
Table of ContentsTeledyne API – Model T300/T300M CO Analyzer
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12.5.7.6. Pressure/Flow Sensor Assembly ...............................................................................................261
12.5.8. Motherboard.......................................................................................................................................262
12.5.8.1. A/D Functions .............................................................................................................................262
12.5.8.2. Test Channel / Analog Outputs Voltage.....................................................................................262
12.5.8.3. Analog Outputs: Current Loop....................................................................................................264
12.5.8.4. Status Outputs............................................................................................................................264
12.5.8.5. Control Inputs – Remote Zero, Span..........................................................................................265
12.5.9. CPU....................................................................................................................................................265
12.5.10. RS-232 Communications.................................................................................................................265
12.5.10.1. General RS-232 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................265
12.5.10.2. Troubleshooting Analyzer/Modem or Terminal Operation .......................................................266
12.5.11. The Optional CO2Sensor ................................................................................................................266
12.6. Repair Procedures...................................................................................................................................267
12.6.1. Repairing Sample Flow Control Assembly ........................................................................................267
12.6.2. Removing/Replacing the GFC Wheel................................................................................................268
12.6.3. Checking and Adjusting the Sync/Demodulator, Circuit Gain (CO MEAS) ......................................270
12.6.3.1. Checking the Sync/Demodulator Circuit Gain............................................................................270
12.6.3.2. Adjusting the Sync/Demodulator, Circuit Gain ...........................................................................271
12.6.4. Disk-On-Module Replacement...........................................................................................................272
12.7. Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................................273
12.8. Technical Assistance...............................................................................................................................274
13. THEORY OF OPERATION.............................................................................................. 275
13.1. Measurement Method..............................................................................................................................275
13.1.1. Beer’s Law .........................................................................................................................................275
13.2. Measurement Fundamentals...................................................................................................................276
13.2.1. Gas Filter Correlation.........................................................................................................................277
13.2.1.1. The GFC Wheel..........................................................................................................................277
13.2.1.2. The Measure Reference Ratio ...................................................................................................278
13.2.1.3. Summary Interference Rejection................................................................................................280
13.3. Flow Rate Control....................................................................................................................................281
13.3.1.1. Critical Flow Orifice.....................................................................................................................281
13.3.2. Particulate Filter .................................................................................................................................282
13.3.3. Pneumatic Sensors............................................................................................................................283
13.3.3.1. Sample Pressure Sensor ...........................................................................................................283
13.3.3.2. Sample Flow Sensor ..................................................................................................................283
13.4. Electronic Operation ................................................................................................................................283
13.4.1. CPU....................................................................................................................................................285
13.4.1.1. Disk-On-Module (DOM)..............................................................................................................285
13.4.1.2. Flash Chip ..................................................................................................................................285
13.4.2. Optical Bench & GFC Wheel .............................................................................................................286
13.4.2.1. Temperature Control ..................................................................................................................286
13.4.2.2. IR Source....................................................................................................................................286
13.4.2.3. GFC Wheel.................................................................................................................................286
13.4.2.4. IR Photo-Detector.......................................................................................................................288
13.4.3. Synchronous Demodulator (Sync/Demod) Assembly .......................................................................288
13.4.3.1. Signal Synchronization and Demodulation ................................................................................289
13.4.3.2. Sync/Demod Status LEDs..........................................................................................................290
13.4.3.3. Photo-Detector Temperature Control .........................................................................................290
13.4.3.4. Dark Calibration Switch ..............................................................................................................291
13.4.3.5. Electric Test Switch ....................................................................................................................291
13.4.4. Relay Board .......................................................................................................................................291
13.4.4.1. Heater Control ............................................................................................................................291
13.4.4.2. GFC Wheel Motor Control..........................................................................................................291
13.4.4.3. Zero/Span Valve Options ...........................................................................................................292
13.4.4.4. IR Source....................................................................................................................................292
13.4.4.5. Status LEDs................................................................................................................................292