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TVA-1000B

TOXIC VAPOR ANALYZER

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TVA 1000B

Toxic Vapor Analyzer

July 28, 2000

Overall Table of Contents For Manual P/N BK3500

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION

MI 611-185 TVA-1000B Toxic Vapor Analyzer, Operation, Configuration, and

Maintenance

MI 611-187 TVA-1000 Toxic Vapor Analyzer PC Software

Ml 611-186 PC Interface Program (PCIP) Software for Interfacing a PC and a

TVA-I000B Toxic Vapor Analyzer

Ml 611-183 CENTURY TVA-1000 ToxicVaporAnalyzer 11.8 eV PID Lamp

Capsules (Part No. CR01 IYZ)

Ml 611-182 WATERTRAP Probe (Part No. CRO13EA)

PL 611-139 TVA-1000B Toxic Vapor Analyzer - Parts List

Addendum Importing TVA-1000B Files into Microcoft Excel via the PCIP

Software

General Instructions

TEI designs, manufactures, and tests its products to meet many national and international

standards. However, for these products to operate within their normal specifications, you

must properly install, use, and maintain these products. The following instructions must be

adhered to and integrated with your safety program when installing, using, and maintaining

Foxboro products.

♦Read and save all instructions prior to installing, operating, and servicing the

product.

♦If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your Foxboro representa-

tive for clarification.

♦Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on and supplied with the

product.

♦Inform and educate your personnel in the proper installation, operation, and

maintenance of the product.

♦To ensure proper performance, use qualified personnel to operate, update, pro-

gram, and maintain the product.

♦When replacement parts are required, ensure that the qualified service technician

uses replacement parts specified by Foxboro. Unauthorized substitutions may

result in fire, electrical shock, other hazards, or improper operation of equipment.

♦Except when maintenance is being performed by qualified personnel, ensure that

all equipment doors are closed and protective covers are in place, to prevent electri-

cal shock and personal injury.

MI 611-185 – June 1996 General Instructions

Instruction MI 611-185

1-22-01

TVA-1000B

Toxic Vapor Analyzer

Operation, Configuration, and Maintenance

Style AA

MI 611-185 – January 2001

iii

Contents

Figures............................................................................................................................. vii

Tables............................................................................................................................. viii

General Instructions......................................................................................................... ix

Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1

Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

Instrument Functions .......................................................................................................... 2

Using the Instrument .......................................................................................................... 2

Standard Specifications ....................................................................................................... 3

External Influences .............................................................................................................. 5

Product Safety Specifications ............................................................................................... 6

Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................ 7

Flame Ionization Detection (FID) ....................................................................................... 7

Benefits of Flame Ionization Detection ........................................................................... 8

Photoionization Detection .................................................................................................. 8

Benefits of Photoionization Detection ............................................................................ 8

Dual Detectors .................................................................................................................... 9

Benefits of Dual Detectors .............................................................................................. 9

Concentration Calculation and Calibration ....................................................................... 10

Hardware ....................................................................................................................... 11

Instrument Connections ................................................................................................... 11

Analog Outputs ................................................................................................................ 12

Instrument Sidepack Display ............................................................................................ 12

Instrument Sidepack Keypad ............................................................................................. 13

Probe Connections ............................................................................................................ 15

BASIC Probe Display ........................................................................................................ 15

BASIC Probe Keys ............................................................................................................ 16

Enhanced Probe Display ................................................................................................... 17

Enhanced Probe Keys ........................................................................................................ 17

Startup and Familiarization ............................................................................................ 19

Quick Start Procedure ....................................................................................................... 19

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Contents

Display Menus ............................................................................................................... 21

Main Menu Structure ....................................................................................................... 21

Control Menu ...................................................................................................................24

Setup Procedure ................................................................................................................24

Passcode Protection ........................................................................................................... 25

Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 25

Scenario 1 .....................................................................................................................25

Scenario 2 .....................................................................................................................26

Scenario 3 .....................................................................................................................26

Calibration Configuration ............................................................................................ 27

Detector Counts ........................................................................................................... 29

Defining the Span Gas Concentration(s) ...................................................................... 30

Defining the Response Factor ....................................................................................... 31

Alarm Levels ................................................................................................................. 36

Log Methods ................................................................................................................ 39

Hardware Configuration (Barcode Reader/Probe Display) ................................................ 45

User Identification Number ......................................................................................... 46

Date ............................................................................................................................. 46

Time of Day ................................................................................................................. 47

User Options ................................................................................................................ 47

Information Menu ............................................................................................................ 48

PC Link/Memory ......................................................................................................... 48

Run Mode ......................................................................................................................... 55

Accessing the Run Menu .............................................................................................. 56

Using the Enhanced Probe ................................................................................................ 58

The Enhanced Probe and the RUN Mode .................................................................... 58

Auto Logging with the Enhanced Probe ....................................................................... 59

VOC Logging with the Enhanced Probe ...................................................................... 59

FE (Fugitive Emissions) Logging with the Enhanced Probe .......................................... 59

Additional Component Information ............................................................................. 62

Maintenance................................................................................................................... 63

Removable, Renewable Parts ............................................................................................. 63

Normal Operating Maintenance ....................................................................................... 64

Battery and Battery Charger ......................................................................................... 64

Hydrogen Gas Tank ..................................................................................................... 65

Servicing the PID Cartridge ......................................................................................... 66

Servicing an FID Cartridge ........................................................................................... 67

Cleaning the FID Detector Cap ................................................................................... 68

Replacing the Flame Arrestor ........................................................................................ 68

Cleaning the FID or PID Detector Cavities .................................................................. 69

Cleaning or Replacing a Sintered Metal Filter ............................................................... 69

Replacing Sample Line ................................................................................................. 70

Contents MI 611-185 – June 1996

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 73

Warning Messages ............................................................................................................. 76

Accessories...................................................................................................................... 79

Telescoping Extension Option ..................................................................................... 79

Activated Charcoal Filter Adapter ................................................................................. 79

Appendix A: Text Data Formats..................................................................................... 81

Route List File Format ...................................................................................................... 81

Sample Route List File ...................................................................................................... 82

Configuration File Format ................................................................................................ 82

Sample Configuration File ................................................................................................ 83

Calibration File Format ..................................................................................................... 84

Sample Calibration File (Dual Detectors) ......................................................................... 85

Logged Data File Format (Upload Only) .......................................................................... 85

Sample Logged Data File (FE format) ............................................................................... 86

Sample Logged Data Files ................................................................................................. 87

Index .............................................................................................................................. 93

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Contents

vii

Figures

1 Analyzer Sidepack ........................................................................................................ 1

2 Typical Flame Ionization Detector ............................................................................... 7

3 Typical Photoionization Detector ................................................................................ 9

4 TVA-1000B Dual Detector Configuration ................................................................ 10

5 TVA-1000B Instrument Connections ........................................................................ 11

6 Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 14

7 Sample Probe Assembly .............................................................................................. 15

8 TVA-1000B BASIC Probe Display ............................................................................ 16

9 TVA-1000B Enhanced Probe Display - Menu Mode ................................................. 17

10 PID Lamp Cleaning Kit ............................................................................................. 67

11 Sintered Metal Filter - Cleaning or Replacing ............................................................ 70

12 Replacing Sample Line ............................................................................................... 71

13 Telescoping Extension Option ................................................................................... 79

14 Activated Charcoal Filter Adapter .............................................................................. 80

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Ta b l e s

viii

Tables

1 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 3

2 External Influences ....................................................................................................... 6

3 Product Safety Specifications ........................................................................................ 6

Introduction

NOTE: References in this manual to BASIC and enhanced probes do not apply to

Leak Tracker users.

Overview

The TVA-1000B Toxic Vapor Analyzer, illustrated in the figure below, is an advanced-design,

portable, organic/inorganic vapor monitor for the gas survey industry. This analyzer uses

either a flame ionization detector (FID), or a photoionization detector (PID), or both types of

detectors to sample and measure concentration of gases.

The vapor concentration may be read immediately on either of two displays — one mounted

directly on the hand-held sample probe and the other on the instrument sidepack itself. Vapor

concentration can be displayed on both displays in parts per million (ppm), parts per billion

(ppb), or percent concentration (%). The data displayed may also be collected and saved in

analyzer memory and downloaded to a personal computer for analysis.

Through the sidepack keyboard, you can choose the mode of operation, select concentration

units for the display, set alarm thresholds, select data collection mode, and change setup (con-

figuration) parameters.

This unit is shipped with the battery installed. The unit is ready for operation upon comple-

tion of setup, calibration, and charging.

Figure 1. Analyzer Sidepack

TVA-1000B

ABC

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Introduction

Instrument Functions

This analyzer functions in any of four modes:

♦RUN

♦SETUP

♦INFO

♦PC LINK/MEMORY

In the RUN mode, the instrument automatically displays its measured values in units of ppm,

ppb, or %. The RUN mode may be operated either as survey only, in which the instrument

displays measured values but does not store any data, or survey and log, in which the instru-

ment displays measured values and also stores the information in memory.

In SETUP mode, you can enter or select operational parameters, such as calibration values,

alarm levels, operator ID, datalogging method and interval, date, and time. This may be per-

formed locally by using the analyzer keypad or remotely by using the RS-232 connection to a

personal computer (PC).

In INFO mode, you can review operational parameters entered or selected in SETUP mode as

well as instrument serial number, battery status, etc.

In PC LINK/MEMORY mode, you can download data stored within the TVA-1000B to a

PC for analysis and printing, upload route list, calibration, and configuration parameters from

a PC to the TVA-1000B, or clear data memory.

Each of the four modes is explained in detail later in this document.

Using the Instrument

While operating this instrument in the field, you normally carry the TVA-1000B at your side,

using the shoulder strap. With the pump on, detector(s) on, and the unit warmed up, you

monitor the area of concern. As soon as the instrument analyzes a sample, the probe displays

concentration of the vapor. The display on the sidepack duplicates the vapor concentration on

the probe display. Using the BASIC probe, you can toggle the display between detector types

by pressing the DET button on the probe, log the survey data by pressing the LOG button,

and backlight the LCD display by pressing the lamp button. An optional enhanced probe for

Fugitive Emissions (FE) monitoring applications allows you to select options from special

menus. These probe types will be detailed later in this document.

WARNING: Do not connect/disconnect any electrical device (such as battery charger,

analog output, personal computer, or auxiliary port device) to the instrument in an

area classified as hazardous due to the presence of flammable vapors.

Introduction MI 611-185 – June 1996

Standard Specifications

Table 1. Specifications

Item Specification

Accuracy PID Instrument — ±25% of reading or ±2.5 ppm, whichever is

greater, from 0.5 to 500 ppm. Accuracy listed is achieved using

isobutylene with a 1-point calibration in the range from 100 to 300

ppm (including drift) at the temperature and humidity of the

calibration.

FID Instrument —±25% of reading or ±2.5 ppm, whichever is

greater, from 1.0 to 10,000 ppm. Accuracy listed is achieved using

methane with a 1-point calibration in the range from 100 to 500

ppm (including drift) at the temperature and humidity of the

calibration.

Repeatability PID Instrument — ±1% at 100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — ±2% at 100 ppm of methane

Analog Output Two analog output signals, 0 to 2 V dc, proportional to the count

output from each detector.

Dynamic Range PID Instrument — 0.5 to 2,000 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — 1.0 to 50,000 ppm of methane

Linear Range PID Instrument — 0.5 to 500 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument —1.0 to 10,000 ppm of methane

Minimum Detectable

Level

The minimum detectable level is defined as two times the peak-to-

peak noise.

PID Instrument — 100 ppb of benzene

FID Instrument — 300 ppb of hexane

Response Time using

close area sampler

PID Instrument — Less than 3.5 seconds for 90% of final value,

using 100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — Less than 3.5 seconds for 90% of final value,

using 10,000 ppm of methane

Recovery Time using

close area sampler

PID Instrument — Less than 5.0 seconds to return to 10% of base

line, using 100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — Less than 5.0 seconds to return to 10% of base

line, using 10,000 ppm of methane

Response Time using

telescoping wand

extender

PID Instrument — Less than 5.0 seconds for 90% of final value,

using 100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — Less than 5.0 seconds for 90% of final value,

using 10,000 ppm of methane

Recovery Time using

telescoping wand

extender

PID Instrument — Less than 5.0 seconds to return to 10% of base

line, using 100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — Less than 5.0 seconds to return to 10% of base

line, using 10,000 ppm of methane

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Introduction

Response Time using

charcoal filter adapter

PID Instrument — Less than 20 seconds for 90% of final value, using

100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — Less than 20 seconds for 90% of final value, using

10,000 ppm of methane

Recovery Time using

charcoal filter adapter

PID Instrument — Less than 20 seconds to return to 10% of original

value, using 100 ppm of isobutylene

FID Instrument — Less than 20 seconds to return to 10% of original

value, using 10,000 ppm of methane

Data Storage Interval Auto Mode — 1 per second to 1 per 999 minutes, user selectable

VOC or FE Mode — 2 to 30 seconds, user-selectable

Sample Flow Rate 1 liter/minute, nominal, at sample probe inlet

Battery The battery can be fully charged in less than 16 hours. The battery

operating time is 8 hours minimum at 20° (32°F). Use of the

backlight on the probe display shortens battery life. The battery is

replaceable by removing the bottom cover of the instrument.

(WARNING: Do not replace battery in an area classified as hazardous

due to presence of flammable gases or vapors.)

Battery Charger The battery charger is a separate unit capable of operating the

analyzer while simultaneously charging the internal battery. An

adapter cable is provided to charge the battery separate from the

analyzer. The charger can charge a fully discharged battery in a

maximum of 16 hours. Charging takes longer if performed while the

instrument is operating. Two types of chargers are available, one for

120 V ac, 50/60 Hz and another for 230 V ac, 50/60 Hz.

(WARNING: Do not operate battery charger in an area classified as

hazardous due to presence of flammable gases or vapors.)

PID Lamp Life Greater than 2000 hours for 10.6 eV lamp, with normal cleaning

FID Life Greater than 2000 hours

Audio Output Level Greater than 75 dB at 3 feet

Gas Cylinder Capacity Pressure — 15.3 MPa at 25°C (2200 psi at 77°F) maximum

Empty — 85 cc (5.19in3)

Hydrogen Supply

Operating Time

Greater than 8 hours of continuous operation, starting from a

cylinder charged up to 15.3 MPa (2200 psi)

Enclosure Description The analyzer enclosure and front panel are made from a chemically

resistant thermoplastic material. The approximate dimensions are

343 x 262 x 81mm (13.5 x 10.3 x 3.2 in). The enclosure is designed

to provide environmental protection.

Table 1. Specifications (Continued)

Item Specification

Introduction MI 611-185 – June 1996

External Influences

This product is intended for use in indoor and outdoor environments as a portable instru-

ment carried by a user, as specified in the following table. The same environmental conditions

also apply to the sample stream being monitored.

Electrical Interface

Connections

Mating female connectors for Analog Output, RS-232 Interface

(Host), and Battery Charger are provided on the side of the analyzer

case below the keypad.

Mechanical Connections Mechanical connections for Sample Input and for Vent Outlet are

provided on the side and bottom surfaces.

Portability The analyzer is designed to be carried by a removable shoulder strap.

The strap, which is provided with every instrument, does not hinder

the user when viewing or using the analyzer front panel. The strap is

designed to support the probe when the instrument is not in use and

to carry accessory tools.

Tool Kit An accessory tool kit is provided with each instrument. The kit

contains special tools for accessing the battery and removing the

detector capsules.

Approximate Mass Analyzer (PID plus FID):

PID only —4.8 kg (10.5 lb)

FID only —4.8 kg (10.5 lb)

Dual — 5.2 kg (11.9 lb)

Probe Assembly:

Standard Probe — 0.55 kg (1.1 lb)

Enhanced Probe —0.79 kg (1.75 lb)

Table 1. Specifications (Continued)

Item Specification

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Introduction

Product Safety Specifications

Table 2. External Influences

External

Influence

Reference

Operating

Conditions

Normal

Operating

Conditions

Operative

Limits

Transportation

and Storage

Limits

Ambient

Te m p e r a t u r e

23±2 °C

73±2 °F

0 to +40°C

32 to 104 °F

0 and +50°C

32 and 122 °F

-20 to +60°C

-4 and 140 °F

Ambient

Pressure

860 to

1060 mbar

70 to 108 kPa 20 to 108 kPa

Relative

Humidity

50%±10% FID: 20 to 95%

PID: 20 to 70%

noncondensing

15 and 95%

noncondensing

0 to 100%

Radiated

Susceptibility

None 30 V/m

27 to 500 MHz

Conducted

Susceptibility

Not Applicable, Battery Operated

Conducted

Emission

Not Applicable, Battery Operated

Radiated

Emission

80 dBµV

0.15 to 30 MHz

ESD Sensitivity >6000 Volts

Battery Charger

Supply Voltage

120 or 230 ±1%

Vac

120 or 230

+15%, -10%

Vac

Not Applicable

Battery Charger

Supply

Frequency

50/60 Hz

±0.5 Hz

47 to 63 Hz 47 and 63 Hz Not Applicable

Table 3. Product Safety Specifications

Testing Laboratory, Types of Protection,

and Area Classification

Conditions of

Classification

Electrical

Classification

Code

FM: intrinsically safe for Class I, Division 1,

Groups A, B, C, and D

Temperature Class T4 FAZ

*CENELEC: intrinsically safe for Zone 1 and

Zone 2, (EEx ib d IIC)

Temperature Class T4 EBZ

*CSA: intrinsically safe for Class I, Division 1,

Groups A, B, C, and D.

Temperature Class T4 CAZ

*Not available at release. Contact Thermo Environmental Instruments for current status.

Theory of Operation

Flame Ionization Detection (FID)

A Flame Ionization Detector (FID) measures organic compounds by utilizing a flame pro-

duced by the combustion of hydrogen and air. When hydrocarbons in the sample are intro-

duced to the detection zone, ions are produced by the following reaction:

RH + O → RHO+ + e– → H2O + CO2

where

R = carbon compound

A collector electrode with a polarizing voltage is also located within the detector chamber, and

the ions produced by this reaction are attracted to it. As the ions migrate towards the collector,

a current is produced which is directly proportional to the concentration of hydrocarbons

introduced to the flame. This current is then amplified and sent to a microprocessor and/or

analog readout device.

The FID has a wide dynamic range. The effective dynamic range can be further expanded by

use of a dilutor kit which reduces very high volatile organic compounds (VOC) concentra-

tions to within the dynamic range (or even linear range) of the analyzer. The dilutor kit can

also be used to enrich oxygen deficient samples by adding ambient air that is rich in oxygen

(20.9% usually). Low oxygen can affect the characteristics of the hydrogen flame, causing

readings to be artificially elevated and possibly extinguishing the flame. As a general rule of

thumb, greater than 16% oxygen is required to support the flame. If underground gases or

samples in gas bags are to be measured by an FID, it is advised that the dilutor be used to

combat the problem.

Figure 2. Typical Flame Ionization Detector

COLLECTOR

ELECTRODE

METER

IGNITION

FILAMENT

EXHAUST

AIR SAMPLE

JET

FUEL (H2)

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Theory of Operation

Benefits of Flame Ionization Detection

♦Wide dynamic and linear range

♦High sensitivity to hydrocarbon vapors (including methane)

♦Very stable and repeatable response

♦Virtually unaffected by ambient levels of CO, CO2, and water vapor

Photoionization Detection

A Photoionization Detector (PID) consists of an ultraviolet (UV) lamp of a specific energy

and an ionization chamber. Compounds passing through the chamber are excited by photons

of UV energy and ionized according to the following equation:

R + hυ → R+ + e–

where

R = most organic/inorganic compounds

These ions are attracted to a collecting electrode, producing a current proportional to the con-

centration of the compound.

Whether or not a compound can be detected by a PID depends upon the energy required to

remove an electron from the compound (its ionization potential). If the lamp energy is greater

than the compound’s ionization potential, the PID will detect it. The standard lamp in the

TVA-1000B is 10.6 eV. Other lamps (9.6 and 11.8 eV) are also available. The 11.8 eV lamp

permits detection of many compounds not ionized by the standard lamp. The lower energy

(10 eV) lamps, however, allow more selectivity by not responding to undesired compounds

with a higher ionization potential.

NOTE: Refer to MI 611-183 for information and guidance on proper use of the

11.8 eV lamp.

Because of its smaller dynamic range (0-2000 ppm), the PID is not the detector of choice for

measuring high concentrations of vapors. A PID is also more susceptible to interference from

water vapor than a FID. However, as a PID does not require hydrogen or oxygen, it is the

detector of choice when fuel is limited or unavailable, or when ambient oxygen concentra-

tions are low. The PID is also very sensitive to aromatic and chlorinated compounds, and can

even measure some inorganic compounds that the FID does not detect at all (ammonia, car-

bon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, ethylamine, formaldehyde, and hydrogen

sulfide, to name a few).

Benefits of Photoionization Detection

♦High sensitivity to aromatics, unsaturated hydrocarbons and chlorinated

hydrocarbons

♦Ability to measure some inorganic gases

♦Very simple operation

♦No support gases required

♦Non-destructive detector allows sample to be recovered

Theory of Operation MI 611-185 – June 1996

Figure 3. Typical Photoionization Detector

Dual Detectors

The benefits of each individual detector are very clear: both the FID and the PID have their

advantages and disadvantages. However, with either detector alone, the number of organic

and inorganic vapors that one can detect is limited by the measurement capabilities of that

detector.

With the TVA-1000B, users can obtain complete information about more organic and inor-

ganic vapors more quickly and easily than with single detector technology alone.

Since both detectors may be displayed and logged simultaneously, the relative response of the

two detectors may give some clues about the identity of the compound being measured. For

instance, the PID does not respond to methane at all, but the FID responds very well. A high

FID reading with virtually no PID response might indicate the presence of methane. Conse-

quently, PIDs respond very well to some inorganic gases that FIDs cannot detect. A high PID

reading with no FID reading might suggest the presence of an inorganic compound. With

readings from both detectors readily available, the TVA-1000B can help a user make decisions

about the type of compound present and which detector reading to use.

Benefits of Dual Detectors

♦Cost-effective packaging

♦Detector response ratios can help characterize compounds

♦Enhanced analytical capability derived from simultaneous detection

METER

SAMPLE OUT

IONIZATION CHAMBER

SAMPLE IN

UV SOURCE

LAMP

WINDOW

COLLECTING

ELECTRODE

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Theory of Operation

Figure 4. TVA-1000B Dual Detector Configuration

Concentration Calculation and Calibration

The concentration calculation is defined as the process that transforms a detector count into a

displayed final concentration. The process is as follows:

JET

IGNITION

FILAMENT

EXHAUST

METER

AMPLIFIER

TVA-1000B

PID

LAMP

VENT AIR SAMPLE OUT

COLLECTOR

ELECTRODE

COLLECTOR

ELECTRODE

PID 00000 PPM

FID 00000 PPM

AIR SAMPLE IN AIR SAMPLE IN

FLAME ARRESTOR

FID

HYDROGEN SUPPLY

DETECTOR COUNT TRANSLATED INTO A STANDARD DETECTOR CONCENTRATION

USING A DETECTOR COUNT VS. DETECTOR CONCENTRATION CALIBRATION CURVE.

STANDARD DETECTOR CONCENTRATION IS CORRECTED TO A SPECIFIC GAS USING

THE INSTRUMENT RESPONSE FACTOR.

SPECIFIC GAS CONCENTRATION IS BACKGROUND CORRECTED (IF ENABLED)

INSTRUMENT RESPONSE FACTOR AND BACKGROUND CORRECTED CONCENTRA-

TION IS RF CORRECTED USING THE CURRENT ROUTE ENTRY RF (IF ANY)

FINAL CONCENTRATION READING

Hardware

NOTE: A TVA-1000B may be configured in any of several different packaging

arrangements. The configuration described in this document is for the BASIC probe

and carrying case.

Instrument Connections

There are six external instrument connections on the TVA-1000B, as shown in the figure below.

The umbilical attached to the probe consists of two connections, an electrical cable with locking

connector and a sample line with locking fitting. A connector for a serial tag reader (i.e., a laser

barcode reader) is located next to the hydrogen on/off valve. These three connections are located

on the side of unit above the display.

Three additional connections — analog output, battery charger input, and RS-232 interface —

are located on the opposite side of the unit, below the keypad. All mechanical connections are

keyed for easy orientation.

Figure 5. TVA-1000B Instrument Connections

WARNING: To prevent a potential explosion, never connect or disconnect any devices

to the analog output, battery charger, or RS-232 interface ports in an area classified as

hazardous due to presence of flammable gases or vapors.

HYDROGEN

ON/OFF VALVE

SERIAL TAG READER

CONNECTOR OUTPUT GAUGE

FOR HYDROGEN

PRESSURE REGULATOR

SAMPLE VENT

ALARM SOUNDER

PID DETECTOR

(REMOVABLE

CARTRIDGE)

FID DETECTOR

(REMOVABLE

CARTRIDGE)

KEYPAD AND DISPLAY

ANALOG

OUTPUT BATTERY

CHARGER RS-232

INTERFACE

HYDROGEN GAS TANK

WITH INTEGRAL GAUGE

SHOULDER STRAP

CONNECTS TO RINGS (2)

ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC

CABLES FROM SAMPLE

PROBE CONNECT HERE

(OUT) (CHRG) (HOST)

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WARNING: To prevent a potential explosion, do not operate the instrument with the

PID or FID detector caps removed.

Analog Outputs

The TVA-1000B has two analog output signals, one for each detector (FID and PID). The analog

output cable has a single plug at the instrument end and four individual banana plugs at the out-

put end. The orange plug is the FID output, the blue plug is the PID output. The two black

plugs are connected to a common ground.

It is important to note that these outputs are non-calibrated outputs which are proportional to the

raw count output signal from each detector. The outputs are not proportional to the PID and

FID dynamic ranges of 0-2000 and 0-50000 ppm.

To calibrate these outputs, it is necessary to measure the output voltage at the time of gas calibra-

tion. When zero gas is introduced to the unit, measure the output voltage for each detector (this

is the zero output voltage). When the span gas is introduced to the unit, measure the output volt-

age for each detector (this is the span output voltage).

The output voltage for any other concentration can be calculated with the following formula:

Vx = Vo + Cx [(Vs -Vo)/(Cs)]

where:

Vx = Output voltage at the concentration of interest

Cx = Concentration of interest

Vs = Span output voltage

Cs = Span concentration

Vo = Zero output voltage

Instrument Sidepack Display

The liquid crystal display (LCD), in the instrument sidepack, as shown in the figure that follows,

has four 16-character lines for three types of displays (MENU, ENTRY, and RUN). In menu dis-

plays, the whole screen is normally dedicated to the menu. In entry displays, the screen provides

prompts and instructions for inputting new data. The normal run display consists of the live mea-

surement data on lines 1 and 2 and menu items on lines 3 and 4. Other display information

appears as you page through various menus.

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Instrument Sidepack Keypad

The keypad, as shown on the following page, has 19 keys, some of which are dual function.

When you press a key, the screen displays the selection. When you make a selection that creates or

changes a parameter, you must then press the ENTER key. The left/right arrow keys move the

character entry position. The up/down keys make page selections or switch from ppm, ppb, or %

to another reading.

The following figure and table show the functions of all keys.

FID: == 000.00 PPM

UP/DN

ENTER

ENTER LOW CEIL:

TAG: BLD _________

PRESS CHAR KEY

PID: 0.50 PPM

RUN==

SETUP

PCLINK/MEMORY

MAIN MENU

INFO

NEXT UNIT

FID: 2.50 PPM

ENTRY DISPLAY

MENU DISPLAY

RUN DISPLAY

In menu displays, the whole screen is

normally dedicated to the menu.

In entry displays, the screen provides

prompts and instructions for entering

new data.

The normal run display consists of the

live measurement data in Lines 1 and 2

and menu items on lines 3 and 4.

Other display information appears as you

page through various menus.

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Figure 6. Keypad

NOTE: To activate OFF, CONTROL, EXIT, and ENTER functions, press and

HOLD the key for approximately 1/2 second.

Key Function

ON The ON key enables power from the battery to the instrument.

OFF The OFF key disables power from the battery to the instrument.

CONTROL The CONTROL key is multi-function and is used to turn the pump, PID, and

FID on or off, and to ignite the FID.

EXIT The EXIT key clears any entry made in error or bypasses information that you do

not want to change, and clears error or warning screens.

ENTER The ENTER key has three functions:

1. Press ENTER if you have typed one or more characters and wish to

keep that information.

2. Press ENTER to respond to a menu question.

3. Press ENTER instead of the LOG key on the standard probe to initiate

logging.

Left/Right

Arrows

The left and right arrow keys move character entry positions.

Up/Down

Arrows

The up and down arrow keys make page selections or scroll through options in

SETUP entry screens.

TVA-1000

8888888888888888

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQR

STU VWX YZ SP

EXIT ENTER

123

456

789

CONTROL

OFF

8888888888888888

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Probe Connections

The sample probe assembly is a hand-held device that enables you to take vapor samples at precise

locations. It connects to the instrument by means of an umbilical. The umbilical has two quick-dis-

connect fasteners (one electrical, one sample line) at the instrument end. Use the slide-on connec-

tor, located at the forward end of the probe, to attach various sampling devices. The operator

keypad and measurement display are also located on the handle, as shown in the following diagram.

Figure 7. Sample Probe Assembly

BASIC Probe Display

The BASIC sample probe has a 4-character LCD display, as shown below, that displays measure-

ment information. The display also contains an overrange indication, expressed as “>” when

active. Three measurement unit types — ppm, ppb, or % — (selected during setup) are displayed

to the right of the measurement data. Only those units selected during setup, however, are visible

during survey.

Alphanumeric The alphanumeric keys enable you to type letters or numbers into various

menus. If a display asks for a number only, simply press the desired key. Two

steps are required to type an alphanumeric character. First, press the key with the

desired letter or number. The screen then displays a selection prompt at the

bottom in which 1 = first letter, 2 = second letter, 3 = third letter, and 0 =

number. Press the appropriate key to execute the selection. Three uses:

♦Select menu options

♦Enter numbers, 0-9, using single keystroke

♦Enter alphanumeric data, A-Z, 0-9, SPACE, using 2 keystrokes per character

Key Function

PROBE KEYPAD

AND DISPLAY

PROBE NUT AND SLEEVE CLOSE AREA

SAMPLING ASSEMBLY

*OPTIONAL

THE CLOSE AREA SAMPLER (*CHARCOAL FILTER OR

WATER TRAP) CAN BE PLACED DIRECTLY INTO THE

READOUT UNIT OR EXTENDED BY USING THE OPTIONAL

WAND.TELESCOPING

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A segmented analog bargraph that represents a logarithmic scale for the total analyzer range

appears below the digital display. This display, which may be backlit under low light conditions, is

active only in the RUN mode. In all other modes, it displays OFF.

The measured value display area is used to flash logging prompts during survey and log mode. In

addition, errors on the sidepack are indicated by “Err” on the probe. Errors are cleared by using

the LOG key.

Figure 8. TVA-1000B BASIC Probe Display

NOTE: Use of the backlight draws additional power from the battery and will

shorten the runtime of the TVA-1000B.

BASIC Probe Keys

The BASIC probe keypad has three keys. The keys are labeled with DET, LOG, and a lamp symbol.

Key Function

DET Press and release this key to select the display of either the FID or the PID

readings in the RUN mode.

Press and hold this key (approx. 2 seconds) to cancel selected logging modes.

LOG Press and release this key to start the datalogging feature. Survey information is

then automatically stored in the analyzer memory. The selection in SETUP/Log

must be AUTO or VOC.

Press and release this key to clear a sidepack error when the display reads “ Err”.

Lamp Symbol

Press this key to turn the backlight for the probe display on or off. You should use

it only during low light conditions as it draws additional power from the

battery and thus shortens instrument run time.

8.8.8.8. %

ppm

ppb

>>>

>>fid pid

DET LOG

MEASUREMENT UNITS

OVERRANGE INDICATOR

LOGARITHMIC BARGRAPH

MEASURED VALUE AND ERROR/LOGGING PROMPTS

DETECTOR

BEING

DETECTOR SELECTOR

BUTTON LOG SELECTOR

BUTTON

BUTTON FOR

DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

DISPLAYED

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Enhanced Probe Display

The enhanced probe also has an LCD screen which displays the basic measurement information.

Unlike the BASIC probe, the enhanced probe display is larger (8 line x 20 character display) and

is capable of providing several menu-driven functions. These MENU selections allow the user to

start a datalogging application, switch detectors, ignite the FID, and perform a background scan.

In Fugitive Emissions monitoring applications, the MENU selections also allow the user to step

through a tag route, search for a selected tag, start a logging event, log repair data, etc. The dis-

play, which may be backlit under low light conditions, is active only in the RUN mode. In all

other modes, the display is OFF.

Figure 9. TVA-1000B Enhanced Probe Display - Menu Mode

NOTE: Use of the backlight draws additional power from the battery and will

shorten the runtime of the TVA-1000B.

Enhanced Probe Keys

The enhanced probe has three keys, labeled MENU, SELECT, and a lamp Symbol. MENU and

SELECT are multi-functional.

Key Function

MENU Press and release this key to show the probe display menu or to move to the

next menu option.

Press and hold this key (approx. 2 seconds) to toggle the info screen on/off.

SELECT Press and release this key to select the highlighted menu option.

Lamp Symbol

Press this key to turn the backlight for the probe on or off. As it draws

additional power from the battery and thus shortens instrument run time, use

it only during low light conditions.

8.8.8.8.

>>>

MENU SELECT

MEASUREMENT UNITS

OVERRANGE INDICATOR

MEASURED VALUE

DETECTOR

BEING

PROBE MENU DISPLAY

BUTTON MENU SELECTOR

BUTTON

BUTTON FOR

DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

DISPLAYED

TVA-1000B

<<<IGNITE>>> <

<<CLR MENU>>

pid

fid >>

XXX

(%, PPM, PPB)

SEGMENTED BARGRAPH

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Startup and Familiarization

This section shows you how to start the instrument and become familiar with the keypad and

display by demonstrating the top level menu structure.

To begin, connect the sample probe (electrical and sample line connections) to the appropri-

ate receptacles on the TVA-1000B, calibrate the instrument per the procedure beginning on

page 25, and then follow the procedure described on the next page.

NOTE: If the unit is on but not yet set up/configured, it uses factory default values.

To make the instrument function with your specific parameters, follow the setup pro-

cedures described under Display Menus in this manual.

The procedure below is a quick start guide for starting up your unit. We strongly recommend

that you read the entire manual before using the analyzer for its intended operations.

Quick Start Procedure

Before starting the unit, perform the following steps:

1. Charge battery.

2. Connect sample probe.

3. Fill/install hydrogen tank (FID versions).

4. Open the hydrogen valve (FID versions).

To start the unit, execute the following procedure:

1. Press ON.

2. Press CONTROL.

3. Press 3 to ignite.

4. Press 2 = Setup.

5. Press 1 = Calibrate

6. Press 2 = Span Concentration.

7. Enter Span Concentration for calibration gas being used.

NOTE: If PID only, enter concentration of isobutylene. If FID only, enter concentra-

tion of methane. If dual, enter concentration of both gases.

8. Press 3 = Zero.

9. Press 1 = Both.

10. Challenge analyzer with zero gas sample.

11. Press ENTER = start.

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12. Wait to stabilize.

13. Press ENTER = start.

14. Press 4 = Span

15. (PID 1st) Press 2 = PID.

16. Press ENTER = start.

17. Challenge analyzer with isobutylene span gas and wait for readings to stabilize.

18. Press ENTER to accept.

19. Press 4 = Span.

20. Press 3 = FID.

21. Press ENTER = Start.

22. Challenge analyzer with methane span gas and wait for readings to stabilize.

23. Press ENTER = Accept.

24. Press 5 = Response Factor.

25. Confirm that Response Factor says “RF0:DEFAULT”

26. Press EXIT 2 times to main menu.

27. Press 1 = Run.

You are now in the survey mode.

NOTE: To perform more sophisticated operations, you will need to read the rest of the

manual .

To power down this instrument, simply press and hold the OFF key. With FID versions, you

must also shut off the gas valve to avoid depleting the tank supply.

Display Menus

Main Menu Structure

The display on the TVA-1000B analyzer is a menu-driven device. The various menus prompt

you to select or enter information. With various key strokes, you can accomplish all necessary

setup (configuration) and operational tasks.

Whenever you turn on the TVA-1000B, the Main menu screen display

is the first usable display to appear. It contains selections that move you

to all other menus. When you press the appropriate number key, as

described below, the desired menu and the associated display or menu

appear automatically.

Once you are familiar with the various menus and know where to enter specific information,

you may want to use a short cut method of tracking the menu structure. The following figure

shows the complete menu structure for the TVA-1000B Analyzer.

Warning messages and meanings can be found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual

(see “Warning Messages” on page 76).

Menu Selection Function

1 = RUN Use this selection to assign tags to specific surveys and to view/log

analysis of organic/inorganic compounds

2 = SETUP This menu contains configuration procedures and menu struc-

ture for performing calibrations, entering ID numbers, setting

alarm levels, selecting log modes, entering response multipliers

and setting time/date.

3 = INFO This is a view-only menu structure that allows you to display

various information.

4 = PCLink/Memory Use this menu to download/upload information to/from a per-

sonal computer, to perform a remote SETUP from a personal

computer, or to clear memory.

MAIN MENU

1=Run

2=Setup 3=Info

4=PCLink/Memory

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RUN INFO PCLINK/MEMORY

1234

PC LINK

CLEAR ROUTE & LOGGING

ESTABLISH LINK

CHANGE TYPE

SETUP (Passcode Protected)

CALIBRATION

CONFIG

NUMBER SPAN POINTS

BACKGROUND CORRECT

ACCEPT MODE

SAVE MODE

RF CALC MODE

SPANCONC (Enter Span Gas

Conc.)

ZERO (CALIB)

SPAN (CALIB)

RESPONSE FACTOR

CHANGE

VALUE

BACKGROUND (CONC UPDATE)

ALARMS

STEL

LOW CEILING

HIGH CEILING

LOG

NONE

AUTO

VOC/FE

VOC

CUSTOM

PASSCODE

NEW PASSCODE

ENABLE

DISABLE

HARDWARE

PROBE DISPLAY

BASIC

ENHANCED

BARCODE READER

SELECT READER

NONE

HP SMART WAND

PSC LASER

INITIALIZE READER

OTHER

USER ID

DATE

TIME

USER OPTIONS

KEY CLICK

MEMORY

NAME

DISPLAY DELAY

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Control Menu

The Control menu is used for turning the sampling pump on and off, turning the PID lamp

and FID on and off, and for initiating gas ignition of FID. The menu has four options:

1 = Turn Pump ON/OFF

2 = Turn FID ON/OFF

3 = Ignite FID

4 = Turn PID OFF/ON

Selecting Option 1 toggles the pump on or off.

Selecting Option 2 toggles the FID on or off. In the RUN mode, when the FID is off, dashes

will appear instead of a reading and all FID alarms are overridden.

Selecting Option 3 initiates the FID flame ignition sequence, which momentarily turns on

the ignite coil and simultaneously turns off the pump.

Selecting Option 4 toggles the PID on or off. In the RUN mode, when the PID is off, dashes

will appear instead of a reading, and all PID alarms are overridden.

After running the initial startup diagnostic, the Control menu can be accessed at any time.

Setup Procedure

Setup (configuration) of the TVA-1000B is the most important step in obtaining accurate gas

samples. During setup, you must set four parameters, as follows:

1. Calibration Settings

2. Alarm Levels

3. Date (year/month/day) (Set once only.)

4. Time of Day (Set once only.)

NOTE: Time may be set only if the date is within the valid range of 1980 to 2037.

You may also set the following parameters:

1. Log Methods

2. Type of Probe Display or Barcode Reader

3. Compound Names and Response Factors

4. Reader Type and Port Initialization (if used)

5. User Identification Number

6. Optional Settings (Calibration Passcode, Key Click, Display Delay, Calibration

Mode)

Each parameter is explained in detail in the following.

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Passcode Protection

The TVA-1000B Setup Menu can be passcode protected. This option allows you to protect

the setup parameters from anyone who is not familiar with your 6-digit passcode. If this fea-

ture is enabled, you need to enter your passcode each time you choose to display the SETUP

menu.

A selection in the SETUP menu entitled “Passcode” allows you to administer the passcode

protection feature. From the SETUP menu, choose option #4 (Passcode). The TVA-1000B

will give you three choices:

1. New Passcode

This selection allows you to enter and/or change the 6-digit calibration passcode. You

may use any characters from the alphanumeric keypad in your passcode. You must

then verify the passcode to make sure you have entered it properly.

2. Enable

This selection allows you to activate the passcode protection feature. Once this feature

is activated, you must enter your passcode whenever you request access to the SETUP

menu. Once passcode protection has been enabled and you exit the SETUP menu, the

option can only be disabled by entering the passcode to gain access to the SETUP menu

again. REMEMBER YOUR PASSCODE!

3. Disable

This selection allows you to deactivate the passcode protection feature. Once this fea-

ture is deactivated, you have unlimited access to the SETUP menu without entering a

passcode.

NOTE: In the event you inadvertently forget your passcode, contact TEI for assis-

tance.

Calibration

The use of multipoint calibration and multiple response factors/curves with the TVA-1000B

must be fully understood before employing these features. To help explain these

TVA-1000B capabilities, three scenarios follow:

Scenario 1

To maximize standard accuracy, it is highly recommended that you calibrate with methane for

the flame ionization detector and isobutylene for the photoionization detector. Almost all

published response factors for FIDs and PIDs are based upon methane and isobutylene,

respectively. By employing a multipoint calibration for these compounds, you will improve the

accuracy of each detector over the entire dynamic range. Response factors/curves can then be

employed for correcting the detector’s response to different compounds. However, once a

multipoint calibration has been employed, any response curve must characterize only the rela-

tive response at each concentration, excluding curvature of the calibrated compound. Thus ,

use of both multipoint calibration and response curves at the same time is difficult, and is not

recommended.

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Scenario 2

If, for example, you want to measure several different compounds over wide concentration

ranges, it is best to use a single-point calibration and then enter response curves for each specific

compound (up to 9 response factors/curves can be entered into the analyzer).

Scenario 3

If, instead, you want to measure in direct readings (response factor = 1) for one specific com-

pound with maximum accuracy over a wide range of concentrations, perform a multipoint cal-

ibration with the specific compound. Up to 9 span points (plus zero) can be entered for each

detector. The use of a response curve is thus unnecessary as the detector is already reading the

direct PPM for that specific compound.

CAUTION: If you use multipoint calibration or a gas other than methane or isobu-

tylene and then apply response factors/curves (that have been generated with reference

to a single point methane/isobutylene calibration), the resulting measurements will

probably be incorrect.

To provide the specified accuracy, the instrument must be calibrated at the beginning of each

workday. To reach the CALIBRATION menu from the MAIN MENU, choose 2 = Setup and

1 = Calib. When you reach the CALIBRATION menu, you will see the following selections:

The steps involved in calibrating the TVA-1000B are as follows:

1. Configure the calibration variables (Cfg).

2. Define the span concentrations to be used (SpanConc).

3. Zero the instrument using either a zero gas or clean ambient air (Zero).

4. Calibrate the reference point(s) using known span gases. The TVA-1000B can be

configured for as many as nine (9) different span gas values (Span).

5. Optional: Set instrument response factors if necessary (RF).

6. Optional: Take background reading (Backgnd).

NOTE: Prior to performing calibration, the instrument must be on and warmed up

for approximately 30 minutes. The pump must be ON, the PID lamp must be ON,

and the FID must be ignited throughout the warm-up period.

Calibration MENU

1=Cfg

5=RF

2=SpanConc

3=Zero

4=Span

6=Backgnd

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Calibration Configuration

Before you calibrate the TVA-1000B for the first time, you may want to customize certain cal-

ibration settings. Once you have configured these settings, you don’t need to set them again

every time you calibrate unless you want to change one.

In order to set your calibration options from the CALIBRATION menu, choose menu selec-

tion #1 (Cfg). This will produce the following CAL CONFIG MENUs which can be scrolled

through by using the Up and Down arrows:

Number Span Pt

This selection allows you to determine the number of span points that will be used to calibrate

your TVA-1000B. Choosing this selection will produce the following screen:

From this screen, you may choose which detector you wish to set the number of span points

for. Choosing one of these selections produces the following screens:

From these screens, press the number of span points that you wish to use. Both detectors can

have up to 9 span points each, and they do not necessarily need to have the same number of

span points.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you choose to use more than one span point, data logged by

the TVA-1000B cannot be downloaded to the original PC software supplied with old

style TVA-1000A units. You must use the new PCIP software supplied with your

new TVA-1000B to download this data.

Cal Config MENU

1= Number Span Pt.

2=Backgnd corrct

Up/Dn=More

Cal Config MENU

Up/Dn=More

Accept Mode

2=Save Mode

Cal Config MENU

1=RF calc mode

Up/Dn=More

PID: 1

2=PID

1=Both

FID: 1

3=FID

Span Pts.

Number Span Pts:

FID: 1

Select: 1 to 9

Number Span Pts:

P&F: 1

Select: 1 to 9

Number Span Pts:

PID: 1

Select: 1 to 9

FID only PID only FID/PID

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Background Correct

This selection allows you to choose whether or not to apply background correction to the

detector readings displayed and logged in memory. If you choose to apply background correc-

tion, the last background reading stored in memory will be subtracted from the measured

reading. This corrected reading will be the value displayed and the value logged. Choosing

this selection from the CAL CONFIG MENU produces the following display:

The second line of the display shows what option is currently selected. You can change this

option by choosing any one of the menu selections. You may choose to apply correction to

FID, PID or both detectors.

NOTE: A default background value of 0 is stored in memory until a background

reading is taken.

Cal Accept Mode

This selection allows you to choose whether or not calibrations will be automatically accepted.

Choosing this selection from the CAL CONFIG MENU produces the following display:

The second line of the display shows what option is currently selected. If “Manual” is chosen,

the instrument will display the detector count during calibration and prompt the user to

decide when to accept the calibration value:. If “Auto” is chosen, the instrument will automat-

ically determine the value to be stored and when to do it.

Cal Save Mode

This selection allows you to choose whether or not the TVA-1000B will automatically save an

accepted calibration. Choosing this selection from the CAL CONFIG MENU produces the

following display:

Backgrnd Correct:

2=None

1=Both

Off

3=PID 3=FID

Cal Accept Mode:

2=Auto

1=Manual

Auto

Cal Save Mode:

2=Auto

1=Manual

Auto

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The second line of the display shows what option is currently selected. If “Manual” is chosen,

after a calibration value has been accepted the instrument will prompt the user to decide

whether to save the calibration value or repeat the calibration (1 = Yes or 2 = Again?). If

“Auto” is chosen, the instrument will automatically store the accepted calibration value with-

out prompting the user.

RF Calc Mode

This selection allows you to choose how response factor correction will be applied to the read-

ing. Choosing this selection from the CAL CONFIG MENU produces the following display:

The second line of the display shows what option is currently selected. If “Factor” is chosen,

the TVA-1000B will use a single constant response factor which is multiplied by the reading.

If “Curve” is chosen, the TVA-1000B will use a two constant equation. For more informa-

tion, refer to the section of the manual on “Response Factors.”

Detector Counts

Detector counts are the raw, unscaled detector output values associated with a gas measurement

performed by the FID or the PID. Before a detector reading is displayed or recorded, the

detector signal is converted from analog to digital. The result is a raw number, or A/D counts.

When a detector is calibrated, the detector counts for the zero gas and each of the span gases

are saved in memory. These detector counts are then used as reference points for calculating

the concentration values to be displayed or stored.

When calibrating the TVA-1000B in the “Manual” accept mode, the counts from the last cal-

ibration (Zero or Span) are displayed before the calibration process is initiated. Once the cali-

bration process is initiated, the live detector counts are then displayed. You can refer to these

counts as an indication of when the reading has stabilized, or as a means of tracking the

repeatability of your calibrations.

You can also use these counts as an indication of the success of a calibration. The “zero”

counts are the counts expected when a zero gas is applied to the detector. The span counts are

the counts expected when a span gas of known concentration is applied to the detector.

Finally, the detector sensitivity can be calculated by subtracting the zero counts from the span

counts and dividing by the span gas concentration. Use the following general observations as a

guideline:

Detector Zero Counts Detector Sensitivity

FID 2000-4000 160-260 counts/ppm Methane

PID (10.6 eV lamp) 2000-20,000 3500-6000 counts/ppm Isobutylene

PID (11.8 eV lamp) 2000-20,000 300-900 counts/ppm Isobutylene

RF calc Mode:

2=Curve

1=Factor

Factor

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Example: A TVA-1000B FID is calibrated with zero air and a 100 ppm Methane in air span

gas. The counts observed for the zero are 2895 and the counts observed for the span are

27395. The span sensitivity is thus 245 counts/ppm [(27395-2750)/100 ppm]. Since both of

these values (2895 zero counts and 245 detector sensitivity) are within the acceptable range,

the calibration is a good calibration. Examples of a bad calibration include unusually high

zero counts, or unusually low detector sensitivity. These problems can often be attributed to

poor calibration gases, contaminated sampling accessories, a faulty detector capsule, or failure

to follow the proper calibration procedure. For more information, consult the “Troubleshoot-

ing” guide in this manual or contact TEI for assistance.

Defining the Span Gas Concentration(s)

NOTES:

1. The span gas concentration is the known concentration of the gas standards used to

calibrate your TVA. Methane in air is the recommended calibration standard for the

FID, and Isobutylene in air is the recommended calibration standard for the PID.

Other gases may be used if desired.

2. If your instrument is equipped with dual detectors, you may choose to calibrate the

PID and FID separately or together.

3. If your instrument is configured for multiple span points, be sure to set the concen-

tration for ALL span points.

1. From the CALIBRATION menu display, press 2=SpanConc. The upper display

(or two displays if the unit is a dual detector version) will display the concentration

value of your span gas (expressed as ppb, ppm, or %) as of the last calibration:

If the TVA-1000B is configured for multiple calibration points, the span gas concentration

values for Point #1 will be displayed. The Up and Down arrow keys can be used to scroll

through the span gas concentration values for other points:

Span Gas Concent

FID: 100 ppm

Enter=New conc

Span Gas Concent

PID: 100 ppm

Enter=New conc Span Conc 1=Both

PID: 100 ppm

FID: 100 ppm

2=PID 3=FID

FID only PID only FID/PID

Span Pt 1 (Up/Dn)

FID: 100 ppm

Enter=New conc

Span Pt 1 (Up/Dn)

PID: 100 ppm

Enter=New conc Span Pt 1 (Up/Dn)

PID: 100 ppm

FID: 100 ppm

1=Both 2PID 3FID

FID only PID only FID/PID

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2. To change a span gas concentration value, choose the detector(s) of interest if using

a dual detector analyzer, or press ENTER if using a single detector analyzer. The

following display will appear:

Use the up and down arrow keys to select the measurement units (%, ppm, or ppb) and the

decimal point position. There are 5 selections to choose from:

The range of the instrument is determined by your selection of measurement units and deci-

mal point placement. In the run mode, the instrument will auto range upward only to select

the optimum range for displaying measurement information. For example, if you entered a

value in Range 3 and the measured value changes to a high value, the instrument will auto-

matically switch to range 4. If it increases further, it will switch to Range 5. Auto-ranging will

not switch ranges beyond the span gas range in the downward direction.

After you have selected the measurement units and decimal point placement, use the keypad

to enter the concentration value. Press ENTER to accept this value and store it in the TVA’s

memory.

3. If your TVA-1000B is a dual detector analyzer, you may repeat the procedure for

the second detector. If your TVA-1000B is configured for more than one span

point, you may use the Up/Dn arrow keys to select the next span point and repeat

the procedure.

4. When the last gas concentration value has been entered, you can return to the

CALIBRATION menu, by pressing the EXIT key.

Defining the Response Factor

Although the FID and PID are calibrated with span gases of known concentration (usually

Methane and Isobutylene, respectively), both detectors respond to many different compounds

with differing levels of sensitivity. In order to adjust the analyzer reading from “ppm of

Methane” or “ppm of Isobutylene” to ppm of the compound of interest, a correction factor

must be applied to the reading. This correction factor is also known as a Response Factor. You

can choose from up to nine (9) user-defined response factors, or use the default response fac-

tor of 1.00. Each response factor can be assigned a 9-character alphanumeric name.

Range Display Units

5 DD.DD %

4 DDDDDD ppm

3 DDDD.D ppm

2 DDD.DD ppm

1 DDDDDD ppb

FID: 000000 ppm

Enter=Accept

Enter

Span Conc:

Up/Dn=Next unit

P&F: 000000 ppm

Enter=Accept

Enter

Span Conc:

Up/Dn=Next unit

PID: 000000 ppm

Enter=Accept

Enter

Span Conc:

Up/Dn=Next unit

FID only PID only FID/PID

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The TVA-1000B uses one of two different response factor formats: a Multiplier or a Curve.

Response Factor Multiplier

A response factor multiplier is defined as follows:

Example: If 100 ppm of a compound produces an FID response of 50 ppm on an analyzer cal-

ibrated with Methane, then the FID response factor would be 2.00 (100/50).

When using a response factor multiplier to correct a TVA-1000B reading, the analyzer multi-

plies the reading by the response factor and displays the corrected reading. As in the example

give above, if a 50 ppm reading is obtained by the TVA-1000B, the analyzer would automati-

cally multiply 50 times 2.00 to get the actual concentration of 100 ppm.

Response Curve

Response factors can change as concentration changes. The response factor for a compound

determined at 500 ppm may not be the same as the response factor determined at

10,000 ppm. By using a response curve, you can characterize a compounds response over a

broader range of concentrations. If the actual concentration is plotted as Y vs. X (measured

concentration), the resulting curve can be represented by the rational equation

When using the RF Calc Mode “curve”, the terms A and B are entered into the TVA-1000B.

A represents the response factor multiplier at very low concentrations and B represents a

change to the response for every percent concentration increase.

The curve can only be defined by collecting response data at several different concentrations

and using a xy math spreadsheet to calculate the “best-fit” polynomial expression.

NOTE: Once the response curve has been fit, the calibration gas concentrations and

number of span points should not be changed without readjusting the curve fit.

To define and/or choose a response factor, choose 5=RF from the CALIBRATION menu.

The following display will appear:

The top line shows the currently active response factor. If no response factor is applied, the

currently active response factor will be the factory DEFAULT (1.00 for FID methane and

1.00 for PID isobutylene). The name and value of the default response factor cannot be

Response Factor Actual Concentration

Measured Concentration

-----------------------------------------------------------

YAX

1BX

10000

--------------------------+





-----------------------------------------=

RF0: Default

Enter=Accept

Up/Dn=Next RF

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changed. You can scroll through the other response factors by using the Up and Down arrow

keys. The other response factor names will show as you scroll through them:

If you would like to activate a different response factor, press ENTER=Accept. The

TVA-1000 will show an ACCEPTED message. If you would like to modify the response fac-

tor name or numbers, press 1=Change:

If you would like to change the name assigned to the response factor, press 1=Name. If you

would like to change the response factor value, press 2=Numbers. If you choose 1=Name, the

following display will appear:

Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a compound name for the response factor. Press enter

when you are finished.

If you choose 2=Numbers, the following display will appear:

Use the keypad to enter a new response factor and press ENTER to store it in instrument mem-

ory.

NOTES:

1. The TVA-1000B will not accept a response factor of 00.00.

2. If a response curve is used, the TVA-1000B will prompt you to enter two numbers.

RF1: Hexane

1=Change

Up/Dn=Next RF

Enter=Accept

PID: 1.00

1=Name

RF1: Hexane

2=Numbers

FID: 1.00

1=Name

RF1: Hexane

2=Numbers

PID: 1.00

1=Name

RF1: Hexane

2=Numbers

FID: 1.00

FID only PID only FID/PID

Enter name:

RF1: -------------

Press char key

PID: 00.00

RF1: Hexane

Enter=Accept

FID: 00.00

RF1: Hexane

Enter=Accept

P&F: 00.00

Enter=Accept

RF1: Hexane

FID only PID only FID/PID

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Zero Reference Point Calibration

1. From the CALIBRATION menu display, press 3=Zero.

NOTES:

1. The following sequence shows the procedure when the TVA-1000B is configured

with both Cal Accept mode and Cal Save mode = Auto. If either mode is Manual, an

extra confirmation is required at the appropriate step.

2. If your instrument is a dual detector type (PID and FID), you can zero the PID

and FID separately, both together, or one in zero gas and one in clean ambient air.

To do so, follow the same procedure. However, it is suggested that you zero both detec-

tors together.

If you press 3=Zero, the display will show:

FID-only PID-only PID/FID

2. To perform the actual ZERO procedure for an

FID-only: or PID-only: or PID/FID:

Press ENTER Press ENTER Press 1, 2, or 3

3. Apply the zero gas to the probe at ambient pressure (using a clean and labeled gas

sampling bag) and then press ENTER.

The instrument analyzes the zero sample.

Zero Cal:

Enter=Start Zero Cal:

Enter=Start

Zero Cal: 1=Both

2=PID 3=FID

FID: 0PID 0PID 0

FID: 0

Apply Zero Gas

FID

Enter=Start

Exit=Cancel

Apply Zero Gas

PID

Enter=Start

Exit=Cancel

Apply Zero Gas

At Sample inlet

Enter=Start

FID 0

FID

Zero Gas

Exit=Cancel

PID 0

PID

Zero Gas

Exit=Cancel

FID: 0

PID 0

Exit=Cancel+

Wait for Zero

FID 0

FID

ACCEPTED

PID 0

PID

ACCEPTED

- ACCEPTED -

FID: 0

PID 0

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The ACCEPTED message appears for a short time and is then replaced by the

normal CALIBRATION menu.

When the ACCEPTED message disappears and the CALIBRATION menu

appears, the ZERO reference value is stored. This value is stored in non-volatile

memory until the next calibration is performed. The date and time of this calibra-

tion are stored and can be accessed through the INFO menu.

NOTE: For optimum accuracy, re-zero the FID every time the hydrogen supply valve

is turned on.

Span Reference Point(s)

To set the span reference point, execute the procedure described below. Note that the

procedure is the same as that for setting the zero reference except that a span gas is

used instead of a zero gas. The procedure is:

1. From the CALIBRATION MENU display, press 4=Span.

NOTES:

1. The following sequence shows the procedure when the TVA-1000B is configured

with both Cal mode and Cal Save mode = Auto. If either mode is Manual, an extra

confirmation is required at the appropriate step.

2. If your instrument is a dual detector type (PID and FID), you can set the span ref-

erence for the PID and FID separately, both together, or one in one type of calibration

gas and one in another type of gas. To do so, follow the same procedure.

3. If multiple span points are used, repeat the following procedure for each and every

span point.

When you press 4=Span, the display will show:

FID-only PID-only PID/FID

If more than one reference span gas concentration has been configured, pressing

the Up/Dn keys will allow you to scroll through all defined reference gas concen-

tration points.

FID 7654321

Span P+1 (Up/Dn)

Enter=New Calib

PID 7654321

Span P+1 (Up/Dn)

Enter=New Calib

PID 7654321

FID 7654321

Span Pt1 (Up/Dn)

1==Both 2Pid 3Fid

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2. To perform the actual SPAN calibration (for example at 100 ppm):

FID-only: or PID-only: or PID/FID:

Press ENTER Press ENTER Press 1, 2, or 3

3. Apply the appropriate span gas to the probe at ambient pressure (using a clean and

labeled gas sampling bag) and then press ENTER.

The instrument analyzes the span sample.

When only one reference span gas concentration is used, the ACCEPTED mes-

sage appears for a short time and is then replaced by the normal CALIBRATION

menu.

When the ACCEPTED message disappears and the CALIBRATION menu

appears, the SPAN reference value is stored. This value is stored in non-volatile

memory until the next calibration is performed. The date and time of this calibra-

tion are stored and can be accessed through the INFO menu.

4. If more than one reference span gas concentration has been defined, the span cali-

bration display returns. Move to the next concentration point (Up/Dn keys) and

repeat steps 2-3 above until each reference gas concentration point has been cali-

brated.

Alarm Levels

The TVA-1000B is supplied with three user-configurable alarms — HI Ceiling, Low Ceiling,

and STEL (short term exposure limit). When any of these alarms is exceeded, an alarm mes-

sage appears on the sidepack display and probe display (enhanced version only) and an alarm

tone is generated. Press EXIT to acknowledge the alarm message and sounder. Once acknowl-

edged, the display returns to the live measurement with an upper case letter representing the

alarm or alarm combination appearing to the right of the display. The three types of user con-

figurable alarms are:

Apply Span Gas

FID: 100.00 ppm

Enter=Start

Apply Span Gas

PID: 100.00 ppm

Enter=Start

Apply Span Gas

100.00 ppm

Enter=Start

FID 7654321

FID: 100.00 ppm

Wait for Span

Exit=Cancel

PID 7654321

PID: 100.00 ppm

Wait for Span

Exit=Cancel

PID 7654321

FID 7654321

Wait for Span

Exit=Cancel

FID 7654321‘

-ACCEPTED-

PID 7654321

-ACCEPTED-

PID 7654321

FID 7654321

-ACCEPTED-

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The three alarm messages appear on the instrument display as follows:

Low Ceiling High Ceiling STEL Level

NOTE: To display and change the alarm menus, the instrument must be ON but

does not have to be warmed up.

Accessing the Alarm Menu

1. From the MAIN menu display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP menu display, press 2=Alarms and follow the procedures for the

appropriate alarm settings:

STEL Level Alarm

1. From the ALARM LEVELS display, press 1=STEL. The previous alarm settings

for STEL alarm are then displayed, as follows.

FID-only PID-only PID/FID

Alarm Type Description

Low Ceiling: This alarm is a warning that a lowest level threshold has been exceeded.

Once acknowledged, the letter L appears to the right of the live measure-

ment for the appropriate detector.

High Ceiling: This alarm is a warning that a second, higher level, threshold has been

exceeded. Once this alarm is acknowledged, the letter H appears to the

right of the live measurement for the appropriate detector.

STEL: The Short Term Exposure Limit alarm indicates that measurements aver-

aged over a 15-minute interval have exceeded the set alarm limit. Once

this alarm is acknowledged, the letter S appears to the right of the live

measurement for the appropriate detector.

ALARM!====

Low ceiling

alarm exceeded!

Exit=Clr

ALARM!====

High ceiling

alarm exceeded!

Exit=Clr

=ALARM!====

STEL alarm level

exceeded!

Exit=Clr

FID: 80.00 ppm

STEL Alarm

Enter=New Value

PID: 80.00 ppm

STEL Alarm

Enter=New Value

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

STEL: 1=Both

2=PID 3=FID

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2. To change the alarm level to a new value, press ENTER on a single detector instru-

ment or 1, 2, or 3 on a dual detector instrument and see:

FID-only PID-only PID/FID

Use the up and down arrow keys to select %, PPM, PPB, and decimal point position, then

type the numeric value for the alarm level desired.

3. Press ENTER to store new values into instrument memory.

4. Press EXIT to return to the ALARM LEVELS without making a change.

Low Ceiling Alarm

1. From the ALARM LEVELS display, press 2=Low Ceiling. The previous alarm set-

tings for the Low Ceiling alarm are then displayed, as follows.

FID-only PID-only PID/FID

2. To change the alarm level to a new value on a single detector instrument, press

ENTER; on a dual detector instrument, press 1, 2, or 3, and see:

Use the up and down arrow keys to select %, PPM, PPB, and decimal point posi-

tion, and then type the numeric value for the alarm level desired.

3. Press ENTER to store the new values into instrument memory.

4. Press EXIT to return to the ALARM LEVELS.

Enter STEL:

FID: 000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

Enter STEL:

PID:000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

Enter STEL:

P&F:000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

FID: 80.00 ppm

Low Ceiling Alarm

Enter=New Value

PID: 80.00 ppm

Low Ceiling Alarm

Enter=New Value

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

Low Ceiling: 1=Both

2=PID 3=FID

Enter low ceil:

FID: 000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

Enter low ceil:

PID:000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

Enter low ceil:

P&F:000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

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High Ceiling Alarm

1. From the ALARM LEVELS display, press 3=High Ceiling. The previous alarm

settings for the High Ceiling alarm are displayed.

FID-only PID-only PID/FID

2. To change the alarm level to a new value, press ENTER on a single detector

instrument or 1, 2, or 3 on a dual detector instrument and see:

Use the up and down arrow keys to select %, PPM, PPB, and decimal point posi-

tion, and then type the numeric value for the alarm level desired.

3. Press ENTER to store the new values into instrument memory.

4. Press EXIT to return to the ALARM LEVELS display.

Log Methods

Selecting the LOG mode not only identifies the way in which data is stored in instrument

memory but also governs the way the RUN mode works. Four possible choices in the LOG

mode are available. Each is explained below.

Option Description

1. NONE Selecting None means that no logging action takes place at all. When the

instrument is in the RUN mode, you can only display readings.

2. AUTO When you select and configure the AUTO method, the RUN mode functions

automatically once an action is initiated. You choose an automatic logging rate

between 1 second and 999 minutes, type a tag* identifier, and start the instru-

ment. You initiate automatic sampling by either pressing the LOG key on the

probe or the ENTER key on the instrument. From that point on, the instru-

ment automatically logs the reading of the sample at the end of each count-

down and continues to do so until the battery goes low or you press the EXIT

key.

FID: 80.00 ppm

High Ceiling Alarm

Enter=New Value

PID: 80.00 ppm

High Ceiling Alarm

Enter=New Value

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

High Ceiling: 1=Both

2=PID 3=FID

Enter high ceil:

FID: 000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

Enter high ceil:

PID:000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

Enter high ceil:

P&F:000.00 ppm

Up/Dn=Next Unit

Enter=Accept

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*Tags may be entered manually or via a reader.

The RUN mode displays (as governed by the LOG selection) are:

NONE AUTO, VOC, or F.E.

NOTE: To display and change the log menu, the instrument must be ON but does not

have to be warmed up.

3. VOC The VOC method of sampling is a manual means of triggering a sample/log.

Once configured for VOC, the RUN mode prompts you to type a tag* identifier.

After you enter the tag, the instrument stands ready until you press either the

LOG key on the basic probe or the ENTER key on the instrument. Once

LOG is initiated, the instrument counts down. Samples are taken over that

count down and the highest reading achieved, or average (or last) reading is

logged in memory and displayed on both displays. The stored values are cleared

by pressing either the LOG key on the basic probe or the ENTER key on the

instrument. Each VOC log must be done manually and individually.

4. F.E. The F.E. method of sampling is a manual means of triggering a sample/log

using a pre-configured monitor route file which has been downloaded and

stored in instrument memory. The F.E. method requires use of the optional

enhanced FE probe. You choose a sample time of between 2 and 20 seconds

and you choose to log either the highest reading or average (or last) reading

achieved during the sample time. Once configured for F.E. and the RUN mode

entered, the FE probe menu screen guides you through the monitor route, dis-

playing each pre-configured tag identifier in sequential order. A SEARCH

function is available at the probe menu to allow you to find tags that are out of

order. The probe display prompts you to confirm the tag* identifier, after

which the instrument stands ready until you either select LOG from the probe

or press the ENTER key on the instrument. Once initiated, the instrument

begins a count down, sampling over the configured sample time. The reading

sampled during the countdown is displayed on both displays and your are

given the option to save the reading in memory or to select LOG again. The

stored values are cleared by selecting LOG on the probe display or by pressing

ENTER on the instrument. Each F.E. log must be done individually and man-

ually.

Option Description

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

Exit=Stop

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

Logging: 10 sec

Exit=Stop

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Accessing the LOG Menu

1. From the MAIN MENU display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP MENU display, press 3=Log. The following display will appear:

The previous log selection is displayed on the second line. Follow the procedure below to set

the log mode.

Log None

1. From the LOG MODE Menu, press 1=None.

Log Auto

From the LOG MODE Menu, press 2=Auto. The previous log selection is then displayed on

the second line of the screen.

2. Use the up and down arrow to select minutes (min) or seconds (sec). Then, type

the appropriate time interval desired for the automatic sampling.

3. Press ENTER and, after a brief message of acceptance, the automatic sampling is

ready to be used in the RUN Mode.

NOTE: To allow for STEL calculations in the personal computer utility, the log rate

value must be less than 90 seconds. If a log rate greater than 90 seconds is selected, a

warning message will appear. Press EXIT to bypass this message and proceed.

Log Mode

1=None 2=Auto

3=VOC/FE 4=Custom

None

LOG MODE

Auto, rate=5 sec

1=None 2=Auto

3=VOC/FE 4=Custom

= None

-ACCEPTED-

Press 1=None to display this message

briefly. The screen then returns to the

SETUP menu.

Enter log rate:

Auto, rate=000sec

Up/Dn=Sec↔Min

Enter=Accept

Press 2=Auto to display this message.

LOG MODE

None

1=None 2=Auto

3=VOC/FE 4=Custom

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In the LOG AUTO mode, data is logged in the format described below:

1. Every time RUN mode is entered a new header is created.

2. Data is logged periodically, at the user-entered log rate, in the following format:

Approximately 9500 data samples may be taken with a single header.

Log VOC

1. From the LOG MODE Menu, press 3=VOC/FE, then 1=VOC.

2. Press the Up/Dn arrow keys to choose the type of sampling to be used (Max, Avg,

Smp).

a. Max=the maximum reading obtained during the log interval.

b. Avg=the average reading obtained during the log interval.

c. Smp=the last reading obtained during the log interval.

3. Type the appropriate time interval desired for VOC sampling.

4. Press ENTER, and, after a brief message of acceptance, the VOC method of log-

ging is now ready to be used in the RUN Mode.

NOTE: The allowable Sample Time range is 2-30 seconds. If a Sample Time of less

than 2 seconds or greater than 30 seconds is selected, a warning message will appear

and you will be required to re-enter the Sample Time.

Date Time PID (PPM)Alarms FID (PPM) Alarms

7/28/93 11:20:57:00 187.1 L 157.1 L

7/28/93 11:21:29:00 436.6 H 519.6 L

7/28/93 11:21:54:00 708.4 LH 847.0 LH

7/28/93 11:22:19:00 300.7 L 381.9 L

7/28/93 11:22:36:00 223.8 265.1

LOG MODE

Auto,rate=12 sec

1=None 2=Auto

3=VOC 4=FE

Enter Sampling:

Voc, Time=00s, Max

Up/Dn=Next type

Enter=ACCEPT

Press 3, then 1 to display this message.

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In the LOG VOC mode, data is logged in the format described below:

1. Every time RUN mode is entered a new header is created.

2. Data is logged in the following format whenever you press the LOG button:

Approximately 4500 data samples may be taken.

Log F.E.

1. From the LOG MODE menu, press 3=VOC/FE, then 2=FE The previous log

selection is then displayed on the second line of the screen.

2. Press the Up/Dn arrow keys to choose the type of sampling to be used (Max, Avg,

Smp).

a. Max = the maximum reading obtained during the log interval.

b. Avg = the average reading obtained during the log interval.

c. Smp = the last reading obtained during the log interval.

3. Type the appropriate time interval desired for F.E. sampling.

4. Press Enter, and, after a brief message of acceptance, the F.E. method of logging is

now ready to be used in the RUN mode.

NOTE: The allowable Sample Time range is 2-30 seconds. If a Sample Time of less

than 2 seconds or greater than 30 seconds is selected, a warning message will appear

and you will be require to re-enter the Sample Time.

Log Custom

The TVA-1000B has several pre-designed logging methods. However, if you find that you

would prefer to log data in a different fashion, you can use Custom logging to create your own

log type. The TVA-1000B will prompt you through a series of questions which will assist you

in setting the various logging options. The end result is a logging method which collects data

the way you want it to.

Date Time PID (PPM) Alarms FID (PPM) Alarms Tag

7/28/93 11:20:57:00 187.1 L 157.1 L TAG1

7/28/93 11:21:29:00 436.6 H 519.6 L TAG2

7/28/93 11:21:54:00 708.4 LH 847.0 LH TAG3

7/28/93 11:22:19:00 300.7 L 381.9 L TAG4

7/28/93 11:22:36:00 223.8 265.1 TAG5

LOG MODE

Logging=VOC, Time=05s,

Max

1=None 2=Auto

3=VOC/FE 4=Custom

Enter Sampling:

FE,Time=00s, Max

Up/Dn=Next Type

Enter=ACCEPT

Press 3=VOC/FE, then 2=FE to display

this message.

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The following variable settings can be configured when designing a Custom log method:

1. Log data type

This setting allows you to choose the format in which data will be saved. The choices

are as follows:

a. None.

b. Auto – Data stored in a fashion similar to Auto logging for download to the TEI

datalogging software only (tag, calibration information, Detector Counts, time/

date, alarms).

c. VOC – Data stored in a fashion similar to VOC logging for download to the

TEI datalogging software only (Tag, Calibration Information, Detector Counts,

time/date, alarms).

d. FE – Data stored in a fashion similar to FE logging for download to FEMS or

via the Text protocol.

2. Sample time

This setting allows you to adjust the sampling interval.

3. Log time units

This setting allows you to choose the units for the sample interval (seconds or min-

utes).

4. Log sample type

This setting allows you to choose the way in which sample readings are collected over

the sample rate or interval. The choices are as follows:

a. Last sample — the last reading obtained within the sample interval is stored

b. Max — the maximum reading obtained within the sample interval is stored

c. Avg — the average reading obtained over the sample interval is stored

5. Log unit lock

This setting allows you to decide whether to enable auto-ranging or lock the

TVA-1000 units to one of three choices: ppb, ppm, or %.

6. Log auto repeat

This setting allows you to determine whether the TVA-1000B should automatically

cycle through logging events (auto repeat ON) or pause for a user command before

logging (auto repeat OFF).

7. Log save accept

This setting determines whether the TVA-1000B prompts the user before saving a

logged reading (Manual) or automatically saves the reading without a user prompt

(Auto).

8. Tag active

This setting determines whether or not you want to assign tags to logged readings. If

you wish to assign tags, choose ON. If you wish to skip tagging, choose OFF.

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9. Route active

This setting determines whether the logging should follow a pre-loaded route list of

tags. If you wish to upload a list of tags to the TVA-1000B and follow that list while

logging, choose ON. If you do not wish to use routing, choose OFF.

10. Barcode reader

This setting determines whether the barcode reader is used merely to enter tags (Enter

tag) or if it is required to verify that the user has read a tag in the monitoring route

(Verify tag).

Hardware Configuration (Barcode Reader/Probe Display)

NOTE: To select a barcode reader or probe display, the instrument must be ON but

does not have to be warmed up.

The TVA-1000B must be configured to operate with the appropriate barcode reader and probe

display. To select which accessories to use:

1. From the MAIN menu display, press 2 = Setup.

2. From the SETUP menu display, press 5 = Hardware. The Hardware menu will

appear:

To select a probe display:

1. From the HARDWARE menu, choose 1 = Probe display. The PROBE DISPLAY

menu will appear:

2. The second line of the display shows the currently configured display type. To

choose the basic probe display, press 1. To choose the Enhanced FE probe display,

press 2.

To select a barcode reader:

1. From the HARDWARE menu, choose 2 = Barcode reader. The BARCODE menu

will appear:

Hardware Menu

1=Probe Display

2=Barcode Reader

Probe display

1=Basic

2=Enhanced

Basic

Barcode Menu

1=Select Reader

ENTER=Initialize

None

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2. The second line of the display shows the currently configured barcode scanner

type. To select a reader, press 1. The BARCODE READERS menu will appear:

3. To choose no reader, press 1. To choose the HP Smart Wand, press 2. To choose

the PSC laser scanner, press 3.

4. To initialize a reader, ensure that the reader is plugged into the 9-pin reader port

and securely fastened in place. From the BARCODE menu screen, press

ENTER=Initialize. The message “Barcode reader initialization in progress” will

appear. A successful initialization will result in an “Initialization Complete” mes-

sage. If the reader is not properly connected or if an incorrect model is connected,

a “WARNING: Barcode reader not found” message will appear.

WARNING: Not all readers are approved for use in areas classified as hazardous due to

the presence of flammable gases or vapors. Contact TEI for more information.

User Identification Number

NOTE: To set the User ID number, the instrument must be ON but does not have to

be warmed up.

1. From the MAIN menu display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP menu display, press 6=Othr.

3. From the OTHER SETTINGS menu, press 1=User ID.

4. From the User ID prompt, press ENTER.

5. Use the keypad to type your user ID.

6. Press ENTER to store the user ID into memory.

Date

NOTE: To set the correct date, the instrument must be ON but does not have to be

warmed up. Date entries earlier than Jan. 1, 1980 or later than 2037 are invalid.

1. From the MAIN menu display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP menu display, press 6=Othr.

3. From the OTHER SETTINGS menu, press 2=Date.

4. The next screen reads the current date. If OK, press EXIT or ENTER to change.

EXIT returns to the OTHER SETTINGS menu. ENTER prompts you to type

Barcode Readers

2=HP Smart Wand

3=PSC Laser

1=None

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the correct date. Do so by typing month/day/year, and then press ENTER to store

the date in memory. The display then returns to OTHER SETTINGS.

Time of Day

NOTE: To set the correct time, the instrument must be ON but does not have to be

warmed up. The date must be within the valid range of 1980 to 2037.

1. From the MAIN menu display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP menu display, press 6=Othr.

3. From the OTHER SETTINGS menu, press 3=Time.

4. The next screen reads the current time. If it is OK, press EXIT or ENTER to

change. EXIT returns to the OTHER SETTING Menu, ENTER prompts you to

type the correct time. Do so by typing hour/minute/second. Then press ENTER

to store the time in memory. The display then returns to OTHER SETTINGS.

User Options

Key Click

If the key click is on, a chirp is heard every time a key is pressed.

NOTE: To select key click on/off, the instrument must be ON but does not have to be

warmed up.

1. From the MAIN MENU display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP MENU display, press 6=Othr.

3. From the OTHER SETTINGS Menu, press 4=User Options.

4. From the USER OPTION Menu, press 1=Key Click.

5. From the Key click Menu, press 1=On or 2=Off. The screen displays the previous

selection. When a new selection is made, the display returns to USER OPTIONS.

Display Delay

This function determines the length of time that temporary messages remain on the

screen.

NOTE: To select the display delay, the instrument must be ON but does not have to

be warmed up.

1. From the MAIN menu display, press 2=Setup.

2. From the SETUP menu display, press 6=Othr.

3. From the OTHER SETTINGS menu, press 4=User Options.

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4. From the USER OPTION menu, press 2=Display Delay.

5. From the Display Delay menu, press 1=Short, 2=Medium or 3=Long. The screen

displays the previous selection. When a new selection is made, the display returns

to USER OPTIONS.

NOTE: “Short” is approximately 0.5 sec, “Medium” is approximately 1.5 seconds,

and “Long” is approximately 3.5 seconds.

Information Menu

The information menu is a view-only list of 14 items/parameters existing in the instrument.

No changes may be made in this menu. Enter the INFO Menu from the MAIN menu by

pressing 3=Info. Use the up/down keys to page through the list.

The parameters/items you may view are:

♦Model: TVA-1000B

♦S/N DDDDDDDDDDDD

♦Date

♦Time

♦Memory: how much is free to use

♦Reader: Serial reader is found or not found

♦Ver: Current Software Version No.

♦PID span calibration: Date and time of last calibration

♦FID span calibration: Date and time of last calibration

♦PID zero calibration: Date and time of last calibration

♦FID zero calibration: Date and time of last calibration

♦Det: PID, FID, or both

♦Pump: On or Off

♦Bat: Battery voltage listed, OK or low

NOTE: To view calibration information, you must return to the calibration menu in

SETUP. Press EXIT to return to MAIN menu.

PC Link/Memory

WARNING: The RS-232 port is not approved for use in areas classified as hazard-

ous due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors.

This menu allows you to link the TVA-1000B to a personal computer (PC) through the

RS-232 communications port or to clear existing route or log memory within the instrument.

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To enter the PCLINK/MEMORY menu from the MAIN menu, press 4=PCLink/Memory.

The following display will appear:

Choosing 2 = Clear Route & Logging Memory will erase any downloaded routes or any

logged data stored in TVA-1000B memory. A warning that “You are about to clear all mem-

ory” will appear and must be acknowledged before the TVA-1000B will clear its memory. Be

absolutely sure that you wish to clear memory before choosing this action. Once memory is cleared,

it cannot be retrieved.

Choosing 1 = PCLink will allow you to either change the TVA’s communications protocol, or

begin to send or receive data. One of the following displays will appear:

The second line of the display shows the type of communications protocol the TVA-1000B is

currently set to use. Choosing 1 = Change type will allow you to select a new communications

protocol:

Choosing 1 = Foxboro will configure your TVA-1000B to communicate with the TEI

TVA-1000 Datalogging software. Choosing 2=FEMS will allow your TVA-1000B to commu-

nicate with Envirometrics’ F.E.M.S. (Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Software). Choosing

3=Text will allow your TVA-1000B to output data in a straight ASCII text format to a serial

printer, terminal emulation software, or the PCIP software supplied with your TVA-1000B.

This ASCII format can be read and understood by many commercially available spreadsheets

and data management software packages. If you choose Text mode, you will also need to select

whether the communications will occur automatically (if your software is set up to automati-

cally command the TVA-1000B; e.g., the PCIP) or manually (if you need to send commands

from the keypad).

PCLINK/MEMORY

1 = PC Link

2 = Clear Route &

Logging Memory

PCLINK

Type=FEMS

1=Change Type

2=Send 3=Receive

PCLINK

Type=TVAPC

1=Change Type

2=Establish Link

PCLINK

Type=Text - Manual

1=Change Type

2=Send 3=Receive

PCLINK

Type=Text - Auto

1=Change Type

2=Establish Link

PCLINK TYPE

Type=TVAPC

1=TVAPC

2=FEMS 3=Text

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TEI TVA-1000B Software Link

NOTE: If you are using a mulitpoint calibration curve, you cannot download your

data to the PC via the TEI TVA-1000 software. Use the text transfer mode to down-

load to an ASCII file.

1. Connect the cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port of the

TVA-1000B (marked HOST).

2. Enter the PC LINK menu and change the link type (1 = Change type) to Foxboro.

If the link type is already set to Foxboro, proceed to the next step.

3. From the PC LINK menu, choose 2 = Establish link. The following display will

appear:

For more information about the TVA-1000A Datalogging software, refer to MI 611-187, PC

Software.

F.E.M.S. Software Link

Receive

Before the TVA-1000B can be used in FE logging mode, a previously configured route file

must be created in F.E.M.S. and downloaded to the instrument’s memory. Use the following

instructions to download a route to the TVA-1000B from F.E.M.S.:

1. Connect the cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port of the

TVA-1000B (marked HOST).

2. Enter the PC LINK menu and change the link type (1 = Change type) to F.E.M.S.

If the link type is already set to F.E.M.S., proceed to the next step.

3. Before attempting to download, be sure that F.E.M.S. is configured to operate

with the TVA-1000B:

File/Preferences Window: Datalogger set to “Foxboro TVA-1000B”

Monitor Run/Communications Window: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

If these parameters are already properly set, proceed to the next step.

4. Follow the F.E.M.S. instruction manual to create a monitoring route for down-

loading to the TVA-1000B.

5. When F.E.M.S. instructs you to set the datalogger so that it is ready to accept data,

choose 3=Receive from the PC LINK menu. A warning will appear informing you

PC LINK STATUS

Waiting for PC

Request ...

Exit=Cancel

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that the new route will erase any existing route. Once you have acknowledged this

warning by pressing ENTER, the following display will appear:

NOTE: Do not place the TVA-1000B into this wait mode until F.E.M.S. instructs

you to. Doing so will cause the TVA-1000B and F.E.M.S. handshaking to fail.

6. Now that the TVA-1000B is waiting to receive data, click on OK at the F.E.M.S.

window, instructing F.E.M.S. to begin the download.

7. Once F.E.M.S. has finished sending the route to the TVA-1000B, the TVA-1000B

display will read “PC data transfer successfully completed” and return to the PC

LINK menu.

Send

Once the TVA-1000B has been used to collect fugitive emissions data in the FE monitoring

mode using a F.E.M.S. created route, the data can then be uploaded to the PC. Use the fol-

lowing instructions to upload data from the TVA-1000B to F.E.M.S.:

1. Connect the cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port of the

TVA-1000B (marked HOST).

2. Enter the PC LINK menu and change the link type (1=Change type) to F.E.M.S.

If the link type is already set to F.E.M.S., proceed to the next step.

3. Before attempting to upload, be sure that F.E.M.S. is configured to operate with

the TVA-1000B:

File/Preferences Window: Datalogger set to “Foxboro TVA-1000B”

Monitor Run/Communications Window: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

If these parameters are already properly set, proceed to the next step.

4. When F.E.M.S. instructs you to set the datalogger so that it is ready to send data,

choose 2 = Send from the PC LINK menu. The following display will appear:

NOTE: Do not place the TVA-1000B into this wait mode until F.E.M.S. instructs

you to. Doing so will cause the TVA-1000B and F.E.M.S. handshaking to fail.

PC LINK STATUS

Waiting for PC

Connection ...

Exit=Cancel

PCLINK STATUS

Waiting for PC

Connection ...

Exit=Cancel

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5. Now that the TVA-1000B is waiting to send data, click on OK at the F.E.M.S.

window, instructing F.E.M.S. to begin the upload.

6. Once the analyzer has finished sending the data to F.E.M.S., the TVA-1000B dis-

play will read “PC data transfer successfully completed” and return to the PC

LINK menu.

Text Transfer

The TVA-1000B is also capable of data transfer to an IBM PC running software to emulate a

terminal. The data is formatted as readable ASCII text.

The following information can be uploaded from the TVA-1000B to the PC:

a. Route List

b. TVA-1000B Configuration

c. TVA-1000B Calibration Parameters

d. Logged Data

The following information can be downloaded from a PC to the TVA:

a. Route List

b. TVA-1000B Configuration

c. TVA-1000B Calibration Parameters

Two control modes are supported:

a. Manual – the user requests a specific text upload or download at the

TVA-1000.

b. Auto – the TVA-1000B performs a specific text upload or download as

requested by a control character received from the IBM PC. The TVA-1000B

stays in this mode until canceled by the user at the TVA-1000B or by a control

code from the IBM PC.

Communications

A commercially available PC communications software package is required to establish a link

with the TVA-1000B. Examples of such packages include PROCOMM PLUS and Windows

Terminal. The following settings should be used:

Baud Rate: 9600

Data Bits: 7

Stop Bit: 1

Parity: Odd

Flow Control: XON/XOFF

The data can be uploaded from the TVA-1000B to a file, a terminal screen or a serial printer.

Data can also be downloaded to the TVA-1000B. Downloaded files must follow the format

prescribed in this manual precisely to ensure proper data transmission.

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Text Data Formats

Messages to be uploaded and downloaded must be written in straight ASCII text and must

contain blank spaces between text, not tabs.

For more information on Text Data Formats, see Appendix A.

Downloading Data from the PC to the TVA-1000B (Manual)

1. Connect the cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port of the

TVA-1000B (marked HOST).

2. Enter the PC LINK menu and change the link type (1 = Change type) to Text-

Manual. If the link type is already set to Text, proceed to the next step.

3. From the PC LINK menu, choose 3 = Receive.

4. The TVA-1000B will warn you that new data will automatically erase old data.

Once you have acknowledged this warning, the following screen will appear:

5. Following the instructions from your PC software package, command the PC to

send the appropriate file.

6. When the text transfer is complete, the TVA-1000B display will read “PC data

transfer successfully completed.”

NOTE: For more information about sending data with your communications soft-

ware, consult your software users manual.

Uploading Data from the TVA-1000B to the PC (Manual)

1. Connect the cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port of the

TVA-1000B (marked HOST).

2. Enter the PC LINK menu and change the link type (1 = Change type) to Text-

Manual. If the link type is already set to Text, proceed to the next step.

3. Prepare your PC communications software so that it is ready to receive data. For

more information, consult your PC communications software users manual.

4. From the PC LINK menu, choose 2 = Send.

5. The TVA-1000B will ask you what data you wish to send (Route, Configuration,

Log data, or Calibration). Select the data that you wish to transmit.

PC LINK STATUS

Waiting for PC

to send data ...

Exit=Cancel

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6. The following screen will appear:

7. When the text transfer is complete, the TVA-1000B display will read “PC data

transfer successfully completed.”

NOTE: For more information about receiving data with your communications soft-

ware, consult your software users manual.

Auto Upload/Download

NOTE: Text-Auto is used to communicate with the PCIP software shipped with your

unit. For more information, refer to MI 611-186.

1. Connect the cable between the PC serial port and the RS-232 port of the

TVA-1000B (marked HOST).

2. Enter the PC LINK menu and change the link type (1 = Change type) to Text-

Auto. If the link type is already set to Text-Auto, proceed to the next step.

3. Prepare your PC communications software so that it is ready to send or receive

data. For more information, consult your PC communications software users

manual.

4. From the PC LINK menu, choose 2 = Establish Link.

5. The following screen will appear:

6. Follow the instructions included with your software package to send control mes-

sages and data to the TVA. Commands to upload data will trigger the TVA-1000B

to send the appropriate information to the PC. Commands to download data will

trigger the TVA-1000B to wait to receive information from the PC. The following

table illustrates which control keys command which activities:

Activity Information Auto Control Key

Upload to PC from TVA Route List CTRL-E

Upload to PC from TVA TVA-1000B Configuration CTRL-G

Upload to PC from TVA TVA-1000B Calibration CTRL-L

Upload to PC from TVA Logged Data CTRL-D

PC LINK STATUS

Sending data

to PC...

Exit=Cancel

PC LINK STATUS

Waiting for PC

request...

Exit=Cancel

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7. After any transfer, the TVA-1000B may then be commanded to perform another

transfer. When you are finished transferring data, a CTRL-T command should be

sent (or press the EXIT key on the sidepack) to terminate the connection. The

TVA-1000B will then display a “Connection terminated” message and return to

the PCLink menu.

NOTE: For more information about sending or receiving data with your communi-

cations software, consult your software users manual.

Run Mode

How the instrument functions in the RUN mode is governed by the selection made in the

SETUP/LOG menu. The LOG menu selects how data is stored in the instrument memory.

There are four possible choices in the LOG mode as defined in “Log Methods” on page 38.

The TVA-1000B performs accurately only after it has been properly set up (configured).

The three RUN mode displays (as governed by the LOG Selection) are:

NONE AUTO, VOC, or F.E.

If your instrument is equipped with an FID, you should turn the red hydrogen supply valve to

ON and wait 2-3 minutes before entering the RUN mode. Upon entering the RUN mode,

the pump will automatically turn ON and the FID will ignite.

NOTE: For best performance, prior to entering the RUN mode, the instrument must

be ON, warmed up for approximately 15 minutes, and display the main menu. The

pump must also be ON throughout the warmup period. If the instrument is FID

equipped, and the FID is to be used, the flame must be ignited throughout the

warmup period. If the instrument is PID equipped and the PID is to be used, the

lamp must be ON throughout the warmup period.

Download from PC to TVA Route List CTRL-R

Download from PC to TVA TVA-1000B Configuration CTRL-F

Download from PC to TVA TVA-1000B Calibration CTRL-B

Download from PC to TVA Any of the above CTRL-Y

Abort the current transfer N/A CTRL-A

Te rm in a te li nk N/ A C T RL - T

Activity Information Auto Control Key

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

Exit=Stop

PID: 80.00 ppm

FID: 80.00 ppm

Sampling: 10 sec

Exit=Cancel

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Accessing the Run Menu

From the MAIN MENU display, press 1=Run.

Run: Log None

Whenever the TVA-1000B is in the RUN mode with Log None as the

logging selection, the instrument operates as a survey tool only. The

readings on the probe display and instrument display show the live

reading for the samples at that time. No logging action is taking place.

Any alarms that are set will function normally.

Run: Log Auto

Whenever the TVA-1000B is in the RUN Mode with Log Auto as the

logging selection, the instrument operates as an automatic survey tool

that logs its readings into memory at an interval selected in the Setup

Menu. After the 1=Run key is pressed, the first screen viewed is the one

shown at the right. The tag information should be typed in before

starting or a tag read with the barcode scanner. The tag may be left

blank if desired.

Type the tag information in the space provided or scan a tag with the

reader. Once the tag information is entered, press the ENTER Key.

The screen then changes to the next display.

The instrument is now ready to start logging. The screen displays live

readings and the tag name. However, no logging takes place until you

press either the LOG key on the basic probe or the ENTER key on the

instrument.

Press ENTER or the LOG key on the basic probe to start the auto-

matic logging. The instrument counts down from the time selected in

the SETUP/Log Menu and stores the reading at the end of the count

down. For instance, if 12 seconds was selected as the logging time, the

instrument will count down from 12 and display

11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1,store. The instrument logs into memory either

the highest, average, or last reading during the countdown.

This action continues until the instrument shuts down due to low battery or the EXIT key is

pressed.

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

Exit=Stop

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

_________

Press char key

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

Tag: BLDG 19

Press char key

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

BLDG 19

Enter=Start log

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

Sampling: 11sec

Exit=Stop

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Run: Log VOC

Whenever the TVA-1000B is in the RUN mode with Log VOC as the

logging selection, the instrument operates as a manual survey tool that

logs its readings into memory whenever you initiate logging. When the

1=Run key is pressed, the first screen viewed is the one shown on the

right. The tag information should be typed or a tag read with the bar-

code scanner. The tag may be left blank if desired.

Enter the tag information in the space provided (up to 10 characters)

or scan a tag with the reader. Once the tag information is entered, press

the ENTER key. The screen then changes to the next display.

The instrument is now ready to start logging. The screen displays live

readings and the tag name but no logging takes place until you press

either the LOG key on the basic probe or the ENTER key on the

instrument.

Press ENTER or LOG to start the VOC logging sequence. After the

instrument counts down for the time selected in the SETUP/Log

menu, the word Save appears. When confirmed, the instrument logs

into memory either the highest average or last reading achieved during

the countdown sample. After the information is stored into memory,

the display returns to live measurements and prompts for a new tag.

Each VOC log must be done manually and individually.

Run: Log F.E.

Whenever the TVA-1000B is in the RUN mode with Log F.E. as the logging selection, the

instrument logs its readings based on a pre-configured route file.

NOTE: The operation of the Log F.E. mode is menu driven from the hand-held

probe display and requires the use of the optional TVA-1000B Enhanced F.E. Probe.

The procedure for using the TVA-1000B for Fugitive Emissions monitoring involves the fol-

lowing four steps:

1. Create a monitoring route using a Fugitive Emissions personal computer software

program.

2. Download the route file to the TVA-1000B.

3. Log readings by following the monitoring route shown on the TVA-1000B dis-

play.

4. At the end of the monitoring route, upload the logged readings to the personal

computer.

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

_____________ _________

Press char key

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

Tag: BLDG 19____

Press char key

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

Tag: BLDG 19

Enter= Start log

PID: 225.ppm

FID: 225.ppm

Sampling: 9sec

Exit=Stop

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Using the Enhanced Probe

This probe/display allows you to perform menu-driven operational/datalogging functions

from the handheld unit and reduces the need to access the sidepack keypad.

NOTE: In order to use the Enhanced Probe, be sure that the HARDWARE setting in

the TVA-1000B SETUP menu is properly configured.

There are three buttons on the Enhanced Probe which allow you to interact with the

TVA-1000B:

♦MENU – Used to cause the menu to appear on the bottom of the probe display and

to step through the available selections

♦SELECT – Used to choose the currently highlighted menu selection; e.g., “LOG”.

♦Light Bulb Icon – Used to turn the display backlight on and off

The Enhanced Probe and the RUN Mode

1. From the MAIN menu, press 1 = RUN.

2. The enhanced probe display will display the detector reading (FID or PID) at the

top and an analog bargraph on the bottom. Press the MENU key on the Enhanced

probe display to show the Opening menu:

The highlighted menu item is the item surrounded by brackets. Pressing the MENU key will

cause the brackets to move from menu item to menu item. When you reach the menu item

you wish to choose, press SELECT. The Opening menu items are as follows:

Menu Item Function

Enter logging

mode

Enters FE, VOC, or Auto logging mode, allowing you to enter tags, toggle

through route files, log data, etc. If no logging is selected in the SETUP

menu, then this selection does not appear.

Ignite Ignites FID. This selection does not appear in PID-only models.

Other det Toggles between FID and PID reading. This selection does not appear in

single detector models.

Background Records a new background reading.

Exit Clears the menu and returns to the Bargraph display.

FID 5.70 ppm

[ Enter logging mode ]

- Ignite - Other det

- Background - Exit

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Auto Logging with the Enhanced Probe

1. In the RUN mode, press the MENU key to cause the menu to appear. Select

“Enter logging mode.”

2. Use the sidepack or barcode reader to enter a tag, or simply select “Accept” to enter

a blank tag.

3. Choose “Start log sampling” to begin Auto logging.

4. The Enhanced probe will display the countdown and continue to log until EXIT

is selected at the probe or the sidepack keypad.

5. Once EXIT is selected, you may enter another tag and begin logging again or exit

from the RUN mode.

VOC Logging with the Enhanced Probe

1. In the RUN mode, press the MENU key to cause the menu to appear. Select

“Enter logging mode.”

2. Use the sidepack or barcode reader to enter a tag, or simply select “Accept” to enter

a blank tag.

3. Choose “Start log sampling” to begin Auto logging.

4. The Enhanced probe will display the count down for the interval selected in the

SETUP menu and freeze on the reading to be saved (either the Maximum, Aver-

age, or Last Reading).

5. You may choose to save the reading (SAV), repeat the reading for the same tag

(AGAIN), or return to the previous menu (EXIT).

6. Once you have saved a reading, you may enter another tag and begin logging again

or exit from the RUN mode.

FE (Fugitive Emissions) Logging with the Enhanced Probe

In FE logging, you follow a preconfigured route list consisting of component records for

equipment to be monitored. You should first download a route to the TVA-1000B’s memory

before entering the RUN mode. For more information on downloading routes, see the

PCLink section of the “Display Menus” chapter.

In the RUN mode, press the MENU key to cause the menu to appear. Select “Enter logging

mode.” The following display will appear on the Enhanced probe:

In addition to the concentration display at the top, the FE mode shows several fields which

have been filled in by the downloaded route. The TVA-1000B starts at the first record in the

FID 5.70 ppm

Tag: 12345

Eqp: PMP Size: 2.500

Max: 1000

550 ppm LastLog

[Start log sampling]

- Next -Prev -Exit

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route and displays the component tag number (Tag), equipment type (Eqp), equipment size

(Size), and leak definition (Max). If a reading has already been logged into memory for this

record, it will also be displayed followed by the words “LastLog.”

Route Entry Response Factor

A secondary response factor correction is based on the response factor associated with the cur-

rent route entry. This secondary correction adjusts the concentration reading for different

component measurements in the same route.

For example, let a route contain two entries, one for propane and one for methane. Assume

that propane has only half the detector response of methane. If each route location has a leak

of 100 ppm, a single response factor based on methane would produce a concentration read-

ing of 100 ppm for methane, but only 50 ppm for propane. The addition of a secondary

response factor allows each entry to be corrected for detector sensitivity. Thus, if the second-

ary response factor is 1.0 for methane and 2.0 for propane, both route samples will read cor-

rectly as 100 ppm.

Only the linear correction mode is used for the secondary route response correction:

Linear: FinalConc = RouteRF x BackConc

The secondary RouteRF is downloaded to the instrument as part of each route entry. This

factor is applied to both detectors, as it is expected that when operating in this mode, only one

detector will be used. Entries inserted by the instrument default to a RouteRF of 1.0.

Navigating the Route File

Selecting “Next” from the first logging mode screen will allow you to step to the next record

in the route. Selecting “Prev” will allow you to step to the previous record in the route. You

can also enter a tag via the keypad or barcode scanner and the TVA-1000B will automatically

skip to that tag if it is contained within the route. If the tag is not contained within the route,

a “TAG NOT FOUND” message will appear and you will be given the option to “Insert”

that tag into the route or “Exit.”

Logging Data

Once you have reached the correct tag for the component you wish to monitor, you may

select “Start log sampling” to begin recording data. The TVA-1000B will display the readings

from both detectors and begin counting down for the time interval selected in the SETUP

menu. The countdown is shown on the last line of the display:

FID 100.0 ppm

Tag: 12345

Eqp: PMP Size: 2.500

Max: 1000

65.5 PID

100.0 FID

Sampling: 5 s [Exit]

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Display Menus

Once the countdown is complete, the TVA-1000B display will freeze on the reading to be

logged and indicate if it is a leak (i.e., if the reading of the active detector exceeds the indicated

leak rate). You will be given several options:

If you choose “Sav”, the TVA-1000B will store the reading in memory (replacing any previ-

ously logged readings for that Tag) and proceed to the next component record in the route. If

you choose “Again,” the TVA-1000B will repeat the countdown and obtain a new reading. If

you choose “Exit” the TVA-1000B will return to the previous screen.

Repair Menus

If the reading obtained during the logging interval exceeds the leak definition, the

TVA-1000B will indicate that it is a leak by printing “Leaker!” If you wish, you may record

what part of the component is leaking and what action was taken as a first attempt at repair.

Choose “Repair” instead of “Sav” and the TVA-1000B will proceed to the Repair menus:

The two lines below the reading show the currently selected leak source and repair method.

Choosing “Select leak source” will allow you to record what part of the component is leaking

by choosing from a list of leak sources (Valve Bonnet, Compressor Seal, Downstream Flange,

Valve Packing, Pump Seal, Upstream Flange). Choosing “Select repair method” will allow you

to record what method was used for the first attempt at repair (Place Cap, Gun Pack Valve,

Place Plug, Repack Valve, Replace Gasket, Replace, Seal Job, Steam Seal, Tighten Bonnet,

Tighten Cap, Tighten Flange, Tighten Packing, Tighten Plug, Wash Seal). Choosing “Exit”

will return you to the previous display.

If you choose a leak source and repair menu, be sure to select “Sav” when you return to this

menu so the reading and repair information will be saved in memory before proceeding to the

next component record.

FID 100.0 ppm

Tag: 12345

Eqp: PMP Size: 2.500

Max: 1000

100.0 FID NoLeak

- Repair

[Sav] -Again -Exit

FID 100.0 ppm

Leak Source: N/A

Repair Method: N/A

[Select leak source]

-Select repair mthd

-Exit

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Additional Component Information

Displays containing additional information about the component and the TVA-1000B status

are available from the handheld unit. If you press and hold the MENU key for approximately

2 seconds, the Enhanced display will present an INFO page:

The INFO page overwrites the bottom four lines of the record with other fields such as Loca-

tion (Loc) and Description (the two lines below the location). The Location field contains the

Area and the Subarea where the component is located. The Description field displays up to 40

characters of additional information about the component. Selecting “Pg” at the bottom of

the display will step you through other INFO pages containing information such as Run ID,

Record number, number of points logged, number of leakers found, number of repairs per-

formed, pump status, free memory, barcode reader status, etc. Selecting “Exit” will return you

back to the normal component record.

FID 5.70 ppm

Tag: 12345

Eqp: PMP Size: 2.500

Loc: Plant1 Station2

Reagent feed pump down-

stream of vessel

17:33:51 [Pg] -Exit

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Maintenance

Removable, Renewable Parts

WARNING: Parts replacement and maintenance should not be performed in areas

classified as hazardous due to presence of flammable gases or vapors. Opening of the

analyzer is not recommended under any circumstances, due to the intrinsic safety rating

of the analyzer. Violation of this policy could void the warranty of this product.

(Extended Service Plans are available; contact Foxboro Authorized Service for further

information.)

Foxboro suggests that you return the entire instrument to the factory or an authorized service

center once a year for cleaning, testing, and calibration. Opening the TVA-1000B instrument

case could void the warranty.

From time to time, you must remove and renew several components of the TVA-1000B ana-

lyzer. Some components may be replaced as normal maintenance functions performed by

operating personnel. Other components, however, should be replaced only by personnel thor-

oughly trained and familiar with the analyzer instrument and its applications.

The components that may be maintained or replaced by operating personnel as part of nor-

mal operation are:

1. Battery – you may charge the battery in or out of the instrument or replace it with

a charged battery.

2. Hydrogen Tank – remove the tank to refill it.

3. PID Cartridge – remove and clean frequently. Replace when needed.

4. FID Cartridge – remove and clean frequently. Replace when needed.

5. Close Area Sampler – replace if probe tip is clogged or damaged.

6. Filter Cups (in the sampler assembly and sidepack assembly) – clean/replace fre-

quently.

7. Optional Water Trap – replace membrane or membrane support if worn or dam-

aged.

8. Optional Charcoal Filter Adapter – replace charcoal frequently.

9. Sample Line Tubing – replace when dirty.

10. Sample Line Fitting – replace if damaged.

11. FID End Cap and Flame Arrestor – remove and clean frequently. Replace when

required.

12. FID Cavity – clean periodically.

13. PID cavity – clean periodically.

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WARNING: Never change an electrical component in an area classified as hazard-

ous due to presence of flammable gases or vapors.

Normal Operating Maintenance

The items described in this section may be performed as normal operating procedures.

Battery and Battery Charger

WARNING: Do not remove or install batteries and do not use the battery charger in

any area classified as hazardous due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors.

The nickel cadmium battery, supplied with the unit, lasts for a minimum of eight hours of

continuous use at 20 °C. Extreme heat or cold and/or use of the backlight, however, will

shorten that time.

A battery charger with cable is shipped with the instrument. You do not have to remove the

battery for charging. Simply plug the output of the charger into the mating connector marked

CHRG in the instrument. Then, insert the charger plug into the appropriate wall outlet. A

green power indicator is ON when the charger is operating. A yellow indicator is activated

when the charger is connected to the instrument and the instrument is ON. Normal charge

time for a fully discharged battery is approximately 16 hours, or two hours of charge for every

hour of use.

Do not leave the battery on charge for extended periods (greater than 96 hours). If you wish

to remove the battery from the TVA-1000B for charging or swapping with a spare battery,

turn the instrument off. Using the special tool supplied with the accessory kit, unscrew the

screw on the battery compartment cover on the rear of the instrument and remove the battery

cover. As the battery pack fits snugly in the instrument housing, use care in removing the bat-

tery pack and its internal connector. As you remove the battery pack, note the location of the

battery connector. When re-inserting the battery pack in the instrument, be sure to push the

connector into the same location, so that it does not interfere with placement of the battery

pack.

To charge the battery outside of the unit, use the adapter supplied in the accessory kit.

Indicator Light Condition Indication

Green ON Charger is plugged in and operating.

Green OFF Charger is not plugged in.

Yellow ON Charger is connected to the TVA-1000B and the

TVA-1000B is ON while the charger is operating (i.e.,

trickle charging).

Maintenance MI 611-185 – June 1996

Hydrogen Gas Tank

FID instruments are supplied with an 85cc hydrogen gas tank. This tank, which may be pres-

surized to 2200 psi maximum at 25°C, will provide 8 hours operation when fully charged.

The tank has an integrally mounted high pressure gauge that can be easily read when the tank

is in or out of the instrument. Install the tank in the instrument by inserting it into the recep-

tacle on the left side and tightening (left hand threads, tighten counterclockwise) until the

rubber tank boot is flush with the instrument sidepack and a slight resistance is felt. Do not

overtighten.

Fuel Refilling Procedure

WARNING: A safe refill operation means there are no hydrogen leaks. Before any

valves are opened, use a wrench to firmly tighten connections to the hydrogen supply

tanks and the tank fill adapter. If escaping hydrogen is heard during the filling opera-

tion, close all valves and correct the leak before proceeding. Leak test with soapy water

or equivalent.

NOTES:

1. Use prepurified ZERO grade hydrogen (certified total hydrocarbons as methane

<0.5 ppm recommended).

2. The hydrogen filling assembly contains a flow-limiting safety device. Approxi-

mately two minutes are required to fill the tank.

CAUTION: Do not fill hydrogen tank to a pressure greater than 15.2 MPa

(2200 psig).

Precautions in Handling and Storage

The major hazard associated with the handling of hydrogen is flammability. The following

specific rules apply when handling hydrogen:

1. Never use cylinders of hydrogen in areas where flames, excessive heat, or sparks

may occur.

2. Use only explosionproof equipment and sparkproof tools in areas where hydrogen

is handled.

3. Ground all equipment and lines used with hydrogen.

4. Never use a flame to detect hydrogen leaks — use soapy water.

5. Do not store reserve stocks of hydrogen with cylinders containing oxygen or other

highly oxidizing or combustible materials.

6. Store hydrogen tanks in a well ventilated area.

7. Follow all regulatory safety and labeling precautions when shipping hydrogen in

the TVA-1000B.

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NOTE: A bleeder assembly is provided in the tool kit to allow the hydrogen tank to

be emptied for common carrier shipment. To use the bleeder, manually screw the

bleeder onto the tank valve and allow the hydrogen to vent. This process will take

about two minutes to complete.

CAUTION: Observe all hydrogen handling procedures listed above.

When transporting the instrument, remove the hydrogen tank and place it in its normal loca-

tion in the carrying case.

To fill the tank, use the following procedure:

NOTE: All hydrogen fittings are left hand thread — do not overtighten.

1. Turn supply tank valve OFF.

2. Attach tank fill adapter to supply tank with valve OFF and with manifold valve on

OFF position.

3. Attach TVA-1000B hydrogen tank to tank fill adapter. (Note left hand thread —

do not overtighten.)

4. Open supply tank valve. Move fill adapter valve to FILL position.

5. Wait for TVA-1000B tank to fill. This may take 2 to 3 minutes because of flow

restrictors in the tank and fill adapter.

6. Close fill adapter valve.

7. Remove TVA-1000B tank.

8. Close supply tank valve.

9. Remove tank fill adapter.

Always remove the tank from the instrument before storing in the instrument carrying case.

Servicing the PID Cartridge

To service the PID cartridge, use the following procedure:

1. Turn the instrument OFF.

2. Using the special spanner wrench provided with the instrument tool kit, unscrew

the blue cap holding the PID cartridge in place.

3. Screw the special extractor tool provided with the accessory kit into the off-center

hole in the cartridge. (Do not exceed three full turns. Refer to Figure 10.)

4. Remove the cartridge by pulling on the extractor. Unscrew the extractor from the

cartridge. Clean or replace the cartridge.

5. To insert a new cartridge, reverse the procedure. Note that the standard 10.6 eV

PID cartridge is marked with a blue band. Other energy level lamps are marked

with different colors (not red).

Maintenance MI 611-185 – June 1996

For NORMAL periodic cleaning of a PID lamp window (other than an 11.8 ev lamp), use

the following procedure:

1. Remove the cartridge from the instrument as described above.

2. Clean the lamp window using a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol.

3. Using a heat gun, dry the cartridge for about 60 seconds to evaporate the alcohol.

Reinsert the cartridge into the instrument.

4. Screw in the blue PID detector cap, using the special spanner wrench supplied

with the tool kit. Do NOT overtighten cap.

In cases where the lamp window is severely coated, refer to the procedure below for using the

optional PID lamp cleaning kit.

Figure 10. PID Lamp Cleaning Kit

To clean a PID lamp window with the optional PID lamp cleaning kit, use the following pro-

cedure:

1. Remove the cartridge from the instrument, as described above.

2. Clean the window of the lamp, using the materials suppled with the optional PID

lamp cleaning kit. Follow the instructions included with the cleaning kit, being

careful never to touch the window with your fingers.

3. When the cartridge is dry (dry at 40°C to 55°C for 1 hour), screw the extractor

into the cartridge and re-insert it into the instrument.

4. Screw in the blue PID detector cap, using the special spanner wrench supplied

with the tool kit. Do NOT overtighten cap.

NOTE: Refer to MI 611-183 on proper cleaning techniques for an 11.8 eV lamp.

Servicing an FID Cartridge

To remove the FID cartridge, use the following procedure;

1. Close the hydrogen supply valve on the side of the instrument. Turn the instru-

ment off.

2. Using the special spanner wrench provided with the instrument tool kit, unscrew

the red cap holding the FID cartridge in place.

EXTRACTOR TOOL

DETECTOR COLORED BAND

RED FOR FID)(BLUE FOR PID 10.6 EV LAMP,

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3. Screw the special extractor tool provided with the accessory kit into the off-center

hole in the cartridge (see Figure 10).

4. Remove the cartridge by pulling on the extractor. Unscrew the extractor from the

cartridge. Clean or replace the cartridge.

5. To insert a new cartridge, reverse the procedure. Note that a FID cartridge is

marked with a red band.

To clean an FID cartridge, you will need a cotton swab and some isopropyl alcohol. Dip the

swab into the isopropyl alcohol and insert it into the center of the cartridge. Swab the surface

until clean and discard the swab. Take care not to touch the igniter coil, which is located close

to the end of the capsule opposite the threaded hole used to remove capsule. Then dry the car-

tridge in an oven at 45°C to 55°C for one hour. When dry, re-insert the cartridge into the

instrument, reversing the removal procedure. Do NOT overtighten cap.

CAUTION: Do not allow any contact with the igniter coil during cleaning.

Cleaning the FID Detector Cap

To clean the FID detector end cap, use the following procedure:

1. Close the hydrogen supply valve on the side of the instrument and turn off the

power.

2. Using the special spanner wrench provided with the tool kit, unscrew and remove

the FID red detector cap.

3. Clean the cap using the isopropyl alcohol followed with a deionized or distilled

water rinse. Blow out carefully with compressed dry air.

4. Replace the cap.

Replacing the Flame Arrestor

The flame arrestor, located in the center of the red FID end cap, can be either cleaned or

replaced. To replace the flame arrestor, use the following procedure:

1. Close the hydrogen supply valve on the side of the instrument and turn off the

power.

2. Using the special spanner wrench provided with the tool kit, unscrew and remove

the FID red detector cap.

3. Remove spring.

4. Place the detector cap on a flat surface, face up.

5. Place a screwdriver through the center hole of the end cap, resting on the flame

arrestor.

6. Strike the end of the screwdriver with a hammer to drive the old flame arrestor out

of the end cap.

7. Remove the old flame arrestor.

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8. Turn the end cap over so the red outer surface lies flat and the gray surface faces

up.

9. Place the new flame arrestor in the center hole.

10. Place a screwdriver on the newly installed flame arrestor.

11. Strike the end of the screwdriver with a hammer to secure the new flame arrestor

in place.

12. Replace the spring.

13. Replace the detector cap on the unit.

Cleaning the FID or PID Detector Cavities

1. Close the hydrogen supply valve on the side of the instrument. Turn the instru-

ment off.

2. Using the special spanner wrench provided with the tool kit, unscrew the cap

holding the respective detector cap.

3. Using the special extractor tool provided with the tool kit, screw the extractor into

the cartridge.

4. Remove the cartridge by pulling on the extractor. Unscrew the extractor from the

cartridge.

5. Carefully clean the inside of the detector cavity using a cotton swab and isopropyl

alcohol. Be sure to clean the high voltage contacts along the side of the cavity. Be

especially careful around the detector signal collector probe at the rear of the cavity

(and the thermocouple probe in the FID).

6. Dry the inside of the cavity using a low heat gun.

7. Insert the cartridges into their respective cavities by reversing the procedure. Note

that the cartridges must be rotated to properly locate the key tabs.

CAUTION: Do not intermix the detector cartridges.

Cleaning or Replacing a Sintered Metal Filter

To remove the sintered metal filter cup from the close area sampling assembly, simply unscrew

the cap from the sampler and tip the assembly so that the filter falls out. The same filter cup

and spring are also located behind the sample line quick connect at the sidepack assembly. To

remove, unscrew the quick connect so that the filter falls out. The internal spring will not fall

out. Refer to the assembly diagram below.

You may clean the filter by immersing it in isopropyl alcohol or equivalent solvent and/or

swabbing the surface with a Q-tip or cotton swab. After thoroughly cleaning the surface of the

filter, place the filter in an oven and dry it at 40 °C to 55 °C for one hour. You can then re-

insert the filter into the sampling assembly (with the closed end of the filter in first) and screw

in the cap.

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Figure 11. Sintered Metal Filter - Cleaning or Replacing

Replacing Sample Line

To replace the sample line, refer to Figure 12 below and execute the following procedure:

1. Loosen the probe nut and remove the sampling assembly by pulling it free from

the probe assembly.

2. Insert a thin rod through the hole in the side of the probe fitting adapter. You will

use this rod to pull the adapter and tubing from the probe assembly.

3. Remove the tubing from the quick-connect fitting by pressing firmly on the ring at

the back of the fitting (a tool may be necessary) while pulling on the tubing.

4. At the base of the probe handle, gently push the tubing into the probe. At the

same time, use the rod to pull the probe fitting adapter and tubing forward from

the probe assembly. When the adapter fitting is fully exposed, cut the tubing from

the fitting and pull the remainder of the tubing back through the probe assembly

until it is completely out of the probe.

5. Cut a new piece of tubing about three inches longer than the old tubing.

6. Insert new tubing through the bottom protective covering (where you connect to

the analyzer), and slowly feed the tubing through toward readout handle.

7. Once the tubing exits the top protective covering, insert the new tubing into the

probe handle and carefully push it through to the other end. When the tubing is in

position, cut the end square and push it over the barbed adapter fitting. (Heating

the tube end may aid in fitting the tubing over the adapter.)

8. Grasp the tubing below the probe assembly handle and pull it back through the

probe assembly until the adapter fitting is properly seated in the probe assembly.

9. Cut the other end of the tubing to the proper length and insert it into the end of

the quick-connect fitting. (Allow 5/8-inch of tubing inside the fitting.)

SPRING SINTERED METAL FILTER CAP

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Figure 12. Replacing Sample Line

PROBE NUT

UMBILICAL

WITH SPIRAL WRAP

PROBE ASSEMBLY HANDLE

QUICK-CONNECT

ELECTRICAL FITTING

PROBE FITTING ADAPTER

(OR OUTER TUBING)

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Reason Solution/Action

Unit will not turn on Battery charge low

Bad battery connection

Bad battery

Blown fuse or faulty keypad

Charge battery.

Ensure proper battery connection.

Replace battery.

Contact TEI authorized service center.

Pump won’t turn on Defective pump

Faulty keypad

Contact TEI authorized service center.

Low pump flow Clogged sample intake

Pump fault

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace sample line.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Contact TEI authorized service center.

Keypad will not

respond

Faulty keypad Contact TEI authorized service center.

Probe display blank or

probe buttons will not

respond

Faulty probe/display assembly Replace probe/display assembly.

Contact TEI authorized service center.

FID won’t ignite Insufficient sample flow

Hydrogen valve off

Insufficient hydrogen supply

(<500 psi)

Hydrogen leak

Broken igniter

Dirty igniter contacts

Battery charge low

Turn pump on.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Turn on hydrogen supply valve and allow 1-2

minutes before igniting.

Check hydrogen gauge on supply tank. Refill

tank if necessary.

Check low pressure hydrogen output gauge. If

<10.5 psi, contact TEI authorized service cen-

ter.

Inspect igniter coil on FID capsule for break-

age. If broken, replace capsule.

Inspect/clean igniter contacts (NOT igniter

coils).

Charge battery pack.

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FID noisy Water/contamination in the

detector chamber

Erratic pump flow

Bad calibration

Clean/replace FID capsule and flame arrestor.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Ensure proper calibration.

Unable to calibrate

FID

FID flame out

Span concentration not prop-

erly set

Cal gases contaminated

Sample line/filter cups con-

taminated

FID capsule contaminated or

faulty

Contaminated hydrogen tank

Internal detector fault or con-

tamination

Ignite FID.

Input correct span gas concentration at CAL

menu.

Use clean cal gases and sampling equipment.

Clean/replace sample line.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace FID capsule.

Replace hydrogen tank.

Contact TEI authorized service center.

Excessive hydrogen

consumption (<8

hours of run time for

2200 psi hydrogen)

Insufficient hydrogen pressure

Leaking hydrogen tank

Internal hydrogen leak

Refill tank.

Replace tank.

Contact TEI authorized service center.

Flameout problems Sample hydrocarbon content

too high

Insufficient oxygen in the

sample (<14%)

FID capsule contamination

Insufficient sample flow

Use dilutor kit to achieve concentration

within the dynamic range of the TVA.

Use dilutor kit to dilute sample with air con-

taining sufficient oxygen.

Use PID for measurements.

Clean/replace FID capsule.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Moisture at FID flame

arrestor

NOTE: Normal operation

produces some moisture. If

performance is affected,

attempt these solutions.

Insufficient sample flow

Insufficient warmup time

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Allow 15-20 minutes warmup.

Problem Possible Reason Solution/Action

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PID lamp not operat-

ing

Bad PID lamp Replace PID capsule.

PID noisy Bad PID lamp

Dirty PID window

Erratic pump flow

Bad calibration

Replace PID capsule.

Clean PID window.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Ensure proper calibration.

Unable to calibrate

PID

Pump not on

PID lamp not on

Span concentration not prop-

erly set

Cal gases contaminated

Sample line/filter cups con-

taminated

PID window dirty or capsule

contaminated or faulty

Internal detector fault or con-

tamination

Turn pump on.

Turn PID lamp on.

Input correct span gas

concentration at CAL menu.

Use clean cal gases and sampling equipment.

Clean/replace sample line.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean PID window.

Replace PID capsule.

Contact TEI authorized service center.

Slow response time Insufficient sample flow

Sampling non-volatile com-

pounds

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace flame arrestor.

Clean/replace sample line.

Contact TEI Applications Laboratory.

High background

readings

High ambient concentration

Zero drift/improper calibra-

tion

Sample line contamination

Detector capsule contamina-

tion

N/A.

Ensure proper zero/span calibration.

Clean/replace sample line.

Clean/replace filter cups.

Clean/replace FID capsule.

Clean PID window.

Replace PID capsule.

Problem Possible Reason Solution/Action

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Warning Messages

Message Description

This display occurs whenever the battery has reached a low level

(approximately 6.0 V). It indicates that approximately 15 minutes

of operating time remain. Press EXIT to return to the operating

display. The lower right corner of all displays now show ±

(blinking). If you continue to operate after the warning is

displayed, the unit will eventually shut off automatically. To restart

after an auto shut down, you must first recharge or replace the

battery. Note that collected data is not lost

This display occurs when the pump is not on for a function that

requires the pump to be on.

Log memory is full. You cannot continue to log any entries until

you have transferred the log memory to a PC or have cleared log

memory. The instrument will, however, continue to operate.

This display appears whenever the FID flame is extinguished.

Press EXIT to clear, then CONTROL key and 2 to ignite. This

warning is active only in RUN and CALIBRATE modes.

In the RUN mode, once the alarm is acknowledged, a flashing F

appears on the sidepack display and the probe display flashes.

This message indicates that the PID lamp activity is low. Check

lamp and re-zero the PID. This warning is active only in RUN and

CALIBRATE modes.

In the RUN mode, once the alarm is acknowledged, a flashing P

appears on the sidepack display and the probe display flashes.

This message appears whenever you enter a log rate value greater

than 90 seconds. The data sampling rate is too low for valid STEL

calculations in the PC. Press EXIT to bypass the warning.

=WARNING==============

Battery Power

is low.

Exit=Clr

=======WARNING===

Pump must be on

to select mode.

Exit=Clr

====

=WARNING===

Logger memory is

already full.

Exit=Clr

=WARNING===

FID flameout!

Ignite again.

Exit=Clr

==WARNING===

PID lamp

not operating

Exit=Clr

==WARNING===

Log rate too slow

for PC STEL calc

Exit=Clr

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This message appears whenever you enter a log rate of zero. To

correct the problem, enter a log rate other than zero.

This message appears whenever you enter a value equal to zero

(except for alarm levels). To correct the problem, enter numbers

other than zero.

This warning display appears during calibration if the current zero

calibration value equals or exceeds the span calibration value. To

correct the problem, perform a re-zero, a re-span, or both.

This message appears as a result of a self-test failure. Return the

instrument to the factory for service.

The PID has been turned OFF. To continue, use the Control

Menu to turn the PID on.

Message Description

==WARNING===

Log rate

invalid!

Exit=Clr

WARNING===

Entry is

invalid!

Exit=Clr

WARNING===

Bad Calibration

parameters!

Exit=Clr

===

Hardware Failure

WARNING===

PID lamp must be

ON to continue

Exit=Clr

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Accessories

Telescoping Extension Option

To use an optional telescoping extension, loosen the probe nut and unplug the sampling

assembly. Next, insert the telescoping wand and tighten the probe nut. Then, insert the

appropriate sampling assembly into the other end of the extension unit and tighten the retain-

ing nut.

Figure 13. Telescoping Extension Option

Activated Charcoal Filter Adapter

The Activated Charcoal Filter Adapter is an accessory that can be installed or attached to the

end of the standard probe or to the end of a telescoping extension. The filter is typically filled

with activated charcoal which acts as an adsorbent and effectively filters out organic vapors

other than methane or ethane.

A screw cap on the probe end may be removed for refilling the filter with activated charcoal or

other filtering medium.

Applications of the filter include:

1. Obtaining a clean air sample for zero baseline check and adjustment.

2. Rapid screening of methane and non-methane organic vapors.

3. Selective screening for natural gas surveys.

The charcoal filter adapter fits directly into the telescoping wand.

The life of the filter depends on the time in use, the types of compounds, and concentrations

of the compounds being filtered. Under typical industrial air monitoring conditions, the filter

will last for many days of continuous sampling.

TELESCOPING EXTENSION UNIT

CLOSE AREA SAMPLER

FILTER ADAPTER

PROBE ASSEMBLY PROBE NUT

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To replace charcoal in a charcoal filter, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the sampling assembly from the probe by loosening the probe nut and

pulling the sampling assembly free from the probe.

2. Unscrew the cap from the sampling assembly. This will expose the end of the char-

coal filter cartridge. See diagram below.

3. Tip the cartridge up and empty the charcoal from the cartridge.

4. Clean the inside of the cartridge with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.

5. Dry the cartridge thoroughly.

6. Re-fill the cartridge with new “dust-free” charcoal of the type specified for the fil-

ter.

7. Apply Teflon tape to the male threads of the charcoal cartridge and screw on the

cap.

8. Re-insert the sampling assembly into the probe and tighten the probe nut.

Figure 14. Activated Charcoal Filter Adapter

For information on additional accessories, such as calibration kits, enhanced probes, barcode

readers, optional energy lamps (PID), or dilutor kits, please contact TEI.

THREADED

END WITH

TE F L O N

TAPE

CARTRIDGE

FILLED WITH

ACTIVATED

CHARCOAL

CAP

Appendix A: Text Data Formats

Route List File Format

The route list format is as follows:

Format Comments

ROUTE LIST<CR><LF> Title, not processed

VER=x.x x=0-9

RUN ID=aaaa<CR><LF> a=0-9, A-Z, a-z

<CR><LF> Blank line, not processed

<route entry header line 1> See route entry header below: not processed

<route entry header line 2> See route entry header below: not processed

<route entry header line 3> See route entry header below: not processed

<route entry 1> See route entry below

<CR><LF> Blank line, not processed

END<CR><LF> Marks end-of-text

The first eight lines of the route list constitute the route header. The last three lines of the

route header are composed of text column headers (route entry header lines 1 and 2) and an

underline of dashes (route entry header line 3). The route entry headers are specified below by

specification of header text for lines 1 and 2 and starting position (all other characters blank

spaces, not tabs). Line 3 is a dash character ‘-’ for all route entry characters except the delim-

iter (space instead).

The route entry header format is as follows:

Start Header Line 1 Header Line 2

0TAG

17 AREA

26 SUBAREA

35 LEAK RATE

41 RESP FACT

46 EQP TYP

50 EQUIP SIZE

57 DESCRIPTION

105 <CR>

106 <LF>

The remaining lines in the route list are route entries. Each route entry consists of tag, area,

subarea, leak rate, response factor, equipment type, equipment size, and description.

The route entry format is as follows:

Byte Length Item Format

0 16 Tag text

16 1 delimiter space

17 8 Area text

25 1 delimiter space

26 8 Subarea text

34 1 delimiter space

35 5 Leak rate floating point

40 1 delimiter space

41 4 Response factor floating point

45 1 delimiter space

46 3 Equipment type text

49 1 delimiter space

50 6 Equipment size text

56 1 delimiter space

57 48 Description text

105 1 <CR> 0DH

106 1 <LF> 0AH

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NOTE: Downloaded route entries may be terminated any time after the tag by the

<CR><LF>. Partial text entries are processed as ending in trailing spaces. Partial

number entries are processed as if complete. The default value for fields not included

in the entry are:

Field Default

Area all spaces

Subarea all spaces

Leak rate 0.0

Response factor 1.0

Equipment type all spaces

Equipment size all spaces

Description all spaces

Sample Route List File

ROUTE LIST

VER= 1.00

RUN ID=0001

LEAK RESP EQP EQUIP

TAG AREA SUBAREA RATE FACT TYP SIZE DESCRIPTION

---------------- -------- -------- ----- ---- --- ------ -----------

1 AREA1 SUBAREA1 0 1.00 N/A 1.00 DESCRIPTION 1

2 AREA2 SUBAREA2 0 1.00 BON 0.50 DESCRIPTION 2

3 AREA3 SUBAREA3 0 1.00 CSL 1.75 DESCRIPTION 3

4 AREA4 SUBAREA4 0 1.00 DFL 10.00 DESCRIPTION 4

5 AREA5 SUBAREA5 0 1.00 PKG 5.50 DESCRIPTION 5

6 AREA6 SUBAREA6 0 1.00 PSL 0.25 DESCRIPTION 6

7 AREA7 SUBAREA7 0 1.00 RPL 950.50 DESCRIPTION 7

8 AREA8 SUBAREA8 0 1.00 VLV 0.25 DESCRIPTION 8

9 AREA9 SUBAREA9 0 1.00 FLG 0.75 DESCRIPTION 9

10 AREA10 S-AREA10 0 1.00 FLG 0.75 DESCRIPTION 10

11 AREA11 S-AREA11 0 1.00 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 11

12 AREA12 S-AREA12 0 1.00 PRV 1.50 DESCRIPTION 12

13 AREA13 S-AREA13 0 1.00 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 13

14 AREA14 S-AREA14 0 1.00 CMP 0.00 DESCRIPTION 14

15 AREA15 S-AREA15 0 2.00 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 15

16 AREA16 S-AREA16 0 5.00 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 16

17 AREA17 S-AREA17 0 .001 VLV 1.50 DESCRIPTION 17

18 AREA18 S-AREA18 0 .01 FLG 1.50 DESCRIPTION 18

19 AREA19 S-AREA19 0 0.01 FLG 0.75 DESCRIPTION 19

20 AREA20 S-AREA20 0 .1 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 20

21 AREA21 S-AREA21 5000 00.1 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 21

22 AREA22 S-AREA22 99999 1 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 22

23 AREA23 S-AREA23 10000 10 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 23

24 AREA24 S-AREA24 40000 100 FLG 0.50 DESCRIPTION 24

25 AREA25 S-AREA25 50 1000 VLV 0.75 DESCRIPTION 25

END

Configuration File Format

The configuration format is as follows (options are separated by a '|'):

Format

CONFIGURATION<CR><LF>

VER=X.X<CR><LF>

MODEL=xxxxxxxxxx<CR><LF>

SERIAL NUMBER=ididididid<CR><LF>

DETECTOR=PID|FID|PID&FID<CR><LF>

OPERATOR ID=opopopopop<CR><LF>

LOGGING<CR><LF>

-------<CR><LF>

LOG MODE=NONE|AUTO|VOC|FE|CUSTOM<CR><LF>

LOG AUTO REPEAT=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

LOG UNIT LOCK=OFF|PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

LOG SAVE MODE=MANUAL|AUTO<CR><LF>

LOG STORAGE FORMAT=NONE|FOXAUTO|FOXVOC|FEVOC<CR><LF>

LOG SAMPLE TIME=nnnnn<CR><LF>

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LOG SAMPLE TIME UNIT=SEC|MIN<CR><LF>

LOG DATA STORED=SAMPLE|AVERAGE|MAXIMUM<CR><LF>

BARCODE VERIFY=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

ROUTE ACTIVE=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

TAG ACTIVE=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

CALIBRATION<CR><LF>

-----------<CR><LF>

CAL AUTO ACCEPT=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

CAL AUTO SAVE=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

CAL UNIT LOCK=OFF|PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

CAL NUM SPAN POINTS (PID)=n<CR><LF>

CAL SPAN PT 1 (PID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

CAL SPAN PT n (PID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

CAL NUM SPAN POINTS (FID)=n<CR><LF>

CAL SPAN PT 1 (FID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

CAL SPAN PT n (FID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

BACKGROUND CORRECTION (PID)=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

BACKGROUND CORRECTION (FID)=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

RESPONSE FACTORS<CR><LF>

----------------<CR><LF>

SELECTED=n<CR><LF>

MODE=FACTOR|CURVE<CR><LF>

RF1 (PID) nnnnnnnnnn xx.xx + yy.yy<CR><LF>

RF9 (PID) nnnnnnnnnn xx.xx + yy.yy<CR><LF>

RF1 (FID) nnnnnnnnnn xx.xx + yy.yy<CR><LF>

RF9 (FID) nnnnnnnnnn xx.xx + yy.yy<CR><LF>

ALARMS<CR><LF>

------<CR><LF>

HIGH (PID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

LOW (PID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

STEL (PID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

HIGH (FID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

LOW (FID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

STEL (FID)=ffffff PPB|PPM|PERCENT<CR><LF>

USER OPTIONS<CR><LF>

------------<CR><LF>

BARCODE READER=NONE|HP|PSC<CR><LF>

DIGITAL DATA LOGGING=NONE|FID&PID|PPM<CR><LF>

DISPLAY DELAY=SHORT|MEDIUM|LONG<CR><LF>

KEY CLICK=OFF|ON<CR><LF>

PC LINK TYPE=FOXBORO|FEMS|TEXT-MANUAL|TEXT-AUTO<CR><LF>

PROBE=BASIC|ENHANCED<CR><LF>

END<CR><LF>

NOTES:

1. Lines containing information on uninstalled detectors (PID) or (FID) are not

output.

2. Spaces are allowed in names and other text fields entered by the user.

3. Number fields are right justified, leading spaces.

4. The second detector repeats the RF names. During download, the last RF name

encountered is used.

Sample Configuration File

CONFIGURATION

VER= 1.00

MODEL=TVA-1000B

SERIAL NUMBER=000007156962

DETECTOR=PID&FID

OPERATOR ID=USERID

LOGGING

-------

LOG MODE=NONE

LOG STORAGE FORMAT=NONE

LOG SAMPLE TIME=0

LOG SAMPLE TIME UNIT=SEC

LOG DATA STORED=SAMPLE

LOG UNIT LOCK=OFF

LOG AUTO REPEAT=OFF

LOG SAVE MODE=MANUAL

TAG ACTIVE=OFF

ROUTE ACTIVE=OFF

BARCODE VERIFY=OFF

CALIBRATION

-----------

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CAL AUTO ACCEPT=OFF

CAL AUTO SAVE=OFF

CAL UNIT LOCK=OFF

BACKGROUND CORRECTION (PID)=ON

BACKGROUND CORRECTION (FID)=ON

RESPONSE FACTORS

----------------

SELECTED=0

MODE=FACTOR

RF0 (PID)=DEFAULT 1.00 0.00

RF1 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF2 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF3 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF4 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF5 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF6 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF7 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF8 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF9 (PID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF0 (FID)=DEFAULT 1.00 0.00

RF1 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF2 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF3 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF4 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF5 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF6 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF7 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF8 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

RF9 (FID)=---------- 1.00 0.00

ALARMS

------

STEL (PID)= 0.00 PPM

LOW (PID)= 0.00 PPM

HIGH (PID)= 0.00 PPM

STEL (FID)= 0.00 PPM

LOW (FID)= 0.00 PPM

HIGH (FID)= 0.00 PPM

USER OPTIONS

------------

PROBE=BASIC

BARCODE READER=NONE

KEY CLICK=OFF

DISPLAY DELAY=MEDIUM

PC LINK TYPE=TEXT-AUTO

DIGITAL DATA LOGGING=NONE

END

Calibration File Format

The calibration header format is as follows:

Format Comments

CALIBRATION DATA<CR><LF> Title, not processed

VER=x.x<CR><LF> x=0-9

<CR><LF> Blank line, not processed

<detector calibration> PID if available, see below

<detector calibration> FID if available, see below

END<CR><LF> Marks end-of-text

The calibration data format is as follows (note: from 1 to 9 span gas points are allowed):

ddd CALIBRATION:<CR><LF>

CALIB KNOWN CALIB MEASURED<CR><LF>

TYPE CONC DATE/TIME CALIB VALUE<CR><LF>

----- ---------- ------------------ -------------------------<CR><LF>

ZERO aaaaaa uuu dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss bbbbbbbb COUNTS fffffffff<CR><LF>

SPAN1 aaaaaa uuu dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss bbbbbbbb COUNTS fffffffff<CR><LF>

. . . . . . . . . . .

SPANn aaaaaa uuu dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss bbbbbbbb COUNTS fffffffff<CR><LF>

where:

ddd = detector type

“FID”

“PID”

aaaaaa = gas concentration, floating point, right justified,

leading spaces

uuu = concentration units:

“PPB”, parts-per-billion

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“PPM”, parts-per-million

“%” , percent

dd = day of calibration, 01-31

mmm = month of calibration, Jan-Dec

yy = year of calibration, 00-99

hh = hour of calibration, 00-23

mm = minute of calibration, 00-59

ss = second of calibration, 00-59

bbbbbbbb = detector reading for calibration gas, integer,

right justified, leading spaces

fffffffff = count status:

“OK” , no errors

“DET_OFF”, detector reading invalid

“DET_FAIL”, detector failed, not invalid

“OVERFLOW”, A/D overflow, not invalid

“UNDERFLOW”, A/D underflow, not invalid or A/D overflow

n = span gas number, 2-9

Sample Calibration File (Dual Detectors)

CALIBRATION DATA

VER= 1.00

PID CALIBRATION:

CALIB KNOWN CALIB MEASURED

TYPE CONC DATE/TIME CALIB VALUE

----- ---------- ------------------- -------------------------

ZERO 0 PPB 01 JAN 80 00:00:00 0 COUNTS OK

SPAN1 0 PPB 01 JAN 80 00:00:00 0 COUNTS OK

FID CALIBRATION:

CALIB KNOWN CALIB MEASURED

TYPE CONC DATE/TIME CALIB VALUE

----- ---------- ------------------- -------------------------

ZERO 0 PPB 01 JAN 80 00:00:00 0 COUNTS OK

SPAN1 0 PPB 01 JAN 80 00:00:00 0 COUNTS OK

END

Logged Data File Format (Upload Only)

The logged data format is as follows:

Format Comments

LOGGED DATA<CR><LF> Title, not processed

VER=x.x<CR><LF> x=0-9

<CR><LF> Blank line, not processed

<logged data record 1> See below

<CR><LF> Blank line, not processed

END<CR><LF> Marks end-of-text

The logged data record is different for each data storage type. A header is printed whenever

the data storage type changes. The data type records are:

Auto logged header and data, single detector:

AUTO DATA tttttttttttttttt<CR><LF>

DATE TIME CONCENTRATION<CR><LF>

--------- -------- --------------------<CR><LF>

dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss xxxxxx uuu fffffffff<CR><LF>

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Auto logged header, dual detector:

AUTO DATA tttttttttttttttt<CR><LF>

DATE TIME PID CONCENTRATION FID CONCENTRATION<CR><LF>

--------- -------- -------------------- --------------------<CR><LF>

dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss xxxxxx uuu fffffffff xxxxxx uuu fffffffff<CR><LF>

VOC logged header and data, single detector:

VOC DATA<CR><LF>

DATE TIME TAG CONCENTRATION<CR><LF>

--------- -------- ---------------- --------------------<CR><LF>

dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss tttttttttttttttt xxxxxx uuu fffffffff<CR><LF>

VOC logged header and data, dual detector:

VOC DATA<CR><LF>

DATE TIME TAG PID CONCENTRATION FID CONCENTRATION<CR><LF>

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------<CR><LF>

dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss tttttttttttttttt xxxxxx uuu fffffffff xxxxxx uuu ffffffff<CR><LF>

FE logged header and data:

FE DATA LEAK REPAIR<CR><LF>

DATE TIME TAG DET CONCENTRATION BACKGROUND SOURCE METHOD<CR><LF>

--------- -------- ---------------- --- -------------------- -------------------- ------ --

---- <CR><LF>

dd mmm yy hh:mm:ss tttttttttttttttt ddd xxxxxx uuu fffffffff xxxxxx uuu fffffffff LLL

RRRRR<CR><LF>

where:

ttt... = tag

xxxxxx = concentration, floating point, right justified, leading spaces

uuu = concentration unit:

“PPB”

“PPM”

“% ”

fffffffff = data status:

“OK”, no errors or alarms

“DET_OFF”, detector not valid

“DET_FAIL”, detector failed, not “INVALID”

“OVERFLOW ”, A/D overflow, not “DET_FAIL”

“UNDERFLOW”, A/D underflow, not “OVERFLOW”

“HIGH_ALRM”, high alarm, no STEL, not “UNDERFLOW”

“LOW_ALARM”, low alarm, no high alarm or STEL, not “UNDERFLOW”

“STEL_ALRM”, STEL alarm, no low or high alarm, not “UNDERFLOW”

“HIGH&STEL”, high alarm and STEL, not “UNDERFLOW”

“LOW&STEL ”, low alarm and STEL, no high alarm, not “UNDERFLOW”

ddd = detector:

“PID”

“FID”

Sample Logged Data File (FE format)

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

FE DATA LEAK REPAIR

DATE TIME TAG DET BACKGROUND CONCENTRATION LEAK SOURCE METHOD

--------- -------- ---------------- --- -------------------- -------------------- ------- ------ ------

18 APR 96 08:53:42 1 PID 0.00 PPM OK 67675 PPM OK LEAKER! N/A N/A

FE DATA LEAK REPAIR

DATE TIME TAG DET BACKGROUND CONCENTRATION LEAK SOURCE METHOD

--------- -------- ---------------- --- -------------------- -------------------- ------- ------ ------

18 APR 96 09:15:28 19 PID 1208 PPM OK 1056 PPM OK LEAKER! N/A N/A

FE DATA LEAK REPAIR

DATE TIME TAG DET BACKGROUND CONCENTRATION LEAK SOURCE METHOD

--------- -------- ---------------- --- -------------------- -------------------- ------- ------ ------

18 APR 96 17:26:20 3 FID 0.00 PPM OK 6.33 PPM OK LEAKER! N/A N/A

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FE DATA LEAK REPAIR

DATE TIME TAG DET BACKGROUND CONCENTRATION LEAK SOURCE METHOD

--------- -------- ---------------- --- -------------------- -------------------- ------- ------ ------

18 APR 96 17:49:59 18 FID 0.00 PPM OK 1.94 PPM OK LEAKER! N/A N/A

END

Sample Logged Data Files

Auto Format, Both PID and FID

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

AUTO DATA MAN 3

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 01:19:32 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 10 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 01:20:02 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 6376 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 01:20:32 0.00 % OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW

09 MAR 96 01:21:02 0.00 % OK 0.02 % OK 0 PPB OK 199 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 01:21:32 0.00 % OK 0.18 % OK 0 PPB OK 1843 PPM OK

AUTO DATA MAN 4

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 01:35:13 0.00 % OK 0.01 % OK 0 PPB OK 637 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 01:35:43 0.00 % OK 3.08 % OK 0 PPB OK 14.96 % OK

AUTO DATA MAN 4

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 01:39:06 0.00 % OK 0.01 % OK 0 PPB OK 635 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 01:39:36 0.00 % OK 3.04 % OK 0 PPB OK 14.93 % OK

09 MAR 96 01:40:06 0.00 % OK 0.18 % OK 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW

AUTO DATA BARCODE

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 02:49:47 0.01 % OK 7.30 % OK 101 PPM OK -96 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 02:50:17 0.01 % OK 0.00 % OK 101 PPM OK -96 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 02:50:47 0.01 % OK 0.00 % OK 101 PPM OK 200 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 02:51:17 0.01 % OK 0.02 % OK 101 PPM OK 200 PPM OK

AUTO DATA BARCODE

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 03:03:52 0.01 % OK 7.39 % OK 101 PPM OK -96 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 03:04:22 0.01 % OK 0.00 % OK 101 PPM OK -96 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 03:04:52 0.01 % OK 0.00 % OK 101 PPM OK 201 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 03:05:22 0.01 % OK 0.02 % OK 101 PPM OK 201 PPM OK

AUTO DATA BC2

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 03:19:44 0.01 % OK 0.02 % OK 101 PPM OK 201 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 03:20:14 0.01 % OK 0.02 % OK 101 PPM OK 201 PPM OK

AUTO DATA BC4

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 03:35:41 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 606 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 03:36:11 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 606 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 03:36:41 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 606 PPM OK

AUTO DATA 1

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -----------

09 MAR 96 03:53:21 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 128 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 1

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 03:55:28 0.00 % OK 0.18 % OK 0 PPB OK 3.13 % OK

AUTO DATA 2

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 03:57:38 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 6395 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 03:58:08 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 6396 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 11

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 04:28:54 0.00 % OK 0.02 % OK 0 PPB OK 201 PPM OK

09 MAR 96 04:29:14 0.00 % OK 3.23 % OK 0 PPB OK 3.13 % OK

AUTO DATA 6

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 04:31:34 0.00 % OK 3.13 % OK 0 PPB OK 3.13 % OK

09 MAR 96 04:31:54 0.00 % OK 0.18 % OK 0 PPB OK 3.12 % OK

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AUTO DATA 4

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 04:32:40 0.00 % OK 0.18 % OK 0 PPB OK 3.14 % OK

AUTO DATA 6

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 05:45:51 0.00 % OK 8.99 % OK 0 PPB OK 561 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 05:46:11 0.00 % OK 26.94 % OK 0 PPB OK 109 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 7

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 05:48:36 0.00 % OK 8.93 % OK 0 PPB OK 1457 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 15

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 05:59:57 5.39 % OK 4.47 % OK 45 PPB OK 112 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 19

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

09 MAR 96 23:59:33 3.37 % OK 0.02 % OK 28 PPB OK 1 PPB OK

09 MAR 96 23:59:53 3.37 % OK 0.24 % OK 28 PPB OK 11 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 20

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 00:55:09 10.10 % OK 7.19 % OK 28 PPB OK 60 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 00:55:29 10.10 % OK 6.07 % OK 28 PPB OK 101 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 20

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 00:58:48 10.10 % OK 7.98 % OK 28 PPB OK 20 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 23

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 01:46:29 0.00 % OK **.** % OK 112 PPB OK 560 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 01:46:49 0.00 % OK 88.13 % OK 112 PPB OK 1980 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 23

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 01:51:41 0.00 % OK 67.78 % OK 112 PPB OK 6020 PPB OK

AUTO DATA DET OFF

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 02:01:29 0.00 % OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:01:49 0.00 % OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK ----- --- DET_OFF

10 MAR 96 02:02:09 0.00 % OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:02:29 0.00 % OK 14.76 % OK 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

AUTO DATA DET OFF

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 02:07:11 0.00 % OK 14.76 % OK 0 PPB OK ----- --- DET_OFF

10 MAR 96 02:07:31 0.00 % OK 14.76 % OK 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

AUTO DATA FLOW-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 02:37:13 0.00 % OK 5.19 % DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 658 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:37:33 0.00 % OK 30.71 % OK 0 PPB OK 20 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:37:53 0.00 % OK 5.04 % DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 14 PPB OK

AUTO DATA FLOW-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 02:43:10 0.00 % OK 5.21 % DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 658 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:43:30 0.00 % OK 30.68 % OK 0 PPB OK 15 PPB DET_FAIL

AUTO DATA FLOW-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 02:45:39 0.00 % OK 5.21 % DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 658 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:45:59 0.00 % OK 30.67 % OK 0 PPB OK 12 PPB DET_FAIL

10 MAR 96 02:46:19 0.00 % OK 5.08 % DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 12 PPB DET_FAIL

AUTO DATA FLOW-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 02:57:38 0.00 % OK -1.27 % UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK 18 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 02:57:58 0.00 % OK 5.33 % OK 0 PPB OK -142 PPB UNDERFLOW

10 MAR 96 02:58:18 0.00 % OK -1.27 % UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK -142 PPB UNDERFLOW

AUTO DATA FLOW-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 03:01:27 0.00 % OK **.** % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1420 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 03:01:47 0.00 % OK **.** % OK 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

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10 MAR 96 03:02:07 0.00 % OK **.** % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

10 MAR 96 03:02:27 0.00 % OK -1.27 % UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

AUTO DATA ALARM-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 03:30:16 0.00 % OK 30.69 % LOW_ALARM 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 03:31:16 0.00 % OK 30.68 % LOW_ALARM 0 PPB OK 657 PPB LOW_ALARM

10 MAR 96 03:32:16 0.00 % OK 14.67 % OK 0 PPB OK 657 PPB LOW_ALARM

10 MAR 96 03:33:16 0.00 % OK 57.01 % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 657 PPB LOW_ALARM

10 MAR 96 03:34:16 0.00 % OK 83.68 % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 1299 PPB HIGH_ALRM

10 MAR 96 03:35:16 0.00 % OK 30.66 % LOW_ALARM 0 PPB OK 1172 PPB HIGH_ALRM

10 MAR 96 03:36:16 0.00 % OK 14.70 % OK 0 PPB OK 1172 PPB HIGH_ALRM

10 MAR 96 03:37:16 0.00 % OK **.** % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

AUTO DATA 25

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 03:44:40 0.00 % OK **.** % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK -142 PPM UNDERFLOW

10 MAR 96 03:45:40 0.00 % OK **.** % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 1458 PPM OVERFLOW

AUTO DATA STEL-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 04:16:46 0.00 % OK 30.69 % STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

AUTO DATA STEL-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 04:30:30 0.00 % OK 26.95 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 04:35:30 0.00 % OK 26.95 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 04:40:30 0.00 % OK 26.96 % STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 563 PPB STEL_ALRM

AUTO DATA STEL-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 06:38:45 0.00 % OK 30.68 % STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 256 PPB OK

AUTO DATA STEL-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 06:46:30 0.00 % OK 26.96 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 06:51:30 0.00 % OK 26.95 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 06:56:30 0.00 % OK 26.96 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 07:01:30 0.00 % OK 26.96 % STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 563 PPB STEL_ALRM

AUTO DATA STEL-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 07:11:18 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 07:16:18 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB OK

10 MAR 96 07:21:18 0.00 % OK 0.00 % OK 0 PPB OK 563 PPB STEL_ALRM

AUTO DATA MIX-ALM-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 07:33:36 0.00 % OK **.** % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

AUTO DATA MIX-ALM-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 07:34:44 0.00 % OK **.** % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

AUTO DATA MIX-ALM-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 07:36:11 0.00 % OK **.** % LOW&STEL 0 PPB OK 1421 PPB HIGH_ALRM

AUTO DATA MIX-ALM-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 07:37:30 0.00 % OK 6.73 % STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 1421 PPB HIGH&STEL

AUTO DATA MIX-ALM-TEST

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

10 MAR 96 07:38:41 0.00 % OK 6.73 % STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK -140 PPB STEL_ALRM

10 MAR 96 07:39:06 0.00 % OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK -140 PPB STEL_ALRM

10 MAR 96 07:39:31 0.00 % OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK -140 PPB STEL_ALRM

END

Auto Format, FID Only

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

AUTO DATA 6

DATE TIME FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- --------------------

18 APR 96 15:42:12 0 PPB OK 560 PPB OK

18 APR 96 15:42:32 0 PPB OK 111 PPB OK

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AUTO DATA 20

DATE TIME FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- --------------------

18 APR 96 15:51:19 6 PPB OK 60 PPB OK

18 APR 96 15:51:39 6 PPB OK 100 PPB OK

18 APR 96 15:51:59 6 PPB OK 20 PPB OK

END

Auto Format, PID Only

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

AUTO DATA 6

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- --------------------

17 APR 96 18:55:33 0.00 % OK 8.99 % OK

17 APR 96 18:55:53 0.00 % OK 27.02 % OK

AUTO DATA 20

DATE TIME PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- -------------------- --------------------

17 APR 96 19:06:41 2.02 % OK 7.19 % OK

17 APR 96 19:07:01 2.02 % OK 6.08 % OK

END

VOC Format, Both PID/FID

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

07 MAR 96 14:10:02 BARCODE 160 PPM OK -2.39 PPM OK 160 PPM OK 1322 PPM OK

07 MAR 96 14:13:55 BC2 160 PPM OK 323 PPM OK 160 PPM OK 2.31 % OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

07 MAR 96 14:48:49 15 256 PPB OK 502 PPB OK 112 PPB OK 112 PPB OK

07 MAR 96 14:53:01 16 640 PPB OK 1255 PPB OK 280 PPB OK 280 PPB OK

07 MAR 96 14:57:23 17 0 PPB OK 31.30 PPM OK 0 PPB OK 1 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

07 MAR 96 15:25:15 18 0 PPB OK 595 PPB OK 2 PPB OK 18 PPB OK

07 MAR 96 15:27:55 19 0 PPB OK 5513 PPB OK 2 PPB OK 30 PPB OK

07 MAR 96 15:29:36 20 4 PPB OK 55.14 PPM OK 17 PPB OK 180 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

07 MAR 96 17:45:18 21 0 PPB OK 621 PPB OK 6 PPB OK 5 PPB OK

07 MAR 96 17:52:29 22 0 PPB OK 6398 PPB OK 56 PPB OK 56 PPB OK

07 MAR 96 17:54:22 25 0 PPB OK 383 PPM OK 56.00 PPM OK 200 PPM OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

08 MAR 96 10:32:24 21 0 PPB OK 633 PPB OK 6 PPB OK 6 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 10:33:18 22 0 PPB OK 6327 PPB OK 56 PPB OK 55 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 10:34:34 25 0 PPB OK 383 PPM OK 56.00 PPM OK 200 PPM OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

08 MAR 96 11:07:55 MAX 0 PPB OK 8.46 % OK 0 PPB OK 17 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 11:13:25 MAX 0 PPB OK 196 PPM OK 0 PPB OK 1294 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

08 MAR 96 11:38:35 AVERAGE 0 PPB OK 8.43 % OK 0 PPB OK 572 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 12:30:34 AVERAGE 0 PPB OK 389 PPM OK 0 PPB OK 14 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

08 MAR 96 12:53:12 SAMPLE 0 PPB OK -24 PPB OK 0 PPB OK -60 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 12:58:03 SAMPLE 0 PPB OK 74.37 PPM OK 0 PPB OK 109 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------

08 MAR 96 13:15:12 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 0 PPB DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 658 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 13:17:18 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 200 PPM OK 0 PPB OK 16 PPB DET_FAIL

08 MAR 96 13:24:00 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 0 PPB DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 16 PPB DET_FAIL

08 MAR 96 13:27:18 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK 16 PPB OK

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08 MAR 96 13:29:23 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 0 PPB OK -142 PPB UNDERFLOW

08 MAR 96 13:31:13 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK -142 PPB UNDERFLOW

08 MAR 96 13:34:16 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1442 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 13:35:33 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 14.47 % OK 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 13:36:29 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 13:37:26 FLOW-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------

08 MAR 96 13:59:33 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 200 PPM LOW_ALARM 0 PPB OK 258 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 14:00:48 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 200 PPM LOW_ALARM 0 PPB OK 659 PPB LOW_ALARM

08 MAR 96 14:07:00 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 6286 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 659 PPB LOW_ALARM

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------

08 MAR 96 14:12:58 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 3.10 % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 659 PPB LOW_ALARM

08 MAR 96 14:16:20 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 8.44 % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 1300 PPB HIGH_ALRM

08 MAR 96 14:22:13 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 200 PPM LOW_ALARM 0 PPB OK 1172 PPB HIGH_ALRM

08 MAR 96 14:26:30 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 6285 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 1172 PPB HIGH_ALRM

08 MAR 96 14:28:39 ALARM-TEST 0 PPB OK 14.90 % HIGH_ALRM 0 PPB OK 258 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------

08 MAR 96 03:24:02 STEL-TEST 0 PPB OK 201 PPM STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 257 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 03:45:34 STEL-TEST 0 PPB OK 74.11 PPM STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 563 PPB STEL_ALRM

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------

08 MAR 96 04:28:03 STEL-TEST 0 PPB OK 73.77 PPM STEL_ALRM 0 PPB OK 565 PPB STEL_ALRM

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------

08 MAR 96 04:37:50 STEL-TEST 0 PPB OK 6281 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 658 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 04:43:14 STEL-TEST 0 PPB OK 6281 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 658 PPB OK

08 MAR 96 04:48:19 1 0 PPB OK 6282 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 658 PPB STEL_ALRM

08 MAR 96 04:55:39 STEL TEST 0 PPB OK 6283 PPB OK 0 PPB OK 658 PPB STEL_ALRM

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

08 MAR 96 05:11:38 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 05:13:52 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 05:21:59 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 05:24:00 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 14.71 % HIGH&STEL 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 05:33:04 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 05:39:27 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1438 PPB LOW_ALARM

08 MAR 96 05:45:37 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK 1440 PPB LOW_ALARM

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------

08 MAR 96 06:05:06 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 06:07:04 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 15.00 % OVERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 06:08:09 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK 14.12 % HIGH&STEL 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 06:10:37 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB DET_FAIL 0 PPB OK 1458 PPB OVERFLOW

08 MAR 96 06:17:43 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK -48 PPB UNDERFLOW 0 PPB OK 1445 PPB LOW_ALARM

08 MAR 96 06:18:20 MIX-ALM-TEST 0 PPB OK ----- --- DET_OFF 0 PPB OK 1446 PPB LOW_ALARM

END

VOC Format, FID Only

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------

18 APR 96 16:40:57 8 0 PPB OK 1436 PPB OK

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG FID BACKGROUND FID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------

18 APR 96 17:01:29 19 2 PPB OK 30 PPB OK

END

VOC Format, PID Only

LOGGED DATA

VER= 1.00

VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------

17 APR 96 19:17:02 8 0 PPB OK 600 PPM OK

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VOC DATA

DATE TIME TAG PID BACKGROUND PID CONCENTRATION

--------- -------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------

17 APR 96 19:38:36 20 4 PPB OK 55.03 PPM OK

END

Index

Activated Charcoal Scrubber 79

Alarm Levels 36

Alarms

Accessing the Alarm Menu 37

High Ceiling Alarm 39

Low Ceiling Alarm 38

STEL Level Alarm 37

Battery and Battery Charger 64

Calibration

Span Reference Point 35

Zero or Background Reference Point 34

Concentration Calculation and Calibration 10

Control Menu 21, 48

Date 46

Display Delay 47

Display Menus 21

External Influences 5

FID Cartridge 67

Hydrogen Gas Tank 65

Hydrogen Tank

Fuel Refilling Procedure 66

Precautions in Handling and Storage 65

Information Menu 48

Instrument Connections 11

Instrument Display 12

Instrument Functions 2

Instrument Keypad 13

Key Click 47

MI 611-185 – June 1996 Index

MB 121 Printed in U.S.A. 0696

Log Methods 39

Accessing the LOG Menu 41

Log Auto 41

Log None 41

Log VOC 42

Main Menu Structure 21

Maintenance 63

Normal Operating Maintenance 64

PID Cartridge 66

Probe Connections 15

Probe Display 15

Probe Keypad 16, 17

Removable, Renewable Parts 63

Replacing Probe Tubing 70

Route Entry Response Factor 60

Run Mode 55

Accessing the Run Menu 56

Log Auto 56

Log None 56

Log VOC 57

Safety Specifications 6

Sintered Metal Probe Filter 69

Standard Specifications 3

Telescoping Extension 79

Time of Day 47

User Identification Number 46

User Options 47

Using the Instrument 2

Instruction MI 611-187

June 1996

TVA-1000

Toxic Vapor Analyzer

PC Software

F.E.C. is a trademark of Fugitive Emissions Control, Inc.

Teflon is a trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Co.

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Contents

Figures............................................................................................................................... v

PC Software .....................................................................................................................1

Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

Running the TVA-1000 PC Program ................................................................................. 1

Hardware and Software Configuration ................................................................................ 2

Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2

5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Diskette Installation .................................................................... 2

Startup ................................................................................................................................ 2

Sequence of Operations — Startup ................................................................................. 3

PC Analysis Functions ........................................................................................................ 4

Data File ......................................................................................................................... 5

Process Data ................................................................................................................. 10

Calculate ......................................................................................................................14

Utilities ........................................................................................................................ 16

Exit ............................................................................................................................... 20

PC Utility Functions ......................................................................................................... 20

New Directory .............................................................................................................. 21

Variables ....................................................................................................................... 22

Maintain Blocks ........................................................................................................... 23

Delete File ....................................................................................................................24

Reorganize Files ............................................................................................................ 25

Toggle Color ................................................................................................................ 25

Exit ............................................................................................................................... 25

Index .............................................................................................................................. 27

Figures

1 TVA-1000 Main Menu Screen ....................................................................................4

2 Data File Menu ............................................................................................................5

3 Download Data Window .............................................................................................5

4 Select Data Window ....................................................................................................7

5 Filename Sequence .......................................................................................................8

6 Serial Number Sequence ..............................................................................................8

7 Date Sequence .............................................................................................................9

8 Select Save Block Window ...........................................................................................9

9 Process Data Menu ......................................................................................................10

10 View Header Window ..................................................................................................11

11 Enter Header Text Window .........................................................................................11

12 Display Data Window ................................................................................................. 12

13 Print Data Window ..................................................................................................... 12

14 Typical Printout ...........................................................................................................13

15 Export Data Window ................................................................................................... 14

16 Calculate Window .......................................................................................................15

17 Recalculate Window .................................................................................................... 15

18 Utilities Menu ..............................................................................................................16

19 Create New Directory Option ......................................................................................17

20 Change Program Variable Data Window .....................................................................17

21 Change Setup Window ................................................................................................18

22 Logging Screen (Press F7) ............................................................................................19

23 PID/FID Screen (Press F6) ..........................................................................................19

24 Utilities Main Menu ....................................................................................................21

25 New Directory Menu ...................................................................................................22

26 Change Variable Menu ................................................................................................22

27 Maintain Blocks Option .............................................................................................. 23

28 Delete File Option .......................................................................................................24

29 Reorganize Files Option ...............................................................................................25

MI 611-187 – June 1996 Figures

PC Software

Overview

The TVA-1000 on-board datalogger can communicate with a PC using several methods:

♦A fugitive emissions software package designed to operate with the TVA-1000

(such as F.E.M.S.)

♦A communications software package capable of text transfer of ASCII files

♦The TVA-1000 PC Software supplied with your unit

This chapter is devoted to discussing the TVA-1000 PC Software. For more information

about the operation of other packages, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the soft-

ware. For more information about uploading and downloading information to and from the

TVA-1000, refer to the PCLink section of “Display Menus” in MI 611-185.

NOTE: The TVA-1000 PC Software is not designed to accept data generated using

multipoint calibration curves. If you are using more than one span point for calibra-

tion of your TVA, you many not use the TVA-1000 PC Software to download data.

Instead, use the PCIP software (see MI 611-186) or another communications soft-

ware package and the text transfer method (or your fugitive emissions software pack-

age if it is designed to operate with the TVA-1000).

TVA-1000 PC software is a direct support tool to the TVA-1000. It is uniquely configured to

match the data format of the TVA-1000 and is not applicable to any other instrumentation.

The purpose of the software is to provide you with a complete set of tools to display, analyze,

and print reports from the information collected by the TVA-1000. It also provides a mecha-

nism for remote configuration of the TVA-1000 instrument. The user interface is designed so

that all functions can be implemented quickly with a minimum number of key strokes and

operations.

The software provides two means of invoking a function. The first is to use the keyboard cur-

sor keys or space bar to point to a desired function and then press ENTER to invoke the func-

tion. An alternative, which gives a direct and faster response, is to type the highlighted letter

of the particular function. This has the same effect as pointing with the cursor and pressing

ENTER, but requires fewer keystrokes.

Running the TVA-1000 PC Program

Before attempting to run the TVA-1000 PC program for the first time, please refer to the fol-

lowing installation instructions for use with a hard disk system. You cannot run the program

from the installation disk.

MI 611-187 – June 1996 PC Software

Hardware and Software Configuration

The TVA-1000 PC Software requires the following minimum PC hardware and software con-

figuration:

♦IBM 286 or higher or 100% compatible with at least 640KB RAM available with

DOS 3.3 or higher.

♦5.25 inch or 3.5 inch diskette drive.

♦Hard disk with at least 1 megabyte of free disk space for the software. Disk space

requirements for the data will vary.

♦EGA or VGA adapter card and EGA or VGA monitor.

♦RS-232 serial port.

♦80-column printer.

Installation

The TVA-1000 PC software is distributed on one high density 5.25 inch diskette or one

720KB 3.5 inch diskette. Installation procedures for both are listed below.

5.25-Inch or 3.5-Inch Diskette Installation

After booting up your PC:

1. Insert the TVA-1000 PC Software Installation Disk 1 into a diskette drive and

make that drive the current drive.

2. Start the installation process by typing install [source]: [target]: and press ENTER.

In most PCs, the source drive is a: or b: and the target drive is c:.

Example: install a: c:

This initiates the installation process. The install procedure creates a subdirectory

called \TVA in the target drive of your PC and installs the software and parameter

files and the initial data files in that directory. If you wish to create additional data

file directories, please refer to the Utility Menu described later in this chapter.

3. You may now remove the installation disk from the diskette drive and start up the

program by selecting the PC Analysis Menu.

Startup

Note that the TVA directory contains two executable files, TVA.EXE and UTILITY.EXE.

The TVA file is the main PC analysis program and the UTILITY file is the program that per-

mits you to perform housekeeping and file manipulation functions.

To run the PC analysis functions, select the drive and directory containing the executable files,

type TVA, and then press ENTER.

Similarly, to run the utility program, select the drive and directory containing the executable

files, type UTILITY, and press ENTER.

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Sequence of Operations — Startup

To use the system, you should first configure system variables — set the title, set the data

directory path, and set the serial communication port. After this operation, you can download

data from the instrument to your PC.

The procedure for configuring the system is:

1. Invoke the ANALYSIS program (type TVA and press ENTER). The main ANAL-

YSIS menu will appear.

NOTE: If the c: drive was not the installed drive, an error message may appear. Ignore

it and continue.

2. From the Main Analysis menu, select UTILITIES. A dialog box will appear.

3. Select VARIABLES. A dialog box will appear with three options: TITLE, DIREC-

TORY, and COM PORT.

TITLE is the name you want for your data. DIRECTORY is the full pathname of

your data directory. COM PORT is the PC serial communication port you are

using to transmit data from the analyzer to your PC.

4. Enter data for setting the variables and then press ESC twice. This returns you to

DOS.

You can now prepare to download data from the TVA-1000 instrument to your PC. The pro-

cedure for downloading data is as follows:

1. Connect the cable between the PC and the RS-232 serial port of the instrument.

2. Turn on the TVA-1000 instrument and set the mode to PC/LINK.

3. Start the TVA program (type TVA and press ENTER).

4. From the main Analysis menu, select Data Files. This opens a dialog box with

three options, Download Data, Select Data, and Select Save Block.

5. Select the Download Data option. This opens a window in which you can assign a

new filename or select an existing file to which the incoming data will be

appended. (The screens and options are described in detail later in this section.)

After you have made your entries, press ENTER to start the download process.

6. As the downloading process proceeds, messages appear on your screen. When fin-

ished, a DOWNLOAD COMPLETE . . . PRESS ANY KEY message appears.

Press a key to return to the menu. You are now ready to perform other data analy-

sis operations, as described later in this section.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the download process for any reason because interrup-

tion may corrupt your files.

NOTE: Error messages will appear on the PC screen if the transfer is not successful.

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PC Analysis Functions

This PC Analysis menu provides the tools for you to download data from the instrument and

to process the information in various ways.

From the DOS prompt, change to the drive and directory where your TVA-1000 program is

installed. To begin, type TVA. The first screen you will see after the program loads is the

TVA-1000 main menu screen, shown below. A description of each option follows the screen.

Figure 1. TVA-1000 Main Menu Screen

The bottom left of the analysis menu screen shows the name of the current file. This filename

identifies the file that will be the source of data for all subsequent processing and analysis.

Only one file can be active at any given time.

The bottom right of the screen shows how much unused disk space is left. This same box is

also used by the program for messages.

The top left of the screen contains the title you assigned when you set the system variables on

startup.

Option Function

Data File Opens the data file window. This option allows you to download data

from the TVA-1000 to the PC software database and to select a data file

or a save block for processing.

Process Data Opens the process window. With this option, you can print or display

data downloaded from the TVA-1000.

Calculate This option displays the results of calculated functions based on current

parameters (MIN, MAX, AVG, STEL, TWA).

Utilities Opens the utilities window. Through this option, you can create a data

directory, select variables, configure the analyzer, and toggle screen color.

Exit Opens the exit window. This window gives you the option to terminate

the program or exit temporarily to DOS and resume the program later.

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Data File

The Data File functional group is your main access to the TVA-1000 files on your PC. The

screen below shows the pull-down menu available when the data file option is selected.

Figure 2. Data File Menu

Download Data

When the Download Data command is invoked, a window opens as shown below, prompting

you for a filename that will receive the downloaded data. The filename field initially contains

a default value, the current filename. You can overwrite it by typing in another filename. If

you wish to use the default, just press ENTER. Pressing <F1> opens a pull-down window

showing a list of filenames available in the current directory with the first file highlighted.

Pressing ESC returns you to the previous window.

Figure 3. Download Data Window

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The Download File window and several other windows have the Window Options box, which

permits you to perform the standard actions described in the following table.

You can move the highlighted bar up and down the list using the cursor keys or space bar and

activate your selection by pressing ENTER.

As an alternative, you can select an item by pressing the key for the first character of the item

you wish to select. Unlike the menu windows, however, this simply highlights that item and

does not actually select it. Press ENTER to execute your selection. The reason this differs

from the menu windows is that the list may contain more than one item with the same first

character. If so, the highlighted bar moves to the first item with that character — which may

or may not be your choice. Use the cursor keys or space bar to move the highlighted bar fur-

ther.

After selecting a filename from the list or manually keying in an existing filename, the Down-

load Data window comes up. If you enter a new filename, the next window shown is dis-

played.

The Download Data window lets you decide whether to append data to the existing file or

select a different filename. The Append option allows you to begin downloading the data

immediately; the Select Another option (or pressing ESC) returns you to the download data

window, in which you can enter a new filename.

Before proceeding with the download operation, make sure that the analyzer instrument is on

and in the PC/Link mode. Also, make sure the cable connection between the analyzer and the

PC is installed. If using a TVA-1000B, the PC LINK type must be “Foxboro.”

To begin downloading the data from the Download Data window, select Continue. To specify

a different filename, choose Select Another or press ESC.

The following message then appears to signal that the program is starting the download pro-

cess:

Ready to receive data.

Make sure analyzer is attached and online.

... FILE DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS...

...... DO NOT INTERRUPT.......

The following message appears when downloading is done:

DOWNLOAD COMPLETE. Press ANY KEY.

Key Function

ESC Allows you to enter the item manually

PgUp Displays the previous set of items

PgDn Displays the next set of items

Home Displays the first set of items

End Displays the last set of filenames

ENTER Allows you to select the highlighted item

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Pressing any key returns you to the data file window.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the download or data processing for any reason

because interruption may corrupt your files.

Select Data

This option allows you to select a specific set of data for processing.

When Select Data is invoked, the window shown below opens. This window allows you to

select the sequence in which you wish the list of stored data files to appear. Choosing the first

option, Filename Sequence, gives you the screen shown at the top of the next page. Choosing

the second option, Serial # Sequence, gives you the screen shown at the bottom of the next

page. The third option, Date Sequence, gives you the screen on the following page. Pressing

ESC returns you to the previous window.

Figure 4. Select Data Window

Each time data is downloaded from the instrument to the PC, a new file is created. Within

each file, a new header is created every time the instrument is placed in the RUN mode.

The sequence options are:

1. Filename Sequence. Selecting this option sorts files in the database alphabetically

by filename.

2. Serial # Sequence. Selecting this option sorts files in the database by analyzer serial

number.

3. Date Sequence. Selecting this option sorts files in the database by date of the last

update of the file.

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Figure 5. Filename Sequence

Figure 6. Serial Number Sequence

NEW HEADERS WITHIN FILE

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Figure 7. Date Sequence

Select Save Block

A save block is a name that you can assign to a set of data within a file. Using a save block, you

can choose parameters pertaining to a specific set of data, such as Date and Time From and

To, allowing you to process a subset of data.

Figure 8. Select Save Block Window

When you invoke the Select Save block command, a window opens that allows you to enter a

save block name, as shown above. The save block field is blank each time the screen shows up.

Press <F1> to open a pull-down window showing a list of filenames available in the current

directory with the first file highlighted. A window Options box also appears with a list of

available commands for moving around in the list of filenames. Press ESC to return to the

previous window.

Data can be selected by start and stop time/date or by start time/date and duration.

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Select block data by entering the FROM date and time and the TO date and time. As an alter-

native, you can enter all 0’s for the TO time and then enter the DURATION. (The software

then calculates the TO time by adding the DURATION to the FROM time.) Use the TAB

key to move from field to field.

After you enter a save block name or select one from the list, the program allows you to

change the date, time, or duration parameters. After you make an entry, a dialog box with two

options, Confirm and Redo, appears. Choosing Redo or pressing ESC allows you to change the

parameters again. Confirm changes the parameters and brings you back to the data file win-

dow.

Process Data

The Process Data group of functions is your means of printing or displaying data obtained

from your TVA-1000. The screen below displays the menu of available options.

Figure 9. Process Data Menu

View Header

When this option is selected, the complete set of header data is displayed as shown below in

the upper screen. Press F7 to display the data logging status of the data block. Press F8 to

switch between PID and FID data. Press F9 to enter header text as shown in the lower screen.

Press F10 to print header and text data.

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Figure 10. View Header Window

Figure 11. Enter Header Text Window

NOTE: Header text appears only on printed page under header.

Display Data

When this option is selected, the complete set of data covered by the current parameters is dis-

played 13 lines at a time as shown in the screen below. You can move around the data by using

the following keys:

♦PgUp displays the previous page of data,

♦PgDn displays the next page of data,

♦HOME displays the first page of data,

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♦END displays the last page of data,

♦ENTER works the same way as PgDn.

The top left corner of the display shows the word top if you’re at the top of the list. The bot-

tom left corner of the display will show the word end if you are at the end of the list. Both cor-

ners will show the word more if you’re neither at the top nor the end of the list. Pressing ESC

returns you to the Process Data window. The alarm levels refer to the alarm levels shown in

the header (L=Low Ceiling, H=High Ceiling, S=STEL).

Figure 12. Display Data Window

Print Data

Choosing this option displays the window shown below. However, before that window comes

up, the following message appears at the bottom of the current screen:

Selecting records for processing

The message remains until the selection process is complete.

Figure 13. Print Data Window

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Before starting, make sure that the printer is connected and turned on.

Pressing ENTER from the window gives the following message:

...... PRINTING IN PROGRESS......

...... Press ESC KEY TO CANCEL.....

Pressing ESC will give you the following message:

Print Cancelled. Press Any Key...

The following message appears when printing is done:

FINISHED PRINTING. Press ANY KEY...

Hitting any key returns you to the Process Data window.

The following figure shows a typical printout of logged data.

Figure 14. Typical Printout

Tag

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Export Data

Choosing this option permits you to create an ASCII text file containing data in a form that

can be easily read by other utility programs for post processing.

Figure 15. Export Data Window

When this screen appears, type in a name for the file, including the complete pathname. Press

ENTER to start exporting the file.

Pressing ENTER from the window displays the following message:

...... EXPORT IN PROGRESS......

...... Press ESC KEY TO CANCEL.....

Pressing ESC will give you the following message:

Export Cancelled. Press Any Key...

The following message appears when printing is done:

FINISHED EXPORTING. Press ANY KEY...

Hitting any key returns you to the Process Data window.

Calculate

The calculate functional group displays the results of computations on the data based on your

specified parameters. Choosing this option gives you the screen shown below. To change the

parameters, press F9. If you specify a new set of parameters, the program re-calculates, which

generally takes some time. Pressing F10 prints the results from the screen. Pressing ESC

returns you to the main menu screen.

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Figure 16. Calculate Window

The calculated data is defined as follows:

Minimum: Minimum value in the data block.

Maximum: Maximum value in the data block.

Average: Average value for the data block.

TWA: Time-weighted average for a 8-hour period. If less than 8 hours of

data is available, N/A (Not Applicable) is displayed.

STEL: Maximum recorded Short Term Exposure Level (average value in a

15-minute window). If the data block is less than 10 minutes, N/A is

displayed.

Pressing F9 displays the screen below. This screen permits you to select a block. (Press F1 for a

list). Pressing ENTER causes the program to recalculate and display new values.

Figure 17. Recalculate Window

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Utilities

This option gives you the capability to create a new directory, change TVA-1000 setup param-

eters, program variables, and toggle the screen color from full color mode to a simpler color

mode.

Figure 18. Utilities Menu

New Directory

Selecting this option enables you to create a new data directory, using the screen shown below.

The TVA-1000 PC software will create a new directory with your specified directory name

and will also create standard database files in the new directory. Note that in entering the

directory name, you should not type a trailing backslash — the program adds it automatically.

After you type in the new directory name (with complete pathname), a dialog box with two

options, Confirm and Redo, appears. Selecting Confirm actually creates the new directory and

files and returns you to the utilities window. Selecting Redo Options lets you enter a different

directory name.

After you create a new directory, you must select Variables and then enter the name of the new

directory in order to use it.

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Figure 19. Create New Directory Option

Variables

Choosing this option displays the window shown below. Overwrite any current value by typ-

ing in a new value and press ENTER. After pressing ENTER for the last variable, a dialog box

with two options, Confirm and Redo, appears. Choosing Confirm executes your changes.

Choosing Redo lets you enter the changes again.

Figure 20. Change Program Variable Data Window

The three variables are defined as follows:

1. Title: This is the name you assign to your data, project, plant, etc. It is displayed in

the upper left corner of every screen.

2. Directory: This is the full place-name of your data directory. Make sure you have

created the directory before you try to enter it in this screen.

3. Comm Port: This the serial port on your PC to which the analyzer is connected.

Title

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Change Setup

Use this function to configure the analyzer remotely from a PC. Before using this function, be

sure that the analyzer is connected to the PC and that it is in the PC/Link mode.

Choosing this function displays the window shown below. You can choose one of four

options:

1. Type in a known name under which setup parameters have been previously saved

(up to eight characters).

2. Press F1 to select from a list of names.

3. Press F2 to retrieve current values from the instrument.

4. Press F3 to create a new configuration file.

After the setup values have been retrieved from the saved file or from the analyzer or after you

initialize them by pressing F3, the screen shown at the top of the next page appears. This

screen allows you to change any of the setup parameters displayed, validating each entry as

you type it in. Where applicable, a pop-up menu listing valid values such as the one shown

below for the Units parameter is provided. A cursor, highlighting the current field, can be

moved up or down by the ENTER or arrow keys. Hitting F4 is the same as retyping the old

value for the highlighted setup field. To indicate that a pop-up menu is available for the high-

lighted field, the message Press F1 for list is displayed beside a highlighted field.

After changing the setup parameters, you can execute any of the following actions:

1. Press F2 and save the parameters under the old name.

2. Press F3 and save the parameters under another name or a new name.

3. Press F5 and send the parameters to the instrument, thus changing the instrument

settings.

4. Press ESC and then type Y to cancel all changes and return to the utilities window.

Figure 21. Change Setup Window

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Figure 22. Logging Screen (Press F7)

Figure 23. PID/FID Screen (Press F6)

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As noted in the preceding screens, you can use the function keys to perform the following

operations:

Toggle Color

Selecting this option allows you to switch back and forth between a full-color mode and a

simpler color mode.

Exit

This option allows you to leave the TVA-1000 PC ANALYSIS program.

Return to DOS

Before returning to DOS, you can save current settings. Save Settings gives you the option to

save the current filename and parameters into the TVA-1000 configuration and then return to

the DOS prompt. If you select Do Not Save, current settings are discarded and the values in

effect when you started the program are retained (except for user-modifiable variables).

PC Utility Functions

To run the Utility Menu program, first return to DOS and select the TVA directory. At the

DOS prompt, type utility and press ENTER. This invokes the utility program.

The first screen you see after the program loads is the main menu screen, shown below. The

table following the screen describes each option.

Key Function

F2 Saves the current configuration as <new>. To save the new setup, assign a new name

and press F3. You can then press ESC and C (Change Setup), F1, and select your

new name to bring up the screen with your new setup data.

F3 Displays a dialog box in which you enter a filename of a file in which the current

setup data will be saved.

F4 Restores the previous value to a data entry item.

F5 Transmits the current setup information over the serial line to the analyzer.

F6 Selects FID or PID detector screen.

F7 Selects the logging parameter screen.

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Figure 24. Utilities Main Menu

NOTE: This is the only method you should use for deleting a data file. Do not use

the DOS Delete command.

The bottom left of the Utility Menu screen shows the current file. This filename indicates the

database that you selected using the Analysis Menu program. The bottom right of the screen

shows how much disk space is left. This same box will also be used by the program for mes-

sages. Note that you cannot delete or rename the current file current save block.

New Directory

Selecting this option enables you to create a new data directory, using the screen shown below.

The software creates a new directory with your specified directory pathname and also creates

standard database files in the new directory. After you type in the new directory name, a dia-

log box appears with two options, Confirm and Redo. Confirm actually creates the new direc-

tory and associated files and returns you to the main menu. Redo Options lets you enter a

different directory name.

Key Function

New Dir This option allows you to create a new data directory.

Variables This option allows to change the current data directory and select the

serial port.

Maintain Blocks This option allows you to rename, copy, or delete save blocks.

Delete File (see

note)

This option allows you to delete an existing data file from the current

directory.

Reorganize Files This option allows you to rename, copy or rebuild a file to improve per-

formance.

Exit Opens the exit window. This window gives you the option to terminate

the program or exit temporarily to DOS and resume the program.

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Figure 25. New Directory Menu

Variables

Choosing this option permits you to change the working data directory, enter a new screen

title, and set the communication port, using the screen shown below.

The default value of directory is the current directory. You can overwrite any values by typing

in a new value and pressing ENTER. This action brings up a dialog box with two options,

Confirm and Redo Options. Confirm executes the changes and returns you to the utility win-

dow. Redo Options allows you to make more changes.

Figure 26. Change Variable Menu

The three variables are defined as follows:

1. Title: This is the name you assign to your data, project, plant, etc. It is displayed in

the upper left corner of every screen.

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2. Directory: This is the full pathname of your data directory. Make sure you have cre-

ated the directory before you try to enter it in this screen.

3. Comm Port: This the serial port on your PC to which the analyzer is connected.

Maintain Blocks

This option allows you to rename, copy, or delete Save Blocks created with the Analysis utility.

When you invoke the Maintain Blocks command, a window opens allowing entry of a save

block name, as shown in the screen below. The save block field is blank each time the screen

appears. Pressing F1 opens a pull-down window that shows a list of filenames available in the

current directory — with the first file highlighted. Pressing ESC returns you to the previous

window.

NOTE: You cannot rename the currently selected block.

Figure 27. Maintain Blocks Option

Note that the Maintain Blocks window and several other windows display the Window Options

box. The actions you may perform when this box is displayed, are:

You can move the highlighted bar up and down the list by using the cursor keys or space bar.

Key Function

ESC Allows you to enter the item manually

PgUp Displays the previous set of items

PgDn Displays the next set of items

Home Displays the first set of items

End Displays the last set of filenames

ENTER Allows you to select the highlighted item

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You may also press the key corresponding to the first character of the item you wish to select.

Unlike the menu windows, however, this simply highlights that item and does not actually

select it. To select an item, press ENTER. The reason for this is that more than one item on

the list may have the same first character. If so, the highlighted bar moves to the first item

with that character, which may or may not be your choice. Use the cursor keys or space bar to

move the highlighted bar further.

After typing in a save block name or selecting one from the list, a dialog box with three

options, Rename, Copy, and Delete, is displayed. If you choose Rename or Copy, you are asked

to type in a new save block name. (Note, however, that you cannot rename the current block.)

Pressing ENTER will rename or copy the current save block to the new save block. The fol-

lowing message then appears:

Save Block Renamed or

Save Block Copied

Choosing Delete displays another dialog box with two options, Confirm Delete and Redo

Options. Choosing Confirm Delete deletes the save block and the following message appears:

Save Block Deleted

Choosing Redo Options takes you back to save block name entry.

Delete File

Choosing this option (see note below) gives you the window shown below which allows you

to type in a filename to be deleted. Pressing <F1> opens a pull-down window showing a list of

filenames available in the current directory with the first filename highlighted. Pressing ESC

returns you to the previous window. After typing in a filename or selecting one from the list, a

dialog box with two options, Delete File and Select Another appears. Choosing Delete File

deletes the file and Select Another returns you to filename entry.

Figure 28. Delete File Option

NOTE: This is the only method you should use for deleting a data file. Do not use

the DOS Delete command.

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Reorganize Files

Choosing this option gives you the window shown below, which allows you to type in a file-

name to be reorganized. Pressing F1 opens a pull-down window showing a list of filenames

available in the current directory with the first filename highlighted. Pressing ESC returns you

to the previous window. After typing in a filename or selecting one from the list, a dialog box

with three options, Rename, Copy, and Rebuild appears. If you choose Rename or Copy, you are

asked to type in a new filename. Pressing ENTER renames or copies the current file to the

new filename. The following message then appears:

File Renamed or

File Copied

Choosing Rebuild re-indexes and rebuilds your file. The following message appears when this

process is done:

File Rebuild Completed

Figure 29. Reorganize Files Option

Toggle Color

Selecting this option allows you to switch between a full-color mode and a simpler color

mode.

Exit

This option allows you to leave the Utility Menu program. Selecting this option displays a

dialog box with two options, Return to DOS and Shell to DOS.

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Index

Hardware and Software Configuration 2

Installation 2

PC Analysis

Calculate 14

Change Setup 18

Data File 5

Display Data 11

Download Data 5

Exit 20

Functions 4

New Directory 16

Process Data 10

Return to DOS 20

Select Data 7

Select Save Block 9

Shell to DOS 20

Toggle Color 20

Utilities 16

Variables 17

View Header 10

PC Software 1

Overview 1

Running the TVA-1000 PC Program 1

Startup 2

PC Utility

Delete File 24

Exit 25

Functions 20

Maintain Blocks 23

New Directory 21

Reorganize Files 25

Toggle Color 25

Variables 22

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Instruction MI 611-186

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Personal Computer Interface Program (PCIP)

Software for Interfacing a PC and an Analyzer

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TVA-1000 is a trademark of Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc.

iii

Contents

Figures............................................................................................................................... v

Getting Started.................................................................................................................1

Loading the PCIP Software ................................................................................................. 1

Configuring Your System .................................................................................................... 1

Connecting Your PC to the TVA-1000B Analyzer .............................................................. 4

Starting the PCIP Program ................................................................................................. 4

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7

Reference Documents ......................................................................................................... 7

PCIP Functions .................................................................................................................. 7

Using the PCIP Software Package .................................................................................. 8

Main Menu Screen ......................................................................................................... 9

PCIP Configuration Screen .......................................................................................... 10

HELP Screen ................................................................................................................ 11

File Menu Screen .......................................................................................................... 12

File Receive Screen ....................................................................................................... 13

File Send Screen ........................................................................................................... 14

Typical File Edit Screen ................................................................................................ 15

Examples ........................................................................................................................17

Receiving a File ............................................................................................................ 18

Sending a File ............................................................................................................... 20

Error Detection/Correction .......................................................................................... 21

Mock Calibration File .................................................................................................. 23

Mock Configuration File .............................................................................................. 24

Mock Route File ........................................................................................................... 25

Index .............................................................................................................................. 27

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Figures

1 Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 1 ..................................................................................... 1

2 Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 2 ..................................................................................... 2

3 Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 3 ..................................................................................... 2

4 Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 4 ..................................................................................... 3

5 Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 5 ..................................................................................... 3

6 Main Menu Screen ....................................................................................................... 4

7 PCIP Configuration Screen .......................................................................................... 5

8 System Setup ................................................................................................................7

9 Main Menu Screen ....................................................................................................... 9

10 Configuration Screen ................................................................................................... 10

11 Typical HELP Screen ................................................................................................... 11

12 File Menu Screen ......................................................................................................... 12

13 File Receive Screen ....................................................................................................... 13

14 File Send Screen ...........................................................................................................14

15 Typical File Edit Screen ............................................................................................... 15

16 Mock Calibration File – Screen 1 ................................................................................. 23

17 Mock Calibration File – Screen 2 ................................................................................. 23

18 Mock Configuration File – Screen 1 ............................................................................ 24

19 Mock Configuration File – Screen 2 ............................................................................ 24

20 Mock Configuration File – Screen 3 ............................................................................ 24

21 Mock Route File – Screen 1 ......................................................................................... 25

22 Mock Route File – Screen 2 ......................................................................................... 25

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Getting Started

Loading the PCIP Software

The TVA-1000B PC Interface Package software consists of files distributed on one

3.5-in diskette. The main files are:

♦pcip.exe Executable program file

♦pcip.cfg Configuration file

♦pcip.hlp Help file

♦pcip.def Instrument definition file

The program can be executed from Windows or directly from DOS.

The load procedure is as follows:

1. On your PC (or network), create a directory for the PCIP software on your work-

ing drive. You may also want to create a different directory to hold the various data

files for your application. If not, you can use the same directory for both PCIP and

data files.

2. Insert the distribution diskette into your diskette drive.

3. Copy all files from the distribution diskette to your new PCIP directory. This

completes the load procedure.

Configuring Your System

Before attempting to run the PCIP software, check the configuration of serial ports on your

PC, using the following procedure (for DOS Version 3.1 or greater):

1. Close your files and exit from Windows.

2. Change to your root directory by typing cd:\<Enter>.

3. Type MSD. The following screen, or something similar, appears.

Figure 1. Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 1

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NOTE: In order for the analyzer and a personal computer to communicate, the PC

must be equipped with a serial port configured with its own unique IRQ (interrupt

request). If, for example, you will be using COM2 with an IRQ of 3, no other device

can share this interrupt.

The next screen appears automatically.

Figure 2. Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 2

4. Click on Com Ports (or type “C”). This displays the status of your serial COM

ports, as shown in the next screen.

Figure 3. Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 3

5. Note the parameters for your serial ports. The PCIP configuration must be set to

match these settings.

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6. When ready to leave the screen, click on OK. The following screen then appears.

Figure 4. Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 4

7. Chek on the configuration status of the interrupt requests by clicking on IRQ Sta-

tus (or type "Q"). The following screen then appears:

Figure 5. Microsoft Diagnostic Screen 5

This screen shows the devices assigned to each IRQ level. In the example shown, IRQ3 is

shared by COM2: and COM4: (but no device is connected to COM4:). If you plan to use

COM2: for the connecting a PC to the analyzer, no other COM port may be use IRQ 3:. If the

interrupt is shared, the port will not function until the second COM port is reconfigured.

Reconfiguring a serial device usually requires setting of DIP switches on a serial port or similar

card. If you do not have immediate access to an installation manual for your serial port card,

call an experienced PC technician for assistance.

8. To exit from this screen, click on OK (or press ENTER).

9. To exit from MSD, pull down the File menu and click on Exit (or press F3).

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Connecting Your PC to the Analyzer

Connect a serial cable between the serial port on the PC and the analyzer. See the instruction

manual for the analyzer for the correct cable and how to connect it.

Starting the PCIP Program

To run PCIP from DOS, use the following procedure:

1. Type <pathname>pcip and press <Enter>.

To start PCIP from Windows Program Manager, do the following:

1. Pull down the File menu, Select Run, type <pathname>pcip, and press <Enter>.

(You can also start PCIP from File Manager by double-clicking on pcip.exe.)

The Main Menu Screen appears as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6. Main Menu Screen

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2. Press F3. The PCIP Configuration Screen then appears as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. PCIP Configuration Screen

3. Use the arrow keys to move to the Serial Port field. If the indicated port is the same

as that to which you connected the cable, press <ESC> to exit the screen and pro-

ceed to the next step. If the indicated port is different from the port to which you

connected the cable, press <SPACE>. This changes the port name, and permitting

you to select a different port.

a. To select a different port, press <Space> repeatedly until the correct port name

appears.

b. Press F9 to save the selection.

c. Press <ESC> to exit the screen and return to the Main Menu.

d. To exit from the PCIP program, press <ESC>. Then press Y in answer to the

“Are you sure?” prompt.

This completes the startup procedure. You are now ready to run the program with your ana-

lyzer.

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Overview

The PC Interface Program (PCIP) software permits you to transfer files between analyzer and

PC in either direction, using a system setup such as that shown in Figure 8. The analyzer is

connected to a PC by means of a serial cable.

The purpose of the PCIP software is to download test results from analyzer to PC for editing,

analysis, printing, and storage. A second use is to upload configuration, setup, and test param-

eters from PC to analyzer or to restore configuration parameters following a loss of data in the

analyzer.

Figure 8. System Setup

PCIP Functions

Using the PCIP software, you can perform the following basic functions:

♦Configure the PCIP software

♦Store and recall files (Logged Data, Calibration, Configuration, or Route files)

♦Edit files

♦Transfer files in either direction between analyzer and PC

♦Detect errors in file transfers

♦View Help screens

4-CONDUCTOR MODEM CABLE

3-PIN MALE

CONNECTOR

9-PIN FEMALE

CONNECTOR

9-PIN TO 25-PIN

ADAPTER, IF NEEDED

PERSONAL COMPUTER

IBM-COMPATIBLE

MONITOR

(REAR VIEW)

ANALYZER

TVA-1000B

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Using the PCIP Software Package

To transfer files between analyzer and PC, you must turn on the analyzer and put it in the PC

LINK mode, using the following procedure:

At the analyzer —

1. Press ON. This turns on power for the analyzer and displays the Main Menu.

2. With the Main Menu displayed, press 4. This selects the PCLINK/MEMORY

mode.

3. Press 1. This selects the PC LINK mode.

4. Verify that the type selected is appropriate for the planned transfer activity. (Text-

Auto provides a data file in text format. FEMS format provides a transfer file com-

patible with FEMS software. Foxboro format provides a trasnfer file compatible

with old version Foxboro PC software.)

If the display shows the acceptable type, press 2 to establish the link. If the display

shows something else, press 1 to change the type.

At the PC, do the following:

1. Execute the PCIP program, as follows:

a. To start from Windows Program Manager, select RUN and type:

As an alternative, switch to File Manager and double-click on pcip.exe.

b. To start from DOS, change directory to pcip (or other directory in which the

pcip files are located) and type pcip <Enter>.

The Main Menu screen then appears as shown in Figure 9.

MAIN MENU

1=Run

2=Setup 3=Info

4=PCLink/Memory

PCLINK/MEMORY

1 =PC Link

2= Clear Route &

Logging Memory

PCLINK

Type=Text - Auto

1=Change Type

2=Establish Link

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Main Menu Screen

Figure 9. Main Menu Screen

The Main Menu screen displays the current version of the software in the lower left corner

and the names of the functions keys at the bottom of the screen. The function keys available

with this screen are:

Key Description

F1=HELP Displays a description of the software and the functions of each key

F2=FILE Displays the FILE MENU screen.

F3=CONFIG Displays the CONFIGURATION MENU screen.

ESC=CANCEL Exits the screen and displays an “Are you sure? Y/N” prompt.

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PCIP Configuration Screen

Figure 10. Configuration Screen

The Configuration screen displays the current configuration parameter settings and the

names of the functions keys at the bottom of the screen. The function keys available with this

screen are:

Key Description

F1=HELP Displays a description of the software and the functions of each

key

↑↓=SELECT FIELD Moves the highlight up or down to select the field.

SPACE=CHANGE

FIELD

Changes the setting for the highlighted field. For discrete options,

press repeatedly to step through the options.

F9=SAVE CONFIG Saves the current configuration parameter selections.

ESC=CANCEL Exits the screen. Displays an “Are you sure? Y/N” prompt if

unsaved changes exist.

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HELP Screen

Figure 11. Typical HELP Screen

The HELP screen displays an overview of the software and the various screens. Use PageUp/

PageDn, Home, and End keys to scroll through the various help screens. Names of the active

function keys appear at the bottom of the screen. The function keys available with this screen

are:

Key Description

PAGEUP Pages the display to the next help screen.

PAGEDOWN Pages the display back to the previous help screen.

HOME Jumps the display back to the first help screen.

END Jumps the display forward to the last help screen.

ESC=CANCEL Exits the screen and displays an “Are you sure? Y/N” prompt.

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File Menu Screen

Figure 12. File Menu Screen

The File Menu screen displays the current file selection in the lower left corner and the names

of the functions keys at the bottom of the screen. You can select a different file either by mov-

ing the highlight to a different file or by typing a new filename (with path) and then pressing

<Enter>. The function keys available with this screen are:

Key Description

F1=HELP Displays the HELP file.

F2=EDIT Opens the selected file for editing.

F5=RECEIVE Sets the system to import a file from the analyzer and calls the File

Receive Menu screen.

F6=SEND Sets the system to export a file to the analyzer and calls the File

Send Menu screen.

ESC=CANCEL Exits the screen and returns to the Main Menu.

text Enters a pathname.

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File Receive Screen

Figure 13. File Receive Screen

The File Receive screen displays the currently selected file, a prompt to select the data type of

the file. and the names of the active function keys at the bottom of the screen. The function

keys available with this screen are:

Key Description

F1=HELP Displays a description of the software and the functions of each

key

F5=LOGGED

DATA

Selects LOGGED DATA as the data type for the selected file.

F6=CALIB Selects CALIBRATION data type for the selected file.

F7=CONFIG Selects CONFIGURATION data type for the selected file.

F8=ROUTE Selects ROUTE data type for the selected file.

ESC=CANCEL Exits the screen and returns to the File Menu screen.

MI 611-186 – June 1996 Overview

File Send Screen

Figure 14. File Send Screen

The File Send screen displays the currently selected file, a prompt to select the data type of the

file. and the names of the active function keys at the bottom of the screen. The function keys

available with this screen are:

Key Description

F1=HELP Displays a description of the software and the functions of each

key

ESC=CANCEL Exits the screen and displays an “Are you sure? Y/N” prompt.

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Typical File Edit Screen

Figure 15. Typical File Edit Screen

This screen displays the contents of a file for editing – and the names of the active function

keys at the bottom of the screen. Use the arrow keys, PageUp, PageDown, Home/End keys to

move the cursor within the file. Edit the file by typing new text in the normal way (and using

Ins/Del, BackSpace, and Delete keys as needed). The function keys available with this screen

are:

Key Description

F1=HELP Displays a description of the software, the screens, and the func-

tions of each key

F2=CHAR

TOGGLE

Displays the FILE MENU screen.

F3=JUMP Selects the JUMP menu screen, which permits you to jump to

errors in the file. The errors are identified in the <filename>.err

file.

F5=LINE COPY/

PASTE/DEL

Selects the a menu that permits you to select keys that copy a line,

paste an item, or delete a selected item.

F9=SAVE Saves the edited file.

ESC=QUIT Exits the screen and displays an “Are you sure? Y/N” prompt.

text Change content of the file.

MI 611-186 – June 1996 Overview

Examples

The following pages contain examples and tutorials for typical functions performed with the

PCIP software package, such as “Downloading a File”, “Uploading a File”, and “Correcting

Errors in a Downloaded File.” Examples of typical configuration, calibration, and route files

are also included.

MI 611-186 – June 1996 Examples

Receiving a File

To transfer a file of any type from the analyzer to the PC (after you have set up the system and

established the link at the analyzer in the PC LINK mode), do the following:

Action Screen Display

1. Select a file to be received. To do this –

a. Select a file from a directory, or

b. Type a filename (with path).

Press ENTER.

2. Prepare analyzer by pressing 2 (Establish

Link) in the PC Link menu.

3. Press F5. The File Receive screen

appears.

4. Select Data Type for the file being

received.

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5. Wait for file transfer process to finish.

6. When complete, press any key.

The File Menu screen appears, with the

file highlighted.

To view or edit this file, press F2.

7. Pressing F2 displays the file as shown in

this screen. You may edit the file and use

the function keys identified at the bot-

tom of the screen.

8. When done, press F9 to save the edited

file.

Action Screen Display

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Sending a File

To send a file of any type from the PC to the analyzer (after you have set up the system and

established a link at the analyzer in the PC LINK mode), follow a procedure similar to that for

receiving a file, except select F6=SEND instead of F5=RECEIVE. The procedure, therefore, is

as follows:

1. Select a file to be uploaded.

2. Press F6. The File Send screen appears.

3. Prepare analyzer by pressing 2 (Establish Link) in the PC Link menu.

4. Wait for transfer process to finish.

5. To view/edit the file, press F2.

If an error occurred, press F3 to jump from one error to another.

6. Edit the file to eliminate errors,

7. Press F9 to save the corrected file.

For an example of error detection and correction, refer to the example starting on the next

page.

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Error Detection/Correction

The following is an example that shows how the software detects errors in transmitted files,

and how you can find and correct the errors.

Action Screen Display

1. Select a file to be downloaded

(received). To do this –

a. Select a file from a directory, or

b. type a filename (with path).

2. Press F6. The File Send screen appears.

3. Wait for file transfer process to finish.

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4. When complete, press any key.

This screen appears, with the file high-

lighted.

To view or edit this file, press F2.

5. Pressing F2 displays the file as shown in

this screen. You may edit the file and use

the function keys identified at the bot-

tom of the screen.

If the analyzer software detected errors

in the file, pcip creates a new file called

PCIP.ERR. You can view this file by

selecting the file and pressing F2, but

better yet, press F3.

6. Pressing F3 enables you to jump directly

to the errors in the original file, as

shown in the next screen.

7. Jump to errors and edit. Press F3.

8. Correct the error and repeat Steps 6-8,

as required.

9. Press F9 to save the edited file.

Action Screen Display

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Mock Calibration File

The following is an example of a mock TVA-1000B calibration file (2 screens).

Figure 16. Mock Calibration File – Screen 1

Figure 17. Mock Calibration File – Screen 2

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Mock Configuration File

The following is an example of a mock TVA-1000B configuration file (3 screens).

Figure 18. Mock Configuration File – Screen 1

Figure 19. Mock Configuration File – Screen 2

Figure 20. Mock Configuration File – Screen 3

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Mock Route File

The following is an example of a mock TVA-1000B route file (2 screens).

Figure 21. Mock Route File – Screen 1

Figure 22. Mock Route File – Screen 2

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Index

Calibration File 23

Configuration File 24

Configuring Your System 1

Connecting Your PC 4

Error Detection/Correction 21

Examples 17

File Edit Screen 15

File Menu Screen 12

File Receive Screen 13

File Send Screen 14

HELP Screen 11

Loading the PCIP Software 1

Main Menu Screen 9

PCIP Configuration Screen 10

PCIP Functions 7

Route File 25

Starting the PCIP Program 4

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Using the Instrument 8

Using the PCIP Software Package 8

Instruction MI 611-183

March 1996

CENTURY® TVA-1000™ Toxic Vapor Analyzer

11.8 eV PID Lamp Capsules (Part No. CR011YZ)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This document contains essential information about

11.8 eV PID lamp capsules. PLEASE READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE

USING AN 11.8 eV PID LAMP CAPSULE IN YOUR TVA-1000.

About 11.8 eV PID Lamps

The standard PID capsule supplied with the TVA-1000 contains a 10.6 eV lamp. This PID

lamp capsule is suitable for detection of many of the most commonly encountered hydrocar-

bons, since their ionization potentials generally tend to fall below 10.6 eV. However, in cases

where you need to detect a compound with an ionization potential between 10.6 eV and

11.8 eV, the 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule is required.

NOTE: It is important that you recognize the disadvantages of using an 11.8 eV PID

lamp capsule prior to installing one in your TVA-1000.

With normal care and cleaning, a 10.6 eV PID lamp capsule should give you greater than

2000 hours of life. The 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule, however, is not so durable. Its expected life

is much shorter (often less than 100 hours) and is much more dependent on environmental

conditions and usage pattern. However, with proper care and use you can maximize the life of

your 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule and prevent premature failure.

Because of the high energy UV radiation used by the 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule, the same

magnesium fluoride material used in the 10.6 eV PID lamp capsule window is unsuitable. A

special window material (lithium fluoride) is required in 11.8 eV PID lamp capsules to allow

the short wavelength to pass through to the ionization chamber. Although lithium fluoride is

one of the few materials that will transmit 11.8 eV photons, its crystal lattice is slowly eroded

by the UV energy in a process called solarization. As the PID lamp capsule becomes solarized,

the window changes to a yellowish color and transmission of the photons is reduced dramati-

cally. Lithium fluoride is also a hygroscopic material, which means that it tends to absorb

moisture. Absorption of moisture due to high humidity or contact with liquid water will

severely degrade transmission, quickly reducing the usable life of the PID lamp capsule. The

use of a WATERTRAP* probe (Part No. CR013EA) is strongly recommended to prevent

ingestion of liquid water.

*Manufactured by INTEK Corporation South, Baton Rouge, LA. and A+ Corp., Prairieville, LA.

MI 611-183 – March 1996

Care of 11.8 eV PID Lamp Capsules

Because of the aforementioned characteristics of 11.8 eV PID lamp capsules, the following

precautions are recommended to prolong PID lamp capsule life:

1. Use an 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule only when necessary.

If a 10.6 eV PID lamp capsule or an FID is suitable for detection of the com-

pounds of interest, it should be used preferentially. If you are using a dual detector

TVA-1000 with an 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule, it is recommended that the PID

lamp capsule be removed and stored properly when not required.

2. Avoid storing 11.8 eV PID lamp capsules where moisture can degrade the win-

dow.

The PID lamp capsule is shipped to you in a sealed container with a desiccant

pack. When the PID lamp capsule is not in use, it is recommended that you return

it to this container, or store it in a desicator.

3. Avoid touching the PID lamp capsule window surface.

Moisture, oils and dirt from your fingertips can damage the window material.

4. Never allow the lamp to come in contact with liquid water.

Use of a WaterTrap probe (available through TEI, Part No. CR013EA) is highly

recommended. Contact TEI for more information.

5. Regular cleaning of the window is suggested.

This window may be cleaned by gently polishing the surface with anhydrous alco-

hol on a cotton swab, followed by an anhydrous methanol or ethanol rinse. This

should then be gently wiped with a soft tissue. Take care not to allow the alcohol

to remain on the window surface as it will leave a film.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anhydrous materials must be used as the window material

(lithium fluoride) is extremely water soluble and will be damaged.

Warranty of 11.8 eV Lamp Capsules

Since the 11.8 eV PID lamp capsule is sold separately as a part, its warranty is limited to

ninety (90) days after shipment, the same as on all parts sold by TEI. Please comply with the

suggestions listed above to prolong the life of your PID lamp capsule. If your PID lamp cap-

sule should fail within the warranty period due to manufacturing defect (and not due to

abuse, misapplication, poor handling, or usage in excess of stated expected lifetime), TEI will

replace the PID lamp capsule free of charge.

Instruction MI 611-182

March 1996

WATERTRAP* Probe (Part No. CR013EA)

The WATERTRAP probe is an accessory used in conjunction with the CENTURY® OVA or

TVA-1000™ which protects the analyzer from damage or contamination due to ingestion of

liquids. It can be installed in place of the standard close area sampler. Use of the WATER-

TRAP probe prevents the passage of water into the analyzer sampling system, protecting your

instrument from costly damage.

WATERTRAP Parts

The WATERTRAP probe (Part No. CR013EA) is an assembly comprised of two molded Del-

rin body halves, the sampling end with a 316 stainless steel probe tip. Internal to this assembly

are two replaceable parts – a membrane/O-ring assembly and membrane support.

The Membrane/O-ring Assembly (P/N CR013ED) consists of a thin, hydrophobic mem-

brane (of proprietary material) and a Viton O-ring. Both the membrane and O-ring are com-

bined into a single assembly. The membrane is what actually prevents the passage of liquids

through the probe.

The Membrane Support (P/N CR013EC) is a hard sintered plastic disk made of PVDF, used

to hold the membrane in place.

*Manufactured by INTEK Corporation South, Baton Rouge, LA, and A+ Corp., Prairieville, LA.

CR013EA

CR013ED CR013EC

MI 611-182 – March 1996 WATERTRAP Probe

WATERTRAP Performance

The WATERTRAP probe will allow vapors (including water vapors) to pass through to the

analyzer unhindered while blocking the passage of water and other more viscous liquids. The

membrane will not reduce flow to the OVA or TVA-1000 (unless the membrane becomes

coated or contaminated), and it will not be corroded by most chemical vapors.

NOTE: The WATERTRAP membrane is not chemically compatible with hydrofluo-

ric acid.

Membrane Installation Instructions

NOTE: Take care not to touch or damage the membrane surface.

1. Loosen the probe nut and remove the WATERTRAP probe from the OVA or

TVA-1000 readout assembly.

2. Disassemble the WATERTRAP probe by grasping the probe’s lower half and turn-

ing the probe half counterclockwise with probe tip in upright position.

3. Insert the tip of the probe into the back end of the probe’s lower half.

4. Use the probe tip to push the membrane support and membrane/O-ring assembly

gently out of the lower half of the probe body.

5. Remove and discard the used membrane/O-ring assembly.

6. Re-install the membrane support into the lower half of the probe body with the

rough side facing up.

NOTE: Take special care not to contact or damage the membrane during reassembly.

7. Place a new membrane/O-ring assembly over the membrane support and align the

O-ring over the O-ring groove. The O-ring should be at the top of the membrane.

8. Carefully press the O-ring into the groove at two opposite locations.

9. Repeat the previous step at different locations until the entire O-ring is depressed

approximately one half of its depth. The membrane should not be tightly

stretched.

10. Reassemble the probe by grasping each end by hand and turning clockwise until

tight.

11. Reinstall the WATERTRAP probe in the OVA or TVA-1000 and tighten the

probe nut.

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Membrane Life

The life of the WATERTRAP membrane depends largely upon the conditions the membrane

is exposed to. Theoretically, the membrane can last several months under normal ambient

conditions; however, this lifetime will be shortened considerably by prolonged exposure to liq-

uids, particulates, high temperatures, and high humidity.

Membrane Replacement Suggestions

It is recommended to verify the integrity of the membrane each time your analyzer is used. It

is also recommended to replace the membrane each month if the OVA or TVA-1000 is used

daily. Otherwise, the membrane should be replaced during quarterly instrument evaluations.

The membrane should also be replaced after contact with liquid. In some instances, a mem-

brane can be restored after contact with only water by shaking the water from the probe.

However, if the membrane is contaminated by an oily or high surface tension liquid, it should

be replaced immediately and the entire probe assembly thoroughly cleaned. Under dusty con-

ditions, membrane operation should be checked frequently. Finally, the membrane should be

replaced if it becomes torn, ruptured, or if its surface becomes coated by foreign material.

MI 611-182 – March 1996 WATERTRAP Probe

TVA-1000B CENTURY Portable Toxic Vapor Analyzer

Style AA

MODEL CODE

TVA1000B = TVA-1000 CENTURY Portable Toxic Vapor Analyzer

Nominal Supply Voltage and Frequency (for Battery Charger)

–A = 120 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz

–B = 230 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz

Detector(s)

A = With Photo Ionization and Flame Ionization Detector (PID and FID), Includes 10.6 ev

Lamp for PID and Hydrogen Refill Adapter for FID

B = With FID Only, Includes Hydrogen Refill Adapter

C = With PID Only, Includes 10.6 ev Lamp

Probe Assembly

1 = No Probe Assembly

2 = Standard Probe Assembly

3 = Enhanced Probe Assembly (Fugitive Emissions)

Carrying Case

A = No Carrying Case

B = Standard Carrying Case

C = Leaktracker Carrying Case (Available Only with Probe Assembly Selection 1)

Electrical Certification

CAZ = CSA Certified; (Ex)ib, Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, & D, Hazardous

Locations

EBZ = CENELEC Certified; Division 1, Zone 1, (IIC), Hazardous Locations,

Temperature Class T4

FAZ = FM Certified Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, & D Hazardous Locations

Optional Selections

-B = Analog Output Cable for Recorder

-C = Charcoal Filter Adapter for Probe

-D = Extension Wand

*Parts on the Following Pages preceded by an Asterisk are Recommended Spare Parts.

Give Instrument Model Number and Style when Ordering.

See Recommended Spare Parts Summary Section for Quotations.

TO ORDER PARTS, CALL THERMO ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTS INC. AT 508-520-0430.

Parts List PL

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June 1996

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TVA-1000B CENTURY PORTABLE TOXIC VAPOR ANALYZER (Figure 1)

Figure 1. TVA-1000B CENTURY Portable Toxic Vapor Analyzer

Item Part No. Qty. Part Name

*- CR012LZ 1 Battery Pack, 7.2 V

*1 CR011WC 1 Hydrogen Tank Assy

2 Below 1 Assembly, Capsule, PID

CR011YW 9.6 ev

CR011YX 10.0 ev

*CR011YY 10.6 ev

CR011YZ 11.8 ev

*3 CR012GM 1 Cap, PID Detector

- X0179DF 1 Spring, Compensation (PID Cap)

*4 CR013GU 1 Assembly, Capsule, FID

5 Below 1 Cap, FID Detector (Assy)

*CR013FM FM

CR013HH CENELEC

- CR012NL 1 Assy, Battery Compartment Door

*- CR013KP 1 Flame Arrestor (P/N X0179DY [pkg of 5])

*- 0620090 1 Filter, Cup (pkg of 5)

- X0179FB 1 Spring, Sampler

- X0177BE 1 Protective Cap, H2 Tank

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PROBE ASSEMBLY (Figure 2)

Figure 2. Probe Assembly

Item Part No. Qty. Part Name

– Below 1 Probe

CR012BS Standard (Shown)

CR013DF Enhanced

1 CR012QC 1 Sampler Spacer

2 510033-1 1 Sleeve, Handle Nut

3 CR012EK 1 Nut, Probe

*4 B0164JV 5 ft Tubing, Teflon, 0.25 O.D.

x 0.125 I.D.

*- 999-0346 2 O-Ring

*5 CR013LV 1 Replacement Assy,

Sample Line Fitting

ACCESSORIES

Item Part No. Qty. Part Name

- CR012WJ 1 Hydrogen Fill Assembly

- Below 1 Battery Charger

CR012ZC for 120 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz Operation

CR012ZD for 230 V ac, 50 or 60 Hz Operation

*- CR012DY 1 Shoulder Strap

*- CR012PU 1 Tool Kit, Service

X0179CQ Box, Plastic

CR012TA Bleeder Assy

CR012PT Tool, Spanner, Detector Cap

CR012PS Tool, Capsule Extractor

X0173QH Key, Toolhead (Battery Door)

- CR013DN 1 Leaktracker Case Assembly

- CR012XL 1 Transportation Case Assy (Standard)

- CR012ZN 1 Cable, PC Interface

- CR013HS 1 Diskette, Programmed, 5 1/4"

- CR013HT 1 Diskette, Programmed, 3 1/2"

*- CR012TM 1 PID Cleaning Kit

- P0177EK 1 9-25 Pin Adapter

- CR013EA 1 Water Trap Probe w/Membrane & Support

*- CR013EC Membrane Support

*- CR013ED Membrane (pkg of 5)

- CR011PF 1 Wand, Extension

- 510095-1 1 Charcoal Filter Adapter

- CR012ZM 1 Cable, Analog

- TR101LL 1 PSC Scanner

- TR101LQ 1 Scanner Holster Belt

- TR101LR 1 Scanner Holster

- TR101LS 1 Scanner Cable Take-Up Reel

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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS SUMMARY

Figure

Number

Item

Number

Part

Number

Number of Parts

Recommended for Part Name

Inst.

1 - CR012LZ 1 2 3 Battery Pack, 7.2 V

1 CR011WC 1 2 3 Hydrogen Tank Assy

2 CR011YY 1 2 3 Assy, Capsule, PID, 10.6 ev

3 CR012GM 1 1 2 Cap, PID Detector

4 CR013GU 1 2 3 Assy, Capsule, FID

5 CR013FM 1 1 2 Cap, FID Detector (Assy), FM

- CR013KP 1 1 1 Flame Arrestor (pkg of 5)

- 0620090 1 2 3 Filter Cup (pkg of 5)

2 4 B0164JV 10 ft 20 ft 30 ft Tubing, Teflon, 0.25 O.D. x 0.125

I.D.

-999-

03462

246O-Ring

5 CR013LV 1 1 1 Replacement Assy, Sample Line

Fitting

- - CR012DY 1 1 1 Shoulder Strap

- CR012PU 1 1 1 Tool Kit, Service

- CR012TM 1 2 3 PID Cleaning Kit

- CR013EC 1 2 3 Membrane Support

- CR013ED 1 2 3 Membrane (pkg of 5)

Teflon is a trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company.

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ADDENDUM

IMPORTING TVA-1000B FILES INTO MICROSOFT EXCEL VIA

THE PCIP SOFTWARE

Importing TVA-1000 B Route Files into Microsoft Excel via PCIP Software

1. Load or Run Excel click file open

2. Double-click filename (i.e. C:\TVATEXT.TXT)

3. Import wizard:

a) Delimited Starting at row 1 File Origin DOS/OS/2 Next

b) Other Text Qualifier = none Next

c) Text Finish

4. Highlight Col A Row 5 to bottom of file (including END)

5. Data Text to Columns

6. Convert Text to Columns wizard:

a) Fixed Width Next

b) Remove column line at center of “Area” by double-clicking line

c) Move each column line to the beginning of the following field

d) Delete the extra line in the middle of the “Description” column

e) Change each column to Text format and enter Finish

7. Set width of each column as follows:

a) Col: A-17 B-9 C-9 D-6 E-5 F-6 G-5 H-48

(use Format, Column Width and type in the values)

8. Save As Formatted Text (Space Delimited) Exit or Close File

9. Go into PCIP software

a) Hit F2 to list files. Highlight file and hit F2 to display. Hit F2 again to

show all characters.

b) Go to row 2 - add a space immediately after ver= 1.00

c) Go to row 5 col 51 and hit del twice

d) Go to row 6 col 51 and hit del twice

e) Go to row 6 col 56 and hit spacebar twice

f) Go to row 7 col 51 and hit del twice

g) Go to row 7 col 57 and hit spacebar once and hyphen (-) once

10. Hit F9 to save. Then either enter a new file name or hit F9 to save with original

file name.

11. Hit Esc and F6 to send file to analyzer. Note, although it is unusual, if any errors

occur during transfer, note the row and column of the error and review the file

(using PCIP) for any misaligned data. You can insert and/or delete spaces as

necessary and repeat step 10 and 11.

Note: Look in upper

corner of screen for row

and column.

Importing TVA-1000 B Datalog Files into Microsoft Excel via PCIP Software

Use PCIP software to send datalog file from analyzer to P.C

1. Load or Run Excel click file open

2. Double-click filename (i.e. C:\PCIP\TVA1og.TXT)

3. Import wizard:

a) Delimited Starting at row 1 File Origin DOS/OS/2 Next

b) Other Text Qualifier = none Next

c) Text Finish

4. Highlight Col A Row 1 to bottom of file (including END)

5. Data Text to Columns

6. Convert Text to Columns wizard:

a) Fixed Width Next

b) Move each column line to the beginning of the following field

c) Change first column to date format DMY, change TAG and the

1st columns of BACKGROUND and CONCENTRATION to

GENERAL and the 2nd and 3rd columns of BACKGROUND

and CONCENTRATION to General. Set LEAK, SOURCE

and METHOD to TEXT. Finally, change TIME, DET test

columns Text format and enter Finish

d) Highlight the top row of all columns. Enter Format Columns

Auto-fit Selection

7. Save As: enter file name and hit Return

Part No. 50040

Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc.

_____________IMPORTANT____________

IMMEDIATELY CHECK THIS SHIPMENT FOR BREAKAGE

Thermo Environmental Instruments cannot be held responsible for damages in shipment if

these instructions are not followed.

IF THERE IS BREAKAGE

DO NOT discard packaging.

DO NOT return the instruments or supplies yourself.

UPS, Truck, or Air Freight Shipments:

1) LEAVE instruments or supplies in same shipping carton in which they were received.

2) DO NOT return the instruments or supplies yourself.

3) CONTACT the delivering carrier immediately. Request him to inspect the damage and to make an

inspection report.

4) NOTIFY Thermo Environmental Instruments Inc. immediately, furnishing the purchase order

number and the delivery number.

5) Following the freight carrier’s instructions, return the unit to TEI. Upon receipt, we will assess the

repairs required (or full replacement). You will be billed for the work required and you must

submit the invoice to the freight carrier far payment (due to F.O.B. shipment conditions).

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Tel: 508-520-0430 Fax: 508-520-1460

Part No. 50041

TVA1000B Quick Start and Calibration Guide

1. Install filled hydrogen tank, attach probe/readout assembly, turn on analyzer and

hydrogen supply valve.

2. Wait 4-5 minutes for proper hydrogen flow, then press 1 = Run. The unit will ignite

and display readings. If flame out message appears, clear the message (press Exit),

wait another minute and repeat step 2. If the unit has not been properly calibrated, a

bad calibration parameter error appears – go to step 3 below.

3. Press Exit until the Main Menu appears. Calibration can now be performed. For

best results, allow unit to warm up for 20 minutes, then press 2 = Setup.

4. Press 1 = Calib.

5. Press 2 = SpanConc.

6. Select the detector that the span concentration is for, then press the ↑ or ↓ arrow to

select the correct unit of measure for the span gas. Enter the span calibration value,

and press the Enter key. Repeat steps 5 & 6 for the second detector. Typically, the

calibration gases are methane (FID) and isobutylene (PID).

7. Next zero the instrument. Press 3 = Zero to start this process.

8. Press 1 = Both for dual detector units, or Enter for single detector units.

9. Introduce zero gas (< 1 ppm total hydrocarbon) into the analyzer through the probe.

10. Press Enter to start (this assumes manual mode, the factory default).

11. Wait for minimal change in values (about 15 seconds). Typically, the sample is

stable when the first 2 digits of the reading do not change for 4-5 seconds.

12. Press Enter to accept, then press 1 to save.

13. Next calibrate with the span gas. Press 4 = Span.

14. Select the detector to be calibrated, and press Enter to start. Follow the screen

prompts. Wait for the readings to stabilize (typically 10-15 seconds). Enter 1 to

save and repeat steps 13 & 14 for the second detector.

15. Press 5 = RF to verify proper response factor.

16. Confirm that response factor says “RF0: DEFAULT”. If not, set to this value.

17. Press Exit twice to return to MAIN MENU.

18. Press 1 = Run.

This completes the primary calibration, and the instrument is in the survey mode.

Part No. 50041

Daily TVA-1000B Maintenance Procedure Checklist

I.D. Number: [ ______________ ] Date: ______________

 With pump off, orient analyzer so that sample line connections face down

 Remove from sidepack and visually inspect sample line fitting for blockage

 Check sidepack filter cup and probe filter cup or WATERTRAP Probe

membrane. Replace as necessary and clean debris from sample line adapter

fitting.

 Check sample line and readout cable for visible damage and contamination

 Calibrate analyzer in the manual mode and record the following after warm-up

(or calibrate in the Auto mode and return to manual mode to record data):

FID: ❑

❑❑

❑Zero counts _________________ (should be < 5000 counts)

❑

❑❑

❑Span counts _______________ (must = 175-250 counts/PPM Methane)

PID: ❑

❑❑

❑Zero counts _________________ (should be <20000 counts)

(10.6 eV)❑

❑❑

❑Span counts __________ (must = 3500-6000 counts/PPM Isobutylene)

Note: If TVA-1000 is used in logging mode, this data is also included in header

information. Retain this data for trend analysis. Although the values may change

daily, the data can be a valuable resource for trend analysis.

At the end of the day or shift:

 Remove the FID endcap. Blow-out with dry air and replace insert if discolored

 Remove FID capsule. If visibly wet, shake-out excess water and let air-dry

overnight

 Perform visual inspection for signs of damage

Weekly Maintenance Checklist:

 Replace sidepack and probe filter cups and clean sample line adapter fitting

 For all PID lamps except the 11.8 eV: Remove the PID capsule according to the

instructions in the Maintenance section of the manual. Clean the lamp with a

cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol. Dry the cartridge with a heat gun for 60

seconds to evaporate the alcohol. Reinstall the cartridge and cap. Note: Refer to

MI 611-183 in the instruction book on cleaning techniques for the 11.8 eV lamp.

 Check and tighten strain-relief screws on readout assembly and screws securing

three connectors on sidepack

 If possible, store the unit in a dry environment when not in use.

Example: Counts/ppm 210

(PPM) 102

410025500

(PPM) ionConcentrat Span

Counts Zero - Counts Span =

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