OPERATION MANUAL for Argon Purity Analyzer Model J-2B Revised August, 1992 IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before installing, commissioning or operating this product. es detline Engineering, inc., 15 Goodyear Street, Irvine, CA 92718 Telephone: (714)951-1515 + Fax: (714)951-9237 + Telex: 655326‘Argon Purity Analyzer J-2B LIMITED WARRANTY Jetline Engineering, Inc., of Irvine, California, U.S.A., warrants all new ‘equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of one (1) year, provided that the equipment is installed and operated according to instructions. Jetline Enginsering, Inc's obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to replacing or repairing any defective part or correcting any manufacturing defect without charge during the warranty period, if Jetline’s inspection confirms the existence of such defects. Jetline’s option of repair or replacement will be F.0.B. factory at Irvine, California, and therefore no compensation for transportation costs of any kind will be allowed. ‘The warranty period begins on the date of sale to the original-purchase user of the equipment. Jotline Engineering, Inc., will not be liable for any loss or consequential damage or expense accruing directly or indirectly from the use of equipment covered by this warranty. ‘This warranty supersedes all previous Jetline warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.‘Argon Purity Analyzer J-2B ‘The installation, operation and maintenance guidelines set out in this manual will enable you to maintain the equipment in peak condition and achieve maximum efficiency with your welding operation. Please read these instructions carefully to become aware of every advantage.Argon Purity Analyzer J-2B Table of Contents Section L Introduction & Theory of Operation ......... 000. 00.c0 ccc ccc eseuscees —1— Section I. Safety Precautions . ivisal Hsw1d aed Adusa BWA SUD NS S¥D SQnioand WVedVId SNISiIM Ger “Das AGI wwa_0900_ DWAS!] Page 8T# aunoLav4 aunoraArgon Purity Analyzer 4-28 a Se Section I. Introduction & Theory of Operation ‘The gas purity analyzer is used to determine the trace amount of oxygen content in argon. ‘This manual describes the method of using the analyzer. ‘The test functions on the reaction between oxygen in the sample argon and the tungsten Slament in a clear 100 watt electric light .. Oxygen, if present, will combine wit the heated tungsten filament to form a ‘tungsten oxide coating on the filament from which the oxygen content can be determined. ‘The accuracy and sensitivity of the argon gas analyzer at the low range (ie 20 PPM or less) is normally plus or -20%.Argon Purity Analyzer J-28 SSS ET Section IL Safety Precautions 1. Never connect the gas purity analyzer directly to a gas cylinder or pipeline. Always use a regulator. 2, Safety glasses must be worn by the operator when using the analyzer. 3. For further protection, cover the bulb with a clear plastic cover, The type used with photographic flash equipment is suitable. Do not exceed 5 PSI gas pressure within the bulb. ‘Samples which contain more than 200 Parts per million of oxygen will burn out the lamp.‘Argon Purity Analyzer J-2B im Section Preliminary Preparation ease 1. Prepare the test lamp as follows: Break off the tip of one ofthe glass tube ends so that air ean slowly enter the bulb through the capillary. Break the two glass tubes at the major construction. ‘To do this, score the glass with a file and rap it sharply, Be sure to protect your hands while performing gperaton Cbulbs may be supatid wa tubes broken off as above and ready br aus) Screw the test bulb into its socket and connect both tubes to the short lengths of gun rubber tubing. Slide the tubing onto the glass tube enough to ensure no Jeaks at the connections. Connect the gas sampling hose from the toto ting ote anaguet ime to the fitting of the analyzer. The valve is located in the plastic dome next to the exhaust valve, On the "VC" vacuum models, be sure that there are no vacuums being pulled on the chamber at the time of sampling. The flowmeter must be set for a flow of at least 5 CFH and no more than 15 CFN, the exhaust valve ball must be off the valve seat. » fore the sampling needle valve on until ite seat is in the open position. Positive pressure in the chamber will allow the argon to flow into the analyzer when the analyzer solenoid valve opens. Purge the tost lamp by placing the switch from to “purge’, The solenoid valve wl open and the “purging gas on” indicating lamp (red lamp), will ght and tho argon through tho feat lamp andleshaust out through the exhaust hose into the interior of the control, After two minutes, but no more than four minutes, put the switch into the “off’ position, and into the “flash” Position. In the “flash” position, a high- voltage will be placed across the filament of the test bulb and burn off any impurity that may be on the it. Do not hold the switch in the flash position for more than one second. ‘The above procedure is used when the unitis first put into service, when it has been out of service for a period of time, or when a new test lamp is used.‘Argon Purity Analyzer J-2B a Section Iv. Operation 1. With the analyzer purged of all the air, put the mode switch from ‘off’ to the the duration is controlled by a timer. 2, When the five minute timer times out, the argon solencid valve will clos, stopping the flow of argon. The “pur; gas on” light will go off, and a ae ‘voltage will be applied to the filament of the test lamp for ane minute. The test Observe the discoloration of the ‘tungsten filament and compare it to the chart below. If no discoloration appears, a final observation is made by burning the bulb at 90 volts for one second by pressing the mode switch to “flash”. If a wisp of smoke is observed to come aff the filament, oxygen is present in excess of 7 PPM. If no smoke is observed, concentration is less than 7 PPM. lamp will flow a dull orange, subjecting the heated filament to the argon in the test lamp, INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS Discoloration of the Tungsten Filament Oxygen/Parts Per Million Black 400 - 100 Tan 100 - 40 Overall dullness with color at ends 40 - 20, No discoloration Less than 20 JArgon Purity Analyzer J-2B a SE TEE Section V. Trouble Shooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy 1. Main circuit breaker Power cord is damaged. Replace. trips. 120 Vac circuit is ‘Try the control on a overloaded. different circuit. 2. Fuse blows when Wrong value of fuse. Control requires a 3 AGC Power is turned on. fuse (fast blow). Possible shorted wire to Check wiring for bare spots. ground, 3, Red purge lamp will ‘Timer TD1 is defective. Replace never go on. Relay CR1 is defective. Replace Lamp is burnt out. Replace Switch is not in purge Switch into position. Check position. switch. 4. Red purge lamp never ‘Timer TD1 is defective. Replace. goes off. R2, timing resistor. Check connections, replace ‘if necessary. 6. Amber flash lamp will ‘Timer TD2 is defective. Replace. ‘not go on. Lamp is burnt out. Replace CRI does not come in to Replace CR1, check energize TD2, associated circuitry,‘Argon Purity Analyzer J-28 ‘Symptom 6. After purge, test lamp will not glow, but amber flash lamp comes on in 1 minute. 7. Flash does not work. 8. Test bulb burns out. 9. Discoloration is excessive. 10. Timers are not consistent. Probable Cause ‘Test lamp is defective. ‘Transformer T1 is bad. Relay CR1 is defective, Resistor R1 is defective, ‘Test lamp is defective. ‘Too much oxygen in bulb. Leave in "Flash" position too long. Argon supply is bad. Test hose has leak, aspirates air in test. Chamber has leak and its atmosphere is contaminated. Primary 120 Vac connected incorrectly. Replace Replace CRi, check associated circuitry. Replace Replace See Section II, check for possible air leaks. Seo Section III & IV, only 1 second maximum. Test Argon supply direct from regulator. Replace/Repair. Carefully check all fittings, connections, and seals for leaks. ‘Terminal 1 should be 120 Vac to ground, terminal 2 should be less than 5 Vac to ground.‘Argon Purity Analyzer J-2B = Section VI. Spare Parts FigureNo. ItemNo. Part No, 1 1 J-2B 1 2 6FC-5773 1 3 28F027 1 4 3AG3A 1 5 37N1998 1 6 87N199 1 7 9025-204 1 8 GPA-B1 1 9 59108 2 i RR2BSF 2 2 RR2BSF 2 3 ‘TS1424 2 4 13F132 2 5 65F1234 2 6 ‘TSM422 2 7 705-0158 2 8 2.5MEG 0HM “4W 2 9 2.5MEG OHM “W 3 1 8262-C22 3 2 58V58 3 3 C-1318-006-BL 3 4 002204. 3 5 002204 Spare Bulbs Replace the test lamp when the Relay 2PDT 115V (CR1) Relay 2PDT 115V (CR2) ‘Timer (TD-1) Resistor Terminal Strip Timer ‘Transformer Resistor (R2) Resistor (R3) Gas valve Gas inlet fitting 115 volt power cord ‘Hose inlet 8" ‘Hose exhaust 32" glass becomes so clouded that smoke, if present, cannot be observed inside the bulb. Clouding of the glass does not reduce the testers accuracy, but it may make observation difficult. GPA-BI Bulb, argon test, un-calibrated (comes in package of 6)