Super Systems Bazooka Probe - Manual (Page 6)

Bazooka Probe TM Operations Manual
Super Systems Inc. Page 6 of 10
Maintenance
Maintenance of the Bazooka™ probe follows the same general rules as for the Gold Probe™/
Periodic burnoff is required to prevent buildup of carbon in the sensing region of the probe.
Simple systems to provide the appropriate probe conditioning programs are available from SSi.
For generators, the normal burnoff cycle is 24 hours when operating at 40º dew point. Lower
set points will usually require more frequent burnoffs. Burnoff frequency can be determined by
the time required to burn off to a sensor reading near zero mV.
Typical burnoff times are 60-90 seconds at 6-10 SCFH of burnoff air with 90 seconds allowed for
probe recovery. However, burnoff may require up to 20 SCFH. Sample flow rates (from the Rx
gas manifold) are typically 2 SCFH.
Control Systems
If you are using the Bazooka Probe™ for the first time as a replacement in an existing system,
you will find that the performance is as good as or better than you are accustomed to. If you
plan on a new system to upgrade your controls, you can rely on Super Systems to supply you
exactly what you need, from the simplest on/off controls to the most sophisticated
programmable PID control with computer interface.
Fig 2. Shows a typical generator control system with a separate conditioning box available as a
standard system from Super Systems. SSi is positioned to provide a “plug and play” system
that is operator friendly. Components such as valves, flow meters, cable and tubing are
generally ordered with each system so that these items are available when the system is
installed. For details, please contact SSi or your SSi representative.