CO) gas concentration. The gas temperature and air temperature are
2
gas concentration.
2
concentration. A 10 gas
2
Features & Benefits
New user friendly interface
: very intuitive and in English
language to use the instrument without instruction manual.
Large dimensions and lighting LCD display
: very legible
using the “Zoom” function and the automatic back-light device.
Easy and quick upgrading
hardware and software are made
using modular design to upgrade the system yourself.
Differential pressure measurement
: gas velocity, pressure,
draft, ∆P, etc.
Averaging
Internal impact type printer
between three gas analysis.
: more legible and long time
duration for you documents.
Single battery pack
: rechargeable to power both the
instrument and the printer.
Internal memory:
up to 250 complete data analysis.
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1.1 Specifications
Type: 2, 3 or 4 cells palm-top flue gas analyzer.
Calibration: automatic calibration procedure at instrument switching-on.
Self-diagnosis: Sensors efficiency test with anomalous status announcement.
Fuel types: Up to 10 totally programmable.
Pump: rate of flow 0.8 lit / head –230mbar
All data measured using 3 meters long probe and line filter connected. Load loss = 10 mbar using a 3 meters probe
extension
Power supply: High capacity Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack / external battery charger.
Charging time : 8h at 90% with instrument off.
Battery life: 5h continuous operation (without printer and back-light).
Printer: Impact type 24 columns with 58 mm large and 18 meters long paper roll
Printer power supply: using the analyzer battery pack.
Print autonomy: up to 30 reports with battery full
Automatic CO(ppm) and CO(%) selector: if the sensors are installed.
Internal data memory: up to 250 complete analysis data structured by Tags.
Service and user data: 3 programmable lines for each programmed customer using a PC and DBGas Software.
Report Herder: 4 rows x 16 characters programmable from keyboard
Display: Large (40x56 mm) graphic LCD display with automatic back-light device. Bargraph and trend capability as
option.
Serial interface: Bi-directional infrared interface. External IR/RS232 converter available for PC communication.
Synchronous serial port: for external keyboard and optical bar pen reader.
Smoke measurement: Using the optional external manual pump. Bacharach index memory store and printout
capability as standard.
Optional probes: ambient CO, Bar pen, explosive gas leakage sniffer, T+RH% probe.
Working temperature: from –5°C to +45 °C (up to 50°C for short time)
Storage temperature: from –20 to +60°C (3 months maximum at temperatures exceeding the operational limits).
Dimensions: 115x90x330 mm
Weight: 1.1 kg battery and printer included
External optional ambient CO probe
Range: from 0 to 500ppm
Accuracy: ±5ppm up to 100ppm; ±5% up to 500ppm
Resolution: 1ppm
Response time: 30s (t90)
Waiting starting time: 30s
Working temperature: from –5°C to +45 °C
External optional ambient T+RH probe
Temperature Range: from 0°C to 85°C
Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C
Temperature Resolution: 0.1°C
Relative Humidity Range: from 0 to 99%RH
Relative Humidity Accuracy: ±5%RH
Relative Humidity Resolution: 0.1%RH
Response time: 50s (t63)
Waiting starting time: 30s
Working temperature: from –0°C to +50 °C (up to 85°C tip only)
External optional natural gas leak detection probe
Pre-heating time: 30s minimum
Alarms indication: visual with 5 steps
5 alarms levels: 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 ppm
Acoustic Alarm indication: respectively 1, 2, 3, 5 beep/s, continuous
Response time: 5s (t90)
Alarm levels Accuracy: ±10% at 90 days
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1.2 Accuracies and ranges
Parameter Sensor type Range Resol. Max
O2
CO
compensated up
H
2
to 1000ppm
CO
NO
NO2
NOx
SO2
CO2
Tair
Tgas
∆
T
Tflow
Treturn
Pressure/Draft &
∆
P
Excess air
Efficiency
Gas speed
Smoke index
Technical units and ranges can be converted directly from ppm to mg/Nm3 , mg/kwh and from hPa to mmH2O, mbar or inH2O.
The relative accuracy shown are expressed as absolute or % of rdg errors at -5°C to +40°C ambient temperature.
The maximum response time shown is referred to 90% signal changes.
The pressure relative accuracy shown is valid only after the auto-zero procedure.
Specifications may change without notice.
Electrochemical from 0 to 25.0% 0.1% 20 sec.
Electrochemical from 0 to 8000 ppm
Electrochemical from 0 to 20000 ppm
Electrochemical from 0 to 4000 ppm 1 ppm 40 sec.
Electrochemical from 0 to 1000 ppm 1 ppm 50 sec.
Calculated from 0 to 5000 ppm 1 ppm
Electrochemical from 0 to 4000 ppm 1 ppm 40 sec.
Calculated from 0 to 100% 0.1 %
Pt100 from -10 to 100 °C 0.1 °C
Tc K from -10 to 1000 °C 0.1 °C
Calculated from 0 to 1000 °C 0.1 °C
Tc K from -10 to 100 °C 0.1 °C
Tc K from -10 to 100 °C 0.1 °C
Piezo -10hPa to +100 hPa 0.01 hPa
Calculated from 1.00 to infinite 0.01
Calculated from 0 to 100% 0.1 %
Pitot tube From 0 to 100.0 m/s
External pump from 0 to 9
1 ppm
1 ppm
0.1 m/s
response
50 sec.
40 sec.
Accuracy
±0.1% vol.
±10 ppm <300 ppm
±4% rdg up to 2000 ppm
±10% rdg >2000 ppm
±10 ppm <300 ppm
±4% rdg up to 2000 ppm
±10% rdg >2000 ppm
±5 ppm <125 ppm
±4% rdg >125 ppm
±5 ppm <125 ppm
±4% rdg >125 ppm
±5 ppm <125 ppm
±4% rdg >125 ppm
±(0.2% rdg+0.15°C)
±(0.3% rdg+0.3°C)
±(0.3%rdg+0.3°C)
±(0.3% rdg+0.3°C)
±1% rdg
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2 GENERAL
2.1 Keypad & Display
The tactile keyboard allows the operator to enter the main operative mode and all other complementary or auxiliary
modes following the menu driven instructions.
The high contrast graphic LCD (40x56 mm), equipped with an automatic back-light device, displays the measured and/or
calculated parameters in the preferred format (Zoom function). The above parameters can be also displayed in a graphic
mode.
2.2 Built-in printer
EGA4 can be equipped with a built-in, rugged, impact type printer. It uses a low cost common roll of paper (58 mm large,
18 meters long) , more readable, long time and heat resistant better than the thermal printout on chemical paper. One
key instruction is enough to obtain one, two or more copies of the analysis report with header and company reference
data.
2.3 Gas sampling probe
Flue gas sampling probes with different length, shape and max. operating are available to match the requirement of
different applications. The sampling probe is connected to the instrument with a rubber hose through a combined module
of water trap and suspended particle filter.
2.4 Measuring cells
EGA4 uses long life sensors for O
automatically the CO sensor when CO high concentration level is identified.
Four acoustic and visual alarms can be set on four programmable parameters.
, CO (H2 compensated), NO, NO2 and SO2. An automatic device exclude
2
2.5 Temperature probes
A thermocouple type K is incorporated on the tip of the gas sampling probe to measure the flue gas temperature. This
thermocouple is suitable for measurements up to 800°C (max 1000°C for few seconds). Temperature measurement and
gas sampling from the flue gas pipe are thus always performed in the same site.
The probe is connected to the instrument with the appropriate compensated cable and connector. A Pt100 resistance
thermometer (local jig or remote sensor) is used for the air temperature measurement and best efficiency calculation.
2.6 Pressure sensor
The instrument is equipped with an internal sensor for pressure and stack draught. One key instruction move the
operative mode to and from this function to gas analysis and viceversa. The instrument has, as standard feature, a
differential pressure sensor.
2.7 Fuel technical data
The instrument includes as standard the technical data for 4 of the most common fuels.
Using the optional GasConfig software, it is possible to modify or add data of up to 10 different fuels.
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2.8 Smoke measurement
Smoke index measurement is done by using a hand pump (supplied as an accessory), the results cam be memory
stored and printed in the report.
2.9 Remote temperature probe
A remote Pt100 probe is available for combustion air temperature measurement from –10°C to 100°C. This probe is
strongly recommended mainly in forced air boiler to obtain an accurate calculation of the efficiency.
2.10 T+RH% probe
Optional probe for simultaneous measurement of ambient temperature and relative humidity (%RH) for comfort index
computation.
2.11 Ambient CO probe
Optional probe to monitor CO concentration and therefore safety condition in the boiler room. The instrument gives
acoustic and visual alarm if the set limit (according to the OSHA recommendation) are exceeded.
2.12 Natural gas probe
Optional probe to monitor CH4 and natural gas concentration and detect and locate the position of a gas leak into the
domestic pipe network.
2.13 Leakage checking mode
To check gas network tightness using a pressure decay method at programmable interval time. It uses the internal
pressure sensor and a Eclipse leakage procedure.
2.14 Burner pressure probe
A 1 meter 8x4mm silicon hose is used to check the pressure inside the burner when you are installing the heating
system.
2.15 Pitot tube
The EGA4 analyzer can be connected to a Pitot tube for gas speed measurements.
2.16 Calibration certificate
Each EGA4 portable gas analyzer, is factory calibrated and certified against Eclipse Standards, that are periodically
certified by an International recognized Laboratory, and shipped with a Report of Calibration stating the nominal and
actual values and the deviation errors.
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3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
The EGA4 portable analyzer consists of a rugged and compact case, a mother board with all base function circuits, 2, 3
or 4 electrochemical cells, a gas pump, a keyboard, an LCD backlighted display, a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and,
optionally an impact printer.
The 2 pieces of the case are jointed by 8 screws. The batteries, the pneumatic circuit and the cells are positioned in the
rear of the analyzer and 2 screws locked the lid.
A pressure lid allows to remove the paper roll.
Positioning cone
Impact printer
Graphic Display
P1 – Draft/Pressure
INLET – Flue Gas
Keyboard
in
inpu
P2 - ∆P Inpu
Tgas Input
Flue gas probe
IR serial port
External probe input
Battery charger
Pt100 Tair probe
Back-light sensor
Water trap + Line filter
At the bottom of EGA4 you can see all sampling probe connectors: gas inlet, pressure and draught input, thermocouple
input for gas measurement and the 2
nd
pressure inlet connector.
On the left side are the connectors for: line power charger, synchronous serial input connector for bar pen and keyboard,
the input for the auxiliary probes (T+RH%, leak checker, etc.) and the infrared LED for PC serial communication (an
optional IR/RS232 and software should be used to configuring and transfer the analysis data).
The operator interface is on the front of the instrument and it consists of: a high contrast LCD display and a 14 button
keypad. An automatic back-light device and a “zoom” function, make easier the data reading on the display. The most
used operation (analysis, draught, printing and smoke index) can be accessed by operator pressing a single key.
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4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The EGA4 analyzer is based on the following functional blocks:
2° Sensor CO
Water trap
Line filter
Gas input
INLET
P2 - ∆P
P1 – Draft/Pressure
TcK Tgas inpu
Differential
pressure
sensor
Display
Keyboard
Pump 1° Sensoe O2
MicroController
Impact printer
250
memory
3° Sensor
Power supply
Ni-MH battery
4° Sensor
Gas outlet
Pt100 Tair input
External pr obe input
IR serial port
Battery charger input
4.1 Measurement principle
The gas is sampled and aspirated through the probe with a primary pump powered at constant voltage.
To position the sampling probe in the exhaust gas pathway a hole of 11mm, up to 16mm, should be drilled and the
retaining cone of the sampling probe firmly screwed in it.
The retaining screw in the cone enables the probe to be easily moved to locate the core flow, normally correspondent to
the center of the section of the smoke tube. The flue gas and exhaust gas pathway, should be checked for gas-tightness
before carrying out a measurement and, if necessary, non gas-tight points should be sealed.
sensor is essentially an electrochemical cell, with two electrodes and electrolyte solution. The behavior is similar
The O
2
to a normal battery and therefore the sensitivity decreases with time. The expected life does not relate to the operative
time and is lost after approximately 24 months.
The toxic gas measurements (CO, SO
years.
The electrochemical cell grants accurate results for time intervals of approximately 60 minutes. The zero drift is
automatically corrected by the instrument every time the instrument is switched-on, using fresh ambient air as reference.
This operation should be made with the sampling probe not inserted in the chimney or with the sampling probe
pneumatic connector disconnected from the analyzer gas inlet.
When a long time analysis has to be made, a new autozero procedure should be performed.
The pressure/draught sensor is based on the principle of the extension metric measuring bridge. When the instrument is
switched-on, a zero calibration of the draught/pressure circuit is also executed. Leave open the “∆P” connector during
this phase.
Measured and calculated parameters are indicated on a LCD alphanumeric display (40x56 mm), equipped with a
automatic back light device for easy readings, also in poor light conditions.
, NO and NO2) use electrochemical cells, with an expected operative life of 3
2
4.1.1 Gas sampling probe
The sampling probe consists of a steel tube and a handle of thermoinsulating material. A positioning cone allows to place
the probe in holes with a diameter from 11 to 16 mm.
The gas temperature is acquired using a thermocouple type K with the junction placed on the top of the tip.
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4.1.2 Water trap & line filter
The gas flows through an external combined water trap and line filter to avoid the presence of condensation and
suspended solid particles in the analysis section of the instrument. A cylinder is positioned at 15 cm from the instrument
gas inlet it is divided into two parts: the water trap and the line filter.
The water trap works using the expansion principle: the gas flow decreases its speed inside the cylinder and it will cool;
the humidity will condense and the solid particles fall down. The section of the water trap must be periodically drained off
to avoid water from entering the analysis section. Pull the rubber plug and shake slowly the trap to drain the water. Push
the rubber plug to close the trap hole.
The line filter is positioned after the water trap and before the electrochemical cell. Its function is to stop the smallest
solid particles before the analysis. Remember to change the filter every time it is dirty.
Line filter
cat. EE650074
Rubber plug
cat. EE650081
WARNING
HE WATER TRAP MUST BE KEPT IN VERTICAL POSITION DURING GAS SAMPLING
T
ALLOW THE WATER TO ENTER INSIDE THE ANALIZER AND DAMAGE THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS
N INCORRECT POSITIONING OF THE TRAP CAN
. A
.
NEVER
MAKE ANY ANALYSIS WITHOUT THE DRAINING RUBBER PLUG. THE MEASUREMENTS WILL BE INCORRECT
.
HEN YOU FINISH THE ANALYSIS, REMEMBER TO DRAIN THE WATER TRAP
W
REMUVE THE CONDENSATE WATER FROM THE PROBE HOSE
EFORE PUTING THE GAS PROBE IN THE CARRYING CASE
. B
.
,
HE LINE FILTER SHOULD BE REPLACED WHEN DIRTY
T
CAUSES AN IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR
EVER MAKE ANY ANALYSIS WITHOUT LINE FILTER AND/OR WATER TRAP, AS IT
. N
.
4.1.3 Gas sensors
The analyzer uses long life sensors for O2, CO (H2 compensated), NO, NO2 and SO2. The sensor do not need special
maintenance but must be replaced after the expected lifetime.
However a full maintenance and certification of the instrument is recommended at one year interval.
The gas sensors are electrochemical cells composed by two electrodes (anode and cathode) and an electrolyte solution.
The sampled gas goes trough a selective diffusion membrane.
The oxidation process produces an output electrical signal proportional to the gas concentration. The signal is evaluated
by the electronics, converted to digital, processed by the microprocessor, displayed and printed with a 0.1% volume
resolution.
The flue gas must not be at a pressure that could damage or destroy the sensor. Measurements are always carried out
under "pressureless" conditions. The maximum permissible excess/reduced pressure is ±100 mbar.
Each sensor has a different response time:
O
2
=
CO (H
comp.) = 50s to 90% of reading
2
CO = 50s to 90% of reading
NO = 40s to 90% of reading
NO
2
=
SO
2
20s to 90% of reading
50s to 90% of reading
= 40s to 90% of reading
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N
OTE
O OBTAIN AN ACCURATE MEASURE IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WAIT
: T
3/5
MINUTES
.
Toxic gas sensor can be present a ±2% drift and a long resuming time it an excessive (>150% of F.S.) gas concentration
is applied. In that case it is recommended to wait for a measured value lower than 20ppm, by sucking fresh air before
switch the analyzer off.
An optional Electro-valve can be installed inside the instrument to exclude/include manually or automatically the CO cell
when the CO concentration is too high (e.g. when the burner is starting)
Four acoustic and visual alarm levels can be set on four programmable parameters.
4.2 Auxiliary measurements
4.2.1 Temperature measurements
The instrument is equipped with two temperature inputs to measure exhaust gas and the burner air input temperatures
(combustion gas).
♦ A thermocouple type K (nickel-nickel chromium) is included in the tip of the gas sampling probe to measure the flue
gas/exhaust gas temperature. This thermocouple is suitable for permanent measurements at temperatures up to
800°C and for short-term measurements up to 1000°C. Temperature measurement and gas sampling from the flue
gas pathway are thus always performed at the same site. The probe is connected to the apparatus with
compensated cable and connector. An internal Pt100 resistance thermometer is used for cold junction
compensation.
♦ The same Tc K input can be used to measure the flow and return temperature
measure the water temperature measuring the pipe temperature, use an arch-model thermocouple with an
appropriate diameter.
♦ A remote Pt100 sensor, can be supplied on request with a 2 or 5 meter cable to measure the air inlet temperature in
forced air boiler. This option is very important for an accurate efficiency calculation.
in water circuit. If you have to
4.2.2 Pressure and Draft
The analyzer can be equipped with a temperature compensated pressure sensor to measure the chimney draft or
pressure. The pressure range is from –1500.0 to + 1500.0 mmwc (±150.00 hPa)
The sensor is factory calibrated and does not require manual adjustment.
The zero drift, caused by ambient air temperature variation, is automatically cancelled at each instrument start-up. In
addition, for more accurate readings the operator can reset, using the pertinent key, the zero if required. The instrument
sensor is differential type and, if connected to a Pitot tube, it can be used to measure gas speed.
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4.2.3 Smoke index measurement
E SUGGEST TO EXECUTE THE AUTOZERO PROCEDURE FOR MORE ACCURACY BEFORE PERFORM THE MEASUREMENT
: W
.
CAUTION
F A SINGLE TUBE GAS SAMPLING PROBE IS USED FOR PRESSURE/DRAFT MEASUREMENTS, BE SURE THAT IT IS CLEAN AND DRY
I
BEFORE CONNECTION TO THE PRESSURE INPUT
.
CAUTION
A +300HPA (
OR
–300HPA)
OVER-PRESSURE CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE PRESSURE SENSOR
.
This method consists of taking a gas sample from the center of the gas pipe behind the heat exchanger and crossing it
through a special filter paper.
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The color of the spot on the filter is compared with a graduated (from 0 to 9) reference scale and it is called “smoke
index”.
You can type in the instrument up to 3 smoke index values; the analyzer calculate the average value and can print these
values on the report.
Normative and laws about the air pollution, describe the procedure: DIN51402, 2116, 2117 and 2297 VDI directives,
ASTM D 2156-63 T, etc.
4.2.3.1 Measuring instruments (option)
1. Smoke pump: it should suck 5.75 litres ±0.25 l (normalized to 0°C, 760mmHg) through a 1 cm2 filter.
2. Smoke index reference table: it is a grey scale sheet with 10 different areas numbered from 0 to 9. The number 0
corresponds to a 85% ±2.5% reflection. Every area reflects 10% less than the previous one. The scale is used to
compare the scale with the paper filter and to calculate the smoke index.
3. Paper filter: When it is clean it has a reflection corresponding to the 0 scale index. It also has 3 litres per cm
2
a
minute (normalized to 0°C, 760mmHg) with a 200/800 mmwc resistance to the air flux.
4.2.4 Other measurements
The analyzer has an auxiliary input for special probes connections. Available probes are: ambient CO monitoring,
temperature & humidity (T+RH%) measurement and natural gas monitoring probes.
An optional operative mode is the leakage pipe test to check gas network tightness using pressure decay method at
programmable interval time.
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5 RECOMMENDATIONS
The analyzer should be used in environments where the temperature is between -5°C and +45°C.
When the analysis are completed, before switch the instrument off, remove the probe from the gas pathway and wait
about 30 seconds cleaning the pneumatic circuit from gas.
Do not use the analyzer with clogged filters or filled with humidity.
Before placing the probe in the case, be sure that the probe, the water trap and the hose are clean and cold.
If you have ordered a double hose sampling probe, insert both connectors to the instrument during the gas analysis
(pay attention to color correspondence).
To empty the water trap from the condensate water, remove the draining plug. DO NOT OPEN the water trap. DO
NOT leave the water trap without the draining rubber plug.
For the best efficiency and accuracy, we suggest to calibrate the instrument every year.
WARNING
F THE
I
5.1 Power supply
IS STORED AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING THE OPERATIVE LIMITS, THE ANALYZER NEEDS SOME MINUTES TO WARM-UP
EGA4
TO THE ACTUAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, BEFORE STARTING THE OPERATION
.
The instrument can be powered from:
internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery.
External battery charger, supplied as a standard accessory (the batteries must be installed).
Optional external DC auto battery charger (the batteries must be installed).
The Ni-MH rechargeable batteries allows a long time operation and do not need maintenance. The same batteries power
both the instrument and the internal printer. The internal battery will grant 5 hours continuous operation (without printing
and display back light off).
N
OTE
BATTERY CHARGING CAN BE OBTEINED IN 8 HOURS WITH THE INSTRUMENT SWITCHED OFF
: 90%
.
During operation a fully battery symbol “≠” will be displayed on the display. This symbol means that the batteries are
completely full. When the batteries will be discharged the symbol “–” will appear and the instrument still has about 20
minutes operation capability to end the running analysis.
The battery symbol indicates that a full charge is required. Use only the dedicated battery charger supplied by Eclipse
together the instrument.
CAUTION: O
LD BATTERIES CAN LEAK AND CAUSE CORROSION
EVER LEAVE RUN DOWN BATTERIES IN THE INSTRUMENT
. N
WARNING
HE INSTRUMENT IS SHIPPED WITH AN AVERAGE LEVEL OF BATTERY CHARGE
T
IS RECOMMENDED, BY CONNECTING THE INSTRUMENT TO THE MAIN LINE THROUGH THE BATTERY CHARGER
HOURS
8/10
FTER UNPACKING, A FULL CHARGE OF THE BATTERY
. A
(OFF
.
CONDITION) FOR
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