Nic MA-3 Solo Manual de usuario

Thermal Vaporization

Mercury Analyzer

MA-3 Solo

Instruction Manual

NIC-TD-0000090-15

Nippon Instruments Corporation

Instruction Manual: Thermal Vaporization Mercury Analyzer MA-3 Solo NIC-TD-0000090-15 
 
 
 Nippon Instruments Corporation 
 
Table of Contents 
 
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1. Safety Precaution................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Meanings of Safety Alert Symbols .................................................................... 1
1.2. Cautions Concerning Installation ...................................................................... 1
1.3. Cautions Concerning Handling ......................................................................... 2
1.4. Cautions Concerning Storage ........................................................................... 3
1.5. Cautions Concerning Upgrade of PC Software and Firmware ......................... 4
1.6. Caution Concerning Disposal............................................................................ 4
Outline of Instrument.................................................................................................. 5
1. General Description ............................................................................................... 5
2. Principle of Measurement ...................................................................................... 6
3. External Appearance of Instrument ....................................................................... 7
3.1. Front and Rear .................................................................................................. 7
3.2. Right Side .......................................................................................................... 9
4. Inside of Instrument ............................................................................................. 10 
4.1. Top................................................................................................................... 10 
4.2. Front .................................................................................................................11 
Installation and Connection..................................................................................... 12 
1. Installation of Instrument...................................................................................... 12 
2. Installation and uninstallation of PC Software ..................................................... 13 
2.1. Installation Procedure for “MA3SoloWin”........................................................ 13 
2.2. Installation of “COM_Class (MA3 Solo USB-SERIAL Driver)”........................ 15 
2.3. Setup of Communication Port ......................................................................... 15 
2.4. Uninstallation Procedure ................................................................................. 18 
3. Upgrade of PC Software and Firmware............................................................... 19 
3.1. Upgrading Procedure for Firmware................................................................. 19 
3.2. Measures against Unsuccessful Firmware Updating...................................... 21 
3.3. Upgrading Procedure for “MA3SoloWin” ........................................................ 23 
Measurement ............................................................................................................. 24 
1. Measurement Flowchart ...................................................................................... 24 
2. Necessities for Measurement .............................................................................. 25 
3. Articles Recommended for Measurement ........................................................... 25 
4. Preparation for Measurement .............................................................................. 26 
4.1. Preparation of Standard Mercury Solution...................................................... 26 

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4.2. Blank Process of Sample Boat........................................................................ 27 
4.3. Blank Process of Mercury Collector Tube (Gas Measurement Option).......... 28 
4.4. Blank Process of Addictive B .......................................................................... 29 
4.5. Sampling method for Collector tube................................................................ 30 
4.5.1. Standard gas ........................................................................................... 30 
4.5.2. Samples in the Tedlar®bag ..................................................................... 31 
4.5.3. Ambient air .............................................................................................. 31 
5. Operational Procedure for Measurement ............................................................ 32 
5.1. Startup of MA-3 Solo ....................................................................................... 32 
5.2. Self Check ....................................................................................................... 34 
5.3. Setup of Measurement Condition.................................................................... 37 
5.4. Setup of Table Condition ................................................................................. 37 
5.5. Setup of Method .............................................................................................. 38 
5.6. Creation of Calibration Curve.......................................................................... 38 
5.6.1. Registration of Calibration Curve Table .................................................. 38 
5.6.2. Setting of Sample .................................................................................... 39 
5.6.3. Measurement Start.................................................................................. 40 
5.6.4. Suspension of Measurement .................................................................. 41 
5.6.5. Termination of Measurement................................................................... 41 
5.6.6. Checking of Calibration Curve ................................................................ 42 
5.7. Unknown Sample Measurement ..................................................................... 43 
5.7.1. Measuring of Sample .............................................................................. 43 
5.7.2. Registration of Unknown Samples.......................................................... 44 
5.7.3. Setting of Sample .................................................................................... 48 
5.7.4. Special Operating Procedure (For UOP Method 938-20)....................... 53 
5.7.5. Measurement Start.................................................................................. 56 
5.7.6. Suspension of Measurement .................................................................. 56 
5.7.7. Termination of Measurement................................................................... 56 
5.7.8. Checking of Measurement Result........................................................... 56 
5.8. Printing ............................................................................................................ 57 
5.9. Shutdown Operation........................................................................................ 59 
Control and Analysis Software MA3SoloWin......................................................... 60 
1. Constitution of Menu ............................................................................................ 60 
2. Main Menu ........................................................................................................... 61 
2.1. New.................................................................................................................. 62 
2.2. Open................................................................................................................ 62 
2.3. Save as............................................................................................................ 62 

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2.4. Template .......................................................................................................... 63 
2.4.1. Open Template File ................................................................................. 63 
2.4.2. Save as Template File ............................................................................. 63 
2.5. Print ................................................................................................................. 64 
2.5.1. Print ......................................................................................................... 64 
2.5.2. Page Setup.............................................................................................. 65 
2.5.3. Print Preview ........................................................................................... 66 
2.6. Setting.............................................................................................................. 66 
2.6.1. System Setup .......................................................................................... 66 
2.6.2. Calibration Curve Setting ........................................................................ 68 
2.6.3. Sample Name Registry ........................................................................... 69 
2.6.4. Reset Window Size ................................................................................. 69 
2.6.5. Manufacturer Setup................................................................................. 69 
2.7. About ............................................................................................................... 69 
2.8. Exit................................................................................................................... 69 
3. Self Check Screen ............................................................................................... 70 
3.1. Constitution of Screen ..................................................................................... 70 
3.2. Sequence ........................................................................................................ 72 
4. Measurement Screen........................................................................................... 76 
4.1. Input / Output Screen ...................................................................................... 77 
4.2. Ribbon Menu ................................................................................................... 80 
4.2.1. START ..................................................................................................... 80 
4.2.2. STOP ....................................................................................................... 80 
4.2.3. NEXT ....................................................................................................... 81 
4.2.4. PURGE.................................................................................................... 81 
4.2.5. Method..................................................................................................... 82 
4.2.6. Measure Cond......................................................................................... 84 
4.2.7. Table Cond. ............................................................................................. 87 
4.2.8. HEIGHT/AREA ........................................................................................ 90 
4.2.9. DRIFT ON/OFF ....................................................................................... 91 
4.3. Status Indicator................................................................................................ 92 
5. Analysis Screen ................................................................................................... 93 
5.1. Constitution of Screen ..................................................................................... 93 
5.2. Operation on Table Screen.............................................................................. 94 
5.3. Ribbon Menu ................................................................................................... 95 
5.3.1. STATS...................................................................................................... 95 
5.3.2. Width Reset ............................................................................................. 95 

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5.3.3. Log Display.............................................................................................. 95 
5.3.4. Input S. Vol .............................................................................................. 95 
5.3.5. No. OF PROFILE .................................................................................... 96 
6. Maintenance Screen ............................................................................................ 96 
6.1. Leak Check...................................................................................................... 96 
6.2. GLP Counter.................................................................................................... 97 
6.3. Optical Adjust................................................................................................... 97 
6.4. Parameters ...................................................................................................... 98 
6.5. Hardware Check.............................................................................................. 98 
6.6. Cooling ............................................................................................................ 99 
6.7. Firmware Update............................................................................................. 99 
6.8. Open LOG Files............................................................................................... 99 
7. Formulae ............................................................................................................ 100 
7.1. Calibration Curve........................................................................................... 100 
7.1.1. Linear Formula (y = ax + b)................................................................... 100 
7.1.2. Cubic Formula (y = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d)................................................ 100 
7.2. Mercury Quantity in Standard Gas................................................................ 102 
Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 103 
1. Daily Inspection.................................................................................................. 103 
2. Yearly Inspection................................................................................................ 104 
3. Recommended Replacement Components....................................................... 105 
4. Errors and Warnings .......................................................................................... 106 
5. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 109 
5.1. Fall of Sensitivity ........................................................................................... 109 
5.2. Abnormal Blank Value ....................................................................................110 
6. Maintenance Work ..............................................................................................111 
6.1. Leak Check.....................................................................................................111 
6.2. Procedure for Opening Top Cover .................................................................114 
6.3. Removal of Sample Heating Tube and Mercury Collector Tube....................115 
6.4. Fixing of Sample Heating Tube and Mercury Collector Tube ........................117 
6.5. Replacement and Cleaning of Boat In/Out Rod............................................ 121 
6.6. Greasing of Inlet ............................................................................................ 123 
6.7. Removal and Fixing of Absorption Cell ......................................................... 124 
6.8. Cleaning of Absorption Cell and Joints ......................................................... 125 
6.9. Adjustment Procedure for Optical System .................................................... 126 
6.10. Replacement of Tubes .................................................................................. 126 
6.11. Replacement of Valves V1 and V2................................................................ 130 

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6.12. Replacement of Valve V3 .............................................................................. 131 
6.13. Replacement of Air Pump.............................................................................. 132 
6.14. Replacement of Activated Carbon Filter ....................................................... 133 
6.15. Replacement of Flow Adjustment Valve........................................................ 134 
Detailed System Specification............................................................................... 135 
1. Thermal Vaporization Mercury Analyzer MA-3 Solo.......................................... 135 
1.1. Specification of MA-3 Solo Main Unit............................................................ 135 
1.2. Control and Data Processing Unit................................................................. 136 
1.3. External Connection Function ....................................................................... 136 
1.4. Automatic sample weight entry function by the balance............................... 136 
1.5. Dimensions and Weight ................................................................................ 136 
1.6. Power Supply ................................................................................................ 137 
1.7. Standard Accessories.................................................................................... 137 
2. Options............................................................................................................... 138 
2.1. Mercury Collector Tube Measurement Kit..................................................... 138 
2.2. AQUA kit for MA-3 Solo................................................................................. 138 
2.3. Sample boat – Large sized (Metal) ............................................................... 138 
2.4. Recommended Spare Parts.......................................................................... 138 
Installation Requirements...................................................................................... 139 
1. Installation Environment..................................................................................... 139 
2. Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 139 
2.1. Instrument Main Unit ..................................................................................... 139 
2.2. PC and Optional Printer ................................................................................ 139 
3. Measures against Electric Noise ....................................................................... 139 
4. Other Requirements........................................................................................... 140 
5. Instrument Layout .............................................................................................. 140 
Warranty................................................................................................................... 141 
1. Warranty Period ................................................................................................. 141 
2. Warranty Conditions........................................................................................... 141 
Cautions Concerning Disposal of Analyzer......................................................... 141 
Appendix.................................................................................................................. 142 
1. Flow in Measurement Path ................................................................................ 142 
1.1. Atomize (Without Humidification) Path ......................................................... 142 
1.2. Atomize (With Humidification) Path............................................................... 143 
1.3. Purge/Measure/Meas Purge Path................................................................. 144 
Contact..................................................................................................................... 145 

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1. Introduction

1.1. Safety Precaution

For the safe use of this product, observe the following precaution:

In no event shall Nippon Instruments Corporation, Inc. be liable for any direct,

indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages, to property or life,

whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products.

Refer to the attached documents for the optional reagent dispenser and sample changer.

Danger

Indicates that incorrect handling could result immediately in death or

severe injury to the operator.

Warning

Indicates that incorrect handling could result in death or severe injury

to the operator.

Caution

Indicates that incorrect handling could result in moderate or minor

injury to the operator or damage to property.

Danger

Do not put any inflammable or combustible around the instrument.

Otherwise, a fire may result.

Warning

If there is any risk of generation of any harmful gasses such as

halogen, sulfur and selenium during decomposition by heating, please

be sure to vent the exhaust gas.

Caution

Be sure to use the supplied power cable.

If another cable is used, it may cause a failure.

Observe installation requirements and power specifications.

Otherwise, a failure may result.

Install the instrument on a horizontal working table with sufficient

strength.

Otherwise, a failure or a minor injury caused by an overturn or a

fall may result.

Secure space of 150 mm or more in the rear for hot exhaust

(general exhaust) from the rear upper part of the instrument and

work space to turn on or off the instrument.

Be sure to avoid a room for using an organic chlorine solvent or a

halogen reagent such as potassium iodide.

Also avoid a room into which the gas of the above-mentioned

reagent may flow.

Such substances become the cause of trouble such as the

sensitivity fall of the instrument.

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Warning

The area near the inlet is hot.

Put on protectors such as heat-resistant gloves, and take care not

to get burned.

Never disable the solenoid lock manually during a measurement

because it is very dangerous.

When handling a sample boat or a mercury collector tube for a

measurement or the like, take care not to get burned.

When handling, put on protectors such as heat-resistant gloves,

and use boat tongs.

After washing the sample boat, first dry it at about 100C. Then,

heat at a high temperature to lower the blank. Heating a wet boat

to high temperatures can damage the sample boat.

Hot exhaust (general exhaust) is discharged from the rear upper

part of the instrument.

Take care not to get burned.

When touching the instrument for maintenance, make sure that it

has been cooled sufficiently.

When touching, put on protectors such as heat-resistant gloves.

Otherwise, you may get burned.

When the instrument is turned off, the surface temperature can be

high due to the heat from the heater.

Be cautious about burn injuries and do not place anything on the

instrument.

Take care that there is no dust on the filter of the fan in the rear.

If the filter is clogged, it will cause the abnormal temperature rise

of the instrument, which is very dangerous.

Before using a reagent, procure and administer the safety data

sheet (SDS).

Disconnect the power cable from the instrument before

maintenance work.

Otherwise, an electric shock or a failure caused by a short circuit

may result.

Do not measure directly sample decomposed using nitric acid.

Otherwise, the activated carbon filter on the exhaust side may

generate heat.

Dilute nitric acid to 5 wt% or less.

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Caution

Do not disassemble or modify the instrument without permission.

Otherwise, a failure may result.

Use the instrument after reading this document carefully.

Otherwise, a failure caused by an operational mistake may occur.

Observe the range of specifications. If the instrument is used out

of the specification range, a failure may occur.

The inlet is locked while the instrument is turned off and during

the measurement, self check and leak check.

Do not open the inlet while it is locked.

The inlet can be damaged.

When touching a glass component, take care not to suffer an

injury such as cutting a hand.

Use neutral detergent to clean the holder exclusively for the

collector tube that is used for the measurement of the mercury

collector tube, and put on (heat-resistant) gloves or the like when

touching it so that oil does not stick to it.

Otherwise, it will rust and deteriorate sooner.

Caution

After the termination of a measurement, be sure to remove water in

the drain bottle and humidification bottle.

Otherwise, the sample heating tube in the instrument may absorb

moisture and be clogged.

Also when the instrument is not used for a long time, the sample

heating tube in the instrument may absorb moisture in the air and

be clogged.

Start up the instrument every two weeks or remove the sample

heating tube and keep it in a desiccator or the like so that it does

not absorb moisture.

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