Thermo Scientific 450iQ User manual

450iQ
Instruction Manual
Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide Analyzer
119017-00 • 1Apr2022

Thermo Scientific 450iQ Instruction Manual iii
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-1
iQ Series Instrument Platform............................................................. 1-1
450iQ Principle of Operation ............................................................. 1-3
Specifications ...................................................................................... 1-5
Dimensions......................................................................................... 1-7
Installation and Setup...................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................. 2-1
Cover Removing and Replacing .......................................................... 2-2
Mounting Options.............................................................................. 2-3
Bench Mount................................................................................... 2-3
Rack Mount..................................................................................... 2-4
Setup Procedure.................................................................................. 2-6
Startup ................................................................................................ 2-8
Operation ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Instrument Display ............................................................................. 3-1
Main Menus and Keypads................................................................ 3-5
Numeric Keypad........................................................................... 3-6
Alphanumeric Keypad................................................................... 3-7
Calibration.......................................................................................... 3-9
Calibrate Background..................................................................... 3-10
Calibrate SO2and CS Background.............................................. 3-11
Calibrate Span Coefficients ............................................................ 3-13
Calibrate SO2, H2S, and CS Span Coefficient ............................. 3-15
Zero/Span Schedule ....................................................................... 3-18
Advanced Calibration..................................................................... 3-20
Manual Calibration..................................................................... 3-21
Calibration History..................................................................... 3-29
Data.................................................................................................. 3-30
View Data Log (Last Hour)............................................................ 3-31
View Data Log (Last 24 Hours) ..................................................... 3-32
View Data Log (User Defined Time) ............................................. 3-33
Advanced Data Setup..................................................................... 3-35
Data Logging Setup .................................................................... 3-36
Select Data Logging Variables ..................................................... 3-37
Streaming Data Setup ................................................................. 3-38
Select Streaming Variables........................................................... 3-39
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3

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Settings ............................................................................................. 3-40
Health Check................................................................................. 3-41
Status and Alarms........................................................................ 3-42
Valve and Pump Resets............................................................... 3-56
Predictive Diagnostics................................................................. 3-62
Maintenance ............................................................................... 3-63
Preventive Maintenance .............................................................. 3-64
Change Part ................................................................................ 3-66
Maintenance History................................................................... 3-67
File Sharing and Support............................................................. 3-68
iQ360 ......................................................................................... 3-69
Measurement Settings.................................................................... 3-72
Averaging Time........................................................................... 3-73
Range Mode Selection................................................................. 3-75
Range Settings............................................................................. 3-77
Gas Mode ................................................................................... 3-80
Gas Units.................................................................................... 3-81
Advanced Measurement Settings................................................. 3-82
Communications............................................................................ 3-89
Wired TCP/DHCP .................................................................... 3-91
Serial RS-232/485....................................................................... 3-93
Analog I/O.................................................................................. 3-94
Digital I/O.................................................................................. 3-95
Email Server (SMTP).................................................................. 3-96
Bayern Hessen Settings ............................................................... 3-97
Ethernet Protocol Selection......................................................... 3-98
Instrument Settings........................................................................ 3-99
Instrument Setpoints................................................................. 3-100
Alarm Setpoints......................................................................... 3-101
Clock ........................................................................................ 3-103
Time Zone................................................................................ 3-107
Display Setup............................................................................ 3-110
Configuration .............................................................................. 3-112
Security Access Levels................................................................... 3-113
Change Security to View Only Access....................................... 3-115
Change Full Access Security Password....................................... 3-116
Change Instrument Password.................................................... 3-118
Reset Instrument Password ....................................................... 3-120
USB Drive ................................................................................... 3-121
Firmware Update Via USB Drive.............................................. 3-122
Download Data To USB Drive................................................. 3-126
Change USB Password.............................................................. 3-129
Reset USB Password.................................................................. 3-131
User Contact Information............................................................ 3-132
Update Bootloader....................................................................... 3-133

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Calibration.......................................................................................................... 4-1
Zero Gas Generation........................................................................... 4-1
Commercial Heatless Air Dryers ...................................................... 4-1
Absorbing Column........................................................................... 4-1
Calibration Gas Generation ................................................................ 4-1
Cylinder Gas Dilution...................................................................... 4-2
Commercial Precision Dilution Systems........................................... 4-3
Permeation Tube System..................................................................... 4-3
Commercial Permeation Systems ..................................................... 4-4
Pre-Calibration ................................................................................... 4-4
Calibration in Single Range Mode ...................................................... 4-6
Calibration....................................................................................... 4-6
Set SO2and CS Backgrounds to Zero ........................................... 4-6
Calibrate SO2................................................................................ 4-7
Calibrate CS.................................................................................. 4-8
Calibrate H2S................................................................................ 4-9
Calibration in Dual Range and Auto Range Mode............................ 4-10
Set SO2and CS Backgrounds to Zero ............................................ 4-10
Calibrate Low SO2, H2S, and CS ................................................... 4-11
Calibrate High SO2, H2S, and CS .................................................. 4-11
Zero and Span Check........................................................................ 4-11
Manual Calibration........................................................................... 4-12
Adjust SO2and CS Backgrounds.................................................... 4-13
Adjust Span Coefficient.................................................................. 4-14
Reset Bkg to 0.000 and Span Coef to 1.000................................... 4-14
Zero/Span Schedule .......................................................................... 4-15
Next Time ..................................................................................... 4-15
Period ............................................................................................ 4-15
Zero/Span/Purge Duration Minutes .............................................. 4-15
Schedule Averaging Time............................................................... 4-16
Background Calibration and Span Calibration............................... 4-16
Zero/Span Ratio............................................................................. 4-16
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 5-1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 5-1
Fan Filter Inspection and Cleaning ..................................................... 5-1
Pump Rebuilding................................................................................ 5-2
Leak Test ............................................................................................ 5-5
Lamp Voltage Check........................................................................... 5-6
Lamp Voltage Adjustment .................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 6-1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 6-1
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Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................... 6-1
Servicing.............................................................................................................7-1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 7-1
Firmware Updates............................................................................... 7-3
Replacement Parts List........................................................................ 7-3
Fuse Replacement ............................................................................... 7-5
Filter Replacement .............................................................................. 7-6
Fan Replacement................................................................................. 7-7
Measurement Side Removal and Replacing......................................... 7-9
LCD Module Replacement............................................................... 7-12
I/O Replacement............................................................................... 7-14
Peripherals Support Board and System Controller Board
Replacement ..................................................................................... 7-16
DMC Pressure and Flow Board ........................................................ 7-17
Pump Replacement........................................................................... 7-19
Capillary Cleaning and/or Replacement............................................ 7-22
Capillary O-Ring Replacement ......................................................... 7-24
Power Supply Replacement............................................................... 7-24
Step POL Board Replacement........................................................... 7-27
DMC Optical Bench Removal.......................................................... 7-30
Optical Bench Assembly Removal.................................................. 7-30
Optical Bench Assembly Removal.................................................. 7-32
Photomultiplier Tube (PMT) Replacement ................................... 7-34
Flasher Pack Replacement.............................................................. 7-36
Flasher Pack Lamp Replacement.................................................... 7-37
Photo Lamp Detector Board Replacement..................................... 7-38
Kicker Assembly Replacement........................................................ 7-40
Optional Manifold Replacement....................................................... 7-41
Scrubber Replacement....................................................................... 7-43
Optional DMC Permeation Oven Solenoid Valve Replacement ....... 7-44
Mode Valve Replacement.................................................................. 7-46
Converter DMC Replacement .......................................................... 7-48
Converter Assembly Board Replacement........................................ 7-49
Converter Cartridge Heater Replacement....................................... 7-50
Optional Permeation Oven Replacement.......................................... 7-52
Optional Permeation Oven Board Replacement................................ 7-55
System Description...........................................................................................8-1
Optical Bench DMC........................................................................... 8-2
Heated Hydrocarbon Kicker ............................................................ 8-2
Optical Bench Hardware.................................................................. 8-2
Condensing Lens........................................................................... 8-2
Mirror Assembly ........................................................................... 8-2
Light Baffle ................................................................................... 8-2
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Bandpass Filter.............................................................................. 8-2
Flash Lamp Trigger Assembly .......................................................... 8-3
Flash Lamp ................................................................................... 8-3
Flash Trigger Board....................................................................... 8-3
Flash Intensity Assembly ............................................................... 8-3
Photomultiplier Tube ...................................................................... 8-3
Optical Bench DMC Board ............................................................. 8-3
Bench Heater ................................................................................ 8-4
SO2Scrubber (Optional)..................................................................... 8-4
Converter............................................................................................ 8-4
Permeation Oven (Optional) .............................................................. 8-4
Common Electronics .......................................................................... 8-4
Power Supply................................................................................... 8-7
Front Panel ...................................................................................... 8-7
I/O and Communication Components............................................ 8-7
System Controller Board.................................................................. 8-7
Backplane Board .............................................................................. 8-7
Peripherals Support System................................................................. 8-8
Fan................................................................................................... 8-8
Step POL Board............................................................................... 8-8
Sample Pump................................................................................... 8-8
Solenoid Valve Panel........................................................................ 8-8
Flow/Pressure DMC ........................................................................... 8-8
Firmware............................................................................................. 8-8
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................... 9-1
Connecting External Devices .............................................................. 9-1
Communication Board .................................................................... 9-2
RS-232/RS-485 Port..................................................................... 9-2
RS-485 External Accessory Port .................................................... 9-3
Analog I/O Board ............................................................................ 9-4
Analog Voltage Inputs................................................................... 9-4
Analog Voltage Outputs................................................................ 9-5
Analog Output Calibration .............................................................. 9-6
Analog Output Zero Calibration................................................... 9-7
Analog Output Full Scale Calibration ........................................... 9-9
Digital I/O Board........................................................................... 9-11
Digital Inputs.............................................................................. 9-11
Digital Relay Switches................................................................. 9-13
Valve Driver Outputs.................................................................. 9-15
Internal Zero/Span and Sample Valves.............................................. 9-17
SO2Scrubber .................................................................................... 9-17
Internal Permeation Span Source ...................................................... 9-17
Permeation Tube Installation......................................................... 9-19
Computation of Concentrations .................................................... 9-22
PTFE Particulate Filter ..................................................................... 9-23
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Safety, Warranty, and WEEE ..........................................................................A-1
Safety ..................................................................................................A-1
Safety and Equipment Damage Alerts ..............................................A-1
Warranty.............................................................................................A-2
WEEE Compliance.............................................................................A-4
WEEE Symbol.................................................................................A-4
Quick Reference...............................................................................................B-1
List of Figures .....................................................................................B-1
List of Tables.......................................................................................B-3
GNU Lesser General Public License ............................................................ C-1
GNU Lesser General Public License................................................... C-1
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Thermo Scientific™ 450iQ Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfur Dioxide
Analyzer utilizes pulsed fluorescence technology.
The 450iQ analyzer operates on the principle that H2S can be converted to
SO2. As the SO2molecules absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and become
excited at one wavelength, the molecules then decay to a lower energy state
emitting UV light at a different wavelength.
Specifically:
H2S → SO2
SO2+hv1 → SO2* → SO2+hv2
The pulsing of the UV source lamp serves to increase the optical intensity
whereby a greater UV energy throughput and lower detectable SO2
concentration are realized. Reflective bandpass filters, as compared to
commonly used transmission filters, are less subject to photochemical
degradation and are more selective in wavelength isolation. This results in
both increased detection specificity and long term stability.
The iQ Series Instrument Platform is a smart environmental monitoring
solution for ambient and source gas analysis that affords greater control
over instrument performance and data availability.
●Distributed Measurement and Control (DMC) module design
simplifies serviceability. Each DMC module contains its own
microprocessor control enabling functional performance validation
at the module level.
●Built-in predictive diagnostics and preventive maintenance
schedules identify problems before they occur. The iQ Series
platform sends email notifications directly to Thermo Fisher
Scientific’s world class service support team or locally identified
addressees in order to proactively communicate analyzer
performance conditions and identify spare parts needs before an
operational concern arises.
iQ Series
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●The iQ Series platform supports Modbus, streaming and VNC
protocols over serial and Ethernet as well as analog and digital I/O
for easy integration into most data management systems.
●Three standard USB ports afford convenient data download
capability as well as the ability to connect additional hardware, such
as a computer keyboard or mouse.
●The iQ Series GUI runs on a 7” color touchscreen display. The
GUI is highly flexible and can be customized to enable a tailored
experience to simplify daily operations. Custom designed ePort
software allows remote access to the analyzer with a PC. The ePort
control mirrors the same GUI look and feel as the instrument
touchscreen providing a speedy and familiar operational experience.
Figure 1–1. 450iQ Front

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450iQ Principle of Operation
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The 450iQ operates on the principle that H2S can be converted to SO2.
SO2molecules absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and become excited at one
wavelength, then decay to a lower energy state emitting UV light at a
different wavelength. Specifically,
H2S → SO2
SO2+hv1 → SO2* → SO2+hv2
The sample is drawn into the 450iQ through the SAMPLE bulkhead, as
shown in Figure 1–2. From the bulkhead the sample is either shunted to a
converter or bypasses the converter and is led straight through to a
hydrocarbon kicker. When sample goes through the converter, the
instrument response represents the combined sulphur (CS) reading, that is,
the sum of SO2, H2S, and any residual reduced sulphur species. When
bypassing the converter, the instrument reads SO2only. The difference
between the two signals is the inferred H2S reading.
The sample, whether coming directly from the bulkhead or processed in
the converter, then flows through a hydrocarbon kicker. The kicker
removes hydrocarbons from the sample by forcing the hydrocarbon
molecules to differentially permeate through the tube wall. The SO2
molecules pass through the hydrocarbon kicker unaffected.
The sample then flows into the fluorescence chamber, where pulsating UV
light excites the SO2molecules. The condensing lens focuses the pulsating
UV light into the mirror assembly. The mirror assembly contains four
selective mirrors that reflect only the wavelengths which excite SO2
molecules.
As the excited SO2molecules decay to lower energy states they emit UV
light that is proportional to the SO2concentration. The bandpass filter
allows only the wavelengths emitted by the excited SO2molecules to reach
the photomultiplier tube (PMT). The PMT detects the UV light emission
from the decaying SO2molecules. The photodetector, located at the back
of the fluorescence chamber, continuously monitors the pulsating UV light
source and is connected to a circuit that compensates for fluctuations in the
UV light.
As the sample leaves the optical chamber, it passes through a flow sensor, a
capillary, and the shell side of the hydrocarbon kicker. The 450iQ outputs
the SO2-H2S-CS ranges concentration levels to the front panel display and
the analog outputs, and also makes the data available over the serial or
Ethernet connection.
450iQ Principle
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Figure 1–2. 450iQ Flow Schematic
Figure 1–3. 450iQ Flow Schematic with Zero Span

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Specifications
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Table 1–1 lists the specifications for the 450iQ.
Table 1–1. 450iQ Specifications
Range 0−10 ppm
0−25 mg/m3
Extended Ranges 0−100 ppm
0−250 mg/m3
Zero Noise Manual Mode
(SO2or CS)
1.0 ppb RMS
0.5 ppb RMS
0.25 ppb RMS
Automatic Mode
(SO2or H2S)
3.0 ppb RMS (10 second averaging time)
1.5 ppb RMS (60 second averaging time)
0.75 ppb RMS (300 second averaging time)
Detection Limit Manual Mode
(SO2or CS)
2.0 ppb
1.0 ppb
0.5 ppb
Automatic Mode
(SO2or H2S)
6.0 ppb (10 second averaging time)
2.0 ppb (60 second averaging time)
1.5 ppb (300 second averaging time)
Zero Drift <1 ppb
Span Drift ±1% full-scale
Response Time Manual Mode
(SO2or CS)
80 sec (10 second averaging time)
150 sec (60 second averaging time)
320 sec (300 second averaging time)
Linearity ±1% of full-scale ≤ 100 ppm
±5% of full-scale > 100 ppm
Flow Rate 1.0 lpm (standard)
Converter Efficiency >80% H2S to SO2 (Note: Various other sulfur compounds can
be converted at varying %)
Operating
Temperature Range
0–45 °C
Power Requirements
100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz
275 watts
Physical Dimensions 24 in (D) x 16.75 in (W) x 8.72 in (H) [609 mm (D) 425.45 mm (W)
x 221.48 mm (H)]
Weight 37.1 lbs
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Analog I/O 4 Isolated Voltage Inputs 0–10 V
6 Isolated Analog Voltages Outputs, with 4 selectable ranges
6 Isolated Analog Current Outputs, with 2 selectable ranges
Digital I/O 16 Digital Inputs (TTL)
8 Solenoid Driver Outputs
10 Digital Reed Relay Contact Outputs
Serial Ports 1 RS-232/485 port
1 RS-485 External Accessory port
Other Ports 3 Full Speed USB ports (one in front, two in rear)
1 Gigabit Ethernet port
Communication
Protocols
MODBUS, Streaming, Bayern Hessen
Approvals and
Certifications
CE, TUV-SUD Safety, UKCA
Table 1–2. 450iQ Optional Permeation Oven Specifications
Temperature Control Three user selectable set points: 30, 35, 45 °C
Temperature Stability ±0.1 °C
Warm-up Time 1 hour (permeation device can take 24 to 48 hours to stabilize)
Carrier Gas Flow ≈700 scc/min
Chamber size Accepts permeation tubes up to 9 cm in total length; 1 cm in
diameter
Physical Dimensions Contained inside the 450iQ
Power Requirements 24 VDC, 50 watts (in addition to the standard 450iQ)
Weight Approximately five pounds (in addition to standard 450iQ)

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Dimensions
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Figure 1–4. Bench Mount Assembly (dimensions in inches [mm])
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Figure 1–5. Rack Mount Assembly (dimensions in inches [mm])

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Figure 1–6. Rack Mount Requirements
Figure 1–7. Rack Requirements Part 2

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Chapter 2
Installation and Setup
Installation and Setup describes how to unpack, setup, and start-up the
instrument. The installation should always be followed by instrument
calibration as described in the “Calibration” chapter of this manual.
Equipment Damage Do not attempt to lift the instrument by the cover or
other external fittings. ▲
The 450iQ is shipped complete in one container. If there is obvious
damage to the shipping container when you receive the instrument, notify
the carrier immediately and hold for inspection. The carrier is responsible
for any damage incurred during shipment.
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the instrument.
1. Remove the instrument from the shipping container and set it on a
table or bench that allows easy access to both the front and rear.
2. Remove the cover to expose the internal components. (See “Figure 2–
1” on page 2-2.)
3. Check for possible damage during shipment.
4. Check that all connectors and circuit boards are firmly attached.
5. Re-install the cover.
6. Remove any protective plastic material from the case exterior.
Unpacking and
Inspection

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Cover Removing and Replacing
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Use the following procedure to remove and replace the cover.
Equipment required:
Phillips screwdriver, #2
1. Unfasten the four 8-32 screws securing the cover (shipping screws).
2. Press in both latches located on top cover and hold while pulling up to
remove. Set upright.
Figure 2–1. Removing the Cover
3. To replace, align cover and drop in. Latches will automatically snap in
place.
Cover Removing
and Replacing