CO/SO2 Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  The CO/SO2 audit and calibration assures that the CO and SO2 analyzers/systems have the correct response.  This can be accomplished by introducing a known quantity of gas to the inlet and auditing the response on the instrument.  The terminology for this type of audit is GRC (Gas Replacement Calibration).  Each GRC has a RF (Response Factor).  The RF value should be 1.00 +/- 2% when complete.

 

Required Equipment:  Precision flat head screwdriver

 

CO Analyzer Zero Audit and Calibration

1.       Open the Gas Calibration worksheet.

2.       In Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

3.       In the Trigger Cals menu select CO/SO2/SO4 Filter Zero and press Start Calibration.

4.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the Query DataTool menu select CO.

5.       Enter the Background (BKG) number into gas calibration worksheet.

6.       To find the BKG number on a 48iTL analyzers press the Menu button and scroll down to Calibration Factors and press Enter.  Then scroll to CO BKG PPM and press Enter.  The top number is the PPM (Parts Per Million) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the BKG number.  (Note:  The analyzer reads in PPM and the Site Manager reads in PPB.  If the analyzer is 0.500 PPM the Site Manager should read 500 PPB.)

7.       Wait 13 minutes for the CO number to be stable.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.  If the query data numbers are larger or approximately equal to the number on Site Manager then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

8.       Enter the CO value into gas calibration worksheet if the CO Zero is not within specification follow the steps below to calibrate.

9.       Turn off CO/SO2/SO4 Filter Zero for 3 minutes for First Light to capture audit data point.

10.    To calibrate turn on the CO Zero and wait 5 minutes for the CO number to be stable. 

11.    The 48CTL analyzer should already be in the adjustment screen (follow step 6).  Use the up and down arrows to adjust the Background number so that the Site Manager CO number is ~200 PPB or the analyzer is ~0.200 PPM.  When this is complete press enter on the analyzer.

12.    Wait 5 minutes for the CO number to be stable.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.  If the query data numbers are larger or approximately equal to the number on Site Manager then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

13.    Enter the new Background (BKG) number into gas calibration worksheet.

14.    Enter the new CO value into gas calibration worksheet.

15.    If the BKG gives a warning that it has reached the limit and cannot be adjusted, please see the section below, CO ANALYZER INITIAL S/R RATIO ADJUSTMENT, for a procedure to bring the BKG back into adjustable limits.

16.    Press Run or Auto on the analyzer and close the Trigger Cals Menu.

 

SO2 Analyzer Zero Audit and Calibration

1.       Open the Gas Calibration worksheet.

2.       In Site Manager, go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

3.       In the Trigger Cals menu select CO/SO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

4.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the Query Data Tool menu select SO2.

5.       Enter the Background (BKG) number into gas calibration worksheet.  To find the BKG number on a 43CTL analyzer scroll down to Calibration Factors and press enter.  Then scroll to SO2 BKG PPB and press enter.  The top number is the PPB (Parts Per Billion) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the BKG number.

6.       Wait 13 minutes for the SO2 number to be stable.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.  If the query data numbers are larger or approximately equal to the number on Site Manager then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

7.       Enter the SO2 Zero value into gas calibration worksheet.  If the result of the audit is out of specification a calibration will be needed.

8.       Turn off CO/SO2 GRC Zero and wait for 3 minutes for First Light to capture data point.

9.       To calibrate turn back on the CO/SO2 GRC Zero, wait for 5 minutes to adjust the SO2 BKG value to get the SO2 Zero to be within specification.  If you have a 43CTL analyzer it should already be in the adjustment screen.  Use the up and down arrows to adjust the Background number so that the SO2 PPB number is ~1.00.  When this is complete press Enter on the analyzer.

10.    Once the value has been adjusted correctly, wait 5 minutes for First Light to capture new data point and press Get Data on the Query Data tool. 

11.    Enter the new Background (BKG) number into gas calibration worksheet.

12.    Enter the new SO2 zero value into gas calibration worksheet.

13.    Press Run or Auto on the analyzer and close the Trigger Cals Menu.

 

CO/SO2 Analyzer Span Audit

1.       This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the CO and SO2 analyzers.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and enter the correct CO and SO2 concentrations (found on the gas cylinder) in the blank provided.

3.       In Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu, select CO/SO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the query data tool menu select Air MFC, Gas MFC, CO and SO2.

6.       Wait 13 minutes for the CO so it is not changing by more than 3 PPB per minute and the SO2 isn’t changing by more than 0.05 PPB per minute.  This is so that the instruments can equalize before going on to the next step.

7.       Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.  If the query data numbers are approximately equal to the number on Site Manager then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

8.       Enter the CO result in the gas calibration worksheet.

9.       Enter the SO2 result in the gas calibration worksheet.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select CO/SO2 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes for CO and SO2 to be stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool. 

12.    Enter the CO data into gas calibration worksheet.

13.    Enter the AIR MFC, GAS MFC, the previous CO value from the CO/SO2 Zero

14.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, CO and SO2 data in the As Found section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.  Also enter the COEF and/or Span Pot number. 

a.       To find the COEF (Coefficient) on a 48iTL CO analyzers press the Menu button and scroll down to Calibration Factors and press enter.  Then scroll to CO COEF and press enter.  The top number is the PPM (Parts Per Million) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the COEF number.

b.       To find the COEF (Coefficient) number on a 43CTL analyzer scroll down to Calibration Factors and press enter.  Then scroll to SO2 COEF and press enter.  The top number is the PPB (Parts Per Billion) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the COEF number.

15.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select CO/SO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

16.    Wait 13 minutes for CO and SO2 to be stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

17.    Enter the Air MFC, CO and SO2 data in the As Found section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.

18.    The Actual Expected value is calculated by adding the final Zero Value and Calculated Expected Value.

19.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration is complete. 

20.    Close the Trigger Cals window and Query Data window.

21.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

22.    If either RF is not within the specified range continue with the Analyzer Span Calibration.

 

CO/SO2 Analyzer Span Calibration

1.       This procedure will be used to adjust the analyzers and obtain a corrected RF value for the CO and SO2 analyzers.

2.       Using the Ss Found data for the CO/SO2 GRC Zero, enter the Air MFC, CO and SO2 values in the As Left section.

3.       In Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu, select CO/SO2 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the Query Data Tool menu select Air MFC, Gas MFC, CO and SO2.

6.       Wait 5-10 minutes for CO and SO2 to be stable.

7.       Adjust the instruments.

a.       On 48iTL CO analyzers press menu button.  Scroll down to CAL FACTORS and press Enter.  Go to the CO COEF and press enter.  The top number is the PPM (Parts Per Million) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the COEF number.  Use the up and down arrows to adjust the COEF number so that the Site Manager CO PPB number approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section.  When this is complete press Enter on the analyzer.    

b.       On 43CTL analyzers press menu.  Scroll down to CAL FACTORS and press ENTER.  Go to the SO2 COEF and press enter – Set the SO2 COEF to 1.0.  The PMT can be adjusted by taking the top off of the analyzer.   With the top of the analyzer off, look on the left side of the bulkhead at the front.  There is a blue box with an orange grommet on the top.  Inside the grommet is the PMT adjustment screw.  Slowly adjust the analyzer until the SO2 ppb on the analyzer, or SO2 on Site Manager, is approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section.  The PMT adjustment screw on the inside of the analyzer is a coarse adjustment and the SO2 COEF is a fine adjustment.  The SO2 COEF should always be close to a standard of 1.00 but it can be used to adjust the instrument to a tighter tolerance.  The SO2 COEF will adjust the instrument in smaller increments than the PMT adjustment.  Replace the top of the analyzer.

8.       When the analyzer adjustments are complete, let the analyzers stabilize for 5 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, CO and SO2 data in the As Found section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.  Also enter the COEF.

10.    The Actual Expected value is calculated by adding the final Zero Value and Calculated Expected Value.

11.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select CO/SO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

12.    Wait 13 minutes for CO and SO2 to be stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

13.    Enter the Air MFC, CO and SO2 data in the As Left section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.

14.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration adjustment is complete.  If the RF is not within specification, repeat the adjustment part of the procedure again.

15.    Close the Trigger Cals window and Query Data window.

16.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

 

CO Analyzer Initial S/R Ratio Adjustment

1.       From the Main Menu, scroll down to INSTRUMENT CONTROL and press Enter.

2.       Scroll down to SERVICE MOCE, and press the Enter key. Press Enter once again and wait for the parameters to be saved.

3.       Press the Menu key twice and scroll down to SERVICE and press enter.

4.       In the SERVICE menu, scroll down to INITIAL S/R RATIO and press enter.

5.       You will see values for CURRENT and INIT ZERO with the ability to edit. Use the up or down arrow to make the INIT ZERO value as close as possible to the CURRENT and press Enter to save the parameters.

6.       Once these steps have been completed, go back to the Main Menu and scroll to INSTRUMENT CONTROL and press Enter.

7.       Scroll down to Service and press Enter. Press Enter once again and wait for the parameters to be saved.

8.       Lastly, go back and reset the BKG using the steps already outlined.

 

 

 

NO/NO2 Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  The NO/NO2 audit and calibration is to assure that the NO/NO2 analyzer/system has the correct gas response.  This can be accomplished by introducing a known quantity of gas to the inlet and auditing the response on the instrument.  The terminology for this type of audit is GRC (Gas Replacement Calibration).  Each GRC has a RF (Response Factor).  This RF value should be 1.000 +/- 2%. 

 

Required Equipment:  Precision flat head screwdriver

 

Analyzer Setup

1.    The Background (BKG) and Coefficient (COEF) on the analyzer should be set to 0.0 and 1.000.

2.       On the “C” or “CTL” model analyzers press “Menu” and scroll to “Calibration Factors” and press “Enter”.  At this point, the parameters should be set as follows:  Pre BKG PPB =0.0, NO BKG PPB= 0.0, NOx BKG PPB =0.0, NO COEF =1.000, NOx COEF =1.000 & NO2 COEF =1.000. Press Run when finished.

 

Analyzer Audit

1.    This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the NO/NO2 analyzer.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and enter the correct NO concentration (found on the gas cylinder) in the blank provided.

3.       On Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NO/NO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

6.       In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2.

7.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NO and NO2 are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

8.       Enter the Air MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate blank for the NO/NO2 GRC Zero on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

9.       Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NO/NO2 NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

10.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NO and NO2 are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

11.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate blanks for the NO/NO2 NO GRC Point 1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

12.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the audit is complete. 

13.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows. 

14.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

15.    If the RF is not within 1.000 +/- 2% continue with the Analyzer Calibration procedure.

 

Analyzer Calibration

1.    This procedure will be used to adjust the analyzer and obtain a corrected RF value for the NO/NO2

       analyzer.

2.       Enter the As Found data for NO/NO2 GRC Zero in the As Left section for NO/NO2 GRC Zero.

3.       In Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NO/NO2 NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

6.       In the Query Data Tool Menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2.

7.       Wait 5-10 minutes and verify the data for NO and NO2 are stable (+/- 0.2 ppb).  If the query data numbers are approximately equal to the number on Site Manager, then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

8.       Adjust the instrument to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section of the worksheet.

a.       On “C” or “CTL” class analyzers the PMT can be adjusted by taking the top off of the analyzer.   With the top of the analyzer off look on the right side of the bulkhead at the front.  There is a blue box with an orange grommet on the top.  Inside the grommet is the PMT adjustment screw.  Some CTL model analyzers have been modified so that the PMT can be adjusted through the front panel.  Adjust the analyzer until the NO channel on the analyzer or NO on Site Manager is approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section worksheet.

9.       When the analyzer adjustments are complete, let the analyzer stabilize for 5 minutes.

10.    On the Query 1-Minute Data tool press Get Data.

11.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate box for the NO/NO2 NO GRC Point 1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Left section.

12.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration adjustment is complete.  If the RF is not within specification, repeat the adjustment part of the procedure again.

13.    When the instrument is finished being calibrated make sure to put it back into the Run mode.

14.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

15.    Save the Gas Calibration worksheet.

 

NO/NO2 NO2 Conversion Efficiency Audit

1.       This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the NO2 Conversion Efficiency.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and go to the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet tab.  Enter the correct NO and NO2 concentrations (found on the gas cylinder) in the blanks provided.

3.       An NO audit of the analyzer has to be completed before the NO2 conversion efficiency can be completed.  You may use that day’s information if available.  If it is available enter the information and start with Step 14.  Otherwise continue with the next Step.

4.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

5.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NO/NO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

6.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

7.       In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2.

8.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NO and NO2 are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate blank for the NO/NO2 GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NO/NO2 Analyzer Response section.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NO/NO2 NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NO and NO2 are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

12.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate blanks for the NO/NO2 NO GRC Point 1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NO/NO2 Analyzer Response section.

13.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet. 

14.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

15.    In the Trigger Cals menu select NO/NO2 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

16.    Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

17.    In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2.

18.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NO and NO2 are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

19.    Enter the Air MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate blank for the NO/NO2 GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NO/NO2 NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

20.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NO/NO2 NO2 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

21.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NO and NO2 are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

22.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO and NO2 data in the appropriate blanks for the NO/NO2 NO2 GRC Point 1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NO/NO2 NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

23.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet.

24.    If the RF is less than 0.35 it is out of spec and the RF will turn red.

25.    Contact Plano if the RF is out of spec.

26.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

27.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

 

NOy*/NOy Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  The NOy*/NOy audit and calibration is to assure that the NOy*/NOy analyzer has the correct gas response.  This can be accomplished by introducing a known quantity of gas to the inlet and auditing the response on the instrument.  The terminology for this type of audit is GRC (Gas Replacement Calibration).  Each GRC has a RF (Response Factor).  This RF value should be 1.000 +/- 2%. 

 

Required Equipment:  Precision flat head screwdriver

 

Analyzer Setup

1.    The Background (BKG) and Coefficient (COEF) on the analyzer should be set to 0.0 and 1.000.

2.       On the “C” or “CTL” model analyzers press “Menu” and scroll to “Calibration Factors” and press “Enter”.  At this point, the parameters should be set as follows:  Pre BKG PPB =0.0, NO BKG PPB= 0.0, NOx BKG PPB =0.0, NO COEF =1.000, NOx COEF =1.000 & NO2 COEF =1.000. Press Run when finished.

 

Analyzer Audit

1.    Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and enter the correct NO concentration (found on the gas   cylinder) in the blank provided.

3.       In Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NOy*/NOy GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

6.       In the Query Data Tool Menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy.

7.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NOy* and NOy are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

8.       Enter the Air MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blank for the NOy*/NOy GRC Zero on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

9.       Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NOy*/NOy NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

10.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for Noy* and NOy are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

11.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blanks for the NOy*/NOy NO GRC Point 1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

12.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the audit is complete. 

13.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows. 

14.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

15.    If the RF is not within specification continue with the Analyzer Calibration procedure.

 

Analyzer Calibration

1.       This procedure will be used to calibrate the analyzer and obtain a corrected RF value for the NOy*/NOy analyzer.

2.       Enter the As Found data for NOy*/NOy GRC Zero in the As Left section for NOy*/NOy GRC Zero.

3.       On Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals Menu select NOy*/NOy NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

6.       In the Query Data Tool Menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy.

7.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NOy* and NOy are stable (+/- 0.2 ppb).  If the query data numbers are approximately equal to the number on Site Manager, then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

8.       Adjust the instrument to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section of the worksheet.

a.       On “C” or “CTL” class analyzers the PMT can be adjusted by taking the top off of the analyzer.   With the top of the analyzer off look on the right side of the bulkhead at the front.  There is a blue box with an orange grommet on the top.  Inside the grommet is the PMT adjustment screw.  Some CTL model analyzers have been modified so that the PMT can be adjusted through the front panel.  Adjust the analyzer until the NO channel on the analyzer or NOy* on Site Manager is approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section worksheet.

9.       When the analyzer calibration is complete, let the analyzer stabilize for 5 minutes.

10.    On the Query 1-Minute Data tool press Get Data.

11.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blank for the NOy*/NOy NO GRC Point 1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Left section.

12.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration is complete.  If the RF is not within specification, repeat the procedure again.

13.    When the instrument is finished being calibrated make sure to put it back into the Run mode.

14.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

15.    Save the Gas Calibration worksheet.

 

NOy*/NOy NO2 Conversion Efficiency Audit

1.       This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the NO2 Conversion Efficiency.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and go to the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet tab.  Enter the correct NO and NO2 concentrations (found on the gas cylinder) in the blanks provided.

3.       An NO audit of the analyzer has to be completed before the NO2 conversion efficiency can be completed.  You may use that day’s information if available.  If it is available enter the information and start with Step 15.  Otherwise continue with the next Step.

4.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

5.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NOy*/NOy GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

6.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

7.       In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy.

8.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NOy* and NOy are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blank for the NOy*/NOy GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NOy*/NOy Analyzer Response section.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NOy*/NOy NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NOy* and NOy are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

12.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blanks for the NOy*/NOy NO GRC Point 1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NOy*/NOy Analyzer Response section.

13.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet. 

14.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

15.    In the Trigger Cals menu select NOy Zero and press Start Calibration.

16.    Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

17.    In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy.

18.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NOy* and NOy are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

19.    Enter the Air MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blank for the NOy*/NOy GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NOy*/NOy NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

20.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NOy*/NOy NO2 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

21.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NOy* and NOy are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

22.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NOy* and NOy data in the appropriate blanks for the NO/NO2 NO2 GRC Point 1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the NOy*/NOy NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

23.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet.

24.    If the RF is less than 0.95 it is out of spec and the RF will turn red.

25.    Contact Plano if the RF is out of spec.

26.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

27.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

 

SO4 Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  The SO4 audit and calibration assures that the SO4 analyzer has the correct gas response.  This can be accomplished by introducing a known quantity of gas to the inlet and auditing the response on the instrument.  The terminology for this type of audit is GRC (Gas Replacement Calibration).  Each GRC has a RF (Response Factor).  This RF value should be 1.000 +/- 2%. 

 

Required Equipment:  Precision flat head screwdriver

 

SO4 Analyzer Zero Audit and Calibration

1.    Open the Gas Calibration worksheet.

2.       In Site Manger go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

3.       In the Trigger Cals Menu select SO4 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

4.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the Query Data Tool Menu select SO4.

5.       Enter the Background (BKG) number into gas calibration worksheet.  To find the BKG number on a 43CTL analyzer scroll down to Calibration Factors and press enter.  Then scroll to SO2 BKG PPB and press enter.  The top number is the PPB (Parts Per Billion) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the BKG number.

6.       Wait 13 minutes until the SO4 number is stable.  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.  If the data numbers are approximately equal to the number on Site Manager then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

7.       Enter the SO4 data in the As Found Zero Audit section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.  The PPB number should be approximately 1.00.  If it isn’t, adjust the BKG or Zero Pot.

8.       Turn off CO/SO2 Zero and wait for 3 minutes for First Light to capture data point.

9.       To calibrate turn back on the CO/SO2 Zero, wait for 5 minutes to adjust the SO2 BKG value to get the SO2 Zero to be within specification.  If you have a 43CTL analyzer it should already be in the adjustment screen.  Use the up and down arrows to adjust the Background number so that the SO2 PPB number is ~1.00.  When this is complete press Enter on the analyzer.

10.    Once the value has been adjusted correctly, wait 5 minutes for First Light to capture new data point and press Get Data on the Query Data tool.

11.    Record the final BKG and/or Zero Pot number in the As Left cell of the Gas Calibration worksheet.

12.    On the Query Data Tool press Get Data and enter the SO4 number in the As Left cell of the Gas Calibration worksheet.

13.    Press Run or Auto on the analyzer and close the Trigger Cals Menu.

 

SO4 Analyzer Span Audit

1.       This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the SO4 analyzer.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and Enter the correct SO2 concentration (found on the gas cylinder) in the blank provided.

3.       Enter the final SO4 PPB number from the Zero Audit into the As Found zero of the SO4 Analyzer Response.

4.       On Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

5.       In the Trigger Cals menu, select SO4 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

6.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the Query Data Tool menu select Air MFC, Gas MFC and SO4.

7.       Wait 13 minutes until the data for the SO4 isn’t changing by more than 0.05 PPB per minute.  This is so that the instruments can equalize before going on to the next step.

8.       Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.  If the query data numbers are approximately equal to the number on Site Manager then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC and SO4 data in the As Found section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.  Also enter the COEF.

a.       To find the COEF (Coefficient) number on a 43CTL analyzer scroll down to Calibration Factors and press enter.  Then scroll to SO2 COEF and press enter.  The top number is the PPB (Parts Per Billion) number for the analyzer and the bottom number is the COEF number.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select SO4 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes until the data for SO4 is stable.  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

12.    Enter the Air MFC and SO4 data in the As Found section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.

13.    The Actual Expected value is calculated by adding the final Zero Value and Calculated Expected Value.

14.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration audit is complete. 

15.    Close the Trigger Cals window and Query Data window.

16.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

17.    If the RF is not within the specified range continue with the Analyzer Span Calibration.

 

SO4 Analyzer Span Calibration

1.       This procedure will be used to calibrate the analyzer and obtain a corrected RF value for the SO4   analyzer.

2.       Using the As Found data for the SO4 Zero, enter the Air MFC and SO4 values in the As Left section.

3.       On Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu, select SO4 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.  In the Query Data Tool menu select Air MFC, Gas MFC and SO4.

6.       Wait 5-10 minutes for the data for SO4 is stable.

7.       Adjust the instrument.

a.       On 43CTL analyzers press menu.  Scroll down to CAL FACTORS and press ENTER.  Go to the SO2 COEF and press enter – Set the SO2 COEF to 1.0.  The PMT can be adjusted by taking the top off of the analyzer.   With the top of the analyzer off, look on the left side of the bulkhead at the front.  There is a blue box with an orange grommet on the top.  Inside the grommet is the PMT adjustment screw.  Slowly adjust the analyzer until the SO2 ppb on the analyzer, or SO4 on Site Manager, is approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section.  The PMT adjustment screw on the inside of the analyzer is a coarse adjustment and the SO2 COEF is a fine adjustment.  The SO2 COEF should always be close to a standard of 1.00 but it can be used to adjust the instrument to a tighter tolerance.  The SO2 COEF will adjust the instrument in smaller increments than the PMT adjustment.  Replace the top of the analyzer.

8.       When the analyzer adjustments are complete, let the analyzer stabilize for 5 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC and SO4 data in the As Found section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.  Also enter the COEF.

10.    The Actual Expected value is calculated by adding the final Zero Value and Calculated Expected Value.

11.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select SO4 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

12.    Wait 13 minutes for the data for SO4 to be stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

13.    Enter the Air MFC and SO4 data in the As Left section of the Gas Calibration worksheet.

14.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration is complete.  If the RF is not within specification, repeat the calibration part of the procedure again. 

15.    Close the Trigger Cals window and Query Data window.

16.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TN*/ TN Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  The TN*/ TN response audit and calibration is in place to assure that the TN*/ TN analyzer/system has the correct gas response.  This can be accomplished by introducing a known quantity of gas to the inlet and auditing the response on the instrument.  The terminology for this type of audit is GRC (Gas Replacement Calibration).  Each GRC has a RF (Response Factor).  This RF value should be 1.000 +/- 2%. 

 

Required Equipment:  Precision flat head screwdriver

 

Analyzer Setup

1.    The Background (BKG) and Coefficient (COEF) on the analyzer should be set to 0.0 and 1.000.

2.       On the “C” or “CTL” model analyzers press Menu and scroll to Calibration Factors then press Enter.  At this point the parameters should be set as follows:  Pre BKG PPB 0.0, NO BKG PPB 0.0, NOx BKG PPB 0.0, NO COEF 1.000, NOx COEF 1.000 & NO2 COEF 1.000.  Press Run when finished.

 

Analyzer Audit

1.    This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the TN*/TN analyzer.

3.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and enter the correct NO concentration (found on the gas cylinder) in the blank provided.

4.       On Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

5.       In the Trigger Cals menu select TN*/TN GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

6.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

7.       In the Query Data Tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN.

8.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for TN* and TN are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blank for the TN*/TN GRC Zero on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select TN NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for TN* and TN are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

12.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blank for the TRN NO GRC Point 1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

13.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02 the audit is complete. 

14.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows. 

15.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

16.    If the RF is not within specification continue with the Analyzer Calibration procedure.

 

Analyzer Calibration

1.    This procedure will be used to adjust the analyzer and obtain a corrected RF value for the TN analyzer.

2.       Enter the As Found data for TN*/TN GRC Zero in the As Left section for TN*/TN GRC Zero.

3.       In Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

4.       In the Trigger Cals menu select TN NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

5.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

6.       In the Query Data Tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN.

7.       Wait 5-10 minutes and verify the data for TN and TN* are stable (+/- 0.2 ppb).  If the query data numbers are approximately equal to the number on Site Manager, then the data is stable and an average can be taken.

8.       Adjust the instrument to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section of the worksheet.

9.       On “C” or “CTL” class analyzers the PMT can be adjusted by taking the top off of the analyzer.   With the top of the analyzer off look on the right side of the bulkhead at the front.  There is a blue box with an orange grommet on the top.  Inside the grommet is the PMT adjustment screw.  Some CTL model analyzers have been modified so that the PMT can be adjusted through the front panel.  Adjust the analyzer until the NO channel on the analyzer or TN* on Site Manager is approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section worksheet.

10.    When the analyzer calibration is complete let the analyzer stabilize for 5 minutes.

11.    On the Query 1-Minute Data tool press Get Data.

12.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blank for the TRN NO GRC Point 1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Left section.

13.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02 the calibration is complete.  If the RF is not within specification repeat the calibration part of the procedure again.

14.    When the instrument is finished being calibrated make sure to put it back into the Run mode.

15.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

16.    Save the Gas Calibration worksheet.

 

TN*/TN NO2 Conversion Efficiency Audit

1.       This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the NO2 Conversion Efficiency.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and go to the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet tab.  Enter the correct NO and NO2 concentrations (found on the gas cylinder) in the blanks provided.

3.       An NO audit of the analyzer has to be completed before the NO2 conversion efficiency can be completed.  You may use that day’s information if available.  If it is available enter the information and start with Step 15.  Otherwise continue with the next Step.

4.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

5.       In the Trigger Cals menu select TN*/TN GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

6.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

7.       In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN.

8.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for TN* and TN are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blank for the TN*/TN GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TN*/TN Analyzer Response section.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select TN*/TN NO GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for TN* and TN are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

12.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blanks for the TN*/TN NO GRC Point 1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TN*/TN Analyzer Response section.

13.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet. 

14.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

15.    In the Trigger Cals menu select TN*/TN GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

16.    Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

17.    In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN.

18.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for TN* and TN are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

19.    Enter the Air MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blank for the TN*/TN GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TN*/ TN NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

20.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select TN*/TN NO2 GRC Point 1 and press Start Calibration.

21.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for TN* and TN are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

22.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, TN* and TN data in the appropriate blanks for the TN*/TN NO2 GRC Point 1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TN*/TN NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

23.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet.

24.    If the RF is less than 0.95 it is out of spec and the RF will turn red.

25.    Contact Plano if the RF is out of spec.

26.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

27.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

 

 

 

TPN Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  The TPN audit and calibration is to assure that the TPN analyzer/system has the correct gas response.  This can be accomplished by introducing a known quantity of gas to the inlet and auditing the response on the instrument.  The terminology for this type of audit is GRC (Gas Replacement Calibration).  Each GRC has a RF (Response Factor).  This RF value should be 1.000 +/- 2%. 

 

Required Equipment:  Precision flat head screwdriver

 

Analyzer Setup

1.      The Background (BKG) and Coefficient (COEF) on the analyzer should be set to 0.0 and 1.000 respectively.

2.      On the “C” or “CTL” model analyzers press “Menu” and scroll to “Calibration Factors” and press “Enter”.  At this point, the parameters should be set as follows:  Pre BKG PPB =0.0, NO BKG PPB= 0.0, NOx BKG PPB =0.0, NO COEF =1.000, NOx COEF =1.000 & NO2 COEF =1.000. Press Run when finished.

 

Analyzer Audit

1.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and enter the correct NO concentration (found on the gas cylinder) in the blank provided.

2.       In Site Manager go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

3.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NO3/TPN GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

4.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

5.       In the Query Data Tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN.

6.       Wait 13 minutes for NO# and TPN are stable.  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

7.       Enter the Air MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blank for the NO3/TPN GRC Zero on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

8.       Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NO3/TPN NO GRC Point1 and press Start Calibration.

9.       Wait 13 minutes for NO3 and TPN are stable then press Get Data.

10.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blanks for the NO3/TPN NO GRC Point1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Found section.

11.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, audit is complete.  Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows. 

12.    Save the Gas calibration worksheet.

13.    If the RF is not within specification continue with the Analyzer Calibration procedure.

 

Analyzer Calibration

1.       Enter the As Found data for NO3/TPN GRC Zero in the As Left section for NO3/TPN GRC Zero.

2.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NO3/TPN NO GRC Point1 and press Start Calibration.

3.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

4.       In the Query Data Tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN.

5.       Wait 5-10 minutes for NO3 and TPN are stable. 

6.       Adjust the instrument to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section of the worksheet.

a.       On “C” or “CTL” class analyzers the PMT can be adjusted by taking the top off of the analyzer.   With the top of the analyzer off, look on the right side of the bulkhead at the front.  There is a blue box with an orange grommet on the top.  Inside the grommet is the PMT adjustment screw.  Some CTL model analyzers have been modified so that the PMT can be adjusted through the front panel.  Adjust the analyzer until the NO channel on the analyzer or CH1 on Site Manager is approximately equal to the Actual Expected value from the As Found section worksheet.

7.       When the analyzer adjustments are complete, let the analyzer stabilize for 5 minutes.

8.       On the Query 1-Minute Data tool press Get Data.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blank for the NO3/TPN NO GRC Point1 on the Gas Calibration Worksheet in the As Left section.

10.    The RF is now displayed in the worksheet.  If the RF is between 0.98 and 1.02, the calibration is complete.  If the RF is not within specification, repeat the calibration part of the procedure again.

11.    When the instrument is finished being calibrated make sure to put it back into the Run mode.

12.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

13.    Save the Gas Calibration worksheet.

 

TPN Conversion Efficiency Audit

1.       This procedure will obtain the current RF value for the NO2 Conversion Efficiency.

2.       Open the Gas Calibration Worksheet and go to the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet tab.  Enter the correct NO and NO2 concentrations (found on the gas cylinder) in the blanks provided.

3.       An NO audit of the analyzer has to be completed before the NO2 conversion efficiency can be completed.  You may use that day’s information if available.  If it is available enter the information and start with Step 15.  Otherwise continue with the next Step.

4.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

5.       In the Trigger Cals menu select NO3/TPN GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

6.       Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

7.       In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN.

8.       Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NO3 and TPN are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

9.       Enter the Air MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blank for the NO3/TPN GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TPN Analyzer Response section.

10.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NO3/TPN NO GRC Point1 and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NO3 and TPN are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

12.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blanks for the TPN NO3/TPN NO GRC Point1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TPN Analyzer Response section.

13.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet. 

14.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

15.    In the Trigger Cals menu select NO3/TPN GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

16.    Under the Tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

17.    In the query data tool menu select the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN.

18.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the Zeros for NO3 and TPN are stable (+/-0.1 ppb).  Contact Plano if not stable within 13 minutes.  Press Get Data on the Query Data Tool.

19.    Enter the Air MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blank for the NO3/TPN GRC Zero on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TPN NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

20.    Go to Trigger Cals and press Stop Calibration then select NO3/TPN NO2 GRC Point1 and press Start Calibration.

21.    Wait 13 minutes and verify the data for NO3 and TPN are stable (+/- 0.2ppb), then press Get Data.

22.    Enter the Air MFC, Gas MFC, NO3 and TPN data in the appropriate blanks for the NO3/TPN NO2 GRC Point1 on the NO2 Conv Eff Worksheet in the TPN NO2 Conversion Efficiency section.

23.    The RF is now displayed at the far right of the worksheet.

24.    If the RF is less than 0.95 it is out of spec and the RF will turn red.

25.    Contact Plano if the RF is out of spec.

26.    Close the Trigger Cals and Query Data windows.

27.    Save the Gas Calibration Worksheet.

 

 

 

 

O3 Zero-Prec-Span Audit and Calibration

 

Purpose:  To insure the accuracy of the O3 Analyzer.  This is done using the O3PS Analyzer to overflow the inlet with a range of ozone concentrations.  Then the O3 Analyzer and O3PS Analyzer response is compared for accuracy.  The O3PS Analyzer is calibrated to a Transfer Standard that is calibrated using a federal method.  Before starting any calibration checks make sure the system is leak free.

 

Required Equipment:  O3 Zero/Span/Precision form

 

Filling Out the Preliminary Information on the O3 Worksheet

O3 PS Analyzer Diagnostics

1.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

2.       In the Trigger Cals menu select O3 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

3.       Now the Zero Air is flowing and the Pump is running on O3 PS Analyzer.

4.       Go to the O3 PS Analyzer and press Menu and scroll to Instrument Controls and press Enter.  Scroll to Service Mode and press Enter then press Enter again.  The service mode is now on. 

5.       Press Menu until Range is at the top of the menu screen.  Scroll to Diagnostics and press Enter.  Scroll to Temperature and press Enter.

6.       The Bench Temperature is for Temp A and B.  Enter it onto the worksheet.

7.       Press Menu and scroll to Pressure and press Enter.

8.       On the worksheet enter the pressure on Pressure A then wait for the solenoids to switch (switching every 10 seconds) and enter the pressure for Pressure B.

9.       Press Menu twice and scroll to Service Mode and press Enter.  Scroll to Intensity Check and press Enter.  Scroll to INT A REFERENCE GAS and press Enter.

10.    Wait 1 minute for the numbers to settle and enter the intensity number for Frequency A and the noise number for Noise A on the worksheet.  If the intensity is below 80,000 adjust as directed in the Intensity Adjustment procedure and reenter the data on the worksheet.

11.    Press Menu and scroll to INT B REFERENCE GAS and press Enter.

12.    Wait 1 minute for the numbers to settle and enter the intensity number for Frequency B and the noise number for Noise B on the worksheet.  If the intensity is below 80,000 adjust as directed in the Intensity Adjustment procedure and reenter the data on the worksheet.

13.    Press Menu until Range is at the top of the menu screen.  Scroll to Instrument Controls and press Enter.  Scroll to Service Mode and press Enter then press Enter again.  The service mode is now Off.   

14.    Press Run.

15.    Open the top of the O3 PS Analyzer and read the pressure off of the two gauges.  Enter this information into the worksheet.

16.    Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration.

 

O3 Site Analyzer Diagnostics

1.       Frequency A:  Under the Test options on the front of the analyzer press the A button once.  Enter the frequency on the monitor in the blank for Frequency A.  If the frequency is below 80,000 adjust as directed in the Intensity Adjustment procedure and reenter the data on the worksheet.

2.       Frequency B:  Under the Test options on the front of the analyzer press the B button once.  Enter the frequency on the monitor in the blank for Frequency B.  If the frequency is below 80,000 adjust as directed in the Intensity Adjustment procedure and reenter the data on the worksheet.

3.       Noise A:  Press the A button then press the noise button.  Allow 1 minute for the value to stabilize.  The value should be less than 1.0.

4.       Noise B:  Press the B button then press the noise button.  Allow 1 minute for the value to stabilize.  The value should be less than 1.0.

5.       Pres A:  Press P/T button once – A side pressure is displayed.

6.       Pres B:  Press P/T button second time – B side pressure is display

7.       Temp A:  Press P/T button a third time for Temp A

8.       Temp B:  Press P/T button a fourth time for Temp B

9.       Flow A:  Read the side A flow from the rotometer on the front of the analyzer.  Record value to the tenth, i.e. 1.0 – not 1.

10.    Flow B: Read the side B flows from the rotometer to the front of the analyzer.  Record value to the tenth, i.e. 1.0 – not 1.

11.    O3 Span & O3 Offset:  Record the thumbwheel settings on the front of the O3 analyzer.

 

Intensity Adjustment on a 49 CTL and 49 S Analyzer

49 CTL Analyzers

1.       To adjust the Frequency/ Intensity on a 49 CTL Analyzer the service mode will need to be on (see step 4 of O3 PS Analyzer Diagnostics).

2.       Press Menu and scroll to Service Mode and press Enter.  Scroll to Lamp Settings and press Enter.

3.       Using the Up and Down arrows increase the intensity so that Cell A and Cell B are between 105,000 and 110,000.  Press Enter when the adjustment is complete.

4.       Finish by turning the service mode off.

 

49 S Analyzers

1.       To adjust the Frequency/ Intensity on a 49 S Analyzer press the A button under Test.

2.       Open the cover of the instrument and locate the adjustment screws.  On the left side of the instrument there are two gold tubes.  The left tube is side A and the right is side B.  There is a gold triangular block located on the back end of the tubes.  The large setscrew for each tube is located on each side of the block and the small locking screw is located on the top.

3.       Loosen the small locking screw and turn the large setscrew for side A.  The frequency on the front of the instrument will increase or decreases depending on what direction you turn the setscrew.  If the setscrew (screw driver cutout on the setscrew) is parallel with the gold sample tube then the Frequency can’t be adjusted.  Try and clean the sample tube and/or replace the lamp.

4.       Loosen the small locking screw and turn the large setscrew for side B.  The frequency on the front of the instrument will increase or decrease; depending on what direction you turn the setscrew.  If the setscrew (screw driver cutout on the setscrew) is parallel with the gold sample tube then the Frequency can’t be adjusted.  Try and clean the sample tube and/or replace the lamp.

5.       When the adjustments are complete push the auto/run button on the front of the instrument.

 

49S and 49C O3 Calibration

Initial Check of the O3 System

1.       Record all of the results on the O3 System Zero/Span/Precision Calibration Check/ Adjustment form.

2.       On the Site Manger screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

3.       In the Trigger Cals menu select O3 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

4.       Under the tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

5.       Wait 13 minutes for the O3 site and O3 PS analyzers is stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

6.       Enter the before adjustment zero information for the PS and Site analyzers.

7.       Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration then select O3 GRC Precision and press Start Calibration.

8.       Wait 13 minutes for the O3 site and O3 PS analyzers is stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

9.       Enter the before adjustment precision information for the PS and Site analyzers.

10.    Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration then select O3 GRC Span and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes for the O3 site and O3 PS analyzers is stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

12.    Enter the before adjustment span information for the PS and Site analyzers.

13.    Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration.

14.    For a 49S collect the O3 Offset and O3 Span information from the thumbwheels on the front of the analyzer.

15.    For a 49C and 49CPS collect the O3 BKG and O3 COEF information by pressing Menu the analyzer and then scroll to Calibration Factors and press Enter.  The O3 BKG and O3 COEF numbers will be displayed.

16.    Enter the O3 BKG/Offset and O3 COEF/Span numbers in the before adjustment section for the O3 Site and O3 PS.

17.    If the O3 Site before adjustment Zero value matches the O3 PS Zero value by +/-2 then no adjustment needs to be made.  If the values are greater than the +/-2 tolerance then an offset thumbwheel adjustment will need to be made on the O3 Site analyzer.

18.    If the O3 Site before adjustment Span value matches the O3 PS Span value by +/-8 then no adjustment needs to be made.  If the values are greater than the +/-8 tolerance then a span thumbwheel adjustment will need to be made on the O3 Site analyzer.

 

Adjusting the O3 Site Analyzer

49S and 49C Baseline Adjustment

1.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

2.       In the Trigger Cals menu select O3 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

3.       Wait 5-10 minutes for the O3 Site analyzer to stabilize.

4.       On a 49S analyzer, adjust the offset thumbwheel up or down until the O3 Site analyzer matches the O3 PS analyzer.  Wait 5 minutes for it to stabilize and adjust if needed.

5.       On a 49C analyzer, press Menu and scroll to Calibration Factors and press Enter.  Scroll to O3 BKG and press Enter.  Adjust the background up or down until the O3 Site analyzer matches the O3 PS analyzer.  Wait 5 minutes for it to stabilize and adjust if needed.

6.       Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration.

 

49S and 49C Span Adjustment

1.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

2.       In the Trigger Cals menu select O3 GRC Span and press Start Calibration.

3.       Wait 5-10 minutes for the O3 Site analyzer to stabilize.

4.       On a 49S analyzer, adjust the span thumbwheel up or down until the O3 Site analyzer matches the O3 PS analyzer.  Wait 5 minutes for it to stabilize and adjust if needed.

5.       On a 49C analyzer, press Menu and scroll to Calibration Factors and press Enter.  Scroll to O3 COEF and press Enter.  Adjust the coefficient up or down until the O3 Site analyzer matches the O3 PS analyzer.  Wait 5 minutes for it to stabilize and adjust if needed.  (Note:  Once the COEF has been adjusted you will have to press Enter before the analyzer ppb will change.)

6.       Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration.

               

Final Check of the O3 System

1.       Record all of the results on the O3 System Zero/Span/Precision Calibration Check/ Adjustment form.

2.       On the Site Manager screen go to the Tools tab and select Trigger Cals.

3.       In the Trigger Cals menu select O3 GRC Zero and press Start Calibration.

4.       Under the tools tab select Query 1-Minute Data.

5.       Wait 13 minutes for the data of the O3 site and O3 PS analyzers is stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

6.       Enter the after adjustment zero information for the PS and Site analyzers.

7.       Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration then select O3 GRC Precision and press Start Calibration.

8.       Wait 13 minutes for the O3 site and O3 PS analyzers to have stable data.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

9.       Enter the after adjustment precision information for the PS and Site analyzers.

10.    Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration then select O3 GRC Span and press Start Calibration.

11.    Wait 13 minutes for the O3 site and O3 PS analyzers data is stable.  Press Get Data on the query data tool.

12.    Enter the after adjustment span information for the PS and Site analyzers.

13.    Go to the Trigger Cals menu and press Stop Calibration.

14.    For a 49S collect the O3 Offset and O3 Span information from the thumbwheels on the front of the analyzer.

15.    For a 49C and 49CPS collect the O3 BKG and O3 COEF information by pressing Menu the analyzer and then scroll to Calibration Factors and press Enter.  The O3 BKG and O3 COEF numbers will be displayed.

16.    Enter the O3 BKG/Offset and O3 COEF/Span numbers in the after adjustment section for the O3 Site and O3 PS.

17.    If the O3 Site after adjustment Zero value matches the O3 PS Zero value by +/-2 then no further adjustments need to be made.  If the values are greater than the +/-2 tolerance then another offset/background adjustment will need to be made on the O3 Site analyzer.

18.    If the O3 Site after adjustment Span value matches the O3 PS Span value by +/-8 then no further adjustments need to be made.  If the values are greater than the +/-8 tolerance then another span/coefficient adjustment will need to be made on the O3 Site analyzer.

19.    Once the form is complete save and attach to TrackOps ticket.