PHA-100Plus - Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) and BTEX
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1. IS ea rena te e ea e a E Question ea i MODULE 6 SUMMARY amp REVIEW Limited CUSTOMErD SEVICE na a nun MODULE 7 EVALUATION Classroom MSDS Cleaning Solution MSDS p Xylene Solution 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 Page 34 36 39 992041 Release 1 3 So TECHNICAL OVERVIEW The PetroSense Portable Hydrocarbon Analyzer consists of a microcomputer based portable direct in situ reading instrument and a hydrocarbon sensing probe the AHP 100 that uses the FCI Environmental Inc patented Fiber Optic Chemical Sensor FOCS technology The probe is sensitive to hydrocarbons containing at least 6 carbons and is especially sensitive to aromatic hydrocarbons This sensitivity makes the PHA 100Plus ideal for detecting a variety of petroleum hydrocarbon products such as Unleaded gasoline Diesel Jet fuels Aromatic solvents Crude oil The PHA 100Plus provides the user with the unique ability to quantifiably detect hydrocarbons in vapor water at the interface and in soil The hydrocarbon sensing probe employs an optical fiber coated with a chemical that has an affinity for hydrocarbons The senso2. EQUIVALENCY p xylene VAPOR RRF WATER Xylenes para otha or meta 1 00 1 00 Benzene 6 18 7 14 Toluene 3 18 2 82 1 2 4 Trimethylbenzene 0 44 0 43 Ethyl Benzene 1 00 0 96 BTEX 1 1 1 1 1 52 1 45 BTX 1 1 1 1 97 1 99 Trichloroethylene 7 13 6 95 Tetrachloroethylene 2 01 1 71 Chloroform 25 54 10 74 Carbon Tetrachloride 19 83 4 83 Synthetic Gas 2 09 1 98 Unleaded Gas 0 90 0 65 Diesel 0 23 0 45 Kerosene 0 35 0 38 JP4 0 15 0 26 JP8 0 25 0 45 Bunker Fuel Oil 6 0 46 0 56 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 24 MEASUREMENTS VAPOR Before making any measurements in the field be sure that the probe has been zeroed properly probe that has been zeroed in the media you are measuring may give more accurate data If the probe is not zeroed in vapor Place the probe in a clean humidity tube blue that has 95 100 relative humidity in the tube Be sure that the probe has been cleaned properly and calibrated if necessary before zeroing the probe Placing a contaminated probe in the zero humidity tube will result in poor data Go to the Measurement Menu Press lt F1 gt for a 5 minute zero This zero ensures a stable zero A stable probe can be zeroed faster by using the quick zero method Go to the continuous mode and press lt F1 gt and lt F3 gt This takes about 5 seconds Quick zero is fine for screening or when the probe has stabilized to temperature and or h
3. e Enter the 25 ppm value for C1w standard concentration e Open the 25 ppm pre mixed standard and pour into the C1 test tube e Gently agitate the probe and press START lt F3 gt e After 300 seconds rinse the probe using one full bottle of clean water towel dry and place back into the zero water test tube e Press lt F3 gt to start the final zero 1 Point calibration is complete and the unit is ready for lab or field measurements 992041 Release 1 3 17 January 12 2011 WATER CAL 1PT 2PT 2 POINT CALIBRATION The PHA 100P us must be preconditioned before calibration After the probe is preconditioned and rinsed using one wash bottle full of zero water gently shake the excess water from the probe and towel dry the outside Note Do not touch the fiber optic sensor Only the housing should be towel dried Never touch the fiber optic sensor Place the probe in the zero ppm tube and fill with zero water From the Main Menu go to the Calibration Menu lt F2 gt Press lt F1 gt for water calibration Press lt F3 gt for 2 point calibration The PHA 100Plus counts for 300 seconds This allows full stabilization and ensures a good zero point e After 300 seconds remove the probe gently shake excess water and towel dry the housing of the probe e Place the probe in the tube marked C1 Calibration Test Tube e Enter the 25 ppm value for C1w standard concentration e Open the pre mixed standard 25 ppm and p
4. quick zero method e to continuous mode pressing lt F1 gt and lt F3 gt e This takes about 5 seconds e Quick zero is fine for screening or when the probe has stabilized to temperature and or humidity 992041 Release 1 3 22 January 12 2011 After zeroing probe Shake the probe Towel dry the probe s outer surfaces Place in the sample to be measured Be sure the window of the probe is beneath the water level and gently agitate the probe to remove any air bubbles Return to the Measurement Menu and press lt F2 gt for a single most accurate measurement If you are screening you may go into the continuous mode lt F3 gt and watch the response of the probe in real time An S Stable appears next to the concentration reading when it is time to record the measurement The reading obtained by the PHA 100Pilus is in p xylene equivalents The true concentration of hydrocarbons in the sample is obtained by multiplying the reading by an appropriate RRF A table of RRF s is on the following page For example if the sample is expected to have diesel and the meter reads 10 ppm then the relative diesel concentration in the sample is 4 5 ppm This is because diesel has an RRF of 0 45 After measuring the sample Rinse the probe with clean water Enter new site ID if necessary Zero quick zero for the next measurement 992041 Release 1 3 23 January 12 2011
5. First Things First Basic Operation Software Question amp Answer MODULE 2 VAPOR CALIBRATION Vapor Calibration Method 1 Standard Gas Method Method 2 Liquid Volume Method Verification After Calibration and Verification Question amp Answer MODULE 3 WATER CALIBRATION Water Calibration 1 Point Calibration 2 Point Verification Probe Storage After Water Calibra tion amp Verification Question amp Answer MODULE 4 MEASUREMENTS Water Measurements Vapor Measurements Soil Measurements Field Well Measurements Data Quality Levels QA QC Procedures Data Question amp Answer 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 O Subject MODULE 5 MAINTANENCE sh Equipment
6. for example when placed in pure product If the instrument display reads Clean Probe after zeroing rinse the fiber with one wash bottle of zero water Rezero the probe If the Clean Probe message returns repeat the procedure If the Clean Probe message still returns clean it with the blue cleaning solution Using the spritzer bottle spray solution directly onto the fiber then rinse the fiber with one wash bottle of water and rezero the probe If the Clean Probe message still appears call 1 214 483 1003 for instructions As a temporary substitute for cleaning solution it is acceptable to use automotive windshield cleaning solution with not less than 28 Methanol content Winter Formula DO NOT to use windshield cleaning solution that does not have methanol These solutions may coat the optical fiber with a soap residue 992041 Release 1 3 34 January 12 2011 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The PHA 100Plus needs very little maintenance To keep your PHA 100Plus looking like new it is important to keep the case in which it is stored dry NOT THE PROBE If possible when either charging the battery or when stored in the office leave the door on the kit open to allow the kit to adequate air circulation This will reduce mildew and premature fading of the unit s color The Teflon coated cable the probe uses for communication with the meter is resistant to most chemicals It does however need to be wip
7. EPCRA 992041 Release 1 3 47 January 12 2011 DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES This information relates only to the material designed and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process Such information is to the best of this Company s knowledge believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date indicated However no representation warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy reliability or completeness It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitableness and completeness of such information of his own particular use 992041 Release 1 3 48 January 12 2011 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION CATALOG NQ123080 REORDER PRODUCT BY THIS NO PRODUCT NAME P XYLENE DATA SHEET NO NQ123080 P XY LENE FORMULA MIXTURE FORMULA WEIGHT CAS NRTECS SYNONYM ANALYTICAL STANDARD IN DEIONIZED WATER SECTION Il HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES CHEMICAL NAME COMMON NAME PERCENTAGE CAS FORMULA PEL UNITS TLV UNITS 1 050 VALUE CONDITIONS WATER DEIONIZED WATER MILLIPORE 99 100 7732 18 5 H20 N A N A 25000 MG KG INTRAPERITONEAL MOUSE BENZENE 1 4 DIMETHYL P XYLENE 0 0025 106 42 3 CH3C6H4CH3 100 PPM 100 PPM 5000 MG KG ORAL RAT SEE FOOTNOTE 6 FOOTNOTES 6 SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF SARA TITLE SECTION 313 SECTION Ill PHYSICAL DATA BOILING POINT 100 MM MELTING POINT 0
8. Plastic Beaker 400 mL Humidity Tube Spare Probe Identification Card Operating Instructions Items Shipped Separately Pre mixed C1 Standards 25 ppm Pre mixed C2 Standards 50 ppm Training Guide Turn your PHA 100Plus ON to verify that the unit is working properly The PHA 100Plus may need to be charged when you first receive your unit This condition will be indicated by a beep and a low battery message in the display 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 To charge the PHA 100Plus e Remove interface adapter from the kit e Open the cap covering the socket on the back of the meter e Line up red dots on the connector with the socket and insert the connector until it latches e Plug the charger unit into an AC outlet and attach it to the interface cable e Twelve to fourteen hours are needed to charge the PHA 100Plus The unit may be run on AC power during calibration or setup To prevent Battery Memory fully discharge the PHA 100Plus once a month before recharging the battery To discharge the battery turn ON the backlight and leave the 100 ON until the display turns OFF The battery of an automobile can also charge the PHA 100Plus The kit includes an adapter that plugs into a car s cigarette lighter This plugs into the interface adapter As a rule of thumb the operating time of the battery will be approximately the same as the amount of time which the instrument was charged
9. SHEET NQ123080 P XY LENE CONTINUED SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATE OR LOCAL REGULATIONS 992041 Release 1 3 51 January 12 2011 SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SPECIFIC TYPE N A PROTECTIVE GLOVES N A EYE PROTECTION WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES VENTILATION USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA SPECIAL N A OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT N A SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS STORAGE AND HANDLING REFRIGERATE IN SEALED CONTAINER OTHER PRECAUTIONS N A LAST REVISED 7 26 06 992041 Release 1 3 52 January 12 2011
10. provided the backlighting option on the display is not selected 992041 Release 1 3 4 January 12 2011 BASIC OPERATION SOFTWARE The PHA 100Plus is menu driven The sequence of menus and commands are viewed in the display window The instrument is turned ON by a single depression of the ON OFF button Power can be turned OFF at any time by pressing the button Always return to the Main Menu before turning the power off Returning to the Main Menu avoids incomplete processing If processing is incomplete any new calibration values may be lost and the machine returns to the previous values Turn the 100 ON The software opens the Main Menu The lower half of the LCD display shows the user which function button to push in order to access different sub menus of the 100 software From the Main Menu you can go to the MAIN MENU MEAS CAL UTIL ID e MEASurement Menu lt F1 gt e CALibration Menu lt F2 gt 4 F2 F3 F4 e UTILities Menu lt F3 gt or the lt h lt ww e ID Menu lt F4 gt The Measurement Menu MEASURE MENU ZERO SNGL CONT MAIN The user makes all PHA 100Plus measurements in the Measurement Menu lt F1 gt This includes zeroing single point measurements and continuous measurements Single point measurements are timed measurements and are the most accurate Continuous measurements work best for stable environments both temperature and humidity screening or for
11. should the probe be zeroed at 8 Humidity does not affectthe__ butjustthe 9 When using the quick zero function what should the user check 10 The PHA 100Plus is temperature compensated However the instrument is not compensated for a in temperature END OF QUESTIONS 992041 Release 1 3 39 January 12 2011 SUMMARY amp REVIEW NOTES user 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 40 LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that the Goods under normal use and service as described in the User s Manual are free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the Delivery Date the Warranty Seller s sole obligation and liability and Buyer s sole remedy under valid Warranty claims shall be at Seller s sole option and expense the repair or replacement of defective components or parts of the Goods The warranty shall not apply if the Goods have been altered or repaired by other than Seller or Seller s authorized agents or if damage to the Goods or any integral part is a result of improper handling or application misuse abuse accident or negligence or is a result of failure to clean calibrate and otherwise maintain the Goods in accordance with the User s Manual The Warranty does not extend to expendable items such as batteries shields cleaning and calibration supplies No claim will be allowed under this Warranty unless Buyer notifies Seller of such claim promptly after Buyer learns of facts givi
12. standard gas from a local gas supplier This is the most accurate method and is preferred but it requires using a response factor The second is to inject a known volume of liquid hydrocarbon gasoline diesel p xylene etc into a known volume of air and calculate the concentration of the resulting vapor mixture 992041 Release 1 3 11 January 12 2011 Method 1 STANDARD GAS Uses the 8 L Tedlar gas bag which includes the necessary fittings an on off valve a septum port and the appropriate fitting which accepts the PHA 100Plus probe Place the probe through the probe fitting far enough so the window of the probe is at least 4 inches into the bag Turn the on off valve to the ON position and flow at least 2 liters 2 L of zero air or nitrogen into the bag Stop the flow and turn the on off valve to OFF Select from the Main Menu the Calibration Menu lt F2 gt the VAP lt F2 gt for vapor calibration The 100 counts down from 300 to zero 5 minutes After the 5 minute zero the instrument will prompt the user to enter the value for C1v Using the key pad enter the concentration found on the side of the gas bottle into the PHA 100Plus Remove the septum from the Tedlar bag turn the on off valve to the ON position and flow at least 3 volumes 5 volumes preferred of calibration gas into the bag allowing the air or nitrogen to escape via the septum port The exchange of calibration gas can b
13. toxic to animals by absorption First Aid Skin Remove contaminated clothing and wash contaminated skin with large amounts of water If irritation persists contact a physician Route of Exposure Eyes May cause eye injury which may persist for several days Liquid and vapor in high concentrations causes irritation tearing and burning sensation First Aid Eyes Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes Contact a physician immediately SECTION 6 SPILL LEAK amp DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Small leaks may be absorbed with a spill kit If unavailable flush with copious amounts of water into sewage SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS amp PROTECTIVE MEASURES Normal handling Avoid contact with contents Do not drop or puncture Keep upright at all times If this package is damaged or decomposed contact supplier Storage Do not stack more than 8 cases high palleted Do not stack with other oxidizing or corrosive chemicals Store in dry place away from direct sunlight or heat Rotate stock Precautionary Label Contains Methanol cannot be made non poisonous SECTION 8 MISC COMMENTS amp REFERENCES DOCUMENTATION Consumer Product Safety Commission requires materials containing methanol to be labeled Danger Poison Flammable Vapor Harmful May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed Cannot be made non poisonous Contains 38 methanol Methanol is subject to Section 313 report under
14. C VAPOR PRESSURE 17 VAPORDENSITY N A SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1 G ML WATER 1 PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME 100 WATER SOLUBILITY 100 EVAPORATION 1 WATER 1 APPEARANCE CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID ODOR ODORLESS 992041 Release 1 3 49 January 12 2011 SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT N A FLAMMABLE LIMITS LEL UEL N A EXTINGUISHING MEDIA THIS MATERIAL IS NOT FLAMMABLE THIS MATERIAL IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE DETERMINED BY SUPPORTING FIRE SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN FIGHTING A CHEMICAL FIRE UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS N A CATALOG NO NQ123080 REORDER PRODUCT BY THIS NO PRODUCT P XYLENE DATA SHEET NQ123080 P XY LENE CONTINUED SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA 1050 25000 MG KG INTRAPERITONEAL MOUSE TLV N A PEL N A EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES EYES EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES SKIN FLUSH SKIN WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER INHALATION IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO FRESH AIR INGESTION N A EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE N A 992041 Release 1 3 50 January 12 2011 SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY STABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID N A INCOMPATIBILITY REDUCING AGENTS ACID CHLORIDES AND ACID ANHYDRIDES HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS N A HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID N A CATALOG NO NQ123080 REORDER PRODUCT BY THIS NO PRODUCT NAME DATA
15. FCI ENVIRONMENTAL INC The Technology Advantage PETROSENSE 100 Portable Hydrocarbon Analyzer Training Guide 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 440 Dallas TX 75243 214 483 1003 Fax 214 575 7936 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 CONGRATULATIONS You have chosen the world s most practical portable hydrocarbon analyzer the PetroSense PHA 100Plus The technology and the hardware components incorporated into the PetroSense Analyzer have been successfully operating in the field for years If you have any questions please feel free to call us Reminder The PetroSense Analyzer is a precise analytical instrument Although it is constructed for use in typical field conditions the equipment should be treated with reasonable care and regular maintenance to obtain the best performance If you need assistance Call 214 483 1003 Hours 9 00 a m 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday Ask for PetroSense PHA 100Plus customer service To save time have the serial number of the analyzer unit the probe and your student ID number received at training Fax 214 575 7936 E mail info petrosense com Mail Environmental Inc 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 440 Dallas TX 75243 Thank You 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 Subject MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION Technical Overview
16. MENTS Before making any measurements in the field be sure that the Site ID has been entered and that the probe has been zeroed properly A probe that has not been zeroed in the media you are measuring may give less accurate data e g for a water measurement zero in zero water and for a vapor measurement zero in vapor Entering the site ID Before making any measurements enter the site ID From the Main Menu press lt F4 gt ID Press lt F1 gt EDIT Enter the 6 digit site ID and press lt Enter gt Press lt F4 gt twice to return to the main menu The site ID has now been assigned After making a measurement the concentration of the sample along with the date time temperature and media water vapor of the sample can be recorded pressing lt F3 gt store SITE EDIT PROBE F1 F2 3 F4 lt qw q 992041 Release 1 3 21 January 12 2011 zero probe in water e Place the probe in the zero test tube green containing zero water e For best accuracy zero the probe at the same temperature as the sample Besure that the probe has been cleaned properly and calibrated if necessary before zeroing the probe e to Measurement Menu and press lt F1 gt for a 5 minute zero This zero ensures a stable zero MAIN MENU MEAS CAL UTIL ID s MEASURE MENU ZERO SINGL CONT MAIN sx F1 F2 F3 F4 lt WwW qw A stable probe can be zeroed faster using the
17. alyte in grams per milliliter Using the 8 L Tedlar gas bag with the necessary fittings including an on off valve a septum port and the appropriate fitting which accepts the PHA 100Plus probe Place the probe through the probe fitting far enough so the window of the probe is at least 4 inches into the bag Turn the on off valve to the ON position and flow at least 1 liter 1 L of zero air or nitrogen into the bag Stop the flow and turn the on off valve to OFF Select from the Main Menu the Calibration Menu lt F2 gt the VAP lt F2 gt for vapor calibration The PHA 100Plus counts down from 300 to zero 5 minutes After the 5 minute zero the instrument will prompt the user to enter the value for C1v Note C1v ppm Using the key enter the C1v Fill the Tedlar bag with the appropriate amount of air based on the Vair in the above equation Inject the calculated amount of calibration material vs Be careful not to inject the liquid directly onto the probe Massage the bag until the liquid is evaporated and well mixed Press lt F3 gt the PHA 100Plus to START the count down of 300 seconds 992041 Release 1 3 13 January 12 2011 After the 5 minute count down the user is prompted to clean the probe by putting it back into 0 ppm gas Exchange the calibration gas for zero air using the same procedure as described above Use at least 3 volumes and preferably 5 volumes of zero air or nitrogen to exchange t
18. bubbles trapped in the window and wait 15 minutes After the 15 minutes rinse the probe thoroughly using one wash bottle full of zero water Gently shake the excess water from the probe and towel dry the housing Place the probe in the zero ppm tube and fill with zero water Note Do not touch the fiber optic sensor Only the housing should be towel dried Never touch the fiber optic sensor The disposal limit is a maximum of 100 ppm p xylene to be discharged directly into a public drain in most areas Check your local regulations on how to properly discard the preconditioning solution and all standards 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 Preconditioning should performed whenever 1 The probe is being used for the first time 2 The probe has been out of a 90 humidity environment for more than 24 hours 3 The probe has not been exposed to hydrocarbons for more than 72 hours 4 Before the probe is calibrated 5 The probe has been treated with cleaner END OF INTRODUCTION 992041 Release 1 3 9 January 12 2011 Questions and Answer Section 1 What is the acronym FOCS 2 Which naturally occurring gases is the hydrocarbon probe insensitive to 3 Which aromatic hydrocarbon is normally used to calibrate the PHA 100Plus 4 How many hours are needed to charge the PHA 100Plus 5 When does the PHA 100Plus need to be preconditioned 6 For basic screening measurements does the instrument need to b
19. d for the rate of change in temperature When zeroing at a temperature significantly different from the measurement temperature a single point SNGL measurement should be made Be sure at the end of the measurement that the S for stability is next to the concentration reading 992041 Release 1 3 37 January 12 2011 Humidity Effects Zero the probe in the expected humidity where the measurement is to be made The PHA 100Plus should be zeroed in the blue humidity tube when taking vapor measurements down a well Humidity does not alter the calibration but it does affect the zero point of the probe Relative Response Factors RRF After taking a measurement be sure to apply the appropriate RRF Multiply the PHA 100P us measurement by the RRF determined by the user by the approximate values found in the RRF table on page 4 2 of this Guide 992041 Release 1 3 38 January 12 2011 QUESTION AND ANSWER 1 The PHA 100Plus is resistant but care should be taken to keep the unit amp kit 2 If further cleaning is needed beyond 5 cleaning solution what telephone number should the user call for assistance 3 How frequently should the PHA 100Plus battery be fully discharged to prevent memory effects 4 The PHA 100Plus is made for measurements 5 Do not store a probe Rinse the probe well before storing 6 Where is the best place for calibration of the PHA 100Plus 7 What humidity level
20. e improved if the air or nitrogen is expelled from the bag prior to introducing the calibrated gas This can be done by opening the valves as described above and then gently flattening the bag Fill the bag with calibrated gas by replacing the septum again Make sure that at least 1 liter 1L of gas remains in the bag then turn the on off valve to the OFF position and press lt F3 gt on the PHA 100Plus to START the count down of 300 seconds After the 5 minute count down the user is prompted to clean the probe by putting it back into 0 ppm gas Exchange the calibration gas for zero air using the same procedure as described above Use at least 3 volumes and preferably 5 volumes of zero air or nitrogen to exchange the gas Press lt F3 gt to re zero and complete the calibration process 992041 Release 1 3 12 January 12 2011 Method 2 LIQUID VOLUME If certified gas is not available a vapor standard can be made in the bag by injecting a know amount of liquid hydrocarbon e g pure p xylene into a known volume of zero air into the bag To calculate the amount of liquid injected into the bag for the liquid volume method use the following equation Where Cppm MW Vair II The volume of the calibration material to be added in microliters The desired concentration in the bag in ppm The molecular weight of the calibration standard The volume of air in the Tedlar bag in liters The density of the an
21. e preconditioned 7 For preconditioning what concentrations of hydrocarbons must the probe be placed in 8 Why do you gently agitate the probe 9 Which part of the probe should you NOT touch 10 What size hydrocarbons are the PHA 100Plus sensitive to END OF QUESTIONS 992041 Release 1 3 10 January 12 2011 VAPOR CALIBRATION The PHA 100Plus can be calibrated in either water or vapor Water calibration is the primary form of calibration and prepares the instrument for both water and vapor use If you are only sampling vapor the vapor calibration is recommended Vapor calibration does not change any of the previous constants from the water calibration The vapor calibration is simple and straight forward once the operator is familiar with the process it can be performed as fast as water calibration Vapor calibration has 2 accepted methods as described below Vapor calibration uses a one point calibration It is recommended that the user calibrate to the concentration levels expected to be found while sampling in the field Make sure the fiber does not dry out during the procedure and if possible calibrate in the humidity level that is expected to be found in the field The humidity will not affect the calibration but it will affect the zero point in the probe In most well applications the humidity is expected to be between 95 and 100 There are two accepted methods for vapor calibration The first is to use a certified
22. ect the DB9 connector to a serial port on the PC Using serial port communications software e g select the serial to which the PHA 100 is connected Make sure that port settings in the software are at 9600 baud rate 8 bits No parity One stop bit Select the specific site from which the data needs to be downloaded from the PHA 100 and press enter e The display on the PHA will show Printing and the data will appear the PC e The PHA display will return to the LOGGER menu Again to download all the data from every site enter 000000 for the site ID and press ENTER 992041 Release 1 3 31 January 12 2011 Delete Stored Data Pressing lt F3 gt in the LOGGER MENU enters the Delete function The User is prompted to enter the Search Site ID Once the SEARCH ID number has been indicated and the ENTER key pressed the PHA 100 searches for the lowest memory location with the Site ID requested and displays it the same as in the DISP function The memory is deleted by pressing lt F3 gt DEL if the user desires to delete the current memory location The different data points can be displayed in ascending order by pressing lt F1 gt and in descending order by pressing lt F2 gt SEARCH ID of 000000 is used in the DEL function the PHA 100 will delete all data memory at one time The instrument will prompt the user to assure that they really want to delete all of the memory contents Answer no to avo
23. ed with a paper towel occasionally This will keep the unit from cross contaminating wells and keep your kit from being contaminated with hydrocarbons 992041 Release 1 3 35 January 12 2011 DO S amp DON TS 7 The purpose of Do s and Don ts is to give user a number of suggestions for the operation and maintenance of the PHA 100Plus Following these guidelines will help optimize the performance and maximize the lifetime of your PHA 100Plus Battery Maintenance NiCAD batteries can develop a memory effect After 15 charges or once a month allow the PHA 100Plus to fully discharge with backlight on by leaving the PHA 100Plus ON before recharging Do not leave the charger or the cigarette lighter cord attached beyond the time needed for recharge 12 hours if fully discharged PHA 100Plus Unit The PHA 100Plus Meter is a water resistant unit The unit is designed for normal field measurements Do not submerge the meter in water Probe Longevity The PHA 100Plus probe is made for discrete measurements Prolonged exposure to highly concentrated or free floating product significantly decreases probe life Do not expose probe to layers of pure product If your probe is exposed to pure product be sure to clean it well before the next use Follow proper cleaning procedures Do not store a contaminated probe Rinse well before storage in humidity tube Preconditioning Precondition before calibrati
24. erform a vapor calibration for best accuracy if vapor measurements are planned Calibration of the PHA 100Plus should last at least one week or more but it is good technique to verify the instrument everyday It is important to calibrate in the environment you plan to measure in i e water calibration for water measurements and vapor calibration for vapor measurements NOTE Due to the volatility of p xylene in water once a pre mixed standard has been opened it must be used immediately and it can only be used for one verification or calibration 992041 Release 1 3 16 January 12 2011 WATER CAL 1PT 2PT 1 POINT CALIBRATION The PHA 100P us must be preconditioned before calibration After the probe is preconditioned and rinsed using one wash bottle full of zero water gently shake the excess water from the probe and towel dry the outside Note Do not touch the fiber optic sensor Only the housing should be towel dried Never touch the fiber optic sensor Place the probe in the zero ppm tube and fill with zero water From the Main Menu go to the Calibration Menu lt F2 gt Press lt F1 gt for water calibration Press lt F2 gt for 1 point calibration The 100 counts for 300 seconds This allows full stabilization and ensures a good zero point e After 300 seconds remove the probe gently shake excess water and towel dry the housing of the probe e Place the probe in the tube marked C1 Calibration Test Tube
25. he gas Press lt F3 gt to re zero and complete the calibration process VERIFICATION Verification of the PHA 100Plus is to ensure that the calibration constants are still valid To verify the PHA 100Plus Place the probe in zero air Repeat steps in the calibration using the Measurement Menu instead of the Calibration Menu Then by using the 5 minute Zero lt F1 gt and then lt F2 gt Single Point Measurement for the standard gas or made calibration gas measure the standard The results should be within 20 of the calibration gas If the reading is off by more than 20 it is necessary to recalibrate but not precondition the probe AFTER CALIBRATION amp VERIFICATION It is important to store the probe in the humidity tube with a few drops of water on the sponge to ensure that calibration is maintained If the probe dries out it is necessary to precondition and recalibrate the PHA 100Plus 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 QUESTION amp ANSWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Which two types of vapor calibration can be used on the PHA 100Plus Which calibration calibrates the instrument for water and vapor How many points are used in a vapor calibration How many methods are there for a vapor calibration and what are they What is used to contain the calibration gas for vapor calibration Why is it important to verify 100 What is the accepted error in ve
26. hield Washer Solvent CAS Number 67 56 1 Chemical Family Alcohol Chemical Formula CH30H Molecular Weight 32 05 Hazard Rating Health 3 High Fire 2 Moderate Reactivity 0 Negligible SECTION 2 HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL COMPONENTS Component Methanol Percent of Mixture 38 Component Methyl Alcohol in water solution Percent of Mixture 38 SECTION 3 PHYSICAL DATA Material Liquid Appearance Blue Clear Stability Excellent with proper storage Incompatibility Oxidizers Shelf Life 1 year minimum SECTION 4 FIRE FIGHTING amp EXPLOSION DATA Flash Point not known Flammability Class OSHA class 1 flammable SECTION 5 EXPOSURE EFFECTS AND FIRST AID Route of Exposure Inhalation Prolonged inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness nausea visual impairment respiratory failure muscular incoordination and narcosis Inhalation of high concentrations for prolonged periods has resulted in death Liver damage has resulted from prolonged or repeated inhalation of vapors 992041 Release 1 3 46 January 12 2011 First Aid Inhalation Remove to fresh air If not breathing administer CPR If breathing is difficult give oxygen Call a physician SECTION 5 cont EXPOSURE EFFECTS AND FIRST AID Route of exposure skin Essentially non irritating Repeated or prolonged contact causes drying brittleness cracking and irritation Slightly
27. id deleting all of memory When the DEL function is exited lt F4 gt the PHA 100 re packs the memory and displays the message PACKING on the top line of the display and a pair of numbers counting through all of the memory locations When the packing is completed the display returns to the LOGGER MENU 992041 Release 1 3 32 January 12 2011 QUESTION amp ANSWER 1 What must be done to the PHA 100P us before making measurements in the field 2 From the Continuous Mode how would you quick zero the probe 3 What symbol appears on the screen to indicate the sample analysis is stable and valid 4 When taking a field sample how high must the readings be to indicate pure product on top of the water in the well 5 When performing a soil sample measurement how much soil should be in the soil jar 6 After a soil measurement how long must the probe be left in clean air before making the next measurement 7 What must you be sure of when using the quick zero function 8 How many points can the PHA 100Plus hold 9 What should the probe NEVER be placed in 10 What should the user do if this happens END OF QUESTIONS 992041 Release 1 3 33 January 12 2011 CLEANING The PHA 100Plus is water resistant but care should be used to keep the unit dry Cleaning of the meter simply requires the use of a damp cloth Cleaning solution and a wash bottle are available for use when the probe becomes contaminated
28. it search site identification number ENTER SEARCH SITE This Site ID number is a pointer to all of the stored data related to a specific monitoring site Upon entry to any of the three functions there is a default Site ID This is the Site ID last entered into the Site ID Menu 992041 Release 1 3 29 January 12 2011 Printing Downloading Data To print the stored data a serial printer is needed e Connect the DB9 connector on the PHA 100 Interface assembly to a serial printer e Then select PRINT lt F1 gt in the LOGGER menu e Enter the desired site ID and press enter e The screen will display printing once the data for that site has been printed the screen will return to the LOGGER menu e Toprint data from all sites at once ENTER 000000 for the site ID and press enter A typical data printout is shown below FCI ENVIRONMENTAL PORTABLE PETROSENSE R DATA PRINTOUT 08 19 95 11 22 09 LOG SITE DATE TIME PROBE CHEM TEMP VW NO ID ID ppm C 1 000019 08 01 95 09 15 26 003265 0 20 29 VAP 2 000108 08 19 95 11 34 30 003265 5 5 5 00 WAT 3 000918 08 10 95 11 15 32 003265 2313 10 19 4 000010 08 12 95 10 21 37 003265 106 25 78 5 000515 08 15 95 12 11 39 003265 50 2 21 VAP 6 000030 08 10 95 06 00 41 003265 150 9 22 25 WAT equivalent The same series of commands will allow the user to download the stored data to a computer serial port tied to serial port communications soft
29. lf full with the soil sample 500 mL and add clean water until a small layer forms on the top of the soil Replace the lid and perform a single point measurement which takes five minutes Record your reading and remove the probe from the jar Allow the probe to sit for 5 minutes in room air before taking the next measurement Note Soil jars may be purchased from FCI Environmental The order form is in the last section of this guide 992041 Release 1 3 27 January 12 2011 FIELD WELL MEASUREMENTS Zero the probe as described earlier For best results zero the probe at or as close to the temperature of the sample as possible Full five minute zeroing is recommended for best field work e Lower the probe in the well or sampling area close opening e Observe the vapor measurements as you go down to your desired depth e lf the readings are extremely high gt 10 000 ppm it is likely that there is product floating on the water Do not allow probe to contact pure product If this occurs immediately remove probe clean precondition and calibrate it e Continue using the Continuous mode until the probe enters the water table This is indicated by an audible beep Exit the continuous mode and use the 5 minute single measurement mode to measure product concentration in water e After measurement raise the probe back up and clean the probe with one full wash bottle of zero water e Store the cleaned probe in the blue humidi
30. lus need to be preconditioned 16 For basic screening measurements does the instrument need to be preconditioned 17 For preconditioning what concentrations of hydrocarbons must the probe be placed in 18 Why do you gently agitate the probe 19 Which part of the probe should you NOT touch 20 What size hydrocarbons are the PHA 100Plus sensitive to 21 What are the concentrations of the two pre mixed calibration standards available from FCI 22 When should a 2 point calibration be performed instead of a 1 point calibration 23 After calibration where should the probe be stored 24 What should the user do everyday to test the calibration 25 How long should a typical calibration last 992041 Release 1 3 43 January 12 2011 26 must be done if the probe has dried out 27 What of probe must you NEVER touch 28 What should you add to the blue tube to ensure that calibration is maintained 29 What is the expected accuracy of the PHA 100Plus in water 30 When the instrument is first received it is important to 1 2 31 What must be done to the PHA 100Plus before making measurements in field 32 From the Continuous Mode how would you quick zero the probe 33 What symbol appears on the screen to indicate the sample analysis is stable and valid 34 When taking a field sample how high must the readings be to indicate pure product on top of the water in the well 35 When performi
31. nd press EXIT lt F4 gt then lt F2 gt fora single point measurement The PHA 100Plus will count down for 300 seconds e At the end of the 300 seconds the PHA 100Plus should be reading 10 or 3 ppm whichever is greater of the standard s ppm value e If the reading is off by more than 10 it is necessary to recalibrate but not precondition PROBE STORAGE AFTER CALIBRATION amp VERIFICATION After calibration it is important to store the probe in the humidity tube with a few drops of water to ensure that calibration is maintained If the probe dries out it is important to precondition and recalibrate the PHA 100Plus 992041 Release 1 3 19 January 12 2011 Questions and Answer Section 1 What are the concentrations of the two pre mixed calibration standards available from FCI 2 When should a 2 point calibration be performed instead of a 1 point calibration 3 After calibration where should the probe be stored 4 What should the user do everyday to test the calibration _ 5 How long should a typical calibration last 6 What must be done if the probe has dried out 7 What part of the probe must you NEVER touch 8 What should you add to the blue tube to ensure that calibration is maintained 9 What is the expected accuracy of the PHA 100Plus in water 10 When the instrument is first received it is important to 1 2 END OF QUESTIONS 992041 Release 1 3 20 January 12 2011 MEASURE
32. ng a soil sample measurement how much soil should be in the soil jar 36 After a soil measurement how long must the probe be left in clean air before making the next measurement 37 What must you be sure of when using the quick zero function 38 How many points can the PHA 100Plus hold 39 What should the probe NEVER be placed in 992041 Release 1 3 44 January 12 2011 40 What should the user do if this happens 41 The PHA 100Plus is resistant but care should be taken to keep the unit amp kit 42 If further cleaning is needed beyond FCI s cleaning solution what telephone number should the user call for assistance 43 frequently should the PHA 100Plus battery be fully discharged to prevent memory effects 44 The PHA 100Plus is made for measurements 45 Do not store a probe Rinse the probe well before storing it 46 Where is the best place for calibration of the PHA 100Plus 47 What humidity level should the probe be zeroed at 48 Humidity does not affect the butjustthe 49 When using the quick zero function what should the user check 50 The PHA 100Plus is temperature compensated However the instrument is not compensated for a in temperature 992041 Release 1 3 45 January 12 2011 South Bay Company 7739 Monroe Street Paramount CA 90723 5092 Company Contact Production Manager Telephone Number 310 633 3224 SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION Product Winds
33. ng rise to such claim THE OBLIGATIONS LIABILITIES AND WARRANTY OF SELLER HEREUNDER ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING SELLER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER BASED UPON NEGLIGENCE BREACH OF CONTRACT BREACH OF WARRANTY STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OR CAUSE OF ACTION SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY AND SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE INCORPORATION OF THE GOODS INTO OR WITH PRODUCT OR EQUIPMENT SOLD BY OTHERS SELLER S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY BUYER TO SELLER FOR THE GOODS UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS The PHA 100 is certified intrinsically safe by both UL and KEMA Attempts to repair or modify the PHA 100 by anyone not authorized as a repair person by FCI Environmental Inc will void the warranty and the intrinsically safe certification COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY AVAILABLE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST For purchases of 50 or more units an optional PHA 100P us Comprehensive Warranty is available This is an expanded warranty which includes 48 hour turnaround after receipt of repair and replacement with an equivalent instrument This warranty includes software upgrades as they are implemented This warranty exclude
34. on Always precondition at the highest concentration expected or higher Do not precondition in pure product 992041 Release 1 3 36 January 12 2011 Calibration Calibration is best done at your home or office rather than in the field However it is also acceptable to calibrate in the field Do not use or reuse old calibration solutions Calibration is only needed when the results of a verification test fall outside the user defined accuracy Storage of Pre Mixed Calibration Standards T The standards can be stored for regular use at room temperature without any degradation 2 In a vehicle keep the calibration standards out of direct sun light Zeroing The probe should be zeroed in a hydrocarbon free solution that matches the environment in which it will be used For example when measuring in sea water zero the probe in a zero ppm sample of the sea water If you are using the Quick Zero feature be sure that 0 ppm is displayed with the S beside the concentration Depth Considerations The probe can be used for short periods of time a few minutes only at a depth no greater than 10 feet below the water level and longer periods in a depth of two feet of water Do not rapidly change depth levels in water In most cases the hydrocarbon concentration will be greatest in the top portion of the water Temperature Effects The PHA 100Plus is temperature compensated However the instrument is not compensate
35. our into the C1 test tube e Gently agitate the probe and press START lt F3 gt e After 300 seconds towel dry the probe e Place the probe in the tube marked C2 Calibration Test Tube Enter the 50 ppm value for C2w standard concentration e Open the pre mixed standard 50 ppm and pour into the C2 test tube Gently agitate the probe and press START lt F3 gt After 300 seconds Rinse the probe with zero water towel dry Place back into the zero water test tube Press lt F3 gt to start the final zero 2 Point calibration is complete and the unit is ready for lab or field measurements 992041 Release 1 3 18 January 12 2011 MEASURE MENU ZERO SNGL CONT VERIFICATION F1 F2 F4 w wW qww Verification of the PHA 100Plus is to ensure that the calibration constants are still valid To verify the PHA 100Plus e Rinse the probe with one wash bottle full of zero water e Place the probe in zero water in the zero tube e Goto Measurement Menu and press lt F1 gt to initiate a full 300 second zero e After the 300 seconds the PHA 100Plus automatically goes into the Continuous Mode Be sure that the PHA 100Plus is reading 0 ppm 5 e Remove the probe e Gently shake excess water and towel dry the housing of the probe e Place the probe in the tube marked C1 Calibration Test Tube e Open the pre mixed standard 25 ppm and pour into the C1 test tube e Gently agitate the probe a
36. quick estimations of concentration 992041 Release 1 3 5 January 12 2011 The Calibration Menu CALIBRATION MENU WAT VAP CHECK MAIN F1 F2 F4 lt wW qw qw In the Calibration Menu lt F2 gt the user can calibrate in water or vapor or review the current calibration parameters and constants The Utilities Menu UTILITIES 1 LOGS DATE TIME NEXT F1 F2 F4 lt wW qw qw The Utilities Menu lt F3 gt is where logged data printing functions backlight control averaging daylight compensation and other accessories for the PHA 100Plus are located The ID Menu SITE EDIT PROBE F1 F2 F3 F4 h The ID Menu lt F4 gt is where the site identification and all permanent probe parameters are stored The permanent probe parameters are preprogrammed into the unit and are not to be changed by the operator 992041 Release 1 3 January 12 2011 PetroSense 100 Operating Process Definitions PROCESS DESCRIPTION WHY VALUE Pre Conditioning The process that prepares To ensure an accurate the optical fiber chemical quantitative response over a coating for use wide range of sample concentrations This step in Similar to dampening the FOCS operating sponge before using it to procedure is similar to absorb a spill the chemical several other technologies coating on the optical fiber which require pre sampling must be dampened with exposure to the detection hydrocarbons to make the
37. r operates on the principle that the index of refraction of the optical fiber chemical coating changes in direct proportion to the concentration of hydrocarbons in air or water As hydrocarbons partition into the chemical coating the change in the effective index of refraction can be determined by measuring the amount of light transmitted through the optical fiber The response depends on the total number and type of hydrocarbons present A schematic of FOCS operating principle is shown below Light Eminating from Fiber More Light Eminating from Fiber No Hydrocarbons Present in the Presence of Hydrocarbons Reference 9 Reference Detector A Detector Eig iip Sense LED Sense Detector Detector Optical Coating Optical Coating Fiber Fiber January 12 2011 FOCS Operating Principle PetroSense PHA 100Plus Portable Hydrocarbon Analyzer Process Sequence Raw signal measures light intensity Software converts raw data into a relative ppm measurement The calibration process converts the relative ppm measurement to a ppm measurement based on a known standard The AHP 100 probe is only sensitive to hydrocarbons containing 6 or more carbons hence it has no response to naturally occurring methane CH4 or hydrogen sulfide H2S and is more sensitive to higher molecular weight components making it particularly effective in detecting the heavier petroleum blends i e diesel The sensor response is
38. reversible and maintains an equilibrium with its surrounding environment The PHA 100Plus is normally calibrated to the aromatic hydrocarbon p xylene A quantitative measurement in parts per million ppm is obtained and is displayed in terms of p xylene equivalents These measurements can be converted to actual levels of other hydrocarbons in the sample by multiplying them with the Relative Response Factor RRF for the hydrocarbon that is expected to be present in the sample This is similar to using a PID or FID that has been calibrated using isobutylene The readings have to be multiplied by the RRF to obtain the concentration of the analyte It is also possible to calibrate the instrument to a specific analyte or gas blend instead of p xylene 992041 Release 1 3 2 January 12 2011 FIRST THINGS FIRST ye The PHA 100Plus is shipped as a self contained system in a durable water resistant carrying case Unpack the kit and familiarize yourself with the contents A complete packing list may be found below and in the Users Reference Manual Appendix A 2 2 PHA 100Plus Instrument Carrying Case PetroSense PHA 100Plus Portable Analyzer PHA 100Plus Probe with Humidity Tube PHA 100Plus Power Data Interface Kit 0 ppm Calibration Tube 1 Calibration Tube C2 Calibration Tube Wash Bottle 250 mL Aerosol Spray Bottle Spritzer Bottle
39. rification of the PHA 100Plus water in vapor If the vapor verification is off by more than the specified amount is it necessary to precondition or to recalibrate the probe After vapor calibration and verification where must the probe be stored How many volumes of gas should be exchanged when using the gas bag END OF QUESTIONS 992041 Release 1 3 15 January 12 2011 CALIBRATION The PHA 100Plus is calibrated at the factory for both water and vapor This calibration provides a good correlation between the reading on the meter the hydrocarbon levels found in field measurements The PHA 100Plus can be used to effectively screen samples anywhere from 0 to 100 ppm of p xylene equivalent in the field For best accuracy the PHA 100Plus should be recalibrated when first received Pre mixed standards are included with your unit These standards are 25 and 50 ppm of p xylene in water e A 1 point calibration is faster and for most applications is sufficient e A 2 point calibration should be used if the sample concentrations are expected to exceed 35 ppm in the water phase or when you expect to measure samples with varying high and low concentrations A 2 part calibration under these conditions is more accurate It is also important to note that when a water calibration is performed the PHA 100Plus automatically adjusts the vapor calibration appropriately However it is still recommended that the user p
40. s gross operator neglect and misuse The warranty includes return shipping and handling costs The Comprehensive Warranty is available for a length of time to be negotiated at time of sale 992041 Release 1 3 41 January 12 2011 HELP HOTLINE FCI Environmental Inc wants to congratulate you on purchasing your PHA 100Plus We want to serve you with your new PHA 100Plus If you have any questions comments or to get immediate help please call the PHA 100Plus hotline at 214 483 1003 or you can fax us at 214 575 5936 between Ya m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time Or e mail us at info petrosense com We are here to help you no matter what your PHA 100Plus problem Our address is FCI ENVIRONMENTAL Inc 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 440 Dallas TX 75243 992041 Release 1 3 42 January 12 2011 Relax This is just a test to see how much you absorbed from our training session No one fails this test After you have completed you test hand it to one of the trainers to be corrected Once it has been corrected you and that trainer will go over the questions you got wrong Then you will receive you ID card for customer assistance with the PHA 100Plus 11 What is the acronym FOCS 12 Which naturally occurring gases is the hydrocarbon probe insensitive to 13 Which aromatic hydrocarbon is normally used to calibrate the PHA 100Plus 14 How many hours are needed to charge the PHA 100Plus 15 When does the PHA 100P
41. target chemical coating more responsive effective in adsorbing and desorbing hydrocarbon molecules Calibration Adjusts the instrument to Accuracy convert relative ppm readings to absolute ppm readings of a known standard Verification Checks and confirms the Accuracy calibration process Zeroing Adjusts the raw inactive Accuracy output measurement to zero in the absence of hydrocarbons 5 minute process Quick Zeroing A shorter process to zeroa Accuracy stable probe Less than 10 seconds 992041 Release 1 3 7 January 12 2011 PRECONDITIONING The operation of the PetroSense probe is based on the adsorption desorption of petroleum hydrocarbons by the optical fiber chemical coating To achieve the maximum stability and sensitivity for the probe the surface needs to be preconditioned Preconditioning consists of placing the probe in a hydrocarbon environment at least as high as the levels expected during measurements Preconditioning is not necessary for basic screening measurements To precondition Place the probe in the C2 tube from the kit Open a 50 ppm pre mixed p xylene standard vial and pour it into the C2 tube with the probe To open a Pre Mixed Standard Place a wrapped towel over the top of the standard Firmly press to break off the top of the standard vial Place a straw into the opening and pour the standard out into a calibration tube Gently move the probe up and down to remove any air
42. ty tube DATA QUALITY LEVELS QA QC PROCEDURES To ensure that the data collected meets both Level 1A Qualitative Screening and Level 1B Semi Qualitative Screening Standards the PetroSense PHA 100Plus should normally be verified at the beginning and end of each day If you get an unexpected reading during a sample measurement on a particular monitoring well to confirm the validity of the sample measurement the instrument should be re verified immediately after the sample measurement is taken If the instrument is not to the user specifications then the instrument should be re calibrated and verified A new sample measurement should be taken and the instrument calibration should again be verified 992041 Release 1 3 28 January 12 2011 DATA FUNCTIONS LOGS PRINT DISP DEL EXIT Data F1 F2 F3 F4 Data stored in the PHA 100 can easily be printed displayed or deleted from the instrument All of these actions are carried out via the LOGGER menu To get to the LOGGER menu e From the Main menu press lt F3 gt to get to the Utilities menu 1 e Press lt F1 gt LOGS to get to the LOGGER menu e The LCD displays the number of free logging points and then it will display the LOGGER menu In the logger menu the user has the option of selecting PRINT lt F1 gt DISP lt F2 gt or DEL lt F3 gt Upon selection of any of the three functions the user is first prompted to enter a six dig
43. umidity After zeroing the probe gently remove the probe from the humidity tube and IGNORE THE PROMPTS FROM THE MACHINE FOR 1 MINUTE Place the probe into the stagnant vapor sample area Jar Bag vapor canister etc Return to the Measurement Menu and press lt F2 gt for a single most accurate measurement If you are screening you may go into the continuous mode lt F3 gt and watch the response of the probe in real time An S appears next to the concentration reading when it is time to record the measurement 992041 Release 1 3 25 January 12 2011 The reading obtained by the PHA 100Plus is in p xylene equivalents The true concentration of hydrocarbons in the sample is obtained by multiplying the reading by an appropriate RRF A table of RRF s is on the previous page For example if the sample is expected to have diesel and the media reads 1000 ppm then the relative diesel concentration in the sample is 230 ppm This is because diesel has an RRF of 0 23 After measuring the sample Air out the probe e Then zero quick zero for the next measurement 992041 Release 1 3 26 January 12 2011 SOIL MEASUREMENTS For soil vapor analysis a soil headspace jar is required Put a few mL of clean water in the jar Insert the probe through the fitting in the lid Using the 5 minute zero function zero the probe in the jar This ensures a stable zero After zeroing the probe Fill the jar ha
44. ware e g Set the communications software to the proper port and transmit the data at a 9600 baud rate with eight bits no parity and one stop bit Again select the Site Number and press ENTER to send memory data through serial output The display will still read PRINTING and will return to the LOGGER Menu when the downloading is complete 992041 Release 1 3 30 January 12 2011 Display Stored Data The Display function allows the user to review the stored data This function is selected by pressing lt F2 gt in the Logger Menu The display will prompt the user to select the site ID that is to be reviewed press ENTER after designating the site number The PHA 100 will display two alternating sets of information S P nn ppm temp V W Il MM DD YY time nn ppm temp V W The site number S and probe number P are alternated with the date and time when the sample data was taken Pressing lt F1 gt or lt F2 gt will increment or decrement respectively to the next stored data point associated with the Site ID The information on the second line of the display includes the probe number the concentration in ppm the temperature and the medium water or vapor Individual sample data can also be printed in the DISP function by pressing lt F3 gt To exit the Display mode back to the Logger Menu press lt F4 gt Download Stored Data to PC To download data to a PC e Conn
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