
3.3.3 Air calibration
An air calibration is always recommended upon installation
of a new oxygen sensor. However, because of the non-
linearity of the oxygen sensor, a span gas calibration
(see the next section) can also be performed to ensure a
faster and more accurate calibration for the ppm ranges.
CAUTION!
The useful life of ppm sensors is extended by
minimizing exposure of the sensor to air.
To perform an air calibration, complete the following steps:
1. Press the enter key to enter the main menu.
2. Press the enter key to enter the calibration menu.
3. Press the enter key to select the air menu option.
Proceed to the appropriate section, depending on
whether you are calibrating a new sensor or recalibrating
an existing sensor.
3.3.3a Calibrating a new sensor
For a new sensor, continue the air calibration procedure
as follows:
1. Press the key and then press the enter key to select
the YES menu option.
2. Press the enter key to acknowledge that you are
resetting the sensor lifetime clock.
3. As instructed, remove the sensor manifold to expose the
new oxygen sensor to ambient air for about two minutes.
Then, press the enter key to continue.
4. A message indicating that the calibration is in progress
will be displayed, and then the calibration data will be
shown. At that time, press the enter key to save the
calibration data and return to measurement mode.
Note: A second calibration of the new sensor should be
performed within 1-2 days of the first calibration.
3.3.3.3b Recalibrating an existing sensor
For an existing sensor, continue the air calibration procedure
as follows:
1. Press the enter key to select the NO menu option.
2. As instructed, remove the sensor manifold to expose the
oxygen sensor to ambient air for about two minutes.
Then, press the enter key to continue.
3. A message indicating that the calibration is in progress
will be displayed, and then the calibration data will be
shown. At that time, press the enter key to save the
calibration data and return to measurement mode.
3.3.4 Span gas calibration
Before beginning the span gas calibration, make sure the
oxy.IQ is indicating an O2level less than the span gas value,
to ensure an accurate calibration. Then, start the flow of the
span gas to the sensor. For accurate calibration, the span
gas should have an oxygen content of 70-90% of the range
being calibrated.
To perform the span calibration, complete the following steps:
1. Use the equation below to calculate the expected mA
output that corresponds to the known oxygen content of
the span gas:
4.0 + 16.0 x span gas ppm = mA output
full range ppm
For example, if the span gas contains 80 ppm oxygen
and the 0-100 ppm range is being calibrated, the analog
output should equal 4 + 16 x (80/100) = 16.8 mA.
2. If you have not done so already, start the flow of span gas
to the sensor and allow both the 4-20 mA output reading
and the display reading to stabilize.
3. After the reading has stabilized, press the enter key to
enter the main menu.
4. Press the enter key to enter the calibration menu.
5. Press the key and then press the enter key to select
the span gas menu option.
6. Press the and keys until the measurement agrees
with the span calibration gas value.
7. Confirm that the reading on the display has stabilized, and
press the enter key to save the calibration. Then, press the
cancel key twice to return to measurement mode.
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