Frequently Asked Questions

A: We recommend about 80 ppb benzene in CO2 background for calibration in the 100 ppb range. They can get this as a mixture or by using a permeation device.

A: Output of the RS-232:

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At the end of a normal thc cycle, the following is spit out: primary-a: v:xxxxx i:xxxxx p:xxxxx vs:xxxxx vsa:xxxxx pk:xxxxx apk:xxxxx b1:xxxxx b2:xxxxx

During span (the string 'thca' becomes 'thcs' that's the only change) thcs: v:xxxxx i:xxxxx p:xxxxx vs:xxxxx vsa:xxxxx pk:xxxxx apk:xxxxx b1:xxxxx b2:xxxxx

(note: if the first word is primary-s, then a span calibration is currently executing)

where:

v: the primary (benzene) value (weighted average of integrated and peak)

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p: the peak (benzene) value

vs: benzene integrated value (proportional to volt-seconds)

vs: air integrated value (probably not valid)

pk: the benzene peak value

apk: the air peak (not valid)

b1: first baseline

b2: second baseline

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At the end of a normal BNZ cycle, the following is spit out:

Secondary-a: v:xxxxx i:xxxxx​ p:xxxxx vs:xxxxx vsa:xxxxx pk:xxxxx apk

:xxxxx 

xxxx

(the word markers are not present, but you should be able to read it)

(note: if the first word is secondary-s, then a span calibration is currently executing)

where:

value1: NBA value (weighted avg. of integrated and peak values)

value2: NBA integrated value

value3: NBA peak value

value4: NBA integration sum

value5: NBA peak

value6: first baseline

value7: second baseline

value8: Y or N ( legacy if a certain type of span was used)

A: The following describes how to read and make sense of the 3 gas measurements on the analog output as well as the general RS-232 output.

Analog out:

To display all values-

  select CYCLE for analog channel 1

  select GID for analog channel 2

The analog outputs will cycle Benzene -> Toluene -> Xylene

The output for each will persist for about 4 seconds and then advance to the next gas.

Channel 1 will set a voltage/current proportional to the desired (selected) range for that gas.

Channel 2 will set an identifying voltage/current indicating the gas referenced on Channel 1:

  Benzene: 1/5 of scale

  Toluene: 1/2 of scale

  Xylene: 4/5 of scale

Note: If Auto Ranging is enabled, there is no way to indicate which of the ranges a gas may be currently set on. Therefore, Auto Ranging is not advisable when using the CYCLE/GID feature of the analog outputs.

To set the Range:

- set Range Select: MAN (strongly advised)

- Auto Range Src: Don't care

- Man Rng BZ/TO/XY to desired range

- R1/R2/R3 to desired range value

RS232 output:

- on startup, the MODEL and VERSION are transmitted

- at the end of each measurement period the following is sent:

  BZaV: Value, Integrated Value, Integration Sum, Calculated Baseline

  TOaV: Value, Integrated Value, Integration Sum, Calculated Baseline

  XYaV: Value, Integrated Value, Integration Sum, Calculated Baseline

- at the end of a span the following is sent:

  BZsV: Value, Integrated Value, Integration Sum, Calculated Baseline

  TOsV: Value, Integrated Value, Integration Sum, Calculated Baseline

  XYsV: Value, Integrated Value, Integration Sum, Calculated Baseline

  (note the 's' as the 3rd character)

  (note that Value should be identical to Integrated Value)

  (note Integrated Sum and Baseline correspond to a measurement of 'Volt Seconds' which is associated with the response of the detector and the basis for the analysis)

A: The error codes for the 4060 have been reduced to either GOOD or BAD for each test. At the end of the test the results are displayed. 

The test includes the 5v & 15v power supplies as well as both analog output channels. The preamp requires adjustment before shipping and is therefore, qualified during the adjustment process. Failure of the preamp is detected during run-time. 

A: The 4060 does not need to have a constant flow of sample gas. It should, however, have a flow of carrier gas, air and fuel at all times. The sample port need not have flow. However, when you reconnect the sample, it will take at least one cycle of analysis to get good results. 

A: The 4-20ma modules are supplied on of two ways: 

as a component from Analog Device, Part Number 1b-22 AN

(device with the white label) or

as a separate circuit board mounted on the top.

A: The maximum power usage is around 360 watts: 280 W from the heater, 30 W from the electronics, and 50 W from the switching valve .

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