Sauermann SICA 2305NSC Gas Analyzer User Manual

SICA 2305NSC Gas Analyzer

Product Information: Si-CA 230 Gas Analyzer

The Si-CA 230 Gas Analyzer is a device designed to measure parameters of flue gas in the exhaust stream of combustion equipment. It features a large color touch screen, a probe handle, and an adjustable positioning cone. The device has a Min-DIN connection for optional CO and CO2 ambient air probes, thermocouple connections for air and flue gas temperature, P- and P+ connections, a gas connection coming from the water trap, and a USB C connection. The water trap must be in a vertical position at all times during operations for optimal performance.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Before using the device, read the user manual carefully to understand device operations, maintenance, and storage. Follow the procedure described in this user manual and read carefully the notes preceded by the safety symbol to avoid any damage to the device.

First Start-up

When the analyzer is first started up, follow these steps:

1. Keep pressed for 3 seconds to turn ON the analyzer.
2. DO NOT insert the gas probe in the flue/chimney/stack at this time.
3. Tap “Start” on the screen.
4. Select your country and tap “Next”.
5. Select your language and tap “Next”.
6. Set the date and tap “Next”.
7. Set the time and tap “Next”.
8. Set your time zone and tap “Next”.
9. Select if you want your pump turned ON or OFF after Auto-Zero then tap “Save”.
10. Autozero is in progress.

Features

The Si-CA 230 Gas Analyzer has the following features:

• Dimensions: [insert dimensions]
• Weight: [insert weight]
• Display: Large color touch screen
• Keypad: [insert keypad information]
• Material: [insert material information]
• Protection: [insert protection information]

It is advised to calibrate the instrument at least once a year.

If the device has reached its end of working life, send it back to a waste collection center for electrical and electronic components according to local regulations or send it back to Sauermann to ensure a required waste collection in respect of the environment.

Safety instructions

Before using the device, please read carefully this user manual. It delivers important information about the device operations, maintenance and storage.

Warnings

• Interior or exterior use.

• Do not expose the probe tip to an open flame.

• Control device sealing with the probe.

• Respect the range of the device measurement (0 to 60 bar)

• After measurement and before clearing the device and accessories, wait for the probe to cool down. A hot probe can cause burns.

• Condensate contain a low level of acidity, do not touch directly the condensate. Make sure no condensate is leaking into the device.

• This device has been developed for the measurement of flue gas parameters. It must not be used in any other purpose. This device has been developed, produced and sold exclusively to trained and qualified experts in the field of HVACR and combustion emissions monitoring. Appropriate training might be necessary in order to guarantee a riskless use of this instrument. Sauermann is not responsible for any possible accident during its use.
  Please always use the device in accordance with its intended use and within parameters described in the technical features in order not to compromise the protection ensured by the device.

• When using the device, the safety of the system integrating the device is the responsibility of the system assembler.

• This device can pose a risk for wearers of pacemakers. Respect a distance of at least 10 cm (4″) between the device and the wearer.

• Respect a safety distance with other electronic apparel like computers, credit cards, computer or TV screens which could be damaged by the magnetic field of the apparel.

• Only the accessories provided with the device or available as an option must be used.

• Do not use the device if it is damaged or if it operates abnormally. Inspect the device before every use. In case of doubt, please contact Sauermann’s After-sales service.

• Do not authorize pressures beyond the device limits. Please refer to the technical features described in this user manual.

• The device must not be exposed to rain or any other humid environments (> 85 %RH).

• Do not use the device next to explosive and corrosives gases, vapour or dust.

• Do not place your fingers in movable zones of the device (articulations).

• The device must not be used in ATEX zones according to applicable standards.

• Do not store the device with solvents. Do not use desiccants. Do not use isopropanol.

• Do not obstruct the ventilation outflows of the device.

• During use, keep inspecting the device and accessories for effective operation and your own safety.

• Do not give this product to a child.

• If the device falls or in case of similar inconveniences, or if an irregular malfunction appears, please send back the device to Sauermann After-sales service for a technical check and to ensure your own safety.

Environment protection
Send back the device at its end of working life to a waste collection center for electrical and electronic components (ac-cording to local regulations), or send it back to Sauermann to ensure a required waste collection in the respect of the environment.

Symbols used
For your safety and in order to avoid any damage of the device, please follow the procedure described in this user manual and read carefully the notes preceded by the following symbol:

The following symbol will also be used in this user manual:⚠
Please read carefully the information notes indicated after this symbol.❗

Analyzer description
The Si-CA 230 is a flue gas analyzer for emissions monitoring of boiler, engine, & other combustion applications with between two and six interchangeable gas sensors. Its main features are the following  :

• Gas sensor options include O2, CO, NO, Low NO, NO2, Low NO2, SO2, H2S, CxHy (HC), Low SO2
• CO Dilution auto-range with measurements to 50,000 ppm
• Total NOx & Low NOx Capable
• Large Color touch screen
• Field Replaceable Pre-Calibrated Sensors
• 2000 points of memory
• Mobile phone App for remote display and control

The gas analyzer is supplied with a 300 mm (12″) probe rated to 800 °C (1472 °F) with 3 m (10′) dual hose, an ABS hard plastic carrying case, a rubber holster, a water trap with filter, a charger with plug set, a USB cable, a quick start guide and a calibration certificate. (Longer probes available)

This gas analyzer is designed to measure parameters of flue gas in exhaust stream of combustion equipment. It can not be used in a permanently way and/or used as an alarm system.

1. Probe handle
2. Positioning cone (Adjustable)
3. Flue gas probe
4. Large color touch screen
5. On/off button

1. Min-DIN connection for optional CO and CO2 ambient air probes
2. Thermocouple connection for air temperature
3. Thermocouple connection for flue gas temperature
4. P- connection
5. P+ connection
6. Gas connection (Coming from water trap)
7. USB C connection.

Main features

• Screen
  Color touch screen, 10.9 cm (4.3’’), 480 x 272 pixels with backlight. It allows to display measured parameters in a more comfortable format for the operator. Thanks to the zoom function, you can view on the screen the measured values in increased or decreased characters.

• Battery charger
  The instrument is supplied with a 5 V, 2 A power adapter to charge the internal batteries. The current loading is indicated by a battery symbol on the top right of the screen. To ensure a complete charge, the battery charging time is 6.5 hours. The voltage of the power supply is 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The USB cable included with the analyzer connects the power supply to the device.

• Flue gas suction pump
  The pump, inside the gas analyser, is a diaphragm pump with a motor. It is energized in direct current directly by the in-strument in a way to get an optimal suction of flue gases.

• Flue gas probe
  Probe in stainless steel with a handle in plastic, with a standard length of 30 cm (12″) and with an adjustable positioning cone to maintain the contact tip inside the duct. The probe is connected to the instrument by 3 m (10′) of dual hose. Other probe lengths (75 cm, 1 m and 1.5 m) are avalaible as options.

• Interchangeable measurement sensors
  The analyzer uses electrochemical sensors to measure the oxygen and the carbon monoxide (compensated in H2 hydro-gen). Measurement sensors (including NO, Low NO, NO2, Low NO2, SO2, Low SO2, CxHy and H2S) are interchangeable. Regularly recharge the battery to guarantee an optimal operating of the electrochemical sensors. It is absolutely necessary to avoid falling to 0% battery as this would irreversibly damage the cells.

• Temperature sensors
  Flue gas temperature is measured with a thermocouple integrated in the contact tip. The connection to the analyzer is made thanks to a single male type K thermocouple (nickel-nickel chromium) connector for measurements up to 1250 °C (2282 °F).
  The instrument has a NTC thermoresistance sensor for the measurement of internal temperature; this sensor is also used for the measurement of ambient temperature.
  If a temperature control of the combustive air must be performed directly by the supply duct (e.g.room sealed boiler), a TcK temperature probe can used. It is recommended to perform this measurement to make the efficiency calculation of the installation more precise.

• Pressure sensors
  The standard semiconductor type pressure sensor can measure draft and differential pressure (deltaP) for a range of ±200 mbar (±80 in WC). An optional high accuracy pressure measurement can be added for a range of ±500 Pa.

• Supply input of flue gases and +/- pressure
  There are two hose connections coming from the probe that connect to the bottom of the analyzer. One comes from the water trap assembly and connects to the gas inlet (labelled “G” and colored black) while the other connects to the high pressure inlet (labelled “P+” and colored orange).

• Fuel types
  The analyzer is supplied with technical data which characterizes the most common fuels. It is also possible to add user defined fuels and their corresponding coefficients if needed.

• Calibration certificate
  The analyzer is calibrated by comparison with standard of metrology laboratories, which are periodically certified closed to laboratories known at the international level. Each analyzer is supplied with its calibration certificate in which, for each measured parameter, are indicated the nominal value, the one measured, the admitted error limits and the found error. It is advised to calibrate the instrument at least once a year.

• Conformity and standards
  The analyser complies with 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2015/863 EU (RoHS 3). Document available on request.Moreover, the analyser complies with EN 50379-1 and EN 50379-2, UNI 7129; UNI 11137, UNI 10389, UNI 10845, UL & cUL Certifica-tion, BS 7967:2015, BS EN 50543:2011, UNE 60670-10 and ES.02173.ES
  Hereby, Sauermann Industry SAS declares that the radio equipment type Si-CA 230 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.sauermanngroup.com

• Water trap
  The analyzer has an external water trap assembly that hangs directly below the analyzer. The flue gas is cooled and dried in the lower chamber. Accumulated condensate must be manually drained as needed. The upper chamber has a filter car-tridge to remove dust and particulates from the flue gas. The filter should be replaced periodically as needed.
  THE WATER TRAP MUST BE IN VERTICAL POSITION AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATIONS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE!
  The water trap must be emptied before storing it in the transport case.

• CO dilution
  The instrument has the CO dilution function to prevent high CO concentrations from over saturating the CO sensor. These high concentrations can damage the analyzer and the CO sensor. This function allows high CO measurements without damaging the sensor. In dilution function, the measuring range becomes 0-5% (50 000 ppm).

• Measured and calculated values

The following parameters are displayed according to your analyzer model:

• O2: Direct O2 sensor measurement (also for Heat Exchanger Test)
• CO: Direct CO sensor measurement (also for Heat Exchanger Test)
• NO: Direct NO sensor measurement
• NO L: Direct Low NO sensor measurement
• NO2: Direct NO2 sensor measurement
• NO2 L: Direct Low NO2 sensor measurement
• SO2: Direct SO2 sensor measurement
• SO2 L: Direct Low SO2 sensor measurement
• H2S: Direct H2S sensor measurement
• CxHy: Direct CxHy sensor measurement
• CO(O2): Corrected CO sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• NO(O2): Corrected NO sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• NO L(O2): Corrected Low NO sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• NO2(O2): Corrected NO2 sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• NO2 L(O2): Corrected Low NO2 sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• SO2(O2): Corrected SO2 sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• SO2 L(O2): Corrected Low SO2 sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• H2S(O2): Corrected H2S sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• CxHy(O2): Corrected CxHy sensor measurement for chosen O2 Ref. level
• NOx: Calculated NOx value
• NOx L: Calculated Low NOx value with NOx factor
• NOx (O2): Corrected calculated NOx for chosen O2 Ref. level
• NOx L (O2): Corrected calculated Low NOx for chosen O2 Ref. level
• CO2: Calculated CO2
• Eff. (η): Net Combustion Efficiency
• Eff. (η+): Gross Combustion Efficiency
• Loss (Q): Stack Heat Losses (net)
• Loss (Q+): Stack Heat Losses (gross)
• CE (ηc): Condensation efficiency calculated acc. to the UNI 10389-1 standard
• X Air: Calculated excess air
• Lambda: Calculated lambda value (for air to fuel ratio)
• Air Ind (n): Calculated air index
• CO:CO2: Calculated CO to CO2 Ratio, also called poison index
• ΔP: Differential pressure (also for Gas Tightness Test)
• Draft: Draft (static pressure) measurement
• T flue: Flue gas temperature
• T air: Air temperature
• T: Differential temperature
• T dp: Calculated dew point temperature
• CO AF: Calculated CO Air Free = CO corrected for 0.0% O2 Ref. level
• CO corr: Calculated value for Corrected CO = Lambda x Measured CO
• CO Amb: Ambient CO measurement using external probe
• CO2 Amb: Ambient CO2 measurement using external probe
• Velocity: Calculated Stack Gas Velocity
• K Value: Constant value used for velocity calculation
• Volumetric Flow Rate: Calculated Stack Gas Volumetric Flow Rate
• Mass Flow Rate: Calculated Stack Gas Mass Flow Rate
• CO Monitor (Current & Max): CO measurement for room safety
• Pump Flow Rate: Measured flow rate of flue gas through the analyzer
• O2: O2 Variance during Heat Exchanger Integrity Test
• CO: CO Variance during Heat Exchanger Integrity Test
• Stack Cross Sectional Area: Input for Stack Cross Sectional Area
• O2 Reference: Input for O2 Reference Level
• NOx Factor: Input for Assumed NO to NO2 Ratio
• Smoke/Soot: Smoke index value
• Atmospheric Pressure: Input for Atmospheric Pressure

First Start-up

When the analyzer is first started up, parameters of the analyzer must be set.

Keep pressed for 3 seconds to turn ON the analyzer.
DO NOT insert the gas probe in the flue/chimney/stack at this time.

General features

• Dimensions: 28 x 11.2 x 5.5 cm (11 x 4.3 x 2’’)

• Weight: 825 g (30 oz)

• Display: Color Touch Screen with Graphing; Size: 480 x 272 pixels

• Keypad: 1 On-Off key

• Material : ABS-PC

• Protection: IP42

• Connection
  Wireless: class 2 range, range frequency from 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz with a transmit power of 1 dBm.
  Range up to 15 m (50 ft), depending on smartphone radio strength.
  Minimum required versions: Android 8.0, iOS 12.4, BLE 4.0 Low Energy – USB

• Power supply
  Rechargeable battery, USB power supply
  Li-Ion 5100 mA/h 3.6 V battery / Power supply voltage of the mains unit: 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz
  Mains unit: 5 Vdc/2A

• Battery
  Battery life > 8 h; Charging time: Fully charge: < 6.5 h; 50%: < 2.5 h

• Memory

• Internal memory up to 2000 tests

• Environmental conditions of use
  Temperature: from -5 to 45 °C (23 to 113 °F),
  Hygrometry: in non-condensing conditions (< 85% RH)
  Maximum altitude: 2000 m (6561’)
  Storage temperature From -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)

• Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese

• European Union Directives: 2014/53/EU (RED); 2015/863 EU (RoHS 3)

• Regulations
  EN 50379-1 and EN 50379-2; UNI 7129; UNI 11137; UNI 10389; UNI 10845; UL & cUL Certification; BS 7967:2015; BS EN 50543:2011; UNE 60670-10; ES.02173.ES

Dimensions

Parameter specifications

Prepare the instrument before the analysis

• During the measurement, the analyzer must be in vertical position to keep the water trap vertical. Do not hold the analyzer in inclined or horizontal position.
• Before the 1st use of the analyzer, a full charge of the battery should be made for 12 hours. Do not leave the battery completely discharged.
• Empty the water trap if any condensate is inside it and after every use before you store it. For this operation the instrument has to be turned OFF.
• In case of any default or damage of the instrument, Sauermann After-sales service shall be contacted. On the back of the analyzer, there is a label with the analyzer serial number. This number shall be communicated for every operation (technical operation or request of spare parts). This number is also available in “Analyzer information” menu (see page 28).

Perform a gas analysis

• Connect the flue gas probe to the analyzer. (Two hoses + thermocouple)
• Turn ON the instrument.
• Wait for the end of the autozero cycle (probe out of stack).

Gas analysis screen is displayed.

• Insert the probe in the flue/stack as suggested on the figure.

• Tap Menu icon .
  The screen with the different possible item menu is displayed.

• Tap “Gas analysis”.
  The screen displays the measured and calculated values.

• Tap the combustible fuel currently used on the top of the screen
  The list of avalaible fuels is displayed .

• Select the required combustible fuel and return to the Gas Analysis screen.
  The screen displays values of the different parameters of the analysis.

• Perform measurement for at least 3 minutes until measurements stabilize.

Perform a draft measurement
During the flue gas analysis, the analyzer can measure the draft. This draft can be measured by the flue gas probe or the draft probe.

Perform a draft measurement with the flue gas probe

• Disconnect the water trap connector from the gas connection of the analyzer.
• Plug the water trap connector with the blue cap.
  The analyzer displays the draft without the influence of the main pump.

Perform a draft measurement with the draft probe
The draft measurement can be performed thanks to the draft probe available as option.

If the draft probe is used, it will be necessary to drill another hole dedicated to this draft measurement in the duct.

• Disconnect the P+ connector of the flue gas probe from the analyzer.
• Connect this connector to the blocked connection of the draft probe.
• Connect the orange connector of the draft probe to the P+ connection of the analyzer.
  Insert the draft probe into the duct.

Turn ON and OFF the gas sampling pump
During a gas analysis, it is possible to turn off the gas sampling pump. Calculated and measured values will be then on hold.

During the measurements:
To turn OFF the gas sampling pump:

• Tap on the bottom right of the screen.
• The pump stops and values are on hold.

To turn ON the gas sampling pump:

• Tap on the bottom right of the screen.
• The pumps restarts and values are measured.

Visualize data as graph
It is possible to visualize the measured data as graph.

During the measurements:

• Tap
• Tick the boxes to select one or to parameters to display.
• Select the time period to display.
• Tap “Start”.
  The analyzer displays the measurements as graph.

Save the analysis
During the combustion gas analysis, when measurements are constant, it is possible to save the gas analysis data to a previously created data folder or to a newly created folder.

• Tap .
  The analyzer displays the list of recorded folders.

• Select a folder or create a new folder.

• If creating new folder, type in the folder name and then save by tapping on icon. Then select new folder after it has been created and saved.

• Tap “Save”.
  The analyzer returns to the measurement screen of the analysis after the data point is saved.

Print the analysis results
It is possible to print the results on the ticket with the optional printer accessory.
The printer must be connected via the wireless connection to the analyzer. See page page 27 to connect and set up the printer.

• Tap during the analysis.
  Measured values are printed on the ticket.

Use the Zoom function
From the gas analysis screen, the zoom function is available using

The initial screen displays 8 measured values.

• To zoom in, tap
  The screen displays 4 values.

• To zoom in again, tap
  The screen displays 2 values.

• To zoom out, tap
  The screen displays 4 values.

• To zoom out again, tap
  The screen displays 8 values.

• To zoom out again, tap
  The screen displays 12 values.

Set the general parameters of the analyzer

The settings menu allows to set the general parameters of the analyzer:

• Time
• Time zone
• Date
• Language
• Country
• Wireless connection
• Autozero
• Purge time
• Brightness

Any changes made to settings are automatically saved when you exit the screen.

Set the time
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Time”.
• Set the time and select the hour format (24 hours and AM or PM).

Set the time zone
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Time Zone”.
• Set the time zone.

Set the date
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Date”.
• Set the date and the date format (Month-Day-Year or Day-Month-Year)

Set the language
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Language”.
• Select the language among English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese and Chinese.

Set the country
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Country”.
• Select the country from available list. If desired country is not on list, then select area of the world (EMEA, AMERICAS,
  APAC) show at the bottom of the country list.

Set the autozero
This part allows to set the autozero duration.
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Autozero”.
• Select the autozero duration: 30 s, 60 s, 120 s or 180 s (default value is 60 s).
  The manufacturer recommendation is a minimum of 60 seconds for most applications.

Set the purge time
This part allows to set the purge time duration.
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Purge time”.
• Select the purge time: 15 s, 30 s, 60 s or 120 s.

Set the brightness of the screen
“Settings > General” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Brightness”.
• Set the brightness level from 1 to 5.

Set the parameters of the analysis

This menu allows to set the following itemes regarding the analysis:

Set the fuel
This part allows to select the required fuels for the gas analysis but it also allows to add customized fuels.

Select the fuel
The default list of fuels is dependent on the country selected. Possible fuels listed include the following:

“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Fuel”.
• Select the required fuel.

To see features of the fuel, tap on it. The following information about the fuel is displayed: A1, B, K, CO2t(%), V dry gas (m3/ucb), M air (kg/ucb), MH2O (kg/ucb) and PCI (MJ/ucb)

Create a fuel
It is possible to create a customized fuel.
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Fuel”.
• Tap “Add fuel” on the bottom of the screen.
• Name the fuel and validate it tapping
• Enter the following features of the fuel: A1, B, K, CO2t(%), V dry gas (m3/ucb), M air (kg/ucb), MH2O (kg/ucb) and PCI (MJ/ucb).
• Tap “Save”.

The customized fuel is then integrated at the end of the fuel list.

If a very specific fuel must be created please contact the Sauermann Service Center for further information.

A customized fuel can be deleted:

• Tap the name of the customized fuel on the fuel list. Features of this fuel are displayed.
• Tap on the top of the screen.

A message is displayed asking to confirm the deleting.

• Tap Yes to confirm.

Set the CO dilution mode
This part allows to activate the CO dilution mode. The CO dilution allows to bring fresh air to the analyzer and so to dilute the CO. The folowing choices can selected for the CO dilution:

• AUTO: dilution is activated once the CO value exceeds the defined threshold value (see chapter 7.3 “Set the CO dilution threshold” )
• ON: dilution is activated continuously.
• OFF: dilution is inactivated

“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “CO dilution mode”.
• Select “AUTO, “ON” or “OFF”.

The manufacturer recommendation is to set to AUTO for most applications.
When dilution is activated, will be displayed on top of the screen and in front of the CO line on the measurement screen.

• Tap “CO dilution threshold”.
• Enter the required threshold between 100 and 4000 ppm.

Set the CO pump cut-off level
This part allows to define the CO pump cut-off level.
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “CO pump cut-off level”.
• Enter the required level between 1000 and 8000 ppm.

To enable the CO pump cut-off level, activate the protection at the top of the screen.
In normal operation it is recommended to set the CO pump cut-off level threshold higher than the CO dilution threshold. Set the Reference O2
This part allows to set the oxygen reference level to use when corrected emissions calculations are needed.
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Reference O2”.
• Enter the required reference O2 in percentage between 0.0 and 21%.

Set the NOx factor
This part allows to set the NOx factor, which is the assumed NO to NO2 ratio used to calculate NOx when the NO sensor is included but the NO2 is not included. The same applies when NO and NO2 are low range sensors.

“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “NOx factor”.
• Enter the required NOx factor in percentage between 1.00 and 1.50.

Set the Smoke/soot index
This part allows to enter the smoke or soot index obtained with an external pump (available as option). An inputted smoke value will be included with saved data points.

“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Smoke/soot”.
• First activate the function at the top of the screen to enable the smoke value to be entered.
• Enter the smoke/soot index between 0 and 9. Set the alarms
  This part allows to set an alarm for parameters measured and calculated by the analyzer.
  This alarm can be rising (the alarm of the instrument is activated when the measured value exceeds the defined threshold) or falling (the alarm of the instrument is activated when the measured value is below the defined threshold).

A maximum of 5 different alarms can be set.
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Alarms”.
• Tap on one of the five listed alarms to first set it up.
• Select the parameter in which the alarm will be activated on the “Parameter” line.
• Enter the threshold value on the “Value” line.
• Select either high threshold or low threshold alarm.
• Return to main Alarm screen and tap on the activate button in order for the alarm to be enabled.
• Repeat the procedure for other alarms as needed.

Alarms can be revised later (for example, different threshold value) if needed.
During the measurements, an alarm remains ON even if the measurement goes below or above the threshold value until it is acknowledged.
If the alarm is acknowledged and the value is always in alarm, the alarm remains ON.

Zero draft sensor
This part allows to reset the draft sensor and the high accuracy sensor (if this optional sensor is installed on the analyzer)..
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Zero Draft Sensor”.
• Remove the smoke probe from the stack and leave the analyzer pressure connectors free of use.
• Tap “Start”.

The draft sensor is re-zeroed (takes a few seconds to complete).

Set the atmospheric pressure
This part allows to set the atmospheric pressure in which measurements are performed. This value is taken into account
in calculations such as the smoke velocity. It is set to 1013 mbar by default.
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Atmospheric pressure”.
• Set the atmospheric pressure between 500 and 1100 mbar Set the air temperature
  This part allows to set the air temperature for the incoming air into the combustion equipment if known.

This value is obtained by three different ways:

• By an external probe if this optional probe is connected
• Entered by the user if no probe is connected
• By the internal NTC sensor of the analyzer if no probe is connected and if no value entered

To enter an air temperature:
“Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Air temperature”.

• Activate it at the top of the screen.

• Enter the required air temperature. Set the display configuration
  This section is used to organize the display of values on the gas analysis screen.
  “Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Display configuration”.

• Tick the parameter boxes for the parameters that are to be shown on the gas analysis screen.

• Use up and down arrows to move values up or down on the gas analysis screen to put the parameters in the desired sequential order. Set the stack cross-sectional area
  This part allows to define surface of the stack cross-sectional area that will help to measure the stack gas velocity.
  “Settings > Analysis” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Stack cross-sectional area”.

• Enter the surface between 0 and 99,999 cm2.

This part allows to define the measuring unit for each parameters measured or calculated by the analyzer.

The following unit is avalaible according to the parameter:

• Temperature: °C, °F

• Pressure: mbar, iwg (inches water gauge), mmwg, mmHg, Pa, hPa, kPa, psi

• Gas concentrations: ppm, mg/m3, %, mg/kWh, g/GJ, g/m3, g/kWh, g/hp

• Excess air: %, — (no unit)

• Stack gas velocity: m/s, f/m, km/h, mph

• Volumetric flow rate: m3/m, cf/m

• Mass flow rate: kg/h, lb/h, t/d

• Stack cross-sectional area: cm2, in2

• CxHy: %, ppm
  “Settings” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Measuring units”.

• Tap the required parameter to set.

• Select the required unit in the list. This part allows to define the data saving mode: manual or data logger
  “Settings” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Data saving”.

• Select “Manual”: data will be manually saved during measurement.
  or

• Select “Data logger”: data will be saved according to a specified time interval and duration.

• Define the time interval between 10 and 600 seconds (by default time interval 10 seconds and duration 10 min).
  This time interval is for how often data points will be saved and to respect a maximum of 60 points per campaign.

• Tap “Next”.

• Define the duration bewteen 1 and 120 minutes. The duration is the total time for the entire test period.

• Tap OK.

Data will not be saved until initiated on the gas analysis screen (see chapter “It is possible to visualize the measured data as graph.)
Only displayed values are saved.

The following screen will be displayed if the memory is insufficient:

• Tap “Change setting”.
• Modify the time interval or the duration.

This part allows to set the printer specifications: printer connection, custom header and number of copies.
This printer is avalaible as option.

Set the printer connection
“Settings > Printer” screen is displayed.

• Turn on your wireless printer.

• Tap “Printer connection”.

• Activate the “Wireless printer mode” button.

• Tap “Search for printers”.
  The analyzer searches for avalaible printers and then displays the results.

• Tap the required printer.
  The analyzer can not be connected to the app and the printer at the same time. If the analyzer is connected to the app, disconnect it from the app and then search again for printers.

Custom the printing header
Tap to change capital letters and numbers to/from lower case letters and symbols.
It is possible to customize the header of the ticket with you own contact details.
“Settings > Printer” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Custom header”.
• Enter your own information.
• Tap the validate sign at the bottom right of the screen.

Set the number of copies
It is possible to set the number of copies that will be printed (default number is 1).
“Settings > Printer” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Number of copies”.
• Use up and down arrows to define the number of copies. Maximum number of copies is five

This part gives information about the analyzer:

• Service and Calibration
• Gas sensor information
• Model number
• Serial number
• Firmware version
• Battery status
• Memory status (how much memory is available)

From the main menu of the analyzer:

• Tap “Analyzer information”

Service and Calibration

Calibration information
This screen gives calibration information about gas sensors installed into the analyzer.
“Service / Calibration” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Calibration Information”.

The following information is displayed for each installed gas sensor that can be selected:

• Date of Last service center calibration
• Date of last user calibration
• Due date of next service center calibration
• Tap “Contac Service Center” at the bottom of the screen, the address where the analyzer should be sent is displayed.

Service center contact
“Service / Calibration” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Service Center Contact” to display the address of the Sauermann Service Center.

Perform calibration
This screen allows the user to perform a calibration on a gas sensor.
The calibration must be performed by a qualified technician.

All modifications performed in this menu will affect the measurement values. If false manipulations are done, measurement values will be wrong.
“Service / Calibration” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Perform Calibration”.

• Enter the code to access to calibration.
  To get your code, please contact the Service Contact. Our team will explain how to get this code.

• Tap ”Access Calibration”.

• Select the gas sensor on which the calibration must be applied.

• Enter the new reference value then tap Start.

The analyzer performs the measurement for a defined time and displays the following information:

• Measurement

• Sensor current

• Reference value

• During the measurement, if values are correct, tap “Validate adjustment” on the bottom of the screen.

• Tap “Save adjustment” to apply the calibration on the gas sensor.

• Tap “Restart analyzer” for changes to be taken into account. Gas sensor information
  This screen gives information about the gas sensor installed on the analyzer.
  “Analyzer information” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Gas sensor information”.

• Tap the gas sensor on which information must be displayed.

The following information is displayed:

• Type of sensor
• Measuring range of sensor
• Date of last calibration
• Date of installation
• Output current (in units of micro amps)
• Sensor life estimation: a four bar display is shown. When down to one bar, it is recommended to contact an authorized Sauermann service center

Other information
Analyzer information screen also gives the following information:

• Model number / Serial number
• Firmware version
• Battery status
• Memory status
  Please provide the model number and serial number for contact with the manufacturer or the Service Center.

Perform other measurements

The analyzer can perform other measurements than a gas analysis:

• CO monitor
• Gas tightness test
• Gas/pump flow rate
• Heat exchanger integrity test
• Stack gas velocity

Perform CO monitoring
The CO monitoring is performed with the external CO probe (available as option) or with the internal CO sensor.

• Connect a CO probe (available as option) on the DIN connection on the bottom of the analyzer (if the CO probe is used).
• Turn on the analyzer.
• Tap “Menu” then “Other Measurements”.
• Tap “CO monitor”.

The measurement is launched, the instrument displays the current level of CO, the maximum level of CO, and the duration of the test. The maximum CO level and duration are reset each time the CO Monitor screen is entered.
If the internal sensor is used, the main pump will be ON and if the CO probe is used the main pump will be OFF.

Perform a gas tightness test
To perform this test, it is necessary to have a Differential pressure hose kit. This kit is available as option (ref: KEG3).

Perform a gas tightness test according to UNI 7129 (new piping)

• Connect the hose to the gas analyzer P+.
• Connect the hose to the piping system.
• Select the piping system: UNI 7129 (new piping)
• Select the estimated volume: < 100 dm3, 100-250 dm3 or 250-500 dm3.
• Select the fuel: natural gas or LPG
• Pressure the pipe up to 150.00 hPa.
• Tap “Start stabilization”.
  The analyzer starts the stabilization which takes 15 minutes.

At the end of the stabilization, the analyzer starts the test and then displays the following results:

• P1
• P2
• Pressure drop
• Pressure drop allowed

According to the results, the analyzer will display if the test is compliant or not compliant.

Perform a gas tightness test according to UNI 11137 (existing piping)

• Connect the hose to the gas analyzer P+.
• Select the piping system: UNI 11137 (existing piping)
• Select the test type: Preliminary test (< 18 dm3) or Indirect test (>18 dm3 up to 35 dm3)

If Preliminary test is selected:

• Select the fuel: natural gas or LPG.
• Read the gas pressure inside the pipe.
• Tap “Start stabilization”.

The analyzer starts the stabilization.

• Tap “Start test” once the stabilization is completed.

At the end of the test, the analyzer displays the following results:

• P1
• P2
• Pressure drop
• Pressure drop allowed
  According to the results, the analyzer will display if the test is compliant or not compliant.

If Indirect test is selected:

• Select the fuel: natural gas or LPG.
• Select the test gas: fuel or air.

If the volume is kown:

• Enter the known volume of the installation between 19 and 999 dm3.
• Connect the hose to the piping system.
• For test with gas, read the gas pressure inside the pipe.
• For test with air, pressure the pipe up to 22 hPa for natural gas pipeline or 30 hPa for LPG pipeline.
• Tap “Start stabilization”.

The analyzer starts the stabilization.

• Tap “Start test” once the stabilization is completed.

At the end of the test, the analyzer displays the following results:

• P1
• P2
• Pressure drop
• Leakage rate
• Maximum leak allowed

According to the results, the analyzer will display if the test is compliant or not compliant.

If the volume is unknown:

• Connect the hose to the piping system.
• For test with gas, read the gas pressure inside the pipe.
• For test with air, pressure the pipe up to 22 hPa for natural gas pipeline or 30 hPa for LPG pipeline.
• Tap “Start stabilization”.

The analyzer starts the stabilization.

• At the end of the stabilization, extract a volume from pipeline using the Syringe (20 or 100 ml).
• Select the volume extracted (20 or 100).
• Wait for the pressure stabilization (minimum 1 min) before tapping “Refill done”.
• The volume measurement is shown.
• Tap “Start test”.

At the end of the test, the analyzer displays the following results:

• P1
• P2
• Pressure drop
• Leakage rate
• Maximum leak allowed
  According to the results, the analyzer will display if the test is compliant or not compliant.

Gas pump flow rate
This screen shows the real-time measured flow rate of the gas passing through the analyzer as performed by the main flue gas sampling pump.

The pump of the analyzer must be turn on.

“Other measurements” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Gas/pump Flow Rate”.
• The analyzer displays the flow rate of the pump in L/m.

Heat exchanger integrity test
This test provides information to help determine if there might be a crack or leak in the heat exchanger and/or combustion chamber.

The pump of the analyzer must be on to perform this test. “Other measurements” screen is displayed.

• Tap “Heat Exchanger Integrity Test”.
• Insert the sampling probe into the exhaust flue/pipe.
• Turn on the heating equipment (with the blower off) and let the O2 & CO measurements stabilize on the analyzer screen.
• Tap Start icon on the bottom of the screen to start the Heat Exchanger Integrity Test on the analyzer right before the blower turns on. Make sure the blower turns on during the first 30 seconds of the test period.

The results of the test will calculate the amount the O2 and CO measurements varied during the 60 second test period. The greater the variances, the more likely there is to be a crack or abnormality with the heating system that should be investigated by a heating professional.

Perform a Stack Gas Velocity measurement with a Pitot tube
To perform this test, it is necessary to have a Pitot tube Type L or Type S.

Place and connect the L Pitot tube:
The Pitot tube must be introduced perpendicularly, in the middle into the duct and parallel to the flow. The head (ending with an ellipsoidal nose) must be maintained parallel and facing the flow.
The total pressure (+) caught by the nose, is connected to the P+ at the bottom of the analyzer.
The static pressure (-) caught by the holes of the head, is connected to the P- at the bottom of the analyzer.

Place and connect the S Pitot tube:
The S-type Pitot tube is inserted into the stack and rotated until the differential pressure meas-urement is greatest for a given location in the stack. The proper orientation is for the high pres-sure side of the S-type Pitot tube tip to face into the direction of the stack gas flow as shown in the diagram.
The holes must be perfectly aligned with the air or gas flow direction.
The Pitot tube S is more sensitive to alignment errors thas the Pitot tube L.

The connecting to the measurement device must be carried out like following:

When the connections are made and “Other measurements” screen is displayed :

• Tap “Stack Gas Velocity”.
• The analyzer displays the following measurements: Velocity, Volume flow and Mass Flow.
• Tap the K value to modify it if necessary (K value must be between 0.0000 and 99.0000).
• Recommended values are: 0.84 for S-Type Pilot tube and 1.0015 for L-Type Pilot tube.
• For proper calculations of volumetric flow rate and mass flow rate, enter correct stack cross-sectional (see chapter “7.13 Set the stack cross-sectional area” on page 24)

Perform a measurement of smoke/opacity
It is possible to enter in the analyzer from 1 to 3 smoke/opacity indexes performed thanks to smoke/opacity pump avail-able as option.
The smoke/opacity index consists of the measurement of solid waste of combustion in the flue with a pump and a filter of measurement. The filter coloration is compared with a table reference composed by 10 greyed areas numbered from 0 to 9.

Perform the measurement
Preliminary operation: to avoid the condensation in the pump, it is necessary to breathe in WITH-OUT FILTER fresh air before performing a measurement

• Put the paper filter in the pump.
• Insert tip of pump into the flue/stack.

The necessary gas volume for a measurement of opacity corresponds to about 10 pump strokes.

• Compare the filter clogging to the reference table to determine the opacity index.
• Make the same operation several times if necessary, replace the filter each time.

Life-time of the sensors
Gas sensors are electrochemical type: inside them, in the presence of gas to detect, a chemical reaction occurs that causes an emission of electrical current. The electric current strength detected by the instrument is converted into a correspond-ing gas concentration. The life-time of the sensor is strongly linked to the reagent consumption present in the sensor. As their consumption increases, features of the sensor are getting worse until their exhaustion, after which it is necessary to replace it. To ensure the measurement accuracy, sensors have to be calibrated only in Assistance center qualified by Sauermann.

Regularly recharge the battery to guarantee optimal operations of the electrochemical sensors. Do not leave the instrument an empty battery charge. Make sure the battery is always charged even during a long period of non use.

Replaced used sensor
Follow this procedure to replace a used sensor: The analyzer must be turned OFF

• Remove the protective rubber holster.
• Turn the analyzer on its back side.
• Open the analyzer by removing 6 screws with cruciform (Philips) screwdriver. The back shell can then be lifted up.
• Pull used sensor (1) up off the black manifold (3).
• Remove black rubber cap (2) off used sensor and push cap onto new sensor.
• Mount new sensor with rubber cap starting by connecting onto manifold’s pins (5) then make sure to properly align to 10 metal pins (6) into the mating black connector (4). Push sensor down to make sure connections are secure.

Sensors have very precise locations, see the following locations defined for each sensor:

• O2 sensor must be in O2 position
• CO-H2 sensor must be in CO position
• NO or low NO sensor must be in 6 position
• NO2, SO2, low NO2, low SO2, CxHy and H2S sensors must be in 3, 4 or 5 position.

When a sensor has been replaced, it is possible to check the proper functioning of this new sensor by going in the “Infor-mation” menu of the analyser. It is normal that a sensor that has just been installed gives the following message: “Current Error”, it is necessary to wait designated time to stabilize the polarization of the sensor.

Here are the minimum stabilisation times for each sensor:

• O2: 1 hour
• CO-H2: 8 hours
• NO: 12 hours
• Low NO: 12 hours
• NO2: 8 hours
• Low NO2:
• SO2: 8 hours
• Low SO2: 8 hours
• H2S: 8 hours
• CxHy: 8 hours

Replace filter inside the water trap
Follow this procedure to replace the filter inside the water trap:

• Disconnect the smoke probe from the analyzer.
• Turn the lower part (2) of the water trap to the left to detach it from the upper part (1).
• Remove the part (3) by pulling it slightly.
• Remove the used filter (4) and replace it by a new one.
• Replace the part (3).
• Turn the lower part (2) of the water trap to the right to fix it on the upper part (1).
• Make sure O-ring is seated properly in the lower part of water trap.

Replace the internal filter
The filter inside the analyzer is recommended be changed once a year.

• Remove the protective rubber holster.
• Turn the analyzer on its back side.
• Open the analyzer by removing 6 screws with cruciform (Philips) screwdriver. The back shell can then be lifted up.
• Remove the filter protection cover (1) by turning it to the left.
• Remove the used filter (2).
• Replace with a new filter following details shown below.
• Reattach the filter protection cover and the analyzer’s back shell.

The bottom of the filter (4) is slightly wider than the top (3). The bottom of the filter (4) must be in contact with the filter holder 5).

Cleaning the analyzer
Clean the analyzer housing with a damp cloth. Use distilled water.

Do not use isopropanol.

The following accessories are available:

The following spare parts are available:

Item number Description

• 27697 Bottom Shell Piece with Hose & Tc Connection Ports
• 27705 Rechargeable Battery Pack
• 27707 Dilution pump
• 27716 Main gas sampling pump
• 27718 Upper Shell Assembly
• 27719 Lower Shell Assembly, With magnets
• 27720 Gas analysis chamber
• 27721 Soft gas sensor chamber (28.5 mm diameter)
• 27722 Soft gas sensor chamber (20 mm diameter)
• 27723 Internal Filter Seal
• 27724 Internal Dust Filter
• 27725 Internal Filter Cover
• 27727 Main PCB board
• 27728 Solenoid Valve, With seal and screws
• 27729 Filter that mounts inside the water trap
• 27730 O-Ring for Water Trap
• 27732 Pneumatic Hose Connector for P+ port, with Orange O-Rings
• 27733 Pneumatic Hose Connector for Gas Inlet, with Black O-Rings
• 27734 Pneumatic Hose Connector for P- port, with Green O-Rings
• 27737 Probe Handle, With left and right handle parts and screws
• 27739 Protective Rubber Holster/Boot
• 27740 Water Trap with internal filter (without hose/connector)
• 27741 Water Trap with internal filter, short hose, & gas hose connector
• 27742 Hose Cap to allow for measuring draft when the analyzer pump is on

BE CAREFUL! Material damages can happen, so please apply the precautionary measures indicated.
Once returned, required waste collection will be assured in the respect of the environment in accordance to guidelines relating to WEEE.

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