Teledyne GFC-7000T - Trace CO2 Analyzer - manual - Manual (Page 20)

Introduction Model GFC7000TA Carbon Dioxide Analyzer
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3 GETTING STARTED:
Instructions for setting up, installing, and performing a functional check and initial calibration.
4 FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about operating the analyzer.
5 OPTIONAL HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
A description of optional equipment to add functionality to your analyzer.
6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
This section includes step-by-step instructions for operating the analyzer and using its various features
and functions.
7 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
General information and step by step instructions for calibrating your analyzer.
8 EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION
Because CO
2
is not declared a criteria air pollutant by the US EPA, EPA equivalency is not required for
this type of analyzer. Therefore no special calibration methods are needed to satisfy EPA requirements.
9 INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE
Description of certain preventative maintenance procedures that should be regularly performed on you
instrument to keep it in good operating condition. This section also includes information on using the
DAS to record diagnostic functions useful in predicting possible component failures before they happen.
10 THEORY OF OPERATION
An in-depth look at the various principals by which your analyzer operates as well as a description of how
the various electronic, mechanical and pneumatic components of the instrument work and interact with
each other. A close reading of this section is invaluable for understanding the instrument’s operation.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
This section includes pointers and instructions for diagnosing problems with the instrument, such as
excessive noise or drift, as well as instructions on performing repairs of the instrument’s major
subsystems.
12. A PRIMER ON ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE
Very important information on how static electricity occurs, why it is so dangerous to electronic
components and assemblies as well as how to prevent that damage from occurring.
APPENDICES:
These include: software menu trees, warning messages, definitions of DAS & serial I/O variables, spare
parts list, repair questionnaire, interconnect listing and drawings, and electronic schematics.
NOTE
Throughout this manual, words printed in capital, bold letters, such as SETUP
or ENTR represent messages as they appear on the analyzer’s front panel
display. Also, flowcharts in this manual contain typical representations of the
analyzer’s display during the various operations being described. These
representations are not intended to be exact and may differ slightly from the
actual display of your instrument.