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General| Brand | ABB |
|---|---|
| Model | NGC8200 |
| Category | Measuring Instruments |
| Language | English |
Procedures for planning analyzer installation, considering site requirements and location.
Steps for checking the analyzer and its components for damage after unpacking.
Procedures for physically installing the analyzer onto various mounting systems.
Instructions for wiring serial communication ports, including pinouts and configurations.
Guidelines for wiring power supply and ensuring proper grounding for the analyzer.
Steps to download the PCCU32 software from the ABB website for analyzer configuration.
Instructions for installing the PCCU32 software on a PC or laptop for analyzer communication.
Procedures for establishing initial communication with the analyzer via USB, RS-232, or Ethernet.
Detailed steps for connecting the analyzer to a PC using the USB port for initial communication.
Instructions for establishing initial communication using the analyzer's RS-232 port with necessary adapters.
Procedures for connecting to the analyzer via the Ethernet port for local communication.
Details the analyzer's initialization sequence, including boot loader and diagnostic messages.
Explains the built-in diagnostic tests performed during analyzer startup.
Steps to configure station-specific parameters like ID, location, date, and time.
Procedures for configuring individual stream settings, including ID, location, and contract parameters.
Configuration steps for calibration streams and blend concentrations for accurate analysis.
How to review diagnostic test results and identify potential issues after startup.
Steps to save the analyzer's configuration to a file for backup or transfer.
Procedure to run and analyze the calibration stream to verify composition accuracy.
How to enable or disable specific streams for analysis based on diagnostics and operational needs.
Steps to initiate and run the analyzer's process streams for sample analysis.
Final steps to complete the analyzer's startup wizard and place it into service.
Tools and procedures for examining chromatograms and adjusting parameters for accurate peak identification.
Guidance on resolving common issues encountered during peak finding and chromatogram analysis.
Using peak find to verify calibration results and ensure correct peak identification and integration.
Overview of the basic network setup including switches, routers, and LAN/WAN connections.
Methods for configuring IP addresses, including manual and DHCP, for network connectivity.
Details on using Ethernet cables, including types and pinouts, for connecting to network equipment.
Procedures to enable the Ethernet interface and set IP parameters for network communication.
Steps to confirm network connectivity by pinging the analyzer and establishing PCCU connection.
Troubleshooting common Ethernet connection issues, including IP configuration and cable checks.
Setting up bi-level security using a hardware switch and configuring security codes.
Implementing RBAC to define user roles and control access levels to analyzer functions.
Overview of the default roles available in PCCU32 for access management.
Creating a new RBAC security file by defining users, roles, and permissions.
Steps to create the primary administrator account for managing RBAC settings.
Adding standard user accounts and assigning them appropriate roles for access control.
Saving the RBAC configuration file to a local drive for backup or deployment on other analyzers.
Applying the saved security configuration to the analyzer to enforce access controls.
Importance of regular inspection for internal and external cleanliness to ensure optimal performance.
Guidelines for visually inspecting the analyzer and its mounting for proper operation and condition.
Information on contacting ABB technical support and procedures for returning parts for repair.
Identification of major components that can be replaced as spare parts.
Listing of smaller, replaceable parts such as batteries and filters.
Detailed table of spare parts with associated part numbers for ordering.
Recommended tools for performing maintenance tasks in the field.
Procedures for backing up configuration files to safeguard data and allow for system restarts.
Instructions for updating the analyzer's operating system and flash software packages.
Procedures for restoring saved configuration files onto the analyzer.
Steps for performing warm or cold starts to reset the analyzer's system.
How to perform a warm start using PCCU or the reset button to restart the microprocessor.
Procedure for performing a cold start, which includes recalibration and peak finding.
Restoring the analyzer to its original factory settings when other troubleshooting fails.
Checking the status of the lithium battery, crucial for maintaining configuration during power loss.
How clock changes affect log period entries and audit trails, with examples.
Instructions for safely replacing calibration or carrier gas cylinders, including purging and leak testing.
Procedures for removing and installing the digital controller assembly and its mounting bracket.
Replacing the entire digital controller assembly, including display and associated parts.
Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the analytical module.
Procedures for removing and installing the Gas Chromatograph (GC) module.
Instructions for removing and installing the analyzer's power termination panel.
Procedures for removing and installing the feed-through assembly, crucial for sample and gas line connections.
Steps for removing and installing the lithium battery, essential for maintaining configuration data.
Replacing frit filters as part of maintenance or troubleshooting to ensure clean sample pathways.
Replacing the feed-through interface gasket to maintain seal integrity and prevent contamination.
Replacing the feed-through manifold gasket to ensure proper sealing of gas connections.
Replacing the cable connecting the termination panel and the digital controller assembly.
Replacing the cable connecting the analytical processor to the termination panel.
Diagnosing issues identified during the analyzer's startup diagnostic tests.
Troubleshooting low carrier gas pressure issues identified during startup diagnostics.
Diagnosing issues related to oven temperature control during startup diagnostics.
Troubleshooting problems with the analyzer's processor controlling functions during startup.
Diagnosing issues identified during the stream pressure tests performed during startup.
Understanding the meaning and severity of various alarms reported by the analyzer.
Troubleshooting low or restricted carrier pressure alarms related to the pressure regulators.
Diagnosing alarms indicating low sample or calibration gas pressure.
Troubleshooting alarms related to issues with the oven temperature control system.
Resolving alarms indicating insufficient sample pressure or issues with stream valve selection.
Troubleshooting communication errors between the digital board and the analytical processor.
Diagnosing errors in compressibility calculations, potentially due to sample or peak shifts.
Addressing alarms related to significant changes in the un-normalized total during calibration.
Troubleshooting synchronization problems occurring after manual data post-processing.
Resolving alarms indicating a significant change in the CV percent, which can disrupt calibration.
Troubleshooting alarms related to changes in the response factor percentage during calibration.
Diagnosing alarms related to extreme high or low temperatures within the analyzer enclosure.
Troubleshooting alarms indicating abnormal input voltage to the analyzer's power supply.
Addressing alarms indicating low pressure in carrier or calibration gas cylinders.
Diagnosing errors that prevent the GCM application from signaling chromatogram processing.
Troubleshooting potential issues with the GC module, carrier gas, or sample pressure.
Resolving alarms indicating a pressure regulator issue on the manifold during backflush.
Diagnosing alarms related to sample flow issues, such as blocked vent tubes or incorrect bleed cycles.
Addressing alarms indicating an overloaded processor, potentially due to multiple occurrences.
Troubleshooting issues with the analyzer's task memory resources becoming full.
Diagnosing alarms related to the tfData file resource becoming full, potentially affecting log periods.
Troubleshooting alarms indicating a shortage of file space in the analyzer's FLASH memory.
Resolving alarms when a peak is missing during calibration, preventing its use.
Troubleshooting alarms related to changes in the stream un-normalized total, impacting data updates.
Testing column vent pressure to identify blockages or leaks in the vent lines.
Performing tests to check sample pressure readings and identify potential issues in the sampling system.
Testing the feed-through assembly for blockages that might impede gas flow.
Diagnosing issues with the temperature sensor by measuring its resistance.
Troubleshooting issues related to premature depletion of calibration or carrier gas supplies.
Introduction to power loss causes, primarily related to the power supply system.
Testing the power supply voltage to ensure it meets the analyzer's requirements.
Isolating peripheral equipment to identify excessive current draw affecting power supply.
Testing analyzer modules to pinpoint failures contributing to power issues.
Troubleshooting RS-232 communication by verifying field wiring and termination settings.
Testing RS-485 communication by verifying wiring and termination settings on the termination panel.
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