Eclipse EGA2 Combustion Instruction Manual

Summary of EGA2 Combustion

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    Ega2 combustion analyzer instruction manual 924-1 11/1/03.

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 introductory note n ote : t his manual is valid for instruments with serial number 49568 and firmware rev . 1.004 or higher this manual has all the information you need to install, operate and maintain the flue gas analyzers ega2 and its accessories. Eclipse has use...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 table of contents 1 general description .................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 specifications..............................................................................................

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 8.3 measure related to oxygen percentage.............................................................................................................. 39 8.4 clock set-up...................................................................................................

  • Page 5: General Description

    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 1 general description the ega2 is designed to satisfy the market needs; but it is the result of the advanced research and experience of eclipse . Ega2 is a multigas compact palm-top multifunction instrument. The microprocessor-based instrument includes a flue gas an...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 1.1 specifications type : 1 or 2 cells palm-top flue gas analyzer. Calibration : automatic calibration procedure at instrument switching-on. Self-diagnosis : sensors efficiency test with anomalous status announcement. Fuel types : up to 10 totally programmable. Pump...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 1.2 accuracies and ranges parameter sensor type range resol. Max response accuracy o 2 electrochemical from 0 to 25.0% 0.1% 20 sec. ± 0.2% vol. Co h 2 compensated up to 2000ppm electrochemical from 0 to 8000 ppm 1 ppm 50 sec. ± 10 ppm up to 300 ppm ± 4% rdg. Up to 2...

  • Page 8: Physical Description

    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 2 physical description the portable analyzer ega2 consists of a rugged and compact case, a mother board with all base function circuits, 1 or 2 electrochemical cells, a gas pump, a keyboard, an lcd backlighted display, a ni-mh rechargeable battery pack and, optional...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 [ on/off ] switch the analyzer on or off. [ s ], [ t ], [ w ] e [ x ] increase or decrease numerical values. [ enter ] accept and memory store modified parameter or variable. Pressing this key from the analysis page, the internal pump will be switched on and off. [ ...

  • Page 10: Principle of Operation

    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 3 principle of operation the ega2 analyzer is based on the following functional blocks: microcontroller built-in impact printer keyboard display 1000 analysis data memory power supply ni-mh batteries charger connector external probe input pt100 tair probe input gas ...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 the line filter is positioned after the water trap and before the electrochemical cell. Its function is to stop the smallest solid particles before the analysis. Remember to change the filter every time it is dirty. Line filter cat. Ee650074 rubber plug cat. Ee65008...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 gas pathway are thus always performed at the same site. The probe is connected to the apparatus with compensated cable and connector. An internal pt100 resistance thermometer is used for cold junction compensation. ♦ a remote pt100 sensor, can be supplied on request...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 3.2.4 other measurements the analyzer has an auxiliary input for special probes connections. Available probes are: ambient co monitoring and natural gas monitoring probes. An optional operative mode is the leakage pipe test to check gas network tightness using press...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 4 recommendations the analyzer should be used in environments where the temperature is between -5°c and +45°c. When the analyses are completed, before switch the instrument off, remove the probe from the gas pathway and wait about 30 seconds cleaning the pneumatic c...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 5 connections 5.1 electro-pneumatic connections to prepare the instrument for operation, connect the sampling probe to the instrument: • plug the pneumatic connector of the probe to the gas inlet connector. If you are using the gas sampling probe with draft option (...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 tair probe caution f or a correct gas analysis , no air must reach the flue gas as a result of non - gas - tight connection points between the heat producer and the measurement site ( probe ). T he flue gas and exhaust gas pathways must be checked for gas - tightnes...

  • Page 17: 6 Operations

    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 6 operations all the procedures and programming operations on the ega2 , can be made using the keyboard and the display. N ote : all numeric values shown in the figures of this manual are indicative and listed as an example . The analyzer should be used in environme...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 the instrument is now ready for the flue gas analysis. Note: a fter the instrument is switched on , all settings will be as the previous swintching off . 6.1.2 flue gas analysis insert the probe in the chimney. Stop using the retaining cone and adjust the immersion ...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 6.1.3 fuel type set-up if the displayed fuel type do not coincide with your necessity, you should proceed as follow: press the [ menu ] key until the following page will be displayed: press the [ enter ] key to change the fuel type. Use the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to c...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 standard single hose probe (tg models): the standard probe has one gas collector for gas sampling. Usually you have the hose terminal connected to the instrument gas inlet; when you have to do the draft measurements you have to move the connector to pressure inlet (...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press [ enter ] to memory store the pressure and draft values. Press [ enter ] to repeat the measurement. Press [ esc ] to return to the measuring page. 6.1.4.1 burner pressure measurement using the burner pressure probe, it is possible to measure the pressure on th...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 6.2 smoke measurement to avoid condensation inside the smoke pump, the pump should aspirate ambient air before the gas sample. This can be obtained aspirating the air by the fireside (not in the exhaust gas connection pipe) without using the paper filter. Introduce ...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 change the value of the 2nd test by pressing the [ s ] and [ t ] keys. Press the [ enter ] key to store the value and input the test 3 value. Change the value of the 3rd test by pressing the [ s ] and [ t ] keys. Press the [ enter ] key to store the value. Press the...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 if you need any changes, read the procedure on paragraph 6.3.3. Press [ esc ] to return to the measure page. 6.3.3 printer setting from the printer menu you can change the printer setting: the format of the report (short or complete form), the printer enabled (inter...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ enter ] key to confirm the row inputs and change the second row. Repeat the previous procedure to change the other header rows. Press [ esc ] to return to the menu page. Press [ esc ] to return to the measure page. 25.

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 6.4 pressure decay procedure (option) this optional operative mode allows you to perform gas network leak test with pressure decay procedure. Before starting the test, you have to isolate and to empty the gas network section to be tested. Caution be sure to empty an...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ store ] key for sensor offset zeroing. Connect the p1 pressure input to the network. Apply a small pressure (lower than 100 hpa) to the network. Pressurize the circuit by using air or inert gases (e.G. Nitrogen). Press the [ enter ] key to start the test...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 the following page shows the current exposure limits for co gas. This table is a guide only, and the figures must be checked before being used. Sensors used in safety applications should be fully calibrated at least every six months. U.K. Hse germania dfg usa osha t...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ enter ]. Press the [ menu ] key until the following page will be displayed: press the [ enter ] key to monitor ambient co. Wait for 30 seconds sensor zeroing countdown. Before inserting the instrument in the working area, agitate it for some seconds in f...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 note: w hen the probe is connected , the instrument begins a 50 seconds heating time . Before inserting the probe in the working area, agitate it for some seconds in fresh and uncontaminated air. From this moment, the unit will display the gas concentration. Press [...

  • Page 31: Memory Management

    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 7 memory management the standard configuration includes an internal memory to store up to 1000 complete gas analysis divided by tags (max. 40 tags). Each analysis includes the gas concentration values, data and time. Each tag includes one or more analysis data, 16 c...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press [ esc ] to return to the measure page. 7.4 recall average data press the [ store ] key to enter in memory management menu. Select the desired tag [ s ] and [ t ] until it is displayed. Press the [ menu ] key to display the “ single ” or “ average ” message. Pr...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 all data can be changed easily by clicking with the mouse pointer on the cell. You can input the new data on the blank row (the last one) for adding a new boiler or new plant record. To delete a boiler or a plant you have to select it with a click and press the “del...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 7.6.2 analysis menu this option is the main part of the program. You can transfer the analysis data from the analyzer to the pc, save and manage it using a database structure, display and export the data in microsoft excel tm compatible format. The analysis window i...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 the operator can change the measuring units, the fuel type, etc. The program will made the conversion in real time and will display the new values. A set of 4 buttons allows you to set the printer, to print measures, export measures using an excel compatible format,...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 7.6.4 dbgas 2000 installation dbgas 2000 runs on ibm pc under windows 95/98/nt. Minimum requirements are a pentium cpu with 16mbyte ram and 20 mbytes on hard disk, a color monitor and a microsoft mouse or a compatible one. In order to install dbgas 2000 for windows,...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 8 configuration 8.1 engineering units you can change, directly from the keyboard, the engineering unit for the measured parameters. Gas concentration available units are: ppm, mg/m 3 , mg/kwh. Temperature available units are: °c, °f. Pressure available units are: hp...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ s ] key to select one different unit. Press the [ enter ] key to store the changes. Press [ esc ] to return to the measure page. 8.2 alarms you can set up to 3 alarms related to 3 different (o 2 , co, and tair) measured parameters. Adopt the following pr...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to change the flashing digit. Press the [ w ] and [ x ] keys to select a different digit. Press the [ enter ] key to store the changes and modify the tair alarm level. Press the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to change the flashing digit. Press ...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ enter ] key to change the o 2 percentage. Press the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to change the flashing digit. Press the [ w ] and [ x ] keys to select a different digit. Press the [ enter ] key to store the changes. Press [ esc ] to return to the measure page. ...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 press the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to change the flashing digit (year). Press the [ enter ] key to store the changes. Press the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to change the flashing digit (hour). Press the [ enter ] key to store the changes. Press the [ s ] and [ t ] keys to chan...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 general this page allows you to set the general parameters as engineering units, o 2 % reference values, etc. Pages you can set up to 6 different pages in your instrument to display up to 36 different measured and calculated values. Printer you can program the compl...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 9 maintenance the ega2 analyzer has been developed and manufactured using high quality components. A correct systematic maintenance will prevent damage and will increase substantially the life of the instrument, giving excellent results. Anomalous conditions that re...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 • select the same serial port that you noted back. • select the baud rate to 115200 baud (if the pc owns an uart 16550 type), otherwise select a lower baud rate. • press the three dotted button in order to load the firmware file (.Hfw extension) normally located on ...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 no meas. Empty memory no sens. The cell is non installed no probe no external probe connected on mini- din connector. Connect or replace the temperature probe. 9.5 display battery level press the [ menu ] key from measuring page until the following page is displayed...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 10 certificates 10.1 warranty terms each instrument is shipped with a warranty certificate that indicates the validity conditions of the warranty itself. Eclipse guarantees its products against defects in materials and workmanship. If the unit should malfunction, it...

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    Instruction manual mm850480 ed.01 index a alarms; 38 ambient co monitoring; 27 analysis data print; 23 analysis menu; 34 auxiliary measure; 11 b backlitght; 9 built-in printer; 23 burner pressure measurement; 21 c calibration certificate; 7 certificates; 46 clock set-up; 40 configas installation; 41...

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