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Read all instructions and heed all safety warnings for proper operation.
Precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock, including avoiding moisture and water.
Boreal Laser Inc. assumes no liability for issues or harm resulting from equipment use.
Initial steps to power on and warm up the GasFinder2 system for operation.
How to navigate and use the Main, System, and Password Protected menus.
Description of the TDL system, its components, and functionality.
Explanation of retroreflectors and their role in the GasFinder2 system.
Detailed technical specifications for the GasFinder2 unit itself.
Specifications for tripods, X-Y mounts, scanning mounts, and certification.
Details on portable tripod mount and fixed mount setups.
Environmental and location considerations for installation and retroreflectors.
Safety precautions and the recommended order for installing the system.
Steps for setting up the GasFinder2 on a tripod.
Procedures for installing the GasFinder2 in a fixed location.
Guidance on aligning the GasFinder2 using the aiming scope and red laser.
Description of the DB15 connector pinout and signal types.
Details on serial communication settings and data string specifications.
Various methods for transmitting data from the GasFinder2.
Procedures for downloading data and configuring 4-20mA output.
Troubleshooting steps for common problems like no display or low light readings.
Solutions for data transmission errors and light level issues.
Handling specific error messages and understanding diagnostic data.
Addressing problems related to support structure stability and alignment.
Explanation of TDL technology and its application in gas detection.
How laser beams interact with gases to measure concentration.
Detailed explanation of retroreflectors used in laser gas detection.
Visual representation of the GasFinder2 menu system hierarchy.
Decoding the meaning of individual bits within the GasFinder2 status codes.
Clarification of 'parts per million metre' (ppmm) for path measurements.
Explanation of the R² value and its relation to gas concentration.
Method for converting ppm values to mg/nm³ under different conditions.
Details on remote control commands for the GasFinder2.
Overview of the GasFinder2's factory calibration and reference waveform.
Diagrams and descriptions for connecting data and power cables.
How to set up and manage data logging to memory.
Information on using a radio modem kit for wireless data transmission.
List of parameters checked before shipping the GasFinder2.
Comprehensive list of optional accessories for the GasFinder2.
References to technical drawings for enclosures and baseplates.
General| Detection Principle | Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Target Gases | Methane (CH4) |
| Response Time (T90) | < 2 seconds |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Enclosure | IP65 |
| Output | Analog and digital outputs |
