Section 2.27.1 ECB Responsibilities
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1. 25 06 page 3 of 14 2 27 1 1 TEOM Installation and Maintenance PM2 5 and PM10 Rupprecht amp Patashnick Manuals referred to for the operation and service of the TEOM instrument 1400a Operation Manual Revision B 002 March 2002 1400a Service Manual Revision B 006 April 2004 2 27 1 1 1 Set Up There are two possible set ups for the TEOM instruments One is for an indoor installation where the unit is installed in a walk in building or trailer the other is for a stand alone all weather cabinet type enclosure For an indoor TEOM Series 1400a monitor installation begins with the positioning of the control and sensor units The TEOM units will be operated inside a room that is temperature controlled and has 115 VAC power The site room temperature is to be controlled between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius in order to reduce moisture buildup in the main and auxiliary flow rate tubing Water will damage mass flow controllers and produce artificial data A sturdy table or rack that will reduce shock and vibrations to the sensor unit is to be used to support the sensor and control units The TEOM sensor unit should be positioned in a straight line directly below the rooftop inlet assembly Determine the exact position of the sensor inlet unit that houses the filter tapered element assembly Drill a 1 inch diameter hole in the roof directly over the sensor inlet port A roof flange supplied with the hardware compone2. conditions and not EPA S T P conditions To download this software to the TEOM control unit follow the guidelines given in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a operator s manual section appendix D The PC communication port must be set for 9600 baud rate The 3 018 software download will clear the system memory Therefore all the setup parameters must be re edited These software parameters are used to control the operations and produce the data values First to be edited for the PM 2 5 is the Set Temps Flows Screen Follow the guidelines given in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a operator s manual section 5 1 Programming the Monitor or section 6 3 3 Reporting to Actual Conditions and make the needed changes In the Set Temps Flows Screen e the line T A S is edited from 25 00 and 25 00 to 99 00 and 99 00 e the line P A S is edited from 1 00 and 1 00 to 9 00 and 9 00 2 27 1 2 2 PM 10 Settings The vendor has already installed the software needed for PM 10 at the factory For the PM 10 setup the Set Temps Flows Screen needs edited Follow the guidelines given in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a operator s manual section 6 3 4 Reporting to Standard Conditions and make the needed changes TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 7 of 14 In the Set Temps Flows Screen the line e the line T A S must be 25 00 and 25 00 e the line P A S must be 1 00 and 1 00 This setup allows the PM 10 da
3. to the inline filter and tighten Use a inch stainless steel connector to connect the filter outlet to the main flow connection on the back of the control unit Refer to section 2 4 of the R amp P TEOM operator s manual for more information on the installation of the flow components TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 5 of 14 2 27 1 1 3 Auxiliary Bypass Flow Connections The inch plastic auxiliary flow tubing and the temperature sensor and cable are routed from inside the room through the 1 inch roof hole The auxiliary tubing and the temperature sensor and cable are then pushed through a 1 inch PVC flanged floor mount Along with a 1 inch male threaded connector and two 1 inch 90 degree elbows these pieces provide a weatherproof roof entrance for the tubing and temperature cable See the diagram labeled Auxiliary Roof Mount below for guidance in fabrication The auxiliary tubing is then connected to the flow splitter bypass outlet using a stainless steel fitting The temperature sensor is installed in the temperature probe shield mounted on the splitter Following the diagram Auxiliary Roof Mount the roof mount can be assembled and all excess tubing and cable can be fed back into the building Do not crimp the tubing or cable and leave a smooth curve in the tubing and cable Remove the quick connector for the auxiliary flow ports on the control unit and replace with a stainless steel elbow fitting if possible Th
4. tubing to base of the flow splitter using a tubing connector Check the lower end of the tubing inside the room for correct length If needed add another piece of tubing and use another tube connector to make the connection The end of the tubing should be 4 inch or less from the top of the sensor unit s inlet port Center the sensor unit directly under the sample tubing The flow splitter and the sample tubing should be in a vertically straight line with the sensor unit s inlet port Install the three tripod foot mounts and secure to the tripod legs using the rubber straps Fasten the foot mounts to the roof using wood screws Seal these screws with a sealant to prevent water leaking into roof A flexible rubber tube coupling is suggested by R amp P to connect the end of the stainless steel sample tubing from the tripod to the sensor inlet port This coupling allows for some minor alignment errors A piece of 4 inch tubing is connected to the sensor unit outlet port and runs to the control unit A 1 4 to inch reducer fitting is used to connect to an inline filter These connections should be made with compression tubing fittings rather than the quick connect fittings supplied by R amp P whenever possible If the quick connects are used insert the plastic tubing into the quick connect fitting and pulling out to lock it in place The other end of inch tubing is inserted into the 4 inch reducer and tightened Connect the 3 8 inch reducer end
5. 02 March 2002 section 3 2 1 Calibrate the temperature and barometric pressure calibration should be accomplished before flow calibrations are attempted since the TEOM uses these values to compute flow Calibration of the ambient temperature sensor is done annually using a precision temperature measuring device accurate to 0 1 degree Celsius Open the top of the control unit and then select the Set Temps Flows screen Follow the procedures given in section 3 2 3 of the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a service manual Do not expose the temperature measuring devices to direct sunlight or an area where the temperatures can change rapidly during the calibration Calibration of the ambient barometric pressure is done annually using a precision barometric measuring device accurate to 0 010 atmospheres Open the top of the control unit and select the Set Temps Flows screen Follow the procedures given in section 3 2 4 of the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a service manual Enter all data on the Ambient Temperature and Pressure calibration and verification form appendix 6 TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 9 of 14 2a Calibrate the analog board following the procedures in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a service manual section 3 2 1 The TEOM analog output calibration and amplifier board calibration are performed annually A calibrated digital Multimeter will be used to monitor the ou
6. ALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a ab Continuous Ambient Particulate PM 10 amp PM 2 5 Monitor Procedure for Operating Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a PM 10 PM 2 5 Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor TEOM appendix QA SOP 2 27 10 28 05 TEOM Ambient TEMPERATURE and PRESSURE Calbr Verfn Site Date Time Operator TEOM Instrument S N TEMPERATURE 2degC Calibration Verification Device Calibration Verification S N Calibration Verification Calibrated TEOM Reading DEVICE Reading Temperature deg C TEOM Reading DEVICE Reading Temperature deg C PRESSURE 10mm Hg or 0 013 atm Calibration Verification Device Calibration Verification S N Calibration Verification Calibrated TEOM Reading DEVICE Reading Pressure atm TEOM Reading DEVICE Reading Pressure atm NOTES App 6 Temp Press TEOM appendix QA SOP 2 27 TEOM ANALOG Calibration Site Date 10 28 05 Time Operator TEOM Instrument S N Multimeter Model Multimeter S N ANALOG OUTPUT Calibration Multimeter VDC 1 90 Output Channel Input Range BEFORE Adj AFTER Adj 90 90 90 90 90 DW Mm PIWIND AMPLIFIER BOARD Calibration BEFORE Adj AFTER Adj Test Poi
7. EOM s the PM 2 5 sharp cut cyclone is installed over the flow splitter then installing the PM 10 inlet down over the PM 2 5 impactor head Internal O rings inside the both the PM 10 port and PM 2 5 sharp cut cyclone seal the connection s The exterior temperature sensor cable that runs from the roof is connected to the temperature port located on the rear of the control unit 2 27 1 2 Operational Setup and Startup of TEOM The Projects and Procedures Branch PPB staff will assist in the installation of TEOM units by the Electronic and Calibrations Branch when needed When the TEOM subsystems have been linked together the TEOM is ready to be turned on by pressing the power button The display screen will light up and the TEOM will go through a software self testing procedure After this test is complete the main screen will appear Plug in the vacuum pump to start drawing the sample stream through the system The main screen will display status conditions flags for various parameters until they become stable at their set points When the temperatures and flow rates become stable several parameters in the TEOM software program must be edited and verified 2 27 1 2 1 PM 2 5 Settings For PM 2 5 follow this section For PM 10 see PM 10 Settings below section 2 27 2 2 The PM 2 5 set up requires software version 3 018 as of 09 2005 to be downloaded to the control unit This software allows the PM 2 5 data to be calculated as actual
8. OM Ko Verification Site Date Time Operator TEOM Instrument S N Ko Confirmation Screen Ko Confirm Filter Weight g Weight Determined Frequency w NO Filter fo DATE Frequency w Audit Filter f By AUDIT Ko ACTUAL Ko Percent Difference NOTES App 9 K0
9. TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 1 of 14 Section I Electronics and Calibration Branch INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE TEOM CONTINUOUS PM 2 5 and PM 10 MONITORS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Continuous Ambient Particulate PM 10 amp PM 2 5 Monitor Procedure for Operating a Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a PM 10 PM 2 5 Continuous Ambient Particulate Monitor Section 2 27 1 1 2 27 1 2 2 27 1 3 TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 2 of 14 Table of Contents TEOM Installation and Maintenance 2 27 1 1 1 Set Up 2 27 1 1 2 Main Flow Connections 2 27 1 1 3 Auxiliary Bypass Flow Connections Operational Setup and Startup of TEOM 2 27 1 2 1 PM 2 5 Settings 2 27 1 2 2 PM 10 Settings 2 27 1 2 3 Setting for both PM 2 5 and PM 10 2 27 1 2 4 Calibration Temperature and Pressure Analog Board Mass Flow Controller Hardware Software Amplifier Board Mass Transducer Verification Calibration Site Support 2 27 1 3 1 Preventative Maintenance e nline Filter Replacement And Mass Flow Controller e Cleaning Sample Tubing and Heated Air Inlet 2 27 1 3 2 Periodic Calibrations Temperature and Pressure Analog Board Amplifier Board Mass Flow Controller Hardware Mass Flow Controller Software e Mass Transducer Calibration Calibration TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5
10. anual section 3 2 1 A calibrated digital Multimeter will be used to monitor the output voltages Care must be exercised when unplugging and reconnecting the ribbon cables to prevent bending the pins Enter all data on the TEOM analog output and amplifier board calibration form See appendix number 7 in the appendix set Amplifier Board Tune the amplifier board to verify that the proper voltages are present following the procedures in section 3 2 2 ofthe Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual The amplifier board should be tuned annually See appendix number 7 in the appendix set Flow Controller Calibration Calibrating the mass flow controller is dependant on the age and or current status of the individual TEOM unit Two different generation flow controllers were used by R amp P with slightly different maintenance techniques and procedures Units with serial numbers of 140AB234170011 and lower contain the first generation MFC s Units with serial numbers higher than 140AB234170011 are second generation MFC units Refer to the R amp P Service Manual for the detailed instructions and differences between the two The general procedures are listed below Generation One units e Clean MFC orifice Clean the MFC Calibrate the Software Calibrate the Hardware Generation Two units e Calibrate the Software e Calibrate the Hardware Calibration and maintenance of the mass flow controller hardware For both gen
11. cation This task requires having laboratory personnel pre weigh a sample filter following the procedures listed in the Headquarters Responsibilities section under Laboratory Ambient Monitoring Branch Responsibilities and Assignments portion of this QA SOP The actual verification procedure is in the Site Operators section under Verification and Calibration of Mass Transducer and is also detailed in both the R amp P Operator s Manual section 12 2 1 and the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual section 3 2 5 See appendix number 9 KO Verification in the appendix set All of the above calibrations and verifications are to be documented using the appropriate forms found in the appendix and the site logbook This documentation will be kept in a file at Headquarters and a copy will be kept at the regional office for the site operators 2 27 1 3 Site Support A data logger will be maintained at all sites to process the TEOM analog outputs This TEOM data is to be downloaded along with other site parameters for data processing and review The data logger requires three analog input channels for each TEOM unit The PC is used to access the data logger to review data or change operating parameters The data logger is setup with a modem to provide remote access to the site The Electronic Calibration Branch will maintain provide replacements and service to these components when needed Site mainte
12. e For both versions a reference flow meter calibrated to a primary standard and having an accuracy of 1 at 3 liters per minute is required to measure the flow rates ECB personnel use a dry piston type calibrator manufactured by BIOS to calibrate the TEOM flow controllers This device requires a 30 minute equilibration period to acclimate the piston and cylinder volume to the site temperature The mass flow controller hardware must be calibrated annually This procedure calibrates the hardware that controls the mass flow controllers and sets the mass flow controller s flow rates to a slope factor of 1 000 Calibrate the mass flow controller software for each version of MFC following the applicable procedures in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual section 3 4 5 and 3 5 1 The mass flow controller software calibration is done TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 10 of 14 every 6 months This procedure allows the sample and bypass flow rates to be calibrated without adjusting the hardware All TEOM flow rates are volumetric and are read as actual conditions All flow rate readings must be read as actual volume Depending on the type of reference flow meter used the flow rate may require correcting from a mass flow rate to the actual conditions Enter all calibration data on the TEOM flow rate calibration form See appendix number 8 in the appendix set 4 The last item is the mass transducer calibration verifi
13. e TEOM unit s data must be downloaded as a precaution against unintentionally losing data that the region has not yet retrieved 2 27 1 3 1 Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance tasks are required to insure quality data collection and the reliability of TEOM operations 1 In Line Filter Replacement And Mass Flow Controller Cleaning Replace the inline filters on the auxiliary and main flow lines every 6 months Follow the procedures in section 3 1 3 of the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual The first generation flow controllers serial numbers of 140AB234170011 and less require cleaning and their filters replaced annually Follow the procedures in section 3 4 ofthe Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual After cleaning the mass flow controllers they should be calibrated following the steps above 2 Cleaning Sample Tubing and Heated Air Inlet Cleaning of the sample tubing and the heated air inlet is required on an annual basis Follow the procedures given in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a Operator s Manual section 12 1 2 or section 3 1 6 of the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a Service Manual The objective is to remove the matter attached to the tubing walls Be sure to rinse the tubing with clean water and let it dry 2 27 1 3 2 Periodic Calibration Temperature and Barometric Pressure Calibration Calibration of the ambient temperature sens
14. e elbow fitting will be easier to work with and is less likely to have leaks Measure a length of auxiliary tubing so an inline filter can be installed with the filter outlet pointed up To help prevent water from being drawn from the filter into the mass flow controller the tubing can be shaped like a J to facilitate the orientation Stainless steel fittings are used to connect the inch tubing to the inline filter s inlet and outlet Use another piece of inch tubing to make the connection from the filter outlet to the auxiliary flow connection located on the back of the control unit Make sure all fittings are tight Auxiliary Tubing and Temperature Cable Roof Mount Diagram of roof mount for auxiliary flow tubing and temperature cable two 1 inch 90 degree pvc elbows All pvc items are 1 inch and are connected using pvc cement The roof flange and adaptor is a threaded fit The roof mount is secured to the roof using wood screws or lag screws Use a sealant temperature between the flange and the sensor and cable roof to waterproof the roof mount 1 inch pvc 8 inch long 3 8 inch plastic tubing gt 1 inch floor mount with adaptor wood screws to roof Temperature cable and auxiliary flow tubing TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 6 of 14 After the roof mount installation is completed the PM 10 inlet mast is installed by slipping the exhaust port down over the flow splitter For PM 2 5 T
15. erations of flow controllers follow the appropriate procedures in the Rupprecht amp TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 14 of 14 Patashnick TEOM series 1400a Service Manual sections 3 4 5 and 3 5 2 Calibration of the flow controllers is a two part procedure For both versions a reference flow meter calibrated to a primary standard and having an accuracy of 1 at 3 liters per minute is required to measure the flow rates ECB personnel use a dry piston type calibrator manufactured by BIOS to calibrate the TEOM flow controllers This device requires a 30 minute equilibration period to acclimate the piston and cylinder volume to the site temperature The mass flow controller hardware must be calibrated annually This procedure calibrates the hardware that controls the mass flow controllers and sets the mass flow controller s flow rates to a slope factor of 1 000 Calibrate the mass flow controller software for each version of MFC following the applicable procedures in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual section 3 4 5 and 3 5 1 The mass flow controller software calibration is done every 6 months This procedure allows the sample and bypass flow rates to be calibrated without adjusting the hardware All TEOM flow rates are volumetric and are read as actual conditions Depending on the type of reference flow meter used all flow rate readings must be read as actual volume Some types of flow meters may require c
16. ion 3 2 2 ECB Ambient air temperature calibration 1 year Section 3 2 3 ECB Ambient pressure calibration 1 year Section 3 2 4 ECB Mass transducer calibration verification 1 year Section 3 2 5 ECB FIRST Generation FLOW CONTROLLERS Exchanging flow controller filters ee Section 3 4 1 ECB needed Cleaning flow controller orifices Il year Section 3 4 2 ECB Cleaning flow controller block valves 1 year Section 3 4 3 ECB Flow controller calibration Hardware 1 year Section 3 4 5 ECB Flow controller calibration Software 6 months Section 3 4 4 ECB Removing replacing the mass flow Ae Headed Section 3 4 6 ECB controllers SECOND Generation FLOW CONTROLLERS Flow controller calibration Software 6 months Section 3 5 1 ECB Flow controller calibration Hardware 1 year Section 3 5 2 ECB Removing replacing the mass flow Nesid Section 3 5 3 ECB controllers All TEOM site visits and maintenance assignments will be documented in the site logbook to support the TEOM quality assurance requirements Site visits should also be recorded in the appropriate electronic logs when appropriate audits and calibrations The site logbook is the official TEOM documentation of site activities and operations This logbook is to be kept on site at all times to provide field operators and headquarters staff of operational history and operating status TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 12 of 14 Before performing major maintenance or repair work th
17. jumper settings see section 9 2 2 Changing Analog Input and Output Jumpers for further details Using Section 9 2 1 Set Analog Outputs of the R amp P manual verify the analog outputs Variable A01 is main flow variable A02 is 1 hour mass concentration and variable A03 is filter loading Variable A01 min value is 0 0 and the max value is 5 00 Variable A02 min value is 0 0 and the max value is 500 0 Variable A03 min value is 0 0 and the max value is 100 0 Following the instructions in section 9 1 1 of the R amp P TEOM operator s manual the current input values can be viewed in the lt View Analog Input Screen gt A I 0 through A I 6 are un editable values assigned program register codes viewable in appendix B of the R amp P manual This should complete the analog setup The TEOM setup at this point has all the subsystems connected together and operating The TEOM operating parameters should be reviewed on the main screen to see if they are within operating specifications to verify that the subsystems are working correctly If any operating parameters are abnormal they must be investigated and corrected 2 27 1 2 4 Calibration Once the subsystems and components are operating correctly and the settings have been verified if needed and as designated by maintenance schedules the components can be calibrated following the calibration steps given in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a Service Manual Revision B 0
18. liary flow and e air temp If these variables are not listed they need to be entered Use the keypad editing keystrokes and enter the program register code found in appendix A of the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a operator s manual for these variables The program register codes are a 3 digit number that the software uses to identify variables that are stored in memory The TEOM has 3 analog output channels that are used to transfer any TEOM variable to a data logger for recording The TEOM variables that are assigned to these variables will be 1 hour mass concentration main flow and filter loading Channel 1 also is a status watch indicator In this mode the analog signal output for channel 1 goes to full scale when any status condition is out of limits This flagging serves as a data editing and site operation s evaluation tool The main flow and filter loading values are also used as evaluation tools When the data logger is polled these channels give valuable information on the current TEOM operations To setup the analog outputs follow the TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 8 of 14 steps given below and in the R amp P TEOM series 1400a operators manual section 9 and appendix A Following the instructions in section 9 1 of the R amp P TEOM series 1400a operator s manual verify that the analog output jumpers are set to the 10 V setting If changes are needed turn the TEOM power off and then change the
19. nance for the air conditioning heating telecommunications and electrical power will be done in a timely manner to prevent loss of data and damage to instruments The Electronic Calibration Branch will maintain provide replacements and service to these components when needed The regular maintenance and calibration tasks for the TEOM instrument are shared by both the operating Region and the ECB The table below lists the tasks the time frames and the responsibility for each TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 11 of 14 Maintenance Procedures Interval DOrvacc Manual Duty Reference Maintenance of the R amp P PM 10 inlets filter xchng Section 3 1 1 Reg Maintenance of the R amp P PM 2 5 inlets filter xchng Section 3 1 2 Reg Exchanging the large bypass in line filters 6 months Section 3 1 3 ECB Testing the batteries exchange if necessary 6 months Section 3 1 4 ECB Pump test 6 months Section 3 1 5 ECB Cleaning the air inlet system 1 year Section 3 1 6 ECB Exchanging fuses As needed Section 3 1 7 Both Clock adjustment procedure As needed Section 3 1 8 Both Resetting the system As needed Section 3 1 9 Both Downloading system software As needed Section 3 1 10 ECB Rebuilding the piston pump 18 months In rebuild kit ECB CALIBRATION PROCEDURES Analog I O calibration 1 year Section 3 2 1 ECB Amplifier board calibration 1 year Sect
20. nt Expected Value Multimeter reading Value Multimeter reading TPO VDC 4 2 0 2 oscill scope Nm 0 5 v peak peak TP1 Vrms 3 0 9 vp p TP2 Vrms 7 0 20v p p 0 2 0 8 TP3 Vrms 0 6 1 5 v p p TP4 VDC 3 0 9vp p TP5 Vrms 8 0 16v p p CPU Battery Check NOTES App 7 Analog TEOM appendix QA SOP 2 27 10 28 05 TEOM MASS FLOW CONTROLLER Hardware Software Site Time TEOM Instrument S N Date Operator Ambient Temp Ambient Pressure HARDWARE Verification and Calibration SLM S Controller Check Card Calibration Device Type 10 VDC 0 001 Calibration Device S N BEFORE Adjusted to Cal Device Calibrated Main Q Aux Q BEFORE TEOM Reading Calibrator Reading Slope Difference MAIN Flow low MAIN Flow high AUX Flow low AUX Flow high AFTER TEOM Reading Calibrator Reading Slope Difference MAIN Flow low MAIN Flow high AUX Flow low AUX Flow high SOFTWARE Verification and Calibration Calibration Device Type Calibration Device S N Cal Device Calibrated BEFORE TEOM Reading Calibrator Reading Slope Difference MAIN Flow AUX Flow AFTER TEOM Reading Calibrator Reading Slope Difference MAIN Flow AUX Flow App 8 MFC TEOM appendix QA SOP 2 27 10 28 05 TE
21. nts is used to seal this hole Make sure that the sensor inlet port is capped during installation activities to prevent material from falling into the port Drill a second hole 1 inch in diameter about 8 inches from the first hole This hole will be used to route the auxiliary flow tubing and ambient temperature signal cable through the roof Refer to section 2 Hardware Installation and figures 1 2 and 2 1 in the R amp P TEOM Series 1400a operator s manual for more information about installation of a TEOM unit The control unit s electrical power must be set to 115 VAC The R amp P TEOM Series 1400a operator s manual section 2 3 figures 2 2 and 2 3 describes this operation in detail Each site configuration will determine where the control and sensor units are to be placed and how the associated tubing is connected The auxiliary flow tubing is connected later to the PM 10 PM 2 5 inlet For a stand alone enclosure installation begins with securing the instrument cabinet on a level stable platform After the enclosure is put in place power and a phone line in applicable locations is run to the unit and the hardware is placed in the cabinet racks The sampling tube inlet head flow splitter and sharp cut cyclone are all supported by the cabinet rather than a tripod assembly Refer to section 2 Hardware Installation and TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 4 of 14 Appendix K in the R amp P TEOM Series 1400a operator
22. or is done annually using a precision temperature measuring device accurate to 0 1 degree Celsius Both temperature and barometric pressure calibration should be accomplished before flow calibrations are attempted since the TEOM uses these values to compute flow Open the top of the control unit and the select the lt Set Temps Flows screen gt Follow the procedures given in section 3 2 3 ofthe Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a service manual Do not expose the temperature measuring devices to direct sunlight or an area where the temperatures can change rapidly during the calibration Note The unit of measure used to calculate flow is Kelvin degrees so a large variation 30 deg or more is needed to adversely effect the flow calculation TEOM QA SOP 2 27 1 Revision 3 5 25 06 page 13 of 14 Calibration of the ambient barometric pressure is done annually using a precision barometric measuring device accurate to 0 010 atmospheres Open the top of the control unit and select the lt Set Temps Flows screen gt Follow the procedures given in section 3 2 4 ofthe Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a service manual Enter all data on the Ambient Temperature and Pressure calibration and Verification form See appendix number 6 in the appendix set Analog Board The TEOM analog output calibration and amplifier board calibration are performed annually Follow the procedures in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a service m
23. orrecting the flow rates from a mass flow rate to the actual conditions Enter all calibration data on the TEOM flow rate calibration form See appendix number 8 in the appendix set Verification and Calibration of Mass Transducer The last item is the mass transducer calibration verification The transducer should be verified annually This task requires having laboratory personnel pre weigh a sample filter following the procedures listed in the Headquarters Responsibilities section under Laboratory Ambient Monitoring Branch Responsibilities and Assignments portion of this QA SOP The actual verification procedure is in the Site Operators section under Verification and Calibration of Mass Transducer and is also detailed in both the R amp P Operator s Manual section 12 2 1 and the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual section 3 2 5 This procedure is done to confirm that the mass transducer s mechanical properties are working properly and that the calibration is within limits of 2 5 See appendix number 9 in the appendix set All of the above calibrations and verifications are to be documented using the appropriate forms found in the appendix and the site logbook This documentation will be kept in a file at Headquarters and a copy will be kept at the regional office for the site operators TEOM appendix QA SOP 2 27 10 28 05 Appendix for TEOM ECB STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE AND QU
24. s manual for descriptions of the stand alone cabinet installation of a TEOM unit In addition to the R amp P supplied hardware cabling to plug directly into an operator s laptop form the site data logger should be provided the ESC software will need to be installed on the laptop as well 2 27 1 1 2 Main Flow Connections Begin by assembling the flow splitter assembly Adjust the inner tubing of the flow splitter by loosening the nut holding the sample tubing The tubing end is adjusted to be 15 centimeters 6 inches from the inlet end of the flow splitter figure 2 37 If a flow adaptor is installed it will be necessary to slide the flow splitter down the outlet tube place the flow reducer nozzle on the exposed end of the outlet tube then reposition the flow splitter such that the end of the adapter reducer is approximately 6 below the top of the splitter This will have the effect of raising the inlet above its non adapted height Tighten the nut again to secure the tubing Be careful not to crimp the inner tube by over tightening the nut Set up the tripod assembly on the roof directly above the larger 1 inch hole Insert the flow splitter into the support tripod and tighten the set screws Adjust the tripod legs until the open end of the flow splitter is 1 5 to 1 8 meters roughly 5 6 feet above the roof Insert a piece of inch stainless steel tubing through the opening in the roof flange Connect the upper end of the
25. ta to be calculated as EPA S T P conditions 2 27 1 2 3 Setting for both PM 2 5 and PM 10 Go to the SET Hardware Screen and follow the guidelines given in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a operator s manual sections 5 1 or section 6 4 to set the needed hardware changes Verify the calibration constant value matches the value of the label located inside the mass transducer The XX Hr MC setting is a user settable averaging interval in addition to the 30 min 1 Hr and 24 Hr settings observable in the lt main screen gt it can be set to 8 hours Several lines further down the lt Set Hardware gt screen verify the Const A equals 3 00 and Const B equals 1 030 These are empirically set by R amp P and are the initial settings DMSSB will provide updated site specific values to the operating region after four full quarters of operation Go to the Set Time Screen and follow the guidelines given in the R amp P TEOM series 1400a operator s manual section 6 2 Set Time Screen and set the time The time for the TEOM must be within 1 minute of the site data logger Go to the lt Set Storage Screen gt and view the TEOM variables listing that are being stored in memory R amp P Manual section 6 5 The first 8 lines contain titles of the variables being stored Variables that are to be listed are mass concentration 30 minute mass concentration 01 hour mass concentration 24 hour mass concentration total mass main flow auxi
26. tput voltages Care must be exercised when unplugging and reconnecting the ribbon cables to prevent bending the pins 2b Tune the amplifier board to verify that the proper voltages are present following the procedures in section 3 2 2 of the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM Series 1400a Service Manual Enter all data on the TEOM Analog output and Amplifier board Calibration form See appendix number 7 in the appendix set 3 Calibrating the mass flow controller is dependant on the age and or current status of the individual TEOM unit Two different generation flow controllers were used by R amp P with slightly different maintenance techniques and procedures Units with serial numbers of 140AB234170011 and less contain the first generation MFC s Units with serial numbers higher than 140AB234170011 are second generation MFC units Refer to the R amp P Service Manual for the detailed instructions and differences between the two The general procedures are listed below Generation One units e Clean MFC orifice Clean the MFC Calibrate the Software Calibrate the Hardware Generation Two units e Calibrate the Software e Calibrate the Hardware Calibration and maintenance of the mass flow controller hardware For both generations of flow controllers follow the appropriate procedures in the Rupprecht amp Patashnick TEOM series 1400a Service Manual sections 3 4 5 and 3 5 2 Calibration of the flow controllers is a two part procedur
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