Sampling Problems

Airflow is restricted during the

Kinks and crimps in the

Periodically check the Tygon tubing

sensor regeneration cycle, causing

Tygon tubing.

inside the instrument. Refer to page

possible permanent damage.

 

20.

 

 

 

 

 

High erratic results.

Internal hydrogen sulfide

1. Install zero air filter in intake

and tighten intake nut. Press

 

contamination.

 

SAMPLE button. After three

 

 

 

 

samples, if readings are over

 

 

0.003 ppm, replace fritware

 

 

filter, intake filter disk, and

 

 

Tygon tubing. Refer to page 19.

 

 

2. Perform sensor regeneration

 

 

with the zero air filter in intake.

 

 

Refer to page 12. Retest if

 

 

necessary. Replace scrubber

 

 

filters and Tygon™ tubing.

 

 

Refer to page 20.

High/erratic results

Intake and internal filters

1. Open instrument and check for

 

may become clogged and

pinched, crimped or

 

need replacement when

disconnected internal tubing.

 

sampling in a dusty or humid

2. In extreme conditions, an

 

area.

additional particle filter may be

 

 

installed on the intake.

High/erratic results

Loose connections to gold

Place a zero air filter into the intake.

Readings vary more than 0.003 ppm

film sensor.

Place the instrument in survey

when in survey mode.

 

mode. Move the unit as samples

 

 

are being taken. Call AZI

 

 

Customer Service at 800-528-7411

 

 

or 602-470-1414 for assistance.

Low response or erratic readings

May need a second

1. Wait 30 minutes and perform

after a long period of non-use.

regeneration cycle.

another sensor regeneration.

 

 

2. Test with FTM. Refer to page

 

 

36.

 

 

3. If still unresponsive,

 

 

 

False readings, may go to .8.8.8 or

Extremely cold or extremely

If sampling under these conditions,

.L.L.L.

warm air sampled into unit.

install zero air filter in intake.

 

 

Sample until display reads 0.003

 

 

ppm or less. This equilibrates

 

 

sensor temperature with the

 

 

temperature of the sample air

 

 

stream. Remove filter and take

 

 

samples.

AZI Customer Service 800-528-7411 or 602-470-1414

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