Hazardous Area Oxymitter 4000

Instruction Manual

IB-106-340C Rev. 4.1 July 2004

3.Always note the time it takes for the cell to recover to the normal process value after the cal gas is removed. As the diffuser plugs, this recovery time will get longer and longer. Use the Calibration Record form provided in this manual.

Can I calibrate a badly plugged diffuser?

1.It may not be possible to immediately replace a plugged diffuser while the process is on line.

2.One can calibrate the probe without pressurizing the cell by adjusting the calibration gas flow rate downward before calibration. For instance, say the process is at 3%, and the first calibration gas is 8%. Adjust the flow of cal gas downward until the reading begins to migrate from 8% to lower values, indicating that process gases are now mixing in with the calibration gases.

3.Adjust the flow rate back up until this mixing is just eliminated. Calibrate at this flow rate. Replace the diffuser at the first opportunity.

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Emerson Process Management OXYMITTER 4000 instruction manual Can I calibrate a badly plugged diffuser?