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

Table 7-1: Types of Zero/Span Check and Calibration

Section

Type of Cal or Check

Description

7.1

Manual Z/S Check or Calibration

This calibration option uses calibration gas

 

through the sample port

coming in through the sample port. Zero/Span

 

 

valves do not operate.

 

 

 

7.2

Manual Z/S Check or Calibration with

How to operate Zero/Span Valves Option. Can be

 

Z/S Valves Option.

used to check or adjust calibration.

 

 

 

7.3

Automatic Z/S Check with Z/S Valves

Operates Z/S valves once per day to check the

 

 

calibration.

 

 

 

7.4

Dynamic Z/S Calibration with Z/S

Operates Z/S valves once per day and adjusts

 

Valves

calibration.

 

 

 

7.5

Use of Z/S Valves with Remote

Operates Z/S valves with rear panel contact

 

Contact Closure

closures. Without valves, can be used to switch

 

 

instrument into zero or span cal mode. Used for

 

 

either checking or adjusting zero/span.

 

 

 

7.6

EPA Protocol Calibration

Covers methods to be used if data is for EPA

 

 

equivalency monitoring.

 

 

 

7.7

Special Calibration Requirements for

Covers special requirements if using Independent

 

Independent Ranges or AutoRanging

Range or AutoRange

7.8

Calibration Quality

Information on how to determine if the calibration

 

 

performed will result in optimum instrument

 

 

performance.

 

 

 

7.9

References

Contains a list of references on quality control

 

 

and calibration.

 

 

 

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200AU specifications

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