Bacharach 24-9448 manual Operating Parameters, Fuel Selection

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Initial Setup

3.4 Operating Parameters

The PCA 2 is set up at the factory for the following operating parameters:

Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . Natural Gas

Temperature Units. . . . . °F

Pressure Units. . . . . . .Inches of Water Column (inwc) Pollution Units. . . . . . .ppm

Date. . . . . . . . . . . Current MM/DD/YY

Time . . . . . . . . . . .Current EST HH:MM AM/PM O2 Reference. . . . . . . .0%

Print Pressure. . . . . . .No

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . .No

Battery Charger. . . . . . OFF

Logging. . . . . . . . . .No

Button Sound. . . . . . . ON

To change any of these parameters, perform the associated procedure pro- vided in Sections 3.5 thru 3.16.

3.5 Fuel Selection

To assure the accurate calculation of combustion efficiency, select the fuel being burned as follows:

1.Display the MAIN MENU by pressing the MENU (F2) button. If necessary, press ESC until MENU appears above F2.

2.Use the buttons to highlight FUEL, and then press ENT to display the FUEL MENU.

3.Use the buttons to scroll through the list of available fuels until the desired fuel is highlighted. In the example shown,

PROPANE­ has been selected.

TIP: Use the buttons to quickly scroll to the bottom and top of the list.

4.Press ENT to save the selection and display the Combustion Test HOLD screen. Observe that the name of the selected fuel should now appear at the top of the screen.

MAIN MENU

FUEL

PRESSURE

MEMORY

SETUP

CALIBRATION

DIAGNOSTICS

STATUS

MENU

F1 F2 F3

FUEL MENU

NATURAL GAS

OIL #2

OIL #4

OIL #6

PROPANE

COAL

WOOD

(more)

MENU

F1 F2 F3

3-4

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Contents Portable Combustion Analyzer Warranty Contents Operation Maintenance Contents Introduction PCA 2 General Description Sales Combo & Model Configurations CalculationsCalculations Features & Benefits Operational Overview Connector Descriptions Probe Connections Gas, Pressure, T-StackAIR Primary Air Thermocouple PCA 2 Components Power AC Adapter 4 ∆P Differential PressureUSB Computer Interface IrDA Printer InterfaceFront Panel Buttons Introduction Specifications PCA 2 Directly Measures and DisplaysNormal Operating Conditions Warm-Up Time Specifications Initial Setup Scope PowerInstalling or Replacing Batteries Connecting the Probe and Hose Assembly Using the AC Power AdapterConnecting the Probe and Hose Assembly to the PCA Operating Parameters Fuel SelectionTemperature Units Selection Temp Units MenuPressure Units Selection Pressure Units MenuPollution Units Selection Pollution Units MenuDate Setup Time Setup Menu11 O2 Reference Setup Print Pressure Selection O2 4.0 % CO 12 ppm EFF 82.6% Zoom-Display SelectionBattery Charger Selection Logging Selection Button SoundOperation Operating Tips Turning on the Analyzer and Warm Up Selecting a Fuel Menu F2 button80% Efficiency Fan Assist or Power Vented Sampling PointEFF Performing a Combustion TestList of Combustion Test Data Making a Draft / Pressure Measurement TIP The pressure units of measure is selected per SectionSaving Test Data Ending a Combustion Test Emptying the Water TrapTurning OFF the Analyzer & Purging Data Logging Turning on Data Logging Use the buttons to highlight YES turn logging onSetting the Logging Interval and Duration Starting the Data Logging Process Memory Ending the Data Logging ProcessRecalling 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 USB Device Driver Installation Computer to PCA 2 ConnectionAt 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 Calibration Smart SensorsStarting a Calibration Benefits of Smart SensorsProcedure Pressure Sensor CalibrationMaterial Required Pressure Sensor Calibration Equipment TS-Zero Procedure Stack CalibrationTS-Span Procedure TA-Zero Procedure Air CalibrationTA-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 PCA 2 Disassembly Removing Rear CaseSensor Positions Tubing Connections Wiring Water Trap / Filter Maintenance Emptying the Water Trap ChamberReplacing the Filter Element Smart Sensor Replacement Sensor Only Replacement Maintenance Nitric Oxide Sensor Battery Replacement Bias battery removed for Stabilization timeThermocouple Replacement Tools RequiredThermocouple Installation and Wiring Pump Replacement Parts & Tools RequiredCleaning the Probe Equipment RequiredMaintenance Instruction Troubleshooting Analyzer Repair Error SymbolsError Messages Displayed After Warm-Up Diagnostics and Status Screens Troubleshooting Parts & Service Replacement Parts DescriptionDescription Parts 1 Parts 2 Accessories Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Service Centers United StatesPage Headquarters Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA

24-9448 specifications

The Bacharach 24-9448 is a sophisticated instrument designed for detecting and measuring hazardous gases, particularly in environmental and industrial settings. Renowned for its accuracy and reliability, this portable gas analyzer serves a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance in various applications, including HVAC, refrigeration, and environmental monitoring.

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