Kane AUTOplus 4-2 User manual

AUTOplus
Automotive Exhaust
Gas Analyzer
December 2013
© Kane International Ltd
P/N: AP-UM/E
User Manual

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CONTENTS
Page No:
Overview
1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES 4-6
1.1 Features and Keypad 4
1.2 Layout (Rear) 5
1.3 Standard Probe Configuration 6
2. SAFETY WARNING 7
3. FIRST TIME USE 8
4. NORMAL START UP SEQUENCE 8
4.1 Every Time You Use The Analyzer 8
4.2 Automatic Zero Calibration 9
4.3 The Keypad 12
4.4 Menu 14
4.5 Sampling the Exhaust Gas 29
4.6 Turning the Pump ON/OFF 29
4.7 Regular Checks During Sampling 30
4.8 Normal Shutdown Sequence 30
5. PRINTING INFORMATION–OPTIONAL EXTRA ONLY 32-33
5.1 Printing a ‘Live’ Test 32
5.2 Standard Printout 32
6. MAINTENANCE 34-35
6.1 Emptying and Cleaning the In-line Water Trap 34
6.2 Changing the Particle Filter 34
6.3 Cleaning 35
6.4 User Serviceable Parts 35

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CONTENTS
Page No:
7. PROBLEM SOLVING 36
8. ZERO CHECKS AND RE-CALIBRATION 37
8.1 Zero Setting 37
9. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR HANDHELD
AUTOplus 4-2 and AUTOplus 5-2 39
APPENDICES 40-45
A. MAIN DISPLAY PARAMETERS 40
B. LAMBDA CALCULATION 42
B.1 Oxygen Balance Formula 42
C. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY (CE)
STATEMENT 43
D. END OF LIFE DISPOSAL 43
E. PRODUCT REGISTRATION 45

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1. ANALYSER LAYOUT AND FEATURES
1.1 Features and Keypad
ON/OFF
UP
Scrolls up through
options
MENU
Allows access to all
menu functions
DOWN
Scrolls down through
options
PUMP
Turns pump on and off
STORE
Enters data storage
menu
ENTER
Accepts a command, i.e.
enters a menu option
PRINT
Prints current data

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1.2 Layout (Rear)

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1.3 Standard Probe Configuration
Note: A variety of probes are available, including high temperature probes
necessary for on-road / rolling road vehicle testing when the temperature
of the emission gases increase. Please request further details from your
distributor or contact Kane International Ltd directly.
350mm%Insertion%Length
Sta inle ss%
Ste e l%Sha ft
Pro b e %Inle t
Fle xib le %Inse rtion%
Pro b e %(Sta nd a rd %
6m m %Petrol%Hose)
Fle xib le %
Hose %Line
Exha ust%Se c uring %
Clamp
Wa te r%Tra p
Connection
Caution:%Probe%may%be%
hot%when%rem oving %from
exhaust.
Probe Seal

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2. SAFETY WARNING
This analyzer extracts combustion gases that may be toxic in relatively low
concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the top of the analyzer. This
analyzer must only be used in well-ventilated locations. It must only be used by
trained and competent persons after due consideration of all the potential
hazards.
Protection Against Electric Shock (in accordance with EN 61010-1 : 2010)
This analyzer is designated as Class III equipment and should only be
connected to SELV circuits.
The battery charger is designated as:
Class II equipment
Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Indoor use only
Altitude to 2000m
Ambient temperature 0°C-40°C
Maximum relative humidity 80%
Mains supply fluctuations not to exceed 10% of the nominal voltage.

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3. FIRST TIME USE
Charge the battery for 12 hours; following this an overnight charge should be
sufficient for an average 8-hour day (turning pump off to save power between
tests).
The analyzer has a rechargeable NiMh battery, use only the mains charger or
12 volt adapter supplied or damage may occur to the analyzer and battery.
Check that you have all the items you have ordered.
Take time to read this manual fully.
When using the analyzer for the first time you will need to choose from: -
Language selection
Time and date
Printed header name and telephone number
4. NORMAL START UP SEQUENCE
4.1 Every Time You Use The Analyzer
BEFORE SWITCH-ON CHECK THAT:
The particle filter is dry and not dirty or damaged
The water trap and probe line are empty of water
All hose connections, etc, are properly made
The probe is sampling CLEAN AMBIENT air
The water trap is correctly fitted and the analyzer upright
* DO NOT RUN ANALYSER WITHOUT WATER TRAP FITTED *
Switch ON the analyzer by pressing

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4.2 Automatic Zero Calibration
During this sequence the analyzer pumps fresh air into the sensors to allow
them to zero and the oxygen sensor to be set to 20.9 %.
After switch-on the analyzer will briefly display information:
AUTOplus
SW V1.01
Bluetooth
Auto 4 or Auto 5 indicates 4 or 5 gas version
SW is the software version
Bluetooth indicates Bluetooth fitted and enabled
(If the charger is connected and is pressed the display will show

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Press again and the display header screen will be shown.
NOTE: When the “CHARGING BATTERY” screen is displayed fast charging
mode is operating.)
And then the initializing screen is shown:
FRESH
AIR
PURGE
TIME 90
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The time will count down in seconds to zero and is pre-set by the analyzer.
During countdown the analyzer will initialize the measuring system, do not block
the end of the probe or insert into or near the vehicle exhaust. It also displays
some setup values including atmospheric pressure and internal ambient
temperature.
TIP: Take care to purge the analyzer in really fresh air. Often the air in a
garage or workshop is contaminated with HC up to about 1 meter from
the floor with the emissions from past spills of oil, lubricants etc that may
have soaked into the floor.
Once the initialization is completed the analyzer will zero the CO, HC, CO2and
NO sensors if fitted and set oxygen to 20.9%. Keep the analyzer and exhaust
probe sampling fresh air.

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The next screen is the MAIN DISPLAY of the analyzer: -
ZERO CAL TIME 15
0000
%
CO2
0000
%
CO
20.9
%
O2
0
ppm
HC
0
ppm
NO
----
Λ
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The first time to zero is 15 minutes. After that the time to zero is 30 minutes.
The analyzer will beep 3 times one minute before a fresh air zeroing is required
and then after a further minute beep continuously.
The bottom line of the display shows time, date and battery level.
When a zero is required the top left hand corner of the display will show “ZERO
REQUIRED”. Press the key to initiate zeroing. When zeroing always
ensure that the analyzer is sampling fresh air
The analyzer is now ready for use.
NOTE: The backlight comes on automatically whenever a button is pressed
and then switches off after about 30 seconds.
TIP: It has been found that in most workshops there is a background level
of HC due to oil permeation of the floor. For true fresh air you need to
be sampling outside the workshop or at least 2 meters above the floor.
Notes:
1) Lambda can be replaced by AFR as described below.
2) If AUTOLOG is active then the log time will be displayed at the top right
hand side of the screen
3) If the charger is connected then the display will show the Battery icon filling
up.

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4.3 The Keypad
The keypad has 8 keys:
ON/OFF
UP
DOWN
ENTER
PUMP toggle
PRINT .... and SEND
STORE
MENU
ON/OFF:
Turns the analyzer ON or OFF. If you press OFF by mistake simply press
ENTER to cancel.
/ /
UP / DOWN / ENTER:
Mainly used after selecting MENU to change options and make selections.
PUMP:
Turns the pump OFF or ON. Turn the pump off when not sampling to preserve
battery life.
PRINT:
Also acts as SEND key for Bluetooth and serial communications. When active
PRINTING appears in the top left hand corner of the display

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PRINTING
0000
%
CO2
0000
%
CO
20.9
%
O2
0
ppm
HC
0
ppm
NO
----
Λ
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TIP: When an IR printer is selected you can get a duplicate print automatically
by pressing and holding until a double beep is heard.
STORE:
Press to log readings from the screen into memory. The log number of the
readings is displayed for a few seconds in the top left hand corner of the screen.
LOG 005
0000
%
CO2
0000
%
CO
20.9
%
O2
0
ppm
HC
0
ppm
NO
----
Λ
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You can LOG up to 500 sets of readings. Stored reading can be accessed from
the MENU function

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Press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle AUTOLOG on and off.
Note: AUTOLOG is disabled when the pump is switched off.
4.4 Menu
There are 5 main menu categories each with their own sub-menu.
SETUP
UNITS
SCREEN
REPORTS
SERVICE
MANUAL
ZERO
LANGUAGE
FUEL
CONTRAST
VIEW
CODE
PUMP
VEHICLE
B’LIGHT
DELETE
CAL DUE
PRINTER
EFF
LINES
AUTOLOG
TIME
SET TIME
PEF
BACK
AUTOLOG
START
SET DATE
MEF
HEADER 1
PASSKEY
BACK
HEADER 2
BACK
BACK
Note: In SERVICE: CODE is reserved for official service agents only.
Pressing the MENU key causes the following screen to be displayed
MENU
SETUP
UNITS
SCREEN
REPORTS
SERVICE
MANUAL ZERO
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Use / to scroll the cursor through the selection and the press to
choose. To exit this screen press MENU again.
SETUP
MENU
LANGUAGE
PUMP
PRINTER
SET TIME
SET DATE
PASS KEY
BACK
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Language:
Use /to change. Use to accept.
MENU
LANGUAGE
= English
= French
= German
= Dutch
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PUMP: Pump speed can be set from 1 (slowest ) to 4 (fastest).
Use /to change. Use to accept
MENU
PUMP
= 4
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PRINTER: Select from the following communication methods
Use / to change. Use to accept
MENU
PRINTER
= KANE IRP-2
= KANE IRP
= USB-SERIAL
= BLUETOOTH
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SET TIME:
Use / to change number. Use to accept and move the cursor.
MENU
SET TIME
HH:
MM:
SS
12:
52:
30 am
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NOTE: If ‘FUNCTION LOCKED’ appears, delete all reports (see p23-25).
SET DATE:
Use / to change number. Use to accept and move the cursor.
Date format can also be changed.
MENU
SET DATE
DD:
MM:
YY
26:
04:
12
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PASSKEY: This needs to be set to suit particular Bluetooth devices.
Use / to change number. Use to accept and move the cursor.
MENU
PASS KEY
= 2111
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UNITS:
Use / to change. Use to accept.
MENU
FUEL
VEHICLE
EFF
PEF
MEF
BACK
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FUEL: note when diesel is selected HC and Lambda are not displayed.
MENU
FUEL
= gasoline/petrol
= LPG
= CNG
= DIESEL
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VEHICLE: allows a vehicle registration number to be entered.
Use / to change. Use to accept.
MENU
VEHICLE:
VE05DPZ
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EFF: Set Lambda or AFR
Use / to change. Use to accept.
MENU
EFF:
= LAMBDA
= AFR
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PEF: (Propane equivalency Factor) displays value only.
MENU
PEF:
0.545
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