Lumex RA-915? User manual

LUMEX INSTRUMENTS CANADA
(0890278 B.C. Ltd)
RA-915МMERCURY ANALYZER
OPERATION MANUAL
В0100-00-00-00-00 OM
2015

Read the instructions in this manual carefully before operating the RA-
915М analyzer. Neither LUMEX INSTRUMENTS CANADA nor its repre-
sentatives will accept any liability for the damage caused by non-
observance of the requirements of this manual.
RA-915МMERCURY ANALYZER is subject to improvements and the infor-
mation in this manual may not include the latest updates on the RA-915М
MERCURY ANALYZER design.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or
by any means, neither electronically nor mechanically, without the prior
written permission of LUMEX INSTRUMENTS CANADA.
Manufacturer’s address: 0890278 B.C. Ltd
207-31510 Gill Ave, Mission, B.C., V4S0A1, Canada
TEL: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail],
http://lumexinstruments.ca
Version 3.2
Created 20.03.2015

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About this manual
This manual is designed to familiarize you with the principle of
operation and structure of the RA-915M analyzer (hereinafter re-
ferred to as the «analyzer»), its design, performance characteristics
and operating conditions. It contains information that will provide
proper operation and comprehensive utilization of the analyzer’s ca-
pabilities. Please take time to read the manual in order to attain the
best results in operation and to gain the greatest benefit from your
analyzer. This manual contains:
 List of important safety measures, warnings and precau-
tions, which you should follow when operating with the analyz-
er.
 The purpose of the analyzer, its basic performance and
analytical characteristics, and operating conditions.
 Brief description of the physical foundations and the prin-
ciple of operation of the analyzer, and of its design.
 Functional controls of the analyzer, their purpose and op-
eration.
 Procedures for preparation of the analyzer for operation in
different configurations using appropriate operation modes.
 Procedures for handling the analyzer in all of the opera-
tion modes using the display and control unit.
 Brief description of procedures for analyzer operation us-
ing a PC.
 Procedures for analyzer maintenance.
 Instructions for troubleshooting.

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Symbols used in this manual
Danger:
Used when failure to observe a safety precaution may result in a seri-
ous injury.
Warning:
Used when there is a danger of a minor injury or a serious damage to
the analyzer if you do no follow the precautions.
Caution:
Used when there is a danger of a minor damage to the analyzer if you
do no follow the precautions.
Used to indicate supplementary information or to call attention to
recommendations which may simplify daily operation.
Safety guidelines
Important safety precautions
Read these rules completely before starting operation with
analyzer.
 Carefully study all the sections of this operation manual,
analyzer design and control functions.
 To avoid electrical shock, never work with the analyzer
covers taken off.
 Do not put extraneous objects inside the analyzer through
its ports.
 Do not allow the ingress of liquids on the case or inside
the analyzer.
 Use only the power supply which is provided.
 Never use a defective power supply cable, do not put any
objects on the power supply cable, and locate it in a manner to
avoid a trip hazard.

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 Do not try to repair the analyzer or adjust its optical units
and electronic boards by yourself, except for cases stipulated
in troubleshooting section (Appendix 1).
 Call an authorized agent or certified service engineer in
the following cases:
 If the analyzer does not operate properly or its pa-
rameters have noticeably deteriorated.
 If the analyzer has fallen down or if its case is dam-
aged.
 If there has been ingress of any liquid inside the ana-
lyzer.
 If you hear unusual sounds or sense unusual smell
coming from the analyzer.
 Keep the analyzer at a minimum distance of 1 meter from
heating devices and heat sources. Do not transport analyzer in
the boot of your car.
 Do not forget to switch the analyzer off when the working
day is over and to disconnect the power supply unit from the
mains if the analyzer is not used for more than 6 hours.
 Never work without sorption and dust filters.
 The analyzer should be switched off before any mainte-
nance operations.
 When measuring mercury concentration, it is necessary
to follow instructions and documents stating safety regulations
for operation in chemical laboratories and safety rules for oper-
ation with electric appliances.
Observe the following rules during any transportation of the
device, as well as when performing measurements from a moving
vehicle (car, helicopter, etc.):
 To avoid strong vibration effects, do not place the device
on a hard surface (baggage compartment, floor of a vehicle,
etc.).

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 Place the device on shock-insulated surfaces (a seat,
damping support, etc.).
 Secure the device on a working surface to prevent its fall
or incidental contact with other objects.
Observe the following safety precautions during outdoor opera-
tion:
 Do not work in rainy or foggy weather and avoid precipita-
tion ingress inside the analyzer.
 Do not work in dusty ambient air.
 Staff members permitted to operate the device are rec-
ommended to undergo training at the supplier’s premises or at
a regional service centre.

Contents I
Contents
1Introduction..............................................................................................1
1.1 General description................................................................................1
1.2 Performance characteristics and specifications .....................................2
1.3 Operating conditions..............................................................................3
1.4 Analyzer design......................................................................................3
1.5 Analyzer Description and Principle of Operation....................................5
1.5.1 General Principles of Operation...................................................................5
1.5.2 Description of Analyzer................................................................................5
1.5.3 Display and Control Unit ..............................................................................8
2Analyzer operation ..................................................................................9
2.1 Pre-operational Procedures and Setup..................................................9
2.1.1 Unpacking and Installation...........................................................................9
2.1.2 Analyzer installation and starting up...........................................................10
2.1.3 Charging the Battery..................................................................................11
2.1.4 Setting Parameters....................................................................................12
2.1.5 Checking Analyzer Serviceability ...............................................................16
2.2 Analyzer Operation ..............................................................................18
2.2.1 Operation in the On Stream Mode..............................................................18
2.2.2 Operation in the “High Concentration” Mode ..............................................20
2.2.3 Operation in the Monitoring Mode..............................................................23
3Analyzer Maintenance...........................................................................26
4Troubleshooting ....................................................................................27
5Analyzer Storage and Transportation..................................................28
6Warranty.................................................................................................29
Annex A (informative) Physical Foundation and Principle of Operation .30

List of Figures I
List of Figures
Fig. 1-2 - Rear side of the analyzer..................................................................................6
Fig. 1-3 - Left side panel of the analyzer ..........................................................................7
Fig. 1-4 - Right side panel of the analyzer........................................................................7
Fig. 1-5 - Display and control unit.....................................................................................8
Fig. 2-1 - Splash screen .................................................................................................10
Fig. 2-2 - Main menu window .........................................................................................11
Fig. 2-3 –Settings menu window ...................................................................................13
Fig. 2-4 - Parameters Menu............................................................................................15
Fig. 2-5 –Save parameters dialog .................................................................................16
Fig. 2-6 - Test mode window..........................................................................................17
Fig. 2-7 - On Stream mode window................................................................................18
Fig. 2-8 - Protocol mode window....................................................................................19
Fig. 2-9 –High Concentration mode window..................................................................21
Fig. 2-10 - High Concentration Protocol Mode display ...................................................22
Fig. 2-11 –Initial screen of the Monitoring mode............................................................24
Fig. 2-12 - Monitoring mode display...............................................................................25
Fig. 3-1 - Location of the sorption and dust filters of RA-915M analyzer........................26
Fig.А-1 - Principle of operation of the RA-915M mercury analyzer.................................30
Fig.А-2 - Block diagram of the RA-915M mercury analyzer ...........................................32