QED GA5000 User manual

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GA5000 Gas Analyzer
Operating Manual
QED Environmental Systems, Inc.
2355 Bishop Circle West
Dexter, MI. 48130
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]om
Website: www.landtecna.com

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Table of contents
1.0 MANUAL GUIDELINES.................................................................................... 5
1.1 Hazard warnings and safety symbols..................................................................5
1.2 Notes ............................................................................................................5
2.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 6
2.1 Safety instructions...........................................................................................6
2.2 Instructions for safe use...................................................................................7
2.3 MCERTS.........................................................................................................9
2.4 CIRIA ............................................................................................................9
3.0 THE GA5000 GAS ANALYZER............................................................................. 10
3.1 The GA5000 ................................................................................................. 10
3.2 GA5000 standard product............................................................................... 11
4.0 GA5000 OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................ 12
4.1 Optional products.......................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Temperature probe (optional).................................................................... 12
4.1.2 Anemometer (optional)............................................................................. 12
4.1.3 H2S filter (optional) .................................................................................. 12
4.1.4 Gas analyzer manager –GAM (optional)...................................................... 13
4.1.5 GPS (optional) ...................................................................................... 13
4.1.6 Bluetooth............................................................................................. 13
4.1.7 Internal Flow (optional).......................................................................... 13
5.0 GA5000 INSTRUMENT FEATURES ................................................................... 14
5.1 Physical characteristics of the instrument panel ................................................. 14
5.2 Analyzer features and keys............................................................................. 15
5.3 Instrument connection points.......................................................................... 16
6.0 GENERAL OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 17
6.1 Switching the instrument on ........................................................................... 17
6.1.1 Power on self-test.................................................................................... 17
6.2 Switching the analyzer off .............................................................................. 17
6.3 Instrument status icons.................................................................................. 18
6.4 Instrument LED power states .......................................................................... 19
6.5 Changing between parameters ........................................................................ 19
6.6 Entering data................................................................................................ 19
6.7 Instrument main gas read screen .................................................................... 20
6.8 Storage ....................................................................................................... 20
6.9 Battery/charging ........................................................................................... 20
6.10 Cleaning instructions................................................................................... 21
6.11 Memory .................................................................................................... 21
6.12 Warning and error codes ............................................................................. 22
6.13 Remote updates ........................................................................................ 22
6.13.1 What you need ..................................................................................... 22
6.13.2 Registration.......................................................................................... 22
6.13.3 Installation of the 5000 updater software ................................................. 22
6.13.4 Installation of XP Drivers........................................................................ 23
6.13.5 Installation of Vista and Win 7 drivers ...................................................... 23
6.13.6 Updating the analyzer............................................................................ 23
6.13.7 Update from file.................................................................................... 24
7.0 OPERATOR SETTINGS..................................................................................... 25
7.1 Menu key ..................................................................................................... 25
7.2 Device settings ............................................................................................. 25

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7.2.1 Date and time ......................................................................................... 25
7.2.2 Bluetooth................................................................................................ 26
7.2.3 Device information................................................................................... 27
7.2.4 Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 27
7.2.5 Navigation (optional)................................................................................ 28
7.3 User settings ................................................................................................ 29
7.3.1 Operating language.................................................................................. 29
7.3.2 Units of measurement .............................................................................. 30
7.3.3 ID selection ............................................................................................ 31
7.3.4 Routes................................................................................................. 33
7.3.5 Adjust backlight....................................................................................... 33
7.3.6 Adjust volume ......................................................................................... 34
7.3.7 User Prompts .......................................................................................... 35
7.4 Operation settings ......................................................................................... 35
7.4.1 Timers ................................................................................................... 35
7.4.2 Gas Check .............................................................................................. 36
7.4.3 View data ............................................................................................... 37
7.4.4 Set alarms .............................................................................................. 38
7.4.5 Adjust flow fail ........................................................................................ 39
7.4.6 Technician login....................................................................................... 40
7.5 Exit menu .................................................................................................... 41
8.0 TAKING READINGS......................................................................................... 42
8.1 Preliminary checks before taking readings (best practice).................................... 42
8.1.1 Creating an ID ........................................................................................... 43
8.2 Answering site questions ................................................................................ 43
8.3 Answering ID questions.................................................................................. 44
8.4 Special action ............................................................................................... 44
8.4.1 Configuration of the data logging option......................................................... 45
8.4.2 Profiling option........................................................................................... 46
8.5 The gas flow measurement screen ................................................................... 46
8.6 How to use the Internal Flow (Optional)............................................................ 47
8.7 How to use an anemometer (optional).............................................................. 49
8.8 How to use an H2S filter (optional) .................................................................. 51
8.8.1 Cross gas effects on chemical cells ............................................................. 51
8.8.2 Cross-gas effects on methane, carbon dioxide and oxygen............................. 52
8.9 How to use a temperature probe (optional)....................................................... 54
8.10 How to identify a borehole using the GPS feature (optional).............................. 55
8.11 Taking gas and flow measurement ................................................................ 57
9.0 CALIBRATION ................................................................................................ 59
9.1 Calibration introduction .................................................................................. 59
9.2 Frequency of calibration –best practice ............................................................ 59
9.3 Calibration gases........................................................................................... 60
9.4 Calibration set-up.......................................................................................... 60
9.5 Calibration equipment.................................................................................... 61
9.6Gas analyzer ................................................................................................ 62
9.7 Calibration processes –best practice................................................................ 62
9.7.1 Gas check in fresh air ............................................................................... 63
9.7.2 Calibration –mixtures 1, 2 & 3 .................................................................. 64
9.8 Restore to factory.......................................................................................... 65
9.9 Calibration history ......................................................................................... 65
9.10 Calibration summary................................................................................... 65
10.0 PROBLEM SOLVING ..................................................................................... 66
11.0 WARNING AND ERROR DISPLAY.................................................................. 66
12.0 SERVICE ...................................................................................................... 67

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13.0 WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................................... 68
14.0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................................................................. 69

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1.0 Manual guidelines
1.1 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 licenced mark
(IECEx only).
Fuse.
Equipment for indoor use only.
1.2 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 [phone] or
email [e-mail]

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2.0 Introduction
This manual explains how to use the GA5000 landfill gas analyzer. The GA5000 is designed to
meet all applicable quality assurance and quality control requirements for Method 3A and
Method 2, Section 10.3 as listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s updated New
Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines (EG). Utilized with dedicated
software, the GA5000 becomes an extremely powerful detection, monitoring and change
indicator tool.
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 landfill sites 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 appropriate
procedures are 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.
The instrument has been designed to be used in explosive
atmospheres as defined by the classification. The instrument can be
configured to measure low levels of several gases, but may not be
certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres of these gases.
It is the responsibility of the operator to determine the protection
concept and classification of equipment required for a particular
application and whether these gases create a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
Note:Gas analyzers are 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.

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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 instructions are followed closely. It is the responsibility of the operator to
determine the protection concept and classification required for a particular application.
(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 SIR 11.0089X:
The equipment may be used with flammable gases and vapors with apparatus
group IIA and temperature class T1.
The equipment can contain gas sensing heads for the detection of particular gases.
The inclusion of a sensor does not infer that the equipment is suitable for the use of
gases with a temperature class of less than T1.
The equipment is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range -10ºC,
(14˚F), to +50ºC, (122˚F), 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 5K-TP5 temperature probe (SIRA
11ATEX2197X and IECEx SIR11.0089X). 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 5K-USB lead (connector A)
or 5K-BC 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 5K-TP5” 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
The safe area apparatus that is to be connected to the USB Port shall be a Safety
Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV) circuit.
Only a Landtec Instrument battery pack part number 3-20087/S-R1 or 3-
2011113/S is permitted as a replacement. This battery pack shall only be changed
in a safe area by Landtec personnel.
Only Battery Charger type 5K-BC shall be used to recharge the batteries via
Connector ‘B’.
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

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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, (7.25psi). Note, however, that the
input pressure should not exceed +/- 500 mbar, (7.25psi), relative to atmospheric
pressure and the output pressure should not exceed +/- 100 mbar, (1.45psi),
relative to atmospheric pressure.
For CSA (Canada) the 5000 series of 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:
Model GA 5000, GEM 5000 and BIOGAS 5000 Methane Detectors; portable, battery
powered with non-field-replaceable Battery Pack P/N 3-20087/S-R1 or 3-2011113/S;
intrinsically safe and providing intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model 5K-
TP5 Temperature Probe (Connector B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated
below; Temperature Code T1; 14 ºF Tamb. +122ºF.
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 of gas analysers 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 3-20087/S-R1 or 3-2011113/S;
intrinsically safe and providing intrinsically safe circuits (“[ib]” for Zone 1) to Model 5K-
TP5 Temperature Probe (Connector B) and with entity output parameters as tabulated
below; Temperature Code T1; 14 ºF Tamb. +122ºF.
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.

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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.
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 CIRIA
The CIRIA guideline ‘Assessing the risks posed by hazardous ground gases to buildings’
proposes that gas concentrations and flow rates should be monitored.
As an example methodology, they suggest using a gas analyzer to first measure flow and
pressure and then afterwards to measure gas concentration.
The logging profile option offers frequency of data to be collected within a timed period
which, in return, identifies a gas profile of the sample point being monitored, information
about whether the sample point is performing correctly, when the peaks occur and
whether air is drawn in after a certain period. This logging option is available on firmware
software version 1.6.5
Versions of the GA5000 analyzer range with internal flow on firmware version 1.6.5 and
above have the ability to take measurements according to the CIRIA guidelines, while still
allowing other users to take the measurements as before.

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3.0 The GA5000 Gas Analyzer
3.1 The GA5000
GA5000 gas analyzer
The GA5000 is designed to meet all applicable quality assurance and quality control
requirements for Method 3A and Method 2, Section 10.3 as listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s updated New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Emission Guidelines
(EG).
Benefits:
Easy to use and calibrate.
Supports environmental legislation compliance.
Market leading reliability.
Standardizes monitoring routines.
Easy transfer of data.
Features:
ATEX, IECEx certified, CSA and UKAS calibration (ISO17025)
MCERTS certified.
Measures % CH4, CO2and O2.
Up to 6 gases can be measured.
Peak and previous readings shown.
Simultaneous display of all gases.
3 year warranty.
Event log.
Data logging.
Applications:
Landfill gas monitoring.
Waste to energy.
Site investigation.