UEi C163 Test Instruments User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- UEi
Table of Contents
UEi C163 Test Instruments User Guide
OVERVIEW
MENU SCREEN – C163 START UP
Press ”Power” Button for 2 seconds. The analyzer will perform a 60 second
purge. This should be done in fresh air.
Rotate Selector Dial to MENU to set up or customize your settings.
Selected parameter are centered, highlighted with arrow icons on either side.
- Use and buttons to scroll menu options,
- Press to select and edit a parameter.
- Press and buttons to change contents of a field.
- Press button to scroll fields.
- Press to enter content and move to next field.
STATUS SCREEN
Rotate Selector Dial to STATUS to view parameters. Selected Fuel
- Ti = Ambient Temperature
- ATM = Atmospheric Pressure (measured in mbar)
- CAL = Days remaining until calibration
Press and buttons to scroll Status Bar options.
Time, Pump Status, Battery Status
Fuel Type
Date
Change Fuel Type in STATUS SCREEN
- Press and buttons to the currently selected fuel.
- Press and Hold button until arrows indicate fuel edit mode is activated.
- The and to scroll fuel types.
- Press to select desired fuel.
BEFORE TESTING
CHECKLIST
- Clean particle filter
- Water trap and probe line are free of condensate
- All hose and thermocouple connections are properly secured
- Water trap is fitted correctly
- Power on and zero
- Flue gas probe is sampling ambient FRESH air
Remove the rubber boot and red drain plug. Allow the water to drain out. Re- insert the rubber plug and replace boot cover.
Remove protective rubber boot. Remove water trap from analyzer. Remove
particle filter from water trap and replace with new one. Reattach trap and
boot.
COMBUSTION ANALYSIS
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Insert flue probe into combustion input. Insert K-type temperature probe into input T1.
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Insert flue probe into stack. Adjust cone so the probe tip is approximately at the center of the stack.
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Rotate function rotary dial to O2/Eff for Test Screen 1 parameters.
NOTE: If there is no hole, check with service and installation instructions of appliance for best testing method or check with your local authority on best practice.
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O2/Eff displays CO2, O2, Efficiency, Flue temperature, Inlet temperature.
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Rotate the function rotary dial to CO/CO2 for Test Screen 2 parameters.
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CO/CO2 displays CO (ppm), CO2, Losses calculated, Excess air %. Make any adjustments needed for proper Combustion and wait for analyzer to display change in readings. (Repeat as necessary).
CHANGE FUEL TYPE
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Rotate the dial to either STATUS, AUX, O2/Eff, CO/CO2 or Temp setting.
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Press button until the Fuel Type displays on the Status Bar. Press and Hold until two arrow icons display.
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Press and buttons to scroll fuel selections. Press to select fuel.
AUXILIARY SCREEN
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When performing a combustion Test, Rotate function rotary dial to AUX to view the Auxiliary Test Screen’s custom parameters.
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AUX displays 5 lines of editable parameters. To edit line values Press button until Edit? displays on the Status Bar. Press and Hold until the Status Bar reads LINE 1.
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Press and buttons to scroll parameter selections. Press to select a parameter and advance to the next Line. Continue until cursor is back to Status Bar to exit.
The AUX screen allows you to assign any of the following parameters on any display line. O2, CO, Display Fuel Type, CAL, XAIR, LOSS, Efgc, ATM, Ti, ∆T, T2, T1, CO2, COa, or COn. Pressure(C163 and !64 only). NOX and No (C164 only).
TEMPERATURE TEST
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Insert K-type temperature probes into input T1 and T2.
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Rotate function rotary dial to TEMP for Temperature Test Screen.
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TEMP displays T1, T2 and Differential Temperature. (Pressure C163 C164 only).
PRINTING & LOGGING
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To Print: Align printer (sold separately) above Analyzer.
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During testing, Press to start printing.
Press again to abort.
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To Log: During testing, Press and Hold to log a report.
To view these Logs, see View Saved Logs section.
VIEW SAVED LOGS
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Rotate the dial to MENU.
Press button until the LOGS is selected between two arrow icons. Press to select.
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Screen displays all saved LOGS. With VIEW selected in the Status Bar, Press to select.
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Press and buttons to scroll Test Report categories. Press to select a category.
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Line 1 displays the LOG number on screen.
To view another LOG, Press and buttons to NEXT.
Press to advance to next log.
Repeat until you reach desired LOG.
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To print the LOG, Press and buttons until PRINT is selected between two arrow icons. Press to select to start printing.
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To EXIT, Press and buttons until EXIT is selected between two arrow icons. Press to EXIT screen.
Repeat until return to MENU screen.
POST TESTING
Remove the probe from the flue and allow analyzer to purge with fresh air
until readings return to zero. O2 to 20.9% and CO below 20 ppm
CAUTION: probe tip will be HOT.
POWERING OFF
When you power off the Analyzer, there is a 10 second purge.
CAUTION
Make sure you do not exceed the analyzer’s operating specifications.
- Do not exceed the flue probes maximum temperature (1112˚F)
- Do not exceed the analyzer’s internal temperature range 112°F (50°C)
- Do not put the analyzer on a hot surface
- Do not exceed the water trap’s level
- Do not let the particle filter become dirty and blocked
**BATTERIES
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The analyzer is fitted with 3 (AA) size rechargeable batteries. Observe
correct polarity when replacing.
Always check operation immediately after battery replacement.
Do not leave batteries in unit for extended periods of non-use.
WARNING
Do not recharge with Alkaline batteries fitted. Alkaline batteries are not
rechargeable. Attempting to recharge alkaline batteries may result in product
damage and create a fire risk.
Time and Date will need to be reset after changing batteries. Always dispose
batteries using approved disposal methods that protect the environment.
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WARRANTY
The C162/C163/C164 combustion analyzer is warranted for one year including sensors. If within the warranty period your instrument should become inoperative from such defects, the unit will be repaired or replaced at UEi’s option. This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results from alteration, tampering, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect or improper maintenance (calibration). Batteries and consequential damage resulting from failed batteries are not covered by warranty. Any implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the express warranty. UEi shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such damage, expenses or economic loss. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date will be required before warranty repairs will be rendered. Instruments out of warranty will be repaired (when repairable) for a service charge. Warranty only covers hardware and does not extend to software applications or accessories. Contact UEi for specific warranty and service information.
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ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION SERVICES
When you:
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Service.
UEi will:
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References
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