LumaSense Technologies INNOVA 1316A-3 - Manual (Page 8)

Chapter 1
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BE6024-12 1316A-3 Multi Gas Monitor LumaSense Technologies A/S
Instruction Manual Page 8 of 96
1.1 Broad Overview
The 1316A-3 Multi Gas Monitor simultaneously measures the
concentration of up to 5 Gases. The concentration of each gas is
expressed as ppm or as volume percentage referenced to dry gas
condition.
The measurement principles are based on Non Dispersive Infrared
(NDIR) and Electrochemical Sensors. A full discussion of these
principles is contained in section 1.4 .
The monitor is designed to be integrated into permanent monitoring
systems to provide fast and accurate measurement results over a
wide range of concentrations.
The monitor comes complete with PC software that allows you to
configure and calibrate the monitor prior to measuring, display the
measurement data numerically and/or graphically while
measurements are being made. The stored data can be recalled at a
later stage for closer examination.
1.2 Monitor System Description
Figure 1.1 shows a flow diagram of the 1316A-3 Multi Gas Monitor.
There are three basic blocks:
1. Pneumatic with pump and three-way-valve.
2. Control Software and PC Interface
3. NDIR Module VM0102A and Module (UA1372) with Electro
Chemical Sensors
1.2.1 Control Software and PC Interface
This block contains microprocessor based electronics that take care
of interfacing the monitor to a PC via an RS-232 or USB link, send
control data to the measuring system and receive measurement data
from the measuring system.
There are no external controls on the monitor apart from the mains
On/Off switch. All configuration of the monitor is, therefore, done
over the serial link or USB link using a PC running the specially
developed BZ 6014 software.