sauermann Si-CA 8500 Portable Industrial Combustion Flue Gas and Emissions Analyzer User Guide

sauermann Si-CA 8500 Portable Industrial Combustion Flue Gas and

Emissions Analyzer

Complete portable tool for emissions level monitoring of boilers, engines, and other combustion equipment, the Si-CA 8500 emissions monitoring device can boast as many as 9 gas sensors. Detecting one of the widest spectra of gases (O2 , CO, NO, NO2 , SO2 , CO2, CxHy, High CO, VOCs and H2S), the Si-CA 8500 is designed to measure, record and remotely transmit combustion parameters.

To achieve the best performance from your Si-CA 8500 portable combustion gas & emissions analyzer, please practice the following instructions and maintenance recommendations.

Initial Charge & Initial Auto-zero Calibration

• A new Si-CA 8500 should be charged with the unit powered off for 12 to 24 hours. It is not suggested to charge the unit for more than 24 hours when powered off.
• Use the 100-240 Volt AC charger having a 12 Volt DC/2.5A output supplied with the instrument to carry out the instrument charge.
• Upon powering ON the Si-CA 8500, press OK to initiate the 180 second auto-zero calibration cycle. This should be done with the sampling probe and hoses disconnected from the analyzer, and in a dry, fresh air environment preferably outdoors. After the autozero cycle is complete, the probe can be connected and testing can begin.

Probe connection

• Attach the probe and sampling line that are supplied with your analyzer. One hose connects to the SAMPLE IN connector, and the other hose connects to the positive (+) pressure connector (1 m/40” & 1.5 m/60” probes do not have a second hose).
• The thermocouple connector from the stack gas sampling probe should be connected to the TEMPERATURE 1 thermocouple connector on the analyzer. The probe can then be inserted into the stack, and sampling can begin. Use the MEASURE key to view the stack gas measured and calculated parameters.

Condensate pump

The Si-CA 8500 has an automatic condensation drain pump that pumps the condensate out the bottom of the analyzer every 25 minutes (default setting). For extremely high moisture applications, it is recommended to change the pump setting to drain the condensate more frequently (every ~10 minutes). This can be easily changed through the analyzer’s SETUP keypad menu. In PUMP, display pump status:

• AUTO – Automatic sample and dilution control mode is selected, and typical flow-rate is shown.
• SAMPLE – Pump remains in sample mode (dilution disabled), and the current duty cycle of the pump is shown.
• DILUTE – Pump remains in dilution mode, and the current duty cycle of the pump is shown.
• PURGE – Purge mode is enabled, and the sample pump is turned off.
• OFF – All pumps are turned off.

Periodic Auto-zero Calibration

• Sauermann recommends performing a fresh auto-zero calibration cycle approximately every 30 to 60 minutes of testing with the Si-CA 8500. This auto-zero calibration is performed by simply disconnecting the hoses from the analyzer, and then turning the unit OFF & then back ON.
• Upon turning the analyzer back ON, the 180 second auto-zero calibration cycle and condensate drain will initiate. After this has been completed, you can put the probe back into the stack and then continue your tests. This procedure will help optimize the stability and accuracy of your measurements over time.

Purging

When shutting the analyzer down after the testing is completed, it is recommended to purge the analyzer with clean air for a few minutes with the hoses connected and then at least another 10 minutes with hoses disconnected before completely turning off the analyzer. This procedure will allow the analyzer to purge any toxic gases and help to better protect the sensors and lengthen the sensor lives.

Periodic Filter Replacement

• The Si-CA 8500 has two internal filters that are part of the flue gas sample conditioning system that help maintain the performance of the flue gas sample while also protecting the pump, sensors, and other internal components of the analyzer. The Line Filter (#Si-CA8500 Line Filter) is designed to remove ash, dust, and particulate matter present in the flue gas sample. The Condensation Filter (#Si-CA8500 Cond Filter) is designed to remove any residual moisture that was not already removed by the condensate removal pump. Both filters should be periodically examined and replaced as needed. Turn the analyzer off when inspecting and/or replacing filters.
• The Line Filter should be replaced if it begins to accumulate excessive particulate matter on its outer surface, if the filter begins to show signs of cracks in the filter, or if the filter gets wet. This filter can be easily replaced by accessing the window on the face of the analyzer as shown in the following photo:

• The condensation filter is typically replaced much less frequently than the line filter and should be replaced if it becomes saturated with water. This filter is accessed by opening up the analyzer. More details can be found in the Maintenance section (Chapter 12) of the complete Si-CA 8500 user manual.

Calibration

• The Sauermann factory recommendation for recalibration of the Si-CA 8500 analyzer is at least one time each year. This can be done at the Sauermann factory or another calibration laboratory that has the proper gas bottles and setup to perform the calibration. The calibration procedure and details are published in “Calibration” section (Chapter 10) of the Si-CA 8500 user manual.
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