South Coast AQMD Reclaim Remote Terminal Unit User Guide

Communication Reference Chart

• Response Packet:
  Upon receipt of the data file, the host will send a response packet which indicates that the data file was good, or that it was bad. The response packet is formatted as follows: [Response Message]

The response message format varies for good and bad data files as follows:

Response message for good data file:
OK #####_sdddlyyjjjhhmmss

Response message for bad data file:

Reference Guide:

The following are the ERS error codes:

DATA FILE DESCRIPTION

A properly composed data file is comprised of the following data records:

• Transmitter Record (1A)
• Facility Record (1F)
• Emission Detail Record(s) [At least one record]
  • New Report: 5 existing and 115 new records
  • Update Previous Report: 120 new records
  • Delete Previous Report: 120 new records
• Facility Total Record (1FT)
• Final Total Record (1T)

DATA RECORD DESCRIPTION
The following pages contain the data record format used to report compliance information. RTU and computer will use the same file record format.

Record Identifiers Summary Table

a record
1A| —| —| Transmitter Record
1F| —| —| Facility Record
1FT| —| —| Facility Total Record
1T| —| —| Final Total Record
1NP| 2NP| 3NP| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report from each Process Unit
1NL| 2NL| 3NL| Monthly NOx Emissions Report from each Large Source
1NM| 2NM| 3NM| Daily NOx Emissions Report from each Major Source
1SP| 2SP| 3SP| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report from each Process Unit
1SM| 2SM| 3SM| Daily SOx Emissions Report from each Major Source
1NPF| 2NPF| 3NPF| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report from each Process Unit by Fuel Type
1SPF| 2SPF| 3SPF| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report from each Process Unit by Fuel Type
1NLF| 2NLF| 3NLF| Monthly NOx Emissions Report from each Large Source by Fuel Type
1NMF| 2NMF| 3NMF| Daily NOx Emissions Report from each Major Source by Fuel Type
1SMF| 2SMF| 3SMF| Daily SOx Emissions Report from each Major Source by Fuel Type
1NPS| 2NPS| 3NPS| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report from each Process Unit by SCC
1SPS| 2SPS| 3SPS| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report from each Process Unit by SCC
1NLS| 2NLS| 3NLS| Monthly NOx Emissions Report from each Large Source by SCC
1NMS| 2NMS| 3NMS| Daily Nox Emissions Report from each Major Source by SCC
1SMS| 2SMS| 3SMS| Daily SOx Emissions Report from each Major Source by SCC
1NMM| 2NMM| 3NMM| Monthly NOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Major Sources at a facility
1SMM| 2SMM| 3SMM| Monthly SOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Major Sources at a facility
1NMQ| 2NMQ| 3NMQ| Quarterly NOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Major Sources at a facility
1SMQ| 2SMQ| 3SMQ| Quarterly SOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Major Sources at a facility
1NLQ| 2NLQ| 3NLQ| Quarterly NOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Large Sources at a facility
1NRF| 2NRF| 3NRF| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report by fuel type from all Rule 219 Exempt Equipment
1SRF| 2SRF| 3SRF| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report by fuel type from all Rule 219 Exempt Equipment
1NRS| 2NRS| 3NRS| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report by SCC from all Rule 219 Exempt Equipment
1SRS| 2SRS| 3SRS| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report by SCC from all Rule 219 Exempt Equipment
Record Identifier for|
Adding a record| Updating a record| Deleting a record| Description
---|---|---|---
1NVF| 2NVF| 3NVF| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report by fuel type from each Equipment Operating under a Various Locations Permit
1SVF| 2SVF| 3SVF| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report by fuel type from each Equipment Operating under a Various Locations Permit
1NVS| 2NVS| 3NVS| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report by SCC from each Equipment Operating under a Various Locations Permit
1SVS| 2SVS| 3SVS| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report by SCC from each Equipment Operating undera Various Locations Permit
1NWF| 2NWF| 3NWF| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report by fuel type from all Equipment Operating Without Permit or District assigned Device Ids
1SWF| 2SWF| 3SWF| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report by fuel type from all Equipment Operating Without Permit or District assigned Device Ids
1NWS| 2NWS| 3NWS| Quarterly NOx Emissions Report by SCC from all Equipment Operating Without Permit or District assigned Device Ids
1SWS| 2SWS| 3SWS| Quarterly SOx Emissions Report by SCC from all Equipment Operating Without Permit or District assigned Device Ids
1NPQ| 2NPQ| 3NPQ| Quarterly NOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Process Units
1SPQ| 2SPQ| 3SPQ| Quarterly SOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Process Units
1NXQ| 2NXQ| 3NXQ| Quarterly NOx Aggregate Emissions      Report from all Rule 219 Exempt Equipment
1SXQ| 2SXQ| 3SXQ| Quarterly SOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Rule 219 Exempt Equipment
1NTQ| 2NTQ| 3NTQ| Quarterly NOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Equipment Operating under a Various Locations Permit
1STQ| 2STQ| 3STQ| Quarterly SOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Equipment Operating under a Various Locations Permit
1NUQ| 2NUQ| 3NUQ| Quarterly NOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Equipment Operating without a Permit
1SUQ| 2SUQ| 3SUQ| Quarterly SOx Aggregate Emissions Report from all Equipment Operating without a Permit

Code 1A – Transmitter Initialization Message
The Code 1A data message is used to identify the facility submitting the data file and must be the first data record reported.

submitting the data file. Right

justify, zero fill.

11-16| Password| 6| Password to verify acceptance. Left justify, fill with blank spaces.
17-128| Filler| 112| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions.

Code 1F – Facility Identifier Message
The Code 1F data record is used to identify the facility whose emissions are being reported.

for    the     facility     whose     emissions are being reported. Usually the same ID # as in 1A message. Right justify, zero fill.
11-128| Filler| 118| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions.

Code 1FT – Facility Total Message
The Code 1FT data record is used to identify the end of data emission records for a facility.

data  records  reported  for  the  facility (excluding the 1A, 1F, 1T and the 1FT data records). Right justify,

zero fill.

12-128| Filler| 117| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions        .

Code 1T – Final Total Message
The Code 1T data record is used to identify the end of the data file and must be the last data record reported.

(including  the  Code  1T) in the data file. Right justify, zero fill.
12-128| Filler| 117| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions        .

Code 1NP and 1NL – NOx Process Unit and Large Source Messages
The Code 1NP data record is used to report quarterly NOx emissions from each NOx Process Unit with SCAQMD assigned Device ID. The Code 1NL data record is used to report monthly NOx emissions from each NOx Large Source with SCAQMD assigned Device ID.

source. No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| The  end  date  of  the  reporting  period  emitted in  the  format “YYYYMMDD”
19-27| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
28 – 128| Filler| 101| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NM – NOx Major Source Message
The Code 1NM data record is used to report daily NOx emissions from each Major NOx sources with SCAQMD assigned Device ID.

source. No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| The date emitted in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-27| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
28-36| Status Word| 9| The nine character status word for the reporting day from the Status Word Table.
37 – 128| Filler| 92| Blank spaces , used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1SP – SOx Process Unit Message
The Code 1SP data record is used to report quarterly SOx emissions from each SOx Process Units with SCAQMD assigned Device ID.

ID

| 6| The SCAQMD  assigned Device ID for the equipment source.  No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| The  end  date  of  the  reporting  period  emitted in  the  format “YYYYMMDD”
19-27| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point,

right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.

28 – 128| Filler| 101| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1SM – SOx Major Source Message
The Code 1SM data record is used to report daily SOx emissions from each Major SOx sources with SCAQMD assigned Device ID.

source.  No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| The date emitted in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-27| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
28-36| Status Word| 9| The nine character status word for the reporting day from the Status

Word Table.

37 – 128| Filler| 92| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NMF and 1SMF – NOx and SOx Major Source Emissions Report by Fuel Type Messages
The Codes 1NMF and 1SMF data records are used to report NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by fuel type from each Major source with SCAQMD assigned Device ID.

source.  No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| The date emitted in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-38| Fuel Type| 20| Code for Fuel Type utilized. Left justify, fill with blank spaces
39-47| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
48-56| Status Word| 9| The nine character status word for  the reporting day from the StatusWord Table.
57 – 128| Filler| 72| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NMS and 1SMS – NOx and SOx Major Source Emissions Report by SCC Messages
The Codes 1NMS and 1SMS data records are used to report daily NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by Source Classification Codes (SCC) from each Major source with SCAQMD assigned Device ID.

source.  No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| The date emitted in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-26| SCC| 8| Source Classification Code. Left justify, fill with blank spaces.
27-35| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
36-44| Status Word| 9| The nine character status word for  the reporting day from the Status Word Table.
45 – 128| Filler| 84| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NLF, 1NPF and 1SPF – NOx Large Source and NOx and SOx Process Unit Emissions Report by Fuel Type Messages
The Codes 1NLF, 1NPF and 1SPF data records are used to report NOx and SOx emissions by fuel type monthly from NOx Large source, and quarterly from NOx and SOx Process Units, respectively, with SCAQMD assigned Device IDs.

source.  No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| End date of reporting period in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-38| Fuel Type| 20| Code for Fuel Type utilized. Left justify, fill with blank spaces
39-47| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
48 – 128| Filler| 81| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NLS, 1NPS and 1SPS – NOx Large Source and NOx and SOx Process Units Emissions Report by SCC Messages
The Codes 1NLS, 1NPS and 1SPS data records are used to report NOx and SOx emissions by SCC, monthly from NOx Large source, and quarterly from NOx and SOx Process Units, respectively, with SCAQMD assigned Device IDs.

source.  No letters, left justify and fill with blank spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| End date of reporting period in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-26| SCC| 8| Source Classification Code. Left justify, fill with blank spaces
27-35| Total Emission| 9| The total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
36 – 128| Filler| 93| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NMM, 1SMM, 1NMQ, 1NLQ, 1NPQ, 1SMQ, and 1SPQ – Aggregate Emissions Reports for Devices with District Assigned Device Ids Messages
The Codes 1NMM and 1SMM data records are used to report monthly total NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, from all NOx and SOx Major Sources within a facility. The Codes 1NMQ, 1SMQ, 1NLQ, 1NPQ, and 1SPQ data records are used to report quarterly total NOx and SOx emissions from all NOx and SOx Major Sources, NOx Large Sources, and NOx and SOx Process Units, respectively, within a facility.

“YYYYMMDD”
13-21| Total Emission| 9| Enter the total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
22 – 128| Filler| 107| Blank spaces , used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NXQ, 1SXQ, 1NTQ, 1STQ, 1NUQ, and 1SUQ – Aggregate Quarterly Emissions Reports for Devices without District Assigned Device Ids Messages
The Code 1NXQ and 1SXQ are used to report quarterly total NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, from all Rule 219 exempt equipment. Codes 1NTQ and 1STQ are used to report quarterly total NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, from equipment operating under a various locations permit (e.g. rental equipment). Codes 1NUQ and 1SUQ data records are used to report quarterly total NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, from equipment operating without a permit.

“YYYYMMDD”
13-21| Total Emission| 9| Enter the total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
22 – 128| Filler| 107| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NVF and 1SVF – NOx and SOx Emissions Reports by Fuel Type for Equipment Operated under a Various Locations Permit Messages
The Code 1NVF and 1SVF data records are used to report quarterly NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by fuel type from each device operating under a various location permit (e.g. rental equipment).

spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| End date of the reporting period in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-38| Fuel Type| 20| Code for Fuel Type utilized. Left justify, fill with blank spaces
39-47| Total Emission| 9| Enter the total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
48 – 128| Filler| 81| Blank spaces , used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NVS and 1SVS – NOx and SOx Emissions Reports by SCC for Equipment Operated under a Various Locations Permit Messages
The Code 1NVF and 1SVF data records are used to report quarterly NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by SCC from each device operating under a various location permit (e.g. rental equipment).

spaces
11-18| Date Emitted| 8| End date of the reporting period in the format “YYYYMMDD”
19-26| SCC| 8| Source Classification Code. Left justify, fill with blank spaces.
27-35| Total Emission| 9| Enter the total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
36 – 128| Filler| 93| Blank spaces , used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NRF, 1SRF, 1NWF, and 1SWF – NOx and SOx Emissions Reports by Fuel Type for Rule 219 Exempt Equipment, and Equipment Operated without a Permit Messages
Codes 1NRF and 1SRF are used to report quarterly NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by fuel type from all devices which are exempt from permit under Rule 219. Codes 1NWF and 1SWF are used to report quarterly NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by fuel type from all devices operating without a permit.

“YYYYMMDD”
13-32| Fuel Type| 20| Code for Fuel Type utilized. Left justify, fill with blank spaces
33-41| Total Emission| 9| Enter the total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
42 – 128| Filler| 87| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Code 1NRS, 1SRS, 1NWS, and 1SWS – NOx and SOx Emissions Reports by SCC for Rule 219 Exempt Equipment, and Equipment Operated without a Permit Messages
Codes 1NRS and 1SRS are used to report quarterly NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by SCC from all devices which are exempt from permit under Rule 219. Codes 1NWS and 1SWS are used to report quarterly NOx and SOx emissions, respectively, by SCC from all devices which are operating without a permit.

“YYYYMMDD”
13-20| SCC| 8| Source Classification Code. Left justify, fill with blank spaces
21-29| Total Emission| 9| Enter the total emission in lb to 2 decimal places. Omit the decimal point, right justify and zero fill. No negative numbers.
30-128| Filler| 99| Blank spaces, used to fill unused remaining record positions

Status Word Table
The Status Word Table is used to compile the status word for the required reporting period. A TRUE value is set to 1 and a FALSE value is set to 0.

reporting period, else enter false
2-2| Calibration| 1| Enter true if the monitoring system was calibrated during the reporting period, else enter false
3-3| Off-line| 1| Enter true if the monitoring system was off-line at any time during the reporting period, else enter false.
4-4| Alternate Data Acquisition| 1| Enter true if alternate data acquisition was used during the reporting period, else enter false.
5-5| Out of Control| 1| Enter true if the CEMS was out of control during the reporting period, else enter false.
6-6| Fuel Switch| 1| Enter true if more than one fuel type was used during the reporting period, else enter false.
7-7| 10% range| 1| Enter true if concentration was reported at 10% valid range when concentration value was below 10% at any time during the reporting period, else enter false.
8-8| lower than 10% range| 1| Enter true if concentration was reported at an actual value less than 10% valid range at any time during the reporting period, else enter false.
9-9| non- operational| 1| Enter true if the RECLAIM NOX/SOX source being monitored is non-operational for the entire day, else enter false.

Format for Correcting Emissions Reports

record which is to be corrected, except the original Record Identifier field and the filler field.
Correct Record| The correct record containing all information for the record type, except the original Record Identifier field and the filler field.
Filler| This field is blank filled to complete the 128 character fixed length reporting record.

Sample Emission Detail Records for Updating Previous Reports

• Record Identifier: 2NM, 2NL, 2NP, 2SM, 2SP followed by 1 space
• Previously Reported Record to be corrected, i.e.: 2(space)(space) (space)(space)(space)19970731000001225110000000
• Correct Record, i.e: 2(space) (space) (space)(space)(space)19970731000004250110000000
• Filler – blank spaces up to 128 characters.

The following is a diagram to describe the record usage and formatting:

Format for deleting Emissions Reports

which is to be deleted

Sample Emission Detail Recordsfor Deleting Previous Reports

• Record Identifier: 3NM, 3NL, 3NP, 3SM, or 3SP followed by 1 space
• Record to be deleted, i.e. 2(space)(space) (space)(space)(space)19970731000001225110000000
• Filler – blank spaces up to 128 characters.

Fuel Codes

RECEIVE RTU/MODEM CERTIFICATION

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO RECEIVE RTU/MODEM CERTIFICATION

1. Submit an addendum with changes to an existing RTU submittal OR complete one for the facilities that have not complied with this requirement.

2. Transmit all record format types as required by the rule for your specific case.

3. Email (ersnotify@aqmd.gov) a copy of the file(s), for all record format types applicable to your specific case, which you previously transmitted, with an explanation of what each field in a line or record means including your confirmation message.
   **NOTE: You need to Email the explanation just ONCE. However, you SHALL transmit, as required by the RECLAIM RULES, all record format types applicable to your specific case to the 877-727-1117 line

4. Upon successful completion of all the above steps, each facility shall have all applicable record formats transmitted to the 877-727-1117 line.

5. A certification letter will be sent to the responsible person at the facility.

RTU Submittal Requirements

• a. Shop Drawing:

1. Submit two (2) copies of the following in accordance with the applicable rule compliance dates.
  * A Title Sheet
  * Single Line Diagrams
  * Wiring Diagrams or Run Sheets
  * Physical Details of Custom Assemblies (System Schematic Drawing)
2. Descriptions of the above shop drawings are as follows:
  *  **a)** Title Sheet containing a drawing list, abbreviations list, symbols list and schedules.
  *  **b)** Single-Line Diagram for each system showing signal relationships of devices within the system and device nomenclatures.
  *  **c)** Wiring Diagram for each assembly or enclosure or free-standing device, showing the following:
    1. the layout of the devices within;
    2. wiring connections;
    3. wire numbers;
    4. voltage levels, and
    5. fuse values and types.
  *  **d)** Physical Details of contractor-fabricated assemblies:
    1. Provide an assembly drawing showing the finished product. Show components comprising the assembly by manufacturer and model number.
    2. Provide a schematic diagram of the assembly, as described above.

• b. RTU Components List:

1. The RTU Component List shall contain the following information for all materials, components, devices, wire and equipment used:
  * Quantity for that system.
  * Description (generic).
  * Manufacturer’s Name and Model number.

• c. Software Design Description (SDD). Indicate how the developed software will meet the defined software requirements (Software description, software design, software drawings and flow charts). The SDD shall be based on ANSI/IEEE standards, specifically 1016 (SDD) and 730 (Quality Assurance).
• d. Software Listing. Provide a source code listing of all developed software required by the applicable emission monitoring requirements (Global parameters, selected procedures).
• e. Additional Requirements Provision. The District may request the facility operator to submit at a later date additional information not listed in the RTU submittal requirements a. thru d.

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