Page 2 - Documentation; SAFETY MESSAGES; messages in this manual. Please read these messages carefully.; CAUTION: Hot Surface Warning; CAUTION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 i SAFETY MESSAGES Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that ...
Page 3 - ii; TABLE OF CONTENTS; SAFETY MESSAGES I
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGES I TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... II LIST OF APPENDICES....................................
Page 4 - iii
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 iii 6.7. SETUP – RNGE: Analog Output Reporting Range Configuration ..................................................... 56 6.7.1. Physical Range versus Analog Output Reporting Ranges..................................................
Page 5 - iv
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 iv 6.13.1.2. Control Inputs ...................................................................................................... 116 6.13.2. Remote Operation Using the External Serial I/O ...........................................
Page 7 - vi
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 vi 11.2.2. Non-Repeatable Zero and Span ..................................................................................... 195 11.2.3. Inability to Span – No SPAN Key................................................................
Page 8 - vii; LIST OF APPENDICES; APPENDIX A - VERSION SPECIFIC SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION; LIST OF FIGURES
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 vii LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A - VERSION SPECIFIC SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION APPENDIX A-1: MGFC7000E Software Menu Trees, Revision E.0 APPENDIX A-2: Setup Variables For Serial I/O, Revision E.0 APPENDIX A-3: Warnings and Test Funct...
Page 9 - viii; LIST OF TABLES
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 viii Figure 7-6: Pneumatic Connections–MGFC7000E with Zero/Span Valves with External Zero air Scrubber (OPT 53).................................................................................... 135 Figure 9-1: Sample Particulate...
Page 10 - ix
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 ix Table 6-2: Test Functions Defined................................................................................... 46 Table 6-3: List of Warning Messages ..........................................................................
Page 11 - User Notes
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual GFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 x Table A-2: GFC7000E Warning Messages, Revision E.0 .................................................... 238 Table A-3: GFC7000E Test Functions, Revision E.0 .......................................................... 239 Table A-...
Page 12 - Using This Manual
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MGFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 1 1. MGFC7000E DOCUMENTATION Thank you for purchasing the Model GFC7000E Gas Filter Correlation Carbon Dioxide Analyzer! The documentation for this instrument is available in several different formats: • Printed format, part numb...
Page 14 - NOTE
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MGFC7000E Documentation 04584 Rev A1 3 Appendices: For easier access and better updating, some information has been separated out of the manual and placed in a series of appendices at the end of this manual. These include: software menu trees, warning messages, defi...
Page 16 - SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVALS AND; Specifications; Table 2-1: Model GFC7000E Basic Unit Specifications
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Specifications, Approvals and Warranty 04584 Rev A1 5 2. SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVALS AND WARRANTY 2.1. Specifications Table 2-1: Model GFC7000E Basic Unit Specifications Min/Max Range (Physical Analog Output) In 1ppb increments from 50ppb to 2 000ppm, dual ranges or a...
Page 17 - CE Mark Compliance; Emissions Compliance; Warranty; Coverage
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Specifications, Approvals and Warranty 04584 Rev A1 6 2.2. CE Mark Compliance Emissions Compliance The Teledyne Instruments Model GFC7000E Gas Filter Correlation CO 2 Analyzer was tested and found to be fully compliant with: EN61326 (1997 w/A1: 98) Class A, FCC Part...
Page 18 - Terms and Conditions
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Specifications, Approvals and Warranty 04584 Rev A1 7 The warranties set forth in this section shall be of no force or effect with respect to any product: (i) that has been altered or subjected to misuse, negligence or accident, or (ii) that has been used in any man...
Page 20 - GETTING STARTED; Unpacking and Initial Set Up; advise the shipper first, then Teledyne Analytical Instruments.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 9 3. GETTING STARTED 3.1. Unpacking and Initial Set Up CAUTION To avoid personal injury, always use two persons to lift and carry the Model GFC7000E. 1. Verify that there is no apparent external shipping damage. If damage has occurred, p...
Page 21 - Figure 3-1: Removal of Shipping Screws
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 10 5. Check the connectors of the various internal wiring harnesses and pneumatic hoses to make sure they are firmly and properly seated. 6. Verify that all of the optional hardware ordered with the unit has been installed. These are lis...
Page 22 - Sides of the instrument; Electrical Connections
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 11 8. VENTILATION CLEARANCE : Whether the analyzer is set up on a bench or installed into an instrument rack, be sure to leave sufficient ventilation clearance. AREA MINIMUM REQUIRED CLEARANCE Back of the instrument 4 in. Sides of the in...
Page 23 - ANALOG; A1 A2 A3 A4
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 12 Figure 3-2: Rear Panel Layout 9. Attach a strip chart recorder and/or data-logger to the appropriate analog output connections on the rear panel of the analyzer. ANALOG A1 A2 A3 A4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 When the instrument is in its default...
Page 24 - Table 3-1: GFC7000E Analog Output Pin Outs; Pin; STATUS
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 13 Table 3-1: GFC7000E Analog Output Pin Outs Pin Analog Output VDC Signal mADC Signal 1 V Out I Out + 2 A1 Ground I Out - 3 V Out I Out + 4 A2 Ground I Out - 5 V Out I Out + 6 A3 Ground I Out - 7 V Out Not Available 8 A4 (Spare) Ground ...
Page 25 - Table 3-2: GFC7000E Status Output Pin Outs; Status
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 14 The pin assignments for the status outputs can be found in the table below: Table 3-2: GFC7000E Status Output Pin Outs Output # Status Definition Condition 1 SYSTEM OK On if no faults are present. 2 CONC VALID On if CO 2 concentration...
Page 26 - Table 3-3: GFC7000E Control Input Pin Outs; Pneumatic Connections:; Basic Pneumatic Connections; its basic configuration.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 15 The pin assignments for the digital control inputs can be found in the table below: Table 3-3: GFC7000E Control Input Pin Outs Input # Status Definition On Condition A REMOTE ZERO CAL The Analyzer is placed in Zero Calibration mode. T...
Page 27 - Rear Panel Label; MODEL
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 16 CAUTION In order to prevent dust from getting into the gas flow channels of your analyzer, it was shipped with small plugs inserted into each of the pneumatic fittings on the back panel. Make sure that all of these dust plugs are remo...
Page 30 - Connections with Internal Valve Options Installed
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 19 3.1.2.2. Connections with Internal Valve Options Installed Figures 3-5 through 3-8 show the proper pneumatic connections for MGFC7000E’s with various optional internal valve sets installed. Source of SAMPLE Gas VENT VENT Certified CO ...
Page 32 - Initial Operation
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 21 Some applications may require multipoint calibration checks where span gas of several different concentrations is needed. We recommend using high-concentration, certified, calibration gas supplied to the analyzer through a Gas Dilutio...
Page 33 - Startup
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 22 3.2.1. Startup After electrical and pneumatic connections are made, turn on the instrument and pump power. The exhaust and PMT cooler fans should start. The display should immediately display a single, horizontal dash in the upper lef...
Page 34 - SAMPLE; mode after completing the boot-up; Warm Up; measurements can; Name Color Behavior; Unit is operating in sample mode, front panel
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 23 The analyzer should automatically switch to SAMPLE mode after completing the boot-up sequence and start monitoring CO 2 gas. Warm-Up 3.2.2. Warm Up The MGFC7000E requires about 30 minutes warm-up time before reliable CO 2 measurements...
Page 35 - Warning Messages; operational parameters.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 24 3.2.3. Warning Messages Because internal temperatures and other conditions may be outside be specified limits during the analyzer’s warm-up period, the software will suppress most warning conditions for 30 minutes after power up. If w...
Page 36 - Functional Check
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 25 To View and Clear the various warning messages press: SAMPLE HVPS WARNING CO2 = 0.00 TEST CAL MSG CLR SETUP Make sure warning messages are not due to real problems. Press CLR to clear the current message. If more than one warning is a...
Page 37 - Initial Calibration Procedure; The next task is to calibrate the analyzer.; Set the Analog Output Range of the MGFC7000E
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 26 3. If your analyzer has a Ethernet card (Option 63) installed and your network is running a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) software package, the Ethernet option will automatically configure its interface with your LAN. How...
Page 40 - The Model GFC7000E Analyzer is now ready for operation
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 29 3. Perform the Zero/Span Calibration Procedure M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X < TST TST > ENTR CONC EXIT M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X < TST TST > CAL SETUP M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X < TST TST > ...
Page 42 - SAMPLE CHAMBER; Figure 3-13: Internal Pneumatic Flow – Basic Configuration
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Getting Started 04584 Rev A1 31 GFC Temperature Sensor Shock Absorbing Mounting Bracket Purge Gas Inlet IR Source GFC Wheel Heat Sync GFC Wheel Motor Purge Gas Pressure Regulator Bench Temperature Thermistor Sample Chamber Pressure Sensor(s) Sample Gas Outlet fittin...
Page 44 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS; FAQ’s; ENTR
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Frequently Asked Questions 04584 Rev A1 33 4. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 4.1. FAQ’s The following is a list from the Teledyne Instruments’ Customer Service Department of the most commonly asked questions relating to the Model CO 2 Analyzer. Q: How do I get the instr...
Page 45 - Glossary
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Frequently Asked Questions 04584 Rev A1 34 Q: How long does the IR source last? A: Typical lifetime is about 2-3 years. Q: Where is the sintered filter/sample flow control orifice? A: These components are located inside the flow control assembly that is attached to ...
Page 48 - OPTIONAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE; Option Number; Rack mount brackets with 26 in. chassis slides.; Figure 5-1: Current Loop Option Installed on the Motherboard
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 37 5. OPTIONAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE This section includes a brief description of the hardware and software options available for the Model GFC7000E Gas Filter Correlation Carbon Dioxide Analyzer. For assistance with order...
Page 49 - Calibration Valves Options; this vent line should not be greater than 10 meters in length.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 38 5.3. Expendable Kits (Options 42C, 42D and 43) OPTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION OPT 42C 1 year’s supply of replacement of 47mm dia. particulate filters OPT 42D 1 full replacement’s volume of indicating soda-lime for the extern...
Page 50 - DIAG; or
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 39 The state of the zero/span valves can also be controlled: • Manually from the analyzer’s front panel by using the SIGNAL I/O controls located under the DIAG Menu (Section 6.9.2), • By activating the instrument’s AutoCal...
Page 51 - Scrubber; Mode
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 40 5.4.2. Zero/Span/Shutoff with External CO 2 Scrubber (Option 51) Option 51 is operationally and pneumatically identical to Option 50 above (see section 5.4.1), except that the zero air is generated by an externally moun...
Page 52 - Zero/Span Valve with External CO; Communication Options
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 41 INSTRUMENT CHASSIS PUMP SAMPLE CHAMBER VENT SPAN OUTLET PRESSURE SPAN INLET IZS INLET EXHAUST GAS OUTLET PURGE GAS INLET SAMPLE GAS INLET FLOW SENSOR SAMPLE PRESSURE SENSOR FLOW / PRESSURE SENSOR PCA S a m p le G a s C ...
Page 53 - Additional Manuals
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 42 5.5.2. RS-232 Multidrop (Option 62) The multidrop option is used with any of the RS-232 serial ports to enable communications of several analyzers with the host computer over a chain of RS-232 cables. The option consist...
Page 54 - Dilution Ratio Option
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 43 5.6.2. Manual on CD (Part number 045840200) This operators manual is also available on CD. The electronic document is stored in Adobe Systems Inc. Portable Document Format (PDF) and is viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader...
Page 55 - Second Language Switch
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Optional Hardware and Software 04584 Rev A1 44 When in maintenance mode the instrument ignores all commands received via the COMM ports that alter the operation state of the instrument This includes all calibration commands, diagnostic menu commands and the reset in...
Page 56 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Overview of Operating modes; Mode Field; CAL SETUP
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 45 6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To assist in navigating the analyzer’s software, a series of menu trees can be found in Appendix A-1 of this manual. NOTES The flow charts appearing in this section contain typical representations of t...
Page 57 - Sample Mode; concentration and reporting this information to the user; Test Functions; keys repeatedly in either direction.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 46 Table 6-1: Analyzer Operating modes MODE MEANING DIAG One of the analyzer’s diagnostic modes is being utilized (see Section 6.9). M-P CAL This is the basic, multi-point calibration mode of the instrument and is activated by pre...
Page 60 - Table 6-3: List of Warning Messages
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 49 Table 6-3: List of Warning Messages MESSAGE MEANING ANALOG CAL WARNING The instruments A/D circuitry or one of its analog outputs is not calibrated. BENCH TEMP WARNING The Temperature of the optical bench is outside the specifi...
Page 61 - Calibration Mode; SETUP – PASS: Calibration Password Security
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 50 To view and clear warning messages SAMPLE HVPS WARNING CO2 = 0.00 TEST CAL MSG CLR SETUP Make sure warning messages are not due to real problems. Press CLR to clear the current message. If more than one warning is active, the n...
Page 62 - OFF; . To enable the calibration password press:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 51 The default status of the calibration password is OFF . To enable the calibration password press: SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SAMPLE RANGE = 500.000 PPM CO2 =X.XXX < TST TST > CAL SETUP SETUP X.X PRIMARY...
Page 63 - SETUP Mode; The; SETUP; The areas access under the Setup mode are:; Table 6-4: Primary Setup Mode Features and Functions
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 52 6.4. SETUP Mode The SETUP mode contains a variety of choices that are used to configure the analyzer’s hardware and software features, perform diagnostic procedures, gather information on the instruments performance and configu...
Page 64 - that the newly entered value has been lost.; SETUP Mode Password Security; SETUP – CFG: Viewing the Analyzer’s
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 53 If the EXIT key is pressed before the ENTR key, the analyzer will beep alerting the user that the newly entered value has been lost. 6.4.1. SETUP Mode Password Security Whenever the Model GFC7000E’s SETUP mode is activated the ...
Page 65 - Clock
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 54 6.6. SETUP – CLK: Setting the Internal Time-of-Day Clock The MGFC7000E has a time of day clock that supports the AutoCal timer, time of day TEST function, and time stamps on most COM port messages. To set the time-of-day, press...
Page 66 - Continue to press; NEXT; until ...
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 55 In order to compensate for CPU clocks which run faster or slower, you can adjust a variable called CLOCK_ADJ to speed up or slow down the clock by a fixed amount every day. To change this variable, press: SAMPLE RANGE = 500.000...
Page 67 - SETUP – RNGE: Analog Output Reporting Range; Figure 6-4: Analog Output Connector Pin Out; Physical Range versus Analog Output Reporting Ranges
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 56 6.7. SETUP – RNGE: Analog Output Reporting Range Configuration The analyzer has three active analog output signals, accessible through a connector on the rear panel. Test Channel ANALOG OUT A1 A2 A3 A4 + - + - + - + - SO 2 conc...
Page 68 - Reporting Range Modes; SNGL; mode sets a single maximum range for the analog output. If single; ) allows the A1 and A2 outputs to be configured with different; AUTO; To select the Analog Output Range Type press:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 57 than 500 ppm, the full scale of expected values is only 25% of the instrument’s 2 000 ppm physical range. Unmodified, the corresponding output signal would also be recorded across only 25% of the range of the recording device. ...
Page 69 - ÅÆ
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 58 SAMPLE* RANGE = 500.000 PPM CO2 =X.XXX < TST TST > CAL SETUP SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X CFG DAS RNGE PASS CLK MORE EXIT SETUP X.X RANGE CONTROL MENU MODE SET UNIT EXIT SETUP X.X RANGE MODE: SN...
Page 73 - Range Units; The MGFC7000E can display concentrations in parts per billion (10
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 62 6.7.6. Range Units The MGFC7000E can display concentrations in parts per billion (10 9 mols per mol, PPB ), parts per million (10 6 mols per mol, PPM ), micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m 3 , UG ), milligrams per cubic meter (mg/...
Page 74 - Dilution Ratio; SPAN; value
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 63 6.7.7. Dilution Ratio The dilution ratio is a software option that allows the user to compensate for any dilution of the sample gas before it enters the sample inlet. Using the dilution ratio option is a 4-step process: 1. Sele...
Page 75 - SETUP – VARS: Using the Internal Variables; Description
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 64 6.8. SETUP – VARS: Using the Internal Variables The MGFC7000E has several-user adjustable software variables, which define certain operational parameters. Usually, these variables are automatically set by the instrument’s firmw...
Page 77 - SETUP – DIAG: Using the Diagnostics Functions; A series of diagnostic tools is grouped together under the; DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND MEANING
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 66 6.9. SETUP – DIAG: Using the Diagnostics Functions A series of diagnostic tools is grouped together under the SETUP Æ MORE Æ DIAG menu. As these parameters are dependent on firmware revision (see Menu Tree A-6 in Appendix A). T...
Page 78 - Accessing the Diagnostic Features; To access the; functions press the following keys:; review under this menu.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 67 6.9.1. Accessing the Diagnostic Features To access the DIAG functions press the following keys: SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE PASS CLK MORE EXIT SETUP X.X SECONDARY SETUP MENU COMM VARS DIAG ALRM EXIT DIAG SIGNAL I ...
Page 79 - Analog Output Step Test; To begin the Analog Output Step Test press:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 68 To enter the signal I/O test mode, press: SAMPLE RANGE = 500.000 PPM CO2 =X.XXX < TST TST > CAL SETUP EXAMPLE SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE PASS CLK MORE EXIT DIAG...
Page 80 - Analog I/O Configuration; The analog I/O functions that are available in the MGFC7000E are:; Sub Menu; and calibrate the outputs. This consists of:; Table 6-9: Analog Output Voltage Ranges
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 69 6.9.4. Analog I/O Configuration The analog I/O functions that are available in the MGFC7000E are: Table 6-8: DIAG - Analog I/O Functions Sub Menu Function AOUTS CALIBRATED: Shows the status of the analog output calibration (YES...
Page 81 - Table 6-10: Analog Output Current Loop Range
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 70 The following DC current output limits apply to the current loop modules: Table 6-10: Analog Output Current Loop Range RANGE MINIMUM OUTPUT MAXIMUM OUTPUT 0-20 mA 0 mA 20 mA These are the physical limits of the current loop mod...
Page 82 - Analog Output Signal Type and Range Span Selection; ANALOG I/O CONFIGURATION; Analog Output Calibration Mode
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 71 6.9.4.1. Analog Output Signal Type and Range Span Selection To select an output signal type (DC Voltage or current) and level for one output channel, activate the ANALOG I/O CONFIGURATION MENU (see Section 6.9.1) then press: DI...
Page 83 - To automatically calibrate a single analog channel, activate the; CONFIGURATION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 72 To calibrate the outputs as a group, activate the ANALOG I/O CONFIGURATION MENU (see Section 6.9.1), then press: DIAG AIO AUTO CALIBRATING CONC_OUT_1 AUTO CALIBRATING CONC_OUT_2 AUTO CALIBRATING TEST_OUTPUT Exit at any time to ...
Page 84 - Manual Analog Output Calibration and Voltage Adjustment; Table 6-12: Voltage Tolerances for Analog Output Calibration; Full Scale
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 73 To select manual output calibration for a particular channel, activate the ANALOG I/O CONFIGURATION MENU (see Section 6.9.1), then press: DIAG AIO CONC_OUT_2 AUTO CAL: ON ON ENTR EXIT Exit to return to the main sample display D...
Page 85 - Figure 6-5: Setup for Calibrating Analog Voltage Outputs; To make these adjustments, the; AOUT; auto-calibration feature must be turned off (Section
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 74 V +DC Gnd V OUT + V OUT - V IN + V IN - Recording Device ANALYZER See Table 3-1 for pin assignments of Analog Out connector on the rear panel Figure 6-5: Setup for Calibrating Analog Voltage Outputs To make these adjustments, t...
Page 86 - Current Loop Output Adjustment; from the list of
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 75 6.9.4.4. Current Loop Output Adjustment A current loop option is available and can be installed as a retrofit for each of the analog outputs of the analyzer (Sections 5.2). This option converts the DC voltage analog output to a...
Page 87 - Table 6-13: Current Loop Output Calibration with Resistor; Full scale
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 76 DIAG AIO CONC_OUT_2 SPAN: 10000 mV U100 UP10 UP DOWN DN10 D100 ENTR EXIT DIAG AIO AUTO CALIBRATING CONC_OUT_2 DIAG AIO AIN CALIBRATED: NO SET> EDIT EXIT DIAG ANALOG I / O CONFIGURATION PREV NEXT ENTR EXIT FROM ANALOG I/O CON...
Page 88 - AIN Calibration; Activate the; Electric Test; The electric test function substitutes simulated signals for
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 77 6.9.4.5. AIN Calibration This is the sub-menu to conduct the analog input calibration. This calibration should only be necessary after major repair such as a replacement of CPU, motherboard or power supplies. Activate the ANALO...
Page 89 - Dark Calibration Test; and on; Pressure Calibration; gas. This data is used to compensate the final CO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 78 6.9.6. Dark Calibration Test The dark calibration test interrupts the signal path between the IR photo-detector and the remainder of the sync/demod board circuitry. This allows the instrument to compensate for any voltage level...
Page 90 - ambient atmospheric pressure.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 79 This calibration must be performed when the pressure of the sample gas is equal to ambient atmospheric pressure. Before performing the following pressure calibration procedure, disconnect the sample gas pump and the sample gas-...
Page 91 - PRES; Flow Calibration; sensors, only the software calculated values.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 80 To cause the analyzer to measure and record a value for PRES , press. SAMPLE RANGE = 500.000 PPM CO2 =X.XXX < TST TST > CAL SETUP SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE PAS...
Page 92 - Test Channel Output; When activated, output channel; Table 6-14: Test Parameters Available for Analog Output A3
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 81 6.9.9. Test Channel Output When activated, output channel A3 can be used to report one of the test functions viewable from the SAMPLE mode display. To activate the A3 channel and select a test function, follow this key sequence...
Page 93 - SETUP – COMM: Using the Analyser’s; Multidrop Communications; Analyzer ID Code; The first entry in the; COMM; . When more than one Teledyne Instruments analyzer of
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 82 6.10. SETUP – COMM: Using the Analyser’s Communication Ports The MGFC7000E is equipped with two serial communication ports located on the rear panel (Figure 3-2). Both ports operate similarly and give the user the ability to co...
Page 94 - COMM Port Default Settings
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 83 SETUP X.X COMMUNICATIONS MENU ID COM1 COM2 EXIT SETUP X. MACHINE ID: 360 ID 0 3 6 0 ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE PASS CLK MORE EXIT SETUP X.X SECONDARY SETUP MENU COMM VARS DIAG ALRM EXIT SAMPLE* RANGE = ...
Page 95 - COMM Port Cable Connections
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 84 6.10.3. COMM Port Cable Connections There are two DB-9 connectors on the MGFC7000E rear panel. COM1 is a male connector, COM2 a female connector (Table 6-15 lists pin assignments). Teledyne Instruments offers two mating cables,...
Page 96 - DTE and DCE Communication; standard configuration on the MGFC7000E
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 85 Table 6-15: COM1 and COM2 DB-9 Pin Assignments Pin # COM1 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-232) COM2 (RS-485) 1 Not used Not used Not used 2 Transmit Data* Receive Data DATA - 3 Receive Data* Transmit Data Data + 4 Not used Not used Not used ...
Page 97 - Table 6-16: COMM Port Communication modes
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 86 Table 6-16: COMM Port Communication modes MODE 1 ID DESCRIPTION QUIET 1 Quiet mode suppresses any feedback from the analyzer (iDAS reports, and warning messages) to the remote device and is typically used when the port is commu...
Page 98 - HESSEN PROTOCOL; mode is enabled:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 87 Press the following keys to select a communication mode for a one of the COMM Ports, such as the following example where HESSEN PROTOCOL mode is enabled: Continue pressing next until … SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE ...
Page 99 - COM Port Baud Rate; To select the baud rate of one of the COM Ports, press:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 88 6.10.7. COM Port Baud Rate To select the baud rate of one of the COM Ports, press: EXAMPLE SETUP X.X COM1 BAUD RATE:19200 PREV NEXT ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X COM1 BAUD RATE:9600 NEXT ON ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS ...
Page 100 - COM Port Testing; To initiate the test press the following key sequence.; Ethernet Card Configuration; Ethernet protocol through the; Table 6-17: Ethernet Status Indicators; LED FUNCTION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 89 6.10.8. COM Port Testing The serial ports can be tested for correct connection and output in the COMM menu. This test sends a string of 256 ‘w’ characters to the selected COM port. While the test is running, the red LED on the ...
Page 101 - Ethernet Card COM2 Communication Modes and Baud Rate
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 90 6.10.9.1. Ethernet Card COM2 Communication Modes and Baud Rate The firmware on board the Ethernet card automatically sets the communication modes and baud rate (115 200 kBaud ) for the COM2 port. Once the Ethernet option is ins...
Page 103 - Manually Configuring the Network IP Addresses
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 92 6.10.9.3. Manually Configuring the Network IP Addresses There are several circumstances when you may need to manually configure the interface settings of the analyzer’s Ethernet card. The INET sub-menu may also be used to edit ...
Page 104 - INSTRUMENT IP; and; SUBNET MASK; addresses by
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 93 STEP 2: Configure the INSTRUMENT IP , GATEWAY IP and SUBNET MASK addresses by pressing: Internet Configuration Keypad Functions KEY FUNCTION [0] Press this key to cycle through the range of numerals and available characters (“ ...
Page 105 - Changing the Analyzer’s HOSTNAME; HOSTNAME; for all Teledyne Instruments Model GFC7000E analyzers is; Table 6-19: Internet Configuration Keypad Functions; KEY FUNCTION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 94 6.10.9.4. Changing the Analyzer’s HOSTNAME The HOSTNAME is the name by which the analyzer appears on your network. The default name for all Teledyne Instruments Model GFC7000E analyzers is MGFC7000E . To change this name (parti...
Page 106 - SETUP – ALRM: Using the Gas Concentration; The Model GFC7000E includes two CO; Concentration Alarm Default Settings; ALARM STATUS; Note; To enable either of the CO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 95 Some keys only appear as needed. 6.11. SETUP – ALRM: Using the Gas Concentration Alarms The Model GFC7000E includes two CO 2 concentration alarms Each alarm has a user settable limit, and is associated with an opto-isolated TTL...
Page 107 - SETUP – DAS: Using the Data Acquisition System; interface for iDAS changes.; Table 6-21: Front Panel LED Status Indicators for iDAS; LED STATE; ON; iDAS Structure
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 96 6.12. SETUP – DAS: Using the Data Acquisition System (iDAS) The MGFC7000E analyzer contains a flexible and powerful, internal data acquisition system (iDAS) that enables the analyzer to store concentration and calibration data ...
Page 108 - iDAS Channels; Table 6-22: iDAS Data Channel Properties
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 97 or downloaded, edited and uploaded to the instrument in form of a string of plain-text lines through the communication ports. iDAS data are defined by the PARAMETER type and are stored through different triggering EVENTS in dat...
Page 109 - iDAS Parameters; concentration measurements, temperatures; FUNCTION EFFECT; iDAS Triggering Events; ATIMER
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 98 6.12.1.2. iDAS Parameters Data parameters are types of data that may be measured and stored by the iDAS. For each Teledyne Instruments analyzer model, the list of available data parameters is different, fully defined and not cu...
Page 110 - Default iDAS Channels; Samples CO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 99 • EXITZR , EXITSP , SLPCHG (exit zero, exit span, slope change): Sampling at the end of (irregularly occurring) calibrations or when the response slope changes. These triggering events create instantaneous data points, e.g., fo...
Page 112 - Figure 6-7: Default iDAS Channels Setup
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 101 Triggering Events and Data Parameters/Functions for these default channels are: LIST OF CHANNELS LIST OF PARAMETERS NAME: CONC EVENT: ATIMER REPORT PERIOD: 000:01:00 NO. OF RECORDS: 800 RS-232 REPORT: OFF CHANNEL ENABLED: ON C...
Page 113 - programmed Data Channels.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 102 These default Data Channels can be used as they are, or they can be customized from the front panel to fit a specific application. They can also be deleted to make room for custom user- programmed Data Channels. Appendix A-5 l...
Page 114 - Viewing iDAS Data and Settings
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 103 6.12.2.1. Viewing iDAS Data and Settings iDAS data and settings can be viewed on the front panel through the following keystroke sequence. SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SAMPLE* RANGE = 500.000 PPM CO2 =X.XXX &l...
Page 115 - Editing iDAS Data Channels; translates to the following configuration:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 104 6.12.2.2. Editing iDAS Data Channels IDAS configuration is most conveniently done through the APICOM remote control program. The following list of key strokes shows how to edit using the front panel. Main Data Acquisition Menu...
Page 116 - Trigger Events
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 105 PARAMETERS: Four parameters are included in this channel EVENT: This channel is set up to record 800 data points. To edit the name of a data channel, follow the above key sequence and then press: From the end of the previous k...
Page 117 - Editing iDAS Parameters
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 106 6.12.2.4. Editing iDAS Parameters Data channels can be edited individually from the front panel without affecting other data channels. However, when editing a data channel, such as during adding, deleting or editing parameters...
Page 118 - Sample Period and Report Period; the parameter in volatile memory. The; SAMPLE PERIOD; is set to one minute by default; SAMPLE PERIOD; is only used when the iDAS parameter’s sample mode is set for; MIN; MAX
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 107 To configure a specific data parameter, press: FROM THE EDIT DATA PARAMETER MENU (see previous section) SETUP X.X 0) PARAM=CONC1, MODE=AVG PREV NEXT INS DEL EDIT EXIT SETUP X.X PARAMETERS:CONC! SET> EDIT EXIT SETUP X.X SAMP...
Page 120 - Number of Records
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 109 To define the REPORT PERIOD , follow the instruction shown in section 6.12.2.2 then press: Edit Data Channel Menu SETUP X.X 0) CONC: ATIMER, 1, 900 PREV NEXT INS DEL EDIT PRNT EXIT SETUP X.X NAME:CONC <SET SET> EDIT PRIN...
Page 121 - RS-232 Report Function
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 110 Edit Data Channel Menu SETUP X.X 0) CONC: ATIMER, 1 2, 900 PREV NEXT INS DEL EDIT PRNT EXIT Exits to the main Data Acquisition menu SETUP X.X NAME:CONC <SET SET> EDIT PRINT EXIT SETUP X.X NUMBER OF RECORDS:000 <SET SE...
Page 122 - Compact Report; data acquisition only after a certain time and date. If the; Starting Date; is in the past, the iDAS; Disabling/Enabling Data Channels
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 111 To enable automatic COM port reporting, follow the instruction shown in section 6.12.2.2 then press : Edit Data Channel Menu SETUP X.X 0) CONC: ATIMER, 1, 900 PREV NEXT INS DEL EDIT PRNT EXIT Exits to the main Data Acquisition...
Page 123 - HOLDOFF Feature
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 112 To disable a data channel, follow the instruction shown in section 6.12.2.2 then press: Edit Data Channel Menu SETUP X.X 0) CONC: ATIMER, 1, 900 PREV NEXT INS DEL EDIT PRNT EXIT Exits to the main Data Acquisition menu SETUP X....
Page 124 - Remote iDAS Configuration; Figure 6-8: APICOM user interface for configuring the iDAS.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 113 6.12.3. Remote iDAS Configuration Editing channels, parameters and triggering events as described in this section can be performed via the APICOM remote control program using the graphic interface shown in Figure 6-8. Refer to...
Page 126 - Remote Operation of the Analyzer; Remote Operation Using the External Digital I/O; Status Outputs; STATUS. The function of each pin is defined in Table 6–24.; 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 D
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 115 6.13. Remote Operation of the Analyzer 6.13.1. Remote Operation Using the External Digital I/O 6.13.1.1. Status Outputs The status outputs report analyzer conditions via optically isolated NPN transistors, which sink up to 50 ...
Page 127 - Table 6-24: Status Output Pin Assignments; Control Inputs; Table 6-25: Control Input Pin Assignments; Input
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 116 The pin assignments for the Status Outputs are: Table 6-24: Status Output Pin Assignments Output # Status Definition Condition 1 SYSTEM OK On if no faults are present. 2 CONC VALID On if CO 2 concentration measurement is valid...
Page 128 - Remote Operation Using the External Serial I/O; Terminal Operating Modes; Computer mode
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 117 There are two methods to activate control inputs. The internal +5V available from the “+” pin is the most convenient method (Figure 6.11). However, to ensure that these inputs are truly isolated, a separate, external 5 VDC pow...
Page 129 - Help Commands in Terminal Mode; Table 6-26: Terminal Mode Software Commands; COMMAND Function; ESC; Command Syntax; All Commands follow the syntax:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 118 6.13.2.2. Help Commands in Terminal Mode Table 6-26: Terminal Mode Software Commands COMMAND Function Control-T Switches the analyzer to terminal mode (echo, edit). If mode flags 1 & 2 are OFF, the interface can be used in...
Page 130 - COMMAND COMMAND; Data Types
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 119 Table 6-27: Command Types COMMAND COMMAND TYPE C Calibration D Diagnostic L Logon T Test measurement V Variable W Warning 6.13.2.4. Data Types Data types consist of integers, hexadecimal integers, floating-point numbers, Boole...
Page 131 - Status Reporting; MODEM ENABLE
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 120 6.13.2.5. Status Reporting Reporting of status messages as an audit trail is one of the three principal uses for the RS-232 interface (the other two being the command line interface for controlling the instrument and the downl...
Page 132 - To Initialize the modem press:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 121 This string can be altered to match your modem’s initialization and can be up to 100 characters long. To change this setting press: SETUP X.X SECONDARY SETUP MENU COMM VARS DIAG ALRM EXIT SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 EN...
Page 133 - COM Port Password Security; SECURITY MODE; APICOM Remote Control Program
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 122 6.13.2.7. COM Port Password Security In order to provide security for remote access of the MGFC7000E, a LOGON feature can be enabled to require a password before the instrument will accept commands. This is done by turning on ...
Page 134 - Figure 6-12: APICOM Remote Control Program Interface; Additional Communications Documentation; Table 6-28: Serial Interface Documents; Using the GFC7000E with a Hessen Protocol Network; General Overview of Hessen Protocol
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 123 • Check on system parameters for trouble-shooting and quality control. APICOM is very helpful for initial setup, data analysis, maintenance and trouble-shooting. Figure 6-8 shows an example of APICOM being used to remotely con...
Page 135 - Hessen COMM Port Configuration; Table 6-29: RS-232 Communication Parameters for Hessen Protocol; Parameter Standard Hessen; Activating Hessen Protocol
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 124 The Hessen protocol is designed to accomplish two things: to obtain the status of remote instruments, including the concentrations of all the gases measured; and to place remote instruments into zero or span calibration or mea...
Page 136 - Selecting a Hessen Protocol Type; that has more flexibility when
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 125 SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE PASS CLK MORE EXIT SAMPLE* RANGE = 500.000 PPM CO2 =X.XXX < TST TST > CAL SETUP SETUP X.X SECONDARY SETUP MENU COMM VARS DIAG ALRM E...
Page 137 - Setting The Hessen Protocol Response Mode; To Select a Hessen response mode, press:; Hessen Protocol Gas ID; . As such it’s default
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 126 NOTE While Hessen Protocol Mode can be activated independently for COM1 and COM2, The TYPE selection affects both Ports. 6.13.4.5. Setting The Hessen Protocol Response Mode The Teledyne Instruments implementation of Hessen Pro...
Page 138 - Setting Hessen Protocol Status Flags; Table 6-31: Default Hessen Status Bit Assignments
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 127 6.13.4.7. Setting Hessen Protocol Status Flags Teledyne Instruments’ implementation of Hessen protocols includes a set of status bits that the instrument includes in responses to inform the host computer of its condition. Each...
Page 139 - Instrument ID Code; programmed with a default ID code of
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 04584 Rev A1 128 To assign or reset the status flag bit assignments, press: SETUP X.X SECONDARY SETUP MENU COMM VARS DIAG ALRM EXIT SAMPLE ENTER SETUP PASS : 818 8 1 8 ENTR EXIT SETUP X.X PRIMARY SETUP MENU CFG DAS RNGE PASS CLK MORE EXIT SAMP...
Page 140 - CALIBRATION PROCEDURES; Analyzer as well as other supporting information.; Before Calibration; Zero Air and Span Gas; C or less
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 129 7. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES This section contains a variety of information regarding the various methods for calibrating a Model GFC7000E CO 2 Analyzer as well as other supporting information. NOTE The procedures in this section...
Page 141 - Calibration Gas Traceability; Manual Calibration without Zero/Span Valves; Analyzer without
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 130 7.1.2. Calibration Gas Traceability All equipment used to produce calibration gases should be verified against standards of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). To ensure NIST traceability, we recommend ...
Page 142 - Set the expected CO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 131 MODEL 700 Gas Dilution Calibrator VENT Calibrated CO 2 Gas Source of SAMPLE Gas Removed during Calibration MODEL GFC7000E Sample IZS Exhaust Vent Span Pressure Span Purge In MODEL 701 Zero Air Generator Indicating soda-lime Fi...
Page 143 - If the; ZERO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 132 STEP THREE: Perform the Zero/Span Calibration Procedure: M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X < TST TST > ENTR CONC EXIT M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X < TST TST > CAL SETUP M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X ...
Page 144 - Manual Calibration Checks; STEP ONE; Manual Calibration with Zero/Span Valves; Connect the sources of Zero Air and Span Gas as shown below.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 133 7.3. Manual Calibration Checks Informal calibration checks, which only evaluate but do not alter the analyzer’s response curve, are recommended as a regular maintenance item and in order to monitor the analyzer’s performance. ...
Page 147 - CALZ
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 136 STEP THREE: Perform the zero/span calibration. Zero and span checks using the zero/span valve option are similar to that described in Section 3.3, except that zero air and span gas is supplied to the analyzer through the zero/...
Page 148 - Manual Calibration Checks with Zero/Span Valves; Zero/Span Calibration on Auto Range or Dual Ranges; ranges must be independently calibrated.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 137 7.5. Manual Calibration Checks with Zero/Span Valves Zero and span checks using the VARIOUS zero/span valve options available for the MGFC7000E are similar to that described in Section 7.3, except that the zero and calibration...
Page 149 - The other range may be calibrated by starting over from the main; Use of Zero/Span Valves with Remote Contact Closure
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 138 M-P CAL STABIL=XXX.X PPM CO2 =XXX.X < TST TST > CAL CALZ CALS SETUP ACTION: Allow zero gas to enter the sample port at the rear of the instrument. Wait until STABIL falls below 1.0 ppb. This may take several minutes. SAM...
Page 150 - Table 7-2: AutoCal ATTRIBUTE Setup Parameters
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 139 7.6. Automatic Zero/Span Cal/Check (AutoCal) The AutoCal system allows unattended periodic operation of the ZERO/SPAN valve options by using the MGFC7000E’s internal time of day clock. AutoCal operates by executing SEQUENCES p...
Page 153 - AutoCal with Auto or Dual Reporting Ranges Modes; Calibration Quality
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Calibration Procedures 04584 Rev A1 142 7.6.1. AutoCal with Auto or Dual Reporting Ranges Modes Selected SETUP C.4 RANGE TO CAL: HIGH <SET EDIT EXIT EXIT returns to the PRIMARY SETUP Menu SETUP C.4 SEQ 2) ZERO–SPAN, 2:00:30 PREV NEXT MODE SET EXIT SETUP C.4 RANGE...
Page 154 - EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION; or published
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual EPA Protocol Calibration 04584 Rev A1 143 8. EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION At the writing of this manual there is no EPA requirements for the monitoring of CO 2 or published calibration protocols. User Notes
Page 156 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES; Maintenance Schedule; need to be performed more often than shown.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 145 9. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES Predictive diagnostic functions including failure warnings and alarms built into the analyzer’s firmware allow the user to determine when repairs are necessary without pe...
Page 158 - Table 9-2: GFC7000E Test Function Record
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 147 Table 9-2: GFC7000E Test Function Record Date Recorded Function Operating Mode* STABILITY ZERO CAL CO2 MEAS ZERO CAL Zero CAL MR RATIO SPAN CAL PRES SAMPLE PHT DRIVE SAMPLE After Warn-up SLOPE SPAN CAL OFFSET ZE...
Page 159 - Predicting Failures Using the Test Functions; Table 9-3: Predictive uses for Test Functions; Function Condition Behavior; Maintenance Procedures
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 148 9.2. Predicting Failures Using the Test Functions The Test Functions can be used to predict failures by looking at how their values change over time. Initially it may be useful to compare the state of these Test...
Page 160 - Replacing the Sample Particulate Filter; To change the filter:; Figure 9-1: Sample Particulate Filter Assembly
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 149 9.3.1. Replacing the Sample Particulate Filter The particulate filter should be inspected often for signs of plugging or contamination. We recommend that when you change the filter, handle it and the wetted surf...
Page 161 - Rebuilding the Sample Pump; Vacuum Leak Check and Pump Check; sample pump is in good condition.; Pressure Leak Check; and pressure gauge.; Turn OFF power to the instrument.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 150 9.3.2. Rebuilding the Sample Pump The diaphragm in the sample pump periodically wears out and must be replaced. A sample rebuild kit is available – see Appendix B of this manual for the part number of the pump r...
Page 162 - Performing a Sample Flow Check; See Figure 3-2 for sample port location.; Cleaning the Optical Bench
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 151 4. Pressurize the instrument with the leak checker, allowing enough time to fully pressurize the instrument through the critical flow orifice. Check each fitting with soap bubble solution, looking for bubbles. O...
Page 164 - THEORY OF OPERATION; Measurement Method; Beer’s Law; Lc
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 153 10. THEORY OF OPERATION The Model GFC7000E Gas Filter Correlation Carbon Dioxide Analyzer is a microprocessor- controlled analyzer that determines the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) in a sample gas drawn through the inst...
Page 165 - Measurement Fundamentals; sensitivity to fluctuations in CO; IR; Gas Filter Correlation
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 154 10.1.2. Measurement Fundamentals In the most basic terms, the Model GFC7000E uses a high energy heated element to generate a beam of broad-band IR light with a known intensity (measured during Instrument calibration. This beam is...
Page 166 - Measurement; The other is filled with a combination of N; IR unaffected by N; Figure 10-3: Measurement Fundamentals with GFC Wheel; in the gas filter wheel strips the beam of most of the IR
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 155 Measurement Cell (Pure N 2 ) Reference Cell (N 2 with CO 2 ) Figure 10-2: GFC Wheel A GFC wheel is a metallic wheel into which two chambers are carved. The chambers are sealed on both sides with material transparent to 4.3 µm IR ...
Page 167 - CO2 MEAS; is reduced; in the Sample on CO2 MEAS & CO2 REF
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 156 does not absorb IR light. This results in a fluctuation in the intensity of the IR light striking the photo-detector (See Figure 10-3) that results in the output of the detector resembling a square wave. The Model GFC7000E determ...
Page 168 - SLOPE; is Shifted; Figure 10-5: Effects of Interfering Gas on CO2 MEAS & CO2 REF
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 157 calibration SLOPE and OFFSET values to produce the CO 2 concentration which is then normalized for changes in sample pressure. IR shining through both cells is effected equally by interfering gas in the Sample Chamber M/R is Shif...
Page 169 - Ambient CO; Pneumatic Operation; Caution
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 158 10.1.4. Ambient CO 2 Interference Rejection CO 2 absorbs IR light very well. So well that even the narrow volume of ambient air between the IR source and the sample chamber is enough to alter the analyzer’s measured concentration...
Page 170 - Sample Gas Flow; Figure 10-7: Internal Pneumatic Flow – Basic Configuration; Critical Flow Orifice
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 159 10.2.1. Sample Gas Flow GFC Wheel Motor PARTICULATE FILTER INSTRUMENT CHASSIS PUMP GFC Wheel Housing SAMPLE CHAMBER GFC Motor Heat Sync VENT SPAN OUTLET PRESSURE SPAN INLET IZS INLET EXHAUST GAS OUTLET PURGE GAS INLET SAMPLE GAS ...
Page 171 - Figure 10-8: Flow Control Assembly & Critical Flow Orifice; Pressure wave created by the pump’s action are filtered out.; Sample Pressure Sensor; , but can calibrated to operate with samples
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 160 SPRING O-RINGS FILTER CRITICAL FLOW ORIFICE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE AREA OF HIGH PRESSURE Sonic Shockwave Figure 10-8: Flow Control Assembly & Critical Flow Orifice The actual flow rate of gas through the orifice (volume of gas ...
Page 172 - Valve Options; Purge Gas Pressure and Flow Control; PURGE AIR; Electronic Operation; Overview
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 161 Particulate Filter The Model GFC7000E Analyzer comes equipped with a 47 mm diameter, Teflon, particulate filter with a 5 micron pore size. The filter is accessible through the front panel, which folds down to allow access, and sh...
Page 173 - Figure 10-9: GFC7000E Electronic Block Diagram
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 162 • Through the analyzer’s keyboard and vacuum florescent display over a clocked, digital, serial I/O bus (using a protocol called I2C); • RS 232 & RS485 Serial I/O channels; • Via an optional Ethernet communications card: • Va...
Page 174 - CPU; Disk On Chip; Optical Bench & GFC Wheel; Sample Gas and GFC Temperature Control
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 163 10.3.2. CPU The Model GFC7000E’s CPU is a, low power (5 VDC, 0.8A max), high performance, 386-based microcomputer running MS-DOS. Its operation and assembly conform to the PC/104 Specification version 2.3 for embedded PC and PC/A...
Page 175 - IR Source; The light used to detect CO; GFC Wheel; Segment Sensor
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 164 10.3.3.2. IR Source The light used to detect CO 2 in the sample chamber is generated by a element heated to approximately 1100 o C producing infrared radiation across a broad band. This radiation is optically filtered after it ha...
Page 176 - Schmidt Triggers; detectors resistance and raising the output voltage.; to calculate the CO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 165 synchronous / demodulation circuitry of the analyzer to latch onto the most stable part of each measurement and reference IR pulse. Reference Pulses Measurement Pulses IR Beam Pulses Segment Sensor Pulses MR Sensor Pulses Figure ...
Page 177 - Signal Synchronization and Demodulation; MEAS; . They are activated by logic signals under the control of a compact
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 166 Thermo-Electric Cooler Control Circuit Sample & Hold Circuits (x4) Amplifiers Dark Switch Photo- detector Pre Amp Phase Lock Loop E-Test Generator Compact Programmable Logic Device M/R Sensor Segment Sensor E Test Control Dar...
Page 178 - DESIGNATION; Phase Lock Warning; warning will; Sync/Demod Status LED’s
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 167 The four sample and hold circuits are: ACTIVE WHEN: DESIGNATION IR BEAM PASSING THROUGH SEGMENT SENSOR PULSE IS: Measure Gate MEASUREMENT cell of GFC Wheel HIGH Measure Dark Gate MEASUREMENT Cell of GFC Wheel LOW Reference Gate R...
Page 179 - LED; Photo-Detector Temperature Control; , is supplied to the coolers by the synch/demod board which; PHT DRIVE; Dark Calibration Switch; Relay Board; the I; Heater Control; by solid state relays located on the relay board.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 168 Table 10-1: Sync/Demod Status LED Activity LED FUNCTION STATUS OK FAULT STATUS D1 M/R Sensor Status LED flashes approximately 2/second LED is stuck ON or OFF D2 Segment Sensor Status LED flashes approximately 6/second LED is stuc...
Page 180 - GFC Wheel Motor Control:; source is always on.; Status LED’s; LED COLOR FUNCTION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 169 GFC Wheel Motor Control: The GFC wheel operates from a AC voltage supplied by a multi-input transformer located on the relay board. The step-down ratio of this transformer is controlled by factory-installed jumpers to adjust for ...
Page 181 - STATUS LED’s; RELAY PCA; Watch Dog Circuitry; Special circuitry on the relay board monitors the activity on the; Mother Board; A to D Conversion
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 170 STATUS LED’s DC VOLTAGE TEST POINTS RELAY PCA PN 04135 Figure 10-14: Location of relay board Status LED’s 10.3.5.2. I 2 C Watch Dog Circuitry Special circuitry on the relay board monitors the activity on the I 2 C bus and drives ...
Page 182 - concentration. They; Thermistor Interface; calculation of the CO
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 171 For calibration purposes, two reference voltages are supplied to the A/D converter: Reference Ground and +4.096 VDC. During calibration, the device measures these two voltages, outputs their digital equivalent to the CPU. The CPU...
Page 184 - External Digital I/O; C Data Bus; Power up Circuit; Power Supply/ Circuit Breaker
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 173 10.3.6.6. External Digital I/O This External Digital I/O performs two functions. Status Outputs Logic-Level voltages are output through an optically isolated 8-pin connector located on the rear panel of the analyzer. These output...
Page 185 - Interface
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 174 CAUTION Should the AC power circuit breaker trip, investigate and correct the condition causing this situation before turning the analyzer back on. AC POWER ENTRANCE ON/OFF SWITCH Cooling Fan Mother Board CPU PS 1 (+5 VDC; ±15 VD...
Page 186 - Front Panel Interface; and a keyboard with 8 context sensitive keys.; Analyzer Status LED’s
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 175 Mother Board Status Outputs: 1 – 8 Control Inputs: 1 – 6 CPU RS–232 ONLY RS-232 or RS–485 KEYBOARD RELAY BOARD PC/104 BUS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY I 2 C BUS I 2 C BUS Analog Outputs A1 A2 A3 Optional 4-20 mA COMM B Female A4 ST COMM A...
Page 187 - NAME COLOR STATE; Keyboard; data and response messages during interactive tasks.
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 176 Table 10-3: Front Panel Status LED’s NAME COLOR STATE DEFINITION SAMPLE Green Off On Blinking Unit is not operating in sample mode, iDAS is disabled. Sample Mode active; Front Panel Display being updated, iDAS data being stored. ...
Page 188 - Keyboard/Display Interface Electronics; x 40 CHAR. VACUUM; C buss. The CPU controls the clock signal
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 177 10.4.1.4. Keyboard/Display Interface Electronics FRONT PANEL Keypad Decoder Key Press Detect KEYBOARD Beeper Sample LED (Green) Cal LED (Yellow) Fault LED (Red) Display Data Decoder Display Power Watchdog From 5 VDC Power Supply ...
Page 189 - Display Data Decoder; Software Operation
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 178 This IC performs several functions: • Using a dedicated digital status bit, it sends an interrupt signal alerting the CPU that new data from the keyboard is ready to send. • Upon acknowledgement by the CPU that it has received th...
Page 190 - Adaptive Filter; The MGFC7000E software processes the; signals, after they are; Calibration - Slope and Offset
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 179 DOS Shell AI FIRMWARE Analyzer Operations Calibration Procedures Configuration Procedures Autonomic Systems Diagnostic Routines Memory Handling IDAS Records Calibration Data System Status Data Interface Handling Sensor input Data...
Page 191 - Measurement Algorithm; Temperature and Pressure Compensation
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual THEORY OF OPERATION 04584 Rev A1 180 During instrument calibration (see Chapter 7) the user enters expected values for zero and span via the front panel keypad and commands the instrument to make readings of calibrated sample gases for both levels. The readings take...
Page 194 - TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES; General Troubleshooting Hints
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 183 11. TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES This section contains a variety of methods for identifying the source of performance problems with the analyzer. Also included in this section are procedures that ar...
Page 195 - Interpreting WARNING Messages; confirmed before addressing the specific warning messages.; the front panel to blink.; Figure 11-1: Viewing and Clearing Warning Messages; CLR SETUP
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 184 11.1.1. Interpreting WARNING Messages The most common and/or serious instrument failures will result in a warning message being displayed on the front panel. Table 11-1 lists warning messages, along with their...
Page 196 - CONC ALRM1
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 185 Table 11-1: Warning Messages - Indicated Failures WARNING MESSAGE FAULT CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES BENCH TEMP WARNING The optical bench temp is controlled at 48 ± 5 ° C. Bad bench heater Bad bench temperature s...
Page 197 - Fault Diagnosis with TEST Functions; analyzer
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 186 Table 11-1: Warning Messages – Indicated Failures (cont.) WARNING MESSAGE FAULT CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES SAMPLE PRES WARN Sample Pressure is <10 in-Hg or > 35 in-Hg Normally 29.92 in-Hg at sea level dec...
Page 199 - Using the Diagnostic Signal I/O Function; 0) are useful for troubleshooting in three ways:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 188 Table 11-2: Test Functions - Indicated Failures (cont.) TEST FUNCTIONS ( As Displayed) INDICATED FAILURE(S) PHT DRIVE If this drive voltage is out of range it may indicate one of several problems: - A poor mec...
Page 200 - Internal Electronic Status LED’s; CPU Status Indicator
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 189 Toggles parameter ON/OFF Exit returns to DIAG display & all values return to software control DIAG SIGNAL I/O PREV NEXT ENTR EXIT DIAG I/O 0 ) EXT_ZERO_CAL=ON PREV NEXT JUMP PRNT EXIT DIAG I/O 22 ) WHEEL_H...
Page 201 - CPU Status LED; Sync Demodulator Status LED’s; Wheel is spinning and the synchronization signals are present:; Function
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 190 because it may be possible to recover operation of the analyzer. If after 30 – 60 seconds neither the DS5 is flashing or no characters have been written to the front panel display then the CPU is bad and must ...
Page 202 - Relay Board Status LED’s; indicates the health of the I
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 191 D1 – M/R Sensor Status D2 – Segment Sensor Status JP4 Connector to Opto-Pickup Board Figure 11-4: Sync/Demod Board Status LED Locations 11.1.4.3. Relay Board Status LED’s There are eight LED’s located on the R...
Page 203 - Table 11-5: Relay Board Status LED Failure Indications; SIGNAL I/O PARAMETER; Gas Flow Problems; In general, flow problems can be divided into three categories:
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 192 Table 11-5: Relay Board Status LED Failure Indications SIGNAL I/O PARAMETER LED FUNCTION ACTIVATED BY VIEW RESULT DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUE D2 Yellow WHEEL HEATER WHEEL_HEATER WHEEL_TEMP Voltage displayed should ch...
Page 204 - Typical Sample Gas Flow Problems; Flow is Zero; SAMPLE FLOW; Low Flow
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 193 independent flow meter to perform a flow check as described in Section 9.3.4. If this test shows the flow to be correct, check the pressure sensors as described in Section 11.4.6.5. 11.1.6. Typical Sample Gas ...
Page 205 - High Flow; Poor or Stopped Flow of Purge Gas
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 194 5. If an IZS option is installed in the instrument, press CALZ and CALS . If the flow increases then suspect a bad sample/cal valve. 11.1.6.3. High Flow The most common cause of high flow is a leak in the samp...
Page 206 - Calibration Problems; Non-Repeatable Zero and Span
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 195 ambient air, these natural, diurnal fluctuations might be detected by the instrument and cause its in its calculation of the CO 2 concentration of the sample gas to drift. Another possible symptom of poor or s...
Page 207 - Inability to Span – No SPAN Key; RNG; Inability to Zero – No ZERO Key; Other Performance Problems
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 196 4. Confirm the sample pressure, wheel temperature, bench temperature, and sample flow readings are correct and have steady readings. 5. Disconnect the exhaust line from the optical bench near the rear of the i...
Page 208 - Temperature Problems; Box or Sample Temperature; Box Temperature; signal using the; Bench Temperature; temperature sensor on the Bench (pin 1 is the pointed end).; HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT DURING THIS TEST; Ohms resistance, near the 48
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 197 11.3.1. Temperature Problems Individual control loops are used to maintain the set point of the absorption bench, filter wheel, and IR photo-detector temperatures. If any of these temperatures are out of range...
Page 209 - GFC Wheel Temperature; Excessive Noise
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 198 11.3.1.3. GFC Wheel Temperature Like the bench heater above there are three possible causes for the GFC wheel temperature to have failed. 1. The wheel heater has failed. Check the resistance between pins 1 and...
Page 210 - Subsystem Checkout; AC Mains Configuration
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 199 MGFC7000E Final Test And Validation Data Sheet -p/n 04271 shipped with the unit from Teledyne Instruments). 1. The most common cause of excessive noise is leaks. Leak check and flow check the instrument descri...
Page 211 - DC Power Supply; Table 11-6: DC Power Test Point and Wiring Color Codes; Ret; C Bus; Operation of the I
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 200 11.4.2. DC Power Supply If you have determined that the analyzer’s AC mains power is working, but the unit is still not operating properly, there may be a problem with one of the instrument’s switching power s...
Page 212 - Keyboard/Display Interface; then the keyboard/display interface PCA is bad.; Table 11-8: Relay Board Control Devices; FUNCTION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 201 • D1 on the relay board is flashing, or • D1 is not flashing but pressing a key on the front panel results in a change to the display. 11.4.4. Keyboard/Display Interface The front panel keyboard, display and K...
Page 213 - Sensor Assembly; Sync/Demodulator Assembly; Verify that D1 and D2 are flashing.; Opto Pickup Assembly; frequency counter, or an oscilloscope per the table below.; Table 11-9: Opto Pickup Board Nominal Output Frequencies; NOMINAL MEASURED FREQUENCY
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 202 IR Source Drive U5 No The IR source drive output can be verified by measuring the voltage at J16 with the IR source disconnected. It should be 11.5± 0.5 VDC. 11.4.6. Sensor Assembly 11.4.6.1. Sync/Demodulator ...
Page 214 - GFC Wheel Drive
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 203 11.4.6.3. GFC Wheel Drive If the D1 and D2 on the sync demodulator board are not flashing then: 1. Check for power to the motor by measuring between pins 1 and 3 on the connector feeding the motor. For instrum...
Page 215 - Motherboard; Analog Outputs: Voltage; FULL SCALE OUTPUT VOLTAGE; Analog Outputs: Current Loop
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 204 • Measure the voltage across TP3 and TP1. With proper flow (800 sccm at the sample inlet) this should be approximately 4.5V (this voltage will vary with altitude). With flow stopped (sample inlet blocked) the ...
Page 216 - OUTPUT RANGE; Control Inputs – Remote Zero, Span
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 205 described in Section 6.9.4.2 and then perform an Analog Output Step Test as described in Section 6.9.3. For each step the output should be within 1% of the nominal value listed in the table below. Table 11-11:...
Page 217 - ZERO CAL R; connector. The instrument should switch from; mode to; SPAN CAL R; measurements will be incorrect.; RS-232 Communications; General RS-232 Troubleshooting
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 206 Connect a jumper from the +5 pin on the Status connector to the x5V on the Control In connector. Connect a second jumper from the ‘-‘ pin on the Status connector to the A pin on the Control In connector. The i...
Page 218 - Troubleshooting Analyzer/Modem or Terminal Operation; Instruments analyzer.; Repair Procedures; Repairing Sample Flow Control Assembly
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 207 Problems with RS-232 connections usually center around 4 general areas: 1. Incorrect cabling and connectors. See Table 6-15 for connector and pin-out information. 2. The BAUD rate and protocol are incorrectly ...
Page 219 - Figure 11-6: Critical Flow Restrictor Assembly Disassembly
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 208 please use the following procedure (see the Spare Parts list in Appendix B for part numbers and kits): 1. Turn off power to the analyzer. 2. Locate the assembly attached to the sample pump, see Figure 3–11. 3....
Page 220 - Removing/Replacing the GFC Wheel; Figure 11-7: Opening the GFC Wheel Housing
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR PROCEDURES 04584 Rev A1 209 11.5.2. Removing/Replacing the GFC Wheel When Removing or replacing the GFC Wheel it is important to perform the disassembly in the following order to avoid damaging the components: 1. Turn off the analyzer. 2...
Page 224 - A PRIMER ON ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE; How Static Charges are Created
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 213 12. A PRIMER ON ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE Teledyne Instruments considers the prevention of damage caused by the discharge of static electricity to be extremely important part of making sure that your analyzer cont...
Page 225 - Table 12-1: Static Generation Voltages for Typical Activities; How Electro-Static Charges Cause Damage; Semiconductor Reliability News; Table 12-2: Sensitivity of Electronic Devices to Damage by ESD
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 214 Table 12-1: Static Generation Voltages for Typical Activities MEANS OF GENERATION 65-90% RH 10-25% RH Walking across nylon carpet 1,500V 35,000V Walking across vinyl tile 250V 12,000V Worker at bench 100V 6,000V ...
Page 226 - Common Myths About ESD Damage; I didn’t feel a shock so there was no electro-static discharge
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 215 Potentially damaging electro-static discharges can occur: • Any time a charged surface (including the human body) discharges to a device. Even simple contact of a finger to the leads of an sensitive device or ass...
Page 227 - static discharges; : It is true that when properly installed the chassis ground of your; Basic Principles of Static Control; General Rules; Wrist Strap; temporary anti-ESD work area anywhere.; of your analyzer; . An anti-ESD wrist strap keeps the person wearing it at or near the
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 216 • As long as my analyzer is properly installed it is safe from damage caused by static discharges : It is true that when properly installed the chassis ground of your analyzer is tied to earth ground and its elec...
Page 228 - Simply touching a grounded piece of metal is insufficient; The famous, pink-poly bags are made of
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 217 alligator clips are available for use in work areas where there is no available grounded plug. Also, anti-ESD wrist straps include a current limiting resistor (usually around one meg-ohm) that protects you should...
Page 229 - Basic anti-ESD Procedures for Analyzer Repair and; Working at the Instrument Rack; grounded power supply
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 218 12.4.2. Basic anti-ESD Procedures for Analyzer Repair and Maintenance 12.4.2.1. Working at the Instrument Rack When working on the analyzer while it is in the instrument rack and plugged into a properly grounded ...
Page 230 - Transferring Components from Rack To Bench and Back
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge 04584 Rev A1 219 6. Disconnecting your wrist strap is always the last action taken before leaving the work bench. 12.4.2.3. Transferring Components from Rack To Bench and Back When transferring a sensitive device from an installe...
Page 232 - APPENDIX A - Version Specific Software Documentation; APPENDIX A-1: Model GFC7000E Software Menu Trees
Model GFC7000E Instruction ManualAPPENDIX A - Version Specific Software Documentation 045150110 Rev A1 221 APPENDIX A - Version Specific Software Documentation APPENDIX A-1: Model GFC7000E Software Menu Trees APPENDIX A-2: Model GFC7000E Setup Variables Available Via Serial I/O APPENDIX A-3: Model G...
Page 234 - Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual; SAMPLE Mode
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual APPENDIX A-1: MGFC7000E Software Menu Trees, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 223 APPENDIX A-1: MGFC7000E Software Menu Trees, Revision E.0 ZERO SPAN CONC COMM DIAG SAMPLE <TST TST> SETUP RANGE STABIL PRES SAMP FL PMT NORM PMT UV LAMP LAMP RATIO STR. LGT DARK PM...
Page 236 - Go To
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual APPENDIX A-1: MGFC7000E Software Menu Trees, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 225 • MODEL NAME • SERIAL NUMBER • SOFTWARE REVISION • LIBRARY REVISION • iCHIP SOFTWARE REVISION 1 • HESSEN PROTOCOL REVISION 1 • ACTIVE SPECIAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS 1 • CPU TYPE • DATE FACTORY...
Page 250 - TEST FUNCTION
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Table A-3: GFC7000E Test Functions, Revision E.0APPENDIX A-3: Warnings and Test Functions, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 239 Table A-3: GFC7000E Test Functions, Revision E.0 TEST FUNCTION NAME 1 MESSAGE TEXT DESCRIPTION RANGE RANGE=50.0 PPM 3 CO RANGE=50.0 PPM 3, 7...
Page 251 - SIGNAL NAME
Model 360E Instruction Manual APPENDIX A-4: MGFC7000E Signal I/O Definitions, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 240 APPENDIX A-4: MGFC7000E Signal I/O Definitions, Revision E.0 Table A-4: GFC7000E Signal I/O Definitions, Revision E.0 SIGNAL NAME BIT OR CHANNEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION SYNC_OK 0 1 = sync. OK ...
Page 255 - NAME
Model 360E Instruction Manual APPENDIX A-5: GFC7000E iDAS Functions, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 244 Table A-6: MGFC7000E iDAS Functions, Revision E.0 NAME DESCRIPTION UNITS DETMES Detector measure reading mV DETREF Detector reference reading mV RATIO M/R ratio. None SLOPE1 Slope for range #1 Non...
Page 256 - COMMAND
Model 360E Instruction Manual APPENDIX A-6: Terminal Command Designators, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 245 APPENDIX A-6: Terminal Command Designators, Revision E.0 Table A-7: Terminal Command Designators, Revision E.0 COMMAND ADDITIONAL COMMAND SYNTAX DESCRIPTION ? [ID] Display help screen and com...
Page 257 - TERMINAL KEY ASSIGNMENTS
Model 360E Instruction Manual APPENDIX A-6: Terminal Command Designators, Revision E.0 045840110 Rev B.3 246 Table A-8: Terminal Key Assignments, Revision E.0 TERMINAL KEY ASSIGNMENTS ESC Abort line CR (ENTER) Execute command Ctrl-C Switch to computer mode COMPUTER MODE KEY ASSIGNMENTS LF (line feed...
Page 260 - APPENDIX B - GFC7000E Spare Parts List
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual APPENDIX B - GFC7000E Spare Parts List 045840120 Rev B.3 249 APPENDIX B - GFC7000E Spare Parts List NOTE The spare parts list for the Model GFC7000E is currently being compiled. For information is spare parts please contact Teledyne Analytical Instruments customer s...
Page 262 - Appendix C - Repair Questionnaire - GFC7000E
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual Appendix C - Repair Questionnaire - GFC7000E 048450130 Rev A1 251 Appendix C - Repair Questionnaire - GFC7000E Company: _________________________ Contact Name: _____________________________ Phone Number: ___________ Fax Number: _____________ Email: _________________...
Page 264 - APPENDIX D - ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS; Table D-1: List of Included Electronic Schematics; PCA, 03296, IR Photodetector Preamp and Sync Demodulator
Model GFC7000E Instruction Manual APPENDIX D - ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS 045840140 Rev A1 253 APPENDIX D - ELECTRONIC SCHEMATICS Table D-1: List of Included Electronic Schematics DOCUMENT # DOCUMENT TITLE 04217 Interconnect List - M300E SNs >=100 04216 Interconnect Drawing - M300E SNs >=100 04136 ...