SIGMA BM-286A - Manual (Page 10)

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 7
Model BM-286A
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. GENERAL OVERVIEW
When the BM-286A is initially installed at its operating location, the operating parameters must
be adjusted to meet the local conditions and testing requirements. Most of the adjustments are
accessed via the software set-up mode.
A touch screen keyboard will appear any time you are required to enter data into the instrument.
Use the provided stylus to help in accessing buttons and entering information.
An Initial Installation Set-Up Checklist (section 3.7.) and a Waste Stream Programming
Worksheet (section 3.8.) can be found at the end of this section. The Set-Up Checklist should be
duplicated and filled in for each test source that will be used with the system. A copy of the
completed form should be kept in a convenient location as a reference for identifying future
problems.
The Waste Stream Programming Worksheet contains entries for each of the operating parameters
in the individual waste streams. The instrument permits up to 20 pre-programmed waste streams,
and the form may be copied as required to assist in programming these waste streams.
The set-up mode is password protected, with two levels of user access provided. Both level 0
and level 1 operators have access to the normal operation of the BM-286A. Operators with level
0 (administrative) access may change operating parameters and change discriminator settings.
Determining the operating parameters is largely dependent on local requirements and conditions.