User Guide

Operating Instructions Teledyne API M100E Analyzer Operation Manual
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Besides SAMPLE and SETUP, other modes the analyzer can be operated in are:
Table 6-1: Analyzer Operating Modes
MODE EXPLANATION
DIAG
One of the analyzer’s diagnostic modes is active (refer to Section 6.9).
LO CAL A Unit is performing LOW SPAN (midpoint) calibration initiated automatically by the analyzer’s
AUTOCAL feature
LO CAL R Unit is performing LOW SPAN (midpoint) calibration initiated remotely through the COM ports
or digital control inputs.
M-P CAL
This is the basic calibration mode of the instrument and is activated by pressing the CAL key.
SAMPLE
Sampling normally, flashing text indicates adaptive filter is on.
SAMPLE A
Indicates that unit is in SAMPLE mode and AUTOCAL feature is activated.
SETUP X.#
2
SETUP mode is being used to configure the analyzer. The gas measurement will continue
during this process.
SPAN CAL A
1
Unit is performing SPAN calibration initiated automatically by the analyzer’s AUTOCAL feature
SPAN CAL M
1
Unit is performing SPAN calibration initiated manually by the user.
SPAN CAL R
1
Unit is performing SPAN calibration initiated remotely through the COM ports or digital control
inputs.
ZERO CAL A
1
Unit is performing ZERO calibration procedure initiated automatically by the AUTOCAL feature
ZERO CAL M
1
Unit is performing ZERO calibration procedure initiated manually by the user.
ZERO CAL R
1
Unit is performing ZERO calibration procedure initiated remotely through the COM ports or
digital control inputs.
1
Only Appears on units with Z/S valve or IZS options.
2
The revision of the analyzer firmware is displayed following the word SETUP, e.g., SETUP G.3.
Finally, the various CAL modes allow calibration of the analyzer. Because of its importance, this mode is
described separately in Chapter 8.
6.2. SAMPLE MODE
This is the analyzer’s standard operating mode. In this mode, the instrument is analyzing SO
2 and
calculating
concentrations.
6.2.1. TEST FUNCTIONS
A series of test functions is available at the front panel while the analyzer is in SAMPLE mode. These
parameters provide information about the present operating status of the instrument and are useful during
troubleshooting (refer to Section 12.1.2). They can also be recorded in one of the iDAS cha
n
nels (refer to
Section 7.2) for data analysis. To view the test functions, press on
e of the <TST TST> keys repeatedly in either
direction.
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