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E Instruments E8500 Plus - User Manual

E Instruments E8500 Plus
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INSTRUCTION & OPERATIONS
MANUAL
E8500 Plus
PORTABLE INDUSTRIAL
INTEGRATED EMISSIONS SYSTEM
COMBUSTION GAS ANALYZER
E Instruments International LLC
402 Middletown Blvd, Suite 216
Langhorne, PA, USA 19047
Phone (215) 750-1212
Fax (215) 750-1399
www.E-Inst.com
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E Instruments E8500 Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandE Instruments
ModelE8500 Plus
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Analyzer Options

Analyzer Sensors

Lists the different types of gas sensors available for the analyzer.

Sample Extraction & Transport Systems

Describes the probe and sample line options for gas extraction.

Chapter 1 Fundamentals

Unpacking the Instrument

Details the standard equipment included with the E8500 Plus analyzer.

E8500 Starting Instructions

Provides step-by-step instructions for powering on and preparing the analyzer.

Safety Guidelines & Advice

Offers recommendations for safe operation and maintenance of the analyzer.

Autozero Errors & Basic Troubleshooting

Lists common autozero errors and their potential causes and resolutions.

Chapter 2 The Instrument Keyboard

Chapter 3 Basic Instrument Operation

Chapter 4 Power Requirements

Chapter 5 Technical: Sample Flow & Conditioning System

Part A. The Extraction Probe and Sampling Line

Details the types of probes and sampling lines used for gas extraction.

Part B. The Sample Conditioning System

Explains the system that removes condensation and soot from the sample gas.

Thermoelectric Chiller Operation

Details the function and adjustment of the thermoelectric chiller for sample conditioning.

Chapter 6 Technical: Sensors

Electrochemical Gas Sensors

Details the seven electrochemical sensors and their principles.

NDIR Gas Sensors

Covers NDIR sensors for CO, CO2, and hydrocarbons with specifications.

PID Gas Sensors

Describes the PID sensor for VOC detection and its specifications.

Non-Gas Sensors

Details ambient temperature, stack temperature, and draft/velocity sensors.

Chapter 7 Analyzer Setup

Date & Time Setting

Explains how the analyzer displays and uses date and time information.

Fuel Selection

Details the list of fuels the analyzer can use and how to select them.

Temperature Units Selection

Describes how to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius for temperature readings.

Measure Units Selection

Explains how to select units for toxic gases (PPM, MGM, #/B, GBH).

Analyzer Setup Parameters

Pressure Units Selection

Details the options for displaying pressure units (inWC, mbar, mmWC, kPa).

CxHy Units Selection

Describes the selection between % and ppm units for hydrocarbon measurements.

O2 Reference Setting

Explains how to set the oxygen reference for pollutant concentration corrections.

Analyzer Operation Settings

Pump Status Configuration

Details the different pump modes (AUTO, SAMPLE, DILUTE, PURGE, OFF).

Pump & Chiller Duty Settings

Configures dilution pump power and thermoelectric chiller temperature.

CO Measurement Settings

Sets CO threshold for dilution and purge, and NDIR usage.

Display & Thermal Efficiency Settings

Adjusts display contrast, baudrate, and engine thermal efficiency.

Velocity and Flow Settings

Velocity Units Selection

Selects units for velocity (FPS, MPS, CFM, CMM) and notes that velocity and draft cannot be measured simultaneously.

Stack Size Configuration

Estimates cross-section area for accurate stack gas flow measurements.

Chapter 8 Internal Data Storage

Store Current Buffer

Stores one set of emissions data into the currently selected tag.

Select Buffer

Displays an index of internal storage tags and allows selection of a new tag.

Start Average Test

Begins a period of data averaging with values stored periodically.

Data Storage Management

Start Periodic Store & Interval

Configures periodic data storage interval and starts the storage process.

Review & Manage Buffers

Allows viewing, naming, and erasing stored data tags.

Chapter 9 Wireless Remote Printer

Print Test Record

Prints a test record of the current stack parameters.

Print Test Log

Logs combustion parameters like temperature, oxygen, CO, and efficiency.

Printer Operation

Log Interval Setting

Selects the interval between each log entry for the printer.

Print Buffer

Prints data stored in the analyzer's memory, tag by tag or all tags.

Configure Record & Customer Name

Customizes printout appearance and customer information.

Paper Feed Control

Toggles the printer's motor on and off to advance paper.

Chapter 10 Calibration

Zeroing Procedures

Covers zeroing all sensors, thermocouples, and checking autozero errors.

Sensor Calibration Data

Accesses sensor history, ambient temperature, and preheat temperature settings.

Calibration Settings & Process

Calibration Timing & Lockout

Configures autozero/span times and enables span lockout for safety.

Span Calibration Process

Details autozeroing and span calibration procedures for sensors.

Span Calibration Using Own Gas

Gas Sensor Calibration Procedure

Electrochemical Gas Sensor Calibration

Outlines the key strokes for calibrating electrochemical sensors.

NDIR Gas Sensor Calibration

Details the procedure for calibrating NDIR sensors.

Stack Draft & Pressure Calibration Procedure

Chapter 11 Communications

EGAS Software

Enhances analyzer performance with features like monitoring and plotting.

Chapter 12 Maintenance

Fiber Line Filter and Condensation Disk Filter Replacement

Explains how to replace the disposable fiber line filter and condensation disk filter.

Condensation Removal

Describes how water vapor condenses and is removed by the chiller and pump.

Sensor Replacement

Provides guidance on replacing gas sensors and required waiting periods.

Pre-calibrated Sensor Installation

Details the procedure for installing pre-calibrated sensors and setting factors.

Appendix A Model E8500 Specifications

Physical & Power Specifications

Details analyzer's physical attributes and power system specifications.

Display, Printer & Software Specifications

Covers display, wireless printer, and software details.

Storage & Communications Specifications

Outlines internal memory storage and connectivity specifications.

Calculated Parameters

Combustion & Air Calculations

Explains calculations for combustion efficiency and excess air.

Emissions & Flow Rate Calculations

Details calculations for NOx, various emissions, and stack gas flow rate.

Appendix B Firmware Programming

Updating the Firmware

Provides steps for updating the analyzer's internal software (firmware).

Appendix C Replacement Parts

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