LANDTEC GEM2000 User manual

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GEM2000 Range Gas Analysers
Operating Manual
GEM2000 LUS MC080126/00
Geotechnical Instruments (UK) Lt
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Warwickshire
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England
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Table of Contents
1.0 MANUAL GUIDELINES....................................................................................... 7
1.1 Document History............................................................................................. 7
1.2 Safety Symbol ................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Notes.............................................................................................................. 7
2.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 8
2.2 Instructions for Safe Use – English Language ....................................................... 9
2.3 MCERTS .......................................................................................................... 9
3.0 THE GEM2000 RANGE GAS ANALYSERS............................................................. 10
3.1 The GEM2000 ................................................................................................ 10
3.2 The GEM2000 lus.......................................................................................... 11
3.3 Instrument Components – Standard roduct...................................................... 12
4.0 GEM2000 RANGE OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES .......................... 13
4.1 Optional roducts ........................................................................................... 13
4.1.1 itot Tube (Optional)................................................................................. 13
4.1.2 Orifice late (Optional) .............................................................................. 13
4.1.3 Temperature robe (Optional) .................................................................... 13
4.1.4 Anemometer (Optional) ............................................................................. 13
4.1.5 External Gas od (Optional) ....................................................................... 14
4.1.6 H
2
S Filter (Optional).................................................................................. 14
4.1.7 Gas Analyser Manager – GAM (Optional)...................................................... 14
4.1.7.1 Event Log (Optional)............................................................................ 15
4.1.7.2 G S (Optional).................................................................................... 15
4.1.7.3 Technician Log-in (Optional) ................................................................. 15
4.2 Instrument Accessory roducts......................................................................... 16
5.0 GEM2000 RANGE INSTRUMENT FEATURES ..................................................... 17
5.1 hysical Characteristics of the Instrument anel ................................................. 17
5.2 anel Key Functions........................................................................................ 18
5.3 Instrument Connection oints .......................................................................... 19
6.0 GENERAL OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 20
6.1 Switching the Instrument On ........................................................................... 20
6.2 Switching the Analyser Off............................................................................... 20
6.3 Warm-up Self-test.......................................................................................... 20
6.4 Keypad Lock .................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Instrument Main Gas Read Screen .................................................................... 21
6.6 Cold Start...................................................................................................... 21
6.6.1 erform a Cold Start.................................................................................. 21
6.7 Storage......................................................................................................... 22
6.8 Battery/Charging............................................................................................ 22
6.9 Memory......................................................................................................... 22
6.10 Main Menu .................................................................................................. 23
6.10.1 Zero Transducer(s)................................................................................. 23
6.10.2 Update Site Data.................................................................................... 24
6.10.3 Data Logging......................................................................................... 24
6.10.4 View Data ............................................................................................. 25
6.10.5 rint Data ............................................................................................. 26
6.10.6 Adjust Contrast...................................................................................... 27
6.10.7 Field Calibration..................................................................................... 27

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6.10.8 Mode of Operation.................................................................................. 27
6.10.9 Information Screen ................................................................................ 28
6.10.10 Operating Language ............................................................................ 28
6.10.11 Navigation.......................................................................................... 29
6.10.12 Exit Menu........................................................................................... 29
7.0 TAKING READINGS......................................................................................... 30
7.1 reliminary Checks Before Taking Readings (Best ractice).................................. 30
7.2 Update Site Data............................................................................................ 31
7.3 The Gas Flow Measurement Screen................................................................... 32
7.4 How to Use an Anemometer (Optional) ............................................................. 33
7.5 How to Use a itot Tube (Optional) ................................................................... 36
7.6 How to Use an H
2
S Filter (Optional) .................................................................. 37
7.6.1 Cross Gas Effects on Chemical Cells ............................................................ 37
7.6.2 Cross-Gas Effects on Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen............................ 38
7.7 How to Use a Temperature robe (Optional) ...................................................... 41
7.8 How to Use a Gas od (Optional)...................................................................... 42
7.9 How to Use the G S Feature (Optional) ............................................................. 43
7.9.1 GEM2000 Range G S Feature – Best ractice ............................................... 47
7.10 Taking Gas and Flow Measurement rocesses – Best ractice ............................ 48
7.10.1 Taking Gas and Flow Measurement with Borehole ID .................................. 49
7.10.2 Taking Gas and Flow Measurement Manual................................................ 50
8.0 CALIBRATION................................................................................................. 51
8.1 Calibration Introduction................................................................................... 51
8.2 Calibration Gases ........................................................................................... 51
8.3 Calibration Set-Up .......................................................................................... 52
8.4 Calibration Equipment..................................................................................... 53
8.5 Gas Analyser.................................................................................................. 53
8.6 Calibration Mixture rocesses – Best ractice ..................................................... 54
8.6.1 Low Level Calibration - Mixture 1 ................................................................ 55
8.6.1.1 Span Multi Gas.................................................................................... 58
8.6.2 Low Level Calibration - Mixture 2 ................................................................ 59
8.6.3 High Level Calibration - Mixture 3 ............................................................... 63
8.6.4 Calibration of CO – Mixture 100ppm............................................................ 67
8.6.5 Calibration of H
2
Compensated CO – Mixture CO 100ppm H
2
1000ppm ............ 69
8.7 Confirm Calibration......................................................................................... 72
8.7.1 Confirm Multi-Gas..................................................................................... 72
8.7.2 Confirm Channels Independently ................................................................ 72
8.8 Factory Settings ............................................................................................. 73
8.9 Last Field Calibration ...................................................................................... 73
8.10 Calibration Record ....................................................................................... 74
9.0 PROBLEM SOLVING ........................................................................................ 75
9.1 Warning and Error Display ............................................................................... 75
9.2 User Calibration Trouble Shooting..................................................................... 76
10.0 SERVICE ...................................................................................................... 77
11.0 WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................................... 78
12.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 79
12.1 GEM2000 Technical Specification ................................................................... 79
12.2 GEM2000 lus Technical Specification ............................................................ 81
13.0 EVENT LOG .................................................................................................. 83

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14.0 SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION...................................................... 86
15.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS .................................................... 88
16.0 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – ENGLISH LANGUAGE .............................. 89
17.0 GEM2000 RANGE GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................................................... 90
18.0 APPENDICES – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 97
18.1 Instructions for Safe Use – Italian Language ................................................... 97
18.2 Instructions for Safe Use – German Language ................................................102
18.3 Instructions for Safe Use – French Language..................................................107
18.4 Instructions for Safe Use – Spanish Language ................................................110

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1.0 Manual Gui elines
1.1 Document History
Issue
By Issue Date Change Control ID Issue No. Reason for Change
LA Apr 2010 OMGEMN 1.35 New Instructions
LA Apr 2010 OMGEMN 1.41 New Instructions
1.2 Safety Symbol
Information in this manual that may affect the safety of users and others is preceded by
the following symbol:
Warning
Failure to follow this information may result in physical injury which in some cases could
be fatal.
1.3 Notes
Important/useful information and instructions are shown clearly throughout the manual in
a note format.
For example:
 Note: For further information please contact Technical Support at Geotech (UK) Limited
on [phone] or email [e-mail]

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2.0 Intro uction
This manual explains how to use the GEM2000 range of landfill gas analysers for the following
model types:
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•GEM2000
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•GEM2000 lus
There are a number of versions of the GEM2000 analyser, and several options. Where a
section in the manual applies only to some of the versions, this is indicated in the section
heading.
The GEM2000 range has additional functionality to the GA2000 range gas analysers. The
GA2000 range measures gas concentrations only, whereas the GEM2000 range measures flow
and gas concentrations. The GEM2000 range measures flow and calculates the calorific
values of the gas as well as being a useful tool for balancing the field. The GEM2000 range
may be used to monitor, calculate, adjust and record the flow at each monitoring point.
This instrument may also be used in GA2000/GA2000 lus mode of operation.
‘Mode of Operation’ enables the operator to change the analyser between a gas extraction
monitor (a GEM2000 range gas analyser) to a landfill gas analyser (a GA2000 range gas
analyser).
 Note: To change the instrument mode to a GA2000 range gas analyser, please refer to
section ‘6.10.8 Mode of Operation’ of this operating manual followed by the
‘GA2000 Range Gas Analysers Operating Manual’ for instructions on use.
2.1 Safety Instructions
Warning
The GEM2000 range of gas analysers can be used for measuring
gases from landfill sites and other sources as described in this
manual.
Inhaling these gases may be harmful to health and in some cases
may be fatal.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that he/she is adequately
trained in the safety aspects of the gases being used and appropriate
procedures are followed. In particular, where hazardous gases are
being used the gas exhausted from the analyser must be piped to an
area where it is safe to discharge the gas.
Hazardous gas can also be expelled from the instrument when
purging with clean air.
 Note : Gas analysers are a sensitive piece of scientific equipment, and should be
treated as such.

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2.2 Instructions for Safe Use – English Language
(Reference European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, Annex II, 1.0.6.)
The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers Sira
06ATEX2202X:
•The equipment may be used with flammable gases and vapours with apparatus
group IIA and temperature class T1.
•The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 0ºC to
+40ºC and should not be used outside this range.
•Installation shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable code of practice by
suitably trained personnel.
•Repair of this equipment shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable code
of practice.
•The manufacturer will specify those materials which are important to the type of
protection.
•When the GEM2000 or GEM2000 lus methane detector is in the hazardous area it
shall only be externally attached via ‘Connector D’ (the half moon) to devices that
are marked with the certificate number Sira 06ATEX2202X.
•If the equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances, e.g. acidic
liquids or gases that may attack metals, or solvents that may affect polymeric
materials, then it is the responsibility of the user to take suitable precautions, e.g.
regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from the material’s data
sheet that it is resistant to specific chemicals that prevent it from being adversely
affected, thus ensuring that the type of protection is not compromised.
The GEM2000/GEM2000 Plus Gas Analyser has been certifie to Hazar ous Area Classification
II 2G Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = 0ºC to +40ºC)
It is vital the instructions in this manual are followed closely. It is the responsibility of the
operator to determine the protection concept and classification required for a particular
application.
2.3 MCERTS
MCERTS is the UK Environment Agency's Monitoring Certification Scheme. The scheme
provides a framework within which environmental measurements can be made in
accordance with the Agency's quality requirements. The scheme covers a range of
monitoring, sampling and inspection activities.
This certification does not apply to the GEM2000 version. The GEM2000 lus version of
this instrument is MCERTS certified only if:
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•The MCERTS logo appears on the screen after initial power on.
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•The internal analyser Firmware software version is 3.02 or later.
 Note: MCERTS - Cross sensitivity tests using hydrogen sulphide were not
carried out on this instrument. Therefore, users should be aware if H
2
S
is present on sites, there may be an interferent effect.
The GA2000 lus has been certified to version 1 of the ‘ erformance Standards for ortable
Emission Monitoring Systems’.
 Note: lease refer to the Glossary of Terms for further information on MCERTS.

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3.0 The GEM2000 Range Gas Analysers
3.1 The GEM2000
The GEM2000 is designed for gas extraction systems, flares and migration control systems.
This unit allows standard landfill monitoring and, in the GEM mode, can display calorific
gas content of a gas extraction system. This analyser is ideal for maximising extraction
efficiency and quality for waste to energy systems.
Benefits:
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•Aids balancing of gas field.
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•Real time adjustments can be made.
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•Easy to read flow and power readings.
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•Maximise power output from site.
Features:
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•ATEX certified.
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•CH
4
, CO
2
and O
2
measured.
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•eak gases recorded.
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•Records static and differential pressure.
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•Calculates gas flow m
3
/hr.
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•Calculates calorific value (KW or BTU).
Applications:
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•Gas extraction sites.
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•Flare/engine compound.