x Table of Contents 083730360B DCN8356
5.7.15 Motherboard ...................................................................................................................................122
5.7.15.1 A/D Functions ..................................................................................................................122
5.7.15.2 Status Outputs .................................................................................................................123
5.7.15.3 Control Inputs – Remote Zero, Span ...............................................................................123
5.7.16 CPU ................................................................................................................................................124
5.7.17 RS-232 Communications ...............................................................................................................124
5.7.17.1 General RS-232 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................124
5.8 Service Procedures .................................................................................................................................125
5.8.1 Servicing the Sample Flow Control Assembly ...............................................................................125
5.8.2 Removing/Replacing the GFC Wheel ............................................................................................126
5.8.3 Checking and Adjusting the Sync/Demodulator, Circuit Gain (MEAS Detector) ..........................128
5.8.3.1 Checking the Sync/Demodulator Circuit Gain .................................................................128
5.8.3.2 Adjusting the Sync/Demodulator, Circuit Gain ................................................................129
5.8.4 Disk-On-Module Replacement .......................................................................................................130
5.9 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................................131
5.10 Technical Assistance ...............................................................................................................................132
6. Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................ 133
6.1 Measurement Method ...........................................................................................................................134
6.1.1 Beer’s Law......................................................................................................................................134
6.2 Measurement Fundamentals .................................................................................................................135
6.2.1 Gas Filter Correlation .....................................................................................................................135
6.2.1.1 The GFC Wheel ...............................................................................................................136
6.2.1.2 The Measure Reference Ratio ........................................................................................136
6.2.1.3 Interference and Signal to Noise Rejection .....................................................................138
6.2.1.4 Summary Interference Rejection .....................................................................................138
6.3 Oxygen Sensor (OPT 65) .........................................................................................................................139
6.3.1 Paramagnetic Measurement of O
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.................................................................................................139
6.3.1.1 O
2
Sensor Operation within the T360 Analyzer...............................................................140
6.4 Pneumatic Operation .............................................................................................................................140
6.4.1 Flow Rate Control ..........................................................................................................................140
6.4.1.1 Critical Flow Orifice ..........................................................................................................141
6.4.2 Purge Gas Pressure Control ..........................................................................................................142
6.4.3 Particulate Filter .............................................................................................................................142
6.4.4 Pneumatic Sensors ........................................................................................................................142
6.4.4.1 Sample Pressure Sensor.................................................................................................142
6.4.4.2 Sample Flow Sensor .......................................................................................................142
6.4.5 Pneumatic Operation of the O
2
Sensor ..........................................................................................142
6.5 Electronic Operation ..............................................................................................................................143
6.5.1 CPU ................................................................................................................................................145
6.5.1.1 Disk-On-Module (DOM) ...................................................................................................145
6.5.1.2 Flash Chip .......................................................................................................................145
6.5.2 Optical Bench & GFC Wheel..........................................................................................................146
6.5.2.1 Temperature Control .......................................................................................................146
6.5.2.2 IR Source .........................................................................................................................146
6.5.2.3 GFC Wheel ......................................................................................................................147
6.5.2.4 IR Photo-Detector ............................................................................................................148
6.5.3 Synchronous Demodulator (Sync/Demod) Assembly ....................................................................148
6.5.3.1 Signal Synchronization and Demodulation......................................................................149
6.5.3.2 Sync/Demod Status LEDs ...............................................................................................150
6.5.3.3 Photo-Detector Temperature Control ..............................................................................151
6.5.3.4 Dark Calibration Switch ...................................................................................................151
6.5.4 Relay Board ...................................................................................................................................151
6.5.4.1 Heater Control .................................................................................................................151
6.5.4.2 GFC Wheel Motor Control ...............................................................................................151
6.5.4.3 Zero/Span Valve Options ................................................................................................151
6.5.4.4 IR Source .........................................................................................................................152