Teledyne GFC7001T 12.4.2. EXCESSIVE NOISE

Troubleshooting and ServiceTeledyne API – Model T300/T300M CO Analyzer
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1. The screws retaining the IR photo detector to the absorption bench have become
loose.
 Carefully tighten the screws, hand-tight and note whether, after the analyzer
has come up to operating temperature, whether the PHT DRIVE voltage
has returned to an acceptable level.
2. The two large transistor-type devices mounted to the side of the Absorption Bench
have come loose from the bench.
 Tighten the retaining screws and note whether there is an improvement in
the PHT DRIVE voltage.
3. The photo-detector has failed. Contact the factory for instructions.
4. The sync demodulator circuit board has failed. Contact the factor for instructions.
12.4.2. EXCESSIVE NOISE
Noise is continuously monitored in the TEST functions as the STABIL reading and
only becomes meaningful after sampling a constant gas concentration for at least 10
minutes. Compare the current STABIL reading with that recorded at the time of
manufacture (included in the GFC7001T/GFC7001TM Final Test and Validation Data
Sheet,P/N 04271 shipped with the unit from TAI).
1. The most common cause of excessive noise is leaks. Leak check and flow check the
instrument described in Section 11.3.2 and 11.3.3.
2. Detector failure – caused by failure of the hermetic seal or over-temperature due to
poor heat sinking of the detector can to the optical bench.
 In addition to increased noise due to poor signal-to-noise ratio, another
indicator of detector failure is a drop in the signal levels of the CO
MEASURE signal and CO REFERENCE signal.
3. Sync/Demod Board failure. There are many delicate, high impedance parts on this
board. Check the CO MEAS and CO REF Test Functions via the Front Panel
Display.
4. The detector cooler control circuit can fail for reasons similar to the detector itself
failing. Symptoms would be a change in MR RATIO Test Function when zero air
is being sampled.
5. Also check the SIGNAL I/O parameter PHT DRIVE.
 After warm-up, and at 25oC ambient, if PHT DRIVE < 4800 mV, the
cooler is working properly.
 If PHT DRIVE is > 4800 mV there is a malfunction.
 The +5 and 15 VDC voltages in the GFC7001T/GFC7001TM are provided
by switching power supplies.
 Switch mode supplies create DC outputs by switching the input AC
waveform at high frequencies.
 As the components in the switcher age and degrade, the main problem
observed is increased noise on the DC outputs.
 If a noisy switcher power supply is suspected, attach an oscilloscope to the
DC output test points located on the top right hand edge of the Relay board.
 Look for short period spikes > 100 mV p-p on the DC output