PP Systems CIRAS-3 - H2 O Measurement and Control; My H2 Or levels are reading higher than expected; My H2 Or levels are reading lower than expected; My H2 Or or H2 Oa values are fluctuating

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It is taking longer than normal for my CO2r levels to settle
• Under settings your CO2 Reference is likely set to “Fixed analysis air”. Change to “Fixed
reference air”.
I am unable to achieve a Max C calibration above 2000 ppm and it is failing
• Your CO
2
cartridge is low and needs to be replaced.
• Your desiccants are exhausted and require replacement. Replace all desiccants.
H
2
O Measurement and Control
My H2Or levels are reading higher than expected
• There may be a leak somewhere in the gas circuit allowing external ambient air into the system.
Usually this is associated with the absorber columns and the result of a recent desiccant change.
Check that both absorber column assemblies are firmly fitted to the CIRAS-3 console and check
all “O” rings to ensure that they are all firmly seated and not pinched off or cracked.
• Exhausted H
2
O scrubber in the Zero column. Check the Drierite and replace.
My H2Or levels are reading lower than expected
• Exhausted H
2
O scrubber in the Zero column. Replace the Drierite and Molecular Sieve.
My H2Or or H2Oa values are fluctuating
• First I would check your desiccants and change out if exhausted.
• There may be a leak somewhere in the gas circuit allowing external ambient air into the system.
Usually this is associated with the absorber columns and the result of a recent desiccant change.
Check that both absorber column assemblies are firmly fitted to the CIRAS-3 console and check
all “O” rings to ensure that they are all firmly seated and not pinched off or cracked.
• Your reference or sampling pump might be dirty or dusty and require cleaning or replacement.
See Servicing the Air Sampling Pump (Reference & Analysis). On page 181
. Another quick trick
is to simply swap the pumps to see if the problem follows the pump.
• Dirty air supply unit hydrophobic filter. See Air Filters on page 183 for more details.
My H
2
O readings are drifting
• Exhausted H
2
O scrubber in the Zero column. Replace the Drierite and Molecular Sieve.