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Felix Storch F-940 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Gas Analyzer

Summary of F-940

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    Table of contents table of contents ......................................................................... 1 introduction ................................................................................. 1 specifications ...............................................................................

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    File > select ............................................................................18 file > create ...........................................................................19 file > delete ............................................................................19 file > review............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 1 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new f-940 store it! Gas analyzer. The f-940 store it! Gas analyzer provides rapid and precise...

  • Page 4: Features

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 2 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com features • the f-940 features include: • measures c2h4, co2 and o2 • displays results in under 30 seconds • past records stored on the device • ha...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 3 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com specifications f-940 specifications air sampling rate 70 ml/min measuring rate automated, 1 second intervals to sd in continuous mode data storage...

  • Page 6: Oxygen (O₂) Sensor

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 4 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com nominal range 0-100% full scale resolution 0.01% accuracy – trigger mode ±.5% absolute and ±3% of measured value accuracy – continuous mode ±.01% ...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 5 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com unpacking the f-940 store it! The f-940 arrives with a hard-sided carrying case, two sets of batteries and a charger, a removable sd card, and sev...

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 6 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com operating instructions warning: do not store the f-950 without batteries! Charged batteries must be present in the instrument to maintain the accu...

  • Page 9: Felix Instruments

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 7 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com spring loaded. Both batteries should be inserted into the unit positive (+) side first (towards intake or top). Additional button-top 19670 (or pr...

  • Page 10: Measure

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 8 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com  continuous mode  trigger mode continuous mode measures the air entering through the input of the instrument continuously without stopping. Cont...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 9 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com continuous mode when in continuous mode, a graph of the concentration of each gas can be viewed over time. The default graph shown is the o 2 conc...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 10 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com mode will take longer to stabilize if the concentration is in a different range from the last sample. The results will be saved to the sd card. P...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 11 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com from the main screen, select ‘measure’ and then the right arrow button. This will initiate a measurement in either mode. The f-940 will run eithe...

  • Page 14: Setup Menu

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 12 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com 6. Check the box named ‘show hidden files, folders, and drives’ 7. Click ‘yes’ 8. Click ‘apply’ and then click ‘ok’ 9. Open the config.Txt file t...

  • Page 15: C2H4

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 13 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com to change, use the up/down arrows to cycle through the mode options. Press the left arrow to exit to the main menu. Setup > set zero the set zero...

  • Page 16: Set Zero Process Only.

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 14 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com the following instructions can be followed to set zero for the co2 sensor: the f-940 is shipped with an external conditioning tube and a jar of s...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 15 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com next, verify the set zero calibration for all sensors by measuring ambient air. Run the set zero calibration again if the verification is not suc...

  • Page 18: Date & Time

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 16 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com the left arrow to back out of the screen and return to the setup menu. Setup > rh conversion the setup rh conversion menu is used to correct for ...

  • Page 19: English

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 17 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com setup > gps the gps sensor inside of the f-940 store it! Can be used to record latitude and longitude +/- 10 meters. The instrument should be ope...

  • Page 20: File Menu

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 18 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com configurations?”: no or yes file menu in the file menu, the user can manipulate files on the f-940 store it! The f-940 will by default save to th...

  • Page 21: Delete

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 19 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com if the unit is powered on and no file is selected, the data will be default saved to the file data.Csv. In the file, each data point is labeled w...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 20 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com file. When reviewing trigger mode files, the software can support viewing up to 10 records at a time. The data.Csv file is the f-940 default file...

  • Page 23: Remember:

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 21 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com example spreadsheet data from an f-940 store it! Remember: always save the data files to the computer before making changes or starting analysis....

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 22 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com wireless sd memory card operation these instructions are meant to accompany the instructions supplied by the vendor for toshiba flashair™ w-03 to...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 23 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com 6. The wi-fi card can be enabled in “internet pass thru mode”, outlined in the following documentation provided within the flashairtool software:...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 24 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com your smartphone or other device must be changed from the flashair™ card to the internet access point. Check the “enable internet pass thru mode” ...

  • Page 27: F-940 Store It! Menu Map

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 25 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com f-940 store it! Menu map below is a map of the f-940 store it! Two gas analyzer menu system. Press the right arrow to enter a menu and the left a...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 26 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com g.A.S. Gas analysis software g.A.S. Software enables the user to not only calibrate the f-940 store it!, but also view graph displays of measurem...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 27 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com 2. Verify that the passcode matches between the f-940 store it! And the computer, accept each. 3. Once verified, navigate back to g.A.S., the pro...

  • Page 30: Menu System

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 28 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com 4. Once connected, your device serial number should appear in the upper left hand corner of the window, click on the serial number, you are now r...

  • Page 31: Files

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 29 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com the following will describe the menu system functions and symbols: the ‘files’ menu allows viewing of all files saved to the f- 940 store it! The...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 30 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com just select the file of interest and choose whether to download the file from the device, or open a saved file from your pc. When the document ap...

  • Page 33: Measurement Monitor

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 31 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com once done reviewing and editing your data, select the save icon to save your changes. These changes will be saved to your pc. Measurement monitor...

  • Page 34: Control Panel

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 32 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com when trigger mode is selected, the measurements will display upon completion in consecutive rows where the user can again edit and add notes to t...

  • Page 35: Settings

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 33 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com each sensor will require its own standard gas for calibration. After the set span is complete it is best practice to verify your calibrations wer...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 34 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com the user has the flexibility to create a customized validation profile, creating unique profile names and threshold values for each gas of intere...

  • Page 37: Firmware Update

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 35 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com firmware update to update the firmware on the f-940 store it!, you will need to download and install g.A.S. As outlined in the previous section. ...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 36 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com once “upgrade device firmware” is selected, the software will outline a series of steps for the upgrade. Follow the instructions provided in step...

  • Page 39: Analyzer

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 37 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds. You’re done! Maintenance of your f-940 store it! Gas analyzer warning: if you plan to store...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 38 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com 3. Unplug the red and black cable connector by gently pulling the fastener out the end of the o₂ sensor. 4. Unscrew the o 2 sensor (counter-clock...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 39 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com replacing the potassium permanganate filter (kmno4) the potassium permanganate will expire after prolonged use and can be identified when the gra...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 40 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com calibration full set span calibrations should take place every three months for the c2h4 sensor, annually for the co 2 sensor and bi-annually for...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 41 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com set zero should take place weekly for all sensors to maintain maximum performance. The set zero process does not require g.A.S. And can be done f...

  • Page 44

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 42 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com the timer is defaulted to 3 minutes, which is typically a sufficient stabilization period, if a longer stabilization period is needed, increase t...

  • Page 45

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 43 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com press "ok". The g.A.S. Software will begin the calibration process and count down. Once the calibration is completed, a green verification can be...

  • Page 46: Be Verified.

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 44 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com it is highly recommended that this step be performed after one full day has passed since the calibration was performed. If this step is not perfo...

  • Page 47: Applications

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 45 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com applications sampling with a jar the f-940 comes with an extra accessory sample probe for creating a closed-loop system for sampling enclosed hea...

  • Page 48: Be Used With 1.5 Ml Of

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 46 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com polarcept it is recommended to use the external polarcept filter when measuring a mixture of gas (such as when sampling fruit) or interfering gas...

  • Page 49

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 47 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com voc concentration polarcept saturation (min) 3 ppm 20 100 ppm 1 to fill the polarcept filter, attach an empty syringe to the hydrophobic filter. ...

  • Page 50

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 48 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com f-940 production test check sheet serial number: firmware version: notes:.

  • Page 51: For Calibration

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 49 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com guide for purchasing standardized gases for calibration when deciding which standard gases to purchase for calibration, there are some important ...

  • Page 52: Part Number:

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 50 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com air liquide is a multi-national company that can deliver products to most business locations worldwide. You may look at www.Airliquide.Com for yo...

  • Page 53: Part Number:  A0315576

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 51 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com gas showing what they have delivered. Be certain to use the actual value on the certificate of analysis as it may differ from what you have order...

  • Page 54: Warranty Information

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 52 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com warranty information seller's warranty and liability: felix instruments- applied food science warrants new equipment of its own manufacturing aga...

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    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 53 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com please contact felix instruments technical support department at support@felixinstruments.Com to obtain an rma number before shipping instrument ...

  • Page 56: Warranty Registration Card

    F-940 instruction manual rev. 3-8-2017 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa 54 phone: (360) 833-8835 sales@felixinstruments.Com www.Felixinstruments.Com warranty registration card 1554 ne 3 rd ave, camas, wa 98607, usa phone: (360) 833-8835 fax: (360) 833-1914 e-mail: sales@felixinstruments.Com we...