PH2
Portable Hydrogen Analyzer
Operations Manual
Please read, understand, and follow these instructions before operating this equipment.
Super Systems, Inc. is not responsible for damages incurred due to a failure to comply with
these instructions. If at any time there are questions regarding the proper use of this analyzer,
please contact us at (800) 666-4330 for assistance.
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Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-772-0060 800-666-4330
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Table of Contents
Basic Operating Description: .......................................................................................................... 2
Chart ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Chart Sub Menu .............................................................................................................................. 4
Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Exit Program ............................................................................................................................... 7
Instrument Information ............................................................................................................... 7
Pump Control .............................................................................................................................. 8
Communications Setup ............................................................................................................... 8
Instrument Configuration ............................................................................................................ 9
Output Configuration ..................................................................................................................10
Output Calibration ......................................................................................................................11
Sensor Calibration ......................................................................................................................13
Performing a Zero Calibration................................................................................................13
Performing a Span Calibration ...............................................................................................13
Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................14
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Basic Operating Description:
This instrument uses the measurement of Hydrogen to display % Hydrogen (H2), % Dissociation
(DA), and % Ammonia (NH3). When the flow rates of Nitrogen, Ammonia, and Dissociated
Ammonia are manually entered, the instrument can also calculate Nitriding potential (Kn).
When the instrument is turned on, it will display % H2 and %DA on the screen. To display
additional values (%NH3 or Kn), see the “Instrument Configuration” screen. The 4-20mA output
on the side of the case can be set up to retransmit the any of these measurements in whatever
range is appropriate for the application.
The home screen also displays the flow of N2, NH3, and D.A. These values can be entered by the
operator when the instrument is in the mode to evaluate Kn or %DA. This is discussed further
under the Instrument Configuration section. The Menu button in the bottom left-hand corner
will take the operator to the configurable options within the controller. The Chart button in the
bottom right-hand corner of the screen will display the data trend chart.
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Chart
The Chart Display shows between 1 hour and 24 hours of process variable data on the screen
and can be scrolled back to view all of the data stored on the hard drive. The vertical timelines
change as the time changes on the screen.
The function buttons run along the bottom of the screen.
The Trend Lines button - - will allow the user to select or de-select the trend lines on the
trend chart to display. If the checkbox next to each trend line is checked, then that trend line
will be displayed.
The Datagrid View button - - will display a screen with the trend data in a grid format
instead of with trend lines. The trend data is shown in 1-minute intervals. Clicking on the OK
button on this screen will close the screen down and return to the Chart Display screen.
The Refresh button - - will refresh the screen’s trend data if the screen is not in real-
time mode.
The left green arrow button - - will move the chart’s view backward in time by the
specified chart interval.
The chart interval button - - will determine the number of hours displayed on the trend
chart. The options are: 1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours, 8 Hours, 12 Hours, or 24 Hours.
The right green arrow button - - will move the chart’s view forward in time by the
specified chart interval.
The blue arrow button - - will toggle real-time mode on and off. When in real-time mode,
the chart will automatically be updated once a minute.
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Chart Sub Menu
There is a sub-menu available by putting a finger or a stylus anywhere on the chart and
pressing down for 1-2 seconds. The sub-menu will have the following options available: Zoom,
Restore, Add Note, Data, and Exit.
The Zoom option will allow the user to zoom in on a particular part of the screen. Once this has
been selected, the user can take a stylus or a finger and create a box around the desired data.
Once the user releases the stylus or finger, a zoom is no longer possible, and the user will need
to re-select the option from the sub-menu to zoom in again.
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