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1. Portable Ethylene Gas Analyzer CI 900 instruciuon Manual ch C Bio Science 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA USA www cid inc com 360 833 8835 products cid inc com DOCUMENT OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION ss ada 1 ECU it AR OIEA e EES 2 Specifica ONS niiin et coca enctendeiad dadeni UESELE can ced ca 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS samirana a a a eege ere 5 Un pack EME 6 Charging the Internal Battery sutccii nionci nnn ii ii a e a had 8 CI 900 CO2 Sensor and Battery Power EEN 9 Taking a Measurement dos 10 Graph Vie Wisteria A iets 11 Monitor Mode carencia acia acacia na EE 13 Meas UTE MENE SONES ini A A la cc ai li 14 HOt E 14 Field Modena aspas 16 SETUP MEN io A det cli deb 17 SECU P MCAS UT E A ANEN EEGEN 17 Setup GC Emulation Modena adi 17 ETUDE tee gegen Ee enee Eege EE ee 20 Setup SCS oia 21 Setup C2H4 E ie 23 Set p CO2 CalibratlON seis pri AO o ennai 25 Setup 02 SH e DEET 30 Setup Time and Date Eet Eain Naa UN EENE EE Ea EAEEREN 31 Setup Flo Wisteria asias asada 31 Setup Chamber ss a a 32 Setup Terminals iii A nach ethene A A d 36 AA a ia 38 View ET 39 Vew UE 39 View TEE 40 AAA o E AT ee 40 Other View MA AS de dd 42 GPS System FCE dea aia 42 A EE EE 43 Clear or Truncate a Fluid de idad 43 Deleted Pl iaa 44 Kreateur eebe eege E enee EES ee A4 Open File 2 eterduEREEdEeEEEEEEE EEN EE EEEEE NEES ENEE 46 Data Transfer to a Computer 47 Data Files on th Compte ad 48 FIRMWARE UPDATE iii ata escasa
2. Open a data file to save the measurements to Attach the chamber to the CI 900 by screwing on the wand to the top of the chamber Next connect the IN OUT gas tubing to the ports on the front of the CI 900 Connect the black power chamber cable to the left of the display Place the fruit inside the chamber and close it Observe and record the rate of change of ethylene over time with the CI 900 Monitor Mode Figure 9 Attaching the fruit chamber to the CI 900 left and the fruit chamber power connection and gas IN and OUT on the CI 900 front panel right If the tube is removed from the OUT port ambient air will be used to replenish the fruit chamber 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 16 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Setup Menu The CI 900 has a number of utility functions that allow the user to manage the instrument s capabilities These functions are accessed by pressing the RIGHT arrow when Setup is highlighted on the Main Menu The setup utility options are Measure Autosave Sensor Time Flow Chamber Terminals and Board Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the desired option and then press the RIGHT arrow to enter the choice Press the LEFT arrow to exit to the Main Menu Setup Measure Autosave Sensor Calibration Time Flow Chamber Terminals Board Setup Measure The Setup Measure menu allows the user to s
3. Customer Service Customer Service Representatives answer questions about specifications and pricing and sell all of the CID Bio Science Inc products Customers sometimes find that they need CID Bio Science Inc to upgrade recalibrate or repair their system In order for CID Bio Science Inc to offer these services the customer must first contact us and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Please contact a customer service representative for specific instructions when returning a product 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 60 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Frequently Asked Questions If there are any questions about the CI 900 please check the Frequently Asked Questions below as well as the CID Bio Science support webpage and forum at http www cid inc com ci 900 support php 1 What type of fruit produces ethylene a Climacteric fruits refer to fruits that have high respiration rate during the fruit s ripening During the ripening process of climacteric fruits the production ofa phytohormone ethylene dramatically increases up to 1000 fold of the basal ethylene level Climacteric fruits are ones that are able to ripen after being picked An example of climacteric fruit is bananas they are picked and shipped green and then ripen at a later time often in the store or home Climacteric fruits include bu
4. Keep the plastic containers on the CI 900 even when empty to protect the brass intakes Always ensure the conditioning chamber is seated properly when screwing it on the CI 900 Chamber In B is on the right side of the back panel This chamber can be enabled in 2 different modes Chamber In can be filled with distilled water to help filter out alcohol in the air stream By passing the gas sample through the water polar molecules are trapped or filtered from the airstream Using Chamber In B as a bubbler can help reduce the interference measured when alcohol or other light polar molecules known interfering gases for the CI 900 electrochemical sensor are present Also using the water trap can help keep the electrochemical cell hydrated with longer periods of time between needing to refill the electrochemical sensor There are 3 options for Chamber B in the Setup lt Chamber menu 1 Chamber In set to OFF 2 Chamber In set to ON 3 Chamber In set to SPECIAL Use the UP DOWN arrows to select Chamber Out Chamber In or Measure or Cleaning Then use the RIGHT arrow to get to Off On Next use the UP DOWN arrow to switch between on or off or set the measure or cleaning period in minutes Chamber Menu CHAMBER A OUT Off CHAMBER_B IN SPECIAL MEASURE PERIOD 3 MIN CLEANING PERIOD 17 MIN To use soda lime or silica gel to condition the air stream before itis measured turn Chamber In B to ON and place the consumable in the con
5. to scrub ethylene from the outside air 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 76 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 CI 900 PRODUCTION TEST CHECK SHEET SERIAL NUMBER Firmware Version SENSOR Weight grams C2H4 CI 900 fully assembled Optional Sensors Included Yes No C2H4 Low Resolution C02 High Resolution CO2 Low Resolution 02 CALIBRATION PARAMETERS C2H4 High Resolution Internal offset Internal gain Calibrated RH Calibrated T RH slope RH offset T slope T offset NOTES 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 77 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 78 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ch gt J Bio Science 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 e mail sales cid inc com Web www cid inc com PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Please complete and return this form to CID within 30 days to validate your Warranty on Parts and Labor Registration Information Your Name Title Company Univers
6. 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 17 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 How GC Emulation Works The patent pending Flow Injection Analysis method integrates the signal from the ethylene sensor for 300 seconds The resulting value reported as area counts is then compared against a user definable calibration point and an estimated concentration is determined The user definable calibration point should be determined on a technician by technician basis as injection technique will alter the result Additionally setting the calibration point near the expected ethylene concentration will provide the most accurate estimation Improvements Compared to a Gas Chromatograph 1 No need for consumable bottled gases Nz Hz air 2 Portable 3 No heating or ovens required 4 Predicts ethylene concentration without chromatography GC Emulation Mode Operation 1 Turn on GC Emulation mode in the Setup lt Measure menu Measure GC Emulation 2 Enter the measure menu and wait for the instrument to stabilize SENSOR STABILITY File file01 Flow 200 mL Initialization Automatic Environment Stabilizing Please Wait 42 Uptime 00 11 Bat 98 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 18 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 3 Connect the inline injection port 4 Fill the sample syringe wit
7. CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Monitor Mode MONITOR 3 26 ppm Humidity 47 0 Temperature 28 7C Flow 200 mL Uptime 01 17 Bat 95 The large bold value on the top line is the digitally filtered value of the raw ethylene measurements The ethylene value may appear noisy so using the filtered value helps stabilize the concentration value Next the HUMIDITY or relative humidity in percent of the gas stream in the instrument is displayed followed by the TEMPERATURE in degrees The FLOW in mL per minutes is displayed The calibrated recommended flow rate is 200 mL per minute If the unit has a high resolution CO sensor on board the CO value in ppm will be displayed below the ethylene value If the unit has a low resolution CO sensor or O2 sensor on board the value will be displayed in percentage If the unit is equipped with a low resolution ethylene sensor the value will continue to be displayed in large bold font but the range will be extended up to 100 ppm If Autosave is enabled saved will flash at the top of the display each time the data is automatically saved to the file Press SAVE to save the currently displayed data to the SDcard Saved will briefly flash on the top of the display Press the LEFT arrow or STOP key to stop the measurement and exit to the Sensor Status display Press the DOWN arrow to enter GRAPH Mode To use the CI 900 in Monitor Mode to continuously monitor frui
8. Please monitor the CI 900 support forum for progress updates 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 58 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 WARNINGS Read this manual carefully before using this manual should be read by anyone who will be operating the CI 900 By following the guidelines the CI 900 will function according to the specifications in this instruction manual All repairs should be performed by a CID technician The analyzer must be used to measure the rate of ethylene in the presence of nitrogen oxygen and carbon dioxide All other gases in high concentration could lead to erroneous measurements or the destruction of the sensor Do not use the instrument in the presence high concentrations of aromatic solvents hydrocarbons or other volatile organic compounds such as in unventilated painting rooms or chemical storage rooms Damage to the analyzer can occur if the fluid reservoir level is too low or if the inlet and outlet gas connections are blocked while the pump operates This can cause false readings or irreparable damage to the sensor If smoke comes out of the analyzer turn off the power immediately and contact CID Keep the analyzer in a clean and ventilated room at ambient temperature Do not allow fluid to aspirate in the analyzer which can destroy the sensors Do not use the CI 900 in a high RF radio frequency en
9. USA sales cid inc com 78 Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 4 http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To turn the instrument on press the green power button The top of the display reads CI 900 and the current firmware version the unit is running For information on the latest firmware version please visit the CI 900 software webpage http www cid inc com ci 900 software php The line underneath this states CID Bio Science Below this a menu will appear on the display with the following options Measure Setup View and File You are now at the CI 900 Main Menu After the instrument is powered on the uptime and battery life remaining will be displayed on the bottom line The uptime or time the instrument has been powered on is displayed in hours minutes followed by the battery life in percent If the CI 900 does not power on eject the SDcard or disconnect the mini USB cable from the front of the instrument Then power the CI 900 on Re insert the SDcard or reconnect the charger Cl 900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer Figure 3 The options on the Main Menu of the CI 900 From the Main Menu there are four menu options Measure Setup View and File Use the UP and DOWN arrows to switch between menu options and the RIGHT arrow to select Press the POWER button to power off the CI 900 Note to force a power off and reset of the CI 900 at any point a us
10. 49 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CL O00 ek NENNEN NENNEN NENNEN RENE ENNEN nr nr narra nr 54 Refilling the Electrochemical Sensor NENNEN 54 INTERFERING GASES EE 58 WARNIN So cie 59 TECHNICAL SUPPOR Tri dd dai dai 60 CUSTOMS a tii bash 60 Frequently Asked QueStions wis niceties a 61 Guidelines for Bag Sampling NENNEN NENNEN NENNEN 66 CID BIO SCIENCE INC HARDWARE WARRANTN NEEN EEN 68 APPENDIX I MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR 2N SULFURIC ACHEN conan crono 69 APPENDIX II PROCEDURE FOR VALIDATION OF CI 900 USING FRUIT ua corner corran 74 CI 900 PRODUCTION TEST CHECK SHEET ENEE ENEE 75 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD cin li 79 CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new CI 900 Portable Ethylene Gas Analyzer The CI 900 provides accurate real time measurement of ethylene gas concentrations in a compact instrument suitable for field and laboratory use At the core of the instrument is an electrochemical sensor that offers extraordinary sensitivity to ethylene at levels as low as 0 01 ppm 10 ppb in air Ethylene production is known to increase in response to plant stress and during ripening and maturity and until recently sensitive ethylene measurements were available only through elaborate and expensive gas sampling and gas chromatography analysis The intent of the CI 900 s portable design is to aid the research community in developing real world ethylene management applic
11. Bio Science Inc in Camas Washington USA within 30 days after CID Bio Science Inc has received written notice of the defect at the customer s expense No other arrangements may be made unless otherwise approved in writing by CID Bio Science Inc The use of this equipment constitutes Buyer s acceptance of the terms set forth in this warranty There are no understandings representations or warranties of any kind express implied statutory or otherwise including but without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose not expressly set forth herein 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 68 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 APPENDIX I MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR 2N SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name Sulfuric Acid 2N Catalog Codes CAS Mixture RTECS Not applicable TSCA TSCA 8 b inventory Sulfuric acid Water Cl Not applicable Synonym Chemical Name Not applicable Chemical Formula Not applicable Contact Information CID Bio Science Inc 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 1 800 767 0119 U S and Canada 1 360 833 8835 CHEMTREC 24HR Emergency Telephone call 1 800 424 9300 International CHEMTREC call 1 703 527 3887 For non emergency assistance call 1 281 441 4400 SECTION 2 C
12. DSCL EEC R35 Causes severe burns HMIS U S A Health Hazard 1 Fire Hazard O Reactivity O Personal Protection National Fire Protection Association U S A Health 1 Flammability O Reactivity O Specific hazard Protective Equipment Gloves Full suit Vapor respirator Be sure to use an approved certified respirator or equivalent Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate Face shield SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION References Not available Other Special Considerations Not available Created 12 21 2010 Last Updated 4 23 2012 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 73 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 APPENDIX II PROCEDURE FOR VALIDATION OF CI 900 USING FRUIT The following methods should be run consecutively on a given replicate and repeated for each new replicate new specimen At least 5 replicates for pre climacteric un gassed or still green apples bananas or avocados should be run The data from method 1 and 2 can be combined into a table The results from method 3 can be graphed as a figure to show the trend over time Method 1 Sampling with No Filtration Trapping The purpose of this method is to determine what response the sensor has without trapping of interfering gases This can be thought of as the baseline response Procedure 1 Turn on the CI 900 verify chambers are set to
13. Fax 360 833 1914 53 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE Cl 900 The CI 900 housing can be wiped down with a damp cloth ifthe unit becomes dirty or dusty Please make sure to always keep the IN and OUT ports on the front panel clear from any obstructions The water in the electrochemical cell of the unit needs to be refilled periodically using distilled water The hours of use between refills will depend on the humidity and temperature of the environment the CI 900 is typically used in Warm or low humidity dry environments will required more frequent refills Please contact support cid inc com for more information or to schedule instrument servicing Refilling the Electrochemical Sensor The liquid reservoir must contain a sufficient amount of electrolyte at all times The electrocatalytic sensor operates utilizing water and therefore requires replenishment of the electrolyte solution 1 ml day while operating using continuous mode Depending on the mode of operation and the environment in which it is used the sensor cell may need to be replenished with distilled water every 2 3 weeks if Chamber In B is not set to ON and filled with distilled water The electrolyte level should be monitored on regular basis and prior to operation for an extended period of time The analyzer will arrive filled with the proper electrolyte Only refill with distilled water
14. NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 8 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Cl 900 High resolution CO Sensor and Battery Power When the High resolution CO sensor is not being actively used it should be turned off The CO sensor draws a lot of power if trying to conserve battery life the sensor should be turned off when not being used The CO sensor will draw power when turned on even if the CI 900 is not actively measuring Turn off the CO sensor when charging the unit otherwise the recharge rate will be slow Always turn the CO sensor to off for the fastest recharge either using the mini USB cable and computer or with a wall charger To turn off on the COz sensor Go to Setup lt Sensor Move down to highlight ON or OFF next to CO Use the RIGHT arrow key to toggle between ON OFF pr wn E Press SAVE when the desired setting is highlighted This will turn off the CO sensor until you come back to this menu and turn it back on 5 Ifyou press ENTER the CO sensor setting will only be temporarily saved When the instrument is turned off and then back on the CO2 sensor will be enabled 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 9 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Taking a Measurement Measure Menu Sensor Stability Create and open a file b
15. Refilling is needed on a regular basis if the unit is being run with dry gas and Chamber In is not on and filled with water If Chamber In B is run continuously with distilled water the level of water in the sensor should not change very much and the levels need only be checked every 6 months Check the sensor every 2 3 weeks if run continuously in very dry environments lt 20 RH Itis recommended to refill the sensor before the liquid level drops 20 ml How often the reservoir needs to be refilled will depend on the conditions the instrument is used in temperature relative humidity The red port on the sensor is used for refilling The red plug in the port is removed anda syringe inserted provided with the instrument Note A dry gas being fed into the CI 900 at 25 C will cause an expected water loss of 0 1 ml hr at 30 C a dry gas will cause a loss of 0 3 ml hr Expected water loss can be up to 3 ml day when feeding dry gas through the CI 900 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 54 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 To Use Conditioning Chamber In B to Refill the Sensor RECOMMENDED Conditioning Chamber In in special mode with water filtration can be used to help keep the electrochemical cell hydrated with longer periods of time between needing to refill the electrochemical sensor The fastest way to add water will always be to open
16. off and flow is set to 200 ml min 2 Connect experimental setup as show in Figure 15 3 Load the sample specimen into the fruit chamber 4 Start measuring the fruit headspace with the CI 900 5 After sampling the headspace for 5 minutes or a set period of time of your choosing take a syringe sample and run it in the GC gas chromatograph Record result in spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel 6 Vent the fruit chamber record the result in Excel and start method 2 The fruit chamber should be well vented to flush out any plant gases between measurements Method 2 Sampling with Filtration Trapping The purpose of this method is to determine what response the sensor has with trapping of interfering gases by H20 This can be thought of as the effect to the instantaneous measurement Procedure 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 74 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Fill Conditioning Chamber_Inbound B with distilled water and clean the water using a sodium permanganate tube connected to the inlet of the CI 900 until the background signal is below 20ppb Load the sample specimen into the fruit chamber Start measuring the fruit headspace with the CI 900 After sampling the headspace for exactly 5 minutes take a syringe sample and run it in the GC gas chromatograph Record result in spreadsheet program such as Microsoft E
17. path Closed Loop Cleaning UP and DOWN arrows simultaneously Closes inlet and outlet valves recirculating air within the system to purge the sample stream of any interfering gases If Chamber In or Chamber Out are selected they will be included in the closed loop gas stream 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 14 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Electrochemical Sensor Response The lag in sensor response is a natural phenomenon for charged porous membrane electrodes The platinum electrode can be thought of as a series of cylindrical pores Each of these pores will have a double layer in the radial direction The interactions between the molecules convection from air movement electric fields and the concentration gradient result in a lag following a change in concentration Auto Escape Feature An upper limit auto escape feature acts as a safety feature of the unit This safety feature is always on If the sensor detects over 20ppm ethylene the CI 900 will auto escape from monitor mode to prevent poisoning of the electrode This will stop the measurement If the sensor becomes poisoned it will continually auto escape with the error message sensor out of bounds If this happens please consult the Setup Sensor Voltammetry section on page 21 No SDcard Present If the autosave is enabled and no SDcard is present the user will be notif
18. results of ordinary wear and tear neglect misuse accident and excessive deterioration due to corrosion from any cause is not to be considered a defect Any defect must be called to the attention of CID Bio Science Inc Camas Washington USA in writing within 90 days after receipt of the unit Seller s liability for defective parts is limited to the repair or replacement of any part of the instrument without charge if CID Bio Science Inc s examination discloses that part to have been defective in material or workmanship and in no event shall exceed the furnishing of replacement parts F O B the factory where originally manufactured No equipment may be repaired or altered by anyone not authorized by CID Bio Science Inc Material and equipment covered hereby which is not manufactured by Seller is to be covered only by the warranty of its manufacturer Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer for loss damage or injury to persons including death or to property or things whatsoever including but without limitation products processed by the use of the equipment or for damages of any kind or nature including but without limitation loss of anticipated profits occasioned by or arising out of installation operation use misuse nonuse repair or replacement of said material and equipment or out of the use of any method or process for which the same may be employed The purchaser is to pack ship or deliver the instrument to CID
19. the unit and directly refill 1 Fill Chamber In B to the fill line located on the back of unit using distilled or deionized water 2 Turn Chamber In to on 3 Allow the unit to measure room air while bubbling for 62 hours or until the unit has returned to the overall sensor full weight found in the Production Test Check Sheet at end of User Manual Note the refill dead time is proportional to the R H of the measured gas and the duration of measurement For example dry gas at lt 10 R H will have 1 1 measurement to dead time Room air at 25 30 R H will have 1 2 ratio Any unit that measures 40 R H should in theory never dry out To Refill the Sensor By Opening Up the CI 900 BE EXTERMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DRIP WATER ONTO ANY INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CI 900 1 Open the hard sided case of the instrument remove the top and back panels The black plastic bezels that surround the front panel and back panel can be removed by unsnapping the middle of the side where there is a slight indentation These bezels cover the screws that keep the top on and the front and back panels on 2 Remove the terminal block from the back panel by pulling or tugging straight away from the back Remove the top two screws from the front panel and loosen the bottom two screws then remove all 4 screws on the back panel 3 The back panel can be separated from the case by a slight amount to allow you to get your fingers inside This will allow
20. to problems with saving data If an error occurs in a specific data file it can be deleted and created again Go to the File Menu on the instrument clear the file where the error has occurred If the file has been transferred to the computer delete it on the computer also Once the corrupted files have been deleted create the file again if it has been properly cleared the same file name can be used and re take the measurement 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 47 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Data Files on the Computer Open the data files saved on the SDcard on the computer using Microsoft Excel or Notepad The figure below is an example data spreadsheet Data values included are the date and time of the measurement the ethylene level in ppm the mode monitor measure or cleaning the CO concentration the temperature of the gas stream in degrees Celsius the relative humidity RH of the gas stream in percent and the flow rate of the gas stream in ml min In this example the CO2 sensor was not used in the example below so the concentration values are zero Date Time C2H4 ppmv Mode CO2 ppmv Temp C RH Flow mL min 4 22 2013 15 15 35 2 983 monitor 0 298 y 4 22 2013 15 15 45 2 981 monitor 0 29 8 4 22 2013 15 15 55 2 985 monitor 0 29 7 4 22 2013 15 16 05 2 989 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 16 15 2 986 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 16 2
21. turn on the fan in order to evacuate a room or chamber and reduce the ethylene concentration The Fan_Lo setting is to turn off the fan The Gas and Fan controls can be used together but be sure that the Fan_Lo setting is well above the Gas_Hi setting 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 36 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 To connect a fan or gas control to the terminal block of the CI 900 first pull off the removable portion of the terminal block pull straight out The piece in the figure below will separate from the CI 900 Slide the wire from what is going to be controlled through the opening for pin 4 or pin 5 Use a screw driver to tighten and clamp onto the wire creating a connection The removable section of the terminal block is designed to stay with the fan or gas control So if the CI 900 needs to be moved the terminal block can be disconnected easily O ob E Ga Ob uk ei db ex Figure 13 The removable piece of the CI 900 terminal block The 10 pins of the terminal block have the following designations PIN Function 5 Fancontrol solidstaterelay SV 6 Alarm or error indicator 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 37 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Setup Board The Setup Board Menu should only be changed by a CID Tec
22. 1 Water 1 Water Vapor Pressure The highest known value is 17 535 mm of Hg 20 C Water Vapor Density The highest known value is 0 62 Air 1 Water Volatility Not available Odor Threshold Not available Water Oil Dist Coefficient The product is much more soluble in water lonicity in Water Not available Dispersion Properties See solubility in water Solubility Easily soluble in cold water hot water Insoluble in methanol diethyl ether n octanol SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA Stability The product is stable Instability Temperature Not available Conditions of Instability Not available Incompatibility with various substances Extremely reactive or incompatible with alkalis Slightly reactive to reactive with metals Corrosivity Extremely corrosive in presence of aluminum of zinc Highly corrosive in presence of steel of copper Slightly corrosive to corrosive in presence of stainless steel 304 of stainless steel 316 Non corrosive in presence of glass Special Remarks on Reactivity Reacts violently with water especially when water is added to the product Sulfuric acid Special Remarks on Corrosivity Not available Polymerization No SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Routes of Entry Eye contact Inhalation Ingestion Toxicity to Animals LD50 Not available LC50 Not available Chronic Effects on Humans The substance is toxic to lungs mucous membranes Other T
23. 1914 63 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 a Both are portable but the field kit includes the other components shown on the website http www cid inc com ci 900FK php such as the fruit chamber and wand and hard sided carrying case The Field Kitis designed to make measurement of fruits on a tree non destructively more convenient A fan is built into the chamber to mix the air around the fruit 12 Is the silica gel in the Chamber B absolutely needed If not when should it be used a Both chambers are optional The most common use for chamber B is to separate light hydrocarbons such as alcohol from the gas stream which may interfere with the measurement The most common use for chamber A is to be filled with potassium permanganate so that it cleans all ethylene and other hydrocarbons from the gas stream so that any ethylene that is measured must have come from the fruit in the chamber 13 During a monitoring experiment will the sealed fruit chamber influence the result as time goes on a The air should be scrubbed using chamber A filled with potassium permanganate 14 Does the electrochemical sensor need to be filled every 2 3 weeks and does it require opening the instrument each time a Water may be added to the electrochemical sensor by putting water in Chamber B If water is being used in chamber B for separating out alcohols then refilling of the sensor will ne
24. 3Kg Enclosure Anodized aluminum Warm up time lt 5 minutes Optional Sensors Low Resolution Ethylene Sensor Ethylene Oxide Nominal Range 1 100 ppm Resolution lt 0 1 ppm Response time lt 5 minutes Operating environment 0 C 50 C 15 90 humidity non condensing Weight 68 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA sales cid inc com Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 3 http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Optional Sensors High Resolution Carbon Dioxide Sensor Low Power Non Dispersive Infrared Gas Analyzer Chopping Frequency 1Hz Source Life 5000 Hours Nominal Range 1 2000ppm Standard 0 3000ppm Optional Resolution 0 1 ppm Repeatability 0 1ppm short term Accuracy lt 2 up to 3000ppm Sample Cell 100mm x 10 2mm 3 94 x 0 4 diameter Warm up time lt 3 minutes Weight 172 6 g Low Resolution Carbon Dioxide Sensor Infrared Sensor Pyroelectric detector Nominal Range 0 5 50000 ppm Zero resolution 1 ppm Full scale resolution 100 ppm Zero repeatability 10 ppm Full scale Repeatability 500 ppm Accuracy 1 5 of Full Scale Lifetime gt 5 years Warm up time lt 3 minutes Weight 0 C 55 C 5 95 humidity non condensing Weight 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607
25. 5 2 987 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 16 35 2 989 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 16 45 2 992 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 16 55 2 995 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 17 05 2 994 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 17 15 2 993 monitor 29 7 4 22 2013 15 17 25 2 996 monitor 4 22 2013 15 17 35 2 999 monitor 4 22 2013 15 17 45 2 994 monitor 4 22 2013 15 17 55 2 994 monitor 4 22 2013 15 18 05 2 995 monitor 13 2 998 monitor 3 monitor 3 675 monitor 4 22 2013 ETA 2 58 monitor 4 22 2013 15 23 01 3 566 monitor 4 22 2013 15 23 12 3 494 monitor 4 22 2013 15 23 22 2 931 monitor 4 22 2013 15 23 32 2 328 monitor 4 22 2013 15 23 42 1 859 monitor 4 22 2013 15 23 52 1 516 monitor 4 22 2013 15 24 02 1 26 monitor 4 22 2013 15 24 13 1 071 monitor 4 22 2013 15 24 23 0 921 monitor 4 22 2013 15 24 33 0 827 monitor 4 22 2013 15 24 43 0 742 monitor 4 22 2013 15 24 53 0 676 monitor 4 22 2013 15 25 03 0 638 monitor F 4 22 2013 15 25 13 0 61 monitor 4 22 2013 15 25 24 0 566 monitor 4 22 2013 15 25 34 0 535 monitor H 4 22 2013 15 25 44 0 53 monitor Figure 14 Example data spreadsheet for a CI 900 measurement E ep E AS 0000000000 cl E 0 0 0 0 0 200000000 ooooo ooo ooo REMEMBER Always save the data files to the computer before making changes or starting analysis 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 48 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 FIRMWARE UPDATE Transfer al
26. 60 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 46 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Data Transfer to a Computer To view the collected data on a computer remove the SDcard and insert itin an SDcard reader on the computer Or use the supplied USB cable and connect the instrument to the USB host computer The user can only view manipulate data on a computer via the USB connection or with the removable SDcard Data cannot be viewed after it is saved on the CI 900 Once the instrument is connected to the computer via USB cable it is strongly recommended that the user copy and re save the files and images to the hard drive of the computer The computer application used to view the files can also be used to re save them It is recommended that the user does not work from the original file on the SDcard after the measurement has been made because if any changes are made to the original file it can break the alignment of the file causing error and data loss In order to keep the file system in sync perform any editing or further calculations on the copied file saved to the computer hard drive Do not edit the files directly on the SDcard Do not connect the USB cable to the instrument and the computer while performing measurements If the user tries to operate the instrument through the computer the files are subject to becoming out of sync breaking alignment and causing errors in the files This can also lead
27. 607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 61 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 1 In Microsoft Windows click the Start button and then click Control Panel 2 Open the Regional and Language Options dialog box 3 Do one of the following a In Windows Vista and 7 click the Formats tab and then click Customize this format b In Windows XP click the Regional Options tab and then click Customize mu 4 Type a new separator in the List separator box For example type 5 Click OK twice NOTE After you change the list separator character for your computer all programs use the new character as a list separator You can change the character back to the default character by following the same procedure 5 How do I create and open a file to start using the CI 900 a To start using the CI 900 you need to create a file to save data into Go to File lt Create Change the file00 to the desired file name and press save Next open the file to save measurements Go to File lt Open and use the arrows to highlight the newly created file If the value next to the file name is a negative number this indicates an error You should delete the file and create it again Then open it and check that the value is zero Now you can save data into this file 6 Whatis 1 MCP a 1 MCP is short for 1 Methylcyclopropene This is a synthetic plant growth regulator which is stru
28. 607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 20 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 To avoid changing any configuration press the STOP key to exit back to the Setup Menu Setup Sensor The Setup Sensor Menu has three options Sensor Selection Sensor Voltammetry and Closed Loop Cleaning Sensor Selection allows the user to turn on off different sensors of the CI 900 Not all units are built with all sensors so see the Production Check Sheet at the end of the manual to see which sensors are included in your unit All units are equipped with a Standard High Resolution C2H ethylene sensor Optional sensors available are Extended Range C2H4 ER IRGA CO2 and Extended Range ER CO carbon dioxide and O2 oxygen Sensor Selection Press the RIGHT arrow when Sensor Selection is highlighted to see the list of sensors Setup Sensor C2H4 STD On C2H4 ER CO2 IRGA CO ER 02 Use the UP DOWN arrows to select the sensor to adjust and then the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to switch between columns Once in the column with the On Off use the UP DOWN arrow to turn the sensor On Off If sensors are not included in your instrument please set them to Off If not actively using the CO sensor set it to Off to conserve battery life Press SAVE to save any changes Press STOP to exit to the Setup Menu Sensor Voltammetry should only be used if instructed by a CID te
29. 607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 57 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 INTERFERING GASES No analytical method is completely specific Gases present in the environment other than the target gas of a measurement may affect instrument response Interferences are not necessarily linear and may also exhibit time dependent characteristics The table below details the approximate concentration in parts per million of interfering gas required to cause a 1 ppm detection in the ethylene analyzer Please note that the response values given are not absolute Table 1 Interfering Gas and the CI 900 sensor INTERFERING GAS acetone acetylene Cl CO CO ethyl ethylene Freon glutaral isopropyl alchohol glycol dehyde alcohol Baec Bt Lei ben Beef Ee a e MA un i Negative interference Ripening fruit emit a complex mixture of hydrocarbons including ethylene Oxidation of these other gases in the electrochemical sensor cannot be readily distinguished from ethylene This causes the ethylene value to be falsely high in the presence of interfering gas CID Bio Science is currently experimenting to see the extent of the interference as well as testing a method to absorb some of the competing gases and provide better ethylene measurements Using Conditioning Chamber B with distilled water has been shown to filter out alcohols and produce less interference page 32
30. 8 ppm the scale will remain at 10 000ppm until the graph and the buffer are cleared The scale of the graph can be increased or decreased by using the up and down keys Pressing the up arrow will zoom in on the data minimizing the visible range Using the down key will increase 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 11 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 the scale up to 20 ppm Note that the minimum range of data visible down to 0 100 ppm depends on the current data being graphed For example if the current data is 3 486 ppm the user may use the up key to zoom in to the 5 ppm range but cannot zoom in to a narrower 2 ppm range The graph begins on the left side and moves with the vertical line towards the right as more data points are added Once the time line reaches the right side of the display the data will be compressed to the far left The graph refreshes every 1 hour The time scale relates directly to the vertical position line In other words the line moves to the right as new data points are added Every time a data point is added the time scale is incremented For time under 10 minutes the graph is updating almost every second The bottom of the display shows the uptime of the CI 900 and current battery level 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 12 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com
31. A CO sensor 400 ppm or 600 ppm standard CO gas is recommended To Calibrate the Extended Range CO 4 CO is recommended Calibration Parameters will display the coefficients from the previous calibration Re Calibration allows the user to re calibrate the sensor setting a new zero and span for the selected sensor IRGA CO Re Calibration is recommended weekly Extended Range CO Re Calibration is recommended monthly However if the unit is in an environment where the temperature fluctuates frequently re calibration may be necessary more often than the recommended intervals Turn the ethylene C2H4 sensor on for the CO calibration Directions for using a buffer system in place of a standard gas may be found at the end of the section T CONNECTOR Figure 11 Calibrating the CO sensor using standardized gas The IRGA CO zero calibration will drift with time and temperature therefore weekly calibration is recommended when using the IRGA CO sensor The CO span calibration should be performed immediately after the CO zero calibration When performing the CO span calibration use 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 25 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 standardized gas with at least 100 ppm CO but not over the range of the CO sensor 2000 ppm or 3000 ppm check the production test check sheet at the end of the manual for CO se
32. Flow To make adjustments 1 Goto Setup lt Flow and press the RIGHT arrow Use the UP DOWN arrows to adjust the value The Set Flow value is found in ml min to the far right The Actual Flow value will change to match the set flow Press SAVE to save changes and exit back to the Setup Menu E An PF Ww N Press STOP to exit back to the Setup Menu without saving 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 31 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Setup Chamber To access the Setup Chamber feature of the CI 900 press the RIGHT arrow key when Chamber is highlighted on the Setup Menu Here the user can turn on or off the in line conditioning columns on the back of the instrument These removable plastic containers are used to hold the consumables soda lime silica gel potassium permanganate and distilled water The purpose ofthe inbound chamber Chamber_In B is to either condition the air before it reaches the sensor or provide a special mode where distilled water is used to filter out alcohols before the electrochemical sensor The purpose of the outbound chamber Chamber_Out A is to condition the air going back into the fruit chamber or room and occurs after the sensor Place the empty chambers back on the instrument before taking measurements If Chamber_In or Chamber_Out are selected when the unit enters Closed Loop Cleaning then they will be i
33. OMPOSTION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Composition Name CAS by Weight Sulfuric acid 7664 93 9 9 8 Water 7732 18 5 90 2 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Sulfuric acid ORAL LD50 Acute 2140 mg kg Rat VAPOR LC50 Acute 255 ppm 4 hour s Rat SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Potential Acute Health Effects Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact corrosive irritant of eye contact irritant of ingestion of inhalation Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes mouth and respiratory tract Skin contact may produce burns Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract characterized by coughing choking or shortness of breath Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness watering and itching Skin inflammation is characterized by itching scaling reddening or occasionally blistering 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 69 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Potential Chronic Health Effects Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact corrosive irritant of eye contact irritant of ingestion of inhalation Nonsensitizer for skin Non permeator by skin CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available The su
34. USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 39 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 View Voltage The View Voltage screen shows the current voltage of the instrument Press the RIGHT arrow when Voltage is highlighted to check the unit s voltage Ifany of these numbers are rapidly changing after the instrument has warmed up please contact technical support at support cid inc com Press the LEFT arrow or STOP to exit back to the View Menu Voltage is set for each individual unit before leaving the CID Bio Science factory and is board specific For default voltage values please see the Production Test Check Sheet at the end of the Instruction Manual or contact support cid inc com with the serial number for factory voltage settings V_System is the voltage of the control board The voltage for V_Charger should increase when you connect the USB charger V_3volt is the digital voltage from the CPU and the V_Analog is the converted analog voltage View Voltages V_System 5 98v V_Charger 4 64v V_3volt 3 31v V_Analog 2 07v View Battery The View Battery menu displays indicates on the top line if the unit s Charging is On or Off or if the unit is connected via USB cable to a computer Press the UP DOWN arrow to change the display and see the more information about the battery The QBAT value shows the battery level in hexadecimal follow immediately by the battery level in percent VBAT
35. ate medical attention Serious Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible Loosen tight clothing such as a collar tie belt or waistband If breathing is difficult administer oxygen If the victim is not breathing perform mouth to mouth resuscitation WARNING It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth to mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic infectious or corrosive Seek immediate medical attention Ingestion Do not induce vomiting Loosen tight clothing such as a collar tie belt or waistband If the victim is not breathing perform mouth to mouth resuscitation Seek immediate medical attention Serious Ingestion Not available SECTION 5 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flammability of the Product Non flammable Auto Ignition Temperature Not applicable Flash Points Not applicable Flammable Limits Not applicable Products of Combustion Not available Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Not applicable Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact Not available Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge Not available Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Not applicable Special Remarks on Fire Hazards Not available Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards Not available 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 70 sale
36. ations for the benefit of growers processors and consumers The CI 900 analyzes the concentration of ethylene in a gas sample for the purpose of research or ethylene management The CI 900 employs an electro chemical sensor as well as several other sensors for temperature humidity GPS location and optionally CO high and low range O2 and extended ranges of ethylene During a sample the subject gas travels across the surface of the electrode and diffuses into the electrochemical cell where ethylene is oxidized The current created by the oxidation is measured and interpreted as the concentration of ethylene reported in parts per million or ppm We hope you enjoy using your CI 900 Portable Ethylene Gas Analyzer Figure 1 The CI 900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer front panel and display 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 1 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Features High sensitivity to C2H4 0 01 ppm 20 ppm CO sensing capability optional Compact portable form factor 2 43Kg Real time continuous monitoring Internal data logging and storage 4GB SD card included Automatic or manual data logging User adjustable sampling rate Transflective display enables easy viewing in direct sunlight Rechargeable Li Ion battery provides 4 hours of monitoring in the field gt gt gt gt gt gt Multiple configu
37. bstance is toxic to lungs mucous membranes Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapors may lead to chronic respiratory irritation SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes keeping eyelids open Cold water may be used Do not use an eye ointment Seek medical attention Skin Contact If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible protecting your own hands and body Place the victim under a deluge shower If the chemical got on the victim s exposed skin such as the hands Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non abrasive soap Be particularly careful to clean folds crevices creases and groin Cold water may be used If irritation persists seek medical attention Wash contaminated clothing before reusing Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti bacterial cream Seek medical attention Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area Seek immedi
38. calibration After the unit has set the zero and the span for the CO sensor the Calibration Results are displayed Press Save to save the values and return to the Calibration Menu 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 30 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Setup Time and Date To change the time and date on the CI 900 press the RIGHT key when Time is highlighted on the Setup menu This utility allows the user to set up the instrument in different time zones or to adjust the time after daylight savings To change the time on the instrument use the UP DOWN arrows to change the values Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow to highlight the appropriate column Then make the appropriate shift in time and press SAVE Setup Time 03 28 2013 16 33 24 Setup Flow The air flow of the CI 900 is an important factor for taking good measurements The default recommended flow rate is 200 ml min Varying the flow rate from 200 ml min may affect the calibration and increase error The flow value on the Sensor Status screen should be between 150 350ml min A flow value below 100 ml min can negatively impact sensor functionality If measuring bottled gas a lower flow rate may be used in order to reduce gas waste If measuring open air a higher flow rate 300 ml min is acceptable The default recommended flow rate is 200 ml min Setup Set Flow Actual
39. called the CI 900 The vendor ID is 0x0483 and Product ID is 0x0572 ZS libusb win32 Inf Wizard Device Selection Select your device from the list of detected devices below If your device isn t listed then either connect it or dick Next and enter your device description manually Description DuoSense Interface 0 Integrated Webcam Interface 0 0x5720 CI 900 Interface 1 0x5720 CID Mass Interface 0 OxC517 USB Receiver Interface 1 0xC517 USB Receiver Interface 0 lt Back Next gt Cancel iii Click Next 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 50 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 iv Re name the Device Name to CI 900 and click Next v Save the inf file and remember where vi In the libusb win32 Inf Wizard click the Install Now button Information A windows driver installation package has been created for the following device 0x0483 0x5720 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 51 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 vii If Windows can t verify the publisher of the driver software click to Install this driver software anyway viii Click Ok after driver installation is successful 22 libusb win32 Inf Wizard Install Now 3 After installing the driver open the 900 Firmware
40. chnician This is the electrode recovery mode and is a useful tool if the electrochemical cell has been poisoned However running Sensor Voltammetry may cause the calibration to shift changing the data displayed on the screen 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 21 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 During this process the pump will be turned off and a series of voltages changes will occur on the sensor First voltage changes serve to oxidize anything on the electrode followed by reduction and finally a re stabilization period for the sensor The cleaning will take about 40 minutes to complete and the sensor may be very sensitive and noisy for a period of time following the cleaning If Sensor Voltammetry is selected by mistake please press the STOP key to exit as instructed on the display Closed Loop Cleaning closes the inlet and outlet valves on the instrument and recirculates the internal gases within the unit This is useful for purging the cell of high concentrations of C2H4 and can be used when moving from a high to low C2H4 environment A screen similar to the Monitor Mode screen will appear but the CI 900 is cycling through the air inside the unit and is not be sampling the incoming air Press stop to exit this mode and return to the Setup Sensor Menu If Chamber A or B have been selected in the setup menu or during measurements in Mo
41. cinerea c Measuring ethylene concentration in the air of rooms where young apple trees in pots are stored adjacent to refrigerated apple storage rooms in order to assess the safety to young apple trees During the winter months the safe level for storage of first year apple trees is below 50ppm d Commercial apple growers are could monitor the ethylene levels of empty refrigerated rooms before storing bare root nursery trees Rooms should be empty of ethylene before storing nursery trees and often growers have no way to monitor this e Monitoring ethylene emission from industrial sources Ethylene is of interest because it plays a role in atmospheric ozone chemistry This will be dependent on interfering gas and the source of industrial emissions 9 How long does it take to recharge the battery a About four hours The unit may be operated while the battery is charging 10 What happens in the cell runs out of water a Ifthe cell runs out of water the lead electrode could undergo sulfation This would affect the sensitivity by reducing the active area on the lead electrodes It is more likely that a lack of water in the cell decreases the activity of the electrolyte and increases the resistivity of the Nafion membrane Both will affect the background current and response time of the cell 11 What are the advantages of the CI 900FK over the standard CI 900 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833
42. commendation of 4 minutes of measure and 6 minutes of cleaning is better than 20 minutes of measure and 60 minutes of cleaning When using bubbler mode the water level of Chamber Inbound B needs to be inspected every 120 hours Bubbler mode may not be applicable at high ethylene concentrations When the CI 900 has conditioning Chamber Inbound B turned on the Monitor Mode display will be slightly different The top line ofthe Monitor display will indicate CH_IN meaning that Chamber Bis enabled Next the current state measure or cleaning will be shown If the CI 900 is in state of Measure the data will reflect the current measurement If the CI 900 is in a state of Cleaning the data will show two ethylene values one will be the last measured value in measure period and the second will be the current value in cleaning period The CI 900 has two hydrophobic filters in line with the internal tubing This is to protect the CI 900 in case any water is sucked into the instrument when using the bubbler mode CH_IN MEASURE 0 160 ppm TEMPERATURE 28 70 HUMIDITY 47 0 FLOW 200 mL 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 34 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Hot Keys in Monitor Mode can be used to turn Chamber In an Chamber Out on or off at any point during the measurement period Chamber In On Off LEFT and DOWN arrows simultaneously Includes or does n
43. cturally related to ethylene natural plant hormone When applied to fruit 1 MCP binds to ethylene receptors without triggering the signal cascade that leads to climacteric ethylene biosynthesis and ripening Commercially it is used to slow down the ripening of fruit and to maintain the freshness of cut flowers The chemical formula is C4He 7 What consumables come with the CI 900 a The CI 900 and CI 900FK ship with a humidity scrubber silica gel and potassium permanganate an ethylene scrubber Purafil Fresh Air Sachets 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 62 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 If the CI 900 includes the optional CO sensor a jar of CO2 scrubber soda lime is provided Please contact CID technical support with any questions 8 What are some possible applications for the CI 900 a The CI 900 could be used to help optimize Controlled Atmosphere Storage Rooms and prevent losses Ethylene is an important and sensitive marker for ripening of fruits Other postharvest research applications are possible b In addition to plants some microorganisms including fungi and bacteria synthesize ethylene Microorganisms can cause great losses in the postharvest industry through disease and mold so research into ethylene and the pathogen host interaction is important A common plant pathogen that produces ethylene is Botrytis
44. d inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 File Menu The File Menu is accessed by highlighting File on the Main Menu and pressing the RIGHT arrow key Here the user can manipulate files on the CI 900 with options to clear delete create and open files The CI 900 uses an SDcard to store all measurements This means the user is able to create clear and delete any measurement file To view data on a computer simply insert the SDcard into the computer s SDcard reader The computer should automatically detect the SDcard as a new storage device and mount the drive so that measurement data will be accessible by any computer application The mini USB port can also be used to establish a USB connection with a computer to transfer data from the CI 900 Clear or Truncate a File Pressing the RIGHT arrow key when Clear is highlighted on the display engages the unit in the file truncate mode This mode allows the erasure of the file contents without changing its name or its set up This feature is useful ifitis necessary to do a number of similar measurements The user can take these measurements to a particular file copy the results clear the file and be ready to take a new set of measurements to that file Clear File01 RoomA2 Fruit7 In the file truncate mode the top line of the display reads Clear on the left and file on the right Filenames are listed on the left and the file size is listed in the righ
45. d inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 4 Inserta longer plastic tube into the cap of the buffer bottle that will connect to the IN of the instrument Use hot glue or otherwise seal the tubing to the cap with no leaks 5 Make sure that the tube and cap has no leaks 6 Connectthe in tubing to the intake port on the instrument 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 28 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 7 To use the buffer bottle make sure that the tubing is clear from obstruction Connect the In tubing to the unit Place the buffer bottle in a location that has stable CO concentration away from operator cars furnace photosynthesizing plants Here ambient air CO levels should be approximately 400 ppm Note The instrument shown in these images is a Cl 340 Photosynthesis Analyzer The buffer tank system technique can be used to help stabilize the ambient intake of any IRGA CO sensor images courtesy of ZealQuest China 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 29 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 O Calibration The offset and gain from the previous calibration can be seen under Calibration Parameters These values are achieved by setting a zero and a span for the unit To re ca
46. ditioning chamber 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 33 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 To use the water trap or bubbler set Chamber In B to SPECIAL Fill Chamber In less than half full with distilled water Next set the length of the measuring period in minutes This is the time the CI 900 will take to do a measurement When using the water trap a settling time of at least 3 minutes is required before being able to record a measurement At a measuring time of 5 minutes the reading is settled but the overall measurement will take longer A measuring period of 3 5 minutes is sufficient to achieve an accurate reading After 5 minutes you run the risk of reaching saturation Actual times will depend on application environment When the CI 900 is using the water to filter out alcohol the water must be cleaned by running a longer cleaning period than the measure period The length of time required for cleaning will be dependent on the individual CI 900 The main reason for the cleaning step is to keep the water in the maximum adsorption range As the water becomes polluted with alcohols it will not filter as effectively This results in an increase in signal from interfering gasses escaping the filter A small measurement to cleaning time ratio is suggested because the longer the measure time with the filter the longer it will take to clean A re
47. eason the CI 900FK arrives in a hard sided carrying case and has a chamber and wand with flexible tubing to sample fruit or plants The CI 900FK also includes that parts and accessories that arrive with the CI 900 Figure 5 The CI 900FK arrives with a fruit chamber If the CI 900 has an optional CO sensor the unit will arrive with a jar of soda lime used to scrub CO from the gas stream Soda lime is necessary to create a 0 ppm CO gas to be used during the CO zero calibration 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 7 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Charging the Internal Battery The CI 900 arrives with a wall charger that can be used to recharge the CI 900 battery as well as for continually powering the unit during long term monitoring To charge the CI 900 Connect the mini USB cable to the front panel of the CI 900 Plug the charger into the wall Check the charger status on off and battery life at the View Battery menu Figure 6 The battery charger setup of the CI 900 When the instrument is connected to the battery charger the display will remain on even when the instrument is powered off The display will flash powering off on the top line when you hit the power key Power Off will remain on the display until the instrument is powered back on Remove the power cord to shut down completely 1554
48. efore starting a measurement detailed instructions found on page To begin making measurements select the Measure Menu by pressing the RIGHT arrow key when Measure is highlighted on the Main Menu display Make sure the IN and OUT ports on the front panel of the instrument are clear from any obstructions Place the fruit to be sampled in the Field Kit chamber and connect it to the unit or connect tubing to the In port and place the end of the tubing into the container or pallet to be sampled If sampling ambient air turn the unit on and leave it free of obstruction The CI 900 will display the Sensor Stability screen after pressing the RIGHT arrow to get into the Measure Menu The CI 900 will begin to warm up The display will show the File that is open and the Flow of gas being pumped through the instrument Below this will be whether the initialization is automatic or manual If the initialization is automatic the CI 900 will precede directly to the Graph Mode and Monitor Mode once the environment has stabilized It is important to allow the electrochemical sensor enough time to stabilize or adjust to the environment that is about to be measured If the initialization is manual Monitor Mode will not be triggered until the user presses the right arrow to enter Monitor Mode Press the DOWN arrow key to switch between automatic and manual initialization Press the RIGHT arrow to skip the Sensor Stability screen and proceed to the G
49. er may press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds This emergency hard shut down feature exists to address hardware or software problems and should not be used except when needed in general simply pressing the Power button in the typical manner will power off the CI 900 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 5 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Unpacking the CI 900 The CI 900 base unit arrives with the CI 900 a black moveable handle and several accessory parts to use with the instrument Included are the charger USB cable 30 cm of tubing with 2 male quick connects several different styles of connector pieces and various lengths of tubing 0 3 m to 2 m to use with the instrument are also provided Male and female quick connectors could be added to tubing and used to connect sample bags or custom chambers to the CI 900 The CI 900 includes silica gel used to scrub water from the gas stream and an external conditioning chamber Figure 4 Accessories and parts that arrive with the CI 900 The CI 900 includes silica gel used to scrub water from the gas stream 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 6 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 The CI 900 Field Kit is designed to include parts to non destructively sample fruit in the field For this r
50. essary to review each measurement immediately after taking it The files created by the CI 900 are saved in csv comma separated value format to be opened with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program In the Setup Autosave menu the top line of the display will read enter and save and the directional arrows Next to is Autosave and Yes or No indicating whether this feature is turned on or off Below Autosave is the Interval option where the user can set the time interval This is the length of time in seconds between saves when the autosave feature is selected The default autosave interval is 10 seconds Autosave Menu lt enter gt lt save gt amp gt f4 Autosave No Interval 010 To set the instrument up to automatically store measurements press the RIGHT arrow key to highlight the word no on the display then press the UP DOWN arrow to switch to yes Press the SAVE key to save the configuration After saving it will exit to the Setup Menu To set the instrument up to not automatically save measurements toggle the UP DOWN arrow key until no is on the display then press the SAVE key to save the configuration e When Autosaveis highlighted press the UP DOWN arrow to get to the Interval line and then use the RIGHT arrow key to highlight the time interval value Press the UP DOWN arrow key to change the time interval Press SAVE to save changes 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98
51. et Autocorrection Offset autocorrection allows the unit to adjust the baseline or zero for the ethylene sensors which may drift from the zero set at the time of calibration The most recent adjustments to the offset of the high resolution and low resolution sensors and the gain of the high resolution sensor are visible in this menu The offset autocorrection procedure typically takes about 20 minutes and takes place during Sensor Stability the first screen when measurement mode is initiated The default interval between autocorrections is 24 hours for continuous use or during the next start up for units that are not run continuously If the unit is exposed to concentrations greater than 10 ppm during the measurement period the offset autocorrection will be initiated the next time the user enters Sensor Stability even if less than 24 hours have passed 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 23 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Adjust enable If Yes is selected the unit will automatically adjust the offset every 24 hours or upon startup if more than 24 hours has passed between uses The offset will be corrected when the user first enters measurement mode and is in the Sensor Stability screen The offset autocorrection procedure typically takes about 15 minutes To enable the automatic offset adjustment and to ensure that the la
52. ethylene inner package Corrosive materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value Personal Protection Face shield Full suit Vapor respirator Be sure to use an approved certified respirator or equivalent Gloves Boots Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Splash goggles Full suit Vapor respirator Boots Gloves A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product Exposure Limits Sulfuric acid TWA 1 STEL 3 mg m3 from ACGIH Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 71 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state and appearance Liquid Odor Odorless Taste Not available Molecular Weight Not applicable Color Clear Colorless pH 1 soln water 2 Acidic Boiling Point The lowest known value is 100 C 212 F Water Melting Point Not available Critical Temperature Not available Specific Gravity The only known value is
53. etup a measurement in 1 of 2 different modes Monitor Mode or GC Emulation Mode Instructions to use Monitor Mode are found in a separate section in this manual GC Emulation Mode is only available with the CI 900 field kit Setup GC Emulation Mode To use the CI 900 to analyze a small sample in a syringe the GC Emulation Mode should be used With the simple addition of our inline injection port small volumes of analyte can be accurately measured The GC emulation mode employs a patent pending Flow Inject Analysis method to determine ethylene concentrations ranging from 0 5 200ppmv with sample volumes from 3 13mL Just like a GC a simple estimation accurate up to 0 1ppmv is made by comparing the area counts of the unknown sample to a known concentration As shown by Equation 1 the injection volume is determined by the expected concentration of ethylene and the detection limits of the sensor If interfering gases are expected their expected concentrations must be added to the expected ethylene concentration Injection VolumexExpected Ethylene Concentration Equation 1 0 2ppmv gt 30mL gt 20ppmv Exceeding the lower limit of Equation 1 will decrease the accuracy and precision of the result Exceeding the upper limit will affect the sensitivity of the instrument and will cause the instrument to under estimate measurements for up to 24 hours A new calibration point may be required 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360
54. ev 1 16 2014 Setup Terminals The Setup lt Terminals Menu is where the CI 900 can be setup to have an external fan or gas control connected to the terminal block The terminal block is located between the chambers for consumables on the back panel of the CI 900 The CI 900 can turn on and off the gas or a fan based on the measured ethylene concentration of the room or chamber In this way the CI 900 could be used to control a fan set to evacuate a store room if ethylene concentrations increase past a set point Other control applications using the terminal block are possible such as controlling ethylene scrubbers Setup Terminals VALUE PPB GAS_HI 00000 GAS_LO 00000 FAN_HI 00000 FAN_LO 00000 CONTROL DISABLE Press the UP DOWN arrow to switch between parameters Press the LEFT arrow to switch to the column containing the values in ppb parts per billion Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to set the desired level Press the LEFT arrow STOP or SAVE to exit back to the Setup Menu Any changes made will automatically be saved The CI 900 will perform an action at the high and low levels when set Ifthe concentration of ethylene rises above the Gas_Hi the gas will be shut off Ifthe ethylene concentration is lower than the Gas_Lo the gas will be turned on Similarly the fan control is used to turn on and off a fan based on ethylene concentration Ifthe ethylene concentration rises above the Fan_Hi level the CI 900 will
55. folder 4 Open the DL203_900 exe Transfer Code to CI 203 or CI a 900 application e THEN 5 Select File and Open You can release the power button Instrument opened 6 Navigate to the ci 900 ver x xx bin This is the code for erige a the instrument The bin file should be located in the same 999 Ss folder as the DL203_900 exe 7 Follow the instructions in the software to hold down the power button Reset sent Leaving OPEN 8 Release the power button when instructed 9 Wait for the flash to be erased and then written When the firmware transfer is complete the software will indicate reset sent followed by leaving open The CI 900 will power off 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 52 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 10 Power on the CI 900 and check the firmware version at the top of the display The Transfer Code software application will indicate Transfer Code to C1 203 or C1200 that no instrument is found if the CI 900 File Help is not connected to the computer is not powered on driver is not properly installed If this message is seen make sure a A No instrument found Remove then restore cable theCI 900 is connected via mini USB Leaving OPEN the driver is installed the CI 900 is powered on 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835
56. h analyte 5 When prompted inject the sample and then press Enter A Setup injection tube then press Enter Uptime 00 13 Bat 98 6 Wait 300 seconds 5 minutes for results initial ADC 1609543 current ADC 1609383 peak ADC 1609616 area counts 5216 2 integration time 218 Humidity 75 6 Temperature 30 1C Flow 200mL Uptime 00 40 Bat 90 7 Press Stop to see ethylene value in ppm on display initial ADC 1609543 current ADC 1609383 peak ADC 1609616 area counts 33 5 integration time 218 1 2ppm Uptime 00 40 Bat 90 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 19 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Setting GC Emulation Mode Calibration 1 Take 3 measurements of a calibration gas standard 2 Determine the average of the 3 area counts 3 Set the value in area counts and ppb in the calibration menu Setup gt Calibration gt Press Enter to continue gt C2H4 gt Standard gt Injection parameters Injection parameters area counts 0001000 concentration 0001000 Setup Autosave To select the Autosave feature press the RIGHT arrow key when Autosave is highlighted This allows the user to setup the instrument to automatically store measurements and to start a new measurement without explicitly saving the old one This mode is convenient when taking fast repetitive measurements as well as when it is not nec
57. hnician This menu allows the user the select the type of hardware platform that the unit operates on and should only be changed at installation or if hardware is upgraded 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 38 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 View Menu The View Menu can be accessed from the main menu screen by pressing the RIGHT arrow key when View is highlighted on the display This menu allows the user to navigate to and see the files as well as check on many features of the CI 900 Options from the View menu are Files Voltage Battery Flash Time GPS and SDcard View Files The View Files menu allows the user to review the filenames and file size of any files on the CI 900 To view collected and saved data either download files via USB or eject the SDcard and insert itin a computer In the View Files mode the top line of the display will show the word View on the left and Files on the right Below this the column of the right contains the filename and the column on the right contains the file size The options are use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the files press the LEFT arrow or STOP to exit to the View Menu View File01 RoomA2 Fruit7 Note A file with a negative number for the file size is corrupt This file should be deleted and re created 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607
58. ied by seeing NO SDCARD on the Sensor Status display where the FILE and filename usually are In order to continue measuring without an SDcard the user must press Enter at the warning screen Pressing any other button will return to the main menu Each time the CI 900 tries to autosave the unit will flash write error instead of saved at the top of the display 1 Kontturi et al Ionic Transport Processes In Electrochemistry and Membrane Science Oxford University Pess 2008 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 15 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Field Mode To use the CI 900 Field Kit in the field or laboratory attach the hoses of the chamber wand to the IN and OUT ports on the front panel Slide the end of the wand into the chamber and tighten the thumb screw Make sure the connection is snug The fans inside the chamber will begin to spin when the connection is established The chambers available with the field kit are 2L or 4L The chamber has a slit to allow for non destructive sampling A fruit that is still connected to the plant can be passed through the slit and then closed in the chamber This allows ethylene levels to be recorded during ripening without damaging the fruit Leaf chambers available for the CI 340 Photosynthesis System are compatible and interchangeable with the CI 900 Field Kit To sample a fruit
59. ity Address City State Zip Country Email Phone Fax CID Serial Number s Purchase Date Purchase Price FOLD ON DOTTED LINE Your opinions will help improve our service Please answer the following questions 1 What was the basis of your product selection o Representative Recommendation o Price o Product Features o Product Design o Technical Specifications o Brand Name o Warranty o Service o Other 2 What other competing brands did you consider 3 Where did you first learn of this product o Advertisement in o Representative o Friend Colleague o Exhibit o Other 4 Who selected this product oldid o Research Group o University Department o Purchasing o Other 5 Comments Suggestions 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 79 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com
60. l data files from the SDcard and DELETE all data files on SDcard before doing the firmware update Leaving data files from older firmware versions may corrupt the SDcard Several files should be accessed from the software CD or downloaded from the CI 900 software webpage http www cid inc com ci 900 software php Always double check the webpage for the latest compatible firmware version depending on the serial number of the CI 900 1 Transfer code application DL203_900 exe 2 Firmware code file ci 900 ver x xx bin 3 Folder to create the LIBUSB driver Install Driver Please contact CID Bio Science technical support with questions about firmware updates Procedure 1 Connect the CI 900 to the computer using the mini USB to USB cable 2 Create the CI 900 driver a Open the Install Driver folder b Double click on the install_driver_inf exe to create and install the driver Make sure the CI 900 is connected to the computer and powered on 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 49 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Cc Follow the prompts in the libsusb win32 Inf Wizard i Click Next after making sure the device is connected to the system This program will create an inf file for your device Before clicking Next make sure that your device is connected to the system ii Select the CI 900 from the list It may not be
61. librate pressurized N2 gas and 0 gas will be needed If O gas is not available ambient air may be used Monthly Re Calibration is recommended but if the environment changes frequently re calibration may be required more often Calibrating the O2 sensor with standardized gas is fairly simple Remember to always use a T connection to vent excess gas and prevent damage to the internal components 1 2 Go to Calibration hit enter then 02 Go to Re calibration and press the right arrow You will hear the valves open and the pump begin to run Use pressurized N to create zero O gas When the gas is flowing and connected to the unit press Enter The unit will count down from as it sets the zero for the O2 sensor The humidity Temperature and Flow are displayed The flow should continue to read 200 mL throughout the calibration if it does not you may have a leak or obstructed tube Pressing enter at any time will move you into the next step Only do so if you want to use the previous zero calibration Setup Calibration gas Enter the percent concentration where 1000 E 3 100 and 210 E 3 21 Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to switch between placeholders and the UP DOWN arrows to change the values Press save to initiate the calibration The unit will count down from 19 as it sets the span for the CO sensor Pressing enter at any time will move you into the next step Only do so if you want to use the previous span
62. ll read Name on the left and a file name e g file00 on the right The bottom line will read enter at the left stop at the center and the left right arrows appear at the right Name file00 ENTER TO CREATE A FILE STOP TO CANCEL NOTE The STOP key can be pressed at any time to abort the file creation process and to return to this point 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 44 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Pressing the arrow keys will allow the user to enter an alpha or numeric selection for a six character file name The RIGHT LEFT arrow keys select which character in the file name to edit and the UP DOWN arrow keys are used to choose a character The chart lists the available characters Although special characters are seen as options while creating a filename itis currently recommended not to use special characters when naming files with firmware version 1 07 The filename must end in a number or else the file will be corrupt and no data will be saved to it ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 Pressing the SAVE key in the Create mode deletes the character under the cursor Note that characters cannot be inserted into an existing file name Should the file name be identical to another file name the instrument will display the message duplicate name on
63. ly do so if you want to use the previous span calibration 8 After the unit has set the zero and the span for the CO sensor the Calibration Results are displayed Press Save to save the values and return to the Calibration Menu Calibration Results 0 600 0000 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 26 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 If access to standardized CO gas is limited ambient air can be used to calibrate the High Resolution LO span Ambient air should only be used if a buffer tank system is implemented The buffer tank system will help stabilize fluctuations in CO levels providing an ambient air with approximately 400 ppm CO depending on proximity to urbanized areas Tips for Calibrating the CI 900 CO Sensor with a buffer system The operator should stand away from the CI 900 Use extra tubing to get the intake source away from human breath Use a buffer tank system to stabilize the intake source CO Span Buffer Tank System Instructions 1 Find and clean an empty bottle with cap which is at least 3L in volume 2 Drill two small holes in the cap of the buffer bottle 1 hole is for the intake tube and 1 hole is for the out tubing 3 Insert a short plastic tube into the cap of the buffer bottle for the out 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 27 sales ci
64. ncluded in the cleaning loop v006 Hardware In units with v005 hardware only the inbound chamber Chamber_In is included in a closed loop Figure 12 The back of the CI 900 with removable and refillable containers for consumables left and a diagram showing the flow path of the gas stream right Chamber Out A is on the left of the back panel If the Outlet gas stream is connected to the field kit chamber or to the inlet of the unit it can be used to condition the incoming gas after it leaves the sensor Enabling Chamber Out the CI 900 can use soda lime to scrub CO from the gas stream Similarly silica gel is used to scrub water from air and create a 0 relative humidity gas Potassium 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 32 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 permanganate can be used to scrub hydrocarbons from the gas stream Potassium permanganate beads not dust should be sourced locally by the user The silica gel has an added color indicator that changes from blue to pink when replacement is necessary Chamber Out A is the last chamber before the gas OUT port To use Chamber Out to condition the air replenishing the fruit chamber enable Chamber Out in the Setup lt Chamber menu and fill Chamber A with the appropriate consumable Connect the fruit chamber hoses to both the IN and OUT ports on the front of the CI 900
65. ndicates if an SDcard is present in the unit as well as other information about the SDcard If no SDcard is in the instrument or if the SDcard is not fully inserted no SDcard will appear on the display lt stop gt SDcard Present CardSize 3935MB NumSectors 8058880 BlockSize 512B GPS System Features The CI 900 has a built in GPS system which can relay the longitude latitude and altitude of the instrument when performing measurements The View GPS screen displays the mode of the GPS sensor SEN GPGGA as well as the values for latitude longitude altitude and indicates the number of satellites currently connected to Press the UP DOWN arrow to display the latitude longitude and altitude information only lt stop gt lt save gt etl SEN GPGGA SAT 05 TIM 015546 806 LAT no fix LON no fix ALT no fix The GPS uses GMT or Greenwich Mean Time for a standardized time The GMT is displayed as the time TIM on the GPS menu and is synchronized with minute and second alignment Often when the instrument is turned on indoors the latitude longitude and altitude will read no fix This occurs when no satellite signal can be obtained by the instrument Powering up the CI 900 outdoors will correct this problem and allow latitude longitude and altitude readings to be taken 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 42 sales cid inc com http www ci
66. nitor Mode then they will be included in the closed loop cleaning process Closed loop cleaning can also be accessed from the Monitor Mode screen by pressing the UP and DOWN arrows simultaneously Ifinitiated using these hot keys the screen will stay in Monitor Mode but the unit will read close loop at the bottom of the screen indicating that the inlet and outlet valves are closed 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 22 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Setup Calibration Current Calibration Parameters and re calibration steps for C2H4 CO2 and O2 sensors can be found in the Calibration Menu C2H4 Calibration Re calibration or changes to any of the Calibration Parameters for C2H4 must be performed under the supervision of a CID Technician only Calibration Parameters are set by a CID Technician during factory calibration and are specific to each instrument The internal offset is the ADC voltage output from the sensor when no ethylene is present and gain is a measure of the ADC voltage output from the sensor in the presence of ethylene The RH and T slope and offset are applied to the ADC voltage to correct for shifts in relative humidity and temperature that may occur during the sample period Calibration Parameters Internal offset Internal gain Calibrated RH Calibrated t RH slope RH offset t slope t offset Offs
67. nsor information The recommended standard gas concentration for the high resolution CO sensor is between 400 and 600 ppm The recommended concentration for the low resolution CO sensor is 4 CO Calibrating the CO sensor with standardized gas is fairly simple Remember to always use a T connection to vent excess gas and prevent damage to the internal components 1 Goto Calibration hit enter then CO 2 Goto Re calibration and press the right arrow You will hear the valves open and the pump begin to run 3 Use pressurized Nz or use soda lime and ambient air to create zero CO gas When the gas is flowing or being drawn into the unit press Enter 4 The unit will count down from 49 HIRES or 99 LORES as it sets the zero for the CO sensor The humidity Temperature and Flow are displayed The flow should continue to read 200 mL throughout the calibration if it does not you may have a leak or obstructed tube Pressing enter at any time will move you into the next step Only do so if you want to use the previous zero calibration 5 Setup Calibration gas HIRES Enter the concentration in ppm LORES Enter the percent concentration Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to switch between placeholders and the UP DOWN arrows to change the values 6 Press save to initiate the calibration 7 The unit will count down from 49 as it sets the span for the CO sensor Pressing enter at any time will move you into the next step On
68. ot include Chamber In B as a part of the measurement sample stream Chamber Out On Off RIGHT and DOWN arrows simultaneously Includes or does not include Chamber Out A from flow path To avoid drawing water into the internal tubing of the CI 900 when using SPECIAL mode 1 Fill Conditioning Chamber In B only to the fill line and never completely fill the conditioning chamber with water 2 Always keep the top panel of the CI 900 facing up and do not tilt the instrument when there is water in the conditioning chamber When operating in SPECIAL mode do not operate the instrument with the display panel facing upwards 3 Do not transport or tip the CI 900 if moisture is in Chamber In Before transport or moving the CI 900 Chamber In should be completely dry to prevent even small drops of liquid from entering the unit 4 Ifthe Relative Humidity sensor reads high open the top panel of the unit and inspect hoses for liquid If liquid has accumulated at the hydrophobic blue filter it should be disconnected and drained If liquid has penetrated the hydrophobic filter the unit will need to be serviced to prevent circuit board failure For instruction to open the top panel see Refilling the Electrochemical Sensor section of this manual Contact support cid inc com with any questions 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 35 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual r
69. oxic Effects on Humans Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact corrosive irritant of ingestion of inhalation Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals Not available Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans Not available Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans Not available 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 72 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Not available BOD5 and COD Not available Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely However long term degradation products may arise Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation The products of degradation are more toxic Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation Not available SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Classification CLASS 8 Corrosive liquid Identification Sulfuric acid solution UN2796 PG II Special Provisions for Transport Not available SECTION 15 OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal and State Regulations TSCA 8 b inventory Sulfuric acid Water Other Regulations OSHA Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910 1200 Other Classifications WHMIS Canada CLASS D 2A Material causing other toxic effects VERY TOXIC CLASS E Corrosive liquid
70. raph Mode display Press the RIGHT arrow to enter the Monitor Mode display Press the RIGHT arrow to change the Settings turn the exterior chambers On and Off or to close the loop valves and clean the sensor and tubes Press the LEFT arrow to exit back to the Main Menu 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 10 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Graph View Graph View will be entered automatically when the unit has stabilized in Sensor Stability mode Or to enter Graph View press the RIGHT arrow when the CI 900 is in Sensor Stability Mode This view graphically displays the measured C2H value over time To exit Graph View and move into Monitor Mode press the right arrow C2H4 0 162ppm 1 000 ppm dynamic range 00 09 35 Time Uptime 14 52 13 Bat 98 Figure 10 Display shot of Graph View with additional labels The top line of the display indicates the current ethylene value Below that is the dynamic range here itis 1 000 ppm The y axis scale is set by the highest value shown in the buffer This range will scale vertically dependent on the highest concentration of ethylene measured Ifthe concentration is small the dynamic range will reflect this For example the initial value was 0 162 ppm and there is a sudden peak to 7 578 ppm As the spike or peak occurs the graph will scale to 10 000 ppm Ifthe sample returns to 0 16
71. rations to accommodate in vivo research and controlled atmosphere monitoring Instantaneous and accumulated measurement modes Quick connect sampling ports Data saves in csv commas separated value file Configured for domestic and international operation 110 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 Hz Non destructive measurements Mini USB chargeable and Mini USB data download GPS and time date stamped data records e gt gt gt gt gt External wire terminals for fixed location monitoring or control applications ch ein Bio Science table Ethylene Analyzer Figure 2 The removable SDcard on the CI 900 makes data transfer quick and simple 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 2 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Specifications CI 900 Specifications High Resolution Ethylene Sensor Electrochemical Air Sampling Rate 0 2 Liters minute Sample Rate Open Loop Monitoring 5 sec intervals Nominal Range 0 15 ppm upper limit is 20 ppm Resolution 1 ppbv Accuracy 5 at 10 ppm 10 at 1 ppm 10 at 100 ppb adjusted for temperature and humidity Display Sunlight visible transflective LCD Operating environment 0 C 45 C 0 90 humidity non condensing Battery Capacity 4 hours Rechargeable Li lon 5000 mAh Dimensions 183 5mm x 111mm x 120mm Weight 2 4
72. s cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container If necessary Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate Large Spill Corrosive liquid Stop leak if without risk Absorb with DRY earth sand or other non combustible material Do not get water inside container Do not touch spilled material Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift Prevent entry into sewers basements or confined areas dike if needed Call for assistance on disposal Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions Keep container dry Do not breathe gas fumes vapor spray Never add water to this product In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label Avoid contact with skin and eyes Keep away from incompatibles such as alkalis May corrode metallic surfaces Store in a metallic or coated fiberboard drum using a strong polyethylene inner package Storage May corrode metallic surfaces Store in a metallic or coated fiberboard drum using a strong poly
73. shows the voltage of the battery and TBAT indicates if the temperature of the battery is ok The RO shows the output status of the battery charger Press the LEFT arrow or STOP to exit to the View Menu Off a413 60 3 840V OK Off v6 When the instrument is connected to the charger the top line will indicated Charge On The QBAT hexadecimal number should be changing and the battery percent increasing Also the voltage will begin to increase slowly and the RO will switch to 1d 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 40 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 The Board refers to the hardware version of the unit Features described in this manual are associated with all versions of hardware When discrepancies occur they are listed along with the version that they are associated with If any of these numbers are rapidly changing after the instrument has warmed up please contact technical support at support cid inc com 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 41 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Other View Menu Options The View Flash option is only accessible by CID Bio Science technicians The View Time screen displays the current time on the instrument Press the LEFT arrow or STOP to exit back to the View Menu The View SDcard screen i
74. t are not limited to apples apricots avocados bananas cantaloupes figs guavas kiwis mangoes nectarines peaches pears persimmons plums and tomatoes Source Wikepedia com 2 What should I do if I see moisture develop in the tubing when monitoring a fruit in the chamber Silica gel can be used to dry out the gas stream either before or after the gas passed the electrochemical sensor Silica gel in conditioning chamber B is used to treat gas after the intake and before the sensor Using silica gel in conditioning chamber A will dry out the air going back to the fruit chamber To use the conditioning chamber fill it with silica gel Then go to the Setup Menu and Chamber Turn on the chamber that is filled with silica gel Refer to the flow path diagram in the Setup lt Chamber section of the User Manual for more information 3 Can the data output be directly linked to the computer and by what type of connection can be used And is it MAC and or PC compatible a The unit has a SD card and the format can be read on any Mac or PC Data can also be downloaded via USB 4 How do I change how the data appears in the csv file a If data isn t displaying properly try saving the file as a csv file type and re opening it If saving as a csv does not fix how the data is displayed you may need to change the separator value on your computer To change the separator in all csv text files 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98
75. t board from the sensor This is an easy connection once you can access it with the back panel flipped upwards 10 Lift the sensor out of the instrument 11 Weigh the sensor on an analytical balance and compare it with the weight written on the sensor Figure out the amount of water that needs to be replaced by subtracting the current sensor weight from the original sensor weight 1g 1 ml of water 12 Fill the syringe with distilled water 13 Remove the red plug from the port Insert the needle of the syringe in the port A 14 Inject water SLOWLY into the cell until the sensor returns to its original weight 15 Do not overfill the cell Water leaking out of the cell could be mixed with sulfuric acid 16 Dry any excess water from the outside of the sensor before putting it back in the CI 900 17 Allow the sensor at least 1 hour after refilling to equilibrate Then turn the CI 900 on and resume measurements Note Weighing the entire CI 900 unit on an analytical balance after the sensor has been refilled will allow you to monitor the water level of the sensor by keeping track of the weight loss of the whole CI 900 unit Remember to always weigh the CI 900 with the same setup and to follow the instructions above to remove and refill the sensor when it has lost 20 25 grams of water High humidity can add water to the sensor overfilled sensors have been tested and do not cause a problem 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98
76. t column An empty file will have a zero as the file size Use the UP or DOWN keys to select the file to clear Press the RIGHT arrow to clear the file Press ENTER to confirm The display will indicate Done when the file is erased Press STOP or the LEFT arrow to go back to the File Menu 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 43 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Delete a File Press the RIGHT arrow when Delete is highlighted on the display to get the unit into the delete file mode This mode will erase a file and filename completely from the memory SDcard In this mode the top line of the display reads Delete on the top left line and file on the right Below this the filename is listed on the left and the file size is listed on the right Delete File01 RoomA2 Fruit7 To delete a file use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to select a file Oncea file is selected to be deleted press the RIGHT arrow key to delete the file Press ENTER to confirm Or to escape without deleting the file press the LEFT arrow or STOP key The display will indicate Done when the file is erased Press STOP or the LEFT arrow to go back to the File Menu Create a File Press the RIGHT arrow when Create is highlighted on the display to get the unit into the create files mode The top line of the screen wi
77. t storage rooms or other locations or to run the instrument for days or weeks at a time connect the mini USB cable to the charger cable and to the connection port on the front panel Plug the charger into an electricity source 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 13 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Measurement Settings The Settings screen is accessed by using the RIGHT arrow from Monitor Mode and provides a short list of variables which may be manipulated while measurements are being made From the Settings screen the exterior Inbound and Outbound Chambers are turned On Off valves are closed causing gas to circulate internally Closed Loop On Off or the value displayed by the unit is set to zero The function of the various applications are discussed in detail in the Setup Menu portion of the manual Hot Keys In Monitor Mode a number of hot keys or shortcuts to measurement filter and cleaning features are available The function of the various applications are discussed in detail in the Setup Menu portion of the manual For quick reference the hot keys are listed below Chamber In On Off LEFT and DOWN arrows simultaneously Includes or does not include Chamber In B as a part of the measurement sample stream Chamber Out On Off RIGHT and DOWN arrows simultaneously Includes or does not include Chamber Out A from flow
78. test offset adjustment so that the unit is using the most recent zero change the Adjust enable line to Yes To return to factory calibration parameters select No Requesting If Requesting is reading No while adjust enable is on the unit has recently set the offset and will not enter the offset autocorrection the next time the Sensor Stability screen is entered If Requesting reads Yes the unit will begin resetting the offset the next time measurement mode is initiated and Sensor Stability is entered The offset autocorrection interval can be changed from 24 hours default to any user selected interval To manually initiate the offset autocorrection scroll down to manual and press enter This will reset the zero for the instrument any time it is engaged Offset Autocorrection Adjust enable Yes Hires offset 1919652 Lores offset 54782 Hires gain 302 4 Requesting No Interval 24 Manual 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 24 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 CO Calibration To access the Calibrate CO feature of the CI 900 press the RIGHT arrow key when Calibration is highlighted on the Setup Menu Press enter to continue to the Calibration mode The CO sensor IRGA or ER needs to be enabled in the SETUP lt SENSOR menu to access the SETUP lt CO menu To calibrate the IRG
79. the top line of the display and enter on the bottom Fruit01 Create lt enter gt lt stop gt The CI 900 will save all parameters for each measurement on the SDcard Once finished creating the file name press the ENTER key or press STOP to abort the process The CI 900 will exit to the File Menu 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 45 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Open File Press the RIGHT arrow when Open is highlighted on the display to get the unit into the open files mode The top line of the screen will read Open on the left and File on the right Filenames are listed on the left and the file size is listed in the right column Open File01 RoomA2 Fruit7 Fruit9 An empty file will have a zero as the file size If the file is corrupt the file size will be a negative number Any file with a negative file size should be deleted and re created Only files with positive numbers or a zero for the file size can be opened to save data too Use the UP or DOWN keys to select the file to open Press the RIGHT arrow to open the file Done will flash across the screen if the file was opened successfully Press STOP or the LEFT arrow to go back to the File Menu Note After a file is created it must be opened in order to start saving data to it 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 3
80. tory using a gas chromatograph or can be connected to the CI 900 using the accessory parts 1 2 Ensure that the bag material and fittings are appropriate for the compounds to be sampled Use only PTFE tubing to connect the sample bag to the pump to prevent sample loss by adsorption on tubing walls Before using flush the bag thoroughly with purified air or nitrogen Analyze the sample within 24 to 48 hours Long term storage of air contaminant mixtures in bags is not recommended Do not ship sample bags by air unless the cargo cabin is pressurized Do not overfill bags Secure polypropylene value when opening closing by holding side stem while turning entire upper portion of fitting one revolution Store bags flat Do not roll or crease bags during storage Do not use bags at temperatures above 140 F 60 C 10 Bags are designed for single use only To Collect a Sample Using a Sample Bag dl Ze Flush the bag at least 3 times with purified air or nitrogen before use To fill a bag connect PTFE tubing from the exhaust port of an air sample pump to the hose connection on the bag stem protruding from the side of the fittings To open the shut off valve hold the side stem and turn the entire upper portion ofthe fitting including the brown syringe port and the white section to which it is attached counterclockwise one revolution Turn on the pump and sample Avoid filling any bag more than 80 of its maxim
81. um volume When sampling is complete turn offthe pump To close the shut off valve hold the side stem and turn the entire upper portion of the fitting clockwise until it is snug 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 66 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 6 To withdraw samples using a needle and syringe carefully insert the needle into the septum port in the center of the brown cap and pierce the septum Do not allow the needle to puncture the bag material when piercing the septum 7 Do not use the fitting valve as a handle or hanging device Although it is durable it is not intended for these uses Analyzing a Sample Bag with the Cl 900 Connect the sample bag to the IN port of the CI 900 Open the sample bag to allow gas to start flowing to the CI 900 Ittakes about 3 5 minutes to measure a sample bag if the concentration of ethylene before measuring the sample bag is low 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 67 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 CID BIO SCIENCE INC HARDWARE WARRANTY Important Please Read Seller s Warranty and Liability Seller warrants new equipment of its own manufacturing against defective workmanship and materials for a period of one year of a single shift operation from date of receipt of equipment the
82. ver be necessary Similarly if the sensor is used in a humid environment the sensor will not dry out 15 Where are temperature and humidity measured a The temperature and relative humidity sensors are located inside the CI 900 before the electrochemical sensor 16 What type of membrane does the electrochemical sensor have a The electrochemical sensor uses a nafion or nafion like membrane 17 What is the detection rate of the CI 900 taking into account the weight of the fruit or sample and the time measured a For the CI 900 Flow rate 0 2L min 15 0L hr 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 64 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 1554 NE 3 Ave C sales cid inc com Sensitivity to C2H4 0 1 wL L or 100 nL L Therefore the CI 900 optimally detects around 1500 nL hr If the specimen weighs 50 grams then the detection rate is 30 nL C2H4 gfw h The unit is nanoliters of ethylene per gram fresh weight per hour amas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 65 http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Guidelines for Bag Sampling The following guidelines are for collecting air samples in the included samples bags In order to collect an air sample you must pump air into the bag pump not included These bags are often used to collect ambient air samples to analyze later in a labora
83. vironment High RF will disrupt the CI 900 ESD electrostatic discharge can also interfere with CI 900 Do not tilt the CI 900 when a liquid is in Chamber B The analyzer has a reservoir containing 1 mol of sulfuric acid 2N H2S04 Avoid contact with skin and eyes If contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water or use an eyewash or safety shower Do not drink the contents of the fluid reservoirs as it could cause chemical burns See Appendix I for the safety data sheet and further information on sulfuric acid 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 59 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a question about the CI 900 first look in the CI 900 Operation Manual There is also online support available for the CI 900 at http www cid inc com ci 900 support php If you cannot find the answer you can contact a Technical Support Representative located in your country CID Bio Science Inc is committed to provide customers with high quality timely technical support Technical support representatives are to answer your technical questions by phone or by e mail at support cid inc com CID Bio Science Inc s contact information CID Bio Science Inc 1554 NE 3rd Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 800 767 0119 U S and Canada 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 Internet http www cid inc com E mail support cid inc com
84. xcel Vent the fruit chamber record the result in Excel and start method 3 Method 3 Long Term Monitoring with Filtration The purpose of this method is to determine the effeteness of the interfering gas trap for long term measurements This will require the trap to self regenerate between consecutive measurements The regeneration time is defaulted to 6 minutes however for some species a greater time may be needed By keeping the default value for avocados we can better compare results and will demonstrate the weakness of the method Procedure Fill Conditioning Chamber In B with distilled water and clean the water using a sodium permanganate tube connected to the inlet of the CI 900 until the background signal is below 20ppb Verify that Chamber In is set to special with a sufficient cleaning period for the produce being monitored Load the sample specimen into the fruit chamber Start measuring the fruit headspace with the CI 900 Allow the system to run for 5 measurement and cleaning cycles Vent the chamber and load the data file to a computer Switch to the next replicate and begin at method 1 again 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 75 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 Outside di AIR ag p H Chamber VENT Cl 900 flow 200mL min Figure 15 Set up for fruit chamber using potassium permanganate KMnO
85. you to access the side of the electrochemical sensor without disconnecting the tubing that runs across the top of the sensor connecting to conditioning chamber A The back panel can be flipped up to unscrew the sensor or remove insert it in the CI 900 4 The top can then be popped off by pulling out on one side of the case while pulling up on the top on the same side 1554 NE 34 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 55 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 5 Locate the black electrochemical sensor labeled Interscan 6 Disconnect the tubing entering the white connection on the x sensor by holding the base of the white connector in your hands firmly while sliding out the tubing You may need to push upwards slightly on the connector to release the tubing Disconnect Tubing Here 7 Disconnect the tubing from the black connector This is easiest done with the back panel removed and will require some wiggling to free the barbs and remove it 1554 NE 3 Ave Camas WA 98607 USA Phone 360 833 8835 Fax 360 833 1914 56 sales cid inc com http www cid inc com CI 900 Instruction Manual rev 1 16 2014 8 Unscrew the sensor from the side panel There is a screw on either side of the sensor attaching the base of the sensor to the side of the CI 900 instrument housing 9 Finally disconnect the wiring that clips onto the circui

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