QMI 1000 User manual

QMI 1000
Flue Gas Analyser
with direct CO2measurement
Stock Number 18850 Dec 2009

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CONTENTS
Page No:
QMI 1000 Overview 4
ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES 5-6
1. BATTERIES 7
2. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER EVERY TIME 8-9
2.1 FRESH AIR PURGE 8
2.2 STATUS DISPLAY 9
3. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS 10-12
4. USING THE ANALYSER 13-21
4.1 COMBUSTION TESTS 13-14
4.2 PRESSURE TEST 15-16
4.3 LET-BY & TIGHTNESS TESTING 17-18
4.4 DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE 19
4.5 ROOM CO TESTING 20
4.6 QMI 1000 PRINTOUTS 21
5. USING THE MENU 22-23
6. USING THE QMI 1000 AS A THERMOMETER OR 24-25
PRESSURE
METER
7. MEASURING FLUE GASES 26
8. ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING 27-28
9. ANALYSER ANNUAL RECALIBRATION AND SERVICE 29
10. ANALYSER SPECIFICATION 30-31

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12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 32
APPENDIX 1 – MAIN PARAMETERS 33-35

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QMI 1000 Overview
The QMI 1000 Combustion Analyser measures carbon dioxide (CO
2
)
,
carbon
monoxide (CO), differential temperature and differential pressure. The direct
measurement of CO
2
is achieved using aninfra-red sensing system.
CO
2
is set to zero in fresh air automatically after the initial countdown.
If “RESET CO2 ZERO” is indicated ensure that the unit is in fresh air before
pressing the button with an “Enter” symbol.
It calculates oxygen (O
2
), CO/CO
2
ratio, losses, combustion efficiency (Nett,
Gross or Condensing) & excess air.
The QMI 1000 Combustion Analyser can also measure CO levels in ambient air
- useful when a CO Alarm is triggered. It can also perform a 15 minute duration
Room CO Test for BS7967.
The analyser has a protective rubber cover with a magnet for “hands–free”
operation and is supplied with a flue probe with integral temperature sensor.
The large display shows 4 readings at a time and all data can be printed via an
optional infrared printer. The printed data can be 'live' data or ‘stored’ data.
The memory can store up to:
99 combustion tests
20 pressure tests
20 let-by/tightness tests
20 temperature tests
20 room CO tests
Two lines of 20 characters can be added to the header of printouts.
The analyser is controlled using 4 function buttons and a rotary dial.
The four buttons (from left to right) switch on and off the analyser, switch on
and off the backlight and task light, switch on and off the pump and send data to
a printer or to the memory. The buttons with UP, DOWN and ENTER arrows
also change settings such as date, time, fuel, etc. when in MENU mode.

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ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES
Rotary Switch
Function buttons
x 4
“Battery Charging”
indicator
Water Trap
Particle Filter
Enter
Menu controls
Scroll up/down
Socket for gas leak
detector
Tasklight and infra-red emitter
Flue Gas Inlet
Temp and pressure
connections
Battery Compartment
(behind rubber sleeve)

QMI 1000
Flue Gas Analyser
with direct CO2measurement

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1. BATTERIES
Battery Type
This analyser has been designed for use with disposable alkaline batteries or
rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. No other battery types
are recommended.
WARNING
The battery charger unit must only be used when NiMH batteries are fitted.
Replacing Batteries
Turn over the analyser, remove its’ protective rubber sleeve and fit 4 “AA”
batteries in the battery compartment. Take great care to ensure they are fitted
with the correct battery polarity. Replace the battery cover and protective
rubber sleeve.
Switch the analyser on and check that the analyser’s time and date are correct.
To reset see USING THE MENU, Section 5.
Charging NiMH Batteries
Ensure that you use the correct charger.
To fully charge NiMH batteries:
Switch the QMI 1000 on.
The charger must then be connected and switched on.
When charging, the red Battery Charging Indicator will illuminate.
Now switch the QMI 1000 off. The display will show “BATTERY
CHARGING”
The first charge should be for 12 hours continuously. NiMH batteries are
suitable for top up charging at any time, even for short periods.
An in-vehicle charger can be used to top up the analyser's batteries from a 12
volt vehicle battery.
Battery Disposal
Always dispose of depleted batteries using approved disposal methods that
protect the environment

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2. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER EVERY TIME:
Check the water trap is empty and the particle filter is not dirty:
- To empty water trap, unplug its rubber stopper and re-plug once it is
empty.
- To change the particle filter, remove protective rubber sleeve, slide the
water trap unit from the analyser, remove the particle filter from its’
spigot and replace. Reconnect the water trap unit and rubber protective
sleeve.
Connect the flue probe hose to the analyser’s flue gas inlet and connect the flue
probe’s temperature plug to the T1 socket – check the plug’s orientation is
correct - see Page 6.
2.1 FRESH AIR PURGE
Position the flue probe in fresh air, then press / . The analyser’s
pump starts and the analyser auto-calibrates for approximately 60 seconds.
When complete:
Select “Ratio” on the dial. In fresh air the CO reading should be zero.
Select “O
2
/Eff” on the dial. In fresh air the O
2
reading should be 20.9% +0.1%.
RESET
CO2 ZERO
IN FRESH
AIR
This message indicates that the analyser needs to be reset in fresh air. To do so,
ensure that the analyser is in fresh air and press / .
To perform a manual CO
2
zero, select ‘Ratio’ on the dial, hold down the
key and you will see the message above.

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2.2 STATUS DISPLAY
Select “Status” on the dial to view the following:
BAT 39 →Replace alkaline batteries if less than 10.
Recharge NiMH batteries if less than 20.
14:56:29 →Current time. Can be re-set via the “Menu”.
11/03/06 →Current date. Can be re-set via the “Menu”.
CAL 283 →Shows number of days until next calibration
is due.
SAFETY WARNING
This analyser extracts combustion gases that may be toxic in relatively low
concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the back of the instrument. This
analyser must only be used in well-ventilated locations by trained and
competent persons after due consideration of all the potential hazards.

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3. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS:
Switching
ON the
Analyser
Press / button to switch the unit ON . This must
be done in fresh air to ensure that the analyser auto calibrates
its’ sensors properly.
When switched on, the analyser beeps twice and briefly
displays battery %, fuel and pressure units. Its’ bottom line
counts down from 60 until the sensors are ready to use. If the
analyser will not auto calibrate, its’ sensors need to be replaced
or recalibrated by an authorised repair centre.
If an inlet temperature probe (optional) is connected into the T2
socket during its’ countdown, the measured temperature from
the inlet probe will be used as the inlet temperature.
If an inlet temperature probe is not connected to the analyser
during countdown the measured temperature from the flue
probe will be used as the inlet temperature.
If neither probe is connected during countdown the analyser’s
internal ambient temperature will be used as the inlet
temperature.
Switching
OFF the
Analyser
Press / button to switch the analyser OFF. The
display counts down from 30 with the pump on to clear the
sensors with fresh air – If the probe is still connected, make
sure analyser and probe are in fresh air.
Press / if you want to stop the countdown and
return to making measurements.
Note: The analyser will not switch off unless the CO
reading is below 20ppm.

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Backlight &
Tasklight
Press / to switch the display's backlight and
tasklight on and off.
NOTE: Use of the backlight/tasklight significantly
increases the current drain on the batteries.
Switching
PUMP on /
off
The analyser normally operates with the pump on.
Press /
to switch the pump off and on.
When the pump is switched off “---PO--" is displayed instead
of the O
2
, CO & Ratio readings. The analyser also displays
"PUMP OFF" on the top line approx every 40 seconds.
NOTES:
1) The pump will not switch off if the CO readingis above
20ppm . This helps to protect the CO sensor from damage.
2) The pump will automatically switch itself off when the
rotary switch is set to Menu, Status, Pressure, Tightness or
Differential Temperature.
Zeroing the
pressure
sensor
Press and hold / until the top line display shows
CAL ZERO.
Printing Data
Press and quickly release / to start the analyser
printing. The analyser displays a series of bars until this is
completed. Press and release the key again to abort printing.
Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and
its’ infrared receiver is in line with the analyser’s emitter (on
top of the analyser).

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Storing a set
of readings
Press and hold / for approx. 2 seconds.
The top line briefly displays the log number.
Note: This STORE function is inhibited in normal
operation if the pump is switched off.
Using /
/
Buttons
The function buttons below the symbols / /are
used to navigate through the menu when the rotary switch is set
to MENU – See USING THE MENU, Section 5.

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4. USING THE ANALYSER:
4.1 COMBUSTION TESTS:
Insert the tip of the flue probe into the centre of the flue. The readings will
stabilise within 60 seconds assuming the boiler conditions are stable.
The rotary switch can be used to display the following information:
RATIO Display
NAT GAS →Defaults to natural gas on start-up. Can be
changed via “Menu”.
R 0.0008 →CO/CO
2
ratio.
CO 52 →Carbon monoxide (ppm).
CO26.3 →Carbon dioxide (%).
Press / to print a full combustion test (also sends to PC if
Bluetooth fitted).
Hold / for 2+ seconds to log a full combustion report.
O2/EFF display
O29.8 →Oxygen (%) left after combustion. Should
be 20.9% +0.1% in fresh air.
TF 145.1 →Flue temperature (
o
C).
TI 5.4 →Inlet temperature (
o
C). Normally set by
flue probe during fresh air purge.
Ef C 91.3 →Defaults to condensing boiler efficiency
(EfC). Can be changed via “Menu”.

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Press / to print a full combustion test (also sends to PC if
Bluetooth fitted).
Hold / for 2+ seconds to log a full combustion report.
AUX display
P 0.00 →The default AUX (auxillary) display is
shown including pressure.
R 0.0008 The AUX display can be customised via
MENU / SCREEN / AUX.
CO 52 The parameters on lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 can
be set independently.
CO26.3 They remain the AUX parameters until
changed by the user.
Press / to print a full combustion test (also sends to PC if
Bluetooth fitted).
Hold / for 2+ seconds to log a full combustion report.
Viewing / printing a logged combustion test
Select MENU / REPORT / COMB’N / VIEW
Hold or for 2+ seconds to select the log number to be viewed.
Use and to scroll through the individual readings on line 2 & 3.
Press / to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted).

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4.2 PRESSURE TEST
Select “Prs”. The pump stops automatically. Press / to auto-zero
the pressure sensor. Using the black connectors and manometer hose, connect to
P1 for single pressure or P1 and P2 for differential pressure.
PRS display
PRESSURE →Defaults to smoothing off on start-up. Can
be changed via “Menu”.
P 0.01 →Defaults to low resolution on start-up. Can
be changed via “Menu”.
mbar →Defaults to mBar on start-up. Can be
changed via “Menu”.
14:56:29 →Displays time to enable manually timed
test.
Press / to print a full combustion test (also sends to PC if
Bluetooth fitted).
Hold / for 2+ seconds to log a full combustion report.
Viewing / printing a logged pressure test
Select MENU / REPORT / PRESSURE / VIEW
Use or to select the log number to be printed.
Press / to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted).
WARNING
Before using the QMI 1000 to measure the pressure of a gas/air ratio valve, read
the boiler manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly. If in doubt contact the boiler
manufacturer.
After adjusting a gas/air ratio valve it is essential that the CO, CO2 and CO/CO2
ratio readings are within the boiler manufacturer’s specified limits.

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If using larger bore tubing when performing pressure tests:
;
Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal.
:
This may not produce a gas tight seal.

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4.3 LET-BY & TIGHTNESS TESTING
Select “Tightness”. The pump stops automatically. Press / to
auto-zero the pressure sensor. Connect from the test point to P1 using a black
connector and manometer hose.
The display shows “LET BY?”. Use , and to select YES or NO.
If YES is selected set the let-by pressure then press to start the let-by test.
The display shows:
LET BY →The let-by test is automatically stored in
the memory.
P1 10.15 →Pressure at start of let-by test.
P2 10.15 →Real time pressure reading.
TIME 59 →Let-by default time is 1 minute. Can be
changed via “Menu”.
If the let-by test fails simply move the rotary switch to any position other than
“tightness” to abort the test.
If the let-by test passes adjust the gas pressure for the tightness test and press
to start the stabilisation test. The display shows:
STABIL’N
P1 20.01 →Real time pressure during the stabilisation
test.
mbar →Pressure units.
TIME 59 →Stabilisation default time is 1 minute. Can
be changed via “Menu”.

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When complete press to start the tightness test:
TIGHTN’S
P1 20.01 →Pressure at start of tightness test.
P2 20.01 →Real time pressure reading.
TIME 119 →Tightness default time is 2 minutes. Can
be changed via “Menu”.
When complete the display will show:
LOG 01 →The tightness test is automatically stored in
the memory.
P1 20.01 →Pressure at start of tightness test.
P2 19.98 →Pressure at end of tightness test.
∆P 0.03 →Pressure drop during tightness test.
To print a tightness test, select MENU / REPORT / TIGHTN’S / VIEW.
Use to select the log number to be printed.
Press / to print the tightness test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth
fitted)

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4.4 DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE
Select “Diff Temp” to measure flow, return and differential temperatures
DIFF TEMP display
TEMP →Pump stops automatically when dial is
moved to Diff Temp.
T1 60.4 →Use the T1 connection for the flow
temperature sensor.
T2 55.2 →Use the T2 connection for the return
temperature sensor.
∆T 5.2 →Real time temperature difference.
Press / to print a differential temperature test (also sends to PC if
Bluetooth fitted).
Hold / for 2+ seconds to log a differential temperature report.
Viewing / printing a differential temperature test
Select MENU / REPORT / TEMP / VIEW
Use or to select the log number to be printed.
Press / to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted).

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4.5 ROOM CO TESTING
Select “Room CO” for CO investigations.
Press / to start the 15 minute duration room CO test.
ROOM CO display
ROOM CO
CO 00 →Real time CO reading (ppm).
TEST 00 →Test 00 = initial reading.
Test 15 = final reading.
LOG 01 →The room CO test is automatically stored
in the memory. The log number for the
test is displayed.
To print a room CO test select MENU / REPORT / ROOM CO / VIEW
Use to select the log number to be printed.
Press / to print the room CO test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth
fitted)
NOTE: To abort a room CO test, press / for 1 second.