Teledyne M300E Calibration Problems, Miscalibrated, Displayed Flow = “Warnings”, Sample Pump

Teledyne API – Technical Manual - Model 300E Family CO Analyzers Troubleshooting & Repair

13.2.2.4.Displayed Flow = “Warnings”

This warning means that there is inadequate gas flow. There are four conditions that might cause this:

1.A leak upstream or downstream of the flow sensor

2.A flow obstruction upstream or downstream of the flow sensor

3.Bad Flow Sensor Board

4.Bad pump

To determine which case is causing the flow problem, view the sample pressure and sample flow functions on the front panel. If the sample pressure is reading abnormally low, then the cause is likely a flow obstruction upstream of the flow sensor. First, check the sample filter and make sure it is not plugged and then systematically check all the other components upstream of the orifice to ensure that they are not obstructed.

If the sample pressure is reading normal but the sample flow is reading low then it is likely that the pump diaphragm is worn or there is an obstruction downstream of the flow sensor.

13.2.2.5.Actual Flow Does Not Match Displayed Flow

If the actual flow measured does not match the displayed flow, but is within the limits of 720-880 cm3/min, adjust the calibration of the flow measurement as described in Section 12.3.4.

13.2.2.6.Sample Pump

The sample pump should start immediately after the front panel power switch is turned ON. With the Sample Inlet plugged, the test function PRES should read about 10 in-Hg for a pump that is in good condition. The pump needs rebuilding if the reading is above 10 in-Hg. If the test function SAMP FL is greater than 10 cm3/min there is a leak in the pneumatic lines.

13.3.CALIBRATION PROBLEMS

13.3.1.MISCALIBRATED

There are several symptoms that can be caused by the analyzer being miscalibrated. This condition is indicated by out of range Slopes and Offsets as displayed through the test functions and is frequently caused by the following:

1.Bad span gas. This can cause a large error in the slope and a small error in the offset. Delivered from the factory, the M300E Analyzer’s slope is within ±15% of nominal. Bad span gas will cause the analyzer to be calibrated to the wrong value. If in doubt have the span gas checked by an independent lab.

2.Contaminated zero gas. Excess H2O can cause a positive or negative offset and will indirectly affect the slope.

3.Dilution calibrator not set up correctly or is malfunctioning. This will also cause the slope, but not the zero, to be incorrect. Again the analyzer is being calibrated to the wrong value.

4.Too many analyzers on the manifold. This can cause either a slope or offset error because ambient gas with its pollutants will dilute the zero or span gas.

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