ANALOX ATA™ - Trimix Analyser Technical Manual
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1. Disconnect the sensor from the circuit board d Unscrew the sensor locking ring on the front face of the analyser e Pull out the O2 sensor Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 12 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual f Dispose of the old sensor according to local regulations for Lead and Potassium Hydroxide solution g Remove the new sensor from its pack and check it for leaks check the sensor has a rubber o ring fitted at the base of the thread on the front of the sensor Push the sensor through the hole in the lid and screw on the locking ring h Connect to the circuit board i Close the lid He Sensor a Replacement sensor part number 9100 4535 b In a clean dry environment open the analyser case c Disconnect the He sensor from the circuit board d Unscrew the He sensor locking ring on the front face of the analyser e Pull out the He sensor and dispose of it f Remove the new sensor from its pack check the sensor has a rubber o ring fitted at the base of the thread on the front of the sensor Push the sensor through the hole in the lid and screw on the locking ring g Connect to the circuit board h Turn the ATA on and calibrate the O2 sensor in clean air as per the instructions in section 3 3 i Change the display to show the Helium concentration and expose the He sensor to clean air j Adjust the external zer2. pu aum 7 9 NALO looking after the air VOLI breathe ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual Analox Sensor Technology Ltd 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK T 44 0 1642 711400 44 0 1642 713900 W www analox net E infoeanalox net ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual We are delighted to welcome you as a user of the Analox ATA The following guide should assist you in using your ATA Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 1 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe 10 ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual Packaging and Contents Check 3 POUL CIN go ul Pe M 4 erigi HH 5 eee 5 cid E OE Lm 6 9 9 Oxygen Sensor CallDFllORis EUR I uM brune OUR ES UNE VF UC Ge MURS 7 34 Helium Sensor Ar PIU UU c 8 227 E 8 ORONEMEE oe d RUE Er 10 Quick CHECK H 11 Akter Sales SUV ICG E E a 12 Del Battery Replacem
3. not lead to significant error in your readings Copyright 2002 Analox Group 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park North Yorkshire UK TS9 5PT All Worldwide Rights Reserved Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 18 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 9 Oxygen Compensation Chart Oxygen compensation chart for moisture in the atmosphere Atmosphere Oxygen percent in relation to temperature and relative humidity Relative Humidity Atmospheric Oxygen Percent 10 20 20 6 30 20 6 20 5 40 20 6 20 5 20 4 50 20 6 20 5 20 4 20 2 60 20 6 20 5 20 3 20 1 70 20 6 20 5 20 4 20 2 19 9 80 20 6 20 5 20 3 20 1 19 8 90 20 6 20 4 20 3 20 0 19 7 20 6 20 5 20 4 20 2 19 9 19 5 If the temperature and RH axis meet in this part of the chart calibrate to the chart Oz level or with H20 at 100 dry air to maintain 0 5 Oz accuracy in NITROX RH 1 8 2 5 Copyright 1996 2009 Analox Group 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park North Yorkshire TS9 5PT UK All Worldwide Rights Reserved Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 19 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 10 Disposal x According to WEEE regulation this electronic product can not be placed in household waste bins Please check local regulations for information on the disposal of electronic prod
4. you which ever is the lesser of the cost of replacement or a refund of net purchase price paid as per our Invoice on initial purchase from us We shall have no liability for losses damages costs or delays whatsoever We shall have no liability for any incidental or consequential losses or damages All express implied warranties as to satisfactory or merchantable quality fitness for a particular or general purpose or otherwise are excluded and no such Warranties are made or provided save as set out in this Clause 7 In order to effectively notify a Warranty claim the claim with all relevant information and documentation should be sent in writing to Analox Sensor Technology Limited 15 Ellerbeck Court Stokesley Business Park otokesley North Yorkshire TS9 5PT Or by e mail to info analox net Or by Fax to 44 1642 713900 We reserve the right to require from you proof of dispatch to us of the notification of Warranty claim by any of the above alternative means The equipment should not be sent to us without our prior written authority All shipping and Insurance costs of returned equipment are to be born by you and at your risk returned items must be properly and sufficiently packed Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 16 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe 7 Specification RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION WARM UP TIME RESPONSE TIME O2 SENSOR TYPE O2 SENSOR LIFE He SENSOR TYPE He SENS
5. OR LIFE POWER Standard BATTERY LIFE POWER Option OPERATING TEMP STORAGE TEMP WEIGHT DIMENSIONS mm Certification IP RATING ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 0 1 100 O2 0 1 100 O2 1 of Reading 0 2 of O2 at STP He 1 of Full Scale at STP 0 1 lt 15 seconds 90 in less than 15 seconds Analox 9100 9212 94 EC sensor up to 4 5 years in air 36 month graded warranty Analox 9100 4535 TC sensor up to 10 years 12 month warranty D size Alkaline Battery 200 hours External 110 230V power supply 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 5 to 50 C 23 to 122 F 0 6kg 195 I x 130 w x 85 d 7 28 x 5 12 x 3 35 CE marked 1 65 If you have any comments or queries about the ATA please contact us Tel 44 0 1642 711400 Fax 44 0 1642 713900 Email info analox net or visit our website www analox net Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 17 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 8 Altitude Correction Chart Altitude Atmospheric O2 concentration Feet Meters in Bar O2 SEV 02 mBar 1000 03 1 209 202 2000 0 94 194 187 gx eA 1730 G0 1828 1675 7000 aA 16 1 i0000 3048 14 13 8 Hz 3 8 089 133 226 18 reo roo fse fos WS fos io E T iM 1044 10 0 moo es 05 e 985 Pressure will vary depending on altitude but will
6. OU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 2 About the ATA The Analox ATA is designed to be a true trimix analyser measuring the concentration of Oxygen Helium and balance gas in your trimix The Oxygen and Helium sensors measure in the range 0 1 100 The ATA has been designed to offer the highest levels of accuracy without compromising ease of use Oxygen calibration and Helium zero adjust features are provided as standard and Oxygen compensation is provided to ensure you get more accurate Helium readings Readings are displayed individually on a scroll through backlit display Power is provided by one D size battery or mains power if the external power option has been ordered The ATA will automatically switch off after 15 minutes to ensure battery life is not compromised if the instrument is accidentally turned on On receipt of the ATA all you have to do is fit the battery refer to section 5 1 Battery Replacement The ATA has been designed specifically for the diving industry where hostile environmental conditions are the norm not the exception Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 4 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 3 Operation 3 1 Controls The analyser is fitted with an on off button located on the front of the unit To turn the unit on press the button once the unit will automatically turn off afte
7. c oxygen percent 20 996 by this pressure and set the reading during calibration to the calculated level this is the surface equivalent oxygen percentage An altitude correction chart is shown for reference on page 22 When you measure the level of oxygen in the sample you must divide the reading by the same atmospheric pressure value to obtain the true percentage of Oxygen in your sample For Example At an atmospheric pressure of 0 8 BAR the surface equivalent Oxygen percentage is 20 9 x 0 8 16 7 O2 Surface Equivalent If the reading you then obtain from your sample is 32 0 you must divide this by 0 8 to obtain the true Oxygen percentage 32 0 0 8 40 0 O2 True Percentage WARNING The analyser is sensitive to Oxygen partial pressure Calibration must always be carried out at the same atmospheric pressure as Oxygen measurement Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 3 4 Helium Sensor Zero Adjust The Helium sensor zero adjust enables you to retain the accuracy of the analyser over its operational life as the sensor ages 1 Remove the flow adaptor from the sensors 2 Use the mode button to change the display to read Helium 3 Expose the analyser to clean air for two minutes and adjust the calibration knob until the display reads 0 0 If the Helium sensor adjustment is turned too far to the left the instrument d
8. ent 2 P 12 92 Sensor REDIACCINIC I PREIS m 12 Ta 13 54 General Care 14 39 SATO MONMAUON m ate lt ee 15 5 6 Sensor Handling Information eesssssssssssssssesseseee ener nna nnns 15 Warranty M iio e 16 Specia ON X 17 Al tud Correction ERNIA NSE 18 Oxygen Compensation KE DN VES a TENEKE 19 20 Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 2 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 1 Packaging and Contents Check On opening your Analox ATA please check you have the following items a ATA amp Battery b Flow Adaptor Tubing amp Sample Dome c O2 Compensation Card d User Manual e Any additional options or accessories ordered for your ATA from Storage Case compact water proof drop proof case ideal For storing your and accessories Sample Dome Analox ATA Kit Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 3 ANALOX looking after the air Y
9. isplay may show Err this is not a fault just return the adjustment to the mid point then readjust for a reading of 0 0 3 5 Analysing Your Mix The Analox ATA is provided with a flow adapter and tubing which can be connected to the gas Sampling Dome 1 Ensure the Analox ATA has been calibrated as per the instructions in sections 3 3 and 3 4 Push the flow adaptor into the sensors as per the picture over the page Attach the tubing from the flow adaptor to the Sampling Dome Very slowly open the Tank valve until gas can just be heard quietly hissing out A O N Press the sampling dome firmly against the tank outlet E 6 Allow approx 10 15 seconds for the reading to stabilise on the display and take the O2 reading 7 Use the mode button to change the display to read the Helium concentration Ensure the readings are stable and take the He reading 8 Use the mode button to change the display to show the balance gas BAL i e the inferred Nitrogen concentration Take your reading and close the tank Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 8 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual Analysing your mix 9 f in doubt repeat the procedure taking care to ensure a very low gas flow 10 If you wish to carry out multiple cylinder checks to re zero the sensors you will need to remove the flow adaptor This will allow the p
10. k sensor is connected correctly Change sensor Check in air and ensure sensor face is free from obstruction Turn knob to mid point before calibrating Check connection Return to supplier Adjust the reading using the He zero pot on the front If still negative Recalibrate using internal pots Check flow Move unit away Change sensor Dry sensor face Return to supplier Change O2 sensor Recalibrate the Helium sensor using internal pots Display segments Display faulty Return to supplier missing Will not calibrate Sensor faulty Sensor not in air High altitude Change sensor Check flow adapter is correct Calculate percent equivalent 20 9 x bar Reading drifts Rapid temperature change Do not move analyser from one temperature to another immediately before use ANALOX Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 looking after the air YOU breathe Page 11 ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 5 After Sales Service 5 1 Battery Replacement a In a clean dry environment open the analyser case b Slide the battery out of its holder c Push in the new battery ensuring the polarity is correct The polarity is shown in the base of the battery holder d Close the lid e Ensure the unit is turned off after fitting the battery 5 2 Sensor Replacement O sensor a Replacement sensor part number 9100 9212 94 b In a clean dry environment open the analyser case
11. nated part with copious amounts of water see 5 5 Safety Information ANALOX 9100 9212 94 OXYGEN SENSOR WARNING If after handling the sensor your fingers or other parts of your body feel slippery or stings glo Enviromental Protection Ltd wash with a lot of water sor Technology Ltd If stinging persists get Business Park Stokesley g g p Q S9 5PT England medical attention 44 0 1642 711400 Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 14 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 5 5 Safety Information When the life of the battery has expired it should be disposed of safely in accordance with local regulations When the life of the O2 sensor has expired or it is leaking or otherwise damaged it must be disposed of safely in accordance with local regulations The sensor contains KOH Potassium Hydroxide solution which is hazardous and can have the following effects Skin Potassium Hydroxide is corrosive skin contact could result in a chemical burn Ingestion Can be harmful or FATAL if swallowed Eye Contact can result in the permanent loss of sight First Aid Procedures Skin Wash the affected part with a lot of water and remove contaminated clothing If stinging persists get medical attention Ingestion Drink a lot of fresh water Do not induce vomiting Get medical attention Eye Wash with a lot of water for at least 15 minute
12. o adjust pot to the mid point k Adjust the internal zero potentiometer until the display reads 0 0 Expose the sensor to span gas i e 100 Helium and allow the reading to stabilise m Adjust the internal Span potentiometer until the display reads 100 or the concentration of Helium in the span gas n Close the lid 5 3 Warranties The ATA is supplied with a 2 year electronics warranty The He sensor is supplied with a 1 year warranty and the O2 sensor is supplied with a 3 year graded warranty detailed below 1 year Free replacement 12 18 months 75 credit towards a replacement sensor 18 24 months 50 credit towards a replacement sensor 24 36 months 25 credit towards a replacement sensor Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 13 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 5 4 General Care Although designed to be water resistant the ATA should not be intentionally immersed in liquid or left outside unprotected To clean the ATA use a damp soft cloth Protect the ATA from long periods of direct sunlight and do not subject it to high or low temperature extremes The O2 sensor in the ATA is an electrochemical device and contains a caustic electrolyte Always check to make sure that it is not leaking and do not allow it onto any part of your body or clothing In the event that you do come into contact with the electrolyte wash the contami
13. r 15 minutes to prevent accidental battery drainage Alternatively the unit can be turned off by pressing and holding the on off button for 3 seconds When the analyser is switched on it will display a reading and a marker indicating which gas is being displayed O2 He or BAL Do not use the ATA before calibration see section 3 3 Oxygen Sensor Calibration He Zero adjust Mode On off amp backlight The on off button also turns the backlight on and off the backlight will automatically turn off after 30 seconds Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 5 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual The low battery warning is a shown by bAt L on the display When present change the battery before using the instrument see section 5 0 After Sales Service Waterproof calibration and zero adjustment knobs are located on the front of the instrument for Oxygen and Helium sensor adjustments Turn them fully from left to right and then fully left the reading should increase and then decrease If the reading does not change see section 4 0 Quick Check When the Helium sensor adjustment is fully left the instrument display may show Err this is not a fault if the display returns to numbers when the adjustment is set to the mid point WARNING Do NOT use when the LOW BATTERY symbol is on 3 2 External Power An ATA supplied wi
14. revious gas mix to quickly vent into the atmosphere WARNING Very high flows may pressurise the sensors and inaccurate readings or sensor damage will result Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 9 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 3 6 Accessories The ATA can be supplied with any of the following accessories a Sample Dome Part Number 8000 601 1A b Storage Case compact water proof drop proof case ideal for storing your ATA and accessories Part Number SA2ATACASE Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 10 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe 4 Quick Check ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual SYMPTOM CONDITION ACTION bAt L symbol flashing intermittently on display No display Zero reading on O2 Err shown on helium display He Reading is negative Reading erratic Reading does not change when calibration knob is turned Low battery Switched off Bad connection O2 Sensor disconnected O2 sensor polarity incorrect O2 Sensor expired No Oxygen He Zero knob turned too far left Helium sensor disconnected Helium sensor fault Zero Adjust required Pressure on sensor Radio transmission Sensor old or faulty Condensation on sensor Faulty connections Sensor failure Change battery Switch on Check battery connection Return to supplier Check connection Chec
15. s and get medical help immediately 5 6 Sensor Handling Information ATA oxygen sensors are normally supplied in sealed packs Before the pack is opened check that the sensor has not leaked The sensors are themselves sealed and do not under normal circumstances present a health hazard however if leakage of the Potassium Hydroxide electrolyte has occurred use rubber gloves and wear chemical splash goggles to handle and clean up Rinse contaminated surfaces with water Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 15 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 6 Warranty Information We provide the following Warranties for the Analox ATA A 3 year graded Oxygen sensor warranty A 1 year Helium sensor warranty A 2 year electronics warranty In both cases the Warranty period runs from the date of our Invoice We warrant that the equipment will be free from defects in workmanship and materials The Warranty does not extend to and we will not be liable for defects caused by the effects of normal wear and tear erosion corrosion fire explosion misuse use in any context or application for which the equipment is not designed or recommended or unauthorised modification Folowing a valid Warranty claim in accordance with the above the equipment upon return to us would be repaired or replaced without cost or charge but in our discretion we may elect instead to provide to
16. th an external power option can be operated either from the battery or external power If you are operating the unit from its internal battery please make sure the sealing cap to the external power socket is screwed on tight to maintain the waterproof seal To operate the ATA from external power unscrew the sealing cap line up the connector with the mating slot in the socket and screw the locking ring into place to secure the connector NOTE When the is running from external power the auto switch off feature is disabled To turn the unit off press and hold the on off button Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 6 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe ANALOX ATA Trimix Analyser Technical Manual 3 3 Oxygen Sensor Calibration Oxygen sensor calibration in clean air is essential before every use and is performed as follows 1 Remove the flow adaptor from the sensors 2 Expose the analyser to clean air for two minutes and adjust the calibration knob until the display reads the correct value using the oxygen compensation chart you can find this chart on the inside of the back cover If this is not possible refer to paragraph 3 below or to sections 4 0 Quick Check and 5 0 After Sales Service O calibration in clean air 3 is possible that at very high altitude normal calibration is not achievable In this event you must ascertain the actual pressure in BAR and multiply the atmospheri
17. ucts in your area Document Ref HEL 810 07 September 2010 Page 20 ANALOX looking after the air YOU breathe
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