Replacing the Air Conditioner Filter Mesh Calibration FTIR Spectrometer Zero Calibration FTIR Spectrometer Span Check Oxygen Analyzer Calibration VOC Analyzer Calibration Status Messages Taking the Analyzer System Out of Service Appendix Operating Specifications Index 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
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The possibility of safe operation is excluded: If the analyzer system is visibly damaged If the analyzer system no longer operates after prolonged storage under adverse conditions after severe transport stresses Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
However, since the instrument contains a laser and uses high voltages (accessible only when the spectrometer enclosure is open), observe the following warnings. WARNING! The enclosure of the spectrometer is to be opened only by authorized ABB Service Personnel. Opening the enclosure may result in exposure to laser radiation and high voltages.
A seal integrity check of the analyzer system has to be performed at regular intervals. The diluted exhaust gas must be drained out of the installation room of the analyzer cabinet. Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
Two O-ring seals on the filter stone FFKM seal set 730722 Filter fixing device with three O-ring seals The measurement of other components is not affected by the system version for the measurement of HF sample components. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
This key allows the operator to call up the status message log and view the status messages. The operator can also call up a detailed display for any message in the log. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
VOC analyzer (FID) are displayed on pages 1 to 3 of the “Measured Values” screen. Up to six measured values are displayed on one page. The actual number of pages depends on the number of measurement components config- ured in the analyzer system. Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
Password Protection All control panel functions except the “Maintenance control” are password protected. Changing the password is described on page 20. Continued on next page 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
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ZERO PROBE TEST Test gas activation. Supply LOCAL directly to the sample cell or via the probe TEST PROBE Archive Data Function not yet available Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
O and CO background values. The indicated values are updated with each recording of the reference spectrum (every 12 hours). For further explanations see section “FTIR Spectrometer Zero Calibration”, page 33) 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
The “Ranges” screen displays the number of the activated measurement range (1 or 2) for measurement components with two measurement ranges. Note: MRF = Measuring Range Feedback Measuring Range 1 = High range, Measuring Range 2 = Low range Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
Default Multi-FID 14 Sample gas flow through the VOC analyzer 60 l/h FLOW Ges. Total sample gas flow 260 l/h ASP Module Sample gas flow through the ASP module 200 l/h 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
Use the numeric keypad to enter the old 6-digit ENTER password (for example). 471200 Use the numeric keypad to enter the new 6-digit ENTER password (for example). 471200 Re-enter the new password (for example). ENTER Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
The outside of the analyzer cabinet can be cleaned with a wet towel and mild cleaning agents. Pay attention that no droplets invade the cabinet. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
ASP module (-J13) 1.2 0.1 bar Air purifier pressure regulator (-J08) Status LEDs of analog and digital output modules Green Status LEDs on FTIR control panel: “Power” Green “Data” Yellow blinking Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
(= 500 mm water column). Close the shut-off valve. The pressure should not change measurably in 3 minutes (pressure drop 3 hPa). A sharp pressure drop is a sign of a leak. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
Type “Sonnenschein SL-360/S” or “Saft LS14500” System Controller Spare Parts Spare parts information can be found on the Internet in the “Spare Parts Infor- Information mation and Ordering System Parts OnLine” using the address http://www.abb.com/partsonline. Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
3 Detaching disk 4 Locking screw 5 Removal screws 6 Flange 7 O-ring seals 8 Filter element 9 Bridge holding device 10 Casing 11 Casing inner seal (green) Continued on next page 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
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Never loosen or tighten the hexagon screws 5. They have been adjusted at the factory so that the detaching disk 3 can be easily moved. Continued on next page Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
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Re-lubrication is not necessary even after replacing O-rings 7. It is not necessary to replace the green casing inner seal 11 between flange 6 and casing 10. Re-install the filter element 8: Steps 1 to 4 in reverse order. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
(SC block) if it is contaminated and the sample gas flow is reduced. To avoid a prolonged down time of the analyzer system the complete gas filter ACF-NT (Part No. 0768914) should be changed. The disassembling, cleaning and assembling of the used filter should be done separately.
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Place sample gas filter cover 2 on the sample conditioning block and secure it with three mounting screws 1. Tighten mounting screws only sufficiently to achieve metal-to-metal contact of the sample gas filter holder. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
It should be replaced if it begins to turn dark. Replacing the Step Action Air Conditioner Remove the grid which holds the filter mesh in place. Filter Mesh Change the filter mesh (Part No 0999765). Re-assemble the grid. Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
The measured values are indicated in wet mg/Nm . Pressure or temperature correction is not required since sample gas and test gas are measured under the same conditions. Continued on next page 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
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Supplied at “Zero Gas FID” port Analyzer Calibration Span Gas: n-Propane C in N Supplied at “Span Gas FID” port (70 to 80 % of measuring range) Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
The first measurement spectrum is recorded (duration 2 minutes). After the recording of first measurement spectrum is finished the “Maintenance Mode” status signal is re-set and the measurement results are valid. Continued on next page 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
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This causes the message “Maintenance Request” or “System Failure” to appear as a status signal, as indication of the status LED’s and in the display after pressing the “Status Message” softkey. Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
Note down the reading and compare it to the concentration on the cylinder. The difference should be smaller than 4 %. If the reading factor is outside this range, the problem is either in the calibration gas or in the sampling system. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
Menu Configure Calibration Data Manual calibration Test gas concentration Never start an automatic calibration for the oxygen analyzer. As there is no need no purging times are set for automatic calibration. Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
The FTIR controller triggers the start of the automatic calibration. Calibration Data Enable Test gas concentration Zero Span Bottle concentration Single zero calibration Never Single span calibration Never Common zero and span calibration Always 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
Key “Start purging” is activated. 10022 ZRO2 Detector measuring value exceeds the –10000 to +5000 range. Oxygen-free test gas is being used. = Failure MR = Maintenance Request MM = Maintenance Mode Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
Purge the analyzer system with air from the air purifier for at least 15 minutes. Leave the FTIR spectrometer, FTIR controller and air purifier power supplies on. Turn off the power supply to all other components. 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
< 150 seconds, display refreshment time < 40 seconds < 2 % of the smallest measuring range per 10 K change Temperature Drift Air Pressure Influence None (automatically controlled through the aspirator pump module) Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5...
9, 24, 31 Status LED’s Status messages Inspection System documentation Instrument air supply Activating Taking out of service TOC analyzer Maintenance control Calibration Starting Operating specifications Oxygen analyzer calibration Warm-up phase Zero spectrum 42/23-572 EN Rev. 5 Operator’s Manual ACF-NT, ACF-NT V0309...
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