Bacharach 2810 Troubleshooting guide

CO2Analyzer
2810/2815/2820
Instruction 19-9222
Operation & Maintenance
Rev. 9 – November 2005
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AInstruction 19-9222
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Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................1
1.1 General .......................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features............................................................................1
1.3 Units of Measurement ...............................................................1
2.0 OPERATION .......................................................................................2
2.1 Important Note .......................................................................... 2
2.2 Switching the Analyzer ON/OFF .............................................. 2
2.3 Pump Operation (2815/2820) ....................................................3
2.4 Pump Contamination (2815/2820) ............................................3
2.5 High Humidity Gas Sampling (2820) .......................................3
2.6 Storing Readings........................................................................4
2.7 Battery Low Display ..................................................................4
2.8 Battery Charge Display.............................................................5
2.9 Backlight ....................................................................................5
2.10 Audible Gas-Level Tone (2815/2820) .......................................5
2.11 Fault Condition Warning..........................................................5
2.12 Powering Analyzer from Charger ............................................6
2.13 Troubleshooting for Slow or Low Readings (2820).................. 6
2.14 Testing Incubators (2820)......................................................... 7
3.0 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................8
3.1 Cleaning.......................................................................................8
3.2 Sunlight .......................................................................................8
3.3 Servicing ......................................................................................8
3.4 Software Version / Serial Number .............................................8
3.5 Factory Settings .......................................................................... 8
3.6 Battery Charging ........................................................................ 9
3.7 Calibration.................................................................................10
3.7.1 2810/2815 Calibration Procedure ................................10
3.7.1.1 Air Calibration .............................................. 10
3.7.1.2 Gas Calibration ............................................. 12
3.7.2 2820 Calibration Procedure .........................................14
3.7.2.1 N2Calibration ...............................................14
3.7.2.2 Gas Calibration ............................................. 15
4.0 PARTS & SERVICE .........................................................................18
4.1 Replacement Parts and Accessories......................................... 18
4.2 Bacharach Service Centers.......................................................19

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
Bacharach’s line of CO2Analyzers are easy to use, but it is essential that
these Operating Instructions be read and understood by all operators
and maintenance personnel prior to using or servicing the instrument.
The 2810/2815/2820 are compact and lightweight Carbon Dioxide an-
alyzers that display the detected level of CO2in the range of either
0–10,000 ppm (2810/2815) or 0–60% (2820). The analyzer is based on
the infrared-absorption principle to detect the presence of CO2. The 2810
operates by diffusion only, while the 2815/2820 incorporates an internal
pump for drawing in gas samples. Simply turn off the pump and the
2815/2820 samples by diffusion. A sampling tube and particulate lter
are included with the 2815/2820 for remote sampling, while the 2820
also includes a desiccant lter to be used when sampling areas with high
humidity. All analyzers can store gas readings in memory, which can
later be downloaded to a personal computer via its integral IrDA commu-
nications link and the optional BACH-COM software.
1.2 Main Features
•Sampling modes:
sample draw (2815/2820) and/or diffusion (2810/2815/2820)
•Automatic compensation for elevation and changes
in barometric pressure
•Variable-pitch tone indicates CO2level (2815/2820)
•Integral pump (2815/2820)
•Battery capacity display
•Manual (snapshot) and continuous data logging of readings
with time and date stamp
•Memory capacity for approximately 100 snapshot readings and
800 sets of continuous data logged readings
•IrDA link for downloading stored data to a personal computer
•Easy calibration in fresh air
•Run-while-charging capability
1.3 Units of Measurement
Depending the model ordered, the instruments’s LCD shows CO2concen-
trations in either parts-per-million (2810/2815) or percent (2820). Please
note that 1% = 10,000 ppm, and 0.01% = 100 ppm.

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2.0 OPERATION
2.1 Important Note
Always ensure that the analyzer’s gas inlet connector (Figure 1, Item C)
and gas exhaust (Figure 1, Item B) are unobstructed and open to the at-
mosphere. Be careful not to breath directly on the analyzer while taking
a measurement; otherwise, inaccurate CO2readings will result.
2.2 Switching the Analyzer ON/OFF
Switch ON the analyzer by pressing the button. Switch the analyzer
OFF by pressing the button down for at least 3 seconds, or until the
display goes blank. When rst switched on, there is a warm-up period be-
fore the CO2level is displayed – approximately 60 seconds for the 2810/
2815 analyzer, and 20 seconds for the 2820. Note that a normal fresh-air
background reading of CO2is approximately 340 ppm.
CO2
ANALYZER
ppm CO2
340
% CO2
00.04
Figure 1. Components of the CO2Analyzer
A - Digital display
B - Gas exhaust
C - Gas inlet connector
D - IrDA link
E - Pump ON light
F - Power ON/OFF (2810/2815/2820);
pump ON/OFF (2815/2820)
G - Battery charging socket
H - Store readings (f1)
I - Battery status / calibrate (f2)
J - Backlight (2810/2815/2820);
Audible tone indicating CO2level
(2815/2820) (f3)
and
then or
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B
A
J
I
H
C
D
E
F
G

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2.3 Pump Operation (2815/2820)
With the analyzer already switched on, momentarily pressing the but-
ton switches on the pump. Pressing the button again turns the pump
off. The supplied sampling probe and hose assembly can be connected
to the gas inlet connector on the top of the analyzer for drawing in gas
samples from hard-to-reach locations.
Particulate lter P/N 54-0548 is placed on top of the gas inlet to prevent
dust or dirt from being drawn into the instrument. Replace the par-
ticulate lter about once a month, or when the lter is contaminated as
evidenced by a slower response time.
Note that the combined sampling hose and probe length should not
exceed 6 feet (1.8 m). Also note that the pump is intended for use only at
normal atmospheric pressure, and is not designed to draw in gas samples
against a vacuum or an obstruction such as a kink in the sampling hose.
If an obstruction or negative-pressure gradient is present, then gas will
not be drawn into the analyzer. Please consult the factory for applica-
tions where longer sampling lengths are required, or where it is neces-
sary to draw against a vacuum.
2.4 Pump Contamination (2815/2820)
Over time the pump can become contaminated, leading to a slower
response time and lower readings. To check for pump contamination,
turn on the pump and hold your index nger over the inlet tting. The
pump should normally stall. If the pump, however, continues to run,
then the pump is contaminated and the analyzer needs to be returned to
Bacharach for repair.
2.5 High Humidity Gas Sampling (2820)
When using the 2820 to draw in gas samples from areas with high levels
of humidity (e.g., incubators), rst install the small round particulate
lter that is supplied with the instrument onto the analyzer’s outlet us-
ing a 1.5" section of Portex tubing, and then connect a lure tting to the
particulate lter. Next, connect the Naon tubing that is also supplied
with the analyzer to the luer tting using a 2" section of Portex tubing.
On the other end of the Naon tubing use a 6 to 12" section of Portex tub-
ing to connect to the incubator. See Figure 2.
Note: If the supplied Portex tubing is too small to t onto the
incubator’s gas sample port, then substitute a larger diameter
tubing of your choice as long as the tubing is nonabsorbent.

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For those situations where water droplets may be present in the sample
line, you will need to install a water trap between the Naon tubing and
the incubator’s sample port as described in Section 2.14.
After completing a test, continue to run the pump while sampling fresh
air until the reading is below 0.1. This will purge out any residual CO2
and moisture before proceeding to the next test.
2.6 Storing Readings
There are two reading-storage modes available:
• Snapshot
• Continuous Data Logging
Pressing the f1button once stores (takes a snapshot of) the reading
shown on the display.
Pressing and holding down the f1button for at least 2 seconds starts the
continuous data logging of the readings at a preset interval (factory set
at 30 seconds).
The analyzer can store up to 100 snapshot readings and 800 sets of
continuous-data-logged readings. Once the storage capacity has been
exceeded, the latest readings will overwrite the oldest stored data.
The stored data can be downloaded to a personal computer using the
analyzer’s IrDA link and the optional BACH-COM software. This soft-
ware can also be used to alter the data-logging interval, and produce
tables and plots of time-based CO2readings.
2.7 Battery Low Display
When the battery voltage falls below a pre-determined level, the display
will alternate between its normal gas display and
In addition, the beeper will emit three rapid notes every 30 seconds. At this time
the analyzer should be given a full charge per Section 3.6 as soon as possible.
BattLow
340
ppm CO2
340
Clock icon is displayed once for
a snashot, and ashes during
continuous logging.

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2.8 Battery Charge Display
The battery’s remaining charge is displayed by pressing the f2button
once. A bar graph in the lower part of this screen shows an approxi-
mation of the battery’s remaining charge. As the charge reduces, the
bar graph decreases in size. Typical operating time from a full charge is
7 hours with the pump running, and 10 hours with the pump off.
2.9 Backlight
To view the LCD in poor ambient lighting conditions, turn on the dis-
play’s backlight by pressing the f3button once (with the analyzer on).
The backlight stays on for 5 seconds and then automatically turns off.
2.10 Audible Gas-Level Tone (2815/2820)
An audible tone, which will increase in pitch with increasing CO2levels,
is activated by pressing and holding down the f3button for 3 seconds.
The tone is turned off by again pressing and holding down the f3button
for 3 seconds.
2.11 Fault Condition Warning
The analyzer is capable of alerting the operator of an internal fault
condition (i.e., a sensor failure or blockage in the infrared path). If a fault
occurs, the analyzer’s beeper will sound continuously, and the following
message is displayed until the analyzer is turned off.
If the fault warning is displayed at any time, then the analyzer must be
returned to Bacharach for servicing.
FAULT
= represents low charge= represents full charge
Battery
Level

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2.12 Powering Analyzer from Charger
The analyzer can be continuously powered by its charger by connecting
the charger as follows:
1. Switch ON the analyzer without the charger attached.
Note: Connecting a charger to an analyzer that is switched
OFF causes the analyzer to enter its charging mode, which in
turn prevents the analyzer from being switched ON.
2. Plug the charger into the appropriate AC wall socket (or 12 VDC when
using the optional cigarette lighter adapter). Then plug the charger’s
output connector into the analyzer’s charging socket (Figure 1,
Item G).
The analyzer will now continuously run until it is switched OFF.
2.13 Troubleshooting for Slow or
Low Readings (2820)
It normally takes between 1 and 2 minutes to obtain a peak reading
when testing an incubator. A slow or low reading can be caused by either
a clogged desiccant lter or a contaminated CO2sensor. Do the following
to test for slow or low readings:
1. Remove both lters and sample again.
2. If this cures the problem, rst replace the desiccant lter
(P/N 07-1645) and sample again. Note that the particulate lter rarely
becomes clogged, but if the problem returns with both ters installed,
replace the particulate lter (P/N 54-0548).
3. If the problem persists with the lters removed, reset the instrument
to the factory settings per Section 3.5. If the reset is OK, then calibrate
the instrument per Section 3.7.2.
4. If the factory reset fails, the CO2sensor is contaminated and the in-
strument needs to be returned to Bacharach for repair and calibration.