Teledyne TV Converter Box 200AH User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
MODEL 200AH  
NITROGEN OXIDES ANALYZER  
©TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS  
ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION DIVISION  
(T-API)  
9480 CARROLL PARK DRIVE  
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121-5201  
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01620 REV. G2  
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Copyright 2006 T-API Inc.  
03 March 2009  
PRINT DATE: 03 March 2009  
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Teledyne API Model 200AH NOX Analyzer Instruction Manual, 06492, Rev. G2  
SAFETY MESSAGES  
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages  
in this manual. Please read these messages carefully.  
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is  
associated with a safety alert symbol. These symbols are found in the manual and inside the instrument.  
The definition of these symbols is described below:  
GENERAL WARNING/CAUTION: Refer to the instructions for details on the  
specific danger.  
CAUTION: Hot Surface Warning  
CAUTION: Electrical Shock Hazard  
Technician Symbol: All operations marked with this symbol are to be performed  
by qualified maintenance personnel only.  
Electrical Ground: This symbol inside the instrument marks the central safety  
grounding point for the instrument.  
CAUTION  
The analyzer should only be used for the purpose  
and in the manner described in this manual.  
If you use the analyzer in a manner other than that for which  
it was intended, unpredictable behavior could ensue with  
possible hazardous consequences.  
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Table of Contents  
2.1. UNPACKING.................................................................................................................... 2-1  
3.1. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 3-1  
3.2. WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 3-2  
4.1. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................................................................................... 4-1  
4.1.1. NOX Measurement................................................................................................. 4-1  
4.2.1. NOX Sensor Module, Reaction Cell, Detector........................................................ 4-5  
4.2.10. NO2 - NO Converter .......................................................................................... 4-11  
5.1. INDEX TO FRONT PANEL MENUS....................................................................................... 5-1  
5.1.1. Sample Menu ........................................................................................................ 5-6  
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5.4.1. NO/NOx/NO2 Switching Mode.............................................................................. 5-25  
5.4.2. NOX Only Mode ................................................................................................... 5-26  
6.2. ZERO/SPAN VALVES OPTION ........................................................................................... 6-2  
7.1. MANUAL NOX ZERO/SPAN CHECK OR CAL WITH ZERO/SPAN GAS IN THE SAMPLE PORT...... 7-3  
7.2. MANUAL O2 ZERO/SPAN CHECK OR CAL WITH ZERO/SPAN GAS IN THE SAMPLE PORT ........ 7-6  
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8.2. REPLACING THE SAMPLE PARTICULATE FILTER ................................................................. 8-2  
9.1.1. Fault Diagnosis with TEST Variables .................................................................... 9-2  
9.3.8. NOX Sensor Module ............................................................................................ 9-58  
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APPENDIX B SPARE PARTS AND EXPENDABLES......................................B-1  
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LIST OF FIGURES  
FIGURE 9-12: HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................... 9-62  
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LIST OF TABLES  
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1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL  
The Model 200AH has been designed to produce accurate data, be serviceable, reliable and easy  
to use. The M200AH's microprocessor continually checks operating parameters such as  
temperature, flow, and critical voltages. The instruments design uses top mounted, modular  
components with captive screws to facilitate repair and ease of access. If you encounter any  
We recognize that the need for information from this manual changes as time passes. When the  
instrument first arrives, it is necessary to get it up and running quickly and verify its correct  
operation. As time passes, more detailed information is often required on special configurations,  
calibration alternatives and other operational details. Finally there is the need for periodic  
maintenance and to quickly troubleshoot problems to assure maximum reliability and data  
integrity.  
To address these needs, we have created three indexes to the information inside. They are:  
Table of Contents:  
Outlines the contents of the manual in the order the information is presented. This is a good  
overview of the topics covered in the manual. There is also a list of Tables and a list of Figures.  
Index to M200AH Front Panel Menus:  
The Menu Index briefly describes the front panel menus and refers you to other sections of the  
manual that have a detailed explanation of each menu selection.  
The Troubleshooting Section allows you to diagnose and repair the instrument based on  
variables in the TEST menu, the results of DIAGNOSTIC tests, and performance faults such as  
excessive noise or drift. The troubleshooting section also explains the operation, adjustment,  
diagnosis and testing of each instrument subsystem.  
If you are unpacking the instrument for the first time, please refer to Getting Started in  
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2. GETTING STARTED  
2.1. Unpacking  
CAUTION  
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We  
have provided many important safety messages in this manual.  
Please read these messages carefully.  
To avoid personal injury, always use two persons to  
lift and carry the Model 200AH.  
1. Before operation it is necessary to remove the shipping hold-down screws. Remove the  
instrument cover, then remove 2 screws as shown in Figure 2-1.  
2. Also check for internal shipping damage, and generally inspect the interior of the instrument  
to make sure all circuit boards and other components are in good shape.  
3. Please check the voltage and frequency label on the serial number tag on the rear panel.  
Compare that to your local power before plugging in the Instrument.  
2.2. Electrical and Pneumatic Connections  
2. Attach the pump to the “Exhaust Out” port on the instrument rear panel. The exhaust from  
the pump should also be vented to atmospheric pressure.  
3. Attach the sample inlet line to the sample inlet port. For initial testing, sample gas can be  
calibration gas or stack gas. The pressure of the sample gas at the inlet port should be at  
4. If desired, attach the analog output connections to a strip chart recorder and/or datalogger.  
setting is 0-5 VDC.  
5. Connect the power cord to the correct voltage line, then turn to Section 2.3 Initial Operation.  
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WARNING  
Analyzer Exhaust – O3 Scrubber – Pump Pack  
Danger – Analyzer exhaust contains ozone.  
Do not defeat the internal zone scrubber. This device must always  
be present between the analyzer reaction cell and pump.  
Vent pump exhaust to well ventilated area at atmospheric pressure.  
FIRE or EXPLOSION HAZARD  
If the optional charcoal NO2 scrubber is used on the exhaust,  
charcoal treated with halogen compounds must not be used.  
Use only Teledyne API P/N 00596 charcoal.  
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off pump before  
removing NO2 scrubber.  
WARNING  
Lethal voltages present inside case.  
Do not operate with cover off during normal operation.  
Before operation check for correct  
input voltage and frequency.  
Do not operate without proper chassis grounding.  
Do not defeat the ground wire on power plug.  
Turn off analyzer power before disconnecting  
electrical subassemblies.  
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Figure 2-1: Removal of Shipping Screws & Check for Correct Power  
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Figure 2-2: Rear Panel  
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Figure 2-3: Rear Panel with O2 Option  
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Figure 2-4: Inlet and Exhaust Venting Recommendations  
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2.3. Initial Operation  
1. Turn on the instrument power.  
2. The display should immediately light, showing the computer’s memory configuration, then  
the instrument type - M200AH. If you are unfamiliar with the M200AH, we recommend that  
3. The M200AH requires about 30 minutes for all internal components to come to temperature.  
During this time the ozone generator power is OFF until the membrane dryer has time to  
purge itself, therefore there will be no response from the instrument, even if span gas is  
coming in the sample port. Many warning conditions are not displayed during this time, even  
though temperatures and other conditions are out of specification. All warning messages are  
enabled after 30 minutes of operation.  
4. While waiting for instrument temperatures to stabilize, you can check for correct operation  
by using some of the M200AH's diagnostic and test features.  
5. Examine the TEST functions by comparing the values listed in Table 2-1 to those in the  
display. Remember that as the instrument warms up the values may not have reached their  
final values yet. If you would like to know more about the meaning and utility of each TEST  
function refer to Table 9-1. Also, now is a good time to verify that the instrument was  
covers setting up the options.  
6. Electric Test and Optic Test both generate simulated signals in the M200AH.  
A. Electric Test checks the electronics of the PMT signal path. To operate Electric Test from  
the front panel:  
1) Scroll the TEST function to PMT.  
2) Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then press ENTR to accept the default password. Scroll  
to Electric Test and press ENTR to turn it on. Instrument responses should come to the  
B. Optic Test is an "end to end" test of the analyzer HVPS-PMT-detector-electronics-  
computer. It simulates a signal by turning on a LED in the Sensor Module. To operate  
Optic Test from the front panel:  
1) Scroll the TEST function to PMT.  
2) Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then press ENTR to accept the default password. Scroll  
to Optic Test and press ENTR to turn on optic test. Instrument response should come  
the SAMPLE mode press EXIT until SAMPLE is displayed in the upper left display.  
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The next task is to calibrate the analyzer. There are several ways to do a calibration, they are  
summarized in Table 7-1. For a preliminary checkout we recommend calibration with span  
gas coming in through the sample port. The procedure is:  
Step 1 - Set the range, then enter the expected NOx, NO and O2 span gas concentrations:  
For Units w/o  
O2 Option  
For Units with  
O2 Option  
Step  
Comment  
This key sequence causes the M200AH to  
prompt for the expected span concentration.  
Enter the span value by pressing the key under  
each digit until the expected value is set.  
1.  
Press  
CAL-CONC-NOX  
Press  
CAL-NOX-ENTR  
CONC-NOX  
ENTR stores the expected NOx span value. The  
internal formulas are adjusted to compute this  
number when span gas concentration is input  
into the instrument.  
2.  
3.  
Press ENTR  
Press ENTR  
In the same CAL-CONC sub menu press the  
NO button and enter the expected NO span  
value. As before this value will be used in the  
internal formulas to compute the NO  
concentration value.  
Press  
CAL-CONC-NO  
Press  
CAL-NOX-ENTR  
CONC-NO  
ENTR stores the expected NO span value. The  
internal formulas are adjusted to compute this  
number when span gas concentration is input  
into the instrument.  
4.  
Press ENTR  
Press ENTR  
5.  
6.  
Press  
CAL-O2-CONC  
Enter the expected O2 span value by pressing  
the key under each digit until the expected  
value is set.  
Press ENTR  
ENTR stores the expected O2 span value. The  
internal formulas are adjusted to compute this  
number when span gas concentration is input  
into the instrument.  
Returns instrument to SAMPLE mode.  
7.  
8.  
Press EXIT  
Press EXIT  
If necessary, you may want to change ranges.  
Normally the instrument is shipped in single  
range mode set at 100 ppm for NOx and 25%  
for O2. We recommend doing the initial  
checkout with these ranges.  
Press  
SETUP-RNGE-  
MODE-SNGL  
Press  
SETUP-RNGE-  
MODE-SNGL  
After SETUP-RNGE-SET, enter 100 and press  
ENTR. The instrument will now be in the  
100 ppm range for NOx and (if installed) will  
display the O2 range. Enter 25.0 and press  
ENTR.  
9.  
Press  
SETUP-RNGE-SET  
Press  
SETUP-RNGE-SET  
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Step 2 - Calibrate the instrument for NOX:  
Zero/Span Calibration Procedure  
For Units w/o  
O2 Option  
For Units with  
Step  
Comment  
O2 Option  
1.  
Input NOX Zero gas  
Input NOX Zero gas  
Press CAL-NOX  
Wait 10 min  
Allow Zero gas to enter the sample port on  
the rear of the instrument.  
2.  
3.  
Press CAL  
The M200AH enters the calibrate mode from  
sample mode.  
Wait 10 min  
Wait for reading to stabilize at the zero value.  
If you wait less than 10 minutes the final zero  
value may drift.  
4.  
5.  
Press ZERO  
Press ENTR  
Press ZERO  
Press ENTR  
The ZERO button will be displayed.  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the  
equations and zeros the instrument.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Press EXIT and  
input NOX Span gas  
Press EXIT and  
input NOX Span gas  
M200AH returns to the CAL menu. Now  
switch gas streams to span gas.  
Wait 10 min  
Wait 10 min  
Wait for reading to stabilize at the span  
value.  
Press SPAN  
Press SPAN  
The SPAN button should be displayed. If  
there is no SPAN button check the  
instructions on how to proceed. In certain  
circumstances at low span gas concentrations  
both the ZERO and SPAN buttons will  
appear.  
9.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Press ENTR  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the  
equations so that the concentration displayed  
is the same as the expected span  
concentration you entered above, thus  
spanning the instrument.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Press EXIT  
Pressing EXIT returns the instrument to  
SAMPLE mode.  
Allow Zero gas to enter the sample port on  
the rear of the instrument.  
Input O2 Zero gas  
Press CAL-O2  
The M200AH enters the calibrate mode from  
sample mode.  
(table continued)  
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Zero/Span Calibration Procedure (Continued)  
For Units w/o  
O2 Option  
For Units with  
Step  
Comment  
O2 Option  
13.  
Wait 10 min  
Wait for reading to stabilize at the zero value.  
If you wait less than 10 minutes the final zero  
value may drift.  
14.  
15.  
Press ZERO  
Press ENTR  
The ZERO button will be displayed.  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the  
equations and zeros the O2 channel of the  
instrument.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
Press EXIT and  
input O2 Span gas  
M200AH returns to the CAL menu. Now  
switch gas streams to span gas.  
Wait 10 min  
Wait for reading to stabilize at the span  
value.  
Press SPAN  
The SPAN button should be displayed. If  
there is no SPAN button check the  
instructions on how to proceed. In certain  
circumstances at low span gas concentrations  
both the ZERO and SPAN buttons will  
appear.  
19.  
20.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the  
equations so that the concentration displayed  
is the same as the expected span  
concentration you entered above, thus  
spanning the instrument.  
Pressing EXIT returns the instrument to  
SAMPLE mode.  
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Step 3 - Review Quality of calibration:  
Calibration Quality Check Procedure  
For Units w/o  
O2 Option  
For Units with  
Step  
Comment  
O2 Option  
1.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NOX SLOPE is  
displayed.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NOX SLOPE is  
displayed.  
The SLOPE value for NOX should be 1.0  
0.3. If the value is not in this range, check  
acceptable range the instrument will perform  
optimally.  
2.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NO SLOPE is  
displayed.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NO SLOPE is  
displayed.  
The SLOPE value for NO should be 1.0   
0.3. If the value is not in this range, check  
acceptable range the instrument will perform  
optimally.  
NOTE: The NO and NOx slopes should be  
equal within 0.3.  
3.  
4.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the O2 SLOPE is  
displayed.  
The SLOPE value for O2 should be 1.0 0.3.  
If the value is not in this range, check Section  
acceptable range the instrument will perform  
optimally.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NOX OFFS is  
displayed.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NOX OFFS is  
displayed.  
The M200AH will display the OFFSET  
parameter for the NOX equation. This number  
should be near zero. A value of 0.0 50  
indicates calibration in the optimal range. If  
the OFFSET value is outside this range,  
correct the OFFSET value to near zero.  
5.  
6.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NO OFFS is  
displayed.  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the NO OFFS is  
displayed.  
The Instrument will now display the NO  
OFFSET value. It should also have a value  
near zero (0.0 50).  
Scroll the TEST  
function menu until  
the O2 OFFS is  
displayed.  
The Instrument will now display the O2  
OFFSET value. It should also have a value  
near zero (0.0 50).  
Step 4 - The M200AH is now ready to measure sample gas.  
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Figure 2-5: Front Panel  
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Figure 2-6: Assembly Layout  
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Figure 2-7: Assembly Layout – O2 Sensor Option  
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Table 2-1: Final Test and Calibration Values  
Observed  
Value  
TEST Values  
Units  
Nominal Range  
Reference Section  
RANGE  
ppm  
%
5-5000  
5-100  
O2 RANGE  
NOX STB  
SAMP FLW  
ppm  
cc/min  
0.0 - 0.2  
300 50 (Default)  
550 50 (Optional)  
OZONE FL  
PMT  
cc/min  
mV  
mV  
V
250 15  
0-5000  
AZERO  
HVPS  
-10 to +50  
400 - 700 constant  
2500 200  
50 2  
DCPS  
mV  
C  
RCELL TEMP  
(1)  
C  
50 2  
O2 CELL TEMP  
(2)  
C  
50 2  
8-48  
BLOCK TEMP  
BOX TEMP  
PMT TEMP  
9.3.4.1  
C  
C  
C  
7 1  
CONV TEMP  
700 10 (Std)  
315 5 (Moly)  
RCEL PRES  
SAMP PRES  
IN-Hg-A  
IN-Hg-A  
2 - 10 constant  
25 - 30 constant  
Electric Test &Optic Test  
Electric Test  
PMT Volts  
NO Conc  
NOx Conc  
mV  
2000 200  
250 25  
250 25  
ppm  
ppm  
OPTIC TEST  
PMT Volts  
NO Conc  
mV  
100 20  
12.5 2  
12.5 2  
ppm  
ppm  
NOx Conc  
(table continued)  
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Table 2-1: Final Test and Calibration Values (Continued)  
Observed  
Value  
Parameter  
Units  
Nominal Range  
Reference Section  
NO Span Conc  
NOx Span Conc  
O2 Span Conc  
NO Slope  
ppm  
ppm  
%
0.5 - 5000  
0.5 - 5000  
5 - 100  
-
1.0 0.3  
1.0 0.3  
1.0 0.3  
25  
NOx Slope  
-
O2 Slope  
-
NO Offset  
mV  
mV  
%
NOx Offset  
25  
O2 Offset  
1.0  
Conv Efficiency  
NOx Noise at Zero  
NOx Noise At Span  
O2 Noise at Zero  
O2 Noise At Span  
%
0.75 - 1.10  
0.0 - 0.2  
0.1 - 0.5  
ppm  
ppm  
%
%
Measured Flows  
Sample Flow  
Bypass Flow  
cc/min  
cc/min  
50 20  
250 (Std)  
500 (Optional)  
Ozone Flow  
cc/min  
250 15  
Factory Installed Options  
Option Installed  
Power Voltage/Frequency  
O2 Sensor  
Rack Mount, w/ Slides  
Rack Mount, w/ Ears Only  
Rack Mount, External Pump w/o Slides  
Stainless Zero/Span Valves  
4-20 mA Current Loop Output, Isolated  
Bypass flow 500 cc/min  
Molybdenum Converter  
Desiccant Canister - O3 generator  
PROM #  
Serial #  
Date  
Technician  
(1) Units with O2 Option , Only  
(2) Units w/o O2 Option, Only  
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3. SPECIFICATIONS, WARRANTY  
3.1. Specifications  
NOX Specifications  
O2 Option  
Operating Modes  
Ranges  
NO/NOx switching mode, NO only  
mode, NOx only mode.  
Paramagnetic Sensor  
In 1 % increments from 5 % to  
100%, Independent of NOX range  
In 1 ppm increments from 5 ppm to  
5000 ppm; Single range, independent  
ranges or autoranging  
Noise at zero  
Noise at span  
<0.020 ppm RMS  
<0.5% of reading RMS above 20 ppm  
0.040 ppm  
<0.5% full scale/24 hours  
<1.0% full scale/7 days  
<1% FS/24 hours  
0.05% O2  
<0.1% O2  
0.1% O2  
0.1% O2  
0.1% O2  
0.1% O2  
< 4sec  
Detection Limit (Note 1)  
Zero Drift (Note 2)  
Zero Drift (Note 2)  
Span Drift (Note 2)  
Lag Time  
- Switching Mode  
- NOx mode  
- 20 sec (Note 3)  
- 4 sec (Note 3)  
Response Time  
95% in <10 sec  
- Switching Mode  
- NOx mode  
Sample Flow Rate (Analyzer)  
Sample Flow Rate (Sensors)  
Linearity  
- 95% in < 40 sec (Note 3)  
- 95% in < 10 sec (Note 3)  
370 cc/min 10% (Including bypass)  
40 cc/min 10%  
80 cc/min 10%  
0.1% O2  
1% of full scale  
Precision  
0.5% of reading  
0.1% O2  
Temperature Range  
Humidity  
5-40C  
0-95% RH non-condensing  
Temp Coefficient  
Voltage Coefficient  
Dimensions HxWxD  
Weight, Analyzer  
Weight, Pump Pack  
Power, Analyzer  
Power, Analyzer4  
Power, Ext Pump  
Power, Ext Pump4  
Environmental  
< 0.1% per C  
< 0.1% per V  
7"x17"x23.6" (18 cm x 43 cm x 61 cm)  
45 lbs (22 kg)  
16 lbs (7 kg)  
100 V~ 50/60 Hz, 120 V~ 60 Hz, 220 V~ 50 Hz, 240 V~ 50 Hz, 200 watts  
230 V~ 50 Hz, 2.5A  
110 V~ 60 Hz, 220 V~ 50 Hz, 240 V~ 50 Hz, 295 watts  
230 V~ 50 Hz, 2.5A  
Installation Category (Over-voltage Category) II  
Pollution Degree 2  
< 0.1% per C  
< 0.1% per V  
Analog Resolution  
1 part in 2048 of selected voltage or  
current range  
1 part in 2048 of selected voltage or  
current range  
Recorder Output  
Current Loop Option  
Status  
0-100mV, 0-1, 5, 10v, bipolar  
4-20ma isolated  
0-100mV, 0-1, 5, 10v, bipolar  
4-20ma isolated  
12 Status Outputs from opto-isolator  
Measurement Units  
ppm, mg/m3  
%
1. Defined as twice the zero noise level.  
2. At constant temperature and voltage.  
3. Lag & response times longer for external converter option.  
4. Electrical ratings for CE Mark compliance.  
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3.2. Warranty  
WARRANTY POLICY (02024c)  
Prior to shipment, Teledyne API equipment is thoroughly inspected and tested. Should  
equipment failure occur, Teledyne API assures its customers that prompt service and support  
will be available.  
COVERAGE  
After the warranty period and throughout the equipment lifetime, Teledyne API stands ready to  
provide on-site or in-plant service at reasonable rates similar to those of other manufacturers in  
the industry. All maintenance and the first level of field troubleshooting is to be performed by  
the customer.  
NON-TELEDYNE API MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT  
Equipment provided but not manufactured by Teledyne API is warranted and will be repaired to  
the extent and according to the current terms and conditions of the respective equipment  
manufacturers warranty.  
GENERAL  
Teledyne API warrants each Product manufactured by Teledyne API to be free from defects in  
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of  
delivery. All replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days after the purchase.  
If a Product fails to conform to its specifications within the warranty period, Teledyne API shall  
correct such defect by, in Teledyne API's discretion, repairing or replacing such defective  
Product or refunding the purchase price of such Product.  
The warranties set forth in this section shall be of no force or effect with respect to any Product:  
(i) that has been altered or subjected to misuse, negligence or accident, or (ii) that has been used  
in any manner other than in accordance with the instruction provided by Teledyne API or (iii)  
not properly maintained.  
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION AND THE REMEDIES  
THEREFORE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER  
WARRANTY OF QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE  
REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR  
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN. TELEDYNE API SHALL  
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OF TELEDYNE API'S  
PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR  
OTHERWISE.  
TERMS AND CONDITIONS  
All units or components returned to Teledyne API should be properly packed for handling and  
returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center. After the repair, the equipment  
will be returned, freight prepaid.  
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Teledyne API Model 200AH NOX Analyzer Instruction Manual, 06492, Rev. G2  
4. THE M200AH NOX ANALYZER  
4.1. Principle of Operation  
4.1.1. NOX Measurement  
The Teledyne API Model 200AH Analyzer is designed to measure the concentration of nitric  
oxide [NO], total oxides of nitrogen [NOx] and, by calculation, nitrogen dioxide [NO2] (Note: the  
calculation of NO2 is not available in instruments equipped with the Oxygen measurement  
option.) With the proper setup, it can operate in any of three sampling modes.  
Table 4-1: Sampling Modes of the M200AH  
Mode  
Description  
NO/NOX  
Converter is switched, measures NO, NOx, and NO2.  
switching mode  
Converter is switched out of sample stream. Nitric Oxide is only  
gas measured.  
NO only mode  
NOx only mode  
Converter is switched into the sample stream, NOx is only gas  
measured.  
Regardless of which sampling mode the instrument is operating in, the signal from the M200AH  
comes from the light emitted from the chemiluminescent gas phase reaction of nitric oxide [NO]  
and ozone [O3] as follows:  
NO O3 NO2* O2  
NO2 * NO2 hv  
The reaction of NO with ozone results in electronically excited NO2 molecules as shown in the  
first equation above. The excited NO2 molecules release their excess energy by emitting a  
photon and dropping to a lower energy level as shown in the second equation. It has been shown  
that the light intensity produced is directly proportional to the [NO] concentration present.  
In the NO mode, the sample gas is routed directly into the reaction cell. Any NO gas present  
reacts with ozone, producing light as described above.  
In the NOX mode, the sample gas is routed through a NO2 to NO converter, and any NO2 present  
is reduced to NO. The NO initially present remains as NO, therefore the signal is the sum of NO  
and NO2 present in the sample gas stream.  
In the NO/NOX switching mode the Analyzer samples the gas stream and measures [NO]  
concentration by digitizing the signal from the Analyzer's photomultiplier tube (PMT). The  
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concentration is measured and stored internally. The valve is then switched, routing the sample  
gas through the converter, the signal measured is the NOX concentration which is also stored in  
the computer.  
The [NO2] component is calculated by subtracting [NOX] - [NO] = [NO2] using the built-in  
computer. The three results [NO], [NOX], and [NO2] are then further processed and stored by the  
computer yielding several instantaneous and long term averages for all three components.  
Periodically, the AutoZero valve switches allowing the analyzer to read zero background. The  
AutoZero readings are subtracted from all of the other readings. This improves zero baseline  
stability.  
4.1.2. Oxygen Measurement (Option)  
The Oxygen Sensor used in M200AH utilizes the paramagnetic susceptibility of oxygen, a  
physical property that distinguishes oxygen from most other common gases.  
The sensor incorporates two nitrogen-filled glass spheres mounted on a strong rare metal taut-  
band suspension. This assembly is suspended in a symmetrical non-uniform magnetic field.  
When the surrounding gas contains paramagnetic oxygen, the glass spheres are pushed further  
away from the strongest part of the magnetic field. The strength of the torque acting on the  
suspension is proportional to the oxygen content of the surrounding gases.  
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Figure 4-1: Paramagnetic Sensor  
Refer to Figure 4-1. The measuring system is “null-balanced”. First, the ‘zero’ position of the  
suspension assembly, as measured in nitrogen. is sensed by a split photo-sensor that receives  
light reflected from a mirror attached to the suspension assembly. The output from the photo-  
sensor is fed back to a coil wound around the suspension assembly. This feedback achieves two  
objectives:  
a) First, when oxygen is introduced to the cell, the torque acting upon the suspension  
assembly is balanced by a restoring torque due to this feedback current in the coil. The  
feedback current is directly proportional to the volume magnetic susceptibility of the  
sample gas and hence, after calibration, to the partial pressure of oxygen in the sample.  
A voltage output is derived which is proportional to the current.  
b) Second. the electromagnetic feedback “stiffens” the suspension, damping it heavily and  
increasing its natural frequency, making the suspension resilient to shock.  
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Figure 4-2: Block Diagram  
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4.2. Operation Summary  
4.2.1. NOX Sensor Module, Reaction Cell, Detector  
The sensor module is where light from the chemilumenescent reaction is generated and detected.  
It is the most complicated and critical sub-assembly in the entire analyzer. It consists of the  
following assemblies and functions:  
1. The reaction cell and ozone flow control module  
2. Reaction cell heater/thermistor  
3. PMT and High Voltage Power Supply  
4. PMT cooler/cold block/heatsink/fan  
5. Preamp assembly:  
A. Preamp range control hardware  
B. HVPS control  
C. PMT cooler temp control  
D. Electric test electronics  
E. Optic test electronics  
4.2.2. Oxygen Sensor Module (Option)  
The main components of Oxygen Sensor are:  
1. The transducer body consists of the paramagnetic cell and the magnet frame.  
The interior of the paramagnetic cell is the only sample wetted surface. It is a precision  
machined component containing the suspension assembly, and is secured within the magnet  
frame.  
2. Optical Assembly and Electronics Control PCB.  
The optical assembly consists of a precision machined optical mounting bracket onto which  
the integrated electronics board and the small photo-sensor board are fitted. The optical  
assembly is secured to the magnet frame.  
The electronics board contains the LED source, temperature compensation thermistors and  
all other associated signal processing components, including a 16-way DC connector and the  
multi-turn zero and span potentiometers.  
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4.2.3. Pneumatic Sensor Board  
The sensor board consists of 2 pressure sensors and a flow sensor. One pressure sensor measures  
the pressure in the reaction cell. The reaction cell is maintained at about one-quarter of  
atmospheric pressure. The second pressure sensor measures the pressure upstream of the reaction  
cell, which is near ambient pressure. From these two pressures the sample flow rate can be  
computed and is displayed as sample flow in the TEST menu. Finally, a solid state flow meter  
measures the ozone flow directly. Likewise, it is displayed as a TEST function.  
The M200AH displays all pressures in inches of mercury-absolute (in-Hg-A). Absolute pressure  
is the reading referenced to a vacuum or zero absolute pressure. This method was chosen so that  
ambiguities of pressure relative to ambient pressure can be avoided.  
For example, if the vacuum reading is 25" Hg relative to room pressure at sea level the absolute  
pressure would be 5" Hg. If the same absolute pressure was observed at 5000 ft altitude where  
the atmospheric pressure was 5" lower, the relative pressure would drop to 20" Hg, however the  
absolute pressure would remain the same 5" Hg-A.  
4.2.4. Computer Hardware and Software  
The M200AH Analyzer is controlled by a micro computer. The computers' multitasking  
operating system allows it to do instrument control, monitor test points, provide analog output  
and provide a user interface via the display, keyboard and RS-232 port. These operations appear  
to be happening simultaneously but are actually done sequentially based on priority queuing  
system maintained by the operating system. The jobs are queued for execution only when  
needed, therefore the system is very efficient with computer resources.  
The M200AH is a true computer based instrument. The microprocessor does most of the  
instrument control functions such as temperature control, valve switching. Data collection and  
processing are done entirely in the CPU with the final concentration values being sent to a D/A  
converter to produce the instrument analog output.  
The computer memory is divided into 3 sections: ROM memory contains the multi-tasking  
operating system code plus the instructions that run the instrument. The RAM memory is used to  
hold temporary variables and current concentration data. The EEPROM memory contains the  
instrument set-up variables such as range and instrument ID number. The EEPROM data is non-  
volatile so the instrument can lose power and the current set-up information is preserved.  
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4.2.5. V/F Board  
The computer CPU board communicates via 2 major hardware assemblies. These are the V/F  
board and the front panel display/keyboard. The V/F board communicates with the CPU via the  
STD-100 bus.  
The V/F board includes of A/D input channels, digital I/O channels, and analog output channels.  
The computer receives all of the instrument data and provides all control functions through the  
V/F board.  
4.2.6. Front Panel  
display and keyboard, 3 status LED's and power switch. Communication with the display,  
keyboard, and status LED's is done via the computers on-board parallel port. The M200AH was  
designed as a computer controlled instrument, therefore all major operations can be controlled  
from the front panel display and keyboard.  
The display consists of 2 lines of 40 characters each. The top line is divided into 3 fields, and  
displays information. The first field is the mode field.  
The center field displays TEST values. The TEST functions allows you to quickly access many  
important internal operating parameters of the M200AH. This provides a quick check on the  
internal health of the instrument. The right hand field shows current concentrations values of  
NO, NOX, and NO2.  
The M200AH can operate in any of 3 different sampling modes - NO only, NOX only, and  
NO/NOX switching mode. For the NO or NOX only modes just the single gas being measured is  
displayed. For the NO/NOX switching mode, the display scrolls between the NO, NOX, and NO2  
concentration values every 4 seconds.  
4.2.6.1. Keyboard  
The second line of the display contains eight fields, each field defines the key immediately  
below it. By redefining the keys dynamically it is possible to simplify the instrument electronics  
and user interface.  
4.2.6.2. Status LED's  
At the right of the display there are 3 status LED's. They can be in three states, OFF, ON, and  
Blinking. The meanings of the LED's are given in Table 4-2.  
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Table 4-2: Front Panel Status LED's  
LED  
State  
Meaning  
Green  
Off  
NOT monitoring, DAS disabled  
On Monitoring  
Blinking  
Monitoring normally, taking DAS data  
Monitoring, DAS in HOLDOFF mode(1)  
Yellow  
Off  
On  
Blinking  
AutoCal disabled  
AutoCal enabled  
Calibrating  
Red  
Off  
Blinking  
No warnings exist  
Warnings exist  
(1)  
This occurs during Calibration, DAS holdoff, after power-up and in Diagnostic mode.  
4.2.6.3. Power Switch  
The power switch has two functions. The rocker switch controls overall power to the instrument,  
in addition it includes a circuit breaker. If attempts to power up the M200AH result in a circuit  
breaker trip, the switch automatically returns to the OFF position, and the instrument will not  
power up.  
4.2.7. Power Supply Module  
The Power supply module supplies AC and DC power to the rest of the instrument. It consists of  
a 4 output linear DC power supply and a 15 volt switching supply. In addition, it contains the  
switching circuitry to drive the DC operated valves and several switched AC loads to operate the  
Rx cell heater, converter heaters and the ozone generator. The only voltages not generated in the  
PSM are the high voltage DC required by the PMT which is generated inside the sensor module  
and the high voltage AC used by the ozone generator.  
4.2.8. Pump, Valves, Pneumatic System  
A standard M200AH comes with 2 valves, the NO/NOX valve and the AutoZero valve, see  
1. NO only mode - routes sample gas continuously into the reaction cell.  
2. NOX only mode - routes sample gas continuously through the converter, then into the  
reaction cell.  
3. NO/NOX switching mode - switches gas alternately around, then through the converter to  
measure NO, NOX, and by calculation NO2.  
The AutoZero valve provides a continuous zero reference. Periodically, the valve switches to  
turn off sample gas to the reaction cell. The ozone continues to flow. The zero reading is  
averaged and used to compensate subsequent readings for PMT zero offset.  
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An external pump comes as standard equipment. The Pump Pack includes a vacuum pump and  
ozone scrubber. It is supplied with 0.25" tube fitting to connect to the exhaust fitting on the  
M200AH rear panel. See Figure 2-4 for hook-up information. The pump pack is turned on by  
The pump is supplied as standard equipment, however if you are supplying a pump, it must have  
the following characteristics:  
1. The pump must supply 2 slpm at 5"Hg-A.  
2. The ozone scrubber must remove all ozone from the analyzer exhaust.  
3. Connect the exhaust (Figure 2-4) to a pump with a <3 m length of 1/4" O.D. PTFE tubing.  
Failure to meet the performance specifications will result in poor analyzer performance, damage  
to the pump, damage to the analyzer, and may jeopardize warranty repairs. Teledyne API  
strongly recommends that the factory supplied pump be used with the M200AH.  
NOTE  
On vacuum vs absolute pressure:  
Many vacuum gauges read relative to ambient pressure, therefore  
a reading of 25" of mercury (Hg) at sea level (which would give an  
absolute pressure of about 5" Hg in the reaction cell) would read  
only 20" Hg at high altitude sites. Therefore in this manual the vacuum  
specification of 5" Hg pressure is given as an absolute pressure  
- 5" Hg-A - reference against zero absolute pressure (a perfect vacuum)  
thus removing ambiguities for high altitude sites.  
A 47 mm diameter sample filter is provided as standard equipment to remove particulate matter  
from the sample gas. It is important that the filter be maintained at regular intervals because  
particulates trapped on the filter have been shown to alter the concentration of the sample. A  
or less frequent maintenance may be required depending on the situation.  
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Figure 4-3: External Pump Pack  
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4.2.9. Ozone Generator  
Because of the instability of ozone, it is necessary to generate this gas inside the analyzer. The  
ozone generation module consists of a switching power supply that drives a high voltage  
transformer and silent discharge tube. The generator’s dry air supply uses a membrane drier to  
supply air with a dew point of 0C or less. The exhaust side of the membrane is connected to the  
vacuum manifold at the rear of the instrument. A complete description and service requirements  
Normal room air contains enough water vapor to damage the generator and components  
downstream, therefore the ozone GENERATOR MAY NOT TURN ON IMMEDIATELY  
AFTER POWER UP. The delay is built into the instrument to allow the dryer to start operating  
generator.  
Table 4-3: Ozone Generator Start-up Timing  
Time Since Last Power-up  
< 1 hour  
Ozone Gen State  
ON at power-up  
OFF at power-up  
Program Action  
Gen ON immediately after power-up.  
Wait 30 min, then turn gen ON.  
> 1 hour  
4.2.10. NO2 - NO Converter  
The converter is a length of 1/8” tubing heated to 700C. The converter's function is to reduce  
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to nitric oxide (NO). The temperature control for this module is done by  
the computer. To accurately measure converter efficiency, there should be oxygen present in the  
NO2 calibration gas.  
NOTE  
For the converter to operate properly there should be a few  
percent oxygen present in the sample stream.  
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5. SOFTWARE FEATURES  
The M200AH control software has two major operating modes. The SAMPLE mode is the  
normal mode when the instrument is taking data. The software menu that covers the SAMPLE  
mode is diagrammed in Figure 5-1.  
When the instrument is initially installed, or problems indicate a need for diagnostics, the  
SETUP menu is used. The SETUP menu is diagrammed in Figure 5-2.  
5.1. Index to Front Panel Menus  
The next several pages contain two different styles of indexes that will allow you to navigate the  
M200AH software menus. The first two pages show a "tree" menu structure to let you see at a  
glance where each software feature is located in the menu. The second menu contains a brief  
description of each key mnemonic and a reference to the section of the manual that describes its  
purpose and function in detail.  
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Figure 5-1: Sample Menu Tree  
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Figure 5-2: Setup Menu Tree  
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Figure 5-3: Setup Menu Tree- Units with O2 Sensor  
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Figure 5-4: Setup Menu Tree – Units with O2 Sensor  
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5.1.1. Sample Menu  
Table 5-1: M200AH Sample Menu Structure  
Reference  
Section  
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Description  
TEST  
TST>  
Test functions  
CAL  
Zero/Span calibration w/ gas through sample 5.2.2.1, 7.1  
port  
CALZ  
CALS  
Zero calibration w/ zero gas from zero valve 5.2.2.3,  
option  
Span calibration w/ span gas from low or high 5.2.2.4,  
concentration span valve option  
LOW/  
HIGH  
Only present if AutoRange is selected. Used  
to select which range instrument will be  
calibrated in. Selects which slopes, offsets,  
expected span values, etc. will be updated and  
displayed.  
ZERO  
SPAN  
Press ZERO then ENTR will zero analyzer  
Press SPAN then ENTR will span analyzer  
CONC  
Expected NO/NOx span concentrations and  
Conv efficiency setup  
NOX  
Enter expected NOx span concentration  
CONC  
NO  
Enter expected NO span concentration  
CONC  
CONV  
Sub-menu for converter efficiency setup and 5.2.2.7,  
verification  
NO2  
CAL  
SET  
Expected NO2 concentration for converter  
efficiency calculation  
Automatic converter efficiency calibration  
and entry  
Set the converter efficiency manually  
SETUP  
The SETUP Menu - See next table.  
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5.1.2. Set-Up Menu  
Table 5-2: M200AH Setup Menu  
Reference  
Section  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4  
Description  
CFG  
CFG is primarily used for showing  
special configuration options and  
factory special software.  
PREV,  
NEXT,  
LIST  
PREV, NEXT can be used to scroll  
through the configuration list. LIST  
automatically scrolls the list.  
AUTOCAL  
Automatic span check or calibration  
PREV  
SEQUENCE  
Select a sequence of pre programmed 5.3.2  
calibration commands  
Scroll backwards  
NEXT  
SEQUENCE  
Select a sequence of pre programmed 5.3.2  
calibration commands  
Scroll forwards  
MODE  
Choose from a list of 7 modes plus  
disable  
PREV  
NEXT  
Scroll back to choose type of  
calibration performed  
Scroll forward to choose type of  
calibration performed  
DISABLE  
ZERO  
Disable selected calibration sequence. 7.7  
Do a zero calibrate  
ZERO-LO Do a zero and low span calibrate  
ZERO-HI Do a zero and high span calibrate  
(table continued)  
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Table 5-2: M200AH Setup Menu (Continued)  
Reference  
Section  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4  
Description  
ZERO-LO- Do a zero, low, and high span  
HI  
calibrate  
LO  
Do a low span calibrate  
Do a high span calibrate  
Do a low and high span calibrate  
HI  
LO-HI  
SETTINGS  
TIMER  
ENABLE  
Enable/Disable chosen sequence  
Start date of selected sequence  
Start time of selected sequence  
START  
DATE  
START  
TIME  
DELTA  
DAYS  
Number of days to shift start time  
each time sequence is run  
DELTATI  
ME  
Number of hours to shift start time  
each time sequence is run  
DURATIO  
N
Number of minutes to spend at each  
step in sequence  
CALIBRA  
TE  
ON=compute new slope and/or offset 5.3.2, 6.2  
OFF=do a span/zero check  
RANGE  
TO CAL  
If AutoRange is ON, select which  
range to calibrate LO or HI  
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Table 5-3: M200AH Setup Menu  
Reference  
Section  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3 Level 4  
Level 5  
Description  
DAS  
Data Acquisition menu  
VIEW  
Select which DAS data collector to view 5.3.3  
PREV-  
NEXT  
Scroll through data collectors CONC,  
PNUMTC, CAL DAT  
EDIT  
UP  
Examine the DAS data buffer  
UP10  
Move UP 10 averages in the DAS data  
buffer  
DOWN  
Examine the DAS data buffer - move  
down and display next average  
DOWN10  
Move DOWN 10 averages in the DAS  
data buffer  
RANGE  
Sets the output range  
Type of range output  
MODE  
SING  
AUTO  
REM  
IND  
All 3 outputs are on the same single  
range  
All 3 outputs AutoRange between 2  
different ranges  
Same as AutoRange, except external  
contacts set range  
Each range can be set independently  
OFFS  
UNIT  
Allows a offset bias voltage to all  
analog output channels  
Unit selection menu  
Selects PPM units  
PPM  
MGM  
Selects milligrams per cubic meter units 5.3.4.6  
SET  
IF  
SINGLE  
SET  
Sets the range of the instrument if in  
SINGLE range mode  
IF  
AUTO  
OR  
LO/HI  
Sets the low and high ranges for  
AUTORANGE or Remote Range.  
REM  
IF  
INDEP  
NO NOX Sets each INDEPENDENT range.  
NO2  
DIL  
Sets dilution factor.  
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Table 5-4: M200AH Setup Menu  
Reference  
Section  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4 Level 5  
Description  
PASS  
Password protection  
ON/OFF  
Enable password protection of  
calibration and setup menus.  
CLOCK  
MORE  
Time of day clock  
TIME  
DATE  
Set the time of day  
Set the date  
Drop to next lower level of menus  
Communications setup menu  
COMM  
BAUD  
ID  
Set the BAUD rate, there are more RS- 5.3.8  
232 options in the VARS menu.  
Set the instrument ID  
VARS  
Internal software variables  
PREV,  
NEXT,  
JUMP,  
EDIT  
PREV, NEXT scroll up and down  
through the VARS menu. Jump will go  
to variable number selected, EDIT will  
allow changing the selected variable.  
VARS  
User level variables.  
Diagnostic menu  
DIAG  
EXIT  
PREV,  
NEXT,  
JUMP  
PREV, NEXT scroll up and down  
through the DIAG menu.  
8 DIAG  
MODES  
There are 8 diagnostic menus for testing 9.1.3  
various sections of the M200AH  
Exit from the SETUP menu  
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5.2. Sample Mode  
5.2.1. Test Functions  
NOTE  
In any of the following TEST functions, if a value of  
XXXX is displayed, that indicates an off scale and  
therefore meaningless reading.  
TEST functions allow the operator to examine several important operating parameters of the  
M200AH to verify correct Analyzer operation. If faults are discovered, refer to Troubleshooting  
Range (RANGE)  
This is the Range of the instrument. In single range mode there is one range for all 3 rear panel  
analog outputs.  
The AutoRange option allows 2 different ranges for each channel, and will automatically switch  
to the other range dynamically as concentration values require. By selecting Remote AutoRange,  
the range change can be controlled remotely. The TEST values will show the range the  
instrument is currently operating in, and will dynamically display range change information  
when necessary.  
Independent range option allows different ranges for each output. When enabled, there will be  
three range values displayed, NO, NOX and NO2.  
NOTE  
Each of the range modes Single range, Auto range, and  
Independent ranges are mutually exclusive.  
Oxygen Sensor Range (O2 RANGE) (Option)  
For units equipped with the O2 Sensor Option, this is the Full Scale Range of the rear panel O2  
analog output.  
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Signal Stability (STABIL, NOX STB)  
The instrument noise is computed by calculating the standard deviation of the last 10 minutes of  
concentration data. If NO/ NOX switching mode is selected, the noise reading is that of the NOX  
channel. If NO only or NOX only mode is selected the Noise applies to the mode selected. The  
noise value only becomes meaningful if sampling a constant concentration for more than  
10 minutes. The noise value should be compared to the value observed in the factory check-out.  
Sample Flow (SAMP FLW)  
The SAMPLE FLOW test function is computed from the pressure measured up-stream of the  
sample flow orifice. The pressure down-stream of the orifice is also checked to assure the  
assumptions of the equation are valid. This will register variations in flow caused by changes in  
atmospheric pressure, but will not detect a plugged sample flow orifice. The sample flow into the  
reaction cell is 50 10 cc/min with a bypass flow of 250 cc/min 50. The instrument reports a  
flow of 290 50 cc/min.  
Ozone Flow (OZONE FLW)  
The OZONE FLOW test function is directly measured by a solid state flow meter. Variations in  
this value indicate variations in ozone flow. The nominal value for ozone flow is 250  
10 cc/min.  
PMT Voltage (PMT)  
The PMT VOLTAGE measures the PMT signal at the output of the preamp board. The  
waveform of the PMT voltage can be complex, and vary from near 0 mV when zero gas is in the  
reaction cell to 5000 mV when there is large amounts of NO being measured. If the PMT reading  
is consistently 5000 mV, that indicates an off-scale reading. Typical readings bounce around,  
which is normal.  
AutoZero Voltage (AZERO)  
The AutoZero Voltage is the PMT output when the AutoZero valve is actuated. It provides a  
zero reference which is subtracted from all NO and NOX readings. The value typically will be  
near  
0 mV. Readings in the range –10 to +50 mV are acceptable. High readings indicate a light leak  
in the reaction cell, recent exposure of the PMT to light, or contamination in the reaction cell.  
High Voltage Power Supply Voltage (HVPS)  
The HVPS reading is a measure of the scaled-up HVPS programming voltage. The voltage used  
to set the HVPS output is generated on the Preamp board. Its value is between 0 and 1 volt,  
corresponding to a voltage of 0 to 1000 volts out of the HVPS. The HVPS front panel TEST  
measurement should typically be in the range of 400-600V.  
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DC Power Supply Voltage (DCPS)  
The DCPS voltage is a composite of the 5 and 15 VDC voltages in the Power Supply Module.  
This is meant to be a quick indicator to show if the PSM is working correctly. The nominal value  
is 2500 mV 200 mV.  
Reaction Cell Temperature (RCEL TEMP)  
This is a measurement of the temperature of the reaction cell. It is controlled by the computer to  
50 2C. Temperatures outside this range will cause the M200AH output to drift.  
Box Temperature (BOX TEMP)  
This TEST function measures the temperature inside the chassis of the M200AH. The  
temperature sensor is located on the Status/Temp Board. Typically it runs 2 to 10C higher than  
the ambient temperature. The M200AH has been engineered to maintain stable output over 5 to  
40C ambient temperature range.  
PMT Temperature (PMT TEMP)  
The temperature of the PMT is closely controlled by a dedicated proportional temperature  
controller. The nominal set-point is 7 1C. Readings outside this range will cause instrument  
drift due to gain changes in the PMT detector.  
Block Temperature (BLOCK TEMP)  
The block temperature is the temperature of the sample flow orifice. The block is mounted near  
the rear of the instrument and is located upstream of the converter. Running the converter at low  
pressure improves its conversion efficiency. The normal temperature of the sample orifice block  
is 50 2C, and is controlled by the computer.  
Oxygen Sensor Temperature (O2 TEMP) (Option)  
For instruments equipped with O2 sensor option, the O2 temperature reading replaces the Block  
Temp reading and is the temperature of the oven housing the O2 sensor. Also included the oven  
is the sample flow control orifice. The normal temperature of the oven is 50 2°C, and is  
controlled by the computer.  
Converter Temperature (CONV TEMP)  
The converter temperature monitors the temperature of the NO2-to-NO converter and is  
controlled by the computer. The nominal set-point is 700 10°C. The temperature sensor inside  
the converter is a type-K thermocouple. The thermocouple amplifier is located on the  
STATUS/TEMP board. If the thermocouple breaks, the circuit will turn off power to the heater.  
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If the analyzer is equipped with the molybdenum converter option the TEST function will report  
MOLY TEMP, the temperature setpoint will be 315 10°C.  
If the analyzer is equipped with the Model 501 external converter option, the converter  
temperature is shown on the front panel of the M501. The TEST function O3KL will report the  
temperature of the catalytic ozone killer located inside the converter can.  
Reaction Cell Pressure (RCEL)  
The pressure in the reaction cell is measured by a solid state pressure sensor which measures  
absolute pressure. Absolute pressure was chosen because it is an unambiguous measure of cell  
pressure. This pressure will vary depending on several things.  
1. The type of pump attached to the analyzer.  
2. Variations in local weather will cause a 0.3 in-Hg change in pressure.  
3. The altitude of the analyzer will cause the cell pressure to change.  
Nominal values are 3 to 10 in-Hg-A. Typical reading is about 5 in-Hg-A at sea level for the  
standard pump.  
Sample Pressure (SAMP)  
The sample pressure is measured by one of the pressure sensors on the sensor board. The sample  
pressure typically runs slightly below atmospheric pressure. Sample pressure will change with  
varying atmospheric pressure (like the weather) because the sensor is an absolute pressure  
sensor. It will also change with altitude.  
NOX, NO, O2 Slope and Offset Values (NOX SLOPE, NOX OFFS, NO SLOPE, NO OFFS,  
O2 SLOPE, O2 OFFS)  
The slope (m) and intercept (b) coefficients of straight line equations (y = mx + b) determine the  
calibration of the M200AH. The slope parameter(m) can be thought of as a gain term which  
determines the steepness of the calibration curve. The offset (b) parameter compensates for  
differences in the background signal of the NO and NOX channels. This is primarily due to the  
background of the converter.  
These parameters contain valuable information about the quality and validity of the calibration.  
For example the NO and NOX slope values should not differ by more than 0.1 from each other.  
Larger values indicate a flow imbalance such as a leak or problems with the converter. Refer to  
Time (TIME)  
This is the output of the internal time of day clock.  
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5.2.2. CAL, CALS, CALZ, Calibration Functions  
Table 7-1 summarizes types of calibration.  
5.2.2.1. CAL, CALS, CALZ  
The CAL, CALS, and CALZ keys control the calibration functions of the analyzer. In the CAL  
mode the analyzer can be calibrated with zero/span gas coming in through the sample input port  
on the rear panel. If the analyzer is equipped with the Zero/Span valve option, the CALZ and  
5.2.2.2. Gas To Cal  
For units equipped with the Oxygen Sensor Option, depressing the CAL key will cause the  
instrument to prompt for which gas sensor to calibrate; NOX or O2. After the desired gas is  
selected, the instrument will display ZERO, SPAN, and CONC keys as described below.  
5.2.2.3. Zero  
Pressing the ZERO key along with ENTR will cause the instrument to adjust the OFFSET value  
of the internal formulas so that the instrument reads zero. The M200AH allows zero adjustment  
over a limited range of signal levels, therefore the signal does not have to be exactly zero for the  
instrument to do a zero cal. The instrument will not, however, allow a zero cal on any signal  
level, therefore it is not possible to zero the instrument with high concentrations of span gas in  
the reaction cell. If the ZERO key does not come on as expected, check Section 9.2.9.  
5.2.2.4. Span  
Pressing the SPAN key along with ENTR will cause the instrument to adjust the SLOPE value of  
the internal formula so the instrument displays the span value. The expected NOX, NO span  
Like the Zero calibration, the Span cal cannot be done with any concentration of span gas. If  
signal level is outside certain limits the SPAN key will not be illuminated. If you encounter this  
ZERO and SPAN keys might be on, thus allowing you to either zero or span the instrument. In  
this case care must be taken to perform the correct operation or the analyzer can become miss-  
calibrated.  
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5.2.2.5. NO, NOX and O2 Cal Concentration  
Before the M200AH can be spanned, it is necessary to enter the expected span concentrations for  
NO and NOX. In single range mode there is one value each for the NO, NOX and O2 expected  
span values. The span values are entered by pressing CAL-CONC-NO or CAL-CONC-NOX or  
CAL-O2-CONC keys for NO , NOX and O2 span concentrations respectively.  
If AutoRange is enabled, there is a different slope and offset for each of the 2 ranges for a total  
of 4 expected span concentrations. Therefore there will be 2 span concentrations for NO and 2  
span values for NOX. When AutoRange is enabled, the path to the expected span concentrations  
contain an extra step. For the LOW concentration range the path is CAL-LOW-CONC-NO for  
NO, and CAL-LOW-CONC-NOX for NOX. For the HIGH concentration range the pathways are  
CAL-HIGH-CONC-NO and CAL-HIGH-CONC- NOX. These values must be entered to  
correctly calibrate the instrument.  
5.2.2.6. Formula Values  
The slope and offset terms should be checked after each calibration. The values for these terms  
contain valuable information about internal health of the analyzer. The range of acceptable  
To compute the NOX and NO or O2 concentrations, the formula for a straight line is used.  
Where:  
y = the NOx or NO or O2 concentration  
m = the slope  
x = the conditioned sensor output  
b = the offset  
y = mx + b  
In comparison with analog analyzers the slope term is equivalent to the "span pot" and the b term  
is equivalent to the "zero pot". Again, like an analog analyzer there is only a limited range of  
adjustment allowed for either term, and there are consequences of having the values near the  
high or low limits of their respective adjustment ranges.  
The (x) term is the conditioned PMT signal. PMT signal is adjusted for current zero, AutoZero  
value, range, temperature, and pressure.  
The offset (b) term is the total background light. Therefore in the case of the NO channel the b  
term should be very close to zero. The (b) for the NOX channel is often slightly higher than the  
term for the NO channel. The extra background is mostly from the converter. The (b) term  
incorporates the PMT reading, the AutoZero value, the current span value, temperature and  
pressure compensation factors.  
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Because the span calibration calculation includes zero calibration data and zero calibration  
includes span calibration data, the zero and span calibrations can be performed in any order and  
the instrument will be accurately calibrated either way.  
After every zero or span calibration, it is very important to check the QUALITY of the  
calibration. The calibration of the M200AH involves balancing several sections of electronics  
and software to achieve an optimum balance of accuracy, noise, linearity and dynamic range.  
5.2.2.7. Automatic Converter Efficiency Compensation  
The M200AH can automatically compensate the NOX and NO2 readings for the converter  
efficiency. There are 2 ways to enter the converter efficiency into the instrument. If the  
instrument is in single or independent range modes, there is just one converter efficiency  
parameter. If the converter efficiency is determined by some outside method, the efficiency  
coefficient can be keyed in as a decimal fraction through the front panel. The path is CAL-  
CONC-CONV-SET. The second method is to have the M200AH compute the efficiency using  
the CAL-CONC-CON-CAL menu. See the Calibration Section 7.11 - Converter Efficiency for  
details.  
If AutoRange is enabled there will be 2 converter efficiencies, one for low range and one for  
high range. The procedure is identical for each range. To access the converter efficiency menu,  
the path is CAL-LOW-CONC-CONV for LOW range and CAL-HIGH-CONC-CONV for HIGH  
range. If NOX or NO ONLY mode is set, the converter efficiency is disabled with the value set to  
1.0000.  
To disable the compensation, press CAL-CONV-SET and enter 1.0000 as the efficiency. Factory  
default is 1.0000.  
5.3. Set-Up Mode  
5.3.1. Configuration Information (CFG)  
This menu item will tell if the installed software has factory special features or other non-  
standard features. If you call Teledyne API service you may be asked for information from this  
menu.  
5.3.2. Automatic Calibration (AutoCal)  
The AutoCal feature allows the M200AH to automatically operate the Zero/Span Valve option.  
This option allows a variety of periodic instrument calibrations and calibration checks.  
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5.3.3. Data Acquisition System (DAS)  
The M200A contains a flexible and powerful built in data acquisition system (DAS) that enables  
the analyzer to store concentration data as well as diagnostic parameters in its battery backed  
memory. This information can be viewed from the front panel or printed out through the RS-232  
port. The diagnostic data can be used for performing “Predictive Diagnostics” and trending to  
determine when maintenance and servicing will be required.  
The logged parameters are stored in what are called “Data Channels.” Each Data Channel can  
store multiple data parameters. The Data Channels can be programmed and customized from the  
front panel. A set of default Data Channels has been included in the M200A software. For more  
information on programming custom Data Channels, a supplementary document containing this  
information can be requested from Teledyne API.  
5.3.3.1. Data Channels  
The function of the Data Channels is to store, report, and view data from the analyzer. The data  
may consist of NO, NOX, NO2, O2 concentration, or may be diagnostic data, such as the sample  
flow or reaction cell pressure.  
The M200AH comes pre-programmed with a set of useful Data Channels for logging  
concentration and predictive diagnostic data. The default Data Channels can be used as they are,  
or they can be changed by the user to fit a specific application. They can also be deleted to make  
room for custom user-programmed Data Channels.  
The data in the default Data Channels can be viewed through the SETUP-DAS-VIEW menu.  
Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to scroll through the Data Channels and press VIEW to view  
the data. The last record in the Data Channel is shown. Pressing PREV and NEXT will scroll  
through the records one at a time. Pressing NX10 and PV10 will move forward or backward 10  
records. For Data Channels that log more than one parameter, such as PNUMTC, buttons labeled  
<PRM and PRM> will appear. These buttons are used to scroll through the parameters located  
in each record.  
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The function of each of the default Data Channels is described below:  
Samples NOX, NO and NO2 (NOX, NO and O2 if the instrument is equipped  
with the Oxygen option) concentration data at one minute intervals and stores  
an average every hour with a time and date stamp. Readings during calibration  
and calibration hold off are not included in the data. The last 800 hourly  
averages are stored.  
CONC:  
Collects sample flow and sample pressure data at five minute intervals and  
stores an average once a day with a time and date stamp. This data is useful for  
monitoring the condition of the pump and critical flow orifice (sample flow)  
and the sample filter (clogging indicated by a drop in sample pressure) over  
time to predict when maintenance will be required. The last 360 daily averages  
(about  
PNUMTC:  
1 year) are stored.  
Logs new slope and offset every time a zero or span calibration is performed,  
also records the sample concentration reading just prior to performing a  
calibration.  
CALDAT:  
NOTE:  
This Data Channel collects data based on an event (a calibration) rather than a timer.  
This Data Channel will store data from the last 200 calibrations. This does not  
represent any specific length of time since it is dependent on how often calibrations are  
performed. As with all Data Channels, a time and date stamp is recorded for every data  
point logged.  
Table 5-5: DAS Data Channel Editing  
Step  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Enter DAS menu to edit Data Channels  
Select Data Channel to edit  
Press SETUP-DAS-EDIT  
Press PREV/NEXT  
Press EDIT  
Enter the Edit menu for the selected Data Channel  
Scroll through Data Channel properties until RS-232  
REPORT: OFF is displayed  
Press SET> (5 times)  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Edit selected setup property  
Change RS-232 REPORT property  
Accepts change  
Press EDIT  
Toggle OFF to ON  
Press ENTR  
Exits back to sample menu  
Press EXIT (4 times)  
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5.3.4. Range Menu  
For NOX measurements, the instrument operates on any full scale range from 5 to 5,000 ppm.  
The range is the concentration value that equals the maximum voltage or current output on the  
rear panel of the instrument.  
If the range you select is between 5 and 500 ppm the front panel will read the concentration  
anywhere from 0 to 500 ppm regardless of the range selected. If the range selected is from 501 to  
5,000 ppm the front panel will read from 0 to 5,000 ppm. The apparently wider range of front  
panel readouts is because the M200AH has 2 internal hardware ranges, namely 0-500 ppm and  
0-5,000 ppm. The analog output is scaled for the range selected, however the front panel reading  
can display correct concentrations over the entire physical range.  
For O2 measurements (option), the instrument operates on any full scale range from 5 to 100  
percent. The range is the concentration value that equals the maximum voltage or current output  
on the rear panel of the instrument.  
NOTE  
Only one of the following range choices can be active at any one time.  
There are 3 range choices for NOX measurements (O2 Measurements are always made on a  
single range):  
1. Single Range  
2. Auto Range  
A. Remote Range  
3. Independent Ranges  
5.3.4.1. Single Range (NOx Measurements)  
This range option selects a single range for all output channels (NO, NOX, NO2) of the M200AH.  
To select Single Range press SETUP-RNGE-MODE-SING, then press ENTR. To set the value  
for the range press SETUP-RNGE-SET, and enter the full scale range desired from 5 ppm to  
5,000 ppm.  
5.3.4.2. Auto Range and Remote Range (NOX Measurements)  
Auto Range allows each of the 3 output signals (NO, NOX, NO2) to automatically range between  
a low value and a higher value. The Hi range mode is signaled by a bit on the STATUS  
connector see Table 5-8. When the instrument output increases to 98% of the low range value it  
will Auto Range into Hi range. In Hi range, when the output decreases to 75% of low range it  
will change to the lower range. If you select a Hi range that is less than Low range, the M200AH  
will remain locked in Low range and behave as a Single Range instrument.  
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To set up Auto Range press SETUP-RNGE-MODE-AUTO, then press ENTR. To set the values  
press SETUP-RNGE-SET. The M200AH will prompt you for LO, then HI which is the lower  
and upper ranges of Auto Range. Key in the value desired, then press ENTR.  
Remote Range works the same as AutoRange except that the LO/HI range decision is made via  
also the same as for AutoRange see Section 7.8. To select Remote AutoRange press SETUP-  
RNGE-MODE-REM, then press ENTR.  
5.3.4.3. Independent Ranges (NOX Measurements)  
Independent Ranges allows you to select different ranges for NO, NOX, and NO2.  
To set up Independent Ranges press SETUP-RNGE-MODE-IND, then press ENTR. To set the  
values press SETUP-RNGE-SET. The M200AH will prompt you for the range of NO, NOX and  
NO2 channels. Key in the desired range for each channel, then press ENTR after each value.  
5.3.4.4. O2 Range  
To set the value for the range press SETUP-RNGE-SET-O2, and enter the full scale range  
desired from 5 percent to 100 percent.  
5.3.4.5. Dilution Ratio  
The dilution feature allows the M200AH to be used with a stack dilution probe. With the  
Dilution feature you can select the range and display the concentration at the value and units of  
the un-diluted gas in the stack. The dilution probe dilutes the gas by a fixed ratio so the analyzer  
is actually measuring a much lower concentration than is actually present in the stack.  
The software scales the diluted sample gas concentration readings so that the outputs show the  
actual stack concentrations. Also, when calibrating the instrument or setting the ranges the  
values selected are scaled to reflect the actual stack concentrations. The scaled readings are sent  
to the display, analog outputs, and RS-232 port.  
To use the Dilution feature:  
1. SELECT UNITS  
For stack measurement, select PPM units. To set units, press SETUP-RANGE-UNIT-PPM. Press  
ENTR after the unit selection is made, then EXIT to return to upper level menus.  
2. SET DILUTION RATIO  
The dilution ratio of the probe is entered by SETUP-RANGE-DIL. Accepted values are 1 to  
1000. Press ENTR, and EXIT to return to upper level menus. A value of 1 disables the dilution  
feature.  
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3. SELECT RANGE  
The range selection is the same with dilution as with normal monitoring. See Section 5.3.4 for  
information on range selection. You should note however, the value entered should be the actual  
concentration of the calibration gas entering the dilution probe. The units of this number is ppm.  
4. CALIBRATION  
When the above selections have been made, the instrument now must be calibrated through the  
dilution probe.  
NOTE  
5.3.4.6. Concentration Units  
The M200AH can display NOX concentrations in ppm or mg/m3 and if equipped with the  
Oxygen Sensor option, displays O2 concentrations in %. To change the current NOX units press  
SETUP-RANGE-UNIT. Select PPM or MGM, then press ENTR. Remember, you should now  
reset the expected span concentration values in the new units and re-calibrate the instrument  
using one of the methods in Section 7. The following equations give approximate conversion  
values. The exact values depend on the standard temperature and pressure used by your  
regulatory agency.  
NO ppm x 1.34 = NO mg/m3  
NO2 ppm x 2.05 = NO2 mg/m3  
NOTE  
Changing units affects all of the RS-232 values, all of the  
display values, and all of the calibration values.  
Example:  
If the current units are in ppm with the span value at 400 ppm, and  
the units are changed to mg/m3 the span value is NOT re-calculated  
to the equivalent value in mg/m3. Therefore the span value now  
becomes 400 mg/m3 instead of 400 ppm. Re-enter the expected  
span concentrations in mg/m3 units and recalibrate.  
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5.3.4.7. Recorder Offset  
If necessary, a recorder offset can be introduced into the analog output voltages. This can be  
used to bias the output voltage or current 10%. It is intended for older design chart recorders  
that cannot show slightly negative readings. It can also be used to bias the input to a datalogger  
to offset small external ground loop voltages that are sometimes present in monitoring systems.  
To set the recorder offset, press SETUP-RANGE-OFFS and enter the offset voltage desired in  
percent. The recorder offset will bias both the recorder and DAS analog outputs.  
5.3.5. Password Enable  
the instrument. If the 512 password is known, only calibrations can be performed. If the 818  
password is known, the SETUP mode can be accessed. The 101 password can be used to enter  
Table 5-6: Calibrate, Setup Passwords  
Password Usage  
Calibration Password  
Setup Password  
Password  
512, 101  
818, 101  
Use to get into CAL menus  
Use to get into SETUP menus  
5.3.6. Time of Day Clock  
The instrument has an internal time of day clock. The time of day can be set by pressing SETUP-  
CLOCK-TIME and entering the time in 24hr format. In a similar manner the date can be entered  
by pressing SETUP-CLOCK-DATE and entering the date in a dd-mmm-yy format. If you are  
having trouble with the clock running slow or fast, the speed of the clock can be adjusted by  
selecting the CLOCK_ADJ variable in the SETUP-MORE-VARS menu.  
5.3.7. Diagnostic Mode  
The M200AH Diagnostic Mode allows additional tests and calibrations of the instrument. These  
features are separate from the TEST functions because each DIAG function has the ability to  
alter or disable the output of the instrument. While in DIAG mode no data is placed in the DAS  
averages. Details on the use of Diagnostic mode are in Section 9.1.3.  
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5.3.8. Communications Menu  
The COMM menu allows the RS-232 BAUD rate to be set. To set the BAUD rate press SETUP-  
MORE-COMM-BAUD, select the appropriate BAUD rate, then press ENTR.  
The instrument ID number can also be set. This ID number is attached to every RS-232 message  
sent by the M200AH. To set the ID press SETUP-MORE-COMM-ID and enter a 4 digit number  
from 0000-9999, then press ENTR. There are more RS-232 setups in the VARS menu  
5.3.9. Variables Menu (VARS)  
This menu enables you to change the settings on certain internal variables. The VARS are  
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5.4. M200AH Operating Modes  
The M200AH has two main operating modes. The instrument is normally in SAMPLE mode  
when it is taking data or doing a calibration. The second main mode is the SETUP mode. In this  
mode the many features of the instrument can be altered, enabled or disabled. Within these two  
main modes there are many other operating modes which are shown in Table 5-7. The mode the  
instrument is operating in is shown in the upper left of the front panel display.  
Table 5-7: M200AH Operating Modes  
Mode  
Description  
ZERO CAL D  
ZERO CAL A  
ZERO CAL R  
ZERO CAL M  
SPAN CAL D  
SPAN CAL A  
SPAN CAL R  
SPAN CAL M  
M-P CAL  
Automatic dynamic zero calibration  
Automatic zero calibration  
Remote zero calibration  
Manual zero calibration  
Automatic dynamic span calibration  
Automatic span calibration  
Remote span calibration  
Manual span calibration  
Manual multi-point calibration  
Electrical diagnostic test  
DIAG ELEC  
DIAG OPTIC  
DIAG OZONE  
DIAG AOUT  
DIAG  
Optical diagnostic test  
Ozone generator diagnostic test  
D/A output diagnostic test  
Main diagnostic menu  
DIAG I/O  
Signal I/O diagnostic  
DIAG RS232  
SETUP x.x  
RS232 output diagnostic  
Setup mode (X.X is software version)  
Sampling; automatic dynamic zero and span calibration enabled  
Sampling; automatic dynamic zero calibration enabled  
Sampling; automatic dynamic span calibration enabled  
Sampling; automatic cal. Enabled  
Sampling; automatic cal. Disabled  
SAMPLE ZS  
SAMPLE Z  
SAMPLE S  
SAMPLE A  
SAMPLE  
5.4.1. NO/NOx/NO2 Switching Mode  
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This is the most common mode of operation. It provides continuous output of NO, NOX and NO2  
gas concentrations. To select switching mode press SETUP-MORE-VARS-ENTR and press  
NEXT to scroll to the MEASURE-MODE variable. Set the value of this variable to NO NOX,  
then press ENTR. Press EXIT to return to SAMPLE mode.  
5.4.2. NOX Only Mode  
In this mode only NOX is measured. The converter is in the sample stream continuously. The  
output of the detector is sampled continuously. Since only NOX is being measured, there are 2  
advantages to this mode. First, it is possible to optimize for shortest response time. Second, NOX  
is being continuously measured so that short transient events can be captured.  
NOTE  
It is not possible to apply converter efficiency compensation to the NOX reading.  
The NOX reading is composed of a NO component and a NO2 component. The NO2 component  
is the only one impacted by the converter efficiency, and since the instrument is always in NOX  
mode it is not possible to know the fraction of the NOX reading that is NO2.  
To select NOX only mode press SETUP-MORE-VARS and press NEXT to scroll to the  
MON_MODE variable. Set the value to NOX, then press ENTR. Press EXIT to return to  
SAMPLE mode.  
5.4.3. NO Only Mode  
In this mode only NO is measured. The converter is always out of the sample stream. The output  
of the detector is sampled continuously. Since only NO is being measured, there are 2  
advantages to this mode. First, it is possible to optimize for shortest response time. Second, NO  
is being continuously measured so that short transient events can be captured.  
To select switching mode press SETUP-MORE-VARS and press NEXT to scroll to the  
MON_MODE variable. Set the value of this variable to NO, then press ENTR. Press EXIT to  
return to SAMPLE mode.  
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5.5. 4-20 mA Current Loop  
The analog signal output is available on the rear panel as a voltage or 4-20 mA current output.  
Optionally the current loop outputs can be isolated. See Section 6.3 for a description of isolated  
current loop outputs.  
The current outputs come out on the same terminals that are used for voltage outputs see  
Figure 2-2. The NO, NOx, NO2 and Test Channel outputs have current loop capabilities. See  
The factory default is voltage outputs. To convert from voltage to current loop, move the  
jumpers on the motherboard from the default B-C (rear pins) position to the A-B (forward pins)  
position. See the 01110 Motherboard schematic in the Appendix.  
5.6. Status Output  
The status output is an option that reports Analyzer conditions via contact closures on the rear  
panel. The closures are available on a 50 pin connector on the rear panel. The contacts are NPN  
transistors which can pass 50 ma of direct current. The pin assignments are listed in Table 5-8.  
Table 5-8: Status Output Pin Assignments  
Output #  
Pin #  
1,2  
Definition  
Condition  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ZERO CAL  
CLOSED IN ZERO CAL  
3,4  
SPAN CAL  
CLOSED IN HIGH SPAN CALIBRATION  
CLOSED IF FLOW WARNING  
CLOSED IF ANY TEMP WARNING  
CLOSED IN DIAG MODE  
5,6  
FLOW ALARM  
TEMP ALARM  
DIAG MODE  
POWER OK  
CONC ALARM  
7,8  
9,10  
11,12  
13,14  
CLOSED IF SYSTEM POWER OK  
CLOSED IF CONCENTRATION  
WARNING  
8
27,28  
LOW SPAN CAL  
SPARE  
CLOSED IN LOW SPAN CALIBRATION  
9
10  
11  
12  
19,20  
21,22  
23,24  
AUTORANGE - HI  
SYSTEM OK  
CLOSED IF IN HIGH RANGE  
CLOSED IF NO FAULTS PRESENT  
CLOSED IF ABS PRES > 15" HG  
RX CELL PRESS  
The Status Board schematic can be found in the Appendix Drawing 01087.  
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5.7. RS-232 Interface  
The RS-232 communications protocol allows the instrument to be connected to a wide variety of  
computer based equipment. The interface provides two basic functions in the M200AH.  
1. First is a comprehensive command interface for operating and diagnosing the analyzer. The  
command set can be used interactively or operated via stored program. This interface has, in  
fact, more capabilities than the front panel keyboard.  
2. The interface can provide an audit trail of analyzer events. In this function the port sends out  
messages about instrument events like calibration or warning messages. If these messages are  
captured on a printer or remote computer, they provide a continuous audit trail of the  
analyzers operation and status.  
5.7.1. Setting up the RS-232 Interface  
The baud rate is set from the front panel by SETUP-MORE-COMM-BAUD. Select the baud rate  
appropriate for your application from 300 to 19,200. It is important to note that the other device  
must have identical settings in order for the communications to work correctly.  
Second is physical wiring of the analyzer to the other unit. We have incorporated into the  
Analyzer LED's that signal the presence of data on the communications lines, and also a switch  
which can easily re-configure the analyzer from DCE to DTE if necessary. In addition, the front  
panel diagnostics allow test data streams to be sent out of the port on command. This flexibility  
and diagnostic capability should simplify attaching our equipment to other computers or printers.  
Setup from the Front Panel  
There are 3 additional RS-232 setups that can be done via the front panel.  
1. Set the Instrument ID number by SETUP-MORE-COMM-ID, and enter a 4 digit number  
from 0000-9999. This ID number is part of every message transmitted from the port.  
2. Set the BAUD rate by SETUP-MORE-BAUD, then select the desired BAUD rate.  
3. Set the RS-232 mode bit field in the VARS menu. To get to the variable press, SETUP-  
MORE-VARS and scroll to RS-232_MODE, then press EDIT. The possible values are:  
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Table 5-9: RS-232 Port Setup - Front Panel  
Decimal  
Description  
Value  
1
2
Turns on quiet mode (messages suppressed)  
Places analyzer in computer mode (no echo of characters)  
Enables Security Features (Logon, Logoff)  
Enables RS-232 menus display on M200AH front panel display  
Enable alternate protocol  
4
8
16  
32  
Enable RS-232 multidrop protocol  
NOTE  
To enter the correct value, ADD the decimal values of the features you  
want to enable. For example if LOGON and front panel RS-232  
menus are desired, the value entered would be 4 + 8 = 12.  
Security Feature  
The RS-232 port can be connected to a public telephone line which could compromise  
instrument security. If the LOGON feature is implemented, the port has the following attributes:  
1. A password is required before the port will operate.  
2. If the port is inactive for 1 hour, it will automatically LOGOUT.  
3. Repeat attempts at logging on with incorrect passwords will cause subsequent logins to be  
disabled for 1 hour.  
4. If not logged on, the only command that is active is the "?". If this command is issued the  
M200AH will respond with MUST LOG ON.  
5. The following messages will be given at logon.  
LOG ON SUCCESSFUL  
LOG ON FAILED  
Correct password given  
Password not given or incorrect  
Logged off  
LOG OFF SUCCESSFUL  
The RS-232 LOGON feature must be enabled from the front panel by setting bit 4 from  
LOGON 940331  
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940331 is the default password. The password can be changed to any number from 0 to 999999  
by the variable RS232_PASS. To change the password enter the command  
V RS232_PASS=940331  
which sets the password to the factory default.  
Protocol of Port Communication  
The RS-232 interface has two protocols of communication, because if the port is attached to a  
computer it needs to have different characteristics than if used interactively. Consequently, there  
are two primary styles of operation: terminal mode and computer mode.  
When an operator is communicating with the analyzer via a terminal, the analyzer should be  
placed into TERMINAL MODE, which echoes keystrokes, allows editing of the command line  
using the backspace and escape keys, and allows recall of the previous command. When a host  
computer or data logger is connected to the analyzer, it should be placed into COMPUTER  
MODE, which does not echo characters received or allow the special editing keys. See  
Table 5-10: RS-232 Switching From Terminal Mode to Computer Mode  
Key  
Function  
Control-T (ASCII 20 decimal)  
Control-C (ASCII 3 decimal)  
Switch to terminal mode (echo, edit)  
Switch to computer mode (no echo, no edit)  
If the command line doesn't seem to respond to keystrokes or commands, one of the first things  
you should do is send a Control-T to switch the command line interface into terminal mode.  
Also, some communication programs remove CTRL-T and CTRL-C characters from the byte  
stream, therefore these characters will not be sent to the analyzer. Check your communications  
program owners manual.  
Entering Commands in Terminal Mode  
In terminal mode, all commands must be terminated by a carriage return; commands are not  
processed until a carriage return is entered. While entering a command you may use the  
following editing keys:  
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Table 5-11: RS-232 Terminal Mode Editing Keys  
Key  
Function  
CR (carriage return)  
BS (backspace)  
Execute command  
Backspace one character to the left  
Erase entire line  
ESC (escape)  
Control-R (ASCII 18 decimal)  
Control-E (ASCII 5 decimal)  
Recall previous command  
Recall and execute previous command  
NOTE  
To open the help screen, Type "?" and press the Enter key.  
Commands are not case-sensitive; you should separate all command elements (i.e. keywords,  
data values, etc.) by spaces.  
Words such as T, SET, LIST, etc. are called keywords and are shown on the help screen in  
uppercase, but they are not case-sensitive. You must type the entire keyword; abbreviations are  
not accepted.  
5.7.2. Command Summary  
The information contained in the rest of this section covers all of the normal commands that are  
required to operate the instrument from a remote terminal. If you are going to be writing  
computer programs to communicate with the M200AH (i.e. operating the port in COMPUTER  
MODE) we suggest that you order a supplementary manual "The RS-232 Interface", Teledyne  
API part number 01350. This manual shows additional features of the port designed to support a  
computer driven interface program.  
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Table 5-12: RS-232 Command Summary  
Commands  
?
Definition  
Print help screen  
T SET ALL  
T SET name  
T LIST [ALL]  
T name  
Enable display of all test variables during T LIST  
Display only NAME during T LIST  
Print all test variables enabled with T SET or ALL warnings  
Print single test, "name" from Table 5-15  
Disable T LIST, use with T SET name  
Enable display of all warnings during W LIST  
Print warnings enabled with W SET or ALL warnings  
Print individual "name" warning from Table 5-16  
Disable W LIST, use with W SET  
Print calibration commands  
T CLEAR ALL  
W SET ALL  
W LIST [ALL]  
W name  
W CLEAR ALL  
C LIST  
C command  
D LIST  
Execute calibration "command" from Table 5-18  
Prints all I/O signal values  
D name  
Prints single I/O signal value/state  
Sets variable to new "value"  
D name=value  
D LIST NAMES  
D ENTER name  
D EXIT  
Lists diagnostic test names  
Enters and starts 'name' diagnostic test  
Exits diagnostic mode  
D SYS_RESET  
D RAM_RESET  
Resets analyzer(same as power-on)  
System reset, plus erases RAM. Initializes DAS, NO, NOx,  
NO2 conc readings, calib not affected.  
D EE_RESET  
System reset, plus erases EEPROM (RAM_RESET actions +  
setup variables, calibration to default values.  
V LIST  
Print all variable names  
V name  
Print individual "name" variable  
Sets variable to new "value"  
Print analyzer configuration  
Print last "count" DAS averages  
V name=value  
V CONFIG  
R count  
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Table 5-13: RS-232 Command Summary  
Terminal Mode Editing Keys  
Definition  
V MODE  
Print current analyzer mode  
Backspace  
BS  
ESC  
Erase line  
^R  
Recall last command  
Execute last command  
Execute command  
Switch to computer mode  
Definition  
^E  
CR  
^C  
Computer Mode Editing Keys  
LF  
Execute command  
Switch to terminal mode  
Definition  
^T  
Security Features  
LOGON password  
LOGOFF  
Establish connection to analyzer  
Disconnect from analyzer  
General Output Message Format  
Reporting of status messages for use as an audit trail is one of the two principal uses for the  
RS-232 interface. You can effectively disable the asynchronous reporting feature by setting the  
interface to quiet mode, see Table 5-9. All messages output from the analyzer (including those  
output in response to a command line request) have the format:  
X DDD:HH:MM IIII MESSAGE  
X is a character indicating the message type, as shown in Table 5-14.  
DDD:HH:MM is a time-stamp indicating the day-of-year (DDD) as a number from 1 to 366, the  
hour of the day (HH) as a number from 00 to 23, and the minute (MM) as a number from 00  
to 59.  
IIII is the 4-digit machine ID number.  
MESSAGE contains warning messages, test measurements, DAS reports, variable values, etc.  
The uniform nature of the output messages makes it easy for a host computer to parse them.  
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Table 5-14: RS-232 Interface Command Types  
First Character  
Message Type  
Calibration status  
Diagnostic  
C
D
R
DAS report  
T
Test measurement  
Variable  
V
W
Warning  
There are 6 different types of messages output by the M200AH. They are grouped below by type  
in Table 5-15 – Table 5-19. The meanings of the various messages are discussed elsewhere in the  
manual. The TEST, DIAGNOSTIC and WARNING messages are discussed in Sections 9.1.1,  
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5.7.3. TEST Commands and Messages  
Table 5-15: RS-232 Test Messages  
Name  
Message  
Description  
NOXRANGE1  
NORANGE(1)  
NO2RANGE(1)  
RANGE(2)  
STABIL  
NOX RNG=xxxxx ppm  
NO RNG=xxxxx ppm(3)  
NO2 RNG=xxxxx ppm(3)  
RANGE=xxxxx ppm(3)  
STABIL=xxxx.xx ppm  
SAMPLE FL=xxx CC/M  
OZONE FL=xxxx CC/M  
PMT=xxxxxx MV  
Indep. range for NOx channel  
Indep. range for NO channel  
Indep. range for NO2 channel  
Analyzer range  
Std. Deviation of last 10 min of conc values  
Sample flow rate  
FLOW  
OFLOW  
Ozone flow rate  
PMT  
PMT output  
NORM PMT  
AZERO  
NORM_PMT=xxxxxxx MV  
AZERO=xxxxxx MV  
HVPS=xxxxx V  
PMT output adjusted for T/P compensation  
AutoZero offset value  
High voltage power supply  
DC power supply  
HVPS  
DCPS  
DCPS=xxxxxx MV  
RCELL TEMP=xxx C  
BOX TEMP=xxx C  
PMT TEMP=xxx C  
BLOCK=xxx C  
RCTEMP  
BOXTEMP  
PMTTEMP  
BLOCKTEMP  
CONVTEMP  
RCPRESS  
SMPPRESS  
NOXSLOPE  
NOXOFFSET  
NOSLOPE  
NOOFFSET  
CLKTIME  
Reaction cell temperature  
Internal box temperature  
PMT temperature  
Sample flow control block temp  
Converter temperature  
Rx Cell Pressure  
CONV TEMP=xxx C  
RCEL=xxx.x IN-HG-A  
SAMP=xxx.x IN-HG-A  
NOXSLOPE=xxxxx  
NOXOFFS=xxxxx  
Sample Pressure  
NOX Slope Parameter  
NOX Offset Parameter  
NO Slope Parameter  
NOSLOPE=xxxxxx  
NOOFFS=xxxxxx  
NO Offset Parameter  
Time of day  
TIME=HH:MM:SS  
(1)Displayed when independent range is enabled.  
(2)Displayed when single or AutoRange is enabled.  
(3)Depends on which units are currently selected.  
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The T command lists TEST messages. Examples of the T command are:  
T LIST  
Lists test messages currently enabled with T SET  
Lists all test messages  
T LIST ALL  
T CONVTEMP  
T LIST NOX  
T NOX  
Prints the temperature of the converter  
Prints NOx concentration message  
Prints concentration message  
5.7.4. WARNING Commands and Messages  
Table 5-16: RS-232 Warning Messages  
Name  
Message  
Description  
WSYSRES  
SYSTEM RESET  
Analyzer was reset/powered on  
RAM was erased  
WRAMINIT  
WSMPFLOW  
WOZONEFLOW  
WRCELLP  
RAM INITIALIZED  
SAMPLE FLOW WARN  
OZONE FLOW WARNING  
RCELL PRESS WARNING  
BOX TEMP WARNING  
RCELL TEMP WARNING  
CONV TEMP WARNING  
ORIFICE BLK TEMP WARN  
DC POWER SUPPLY WARN  
CANNOT DYN ZERO  
CANNOT DYN SPAN  
Sample flow out of spec.  
Ozone flow out of spec.  
Rx cell pressure out of spec.  
Box temp. out of spec.  
WBOXTEMP  
WRCELLT  
WCONVTMP  
WOBLKTMP  
WDCPS  
Reaction cell temp. out of spec.  
Converter temp. out of spec.  
Orifice block temp out of spec.  
DC Power voltage out of spec.  
Dynamic zero cal. out of spec.  
Dynamic span cal. out of spec.  
Temperature out of spec.  
WDYNZERO  
WDYNSPAN  
WBLKTEMP  
SAMPLE FLOW ORIFICE  
BLOCK TEMP WARNING  
WOZONEGEN  
WAUTOZERO  
WADINS  
OZONE GEN OFF  
Ozone generator is off  
AZERO WRN XXX.X MV  
A/D NOT INSTALLED  
AutoZero reading out of spec.  
A/D board not installed or broken  
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Whenever a warning message is reported on the analyzer display, if the RS-232 interface is in  
the normal mode(i.e. not in quiet mode) the warning message is also sent to the RS-232  
interface. These messages are helpful when trying to track down a problem with the analyzer and  
for determining whether or not the DAS reports are actually valid. The warning message format  
is for example:  
W 194:11:03 0000 SAMPLE FLOW WARN  
The format of a warning command is W command. Examples of warning commands are:  
W LIST  
List all current warnings  
Clear all current Warnings  
W CLEAR ALL  
Individual warnings may be cleared via the front panel or the command line interface. To clear  
the sample flow warning shown above the command would be:  
W WSMPFLOW  
5.7.5. CALIBRATION Commands and Messages  
Table 5-17: RS-232 Calibration Messages  
Message  
Description  
START ZERO CALIBRATION  
FINISH ZERO CALIBRATION, NO2=xxxxx ppm(1)  
Beginning zero calibration  
Finished zero calibration  
Beginning span calibration  
Finished span calibration  
Beginning multi-point calibration  
Finished multi-point calibration  
START SPAN CALIBRATION  
FINISH SPAN CALIBRATION, NO2=xxxxx ppm(1)  
START MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION  
FINISH MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION  
(1)Depends on which units are currently selected.  
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Whenever the analyzer starts or finishes a calibration, it issues a status report to the RS-232  
interface. If the RS-232 interface is in the normal mode, these reports will be sent. Otherwise,  
they will be discarded. The format of these messages is:  
C DDD:HH:MM IIII CALIBRATION STATUS MESSAGE  
An example of an actual sequence of calibration status messages is:  
C DDD:HH:MM IIII START MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION  
C DDD:HH:MM IIII FINISH MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION  
There are several methods of both checking the calibration and calibrating the M200AH, these  
executes a calibration command, which may be one of the following:  
Table 5-18: RS-232 Calibration Commands  
Command  
C LIST  
Description  
List calibration commands  
Enter zero calibration mode  
Enter span calibration mode  
Do a zero calibration  
Do a span calibration  
Exit zero calibration  
C ZERO  
C SPAN  
C COMPUTE ZERO  
C COMPUTE SPAN  
C EXITZ  
C EXITS  
Exit span calibration  
C EXIT  
Exit zero or span calibration  
5.7.6. DIAGNOSTIC Commands and Messages  
When Diagnostic mode is entered from the RS-232 port, the diagnostic mode issues additional  
status messages to indicate which diagnostic test is currently selected. Examples of Diagnostic  
mode messages are:  
D DDD:HH:MM IIII ZERO VALVE=ON  
D DDD:HH:MM IIII ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODE  
D DDD:HH:MM IIII EXIT DIAGNOSTIC MODE  
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The following is a summary of the Diagnostic commands.  
Table 5-19: RS-232 Diagnostic Command Summary  
Command  
Description  
D LIST  
D NAME=VALUE  
Examines or sets I/O signal. Must issue D ENTER SIG command  
before using this command.  
D LIST NAMES  
Prin is command.ts names of all diagnostic tests.  
D ENTER SIG  
D ENTER OT  
D ENTER ET  
Executes SIGNAL I/O diagnostic test.  
Executes Optic Test diagnostic test.  
Executes Elect Test diagnostic test.  
Use D EXIT to leave these diagnostic modes.  
D EXIT  
Must use this command to exit SIG, ET or OT Diagnostic modes.  
Resets analyzer software (same as power on).  
D SYS_RESET  
D RAM_RESET  
Resets analyzer software and erases RAM. Erases NO, NOX, NO2 conc  
values, erases all DAS data. Keeps setup variables and calibration.  
(Same as installing new software version.)  
D EE_RESET  
Resets analyzer software and erases RAM and EEPROM. Returns all  
setup variables to factory defaults, resets calibration values.  
5.7.7. DAS Commands and Messages  
The M200AH contains a flexible and powerful built in data acquisition system (DAS) that  
enables the analyzer to store concentration data as well as diagnostic parameters in its battery  
backed memory. This information can be printed out through the RS-232 port. The diagnostic  
data can be used for performing “Predictive Diagnostics” and trending to determine when  
maintenance and servicing will be required.  
To print out the properties of all of the data channels enter:  
D PRINT  
To print the properties of just a single data channel enter:  
D PRINT "name”  
For example to print the properties of the CONC data channel enter:  
D PRINT “CONC”  
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To print records from a DAS data channel enter:  
D REPORT “name” RECORDS=nnn COMPACT|VERBOSE  
Examples of reports are:  
D REPORT “CONC” RECORDS=35 VERBOSE  
D REPORT “CALDAT” RECORDS=10  
D REPORT “PNUMTC” RECORDS=155 VERBOSE  
Automatic RS-232 reporting can be independently enabled and disabled for each Data Channel.  
For all default data channels, automatic reporting is initially set to “OFF.” If this property is  
turned on, the Data Channel will issue a report with a time and date stamp to the RS-232 port  
every time a data point is logged. The report format is shown below:  
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : AVG NXCNC1 = 1234.5 PPB  
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : AVG NOCNC1 = 1234.5 PPB  
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : AVG N2CNC1 = 1234.5 PPB  
One CONC report consists of:  
D
= Type of report (Diagnostic)  
= Time and Date stamp (Julian day, Hr, Min)  
= Instrument ID number  
= Data Channel name  
94:08:00  
0200  
CONC  
CONC = concentration data  
PNUMTC = pneumatic parameters  
CALDAT = calibration parameters  
= Type of data  
AVG  
AVG = average reading  
INST = instantaneous reading  
= Name of the parameter  
NX = NOX  
NXCNC1 = 1234.5 PPB  
NO = NO  
N2 = NO2  
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All of the default Data Channels sample more than one parameter, for these channels, each  
parameter is printed on a separate line.  
There is also a compact format. If this attribute is enabled, all 3 concentration parameters are  
printed on one line as shown below:  
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : 120.0 100.0 20.0  
The parameters are in the order of NOX, NO, and NO2.  
To change any of the attributes of a particular data channel, the channel attributes are edited  
from the front panel. The following table uses the example of Automatic Reporting. Other  
attributes can be edited in a similar fashion.  
5.7.8. VARIABLES Commands and Messages  
The M200AH operational modes are listed above. To list the analyzer's current mode type:  
V MODE  
Lists M200AH current operational mode  
Model M200AH Internal variables  
The M200AH has a number of internal setup variables. Essentially all of these are set at time of  
manufacture and should not need to be changed in the field. A list of user accessible variables is  
A list of variables and their settings can be requested over the RS-232 port by:  
V LIST  
Lists internal variables and values  
The output from this command is quite long and will not be shown here. The general format of  
the output is:  
name = value warning_lo warning_hi <data_lo> <data_hi>  
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Where:  
name  
= name of the variable  
value  
= current value of variable  
warning_lo  
warning_hi  
data_lo  
data_hi  
= lower limit warning (displayed if applicable)  
= upper limit warning (displayed if applicable)  
= lower limit of allowable values  
= upper limit of allowable values  
Variables can be changed. Before changing the settings on any variables, please make sure you  
understand the consequences of the change. We recommend you call the factory before changing  
the settings on any variables. The general format for changing the settings on a variable is:  
V LIST name[=value [warn_lo [warn_hi]]]  
For example to change the warning limits on the box temperature type:  
V BOX_SET 30 10 50  
and the CPU should respond with:  
V DDD:HH:MM IIII BOX_SET=30 10 50(0-60)  
The CONFIG command lists the software configuration.  
For example:  
V CONFIG list software configuration  
The format of this listing is shown in the example below.  
CONFIG[0]= Revision H.7  
CONFIG[1]= NOx Analyzer  
CONFIG[2]= SBC40 CPU  
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6. OPTIONAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE  
Optional equipment offered with the M200AH includes:  
1. Rack mount with slides  
2. Rack mount without slides, ears only  
3. Rack mount for external pump  
4. Stainless Steel zero/span valves*  
5. Oxygen Sensor*  
6. 4-20mA, isolated outputs  
7. Molybdenum Converter  
8. Model 501 External Stainless Steel/Molybdenum Converter  
9. External Desiccant Canister  
10. Alternate Bypass Flow Orifice - 500 cc/min  
*Note: Zero/Span Valves and an Oxygen Sensor cannot be installed in the same instrument.  
6.1. Rack Mount Options  
Rack Mount including slides and ears, permits the Analyzer to be mounted in a standard 19"  
wide x 24" deep RETMA rack. This permits convenient slide out operation for servicing. It can  
also be ordered without slides for applications requiring the instrument to be rigidly mounted in  
a RETMA rack.  
The external pump can be ordered in the following configurations:  
1. External pump pack - this configuration comes standard with the M200AH.  
2. Pump Pack with rack mount - fixed tray.  
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6.2. Zero/Span Valves Option  
The Zero/Span Valve option consists of a manifold of stainless steel valves plus drive electronics  
connected to the CPU. The Option consists of two variations. Option 50 has 2 - 2-way valves,  
1 3-way valve and operates in 3 modes:  
1. Sample mode, all 3 valves off, sample gas flows through the sample port to the instrument.  
2. Zero mode, sample-cal valve is energized to shut off sample flow, zero valve is energized to  
input zero gas.  
3. Span mode, sample-cal valve is energized to shut off sample flow, span valve is energized to  
input low concentration range span gas.  
Option 52 consists of all of the features in Option 50 plus a second span valve to allow a low and  
high concentration of span gas.  
See  
Note: The Zero/Span Valves option cannot be included in an instrument that also includes an Oxygen  
Sensor.  
Table 6-1: Zero/Span Valve Operation  
Mode  
Description  
Reference Section  
1.  
Front panel operation via  
CALS and CALZ buttons  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Automatic operation using  
AUTOCAL  
Remote operation using the  
RS-232 interface  
Remote operation using  
external contact closures  
Section 7.5 - Automatic operation using external contact  
Zero and span gas inlets should supply their respective gases in excess of the demand of the  
Analyzer. Supply and vent lines should be of sufficient length and diameter to prevent back  
diffusion and pressure effects. See Figure 2-4 for fitting location and tubing recommendations.  
Note that Zero/Span Valves cannot be included in an instrument that also includes the Oxygen  
sensor option.  
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6.2.1. Autocal - Setup Zero/Span Valves  
The Zero/Span valves can be set up to operate automatically. Table 6-2 in this section describes  
Autocal setup.  
Table 6-2: Setup Automatic Zero/Span Checking or Calibration  
Step Action  
Comment  
1.  
2.  
Press SETUP-ACAL This button sequence will cause the AUTOCAL menu to be displayed.  
Press PREV or  
NEXT  
This selects a SEQUENCE. Up to 3 Sequences can be defined. A  
Sequence is a definition of zero/span calibrations along with timing  
information.  
3.  
4.  
Select MODE, then  
PREV or NEXT  
MODE allows you to select the order of zero, low-span or high-span  
NEXT to scroll the list of choices, then press ENTR to select. To  
disable a sequence, select DISABLE from the menu.  
Press SET  
This menu sets up several timers and selects calibration or calibration  
check.  
1. TIMER ENABLE – If set to ON, the defined sequence will  
execute. If set to OFF, the sequence will remain in memory, but  
will not execute.  
2. START DATE - calendar date to start sequence dd-mmm-yy, day-  
month-year format.  
3. START TIME - time of day sequence will start. hh-mm, hours-  
minutes in 24 hr format.  
4. DELTA DAYS and DELTA HOURS:MIN is the time between  
each activation of the sequence. By setting the Delta Hours  
variable to be other than an exact number of days, the sequence  
can move ahead or be delayed each time it is run. For example, by  
setting DELTA DAYS = 1 and DELTA HOURS = 1:00, the  
sequence will execute 1 hour later each day. To set it to move back  
½ hour each day, DELTA DAYS = 0, DELTA HOURS = 23:30.  
5. DURATION -Amount of time for each zero/span point.  
6. CALIBRATE – If set to ON, will calibrate(adjust slope and  
offset). If OFF will check, but not change calibration.  
7. 7. RANGE-TO-CAL Selects the range to calibrate LO or HI.  
Applicable to AutoRange and RemoteRange modes.  
5.  
Press EXIT  
The M200AH now exits the AUTOCAL SETUP menu. For each  
enabled sequence, the M200AH will now AUTOCAL at the defined  
times.  
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Table 6-3: Action of MODE Field in AutoCal  
MODE  
CALIBRATE = ON  
CALIBRATE = OFF  
ZERO  
Zero calibrates LO or HI (depending  
on RANGE-TO-CAL), SINGLE or  
IND ranges.  
Zero checks LO or HI (depending on  
RANGE-TO-CAL), SINGLE or IND  
range.  
ZERO-LO  
ZERO-HI  
Zero and low span calibrates LO,  
SINGLE or IND ranges.  
Zero and low span checks LO, SINGLE  
or IND ranges.  
Zero cals & span cals HI, SINGLE or  
IND range with HI span gas.  
Zero checks & span checks on HI,  
SINGLE or IND range with HI span  
gas.  
ZERO-LO-HI  
Zero cals, span cals LO and HI range.  
LO span gas for LO range, HI span  
gas for HI range.  
Zero checks, span checks both ranges.  
LO span gas for LO range, HI span gas  
for HI range. Does 3 point check in  
SINGLE or IND range modes.  
Zero cals & span cals in SINGLE or  
IND range using HI span gas. LO  
span is cal check only.  
LO-HI  
Span cals LO range with LO span gas,  
Span cals HI range with HI span gas  
in AutoRange mode. Span cals  
SINGLE or IND range with HI span  
gas. LO span is cal check only.  
Span checks LO range with LO span  
gas, Span checks HI range with HI span  
gas. Does 2 point check in SINGLE or  
IND range mode.  
LO  
HI  
Span cals LO range with LO span gas.  
Span cals SINGLE or IND range with  
LO span gas.  
Span checks LO range with LO span  
gas. Span checks SINGLE or IND range  
with LO span gas.  
Span cals on HI range with HI span  
gas. Span cals SINGLE or IND range  
with HI span gas.  
Span checks on HI range with HI span  
gas. Span checks SINGLE or IND range  
with HI span gas.  
6.3. Oxygen Sensor Option  
The Model 200AH can be equipped with an optional paramagnetic oxygen sensor that is capable  
of measuring full scale ranges from 5% to 100%. The option consists of the paramagnetic sensor  
module, an interface electronics board, a flow control orifice that generates a flow of about  
80 cc/min through the sensor, and a temperature controlled oven that maintains the sensor and  
flow control orifice at 50C.  
Note that an Oxygen Sensor cannot be included in an instrument that also includes the Zero/Span  
Valves option.  
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6.4. Isolated 4-20 mA Current Loop Option  
The M200AH comes equipped with 4-20mA current loop. The electrical ground of this output is  
part of the instrument ground. In certain applications the instrument ground must be isolated  
from the external ground. For applications requiring electrical isolation, we offer optional  
isolated current loop outputs. With the exception of electrical isolation, the setup and usage is  
identical to the standard equipment current loop output. The calibration procedure is located in  
6.5. Molybdenum Converter Option  
The Molybdenum Converter is used in applications where the NO2 concentration will not be  
expected to exceed 5 ppm. In these applications it exhibits very high conversion efficiencies,  
thus enabling the accurate measurement of low concentrations of NO2. Operating the Converter  
where the concentrations exceed 5 ppm will cause lower efficiencies and will shorten the life of  
the converter.  
6.6. External Desiccant Canister Option  
This Option is located between the PermaPure Dryer and the ozone flowmeter. See Figure 2-2  
for location and Figure 8-5 for pneumatic schematic. It is mounted external to the analyzer. It  
should be used at extremely humid sites, or where the -70°C dewpoint air produced helps in  
reducing reaction cell contamination and window clouding.  
6.7. Alternate Bypass Flow Orifice Option  
The standard bypass flow is 250 cc/min. For those applications requiring a higher  
sample flow, this option provides a 500 cc/min bypass flow. The overall sample flow is  
550 cc/min with this option installed. The orifice is located in the vacuum manifold at  
the rear of the instrument see  
Figure 2-6.  
6.8. M501 External Converter Option  
The M200AH can be ordered with a Model 501 Thermal Converter. Its conversion performance  
is very similar to the Mini HiCon. The advantage of this converter is that it is less prone to  
plugging because it is constructed of larger diameter tubing, also the conversion efficiency is  
very high because the thermal converter is followed by a molybdenum converter. Since the  
converter is external to the M200AH the response of the instrument is considerably slower if  
operated in the NO/NOX switching mode. This is due to the larger internal volume that must be  
purged during the NO/NOX measurement cycle. This effect is less noticeable if the M200AH is  
being operated in the NOX only mode.  
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The M501 contains 2 converters, a high temperature stainless steel and a molybdenum converter.  
While this combination produces very high conversion efficiencies, the life of the moly must be  
considered. If high levels of NO2 are expected in the sample stream, the high temperature  
converter converts only about 90 % of the total NO2, the moly must convert the rest. Since the  
moly operates by reacting the molybdenum metal with the NO2, its lifetime can be quite short if  
high levels (>50 ppm) of NO2 are present.  
In instruments that have the external converter option, the Mini HiCon housing assembly  
contains only the catalytic ozone killer and a heater to keep the ozone catalyst temperature at  
200°C. Its temperature is monitored in the TEST function O3KL.  
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7. CALIBRATION AND ZERO/SPAN CHECKS  
There are several ways to check and adjust the calibration of the M200AH. These different  
We strongly recommend that NOX SPAN CALIBRATION be done with NO span gas. Since NO  
is unaffected by the converter, both channels can be accurately calibrated. It is also important  
that there be some oxygen in the span gas. Inaccurate calibration of the NOX channel can result  
from calibration gasses containing no oxygen. All calibration gasses must have a dew point of  
< 20C.  
NOTE  
The quality of calibration can be no better than the accuracy and  
NOTE  
If there are any problems completing any of the following procedures,  
Before Calibration  
1. Use the SETUP-RNGE menu to set the range the instrument will be operated in.  
2. If you are using any of the following features, they must be set up before calibration:  
A. Autoranging or Remote Ranging - See Section 7.8  
C. NO only or NOX only mode, Section 7.6 and 7.7  
Normal calibration assumes that these features are already set up.  
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Table 7-1: Types of Zero/Span Check and Calibration  
Section  
Type of Cal or Check  
Description  
Manual Z/S Check or Calibration This calibration method uses calibration gas coming  
with span gas in the sample port  
in through the sample port. Zero/Span valves do not  
operate.  
Manual Z/S Check or Calibration How to operate Zero/Span Valves Option. Can be  
with Z/S Valve Option  
used to check or adjust calibration.  
Dynamic Z/S Calibration with  
Z/S Valves Option  
Operates Z/S valves periodically and adjusts  
calibration.  
Use of Z/S Valves with Remote  
Contact Closure  
Operates Z/S valves with rear panel contact closures.  
Without valves, can be used to switch instrument into  
zero or span cal mode. Used for either checking or  
adjusting zero/span.  
NO Only Mode Calibration  
NOx Only Mode Calibration  
Covers requirements if calibrating in NO only mode.  
Covers requirements if calibrating in NOx only mode.  
Calibration Requirements for  
AutoRange or Remote range  
Covers special requirements if using AutoRange or  
Remote Range control.  
Calibration Requirements for  
Independent Ranges  
Covers special requirements if using Independent  
Range.  
Calibration Quality  
Information on how to determine if the calibration  
performed will result in optimum instrument  
performance.  
Converter Efficiency  
Compensation  
Covers methods to automatically compensate for  
converter efficiency.  
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7.1. Manual NOX Zero/Span Check or Cal With Zero/Span  
Gas in the Sample Port  
The calibration of the instrument can be checked or adjusted using gas coming in the sample  
port. This method is often used when the calibration gas is supplied from the stack sample probe  
or external tank and valve system. This is the calibration method to use if the instrument is  
purchased without the Zero/Span Valve.  
Table 7-2: Manual Zero Calibration Procedure - Zero Gas Thru Sample Port  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Check “Before  
Calibration”  
proceeding.  
2.  
3.  
Press CAL  
The M200AH enters the calibrate mode from sample mode.  
The zero gas must come in through the sample port.  
Select LO or HI  
Range  
If AutoRange is enabled you will be prompted for which  
range to calibrate. Select the LO or Hi range, then press  
ENTR.  
4.  
5.  
Wait 10 min  
Press ZERO  
Wait for reading to stabilize at zero value.  
If you change your mind after pressing ZERO, you can still  
press EXIT here without zeroing the instrument.  
6.  
7.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations.  
M200AH returns to sampling. Immediately after calibration,  
data is not added to the DAS averages.  
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Enter the expected NOx and NO span gas concentrations:  
Table 7-3: Enter Expected Span Gas Concentrations Procedure  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Check “Before  
Calibration”  
2.  
Press  
CAL-CONC-  
NOX  
This key sequence causes the M200AH to prompt for the  
expected NOX concentration.  
Enter the NOX span concentration value by pressing the key  
under each digit until the expected value is set. This menu  
can also be entered from CALS or CALZ.  
3.  
4.  
Press ENTR  
Pressing ENTR stores the NO span value and returns the  
prompt to the CONC menu.  
Press  
CAL-CONC-NO  
This key sequence causes the M200AH to prompt for the  
expected NO concentration.  
Enter the NO span concentration value by pressing the key  
under each digit until the expected value is set. This menu  
can also be entered from CALS or CALZ  
5.  
6.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR stores the NO span value and returns the  
prompt to the CONC menu.  
Returns instrument to SAMPLE mode.  
If desired, compensation for converter efficiency (CE) can be included in the NOx and NO2  
the CE procedure.  
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Table 7-4: Manual Span Calibration Procedure - Span Gas Thru Sample Port  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Press  
CAL-CONC-NO  
This key sequence causes the M200AH to prompt for the  
expected NO concentration.  
Enter the NO span concentration value by pressing the key  
under each digit until the expected value is set. This menu  
can also be entered from CALS or CALZ.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press ENTR  
Press CAL  
Pressing ENTR stores the NO span value and returns the  
prompt to the CONC menu.  
The M200AH enters the calibrate mode. NO span gas should  
be fed to the sample port.  
Select LOW or  
HIGH  
If AutoRange is selected, it is necessary to select which range  
to calibrate. This prompt will not be displayed unless  
Autorange or Remote range is selected.  
5.  
6.  
Wait 10 min  
Press SPAN  
Wait for reading to stabilize at span value.  
If you change your mind after pressing SPAN, you can still  
press EXIT here without spanning the instrument.  
7.  
8.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations  
and causes the instrument to read the expected NO and NOX  
span concentrations.  
M200AH returns to sampling. Immediately after calibration,  
data is not added to the DAS averages.  
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7.2. Manual O2 Zero/Span Check or Cal With Zero/Span  
Gas in the Sample Port  
The calibration of the O2 Sensor can be checked or adjusted using gas coming in the sample port.  
This method is often used when the calibration gas is supplied from the stack sample probe or  
external tank and valve system.  
Table 7-5 details the zero calibration procedure with zero gas coming in through the sample port.  
Table 7-5: Manual O2 Zero Calibration Procedure - Zero Gas Thru Sample Port  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Check “Before  
Calibration”  
proceeding.  
2.  
Press  
CAL-O2-ENTR  
The M200AH enters the calibrate mode for O2. The zero gas  
must come in through the sample port.  
4.  
5.  
Wait 10 min  
Press ZERO  
Wait for reading to stabilize at zero value.  
If you change your mind after pressing ZERO, you can still  
press EXIT here without zeroing the instrument.  
6.  
7.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations.  
M200AH returns to sampling. Immediately after calibration,  
data is not added to the DAS averages.  
Table 7-6 details the span calibration procedure with span gas coming in through the sample  
port.  
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Table 7-6: Manual O2 Span Calibration Procedure - Span Gas Thru Sample Port  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Press  
CAL-O2-CONC  
This key sequence causes the M200AH to prompt for the  
expected O2 concentration.  
Enter the O2 span concentration value by pressing the key  
under each digit until the expected value is set.  
2.  
Press ENTR  
Pressing ENTR stores the O2 span value and returns the  
prompt to the CAL menu.  
3.  
4.  
Wait 10 min  
Press SPAN  
Wait for reading to stabilize at span value.  
If you change your mind after pressing SPAN, you can still  
press EXIT here without spanning the instrument.  
5.  
6.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations  
and causes the instrument to read the expected O2 span  
concentration.  
M200AH returns to sampling. Immediately after calibration,  
data is not added to the DAS averages.  
7.3. Manual Zero/Span Check with Zero/Span Valves  
Option  
The Zero/Span valve option can be operated from the front panel keyboard as described below.  
The Zero/Span valves allow zero and span gas come in through ports on the rear panel of the  
instrument. The Zero/Span valves can be set up to operate automatically on a periodic schedule.  
See Section 6.2 to setup automatic zero/span feature.  
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Table 7-7: Manual Zero Check Procedure - Z/S Valves  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Check “Before  
Calibration”  
2.  
3.  
Press CALZ  
The analyzer enters the zero calibrate mode. This switches the  
sample/cal and zero valve to allow zero gas to come in  
through the zero gas inlet port in the rear panel.  
Select LO or HI  
range  
If AutoRange is enabled you will be prompted for which  
range to calibrate. Select the LO or HI range, then press  
ENTR.  
4.  
5.  
Wait 10 min  
Press ZERO  
Wait for reading to stabilize at zero value.  
If you change your mind after pressing ZERO, you can still  
press EXIT here without zeroing the instrument.  
6.  
7.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations,  
forcing the reading to zero.  
M200AH returns to sample mode. Immediately after  
calibration, readings do not go into the DAS averages.  
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Table 7-8: Manual Span Check Procedure - Z/S Valves  
Step Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Press CALS  
The M200AH enters the span calibrate mode and switches the  
Z/S valves to admit NO span gas.  
2.  
Select LO or HI  
range  
If AutoRange is enabled you will be prompted for which  
range to calibrate. Select the LO or HI range, then press  
ENTR.  
3.  
4.  
Wait 10 min  
Press SPAN  
Wait for reading to stabilize at span value.  
If you change your mind after pressing SPAN, you can still  
press EXIT here without spanning the instrument.  
5.  
6.  
Press ENTR  
Press EXIT  
Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations  
and causes the instrument to read the expected NO and NOX  
span concentrations.  
The Zero/Span valves are switched back to admit gas through  
the sample port and instrument returns to SAMPLE mode.  
Immediately after calibration, data is not added to the DAS  
averages.  
7.4. Dynamic Zero/Span Calibration Using AutoCal  
The M200AH can be automatically calibrated periodically using the Zero/Span Valve Option  
and features in the AUTOCAL menu. The Dynamic Zero/Span feature can be enabled when an  
With the Dynamic AutoCal in operation, the M200AH is being continuously re-calibrated. We  
recommend that the quality of the calibrations be carefully monitored to assure that the  
instrument is performing correctly. Subtle fault conditions can sometimes be masked by  
continuous re-calibration.  
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7.5. Use of Zero/Span Valves with Remote Contact  
Closure  
The Zero/Span valve option can be operated using Remote Contact Closures provided on the rear  
panel. See Figure 2-2 for connector location and pinout. There are 3 sets of contacts on the rear  
panel. They operate the zero valve, LO span valve, and HI span valve. To operate the valves,  
they must be held closed for at least 1 second. The valve will remain in operation for as long as  
the contacts are closed. In order to operate the valves again, the contact closures should be held  
open for at least 1 second, then may be closed again.  
The default action is to do a span check when the valves are operated. A span check does not  
calibrate the instrument when the valves are operated. To calibrate the M200AH when the valves  
are operated, go to the VARS section on the front panel menus. Press SETUP-MORE-VARS,  
then scroll to DYN_ZERO.  
DYN_LO_SPAN or DYN_HIGH_SPAN, and set the variable to ON. With the variable in the  
ON state, the M200AH will calibrate when the contact closure is released.  
Table 7-9 shows what type of check is performed based on the settings of the three contact  
closures.  
Table 7-9: Z/S Valve Modes with Remote Contact Closure  
External Zero  
Contact Closure  
External LO Span  
Contact Closure  
External HI Span  
Contact Closure  
Operation  
State when in SAMPLE mode,  
normal monitoring.  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
Low Span check or calibrate*  
High Span check or calibrate*  
Zero check or calibrate*  
*Calibrate only if Dynamic Calibration Variable is ON  
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7.6. NO Only Mode Calibration  
For details on the operation of this mode, check Section 5.4. In NO only mode, the span check or  
span calibration is operated using the same procedures covered in Sections 7.1 to 7.5. The main  
difference to note is that only one channel, namely the NO channel will be checked or calibrated.  
required. The NO/NOx valve is continuously in the NO mode. And since the converter is never  
switched into the sample gas stream, none of the converter efficiency procedures apply.  
7.7. NOX Only Mode Calibration  
For details on the operation of this mode, check Section 5.4. In NOX only mode, the span check  
or span calibration is operated using the same procedures covered in Sections 7.1 to 7.5. The  
main difference to note is that only one channel, namely the NOX channel, will be checked or  
concentration is required. The NO/NOX valve is continuously in the NOX mode.  
Since the instrument is always in NOX mode it is not possible to apply converter efficiency  
compensation to the NOX value. This is because the efficiency should only be applied to the NO2  
portion of the signal. The valve never switches to measure the proportion of NO in the sample  
gas, therefore the fraction of the sample that is NO2 is unknown.  
It is recommended that the converter efficiency be measured when the instrument is calibrated.  
7.8. Calibration Requirements for AutoRange or Remote  
Range  
In AutoRange there are two separate calibrations for Low range and High range. There are 2  
independent slopes and 2 offsets and 2 sets of converter efficiency parameters. The instrument  
applies the appropriate values depending on whether the instrument is in low range or high  
range.  
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Table 7-10: Calibration Requirements for AutoRange or Remote Range  
No matter which calibration method you choose from this chapter, all of the following  
parameters must be set to properly calibrate the instrument on AutoRange or Remote range.  
Parameter  
Low Range  
High Range  
Range  
Low Range is selected by pressing  
CONC-LO on the front panel.  
High Range is selected by pressing  
CONC-HI on the front panel.  
Slope  
NOX and NO slopes for low range  
are set by span calibration.  
NOX and NO slopes for high range  
are set by span calibration.  
Offset  
NOX and NO offsets for low range  
are set by zero calibration.  
NOX and NO offsets for high range  
are set by zero calibration.  
Converter Efficiency  
CE can be set by one of the  
Converter efficiency is optional.  
CE can be set by one of the  
Converter efficiency is optional.  
7.9. Calibration Requirements for Independent Range  
In Independent Range mode there is one set of calibration parameters. That is, NOX and NO  
slopes and NOX and NO offsets, and one converter efficiency parameter. The calibration of the  
M200AH using independent range is the same as calibration in single range. To achieve  
independent ranges, the computer scales the 3 outputs using the ranges keyed in by the operator.  
7.10. Calibration Quality  
After calibration is complete, it is very important to check the QUALITY of the calibration. The  
calibration of the M200AH involves balancing several sections of electronics and software to  
achieve optimum accuracy, noise, linearity and dynamic range.  
The slope and offset parameters are similar to the span and zero pots on an analog instrument.  
Just as in the analog instrument, if the slope or offset get outside of a certain range, the  
instrument will not perform as well.  
The slope value will be slightly different on the NO and NOX channels. This is due to slight  
differences in pneumatic resistance in each pathway. If the slopes are significantly different,  
there is a calibration error or a cross port leak in the switching valve. If there is a sudden change  
in slopes after a calibration, that usually indicates a change in reaction cell pressure. Check the  
The offset value gives information about the background signal level. Check the observed offset  
Increasing readings are a predictor of problems.  
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Table 7-11: Calibration Quality Check  
Step  
Action  
Comment  
Number  
1.  
Scroll the TEST function  
menu until the NOX  
SLOPE is displayed.  
The SLOPE value for NOX should be 1.0 0.3. If the value is  
in the acceptable range the instrument will perform optimally.  
2.  
Scroll the TEST function  
menu until the NOX  
OFFSET is displayed.  
This number should be near zero. A value of 0.0 50  
indicates calibration in the optimal range. This number  
already has the AutoZero value subtracted out and is mainly  
the background signal due to the molybdenum converter. If  
3.  
4.  
Scroll the TEST function  
menu until the NO  
SLOPE is displayed.  
The SLOPE value for NO should be 1.0 0.3. If the SLOPE  
is in the acceptable range the instrument will perform  
optimally. If the value is not in this range, check  
NOTE: The NO and NOX slopes should be equal within 0.1.  
Scroll the TEST function  
menu until the NO  
OFFSET is displayed.  
The instrument will now display the NO OFFSET value. It  
should also have a value near zero (0.0 50). This number  
already has the AutoZero reading subtracted out and should  
be near zero. If the OFFSET value is outside this range, check  
7.11. Converter Efficiency Compensation  
The converter efficiency factor compensates NO2 readings for converter efficiency. The NO2  
component of the NOX reading is also compensated when instrument is in switching mode. An  
efficiency factor of 1.0 disables efficiency compensation, acceptable values are .80 to 1.20.  
There are some fault conditions that can be revealed by a NO2 channel linearity check, such as a  
faulty switching valve or a partially plugged converter. For the converter to operate properly  
there should be at least a few percent oxygen present in the sample stream.  
There are 2 ways to enter the NO2 converter efficiency.  
Method 1 is covered in Table 7-12.  
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Table 7-12: Converter Efficiency - Automatic Calculation  
Step  
Number  
Action  
Comment  
1.  
Preparation  
Make sure a calibration is completed before setting up  
Converter efficiency.  
2.  
3.  
Press  
Enter the expected NO2 concentration, then press ENTR.  
CAL-CONC-CON-NO2  
Input a known  
Allow reading to stabilize for 10 minutes.  
concentration of NO2  
calibration gas.  
4.  
Press CAL-ENTR  
By pressing ENTR the M200AH will calculate the ratio of  
the observed to expected NO2 and will use that ratio to  
compensate future NO2 readings. The calculated value can be  
seen by pressing the SET button.  
NOTE: The CAL button will come on only if the Instrument is  
measuring NO2 gas and ratio is between the limits of 0.80 - 1.20.  
5.  
Press EXIT  
EXIT will return instrument to SAMPLE mode.  
Method 2. If the converter efficiency is determined by some external means, the value can be  
directly entered. Press CAL-CONC-CON-SET, then key in the ratio and press ENTR, then  
EXIT.  
7.12. Recommendations for CEM Applications  
7.12.1. Calibration Gasses  
The following is our recommendation for calibration gasses and equipment for the M200AH.  
Regulator Specifications:  
Ultra high purity, two-stage stainless steel body with stainless steel diaphragms, Tefzel and  
Teflon seats and seals, CGA 660 type. Gauges are 0-4000 psig inlet with 0-100 psig outlet.  
Nitric Oxide Calibration Gas specifications:  
Use NO in nitrogen, EPA protocol 1, NIST traceable (long lead item, order early) for CEMS  
Certification Test gas and acid rain applications.  
Use NO in nitrogen at 80% of calibration range 2% for routine calibration.  
Example: Order 80 ppm NO in N2 if calibrating the 0-100 ppm range.  
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NOTE  
It is important to note that if you are using blended calibration gasses,  
other components of the blend can interfere with the NO concentration  
value. This can affect calibration accuracy and linearity. See  
Zero Air:  
Ultra Zero Grade Air, 99.999% pure  
Nitrogen:  
Ultra High purity Nitrogen, 99.999% pure  
7.12.2. Calibration Frequency  
Typically, the data acquisition system will perform a daily calibration. This consists of switching  
valves to have calibration gas introduced at the sample probe and passing through the entire  
sample induction system. The instrument or data acquisition system’s slope and offset will be  
adjusted to produce the correct response of the system.  
Also a 3 point linearity check (zero, low span, high span) will be performed to confirm system  
linearity.  
It is important to note that when doing a linearity check, the calibration gasses have analysis  
errors. For example if 2% standards are being used, the linearity could be theoretically be as  
much as 4% in error, even if the instrument and sample induction system are “perfect”. Teledyne  
API recommends that EPA Protocol 1 (1%) gasses be used for linearity checks to minimize  
non-linear responses due to analysis errors of the gas bottles.  
7.12.3. Converter Efficiency  
In many applications the NO2 concentration is low enough (<5%) that converter efficiency  
checks are not required. If your application requires an efficiency check, refer to 40 CFR, Part 60  
Method 7E for the recommended procedure. Refer to Section 7.11 if automatic converter  
efficiency compensation is required.  
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8. MAINTENANCE  
8.1. Maintenance Schedule  
NOTE  
The operations outlined in this chapter are to be  
performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.  
Table 8-1: Preventative Maintenance Schedule  
Item  
Maintenance Interval  
6 - 12 month intervals  
Annually or after repairs  
Daily  
Reference Section  
TEST functions  
Zero/Span Calibration  
Zero/Span checks  
Particulate Filter  
Filter for PermaPure Drier  
Filter for Ozone Scrubber  
Drierite Canister  
Weekly as needed  
Replace every 24 months  
Replace every 24 months  
Replace when Drierite changes  
from blue to red.  
Reaction cell window  
Ozone Flow  
Clean annually or as necessary  
Check TEST function every  
year  
Sample Flow  
Converter  
Check TEST function every  
year  
Check efficiency every 6  
months  
Pneumatic Lines  
Factory Calibration  
Leak Check  
Examine every 12 months,  
clean if necessary  
Calibrate each year or after  
repairs  
Check every year or after other  
maintenance.  
Rx Cell O-rings  
O-rings  
Replace every 12 months  
Replace every 12 months  
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8.2. Replacing the Sample Particulate Filter  
The particulate filter should be inspected often for signs of plugging or contamination. It is also  
common for dirt particles to absorb NO2, thus causing the reading to be low. A discoloration of  
the filter membrane indicates that the filter is dirty and should be changed.  
To change the filter:  
1. Locate the sample filter on the outside rear panel.  
2. Unscrew the hold-down ring, remove the Teflon o-ring and then the filter disc. See  
Figure 8-1 for an exploded view of the filter assembly.  
3. Replace the filter, being careful that the element is fully seated in the bottom of the holder.  
Replace the Teflon o-ring, then screw on the hold-down ring and hand tighten.  
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Figure 8-1: Replacing the Particulate Filter  
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8.3. Replacing the Converter  
The Converter is located in the center of the instrument, refer to  
Figure 2-6 for its location. The heater, thermocouple, ozone scrubber and converter are designed  
to be replaced as a single unit.  
1. Turn off the power to the M200AH and allow the converter to cool.  
2. Remove the entire assembly from the chassis:  
CAUTION  
The converter operates at about 700°C. Severe burns can result if  
not enough time is allowed for the assembly to cool. Do not  
handle assembly until it is at room temperature.  
A. Remove the pneumatic fittings from the valves.  
B. Remove the Molex connectors to the valve bracket, thermocouple wire and cartridge  
heater.  
C. Remove the converter assembly from the chassis by loosening the 4 captive screws that  
secure the assembly to the chassis.  
3. Disconnect the gas fittings and power cable grounding from the can.  
4. Remove the valve assembly and bottom bracket and re-attach those two parts to the  
replacement converter assembly.  
5. Re-attach the pneumatic fittings and valve assembly to the can.  
6. Install the assembly back into the analyzer. Re-attach the electrical and pneumatic fittings.  
Leak check the assembly when completed.  
7. Turn the power back on. The insulation can emit a burnt odor for the first 24 hours, this is  
normal. Allow the converter to burn-in for 24 hours, then re-calibrate the instrument.  
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Figure 8-2: Converter Assembly  
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8.4. Cleaning the Reaction Cell  
The reaction cell should be cleaned whenever troubleshooting points to it as the cause of the  
trouble. A dirty cell and window will cause excessive noise, unstable span or zero, or low  
response. To clean the reaction cell it is necessary to remove the reaction cell from the sensor  
housing. Use the following guide:  
1. Turn off the instrument power and vacuum pump.  
2. Loosen the hold down screws for pneumatic sensor assembly & move the assembly to the  
side.  
3. Disconnect the exhaust fitting and inlet fittings. See Figure 8-3.  
4. Loosen four screws holding the reaction cell to the sensor.  
5. Disconnect heater/thermistor and lift the cell away.  
6. The reaction cell will separate into two halves:  
A. The manifold assembly.  
B. The reaction block with reaction sleeve and window.  
7. Push the reaction sleeve and window gently out of the reaction cell. Clean the assembly with  
any of the following:  
A. Ammonia free glass cleaner.  
B. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and water solution.  
C. Simple Green 10:1 dilution.  
Rinse with distilled or de-ionized water, wipe with a clean tissue, and dry. It is normally  
not necessary to clean the ozone flow or sample flow orifices because they are protected  
by fritted filters. However, the following procedure is included here for completeness.  
8. The manifold assembly should be cleaned by removing the o-ringed fittings, springs, fritted  
filter, orifices and O-rings from the ozone inlet. (NOTE: That the sample inlet does not  
contain a sample flow control orifice. The sample flow control orifice is located in a heated  
block at the rear of the instrument.) It is suggested that the orifice, filter and o-rings be  
replaced unless an ultrasonic cleaner and methanol or methylene chloride is available. Both  
orifice and sintered filter may be cleaned in either solvent by an ultrasonic bath for 30  
minutes. Replace o-rings.  
9. Do not remove the sample and ozone nozzles. They are Teflon threaded and require a special  
tool for re-assembly. If necessary, the manifold with nozzles attached can be cleaned in an  
ultrasonic bath.  
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10. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly, being sure to seat the paper gasket in the  
reaction cell before installing the window. After inserting the window, drop the o-ring in  
before inserting the sleeve. Reconnect pneumatics and heater connections, then re-attach the  
pneumatic sensor assembly.  
11. Perform leak check procedure covered in Section 8.6. Perform light leak procedure covered  
12. The analyzer span response will fall 10-12% in the first 1-2 days after cleaning due to the  
window re-conditioning.  
Figure 8-3: Reaction Cell Assembly  
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Figure 8-4: Sample/Bypass Flow Control Assembly  
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8.5. Pneumatic Line Inspection  
Particulate matter in the pneumatic lines will affect both flow rate and response time. It is  
important that the pneumatic system be periodically inspected and thoroughly cleaned if  
necessary. Clean by disassembling and passing methanol through three times. Dry with nitrogen  
or suitable clean zero air.  
Also inspect all pneumatic lines for cracks and abrasion on a regular basis. Replace as necessary.  
Refer to the pneumatic diagram in Figure 8-5, Figure 8-6.  
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Figure 8-5: Pneumatic Diagram  
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Figure 8-6: Pneumatic Diagram with Zero/Span Valves  
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Figure 8-7: Pneumatic Diagram with Oxygen Sensor  
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8.6. Leak Check Procedure  
If a leak checker is not available, it is possible to leak check the instrument using the M200AH's  
pump plus a shut-off valve.  
1. Turn off instrument power and pump power.  
2. Cap the sample inlet port, ozone generator air inlet, and zero air inlet (if Z/S valve option  
present).  
3. Insert a shut-off valve between the sample pump and the vacuum manifold at the rear of the  
instrument.  
4. Turn on the sample pump and set the TEST function to RCEL, which measures the reaction  
cell pressure. Turn off the shutoff valve and monitor the cell pressure. The pressure should  
not increase more than 1 PSI in 5 minutes.  
If you have a leak checker:  
1. Turn off instrument power and pump power.  
2. Disconnect pump at rear panel. Cap the sample inlet port, ozone generator air inlet, and zero  
air inlet (if Z/S valve option present) and connect leak checker to exhaust port.  
CAUTION  
Pressure must be less than 15 psi.  
3. Pressurize system and check for leaks by watching overall pressure. The pressure should not  
drop more than 1 “-Hg in 5 minutes (0.5 PSIG in 5 min).  
If instrument fails pressure test, each fitting needs to be leak checked with soap solution to find  
the location. Be careful that the system is always pressurized so as not to draw soap solution into  
the plumbing system. Make sure you dry off any accumulated soap solution. Refer to Figure 8-4,  
Figure 8-5 for pneumatic diagrams.  
8.7. Light Leak Check Procedure  
1. Scroll the TEST functions to PMT.  
2. Input zero gas.  
3. Shine a powerful flashlight or portable incandescent light at the inlet and outlet fitting, and at  
all the joints of the reaction cell. The PMT value should not respond to the light.  
If there is a response, tighten the joints or replace the tubing with new black PTFE tubing. We  
often find light leaks are caused by o-rings being left out of the sensor assembly.  
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8.8. Prom Replacement Procedure  
Preparation: If any setup changes such as RANGE, AUTOCAL, ON/OFF etc. have been made,  
record the changes because all settings should be checked after the PROM is changed. See  
1. Turn the machine off.  
NOTE  
The PROM is static sensitive, be sure that you are properly  
grounded before handling any of the electronics.  
2. Remove the hold down screw that holds in the V/F-CPU assembly to the motherboard.  
Disconnect the J9 power connector from the motherboard. Gently lift the assembly far  
enough out of the instrument to remove the connector to the display and the RS-232  
connector.  
3. Locate the CPU board, which is attached to the larger V/F board.  
4. Remove the CPU-V/F board assy, laying it down on an insulating surface such that the board  
edge pins on the PCB are on the left. The PROM chip will be at the top center. See  
Figure 9-2 for prom location. Gently pry the chip from its socket and replace it with the new  
chip. Install the chip in the left end of the socket with the notch facing to the right. Make sure  
that all of the legs insert into the socket correctly.  
5. Re-attach the CPU board to the V/F board, re-connect the RS-232 and front panel display  
cables, and then re-attach the assembly to the motherboard.  
6. Turn the M200AH ON and observe the front panel display. As the machine goes through the  
setup the version number will be displayed on the front panel. It should read the same as the  
version number printed on the prom.  
7. Check and re-enter if necessary any non-default settings such as RANGE or AUTOCAL. Re-  
enter the SPAN value. Check all settings to make sure that expected setup parameters are  
present.  
8. Re-calibrate the machine so that the default slope and intercept are overwritten with the  
correct values.  
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ADJUSTMENTS  
NOTE  
The operations outlined in this chapter are to be  
performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.  
This section of the manual contains information on diagnosing and repairing instrument  
performance problems. It contains information on how to use and interpret TEST and  
DIAGNOSTIC data as well as WARNING messages the instrument generates. There is  
information on how to troubleshoot the instrument subsystems. Finally there is information on  
how to perform adjustments such as DAC calibration procedures.  
This manual provides troubleshooting procedures that address problems to the board level. For  
component level troubleshooting, consult the schematics for the appropriate board in  
Appendix A-1.  
NOTE  
The values of the readings shown on the front panel of the  
instrument may at times read XXXXXX. This means that the  
reading is off scale and therefore meaningless.  
General Troubleshooting Hints  
1. Think of the analyzer as three sections:  
Section 1: Pneumatics - Over 50% of all analyzer problems are traced to leaks in the pump,  
sample filter, instrument internal pneumatics, calibrator or external sample handling  
2. Is the fault light on? If it stays on after your clear the warning messages, see Section 9.1.2  
3. Compare the TEST functions to the factory values in Table 2-1, this will often provide  
important clues as to the problem. If discrepancies are noted see Table 9-1.  
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4. Pay special attention to the slopes, the slopes are the software equivalent of the span pot on  
an analog instrument. If the slopes are not 1.0 0.3 the gain has changed, usually from a  
change in cell pressure (vacuum) - compare to value in Table 2-1. - possible causes:  
A. Partially plugged ozone killer  
B. Change of pump or malfunctioning pump  
C. Plugged pneumatics  
D. Miss-calibration  
E. Change in altitude  
5. Check the AutoZero reading in the TEST functions. Compare it to the value in the factory  
A. Turn the ozone generator off (Use DIAG function). See if the AutoZero reading drops  
more than 25 mV.  
B. If the reading drops, the reaction cell could be contaminated. Perform the cleaning  
C. If the reading remains high, there could be a light leak. Perform the procedure in  
levels, such as dis-assembly of the sensor assembly. This is normal. It usually requires  
24 hours for levels to return to normal.  
6. Check the Offset value in the TEST functions.  
greater than the factory test value, the reaction cell could be contaminated or there could be a  
light leak in the cell. Verify this fault by turning the ozone generator off and see if the  
AutoZero reading drops more than 25 mV.  
7. Perform the leak check procedure in Section 8.6. If slopes are different from each other by  
> 0.3, this usually indicates a leak in the switching (NO/NOX) valve, partially plugged  
converter, or improper calibration.  
8. Incorrect span gas concentration - this could come either from wrong certificate on  
calibration gas bottle, incorrect flows or setup in the calibrator, or entering the expected span  
The above should get you started in diagnosing and repairing the most common faults. If these  
reasons have been eliminated, the next thing to do is a Factory Calibration covered in  
service department. The toll free 800 telephone number is on the cover page of this manual.  
9.1. Operation Verification - Diagnostic Techniques  
9.1.1. Fault Diagnosis with TEST Variables  
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The Table 9-1 indicates possible fault conditions that could cause the TEST functions to be  
outside the acceptable range.  
Table 9-1: Test Functions  
Test Function  
Factory Set-Up  
Comment  
RANGE  
500 PPM  
This is the Range of the instrument. In single range mode (standard  
configuration) all 3 outputs have the same range. If NOx range-2 is  
enabled there will be an indication of the range for this output.  
Auto range option allows 2 different ranges for instrument output,  
and will automatically switch all outputs to the other range  
dynamically as concentration values require. The TEST values will  
show the range the instrument is currently operating in, and will  
dynamically display the alternate range as the range changes occur.  
Independent range option allows different ranges for each output.  
When enabled, there will be 3 range values displayed. If NOx  
range-2 is enabled there will be an indication of the range for this  
output making a total of 4 range indications.  
The instrument noise is determined by computing the standard  
deviation of the last 10 minutes of data. It is computed using NOx  
channel data when in the NO/NOx switching mode or NOx only  
mode. When in the NO only mode it uses the NO data. The noise  
value only becomes meaningful if sampling a constant  
STABIL  
Check value in  
Final Test Values  
concentration for more than 10 minutes. The noise value should be  
compared to the value observed in the factory check-out.  
Faults that cause high noise values are:  
1. Gas leaks  
2. Light leak  
3. Faulty HVPS  
4. Defective Preamp board  
5. Outgassing Moly converter  
6. PMT recently exposed to room light  
7. Dirty/contaminated reaction cell  
8. Mis-calibrated (slope - offset outside of limits)  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-1: Test Functions (Continued)  
Test Function  
Factory Set-Up  
Comment  
SAMPLE FLW  
This is the instrument flow. It is computed using the up stream and  
down stream pressures across the sample and bypass flow orifices.  
This method can give a false flow indication if the orifice is  
plugged and the sample pump is creating a pressure drop. It should  
be taken into account when diagnosing instrument faults.  
- A rapid method of determining if the orifice is plugged is to  
disconnect the sample, bypass or ozone tubes upstream of their  
respective locations, then briefly put your finger over the fitting.  
You should feel the vacuum build up. The bypass flow should be  
250 cc/min, the ozone 250 cc/min, and sample flow of 50 cc/min.  
- Another reliable method is to attach a rotameter or soap bubble  
flowmeter to the fittings to measure the flow.  
290 cc/min 30  
Flow rate will change a few cc/min due to changes in ambient air  
pressure such as cycling of air conditioning, or passing weather  
fronts. Changing altitude changes the ambient air pressure and  
therefore the sample flowrate. This effect is about 15-20 cc/min per  
1000 feet of altitude change. If required, the output of the  
instrument can be compensated for pressure. See Section 5.3.9,  
OZONE FL  
This is the Ozone flow. It is measured by a solid state flow meter,  
and thus is a true indication of flow.  
250 cc/min 25  
If you suspect there is no ozone being generated, disconnect the  
tube at the reaction cell and rub the end of the tube on your  
fingertips, then sniff your fingers. The odor of ozone should be  
readily apparent.  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-1: Test Functions (Continued)  
Test Function  
Factory Set-Up  
Comment  
PMT  
0-5000 mV  
This is the instantaneous output of the PMT. During normal  
operation the value varies widely as the M200AH switches from  
NO to NOx modes. Changes in reading will be synchronized with  
valve switching. The PMT voltage values will be relatively constant  
when:  
1. Electric test - variation in the 2000 mV signal observed will be  
sampling errors of the V/F board and preamp noise. See  
2. Optic test - variation in the 100 mV signal will be PMT dark  
current, preamp, HVPS plus item 1 above. See Section 9.1.3.3.  
3. Sampling zero gas - signal from 1, 2 plus signal from ozone  
generator air.  
4. Sampling pure NO span gas - signal will be 1, 2, 3, above plus  
signal from chemiluminescent reaction. Slight pulsation’s will  
be noticed as the M200AH switches from NO to NOx. This is  
due to differences in flowrates (Cv) in each channel. These  
differences are taken out in the calibration process resulting in  
slightly different slopes for the NO and NOx channels. Large  
pulsation’s when switching to the NOx channel is indicative of  
a bad converter.  
5. When sampling zero gas the PMT reading should be less than  
50 mV and relatively constant.  
High or noisy readings could be due to:  
1. Electric test - variation in the 2000 mV signal observed will be  
sampling errors of the V/F board and preamp noise. See  
2. Excessive background light which is caused by a possible  
contaminated reaction cell.  
3. Humidity (undried ambient air) in the ozone generator feed air.  
4. PMT recently exposed to room light. It takes 24-48 hours for  
the PMT to adapt to dim light.  
5. Light leak in reaction cell.  
6. Miswiring of the thermoelectric cooler causing the PMT to be  
heated.  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-1: Test Functions (Continued)  
Test Function  
Factory Set-Up  
Comment  
NORM PMT  
0-5000 mV  
Normalized PMT voltage. Takes raw PMT voltage and applies  
temperature and pressure corrections. Use NORM PMT when  
doing the factory calibration procedure. A slope of 1.0 can be  
achieved for high altitude sites and pumps that are significantly  
down from their maximum vacuum.  
AZERO  
-20-100 mV  
Check value in  
AZERO is the current value of the AutoZero circuit reading. The  
number typically should around zero. The value may be temporarily  
outside this range if the PMT has been recently been exposed to  
light or the instrument has been turned off for several days. If the  
value stays outside this range, check the AutoZero and NO/NOx  
valve for a cross port leak. Use Diagnostic mode to manually check  
the AutoZero valve for correct operation.  
HVPS  
400-600 VDC  
This represents the scaled-up HVPS programming voltage to the  
HVPS. The design of the HVPS precludes taking a single reading  
that indicates the health of the supply. Refer to the HVPS  
Troubleshooting Section 9.3.8.5 for a procedure for testing the  
HVPS. This TEST function is used primarily to set the HVPS  
voltage value. The supply will function over a voltage range of 375  
to 1000 VDC. A value in the 400 to 600 volt range is common for  
the M200AH.  
DCPS  
2500 200 mV  
DCPS is a composite of the +5 and 15 VDC supplies. It has been  
arbitrarily set at 2500 200 mV. If it is not in this range one of the  
voltages in the supply is not working. Check the procedures for  
diagnosing the Power Supply Module.  
RCELL TEMP  
50 2  
The reaction cell temperature is controlled to 50°C 2°C by the  
computer. It should only read other values when the instrument is  
warming up. If the value is outside the acceptable range, go to the  
procedure for diagnosing the Reaction cell temp supply. The alarm  
limits are less than 45°C and greater than 55°C.  
BOX TEMP  
8-48°C  
The Box Temp is read from a thermistor on the Status/Temp board  
(01086). It should usually read about 5°C above room temp. The  
M200AH is designed to operate from 5 to 40°C ambient. Therefore  
the box temperature should be in the range of about 10 to 50°C.  
Temperatures outside this range will cause premature failures of  
components, and poor data quality. Warning limits are < 8°C and  
> 48°C.  
PMT TEMP  
The PMT detector is very temperature sensitive. The PMT  
temperature should always be 7°C, except at power-up.  
7 1°C  
Temperatures more than 1°C from the set point indicate problems  
with the cooler circuit. See Section 9.3.8.4 for PMT cooler  
diagnostic and troubleshooting. Warning limits are < 5°C and  
> 14°C.  
BLOCK TEMP  
Temperature of the orifice block that houses the sample flow  
orifice. Should be 50°C except when the instrument is warming up.  
50°C 2  
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Table 9-1: Test Functions (Continued)  
Test Function  
Factory Set-Up  
Comment  
O2 TEMP  
(Option)  
Temperature of the oven that houses the optional O2 sensor and the  
sample flow orifice. Should be 50°C except when the instrument is  
warming up.  
50°C 2  
CONV TEMP  
O3KL TEMP  
The CPU controls the converter temp to 700°C. After cold start it  
requires about 30 min to come to temperature. After temperature is  
reached, it should not vary more than 10°C. See Section 9.3.4 for  
troubleshooting. Warning limits are < 690°C and > 720°C.  
700°C 10°C  
315°C 5°C  
200 10°C  
The M200AH can be equipped with a molybdenum converter as an  
option. The troubleshooting is the same as listed above except the  
warning limits are <290°C and > 320°C.  
If the M200AH is equipped with the M501 external converter  
option, the converter housing is equipped with a heater to warm the  
ozone killer catalyst to 200°C.  
RCEL PRESS  
SAMP PRESS  
3 – 10 “-Hg-A  
(Thomas 607)  
RCEL is the pressure in the Reaction Cell. The instrument is very  
sensitive to variations in reaction cell pressure. 10% change in  
output per 1"Hg pressure is typical. Higher altitudes will decrease  
cell pressure due to lower pump back pressure. Pressures higher  
than the acceptable range will decrease instrument sensitivity and  
increase noise.  
29.5"Hg at sea  
level  
The sample pressure is taken upstream of the reaction cell. It  
usually runs about 0.5" less than ambient pressure due to the  
restrictions in the sample intake tubing. Sample pressure should be  
within 1"Hg of atmospheric pressure. The pressure sensor used  
reports absolute pressure and therefore is sensitive to altitude,  
weather fronts, and room air conditioning. Change due to altitude is  
about 1" per  
1000 ft., other changes are 0.4" maximum. Pressurizing the  
sample inlet will cause the M200AH to be noisy and to shift its  
reading.  
SLOPE  
NO, NOx and O2 SLOPE. The slope is a software gain factor used  
to calibrate the analyzer. When the instrument is span calibrated,  
this parameter is set so the analyzer front panel and analog output  
show the expected span gas concentration. There can be 2 values  
for SLOPE if AutoRange is enabled.  
1.0 0.3  
OFFSET  
TIME  
NO, NOx and O2 OFFSET. The offset is used to zero the analyzer.  
When the instrument is zeroed, the offset term is set so the  
concentration reads 0 ppm. There can be 2 values for OFFSET if  
AutoRange is enabled.  
0 25  
This is the time of day clock readout. It is used to time the AutoCal  
cycles. The speed of the clock can be adjusted by the CLOCK_ADJ  
variable in the VARS menu. The clock can be set via SETUP-  
CLOCK-TIME from the front panel.  
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9.1.2. Fault Diagnosis with WARNING Messages  
The M200AH monitors several internal values for alarm conditions. If the condition for an alarm  
is met, the alarm is displayed on the front panel and the warning is transmitted out the RS-232  
port. Any time the instrument is powered up the SYSTEM RESET alarm will be displayed.  
Generally, it is ok to ignore warnings that are displayed shortly after power-up only if they  
persist should they be investigated.  
Table 9-2 shows the warning messages and gives some possible causes.  
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Table 9-2: Front Panel Warning Messages  
Message  
Description  
SYSTEM RESET  
Analyzer was reset/powered on. This warning occurs every  
time the instrument is powered up, as in a power failure. It also  
occurs if the RAM or EEPROM is reset.  
RAM INITIALIZED  
RAM was erased. The RAM contains the DAS averages, which  
get erased when the RAM is initialized. It also contains  
temporary data used by the M200AH to calculate  
concentrations. No setup variables are stored in the RAM.  
SAMPLE FLOW WARN  
The calculated sample flow is outside the hi/low limits. Since  
the flow is calculated, it probably means the pressure has gotten  
too low. This warning can be caused by a plugged sample inlet.  
AZERO WRN XXX.X MV  
OZONE FLOW WARNING  
AutoZero reading out of specification, XXX.X is actual  
reading.  
Ozone flow out of spec, warnings occur most often due to loss  
of vacuum, which causes the ozone flow to go to zero. They  
also can occur due to a flow sensor failure.  
VACUUM WARNING  
BOX TEMP WARNING  
Vacuum out of spec. warnings are caused by leaks, pump  
failure or disconnected pump.  
Box temp out of spec. Instrument fan failure, enclosure  
temperature failure. Operation of the M200AH in a too warm or  
cold environment will cause degradation of data quality and  
shorten the life of the instrument.  
RCELL TEMP WARNING  
PMT TEMP WARNING  
Reaction cell temp. out of spec. The warning message is most  
often present during initial warm-up or if the connector to the  
heaters is not plugged in after dis-assembly. It can also occur if  
the thermistor is not in position in the reaction cell.  
PMT temp out of spec. The PMT temp has its own proportional  
controller on the preamp board. Warnings sometimes occur  
during initial operation. The warning can occur if the 7 pin  
connector to the interior of the sensor is not plugged in. The test  
points on the TEC control board should be checked for proper  
voltage (+15 VDC 0.5).  
CONV TEMP WARNING  
Converter temp. out of spec. The Converter temp is controlled  
by the CPU. It has a thermocouple with amplifier on the  
Status/Temp board. Because of the high temperature of the  
converter (700°C) the temp warning will tend to be the last  
warning to clear as the instrument is powered on.  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-2: Front Panel Warning Messages (Continued)  
Message  
Description  
BLOCK TEMP WARNING  
The sample flow orifice is located in a separate temperature  
controlled block near the rear of the instrument. This message is  
most often present during warm-up. It can also occur if heater is  
not plugged in, or if thermistor has fallen out of block.  
DCPS WARNING  
DCPS is out of specification 2500 mV 200 mV. Check each  
OZONE GEN OFF  
CANNOT DYN ZERO  
Dynamic zero cal. out of spec. The reading of the PMT was too  
high for the ZERO button to appear. Make sure the instrument  
is receiving zero gas. Check for dirty reaction cell. Do the  
CANNOT DYN SPAN  
A/D NOT INSTALLED  
Dynamic span cal. out of spec. The reading of the PMT was too  
high or low for the SPAN button to appear. Make sure the  
instrument is receiving correct concentration span gas. Make  
sure the expected span concentration is entered. Check for dirty  
reaction cell. Do the factory calibration procedure located in  
V/F board has failed. The V/F board did not respond to  
commands from the CPU. This probably means 1. Board not  
seated in socket, 2. defective board, 3. defective back plane  
connector.  
9.1.3. Fault Diagnosis using DIAGNOSTIC Mode  
Diagnostic mode can be looked at as a tool kit of diagnostics to help troubleshoot the instrument.  
To enter DIAG mode press:  
SETUP-MORE-DIAG  
pressed SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then press NEXT, PREV to select the desired mode, then press  
ENTR to select the desired mode. This section is a detailed description of the test and  
suggestions for its use.  
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Table 9-3: Summary of Diagnostic Modes  
DIAG Mode  
Description  
SIGNAL I/O  
Gives access to the digital and analog inputs and outputs on the  
V/F board. The status or value of all of the signals can be seen.  
Some of the signals can be controlled from the keyboard.  
control capabilities.  
NOTE: Some signals can be toggled into states that indicate  
warnings or other faults. These settings will remain in effect until  
DIAG mode is exited, then the M200AH will resume control over the  
signals.  
ANALOG OUTPUT  
Causes a test signal to be written to the analog output DAC's.  
The signal consists of a scrolling 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%,  
100% of the analog output value. The scrolling may be stopped  
by pressing the key underneath the % display to hold the  
displayed value. The exact voltage values depend on the jumper  
settings on the analog output buffer amplifiers on the V/F card.  
DAC CALIBRATION  
TEST CHANNEL  
The analog output is created by 4 digital-to-analog converters  
located on the V/F card. This selection starts a procedure to  
procedure.  
Using the test channel, it is possible to route some of the  
internal analog signals out of the 4th analog output port. This  
Diagnostic mode is useful for intermittent problems, since the  
signal can be captured on a strip chart recorder and examined  
for periods of fault conditions.  
OPTICAL TEST  
Sets the M200AH into a known state and turns on an LED near  
the PMT to test the instrument signal path. See Section 9.3.3.1  
for details on using this test.  
ELECTRICAL TEST  
O3 GEN OVERRIDE  
Tests just the electronic portion of the PMT signal path. Used in  
This function controls the power to the ozone generator. Unlike  
the other Diagnostic tests, O3 Gen Power remains in the state  
(ON/OFF) you set it to even when Diagnostic mode is exited.  
Function does not indicate status of generator.  
RS-232  
Causes a 1-second burst of data to be transmitted from the RS-  
232 port. Used to diagnose RS-232 port problems. See Section  
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9.1.3.1. Signal I/O Diagnostics  
Table 9-4: Diagnostic Mode - Signal I/O  
No.  
Signal  
Control  
Description  
0
DSP_BROWNOUT  
NO  
Display brownout is used to keep the display from  
getting corrupted during low line voltage conditions.  
Circuitry on the Status/Temp board senses low line  
voltage and sets this bit. The CPU reads this and  
generates the BROWNOUT_RST signal described  
below.  
1
2
EXT_ZERO_CAL  
EXT_SPAN_CAL  
EXT_LOW_SPAN  
NO  
NO  
NO  
Shows state of status input bit to cause the M200AH  
to enter Zero Calibration mode. Use to check external  
contact closure circuitry.  
Shows state of status input bit to cause the M200AH  
to enter the Span Calibration mode. Use to check  
external contact closure circuitry.  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shows state of status input bit to switch the low span  
concentration valve in the zero/span valve option.  
REMOTE_RANGE_HI NO  
Shows state of status input bit to switch the remote  
range control from low to high range.  
SPAN_VALVE  
CAL_VALVE  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Switches the Span valve. Use this bit to test the valve  
function.  
Switches the Cal valve. Use this bit to test the valve  
function.  
NOX_VALVE  
Switches the NO/NOx valve. Use this bit to test the  
valve function.  
RCELL_HEATER  
BLOCK_HEATER  
Shows the status of the reaction cell heater. This has  
the same function as the LED in the PSM.  
Shows the status of the sample flow orifice block  
heater. This has the same function as the LED in the  
PSM.  
10  
ELEC_TEST  
YES  
Turns on electric test bit in preamp. Should be used  
for troubleshooting Preamp logic lines. We  
recommend you use the ET button in the DIAG menu  
to operate electric test.  
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Table 9-4: Diagnostic Mode - Signal I/O (Continued)  
No.  
Signal  
Control  
Description  
11  
OPTIC_TEST  
YES  
Turns on optic test bit in preamp. Should be used for  
troubleshooting Preamp logic lines. We recommend  
you use the OT button in the DIAG menu to operate  
optic test.  
12  
BROWNOUT_RESET  
YES  
Brownout reset works in conjunction with  
DSP_BROWNOUT. When DSP_BROWNOUT is set  
the CPU sends a signal to reset the display and clear  
the DSP_BROWNOUT.  
13  
14  
15  
CONV_HEATER  
NO  
Shows the status of the converter heater. This has the  
same function as the LED in the PSM.  
O3GEN_STATUS  
ST_LOW_SPAN_CAL  
YES  
YES  
Switches power to the ozone generator. Can be used to  
force the ozone generator to turn on.  
Status Bit - state of the low concentration span valve  
Logic high = valve open to admin span gas  
Logic low = valve closed  
16  
17  
AUTOZERO_VALVE  
ST_RCELL_PRESS  
YES  
YES  
Switches the AutoZero valve. Use this bit to test the  
valve function.  
Status Bit - Reaction Cell Pressure alarm  
Logic high = pressure out of acceptable range  
Logic low = pressure inside acceptable range  
18  
PREAMP_RANGE_HI  
YES  
Switches the preamp hardware range. Standard ranges  
are 500 and 5,000 ppm. Logic high = 5,000 ppm; logic  
low = 500 ppm. M200AH will reset range to correct  
value based on user set range value.  
19  
20  
ST_CONC_ALARM  
ST_ZERO_CAL  
YES  
YES  
Status Bit - Zero Calibration mode  
Logic high = M200AH in Zero cal mode  
Logic low = Not in Zero cal mode  
Status Bit - Span Calibration mode  
Logic high = M200AH in Span cal mode  
Logic low = Not in Span cal mode  
21  
ST_SPAN_CAL  
YES  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-4: Diagnostic Mode - Signal I/O (Continued)  
No.  
Signal  
Control  
Description  
22  
ST_FLOW_ALARM  
YES  
Status Bit - Flow alarm  
Logic High = Sample/Ozone flow out of spec  
Logic Low = Flows within spec  
Status Bit - Temperature alarm  
Logic High = Rxcell, Conv, Box temps out of spec  
Logic Low = Temps within spec  
Status Bit - In Diagnostic mode  
Logic High = M200AH in Diagnostic mode  
Logic Low = Not in Diag mode  
Status Bit - Power OK  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
ST_TEMP_ALARM  
ST_DIAG_MODE  
ST_POWER_OK  
ST_SYSTEM_OK  
ST_HIGH_RANGE  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Logic High = Instrument power is on  
Logic Low = Instrument power is off  
Status Bit - System OK  
Logic High = No instrument warnings present  
Logic Low = 1 or more alarms present  
Status Bit - Autorange High Range  
Logic High = M200AH in high range of autorange  
mode  
Logic Low = M200AH in low range of autorange  
mode  
28  
PMT_SIGNAL  
NO  
Current PMT voltage. Same as PMT voltage in TEST  
menu. Bi-polar, typically in 0-5000 mV range. A  
constant value of 5000 mV indicates offscale.  
29  
30  
SAMPLE_PRES  
RCELL_TEMP  
NO  
NO  
Sample pressure in mV. Typical sea level value =  
4300 mV for 29.9" Hg-A.  
Reaction Cell temperature. Typically 3500 mV for  
50°C.  
31  
32  
BOX_TEMP  
NO  
NO  
Box Temperature. Typically 1800 mV for 25°C  
BLOCK_TEMP  
Temperature of the sample flow control orifice.  
Typically 3500 mV for 50°C.  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-4: Diagnostic Mode - Signal I/O (Continued)  
No.  
Signal  
Control  
Description  
33  
PMT_TEMP  
NO  
PMT cold block temperature. Typically 4300 mV for  
7°C.  
34  
35  
DCPS_VOLTAGE  
RCELL_PRESS  
NO  
NO  
DC power supply composite voltage output. Typically  
2500 mV.  
Reaction Cell Pressure in mV. Typically 1270 mV for  
5" Hg-A at sea level. Is an absolute pressure so higher  
values means higher absolute pressures.  
36  
OZONE_FLOW  
NO  
Ozone flowmeter voltage. Typically 3200 mV at  
250 cc/min.  
37  
38  
CONV_TEMP  
NO  
NO  
Converter temp. Typically XXXX mV at 700°C  
HVPS_VOLTAGE  
HVPS programming voltage. Output of HVPS is  
1000x value present. 700 mV = 700 VDC output.  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
DAC_CHAN_0  
DAC_CHAN_1  
DAC_CHAN_2  
DAC_CHAN_3  
NOX_CONC  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
YES  
Output of NOX channel in mV.  
Output of NO channel in mV.  
Output of NO2 channel in mV.  
Test Channel output. Also second NOX output.  
NOX DAC programming voltage. The following 3  
signals can be set to output specific voltages to each  
DAC. Use in conjunction to ANALOG OUTPUT test  
to check each DAC output channel. The value keyed  
in should appear on the appropriate analog output  
channel. This value overrides data being written from  
the analyzer. Value reverts to instrument output when  
function is exited.  
44  
45  
46  
NO_CONC  
YES  
YES  
NO  
NO DAC programming voltage. See above for  
description.  
NO2_CONC  
TEST_OUTPUT  
NO2 DAC programming voltage. See above for  
description.  
Displays voltage of selected analog signal.  
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9.1.3.2. Electric Test  
This function injects a constant voltage between the preamplifier and the buffer amplifier on the  
preamp board. Electric test checks part of the preamp, the V/F and computer for proper  
functioning. The result of electric test should be a smooth quiet signal as shown by constant  
values for the NO, NOX concentrations, the NO2 concentration should be near zero. Likewise the  
analog outputs should produce a smooth quiet trace on a strip chart.  
Procedure:  
1. Scroll the TEST function to PMT.  
2. Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to ELECT TEST by pressing the NEXT button.  
When ET appears, press ENTR to turn it on.  
3. The value in PMT should come up to 2000 mV 200 mV in less than 15 sec.  
If the HVPS or the span gain adjust on the preamp card has been changed without doing a  
FACTORY CALIBRATION, the reading in step 3 may be different than 2000 mV, since the  
overall calibration affects ELECTRIC TEST. See Section 9.1.6 for factory calibration procedure.  
4. To turn off ET, press EXIT.  
If ET is a steady, that means the Power Supply Module, Preamp buffer amplifier, V/F, CPU, and  
display are all working properly.  
9.1.3.3. Optic Test  
Optic test turns on a small LED inside the PMT housing which simulates the signal from the  
reaction cell. OT tests the entire signal detection subsystem. By observing the level, noise and  
drift of this test, correct operation of many sections of the analyzer can be verified.  
The implementation of OT involves several changes to instrument operating conditions. The  
M200AH does the following when switching to optic test:  
1. Save the current instrument setup as to AutoRange, indep range, current range and place the  
instrument into the 500 ppm range.  
2. Turn off power to the ozone generator to assure there is no interfering light from the reaction  
cell.  
3. Turns off the AutoZero valve switching.  
4. Turn on the OT LED, the PMT reading in TEST functions should be 100 20 mV.  
If the HVPS or the span gain adjust on the preamp card has been changed without doing a  
FACTORY CALIBRATION, the reading in Step 3 may be different than 100 mV, since the  
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9.1.3.4. Ozone Gen Power  
This diagnostic manually turns the power off and on to the ozone generator. When the M200AH  
is powered up from a cold start the ozone generator is not immediately started. This is due to the  
fact that humid air may be present in the generator cartridge. Humid air can produce nitric acid  
aerosol which can permanently damage parts of the instrument down stream of the generator.  
Using this diagnostic, it is possible to turn on the generator before the warmup time has elapsed.  
If you turn the power on it will remain on after you exit the diagnostic.  
9.1.3.5. Analog Output Step Test  
The Step Test is used to test the functioning of the 4 DAC outputs on the V/F board. The test  
consists of stepping each analog output 0-20-40-60-80-100% of the output. If the analog outputs  
are set for 0-5V full scale the outputs would step 0-1-2-3-4-5 VDC. The stepping can be halted at  
any value by pressing the key under the percentage on the front panel. When the test is halted,  
square brackets are placed around the percentage value in the display. Pressing the key again  
resumes the test. This test is useful for testing the accuracy/linearity of the analog outputs.  
9.1.3.6. DAC Calibration  
The Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) are calibrated when the instrument is set up at the  
factory. Re-calibration is usually not necessary, but is provided here in case the V/F board needs  
to be replaced and re-calibrated. The procedure for using the DAC Calibration routines is in the  
9.1.3.7. RS-232 Port Test  
This test is used to verify the operation of the RS-232 port. When started, it outputs the ASCII  
letter X for about 2 seconds. During the test it should be possible to detect the presence of the  
9.1.4. M200AH Internal Variables  
The M200AH software contains many adjustable parameters. Many of the parameters are set at  
time of manufacture and do not need to be adjusted for the lifetime of the instrument. It is  
possible to change these variables either through the RS-232 port or the front panel. Altering the  
values of many of the variables will adversely affect the performance of the instrument.  
Therefore it is recommended that these variables not be adjusted unless you have a clear  
a brief description of its function.  
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Table 9-5: Model 200AH Variables  
Default  
Value  
Value  
Range  
No.  
Name  
Units  
Description  
0
DAS_HOLDOFF  
min  
15  
0.5 - 20  
Time, in minutes, that data is not  
stored in the DAS after  
calibration or power-up.  
1
MEASURE MODE  
text  
NONOX  
NO, NOx, NO = only mode  
NONOX  
NOx = only mode  
NO/NOx = switching mode  
2
3
TPC_ENABLE  
DYN_ZERO  
Logic  
Logic  
ON  
ON-OFF  
ON-OFF  
Temp/Pres compensation enable.  
OFF  
Calibrates instrument during  
AutoCal Sequence or external  
contact closure or RS-232  
command.  
4
DYN_SPAN  
Logic  
OFF  
ON-OFF  
Calibrates instrument during  
AutoCal Sequence or external  
contact closure or RS-232  
command.  
5
CONC_LIM_ENA  
LOGIC NO  
NO/YES  
Enable concentration limit  
alarms.  
6
7
NOx_CONC_LIM  
NO_CONC_LIM  
NO2_CONC_LIM  
SFLOW_SET  
PPM  
0
NOX concentration limit alarm.  
NO concentration limit alarm.  
NO2 concentration limit alarm.  
Nominal sample flow rate.  
Nominal ozone flow rate.  
5000  
5000  
5000  
0-1000  
0-500  
PPM  
0
8
PPM  
0
9
cc/min.  
cc/min.  
290  
250  
8
10  
11  
OFLOW_SET  
RS232_MODE  
Bit  
Field  
0-99999  
RS-232 port 1 mode flags. Add  
values to combine flags.  
1 = quiet mode  
2 = computer mode  
4 = enable security  
8 = enable API protocol  
16 = enable alternate protocol  
32 = enable multidrop  
64 = enable modem  
128 = ignore RS-232 line errors  
4096 = enable command prompt  
12  
CLOCK_ADJ  
Sec.  
0
+-60  
Real-time clock speed  
adjustment.  
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9.1.5. Test Channel Analog Output  
Many of the TEST functions have an analog voltage associated with them. As a diagnostic aid it  
is possible to route the various test voltages out the 4th analog output port. Details on using the  
test channel analog output are in the Troubleshooting Section.  
Table 9-6: Test Channel Readings  
TEST Channel  
Minimum*  
Maximum*  
Description  
PMT  
DETECTOR  
0 mV  
5000 mV  
PMT detector output from the preamp. This  
signal has been amplified and filtered. Since the  
instrument is switched and uses AutoZero,  
normal values can vary from -100 to 5000 mV.  
Wide variations in this signal are normal.  
Values should be around 0 mV when sampling  
zero air.  
OZONE FLOW  
0 cc/min  
1000 cc/min  
This signal is the output from the ozone  
flowmeter. Values around 1150 mV indicate  
zero flow. Typical values for 80 cc/min ozone  
flow are around 1800 mV. Voltage should be  
steady, indicating stable flow.  
SAMPLE  
FLOW  
0 cc/min  
1000 cc/min  
40"-Hg-Abs  
The sample flow is calculated from the  
upstream pressure as measured by the  
SAMPLE PRESSURE transducer.  
SAMPLE  
PRESSURE  
0" Hg-Abs  
The sample pressure is measured by an absolute  
pressure meter. The absolute pressure at sea  
level is 29.92"-Hg. The exact reading will vary  
a few tenths due to passing weather fronts and  
daily temperature cycling. The reading will  
decrease about 1"-Hg with each 1000 ft gain in  
altitude. For example, the absolute pressure at  
10,000-ft (3000 m) is about 20"-Hg-A. A  
typical value near sea level would be about  
4200 mV.  
RCELL  
PRESSURE  
0" Hg-Abs  
40"-Hg-Abs  
Like the SAMPLE PRESSURE the RCELL  
pressure is an absolute pressure measurement.  
With the sample pump off, it should read about  
atmospheric pressure. With the pump  
operating, a typical value is 1300 mV for about  
5"-Hg-A reaction cell pressure.  
(table continued)  
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Table 9-6: Test Channel Readings (Continued)  
TEST Channel  
Minimum*  
Maximum*  
Description  
RCELL TEMP  
0C  
70C  
Reaction Cell temperature is set to 50C. At the  
setpoint, a typical reading is 3600 mV.  
BLOCK TEMP  
IZS TEMP  
0C  
0C  
0C  
0C  
70C  
The Block temperature is set to 50C. At the  
setpoint, a typical reading is 3600 mV.  
70C  
The IZS temperature is set to 50C. At the  
setpoint, a typical reading is 3600 mV.  
CONV TEMP  
PMT TEMP  
1000C  
70C  
The Converter temperature is 315C. At the  
setpoint, a typical voltage is 3150 mV.  
The PMT temperature is unique in that the  
voltage is inverse to the temperature. A typical  
reading for 8C would be 4200 mV.  
CHASSIS  
TEMP  
The Chassis (Box) temperature is variable due  
to variable ambient air temperature. The Box  
temp generally runs about 5C above the  
surrounding air temp. Thus in a 25C room, the  
Box temp would be about 30C and have a  
TEST channel voltage of about 2000 mV.  
0C  
70C  
DCPS  
VOLTAGE  
0 mV  
0 V  
5000 mV  
5000 V  
The DCPS is a composite of several DC power  
supply voltages in the instrument. It has been  
arbitrarily set at 2500 mV, which is typical.  
HVPS  
VOLTAGE  
The HVPS voltage is a scaled up reading of the  
programming voltage going to the HVPS. Zero  
to 1000mV corresponds 0-1000 VDC for the  
HVPS, which is the maximum voltage possible.  
A typical reading would be 700 mV  
corresponding to 700 VDC for the HVPS.  
*Minimum and Maximum readings depend on the DAC 3 switch settings of the V/F board. For the  
standard 5VDC range, minimum corresponds to 0VDC and maximum corresponds to 5VDC.  
9.1.6. Factory Calibration Procedure  
The Factory Cal procedure balances the PMT, preamp, and software gain factors so the  
instrument has optimum noise, linearity, and dynamic range. It should be used in the cases where  
you were unable to zero or span the instrument or slope and offset values were outside of the  
acceptable range and other more obvious reasons for problems have been eliminated.  
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PMT Calibration Procedure:  
NOTE  
In this procedure a range of 100 ppm and a span gas concentration  
of 80 ppm is used as an example. Other values can be used.  
1. On the Preamp board, set S2 to 6, set S1 to 8. Turn R19 25 turns counter-clockwise, then 12  
turns clockwise (see figure 2-6).  
2. Set RANGE MODE to SING by pressing SETUP-RNGE-SET-MODE to select single range  
operation.  
3. Set the RANGE to 100 ppm by SETUP-RNGE-SET and key in 100, then press ENTR.  
4. Input Zero gas into the sample port, and Scroll to the TEST function labeled NORM PMT.  
The reading should be near 0mV. Readings above 50 mV indicate a pneumatic leak, light  
leak, contaminated reaction cell, bad zero gas, or wet air coming into the ozone generator. If  
readings are greater than 50mV the instrument will not zero or span properly see  
5. Allow the instrument to sample zero gas for at least 10 minutes to fill the internal data filters  
with zero readings. The reading is stable when the STABIL – TEST function drops to 2.0 or  
less. Then zero the instrument by CAL-ZERO-ENTR.  
6. Set the expected span concentration to 80 ppm. Enter the expected NOX concentration of  
80 ppm by pressing CAL-CONC-NOX. Then press CAL-CONC-NO, to enter the expected  
NO concentration of 80 ppm. Then press EXIT to return to the CAL menu.  
7. Input 80 ppm of NO span gas in the sample inlet port.  
8. Scroll to the NORM PMT - TEST function.  
9. Calculate the expected PMT mV reading.  
For ranges up to 500 ppm, multiply the expected span value by 8 to get the mV reading.  
For ranges 501 to 5000 ppm, multiply the expected span value by .8 to get the mV reading.  
In this example the expected span gas concentration is 80 ppm and therefore the expected  
voltage is 80 ppm x 8 = 640 mV. As an alternate method, the voltage can be determined from  
determine the expected voltage from the X-axis.  
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10. Adjust S2, the HVPS coarse adjustment, on the preamp board to the setting that produces a  
signal that is closest to 640 mV. Adjust S1, the HVPS fine adjustment, to the setting that  
produces a signal that is closest to 640 mV. Use R19 to trim the reading to 640 50 mV. The  
readings will periodically go to zero as the AutoZero circuit operates, ignore the zero  
readings.  
11. Allow the instrument to sample span gas for 10 minutes. The reading is stable when the  
STABIL – TEST function drops to 2.0 or less. Then do a span calibration by CAL-SPAN-  
procedure is extremely important to assure that the instrument will operate with optimum  
noise, linearity, and dynamic range.  
Electric Test (ET) Procedure:  
1. Any time the gain of the PMT buffer amplifier circuit (R19) is changed, that will change the  
ET reading. Since the gain was adjusted in the above procedure do the following to re-adjust  
the ET signal.  
2. To re-adjust ET press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to ELEC TEST and press ENTR.  
3. Scroll the TEST functions until PMT is displayed.  
4. Adjust R27 until 2000 mV 50 is displayed.  
5. Press EXIT to return to SAMPLE mode.  
Optic Test (OT) Procedure:  
1. Any time the PMT buffer amplifier circuit (R19) gain and/or the PMT high voltage setting is  
changed the OT reading will also change. The Factory Cal procedure can change both of  
these values.  
2. To re-adjust OT press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to OPTIC TEST and press ENTR.  
3. Scroll the TEST functions until PMT is displayed.  
4. Adjust R25 until 100 mV 5 is displayed.  
5. Press EXIT to return to SAMPLE mode.  
If this procedure does not produce an instrument that will properly span please contact your local  
distributor or the Teledyne API factory. Teledyne API's phone number is on the front page of  
this manual.  
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Figure 9-1: Span Calibration Voltage  
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9.2. Performance Problems  
When the response from a span check is outside the control limits, the cause for the drift should  
be determined, and corrective action should be taken. Some of the causes for drift are listed  
below:  
NOTE  
It has been our experience that about 50% of all analyzer performance  
problems are sooner or later traced to leaks in some part of the system.  
1. Fluctuations in flow, caused by leaks or plugged orifices.  
2. Lack of preventive maintenance.  
3. Change in zero air source.  
A. Air containing NO leaking into zero air line.  
4. Change in span gas concentration.  
A. Zero air or ambient air leaking into span gas line.  
B. Calibration gas tank exhaustion.  
5. Leak in the NO/NOx or AutoZero switching valves.  
9.2.1. AC Power Check  
1. Check that power is present at main line power input. Verify that correct voltage and  
frequency is present. If unit is set for 240 VAC and is plugged into 115 VAC it will appear as  
no power fault.  
2. Unit is plugged into a good socket. Analyzer must have 3-wire safety power input.  
3. Check circuit breaker. Circuit breaker is part of the front panel power switch. It is set each  
time the instrument power is turned on. If there is an internal short causing a trip, the switch  
will automatically return to the OFF position when an attempt is made to turn it on.  
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9.2.2. Flow Check  
1. Check TEST function RCEL - this is the absolute pressure in the reaction cell. It should be  
3 - 10 in-Hg-A.  
2. Check that pump is running. Observe pump for proper operation.  
3. Check that pump tubing is connected to rear of analyzer.  
4. Confirm that the sample pump is producing vacuum by removing fitting at rear of analyzer  
and checking for suction at fitting.  
5. Check for correct flows.  
The M200AH has a flow splitter. The flow into the reaction cell is 50 cc/min, and the flow  
through the bypass is 250 cc/min. It is best to use a calibrated flow meter to do the following  
tests. It is assumed, however that no flow meter is available.  
A. To test the bypass orifice, remove the 1/8” tube that comes from the heated orifice block  
to the vacuum manifold. Briefly plug the fitting on the vacuum manifold with your finger.  
You should notice a vacuum build up.  
B. To test the sample flow orifice, remove the tube that connects the orifice block to the  
vacuum manifold (bypass flow tube). Plug the fitting on the orifice block. Remove the  
fitting that connects the orifice block to the sample inlet on the rear panel. Briefly plug the  
fitting on the orifice block with your finger. You should notice a vacuum build up.  
C. Remove the ozone fitting and compare relative flow rates shown in the TEST menu under  
OZONE FL. It should read about 250 cc/min.  
D. Re-connect the sample and ozone lines, then check RCEL TEST function for proper  
vacuum reading. Should be 3 – 10 "-Hg-A.  
6. Broken flow or pressure sensor.  
9.2.3. No Response to Sample Gas  
1. Confirm general operation of analyzer.  
C. Confirm that sample gas contains NO or NO2.  
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2. Check instrument electronics.  
A. Do ELEC TEST procedure in DIAGNOSTIC menu Section 9.1.3.2.  
B. Do OPTIC TEST procedure in the DIAGNOSTIC menu Section 9.1.3.3.  
If the M200AH passes ET and OT that means the instrument is capable of detecting light and  
processing the signal to produce a reading. Therefore the problem is in the pneumatics.  
3. Check ozone generator subsystem. Do diagnostic test of ozone generator subsystem, see  
9.2.4. Negative Output  
1. Miss-calibration. The 'zero' gas that was used to zero the M200AH contained some NO gas -  
that is it had more NO gas than that of the sample air. Also, doing a zero calibration using  
sample air.  
2. Reaction cell contamination - If NO/NOX OFFSET - TEST functions are greater than 50 mV,  
this indicates reaction cell contamination.  
3. Check for leaks.  
4. Corruption of the AutoZero filter. If a significant signal was detected during the AutoZero  
cycle, that higher reading can enter the AutoZero filter. The value of the AutoZero filter is  
subtracted from the current reading, thus producing a negative reading. High AutoZero  
readings can be caused by:  
A. Leaking AutoZero valve.  
B. Electronic fault in the preamp causing it to have a voltage on the PMT output pin during  
the AutoZero cycle.  
C. Reaction cell contamination causing high background (>40 mV) light readings.  
D. Broken PMT temperature control circuit, allowing a high zero offset.  
After fixing the cause of the high AutoZero readings, the M200AH will take 15 minutes for the  
filter to clear itself.  
9.2.5. Excessive Noise  
Common reasons for excessive noise are:  
1. Leak in pneumatic system.  
2. Light leak - check the sensor module with strong light. Check for missing 0-rings in Sensor  
Assembly.  
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4. Defective electronic components on preamp board. - use optic test and electric test to check  
electronics, optics and observe noise.  
5. Contamination of ozone generator and/or reaction cell - This can be wet air or impurities.  
This can be detected by high PMT readings with zero air as sample gas. Verify this condition  
by turning off the ozone generator using the DIAG mode command and observing a drop in  
PMT reading of more than 25 mV. If the ozone generator or reaction cell is contaminated,  
disassemble and clean.  
6. Broken PMT temperature control circuit. Check PMT TEMP - TEST function.  
7. Miss-calibration. Check SLOPES in TEST function.  
8. Reaction cell pressure too high. Check RCEL - TEST function.  
9.2.6. Unstable Span  
Common causes are:  
1. Leak in pneumatic system.  
2. Light leak - check the sensor module with strong light. Check for missing 0-rings in Sensor  
Assembly.  
3. Sample lines or sample filter dirty - clean or replace.  
4. Plugged sample inlet orifice - clean with methanol and sonic cleaner.  
5. Defective HVPS - see HVPS test procedure.  
6. Bad or defective PMT detector – replace.  
7. Reaction cell temp not stable - observe warning messages, or RCELL TEMP in TEST  
functions. Check diagnostic LED in Power Supply Module for normal cycling.  
8. Large variations in ambient temperature - observe warning messages, or BOX TEMP in  
TEST functions.  
9. Pump not maintaining steady vacuum - observe warning messages, or RCEL in TEST  
functions.  
10. Sample vent line too short, allowing room air to mix with span gas - should be a minimum of  
15" long.  
11. Calibration gas source unstable.  
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9.2.7. Unstable Zero  
Common causes are:  
1. Leak in pneumatic system.  
2. Light leak - check the sensor module with strong light.  
3. Sample lines or sample filter dirty - clean or replace.  
9.2.8. Inability to Span  
If the SPAN button is not illuminated when attempting to span, that means the reading is outside  
of the software gain ranges allowed. In an analog instrument it would be the equivalent to the  
span pot hitting the rotation stop.  
Here are some things to check:  
1. Check the expected span concentration values in CAL-CONC-NOX and CAL-CONC-NO,  
and compare them to the concentration of the calibrator span gas being input. They should be  
equal.  
2. When sampling span gas, check the PMT - TEST function reading. The mV reading should  
be 8x the expected span concentration in step 1. above for range settings up to 500 ppm. If  
over 500 ppm the value should be 0.8x the expected span concentration.  
For example, if the expected span gas concentration is 80 ppm, the PMT reading should be  
8 * 80 = 640 mV 30%.  
3. Check ET and OT for the correct response.  
4. If the above do not check out, perform the Factory Calibration Procedure Section 9.1.6.  
9.2.9. Inability to Zero  
If the ZERO button is not displayed when attempting to zero, that means the reading is outside of  
the software gain ranges allowed. In an analog instrument it would be the equivalent to the zero  
pot hitting the rotation stop.  
Here are some things to check:  
1. Select the PMT - TEST function. With zero gas going into the instrument, the value should  
be less than 25 mV, a number close to 0 mV is common. If you are getting a high reading  
here the probable reasons are:  
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A. A leak that admits gas containing NO.  
B. Contaminated reaction cell. Remove and clean cell.  
C. Wet (i.e. undried ambient air) air into the ozone generator. Check the PermaPure drier and  
associated plumbing for leaks and correct operation.  
D. Zero gas that isn't really zero. Make sure you're not trying to zero the machine with  
sample air or span gas.  
E. AutoZero filter is corrupted with high readings. Fix the cause of the high readings, then  
input zero gas and wait for 15 minutes for the filter to clear.  
9.2.10. Non-Linear Response  
Common causes are:  
1. Leak in pneumatic system.  
2. Calibration gas tanks concentration in error.  
A. Tanks certification test in error.  
B. Even if the NO concentration is correct, different tanks may have variable concentrations  
of interfering gasses. CO2 is often blended in the NO tanks, and is a known interferent  
with chemiluminescent NOX analyzers. If the CO2 concentration is markedly different  
between tanks, the CO2 quenching effect on NO will produce non-linearities. This effect  
may also be present with gas standards that blend SO2/N2/NO. The problem arises  
because the gas manufacturer uses FT-IR to do the analysis. FT-IR does not have the same  
interaction between components as do chemiluminescent analyzers.  
3. Variation in sample inlet pressure due to sample manifold inlet flow changes.  
4. High zero background - The PMT TEST function should be near 0 mV with zero gas.  
Readings above 25 mV indicate a light leak, contaminated reaction cell, bad zero gas, or wet  
air coming into the ozone generator. If the reading is not less than 20 mV the instrument will  
5. Calibration device in error, re-check flowrates and concentrations. This is especially true at  
low concentrations. Mass Flow calibrators often become non-linear if the flow is < 1% of the  
full scale flow.  
6. Contamination in sample delivery system:  
A. Dirt in sample lines or reaction cell.  
B. Contaminated cal gas source (NO2 in NO cal gas is common).  
C. Dilution air contains sample or span gas.  
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7. Ozone concentration too low:  
A. Wet air in generator - need to disassemble, clean, dry.  
B. Electrical short circuit.  
C. Transformer partial failure.  
8. Sample inlet vent line too short - should be at least 15".  
9. Sample exhaust not properly vented, creating a backpressure at the sample inlet port of the  
9.2.11. Slow Response  
1. Contaminated or dirty sample delivery pneumatics:  
A. Dirty/plugged sample filter or sample lines.  
B. Dirty reaction cell.  
2. Sample inlet line too long.  
3. Wrong materials in contact with sample - use glass, stainless steel or Teflon.  
4. Sample vent line located too far from instrument sample inlet. - Locate sample inlet vent as  
close as possible to analyzer.  
5. Insufficient time allowed for purging of lines upstream of analyzer.  
6. Leaking NO/NOX or AutoZero valve. The leak can either be external or cross-port.  
7. Insufficient time allowed for calibration cal gas source to become stable.  
8. Converter temperature too low.  
9.2.12. Analog Output Doesn't Agree With Display Concentration  
1. V/F board DAC's out of calibration. Do DAC calibration and Factory Calibration.  
2. Analog outputs electrically loaded down causing voltage to sag. Could be due to input  
impedance to chart recorder or data logger being too low or improper grounding. The  
Recorder and DAS outputs do not have separate output drivers, the problem could be the  
combined load of both could be too high.  
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9.3. Subsystem Troubleshooting and Adjustments  
9.3.1. Computer, Display, Keyboard  
The purpose of this section is to determine if the computer subsystem electronics hardware are  
working properly. Assessment will be made at the board level.  
9.3.1.1. Front Panel Display  
The front panel display is a 2 line by 40 character display. It has its own microprocessor to  
decode commands and display characters. It contains a self test feature. To test the display:  
1. Turn off the power to the instrument.  
2. Fold down the M200AH front panel.  
3. Disconnect the 24 line flat ribbon cable (J2) that connects the computer parallel port to the  
keyboard.  
4. Turn on the M200AH power switch.  
5. Observe the front panel display. If the display successfully completes its power on self test it  
will display a single underline character "_" in the left most character of the top line of the  
display. If this character is present, the display is working properly.  
6. Power down the analyzer, and re-attach the 24 line cable to J2, and proceed to the next test.  
9.3.1.2. Single Board Computer  
The SBC40 is a full function computer designed for instrument control applications. It consists  
of a 16 bit 8080 microprocessor, 2 serial and one parallel ports, standard bus interface, and 4  
sockets for memory. The memory sockets consist of 256k ROM containing the multitasking  
operating system and application code. 32k EE prom containing the setup variables. 128k RAM  
containing data collected by the instrument, and a time-of-day clock to provide event timing  
services. The overall function of this board is quite complex. Complete testing of this board's  
functions is not possible in the field. If component level troubleshooting of this board is  
necessary contact the factory for schematics.  
Like the display, the overall functioning of the CPU can be confirmed by a simple test.  
Locate the CPU board on the motherboard by referring to  
1. Figure 2-6.  
2. Power the instrument on.  
3. Locate the red LED at the top left edge of the board.  
4. It should be flashing at a frequency of about once per second.  
5. This flashing indicates the board is powered up and is executing instructions.  
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Figure 9-2: CPU Board Jumper Settings  
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9.3.1.3. Front Panel Keyboard  
The keyboard consists of 8 keys and 3 LED's. Key strokes are sent to the SBC40 computers'  
parallel port. The computer software detects the key strokes via CPU interrupts. The bottom line  
of the display consists of 40 characters which is divided into 8 - 5 character fields. Each field  
defines the function of the key immediately below it. The definition of the keys is variable and  
depends on the menu level of the software.  
To check the operation of the keyboard, each key should perform an operation indicated by its  
current definition shown on the second line of the display.  
Example #1 - testing key#1 (left most key).  
At the top level menu key #1 is defined as the TEST function. Pressing this key should cause the  
middle field of the top line of the display to show the various test functions.  
Example #2 - testing key #8 (right most key). At the top level menu Key #8 is defined as the  
SETUP key. Pressing key #8 should cause the SETUP menu to be displayed.  
Example #3 - If the 5 character field above any key is blank, the key is not defined, pressing the  
key has no effect.  
The 3 status LED's indicate several functional states of the instrument such as calibration, fault,  
and sample modes. The state of the LED's is controlled by 3 lines on the parallel port of the  
SBC40. Functioning of the LED's can be checked by:  
1. Turn off the M200AH power.  
2. While watching the LED's, turn on the instrument power.  
3. When the power comes up, the computer momentarily applies power to all 3 LED's for  
approximately 1 sec. If all the LED's are observed to light, they are working properly.  
9.3.2. RS-232 Communications  
The M200AH uses the RS-232 communications protocol to allow the instrument to be connected  
to a variety of computer based equipment. RS-232 has been used for many years and is well  
documented. Generally, The M200AH uses the RS-232 communications protocol to allow the  
instrument to be connected to a variety every manufacturer observes the signal and timing  
requirements of the protocol very carefully. Problems arise when trying to specify connectors,  
and wiring diagrams that attach the analyzer to various devices.  
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Figure 9-3: RS-232 Pin Assignments  
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9.3.2.1. RS-232 Port  
If the RS-232 port is not working, check the following:  
Physical Wiring  
Refer to Figure 9-3 for the wiring diagram of the DB-9 plug on the M200A rear panel. There are  
two features that make connecting the wiring easier. First is the red/green LED’s on the rear  
panel. One device (such as the M200AH) provides the power to run the red LED, the other  
device will provide the power for the green LED. If the wiring is hooked up correctly both  
LED’s will be illuminated. There is a DTE-DCE switch, this switch interchanges pin 2 & 3 on  
the  
DB-9 connector. Set the DTE-DCE switch so that both LED’s are illuminated.  
RS-232 Protocol (BAUD rate, Data bits, Parity)  
The communication protocol for each instrument must match. In Figure 9-3 the default RS-232  
parameters are listed. The BAUD rate can be changed in the software menus under SETUP-  
MORE-COMM-BAUD.  
Data Communications Software for a PC  
You will need to purchase a software package so your computer can transmit and receive on its  
serial port. There are many such programs, we use PROCOMM at Teledyne API. Once you set  
up the variables in PROCOMM and your wiring connections are correct, you will be able to  
communicate with the analyzer.  
If connecting to a modem, check the following:  
Modems are especially difficult because they may have pins that need to be at certain EIA RS-  
232 levels before the modem will transmit data. The most common requirement is the Ready to  
Send (RTS) signal must be at logic high (+5 V to +15 V) before the modem will transmit. The  
Teledyne API analyzer sets pin 8 (RTS) to 10 volts to enable modem transmission.  
To troubleshoot a modem connection first disconnect the RS-232 cable from the Analyzer and  
verify (use a DVM) that you are getting a signal on Pin 2 of the RS232 port on the Analyzer. The  
signal will be between -5V and -15V with respect to signal ground (pin 5). If not, there is a  
problem with the CPU board or the cable. This is the transmit (TD) signal out of the Analyzer.  
This should then be connected to TD input on the modem, normally Pin 2. You may need to  
change the DTE/DCE switch on the M200AH so the signal is on Pin 2 of the modem.  
Go to the cable connected to the modem/terminal and verify (use a DVM) that you are getting a -  
5 V to -15 V signal on Pin 3 of the cable. This pin should be connected to Pin 3 of the Teledyne  
API Analyzer.  
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Check that the voltage level on Pin 8 of the Analyzer is between +5 V and +15 V. This pin  
should be connected (through the cable) to Pin 4 of the modem.  
Now set the baud rate of the Analyzer to the speed required by the modem and it should work. If  
you are still experiencing problems, a cable adapter may be needed. Please contact the factory  
for assistance.  
9.3.3. Voltage/Frequency (V/F) Board  
The V/F Board consists of 16 analog input channels, each software addressable, 8 digital inputs,  
and 24 digital outputs, each independently addressable, and 4 independent analog output  
channels. The analog input channels are connected to a V/F converter capable of 80,000 counts,  
which is approximately 16 bit resolution. The integration period is software selectable from  
40 msec to 2.4 secs. Commands from the SBC40 computer and digitized values from the V/F  
section of the board are sent via the STD bus interface. The schematic for the board is in the  
Appendix.  
The overall operation of this board is quite complex, to fully check it out in all of its operational  
modes is not possible in the field. Therefore a few of simple tests are described here that test one  
analog input channel, the 4 analog output channels, one digital input, and one digital output.  
1. V/F board analog input test.  
Each analog channel is routed through a programmable 16 channel multiplexer. Chances are  
that if one channel works, they all work.  
A. Turn on instrument.  
B. Press TEST key on front panel keyboard until DCPS test is displayed.  
C. The value displayed should read 2500 200 mV.  
If the M200AH passes this test, it has successfully digitized a 2500 mV composite voltage  
output from the Power Supply Module. The signal should also be quiet 25 mV.  
2. Analog output channel test.  
In the DIAGNOSTIC menu on the front panel, there is a test that outputs a step voltage to the  
4 analog outputs. This test is useful for calibrating chart recorders and dataloggers attached  
to the M200AH. The test can also be useful in diagnosing faults in the V/F board.  
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A. Turn on the instrument.  
B. Enter the SETUP-MORE-DIAG menu.  
C. Select the ANALOG OUTPUT test. This causes the M200AH to output a 5 step voltage  
pattern to the 4 analog outputs on the rear panel. The status of the test is shown on the  
front panel display. The scrolling can be stopped at any voltage by pressing the key below  
the changing percentage display. The values are 0-20-40-60-80-100% of whatever voltage  
range has been selected. For example the voltages would be 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 V if the 5 V  
range had been selected.  
D. Use a DVM on each of the analog output channels to confirm the correct voltages.  
If the voltages step, but are the wrong values, the V/F board may be out of calibration.  
3. Digital input channel test.  
The digital I/O section of the V/F board has 8 input bits and 24 output bits. Two of the  
using external contact closures.  
To test the digital inputs:  
A. Turn on the M200AH.  
B. Connect a jumper wire across pins 1 and 2 of the “REMOTE IN” rear panel connector as  
C. Shortly after closure is made the instrument should switch into zero mode as indicated on  
the front panel display.  
D. Remove the jumper. Shortly after the jumper is removed the instrument should exit the  
zero calibrate mode.  
4. Digital output channel test.  
There are 24 output bits on the V/F board. The 24 bits are made up of 3 - 8 bit ports. It is  
possible for a single 8 bit port or even a single bit within a port to fail.  
A quick observational test of the digital outputs is to observe the LED's in the Power Supply  
Module (Refer to Figure 9-5 for the location of the LED's in the PSM). The state of the  
LED's can be checked from the Table 9-10. The comment section assumes the M200AH has  
been running for at least 45 minutes.  
A more detailed test is in the DIAGNOSTIC menu. See Diagnostic tests in Section 9.1.3.  
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9.3.3.1. ADC/DAC Calibration Procedure  
Due to the stability of modern electronics, this procedure should only need to be performed if a  
major sub-assembly is exchanged or when the display voltage does not match the input voltage  
or current to the V/F card. After completion, a Factory Calibration Procedure should be  
Before the actual calibration is performed, switches on the V/F card must be correctly set and  
jumpers set on the motherboard. Jumper and switch setting changes must be performed with  
the instrument power OFF.  
Motherboard Jumpers  
The motherboard contains 4 pairs of jumpers JP1 - JP8, one pair for each analog output channel.  
the jumpers.  
Table 9-7: Motherboard Jumper Settings  
Terminal Pair  
Rear panel  
Jumper Setting for  
Voltage Mode  
Jumper Setting for  
Current Mode  
Analog Output  
Jumper Pair  
DAC 0 - NOX  
DAC 1 - NO  
3 - 4  
5 - 6  
JP3 - JP4  
JP1 - JP2  
B - C  
B - C  
A - B  
A - B  
DAC 2 - NO2  
(units w/o O2)  
1 - 2  
JP5 - JP6  
B - C  
A - B  
DAC 2 - O2  
(units with O2)  
1 - 2  
7 - 8  
JP5 - JP6  
JP7 - JP8  
B - C  
B - C  
A - B  
A - B  
DAC 3 - TEST  
V/F Board Switch Settings  
There are 2 different types of current outputs, Non-Isolated (std equipment) and Isolated. Each  
requires a different switch setting shown below. If you are operating the instrument in voltage  
output mode, the switches should be set to the desired voltage range.  
Table 9-8: V/F Board Switch Settings  
DAC #  
Sw 1  
ON*  
ON*  
ON*  
ON*  
Sw 2  
OFF*  
OFF*  
OFF*  
OFF*  
Sw 3  
Sw 4  
Sw 5  
Sw 6  
Sw 7  
OFF*  
OFF*  
OFF*  
OFF*  
0
1
2
3
*Required settings  
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10 V output or non-isolated current loop  
Switch  
State  
ON  
Comment  
3
4
5
6
Use for non-isolated current loop or 10 V output  
Use for non-isolated current loop or 10 V output  
Use for non-isolated current loop or 10 V output  
Use for non-isolated current loop or 10 V output  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
5 V output or isolated current loop  
Switch  
State  
OFF  
ON  
Comment  
3
4
5
6
Use for isolated current loop or 5 V output  
Use for isolated current loop or 5 V output  
Use for isolated current loop or 5 V output  
Use for isolated current loop or 5 V output  
OFF  
OFF  
1 V output  
Switch  
State  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
Comment  
3
4
5
6
Use for 1 V output  
Use for 1 V output  
Use for 1 V output  
Use for 1 V output  
OFF  
100 mV output  
Switch  
State  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
Comment  
3
4
5
6
Use for 100 mV output  
Use for 100 mV output  
Use for 100 mV output  
Use for 100 mV output  
1. After the switches and jumpers are set, turn on instrument power and complete the following:  
A. Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then press ENTR. Scroll to D/A CALIBRATION, press  
ENTR. Press A/D to select the first task, which is to calibrate the A/D converter.  
B. Connect a DVM ground lead to TP3-AGND on the V/F board. Connect the positive lead  
to TP9-DAC0.  
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C. The M200AH will display a voltage near 1% of the voltage range set in the above  
procedure. Adjust R27 until the displayed voltage matches the DVM voltage, then press  
ENTR.  
D. The M200AH will display a voltage near 90% of the voltage range set in the above  
procedure. Adjust R31 until the displayed voltage matches the DVM voltage, then press  
ENTR. This step calibrates the instrument A/D converter to the external DVM.  
The next task is to calibrate each of the 4 DAC output channels. The NEXT - PREV buttons  
allows selection of any of the 4 D/A channels. DAC0 - the NOX channel - is displayed first.  
E. The SET button has 2 functions, first to select the output mode - voltage or current. Press  
VOLT and CURR depending on the type of output desired. - Remember, the VOLT or  
CURR setting must match the switch and jumper settings made previously. Second,  
the voltage output can be biased up to 10% of the selected range with the OFFSET  
parameter. Just key in the desired offset, or press EXIT to leave the OFFSET at zero.  
F. For DAC channels in VOLTAGE mode, press CAL. This will cause the instrument to  
automatically calibrate the channel.  
G. For DAC channels in current mode, first connect a 250 ohm resistor in series with a  
current meter to the correct pair of terminals on the rear panel, see Table 9-6 for terminal  
assignments. Press CAL. The instrument will output 4 mA to the rear panel terminals. UP,  
DOWN and ENTR buttons will be displayed. Press the UP - DOWN buttons until the  
correct reading is displayed on the meter, then press ENTR. 20 mA is then output to the  
rear panel. As before, press the UP, DOWN buttons to get the correct reading, then press  
ENTR.  
H. To go the next channel press the NEXT button and follow the previous steps starting with  
step - f. Proceed through all 4 DAC channels, then exit. To back up to previously  
calibrated channels, press the PREV button.  
9.3.3.2. Changing Output Voltage Ranges  
Several different output voltage ranges can be selected by switch settings on the V/F board. See  
turned off, then on and a DAC calibration performed (Section 9.3.3.1).  
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Figure 9-4: V/F Board Jumper Settings  
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9.3.4. Status/Temp Board  
The Status/Temp Board is a multifunction board that:  
1. Converts the resistance readings of the thermistors to a voltage.  
2. Amplifies and scales the thermocouple voltage for the V/F card.  
3. Provides status output circuitry.  
4. Provides circuitry for contact closure inputs.  
5. Provides circuitry for display brown-out/reset at low line voltage.  
6. Provides circuitry for 4-20 mA outputs.  
9.3.4.1. Temperature Amplifier Section  
The 4 thermistor amplifiers that convert resistance into voltage monitor:  
1. Reaction Cell temperature.  
2. Heated Orifice block.  
3. Box temperature.  
4. Spare.  
The voltages of the thermistor and thermocouple amplifier outputs are brought out to test points  
on the edge of the board. Refer to the schematic in the Appendix for details. The voltages can  
also be read using the DIAGNOSTIC - SIGNAL I/O feature. See Table 9-4 for details.  
Thermistor Temperature Amplifier Adjustments  
The 4 temperature amplifiers are controlled by a common pot (R34) on the upper edge of the  
card.  
If the temperature readouts are in error:  
1. Locate the Box temp thermistor on the board and place a thermometer near the thermistor.  
2. Select the BOX TEMP - TEST function on the front panel.  
3. Adjust R34 until the front panel readout matches the thermometer readout. This will cause all  
of the readouts to accurately measure their respective temperatures.  
Converter Thermocouple Amplifier Adjustments.  
The converter temperature is sensed by a Type K thermocouple. The cold junction compensation  
and signal conditioning are done on the Temp/Status board.  
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The thermocouple amplifier for the converter temperature has a gain adjustment. The voltage  
across J2 reads 27.5 mV when the converter temperature is 700°C. The CPU is programmed to  
always drive the temp to 700°C, so the thermocouple voltage must be used as the absolute  
reference as to the correct temperature.  
The temperature can be adjusted by the R6 pot. To adjust the converter temperature:  
1. Select the CONV TEMP - TEST function on the front panel.  
2. Wait until the converter is up to temperature, usually 30-45 min after a cold start.  
3. Adjust R6 until the front panel readout equals 700C for the CONV TEMP and the voltage at  
J2 is 27.5 mV.  
4. Recheck the two readings 15 min later and re-adjust if necessary.  
9.3.4.2. Display Brownout  
During low AC line conditions the display can lock up due to insufficient voltage. When low  
line conditions are approaching, this circuit senses the condition by monitoring the un-regulated  
+5 VDC in the Power Supply Module. If brownout conditions are met, the DISP_BROWNOUT  
line is asserted and the CPU sends a hardware RESET command to the display and sends a  
BRNOUT RESET pulse back to U4. Brownout conditions will be noticed by the display flashing  
every 8 seconds.  
9.3.4.3. Status Output Lines, External Contact Closures  
The Status lines consist of 4 active input lines, and 12 active output lines. Individual lines are set  
or cleared under CPU control depending on the assigned alarm condition. The CPU also  
monitors the 4 input lines for remote calibration and range control commands. The status inputs  
and outputs are terminated at the rear panel, see the schematic in the Appendix.  
The output lines are opto-coupled NPN transistors which can pass 50ma max of direct current  
with a voltage of 30 VDC max.  
The input lines are optically coupled with inputs pulled up to +5 VDC. External contacts can be  
contact closures or open collector transistor contacts. DO NOT apply any voltage, since +5 VDC  
is supplied internally.  
Individual status lines can be set or cleared using the DIAGNOSTIC mode SIGNAL I/O. This  
can be useful for simulating fault conditions in the analyzer to see if external circuitry is working  
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9.3.4.4. 4-20 mA Current Output  
There are two types of current loop outputs available for the M200AH, non-isolated (standard  
equipment) and isolated (optional). These outputs may be used in place of the analog voltage  
procedure.  
Non-isolated 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA Output  
Non-isolated 4-20 mA is recommended for applications requiring a current loop and the current  
loop receiver has an isolated input stage. It can also be used when there a potential difference  
does not exist between the ground connections of the two instruments.  
Recommended load (Rl) = 100- 600(Max. 600)  
V/F analog output voltage setting = +10 V Full Scale  
Default Setting = 4-20 mA  
To convert from 4-20 mA to 0-20 mA output, refer to Status/Temp Schematic 01087 sheet 2, and  
Isolated 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA Option  
This option is recommended where maximum isolation from ground loops is required.  
Specifications include up to 1500 V rms common mode voltage isolation (transformer coupled  
input to output galvanic isolation) and 240 Vrms normal mode voltage output protection.  
Recommended load (Rl) = 200- 1000(Max. 1200)  
V/F analog output voltage setting = +5V Full Scale  
Default Setting = 4-20 mA  
To convert from 4-20 mA to 0-20 mA output, refer to Status/Temp Schematic in the Appendix,  
9.3.5. Power Supply Module  
The Power Supply Module consists of several subassemblies described in Table 9-10.  
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Table 9-9: Power Supply Module Subassemblies  
Module  
Description  
Linear Power Supply The linear power supply board takes multiple voltage inputs from the power  
Board  
transformer and produces +5, +15, -15, +12 VDC outputs. The outputs are  
for operating the CPU. The 15 is used in several locations for running op-  
amps and IC's. The +12 is used for operating fans and valves.  
Switching Power  
Supply  
The switching power supply supplies +15 VDC at 4 A to the PMT cooler  
control on the Sensor Module and input power for the ozone generator. The  
output is made available through J10 on the Switch Board. There is a load  
resistor on the Switch Board to keep the output stable when little current is  
required from the supply.  
Switch Board  
The Switch Board has many different functions. It takes logic signals from  
the V/F board and uses them to switch 4-115 VAC and 4-12 VDC loads.  
The board also contains the instrument central grounding tie point. It routes  
unswitched AC and DC power as needed. Connector P2 programs the power  
transformers to take 115, 220, 230 or 240 VAC inputs.  
Power Transformers  
There are potentially 2 input power transformers in the PSM. The multitap  
transformer T1 is in every M200AH and supplies input power for the Linear  
Power Supply board described above. A second transformer T2 is added if  
220, 230 or 240 VAC input is required. This transformer steps down the  
220/230/240 VAC to 115 VAC/50Hz for heaters and other components.  
Input power selection is done via a programming connector P2 which  
provides the proper connections for either foreign or domestic power.  
Circuit  
Breaker/Power  
Switch  
The front panel contains a combination circuit breaker - input power switch.  
It is connected to the PSM through J6 on the Switch Board. If an overload is  
detected the switch goes to the OFF position. Switching the power back on  
resets the breaker also.  
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Figure 9-5: Power Supply Module Layout  
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Figure 9-6: Electrical Block Diagram  
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PSM Diagnostic procedures:  
The Linear Power Supply board can be tested by checking the DCPS - TEST function on the  
front panel. It should read 2500 mV 200 mV. If the value is outside this range, individual  
output voltages can be tested on connector P3, see the schematic in the Appendix for pinouts.  
The Switching Power Supply output can be tested by observing the red LED on the TEC control  
board attached to the inside of the fan duct on the Sensor Module. If the LED is on, +15 VDC is  
being supplied to the cooler. The current draw through the cooler can be measured across TP1  
and TP2. The value of the current in amps is 10x the voltage measured, and is typically 1.5 to 2.0  
amps at room temperature.  
The Switch Board can be tested by observing the diagnostic LEDS along the top edge of the  
Table 9-10: Power Supply Module LED Operation  
No.  
1.  
Function  
Description  
NO/NOx Valve  
AutoZero Valve  
Should switch about every 6 sec. On = NOx mode Off = NO mode.  
Should switch every 2 minutes. On = Azero Off = Sample mode.  
2.  
3.  
Ozone Generator  
Power  
Power to ozone generator is off for 30 minutes after turning on an  
instrument that has been off for a long time.  
If the instrument has been turned off for less than 60 minutes, the  
ozone generator is immediately turned on.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Block Heater  
Conv Heater  
Should cycle ON-OFF every 20 sec to 2 min. On continuously until  
up to temp.  
Should cycle ON-OFF every 20 sec to 2 min. On continuously until  
up to temp.  
Reaction Cell Heater Should cycle ON-OFF every 20 sec to 2 min. On continuously until  
up to temp.  
9.3.6. Ozone Generator  
The ozone generator subsystem consists of a permeation drier, flowmeter, transformer -  
generator assembly, and driver board. The location of the components is illustrated in Figure 9-7.  
Ozone is generated by drying ambient air, then passing the air between two electrodes that have  
a large oscillating electric field generated by a high voltage transformer.  
The generator cartridge - transformer assembly is potted to eliminate corona and increase safety.  
The module cannot be disassembled.  
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Common faults in the ozone generator are:  
1. A leak or some other failure in the drier will let ambient air into the generator. There is  
enough water vapor in room air to cause the generator to make nitric acid aerosol. It is very  
corrosive and causes the generator cartridge to short out, and plug up due to salt build-up.  
This reduces the ozone concentration generated, which can cause the analyzer to be non-  
linear due to insufficient ozone concentration. Also, the nitric acid can destroy parts down  
stream of the generator.  
2. Contaminated ozone generator cartridge. Disconnect fittings and run water through the  
cartridge to clean.  
3. Failure of the driver board.  
Table 9-11: Ozone Generator Control Conditions  
Condition  
Description  
Ozone Generator  
1
2
3
OFF  
ON  
Manual override off (SETUP-MORE-DIAG-OZONE GEN).  
Manual override on.  
Ozone flow below low warning limit for 5 minutes  
(OFLOW_SET setup variable).  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
4
5
Instrument powered on for more than 30 minutes.  
Instrument powered off for less than 1 hour and ozone  
generator was on when instrument was powered off.  
6
Ozone flow above low warning limit for 0.5 minutes and  
condition 4 or 5 is true.  
ON  
NOTE  
The ozone generator is independently controlled in the SIGNAL I/O, OPTIC  
TEST, and ELECTRICAL TEST diagnostics. After exiting these diagnostics,  
the ozone generator is restored to the state specified by the above conditions.  
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9.3.6.1. The PermaPure Drier  
The PermaPure drier is constructed of 2 concentric tubes. The inner tube is a special material  
that has an affinity for water vapor. The outer annulus is evacuated by the instrument pump. This  
creates a concentration gradient causing water in ambient air to diffuse into the outer annulus,  
thus the air in the inner tube becomes progressively drier as it progresses down the tube.  
Due to the large number of connections and fittings on the drier, the most common drier fault is  
leaks. Before proceeding with any other procedures check the drier for leaks.  
Occasionally the drier gets contaminated. The manufacturer of the drier recommends replacing  
the drier rather than trying to clean it. If cleaning is chosen, the following options are available:  
1. Dirt - Clean any solids from dryer inlet by brushing. Use clean dry air to blow any loose  
particles from the inlet. De-ionized water or dilute (5-10% conc HCl in de-ionized water)  
hydrochloric acid can be passed thru the dryer. This should be done only with the dryer and  
HCl at room temperature.  
2. Contamination with organic liquids and Freons - rinse the inner and outer tubes using 1,1,1  
trichlorethane. Follow the solvent with dry air to purge the solvent.  
3. Inorganic salts and oxgenated hydrocarbons can be removed by rinsing with 10% nitric acid  
at 50C.  
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Figure 9-7: Ozone Generator Subsystem  
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9.3.7. Flow/Pressure Sensor  
The flow/pressure sensor board consists of 2 pressure sensors and a flow sensor. See Figure 9-8  
for a diagram of this board. From these three sensors four values are computed and displayed on  
the front panel TEST functions. They are:  
1. Ozone Flow - measured directly - S3, R3  
2. Reaction Cell Pressure - measured directly - S2, R2  
3. Sample Gas Pressure - measured directly S1, R1  
4. Sample Flow - computed from sample pressure and reaction cell pressure S1, S2  
The above pressures and flows are filtered to produce the front panel readings. There is a small  
delay after adjustment for a steady reading when observing the TEST functions.  
The flow/pressure sensor board consists of 2 pressure sensors and a flow sensor. See Figure 9-8  
for a diagram of this board. From these three sensors four values are computed and displayed on  
the front panel TEST functions. They are:  
1. Ozone Flow - measured directly - S3, R3  
2. Reaction Cell Pressure - measured directly - S2, R2  
3. Sample Gas Pressure - measured directly S1, R1  
4. Sample Flow - computed from sample pressure and reaction cell pressure S1, S2  
The above pressures and flows are filtered to produce the front panel readings. There is a small  
delay after adjustment for a steady reading when observing the TEST functions.  
To adjust the OZONE flow:  
1. Go to DIAG mode by pressing SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then select SIGNAL I/O, and press  
ENTR. Select OZONE_FLOW by using NEXT-PREV keys.  
2. Adjust R3 so that OZONE_FLOW reads 2000 mV. This is the coarse adjustment.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode. Select the OZONE FL - TEST function. Plumb  
a calibrated flow measuring device upstream of the ozone generator (see Figure 9-7). Use the  
external device reading to make small adjustments in R3 to dial in correct flow readout on  
the front panel.  
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To adjust the SAMPLE PRESSURE:  
1. Go to DIAG mode by pressing SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then select SIGNAL I/O, and press  
ENTR. Select SAMPLE_PRESS by using NEXT-PREV keys.  
2. Adjust R1 to read 4100 mV. This is the coarse adjustment.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode. Select SAMP - TEST function. Use a calibrated  
absolute pressure meter to make small adjustments to R1 until the correct absolute pressure is  
displayed. 29.92 in-Hg-A is the target value at sea level. The rate of decrease is about 1"-Hg  
per 1000 ft of altitude.  
To adjust the REACTION CELL PRESSURE:  
1. Go to DIAG mode by pressing SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then select SIGNAL I/O, and press  
ENTR. Select RCELL_PRESS by using the NEXT-PREV keys.  
2. Disconnect the vacuum pump at the Sample Exhaust port on the instrument rear panel.  
3. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode. Select RCEL - TEST function. Use a calibrated  
absolute pressure meter to make small adjustments to R1 until the correct absolute pressure is  
displayed. 29.92 in-Hg-A is the target value at sea level. The rate of decrease is about 1"-Hg  
per 1000 ft of altitude.  
4. Re-connect the sample pump. The RCELL reading should now display the reaction cell  
absolute pressure of approximately 5 in-Hg-A.  
To adjust the SAMPLE FLOW:  
1. In SAMPLE mode, scroll the TEST functions to SAMP FLW. Observe the reading. Then  
subtract the observed reading from the desired reading.  
2. Go to the VARS menu by SETUP-MORE-VARS, then pressing ENTR. Scroll to  
SFLOW_SET and press EDIT. The first value displayed is the SFLOW_SET:VALUE  
reading, ADD the value from step 1 to the reading shown and key in the new reading, then  
press ENTR. Check the low and high warning limits, which are displayed as the next 2  
values to make sure the new value does not exceed the warning limits. Press exit to return to  
SAMPLE mode.  
3. Observe the SAMP FLW value. If necessary repeat step 2 to adjust the reading again to  
match the desired flow rate.  
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Figure 9-8: Flow/Pressure Sensor  
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Figure 9-9: NOX Sensor Module  
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Figure 9-10: NOX Sensor Module  
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9.3.8. NOX Sensor Module  
9.3.8.1. PMT  
The PMT detects the light emitted by the reaction of NO with ozone. It has a gain of about  
500,000 to 1,000,000. Because of its high sensitivity to light, it is not possible to test the detector  
outside of the instrument in the field. The best way to determine if the PMT is working is by  
The basic method to diagnose a PMT fault is to eliminate the other components using ET, OT  
and specific tests for other sub-assemblies.  
9.3.8.2. Reaction Cell Temperature  
The reaction cell temperature is controlled by the CPU. It operates by reading a thermistor  
amplifier on the Status/Temp board. The CPU controls the temperature by toggling a bit on the  
V/F board. The V/F board TTL logic controls a solid state switch on the Switch Board in the  
PSM. The switched 115 VAC comes out of the PSM to a connector near the underside of the  
reaction cell. A warning message may be present during initial warm-up due to the temperature  
being below the 50C setpoint.  
9.3.8.3. Preamp Board  
The NOx Preamp Board is a multifunction board providing circuitry to support the following  
functions.  
1. Preamp, buffer amplifier, physical range control hardware for the PMT detector.  
2. Precision voltage reference and voltage generation, and control for the PMT - HVPS inside  
the sensor module.  
3. Constant current generator and adjustment for the Optic Test LED.  
4. Voltage generation and adjustment for Electric Test.  
5. Thermistor amplifier, control signal generation for the PMT cooler.  
The setup and adjustment of items 1-4 above is covered in the Factory Calibration procedure in  
Section 9.1.6. Item 5 has no adjustable features.  
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9.3.8.4. PMT Cooler  
The PMT cooler uses a Peltier cooler supplied with DC current from the switching power supply  
controlled by a proportional temperature controller located on the Preamp board. The input  
voltage from the supply is 15 VDC. Typical current through the cooler at room temp is about 1.5  
to 2 A. At normal room temperatures the 7C set point should be maintained within 0.1C. The  
current and voltage can be measured at test points on the fan shroud at one end of the NOX  
sensor module. See the Schematic in the Appendix.  
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Figure 9-11: PMT Cooler Subsystem  
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9.3.8.5. High Voltage P.S.  
The HVPS is located in the interior of the Sensor Module, and is plugged into the PMT tube. It  
requires 2 voltage inputs. The first is +15 VDC, which powers the supply. The second is the  
programming voltage, which is generated on the Preamp Board. This power supply is unlike a  
traditional PMT HVPS. It is like having 10 independent power supplies, one to each pin of the  
PMT. The test procedure below allows you to test each supply.  
To troubleshoot the HVPS:  
1. Turn off the instrument.  
2. Remove the cover and disconnect the 2 connectors at the front of the NOx Sensor Module.  
3. Remove the end cap from the sensor.  
4. Remove the HVPS/PMT assembly from the cold block inside the sensor. Un-plug the PMT  
tube.  
5. Re-connect the 7 pin connector to the Sensor end cap, and power-up the instrument.  
7. Turn off the instrument power, and re-connect the PMT tube, then re-assemble the sensor.  
If any faults are found in the test, you must obtain a new HVPS as there are no user serviceable  
parts inside the supply.  
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Figure 9-12: High Voltage Power Supply  
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9.3.9. Z/S Valves  
The Z/S Valves is an option in the instrument. Before troubleshooting this sub-assembly, check  
the Z/S valve option should be set-up.  
Check for the Z/S valves.  
Check for the physical presence of the valves. See  
1. Figure 2-6 for Z/S Valve location.  
2. Check that the option has been enabled in the software. The front panel display, when the  
instrument is in SAMPLE mode, should display CALS and CALZ buttons on the second line  
of the display. The presence of the buttons indicates that the option has been enabled in  
software. If the valves are present but CALS/CALZ is not displayed, call the factory.  
Troubleshooting the Z/S valves.  
1. Turn the instrument and sample pump on. Locate the valve module on the rear panel.  
2. There is a red LED associated with each of the 4 valve positions, when the LED is ON the  
valve is OPEN. Each LED corresponds top-to-bottom to each valve.  
3. Correct operation of each valve can be checked as follows:  
A. In sample mode, the bottom sample valve is open and the LED is ON. Check flow through  
the sample inlet port on the rear panel.  
B. In CALZ mode, the second from the bottom zero gas valve is open and the LED is ON.  
Check flow through the zero gas port on the rear panel.  
C. In CALS - LOW SPAN mode, the third from the bottom span gas valve is open and the  
corresponding LED is ON. Check flow through the low span gas port on the rear panel.  
D. In CALS - HI SPAN mode, the top gas valve is open and the top LED is ON. Check flow  
through the high span gas port on the rear panel.  
If the LED’s fail to light, check the iSBX board on the CPU board and cable for 0-5 VDC logic  
signals.  
If the LED’s light, but the valves do not operate, check the 12 VDC cable from the power supply  
module.  
The valve may be operating, but may be plugged. If that is suspected, dis-assemble the manifold  
and inspect for signs of plugging. While the valves can be removed from the manifold, it is NOT  
recommended that the valves be dis-assembled as there are several small spring loaded parts  
inside.  
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It is also possible to manually toggle each of the valves in the DIAGNOSTIC mode. Refer to  
pneumatic diagram of the system. Check for fitting leaks and crimped tubing.  
9.3.10. Pneumatic System  
instrument was ordered with.  
9.3.10.1. Leak Check  
CAUTION  
When doing a leak check do not pressurize  
the M200AH to greater than 15psi.  
Damage to internal components will  
occur at higher pressures.  
The root cause of many performance problems is a leak. Refer to Section 8.6 for the leak check  
procedure.  
9.3.10.2. Pump  
The external sample pump is capable of maintaining the cell pressure at 5"-Hg-A. If higher  
pressures are noted, the pump may need servicing. Common pump problems and causes are:  
1. Failure of ozone scrubber, thus allowing ozone into the pump. Ozone is very corrosive and  
causes failure of the diaphragm. Replace catalytic ozone scrubber in the NO2-to-NO  
converter, replace charcoal scrubber on pump pack, and rebuild the pump.  
2. Sometimes the felt pads in the charcoal ozone scrubber plug up, thus restricting flow, and  
decreasing effective vacuum even if pump is good.  
3. Failed pump. The pump has a finite lifetime. There is a re-build kit, see the spare parts list.  
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APPENDIX A  
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS  
Table A-1: Electrical Schematics  
Part No.  
00402  
00403  
00514  
00515  
00704  
00705  
0108601  
01087  
01109  
01110  
01114  
01115  
0113912  
01206  
01207  
01464  
01465  
01471  
01668  
01669  
01839  
01840  
01916  
01917  
01930  
Name  
Sensor Board Assembly  
Sensor Board Schematic  
V/F Board Assembly  
V/F Board Schematic  
Keyboard Assembly  
Keyboard Schematic  
Status/Temp Assembly  
Status/Temp Schematic  
Motherboard Assembly  
Motherboard Schematic  
Connector Board Assembly  
Connector Board Schematic  
PSM Overall schematic - CE Mark  
Switch Board Assembly  
Switch Board Schematic  
DC Power Supply Assembly  
DC Power Supply Schematic  
4-20 mA Output Option  
Ozone Generator Power Supply Assembly  
Ozone Generator Power Supply Schematic  
Thermoelectric Cooler Control Assembly  
Thermoelectric Cooler Control Schematic  
Connector Board Schematic - CE MARK  
Connector Board Assembly - CE MARK  
Keyboard Assembly - CE MARK  
Keyboard Schematic - CE MARK  
01931  
(table continued)  
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Table A-1: Electrical Schematics (Continued)  
Part No.  
02034  
02035  
02037  
02038  
02107  
02108  
02222  
02223  
02230  
02231  
03172  
03173  
03174  
03175  
03625  
04267  
Name  
A-Series Valve Driver Assembly  
A-Series Valve Driver Schematic  
ISBX I/O Port Assembly  
ISBX I/O Port Schematic  
Preamp Board Assembly  
Preamp Board Schematic  
Switch Board Assembly - CE MARK  
Switch Board Schematic - CE MARK  
DC Power Supply Assembly - CE MARK  
DC Power Supply Schematic - CE MARK  
M200A Interconnect Diagram  
M200AH Interconnect Diagram  
M200AU Interconnect Diagram  
M201A Interconnect Diagram  
Interface, 02 Sensor  
Schematic, M202A Motherboard  
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APPENDIX B  
SPARE PARTS AND EXPENDABLES  
NOTE  
Use of replacement parts other than those supplied by API may result in non-compliance with European  
standard EN 61010-1.  
Table B-1: Spare Parts and Expendables  
Part No.  
02047  
Name  
List, Spare Parts, M200AH  
Level 1 Spares Kit with Mini-HiCon Converter, M200AH  
Level 1 Spares Kit with Moly Converter, M200AH  
01713  
0171301  
01714  
Expendables Kit, M200AH  
B-1  
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SPARE PARTS LIST  
M200AH  
Part Number  
000940100  
Description  
Orifice, 3 mil, 60 cc (IZS)  
000940500  
000940600  
002160000  
002270100  
002730000  
002760600  
003690000  
003690100  
003690200  
003690300  
004020200  
005140300  
005960000  
007040000  
007280000  
009690000  
009690100  
009690200  
009690300  
010680100  
010860100  
011310000  
011340100  
011390000  
011391200  
011420100  
011830000  
011930000  
011980000  
011980100  
012360000  
013140000  
013570000  
013620000  
014010000  
014060000  
014080100  
014610000  
014640000  
015770000  
016200000  
016330000  
016680000  
017110000  
Orifice, 7 mil, 250 cc (844-126010)  
Orifice, 10 mil, 500 cc, Rx Cell (844-012607)  
Ozone Scrubber (Charcoal)  
Gasket (Rx Cell) Qty. 12  
Window 665 NM (002-013100)  
ASSY, CPU, 512K PROM/SW, M200AH (AMX) CE  
Filter, TFE, 37 mm 5 um, Qty. 100 (872-006400)  
Filter, TFE, 37 mm 5 um, Qty. 25 (872-006300)  
AKIT, TFE FILTER, 37MM, 1UM (100)  
AKIT, TFE FILTER, 37MM, 1UM (25)  
PCA, SENSOR BD. NOX, w/FM4 & SW8  
PCA, V/F CARD, W/ SCHEMATIC (B/F)  
Activated Charcoal, 6 lbs.  
PCA, KEYBD DISPLAY, A SERIES *  
ASSY, DISPLAY (DS25) FOR "A" SERIES  
AKIT, TFE FLTR ELEM, 47MM, (FL6) (100)  
AKIT, TFE FLTR, 47MM, (FL6) (30)  
AKIT, TFE FLTR (FL19) ELEM, 47MM, (100)  
AKIT, TFE FLTR ELEMENT, 47MM, 1UM (30)  
Heater, MOLY Converter  
PCA, STATUS/TEMP, TYPE K, M100AH/M200AH  
Drier Assembly Complete with Flow Control  
ASSY, SENSOR, M200AH (WO)  
ASSY, PSM,M100A/M200A, 115V/60HZ  
ASSY, PSM, M200A, 115V/60HZ  
ASSY, NOX CELL, M200AH (KB)  
RECHARGE KIT, MOLY CHIPS (2.62OZ)  
CD, PMT (R928), NOX, M200A, M200E(KB)  
ASSY, THERMOCOUPLE W/ CONN, TYPE J  
Assembly, MOLY Thermocouple (Type K)  
ASSY, FAN, "A" PSM  
Fan, PMT Cooler  
Thermistor Assembly (Cooler)  
Heater, MINI-HICON (OBSOLETE use P/N 037400000)  
ASSY, MOLY SPARE, M200A (OBS) *  
NOx PROM with Software  
ASSY, HVPS, SOX/NOX  
KIT, REPLACMENT COOLER ASSY, M100X/200X  
PCA, DC POWER SUPPLY(OBSOLETE)  
SUB-ASSY, OZONE KILLER  
MANUAL, OPERATORS, M200AH  
Converter, MINI-HICON without Valve  
PCA, OZONE GEN DRIVER, (OBS)  
Converter, Hicon Type K, w/o O3 killer, w/o valves  
02047G - M200AH, SPL.xls (DCN 5333)  
03/03/09  
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SPARE PARTS LIST  
M200AH  
017130000  
017130100  
017140000  
018080000  
018300000  
018350001  
018720000  
019300000  
021070000  
022220000  
022300000  
022840400  
024710000  
024720000  
024730000  
024740000  
024750000  
037400000  
039010000  
059940000  
060700000  
DR0000002  
FL0000001  
FL0000003  
HE0000017  
HE0000019  
HW0000020  
HW0000036  
HW0000037  
HW0000099  
KIT000124  
OR0000001  
OR0000002  
OR0000034  
OR0000042  
OR0000044  
OR0000045  
PS0000002  
PU0000005  
PU0000006  
PU0000011  
RL0000007  
RL0000015  
SW0000006  
VA0000007  
VA0000024  
Model 200AH Level 1 Spare Parts Kit (for 10 units) with MINI-HICON  
Model 200AH Level 1 Spare Parts Kit (for 10 units) with MOLY  
AKIT, EXP KIT, M200AH/EH  
Desiccant Baggie Kit - Qty. 12 (DR0000002)  
ASSY, SAMPLE FLOW, MANIFOLD M200AH (wo)  
OZONE GENERATOR MODULE  
ASSY, MOLYCON, w/O3 DESTRUCT, M200A  
PCA, KEYBOARD DISPLAY (CE) OPTIONS  
PCA, PREAMP, M200A, M200AH  
15 Vdc, 4A Switching Power Supply  
PCA, DC POWER SUPPLY, CE, (SUBASSY)  
Welded Moly Conv.Long, Type K, w/o valves, w/o O3 Killer, in can  
Tubing: 6’, 1/8” CLR  
Tubing: 6’, 1/8” BLK  
Tubing: 6’, 1/4” BLK  
Tubing: 6’, 1/4” CLR  
Tubing: 6’, 1/4” TYGON  
Heater, MINI-HICON  
Heater, MINI-HICON  
OPTION, SAMPLE GAS CONDITIONER, M200A/E  
ASSY, NONOX VALVE, VA24  
PMT Desiccant Baggies (Obsolete Use P/N 018080000 )  
Sintered Filter (002-024900)  
Filter, DFU (036-040180)  
Heater, Reaction Cell, 12W  
HEATER, 65W, 120V, 6" LEADS CE APPROVED  
Spring, Flow Control  
TFE TAPE, 1/4" (48 FT/ROLL)  
TIE, CABLE 6"  
STANDOFF, #6-32X.5, HEX SS M/F  
ASSY, CPU, 512K PROM, PROGRAMED (AMX)  
O-Ring, Flow Control  
O-Ring, Bearing, Cell  
O-Ring, Fitting for RxCell  
O-Ring, Sensor Assembly  
O-Ring, Reaction Cell  
O-Ring, Sample Filter  
HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY KB *  
PUMP, THOMAS 607, 115V/60HZ (KB)  
PUMP, THOMAS 607, 220V/50HZ (KB)  
607 Pump Rebuild Kit  
RELAY, 3 AMP OPTO (OBS)  
Solid State Relay, 115 Vac  
SWITCH, THERMAL, 60 C  
Solenoid Valve, Stainless Steel, 12V  
VALVE, NO/NOX (USE VALVE ASSEMBLY 06070)  
02047G - M200AH, SPL.xls (DCN 5333)  
03/03/09  
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LEVEL 1 SPARES KIT  
(WITH MINI-HICON CONVERTER)  
M200AH  
Part Number  
000940100  
Description  
CD, ORIFICE, .003 GREEN  
000940500  
000940600  
004020200  
011310000  
011930000  
014610000  
016330000  
016810400  
018300000  
022300000  
HE0000017  
OR0000001  
PS0000002  
PS0000010  
RL0000015  
VA0000024  
CD, ORIFICE, .007 ORANGE  
CD, ORIFICE, .010 BROWN  
PCA, SENSOR BD. NOX, w/FM4 & SW8  
ASSY, DRYER, NOX  
CD, PMT (R928), NOX, M200A, M200E(KB)  
KIT, REPLACMENT COOLER ASSY, M100X/200X  
ASSY, HICON W/WATLOW HTR, M200AH (KB)  
ASSY, O3 GEN, M200AH, HI OUTPUT  
ASSY, SAMPLE FLOW, MANIFOLD M200AH (wo)  
PCA, DC POWER SUPPLY, CE, (SUBASSY)  
HTR, 12W/120V (50W/240V), CE AP (KB)  
ORING, 2-006VT *  
HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY KB *  
PWR SUPPLY, SWITCHING, 15V, ASTEC  
RELAY, DPDT, (KB)  
VALVE, MANIFOLD, 3-WAY CLIPPARD  
01713A - M200AH, Level 1 Spares Kit w Mini-HiCon.xls (DCN 5333)  
03/03/09  
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LEVEL 1 SPARES KIT  
(WITH MOLYBDENUM CONVERTER)  
M200AH  
Part Number  
000940100  
Description  
CD, ORIFICE, .003 GREEN  
000940500  
000940600  
00402020A  
01131000A  
011930000  
014610000  
016810400  
022220000  
022300000  
022840400  
HE0000017  
OR0000001  
PS0000002  
PU0000011  
RL0000015  
VA0000024  
CD, ORIFICE, .007 ORANGE  
CD, ORIFICE, .010 BROWN  
PCA, SENSOR BOARD NOX, w/FM4 & SW8  
ASSY, DRYER, NOX  
CD, PMT (R928), NOX, M200A, M200E(KB)  
KIT, REPLACMENT COOLER ASSY, M100X/200X  
ASSY, O3 GEN, M200AH, HI OUTPUT  
PCA, PWR SUPPLY SWITCH BD, CE (SUBASSY)  
PCA, DC POWER SUPPLY, CE, (SUBASSY)  
ASSY, MOLY WELDED, W/O O3 KILLER, M200AH  
HTR, 12W/120V (50W/240V), CE AP (KB)  
ORING, 2-006VT *  
HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY KB *  
REBUILD KIT, THOMAS 607(KB)  
RELAY, DPDT, (KB)  
VALVE, MANIFOLD, 3-WAY CLIPPARD  
0171301A - M200AH, Level 1 Spares Kit w Moly.xls (DCN 5333)  
03/03/09  
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EXPENDABLES KIT  
M200AH  
Part Number  
002270100  
Description  
AKIT, GASKETS, WINDOW, (12)  
009690300  
FL0000001  
FL0000003  
HW0000020  
OR0000001  
AKIT, TFE FLTR ELEMENT, 47MM, 1UM (30)  
FILTER, SS  
FILTER, DFU (KB)  
SPRING  
ORING, 2-006VT *  
01714A - M200AH, EXP Kit.xls (DCN 5333)  
03/03/09  
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