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VARIOluxx
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Note on electrochemical sensors
Electrochemical sensors are by their operating principle not only sensitive
to the gas they are intended for, but for other gases as well.
This cross sensitivity is compensated by MRU for the typical application
of flue gas analysis.
However, unusual high concentration levels of single gas components
might lead to
•a reduced measurement accuracy of other gas components
•and to a temporary change of the sensitivity of sensors, which may
require several hours recovery time.
Especially concentration levels as high as several % for single gas compo-
nents may affect the measurement of other gas components at ppm
level. Those applications need to be discussed with MRU in detail.

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Table of content
1Information for product and safety................................................. 8
1.1. Safety manual .................................................................................................8
1.2. Safety precautions.........................................................................................8
2Introduction ........................................................................................ 9
2.1. Intended use....................................................................................................9
2.2. About us......................................................................................................... 10
3Description ........................................................................................ 12
3.1. Task..................................................................................................................12
3.2. Gas flow diagram........................................................................................ 12
3.3. The Analyser .................................................................................................13
3.4. Connectors....................................................................................................14
3.5. Probes.............................................................................................................15
3.6. Heated Gas sampling probe...................................................................16
3.7. Unheated Gas sampling probe..............................................................18
3.8. Gas conditioning.........................................................................................19
3.9. Gas supply.....................................................................................................19
3.10. Gas sensors ...................................................................................................19
4Operation .......................................................................................... 20
4.1. Commissioning............................................................................................20
4.2. Operating panel ..........................................................................................20
4.3. Charging the battery .................................................................................21
4.4. Switching on the analyser .......................................................................22
4.5. Switching off the analyser .......................................................................22
4.6. Turn Display..................................................................................................22
4.7. Set the analyser to standby mode........................................................23
4.8. Back to homescreen / Back to measure.............................................24
4.9. Create screenshots.....................................................................................24
5Settings.............................................................................................. 25
5.1. Open menu Settings..................................................................................25
5.2. General settings ..........................................................................................25
5.3. Setting Date and Time..............................................................................26
5.4. Device settings ............................................................................................27
5.5. Water monitoring.......................................................................................29
5.6. Averaging ......................................................................................................32
5.7. Interval measurement ............................................................................... 34
5.8. Programs........................................................................................................38
5.9. Analog output setup (4-20mA) .............................................................39
Setting channel ......................................................................................................39
Setting lower / higher limit................................................................................40
Setting Analog outputs during zeroing ........................................................41
Pin assignment of the 4-20 mA interface (Analog IN/OUT) ..................42

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5.10. Analog input setup (4-20mA).................................................................42
5.11. Connecting analyser with WIFI (WLAN)..............................................43
5.12. Getting information about the network .............................................45
5.13. Assigning a static IP address...................................................................46
5.14. Serial connectivity (RS485/USB).............................................................47
5.15. Default settings............................................................................................49
5.16. Configuration of measurement program...........................................50
Test program .......................................................................................................... 50
Measurement program....................................................................................... 50
Further measuring programs............................................................................ 50
Moving a value field ............................................................................................ 50
Assign a measured value.................................................................................... 50
Setting zoom .......................................................................................................... 51
6Measurement .................................................................................... 52
6.1. Preparing measurement...........................................................................52
Setting up the measuring point ...................................................................... 52
Operating temperature....................................................................................... 53
Power supply .......................................................................................................... 53
Opening the transport bag ............................................................................... 53
Plug in Temperature sensor.............................................................................. 54
Switch-on, warm-up phase, zero point......................................................... 55
Repeated Zero point............................................................................................ 56
Automatic zero point........................................................................................... 56
Use last valid zero point ..................................................................................... 57
Select Source zero point (gas).......................................................................... 58
Charging state of the battery ........................................................................... 59
Connections to the analyser ............................................................................. 59
Attach clip-on filter .............................................................................................. 60
Controlling Filters.................................................................................................. 61
6.2. Take a measurement..................................................................................61
Setting O2 reference and Fuel type ............................................................... 61
Setting CO purge limit ........................................................................................ 61
Starting the measurement................................................................................. 62
Storing measured values.................................................................................... 62
Select channels for graphic display................................................................ 63
Starting Auto-measurement............................................................................. 66
Stopping Auto-measurement .......................................................................... 68
7Data memory .................................................................................... 69
7.1. Organizing data memory .........................................................................69
7.2. Managing sites.............................................................................................69
Adding a new site ................................................................................................. 69
Changing site data ............................................................................................... 70

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Deleting sites ..........................................................................................................71
Recalling stored measurements.......................................................................71
Delete stored measurements............................................................................72
7.3. Data transfer via USB (CSV export) ......................................................74
8Extras ................................................................................................. 77
8.1. Open menu Extras......................................................................................77
8.2. History ............................................................................................................77
8.3. System extensions......................................................................................79
8.4. Connections..................................................................................................80
8.5. Automatic device start..............................................................................81
8.6. Instrument leak test...................................................................................82
8.7. Printing measurement results................................................................83
Printing current measurement results ...........................................................84
Printing stored measurement results.............................................................84
9Service................................................................................................ 86
9.1. Open menu Service....................................................................................86
9.2. Service values...............................................................................................86
9.3. Performing Device selftest ......................................................................87
9.4. Internal log settings...................................................................................88
Copying all log data .............................................................................................88
Copying single log data......................................................................................89
Export NDIR –Factors..........................................................................................91
10 Info ................................................................................................. 92
10.1. Open menu Info..........................................................................................92
10.2. Calling up device info ...............................................................................92
10.3. Device usage ................................................................................................94
11 Maintenance and cleaning........................................................... 95
11.1. Cleaning and maintenance .....................................................................95
11.2. Service check................................................................................................95
12 Simple service work...................................................................... 96
12.1. Information of the analyser components ..........................................96
12.2. Updating the firmware .............................................................................97
Update main firmware.........................................................................................97
Update firmware of single modules ............................................................ 100
13 Specifications...............................................................................102
13.1. Technical data............................................................................................102
13.2. Specifications of NDIR technology.....................................................103
13.3. Electrochemical Sensor, Sensor for Temperatures and Pressure
103
13.4. Gas sampling and conditioning ..........................................................106

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13.5. Gas cooler strategy..................................................................................106
13.6. Calculated values and accessories .....................................................107
13.7. Analysis and calculations....................................................................... 107
13.8. Data communication ..............................................................................108
13.9. Fuel type list...............................................................................................108
14 Options.........................................................................................109
14.1. Gas flow measurement ..........................................................................109
Connect analyser to Pitot tube ......................................................................109
Parameter for gas flow measurement.........................................................110
14.2. Operating the analyser in the extended temperature range ... 111
Precautions for use in the extended temperature range .....................112
Connecting heating box...................................................................................112
14.3. Operating analyser with Nickel-Metal-Hybrid (NiHM)-Battery113
14.4. RS485 Extern (Option)............................................................................114
14.5. Screw adapter onto HPI-Probe (Option) ......................................... 115
15 Appendix...................................................................................... 116
15.1. Error diagnosis regarding the measuring instrument................. 116
15.2. Condensate alarm....................................................................................117
Condensate self help .........................................................................................117
Start drying manually ........................................................................................118
15.3. Switching off the analyser in case error........................................... 119
15.4. Connecting analyser with MRU4win ................................................. 120
Connecting analyser with MRU4win via serial interface (RS 485). ....120
Connecting analyser with MRU4win via TCP/IP connection ...............120
Creating analyser in MRU4win.......................................................................121
15.5. Remote control of the analyser via VNC .........................................124
15.6. General Instructions for the heated hose line ............................... 125
Unrolling the heated hose line.......................................................................125
Bending radius of heated sampling lines...................................................126
15.7. Spare parts..................................................................................................127
16 Declaration of conformity.......................................................... 128

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1Information for product and safety
1.1. Safety manual
All general information and safety precautions of MRU products are listed
in the supplied separate safety manual.
Therefore, this manual must be read and observed before the first use of
the instrument.
Instrument-specific safety and warning requirements in this manual are
prefixed before dangerous actions.
1.2. Safety precautions
The used categories of safety precautions are here explained once more.
DANGER
Identifies an immediate, impending hazard that, if
ignored, will result in severe bodily injuries or death.
WARNING
Identifies an immediate, impending hazard that, if
ignored, may result in severe bodily injuries, material
damage or death.
CAUTION
Identifies a possibly dangerous situation that, if
ignored, may result in minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Identifies a possibly harmful situation that, if ignored,
may result in damages to the device or its
surroundings.
NOTE
Identifies user tips and other especially important infor-
mation.
The explanation of safety notices:
CAUTION
HOT –danger of burns and fire hazards from gas
extraction probe.
Physical harm and property damage can be caused.
►Cool down the probe tube.

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2Introduction
•This manual enables you to understand and safely operate this
MRU Analyser VARIOluxx.
•Please read this manual with great vigilant and get
familiar with the product before using it.
•This analyser may only be operated by competent personnel and
for its intended use.
•Please pay special attention to all safety directions and warnings to
prevent personal injuries and damaging of the product.
•We can’t be held responsible for any injuries and/or damages that
occur by not following the instructions in this manual.
•Always keep the manual near you when working with the analyser,
to be able to read instructions as needed. Please ensure to hand
over all documents to when handing the analyser over to others.
2.1. Intended use
The Analyser VARIOluxx is designed for the gas analysis of flue gases, as
they are emitted from gas/oil burners, engines, or heating and power
appliances.
The analyser is intended to support the user in control and indicative
measurements in an efficient, accurate and reliable way.
The analyser is not intended for high oxygen concentrations above
25Vol%.
The analyser is specifically not intended as a safety device or personal
protective equipment.
The analyser should not be used as a warning device to warn people
against the presence of harmful gases.
The analyser was manufactured according relevant standards and
regulations.
The analyser must be used according to instructions for the intended use.
WARNING
Risk from manipulations to the measuring device
Operational safety hazard
►Modifications or changes to the measuring device
are not allowed.

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Syntax
Please note that this manual makes use of the scientific notation of gases
(NO2), while the instrument itself and its screen shots display the gases in
upper case letter only, i.e. (NO2).
2.2. About us
The analyser is produced by the MRU GmbH in Neckarsulm, Germany
(Founded in 1984), a medium sized company that is specialised in
developing, producing and marketing high quality emission monitoring
analysers.
MRU GmbH produces a wide range of instruments, from standard
analysers up to tailor made industrial analysers.
Building 1: Sales, Service, R&D
Building 2: Production

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MRU GmbH
Fuchshalde 8 + 12
74172 Neckarsulm - Obereisesheim
GERMANY
Tel [phone] (Front office)
Tel [phone] (Service)
Fax [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Site: www.mru.eu

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3Description
3.1. Task
The main task of the analyser is to analyse flue gases, as they are emitting
from incinerators or engines.
•The analyser is optimized for this purpose and includes all compo-
nents from the gas sampling probe to data processing.
•The analyser also performs other measurement tasks such as pres-
sure and temperature measurement or measurement of flow veloc-
ity.
For an overview on all available options please refer to the company’s
home page or sales representatives.
3.2. Gas flow diagram
In combination with the gas sampling probe, the analyser extracts a par-
tial volume of the flue gas from the combustion channel and
analyses it for its components by means of sensors (e.g., paramagnetic
(oxygen) sensor, electrochemical (oxygen) sensor or NDIR sensors).
Draft and temperature are measured at the tip of the sampling probe.

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A
Fresh air inlet
B
Sample gas inlet
C
Condensate outlet
D
Diff. Pressure connector
E
Vent collection box
F
Vent outlet
1
Sample gas filter (PTFE)
2
Dust filter
3
Humidity sensor
4
Auto-zero solenoid valve
5
CO purging pump
6
Sample gas pump
7
CO purge solenoid valve
8
NOX protection filter
9
Box for electrochemical sen-
sors
10
Vent pump
11
Infrared (NDIR) bank
12
Acrodisc PTFE filter
13
Sample flow sensor
14
Gas cooler
15
Diff. pressure sensor
3.3. The Analyser
The analyser consists of a compact and robust metal
housing with shock-absorbing rubber corners. All electrical and pneu-
matic connections are located on the both front sides of the instrument.
It is operated exclusively via the touch-sensitive touch screen.

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3.4. Connectors
Front side right
1
Loudspeaker
2
Ethernet (LAN)
3
USB socket
4
Second USB socket (option)
5
RS485 (Option)
6
Analog outputs 4 ... 20 mA
Analog-inputs 4 … 20 mA
7
Mains power supply
Front side left
8
Sample gas filter
9
Condensate outlet port
Hose connection DN 4/6
10
Sample gas outlet port
(VENT) Hose connection DN
4/6
11
Fresh air inlet port
12
Sample gas inlet port
13
Outlet fan of gas cooler
14
Probe connection, electrical
15
Pressure-/diff. pressure
16
Pressure-/diff. pressure
(Absolute pressure)
17
Combustion air temperature
18
AUX socket

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3.5. Probes
In combination with the analyser, probes in different versions for high
and less dust content are offered.
•for fuel temperatures up to 800 °C (Stainless-steel probe tube),
•for fuel temperatures up to 1.100 °C (Inconel steel probe tube),
•for fuel temperatures up to 1.700 °C (Viton, Teflon)
•with and without heated pre-filter
•with and without heated gas sampling line
•probe tubes in different lengths
A complete list of available probes can be found in the current price list of
this analyser.
•Probe adapter set HPI for existing probe tubes (see chapter 14.5)
for connecting ON-SITE existing 6- or 8-mm tubes to the probe han-
dle INSTEAD of the enclosed MRU probe tube.
But then no measurement of the flue gas temperature is possible
with this probe tube

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3.6. Heated Gas sampling probe
For interchangeable probe tube with flue gas temperature measurement
using type K-thermoelement.
1
Probe handle
2
Probe tube
3
Fast locking coupling
4
Probe cone
5
Cable plug (14-pin)
6
Heated hose line
7
Cable coupler (5-pin)
8
Fast locking coupling
9
Filter lock
►Check the probe filter before and after every measurement.
WARNING
Danger of burns and fire hazards from Heated hose
line
Injuries and burns may result.
►Roll out the heated hose line completely for each
measurement.

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NOTE
Please note that heating hoses with 110V and 230V are
offered.
►Check the voltage supply of the heating hose before
commissioning.
►You can operate a 230V heating hose with 110 volts,
but with limited heat capacity.
DANGER
Risk due to improper use
Risk of death due to electric shock
►Do not operate a 110V heating hose with 230V.
See also chapter 15.6 General Instructions for the heated hose line,
Page 125.
ATTENTION
When measuring with coiled heated hose line, the hose
line is destroyed due to strong heat development.
►Roll out the heated hose line completely for each
measurement.

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3.7. Unheated Gas sampling probe
1
Filter lock
2
Fast locking coupling
3
Cable coupler (5-pin)
4
Cable plug (14-pin)
5
Fast locking coupling
6
Unheated hose line
7
Probe cone
8
Probe tube
9
Probe handle
►Check the probe filter before and after every measurement.

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3.8. Gas conditioning
The sucked sample gas is dried and filtered before it is fed to the
sensors.
A sample gas cooler with Peltier element is used for drying.
The condensate liquid appearing in the gas cooler is pumped to the con-
densate outlet by means of a peristaltic pump. The condensate forms
drops at the outlet of the instrument.
Optionally, connect a hose (DN 4/6) to the condensate drain.
A hose (DN 4/6, not longer than 5 m) can also be connected to the
sample gas outlet for discharge.
For subsequent filtering, a round filter is used on the front of the
analyser.
3.9. Gas supply
The analyser contains a gas feed pump (diaphragm pump).
The flow through the gas feed pump is measured and regulated to the
nominal value by the analyser.
If the pump capacity is not sufficient to reach the flow of the nominal
value, an alarm is issued.
If the flow does not reach the nominal value despite an increase of the
pump capacity, the pump is switched off after a while to protect the
analyser.
3.10.Gas sensors
The analyser has three types of gas sensors:
1. The analyser works with electrochemical sensors to measure O2(oxy-
gen), CO (carbon monoxide), NO (nitrogen monoxide), NO2(nitrogen di-
oxide), SO2(sulphur dioxide), H2S(hydrogen sulphide).
2. The analyser works with a paramagnetic sensor for the
Measurement of O2(oxygen).
3. The analyser works with a non-dispersive infrared absorption
measurement.
Depending on the installed NDIR module, this measuring principle makes
it possible to measure CO (carbon monoxide), CO2(carbon dioxide), CH4
(methane) and C3H8 (propane).

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4Operation
4.1. Commissioning
The analyser leaves the factory assembled and ready for use.
►Check the analyser regarding completeness and integrity.
►Connect the analyser to the mains.
The analyser switches on.
The operating system boots.
Blue LEDs for ON and power supply are switched on.
(In the event of an error, the Power LED lights red)
The device runs through a start routine of 30 minutes.
The start routine includes:
•self-test
•warm-up of the NDIR bench
•cool down of the stage gas cooler, indicated by the symbol
•Zeroing, indicated by symbol.
The remaining time until the end of zeroing is
displayed.
4.2. Operating panel
All functions are controlled via the touch surface of the instrument. Dif-
ferent gestures are available in the individual menus and windows.