Model 9110T NOx Analyzer

Troubleshooting & Service

A performance failure of the converter itself.

12.7.10.1. NO2 NO Converter Electrical System

NO2 converter heater failures can be divided into two possible problems:

Temperature is reported properly but heater does not heat to full temperature.

In this case, the heater is either disconnected or broken or the power relay is broken.

Disconnect the heater cable coming from the relay board and measure the resistance between any two of the three heater leads with a multi- meter.

The resistance between A and B should be about 1000 Ω.

That between A and C should be the same as between B and C, about 500 Ω each.

If any of these resistances is near zero or without continuity, the heater is broken.

Temperature reports zero or overload (near 500° C).

This indicates a disconnected or failing thermocouple or a failure of the thermocouple circuit.

Check that the thermocouple is connected properly and the wire does not show signs of a broken or kinked pathway.

If it appears to be properly connected, disconnect the yellow thermocouple plug (marked K) from the relay board and measure the voltage (not resistance) between the two leads with a multi-meter capable of measuring in the low mV range.

The voltage should be about 12 mV (ignore the sign) at 315° C and about 0 mV at room temperature.

Measure the continuity with an Ohm-meter.

It should read close to zero Ω. If the thermo-couple does not have continuity, it is broken.

If it reads zero voltage at elevated temperatures, it is broken.

To test the thermocouple at room temperature, heat up the converter can (e.g., with a heat gun) and see if the voltage across the thermocouple leads changes.

If the thermocouple is working properly, the electronic circuit is broken.

ATTENTION

COULD DAMAGE INSTRUMENT AND VOID WARRANTY

 

If the thermocouple is broken, do NOT replace the thermocouple without first

 

consulting the factory; using the wrong Type could cause permanent damage to

 

the instrument. The Type K thermocouple has a red and a yellow wire. If in

 

doubt, consult the factory.

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Teledyne 9110T instruction manual 12.7.10.1. NO2  no Converter Electrical System, Doubt, consult the factory