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QUICKSTART GUIDE
MODEL 3000 TA -XL - E U
Trace Oxygen Analyzer
Quickstart Guide Trace Oxygen Analyzer
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GETTING STARTED
This Quickstart Guide is designed to get you set up and operating your Teledyne Analytical
Instruments Analyzer quickly. It shortcuts the details so you can install and use your new
analyzer with a minimum of fuss. This Quickstart Guide should be used in conjunction with the
Instruction Manual that shipped with your instrument. Only necessary features to get you
operational are discussed in this guide. Many of the advanced features of this analyzer are not
described here so you should refer to the Instruction Manual to get the most from your analyzer
Front Panel (Operator Interface)
Take a minute to familiarize yourself with the analyzer’s interface. The standard 3000TAEU is housed in a rugged metal case with all controls and displays accessible from the front
panel. The operator interface consists of thirteen buttons for operating the analyzer, a digital
meter, an alphanumeric display, and a window for viewing the sample flowmeter.
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Function Keys:
Six touch-sensitive membrane switches are used to change the specific function performed by
the analyzer:
• Analyze Perform analysis for oxygen content of a sample gas.
• System Perform system-related tasks (described in detail in chapter 4, Operation.).
• Span Span calibrate the analyzer.
• Zero Zero calibrate the analyzer.
• Alarms Set the alarm setpoints and attributes.
• Range Set up the 3 user definable ranges for the instrument.
Data Entry Keys:
Six touch-sensitive membrane switches are used to input data to the instrument via the
alphanumeric VFD display:
• Left & Right Arrows Select between functions currently displayed on the VFD
screen.
• Up & Down Arrows Increment or decrement values of functions currently displayed.
• Enter Advances VFD display to the next screen in a series or returns to the Analyze
screen if none remain.
• Escape Backs VFD display to the previous screen in a series or returns to the Analyze
screen if none remain.
Digital Meter Display:
The meter display is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) device that produces large, bright, 7-segment
numbers that are legible in any lighting. It produces a continuous readout from 0-10,000 ppm and
then switches to a continuous percent readout from 1-25%.
Alphanumeric Interface Screen
The VFD screen displays values, options, and messages for immediate feedback.
Set Flow:
Needle valve used to adjust flow of gas sample
Flowmeter:
Monitors the flow of gas past the sensor. Readout is 0.2 to 2.4 SLPM of nitrogen.
Standby Button:
The Standby turns off the display and outputs, but circuitry is still operating.
Access Door:
For access to the Micro-fuel Cell,the front panel swings open when the latch in the upper right
corner of the panel is pressed all the way in.
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Rear Panel (Equipment Interface)
At the rear panel you make the gas and electrical
connections to the instrument.
• Power Connection: Universal AC power
source.
• Gas Inlet and Outlet: One inlet and one
exhaust out.
• RS-232 Port : Serial digital concentration
signal output and control input.
• Equipment Interface Connector:
Interconnections for analyzer functions including:
• Analog Outputs: 0–1 VDC oxygen concentration plus 0-1 VDC range ID, and
isolated 4–20 mA DC oxygen concentration plus 4-20 mA DC range ID.
• Alarm Connections: 2 concentration alarms and 1 system alarm.
• Remote Probe: Used in the 3000TA -EU for controlling external solenoid valves
only.
• Remote Span/Zero: Digital inputs allow external control of analyzer calibration.
• Calibration Contact : To notify external equipment that instrument is being
calibrated and readings are not monitoring sample.
• Range ID Contacts: Four separate, dedicated, range relay contacts. Low,
Medium, High, Cal.
• Network I/O: Serial digital communications for local network access. For future
expansion. Not implemented at this printing.
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SETUP AND INSTALL
Mount the Analyzer
The Model 3000TA -EU is for indoor use in a general purpose area. It is NOT for hazardous
environments of any type. It is designed for flush panel mounting. Use the four mounting holes—
one in each corner of the rigid frame to panel mount the instrument.
Make Gas Connections
Note: Do not remove plastic caps on VCR fittings, unless you are ready to make
connections.
The analyzer is equipped with 1/4 inch tube fittings, and 6 mm adapters are supplied for
metric system installations.
1. Connect your sample gas to the SAMPLE IN port.
2. Connect a vent line to EXHAUST OUT port.
3. Calibration gases should be tee'd into the sample inlet with appropriate valves.
4. Regulate the sample gas pressure between 2 and 50 psig sufficient to keep the front
panel flowmeter reading in an acceptable range (0.5 to 2.0 SLPM). For nonpressurized sample or very low pressure, (less than 2 psig) vacuum service plumbing
is recommended.
5. If greater sample flow is required for improved response time, install a bypass in the
sampling system upstream of the analyzer input.
6. For optional vacuum application where the sample pressure is at atmospheric or very
low pressure, the instrument should be fitted with the vacuum service option. This
option locates the flow control valve on the exhaust side of the Micro-fuel Cell.
Note: Exhaust connections must be consistent with the hazard level of the constituent
gases. Check Local, State, and Federal laws, and ensure that the exhaust
stream vents to an appropriately controlled area, if required.
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Electrical Connections
CAUTION: READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
ASSOCIATIED WITH THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS.
CAUTION: POWER IS APPLIED TO THE INSTRUMENT'S CIRCUITRY AS LONG AS THE
INSTRUMENT IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE. THE RED
SWITCH ON THE FRONT PANEL IS FOR SWITCHING POWER ON OR OFF
TO THE DISPLAYS AND OUTPUTS ONLY.
• Connect primary input power:
Insert the power cord into the power cord receptacle.
• Install the fuse:
Fuses are not installed at the factory. Be sure to install the proper fuse as part of
installation.
Place small screwdriver in notch,
and pry cover off, as shown in the
figure.
To change between American and
European fuses, remove the single
retaining screw, flip fuse block
over 180 degrees, and replace
screw.
Replace fuse as shown below.
Reassemble Housing
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• Install 50-Pin Equipment Interface Connector
Connect the 50 pin connector to the mating connector on the rear panel.
• Connect the 9-pin D connector to the RS-232 serial port.
See Section 3.3.2.3 in the Instruction Manual for information on setting up serial
communication for this instrument.
Install the Micro-fuel Cell
The Model 3000TA-XL-EU can be equipped with either the standard B-2CXL Micro-fuel
Cell or as an option, Teledyne’s Insta Trace cell.
B-2CXL Micro-fuel Cell
To install this cell:
1. Remove power to the instrument.
2. Open the front panel door.
3. With one hand placed underneath the cell
block ready to catch the Micro-Fuel cell, lift
up on the stainless steel gate in front of the
cell block. This releases the cell and cell
holder from the block. The cell and holder will
fall out in your hand.
CAUTION: THE CELL IS SHIPPED SEPARATELY
INSIDE TWO BAGS FILLED WITH
OXYGEN-FREE INERT GAS. USE
CARE TO AVOID EXPOSING THE
CELLTO AIR FOR ANY LONGER THEN
NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE ITEM.
Insta-Trace Micro-fuel Cell
Note: The Insta Trace Micro-fuel Cell has a short recovery time after ambient air
exposure, however minimizing this exposure still reduces the recovery time
necessary.
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE SENSING SURFACE OF THE CELL. IT IS COVERED
WITH A DELICATE TEFLON MEMBRANE THAT CAN LEAK WHEN
PUNCTURED.
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1. Place the cell on the holder with the screen side facing down.
Note: There is a small location hole drilled in the holder. This hole mates with a guide
pin on the bottom rear of the cell block. The hole in the cell block holder must
align with the guide pin on the cell block.
2. Remove power from the instrument.
3. Remove the old sensor (if installed). Discard in accordance with all Federal, State,
Local or other regulations which may apply.
4. Purge the analyzer at approximately 1 SCFH flow rate with nitrogen (or applicable
sample gas with the sensor holder removed).
5. Remove the new sensor from its double bag
storage.
6. Remove the sensor shorting button.
7. Place the sensor inside the cell block.
8. Hold the sensor up into the block while
positioning the cap under the sensor.
Vigorously push the cell holder with the
sensor into the cell block, thus puncturing
the protective film/seal cover.
9. Push the gate on the cell block down so that
the slots on the side of the gate engage the
locating screws on the side of the block. This forces the holder into position and
forms a gas-tight seal.
10. Purge the system using sample or zero gas.
11. Power the system back up.
The Insta Trace sensor will typically reach a stable low value within 30 minutes or less after
installation.
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BASIC OPERATION
Once the analyzer has been installed, it can be configured for your application. Prior to
using the instrument you must:
• Calibrate the instrument
• Define the analysis ranges and choose whether to use autoranging or a fixed range.
• Set alarm setpoints and modes of alarm operation.
Additional configuration parameters are available to tailor the instrument to your particular
application. Refer to the Instruction Manual for specific information on setting of additional
system parameters.
Default Configuration
The default analyzer configuration is as follows:
Ranges: LO = 1 ppm, MED = 10 ppm, HI = 100 ppm.
Auto Ranging: ON
Alarm Relays: Defeated, 10.00 ppm, HI, Not failsafe, Not latching.
Zero: Auto, every 0 days at 0 hours.
Span: Auto, at 000,008.00 ppm, every 0 days at 0 hours.
If you choose not to use password protection, the default password is automatically
displayed on the password screen when you start up, and you simply press Enter for access to all
functions of the analyzer.
Using the Data Entry and Function Buttons
The ◄► arrow buttons select options from the menu currently being displayed on the
display. When selected, the option blinks.
When the selected option includes a modifiable item, the ▲▼ arrow buttons can be used to
increment or decrement that modifiable item.
The Enter button is used to accept any new entries on the VFD screen.
The Escape button is used to abort any new entries on the VFD screen that are not yet
accepted by use of the Enter button.
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Available Functions
The six function buttons are used to control the analyzer.
Some functions have submenus that allow additional choices as shown below.
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Any function can be selected at any time by pressing the appropriate button (unless
password restrictions apply).
Password Protection
If a password is assigned, then setting the following system parameters can be done only
after the password is entered: span and zero settings, alarm setpoints, analysis range definitions,
switching between autoranging and manual override, setting up an auto-cal, and assigning a new
password. However, the instrument can still be used for analysis or for initiating a self-test
without entering the password.
If you have decided not to employ password security, use the default password TETAI. This
password will be displayed automatically by the microprocessor. The operator just presses the
Enter key to be allowed total access to the instrument’s features.
Note: If you use password security, it is advisable to keep a copy of the password in a
separate, safe location.
Entering the Password
To install a new password or change a previously installed password, you must key in and
Enter the old password first. If the default password is in effect, pressing the Enter button will
enter the default TETAI password for you.
• Press System
TRAK/HLD Auto—Cal
PSWD Logout More
• Use the ◄► arrow keys to scroll the blinking over to PSWD,
• Press Enter to select the password function.
Either the default TETAI password or AAAAA place holders for an existing
password will appear on screen depending on whether or not a password has been
previously installed.
T E T A I
Enter PWD
—or—
A A A A A
Enter PWD
• If you are not using password protection, press Enter to accept TETAI as the default
password. If a password has been previously installed, enter the password using the
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◄► arrow keys to scroll back and forth between letters, and the ▲▼ arrow keys to
change the letters to the proper password.
• Press Enter to enter the password.
Change Password?
<ENT>=Yes <ESC>=No
• Press Escape.
Calibration of the Analyzer
For trace analysis, the analyzer must be purged before calibration. Refer to the Instruction
manual for purging procedure.
Zero Calibration
Make sure an appropriate zero gas is connected to the sample port for this procedure.
Auto Mode Zero Calibration
• Press Zero to enter the zero function mode.
• Use the ▲▼ arrow keys to toggle between AUTO and MAN zero settling. Stop when
AUTO appears blinking.
Zero: Settling: AUTO
<ENT> To Begin
• Press Enter to begin zeroing.
#### PPM Zero
Slope=#### ppm/s
.
.
.
#### PPM Zero
4 Left=### ppm/s
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The zeroing process will automatically conclude when the output is within the acceptable
range for a good zero. Then the analyzer automatically returns to the Analyze mode.
Manual Mode Zeroing
• Press Zero to enter the Zero function.
• Use the ▲▼ keys to toggle between AUTO and MAN zero settling. Stop when MAN
appears, blinking, on the display.
Zero: Settling: Man
<ENT> To Begin
• Press Enter to begin the zero calibration.
#### ppm Zero
Slope=#### ppm/s
Once zero settling is completed, the instrument automatically returns to the Analyze mode.
Span Calibration
Make sure an appropriate span gas is connected to the sample port.
Auto Mode Spanning:
• Press Span to enter the span function.
• Use the arrow keys to toggle between AUTO and MAN span settling. Stop when AUTO
appears, blinking on the display.
Span: Settling: AUTO
<ENT> For Next
• Press Enter.
Calib. Holding time
Cal hold: 5 min
• Press Enter to move to the next screen.
Span Val: 000008.00
<ENT>Span <UP>Mod #
• Use the ▲▼ arrow keys to enter the oxygen-concentration mode. The ◄► arrows
choose the digit, and the ▲▼ arrows choose the value of the digit. When you have
finished typing in the concentration of the span gas you are using, press Enter to
begin the span calibration.
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#### ppm Span
Slope=#### ppm/s
The instrument automatically returns to the Analyze mode at the conclusion of the auto span
cycle..
Manual Mode Spanning:
• Press Span to start the Span function.
Span: Settling:MAN
<ENT> For Next
• Use the ▲▼ keys to toggle between AUTO and MAN span settling. Stop when MAN
appears, blinking, on the display. Press Enter to move to the next screen.
Calib. Holding time
Cal hold: 5 min
• Press Enter key to continue.
Span Val: 000008.00
<ENT>Span <UP>Mod #
• Press ▲ (<UP>) to permit modification (Mod #) of span value.
• Use the arrow keys to enter the oxygen concentration of the span gas you are using
(209000.00 if you are using air). The ◄► arrows choose the digit, and the ▲▼
arrows choose the value of the digit.
• Press Enter to enter the span value into the system and begin the span calibration.
#### % Span
Slope=#### ppm/s
• When the Span value displayed on the screen is sufficiently stable, press Enter and
the span reading changes to the correct value.
The instrument automatically returns to the Analyze mode.
Setting Alarm Parameters
If you are using password protection, you will need to enter your password to access the
alarm functions. Follow the instructions above for Entering the Password to enter your
password. Once you have clearance to proceed, you can set the alarms.
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• Press the Alarm button on the front panel to enter the Alarm function. Make sure that
AL–1 is blinking.
AL—1 AL—2
Choose Alarm
• Using the ◄► arrow keys to move the blinking over to AL–1. Then press Enter.
AL—1 1000 ppm HI
Dft—N Fs—N Ltch—N
Five parameters can be changed on this screen:
• Value of the alarm setpoint, AL–1 #### ppm (oxygen); value can be set from 0.00
to 10,000.00 ppm
• Out-of-range direction, HI or LO
• Defeated? Dft–Y/N (Yes/No)
• Failsafe? Fs–Y/N (Yes/No)
• Latching? Ltch–Y/N (Yes/No).
• To change any of the alarm parameters, use the ◄► arrow keys to move the blinking
over to the specific parameter.
• Use the ▲▼ arrow keys to change the value of the parameter. Holding down the key
speeds up the incrementing or decrementing.
• Once the parameters for alarm 1 have been set, press Alarms again, and repeat this
procedure for alarm 2 (AL–2).
• To reset a latched alarm, go to Dft– and then press either ▲ two times or ▼ two
times. (Toggle it to Y and then back to N.)
—or—
Go to Ltch– and then press either ▲ two times or ▼ two times. (Toggle it to N and
back to Y.)
Set The Range Function
To set the 3 programmable ranges:
• Enter the range function mode by pressing the Range button on the front panel.
L—1 M—10
H—100 Mode—AUTO
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• Use the ◄► arrow keys to blink the range to be set: low (L), medium (M), or high
(H).
• Use the ▲▼ arrow keys to enter the upper value of the range (all ranges begin at 0
ppm). Repeat for each range you want to set.
• Press Enter to accept the values and return to analyze mode.
Note: The ranges must be increasing from low to high, for example, if range 1 is set as
0–100 ppm and range 2 is set as 0–1,000 ppm, range 3 cannot be set as 0– 500
ppm since it is lower than range 2.
Fixed Range or Autoranging Analysis
To switch from autoranging to fixed range analysis:
• Enter the range function by pressing the Range button.
• Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the blinking over AUTO.
• Use the ▲▼ arrow keys to switch from AUTO to FX/LO, FX/MED, or FX/HI to set the
instrument on the desired fixed range (low, medium, or high).
L—1 M—10
H—100 Mode—FX/LO
—or—
L—1 M—10
H—100 Mode—FX/MED
—or—
L—1 M—10
H—100 Mode—FX/HI
Press Escape to re-enter the analyze mode using the fixed range.
The Analyze Function
Normally, all of the functions automatically switch back to the Analyze function when they
have completed their assigned operations. Pressing the Escape button in many cases also
switches the analyzer back to the Analyze function. Alternatively, you can press the Analyze
button at any time to return to analyzing your sample.
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