Orion 2030 User manual

Orion Model 2030
Silica Analyzer
Reference Manual
© Copyright 1998 • All Rights Reserved • Printed in U.S.A. • Version: 1.0 •Part No.: 228620-001
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Table of Contents
Foreword About this Manual ......................................................................................iii
What to Read ...............................................................................................iii
Starting Out..................................................................................................iv
Manual Contents.........................................................................................iv
Design Change Notice ........................................................................vi
Reproduction Notice ...........................................................................vi
Typographic Conventions .........................................................................vii
Levels of Headings...............................................................................vii
Chapter Titles/Headings in Header..................................................vii
Control Panel Entries ..........................................................................vii
Control Panel Prompts........................................................................vii
Types of Messages ...............................................................................vii
Warnings......................................................................................vii
Cautions .......................................................................................viii
Notes.............................................................................................viii
Orion Services..............................................................................................viii
Chapter 1:
Overview 1.1 Analyzer Description............................................................................1-1
1.2 Features and Functions .......................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Sample Analysis and Analyzer Calibration............................1-2
1.2.2 Analysis Cycle..............................................................................1-3
1.2.3 Calibration Cycle.........................................................................1-3
1.2.4 Cleaning Cycle.............................................................................1-3
1.3 Colorimetric Analysis ...........................................................................1-4
1.3.1 Dual Wavelength Colorimetry .................................................1-5
A. Turbidity .................................................................................1-5
B. Second Reference Measurement ........................................1-6
C. Optical Fibers in Probe ........................................................1-6
1.4 Major Components...............................................................................1-7
1.4.1 Main Assemblies..........................................................................1-7
1.4.2 Main Subsystems.........................................................................1-8
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1.5 Options....................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2:
Hardware
Description
2.1 General....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Main Physical Assemblies ...................................................................2-1
2.2.1 Swing Panel .................................................................................2-1
2.2.2 Sample Manifold.........................................................................2-2
2.2.3 Electronics Enclosure..................................................................2-2
2.3 Main Functional Subsystems..............................................................2-3
2.3.1 Fluidics Subsystem......................................................................2-3
A. Air Purge Fitting....................................................................2-4
B. Air Vent Fitting......................................................................2-4
C. Drain Fitting...........................................................................2-4
D. Inlet Fitting (reagent)...........................................................2-5
E. Inlet Fitting (sample) ............................................................2-5
F. Outlet Fitting (sample) .........................................................2-5
G. Inlet Fitting (standard or calibration solution) ...............2-5
H. Inlet Valve Assembly ...........................................................2-5
I. Outlet Fitting (manifold).......................................................2-5
J. Pump Assembly (piston).......................................................2-5
K. Pump Assembly (peristaltic) ...............................................2-6
L. Quick Reference Guide........................................................2-6
M. Reagent Reservoirs...............................................................2-6
N. Reaction Cell Assembly .......................................................2-6
O. Stirrer Assembly....................................................................2-7
P. Vent Valve Assembly............................................................2-8
2.3.2 Optics Subsystem........................................................................2-8
A. Immersion Probe...................................................................2-9
B. Fiberoptic Bundle Assembly................................................2-10
C. Detector Block Assembly.....................................................2-11
D. Source Block Assembly........................................................2-13
2.3.3 Electronics.....................................................................................2-13
2.3.4 Control Panel...............................................................................2-16
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Chapter 3:
Control Panel 3.1 Describing the Control Panel .............................................................3-1
3.1.1 Keypad..........................................................................................3-3
3.2 Controlling the Analyzer.....................................................................3-4
3.2.1 Dedicated Functions/Directional Keys....................................3-4
3.2.2 Menu Level Access .....................................................................3-4
A. Diagnostics..............................................................................3-5
B. Standby....................................................................................3-5
C. End an Operation .................................................................3-5
3.2.3 External Control ..........................................................................3-5
3.3 Explaining Analyzer Functions..........................................................3-6
3.3 1 Analysis Cycle..............................................................................3-6
3.3.2 Manual and Automatic Modes.................................................3-8
3.3.3 Run/Resume Function................................................................3-9
3.3.4 Blank Absorption Measurement ..............................................3-9
3.4 Navigating Menus ................................................................................3-10
3.4.1 Editing a Value............................................................................3-11
3.4.2 Scroll Menus.................................................................................3-11
3.5 Describing Sequences...........................................................................3-12
3.5.1 Primary Mode Functions...........................................................3-12
3.5.2 End Sequence Options...............................................................3-12
Chapter 4:
Installation 4.1 Inspecting and Unpacking the Analyzer.........................................4-1
4.2 Preparing for Physical Installation....................................................4-2
4.3 Mounting the Analyzer .......................................................................4-4
4.3.1 Installing the Air Purge..............................................................4-4
4.4 Performing Electrical Installation .....................................................4-5
4.4.1 Installing AC Wiring...................................................................4-5
4.4.2 Installing DC Wiring ..................................................................4-10
A. Digital Input Lines................................................................4-10
B. Analog Output Lines............................................................4-11
C. RS-232C Wiring .....................................................................4-11
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Chapter 5:
Analyzer Startup 5.1 Installing the Startup Kit.....................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Installing the Magnetic Stirrer..................................................5-2
5.1.2 Installing the Peristaltic Pump Tubing ...................................5-3
5.2 Preparing Solutions ..............................................................................5-5
5.2.1 Installing Reagent Check Valves..............................................5-6
5.3 Connecting the Fluidics.......................................................................5-7
5.4 Powering Up the Analyzer.................................................................5-8
5.5 Priming the Fluidics .............................................................................5-9
5.6 Checking and Adjusting Sample Flow Rate ...................................5-10
5.7 Changing the Time and Date ............................................................5-11
5.8 Calibrating for the First Time.............................................................5-12
5.9 Placing the Analyzer into Service......................................................5-13
Chapter 6:
Routine
Operation 6.1 Accessing Routine Functions..............................................................6-2
6.2 Stopping the Analyzer.........................................................................6-3
6.3 Choosing a Function............................................................................6-3
6.4 Performing a Function.........................................................................6-3
6.5 Running a Calibration..........................................................................6-4
6.5.1 Running a Grab Analysis...........................................................6-6
6.5.2 Validating a Calibration Standard ...........................................6-8
6.6 Running an Analysis............................................................................6-9
6.6.1 Selecting Standby Operation....................................................6-10
6.6.2 Printing Parameters....................................................................6-10
6.6.3 Setting the User Access Level...................................................6-10
6.7 Performing Startup Functions............................................................6-12
6.7.1 Priming the Fluidics ...................................................................6-12
6.7.2 Checking the Flow Rate.............................................................6-13
6.7.3 Setting the Time and Date ........................................................6-13
6.8 Restarting the Analyzer.......................................................................6-13
6.8.1 Purging the Fluidics Lines.........................................................6-13
6.9 Describing Display Results..................................................................6-14
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Chapter 7:
Advanced
Operation 7.1 Accessing Advanced Functions..........................................................7-2
7.1.1 Returning to the Operator Level .............................................7-3
7.1.2 Explaining Standby Operation.................................................7-3
7.1.3 Saving and Recovering ..............................................................7-3
7.2 Defining a Calibration Setup..............................................................7-4
7.2.1 Set Calibration Standard Concentration.................................7-6
7.2.2 Set Calibration Standard Absorbance......................................7-7
7.2.3 Set Calibration Device................................................................7-8
7.2.4 Set Calibration Method..............................................................7-8
7.2.5 Set Calibration Type...................................................................7-9
7.2.6 Set Calibration Repeat Alarm ...................................................7-9
7.2.7 Save Calibration Setup...............................................................7-11
7.2.8 Recover Calibration Setup.........................................................7-11
7.3 Defining an Analysis Method ............................................................7-12
7.3.1 Set Cell Wash...............................................................................7-13
7.3.2 Set Reagent Addition Sequence ...............................................7-15
7.3.3 Set Blank Step..............................................................................7-17
7.3.4 Set Post Wash Sequence............................................................7-18
7.3.5 Set Stability Factor ......................................................................7-19
7.3.6 Select Calibration Setup.............................................................7-20
7.3.7 Save Analysis Method................................................................7-20
7.3.8 Recover Analysis Method..........................................................7-20
7.4 Modifying Pump Information............................................................7-21
7.4.1 Changing the Pump Type.........................................................7-23
7.4.2 Setting the Priming Action........................................................7-24
7.4.3 Setting Pump Viscosity..............................................................7-24
7.4.4 Setting Pump Flow Rate............................................................7-25
7.4.5 Saving and Recovering ..............................................................7-25
7.5 Changing Stream-Related Information ............................................7-26
7.5.1 Set Analog Output......................................................................7-27
7.5.2 Set Alarm Levels..........................................................................7-29
7.5.3 Set Viscosity Factor.....................................................................7-30
7.5.4 Set External Sample Device ......................................................7-31
7.5.5 Set Flow Rate ...............................................................................7-31
7.5.6 Modify Calibration Curve .........................................................7-32
7.5.7 Set Offset Value...........................................................................7-32
7.5.8 Set Gain Value.............................................................................7-33
7.5.9 Save Stream Information...........................................................7-33
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7.5.10 Recover Stream Information...................................................7-33
7.6 Setting up Sequences ...........................................................................7-34
7.6.1 Edit Stream Sequence.................................................................7-37
7.6.2 Set Sampling Frequency............................................................7-39
7.6.3 Edit Calibration Sequence .........................................................7-39
7.6.4 Set Calibration Frequency .........................................................7-39
7.6.5 Cleaning Cycle.............................................................................7-40
7.6.6 Save Sequence Information.......................................................7-41
7.6.7 Recovering Sequence Information...........................................7-41
7.7 Setting up Outputs...............................................................................7-41
7.7.1 Set Time and Date ......................................................................7-42
A. Setting the Time ...................................................................7-43
B. Setting the Date.....................................................................7-43
7.7.2 Set Relay Function......................................................................7-44
7.7.3 Set Input Functions ....................................................................7-45
7.7.4 Set Special Function ...................................................................7-47
7.7.5 Set Communications...................................................................7-47
A. Setting the Printer Port........................................................7-50
B. Setting the External Communications Port .....................7-50
7.7.6 Save Output Information ..........................................................7-50
7.7.7 Recover Output Information....................................................7-50
7.8 Setting Up Parameters.........................................................................7-51
7.8.1 Set Standby Wash .......................................................................7-53
A. Setting the Standby Wash Volume...................................7-53
B. Setting the Standby Timeout Period.................................7-53
7.8.2 Set Stirrer Mode ..........................................................................7-54
7.8.3 Set Stirring Action.......................................................................7-54
7.8.4 Set Display Format .....................................................................7-55
7.8.5 Set Motor Action .........................................................................7-55
7.8.6 Set Pass Code...............................................................................7-56
7.8.7 Save Parameters ..........................................................................7-56
7.8.8 Recover Parameters ....................................................................7-56
7.9 Save Unit Configuration......................................................................7-56
7.10 Recover Unit Configuration..............................................................7-56
7.11 Printing System Parameters..............................................................7-57
7.11.1 Print Fluidics..............................................................................7-58
7.11.2 Print Calibration Setups...........................................................7-59
7.11.3 Print Methods ...........................................................................7-59
7.11.4 Print Stream Information ........................................................7-59
7.11.5 Print Sequences .........................................................................7-59
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7.11.6 Print Outputs.............................................................................7-60
7.11.7 Print Parameters........................................................................7-60
7.11.8 Print All Parameters..................................................................7-60
7.11.9 Print System Status...................................................................7-60
7.12 Reviewing Stored Results..................................................................7-61
7.12.1 Review Calibration ...................................................................7-62
7.12.2 Print Calibrations ......................................................................7-62
7.12.3 Review Analyses........................................................................7-63
7.12.4 Print Analyses............................................................................7-63
7.13 Reviewing Alarms...............................................................................7-64
7.13.1 View Active Alarms ..................................................................7-65
7.13.2 Print All Alarms.........................................................................7-65
7.13.3 Reset All Alarms ........................................................................7-65
7.14 Testing the Hardware........................................................................7-66
7.14.1 Reset All......................................................................................7-67
7.14.2 Fluidics Control.........................................................................7-67
7.14.3 Check Flow Rates......................................................................7-69
7.14.4 Lamp Control.............................................................................7-70
7.14.5 Temperature Control................................................................7-71
7.14.6 Test Relays..................................................................................7-71
7.14.7 Test Analog Outputs ................................................................7-72
7.15 Viewing Hardware Settings..............................................................7-74
7.15.1 Show Detector Output.............................................................7-75
7.15.2 Show Absorbance, Transmittance..........................................7-77
7.15.3 Show Main ADC .......................................................................7-78
7.15.4 Show Power Rails .....................................................................7-79
7.15.5 Show Revision Level ................................................................7-79
7.16 Adjusting Hardware Settings ...........................................................7-80
7.16.1 Automatic Hardware Calibration...........................................7-81
7.16.2 Manual Hardware Calibration................................................7-81
7.16.3 Save Hardware Setup...............................................................7-84
7.16.4 Recover Hardware Setup ........................................................7-84
7.17 Clearing Sections of Memory...........................................................7-85
7.17.1 Clear Calibrations......................................................................7-86
7.17.2 Clear Test Results......................................................................7-86
7.17.3 Reset Calibration Setup............................................................7-86
7.17.4 Reset Test Method ....................................................................7-86
7.17.5 Reset Clock.................................................................................7-86
7.17.6 Reset Backup..............................................................................7-86
7.17.7 Reset Memory............................................................................7-86
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Chapter 8:
Maintenance 8.1 Scheduled Maintenance.......................................................................8-3
8.1.1 Reseating Piston Pump Seals....................................................8-4
A. Flushing Lines with Water..................................................8-4
B. Seating the Pump Seals........................................................8-5
C. Reconnecting and Refilling Reagent Lines......................8-6
8.1.2 Replacing Piston Pump Seals....................................................8-7
A. Flushing Lines with Water..................................................8-7
B. Removing the Pump Assemblies .......................................8-8
C. Disassembling the Pump.....................................................8-9
D. Installing New Seals.............................................................8-10
E. Reassembling the Pump.......................................................8-11
F. Reinstalling Pump Assemblies ............................................8-11
G. Seating the Pump Seals.......................................................8-11
H. Reconnecting and Filling Reagent Lines.........................8-11
8.1.3 Performing Reagent Pump Flow Rate Calibration...............8-12
8.1.4. Measuring Flow Rate ................................................................8-12
8.1.5 Inspecting and Cleaning the Immersion Probe ....................8-12
8.1.6 Replacing the Reaction Cell O-ring.........................................8-13
8.2 Miscellaneous Maintenance................................................................8-14
8.2.1 Replacing Standard Tubing ......................................................8-14
A. Flushing the Lines with Water ..........................................8-14
B. Replacing the Tubing ...........................................................8-14
C. Replacing the Immersion Probe Body..............................8-15
8.2.2 Replacing the Lamp....................................................................8-16
8.2.3 Replacing the Optical Filter ......................................................8-17
8.2.4 Resetting the Memory................................................................8-19
8.3 Shutdown and Restart Procedures ...................................................8-20
8.3.1 Performing Short-term Shutdown...........................................8-20
8.3.2 Restarting After Short-term Shutdown...................................8-20
8.3.3 Performing Extended Shutdown.............................................8-20
A. Flushing the Standard Lines...............................................8-20
B. Cleaning Sample/Reaction Cell and Probe ......................8-21
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