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Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 INTRODUCTORY NOTE N OTE : T HIS MANUAL IS VA LID FOR INSTRUMENTS WITH SERI A L NUMBER 25865 AND FIRMWARE REV . 2.001 OR HIGHER This manual has all the information you need to install, operate and maintain the flue gas analyzers EGA4 and its accessories. Eclipse has used the best care and efforts in preparing this b[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL DES CRIPTION ............................................................................................................ ...... 5 1.1 Specific ati ons ................................................................................................................. ......................[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7.10.1 CO probe o perati ons ............................................................................................................ .......................... 29 7.11 Natural gas leak checker ( option).............................................................................................. ..............[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION EGA 4 is designed to satisfy the market needs ; but they are the result of t he advanced research and experience of Eclipse . EGA4 is a multigas compact palm-top multifunction instrument. The micro-pr ocessor based instrument includes a flue gas analyzer, an emissions monitor and an ambient pa[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 1.1 Specifications  Type : 2, 3 or 4 cells palm-top flue gas analyzer.  Calibration : automatic calibration procedure at instrument switching-on.  Self-diagnosis : Sensors efficiency test w ith anomalous status announcement.  Fuel types : Up to 10 totally programmable.  Pump : rate of flow 0.8 lit / [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 1.2 Accuracies and ranges Parameter Sensor type Range Resol. Max response Accuracy O 2 Electrochemical from 0 to 25.0% 0.1% 20 sec. ± 0.1% vol. CO H 2 compensated up to 1000ppm Electrochemical from 0 to 8000 ppm 1 ppm 50 sec. ± 10 ppm <300 ppm ± 4% rdg up to 2000 ppm ± 10% rdg >2000 ppm CO Electrochemical[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 2 GENERAL 2.1 Keypad & Display The tactile keyboard allows the operator to enter the main operative mode and all other complementary or auxiliary modes following the menu driven instructions. The high contrast graphic LCD (40x56 mm), equipped with an automatic back-light dev ice, displays t he measured and/or c[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 2.8 Smoke measurement Smoke index measurement is done by using a hand pump (supplied as an accessory), the results cam be memory stored and printed in the report. 2.9 Remote temperature probe A remote Pt100 probe is available for combustion air tem perature measurement from –10°C to 100°C. This probe is strongl[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION The EGA4 portable analyzer consists of a rugged and compact case, a mother board with all base function circuits, 2, 3 or 4 electrochemical cells, a gas pump, a keyboard, an LCD backlighted display, a Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack and, optionally an impact printer. The 2 pieces of the case [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 4 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The EGA 4 analyzer is based on the following functional blocks: MicroController Impact printer Keyboard Display 250 mem or y Power supply Ni-MH battery Battery charg er input Exter nal prob e input Pt10 0 Tair input Gas outlet P2 - ∆ P P1 – Draft/ Pressure Differential pressure sensor G[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 4.1.2 Water trap & line filter The gas flows through an external combined water trap and line filter to avoid the presence of condensation and suspended solid particles in the analysis se ction of the instrument. A cylinder is positioned at 15 cm fr om the instrument gas inlet it is divided into two parts : the[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 N OTE : T O OBTAIN A N ACCURA TE MEASURE IT IS RECOMMENDED TO WAIT 3/5 MI NUTES . Toxic gas sensor can be present a ±2% drift and a long resumi ng time it an excessive (>150% of F.S.) gas concentration is applied. In that case it is re commended to wait for a measured value lo w er than 20ppm, by sucking fresh [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 The color of the spot on the filter is compared with a gr aduated (from 0 to 9) reference scale and it is called “smoke index”. You can type in the instrument up to 3 smoke index values; the analyzer calcul ate the average value and can print these values on the report. Normative and laws about the air pollutio[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 5 RECOMMENDATIONS  The analyzer should be used in environments where the temperature is bet w een -5°C and +45°C.  When the analysis are complet ed, before switch the instrument off, remo ve the probe from the gas pathway and w ait about 30 seconds cleaning the pneumatic circuit from gas.  Do not use the[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 6 CONNECTIONS 6.1 Electro-pneumatic connections To prepare the instrument for operation connect the sampling probe to the instrument: • Plug the pneumatic connector of the probe to the GAS INLET connector. If you are using the gas sampling probe with Draft option, connect also its connecto r to the instrument Pre[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 Tai r prob e CAUTION F OR A CORRECT GA S A NALYSIS , NO A IR MUST REACH THE FLUE GA S AS A RESULT OF NON - GA S - TIGHT CONNECTION POINTS BETWEEN THE HEAT PRODUCER A ND THE MEASUREMENT SITE ( PROBE ). T HE FLUE GAS A ND EXHA UST GAS PA THWA YS MUST BE CHECKED FOR GAS - TIGHTNESS BEFORE CA RRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT ,[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7 OPERATIONS 7.1 Basic operation All the procedures and progr amming operations on the EGA4 , can be made using the key board and the display. N OTE : ALL NUMERIC VA LUES SHOWN IN THE FIGURES OF THIS MANUAL A RE INDI CATIVE A ND LISTED A S AN EXA MPLE . The analyzer should be used in environments where the temperat[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 O2 : 20 . 9 % SO2 : 1000 CO : 2000ppm CxHy: 5.00 Ta : 20 °C Lam : 0.99 Tg : 400 °C NO2 : 100 η : 95.7 % CO2 : 10.2 NOx: 500ppm Per : 10.5 R e f O 2 GRAPH – Funct ion box Statu s bar Menu&Mea sure area The Menu and Measure area displays t he analysis data, the menu and all mess ages for the operator. The me[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 The “ S ” symbol below the first digit is the cursor. You can move the cursor bet ween the digit using the [ W ] and [ X ] keys. You can change the selected digit using [ S ] and [ T ]. If “9” or “0” values are exceeded, the left digit is increased or decrease. Press [ ENTER ] to memory store the value [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7.2 Flue gas analysis  Connect the gas probe to the analyz er as show n in chapter 7. DO NOT INSERT THE PROBE IN THE CHIMNEY .  Switch the analy zer on pressing the [ ON ] key. The display w ill show the follow ing page: EcoLine 4000 Num. Serie: 1257 Versione: 1.000 GreenLine 4000 Num. Serie: 1257 Versione: 1[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 Pressing the [ W ] and [ X ] keys, it is possible to zoom-in and zoom-out increasing or decreasing the number of displayed parameters. O 2 20.9% CO 2 0.0% CO 1 ppm R e f O 2 – GRAPHIC O2 20 . 9% : CO 2000 p Ta 20.2C : Eff 0.99 Tf 400.3C : NO2 100p η 95.7% : CO2 10.2p : NOx 500p : R e f O 2 – GRAPHIC Pressing t[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 CAUTION I F A SINGLE TUBE GA S SA MPLING PROBE (TG MODE L ) IS USED FOR P RESSURE / DRAFT MEASUREMENTS , BE SURE THAT PROBE A ND HOSE ARE CLEA N A ND DRY BEFORE CONNECTION TO THE PRESSURE INPUT . Special draft probe (TGD models): This special probe model has a double gas collector: one fo r the flue gas analysis an[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7.4.1 Input of the smoke index Before input the data, you have to exec ute the smoke index measur ements. You can input up to 3 values; the analyzer will do the average calculus.  The smoke measurement requires the in strument in normal operating conditions indicating one of the measured or calculated parameters[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 On the “Measure” field, the instrum ent will display the current temperat ure value measured using the connected thermocouple. The error message “Tc open” will be displayed if the thermocouple is not c onnected or broken. Positioning the thermocouple on the flow pipe.  Use the [ S ] and [ T ] to move the[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7.8 Analysis data print An internal impact printer can be installed as an opt ion in the instrument. R ead paragraph 8.10 for header report changing. To print the report (ticket) of t he analysis use the follow ing procedure:  Before make all measurements you need: Smoke index, pr essure and draught, T. flow, et[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 Switch the analy zer on. Keeping the [ HELP ] key dow n; press the [ X ] key to bypass the autozero procedure. Press [ PRINT ] then press the [ FEED ] key for paper feed. Press the [ ESCA PE ] key w hen the paper w ill came out for same centimeters. Close the cover inserting the paper end in its slot. 7.9 Pressure [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01  Use the [ S ] and [ T ] keys to move the cursor symbol to the value to be changed. Press the [ ENTER ] key to store the new selection. Select “TEST RESULT ” option for results view ing and press the [ ENTER ] key. Now y ou can connect the instrument Pressure inlet (INP) connector to the gas circuit. CAUTION[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7.10 Ambient CO probe (option) This optional external probe allows am bient CO monitoring for personnel safe ty. When connected to the analy zer, it monitor continuously CO concentrati on and it signal when the Long-term Expos ure (TWA) limits are reached. An acoustic and visible signals are emitted by unit. The fo[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 7.11 Natural gas leak checker (option) To enable natural gas monitoring press the [ MENU ] key from measuring page. The following page w ill be displayed: MENU MEASURE RECALL MEMORY FLOW/RETURN TEMP AMBIENT ANALYSIS ESCAPE –  Use the [ S ] and [ T ] keys to move the cursor symbol to “MEASURE” option.  P[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 MENU MEASURE RECALL MEMORY FLOW/RETURN TEMP AMBIENT ANALYSIS ESCAPE –  Use the [ S ] and [ T ] keys to move the cursor symbol to “MEASURE” option.  Press the [ ENTER ] key to select the option. Press [ ESCA PE ] (F2) to return to the previous menu. MEASURE P DECAY LEAK TEST GAS LEAK TEST AMBIENT CO ENVI[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 8 MEMORY MANAGEMENT The standard configuration include an internal memory to st ore up to 250 complete gas analysis divided by Tags (max. 40 tags). Each analysis includes 10 gas concentration values, data and time. Each Tag includes one or more analysis data, 16 characters ID, 3 rows for t he Customer data, Draught[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 RECALL MEMORY TAG SELECTION MEMORY DATE MODE ESCAPE – VIS . MEM N OTE : B EFORE RECALL THE MEMORY YOU M UST SELECT THE T A G IF IT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CURRENT , SELECT THE READING M ODE : S INGLE OR A VERA GE AND SELECT THE STORED DA TA . Press [ VIS.MEM ] (F1) to visualize the analysis data: the selected memor[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 When database is complete, you can select up to 40 boilers on t he table for data transfer by se lecting the “Select for data transfer” column. Pressing the “Select to Do Analysis”, you can select in automatic mode all analysis made by more than “XX” months. Pressing the “Show selected” butt on, the[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 8.4.2 Analysis menu This option is the main part of the pr ogram. You can transfer the analysis data from the analyzer to the PC, save and manage it using a database stru cture, display and export the data in Microsoft Excel TM compatible format. The analysis window is made by 3 tables : plant and customer informat[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 The operator can change the measuring units, the fuel type, etc. The program will made t he conversion in real time and will display the new values. A set of 4 buttons allows y ou to set the printer, to print measures, export measures us ing an Excel compatible format, show or hide the columns. A fifth button is no[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 N OTE : T HE FUEL DATA TRA NSFER FROM ANA LYZER SHOULD BE MADE AFTER THE PROGRA M INSTALLATION OR IF THE FUEL DA TA CHANGES ON THE A NA LYZER . IMPORTA NT T O CHANGE OR A DD NEW FUELS DATA , YOU HA VE TO USE G AS C ONFIG SOFTWARE . T HE INSTRUCTIONS ARE SHOWN ON 9.2 PARA GRA PH . 8.4.4 DBGas 2000 Installation DBGas[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 8.5 Configuration Software GasConfig software is a PC w indows compatible program for configuring the EGA4 flue gas analyzers. You can change all memory settings: displayed measurements pages, print ed measurements lay out, Alarms, Fuels coefficients, measuring technical units, etc. 8.5.1 How operate using GasConfi[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 Alarms You can enable, disable, and program up to 4 different acoustic and visible alarms for critical measurements. A ux Inputs Not available for software version 1.001 A nalog Output Not available for software version 1.001 Timer You can change the autozero ti me and the leak decay time. Fuels Up to 10 different [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 9 CONFIGURATION Many parameters can be modified using t he instrument keyboard. Pressing the [ SETUP ] key, you can change the current fuel, include or exclude t he CO cell, change the technical uni t, set the alarms, etc. The CONFIGURATIO N P1 --- FUEL --- > LPG CO SENS . Incl ud. FUEL PARAMETER ESCAPE – NEXT[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 When you select the Alarms option, the following page w ill be displayed: ALARMS Alarm 1: O2 Enabled : Yes Thresh. : 5.00 Type : Min ESCAPE – NEXT  Use the [ S ] and [ T ] keys to move the cursor symbol to the desired option.  Press the [ ENTER ] key to change the value.  Press [ ESCAPE ] (F1) to return [...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC O2 428.46 uA CO 0.34 uA NO 1.09 uA ESCAPE – Press [ ESCAPE ] (F2) to return to the previous page. 9.3.3 Service Data The “SERVICE” option, allows you to read the information to contact us for service assi stance and the information that we w ont to know for identify your in strument configur[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 10 MAINTENANCE The EGA 4 analyzer has been developed and manufactured using hi gh quality components. A correct, systematic maintenance will prevent damage and w ill incr ease substantially the lif e of the instrument, gi ving excellent results. Anomalous conditions that require extraordinary maintenance interventi[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01  Press and maintain the [ SETUP ] key down; press the [ ON/OFF ] key.  The analyzer will sw itch on. A password input page w ill di splayed. Insert the passw ord code “0011” and press the [ ENTER ] key. The following page w ill displayed: SET - UP P ag. 1 CLOCK SERIAL PORT ANALYSIS PAR. P DECAY TIME – N[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 SERIAL Address : 0 Baud-rate : 9600 ESCAPE –  Use the [ S ] and [ T ] keys to move the cursor symbol to the desired option.  Press the [ ENTER ] key to set a new ID number or baud rate.  Press [ ESCAPE ] (F2) to return to the previous menu. 10.2.3 Analysis Selecting this option you can change the analyze[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 10.3 Firmware Upgrade In order to upgrade the firmware of the instrument proceed as follows: 1 - Install the ST167Flash program from the CD. 2 - Connect the infrared interface adapter to the serial port of the PC w ith the supplied cable (note back the serial port used: COM1 , COM2 or other). 3 - Position the inter[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 11 CERTIFICATES 11.1 Warranty terms Each instrument is shipped with a Warr anty Certificate that indicates the validity conditi ons of the w arranty itself. Eclipse warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. If the unit should malfunction, it mu st be returned during the w arranty period, t[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 APPENDIX A1 Example The following steps show how you can make a quick measurement using the EGA4 portable analyzer. 1. Switch EGA 4 on. It will begin the autozero and the autodiagnostic procedure. System error and trouble will be displayed if encountered. E co Li ne 4000 Serial Num: 1257 Version : 1.001 ! Don t ins[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 INDEX A Accuracies and ranges; 7 Alarms; 40 Ambient CO probe; 29 Ambient CO probe; 6; 9 Ambient T+RH probe; 6 Analysis; 45 Analysis data print; 25; 26 Analysis menu; 35 APPENDIX; 48 Auxiliary measure; 13 B Barcode pen reader; 9 Basic operation; 18 Built-in printer; 8 Burner pressure probe; 9 C Calibration certifica[...]

Instruction Manual MM850481 ed.01 Remote temperature probe; 9 S Select by a list; 20 Sensor Diagnostic; 41 Serial Port; 44 Service Data; 42 Set-up menu; 43 Smoke index measurement; 13 Smoke measurement; 9; 23 Specifications; 6 status bar; 19 Store data analysis; 32 T T+RH% probe; 9 Temperature & Humidity probe; 30 Temperature m easurements; 13 [...]