Teledyne T101 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL T101
UV FLUORESCENCE H2S ANALYZER
TELEDYNE MONITOR LABS
35 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
USA
Toll-free Phone:
800-846-6062
Phone:
303-792-3300
Fax:
Spare Parts:
Repairs:
303-799-4853
800-934-2319
800-324-5190
Email:
[e-mail]
Website:
http://www.teledyne-ml.com/
072660000 Rev. B
Teledyne Monitor Labs
May 2016

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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT
© Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
TRADEMARKS
All trademarks, registered trademarks, brand names or product names appearing
in this document are the property of their respective owners and are used herein
for identification purposes only.

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SAFETY MESSAGES
Important safety messages are provided throughout this manual for the purpose of
avoiding personal injury or instrument damage. Please read these messages
carefully. Each safety message is associated with a safety alert symbol. They are
placed throughout this manual. The safety symbols are also located inside the
instrument. It is imperative that you pay close attention to these messages, the
descriptions of which are as follows:
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
HAZARD: Strong oxidizer
GENERAL WARNING/CAUTION: Read the accompanying
message for specific information.
CAUTION: Hot Surface Warning
Do Not Touch: Touching some parts of the instrument
without protection or proper tools could result in damage to the
part(s) and/or the instrument.
Technician Symbol: All operations marked with this symbol
are to be performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.
Electrical Ground: This symbol inside the instrument marks
the central safety grounding point for the instrument.
CAUTION
This instrument should only be used for the purpose
and in the
manner described in this manual. If you use this instrument
in a
manner other than that for which it was int
ended, unpredictable
behavior could ensue with possible hazardous consequences.
NEVER use any gas analyzer to sample combustible gases!
Note
For Technical Assistance regarding the use and maintenance of this instrument or any other
Teledyne ML product, contact Teledyne ML’s Technical Support Department:
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
or access any of the service options on our website at http://www.teledyne-ml.com/

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CONSIGNESDE SÉCURITÉ
Des consignes de sécurité importantes sont fournies tout au long du présent
manuel dans le but d’éviter des blessures corporelles ou d’endommager les
instruments. Veuillez lire attentivement ces consignes. Chaque consigne de
sécurité est représentée par un pictogramme d’alerte de sécurité; ces
pictogrammes se retrouvent dans ce manuel et à l’intérieur des instruments. Les
symboles correspondent aux consignes suivantes :
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de choc électrique
DANGER : Oxydant puissant
AVERTISSEMENT GÉNÉRAL / MISE EN GARDE : Lire la consigne
complémentaire pour des renseignements spécifiques
MISE EN GARDE : Surface chaude
Ne pas toucher : Toucher à certaines parties de l’instrument sans
protection ou sans les outils appropriés pourrait entraîner des
dommages aux pièces ou à l’instrument.
Pictogramme « technicien » : Toutes les opérations portant ce
symbole doivent être effectuées uniquement par du personnel de
maintenance qualifié.
Mise à la terre : Ce symbole à l’intérieur de l’instrument détermine le
point central de la mise à la terre sécuritaire de l’instrument.
MISE EN GARDE
Cet instrument doit être utilisé aux fins décrites et de la manièr
e
décrite dans ce manuel. Si vous utilisez cet instrument d’une
autre manière que celle pour laquelle il a été prévu, l’instrument
pourrait se comporter de façon imprévisible et entraîner des
conséquences dangereuses.
NE JAMAIS utiliser un analyseur de gaz pour échantillonner des
gaz combustibles!

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WARRANTY
WARRANTY POLICY (02024 F)
Teledyne Monitor Labs (TML), a business unit of Teledyne Instruments, Inc.,
provides that:
Prior to shipment, TML equipment is thoroughly inspected and tested. Should
equipment failure occur, TML assures its customers that prompt service and support
will be available.
COVERAGE After the warranty period and throughout the equipment lifetime, TML stands ready
to provide on-site or in-plant service at reasonable rates similar to those of other
manufacturers in the industry. All maintenance and the first level of field
troubleshooting are to be performed by the customer.
NON-TML MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided but not manufactured by TML is warranted and will be repaired
to the extent and according to the current terms and conditions of the respective
equipment manufacturer’s warranty.
Product Return All units or components returned to Teledyne ML should be properly packed for
handling and returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center.
After the repair, the equipment will be returned, freight prepaid.
The complete Terms and Conditions of Sale can be reviewed at
http://www.teledyne-ml.com/terms_and_conditions.asp
CAUTION – Avoid Warranty Invalidation
Failure to comply with proper anti-Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) handling and packing
instructions and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) procedures when returning
parts for repair or calibration may void your warranty. For anti-
ESD handling and
packing instructions please refer to “Packing Components for Return to Teledyne ML” in
the Primer on Electro-Static Discharge section of this manual, and for RMA procedures
please refer to our Website at http://www.teledyne-ml.c om under Customer Support >
Return Authorization.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This T101 operation manual, PN 07266, is comprised of multiple documents in PDF
format, as listed below.
Part No. Rev Name/Description
07266 B Model T101 Operation Manual (this manual)
05492 D Menu Trees and Software Documentation (inserted as Appendix A of this manual)
07347 1/19/2011 Spare Parts List (in Appendix B of this manual)
05494 D Repair Questionnaire (inserted as Appendix C of this manual)
Documents included in Appendix D:
03956 A PCA, 03955,RelayDriver
04354 D PCA, 04003,PressureFlowSensorBoard
04181 H PCA, 04180,PMT Preamp
04420 B PCA, 04120,UV Detector Preamp
04693 E PCA, 04692,UV LampDriver
04932 C PCA, Thermo-ElectricCoolerBoard
04468 B PCA, 04467,Analog Output Isolator
06731 B Schem,Auxiliary IO
05803 B Schem,Gen5 Motherboard
06698 D Schem,LCDTchscrnInterface
06882 B Schem,LVDS transmitter
NOTE
Please read this manual in its entiretybefore making any attemptto operate the instrument.
REVISIONHISTORY
T101 Operation Manual 072660000
REV
DATE
DCN
DESCRIPTION
B
2012 June 08
6485
Administrative updates.
A
2011 February 14
5970
Initial Release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................19
1.1. Features........................................................................................................................................... 19
1.2. Options............................................................................................................................................ 20
2. SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS ...................................................................................................23
2.1. Specifications................................................................................................................................... 23
2.2. Approvals and Certifications ............................................................................................................. 24
2.2.1. Safety....................................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.2. EMC.......................................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.3. Other Type Certifications........................................................................................................... 24
3. GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................................25
3.1. Unpacking and Initial Setup.............................................................................................................. 25
3.2. Instrument Layout........................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.1. Front Panel ............................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.2. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................ 30
3.2.3. Internal Chassis Layout............................................................................................................. 32
3.3. Electrical Connections....................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.1. Analog Inputs (Option 64) Connections...................................................................................... 33
3.3.2. Connecting the Analog Outputs................................................................................................. 34
3.3.2.1. Current Loop Analog Outputs (Option 41) Setup................................................................. 35
3.3.3. Connecting the Status Outputs .................................................................................................. 36
3.3.4. Connecting the Control Inputs................................................................................................... 37
3.3.5. Connecting the Communications Ports....................................................................................... 39
3.3.5.1. Connecting the Serial Ports ................................................................................................ 39
3.3.5.2. Connecting to a LAN or the Internet ................................................................................... 39
3.3.5.3. Connecting to a Personal Computer (USB Option)............................................................... 39
3.3.5.4. Connecting to a Multidrop Network (Option)....................................................................... 39
3.4. Pneumatic Connections .................................................................................................................... 39
3.4.1.1. Connections with Internal Valve Options Installed............................................................... 45
3.5. Startup, Functional Checks, and Initial Calibration ............................................................................ 50
3.5.1. Startup ..................................................................................................................................... 50
3.5.2. Warm-Up.................................................................................................................................. 50
3.5.3. Warning Messages..................................................................................................................... 50
3.5.4. Functional Check....................................................................................................................... 52
3.6. Initial Calibration.............................................................................................................................. 53
3.6.1. Basic Calibration Procedure ....................................................................................................... 53
3.6.2. Interferences for H2S Measurements......................................................................................... 56
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................57
4.1. Overview of Operating Modes........................................................................................................... 57
4.2. Sample Mode................................................................................................................................... 58
4.2.1. Test Functions........................................................................................................................... 58
4.2.2. Warning Messages..................................................................................................................... 61
4.3. Calibration Mode .............................................................................................................................. 62
4.3.1. Calibration Password Security.................................................................................................... 62
4.4. Setup Mode...................................................................................................................................... 64
4.4.1. Setup – CFG: Viewing the Analyzer’s Configuration Information................................................. 65
4.4.2. Setup – ACAL: Auto Calibration................................................................................................. 66

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4.4.3. Setup – DAS: Data Acquisition .................................................................................................. 66
4.4.4. Setup – Range: Analog Output Reporting Range Configuration................................................... 66
4.4.4.1. Available Analog Output Signals ......................................................................................... 66
4.4.4.2. Physical Range versus Analog Output Reporting Ranges...................................................... 67
4.4.4.3. Reporting Range Modes...................................................................................................... 68
4.4.4.4. Single Range Mode (SNGL)................................................................................................. 69
4.4.4.5. Independent Range Mode (IND) ......................................................................................... 70
4.4.4.6. Auto Range Mode (AUTO)................................................................................................... 71
4.4.4.7. Range Units ....................................................................................................................... 72
4.4.4.8. Dilution Ratio..................................................................................................................... 73
4.4.5. Setup – Pass: Password Protection............................................................................................ 74
4.4.6. SETUP – CLK: Setting the Internal Time-of-Day Clock................................................................ 75
4.5. SETUP – VARS: Using the Internal Variables..................................................................................... 77
4.5.1. Setting the Gas Measurement Mode........................................................................................... 80
4.6. SETUP – DIAG: Using the Diagnostics Functions ............................................................................... 81
4.6.1. Signal I/O ................................................................................................................................. 83
4.6.2. Analog Output Step Test ........................................................................................................... 84
4.6.3. Analog I/O Configuration........................................................................................................... 85
4.6.3.1. Analog Output Signal Type and Range Span Selection......................................................... 87
4.6.3.2. Analog Output Calibration Mode.......................................................................................... 88
4.6.3.3. Manual Analog Output Calibration and Voltage Adjustment ................................................. 90
4.6.3.4. Analog Output Offset Adjustment ....................................................................................... 92
4.6.3.5. Current Loop Output Adjustment........................................................................................ 92
4.6.3.6. AIN Calibration................................................................................................................... 95
4.6.3.7. Analog Inputs (XIN1…XIN8) Option Configuration............................................................... 96
4.6.4. Optic Test ................................................................................................................................. 97
4.6.5. Electrical Test............................................................................................................................ 98
4.6.6. Lamp Calibration....................................................................................................................... 99
4.6.7. Pressure Calibration ................................................................................................................ 100
4.6.8. Flow Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 101
4.6.9. Test ChannelOutput............................................................................................................... 102
4.7. SETUP – COMM: Setting Up the Analyser’s Communication Ports .................................................... 103
4.7.1. Instrument ID......................................................................................................................... 103
4.7.2. COM Port Default Settings....................................................................................................... 105
4.7.3. RS-232 COM Port Cable Connections....................................................................................... 105
4.7.4. RS-485 Configuration.............................................................................................................. 107
4.7.5. DTE and DCE Communication.................................................................................................. 107
4.7.6. Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................................ 107
4.7.6.1. Configuring the Ethernet Interface Using DHCP................................................................. 107
4.7.6.2. Manually Configuring the Ethernet with Static IP Addresses .............................................. 109
4.7.6.3. Changing the Analyzer’s HOSTNAME................................................................................. 112
4.7.7. USB Configuration................................................................................................................... 114
4.7.8. Multidrop RS-232 Set Up......................................................................................................... 116
4.7.9. MODBUS Set Up...................................................................................................................... 119
4.7.10. COMPort Communication Modes........................................................................................... 121
4.7.11. COMPort Baud Rate.............................................................................................................. 123
4.7.12. COMPort Testing.................................................................................................................. 124
4.8. Using the Data Acquisition System (DAS ) ...................................................................................... 124
4.8.1. DAS Structure......................................................................................................................... 125
4.8.1.1. DAS Channels .................................................................................................................. 125
4.8.1.2. DAS Parameters............................................................................................................... 126
4.8.1.3. DAS Configuration Limits.................................................................................................. 127
4.8.1.4. DAS Triggering Events...................................................................................................... 127
4.8.2. Default DAS Channels ............................................................................................................. 128
4.8.2.1. Viewing DAS Data and Settings........................................................................................ 130
4.8.2.2. Editing DAS Data Channels............................................................................................... 131
4.8.2.3. Trigger Events.................................................................................................................. 133
4.8.2.4. Editing DAS Parameters ................................................................................................... 134
4.8.2.5. Sample Period and Report Period...................................................................................... 135
4.8.2.6. Number of Records........................................................................................................... 137
4.8.2.7. RS-232 Report Function................................................................................................... 139
4.8.2.8. Compact Report............................................................................................................... 139

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4.8.2.9. Starting Date ................................................................................................................... 139
4.8.2.10. Disabling/Enabling Data Channels................................................................................... 140
4.8.2.11. HOLDOFF Feature........................................................................................................... 141
4.8.3. Remote DAS Configuration...................................................................................................... 142
5. REMOTE OPERATION .........................................................................................................................143
5.1.1. Remote Operation Using the External Digital I/O...................................................................... 143
5.1.1.1. Status Outputs................................................................................................................. 143
5.1.1.2. Control Inputs.................................................................................................................. 145
5.1.2. Remote Operation Using the External Serial I/O....................................................................... 146
5.1.2.1. Terminal Operating Modes................................................................................................ 146
5.1.2.2. Help Commands in Terminal Mode.................................................................................... 147
5.1.2.3. Command Syntax............................................................................................................. 148
5.1.2.4. Data Types....................................................................................................................... 148
5.1.2.5. Status Reporting.............................................................................................................. 149
5.1.2.6. General Message Format.................................................................................................. 150
5.1.2.7. Remote Access by Modem................................................................................................ 150
5.1.2.8. COM Port Password Security............................................................................................. 153
5.1.2.9. APICOM Remote Control Program..................................................................................... 153
5.1.3. Additional Communications Documentation.............................................................................. 154
5.1.4. Using the T101 with a Hessen Protocol Network....................................................................... 155
5.1.4.1. General Overview of Hessen Protocol................................................................................ 155
5.1.4.2. Hessen COMM Port Configuration...................................................................................... 155
5.1.4.3. Activating Hessen Protocol ............................................................................................... 156
5.1.4.4. Selecting a Hessen Protocol Type ..................................................................................... 157
5.1.4.5. Setting The Hessen Protocol Response Mode..................................................................... 157
5.1.4.6. Hessen Protocol Gas ID.................................................................................................... 159
5.1.4.7. Setting Hessen Protocol Status Flags................................................................................ 160
6. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................163
6.1. Calibration Preparations ................................................................................................................. 163
6.1.1. Required Equipment, Supplies, and Expendables..................................................................... 163
6.1.2. Zero Air .................................................................................................................................. 164
6.1.3. Gas Standards ........................................................................................................................ 164
6.1.4. Permeation Tubes ................................................................................................................... 164
6.1.5. Calibration Gas Traceability..................................................................................................... 165
6.1.6. Data Recording Devices........................................................................................................... 165
6.2. Manual Calibration.......................................................................................................................... 165
6.3. Manual Calibration Checks.............................................................................................................. 169
6.4. Manual Calibration with Zero/Span Valves ...................................................................................... 170
6.5. Manual Calibration with IZS Option................................................................................................. 173
6.6. Manual Calibration Checks with IZS or Zero/Span Valves................................................................ 174
6.7. Manual Calibration in INDEPENDENT or AUTO Reporting Range Modes ............................................ 177
6.7.1. Calibration With Remote Contact Closures ............................................................................... 177
6.8. Manual Calibration in Multigas Measurement Mode.......................................................................... 178
6.9. Automatic Calibration/Checks (AutoCal).......................................................................................... 179
6.9.1. Autocal of Instruments in INDEPENDENT or AUTO Reporting Range Modes............................... 183
6.9.2. Autocalof Instruments in Multigas Measurement Mode............................................................ 184
6.10. Calibration Quality........................................................................................................................ 185
7. EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION..........................................................................................................187
7.1. Calibration Requirements ............................................................................................................... 187
7.1.1. Calibration of Equipment......................................................................................................... 187
7.1.2. Data Recording Device ............................................................................................................ 189
7.1.3. Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability............................................................. 189
7.1.4. EPA Calibration Using Permeation Tubes.................................................................................. 189
7.1.5. Calibration Frequency.............................................................................................................. 190
7.1.6. Record Keeping....................................................................................................................... 190
7.1.7. Summary of Quality Assurance Checks.................................................................................... 191
7.2. Level 1 Calibrations versus Level 2 Checks..................................................................................... 191
7.3. ZERO and SPAN Checks.................................................................................................................. 193
7.3.1. Zero/Span Check Procedures................................................................................................... 193
7.4. Precisions Calibration Procedures and Checks ................................................................................. 193
7.4.1. Precision Calibration................................................................................................................ 194
7.4.2. Precision Check....................................................................................................................... 194

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7.5. Dynamic Multipoint Span Calibration............................................................................................... 195
7.6. Special Calibration Requirements for Independent Range or Auto Range......................................... 196
7.7. References..................................................................................................................................... 196
8. INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................197
8.1. Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................................................... 197
8.2. Predictive Diagnostics..................................................................................................................... 201
8.3. Maintenance Procedures................................................................................................................. 202
8.3.1. Changing the Sample Particulate Filter .................................................................................... 202
8.3.2. Changing the IZS Permeation Tube......................................................................................... 203
8.3.3. Maintaining the SO2Scrubber ................................................................................................. 203
8.3.3.1. Predicting When the SO2Scrubber Should Be Replaced.................................................... 203
8.3.3.2. Checking the Function of the SO2Scrubber...................................................................... 204
8.3.3.3. Changing the SO2Scrubber Material................................................................................. 204
8.3.4. Changing the External Zero Air Scrubber................................................................................. 205
8.3.5. Maintaining the H2S SO2Converter..................................................................................... 206
8.3.5.1. Predicting When the ConverterCatalyst Should Be Replaced............................................. 206
8.3.5.2. Checking the Efficiency of the H2S SO2Converter......................................................... 206
8.3.5.3. Changing the H2S SO2Converter Catalyst Material....................................................... 207
8.3.6. Checking for Light Leaks ......................................................................................................... 209
8.3.7. Changing the Critical Flow Orifice ............................................................................................ 209
9. TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE .......................................................................................................211
9.1. General Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 211
9.1.1. Fault Diagnosis with Warning Messages................................................................................... 212
9.1.2. Fault Diagnosis with Test Functions......................................................................................... 216
9.1.3. Using the Diagnostic Signal I/O Function ................................................................................. 217
9.1.4. Status LEDs............................................................................................................................ 218
9.1.4.1. Motherboard Status Indicator (Watchdog)........................................................................ 219
9.1.4.2. CPU Status Indicator........................................................................................................ 219
9.1.4.3. Relay Board Status LEDs.................................................................................................. 219
9.2. Gas Flow Problems......................................................................................................................... 220
9.2.1. Zero or Low Sample Flow ........................................................................................................ 221
9.2.2. High Flow................................................................................................................................ 221
9.3. Calibration Problems ...................................................................................................................... 221
9.3.1. Negative Concentrations.......................................................................................................... 221
9.3.2. No Response........................................................................................................................... 222
9.3.3. Unstable Zero and Span.......................................................................................................... 222
9.3.4. Inability to Span - No SPAN Button.......................................................................................... 222
9.3.5. Inability to Zero - No ZERO Button.......................................................................................... 223
9.3.6. Non-Linear Response............................................................................................................... 223
9.3.7. Discrepancy Between Analog Output and Display..................................................................... 224
9.4. Other Performance Problems.......................................................................................................... 224
9.4.1. Excessive Noise....................................................................................................................... 224
9.4.2. Slow Response........................................................................................................................ 224
9.4.3. The Analyzer Doesn’t Appear on the LAN or Internet................................................................ 225
9.5. Subsystem Checkout...................................................................................................................... 225
9.5.1. Detailed Pressure Leak Check.................................................................................................. 225
9.5.2. Performing a Sample Flow Check............................................................................................. 226
9.5.3. AC Power Configuration........................................................................................................... 226
9.5.4. DC Power Supply..................................................................................................................... 227
9.5.5. I2C Bus ................................................................................................................................... 228
9.5.6. Touchscreen Interface............................................................................................................. 228
9.5.7. LCD Display Module................................................................................................................. 228
9.5.8. Relay Board ............................................................................................................................ 228
9.5.9. Motherboard ........................................................................................................................... 229
9.5.9.1. A/D functions................................................................................................................... 229
9.5.9.2. Analog Output Voltages.................................................................................................... 229
9.5.9.3. Status Outputs................................................................................................................. 230
9.5.9.4. Control Inputs.................................................................................................................. 230
9.5.10. CPU....................................................................................................................................... 230
9.5.11. RS-232 Communication......................................................................................................... 231
9.5.11.1. General RS-232 Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 231
9.5.11.2. Modem or Terminal Operation ........................................................................................ 231

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9.5.12. PMT Sensor........................................................................................................................... 232
9.5.13. PMT Preamplifier Board ......................................................................................................... 232
9.5.14. PMT Temperature Control PCA............................................................................................... 232
9.5.15. High Voltage Power Supply.................................................................................................... 234
9.5.16. Pneumatic Sensor Assembly.................................................................................................. 234
9.5.16.1. Sample Pressure ............................................................................................................ 234
9.5.17. IZS Option ............................................................................................................................ 234
9.5.18. Box Temperature.................................................................................................................. 235
9.5.19. PMT Temperature.................................................................................................................. 235
9.6. Repair Procedures.......................................................................................................................... 235
9.6.1. Disk-on-Module Replacement .................................................................................................. 235
9.6.2. Adjusting the UV Lamp (Peaking the Lamp)............................................................................. 236
9.6.3. Replacing the UV Lamp ........................................................................................................... 238
9.6.4. Factory Cal (PMT Sensor, Hardware Calibration)...................................................................... 239
9.7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)................................................................................................ 241
9.8. Technical Assistance....................................................................................................................... 242
10. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION...........................................................................................................245
10.1. Measurement Principle ................................................................................................................. 245
10.1.1. H2S Conversion..................................................................................................................... 245
10.1.2. SO2Ultraviolet Fluorescence ................................................................................................. 246
10.2. The UV Light Path......................................................................................................................... 249
10.2.1. UV Source Lamp.................................................................................................................... 249
10.2.2. The Reference Detector......................................................................................................... 250
10.2.3. The PMT................................................................................................................................ 250
10.2.4. Optical Filters........................................................................................................................ 251
10.2.4.1. UV Source Optical Filter.................................................................................................. 251
10.2.4.2. PMT Optical Filter........................................................................................................... 251
10.2.5. Optical Lenses....................................................................................................................... 252
10.2.6. Measurement Interferences................................................................................................... 253
10.2.6.1. Direct Interference......................................................................................................... 253
10.2.6.2. UV Absorption by Ozone................................................................................................. 254
10.2.6.3. Dilution.......................................................................................................................... 254
10.2.6.4. Third Body Quenching.................................................................................................... 254
10.2.6.5. Light Pollution ................................................................................................................ 254
10.3. Pneumatic Operation.................................................................................................................... 255
10.3.1. Sample Gas Flow................................................................................................................... 256
10.3.2. Multigas Measurement & H2S SO2Switching Valve............................................................ 257
10.3.3. Flow Rate Control.................................................................................................................. 257
10.3.3.1. Critical Flow Orifice......................................................................................................... 257
10.3.4. Sample Particulate Filter........................................................................................................ 258
10.3.5. Hydrocarbon Scrubber (Kicker).............................................................................................. 259
10.3.6. SO2Scrubber........................................................................................................................ 259
10.3.7. Pneumatic Sensors................................................................................................................ 260
10.3.7.1. Sample Pressure Sensor................................................................................................. 260
10.3.7.2. Sample Flow Sensor....................................................................................................... 260
10.4. Electronic Operation..................................................................................................................... 261
10.4.1. CPU....................................................................................................................................... 263
10.4.1.1. Disk On Module (DOM)................................................................................................... 263
10.4.1.2. Flash Chip...................................................................................................................... 263
10.4.2. Sensor Module & Sample chamber......................................................................................... 264
10.4.3. Sample Chamber Heating Circuit ........................................................................................... 264
10.4.4. Photo Multiplier Tube (PMT)................................................................................................... 265
10.4.5. PMT Cooling System.............................................................................................................. 266
10.4.5.1. Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC)........................................................................................... 266
10.4.5.2. TEC Control Board.......................................................................................................... 267
10.4.6. PMT Preamplifier................................................................................................................... 267
10.4.7. Pneumatic Sensor Board........................................................................................................ 269
10.4.8. Relay Board.......................................................................................................................... 269
10.4.8.1. Heater Control................................................................................................................ 269
10.4.8.2. Valve Control................................................................................................................. 269
10.4.9. Status LEDs & Watch Dog Circuitry........................................................................................ 270
10.4.10. Motherboard........................................................................................................................ 271

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10.4.10.1. A to D Conversion........................................................................................................ 271
10.4.10.2. Sensor Inputs............................................................................................................... 271
10.4.10.3. Thermistor Interface..................................................................................................... 272
10.4.11. Analog Outputs................................................................................................................... 272
10.4.12. External Digital I/O.............................................................................................................. 273
10.4.13. I2C Data Bus ....................................................................................................................... 273
10.4.14. Power up Circuit.................................................................................................................. 273
10.5. Power Supply/ Circuit Breaker...................................................................................................... 273
10.6. Front Panel/Display Interface........................................................................................................ 275
10.6.1. LVDS Transmitter Board........................................................................................................ 275
10.6.2. Front Panel Interface PCA...................................................................................................... 275
10.7. Software Operation...................................................................................................................... 276
10.7.1. Adaptive Filter....................................................................................................................... 276
10.7.2. Calibration - Slope and Offset................................................................................................ 277
10.7.3. Temperature and Pressure Compensation (TPC) Feature........................................................ 278
10.7.4. Internal Data Acquisition System (DAS )................................................................................ 278
11. A PRIMER ON ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE ................................................................................279
11.1. How Static Charges are Created................................................................................................... 279
11.2. How Electro-Static Charges Cause Damage................................................................................... 280
11.3. Common Myths About ESD Damage ............................................................................................. 281
11.4. Basic Principles of Static Control................................................................................................... 282
11.4.1. General Rules........................................................................................................................ 282
11.4.2. Basic anti-ESD Procedures for Analyzer Repair and Maintenance............................................ 284
11.4.2.1. Working at the Instrument Rack..................................................................................... 284
11.4.2.2. Working at an Anti-ESDWork Bench............................................................................... 284
11.4.2.3. Transferring Components from Rack to Bench and Back.................................................. 285
11.4.2.4. Opening Shipments from Teledyne ML............................................................................ 285
11.4.2.5. Packing Components for Return to Teledyne ML.............................................................. 286
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - VERSION SPECIFIC SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION
APPENDIX B - T101 SPARE PARTS LIST
APPENDIX C - REPAIR QUESTIONNAIRE - T101
APPENDIX D - ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1. Front Panel Layout .........................................................................................27
Figure 3-2. Display Screen and Touch Control .....................................................................27
Figure 3-3. Display/Touch Control Screen Mapped to Menu Charts .........................................29
Figure 3-4. Rear Panel Layout ..........................................................................................30
Figure 3-5. Internal Chassis Layout ...................................................................................32
Figure 3-6. Analog In Connector .......................................................................................33
Figure 3-7. Analog Output Connector.................................................................................34
Figure 3-8. Current Loop Option Installed on the Motherboard ...............................................35
Figure 3-9. Status Output Connector.................................................................................36
Figure 3-10. Control Input Connector ................................................................................38
Figure 3-11. Pneumatic Connections, Basic Configuration Using Gas Dilution Calibrator ..............40
Figure 3-12. Pneumatic Connections, Basic Configuration Using Bottled Span Gas .....................41
Figure 3-13. Pneumatic Diagram of the T101 Standard Configuration ......................................42
Figure 3-14. Basic Pneumatic Connections for Units with Valve Options ...................................45
Figure 3-15. Pneumatic Diagram of the T101 With Z/S Option Installed ...................................46
Figure 3-16. Pneumatic Diagram of the T101 with IZS Options Installed ..................................49
Figure 4-1. Viewing T101 TEST Functions...........................................................................60
Figure 4-2. Viewing and Clearing T101 WARNING Messages ..................................................62
Figure 4-3. Analog Output Connectors Defined ....................................................................66
Figure 4-4. Setup for Calibrating Analog Outputs .................................................................91
Figure 4-5. Setup for Calibrating Current Outputs ................................................................93
Figure 4-6. DIAG – Analog Inputs (Option) Configuration Menu ..............................................96
Figure 4-7. Rear Panel Connector Pin-Outs for RS-232 Mode................................................ 105
Figure 4-8. CPU Connector Pin-Outs for RS-232 Mode......................................................... 106
Figure 4-9. Jumper and Cables for Multidrop Mode............................................................. 117
Figure 4-10.Multidrop PCA Host/Analyzer Interconnect Diagram ........................................... 118
Figure 4-11. Default DAS Channels Setup......................................................................... 129
Figure 4-12. APICOM User Interface for Configuring the DAS ............................................... 142
Figure 5-1. Status Output Connector............................................................................... 144
Figure 5-2. Control Inputs with Local 5 V Power Supply ...................................................... 146
Figure 5-3.Control Inputs with External 5 V Power Supply ...................................................146
Figure 5-4. APICOM Remote Control Program Interface....................................................... 154
Figure 6-1. Setup for Manual Calibration without Z/S Valve or IZS Option .............................. 166
Figure 6-2. Setup for Manual Calibration with Z/S Valve Option Installed ............................... 170
Figure 6-3. Setup for Manual Calibration Check with Z/S Valve or IZS Option ......................... 175
Figure 6-4. Typical Setup for Manual Calibratio in Multigas Measurement Mode ....................... 178
Figure 8-1. Sample Particulate Filter Assembly ..................................................................202
Figure 8-2. Charcoal Canister Assembly ........................................................................... 205
Figure 8-3. H2S - SO2 Converter Assembly ......................................................................208
Figure 8-4. Critical Flow Orifice Assembly ........................................................................210
Figure 9-1. Viewing and Clearing Warning Messages .......................................................... 214
Figure 9-2. Example of Signal I/O Function....................................................................... 218
Figure 9-3. CPU Status Indicator..................................................................................... 219
Figure 9-4. Shutter Assembly......................................................................................... 237
Figure 9-5. Location of UV Reference Detector Potentiometer............................................... 238
Figure 9-6. Pre-Amplifier Board Layout ............................................................................240
Figure 10-1. UV Absorption............................................................................................247
Figure 10-2. UV Light Path.............................................................................................249
Figure 10-3. Source UV Lamp Construction....................................................................... 250
Figure 10-4. Excitation Lamp UV Spectrum Before/After Filtration......................................... 251
Figure 10-5. PMT Optical Filter Bandwidth ........................................................................252
Figure 10-6. Effects of Focusing Source UV in Sample Chamber............................................ 252
Figure 10-7. T101 Gas Flow and Location of Critical Flow Orifice........................................... 256

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Figure 10-8. Typical Flow Control Assembly with Critical Flow Orifice..................................... 258
Figure 10-9. T101 Hydrocarbon Scrubber (Kicker) ............................................................. 259
Figure 10-10. T101 Electronic Block Diagram .................................................................... 261
Figure 10-11. T101 CPU Board .......................................................................................263
Figure 10-12. T101 Sample Chamber ..............................................................................264
Figure 10-13. PMT Assembly ..........................................................................................265
Figure 10-14. Basic PMT Design...................................................................................... 266
Figure 10-15. PMT Cooling System.................................................................................. 267
Figure 10-16. PMT Preamp Block Diagram ........................................................................268
Figure 10-17. Relay Board Status LED Locations................................................................ 270
Figure 10-18. Power Distribution Block Diagram ................................................................ 274
Figure 10-19. Front Panel and Display Interface Block Diagram ............................................ 275
Figure 10-20. Basic Software Operation ........................................................................... 276
Figure 11-1. Triboelectric Charging.................................................................................. 279
Figure 11-2. Basic anti-ESD Work Station.........................................................................282
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1. Analyzer Options .............................................................................................20
Table 2-1. Model T101 Basic Unit Specifications...................................................................23
Table 3-1. Display Screen and Touch Control Description ......................................................28
Table 3-2. Rear Panel Description .....................................................................................31
Table 3-3. Analog Input Pin Assignments............................................................................34
Table 3-4. Analog Output Pin Assignmentss ........................................................................35
Table 3-5. Status Output Signals ......................................................................................37
Table 3-6. Control Input Signals .......................................................................................38
Table 3-7. Inlet / Outlet Connector Descriptions ..................................................................40
Table 3-8. H2S – SO2Switching Valve Operating States........................................................42
Table 3-9. NIST-SRM's Available for Traceability of H2S & SO2Calibration Gases.......................44
Table 3-10. Zero/Span Valve Operating States....................................................................46
Table 3-11. IZS Valve Operating States .............................................................................49
Table 3-12. Possible Warning Messages at Start-Up .............................................................51
Table 4-1. Analyzer Operating Modes.................................................................................57
Table 4-2. Test Functions Defined .....................................................................................59
Table 4-3. List of Warning Messages..................................................................................61
Table 4-4. Primary Setup Mode Features and Functions ........................................................64
Table 4-5. Secondary Setup Mode Features and Functions.....................................................64
Table 4-6. Password Levels.............................................................................................74
Table 4-7. Variable Names (VARS) ....................................................................................77
Table 4-8. T101 Diagnostic (DIAG) Functions......................................................................81
Table 4-9. DIAG - Analog I/O Functions .............................................................................85
Table 4-10. Analog Output Voltage Ranges .........................................................................85
Table 4-11. Analog Output Current Loop Range ...................................................................86
Table 4-12. Analog Output Pin Assignments........................................................................86
Table 4-13. Voltage Tolerances for Analog Output Calibration ................................................90