Bacharach 24-9448 manual Specifications, PCA 2 Directly Measures and Displays

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Specifications

2 Specifications

The PCA 2 Directly Measures and Displays:

The gases displayed depend on the analyzer’s model number. Refer to Section 1.2.

Oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 20.9% Stack Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . –4 to 2,192 ºF (–20 to 1,200 ºC) Primary / Ambient Air Temperature . . . . . –4 to 999 ºF (–20 to 537 ºC) Carbon Monoxide (CO) (H2 compensated). . . . . . . . . 0 to 4,000 ppm Pressure / Draft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±72 "H2O (±180 mb) CO High Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,001 to 20,000 ppm Nitric Oxide (NO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 3,000 ppm Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 500 ppm Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 5,000 ppm

The PCA 2 Calculates and Displays:

Calculations are performed only when the measured oxygen level is below 16.0%, and the stack temperature is below 2,000 °F (1,093 ºC).

Combustion Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 to 100% Excess Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 250% Carbon Dioxide (dry basis). . . . . . 0.1 to fuel dependent maximum in % NOx (NOx = NO + NO2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 3,500 ppm NOx referenced to %O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9,999 ppm CO referenced to %O2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9,999 ppm NO reference to %O2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9,999 ppm NO2 reference to %O2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9,999 ppm SO2 reference to %O2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 9,999 ppm

Fuels Available for Combustion Calculations:

•Natural Gas

•Coal

•Oil #2

•Wood

•Oil #4

•Kerosene

•Oil #6

•Bagasse

•Propane

•Digester Gas

Instruction 24-9448

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Contents Portable Combustion Analyzer Warranty Contents Operation Maintenance Contents Introduction PCA 2 General Description Calculations Sales Combo & Model ConfigurationsCalculations Features & Benefits Operational Overview AIR Primary Air Thermocouple Connector DescriptionsProbe Connections Gas, Pressure, T-Stack PCA 2 Components 4 ∆P Differential Pressure Power AC AdapterUSB Computer Interface IrDA Printer InterfaceFront Panel Buttons Introduction PCA 2 Directly Measures and Displays SpecificationsNormal Operating Conditions Warm-Up Time Specifications Installing or Replacing Batteries Initial Setup ScopePower Using the AC Power Adapter Connecting the Probe and Hose AssemblyConnecting the Probe and Hose Assembly to the PCA Fuel Selection Operating ParametersTemp Units Menu Temperature Units SelectionPressure Units Menu Pressure Units SelectionPollution Units Menu Pollution Units SelectionDate Setup Menu Time Setup11 O2 Reference Setup Print Pressure Selection Zoom-Display Selection O2 4.0 % CO 12 ppm EFF 82.6%Battery Charger Selection Button Sound Logging SelectionOperation Operating Tips Turning on the Analyzer and Warm Up Menu F2 button Selecting a FuelSampling Point 80% Efficiency Fan Assist or Power VentedPerforming a Combustion Test EFFList of Combustion Test Data TIP The pressure units of measure is selected per Section Making a Draft / Pressure MeasurementSaving Test Data Emptying the Water Trap Ending a Combustion TestTurning OFF the Analyzer & Purging Data Logging Use the buttons to highlight YES turn logging on Turning on Data LoggingSetting the Logging Interval and Duration Starting the Data Logging Process Ending the Data Logging Process MemoryRecalling Combustion Test Data Recalling Logged Test Data Clearing Memory Downloading Stored Data to a Computer PCA 2 Data Recovery Program Installation Operation Computer to PCA 2 Connection Computer to PCA 2 Connection USB Device Driver InstallationAt the Hardware Installation window, click Continue Anyway Recovering Data Log / Data File button Additional­ locations that contain sensor calibration data Unplugging the USB Cable Importing Saved Data Into a Spreadsheet Downloaded Data Fields Printing Test Data Printer Alignment & Sample Printout Operation Smart Sensors CalibrationStarting a Calibration Benefits of Smart SensorsMaterial Required ProcedurePressure Sensor Calibration Pressure Sensor Calibration Equipment Stack Calibration TS-Zero ProcedureTS-Span Procedure Air Calibration TA-Zero ProcedureTA-Span Procedure CO-LO Sensor Calibration Turn OFF the regulator and remove the gas cylinder SO2 Sensor Calibration No Sensor Calibration NO2 Sensor Calibration CO-HI Sensor Calibration Gas Sensor Calibration Equipment Maintenance Removing Rear Case PCA 2 DisassemblySensor Positions Tubing Connections Wiring Replacing the Filter Element Water Trap / Filter MaintenanceEmptying the Water Trap Chamber Smart Sensor Replacement Sensor Only Replacement Maintenance Bias battery removed for Stabilization time Nitric Oxide Sensor Battery ReplacementTools Required Thermocouple ReplacementThermocouple Installation and Wiring Parts & Tools Required Pump ReplacementEquipment Required Cleaning the ProbeMaintenance Instruction Error Symbols Troubleshooting Analyzer RepairError Messages Displayed After Warm-Up Diagnostics and Status Screens Troubleshooting Description Parts & Service Replacement PartsDescription Parts 1 Parts 2 Standard Accessories AccessoriesOptional Accessories United States Service CentersPage Headquarters Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA

24-9448 specifications

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