Hardware Installation and Maintenance Manual 1–1
1 - INTRODUCTION
SpectraSensors’ SS500e/SS2000e/SS3000e products are high-speed, diode-
laser based extractive analyzers designed for extremely reliable monitoring of
moisture and carbon dioxide in natural gas applications. To ensure that the
analyzer performs as specified, it is important to closely review the installation
and operation sections of this manual. This manual contains a comprehensive
overview of the SS500e/SS2000e/SS3000e analyzer and step-by-step
instructions on:
• Inspecting the analyzer and sample conditioning system (SCS)
• Installing the analyzer and SCS
• Starting up the SCS
• Troubleshooting the system
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual should be read and referenced by anyone installing, operating or
having direct contact with the analyzer.
How to Use This Manual
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with this Operator’s Manual by reading
the "Table of Contents".
There are a number of options and accessories available for the
SS500e/SS2000e/SS3000e analyzers. This manual has been written to
address the most common options and accessories. Images, tables and charts
have been included to provide a visual understanding of the analyzer and its
functions. Special symbols are also used to provide the user with key
information regarding the system configuration and/or operation. Pay close
attention to this information.
General Warnings and Cautions
Instructional icons are provided in this manual and on the analyzer to alert the
user of potential hazards, important information and valuable tips. Following
are the symbols and associated warning and caution types to observe when
servicing the analyzer. Some of these symbols are provided for instructional
purposes only and are not labeled on the system.
Safety warning label
The warning label shown below will be affixed to the front side of all analyzer
enclosures that contain sample gas.