Super Systems MGA6010 - Manual (Page 39)

MGA 6010 Operations Manual
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Maintain Sessions
The MGA 6010 is designed to delete the oldest files first in the event that the storage capacity has been
exceeded. It is also possible to delete old files manually by entering a date on this screen. All files that
were made before that date would be permanently deleted. It is important to note that after the data has
been downloaded to a computer, a copy is stored on that computer. The data will always be available on
the computer even if it has been deleted from the screen.
Maintain Users
The names of all potential users can be entered here. Names can be added and deleted as required.
Compact Database
Periodic database compaction will help make data storage more efficient and allow more data to be
stored before it is automatically deleted. Nothing is deleted or lost when this button is pressed, and the
only result will be a performance improvement.
Repair Database
Use this option to repair an existing database when and if you suspect there are errors to the existing
database.
Pressure Sensor Calibration
The pressure it set at Super Systems for local conditions. For optimal performance, the ambient
pressure should be reset at the final destination. This can be done by determining the barometric
pressure and the elevation and entering them on this screen. After the two values have been entered,
press the Calibrate button and the pressure sensor calibration will be complete.
Thermister Calibration
This will be set at Super Systems and should not need to be adjusted by the end user. It allows for the
sample gas temperature and the ambient temperature inside the instrument to be set. This should only
be performed after the instrument has been powered on long enough for it to achieve temperature
equilibrium.
SuperCalc
SuperCalc is a proprietary software tool developed by SSI to allow the user to perform different scenarios
and view the resulting percent carbon. It allows the user to enter gas percentages, probe information,
and temperatures to see the effects of each variable on the calculated percent carbon. The data on this
screen is independent of any values that are determined by the MGA 6010, and it is only provided as a
reference tool.
Set User Cal / Load User Cal
This feature allows the user to create new factory default calibration settings for the sensor. Instead of
reverting to the factory calibration values, it can revert back to different calibration settings. This is
accomplished by first setting the user calibration values. At any time after they are set, they can be
restored by selecting Load User Cal.
Analog Input Calibration
The True Temp MGA 6010 is equipped with an analog input card that is calibrated at the factory before the
True Temp unit is shipped. Optionally, you can verify the calibration or re-calibrate the unit at a later time
if desired. The Analog Input Calibration includes Zero and Span calibrations for millivolt input and
calibration of the actual thermocouple inputs based on the type of thermocouple wire used (the MGA 6010
supports calibration with type “K” and type “S” wire). This section provides more information on
performing those calibrations, if you wish to perform them. Note the warning below.