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LI-COR LI-7500 User Manual

LI-COR LI-7500
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Environmental Division
Instruction Manual
LI-7500

Table of Contents

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LI-COR LI-7500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeOpen-path gas analyzer
Measurement PrincipleNon-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR)
CO2 Measurement Range0-2000 ppm
H2O Measurement Range0 to 60 mmol/mol
CO2 Accuracy± 1.5% of reading
Operating Temperature-25 °C to 50 °C
Operating Humidity Range0 to 100% RH (non-condensing)
Power Requirements12-30 VDC
OutputsAnalog and digital

Summary

Section 1. Introduction

Overview of the LI-7500

General overview and key features of the LI-7500 analyzer.

Getting Started Tutorial

Basic steps for setting up the LI-7500 to collect and record data.

Section 2. Theory of Operation

Relating Absorption to Concentration

Explains the relationship between gas concentration and absorption.

Measuring Absorptance

Details how absorptance is measured by the LI-7500.

Cross Sensitivity

Discusses cross-sensitivity between gases and its correction.

Zero Drift

Explains temperature-induced drift in detector readings.

Equation Summary

Provides a summary of fundamental equations used in calculations.

LI-7500 Implementation

Describes how pressure and temperature are measured.

A Note About Pressure and Temperature

Discusses the importance of pressure and temperature for calculations.

Section 3. Setup and Operation

Installing the LI-7500

Covers physical installation, cables, and software installation.

Operation - Using the LI7500 Software

Covers using the LI7500 PC software for operation and configuration.

Operational Considerations

Discusses environmental factors affecting performance.

Section 4. Calibration

Introduction

Overview of calibration components: coefficients, zero, and span.

How Stable are Zero and Span?

Factors affecting the stability of zero and span parameters.

Checking the Zero - Considerations

Procedures and materials for checking the zero point.

Checking the Span - Considerations

Procedures and standards for checking the span.

What Actually Happens

Explanation of what occurs when setting zero and span parameters.

Complete Step-by-Step Calibration Instructions

Detailed instructions for performing zero and span calibration.

Section 5. Maintenance

Cleaning the Optical Path

Instructions for cleaning the analyzer's optical windows.

Changing the Fuse

Procedure for replacing the internal fuse.

Replacing the Internal Chemicals

Steps for replacing soda lime and magnesium perchlorate bottles.

Section 6. Troubleshooting

Power On Problems

Solutions for issues related to the instrument not powering on.

PC Connection Problems

Troubleshooting steps for establishing PC communication.

Bad Temperature or Pressure Readings

Diagnosing and fixing incorrect temperature/pressure readings.

Bad CO2 or H2O Readings

Identifying and resolving issues with gas concentration readings.

Diagnostics and Indicators

Explains 'Optical Bench' indicators and their meanings.

LI7500 Error Messages

Lists common error messages and their descriptions.

Appendix A. Specifications

General Specifications

Key technical specifications of the LI-7500 analyzer.

CO2 and H2O Performance Specs

Detailed performance metrics for CO2 and H2O measurements.

Appendix B. Pin Assignments

Sensor Head Connections

Wiring details for connecting the sensor head to the main board.

Cable Connector Pinouts

Pin assignments for various interface cables.

Appendix C. Suppliers

Chemical Suppliers

List of suppliers for soda lime and magnesium perchlorate.

Appendix D. Configuration Grammar

Introduction

Overview of the protocol for LI-7500 RS-232 communication.

The (Outputs..) Command

Command structure for configuring data output parameters.

The (Inputs..) Command

Command structure for scaling auxiliary inputs.

The (Calibrate..) and (Coeffs..) Commands

Commands for controlling calibration and coefficients.

The Query Command

Command for querying configuration parameters.

Instrument Reset

Command for resetting the instrument's software.

Windows Program Extensions

Covers Chart, Connect, and Log settings.

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