Teledyne API Model 200AU NOX Analyzer Instruction Manual, 02293, Rev. F

The offset value gives information about the background signal level. Check the observed offset value against the factory value in Table 2-1. If significantly higher, check Section 9.1.6. Also, after calibration check the PREREACT – TEST function reading and compare it against the factory checkout value. Increasing readings are a predictor of problems.

Table 7-18: Calibration Quality Check

Step Number

Action

Comment

1.

Scroll the TEST

The SLOPE value for NOx should be 1.0 ± 0.3. If the value is

 

function menu until

not in this range, check Section 9.1.6. If the SLOPE value is in

 

the NOx SLOPE is

the acceptable range the instrument will perform optimally.

 

displayed.

 

2.

Scroll the TEST

The SLOPE value for NO should be 1.0 ± 0.3. If the SLOPE is

 

function menu until

in the acceptable range the instrument will perform optimally. If

 

the NO SLOPE is

the value is not in this range, check Section 9.1.6.

 

displayed.

NOTE:

 

 

 

 

The NO and NOx slopes should be equal within ± 0.1.

3.

Scroll the TEST

This number should be near zero. Values between –10 to 150

 

function menu until

mV are acceptable. This number already has the PREREACT

 

the NOx OFFSET is

value subtracted out and is mainly the background signal due to

 

displayed.

the molybdenum converter. If the OFFSET value is outside this

 

 

range, check Section 9.1.6.

 

 

 

4.

Scroll the TEST

The instrument will now display the NO OFFSET value. Values

 

function menu until

between –10 to 150 mV are acceptable. This number already

 

the NO OFFSET is

has the PREREACT reading subtracted out and should be near

 

displayed.

zero. If the OFFSET value is outside this range, check

 

 

Section 9.1.6.

 

 

 

After the above procedure is complete, the M200AU is ready to measure sample gas.

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Teledyne 200AU instruction manual Calibration Quality Check, Step Number Action Comment

200AU specifications

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