NGFC7000E Documentation Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual
6.13.1.2. Control Inputs.............................................................................................................114
6.13.2. Remote Operation Using the External Serial I/O....................................................................115
6.13.2.1. Terminal Operating Modes............................................................................................115
6.13.2.2. Help Commands in Terminal Mode ................................................................................116
6.13.2.3. Command Syntax ........................................................................................................116
6.13.2.4. Data Types .................................................................................................................117
6.13.2.5. Status Reporting .........................................................................................................118
6.13.2.6. Remote Access by Modem ............................................................................................118
6.13.2.7. COM Port Password Security.........................................................................................120
6.13.2.8. APICOM Remote Control Program .................................................................................120
6.13.3. Additional Communications Documentation ..........................................................................121
6.13.4. Using the MGFC7000E with a Hessen Protocol Network..........................................................121
6.13.4.1. General Overview of Hessen Protocol ............................................................................121
6.13.4.2. Hessen COMM Port Configuration ..................................................................................122
6.13.4.3. Activating Hessen Protocol ...........................................................................................122
6.13.4.4. Selecting a Hessen Protocol Type ..................................................................................123
6.13.4.5. Setting The Hessen Protocol Response Mode ..................................................................124
6.13.4.6. Hessen Protocol Gas ID................................................................................................124
6.13.4.7. Setting Hessen Protocol Status Flags.............................................................................125
6.13.4.8. Instrument ID Code.....................................................................................................126
7. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................... 129
7.1. Before Calibration .......................................................................................................................129
7.1.1. Zero Air and Span Gas .........................................................................................................129
7.1.2. Calibration Gas Traceability...................................................................................................130
7.1.3. Data Recording Devices ........................................................................................................130
7.2. Manual Calibration without Zero/Span Valves ................................................................................130
7.3. Manual Calibration Checks...........................................................................................................133
7.4. Manual Calibration with Zero/Span Valves.....................................................................................133
7.5. Manual Calibration Checks with Zero/Span Valves .........................................................................137
7.5.1. Zero/Span Calibration on Auto Range or Dual Ranges .............................................................137
7.5.2. Use of Zero/Span Valves with Remote Contact Closure............................................................138
7.6. Automatic Zero/Span Cal/Check (AutoCal) ....................................................................................139
7.6.1. AutoCal with Auto or Dual Reporting Ranges Modes Selected ...................................................142
7.7. Calibration Quality ......................................................................................................................142
8. EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION ...................................................................................................... 145
9. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES................................................................................... 147
9.1. Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................................................147
9.2. Predicting Failures Using the Test Functions ..................................................................................150
9.3. Maintenance Procedures..............................................................................................................150
9.3.1. Replacing the Sample Particulate Filter ..................................................................................151
9.3.2. Rebuilding the Sample Pump.................................................................................................152
9.3.3. Performing Leak Checks .......................................................................................................152
9.3.3.1. Vacuum Leak Check and Pump Check .............................................................................152
9.3.3.2. Pressure Leak Check......................................................................................................152
9.3.4. Performing a Sample Flow Check...........................................................................................153
9.3.5. Cleaning the Optical Bench ...................................................................................................153
9.3.6. Cleaning Exterior Surfaces of the MGFC7000E ........................................................................153
10. THEORY OF OPERATION.............................................................................................................. 155
10.1. Measurement Method ................................................................................................................155
10.1.1. Beer’s Law.........................................................................................................................155
10.1.2. Measurement Fundamentals................................................................................................156
10.1.3. Gas Filter Correlation..........................................................................................................156
10.1.4. Ambient CO2 Interference Rejection.....................................................................................160
10.2. Pneumatic Operation.................................................................................................................160
10.2.1. Sample Gas Flow................................................................................................................161
10.2.1.1. Critical Flow Orifice ......................................................................................................161
10.2.1.2. Sample Pressure Sensor...............................................................................................162
10.2.1.3. Sample Flow Sensor ....................................................................................................162
10.2.1.4. Valve Options..............................................................................................................163
10.2.2. Purge Gas Pressure and Flow Control ...................................................................................163
10.3. Electronic Operation..................................................................................................................163