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DataFIDTM Flame Ionization Detector USER MANUAL

1. Combustion Chamber Collector Electrode Electrometer Repeller Electrode Jet 75 Volts Flame Arrestor Sample In Figure 1 Flame lonization Detector When the proper ratio of hydrogen to air is present in the combustion chamber the flame is started automatically with a glow plug A thermocouple is used to monitor the status of the flame 13 When the sample passes through the flame the combustible organic compounds in the sample will be ionized After the compounds have been ionized by the flame the ionized particles are subjected to a continuous electric field between the repeller electrode at the jet 75V and the collector electrode The ions move in the electric field generating a current which is proportional to the concentration of the ionized molecules in the ionization chamber An electrometer circuit converts the current to a voltage that is then fed to the microprocessor After the sample passes through the flame and has become ionized it is vented from the detector through a flame arrestor The flame arrestor prevents the flame from igniting any flammable gases present in the sampling location Sample b Inlet Flame lonization Detector In Filter Detector Out Microprocessor een PS Power Supply Sample Flow i Electrical Connections gt Figure 2 Block Diagram Detector Response The DataFID is strictly an organic c
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3. 2 Attach the DataFID hydrogen fuel cylinder to the quick connect mate on the hydrogen filling station see Figures 8 and 10 3 Open the valve on the hydrogen supply tank 4 Allow the unit to fill for the amount of usage time required as per the above chart Note The hydrogen fuel cylinder will become warm during the filling process and will be warm to the touch Once the fuel cell is full the cylinder will begin to cool down and become cool to the touch Cells that are only partly depleted of hydrogen may take less time to fill 5 Close the valve on the main cylinder of hydrogen 6 Rotate the output valve to point away from the main cylinder of hydrogen Venting Position 26 7 Wait approximately 5 seconds and then rotate the output valve once again toward the main cylinder of hydrogen Filling Position 8 Disconnect the full hydrogen fuel cylinder from the quick connect on the filling station by holding the release ring of the hydrogen fuel cylinder with one hand and sliding the red release ring on the quick disconnect fitting away from the hydrogen fuel cylinder 9 Ensure the main hydrogen cylinder valve is closed Hydrogen Tank Output Valve Valve Red release ring Mer reis E zm Ui Warning Do not Z E om adjust this regulator HT e ume a LIA Mis Hydrogen fuel cylinder release rina My A M Figure 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder Connected to Filling Station Basic Opera
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5. A note indicates significant information 11 DataFID VERSIONS There are two versions of the DataFID the EV and HC versions The EV version is designed to be operated with the SmartProbe The HC version has the same specifications as the EV version but includes a supplemental air tank to dilute the sample in high concentration measurements and to provide air in high altitude oxygen depleted environments UNPACKING THE DataFID The following accessories are included with your DataFID DataFID Instrument CD Manual Backpack 50 Liter hydrogen cylinder 15 hour battery pack DataFID Multi Tool Universal Battery Charger with Line Cord Replacement Sample Inlet Filters Ensure all of these accessories have been included with the instrument If any items are missing or damaged contact Photovac immediately WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRACTICES Please read this section before operating the DataFID Throughout this manual notes are provided to inform you of the limitations of usage for the DataFID Approved Models of the DataF D This manual provides operational information for all models of the DataFID The DataFID is intrinsically safe and approved for use in hazardous locations Refer to the Notices and Warnings section of this manual for details of each approval If the DataFID being used is not specifically identified as intrinsically safe with a location on the body of the DataFID do not use it in a location where flammable concentra
6. Instrument sending log data to PC the PC Cal Zero Error Zero value too high during calibration Span Gas Error Span gas too low during calibration Table 5 System Alerts System Alerts and Alarms While operating the instrument system alerts can occur To accurately identify the source of the alarm each type of alarm has been given a unique status In addition to the status the DataFID also has an audio alarm and an alarm LED A soft key is used for acknowledging alarms and is named Accept To clear the alarm press the Accept key Once acknowledged the alarm indicators are cleared The alarm status will remain until the alarm condition clears The DataFID updates the instantaneous concentration once every second Following every update the instantaneous concentration is compared to the selected compounds high alarm level and if exceeded an alarm is triggered During calibration all alarms are disabled Once the calibration is complete the alarms are re enabled 3 User Interface Basic Menu The DataFID is designed for ease of use with a logically organized internal menu structure user interface The DataFID s Main Menu options are shown in Figures 13 14 15 and 16 The DataFID has three soft keys under the graphic LCD display which always show available functions of the soft keys in any screen The fourth soft key is controlled by the SmartProbe trigger Passcode The DataFID allows setup data to be
7. The date format can be expressed either as MM DD YYYY or as DD MM YYYY Using either the Up or Down arrow soft key choose either option via the SELECT soft key Password Sensitive options are those which can affect the DataFID s readings These options are located within the DataFID Setup menu Whenever the DataFID Setup menu is selected the DataFID will prompt you to enter a 4 digit password before you can access the functions The unit always has a password in force When shipped from the factory the code is 1111 To change the DataFID password 1 Use the DOWN ARROW soft key to point to PASSWORD the press the SELECT soft key 2 You will be prompted with the current password Using the UP DOWN and RIGHT ARROW soft keys enter the new password Press the DONE soft key when finished Note If the incorrect password is entered the menu reverts back to DataFID Setup and does not allow you to go further into the DataFID Menu CAUTION If you change the password make sure you record the setting If you cannot remember your password once the instrument is locked there is no way to unlock it without sending the unit back to Photovac Language Note This feature is not yet available 53 Units The DataFID can display readings in two units of measure PPM parts per million or PPB parts per billion On selecting Units from the MENU the two choices will appear as a list Using either the Up or Down arrow soft key highlig
8. 5 Measures in interval mode Method 21 Log Measures in meth21 mode Edit Date Edit date mm dd yy Edit Time NN Edit time of day hh mm Date Format US Date US date mm dd yy Password i Edit Password Change current f password Language l Display English Change to English Language Display Change PPM Display in parts per million PPB NENNNEQ Display in parts per billion Vv ec _ Ww un o LL o Far 2 e BlueTooth BlueTooth ON BlueTooth OFF Compound Soliction Compound 1 Selects Compound Gas and to associated Response Factor Compound 7 Alarm level for active meas Selsck sidas inm d orientis is ropane Calib Gas is use mJ Hexane Cal S Hexane Calib Gas is used Service Diagnostics Disg Monitor i Signal Test Performs selected diagnostic routine to help troubleshoot Glowplug Test problems Hydrogen Range Turn BlueTooth ON P Turn BlueTooth OFF I l Turn Flame ON Figure 14 DataFID Setup Menu 33 Shut Shut down in process Shutdown Com ple te Press next soft key Turn Valves OFF to continue Turn DataFID OFF Down DataFID Figure 15 Shut Down DataFID Menu Tag Description 1 Providesthe user Tag description 2 with away to view and or e dit the Tag description n selectedTag Serial 8 A123 SW Ver 1 01 Battery 9 79 volts Pump Curr 1 79 mA Flame State ON Calib Gas Methane ProvidesRe
9. 8 3 1 2 Flanges and Other Connections For welded flanges place the probe at the outer edge of the flange gasket interface and sample the circumference of the flange Sample other types of nonpermanent joints such as threaded connections with a similar traverse 8 3 1 3 Pumps and Compressors Conduct a circumferential traverse at the outer surface of the pump or compressor shaft and seal interface If the source is a rotating shaft position the probe inlet within 1 cm of the shaft seal interface for the survey If the housing configuration prevents a complete traverse of the shaft periphery sample all accessible portions Sample all other joints on the pump or compressor housing where leakage could occur 8 3 1 4 Pressure Relief Devices The configuration of most pressure relief devices prevents sampling at the sealing seat interface For those devices equipped with an enclosed extension or horn place the probe inlet at approximately the center of the exhaust area to the atmosphere 8 3 1 5 Process Drains For open drains place the probe inlet at approximately the center of the area open to the atmosphere For covered drains place the probe at the surface of the cover interface and conduct a peripheral traverse 8 3 1 6 Open ended Lines or Valves Place the probe inlet at approximately the center of the opening to the atmosphere 8 3 1 7 Seal System Degassing Vents and Accumulator Vents Place the probe inlet at approximately the center
10. The exhaust frit has become plugged Contact the Service Department Cause Hydrogen supply lines are full of air Action If the DataFID has not been used for some time it is possible that the hydrogen supply lines contain air Fill the hydrogen cylinder and then open the hydrogen shut off valve Allow the hydrogen to purge the system for about 5 minutes and then turn on the DataFID to start the flame Cause Hydrogen supply lines are blocked Action Contact the Service Department Problem Liquid has been aspirated Cause The DataFID has been exposed to a liquid or condensing vapor that can pass through the Teflon Polypropylene filter Action Contact the Service Department 85 8 APPENDICES DataFID Specifications EV and HC Versions EPA Standards Detector Size Weight Display Keypad Connectivity Datalogger memory Hydrogen operating Time Hydrogen tank pressure Flame out re light Battery type Battery Capacity Response time Operating concentration range Meets and exceeds USEPA Method 21 regulations for fugitive emissions monitoring LDAR Flame ionization 14 L x 11 W x 2 75 D 35 5cm x 27 5cm x 7cm without backpack 10 4 pounds without backpack Large 2 8 7 1 cm diagonal active area Backlight manually activated Four menu keys Modern Bluetooth Technology 24 000 readings interval mode 5 000 readings location mode 50 hours 40psi 2 068 mmHg Standard Can be re
11. the left center and right soft keys correspond to the up down and right arrow See Figure 29 The up and down arrows are used to change the character highlighted by the cursor The right arrow is used to advance the cursor to the next character on the right To accept the changes press the DONE soft key enter password Enter current time 15 45 Figure 29 Setting the Time 52 To set the time and date 1 From the DataFID Setup use the Up or Down arrow soft key to select the Clock option Press the SELECT soft key This allows you to edit the current time and to edit the current date The up and down arrow soft keys are used to change the character underlined by the cursor The right arrow is used to advance the cursor to the next character on the right When the cursor is advanced past the right most character it wraps around to the first character again Formatting characters such as the colon in the time the decimal in a concentration and the slash in date are skipped when advancing the cursor Use the arrow keys to enter the correct time The time is formatted as Hour Minute 2 Press the DONE soft key to confirm the time and move to the date option 3 When setting the date the DataFID prompts you for the current date formatted as Month Day Year Use the ARROW KEYS to enter the correct date 4 Press the DONE soft key to confirm the date and the display will return to the main screen Date Format
12. 14 45 x 54 3 ppm MN Valve 12YJ5 cancel Figure 24 Method 21 Mode Component Start Display Example Now that the Background value has been successfully logged the COMPONENT value must be measured for the current tag When the user is ready to begin measuring a COMPONENT value press the trigger button on the probe or the start soft key The screen will change to that shown in Figure 25 1 02 09 method 21 14 45 she 54 9 ppm il Valve 12YJ5 COMPONENT cancel Figure 25 Stop Display Example When the user has a valid COMPONENT reading on the display press the trigger button on the probe or the stop soft key The maximum value measured start and stop will be saved into the log associated with the current Method 21 tag The screen will change to that shown in Figure 26 view meth 21 Corrected Leak Def Figure 26 Method 21 Mode Results Display Example This view displays the Corrected value which is the maximum COMPONENT value minus the BACKGROUND max value It also displays the Leak Definition for the current tag and allows the 41 user to compare the Leak Definition with the Corrected value Once the comparison is performed the status key should be selected by pressing the trigger button on the probe or the status soft key The screen will change to that shown in Figure 27 meth 21 status Other Normal Leaking Repaired Figure 27 Method 21 Mode Status Display Example The user
13. 21 character max Compound description that must be surrounded by quotes d Response Factor e Alarm Level f Formula Weight g CR LF Carriage Return and Line Feed are accomplished by pressing the Enter key at the end of each line NOTE are used as separators and are NOT included in the text file 2 Example Compound File The following is an example of how a compound file will look with multiple Compound list entries memslot 1 Methane 1 0 1000 0 16 0 memslot 2 Hexane 0 9 200 0 8 7 memslot 3 Methane2 1 0 1000 0 16 0 memslot 4 Propanol 1 6 500 0 6 1 memslot 5 Isobutyl 4 3 750 0 27 8 memslot 6 Benzene 7 9 250 0 37 9 3 Sending the compound list file from a PC to the DataFID The following is a PC screen snapshot of how a Compound list text file is sent from a PC to the DataFID a The first step is to open a PC terminal program such as Hyper Terminal b The next step is to select Send Text File from the Transfer menu c Find the previously created Compound text file and select it by choosing the Open option 49 ixi DO Ta cr Eg Look in Desktop 5 i My D acuments wr My Computer oo My Sots File name C SFID csripiNcompoundstt txt Files of type Text Tetee x TXT X 4 Viewing the compound list in the DataFID In order to verify that the Compound list was successfully transferred to the DataFID from the PC the viewslots c
14. Menu Display The display reports instantaneous concentrations at all times when the flame is on There are four User modes Logging Off Interval Location and Method 21 In all four modes the display will report instantaneous concentrations The DataFID is designed for ease of use with a logically organized internal menu structure user interface The four submenus for the DataFID are expanded in Figures 13 14 15 and 16 The DataFID has four soft keys Three of the soft keys are located under the graphic LCD display and the probe trigger acts as the fourth Each display screen will always show the available functions of the soft keys verify BlueTooth Sendslogged data to connection between the PC via BlueTooth DotaFID and the PC conne ction Hit next to continue ownload log to PCD Data log Options Clear data log I Menu Clear data log Yesclears data log Yesor No No leaves data intact Edit log interval Enter New interval mode Logging time 0 000 secs Figure 13 Data Log Options Menu 32 Audio Control Menu AudioON 1 Audio ON Audio OFF Audio OFF Pump ON Turn Pump ON Pump OFF a Turn Pump OFF Optional Air gt Optional Air ON Turn Optional Air ON Lo a Optional Air OFF NN Audio OFF Backlight Backlight ON Turns display Backlight ON Backlight OFF Turns display Backlight OFF Logging OFF Measures w no logging Tag Logging 5 Measures in tag log mode IntervalLogging
15. Reading of 10 000 ppmv for Selected Organic Compounds U S Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park NC Publication No EPA 600 2 81051 September 1981 2 Brown G E et al Response Factors of VOC Analyzers Calibrated with Methane for Selected Organic Compounds U S Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park NC Publication No EPA 600 2 81 022 May 1981 3 DuBose D A et al Response of Portable VOC Analyzers to Chemical Mixtures U S Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park NC Publication No EPA 600 2 81 110 September 1981 4 Handbook of Hazardous Materials Fire Safety Health Alliance of American Insurers Schaumberg IL 1983 17 0 Tables Diagrams Flowcharts and Validation Data Reserved Photovac Inc 300 Second Avenue Waltham MA 02451 USA www photovac com 98
16. System Degassing Vents Accumulator Vessel Vents Pressure Relief Devices If applicable observe whether or not the applicable ducting or piping exists Also determine if any sources exist in the ducting or piping where emissions could occur upstream of the control device If the required ducting or piping exists and there are no sources where the emissions could be vented to the atmosphere upstream of the control device then it is presumed that no detectable emissions are present If there are sources in the ducting or piping where emissions could be vented or sources where leaks could occur the sampling surveys described in Section 8 3 2 shall be used to determine if detectable emissions exist 8 3 3 Alternative Screening Procedure 8 3 3 1 A screening procedure based on the formation of bubbles in a soap solution that is sprayed on a potential leak source may be used for those sources that do not have continuously moving parts that do not have surface temperatures greater than the boiling point or less than the freezing point of the soap solution that do not have open areas to the atmosphere that the soap solution cannot bridge or that do not exhibit evidence of liquid leakage Sources that have these conditions present must be surveyed using the instrument technique of Section 8 3 1 or 8 3 2 8 3 3 2 Spray a soap solution over all potential leak sources The soap solution may be a commercially available leak detection solution or may be prepar
17. a single 8 10 hour day you should include the following accessories Spare battery pack Part No A3201108 Calibration kit s Part No MX39601 1 Tank s of calibration gas Part No MX396028 Spare gas bag for zero air Part No MX396017 Gas bag adapter for zero air Part No MX396010 Supply of commercial zero air Charcoal filters Part No MX396022 pkg 10 Spare inlet filters Part No MX396015 pkg 25 DataFID Instrument Manual Part No MN201 100 Table 3 Check List for Field Operation If you will be in the field for more than one day you should include the following additional items Battery charger Part No A1201221 Hydrogen Filling Station Part No A1201222 or A1201223 Hydrogen fuel Part No MX754112 Computer Table 4 Additional Field Items 29 Operational Check List Before beginning field work set up and calibrate the DataFID for your particular application Ensure the instrument is in working order before heading into the field To prepare the DataFID for field work 1 You should not transport the DataFID with the hydrogen fuel cylinder attached to the DataFID Remove the hydrogen fuel cylinder from the DataFID and package it individually for transport If you are traveling by passenger aircraft you must make arrangements to fill the hydrogen cylinder when you arrive at your destination 2 Press the SETUP key and ensure the correct date and time are entered 3 Program and cali
18. air use a charcoal filter or a supply of commercial zero grade air Cause Hydrogen supply is contaminated Action Hydrogen may react with the carbon in the steel inside the tank to produce methane This will only occur if the cylinder is in poor condition and if the hydrogen has a high moisture content Replace the hydrogen tank Empty and refill the DataFID hydrogen fuel cylinder with fresh hydrogen Fault Signal from span gas is too small Cause Span gas and zero air mixed up Action Ensure calibration gas is used to calibrate the DataFID Mark the calibration and zero gas bags clearly Action Ensure the span gas is of a reliable concentration Fault Detector field voltage is low Cause Internal fault in the electronics Action Contact the Service Department DataFID Troubleshooting Problem No instrument response detected yet compounds are known to be present Cause The DataFID has not been calibrated properly Action Ensure calibration gas is of a reliable concentration and then calibrate the instrument as outlined in Chapter 3 After the instrument has been calibrated sample the bag of calibration gas A reading equivalent to the calibration gas should be displayed If not contact the Service Department Cause Background contamination from the hydrogen Action It is possible that the hydrogen has become contaminated and is contributing a high background signal and the hydrogen supply should be replaced with a new c
19. being used Excess water saturation of the filter element can cause the element to trap and bind particulates from the burn process more easily and accelerate the clogging process It is suggested that the filter be changed at least once a month to maintain data and machine integrity if sampling is done in a hot and humid condition or when sampling high concentrations of organic vapors and gases If the use of the DataFID is infrequent the filter can be changed once every six months 1 Turn off the unit power and close the hydrogen valve 2 Locate the exhaust frit and cap on the main unit identified as Exhaust See Figure 34 3 Use the multi tool to unscrew the old exhaust element counterclockwise and replace the exhaust element with a new one Part No A3201116 4 The old exhaust frit and cap can be cleaned and reused Use methanol or alcohol in an ultrasonic bath Calibration e Daily Calibration The DataFID should be calibrated on a daily basis before use 7 1 It is necessary to calibrate the DataFID at the temperature at which the unit will be used to minimize the effects of vapor pressure changes with temperature Performing calibration at the same temperature allows the calibration gas and the sample gas to have equal ionization in the detector e Monthly Quality Check Calibration of the DataFID as a routine maintenance activity should include measuring the machine against a known standard of good quality gas and
20. calibration 00500 0 6 Open the span gas bag regulator and press Next connect span Attach Span Gas cancel 7 The unit will now begin setting its sensitivity to the entered calibration span value NOTE Readings may fluctuate slightly as the gas bag empties Do not allow the DataFID to evacuate the bag completely calibrate span Calibrating Span Gas Should a fault condition arise such as Concentration for Span Too Low the user will be prompted to Retry the Span point for calibration again Users should also look to the Troubleshooting Section to further investigate causes for fault conditions span error Concentration for Span too low cancel 8 When the DataFID has completed the calibration cycle the user will prompted to select Done 62 span completed Calibration completed Press done key to exit calibration mode 9 The DataFID is now calibrated and ready for use Remove the span gas bag or regulator from the inlet Note Calibration does not bring a user into the Run Mode automatically After pressing the done soft key the user is returned to the screen that was displayed before performing the calibration Example If the user is in the User Mode screen while editing an Interval timing and the unit flames out all you simply need to do is press the 2 Cal keys invoke the calibration cycle and upon completion of calibration the unit will revert to the User Mode edit Interval t
21. expose the cylinders to direct sunlight Do not heat the cylinders The cylinders may rupture at high temperatures Use only the specified regulator for the calibration gas Confirm regulator type and material with your specialty gas supplier Use only the DataFID Hydrogen Filling Station for the hydrogen cylinder Part No A1201222 Always secure cylinders before removing the cylinder valve protection cap Do not drag or roll cylinders Use a cylinder hand truck to move large cylinders Wear safety glasses when working with compressed gases otore cylinders in an upright position Do not store cylinders in a hazardous location otore cylinders away from possible sources of ignition Keep regulators and related equipment in the same gas service Do not change service or adapt equipment without consulting your gas supplier Regulators for Compressed Gases When connecting a regulator to a large cylinder Ensure cylinder valve and regulator connection match Ensure regulator construction materials are compatible with the gas and that the cylinder pressure gauge will withstand the cylinder pressure Never use the regulator as a shut off valve Close the cylinder valve when it is not in use Do not subject the regulator to an inlet pressure greater than recommended Do not move or detach the regulator when it is pressurized or when it is in use Before connection ensure the gas cylinder valve and the regulator CGA connection are clean Tu
22. has become saturated Action Move the DataFID to a location where it can sample clean air Sample zero air until the reading stabilizes around O Problem Display is blank Cause Battery pack is critically low Action Recharge the battery pack Cause The battery pack is not connected to the instrument properly Action Ensure the battery pack charger connection is attached properly to the DataFID Problem Sample flow rate varies from 600 ml min 10 Cause Inlet filter has not been installed Action Install an inlet filter into the inlet filter cap Cause Inlet filter cap has not been tightened onto the detector cap Action Finger tighten the filter cap 83 Cause Cause Cause Inlet filter is plugged Action Replace the inlet filter Pump has been damaged Action Contact the Service Department Exhaust port is blocked Action At low temperatures water vapor a by product of the hydrogen flame may condense at the exhaust port At sub zero temperatures the water vapor will freeze and obstruct the exhaust port If the exhaust port becomes obstructed pump operation will be inhibited Flame out may also result Operate the DataFID within the operating temperature range 20 to 50 C Action The exhaust frit has become plugged Contact the Service Department Problem Flame will not ignite Cause Cause Cause The hydrogen gas has run out Action Ensure the shut off valve is open Action R
23. held in the hose after filling A pressure release valve is provided for safety at the upper end of the flexible hose This is set at 1500 psig A flow restrictor is also incorporated in line with the hose in order to limit the rate of escape of gas WARNING Do not modify or disassemble the direct gas filling device If you have any problems the unit must be returned to Photovac for repair or replacement To fill the internal supplemental air tank 1 Connect the carrier gas filling device fitting to the Ultra Zero Air gas cylinder Note You must specify a CGA 590 when ordering Ultra Zero Air from your gas supplier 71 o Way valve Flow restrictor Quick connect Relief valve Flexible hose um Figure 33 Carrier Gas Filling Device uses a CGA 590 gas cylinder adapter 2 Turn the filling station 3 way valve handle so that the arrow points away from the cylinder 3 Open the ultra zero air cylinder valve and check that there are no leaks 4 Place the DataFID on a sturdy flat surface within easy reach of the flexible filling hose 5 Turn the filling station valve so that it points towards the cylinder A steady flow of gas will be heard escaping from the end of the flexible hose This serves to purge the hose of any impurities 6 Return the filling station 3 way valve so that the arrow points away from the cylinder 7 Grasp the knurled collar of the DataFID air fill port and push it toward the top panel 8 Insert th
24. is usually unsuitable for calibration A charcoal filter Part No MX396022 may be connected to the instrument to produce clean air from otherwise unsuitable ambient air For best results use a commercial source of zero grade air and a second sampling bag Zero air should have not more than 0 1 ppm total hydrocarbons THC Methane in air is recommended as span gas However Hexane or Propane can also be used as span gas The choice is made from the Calibration Menu Select Span Gas The concentration of the calibration gas will depend on your application When ordering calibration 56 gas specify methane or any compound to be calibrated with in hydrocarbon free air Balance air should have not more than 0 1 ppm total hydrocarbons THC NOTE Method 21 protocol requires that commercial cylinders of calibration gas be analyzed and certified to be within 2 accuracy and that a shelf life must be specified on the cylinder At the end of the shelf life the cylinder must be replaced or re analyzed NOTE It is advisable to allow the unit to warm for at least 15 minutes before calibrating to insure accurate calibration Calibration Accessories and Preparing for Calibration It is best to prepare the accessories and the necessary equipment before the user will calibrate Following the procedures outlined here will make the actual calibration step easier for the user Preparing the Calibration Gas Bag and the Zero Air Bag Use the cali
25. keys 2 and 3 simultaneously is pressed once the user has finished entering the value and the new value is stored into memory No cancel option is available to the user If a user decides against editing then simply pressing the done key probe trigger will exit with no changes to the current value enter password Enter 4 digit code to access Setup menu 1111 Figure 18 Numeric Value Display Instrument Status The instrument status is shown on the left of the first line lower left of the last line or with various message screens that will display the status of the DataFID Each status has a priority assigned to it If more than one status is in effect then the status with the highest priority is displayed until the condition is corrected or until the option is turned off Table 5 is a list of the possible system alerts 36 DataFID Display Flame Icon with line Flame has been extinguished and through it needs to be relit TVOC high level TVOC concentration alarm alarm screen exceeded set value for selected compound Low Battery Icon Low batter Pump fault Displayed value TVOC concentration over blinking ON and instrument operating range OFF TVOC Display Max TVOC concentration over Err instrument operating range Hi Chamber temp Chamber temperature too high Recommend H2 Fill Hydrogen cylinder has 10 hours of use remaining H2 Critically Low Hydrogen Cylinder has 5 hours of use remaining Sending log datato
26. pressed along with the current tag string that is currently on the display is also stored Clearing or Downloading Data There are two options for data manipulation under the Data Log Options selection The first option is the Clear Data Log option which deletes all readings in the DataFID memory NOTE Deleted information cannot be recovered You should download the contents of the datalogger before deleting any information To delete data logged in the DataFID 1 Press the MENU key 2 Use the DOWN ARROW key to choose Data Log Options and then press the SELECT key 43 3 Choose Clear Data Log and then press the SELECT key 4 Press either the YES or NO key in response to Are you sure you want to clear all data The second option is the Download to PC which begins the download of stored data from the DataFID to the PC The Bluetooth connection between the DataFID and the PC must be established and active before beginning the data download The DataFID software package ProComm must be installed and running on the PC prior to download To download data 1 Press the MENU key 2 Use the DOWN ARROW key to choose Data Log Options the press the SELECT key 3 Use the DOWN ARROW key to choose Download to PC then press the SELECT key 4 Press the NEXT key at the Connect Instrument to PC prompt 5 The display will show Downloading Data and data will now download to the PC Press the DONE key once the do
27. saved and accessed only through the use of a password antar Levene vard Enter 4 digit code to access Setup menu 1111 Figure 19 Enter Password Display When the DataFID Setup menu is selected the next display will ask for the operator to enter a 4 digit code to access the Setup menu The default passcode is 1111 User Modes The four User Modes of the DataFID can be selected in the DataFID Setup menu by selecting the User Mode option See DataFID Setup User Mode page 45 The DataFID s default User mode is the Interval mode with a default interval of 15 seconds The user can select any one of the four options Location Interval Method 21 Logging Off The DataFID can power up in the Interval Location Method 21 or Logging Off User Mode depending on the mode that was set by the previous user prior to power down While the user is in one of these four modes the resolution of the display changes with the magnitude of the reading A resolution of 0 01 ppm will be used for concentrations below 10 ppm a resolution of 0 1 ppm will be used for concentrations between 10 ppm and 999 9 ppm and a resolution of 1 ppm will be used above 1000 ppm Each of the four modes is described in the following sections 38 Location Mode Display 1 02 09 location se 35 7 ppm EE Location Route Description CAL Meth accept Figure 20 Location Mode Display Location mode is identified by the 20 character Location string on the lin
28. that the DataFID should have filters changed and an inspection calibration performed at least once a month along with daily calibrations of the unit before use in the field Of course filter change out and calibration are a function of use in the field conditions of the sampling environment dusty etc and the critical nature of the measurements Battery Charging The DataFID battery pack must be charged for 8 to 12 hours prior to using the instrument to ensure proper charge discharge timing with future uses A fully charged battery powers the DataFID for approximately 15 hours If the instrument is to be used for more than 15 hours carry a spare battery pack Part No A3201108 When the first one has been discharged replace it with the spare Battery life is reduced if the instrument is turned off and on repeatedly When the instrument status displays Low Battery Error the battery pack requires charging When the Low Battery Error status is displayed you have a few minutes of operation left The DataFID will turn itself off before the battery pack becomes critically low CAUTION Do not remove the battery pack in a hazardous location CAUTION Do not connect the battery charger to the DataFID in a hazardous location Upon return from field work charge the battery pack as outlined in Chapter 2 You will need one charger for each battery pack Note Use only the DataFID battery charger 19 NOTE Do not leave battery packs un
29. the Method 21 protocol to use the DataFID for Method 21 monitoring You must use the specifications outlined in the Method 21 documentation for monitoring the sites As part of the Method 21 operation you can setup the DataFID to identify and monitor various locations oince each location may contain different compounds and concentration ranges you will store a Cal Memory and the associated response factor and alarm level as part of each event In this way you can sample numerous locations without having to re calibrate the DataFID at each location Response Factors for Gases and Vapors To use the response factors 1 Press the CAL key and enter the response factor for the specific compound 28 2 Calibrate the DataFID with zero air and 500 ppm methane as described in the section on calibration 3 Expose the DataFID to the sample The displayed reading is the approximate concentration of the specific compound The response factors on the Photovac web site serve as a guide to concentrations measured by the DataFID NOTE It does not matter which Cal Memory is selected or which response factor is entered DataFID s response is not specific to any one compound The displayed reading represents the total concentration of all ionizable compounds in the sample Preparing for Field Operation Field Check List The following items should be carried into the field to reduce or eliminate instrument down time If you will be in the field for
30. the cord has not been damaged If the cord is damaged the charger must not be used The charger contains dangerous voltages and the cover should not be removed CHARGER FUNCTIONALITY This charger is a fast charger for NiMH batteries The charger will automatically charge the battery at a fast rate and then charge to a slow rate near the end of the cycle This prevents over charging CAUTION Do not charge batteries at too high or too low temperatures Charge only in areas between 38 110 F 3 43 C HOW TO USE THE CHARGER The Charger is started by connecting the battery pack to the charger The LED will be orange before the fast charge starts and the LED changes to red When the batteries are fully charged the charger will go into a top off charge mode before it goes over to trickle charge mode During top off charge the LED will be green with short intermittent orange light When the top off charge is completed the charger will go into trickle charge mode and the LED will be green The charge current is now reduced to a safe level which allows the charger to stay connected to the NiMH batteries without damaging the battery If the battery voltage is far below normal the charger will cut off the fast charge current and go to trickle charge mode The LED will then indicate error by flickering green and red light If the mains is turned off the charger will reset and start a new charge cycle if the mains is turned on again If n
31. 1 On selecting Edit H2 Timer from the MENU the choice of entering 2 digits in hours will appear The up and down arrow soft keys are used to change the character underlined by the cursor The right arrow is used to advance the cursor to the next character on the right When the cursor is advanced past the right most character it wraps around to the first character again Use the arrow keys to enter the correct hours 2 Press the DONE soft key to confirm the time and move to the date option Service Diagnostics If problems with the DataFID s operation ever occur in the field this menu provides the user or service technician with a way to troubleshoot the problem These options are Diagnostics Monitor Signal Test Glow Plug Test Hydrogen test Range Test and Turn Flame ON On selecting Service Diagnostics these options will appear as a list Using either the Up or Down arrow soft key highlight the desired troubleshooting operation and use the SELECT soft key to perform the diagnostic routine Audio Control Menu The Audio Control function is used to switch the keypad beeper on and off whenever a user selects a key or presses a button To switch the Audio key beeping function on and off 1 From the Main Menu display select the DataFID Setup option 2 When prompted enter the correct 4 digit password Once the correct password is entered the user will be allowed to enter the DataFID Setup menu 3 Select Audio Control Menu
32. 7 www photovac com customerservice photovac com Printed in USA Notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Photovac makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Photovac shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material Copyright 2009 by Photovac Inc DataFID is a Trademark of Photovac Inc SmartProbe is Trademark of Photovac Inc LDARProbe is a Trademark of Photovac Inc Windows is a Registered Trademark of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a registered Trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Tedlar amp and Teflon are Registered Trademarks of E I du Pont de Nemours amp Company Inc A component of this device is licensed under U S Patent No 7 369 945 B2 TABLE OF CONTENTS For Your Safety Notices and Warnings FCC Warnings DataFID Intrinsic Safety Notice 1 Introduction About this Manual Unpacking the DataFID Warnings and Safety Practices Approved Models of the DataFID Excessive Heat and Cold Flame lonization Detector Operation Support Equipment and Consumables Compressed Gases Regulators for Compressed Hydrogen Calibration Gas Oxygen Concentration Limits Flammable Gases Accessories Gas Sampling Bag Charcoal Filters Back pa
33. C reading when the unit is actively measuring i e Flame is On Select DataFID Setup MAIN MENU gt Data FID set up Data log options Shut down DataFID View menu Enter the password when the enter password screen appears ENTER PASSWORD Enter 4 digit code to Access Setup menu 1111 qm Then scroll down using the arrow keys to the Real Time Data option and enter Select 64 SET UP MENU Units Heal Time Data Compound Selection dioi oelect Real Time Data output ON then select the Back option 2 times to enter the top level menu or select Measure to resume direct measuring Bluetooth gt Real Time output On Real Time output Off Once the Real Time Data output has been turned to the ON position the DataFID will begin sending a transmission which will become auto detected by most computer Bluetooth enabled communication software programs Please note that the Bluetooth transceivers do not need to be turned on This is the location for turning Off the transceiver if needed Data Transfer Photovac uses a generic data transfer program called HyperTerminal which is resident in Windows Operating Systems up to XP For the Windows OS Vista HyperTerminal is no longer resident and must be downloaded into the operating system Data Transfer Procedure e Wirelessly connect the DataFID to the Compute PDA using the correct communications port The DataFID must have the Bluetooth communications p
34. Meth21 Drawin AAB 15 0 meth21 3 Method 21 Location 3 Third Meth21 Drawing AAC 20 0 meth21 4 Method 21 Location 4 Fourth Meth21 Drawin AAD 25 0 meth21 5 Method 21 Location 5 Fifth Meth21 Drawing AAE 30 0 3 Download from PC to DataFID The following is a PC screen snapshot of how a Method 21 list text file is sent from a PC to the DataFID a The first step is to open a PC terminal program such as Hyper Terminal b The next step is to select Send Text File from the Transfer menu c Find the previously created Method 21 text file and select it by choosing the Open option FID2 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dees 2 e Send Text Fie s E i n 321 xl Lookin C9 HyperTerminal e 8 e E3 Recent Desktop ra My Documents My Computer EC T My Network Places File name FID UN methd21 txt Da Files of type Tes file TXT Cancel LA caps Num Capture Fi 4 Viewing the Method 21 list in the DataF ID In order to verify that the Method 21 list was successfully transferred to the DataFID from the PC the viewlocs command can be typed in resulting in the following response from the DataFID to the PC 45 DataF iD PC Download doc Microsoft Word File Edit wiew Insert Format Tool RCS Table window Help Type g FID2 HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Loc 13 Method21 Locati
35. ON OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND LEAKS 1 0 Scope and Application 1 1 Analytes Analyte CAS No Volatile Organic Compounds VOC No CAS number assigned 1 2 Scope This method is applicable for the determination of VOC leaks from process equipment These sources include but are not limited to valves flanges and other connections pumps and compressors pressure relief devices process drains open ended valves pump and compressor seal system degassing vents accumulator vessel vents agitator seals and access door seals 1 3 Data Quality Objectives Adherence to the requirements of this method will enhance the quality of the data obtained from air pollutant sampling methods 2 0 Summary of Method 2 1 A portable instrument is used to detect VOC leaks from individual sources The instrument detector type is not specified but it must meet the specifications and performance criteria contained in Section 6 0 A leak definition concentration based on a reference compound is specified in each applicable regulation This method is intended to locate and classify leaks only and is not to be used as a direct measure of mass emission rate from individual sources 3 0 Definitions 3 1 Calibration gas means the VOC compound used to adjust the instrument meter reading to a known value The calibration gas is usually the reference compound at a known concentration approximately equal to the leak definition concentration 3 2 Calibration precision mean
36. PHOTOVAC Inc DataFID Flame lonization Detector USER MANUAL MN201100 01 Photovac Inc Rev B 300 Second Avenue Waltham MA 02451 USA www photovac com Warning Limitation of Liability The ultimate responsibility of the consequences of use of toxic compounds rests with the user Photovac s role is as a supplier of instrumentation to assist in the early detection of hazardous conditions involving such compounds It is vitally important to ensure that the DataFID is maintained in accordance with Photovac s instructions and that proper calibration is regularly performed DataFID service should be performed only by Photovac Inc or an authorized Photovac repair center Unauthorized service may void the Intrinsic Safety Certifications As with any complex device the DataFID is subject to failure and while Photovac has taken and continues to take all possible precautions to a reduce the possibility of failure and b warn the user in the event of failure circumstances may occasionally occur in which there is a failure despite such precautions on Photovac s part Photovac regrets that it cannot accept liability for damages of any kind caused as a result of either failure of the user to follow instructions or of the DataFID to perform Release History Part Number Publication Date MN201100 01 Nov 23 2009 July 9 2009 Customer Service Photovac Inc 300 Second Avenue Waltham MA 02451 U S A 781 290 077
37. a Flame out fault occurs the instrument display will show flame out Fault Detector flame has gone out Cause The hydrogen gas has run out Action Ensure the shut off valve is open Action Refill the hydrogen cylinder if necessary Cause Oxygen supply is deficient Action Ensure there is an adequate supply of oxygen If you are sampling very high concentrations it is possible you are sampling above the flame out concentration The flame out concentration for methane is approximately 52 000 ppm 5 296 methane in air A minimum of 1796 oxygen is required to start the hydrogen flame The oxygen is supplied from the sample as it is drawn in by the pump A minimum of 1096 oxygen is required to maintain the hydrogen flame 80 Flame out may also occur when sampling enclosed or confined spaces where vapors and gases cannot escape Watch for indications of increased flame height such as erratic readings or sudden high concentrations followed by a flame out fault If you will be using the DataFID in a highly contaminated area where it is possible the oxygen content is below 10 watch for indications of reduced flame height such as lowered detection limits or a flame out fault Cause High concentrations of flammable gases gases within their flammable range are present High concentrations of flammable gases can act as an additional fuel source When this happens the flame height may increase beyond the confines of the combustion ch
38. acy unknown L otandard prepared by addition of pure liquid to zero air accuracy unknown 90 DATAFID Typical Compounds Detected and Response Saturated Hydrocarbons Methane calibrant high Ethane high N Butane moderate Hexane moderate Cyclohexane high Octane high Unsaturated Hydrocarbons Acetylene very high Ethylene high Propylene moderate Butadiene low Cyclohexene high Aromatic Hydrocarbons Benzene very high Xylene high Toluene high Phenol moderate Naphthalene moderate Aldehydes and Ketones Acetone moderate Methyl ethyl ketone high Formaldehyde not detected Acetaldehyde low Sulfur and Nitrogen Compounds Dimethyl sulfide low Acrylonitrile moderate Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Methylene chloride high Chloroform moderate Carbon Tetrachloride low Vinyl chloride moderate Trichloroethylene moderate Tetrachloroethylene moderate Other Oxygenated Compounds Methyl alcohol low Ethyl alcohol low Isopropyl alcohol moderate Diethyl ether low Ethylene oxide moderate Propylene oxide moderate Ethyl acetate moderate Acetic acid high 91 References Maslansky Carol J and Steven P Maslansky Air Monitoring Instrumentation New York Van Nostrand Reinhold 1993 ocott Specialty Gases Catalog 1994 American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices 1994 1995 92 Method 21 METHOD 21 DETERMINATI
39. ad only description of the DataFID current parameter setup SW version serial number ete ListTag Strings Setup Configuration Sample Log Data Air Option OFF LogType Int Loginter 2 secs Language English Units PPM Key Audio OFF ProvidesRead only view of the current datalog example 1 09 49 14 5 2 09 50 22 9 3 09 51 32 6 Figure 16 View Menu Keys Fixed ON OFF Key The ON OFF key is used to both power on to the DataFID and to power off the DataFID To turn on the DataFID press the ON OFF key To turn off the power press the ON OFF key It is recommended that the Shutdown DataFID option in the Main Menu be used to ensure proper shutdown before pressing the OFF key 34 Soft Keys There are a total of four soft keys on each displayed screen of the DataFID user interface Three soft keys are located directly below the display The fourth soft key is activated by the trigger button located on the SmartProbe handle Each of these soft keys has varying functions for configuring the DataFID editing the data and controlling the display Since only four soft keys are available each function is broken down into a path Maps showing each path and the resulting functions are shown in Figures 13 14 15 and 16 Beginning Operation Turning on the DataFID 1 Turn the DataFID on by pressing the ON OFF key See Figure 5 for the location of the ON OFF key 2 he DataFID will display the in
40. age 17 Press Next and the DataFID will set its zero point NOTE The charcoal filter does not filter methane or ethane If these compounds are present use a gas bag with a supply of commercial zero air 5 If you are using a gas bag with zero air connect the gas bag adapter to the inlet Open the bag and press Next and DataFID sets its zero point zero cal Calibrating zero air Should a fault condition arise such as Concentration for Zero Air too high the user will be prompted to Retry the Zero point for calibration again Users should also look to the Troubleshooting Section to further investigate causes for fault conditions zero too high Concentration for Zero air too high cancel 5 The DataFID then asks for the span gas concentration Enter the known concentration or select New to enter a different soan gas concentration and then connect the gas bag adapter to the inlet span level Span Gas concentration 900 0 ppm cancel Selecting New will prompt the user to reset the digits for the span gas value The left and center keys will change the corresponding values up or down while the right key will move the place holder over to the right If the place holder moves too far to the right press the right arrow key until the cursor moves back to the left to edit changes Once the selection has been edited select the trigger button to accept the changes and continue to the Span segment of calibration 61 Enter new
41. amber The hydrogen supply will then be cut off and the flame will go out Action Move to a location where there is an adequate supply of air and restart the flame See the information above Watch for indications of increased flame height such as erratic readings or sudden high concentrations followed by a flame out fault Cause Exhaust port is blocked Action At low temperatures water vapor a by product of the hydrogen flame may condense at the exhaust port At sub zero temperatures the water vapor will freeze and obstruct the exhaust port If the exhaust port becomes obstructed pump operation will be inhibited Flame out may also result Operate the DataFID within the operating temperature range 4 to 40 C 40 to 104 F Action The flame arrestor has become plugged Contact the Service Department Cause Sample line is blocked Action Ensure the sample line is not obstructed in any way Cause Inlet filter is plugged Action Replace inlet filter See Replacing Filters on page 69 Fault Signal from zero gas is too high Cause Contamination of sample line or fittings before the detector Action Clean or replace the sample line or the inlet filter See Replacing Filters on page 69 Cause Span gas and zero air mixed up Action Ensure clean gas is used to zero the DataFID Mark the calibration and zero gas bags clearly 81 Cause Ambient air is contaminated Action If you are unsure about the quality of the ambient
42. and then press the SELECT soft key Press the DOWN ARROW soft key to either turn the Audio key beep function on or off 4 Press SELECT soft key to return to the DataFID Setup menu display Calibration Technical Description Note The DataFID must be calibrated in the upright position 55 The DataFID will always detect all ionizable compounds present in a sample regardless of the response factor RF selected NOTE Even if the DataFID has been calibrated with a specific compound its response is not specific and the presence of another ionizable impurity may render the numerical result invalid It is often impractical to carry a range of different standards into the field Approximate results can be obtained by calibrating the DataFID with the recommended span gas and entering the appropriate response factor The response factor is based on the ratio of the response of the specific compound to the response of the span gas The response factor multiplies the DataFID s reading then displays and records it The DataFID is a total VOC instrument and will ALWAYS respond to all ionizable compounds present in a sample The DataFID will NOT respond only to a specific compound if an RF is programmed It is the responsibility of the user to be aware of the limitations of Flame lonization Detection instruments WARNING Calibration is required for the DataFID to compensate for temperature climate changes as well as output changes due to inl
43. are programs guide you through the steps that are necessary to activate the communications interface and allow transfer from PDA s and Computers This is an 66 example of the steps required to interface with an HP IPAC PDA and the DataFID Note The HP IPAC ODA is not rated intrinsically safe for use in hazardous environments All PDA s will have the same function setup with Bluetooth and the Bluetooth device will have the following information Device name Device class List of services PDA Communication Setup From the Settings Menu 1 Select Connections and then Bluetooth 2 When first entering the program the Bluetooth screen status will be Off The user should remain in the Off setting until the Bluetooth device is configured to work with the DataFID 3 Enter the Accessibility setup and select the most generic Bluetooth setup when first configuring the device The selections are typically Allow other devices to Connect Other Devices can discover PDA All Devices or Paired Devices The user will choose All Devices 4 Enter the Services section and select Serial Port Check Enable Service Ensure that Authorization and Encryption are Deselected 5 Take notice of the Inbound and Outbound communication port numbers These will be setting up enterprise datalogging LDAR software programs such as Leak DAS 6 In the General Tab select Bluetooth On On completion of the S
44. bag is not secure ensure you have inserted the tube stub far enough into the knurled nut Do not over tighten the fitting Over tightening the Teflon ferrules will result in damage to the ferrules WARNING 6 The union should be connected to the gas bag adapter If it is not then tighten the nut on the adapter tube to the union 7 Open the gas bag valve Turn the knurled plastic knob counter clockwise to loosen it then use the knurled collar on the valve tube to gently push the valve tube toward the bag 58 Tube Stub Locking Ring Septum Retainer Gas Bag Valve Injection Port Gas Bag Valve Operation D sum V To open push tube aa d it stub down Flush and 4d fill gas bag WW 4 ce C Turn locking nut A To close pull tube counterclockwise ys stub up Tighten the to loosen Do not remove locking nut Replacing the Septum Remove retainer and D replace silicone septum Place septum with Replace septum after Teflon side down Replace retainer 5 10 injections To replace Do not overtighten septum turn retainer counter Overtightening may result Me C clockwise For replacement in needle blocakge septa order Teflon bonded to Silcone diameter 375 9 5 mm Figure 32 Using the Gas Bag 8 Turn the regulator knob counter clockwise about half a turn to
45. brate all the Cal Memories you will be using After calibration is complete sample the bag of calibration gas and the bag of zero air to ensure the DataFID has been calibrated correctly 4 If you are using an averaging interval you may also want to delete all events from the datalogger to avoid confusion between different days data and to avoid running out of space in the datalogger 5 If you are performing Method 21 monitoring ensure you have programmed and calibrated all the Cal Memories You must also program your monitoring schedule 30 3 USER FUNCTIONS Display The DataFID has a graphic display for reporting detected concentrations and to guide you through configuration options All functions of the DataFID will be reported on the display Graphic Display The DataFID uses an 8 line graphic display The display will always be used for reporting detected concentration In order to accommodate the range of concentrations the DataFID can detect the meter reading will be reported using one of three resolutions A resolution of 0 01 ppm will be used for concentrations below 10 ppm a resolution of 0 1 ppm will be used for concentrations between 10 ppm and 999 9 ppm and a resolution of 1 ppm will be used above 1000 ppm 06 30 09 meas 12 34 Rt 523 1 ppm HAS Figure 11 DataFID Display 31 Menu Function Displays main menu View Menu DataFID Setup Data Log Options Shutdown DataFID Figure 12 The DataFID Main
46. bration kit Part No MX39601 1 as follows Observe proper handling techniques for all gases See Compressed Gases on page 13 WARNING 1 Connect the regulator to the calibration gas cylinder If you are using a portable tank of calibration gas connect the regulator supplied with the calibration kit If you are using a large cylinder of calibration gas you must obtain a high purity regulator Be sure to match a regulator with the gas tank fitting Connect the regulator to the tank of calibration gas NOTES Do not force the connection Do not use Teflon tape with CGA fittings In general these fittings are designed for metal to metal sealing Do not use adapters to connect one CGA fitting to another type of CGA fitting If the regulator does not match the outlet on your calibration tank contact your specialty gas supplier 2 Tighten the regulator onto the tank with a wrench Do not over tighten 3 Attach the knurled nut on the gas bag adapter to the regulator Finger tighten the fitting 57 o To Regulator 1 8 Adapter Gas Bag Tubing Tube Stub Teflon Ferrules Required Here Figure 31 Gas Bag Adapter 4 Loosen the knurled nut on the reducing union of the bag adapter NOTE Do not remove the nut from the union as the Teflon ferrules contained inside the nut may be lost 5 Insert the tube stub from the gas bag into the knurled nut Tighten the knurled nut and ensure the tube stub is secure If the gas
47. bustible atmospheres do not service in the hazardous area Keep covers tight while circuits are alive Use only Photovac battery pack Part No A3201108 01 Do not remove or install battery in hazardous area Battery has no user serviceable parts Do not repair Dispose of battery properly Serial Number ERT m C Conforms to UL Standard 913 Date of Mfg aw201190H DataFID Safety Label If there is any indication of physical damage to the DataFID after it has been dropped the unit must be checked out by a service technician to ensure instrument integrity WARNING THE DataFID IS NOT INTENDED TO DETECT COMBUSTIBLE LEVELS OF GASES THE DataFID IS CLASSIFIED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES CONTAINING COMBUSTIBLE LEVELS OF GASES These accessories are for use with the DataFID in a hazardous location Name and description PartNo OOOO o Hydrogen Fill Adapter Kit A1201106 SmartProbe A1201103 Do not use any other accessories with the DataFID in a hazardous location Substitution of components may affect safety rating WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons read and follow these instructions 1 All calibration maintenance and servicing of this device including battery charging must be performed in a safe area away from hazardous locations Disconnect all power before servicing 2 here are no operator replaceable parts for the DataFID except the battery pack exhaust frit and
48. can choose the status for the current tag by first moving the cursor up or down to the proper status designation and then press the trigger button on the probe or the select soft key Once a status designation is chosen for the current tag the DataFID automatically increments to the next tag and the whole process is repeated starting with Figure 22 If a repeat reading for the same tag is needed press the view soft button and select the specific tag by moving the cursor to the appropriate location Then press the trigger button on the probe or the select soft key The display as shown in figure 22 will be presented Logging Off Mode In the Logging Off mode the DataFID will display the current TVOC reading but will not log any values or display any Location strings Logging Off will continuously display the concentration of total volatile compounds present that the DataFID can ionize The reading is updated approximately once per second Logging Off mode has the same display format as the Interval Mode Data Logging The DataFID reading is updated once a second In the background the DataFID is sampling the concentration and logging the average concentration for either a selected time period Interval or at the time the trigger key on the probe is pressed Location and Method 21 All logs record the date time status and TVOC reading In the Location and Method 21 modes a character string up to twenty characters is also recorde
49. cation Setup Communication Setup 5 Supplemental Air Instructions Filling the Internal Supplemental Air Cylinder Operating the DataFID with the Supplemental Air 6 Routine Maintenance Maintenance Intervals Battery Charging Maintenance of the Flame lonization Detector Replacing inlet and SmartProbe Filters Replacing the Sintered Filter Calibration Maintenance Schedule Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 7 Trouble Shooting General Information DataFID Fault Message DataFID Troubleshooting 8 Appendices DataFID Specifications Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder Specifications Warranty Contacting Photovac Response Factor Calculations Method 21 For Your Safety Strictly follow the Instructions for Use Any use of this instrument requires a full understanding and strict adherence to these instructions The instrument is only to be used for the purposes specified in this manual Maintenance The DataFID must be inspected and serviced by trained service personnel at regular intervals Repair of the DataFID may only be carried out by Photovac factory authorized service personnel Only authentic Photovac spare parts may be used for maintenance Review chapter Maintenance Intervals on page 33 Use in areas subject to explosion hazards The DataFID has been tested and approved according to EMI and intrinsic safety requirements defined by the US FCC Pt 15 and UL 913 6 edition Declarations of conformity are found on page 7 Modifications of c
50. charged for an extended period of time This will result in damage to the battery packs The charger automatically charges at a high charge rate until the battery pack is fully charged It then maintains the full charge with a low continuous charge rate indefinitely so there is no danger of over charging NOTE Leaving the DataFID for more than 3 months without turning it on may result in the loss of recorded data and setup parameters If the DataFID is not used for long periods of time turn on the instrument for a few hours every month to avoid loss of data Maintenance of the Flame lonization Detector The DataFID detector is a not a field replaceable unit FRU and should not be serviced by the user Any problems which are occurring with the detector should be directed to Photovac Service Replacing Inlet and SmartProbe Filters The DataFID uses two filters one located in the instrument inlet and the other in the SmartProbe inlet The filters are designed to remove dust and water to reduce detector contamination As the filter collects dust the DataFID s inlet flow rate and sensitivity decrease The filter will not allow water to pass through but the filter will not stop all solvents NOTE Do not aspirate liquid samples with DataFID Replace the filter on a monthly basis or more frequently if the DataFID is used in a dusty or wet environment You must replace the filter if the DataFID has been exposed to liquid water The pump will so
51. ck configurations 2 Using the DataFID DataFID Component Layout DataFID SmartProbe and Umbilical Using the Battery Charger Filling the Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder Basic Operating Instructions Calibration Data Communication Method 21 Operation Response Factors for Gases and Vapors Preparing for Filed Operation Field Check Operational Check List 3 User Functions Graphic Display Menu Function Displays Main Menu Display Data Log Options Menu DataFID Setup Menu Shutdown DataFID menu View Menu Keys Fixed ON OFF Keys Soft Keys Beginning Operation Default Display Numeric Value Duration Time and Data Entry Instrument Status oystem Alerts and Alarms User Interface Passcode User Modes Location Mode Interval Mode Method 21 Mode Logging Off Mode Data logging Clearing or downloading data Uploading pre set data from a computer to the DataFID Method 21 Route Entry Location Route Entry Compound Entry DataFID Setup Functions Pump Optional Air Backlight User Mode Clock Date Format Password Language Units Real Time Data Compound Selections and Response Factors Select Calibration Gas Edit H2 Timer Service Diagnostics Audio Control Menu Calibration Technical Description Preparing the Calibration Gas Bag and the Zero Air Bag Calibrating the DataFID 4 Wireless Communication Wireless Communication Range Pairing Enabling Bluetooth Communication Data Transfer Interfacing Bluetooth Communication PDA Communi
52. d In addition Method 21 mode adds more details to a log which are described in the Method 21 Operation section The DataFID has the ability to change log modes without erasing the log In other words if the user switches User modes from Interval mode to Location mode the previous Interval log entries are NOT erased as in older style instruments The DataFID also operates in a circular logging mode This means that the log will never fill and stop logging but will loop back to the first entry and start logging at entry number 1 42 Interval Log Mode Interval mode logs readings at user selected intervals of 1 second to 999 seconds The microprocessor accumulates all readings in an averaging interval that you select and determines the average reading It stores this number along with the highest priority instrument status and the current time and date enter password Enter new INTERVAL secs 015 Figure 28 Interval time adjustment Location Log Operation In the Location mode of operation data is logged only when the accept soft key on the probe trigger is pressed The date time average reading at the time the trigger is pressed along with the current tag string that is currently on the display are also stored Method 21 Log Operation In the Method 21 mode of operation data is logged only when the status select soft key on the probe trigger is pressed The date time average reading at the time the trigger is
53. d in a negligent manner so as to cause damage or failure Negligent use includes but is not limited to exposure of the internal parts of the equipment to water Damage caused thereby is expressly excluded from this Warranty Consumable supplies and parts routinely replaced are not warranted Photovac Inc and its vendors disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Photovac and its vendors will not be liable for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages irrespective of whether Photovac or the vendor has advance notice of the possibility of such damages Photovac s sole liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at its oervice Repair facility and return to the Customer When Photovac Inc is made aware of a problem which would be eligible for remedy under Warranty it will issue a Return Authorization Number RMA to the Customer No return will be accepted unless such authorization has been obtained The customer is responsible for insurance and shipping to the designated Service Repair facility 88 Contacting Photovac Inc To place an order check the 1 781 290 0777 US status of an order obtain current pricing and availability Email customerservice photovac com Service and repair of your 1 781 290 0777 US instrument Email customerservice photovac com Applications Department 1 781 290 0777 US Email customerse
54. d memory or will continuously stream data to a computer or PDA via Bluetooth wireless communication This feature may be used if you need to prepare reports based on the DataFID recorded data Information prepared on a PC such as routing or tag information may be uploaded to the DataFID via Bluetooth as well The DataFID is not classified for use in hazardous locations with computers WARNING 17 Gas Sampling Bag A gas sampling bag is required for calibration of the DataFID If you are unsure of the quality of ambient air you should use an additional gas bag filled with zero air Connect the sample bag to the inlet fitting with the gas bag adapter See Calibration on page 26 for more information One sampling bag is included in the DataFID calibration kit Part No MX39601 1 Additional gas bags are also available Part No MX39601 7 Charcoal Filters A charcoal filter Part No MX396022 package of 10 may be connected to the DataFID during calibration and sampling to provide clean air to the DataFID The filter will remove hydrocarbon contamination from room air to provide zero grade air to the DataFID NOTE The charcoal filter does not filter methane or ethane If these compounds are present you should use a gas bag with a supply of commercial zero air for calibration purposes To connect a charcoal filter 1 Load the Teflon ferrules into the nut The nut and ferrules are supplied with the filter See Figure 3 2 Co
55. drogen Cylinder Computer Board COMPONENT SIDE bn SHOWN WITH COVER FOR cum Port Relief Remote Probe Figure 34 DataFID Housing 13 DataFID model HC units are fitted with the supplemental air tank and will have 2 control valves to turn hydrogen and air valves on or off These are located at the top of the instrument as shown above The control knob for the supplemental air tank opens counterclockwise and shuts off clockwise 1 Open the supplemental air valve counterclockwise 2 From the menu options on the DataFID select MAIN MENU gt Data FID set up Data log options Shut down DataFID View menu Enter the password when the enter password screen appears ENTER PASSWORD Enter 4 digit code to Access Setup menu 1111 qe Then scroll down using the arrow key to the Optional Air option and Select SET UP MENU Audio Control Menu Pump Optional Air Then scroll down to Optional Air ON and Select The supplemental air option is now functioning 74 Optional Air OFF gt Optional Air ON SELECT BACK 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The following section outlines the procedures for proper maintenance of the DataFID Maintenance Intervals Maintenance intervals are a function of the total use of the instrument and can be broken down into the cumulative hours that the unit has been used and the need to ensure proper running performance of the unit It is advised
56. e below the current TVOC value being displayed Location mode will continuously display the instantaneous concentration of total volatile compounds Location mode also allows the user to manually location and log readings Location mode allows the user to datalog a reading by pressing the accept key soft key 4 or soft keys 2 and 3 together Location strings are loaded into the DataFID via a PC using the Photovac ProComm software In Location mode the soft keys are CANCEL EDIT and MENU CANCEL exits Location user mode and returns to the default Interval user mode EDIT selects Modify Location numb Edit current Location or Insert new Location MENU selects the DataFID s Main menu Interval Mode Display 1 02 09 Y 45 6 pom CAL Meth status Figure 21 Interval Mode Display Interval displays the instantaneous readings Interval mode also automatically stores these readings in the DataFID s memory at a preset interval selected by the user In Interval mode the soft keys are STATUS VIEW and MENU STATUS displays a read only version of the important setup parameters VIEW displays a read only view of the current data log 39 MENU returns to the DataFID s Main menu while continuing to measure in the background Method 21Mode The Method 21 user mode displays the current detected concentration The reading is updated once a second The DataFID can also store the maximum background and maximum component concentrat
57. e fitting at the end of the flexible hose into the refill port until it seats against the port You will hear a click 9 Release the knurled collar and allow it to slide up to its original position 10 Turn the filling station valve so that it once again points toward the cylinder and watch the pressure increase on the cylinder contents gauge on the DataFID front panel WARNING Do not leave the DataFID unattended while filling the internal cylinder NOTE When the cylinder contents indicates approximately 1500 psig the safety relief valve on the filling station will begin venting and prevent any further increase The contents pressure 72 indicated MUST NOT exceed 1800 psig and the 3 way valve should be switched off before this OCCLI S 11 Turn the filling station 3 way valve handle to point away from the cylinder to allow high pressure gas trapped in the flexible hose to escape A check valve in DataFID prevents gas in the cylinder from escaping 12 Close the ultra zero air gas cylinder valve 13 After relieving the gas pressure in the hose remove it from the air fill port by pulling the knurled collar down and extracting the fitting 14 If the cylinder was empty you will need to flush it through by emptying it again see Purging the Internal Direct Gas Cylinder on page 301 and then filling it again Operating the DataFID with the Supplemental Air Hydrogen Valve Air Audio OFF ON Valve Exhaust Battery Pack Hy
58. e leak definition concentration specified in the regulation 6 3 The scale of the instrument meter shall be readable to 2 5 percent of the specified leak definition concentration 6 4 The instrument shall be equipped with an electrically driven pump to ensure that a sample is provided to the detector at a constant flow rate The nominal sample flow rate as measured at the sample probe tip shall be 0 10 to 3 0 l min 0 004 to 0 1 ft3 min when the probe is fitted with a glass wool plug or filter that may be used to prevent plugging of the instrument 6 5 The instrument shall be equipped with a probe or probe extension for sampling not to exceed 6 4 mm 1 4 in in outside diameter with a single end opening for admission of sample 6 6 The instrument shall be intrinsically safe for operation in explosive atmospheres as defined by the National Electrical Code by the National Fire Prevention Association or other applicable regulatory code for operation in any explosive atmospheres that may be encountered in its use The instrument shall at a minimum be intrinsically safe for Class 1 Division 1 conditions and or Class 2 Division 1 conditions as appropriate as defined by the example code The instrument shall not be operated with any safety device such as an exhaust flame arrestor removed 7 0 Reagents and Standards 7 1 Two gas mixtures are required for instrument calibration and performance evaluation 7 1 1 Zero Gas Air less than 10 pa
59. ed using concentrated detergent and water A pressure sprayer or squeeze bottle may be used to dispense the solution Observe the potential leak sites to determine if any bubbles are formed If no bubbles are observed the source is presumed to have no detectable emissions or leaks as applicable If any bubbles are observed the instrument techniques of Section 8 3 1 or 8 3 2 shall be used to determine if a leak exists or if the source has detectable emissions as applicable 9 0 Quality Control Section Quality Control Measure Effect 8 1 2 Instrument calibration precision check Ensure precision and accuracy respectively of instrument response to standard 10 0 Instrument calibration 10 0 Calibration and Standardization 10 1 Calibrate the VOC monitoring instrument as follows After the appropriate warm up period and zero internal calibration procedure introduce the calibration gas into the instrument sample probe Adjust the instrument meter readout to correspond to the calibration gas value NOTE If the meter readout cannot be adjusted to the proper value a malfunction of the analyzer is indicated and corrective actions are necessary before use 11 0 Analytical Procedures Reserved 12 0 Data Analyses and Calculations Reserved 97 13 0 Method Performance Reserved 14 0 Pollution Prevention Reserved 15 0 Waste Management Reserved 16 0 References 1 Dubose D A and G E Harris Response Factors of VOC Analyzers at a Meter
60. efill the hydrogen cylinder if necessary Oxygen supply is deficient Action Ensure there is an adequate supply of oxygen Do not attempt to ignite the flame in a location where there is greater than 10 000 ppm methane or the equivalent concentration of a flammable gas Move to a location where there are lower concentrations and start the flame and then begin sampling higher concentrations If the flame goes out while you are sampling very high concentrations it is possible that you are sampling above the flame out concentration The flame out concentration for methane is approximately 52 000 ppm 5 296 methane in air A minimum of 1796 oxygen is required to start the hydrogen flame Oxygen is supplied from the sample as it is drawn in by the pump A minimum of 1096 oxygen is required to maintain the hydrogen flame If you will be using the DataFID in a highly contaminated area where it is possible the oxygen content is below 1096 watch for indications of reduced flame height such as lowered detection limits or a flame out fault Exhaust port is blocked Action At low temperatures water vapor a by product of the hydrogen flame may condense at the exhaust port At sub zero temperatures the water vapor will freeze and obstruct the exhaust port If the exhaust port becomes obstructed 84 pump operation will be inhibited Flame out may also result Operate the DataFID within the operating temperature range 20 to 50 C Action
61. et filter restrictions ionization chamber cleanliness sample pump wear and other factors It is also needed in order to display concentration in ppm units equivalent to the calibration gas During calibration the DataFID is first exposed to zero air which contains no ionizable gases or vapors is used to set the DataFID s zero point A small signal is generated and the zero signal is stored by the microprocessor DataFID is next exposed to span gas This span gas signal is stored by the microprocessor The microprocessor subtracts the zero signal from the span gas signal and divides the difference by the user entered span gas concentration The resulting sensitivity is stored in the selected Cal Memory with the zero signal and the alarm level This number is then multiplied by the response factor and displayed DataFID readings are always relative to the calibration gas After calibration with a span gas DataFID will respond directly in units equivalent to that span gas Almost all combustible organic compounds will be detected by DataFID It cannot distinguish between the selected calibration gas and other ionizable compounds A reading of 10 ppm indicates all ionizable compounds that are present have generated an ion current proportional to 10 ppm of the selected calibration gas DataFID readings give an indication of the total ionizables present and their concentration relative the calibration gas Due to the DataFID s sensitivity outdoor air
62. etup section return to the Bluetooth Manager and select the Bluetooth Device ID for the one installed in your DataFID Note It is important that the Bluetooth Device is setup as a Generic Device without any encryption 67 Computer Communication Setup Follow the manufacturer s instruction for the Setup Software and Drivers that are needed for the computer operating system These are usually in CD form and come with the Bluetooth enabled device Contact the manufacturer or Windows download for the correct drivers needed The user may also use Windows OS to select most Bluetooth enabled devices although the drivers will still need to be installed when required Unlike a PDA most computers will rely on a Bluetooth wireless adapter for the data transmission which is typically inserted and used through a USB port on the computer There are a few key elements that all setup software will ask e he Bluetooth wireless adapter ID to the computer simply the name of the device being added e Service selection which type of device is being selected anything from headphones to network services e Security connection whether the device will require authorizations to work or not OS Platforms step through the computer Bluetooth wireless adapter search and location and advise the user to turn on the adapter to make it discoverable From Windows the Control Panel will have an Icon that will be Locationed Bluetooth Devices and Conf
63. ew batteries are to be connected the charger must idle for approximately 15 seconds to make sure all parameters in the microprocessor have been reset The LED changing to yellow light shows this and a new charge cycle can begin 22 CHARGE CYCLE AND LED INDICATIONS Battery initialization amp analysis Fast Charge Green Trickle charge Table 1 Battery Charger Indications With mains connected the LED will be orange the first 5 7 seconds and will be orange when the initialization and analysis starts If a battery is connected the actual charging will start a few seconds later when the LED changes to red Filling the Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder The DataFID hydrogen fuel cylinder is a metal hydride design that requires relatively low hydrogen pressure to fill it uM AN Aa Tz E ga aut MA U V AR s WAL M V Figure 7 DataFID Hydrogen Cylinder 23 The hydrogen fuel cylinder see Figure 7 when full will provide the DataFID with up to 50 hours of continuous operation in a single fill To fill the hydrogen fuel cylinder the DataFID hydrogen filling station Part No A1201222 is required see Figure 8 The hydrogen fill station is outfitted with a CGA 350 adaptor for use with a high pressure hydrogen cylinder that contains at least 99 999 pure grade hydrogen also known as ultra high purity hydrogen Caution H2S SOs Cle and CO are contaminating substances for the cylinder alloy Do n
64. gen fuel cylinder Store the hydrogen supply tank in a well ventilated area well away from heat or possible ignition sources Hydrogen gas is a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame The lower explosive limit is 4 WARNING Directions for Attaching the Hydrogen Filling Station to the Hydrogen Supply Tank 1 Connect the hydrogen fuel cylinder filling station to the tank of hydrogen Hydrogen is usually supplied with a CGA 350 cylinder valve outlet The filling station is supplied with the matching fitting for ease of connection The threads of the adaptor will tighten counterclockwise NOTE Do not force the connection Do not use Teflon tape with CGA fittings In general these fittings are designed for metal to metal sealing Do not use adapters to connect one CGA fitting to another type of CGA fitting If the refill adapter does not match the outlet on your hydrogen tank contact Photovac 2 Tighten the hydrogen cylinder filling station onto the tank with a wrench Do not over tighten 25 DO NOT use an open flame to test for leaks WARNING Filling the Internal Hydrogen Cylinder Do not fill the hydrogen cylinder in a hazardous location WARNING Filling the Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder 1 Rotate the output valve to point toward the main cylinder of hydrogen Filling Position Deliver through quick connect valve Filling Position Hydrogen Off vent Tank Venting Position Figure 9 Output Valve
65. ht the desired Units of Measure and use the SELECT soft key to set the choice Real Time Data When the DataFID is being used in conjunction with a Computer or a PDA the current TVOC reading can be sent to a PDA only if the Real Time Data option is ON The Real Time Data function is used to switch on and off the Bluetooth message transmission To switch the Bluetooth messaging to the PDA on and off 1 From the Main Menu display select the DataFID Setup option 2 Select the Real Time Data option and then press the SELECT soft key Press the DOWN ARROW soft key to either turn the Bluetooth messaging to the Computer PDA on or off 3 Press SELECT soft key to return to the DataFID Setup menu display Compound Selection and Response Factors The response of a flame ionization detector to a compound is dependent on its ionization potential In certain situations when the user is confident that only a single specific compound exists they can set up the DataFID using a Methane Hexane or Propane calibration to mimic the DataFID response as if the DataFID was calibrated using that specific single compound The DataFID s 6 memory slots can be used to store compound information for 6 different gases A 7 memory slot exists as Memory Slot 1 but it is reserved for TVOC and its default settings are that of Methane The TVOC slot appears when this option is selected The TVOC memory slot 1 appears with the Compound name as a blank Response Factor se
66. iguration As with the instructions for the PDA communication setup open a port in the serial communications area in the Software and Windows assign the port complete the transfers without authorizations and make the port Generic 1 Select Settings ay Blue Tooth Communication doc Microsoft Word fe xi File Edit View Insert Format Tools Table Window Help Type a question for help amp X and then Control OSH SSSR LOOT o eMn EAA oo Gora e etum RE Vm T Panel from the Final Showi ELE LS io gt TimesNewRoman 12 B Z U Ej jz O 4 A 3 Windows Start Menu 2 Select Bluetooth Devices CSNW Date and Time Dell Modem on Hold 3 Select the z T Devices tab and Java Plug in Keyboard Mail 1 4 1 select add gt 3 tersand Regionaland Scannersand Scheduled e mee axes Language Cameras Tasks i k gu don sen uh pics im ue wno add iis rick it is urned on Follow the setup instructions that came with the device P and then click Search Again Search Again p ea wu Accounts VirusScan Windows Wireless Link Back Cancel Firewall Wireless Network Set vr t 9 z gt Drawy 3 AutoShapes w OOoBfd2 Ba O Z A S2 58g Page 5 Sec 1 5 8 At 6 8 Ln 33 Col 41 REC TRK EXT ove QZ A start E d My Computer fi Blue Tooth Communicatio gt Control Panel o EJ 49Pm 68 4 Select Next and then use the passkey 1234 5 Windows will n
67. iming screen again If the user wishes to go into the Run mode screen at any time all you need to do is select meas and the Run Mode screen will appear 4 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION The DataFID uses a Bluetooth communication chip as the means to download and upload information to and from the DataFID memory The users must be sure that the Bluetooth communication device software and Bluetooth device are running paired and active when trying to communicate with the DataFID Please Note When the unit has been powered off the computer or PDA must reinitiate communication with the Bluetooth chip in the DataFID This must be done each time the unit has been powered off Wireless Communication Range Most Bluetooth devices are capable of transmission approximately 30 feet away from the send receive device in this case the computer or PDA to the DataFID and vice versa Users should be aware that the signals sent from the DataFID and the computer PDA are not capable of transmissions through such items as steel doors and floors which disperse and block the transmission signal Most manufacturers will provide some sort of signal strength meter within their software that will advise the user if a communications link between the receiving device and the sending device is functioning and in some cases the signal strength Pairing Bluetooth enabled instruments need to be paired with the receiving or sending base which is typically a compute
68. ion that came with your Bluetooth device Fl a 4 ud O ee Y Hi CSNW Date and Time Dell Modem on tab and select Add The computer will then initiate the TEE Hold na Select the type of COM serial port that you want to add pairing for send C Incoming device initiates the connection amp S e a n d re C e IVe p O rt Outgoing computer initiates the connection a r Keyboard Mail numbers and report back the Device that will use the COM port e 3 and Regionaland Scanners and Scheduled Service n Uu m be rs 5 Language Cameras automatically Bee ounts VirusScan s Wireless Link oy tb Wireless Network Set Draws AutoShapes NN ODOR AS BE O Y A S2 EB Page 8 Sec 1 8li at SAA o in 20 Coli REC TRK EXT ove QX E start O m W E 2 My Computer Bi Blue Tooth Communicatio Control Panel e o FAL 4 56PM 70 Select Finish and the device is now paired and ready for use Initializing HyperTerminal will have data stream automatically when transfer within the program begins 5 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR INSTRUCTIONS The HC version of the DataFID is fitted with a supplemental air tank for use in decreased oxygen atmospheres which is defined as levels that are below 1096 oxygen and under normal operations would cause the unit to flame out Also the HC version is intended to be used in very high concentrations up to 100 000 pm which would n
69. ions for a selected component At the end of every interval one entry is placed in the log To enter the Method 21 logging mode the DataFID Setup menu must be entered After entering the 4 digit pass code scroll down to the User Mode entry and press the trigger button on the probe or the select mode on the display Then scroll down to Meth 21 log mode and press the trigger button or the select mode on the display Hit the back soft key to return to the main menu and press the meas soft key to start taking measurements in the Method 21 logging format Method 21 Mode Displays 1 02 09 method 21 14 44 3k 1 72 ppm EE Valve 12YJ5 Figure 22 Method 21 Mode Background Start Display Example The first Method 21 screen is shown in Figure 22 The purpose of this step is to take a BACKGROUND reading When the user is ready to begin measuring a BACKGROUND value simply press the trigger button on the probe or the start soft key The screen will change to that shown in Figure 23 1 02 09 method 21 14 45 Se 1 72 ppm Valve 12YJ5 cancel Figure 23 Method 21 Mode Background Stop Display Example 40 When the user has a valid BACKGROUND reading on the display simply press the trigger button on the probe or the stop soft key The maximum value measured between start and stop will be saved into the log associated with the current Method 21 tag The screen will change to that shown in Figure 24 1 02 09 method 21
70. lectric and electronic appliances that have been defined in the EU Directive 2002 96 EC and in national laws became effective in August 2005 and apply to this device Common household appliances can be disposed of using special collecting and recycling facilities However as the DataFID has not been registered for household usage it must not be disposed of through those means The device can be returned to your national vendor sales organization for disposal Please do not hesitate to contact your vendor sales organization if there are any questions on this issue 19 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING General Information If you have a service related question about the DataFID consult this manual first If you cannot find the answer in this documentation contact the Photovac Service Department When you call you should have your DataFID in front of you You should also have this manual at hand Lastly please have the following information ready 1 A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred 2 Any corrective action that has been taken 3 he exact wording of any messages that appeared on the display Do not service the DataFID in a hazardous location WARNING DataFID Fault Messages When the Check status is displayed the DataFID s operation is compromised Go to the View menu List error codes menu selection to obtain a description of the fault One exception is the flame out fault When
71. lit from SmartProbe handle Nickel metal hydride NiMH 15 hours 90 of full scale in lt 3 seconds 0 1 ppm to 50 000 ppm 100 000 ppm with supplemental air supply option Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Accuracy 40 F 4 C to 122 F 50 C 0 to 100 10 of reading 86 Repeatability Alarm level Alarm Calibration Standards Probe umbilical Intrinsic Safety FCC 2 Preset by operator Audible at 85 dB visual red LED on probe Methane hexane or propane Rugged military specification MIL C 26482 connector Class 1 Division 1 Groups A B C amp D Class B digital device pursuant to Subpart B class B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder Specifications Hydrogen Storage Material Metal hydride Hydrogen Storage Capacity 75 liters 5 Diameter 2 0 in 51mm Length 6 5 in 165mm 8 0 in 203mm with coupling Weight 1 9 lbs 0 8 kg Hydrogen Supply Purity Required 99 999 ultra high purity Shipping Designation UN3468 classified for air cargo shipments 87 Warranty The DataFID is warranted for one year against defects in materials and workmanship Photovac Inc warrants that its manufactured product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment to the Customer This may be voided if in the opinion of Photovac Inc the product has been abused or treate
72. me ionization and catalytic oxidation detectors are included in References 1 3 of Section 17 0 8 1 2 Calibration Precision The calibration precision test must be completed prior to placing the analyzer into service and at subsequent 3 month intervals or at the next use whichever is later 8 1 2 1 Make a total of three measurements by alternately using zero gas and the specified calibration gas Record the meter readings Calculate the average algebraic difference between the meter readings and the known value Divide this average difference by the known calibration value and multiply by 100 to express the resulting calibration precision as a percentage 8 1 2 2 The calibration precision shall be equal to or less than 10 percent of the calibration gas value 8 1 3 Response Time The response time test is required before placing the instrument into service If a modification to the sample pumping system or flow configuration is made that would change the response time a new test is required before further use 95 8 1 3 1 Introduce zero gas into the instrument sample probe When the meter reading has stabilized switch quickly to the specified calibration gas After switching measure the time required to attain 90 percent of the final stable reading Perform this test sequence three times and record the results Calculate the average response time 8 1 3 2 The instrument response time shall be equal to or less than 30 seconds The instrument p
73. nnect the nut to the DataFID inlet Do not tighten the nut Over tightening the Teflon ferrules will results in damage to the ferrules CAUTION 3 Remove the charcoal filter from its plastic bag and insert it into the nut Finger tighten the nut onto the inlet If the filter is not secure ensure you have inserted the tube stub far enough into nut Do not over tighten the fitting Charcoal Filter 1 4 Nut Connect to MicroFID T Ferrule Back Ferrule Figure 3 Connecting Charcoal Filter 18 The charcoal filter will remove hydrocarbon contaminants for up to 4000 ppm hours This means that the filter will be good for 1 hour removing 4000 ppm of hydrocarbon contaminants or will last for 4 hours removing 1000 ppm The exact time will be determined by the operating environment You will notice an increased hydrocarbon background when the filter requires replacement To replace the charcoal filter 1 Loosen the nut on the DataFID inlet 2 Remove the used filter 3 Insert the new charcoal filter into the nut and finger tighten the nut onto the inlet Do not over tighten the fitting 4 When the charcoal filter is not in use place it in its plastic bag and store it in a clean dry place Back pack configurations The backpack for the DataFID part number A12011101 is a multi function design that can be used as a back pack or as a hand or shoulder carried satchel The DataFID must be used
74. nse time means the time interval from a step change in VOC concentration at the input of the sampling system to the time at which 90 percent of the corresponding final value is reached as displayed on the instrument readout meter 4 0 Interferences Reserved 5 0 Safety 5 1 Disclaimer This method may involve hazardous materials operations and equipment This test method may not address all of the safety problems associated with its use It is the responsibility of the user of this test method to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to performing this test method 5 2 Hazardous Pollutants Several of the compounds leaks of which may be determined by this method may be irritating or corrosive to tissues e g heptane or may be toxic e g benzene methyl alcohol Nearly all are fire hazards Compounds in emissions should be determined through familiarity with the source Appropriate precautions can be found in reference documents such as reference No 4 in Section 16 0 6 0 Equipment and Supplies A VOC monitoring instrument meeting the following specifications is required 6 1 The VOC instrument detector shall respond to the compounds being processed Detector types that may meet this requirement include but are not limited to catalytic oxidation flame ionization infrared absorption and photoionization 6 2 The instrument shall be capable of measuring th
75. nt to Subpart B Class B of Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense DataFID Intrinsic Safety Notice THE DataFID IS CLASSIFIED FOR USE IN CLASS I DIVISION 1 GROUPS A B C D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS T4 135 C RATING The DataFID has been listed by Intertek Inc to comply with Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL amp 913 Standard for Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for use in Class lI Division 1 Groups A B C D Hazardous Classified Locations when powered by A3201108 Battery Pack LLEVE Flame tonization Detector o Intrinsically Safe for use in Class Division 1 Groups A B C and D Maximum surface temperature 135 C T4 Photovac Inc 300 Second Avenue Waltham MA 02451 USA Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Enclosure type 3R Read and follow all instructions in Users Manual p n MN201100 01 WARNING Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety CAUTION To prevent ignition of flammable or com
76. of the opening to the atmosphere 8 3 1 8 Access door seals Place the probe inlet at the surface of the door seal interface and conduct a peripheral traverse 96 8 3 2 Type II No Detectable Emission Determine the local ambient VOC concentration around the source by moving the probe randomly upwind and downwind at a distance of one to two meters from the source If an interference exists with this determination due to a nearby emission or leak the local ambient concentration may be determined at distances closer to the source but in no case shall the distance be less than 25 centimeters Then move the probe inlet to the surface of the source and determine the concentration as outlined in Section 8 3 1 The difference between these concentrations determines whether there are no detectable emissions Record and report the results as specified by the regulation For those cases where the regulation requires a specific device installation or that specified vents be ducted or piped to a control device the existence of these conditions shall be visually confirmed When the regulation also requires that no detectable emissions exist visual observations and sampling surveys are required Examples of this technique are 8 3 2 1 Pump or Compressor Seals If applicable determine the type of shaft seal Perform a survey of the local area ambient VOC concentration and determine if detectable emissions exist as described in Section 8 3 2 8 3 2 2 Seal
77. ommand can be typed in resulting in the following response from the DataFID to the PC FID HyperTerminal p l mjel File Edt wiew Call Transfer Help D ls 3 onle memslot 1 Methane 1 0 1000 0 16 0 Hexane 8 9 288 8 8 7 Methane2 1 8 1888 80 16 6 Propanol 1 6 588 8 6 1 Isobutyl 4 3 750 0 27 8 Benzene 7 9 258 8 37 9 1 Name RRF 1 8 Hlarm 1808 8 FW 16 0 Slot 2 Name Methane RRF 1 0 Alarm 1808 80 FW 16 0 SlotH 3 Name Hexane RRF H 9 Hlarm 200 0 FM 8 7 SlotH 4 Name Methane 2 RRF 1 8 Alarm 1808 80 FW 16 8 ISlot 5 Name Propanol RRF 1 6 iIHlarm 2588 8 FH 6 1 Slott 6 Name Isobutyl RRF 4 3 Alarm 750 8 FW 27 8 Slott 7 Name Benzene RRF 7 9 Alarm 250 0 FW 37 9 Selected Slot 1 Name RRF 1 8 Alarm 1808 80 FW 16 0 Connected 3 58 53 ANSIMI 38400 8 M 1 SCROLL CAPS Mam Capture Print echa 50 DataFID Setup Functions DataFID Setup functions are used to select the DataFID features See Figure 14 There are fourteen functions which can be set on the DataFID Pump Optional Air Backlight User Mode Clock Date Format Password Language Units of Measure Blue Tooth Compound Selection Select Cal Gas Service Diagnostics and Audio Control Menu Figure 14 shows a menu detailing the DataFID Setup functions Press the MENU key in any operating mode to access DataFID Setup When prompted enter the correct 4 digit password Once the c
78. omponents or the use of faulty or incomplete parts is not permitted When making repairs to equipment or components of this type Intrinsic Safety Certifications may be violated if the DataFID is serviced by individuals or organizations that are not Photovac factory certified for repair services Liability The liability for the proper functioning of the DataFID is irrevocably transferred to the owner or operator to the extent that the instrument is improperly services or repaired by personnel not employed or authorized by Photovac Inc or if the DataFID is used in a manner not conforming to its intended use Photovac Inc cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non compliance with the recommendations given above The warranty and liability limitations provisions of the terms of sale and delivery of Photovac Inc are likewise not modified by the recommendations given above Copyright Information This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or translated into any language without the prior without written permission of Photovac Inc Trademarks Registered names trademarks etc used in this document even when not specifically marked as such are protected by law Notices and Warnings FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursua
79. ompound detector It does not respond to inorganic compounds The DataFID s sensitivity is highly dependent on chemical structure and bonding characteristics The combustion efficiency of a compound determines its sensitivity oimple saturated hydrocarbons methane ethane etc possess high combustion efficiencies and are among the compounds that produce the highest DataFID response Organic fuels acetylene refined petroleum products burn easily and are also extremely well detected The presence of substituted functional groups amino hydroxyl halogens on a simple hydrocarbon reduces its combustion efficiency and thus DataFID s sensitivity to the compounds methanol and chloromethane for example are detectable with the DataFID but not as well as methane A greater number of carbon atoms can offset this loss of sensitivity due to substitution For example the DataFID is more sensitive to n butanol than it is to methanol Note The list of DataFID compound Response Factors is maintained on Photovac s web site www photovac com Support Equipment and Consumables Compressed Gases Cylinders of compressed gas such as hydrogen and calibration gas must be handled with extreme care When using the calibration gas bag adapter take care not to kink or stress the tubing For safety the hydrogen and calibration gas cylinders must be secured before use 14 Please observe the following handling procedures Do not mutilate cylinders Do not
80. on 13 Draw Meth21 Draw Thirteen Class AAH Stat Normal Band 6 060000 Crdg 6 600006 Ldef 80 080800080 Loc 14 Method21 Location 14 Draw Meth21 Draw Fourteen Class AAN Stat Normal Bgnd 6 660000 Crdg 6 800000 Ldef 5 808008080 Loc 15 Hethod21 Location 15 Draw Methd21 Draw Fivteen Class AAD Stat Normal Bgnd 6 660000 Crdg 8 000800 Ldef 80 000000 Loc 16 Method 1 Location 16 Draw Methd21 Draw Sixteen Class AAP Stat Normal Band 6 860000 Crdg 6 600000 Ldef 85 08080080 Loc 17 HMethod 1 Location 1 Draw Mth21 Draw Seventeen Class AAD Stat Normal Bgnd 6 660000 Crdg 6 000800 Ldef 98 808068860 Loc 18 Hethod21 Location 18 Draw Meth21 Draw Eighteen Class AAR Stat Normal Bond 6 660000 Crdg 6 600000 Ldef 95 808080860 Loc 19 WMethod21 Location 19 Draw Heth21 Draw Nineteen Class AAS Stat Normal Band 6 600600 Crdg 6 800000 Ldef 1600 860008 Loc 20 Method 1 Location 28 Draw Method21 Draw Twenty Class AAT Stat Normal Bond 6 600000 Crdg 6 000000 Ldef 185 8800800 Connected 0 26 11 ANSTW 36400 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS MLM Capture Print echi Method 21 routing information can be added or subtracted from the file as necessary For Location Route Entry from PC 1 Single Location Route Entry Description A single Location Route list entry will take place in the following manner locroute lt list gt Location description gt CH lt LF gt where a locroute keywo
81. ons 1 There are no operator replaceable parts for the DataFID except the battery pack exhaust frit and sample inlet filter 2 For replacement battery pack use only Photovac Part No A3201108 3 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cells may explode The battery pack must be disposed of properly Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 4 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack The battery pack is a sealed item and has no operator serviceable parts 5 Exercise care in handling battery packs in order not to short the terminals with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 6 Do not defeat proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger 7 Charge the battery pack using the battery charger provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual To charge the battery use only the Universal Battery Charger Part No A1201221 When using the battery charger do not block access to the mains outlet in use with adapter The battery charger is not to be used in a hazardous area Do not open the DataFID or SmartProbe housings to access the internal components This action will invalidate the Intrinsic Safety rating for these products WARNING 10 1 INTRODUCTION About this Manual This manual provides detailed instruc
82. or A response factor must be determined for each compound that is to be measured either by testing or from reference sources The response factor tests are required before placing the analyzer into service but do not have to be repeated at subsequent intervals 8 1 1 1 Calibrate the instrument with the reference compound as specified in the applicable regulation Introduce the calibration gas mixture to the analyzer and record the observed meter reading Introduce zero gas until a stable reading is obtained Make a total of three measurements by alternating between the calibration gas and zero gas Calculate the response factor for each repetition and the average response factor 8 1 1 2 The instrument response factors for each of the individual VOC to be measured shall be less than 10 unless otherwise specified in the applicable regulation When no instrument is available that meets this specification when calibrated with the reference VOC specified in the applicable regulation the available instrument may be calibrated with one of the VOC to be measured or any other VOC so long as the instrument then has a response factor of less than 10 for each of the individual VOC to be measured 8 1 1 3 Alternatively if response factors have been published for the compounds of interest for the instrument or detector type the response factor determination is not required and existing results may be referenced Examples of published response factors for fla
83. ormally cause flame out Further the supplemental air provides measurement capabilities in low oxygen environments such as high altitudes Note The HC version of the DataFID is the model with supplemental air installed The supplemental air tank when charged to 1500 psi will provide one hour of service duty in oxygen reduced or oxygen absent atmospheres The supplemental air tank in the DataFID is filled from a high pressure gas cylinder to a pressure of 1500 psi The supplemental air tank is filled using an air carrier filling device which attaches directly onto the high pressure gas cylinder typically 2200 psi The supplemental air must be Ultra Zero 99 999 pure This grade of air is required to ensure that no false positive readings are introduced due to poor quality air which can contain hydrocarbons Filling the Internal Supplemental Air Cylinder WARNING Do not refill the internal supplemental air tank in a hazardous location To refill the supplemental air tank the carrier gas filling device Part no MX380319 is required WARNING Do not attempt to fill the internal cylinder without a carrier gas filling device The direct gas filling device consists of an adapter fitting with a left handed thread for cylinder attachment a three way valve and a flexible hose The three way valve can be positioned to deliver gas from the cylinder through the flexible hose to the refill port Alternatively the valve can be turned to release direct gas
84. orrect password is entered the user will be allowed to enter the DataFID Setup menu Pump The Pump function turns the pump on and off When the pump and the detector are off the meter display will continue to read normally but the instantaneous reading is at 0 0 Turn the pump and flame off when concentration measurements are not necessary and the DataFID will only be used for setup or reviewing data By operating the instrument with the pump and flame off when you do not need them you will conserve the battery and the hydrogen To turn on the pump 1 Press the MENU soft key DataFID Setup press SELECT Pump press SELECT On then press SELECT To turn off the pump 2 Press the MENU soft key DataFID Setup press SELECT Pump press SELECT Off then press SELECT Optional Air HC Version Only The Optional Air function is used with the HC Version of the DataFID to switch the Optional Air on and off when there is insufficient oxygen to light the flame To switch the Optional Air on and off 1 Press the MENU soft key and select the DataFID Setup option 2 Select Optional Air and then press the SELECT soft key Press the DOWN ARROW soft key to either turn the Optional Air on or off 3 Press SELECT soft key to return to the DataFID Setup menu display Backlight The Backlight function is used to switch the backlighting on and off when there is insufficient light to read the display To
85. ot expose the cylinder interior to these substances Caution Lower grades of hydrogen will damage the fuel cell with impurities and decrease the overall longevity of the fuel cell Ensure the hydrogen is ultra high purity Caution Do not modify or alter the hydrogen cylinder or fittings DO NOT attempt to fill the hydrogen cylinder without a refill adapter WARNING The Hydrogen Filling Station Part No A1201222 consists of an adapter fitting with a left handed thread for cylinder attachment an output valve and a hydrogen fuel cell quick connect The Hydrogen Filling otation delivers a fixed 260 psi to the hydrogen fuel cylinder The output valve is positioned to deliver gas from the cylinder to the hydrogen fuel cylinder Additionally in the final stages of filling the hydrogen fuel cylinder the output valve is used to release gas held in the quick connect after filling The amount of hydrogen supplied to the Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder is dependent on filling time Generally you can expect 9 hours of usage for every 15 minutes of charging A charge time versus usage time chart is identified below 15 Minutes 9 Hours 30 Minutes 18 Hours 45 Minutes 2 Hours 60 Minutes 34 Hours Table 2 Charging Time and Usage Time 24 Output Valve WARNING DO NOT ADJUST THIS REGULATOR Attach Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder Here Figure 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cylinder Filling Station NOTE Read through this section before filling the hydro
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87. own on the display and the flame icon should be present NOTE Step 1 covering calibration is not necessary for the most basic operation of the DataFID 9 The calibration function is initiated by pressing both the left and right soft keys at the same time NOTE See Calibration section immediately following these steps for full discussion about calibration process 10 To turn off the DataFID follow all the steps shown on the display screen on page 32 34 Top Level Menu Shut down Calibration The DataFID must be calibrated in order to display concentration in ppm units equivalent to the calibration gas See the section on calibration starting on page 47 for a full description of calibration procedures for the DataFID Note The DataFID must be operated in an upright position during calibration Data Communication The DataFID links to external devices via Bluetooth This wireless technology is used as the communication link to external PC s used for uploading information to the DataFID and for downloading measurement data collected during the process of field monitoring activity It can also communicate with external PDA s which may be used for Method 21 LDAR monitoring Refer to section 4 for more information regarding Bluetooth communication set up and operation Method 21 Operation Method 21 is a US EPA sampling protocol for the determination of volatile organic compound VOC leaks in process equipment You must be familiar with
88. r or PDA The pairing protocol will create a communications port for the 63 computer linking device and will then begin a search for Bluetooth serial communications devices This pairing will occur during a send receive from the unit setup within the computer PDA when the user selects a specific device serial number from within the DataFID unit Most software programs from Bluetooth enabled devices will find available DataFID units with the sending unit This serial number will not be the Photovac DataFID serial number which is etched into the casing but rather the serial number of the Bluetooth send receive chip within the DataFID For instance DataFID unit serial number AZ300505 has a Bluetooth chip within it having the serial number ending in C001 Users should rename and add in the DataFID serial number to the information for the Bluetooth serial number as to not confuse the data transmission and download or upload from other units accessing the Bluetooth software program Note The Pairing password for the DataFID is 1234 Enabling Blue Tooth Communication Once the Bluetooth communication is properly setup and paired between the Computer PDA and the DataFID operations such as Data log Download Compound Upload and Tag Upload are available without any further menu selections Users of Computer PDA enterprise datalogging LDAR software programs as LeakDAS will need to perform the following steps in order for the DataFID to emit a real time VO
89. rd that must appear at the start of every line in order for DataFID to recognize an entry b list Location Route number in the list c Location description 21 character max Location description that must be surrounded by quotes d CR LF Carriage Return and Line Feed are accomplished by pressing the Enter key at the end of each line NOTE are used as separators and are NOT included in the text file 46 2 Example location route file locroute 1 First Route Location locroute 2 Second Route Location locroute 3 Third Route Location locroute 4 Fourth Route Location locroute 5 Fifth Route Location 3 Sending location route list file from PC to the DataFID The following is a PC screen snapshot of how a Location list text file is sent from a PC to the DataFID a The first step is to open a PC terminal program such as Hyper Terminal b The next step is to select Send Text File from the Transfer menu c Find the previously created Tag text file and select it by choosing the Open option FID HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Fearne ox Look in c HyperTerminal e E3 P em Recent Desktop My Documents BE om My Computer a As ey Ee My Network File name pe RENE Files oftype Tert file TXT z Z fe 4 Viewing the location route list in the DataFID In order to verify that the Location Route list was succe
90. rn the pressure control valve on the cylinder all the way out close the cylinder Turn the regulator outlet to off Open the gas cylinder valve slowly and check for leaks Adjust the delivery pressure and then open the regulator outlet valve 15 Hydrogen Gas The DataFID detector uses a Hydrogen flame to ionize samples and produce Total Volatile Organic Compound TVOO readings The quality and purity of the Hydrogen gas is very important to the accuracy of the detector Hydrogen gas is a fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame The lower explosive limit LEL is 4 The lower explosive limit is the minimum concentration of gas or vapor in air that will ignite in the presence of a source of heat or sparks WARNING Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS before handling this gas The MSDS will be provided by the gas supplier when the gas is ordered You must obtain a tank of hydrogen from which you can fill the internal cylinder When ordering hydrogen specify ultra high purity hydrogen 99 999 pure This grade of hydrogen is also referred to as Grade 5 or Ultra zero grade The hydrogen must have less than 0 1 ppm hydrocarbon contamination You can obtain the hydrogen in various size cylinders and pressures Specify a tank with no more than 2400 psig 16547 kPa The hydrogen cylinder must also have CGA 350 male outlet The DataFID Hydrogen Filling Station Part No A1201222 is required to fill the hydrogen c
91. rotocol open and running Take note of which communications port is assigned by the Bluetooth software for example COMAO e To access Hyper Terminal select Start then Program Accessories Communications Hyper Terminal and then select the Hyper Terminal Icon A Connection Description box will appear Enter a name e g DataFID A Setup Connection box will open Enter the instrument name 65 and select an icon if you choose to save the session after you have completed downloading the data this icon will then appear in the Hyper Terminal group A Com Properties Box will appear please enter the following information Bits per second 38400 Data Bits 8 Parity None otop bits 1 Flow Control None Open the Transfer menu select Capture Text A Capture Text box will appear Enter the filename you choose and select Start x Port Settings Bits per second s400 i tt Data bits Parity None o Stop bits fo Flow control Restore Defaults TUNE Capture Text Ei Folder C Program Files amp cecessories sHuperT erminal File cessories H vperT erminah DATA TT Browse caen e Prepare the instrument to begin data transfer Choose the data to be downloaded and begin the transfer Once the transfer is complete the logged data can then be Copied and Pasted into a new or existing document or spreadsheet Interfacing Blue Tooth Communication Typical communications softw
92. rts per million by volume ppmv VOC 7 1 2 Calibration Gas For each organic species that is to be measured during individual source surveys obtain or prepare a known standard in air at a concentration approximately equal to the applicable leak definition specified in the regulation 94 7 2 Cylinder Gases If cylinder calibration gas mixtures are used they must be analyzed and certified by the manufacturer to be within 2 percent accuracy and a shelf life must be specified Cylinder standards must be either reanalyzed or replaced at the end of the specified shelf life 7 3 Prepared Gases Calibration gases may be prepared by the user according to any accepted gaseous preparation procedure that will yield a mixture accurate to within 2 percent Prepared standards must be replaced each day of use unless it is demonstrated that degradation does not occur during storage 7 4 Mixtures with non Reference Compound Gases Calibrations may be performed using a compound other than the reference compound In this case a conversion factor must be determined for the alternative compound such that the resulting meter readings during source surveys can be converted to reference compound results 8 0 Sample Collection Preservation Storage and Transport 8 1 Instrument Performance Evaluation Assemble and start up the instrument according to the manufacturer s instructions for recommended warm up period and preliminary adjustments 8 1 1 Response Fact
93. rvice photovac com Customer Service 1 781 290 0777 US Email customerservice photovac com Photovac Inc In the USA 300 Second Avenue Waltham MA 02451 U S A Tel 1 781 290 0777 Fax 1 781 290 4884 Web site www photovac com In all other areas contact your local representative Table 6 Contact Information 89 Response Factors This list of response factors was determined at nominally 500 ppm based on 500 ppm methane calibration gas Methane will have a response factor of 1 0 The following formula was used for calculation of the response factors Response Factor Actual Concentration DataFID Response A response factor less than 1 0 indicates a compound response better than that of methane hexane propane A response factor greater than 1 0 indicates a lower response than that of methane hexane propane NOTE It does not matter which Cal Memory is selected or which response factor is entered DATAFID s response is not specific to any one compound The displayed reading represents the total concentration of all ionizable compounds in the sample When using response factors results are expected to be accurate to 10 ppm or 25 whichever is greater otandards used for determination of these response factors were derived from a variety of sources C Certified gas cylinder 2 analytical accuracy Isobutylene 5 analytical accuracy G otandard prepared by dilution of pure gas into zero air accur
94. s the degree of agreement between measurements of the same known value expressed as the relative percentage of the average difference between the meter readings and the known concentration to the known concentration 3 3 Leak definition concentration means the local VOC concentration at the surface of a leak source that indicates that a VOC emission leak is present The leak definition is an instrument meter reading based on a reference compound 3 4 No detectable emission means a local VOC concentration at the surface of a leak source adjusted for local VOC ambient concentration that is less than 2 5 percent of the specified leak definition concentration That indicates that a VOC emission leak is not present 3 5 Reference compound means the VOC species selected as the instrument calibration basis for specification of the leak definition concentration For example if a leak definition concentration is 10 000 ppm as methane then any source emission that results in a local concentration that yields a meter reading of 10 000 on an instrument meter calibrated with methane would be classified as a leak In this example the leak definition concentration is 10 000 ppm and the reference compound is methane 3 6 Response factor means the ratio of the known concentration of a VOC compound to the observed meter reading when measured using an instrument calibrated with the reference compound specified in the applicable regulation 93 3 7 Respo
95. sample inlet filter 3 There are no operator serviceable parts inside the DataFID WARNING 1 Charging the battery is only to be done in a non hazardous area 2 For replacement battery pack use only Part No A320108 3 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cells may explode The battery pack must be disposed of properly Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 4 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack If the DataFID is used in a manner not specified the protection provided by the DataFID may be impaired 5 Exercise care in handling battery packs in order not to short the terminals with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns 6 Do not defeat proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger 7 Charge the battery pack using the AC battery charger provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual The AC battery charger is not to be used in a hazardous area WARNING 1 All calibration maintenance and servicing of this device including battery charging must be performed in a safe area away from hazardous locations 2 Disconnect all power before servicing 3 Do not open the DataFID exhaust frit when the unit is operating CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons read and follow these instructi
96. ssfully transferred to the DataFID from the PC the viewlocs command can be typed in resulting in the following response from the DataFID to the PC 47 gFID2 HyperTerminal File Edit Yiew Call Transfer Help locroute 19 19th Route Location viewlocs Loc 1 First Route Location Loc 2 Second Route Location Loc 3 Third Route Location Loc 4 Fourth Route Location Loc 5 Fifth Route Location Loc 6 Sixth Route Location Loc 7 Route Location Seven Loc 8 Eighth Route Location Loc 9 Ninth Route Location Loc 10 Tenth Route Location Loc 11 Route Location Eleven Loc 12 Route Location Twelve Loc 13 13th Route Location Loc 14 14th Route Location Loc 15 15th Route Location Loc 16 16th Route Location Loc 17 1 th Route Location locH 18 18th Route Location Loc 19 19th Route Location Loc 20 280th Route Location locroute 20 26th Route Location Connected 1 33 15 ANSTW 38400 B N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Tapture Print echo 48 For Compound Entry from PC 1 Single Compound Entry Description A single Compound list entry will take place in the following manner lt memslot gt lt list gt lt Compound name gt Response Factor Alarm Level Formula Weight CH lt LF gt where a memslot keyword that must appear at the start of every line in order for DataFID to recognize an entry b list Compound number in the list c Compound name
97. start the flow of gas Fill the gas bag about half full and then close the regulator 9 Disconnect the gas bag from the gas bag adapter and empty the bag Flush the bag a few times with the calibration gas and then fill it 10 Close the gas bag valve Gently pull the valve tube away from the bag and then turn the knurled plastic knob clockwise to tighten it against the valve tube 11 Remove the knurled nut on the adapter tube from the regulator 12 Repeat this procedure if necessary to prepare a bag of zero air NOTE Do not use the same gas bag or gas bag adapter for the bag of zero air You will contaminate the bag of zero air 59 Calibrating the DataFID General Before calibration begins make sure the DataFID is turned on and is in measure mode To calibrate the DataFID 1 Press both the left and right user keypad buttons together This will initialize the DataFID Calibration Mode Screen 255 DataFID select span gas Hexane Span Gas Methane Span Gas Propane Span Gas select 2 Select the desired Calibration Gas The DataFID has 3 Calibration Memories and can be calibrated with 3 different span gases or response factors if desired Only one Cal Memory can be used at a time 3 Connect the supply of zero air and press Next to set the Zero Point for calibration connect zero Connect to Zero Air and open valve cancel 60 4 f you are using a charcoal filter connect the filter as outlined on p
98. strument s software version number Next the DataFID will proceed to the Main menu display 3 For maximum accuracy and stability allow the DataFID to warm up for 20 minutes prior to calibration Default Display The DataFID always starts in the Main menu after start up The unit s setup will be restored to the previous entries at the time it was powered down The Up and Down arrows soft key 1 and 3 provide a way for the user to choose from the 4 main options DataFID Setup Data Log Options Shutdown DataFID and View Menu The Measure function soft key 2 provides a way for the user to start or return to TVOC measuring mode main menu View Menu gt DataFID Setup Data Log Options Shutdown DataFID select Figure 17 Main Menu Display 35 Numeric Value Duration Time and Date Entry In cases where the system requires the user to enter a number duration time or date the following mechanism is used The number of digits to be entered depends on the type of value being entered In some cases units may be specified e g ppm or hh mm in others there may be no units Upon entering a value entry screen see Figure 18 a bar icon below the left most digit highlights it as the active digit The up middle soft button and down left soft button arrows are used to increase decrease the digit The bar icon is moved to the next digit to the right using the right soft button The done soft key probe trigger button or soft
99. switch the Backlighting on and off 1 Press the MENU soft key and select DataFID Setup 91 2 Select BACKLIGHT and then press the SELECT soft key Press the DOWN ARROW soft key to either turn the backlight on or off 3 Press SELECT soft key to return to the main display To extend the operating life of the battery pack turn the backlighting off when it is not required User Mode User mode selects one of the four logging modes The four logging modes are Logging Off Location Interval and Method 21 mode Logging Off mode displays instantaneous readings only The display is updated continuously and readings are not logged Location mode displays instantaneous readings The user has the option to manually store the instantaneous reading as either a data point with a tag and a sample reading Interval mode displays the instantaneous reading In interval mode data is logged at a user selected interval value between 1 second and 999 seconds To access the User Mode Section 1 Press the MENU soft key and select DataFID Setup 2 Select User Mode and then press the SELECT soft key Press the UP or DOWN ARROW soft key to choose the applicable User Mode that is Logging Off Location Interval or Method 21 3 Press SELECT soft key to return to the main display Clock The Clock function is used to set both the current date and time Entering Numbers with the Soft Keys to Set the Clock For all information entry in clock mode
100. t to 1 0 Alarm Level set to 1000 0 and a Formula Weight of 16 0 The DataFID s other 6 memory slots can be used to store compound information for 6 different gases By using the Up and Down arrow soft keys the current values for these compounds can be viewed one at a time When the desired compound appears on the screen the select soft key can be used to choose that compound and its associated parameters Response Factor Alarm Level Formula Weight as the active compound in which all measurements are performed See figure 30 memory slot 1 Compound Resp Factor 1 0 Alarm Level 000 0 Formula Wgt 16 0 select Figure 30 Setting the Compound Memory 54 Select Calibration Gas There are three Gas types of which any one can be used to perform a DataFID calibration On selecting Select Cal Gas the three calibration type gases will appear as a list They are Methane Propane and Hexane Using either the Up or Down arrow soft key highlight the desired calibration gas and use the SELECT soft key to set the gas Edit H2 Timer The H2 is used to counr down the number of hours of use remaing in the hydrogen fule cylinder Each time the hydrogen fuel cylinder is filled the timer should be set to 50 reprsenting 50 hours reaming of hydrogen fuel use Shorter periods of use can be enterd if the hydrogen fuel cylinder is connected to the hydrogen supply for short amounts of time See Table 2 Charging Time and Usaje Time
101. then comparing the result before the calibration This quality check is most commonly known as a bump test and helps define the unit linearity and whether cleaning of the detector collector electrode is necessary The unit s performance should be within 2096 of the calibration level used This should be performed once a month and recorded to verify if any changes in the quality check have changed and if the unit should be sent in for service e Yearly Service Evaluation Photovac advises that the DataFID be sent to Photovac Service once a year for preventive maintenance and calibration Sending the unit to Photovac on a yearly basis allows the user to receive upgrades to software preventive maintenance cleaning and calibration along with a calibration certificate Contact Photovac Customer Service for information on ProCare Annual Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Table Item Operation Frequency Usage Battery Pack Charging For 8 hours of use charge 4 hours Hydrogen Cylinder Filling 15 minutes for 9 hours of use see Table 2 for cell charge times Inlet Filter Replacement When dirty or once per week Sintered Filter Replacement Once every month in wet concentrated environments Calibration Daily In condition unit will be used Calibration Monthly Record readings Send to Photovac Service if inaccuracy consistently over 20 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 18 Cd 2 4 EU regulations for the disposal of e
102. tified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual To charge the DataFID battery use only Part No A1201221 Oxygen Concentration Limits A minimum of 1796 oxygen is required to start the hydrogen flame The oxygen is supplied from the sample as it is drawn in by the pump A minimum of 1096 oxygen is required to maintain the hydrogen flame An oxygen deficiency will reduce the height of the flame or cause the flame to be extinguished and may affect the displayed reading If the DataFID is used in a highly contaminated area where it is possible that the oxygen content is below 1096 watch for indications of reduced flame height such as lowered detection limits or a flame out fault Flammable Gases High concentrations of flammable gases gases within their flammable range can act as an additional fuel source When this happens the flame height may increase beyond the confines of the combustion chamber The hydrogen supply will then be cut off and the flame will go out Flame out may also occur when the concentration of sample gas is so great that it causes an oxygen deficiency This may occur when sampling enclosed or confined spaces where vapors and gases cannot escape Watch for indications of increased flame height such as erratic readings or sudden high concentrations followed by a flame out fault ACCESSORIES Computer The DataFID will send information stored in its logge
103. ting Instructions The following steps should be followed to operate the basic functions of the DataFID 1 Ensure that battery pack is properly attached to the DataFID and that it has been fully charged 2 Attach the hydrogen cylinder to the left side of DataFID instrument body The cylinder slides through an open holder and the swage connector engages the cylinder with the instrument A distinct click will be heard when this occurs 3 Ensure that the SmartProbe umbilical hose is connected to the DataFID Inlet and to the SmartProbe electrical fittings on the bottom of the DataFID body 4 Turn on the hydrogen valve see Figure 5 by rotating the valve counter clockwise located on the top left of the DataFID instrument body Wait a few minutes for the hydrogen fuel to flow to the DataFID detector 2 5 Turn on the DataFID using the OFF ON power switch on the top right of DataFID instrument body 6 The display screen on the probe will show the Top Level Menu depicted in the Section User Menu Functions page 32 7 The DataFID body display and the SmartProbe display have three red soft keys and a trigger switch see Figure 6 that operate all menu functions facilitating single handed use of the instrument 8 The DataFID will automatically start with DataFID Setup on the main display Simply press the middle red soft key meas to initiate the Flame ON Procedure After a few moments measurements in ppm should be sh
104. tions for the setup operation and maintenance of the DataFID Portable Flame lonization Detector Before unpacking the instrument please read the Warnings and Safety Practices on page 12 This section describes possible hazards that may injure the user damage the instrument or compromise its operation Some general safety information is also provided To help you learn to use DataFID quickly this manual is organized by tasks beginning with Chapter 2 Using the DataFID Chapter 3 User Functions Chapter 4 Wireless Communication Chapter 5 Supplemental Air Instructions Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Appendices The DataFID manual uses a few conventions for key names on the keypad and for text that is shown on the display UPPERCASE Key names are denoted by uppercase text An ARROW key is the collective name for the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys Display Text Text that appears on the DataFID display is in quotation marks Angle Brackets Computer keyboard names are denoted by angle brackets e g Ctrl FID s that must be typed in using the computer keyboard is shown in italics In the User Manual text various warnings and notes are displayed including A warning indicates an operation that could cause personal injury if precautions are not followed WARNING CAUTION A caution indicates an operation that could cause damage to the instrument if precautions are not followed
105. tions of gases and vapors may exist WARNING 12 Intended Use The DataFID only measures the concentration of airborne gases and vapors that can be ionized by a flame ionization detector The DataFID automatically displays and can record the concentration values The reading displayed represents the total concentration of all flame ionizable chemicals present in the sample The DataFID can display concentration values in ppm and ppb WARNING Excessive Heat and Cold Do not expose the instrument to intense sunlight for prolonged periods Exposure to excessive heat may result in erroneous readings At low temperatures water vapor a by product of the hydrogen flame may condense at the exhaust port At sub zero temperatures the water vapor will freeze and obstruct the exhaust port If the exhaust port becomes obstructed pump operation will be inhibited Flame out may also result WARNING Flame lonization Detector Operation The DataFID uses a flame ionization detector for the measurement of combustible organic compounds in air at parts per million levels The permanent air gases argon carbon dioxide nitrogen oxygen water vapor etc are not ionized by the flame When the DataFID is flamed on the internal pump draws air in through the DataFID inlet This sample air provides the oxygen necessary for combustion in the hydrogen fed flame Exhaust Out Flame Arrestor Thermocoup Glow Plug d Microprocessor
106. ump dilution probe if any sample probe and probe filter that will be used during testing shall all be in place during the response time determination 8 2 Instrument Calibration Calibrate the VOC monitoring instrument according to Section 10 0 8 3 Individual Source Surveys 8 3 1 Type Leak Definition Based on Concentration Place the probe inlet at the surface of the component interface where leakage could occur Move the probe along the interface periphery while observing the instrument readout If an increased meter reading is observed slowly sample the interface where leakage is indicated until the maximum meter reading is obtained Leave the probe inlet at this maximum reading location for approximately two times the instrument response time If the maximum observed meter reading is greater than the leak definition in the applicable regulation record and report the results as specified in the regulation reporting requirements Examples of the application of this general technique to specific equipment types are 8 3 1 1 Valves The most common source of leaks from valves is the seal between the stem and housing Place the probe at the interface where the stem exits the packing gland and sample the stem circumference Also place the probe at the interface of the packing gland take up flange seat and sample the periphery In addition survey valve housings of multipart assembly at the surface of all interfaces where a leak could occur
107. und labored when the filter requires replacement CAUTION Do not replace the inlet filter in a hazardous location 1 Turn off the instrument Unscrew the filter housing from the probe housing or unit housing Be careful not to lose the O ring seal See Figure Polypropylene Mesh T Detector Housing 76 Figure 35 Inlet Filter 2 Remove the Teflon Polypropylene filter and install the new filter Part No MX396015 Place the filter in the filter housing with the Teflon side facing outward in the filter housing and the polypropylene mesh side facing the DataFID unit or DataFID SmartProbe Handle the filter disk only by the edges The mesh may be damaged or contaminated by excessive handling Use forceps if possible NOTE Each filter is protected by a piece of blue plastic Remove the plastic before installing the filter in DataFID 3 Replace the filter housing 4 Calibrate all Cal Memories that you are using before continuing operation NOTE Do not operate the DataFID without an inlet filter Replacing the Sintered Filter Exhaust Filter Through normal use of the DataFID the exhaust frit and cap Part No A3201116 can become clogged with fine carbon ash from continuous burning of vapors and gases which exit from the detector It is vital that this piece be replaced often and a supply should be kept on hand One of the principle reasons this part needs to be changed out is from excess humidity in the air while the unit is
108. with the backpack to maintain the intrinsic safety rating WARNING 19 2 USING THE DataFID DataFID Component Layout The diagram below shows the basic layout of the DataFID HC Version components The EV version does not contain the supplemental air tank air valve air fill port or safety relief valve The diagram following on the next page shows the basic layout of the DataFID SmartProbe and umbilical hose NOTE The cover must be attached for the DataFID to operate Ro Air Audio OFF ON alve Valve Exhaust Battery Pack Hydrogen Cylinder Computer Board COMPONENT SIDE vin SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED FOR CLARITY Air Fill Safety Inlet Port Relief Remote Probe Figure 5 Schematic Lay out of DataFID HC version 20 DataFID Probe and Umbilical Displa Dj Filter Alarm and Charge Indicator Keypad Trigger Switch Remote Probe Connector Figure 6 Schematic Lay out of DataFID SmartPROBE amp Umbilical 21 Using the DataFID Battery Charger READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE CHARGER The DataFID battery charger is only designed for indoor use and should not come into contact with water or dust In order to avoid overheating the charger should not be covered when it is in use The charger is turned on by connecting it to the mains socket Disconnecting it from the mains socket turns the charger off If the charger is equipped with a mains cord verify that
109. wnload has completed Uploading Pre Set Data from a computer to the DataFID For METHOD 21 Route Entry from a PC The DataFID will accept a pre set routing schedule via the Bluetooth connection from a PC to the DataFID The routing schedule is entered in a PC and then uploaded to the DataFID 1 Method 21 Route Entry Description A single Method 21 list entry will take place in the following manner lt meth21 gt lt list gt Location descript gt Drawing descript gt Class Leak definition CH LF where a meth21 the keyword that must appear at the start of every line in order for DataFID to recognize an entry b list Location Route number in the list c Location description 21 character max Location description that must be surrounded by quotes d Drawing description 20 character max Drawing description that must be surrounded by quotes e Class 3 character max Class code that must be surrounded by quotations f Leak definition in ppm This is the value at which the measured value gets compared against the leak definition for this component g CR LF Carriage Return and Line Feed are accomplished by pressing the Enter key at the end of each line 44 NOTE are used as separators and are NOT included in the text file 2 Example Method 21 File meth21 1 Method 21 Location 1 First Meth21 Drawing AAA 10 0 meth21 2 Method 21 Location 2 Second
110. ylinder When ordering hydrogen specify ultra high purity hydrogen 99 999 pure Refill the hydrogen fuel cylinder with the clean hydrogen supply Cause There is an undetermined problem Action Contact the Service Department Problem Date and time settings are not retained Cause The DataFID has not been used for 3 months or more and the internal battery not the external battery pack has been discharged 82 Action Turn the DataFID on and allow it to run until a LoBatt status appears This will take approximately 15 hours Remove the battery pack and recharge it overnight Repeat this procedure for 3 or 4 days While the DataFID is running the internal battery is charging Problem Cannot fill the hydrogen fuel cylinder Cause The hydrogen supply tank has insufficient pressure You can only fill the internal cylinder to a pressure of less than or equal to the tank pressure Action Fill the hydrogen fuel cylinder or replace the hydrogen fuel cylinder with a full one Cause There is a problem with the refill adapter Action Contact the Service Department DO NOT modify or disassemble the refill adapter If you have any problems the unit must be returned for repair or replacement WARNING Problem Instrument status shows Over Cause Rapid change in signal level The detector electronics have been momentarily saturated Action Wait a few seconds for the status to return to Ready Cause The detector
111. ylinder You cannot fill the DataFID hydrogen cylinder without the hydrogen filling station Calibration Gas Adequate ventilation must be provided when the DataFID is being calibrated If compound threshold limit values TLV are exceeded you should use a gas bag for sampling and calibration To determine the TLV of the compounds contained in the calibration gas refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS supplied with your calibration gas cylinder Battery Pack Care Do not leave battery packs uncharged for an extended period of time This will result in damage to the battery packs and possible loss of logged data Please observe the following For replacement battery pack use only Part No A3201108 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire The cell may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This battery pack must be disposed of properly Check with local codes for special disposal instructions 16 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin It may be toxic if swallowed Exercise care in handling battery packs in order not to short the terminals with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conduct or may overheat and cause burns Do not defeat proper polarity orientation between the battery pack and battery charger Charge the battery pack using the charger provided with or iden

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