QED BIOGAS 5000 User manual

BIOGAS 5000 Gas Analyzer
Operating Manual
QED Environmental Systems
2355 Bishop Circle West
Dexter, MI 48130
United States of America

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Table of contents
1.0 MANUAL GUIDELINES ...........................................................................................5
1.1 Document history..................................................................................................5
1.2 Hazard warnings and safety symbols .......................................................................5
1.3 Notes...................................................................................................................5
2.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................6
2.1 Safety instructions.................................................................................................6
2.2 Instructions for safe use.........................................................................................6
2.3 MCERTS (applied for).............................................................................................8
2.4 Declaration of conformity .......................................................................................9
3.0 THE BIOGAS 5000 GAS ANALYZER.........................................................................12
3.1 The BIOGAS 5000 ............................................................................................... 12
3.2 BIOGAS 5000 standard product............................................................................. 13
4.1 Optional products ................................................................................................ 14
4.1.2 BioPro Orifice plate (optional).......................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Temperature probe (optional).......................................................................... 14
GPS (optional).......................................................................................................... 14
4.1.6 Bluetooth dongle (optional)............................................................................. 14
4.2 Instrument accessory products ............................................................................. 15
5.0 BIOGAS 5000 INSTRUMENT FEATURES ...............................................................16
5.1 Physical characteristics of the instrument panel....................................................... 16
5000 Part Number Legend ............................................................................................ 18
5.2 Analyzer features and keys................................................................................... 19
5.3 Instrument connection points................................................................................ 20
6.0 GENERAL OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................21
6.1 Switching the instrument on ................................................................................. 21
6.1.1 Power on self-test............................................................................................. 21
6.2 Switching the analyzer off .................................................................................... 21
6.3 Instrument status icons........................................................................................ 22
6.4 Instrument LED power indications ......................................................................... 23
6.5 Changing between parameters .............................................................................. 23
6.6 Entering data......................................................................................................23
6.7 Instrument main gas read screen .......................................................................... 24
6.8 Physical Storage.................................................................................................. 24
6.9 Battery/charging .................................................................................................24
6.10 Cleaning instructions......................................................................................... 26
6.11 Memory........................................................................................................... 26
6.12 Warning and error codes ...................................................................................26

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7.0 OPERATOR SETTINGS..........................................................................................27
7.1 Menu key ........................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Device settings ...................................................................................................27
7.2.1 Date and time ............................................................................................... 27
7.2.2 Bluetooth...................................................................................................... 28
7.2.3 Device information......................................................................................... 29
7.2.4 Space has been left for a future feature............................................................ 30
7.2.5 Navigation (optional)...................................................................................... 30
7.3 User settings ......................................................................................................30
7.3.1 Operating language........................................................................................ 31
7.3.2 Units of measurement .................................................................................... 32
7.3.3 Select by route/group (requires LSGAM) ........................................................... 32
7.3.4 Adjust backlight............................................................................................. 32
7.3.5 Adjust volume ............................................................................................... 33
7.4 Operation settings ............................................................................................... 33
7.4.1 Timers.......................................................................................................... 34
7.4.2 Gas Check .................................................................................................... 35
7.4.3 View data ..................................................................................................... 35
7.4.4 Set alarms .................................................................................................... 36
7.4.5 Adjust flow fail .............................................................................................. 37
7.5 Exit menu........................................................................................................... 38
8.0 TAKING READINGS..............................................................................................39
8.1 Preliminary checks before taking readings (best practice)......................................... 39
8.2 Update site data.................................................................................................. 40
8.3 Special actions....................................................................................................40
8.4 Flow Devices....................................................................................................... 41
8.7 Cross gas effects on chemical cells ........................................................................ 42
8.8 How to use a temperature probe (optional) ............................................................ 43
8.9 Taking gas and flow measurement......................................................................... 44
9.0 CALIBRATION .....................................................................................................46
9.1 Calibration introduction ........................................................................................ 46
9.2 Frequency of calibration – best practice.................................................................. 46
9.3 Calibration gases................................................................................................. 47
9.4 Calibration set-up................................................................................................ 48
9.5 Calibration equipment.......................................................................................... 48
9.6 Gas analyzer....................................................................................................... 49
9.7 Calibration processes – best practice ..................................................................... 50
9.7.1 Check zeros – zero using air............................................................................ 51
9.7.2 Check zeros – zero using N2............................................................................ 52
9.7.3 Calibration (Check Spans) – mixtures 1, 2 & 3................................................... 54
9.8 Restore to factory................................................................................................ 55
9.9 Calibration history ............................................................................................... 55
9.10 Calibration summary......................................................................................... 55
10.0 PROBLEM SOLVING ..........................................................................................56
10.1 Warning and error display.................................................................................. 56
11.0 EVENT LOG .......................................................................................................57
12.0 SERVICE ...........................................................................................................58
13.0 WARRANTY POLICY ..........................................................................................59
14.0 SAMPLE CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION ..........................................................60

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15.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.........................................................61
16.0 APPENDICES – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................63
16.1 Instructions for safe use – Italian language.......................................................... 63
16.2 Instructions for safe use – German language ....................................................... 72
16.3 Instructions for safe use – French language ......................................................... 83
16.4 Instructions for safe use – Spanish language ....................................................... 93
17.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .....................................................................................104

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1.0 Manual guidelines
1.1 Document history
Issued
By
Issue
Date
Change
Control ID
Issue
No.
Reason for Change
LA
JAN 2012
5K-MNL-BIOGAS
5000
1.00
New Instructions.
SMarcell
29-Aug-2012
1.10
Minor corrections
1.2 Hazard warnings and safety symbols
Warning
Information in this manual that may affect the safety of users
and others is preceded by the warning symbol.
Caution - Failure to follow the correct information may result in
physical injury, which in some cases could be fatal. If the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
General product label symbols are listed as follows:
CE conformity-The CE-
marking is the manufacturer's
statement to the EU
authorities that the product
complies with all relevant CE-
marking Directives.
If the CSA mark appears with
the indicator "US" or "NRTL" it
means that the product is
certified for the U.S. market, to
the applicable U.S. standards.
VDE mark is a symbol for
electrical, mechanical,
thermal, toxic, radiological
and other hazards.
Separate collection, handling
and disposal for waste electrical
and electronic equipment and
its components.
Electric shock warning.
Refer to operators manual.
Double insulated construction
- does not require an Earth.
Specific marking of explosion
protection (ATEX only).
II 2G
Equipment group and
category. G = gases; the type
of explosive atmosphere.
IECEx licensed mark
(IECEx only).
Fuse.
Equipment for indoor use only.
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 LANDTEC at

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2.0 Introduction
This manual explains how to use the BIOGAS 5000 portable gas analyzer. The BIOGAS 5000 is
easy to use, calibrate and configure and enables consistent collection of data for improved
analysis and accurate reporting, while helping to check the digester process is running
efficiently.
The 5000 series of gas analyzers complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2.1 Safety instructions
Warning
The 5000 series of gas analyzers can be used for measuring gases
from anaerobic digesters, water treatment plants, and other sources
as described in this manual.
The operator may be exposed to harmful gases during the use of the
instrument. 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 that
appropriate procedures be followed. In particular, where hazardous
gases are being used the gas exhausted from the analyzer 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:A Gas analyzer is a sensitive piece of scientific equipment, and should be treated
as such. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
2.2 Instructions for safe use
For ATEX and IECEx the 5000 series of gas analyzers are certified to Hazardous Area
Classification
II 2G Ex ib IIA T1 Gb (Ta = -10ºC to +50ºC)
It is vital that instructions be followed closely. It is the responsibility of the operator to
determine the protection concept and classification required for a particular application.

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(Reference European ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, Annex II, 1.0.6.)
The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers SIRA
11ATEX2197X and IECEx Directive SIR 11.0089X:
The equipment may be used with flammable gases and vapors with apparatus group
IIA and temperature class T1.
The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range -10ºC to
+50ºC and should not be used outside this range.
The equipment must not be used in an atmosphere of greater than 21% oxygen.
Repair of this equipment shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable code of
practice.
When used in a hazardous area only use GF5.2 temperature probe (SIRA
11ATEX2197X and IECEx SIR11.0089X). And For connector C, the GF5.4
anemometer (BVS 04ATEXE194) for use with ATEX only. The analyzer should not be
connected to any other devices in the hazardous area including the GF-USB lead
(connector A) or GF3.9 battery charger (connector B) supplied with the analyzer.
Do not charge, recharge or open in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
In hazardous area only use “Temperature Probe GF5.2” in Connector B.
Connector C (Uo=10V,lo=5mA,Po=50mW,Ci=0,Li=0,Co=100uF,Lo=1000mH),
Connector B (Uo=5V,lo=6mA,Po=7mW,Ci=0,Li=0,Co=100uF,Lo=1000mH)
MAXIMUM NON-HAZARDOUS SUPPLIES:
Connector A - Um=6V Connector B - Um=10.1V
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 relative pressure range is +/-500 mbar. Note, however, that the input pressure
should not exceed +/- 500 mbar relative to atmospheric pressure and the output
pressure should not exceed +/- 100 mbar relative to atmospheric pressure.
For CSA (Canada) the 5000 series gas analyzers are certified to Hazardous Area
Classification
CLASS 2258 03 - PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT - Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive
Systems - For Hazardous Locations
Ex ib IIA:

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Model GA 5000, GEM 5000 and BIOGAS 5000 Methane Detectors; portable, battery powered
with non-field-replaceable Battery Pack P/N 20087; intrinsically safe and providing
intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model GF5.2 Temperature Probe (Connector
B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated below; Temperature Code T1; -10 ºC 
Tamb. +50ºC.
Connector
Entity Parameters
Uo
(V)
Io
(mA)
Po
(mW)
Co
(uF)
Lo
(mH)
Ci
(uF)
Li
(mH)
B
5.0
6
7
100
1000
0
0
C
10.0
5
50
100
1000
0
0
Note: This device has been investigated for electrical safety features only.
For CSA (USA) the 5000 series gas analyzers are certified to Hazardous Area
Classification
CLASS 2258 83 - PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT - Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incendive
Systems – For Hazardous Locations - CERTIFIED TO U.S. STANDARDS
AEx ib IIA:
Model GA 5000, GEM 5000 and BIOGAS 5000 Methane Detectors; portable, battery powered
with non-field-replaceable Battery Pack P/N 20087; intrinsically safe and providing
intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model GF5.2 Temperature Probe (Connector
B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated below; Temperature Code T1; -10 ºC 
Tamb. +50ºC.
Connector
Entity Parameters
Uo
(V)
Io
(mA)
Po
(mW)
Co
(uF)
Lo
(mH)
Ci
(uF)
Li
(mH)
B
5.0
6
7
100
1000
0
0
C
10.0
5
50
100
1000
0
0
Note: This device has been investigated for electrical safety features only.
2.3 MCERTS (applied for)
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.
The BIOGAS 5000 instrument is MCERTS certified only if:
The MCERTS logo appears on the screen after initial power on.

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Note: MCERTS - Cross sensitivity tests using hydrogen sulphide were not carried out
on this instrument. Therefore, users should be aware if H2S is present on sites,
as there may be an interferential effect.
MCERTS promotes public confidence in monitoring data and provides industry with a proven
framework for choosing monitoring systems and services that meet the Environment Agency's
performance requirements.
The Environment Agency has established its Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) to
deliver quality environmental measurements. The MCERTS product certification scheme
provides for the certification of products according to Environment Agency performance
standards, based on relevant CEN, ISO and national standards.
MCERTS certified instruments have been tested by an independent body to ensure that they
meet certain performance requirements. In addition the manufacturer of an MCERTS product
is regularly audited to ensure that the performance requirements of the certification are being
continually met.
The 5000 series of gas analyzers have been certified to Version 3.1 of the ‘Performance
Standards for Portable Emission Monitoring Systems’.
2.4 Declaration of conformity
Products
GA5000 - Landfill Gas Analyzer
GEM5000 - Landfill Gas Analyzer and Extraction Monitor
BIOGAS 5000 – Anaerobic Digester Gas Analyzer
Geotechnical Instruments (UK) Limited declares that the item(s) described above are in
compliance with the following standards:
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
Certification body
SIRA Certification Service
Notified body number
0518
Address
Rake Lane, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9JN
SIRA certificate number
SIRA 11ATEX2197X
Standards applied
EN60079-0 :2006
EN60079-0 :2009
EN60079-11 :2007
IECEx
Certification body
SIRA Certification Service
Notified body number
0518

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Address
Rake Lane, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9JN
IECEx certificate number
SIR 11.0089X
Standards applied
IEC60079-0 :2004 Ed4
IEC60079-0 :2007 Ed5
IEC60079-11 :2006 Ed5
CSA (Canada and USA)
Certification body
CSA International
Address
178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada M9W 1R3
CSA Certificate number
CSA 11 2445306
Standards applied
C22.2 No. 0-10 - General Requirements – Canadian
Electrical Code, Part II
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-0:07 - Electrical apparatus for
explosive gas atmospheres - Part 0: General
Requirements
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60079-1:07 - Electrical apparatus for
explosive gas atmospheres - Part 1: Flameproof
enclosures "d"
CAN/CSA-E60079-11:02 - Electrical apparatus for
explosive gas atmospheres - Part 11: Intrinsic Safety "i"
ANSI/UL 60079-0:09 - Electrical Apparatus for Explosive
Gas Atmospheres - Part 0: General Requirements
ANSI/UL 60079-1:09 - Electrical Apparatus for Explosive
Gas Atmospheres - Part 1: Flameproof Enclosures “d”
ANSI/UL 60079-11:09 - Electrical apparatus for Explosive
Gas Atmospheres - Part 11: Intrinsic Safety “i”
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
EN 301 489 Pt 1 (V1.9.1 – 2011-04)
EN 301 489 Pt 17 (V2.1.1 – 2009-05)
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements
Electromagnetic compatibility
and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment;
Part 17: Specific conditions for
Broadband Data Transmission Systems
EMC for broadband data transmission
systems