CIRAS-3 Operation Manual V. 1.09  176  support@ppsystems.com 
 
Flow Rate through the Reference Cell 
too Low [95] 
Check the reference pump (including electrical 
connection).  Clean with alcohol (to remove built up 
dust or dirt) or replace the reference pump.  See 
Servicing the Air Sampling Pump (Reference & 
Analysis). On page 181. Also check that the Zero 
and CO
2
/H
2
O control manifolds are properly seated 
in their respective manifolds and all associated “O” 
rings are not pinched off or cracked.  Also check the 
internal hydrophobic filter. 
Flow Rate through the Analysis Cell too 
High [96] 
Check the analysis pump (including electrical 
connection) and any kinks that might be causing 
restriction.  Clean or replace the analysis pump.  
See 
Servicing the Air Sampling Pump (Reference & 
Analysis). On page 181.  Also check that the Zero 
and CO
2
/H
2
O control manifolds are properly seated 
in their respective manifolds and all associated “O” 
rings are not pinched off or cracked.  Also check the 
internal hydrophobic filter. 
Flow Rate through the Analysis Cell too 
Low [97] 
Check the analysis pump (including electrical 
connection).  Clean with alcohol (to remove built up 
dust or dirt) or replace the analysis pump.  See 
Servicing the Air Sampling Pump (Reference & 
Analysis). On page 181. Also check that the Zero 
and CO
2
/H
2
O control manifolds are properly seated 
in their respective manifolds and all associated “O” 
rings are not pinched off or cracked.  Also check the 
internal hydrophobic filter. 
Analysis Temperature > 65° [98] 
IRGA temperature has exceeded the normal 55 
o
C 
indicating a thermostat failure.  Contact PP 
Systems. 
Analysis Temperature < 50° [99] 
IRGA temperature not reaching the normal 55 
o
C 
indicating a thermostat failure.  Contact PP 
Systems.