Teledyne T700 User manual

Operation Manual
Model T700
Dynamic Dilution Calibrator
Also supports operation of
Model T700U
(when used in conjunction with T700U addendum, PN 06876)
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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT
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TRADEMARKS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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, and are placed throughout this manual and inside the instrument. The symbols with messages are
defined 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 intended, unpredictable
behavior could ensue with possible hazardous consequences.
NEVER use any gas analyzer to sample combustible gas(es)!
Note
For Technical Assistance regarding the use and maintenance of this
instrument or any other Teledyne API product, please contact Teledyne
API’s Technical Support Department:
Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
or by accessing various service options on our website:
http://www.teledyne-api.com/.
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CONSIGNES DE 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 manière 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 (02024G)
Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation (TAPI), a business unit of Teledyne
Instruments, Inc., provides that:
Prior to shipment, TAPI equipment is thoroughly inspected and tested. Should equipment
failure occur, TAPI assures its customers that prompt service and support will be available.
COVERAGE After the warranty period and throughout the equipment lifetime, TAPI 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-TAPI MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided but not manufactured by TAPI 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 API 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-
api.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 the manual, Fundamentals of
ESD, PN 04786, in its “Packing Components for Return to Teledyne API‟s
Customer Service” section. The manual can be downloaded from our website at
http://www.teledyne-api.com under Help Center > Product Manuals in the Special
Manuals section; RMA procedures are under Help Center > Return Authorization.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Presented here is information regarding the documents that are included with this
manual (Structure) and how the content is organized (Organization).
STRUCTURE
This T700 manual, PN 06873, is comprised of multiple documents, assembled in PDF
format, as listed below.
Part No.
Rev
Name/Description
06873
E
Operation Manual, T700 Dynamic Dilution Calibrator
05623
G
Appendix A, Menu Trees and related software documentation
06852
B
Spare Parts List (in Appendix B of this manual)
05625
D
Appendix C, Repair Form
069140100
A
Interconnect List (in Appendix D of this manual)
Appendix D, Schematics:
06914
A
Interconnect Diagram
04420
B
SCH, PCA 04120, UV DETECTOR
04422
A
SCH, PCA 04144, DC HEATER/TEMP SENSOR
04421
A
SCH, PCA 04166, UV LAMP POWER SUPPLY
04354
D
SCH, PCA 04003, Pressure/Flow Transducer Interface
04524
E
SCH, PCA 04523, RELAY CARD
05698
B
SCH, PCA 05697 ADPTR, EXT VALVE DRIVER
05803
B
SCH, PCA 05802, MOTHERBOARD, GEN-5
06698
D
SCH, PCA 06670, INTRFC, LCD TCH SCRN,
06882
B
SCH, LVDS TRANSMITTER BOARD
06731
B
SCH, AUX-I/O BOARD
Note
We recommend that this manual be read in its entirety before any attempt is
made to operate the instrument.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 19
1.1. T700 Calibrator Overview ............................................................................................................................19
1.2. Features.......................................................................................................................................................19
1.3. 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 .......................................................................................................................................................25
2.2.3. Other Type Certifications .......................................................................................................................25
3. GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................... 27
3.1. Unpacking and Initial Setup .........................................................................................................................27
3.1.1. Ventilation Clearance.............................................................................................................................28
3.2. Calibrator Layout..........................................................................................................................................28
3.2.1. Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................29
3.2.2. Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................................32
3.2.3. Internal Layout .......................................................................................................................................34
3.3. Connections and Setup................................................................................................................................36
3.3.1. Electrical Connections ...........................................................................................................................36
3.3.1.1. Connecting Power ..........................................................................................................................36
3.3.1.2. Connecting Analog Outputs ...........................................................................................................37
3.3.1.3. Connecting the Status Outputs ......................................................................................................37
3.3.1.4. Connecting the Control Inputs........................................................................................................39
3.3.1.5. Connecting the Control Outputs .....................................................................................................41
3.3.1.6. Connecting the External Valve Driver Option.................................................................................42
3.3.1.7. Connecting the Communications Interfaces...................................................................................44
3.3.2. Pneumatic Connections.........................................................................................................................51
3.3.2.1. About Diluent Gas (Zero Air) ..........................................................................................................51
3.3.2.2. About Calibration Gas ....................................................................................................................52
3.3.2.3. Connecting Diluent Gas to the Calibrator.......................................................................................55
3.3.2.4. Connecting Calibration Source Gas to the T700 Calibrator...........................................................55
3.3.2.5. Connecting Gas Outputs from the Calibrator .................................................................................56
3.3.2.6. Other Pneumatic Connections .......................................................................................................60
3.3.3. Permeation Tube Setup for the T700 ....................................................................................................71
3.3.4. Permeation Tube Calculation ................................................................................................................72
3.4. Startup, Functional Checks, and Initial Calibration......................................................................................74
3.4.1. Start Up..................................................................................................................................................74
3.4.2. Warning Messages ................................................................................................................................75
3.4.3. Functional Checks .................................................................................................................................77
3.4.4. Setting Up the Calibration Gas Inlet Ports.............................................................................................78
3.4.5. Default Gas Types .................................................................................................................................78
3.4.6. User Defined Gas Types .......................................................................................................................78
3.4.6.1. User Defined Gas Types –General ...............................................................................................78
3.4.6.2. User Defined Gas Types –Defining the Gas Name ......................................................................80
3.4.6.3. User Defined Gas Types –Setting the MOLAR MASS..................................................................81
3.4.6.4. Enabling and Disabling Gas Types ................................................................................................83
3.4.7. Defining Calibration Source Gas Cylinders ...........................................................................................84
3.4.7.1. Setting Up the Ports with Single Gas Cylinders .............................................................................84
3.4.7.2. Setting Up the Ports with Multiple Gas Cylinders...........................................................................86
3.4.8. Selecting an Operating Mode for the O3 Generator..............................................................................87
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3.4.8.1. CNST (CONSTANT).......................................................................................................................87
3.4.8.2. BNCH (BENCH) .............................................................................................................................87
3.4.9. Setting the T700‟s Total Gas Flow Rate ................................................................................................88
4. OVERVIEW OF OPERATING MODES AND BASIC OPERATION.................................... 91
4.1. STANDBY MODE ........................................................................................................................................94
4.1.1. Test Functions .......................................................................................................................................95
4.2. GENERATE MODE......................................................................................................................................98
4.2.1. GENERATE > AUTO: Basic Generation of Calibration Mixtures ........................................................100
4.2.2. GENERATE > MAN: Generating Calibration Mixtures Manually.........................................................102
4.2.2.1. Determining the Source Gas Flow Rate.......................................................................................102
4.2.2.2. Determining the Diluent Gas Flow Rate.......................................................................................103
4.2.2.3. Determining the Diluent Gas Flow Rate with the Optional O3Generator Installed......................103
4.2.2.4. Setting Source Gas and Diluent Flow Rates Using the GENERATE > MAN Menu ....................104
4.2.3. GENERATE > GPT: Performing a Gas Phase Titration Calibration....................................................105
4.2.3.1. GPT Theory..................................................................................................................................105
4.2.3.2. Choosing an Input Concentration for the NO ...............................................................................105
4.2.3.3. Determining the TOTAL FLOW for GPT Calibration Mixtures .....................................................106
4.2.3.4. T700 Calibrator GPT Operation ...................................................................................................107
4.2.3.5. Initiating a GPT Calibration Gas Generation................................................................................108
4.2.4. GENERATE > GPTPS: Performing a Gas Phase Titration Pre-Set....................................................109
4.2.4.1. T700 Calibrator GPTPS Operation...............................................................................................109
4.2.4.2. Initiating a GPT Pre-Set................................................................................................................111
4.2.5. GENERATE > PURGE: Activating the T700‟s Purge Feature ............................................................112
4.2.6. GENERATE >ACT>: VIEWING CONCENTRATIONS Generated from Multi-Gas Cylinders.............114
4.2.6.1. Using the T700 Calibrator as an O3Photometer..........................................................................114
4.3. AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION SEQUENCES .............................................................................................115
4.3.1. SETUP > SEQ: Programming Calibration Sequences ........................................................................115
4.3.1.1. Activating a Sequence from the T700 Front Panel ......................................................................117
4.3.1.2. Naming a Sequence.....................................................................................................................118
4.3.1.3. Setting the Repeat Count for a Sequence ...................................................................................119
4.3.1.4. Using the T700‟s Internal Clock to Trigger Sequences ................................................................120
4.3.1.5. Setting Up Control Inputs for a Sequence....................................................................................123
4.3.1.6. Setting Up Control Outputs for a Sequence.................................................................................124
4.3.1.7. Setting the PROGRESS Reporting Mode for the Sequences......................................................126
4.3.2. Adding Sequence Steps ......................................................................................................................127
4.3.2.1. The GENERATE Step ..................................................................................................................128
4.3.2.2. The GPT Step...............................................................................................................................129
4.3.2.3. The GPTPS Step..........................................................................................................................130
4.3.2.4. The PURGE Step .........................................................................................................................131
4.3.2.5. The STANDBY Step.....................................................................................................................131
4.3.2.6. The DURATION Step ...................................................................................................................132
4.3.2.7. The EXECSEQ Step.....................................................................................................................133
4.3.2.8. The CC OUTPUT Step.................................................................................................................134
4.3.2.9. The MANUAL Gas Generation Step ............................................................................................135
4.3.2.10. Deleting or Editing an Individual Step in a Sequence ................................................................136
4.3.3. Deleting a Sequence............................................................................................................................137
4.4. SETUP > CFG ...........................................................................................................................................138
4.5. SETUP > CLK: Setting the Internal Time-of-Day Clock and Adjusting Speed ..........................................139
4.5.1. Setting the Internal Clock‟s Time and Day ..........................................................................................139
4.5.2. Adjusting the Internal Clock‟s Speed ...................................................................................................140
4.6. SETUP > PASS .........................................................................................................................................141
4.7. SETUP > COMM: Communications Ports .................................................................................................143
4.7.1. ID (Machine Identification) ...................................................................................................................143
4.7.2. INET (Ethernet)....................................................................................................................................144
4.7.3. COM1 and COM2 (Mode, Baud Rate and Test Port)..........................................................................144
4.8. SETUP > MORE > FLOW..........................................................................................................................144
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4.9. SETUP > MORE > VARS: Internal Variables (VARS)...............................................................................144
4.10. SETUP > MORE > DIAG: DIAGNOSTICS FUNCTIONS........................................................................147
4.10.1. TEST CHAN OUTPUT: Using the TEST Channel Analog Output ....................................................147
4.10.1.1. Configuring the Test Channel Analog Output ............................................................................147
4.10.1.2. Selecting a Test Channel Function to Output ............................................................................150
4.10.1.3. Test Channel Voltage Range Configuration...............................................................................152
4.10.1.4. Turning the Test Channel Over-Range Feature ON/OFF..........................................................153
4.10.1.5. Adding a Recorder Offset to the Test Channel ..........................................................................154
4.10.1.6. Test Channel Calibration............................................................................................................155
4.10.1.7. AIN Calibration ...........................................................................................................................160
4.11. SETUP > LVL: Setting up and using LEADS (Dasibi) Operating Levels.................................................161
4.11.1. General Information about LEADS LEVELS .....................................................................................161
4.11.2. Dot commands...................................................................................................................................161
4.11.3. Levels.................................................................................................................................................162
4.11.4. Activating an existing LEVEL.............................................................................................................162
4.11.5. Programming New LEVELS ..............................................................................................................163
4.11.5.1. Creating a GENERATE LEVEL..................................................................................................164
4.11.5.2. Creating a GPT LEVEL ..............................................................................................................165
4.11.5.3. Creating a GPTPS LEVEL .........................................................................................................166
4.11.5.4. Creating a MANUAL LEVEL.......................................................................................................167
4.11.5.5. Editing or Deleting a LEVEL.......................................................................................................168
4.11.6. CONFIGURING LEVEL Status Blocks ..............................................................................................169
5. COMMUNICATIONS SETUP AND OPERATION ............................................................. 171
5.1. Data Terminal/Communication Equipment (DTE DCE).............................................................................171
5.2. Communication Modes, Baud Rate and Port Testing ....................................................................................172
5.2.1. Communication Modes ........................................................................................................................172
5.2.2. COM Port Baud Rate...........................................................................................................................175
5.2.3. COM Port Testing ................................................................................................................................176
5.3. RS-485 (Option).........................................................................................................................................177
5.4. Remote Access via the Ethernet................................................................................................................177
5.4.1. Configuring the Ethernet Interface using DHCP..................................................................................177
5.4.1.1. Manually Configuring the Network IP Addresses.........................................................................180
5.4.2. Changing the Calibrator‟s HOSTNAME...............................................................................................182
5.4.3. USB PORT (Option) for Remote Access.............................................................................................183
6. REMOTE OPERATION..................................................................................................... 185
6.1. Computer Mode .........................................................................................................................................185
6.1.1. Remote Control via APICOM...............................................................................................................185
6.2. Interactive Mode.........................................................................................................................................186
6.2.1. Remote Control via a Terminal Emulation Program ............................................................................186
6.2.1.1. Help Commands in Interactive Mode ...........................................................................................186
6.2.1.2. Command Syntax.........................................................................................................................187
6.2.1.3. Data Types ...................................................................................................................................188
6.2.1.4. Status Reporting...........................................................................................................................188
6.2.1.5. General Message Format.............................................................................................................189
6.3. Remote Access by Modem ........................................................................................................................189
6.4. Password Security for Serial Remote communications.............................................................................192
7. CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION............................................................................... 193
7.1. Viewing the Performance Statistics for the T700‟s MFC‟s........................................................................193
7.2. Calibrating the Output of the T700‟s MFC‟s...............................................................................................195
7.2.1. Setup for Verification and Calibration of the T700‟s MFC‟s.................................................................196
7.2.2. Verifying and Calibrating the T700‟s MFC‟s ........................................................................................197
7.3. Verifying and Calibrating the T700‟s Optional O3Photometer...................................................................199
7.3.1. Setup for Verifying O3Photometer Performance.................................................................................199
7.3.2. Verifying O3Photometer Performance ................................................................................................200
7.3.3. Setup for Calibration of the O3Photometer .........................................................................................201
7.3.3.1. Setup Using Direct Connections ..................................................................................................201
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7.3.3.2. Setup Using a Calibration Manifold..............................................................................................202
7.3.3.3. Calibration Manifold Exhaust/Vent Line .......................................................................................202
7.3.4. Performing an O3Photometer External Calibration.............................................................................202
7.3.4.1. Photometer Zero Calibration ........................................................................................................203
7.3.4.2. Photometer Span Calibration .......................................................................................................204
7.3.5. O3Photometer Dark Calibration ..........................................................................................................205
7.3.6. O3Photometer Gas Flow Calibration...................................................................................................206
7.3.7. O3Photometer BackPressure Compensation Calibration ...................................................................207
7.4. Calibrating the O3Generator .....................................................................................................................208
7.4.1. Setup for Verification and Calibration the O3Generator......................................................................208
7.4.1.1. Setup Using Direct Connections ..................................................................................................208
7.4.2. O3Generator Calibration Procedure....................................................................................................210
7.4.2.1. Viewing O3Generator Calibration Points .....................................................................................210
7.4.2.2. Adding or Editing O3Generator Calibration Points ......................................................................211
7.4.2.3. Deleting O3Generator Calibration Points.....................................................................................212
7.4.2.4. Turning O3Generator Calibration Points ON / OFF.....................................................................213
7.4.2.5. Performing an Automatic Calibration of the Optional O3Generator.............................................214
7.5. T700 Gas Pressure Sensor Calibration .....................................................................................................215
7.5.1.1. Calibrating the Diluent, Cal Gas Optional O3Generator Pressure Sensors ................................217
7.5.1.2. Calibrating the Optional O3Photometer Sample Gas Pressure Sensors ....................................218
8. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 219
8.1. Maintenance Schedule ..............................................................................................................................219
8.2. Maintenance Procedures...........................................................................................................................221
8.2.1. Auto Leak Check..................................................................................................................................221
8.2.1.1. Equipment Required.....................................................................................................................221
8.2.1.2. Setup Auto Leak Check................................................................................................................221
8.2.1.3. Performing the Auto Leak Check Procedure................................................................................224
8.2.1.4. Returning the T700 to Service after Performing an Auto Leak Check.........................................224
8.2.2. Cleaning or Replacing the Absorption Tube........................................................................................225
8.2.3. UV Source Lamp Adjustment ..............................................................................................................226
8.2.4. UV Source Lamp Replacement ...........................................................................................................227
8.2.5. Ozone Generator UV Lamp Adjustment or Replacement ...................................................................228
9. TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE............................................................................. 229
9.1. General Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................229
9.1.1. Fault Diagnosis with WARNING Messages.........................................................................................230
9.1.2. Fault Diagnosis With Test Functions ...................................................................................................234
9.1.3. Using the Diagnostic Signal I/O Function ............................................................................................236
9.2. Using the Analog Output Test Channel .....................................................................................................238
9.3. Using the Internal Electronic Status LEDs.................................................................................................239
9.3.1. CPU Status Indicator ...........................................................................................................................239
9.3.2. Relay PCA Status LEDs ......................................................................................................................239
9.3.2.1. I2C Bus Watchdog Status LEDs ...................................................................................................239
9.3.2.2. O3Option Status LEDs.................................................................................................................240
9.3.3. Valve Driver PCA STATUS LEDs........................................................................................................241
9.4. Subsystem Checkout.................................................................................................................................242
9.4.1. Verify Subsystem Calibration...............................................................................................................242
9.4.2. AC Main Power....................................................................................................................................242
9.4.3. DC Power Supply.................................................................................................................................243
9.4.4. I2C Bus.................................................................................................................................................244
9.4.5. Touchscreen Interface .........................................................................................................................244
9.4.6. LCD Display Module ............................................................................................................................244
9.4.7. Relay PCA ...........................................................................................................................................245
9.4.8. Valve Driver PCA.................................................................................................................................245
9.4.9. Input Gas Pressure / Flow Sensor Assembly ......................................................................................246
9.4.10. PHOTOMETER O3 Generator Pressure/FLOW SENSOR Assembly ..............................................247
9.4.11. Motherboard.......................................................................................................................................248
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9.4.11.1. A/D Functions.............................................................................................................................248
9.4.11.2. Test Channel / Analog Outputs Voltage.....................................................................................248
9.4.11.3. Status Outputs............................................................................................................................250
9.4.11.4. Control Inputs .............................................................................................................................251
9.4.11.5. Control Outputs ..........................................................................................................................251
9.4.12. CPU ...................................................................................................................................................252
9.4.13. The Calibrator Doesn‟t Appear on the Lan or Internet.......................................................................252
9.4.14. RS-232 Communications...................................................................................................................253
9.4.14.1. General RS-232 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................253
9.4.14.2. Troubleshooting Calibrator/Modem or Terminal Operation........................................................253
9.4.15. Temperature Problems......................................................................................................................254
9.4.15.1. Box / Chassis Temperature........................................................................................................254
9.4.15.2. Photometer Sample Chamber Temperature ..............................................................................254
9.4.15.3. UV Lamp Temperature...............................................................................................................254
9.4.15.4. Ozone Generator Temperature..................................................................................................255
9.5. TroubleShooting the Optional O3Photometer ...........................................................................................255
9.5.1. Dynamic Problems with the Optional O3 Photometer .........................................................................255
9.5.1.1. Noisy or Unstable O3Readings at Zero .......................................................................................255
9.5.1.2. Noisy, Unstable, or Non-Linear Span O3Readings .....................................................................256
9.5.1.3. Slow Response to Changes in Concentration..............................................................................256
9.5.1.4. The Analog Output Signal Level Does Not Agree With Front Panel Readings............................256
9.5.1.5. Cannot Zero..................................................................................................................................256
9.5.1.6. Cannot Span.................................................................................................................................256
9.5.2. Checking Measure / Reference Valve .................................................................................................257
9.5.3. Checking The UV Lamp Power Supply ...............................................................................................258
9.6. TroubleShooting the Optional O3generator...............................................................................................259
9.6.1. Checking The UV Source Lamp Power Supply...................................................................................259
9.7. Service Procedures....................................................................................................................................260
9.7.1. Disk-On-Module Replacement Procedure...........................................................................................260
9.8. Technical Assistance .................................................................................................................................261
9.9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .........................................................................................................261
10. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION....................................................................................... 263
10.1. Basic Principles of Dynamic Dilution Calibration.....................................................................................263
10.1.1. Gas Phase Titration Mixtures for O3and NO2...................................................................................264
10.2. Pneumatic Operation...............................................................................................................................265
10.2.1. Gas Flow Control ...............................................................................................................................266
10.2.1.1. Diluent and Source Gas Flow Control........................................................................................266
10.2.1.2. Flow Control Assemblies for Optional O3Components .............................................................267
10.2.1.3. Critical Flow Orifices...................................................................................................................268
10.2.2. Internal Gas Pressure Sensors..........................................................................................................269
10.3. Electronic Operation ................................................................................................................................270
10.3.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................270
10.3.2. CPU ...................................................................................................................................................271
10.3.2.1. Disk-on-Module (DOM)...............................................................................................................272
10.3.2.2. Flash Chip ..................................................................................................................................272
10.3.3. Relay PCA .........................................................................................................................................273
10.3.3.1. Valve Control..............................................................................................................................274
10.3.3.2. Heater Control ............................................................................................................................274
10.3.3.3. Relay PCA Status LEDs & Watch Dog Circuitry ........................................................................274
10.3.3.4. Relay PCA Watchdog Indicator (D1)..........................................................................................275
10.3.4. Valve Driver PCA...............................................................................................................................276
10.3.4.1. Valve Driver PCA Watchdog Indicator .......................................................................................276
10.3.5. Motherboard.......................................................................................................................................277
10.3.5.1. A to D Conversion ......................................................................................................................277
10.3.5.2. Sensor Inputs .............................................................................................................................277
10.3.5.3. Thermistor Interface ...................................................................................................................277
10.3.5.4. Analog Outputs...........................................................................................................................277
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10.3.5.5. External Digital I/O......................................................................................................................278
10.3.5.6. I2C Data Bus...............................................................................................................................278
10.3.5.7. Power-up Circuit.........................................................................................................................278
10.3.6. Input Gas Pressure Sensor PCA.......................................................................................................278
10.3.7. Power Supply and Circuit Breaker.....................................................................................................279
10.4. Front Panel Touchscreen/Display Interface ............................................................................................280
10.4.1.1. Front Panel Interface PCA .........................................................................................................280
10.5. Software Operation..................................................................................................................................281
10.6. O3Generator Operation...........................................................................................................................282
10.6.1. Principle of Photolytic O3Generation ................................................................................................282
10.6.2. O3Generator –Pneumatic Operation................................................................................................283
10.6.3. O3Generator –Electronic Operation.................................................................................................284
10.6.3.1. O3Generator Temperature Control............................................................................................285
10.6.3.2. Pneumatic Sensor for the O3 Generator.....................................................................................286
10.7. Photometer Operation .............................................................................................................................286
10.7.1. Measurement Method........................................................................................................................287
10.7.1.1. Calculating O3Concentration .....................................................................................................287
10.7.1.2. The Measurement / Reference Cycle.........................................................................................288
10.7.1.3. The Absorption Path...................................................................................................................290
10.7.1.4. Interferent Rejection ...................................................................................................................290
10.7.2. Photometer Layout.............................................................................................................................291
10.7.3. Photometer Pneumatic Operation .....................................................................................................291
10.7.4. Photometer Electronic Operation.......................................................................................................292
10.7.4.1. O3Photometer Temperature Control .........................................................................................293
10.7.4.2. Pneumatic Sensors for the O3Photometer ................................................................................293
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1: T700 Front Panel Layout ......................................................................................................................29
Figure 3-4: T700 Rear Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................32
Figure 3-5: T700 Internal Layout –Top View –Base Unit ......................................................................................34
Figure 3-6: T700 Internal Layout –Top View –with Optional O3Generator and Photometer................................35
Figure 3-7: T700 Analog Output Connector ............................................................................................................37
Figure 3-8: Status Output Connector ......................................................................................................................38
Figure 3-9: T700 Digital Control Input Connectors..................................................................................................40
Figure 3-10: T700 Digital Control Output Connector...............................................................................................41
Figure 3-17: Rear Panel Connector Pin-Outs for RS-232 Mode.............................................................................46
Figure 3-18: Default Pin Assignments for CPU COMM Port Connector (RS-232). ................................................47
Figure 3-19: Jumper and Cables for Multidrop Mode..............................................................................................49
Figure 3-20: RS-232-Multidrop PCA Host/Analyzer Interconnect Diagram ............................................................50
Figure 3-21: Set up for T700 –Connecting the Basic T700 to a Sample Manifold.................................................56
Figure 3-22: Set up for T700 –Connecting the T700 to a Sample Manifold...........................................................57
Figure 3-23: Set up for T700 –Connecting the T700 to a Calibration Manifold......................................................58
Figure 3-24: Set up for T700 –Connecting the T700 to a Dual Span Gas / Zero Air Manifold...............................59
Figure 3-25: T700 Pneumatic Diagram –Base Unit................................................................................................60
Figure 3-26: Internal Pneumatics for T700 Calibrator with Optional O3Generator and GPT Chamber .................61
Figure 3-27: Internal Pneumatics for T700 Calibrator with Optional O3Generator and Photometer......................63
Figure 3-28: Basic T700 with Multiple Calibration Gas MFCs.................................................................................65
Figure 3-29: T700 with Multiple Calibration Gas MFCs and O3Options 1A and 2A Installed ................................66
Figure 4-1: Front Panel Display...............................................................................................................................92
Figure 4-2: Gas Flow through T700 with O3Generator and Photometer Options during STANDBY .....................95
Figure 4-3: Viewing T700 Test Functions................................................................................................................96
Figure 4-4: Gas Flow through Basic T700 in GENERATE Mode............................................................................98
Figure 4-5: Gas Flow through T700 with O3Options when Generating Non-O3 Source Gas .................................99
Figure 4-6: Gas Flow through T700 with O3Options when Generating O3.............................................................99
Figure 4-7: Gas Flow through T700 with O3Options when in GPT Mode ............................................................107
Figure 4-8: Gas Flow through T700 with O3Options when in GPTPS Mode........................................................110
Figure 4-9: Gas Flow through T700 with O3Options when in PURGE mode.......................................................112
Figure 4-10: T700 the TEST CHANNEL Connector..............................................................................................147
Figure 4-11: Setup for Calibrating the TEST CHANNEL.......................................................................................158
Figure 6-1: APICOM Remote Control Program Interface......................................................................................186
Figure 7-1: Location of MFC Outlet Ports..............................................................................................................196
Figure 7-2: Set up for Verifying Optional O3Photometer ......................................................................................199
Figure 7-3: External Photometer Validation Setup –Direct Connections .............................................................201
Figure 7-4: External Photometer Validation Setup with Calibration Manifolds......................................................202
Figure 7-5: O3Generator Calibration Setup –Direct Connections .......................................................................208
Figure 7-6: Pressure Monitor Points –T700 –Basic Unit .....................................................................................216
Figure 7-7: Pressure Monitor Points –T700 with O3Options and Multiple Cal MFCs Installed ...........................216
Figure 8-1: Bypassing the Photometer Sensor PCA and Pump ...........................................................................221
Figure 8-2: Gas Port Setup for Auto-Leak Check Procedure................................................................................222
Figure 8-3: Gas Flow for Auto-Leak Check Procedure of Base Model T700‟s .....................................................223
Figure 8-4: Gas Flow for Auto-Leak Check Procedure of T700‟s with Optional Photometer................................223
Figure 8-5: Photometer Assembly –Lamp Adjustment / Installation ....................................................................227
Figure 8-6: O3Generator UV Lamp Location ........................................................................................................228
Figure 9-1: Example of Signal I/O Function ..........................................................................................................237
Figure 9-2: CPU Status Indicator...........................................................................................................................239
Figure 9-3: Relay PCA Status LEDS Used for Troubleshooting ...........................................................................240
Figure 9-4: Valve Driver PCA Status LEDS Used for Troubleshooting.................................................................241
Figure 9-5: Location of DC Power Test Points on Relay PCA ..............................................................................243
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Figure 10-1: Location of Gas Flow Control Assemblies for T700‟s with O3Options Installed ..............................267
Figure 10-2: Flow Control Assembly & Critical Flow Orifice..................................................................................268
Figure 10-3: T700 Electronic Block Diagram.........................................................................................................270
Figure 10-4: T700 CPU Board Annotated .............................................................................................................272
Figure 10-5: Relay PCA.........................................................................................................................................273
Figure 10-6: Heater Control Loop Block Diagram. ................................................................................................274
Figure 10-7: Status LED Locations –Relay PCA..................................................................................................275
Figure 10-8: Status LED Locations –Valve Driver PCA .......................................................................................276
Figure 10-9: T700 Power Distribution Block diagram............................................................................................279
Figure 10-10: Front Panel Display Interface Block Diagram .................................................................................280
Figure 10-11: Schematic of Basic Software Operation .........................................................................................281
Figure 10-12: O3Generator Internal Pneumatics..................................................................................................282
Figure 10-13: O3Generator Valve and Gas Fixture Locations..............................................................................283
Figure 10-14: O3Generator –Electronic Block Diagram ......................................................................................284
Figure 10-15: O3Generator Electronic Components Location..............................................................................285
Figure 10-16: O3Generator Temperature Thermistor and DC Heater Locations .................................................286
Figure 10-17: O3Photometer Gas Flow –Measure Cycle....................................................................................289
Figure 10-18: O3Photometer Gas Flow –Reference Cycle .................................................................................289
Figure 10-19: O3Photometer Absorption Path......................................................................................................290
Figure 10-20: O3Photometer Layout –Top Cover Removed ...............................................................................291
Figure 10-21: O3Photometer Electronic Block Diagram.......................................................................................292
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Calibrator Options ..................................................................................................................................20
Table 2-1: T700 Dilution System Specifications......................................................................................................23
Table 2-2: T700 Dilution Electrical and Physical Specifications..............................................................................23
Table 2-3: T700 Specifications for Optional Ozone Generator ...............................................................................24
Table 2-4: T700 Specifications for Optional O3Photometer ...................................................................................24
Table 3-1: Display Screen and Touch Control Description .....................................................................................30
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Description ..........................................................................................................................33
Table 3-3: Status Output Pin Assignments .............................................................................................................38
Table 3-4: T700 Control Input Pin Assignments......................................................................................................39
Table 3-5: T700 Control Output Pin Assignments...................................................................................................41
Table 3-7: NIST Standards for CO2.........................................................................................................................52
Table 3-8: NIST Standards for CO ..........................................................................................................................53
Table 3-9: NIST Standards for H2S .........................................................................................................................53
Table 3-10: NIST Standards for CH4.......................................................................................................................53
Table 3-11: NIST Standards for O2.........................................................................................................................53
Table 3-12: NIST Standards for SO2.......................................................................................................................54
Table 3-13: NIST Standards for NO ........................................................................................................................54
Table 3-14: NIST Standards for Propane (C3H8).....................................................................................................54
Table 3-15: Operating Mode Valve States for T700 Calibrator with Optional O3Generator...................................61
Table 3-16: Operating Mode Valve States for T700 Calibrator with Optional O3Generator and Photometer........63
Table 3-17: Possible Warning Messages at Start-Up .............................................................................................75
Table 3-18: T700 Default Gas Types ......................................................................................................................78
Table 3-19: T700 Units of Measure List ..................................................................................................................85
Table 4-1: Calibrator Operating Modes ...................................................................................................................93
Table 4-2: Status of Internal Pneumatics During STANDBY Mode ........................................................................94
Table 4-3: Test Functions Defined ..........................................................................................................................97
Table 4-4: Status of Internal Pneumatics During GENERATE Mode......................................................................98
Table 4-5: Status of Internal Pneumatics During GENERATE > GPT Mode........................................................107
Table 4-6: Status of Internal Pneumatics During GENERATE > GPTPS Mode ...................................................109
Table 4-7: Internal Pneumatics During Purge Mode .............................................................................................112
Table 4-8: Automatic Calibration SEQUENCE Set Up Attributes .........................................................................115
Table 4-9: Calibration SEQUENCE Step Instruction.............................................................................................116
Table 4-10: Sequence Progress Reporting Mode.................................................................................................126
Table 4-11: Password Levels ................................................................................................................................141
Table 4-12: Variable Names (VARS).....................................................................................................................144
Table 4-13: DIAG –Analog I/O Functions.............................................................................................................147
Table 4-14: Test Channels Functions available on the T700‟s Analog Output .....................................................150
Table 4-15: Analog Output Voltage Range Min/Max.............................................................................................152
Table 4-16: Voltage Tolerances for the TEST CHANNEL Calibration ..................................................................158
Table 5-1: COMM Port Communication Modes ....................................................................................................172
Table 5-2: Ethernet Status Indicators....................................................................................................................177
Table 5-3: LAN/Internet Configuration Properties .................................................................................................178
Table 6-1: Terminal Mode Software Commands...................................................................................................186
Table 6-2: Teledyne API Serial I/O Command Types ...........................................................................................188
Table 7-1: Examples of MFC Calibration Points ...................................................................................................195
Table 7-2: T700 Pressure Sensor Calibration Setup.............................................................................................215
Table 8-1: T700 Maintenance Schedule ...............................................................................................................220
Table 9-1: Warning Messages in Front Panel Display Param Field......................................................................233
Table 9-2: Test Functions –Indicated Failures .....................................................................................................235
Table 9-3: Test Channel Outputs as Diagnostic Tools..........................................................................................238
Table 9-4: Relay PCA Watchdog LED Failure Indications ....................................................................................239
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Table 9-5: Relay PCA Status LED Failure Indications ..........................................................................................240
Table 9-6: Valve Driver Board Watchdog LED Failure Indications .......................................................................241
Table 9-7: Relay PCA Status LED Failure Indications ..........................................................................................241
Table 9-8: DC Power Test Point and Wiring Color Codes ....................................................................................243
Table 9-9: DC Power Supply Acceptable Levels...................................................................................................244
Table 9-10: Relay PCA Control Devices ...............................................................................................................245
Table 9-11: Analog Output Test Function –Nominal Values Voltage Outputs .....................................................249
Table 9-12: Status Outputs Check ........................................................................................................................250
Table 9-13: T700 Control Input Pin Assignments and Corresponding Signal I/O Functions ................................251
Table 9-14: Control Outputs Pin Assignments and Corresponding Signal I/O Functions Check .........................252
Table 10-1: Relay PCA Status LEDs.....................................................................................................................275
Table 10-2: T700 Photometer Measurement / Reference Cycle...........................................................................288
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A –MENU TREES and RELATED SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION
APPENDIX B - T700 SPARE PARTS LIST
APPENDIX C - REPAIR QUESTIONNAIRE
APPENDIX D - ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS
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