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Product Leadership • Training • Service • ReliabilityPortable Combustion Analyzer Instruction 24-9448Operation & Maintenance Rev. 4 - July 2009

Instruction 24-94481-4Introduction1.3 Features & Benefits• Powered by 4 ‘AA’ alkaline batteries, or NiMH rechargeable batteries. An optional AC p

Instruction 24-94486-10Maintenance6.5 Nitric Oxide Sensor Battery ReplacementA single lithium battery, located on the NO Smart Sensor assembly, appli

Instruction 24-9448 6-11Maintenance6.6 Thermocouple ReplacementUsing the appropriate thermocouple replacement kit listed below, replace the probe’s t

Instruction 24-94486-12Maintenance 3. Pull old thermocouple from probe body and discard. 4. The new thermocouple has been coiled for shipping purp

Instruction 24-9448 6-13Maintenance6.7 Pump ReplacementParts & Tools Required:Replacement Pump:Gas Pump P/N 24-1393Purge Pump P/N 3015-1716Solder

Instruction 24-94486-14Maintenance6.8 Cleaning the ProbeThe probe tube and gas-sample hose will become dirty under normal use. Note that the water tr

Instruction 24-9448 7-1Troubleshooting7 Troubleshooting7.1 Analyzer RepairIt is recommended that field repair of the PCA 2 be limited to:Checks of p

Instruction 24-94487-2Troubleshooting7.3 Error Messages Displayed After Warm-UpIf there were problems detected during warm-up, error messages that de

Instruction 24-9448 7-3TroubleshootingPressure sensor is measuring pressure outside the range of +/ - 3 inches of water column at startup. Ensure tha

Instruction 24-94487-4Troubleshooting3. Use the buttons to highlight the desired diagnostic topic, and then press ENT to display the information und

Instruction 24-9448 8-1Parts & Service8 Parts & Service8.1 Replacement Parts Item(Fig. 8-1) Description Part No. 1 Main PCB Assembly

Instruction 24-9448 1-5Introduction•Language options including English, French, and Spanish•Custom Display Formats•Calibration Reminders - PCA2 can be

Instruction 24-94488-2Parts & Service Item(Fig. 8-1) Description Part No. 17 Screw, #4 x 1/2 LG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instruction 24-9448 8-3Parts & Service4 10 7 6 2 1 9 16 15 13 3 5817121418191117Figure 8-1. Parts (2 of 2)

Instruction 24-94488-4Parts & Service8.2 AccessoriesStandard Accessories Part No.Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instruction 24-9448 8-5Parts & ServiceOptional Accessories Part No.AC Power Adapter (Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; Output: 9 VDC @ 1 A) . . . .

Instruction 24-94488-6Parts & Service8.3 Service CentersUnited StatesBacharach Inc. 621 Hunt Valley CircleNew Kensington, PA 15068Phone: 724-334-

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Headquarters:621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068Ph: 724-334-5000 • Fax: 724-334-5001 • Toll Free: 800-736-4666Website: www.bacharach-inc.

Instruction 24-94481-6Introductionanalyzer and is placed in the burner’s primary-air stream. Begin the combustion test by first inserting the analyzer

Instruction 24-9448 1-7IntroductionT-STACK T-AIRFigure 1-1. PCA 2 ComponentsLCD – 160 x 160 graphic displayF1 / F2 / F3 – Soft Menu Buttons, whose f

Instruction 24-94481-8Introduction1.5.2 T-AIR (Primary Air Thermocouple)If thermocouple P/N 104-1797 (10 feet long) or Utility Wand P/N 104-1799 (12

Instruction 24-9448 1-9Introductioncompatible IrDA wireless printer by aligning their IrDA communication ports. Refer to Section 4.16.1.5.7 OPT (Opti

Instruction 24-94481-10IntroductionThe arrow buttons move the cursor on the LCD in the di-rection of the arrow. In screens that require the entry of a

Instruction 24-9448 2-1Specications2 SpecificationsThe PCA 2 Directly Measures and Displays:The gases displayed depend on the analyzer’s model numbe

Instruction 24-94482-2SpecicationsNormal Operating Conditions:Temperature: Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instruction 24-9448 2-3SpecicationsPower Requirements:Four disposable ‘AA’ alkaline batteries provide at least 15 hours of continu-ous operation. NiM

WARRANTYBacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will con

Instruction 24-94482-4SpecicationsNotes:

Instruction 24-9448 3-1Initial Setup3 Initial Setup3.1 ScopeBefore using the PCA 2, you MUST:• Install batteries, or plug in the optional AC power a

Instruction 24-94483-2Initial Setup3.2.2 Using the AC Power AdapterThe AC power adapter is capable of powering the analyzer on a continuous basis. Th

Instruction 24-9448 3-3Initial SetupFigure 3-2. Connecting the Probe and Hose Assembly to the PCA 2POWERPT-STACK T-AIRGASDifferentialPressure Hose(— ∆

Instruction 24-94484Initial Setup3.4 Operating ParametersThe PCA 2 is set up at the factory for the following operating parameters:Fuel . . . . . . .

Instruction 24-9448 5Initial Setupthat the name of the selected fuel should now appear at the top of the screen. Note: In addition to the standard

Instruction 24-94486Initial Setup3.7 Pressure Units SelectionSelect to display pressure in Inches of Water Column (inwc), millibar (mb), Pascals (Pa)

Instruction 24-9448 7Initial Setup3.8 Pollution Units SelectionThe PCA 2 is capable of converting the measured ppm levels of CO, NO, NO2, and SO2 to

Instruction 24-94488Initial Setup3.9 Date SetupThe date is stored in the format: MM/DD/YY. Its value is part of the date and time stamp that is saved

Instruction 24-9448 9Initial SetupThe time is stored in the format: hh:mm:ss AM/PM. Its value is part of the date and time stamp that is saved along w

Instruction 24-9448iContentsContents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11.1 PCA 2 General Descript

Instruction 24-944810Initial Setup3.11 O2 Reference SetupThe measured values of CO, NOx, and SO2 can be individually referenced to a specific O2 perc

Instruction 24-9448 11Initial Setup3.12 Print Pressure SelectionSelect whether to print or not print the pressure measurement on the combustion test

Instruction 24-944812Initial Setup3.13 Zoom-Display SelectionCombustion test data in the Run/Hold screen can be shown with enlarged characters to mak

Instruction 24-9448 13Initial Setup3.14 Battery Charger SelectionWhen using rechargeable NiMH batteries, the AC power adapter can be used to charge t

Instruction 24-944814Initial Setup3.15 Logging SelectionWhen the logging function is activated, up to 500 combustion test records will be automatical

Instruction 24-9448 15Initial Setup3.17 Test ID InformationTest records can be identified (e.g. customer's name, burner number, and location) by

Instruction 24-944816Initial Setupend this procedure by highlighting Edit Complete and pressing the ENT key to return to the Edit Test ID Menu. 9. Pre

Instruction 24-9448 17Initial Setup3.18 UsernameThe name of the user or owner of the analyzer (e.g. company name, ad-dress, phone number) can be store

Instruction 24-944818Initial SetupTo Clear a Username proceed as follows:1. Display the MAIN MENU by press-ing the MENU (F2) button. If necessary, p

Instruction 24-9448 19Initial Setup3.19 LanguageInformation on the display screen can be shown in English, French, or Spanish. Select the desired lan

Instruction 24-9448iiContents4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14.1 Operating Tips . . . . . . .

Instruction 24-944820Initial Setup3.20 Cal Reminder PeriodThe analyzer can be set to indicate a calibration reminder during the 60 second warm-up peri

Instruction 24-9448 21Initial Setup3.21 Run/Hold Screen FormatPCA2 testdata is located in the Run/Hold screen. By pressing the Run/Hold key, you shou

Instruction 24-944822Initial SetupChange the order in which data is displayed as follows: 1. Display the MAIN MENU by press-ing the MENU (F2) button

Instruction 24-9448 23Initial SetupReset Display format back to factory default settings as follows:1. Display the MAIN MENU by press-ing the MENU (F

Instruction 24-9448 4-1Operation4 Operation4.1 Operating Tips• When an analyzer is brought in from a cold vehicle, let it warm up slowly to minimize

Instruction 24-94484-2Operation4.2 Turning ON the Analyzer and Warm Up1. Connect the probe and hose assembly, and make sure that the analyzer is pro

Instruction 24-9448 4-3Operation4.3 Selecting a FuelThe top line of the Combustion Test HOLD screen shows the fuel currently selected. In the example

Instruction 24-94484-4Operation4.4 Sampling PointFORCED AIR FURNACE – For atmospheric burner or gravity vented, forced air heating equipment with a c

Instruction 24-9448 4-5Operation4.5 Performing a Combustion TestEnsure that the following has been completed, and then proceed with the combustion te

Instruction 24-94484-6OperationTABLE 4-1. LIST OF COMBUSTION TEST DATADisplay NameDescription of Measurement or CalculationO2% OxygenCO Carbon Monoxi

Instruction 24-9448iiiContents6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16.1 PCA 2 Disassembly . . . . . .

Instruction 24-9448 4-7Operation4.6 Pressure Label SelectionThe pressure measurement can be labeed with types including gas pres-sure, differential ac

Instruction 24-94484-8Operation4.7 Temperature Measurement LabelThe difference in temperature between two areas can be measured by us-ing the analyzer

Instruction 24-9448 4-9Operation4.8 Making a Draft / Pressure MeasurementThe difference in pressure (∆P) between two areas can be measured by using t

Instruction 24-94484-10Operationa. Press the ZERO (F2) button.b. Disconnect any hoses connected to the +∆P and –∆P ports, and then press ENT to zero t

Instruction 24-9448 4-11Operation4.10 Ending a Combustion TestWARNING! Burn Hazard. Do not touch the probe after removing it from the stack. Allow th

Instruction 24-94484-12Operation4.12 Turning OFF the Analyzer & PurgingTurn OFF the analyzer by pressing the I/O but-ton for at least 2 seconds, o

Instruction 24-9448 4-13Operation4.14 Data LoggingWhen the logging function is activated, up to 500 combustion test records will be automatically sto

Instruction 24-94484-14Operation4.14.1 Turning ON Data LoggingIMPORTANT: Before turning ON data logging and starting the data logging process, the an

Instruction 24-9448 4-15Operation4.14.2 Setting the Logging Interval and DurationThe logging interval is the length of time between measurements, whil

Instruction 24-94484-16Operation4.14.3 Starting the Data Logging ProcessAfter turning ON data logging and setting the interval and duration, the anal

Instruction 24-9448ivContentsNotes:

Instruction 24-9448 4-17Operation4.14.4 Ending the Data Logging ProcessData logging will stop and the pump will turn OFF after the prescribed duratio

Instruction 24-94484-18Operation4.15.1 Recalling Combustion Test DataRecall individual combustion test data records as follows:1. Display the MAIN M

Instruction 24-9448 4-19OperationLOGGING DIRECTORY1 05/23/06 10:00:002 05/23/06 10:30:003 05/23/06 11:00:004 05/23/06 11:30:005 05/23/06 12:00:00

Instruction 24-94484-20Operation4.15.3 Clearing MemoryWhen all memory (“snap shot”) locations used to store individual combustion test records have b

Instruction 24-9448 4-21Operation4.16 Downloading Stored Data to a ComputerThe combustion test data that was stored in either the analyzer’s Memory D

Instruction 24-94484-22Operation4.16.1 PCA 2 Data Recovery Program InstallationThe PCA 2 Data Recovery Program is supplied with the analyzer on a CD

Instruction 24-9448 4-23Operation5. Click Install to confirm the destination folder and user information.6. Click Finish after all files have been c

Instruction 24-94484-24Operation4.16.2 Computer to PCA 2 Connection & USB Device Driver InstallationConnect the USB cable (P/N 104-4032) that wa

Instruction 24-9448 4-25OperationSelect (Advanced).Name of new USB hardware4. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click Nex

Instruction 24-94484-26Operation4.16.3 Recovering DataBefore data can be recovered from the analyzer, install the PCA 2 Data Recovery Program, USB ca

Instruction 24-9448 1-1Introduction1 Introduction1.1 PCA 2 General DescriptionThe PCA 2 is a commercial-grade hand-held combustion and emissions ana

Instruction 24-9448 4-27OperationUse this section of window to Recover Logging DataStatus line showing PCA 2 is successfully connected to the computer

Instruction 24-94484-28OperationNOTE: The filename is automatically given a CSV (Comma Separated Value) extension, allowing the file to be directly op

Instruction 24-9448 4-29Operation4.17 Importing Saved Data Into a SpreadsheetData that was recovered and saved as an ASCII text file with a “CSV” exte

Instruction 24-94484-30Operation TABLE 4-2. DOWNLOADED DATA FIELDSField Column Name Data Name or Value1 Date Date of Test in mm/dd/yy2 Ti

Instruction 24-9448 4-31Operation(1) %O2 reference as selected per Section 3.12(2) Pressure units as selected per Section 3.8(3) Pollution units

Instruction 24-94484-32OperationBACHARACH, INC.PCA 2SN: xxxxxx=====================TIME 01:00:00 PMDATE 10/06/06 FUELNATURAL GASO2 4.0

Instruction 24-9448 4-33Operation

Instruction 24-9448 5-1Calibration5 CalibrationIMPORTANT: Before performing any calibration procedure, ensure that fresh batteries are installed or

Instruction 24-94485-2Calibration Any errors detected during warm-up will be listed on the display immediately fol-lowing warm-up. For example, the

Instruction 24-9448 5-3CalibrationSection 3.8. In the following procedure inwc is selected, but note that any unit-of-measure can be used for calibrat

Instruction 24-94481-2Introduction1.2 Sales Combo & Model ConfigurationsSales Combo 24-8350 24-8351 24-8352Sales Combo (Kit) 24-8370 24-8371 24-8

Instruction 24-94485-4Calibration The calibration range is from –6 to –2 inwc (–15 to –5 mb). An attempt to calibrate outside this range will caus

Instruction 24-9448 5-5Calibrationknown temperature that will be applied for calibration purposes. 4. Set thermocouple simulator to 32 °F (0 °C), a

Instruction 24-94485-6Calibration5.5 T-Air CalibrationThis procedure first zeros and then spans the ambient-temperature chan-nel to known temperature

Instruction 24-9448 5-7Calibration The calibration range is from 32 to 41 °F (0 to 5 °C). An attempt to calibrate outside this range will cause th

Instruction 24-94485-8Calibration5.6 CO-LO Sensor CalibrationNote that the CO-LO sensor also measures H2 for the purpose of com-pensating the CO read

Instruction 24-9448 5-9Calibration If the sensor’s output is too low to be usable, then the message “Bad Calibration Sensor End of Life, Entry Not

Instruction 24-94485-10Calibration5.7 SO2 Sensor CalibrationThis procedure spans the optional sulfur dioxide sensor to a known gas level.Material Req

Instruction 24-9448 5-11Calibration If the sensor’s output is too low to be usable, then the message “Bad Calibration Sensor End of Life, Entry Not

Instruction 24-94485-12Calibrationby the CALIBRATION LIST screen being re-displayed. If the sensor’s output is low, but still usable, then the mess

Instruction 24-9448 5-13Calibration 5. Adjust regulator for a flowmeter indication of approximately 2 SCFH. Wait until the Measured reading stabiliz

Instruction 24-9448 1-3IntroductionSales Combo 24-8353 24-8354 24-8355Sales Combo (Kit) 24-8373 24-8374 24-8375Model Type 255 265 275PCA2 Only Part Nu

Instruction 24-94485-14Calibrationthis range will cause the message “Bad Calibration Wrong CAL Entry” to appear in the following step. 5. Adjust reg

Instruction 24-9448 6-1Maintenance6 MaintenanceCustomer maintenance of the PCA 2 is limited to the following:Battery replacement or charging using AC

Instruction 24-94486-2Maintenance6.1 PCA 2 DisassemblyThe following procedure describes how to disassemble the analyzer, while Figures 6-1 thru 6-4 i

Instruction 24-9448 6-3MaintenanceFigure 6-2. Inside View with Rear Case RemovedSensor Positions22524-730123524-730224524-730325524-730426524-73052752

Instruction 24-94486-4MaintenanceFigure 6-3. Tubing ConnectionsModels 235 & 245P/Ns 24-7302 & 24-7303Model 255P/N 24-7304Models 265 & 275P

Instruction 24-9448 6-5MaintenanceFigure 6-4. WiringSolder(2 Places)Red dot on pump indicates positive (red wire) connectionBatteryto J14Batteryto J14

Instruction 24-94486-6MaintenanceFigure 6-5. Disassembling the Water Trap / Filter Assembly6.2 Water Trap / Filter Maintenance6.2.1 Emptying the Wat

Instruction 24-9448 6-7Maintenance6.3 Smart Sensor ReplacementBacharach’s Smart sensor technology allows new sensors to be installed without

Instruction 24-94486-8Maintenance6.4 Sensor Only ReplacementAll sensors are replaced in a similar manner. Do the following to replace either the O2,

Instruction 24-9448 6-9Maintenance12. Plug the sensor into analyzer; and then reattach tubing to gas cup.13. Install the sensor retainer and battery c